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Police arrest two men following traffic stop JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police arrested two men Sept. 27 after they discovered burglary tools and marijuana in their car during a traffic stop. Police had been patrolling on Johns Bridge Road near midnight, when an officer spotted a car that matched the description from a vehicle burglary incident a few hours prior. When police pulled the car over, officers said they could smell marijuana. Police searched the vehicle and found two marijuana cigars, several black gloves, a firearm and a window punch, which police said is commonly used in burglaries.
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Woman loses thousands in repeat identity theft JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman called police Sept. 23 to report someone fraudulently withdrew $4,000 from her bank account. She said that earlier in September, someone had tried to transfer $12,000 from her account, but the transfer was declined. A day later, someone used the woman’s personal information to successfully transfer $4,000 from the account. The woman told police she had been the victim of identity theft in 2017, when someone had duplicated her license to withdraw $10,000 from her bank accounts.
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Police said none of the items found in the car directly correlated with the earlier car burglary incident. The driver, 24-year-old Tevin Wright of Montgomery, Ala., was arrested for failure to maintain lane, possession of tools for commission of a crime and possession of marijuana less than one ounce. The passenger, 23-year-old Gabriel Timmons of Montgomery, Ala., was arrested for possession of tools for commission of a crime and possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
tion fraudulently from the Resurgens Orthopedics on Hospital Parkway. The man signed in around 1:30 p.m. to be seen by a doctor and said his wife was on her way to provide his identification. After a few minutes of waiting, the man was called back. One of the employees recognized him as a man who had attempted to obtain medication fraudulently at several of the company’s locations. The employee said the name the man gave at the front desk was false. When pressed for his identification, the man said he would reschedule the visit and left.
Woman loses hundreds to fake online puppy listing JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman met with police Sept. 26 after she said she lost $1,000 to an online scam. Three days earlier, the woman said she had found a listing for a puppy she wanted and contacted the seller by email and text message. The seller asked for two money transfers, which the woman completed that day. On Sept. 25, the seller demanded more money, and at this point, the woman became suspicious. The woman asked for her money back, but the seller refused.
Car burglars flee once seen by woman JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Ballground woman called police Sept. 23 after her coworker saw two men attempting to burglarize her car at their workplace on Medlock Bridge Road. At around 9:30 that morning, the woman’s coworker told her that she had just seen two men in the woman’s car. The men fled the area when they noticed they were being watched. They were last seen heading southbound on Old Medlock Bridge Road toward Medlock Bridge Parkway. The woman said her car had been ransacked, but nothing appeared to be missing.
Snapchat account hacked, man loses hundreds JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man contacted police Sept. 29 after he reportedly lost $400 to someone who had hacked his friend’s Snapchat account. Earlier that day, the man said he had received a message on Snapchat from his friend stating that he needed to unload some money from his stocks. Soon after, the man received a text from an unknown number asking for his bank account’s pin number and Social Security number. The man said he only
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Forestry Commission lifts ban on outdoor burning in Georgia GEORGIA — Though burning leaf piles and campfires are hallmarks of fall, Georgia’s current drought should make residents pause before they decide to burn outdoors. The Georgia Forestry Commission is urging everyone to follow established procedures and exercise extreme caution when using fire outside. “There’s a five-step fire danger system used nationally, and right now Georgia is in the four and five categories, indicating very high fire danger,” Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells said. Burn permits issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission are required for any outdoor burning in the state to help prevent wildfires and problems generated by smoke. In 54 counties, primarily in north Georgia, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division sets annual summer burning restrictions to reduce emissions from ground level ozone that may jeopardize air quality. Those restrictions were lifted on Tuesday, October 1. “The GFC will resume issuing burn permits on a day-to-day basis, following our established fire danger and smoke management procedures, in those counties which have been under the EPD
Burn Ban since May 1,” Sorrells said. “We recognize the importance of and promote prescribed burning for the many wildfire prevention, forest management and agriculture benefits it provides. However, right now we’re asking everyone to be extremely vigilant when doing any open burning, including burning yard debris,” he continued. Wildfire activity is on the rise statewide, Sorrells said. Over the past three months, Georgia Forestry Commission wildland firefighters have responded to 41 percent more fires than its previous five-year average. Sorrells said escaped debris burns are the number one cause of wildfires in our state, and it may be necessary and wise to delay or postpone open burning if local conditions are unfavorable. The GFC recommends those who burn keep tools on hand such as water, a shovel and a cell phone. “Never hesitate to call 911, and never leave your fire unattended” Sorrells said. DeKalb, Forsyth and Fulton were among the 54 counties whose summer burn bans were lifted. For specific information about conducting open burning, permitting requirements and current fire conditions in your area, contact your county’s GFC office or visit GaTrees.org.
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City Council candidates face off in student-led debate By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Ten candidates took to the Northview High School stage Oct.2 to tell voters why they should be elected to the Johns Creek City Council. Three of the city’s six at-large council seats will be up for election Nov. 5, and all will have contested elections. The event was put on by the Johns Creek Community Association and the Secretary of State Ambassadors from Student Leadership Johns Creek. With ten candidates on stage, their speaking time was strictly limited. Each candidate delivered an opening and closing statement, answered two questions and had some time to rebut their opponents. CARSON COOK/Herald
Post 2 Brian Weaver, a retired police major, leaned on his 30 years of experience with Johns Creek and Fulton County law enforcement. When responding to a question about the opioid epidemic in the North Fulton suburbs, Weaver pointed to his experience with the multijurisdiction drug task force. “Collaboration and co-operation, you’ve got to have that,” he said. “With my experience over the years, I’ve already built those bridges with federal, state and local partnerships, so I know exactly what needs to be done.” Asked about his approach to zoning, Weaver said he would listen to the city staff and residents to gather all the facts before making a decision. He also said he would look to what worked in other cities to tackle affordable housing. By the luck of the draw, Dilip Tunki faced two questions related to affordable housing for low-wage workers. Tunki acknowledged that to create affordable housing the city would have to allow development at a higher density. He said creating affordable hous-
Student leaders who organized the political forum stand with the 10 candidates running for City Council in Johns Creek. ing to boost the workforce, addressing transportation, building parks and supporting the arts would be key to attracting businesses to Johns Creek. “If elected I would like to focus on the following: bring businesses, bring jobs,” Tunki said. “Focus on the shopping centers that are going down. Revive them. Make them destination places. Also prioritize the office space in Tech Park.” Royce Reinecke, pushing back against other candidates who were critical of Johns Creek’s reputation and the council, said Johns Creek was already a great place to live. “Let’s keep a good thing going,” Reinecke said. “We’re known for our schools, we’re known for our public safety, we’re known for our housing and we’re known for our quality of life. We’re a great place. Let’s not put Johns Creek down.” Reinecke said the city was not facing “end of the world” issues, but simply needed to move forward with parks and traffic projects to deliver on plans that were promised.
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Post 4 Post 4 is the only race with an incumbent, Councilman Chris Coughlin, and while his opponents did not attack him directly, they did not shy away from criticism of the current City Council. Adam Thomas said the council has had difficulty enacting projects. Kent Altom said council members were putting themselves before the residents and giving the city a bad reputation. Marybeth Cooper said the council is divisive and does not work well together. Undeterred, Coughlin stood by his record and pointed to accomplishments like a partnership with Waze to promote carpooling, a sustainability study of the new City Hall expected to save the city in maintenance costs and the removal of a concrete island at Medlock Bridge and State Bridge roads to improve traffic flow. “I do believe I have brought a datafirst, science-first perspective to legislative policy, being a scientist by trade,” Coughlin said. “And over the past couple of years, while either being supported unanimously or nearly unanimously, I have brought in millions of extra dollars in revenue every year while actually lowering taxes and improving our level of service.” On the topic of stormwater infrastructure, Coughlin said the city likely could address needed repairs without raising taxes, pointing out that the council put about $4 million toward stormwater in the 2020 budget even with the 2019 tax cut. Thomas said he was committed to low taxes, government accountability and responsible growth. He named fixing traffic as a top priority but dodged on a question about whether he would support some kind of bus transit. “We all know that there is a massive traffic issue,” he said. “We are considered a pass-through community. People are coming from Forsyth County, down
through our community to Gwinnett and other places.” Thomas said he was pro-business but thought the city had a responsibility to restrict certain industries, like vaping. Altom also had a chance to answer the transit question saying he would not support a bus system until there was a regional plan in place. Instead, he said the city should attract businesses so more people can live near where they work. Altom also pointed out the city has no money in its budget to directly support arts programs, and he would support city funding for a performing arts venue. “I’m not a huge art person, but I tell you it’s not about what I want, it’s about what this community needs,” Altom said. “If it’s something the city values, we don’t need to look always to the private and to grants, we need to say our money shows what we support.” Cooper also voiced support for a performing arts center, saying it should be created through a public-private partnership. Asked about attracting businesses, she said the city needs tax and regulation policies that are business friendly and that she would consider tax incentives to remain competitive with surrounding cities. “There’s a reason that things happen in other cities,” Cooper said. “We look and say ‘Why does that happen there? Why can’t we have that? Why can’t it happen here?’ It can happen here. We just need people that are willing to make a decision, vote on it and stand behind it.” Post 6 Erin Elwood said she was running to satisfy an appetite for communityfocused governance. She said she wants to attract young families to move to and
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Council approves agreement with security camera firms Officials weigh privacy against safety concerns By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — In a 4-2 vote, the Johns Creek City Council approved a contract that will allow the police department to access footage from Flock security cameras installed by neighborhood homeowners’ associations. The Sept. 23 vote followed an hourlong debate about privacy rights and the extent of powers granted to HOAs. Council members Johns Bradberry and Stephanie Endres cast votes against the contract. The memorandum of understanding with Flock was initially presented at a Sept. 9 work session alongside another contract with Ring, the company best known for doorbell cameras. Police Chief and Acting City Manager Ed Densmore said he brought the contracts before the council because residents were asking for them. “There’s a lot of vendors that have come to me over my time here that want to sell me something or get us to use something, and I take those very seriously,” Densmore said. “This one (Flock) was
a little different. This one actually came from the citizens who had been emailing me, calling me about this product that they wanted me to sign the [contract].” The agreement with Ring passed unanimously on the consent agenda. It grants police officers access to Ring’s Neighborhood platform and see which residents have Ring devices, making it easier for police to contact them. Flock cameras are installed in neighborhoods to capture still photos of cars and license plates entering the subdivision. In Johns Creek, the cameras have only been installed on public-owned roads where there is not a legal expectation of privacy, Assistant City Attorney Ron Bennett said. With Ring, no footage would be turned over to police without the individual homeowner’s permission. With Flock, data is owned by the neighborhood and managed by the HOA, a significant difference, some members on the council said. “My concern is that the HOA really isn’t in touch with their residents,” Endres said. “I never elected my HOA board to decide whether I wanted to have my vehicle tracked and searched.” Other council members pushed back. “I think there are sufficient provisions
in there to protect the innocent, to protect those that are just driving around,” Councilman Steve Broadbent said. “You can’t escape having your license plate read anywhere in the metro area. It’s just a fact of life today that we have to live with. I truly understand the privacy concerns but … it’s up to the residents to make sure that they understand the HOAs responsibility here and voice their input.” With the agreement, the police will be able to access the images stored by the six neighborhoods that have Flock cameras. They will also be able to share national and state hot lists so Flock will alert police if stolen or otherwise suspect vehicles pass one of the cameras. This will create a more proactive approach to policing, Densmore said. “The crime that we face more often than not in our city, if you go back and look at the crime stats, it’s propertybased,” he said. “It’s entering autos and it’s burglaries that happen in residential areas. Those are very difficult for us to investigate. There’s not a lot of witnesses. There’s not a lot of physical evidence to follow up on.” Flock would give police a piece of evidence if there is a crime and potentially prevent crimes from happening in the first place, Densmore said, giving an ex-
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek is seeking resident volunteers to serve on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee. The 15-member board provides recommendations to the City Council on issues regarding parks, recreation programs that use the city’s facilities and long-term plans for greenspace. The application can be found on the city’s webpage, johnscreekga.gov, and the deadline to apply is Thursday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. Crossword Crier 10/10/19 Applications will be forwarded to the
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State reps to host town hall on public safety and teen vaping By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — State Reps. Angelika Kausche and Josh McLaurin will co-host a town hall meeting on public safety and teen vaping Sunday, Oct. 13 in Johns Creek. The meeting will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Autry Falls Clubhouse, 9825 Autry Falls Drive in Johns Creek. Kausche represents District 50 which includes most of Johns Creek. McLaurin represents District 51 which includes parts of Sandy Springs and southwest Johns Creek. Both were elected in 2018 and are Democrats. In addition to the legislators, Fulton County Board of Education member Linda McCain, Johns Creek Police officers and representatives from the American Heart Association and American Lung Association are expected to attend. Kausche and McLaurin will also discuss their legislative priorities for the upcoming 2020 legislative session. Public health concerns over vaping, or e-cigarette, use has quickly risen to become a prominent issue on a local and national level, especially with interest in curbing use among adolescents. Alpharetta, Atlanta, Cumming, Johns Creek, Milton, Forsyth County and Fulton County are among the local jurisdictions to curtail vape shops or ban e-cigarette use in public spaces. “While these actions indicate a step in the right direction, state-wide legislation can and needs to do more to protect
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Debate: Continued from Page 4 stay in Johns Creek by building parks, supporting the arts, improving traffic congestion and creating a city center. “We have a City Council that in my opinion has been crippled by indecision,” Elwood said. “They’re pretty afraid of upsetting some residents in the city, and they have been against development of any kind. I’m not saying let’s build Avalon up in here, but a city center that would encourage millennials to move here, where they could take their children and enjoy a meal... I don’t understand why that hasn’t happened yet.” Issure Yang also spoke to building parks, promoting arts and attracting businesses. “We don’t want overdevelopment without a planned vision,” she said “We already have a lot of that [vision] in our
our youth from the dangers of vaping,” Kausche said in a statement. Across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed more than 500 cases of lung illness in patients with a history of vaping. In Georgia, there have been at least nine cases, according to the Department of Public Health A specific cause of the illnesses has not been found, and the investigation has not identified any specific e-cigarette or vaping product or substance that is linked to all cases. Many of the patients have reported a history of using products that contain THC or nicotine. CDC recommends consumers consider not using e-cigarette or vaping products until more is known about the cause of this vaping illness. E-cigarettes and other vaping devices are not safe for youth, young adults, pregnant women or adults who do not currently use tobacco products, according to the CDC. According to the 2018 Georgia Student Health Survey, 12 percent of high schoolers and 4 percent of middle schoolers in Fulton county self-reported using vaping products. “Vaping has become a new epidemic in schools,” Kausche stated. “Kids of all ages from middle schools to high schools are at risk of the detrimental impacts caused by nicotine and other dangerous chemicals in e-cigarettes.” Kausche invited constituents with feedback on this topic to contact her at angelika@angelikaforgeorgia.com.
Comp Plan, so I would like us to continue growing on that.” Yang criticized the current council for a lack of transparency, pointing to the proposed narrowing of lanes of Medlock Bridge Road, which was not revealed to the public until repaving was about to begin. Judy LeFave said the city needs a master plan that would create a unified vision for zoning, parks and other concerns facing the city. “I know we’re all afraid of change,” LeFave said. “I think if we look forward and move forward and do forecasting, that’s the best way for us to grow. It’s easier to accept change in those small little steps. We’re still a young city, and I see great vibrancy ahead.” To attract businesses, she said she would work to revitalize Technology Park, foster partnerships through the Chamber of Commerce and create a business-friendly tax code. She also proposed a business incubator, possibly with a specialization in healthcare.
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Police modify patrol vehicles for Breast Cancer Awareness By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Police Department has unveiled a new color scheme for four of its patrol vehicles in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At a meet-and-greet event Oct. 1 in front of City Hall, community members were invited to take pictures with the new pink-trimmed vehicles, and speak with officers and local officials about the fight against breast cancer. Chief of Police Ed Densmore presided over the event. “Specifically in Georgia, it’s a battle that a lot of people we know and love are fighting and we want to provide an opportunity for maybe some healing and some reflection to bring the community together with us in the city,” Densmore said. “A lot of departments around the nation will do lapel pins or do a patch especially. We’ve done that in the past, and I got the idea from IFCP [Institute for Cancer Prevention] last year. So we approached one of our vendors about our cars…” The patrol vehicles were decorated with pink lettering and breast cancer symbols to honor the survivors, affected
families or those who lost their lives to the disease. Officers wore pink badges, and, for the first time, vehicles were uniquely decorated in a new way that allowed for community participation. Each vehicle included white hood space for residents to write personal messages or sign specific names to support and remember anyone affected by breast cancer. City Clerk Joan Jones was the first to add a sentiment on the hood of a vehicle. Johns Creek Communications Director Bob Mullen expressed his gratitude for Densmore’s central part in putting together the unveiling and his anticipation in seeing the reaction from the new vehicles as they hit the streets. “It really originated from Chief Densmore,” Mullen said. “He knew of some staff members and people on the force that were survivors or who had been affected in families and he really wanted to take a step forward and create some awareness in our community… these squad cars will be out on patrol and we are excited to see what the reaction is.” Mullen said breast cancer is something that widespread impact throughout the city and the state. “I also think it’s important to help
people in terms of what they’re facing to know that they have a support network and a good community behind them,” he said. “Early awareness is really important. It’s a good way to get the conversation started.” The Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund estimates that 8,000 women will be diagnosed in Georgia this year, and 1,200 are estimated to die from the disease. Local facilities such as Emory Johns Creek Hospital and their Center for Breast Care are continuing to research the disease to provide prevention methods and awareness within the community. Densmore said he hopes that the Police Department display will be one of many endeavors to help mobilize awareness in the city and promote early detection to identify the signs as physicians continue to search for a cure. “We’re going to be running it month long,” Densmore said. “We’re going to have the cars out and special events… just a chance for people to come by and just heal or for reflection or whatever it may be. [Events and vehicle signing] allow some people to actually participate and acknowledge the terrible disease that I think we all know somebody is fighting at one point.”
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City Clerk Joan Jones kicks off the signing process for the patrol vehicles.
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The annual Fall Family Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Annual fall festival set for Oct. 26 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek’s main autumn event, the Fall Family Festival, is combining with Community Safety Day this year. The free event is set for Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Newtown Park. The festival will feature music, games, costume contests, crafts, inflatables, food and demonstrations from fire, K-9 and SWAT teams. For kids 12 and under there will be a costume contest held at 12:30 p.m. under the large city tent. Awards will
be given for the spookiest, best princess, best superhero and most creative costumes. The city asks families to bring Halloween bags so their little ghouls and goblins can trick-or-treat their way through all the activities and games. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The Mercedes Benz Food Truck, Sugar Rush and Kona Ice will be on site with sweet and savory treats. Admission and all games and activities are free. For more information, call 678-512-3200.
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Retail study update tracks future growth for business in Roswell By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s future for boutique hotels and restaurants looks bright, according findings from a threeyear retail study by NextSite, a consulting firm hired to examine the business climate for the city. The study, launched in 2017 by Roswell Inc, covered three years of analysis using proprietary data and information from Georgia Power. NextSite was paid $35,000 a year to track sales patterns in major retail corridors within the city. The firm has worked with numerous Southeastern communities, including Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Augusta, Ga.; and Kingsport, Tenn. The study focuses on six specific corridors that the firm has identified as the largest shopping areas in the community. As part of the partnership, NextSite and Roswell Inc are presenting new data at regular intervals to the public. At a Sept. 23 Roswell City Council work session, NextSite presented the results from the current leg of the study, which tracks mobile phone data anonymously over the past year to look at where shoppers live, work and where they were located two hours prior to making a purchase. The firm paid special attention to locations where restaurant concepts, boutique fashion apparel and grocery stores
are interested in locating — Parkway Village, Downtown Roswell and East Roswell. Boutique hotels, those with about 80-100 rooms, are also another market specifically interested in Downtown Roswell and can provide a great return on investment for the city, said Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud. NextSite used the data to identify Atlanta-area restaurant concepts that could potentially be drawn to Roswell with a first or second location, including Freddy’s Frozen Custard, Jeni’s Ice Creams and BurgerFi. The information will help NextSite fulfill four main objectives it has outlined for the city: Create a new baseline for Roswell Support areas of focus identified in the Strategic Economic Development Plan Identify ways to assist growth of existing retail and restaurants Examine how the city supports entrepreneurial growth opportunities NextSite Managing Partner Chuck Branch said one recent idea to come out of the study is to create a Roswell franchise development conference that could connect franchises that want to expand into the city with potential franchisees. “There’s a lot of franchise concepts that want to be in markets like Roswell,” Branch said. “The unfortunate part of that is they need private investment. They need somebody that’s going to become that franchisee.”
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NextSite Managing Partner Chuck Branch delivers details of the newly released Roswell Retail Study at the Sept. 23 City Council work session at City Hall. Branch also spoke about potential future growth by pointing to Roswell’s recent commercial vacancy rates, which have steadily lowered since their peak at just over 16 percent in the second quarter of 2011. The current vacancy rate now sits at about 6.5 percent, based on number from 2019’s second quarter, he added. Some big-box retailers, contrary to what people might read in the headlines, have been growing as well, both nationally and within Roswell, said NextSite Vice President of Business Development Andy Camp. E-commerce sales, which some people fear are driving out brick-and-mortar
businesses, make up about 13 percent of total sales, he said. Brick-and-mortar stores still take the lion’s share of sales at about 87 percent, Camp said. He added that brick-and-mortar online sales, such as buying from Walmart online, have seen some of the highest recent e-commerce sales growth. Roswell is home to some of the most aggressively expanding big box stores growing across the nation, Branch said. Some of those stores include Ross, TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby and Ulta. For more information about the NextSite study and to view the full presentation, visit roswellinc.org/retailstudy-updated-september-2019.
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Good coaches need a lot of good sayings After 12 years of coaching youth sports, I have thrown out a lot of sayings to the players on my teams. Some of them have made the cut and continue from season to season. Others land flat and Geoff smith get thrown by the Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com wayside. But after this long, I have some that are tried and true and really are lessons I need to tell myself from time to time. It’s hard to say what goes into a good saying. But the recipe is something like a combination of uniqueness, simplicity and cold-hard-truth. If the saying is too bland, it will get lost with everything else that gets said in a child’s day. If it is too complex, mixing too many ideas with too many words, instead of sticking in a player’s brain, it will just ramble around it like Han Solo’s blaster against the magnetically sealed walls of the garbage compactor in the original “Star Wars.” And if it isn’t true, they’ll just know it and it will ring hollow.
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” That’s a very simple quote from one of my favorite linguists, Vince Lombardi. It’s clever, simple and the truth. And all of you have heard it. Coaches all over the planet probably still use it to this day. He was one of the best, and in an article where I’m going to tell you some of mine, it was probably an unwise idea to even include one of his. It certainly won’t do me any favors, but when coming up with good sayings, I wanted you all to know what I am shooting for. I coach a lot of team sports — football, baseball and basketball. One of the things I’ve noticed some of my players doing is trying too hard to do too much, making a simple job way too complicated. A second baseman, in addition to his job on the field, may also be worried about making his parents happy, gaining the respect of his coaches and teammates, making sure the concession vendors are watching his game instead of another game, and wondering why that one cloud seems to be sitting still while others move right by it.
Some of us probably have similar issues at work. But seriously, all the player has to worry about is where he’s going with the baseball if it’s hit to him. If he does that simple job right, everything else besides the cloud and the vendor fall into place. And he can’t control the cloud or vendor anyways. One phrase you’ll hear me say is “Everyone just needs to do their job. And if every player does his job – the team wins!” It seems to take a lot of pressure off. One phrase my football players hear a lot is one I’m proud of. Football is really a game of leverage in a lot of ways. It is a physical game and you are either the one getting knocked down, or the one doing the knocking (another phrase I either coined or stole from someone). So you have to get low. A player has to find a way to get lower and more under control than the other guy. So the saying is “You have to get low and in control. It’s how the little guys beat the big guys, and how the big guys beat everyone else.” There’s probably a lot of truth to that in work life also.
One of my favorites from one of my high school coaches came from Wade Alexander. If he saw us doing something he didn’t like, he would say “if I see those footballs hit the ground one more time, you all are running banks until I get tired!” We all knew that he wasn’t going to be running banks with us. So it would probably be a good, long time before he actually got tired. It was an effective phrase because Chattahoochee High School has some pretty steep and tall banks. I am a huge fan of good sayings and could go on all day. For now, I’ll just have to say goodbye. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
Johns Creek Chamber to host Community Expo on Oct. 10
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Alison Kane promotes the Autrey Mill Nature Center at last year’s Community Expo.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — One of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce’s largest annual events, the Community Expo, is set for Thursday, Oct. 10. The free event will be 4 to 7:30 p.m. at The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road in Johns Creek. The lineup of vendors includes landscapers, banks, pest control, cleaners, educators, wellness experts, travel agents and more. The Standard Club chef will provide food samples.
The expo has been a signature event for the Chamber for nearly a decade, but last year the event rebranded to focus more on connecting businesses to the community, rather than business to business networking. This year, the chamber has taken that a step further by adjusting the hours to make it more convenient for more people to come in after work. For more information, visit johnscreekchamber.com.
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CALENDAR ALL LEVEL COMMUNITY YOGA
WIRE & WOOD ALPHARETTA SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL
Music will flow through Alpharetta’s streets Oct. 11-12 as artists perform their own songs with melodies, vocals and lyrics while interacting with the audience. Listeners will learn the stories behind each song and may recognize some of the tunes that are played by their favorite musicians. Venues include Alpharetta City Hall and Downtown Alpharetta. For more information about Wire & Wood, visit awesome alpharetta.com.
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FEATURED: ‘KALAHARI, THE DARK PRINCE’
What: Bhakti Yoga Academy will present its second annual cultural event and festival, which celebrates life and its journey. The event includes dance drama, Bollywood dances, talks, skits and a vegetarian meal. When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 5-8 p.m. Where: Berkmar High School, 405 Pleasant Hill Road NW, Lilburn Cost: $10 More info: facebook.com/ events/395140334522765/
BY MY HAND: SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS
What: This exhibit features works by nationally recognized self-taught artists working in the folk-art tradition, including Howard Finster, Charlie Lucas, Sam Ezell, Cornbread and Nellie Mae Rowe. When: Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.; exhibit on display through Nov. 16 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Duluth More info: johnscreekarts.org
SUPER FUN DAY 5K RUN/WALK What: Become a real-life superhero at this 5k run/walk and create lasting family memories and adventures. Costumes encouraged. When: Sunday, Oct. 20, 8-11 a.m. Where: Dunwoody Elementary School, 1923 Womack Road, Dunwoody Cost: Registration starts at $30; save $5 with discount code SCK2019 More info and registration: savvycyberkids.org/5K
SAINT JUDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE What: Take a tour of the school and meet the teachers, administrators, parents and students. Admissions and financial assistance information will be provided. For grades K-7. When: Sunday, Oct 20, 2-4 p.m. Where: Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School, 7171 Glenridge Drive NE, Atlanta More info: saintjude.net
MEGA AWESOME COSTUME PARTY
What: For children of all ages. Come dressed in your favorite, not-so-scary costume and be ready for lots of fun. When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org
What: Weather you’re starting off or finishing your day, do so with a stress release practice that emphasizes flows and gentle strengthening poses. Bring a mat and water. Multiple locations. When: August-October. In Dunwoody, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:307:30 p.m.; in Sandy Springs, Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody; and Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, 805 Mt. Vernon Highway NW, Sandy Springs Cost: $15 More info: TheElitePeasant.com
CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF ATLANTA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
What: Attend this luncheon to learn how to serve children in need in the surrounding communities and about the latest outreach efforts. When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; register by Nov. 8 Where: Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info and registration: christchildatlanta.org
EVENTS: 23ND ANNUAL HISTORIC ROSWELL 5K
What: This race precedes the annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade and benefits the Friends of the Roswell Park. Participants will receive a longsleeve T-shirt at the finish. When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:45 a.m. Where: Begins on Mimosa Boulevard near the front of Roswell United Methodist Church and ends in Roswell Area Park More info: active.com
69TH ANNUAL FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE
What: Concessions will be available for purchase. This year’s theme is “Be Someone’s Hero.” When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. Where: The Youth Day Parade begins at First Baptist Church on Mimosa Boulevard and ends at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
CAR SHOW
What: Members of the Dunwoody Driving Club will display their cars. When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Los Rancheros parking lot, 2090 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodydrivingclub.com
ROCK ART INSTALLATION
What: Join the City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation at Brook Run Park for a rock painting art installation. When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyacm.com
FURKIDS VACCINE AND MICROCHIP CLINIC
WINE AND READING: LEE NOWELL
What: Enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers as Atlanta’s talented professional actors bring the play’s characters to life. When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2-4 p.m. Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: $20 More info and tickets: dunwoodynature.org
What: Furkids is partnering with Troncalli Subaru to bring affordable pet vaccinations and microchipping to north Atlanta. Pets will also be available for adoption. When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Troncalli Subaru, 820 Atlanta Highway, Cumming Cost: $10-40, discount packages available More info: furkids.org
SCOTT’S 5K RUN/WALK
1920S NEW ORLEANS SPEAKEASY FUNDRAISER
What: Boy Scout Troop 477 will host another Haunted Farm Tour. Participants will get a glimpse inside of historical Donaldson-Bannister Farmhouse and the exterior gardens. When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 3-9 p.m. Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: Admission is free, some activities cost $0.50-3 Info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org
What: Join for auctions, music, dancing, gambling and all-youcan-eat and drink. Costumes encouraged. Proceeds support the Georgia Ensemble Theatre. When: Saturday, Oct. 12 Where: Address provided after purchase of ticket Cost: Tickets are $125 each More info and tickets: get.org
15TH ANNUAL BARK & BOOGIE BALL
What: Help support animals in need of a home. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter, the black-tie event features an open bar and gourmet dinner, a show, and live band. When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-11:30 p.m. Where: Lanier Tech Conference Center, 7745 Majors Road, Cumming Info: forsythpets.org/bbb2019
What: This race is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier and all race proceeds go directly to benefit Catholic Charities Atlanta Immigration Legal Services Program. When: Sunday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. Where: Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $40 registration More info and registration: bit. ly/ScottsRun2019
HAUNTED FARM TOUR
HEALTH AND FITNESS: BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA
What: Classes are free and for all levels. Bring a mat and a bottle of water. Hosted by the City of Alpharetta and features Lift Yoga teachers. When: Saturdays, 9 a.m., through October, weather permitting Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
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FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN
What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com
ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)
What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL
What: Start the weekend early the third Thursday of every month with a free, familyfriendly festival held concurrently on historic Canton Street and historic Roswell Square. Free, regular trolley service connects the two venues. This is the last festival of the year. When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 5-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Roswell More info: aliveinroswell.com
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: North and South Broad Street, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com
DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET
What: Browse through more than 25 vendors and help contribute to the success of local
farmers and businesses. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through September Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyfarmersmkt.com
DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS
What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week. When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: discoverdunwoody. com
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: NORTHBROOK UMC HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE
What: Browse hundreds of handmade unique holiday items, with all sale proceeds benefitting missions such as NFCC, MUST and The Drake House. When: Friday, Nov. 8, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell More info: northbrookumc.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: SUMMIT ROCKS
What: Yacht Rock Revue, a ’70 light rock tribute band, will perform a concert benefiting Mental Heath Services in North Fulton through The Summit Counseling Center. When: Saturday, Oct. 12, doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m. Where: Newtown Park Amphitheatre, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $40 general admission, VIP seating also available More info and tickets: kkillebrew@summitcounseling.org 404-906-5051
‘AMERICAN CLASSICS’ CONCERT What: The Atlanta Wind Symphony launches its 40th season with a free concert of music by American composers. When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m. Where: Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton Info: atlantawindsymphony.org
‘THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY’
What: Stage Door Players launches its 46th anniversary season with this comedy that followings four Southern women looking to escape their day-to-day routines. When: Shows run through Oct. 13 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $34; senior, student and youth discounts available More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net
‘INSTASHOW’
What: This exhibit takes an in depth look at how social media is changing the art experience for both artists and viewers. When: Sept. 20-Oct. 26, times vary Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org
‘SINGLE WIDE’
What; A story of challenge, determination, grit, and hope, this new musical features a country/pop score. The story inspires audiences to reach for the stars and follow their dreams. When: Oct. 10-27, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Ticket starts at $27.50 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: KATE T. PARKER
What: Award-winning photographer Kate T. Parker will be showcasing photographs from
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SAT/ACT PREP
What: Preparation includes review sessions to strengthen areas of weakness and learn test-taking strategies. Registration required. When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: eventbrite.com/e/satactprep-tickets-69764251755 her “Strong is the New Pretty” and “The Heart of a Boy” books. When: October through November, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: katetparkerphotography.com
ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR
What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures. When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org
JAZZ AT FIREFLY
What: Free, live music each week. When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m. Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com
LIBRARY EVENTS: ‘PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED’
What: Learn from master gardeners how to put a garden to bed for the winter. Other information includes proper pruning techniques and tips on tool care. When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2-3 p.m. Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
MOVIE INSPIRED STEM
What: In this four-part series, join for STEM experiments inspired by the big screen. Participants will not be watching movies but will be experimenting with engineering from “The LEGO Movie.” When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and tickets: eventbrite.com/e/movie-inspiredstem-tickets-69767078209
UNWELCOME DOG BEHAVIORS
What: In this seminar, learn why dogs have pesky behaviors, and learn how to significantly reduce those behaviors and replacing them with more appropriate ones. When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:307:30 p.m. Where: Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
COMMUNITY AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: DR. LINDA WILEY
What: Dr. Linda Wiley will talk about her book “Tame Your Tongue & Transform Your Relationship.” Copies of her book will be available for purchase at the event. When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Alpharetta gears up for Wire & Wood Music Festival ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Downtown is gearing up for the 7th annual Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival that will feature more than 25 artists performing on seven stages over two days. Admission is free. Friday and Saturday, October 11-12 from 4–11:00 p.m., local and national performers will fill the streets of downtown Alpharetta with original music. The event is a platform for artists to share the stories that inspired their songs, offering fans an intimate look behind the making of the music. Music lovers will enjoy extraordinary collaborations as performers join each other on stage for spontaneous sit-ins. The two-day event takes place on multiple outdoor stages throughout downtown Alpharetta, plus a brand new indoor stage. Outdoor stages include Main on Milton, Town Green Stage, Ole Milton Park Stage, Citizen Soul Stage and Central City Tavern Stage. Ceviche is hosting performances on its patio, including a late-night jam each night. This year, the event will also include a stage located in City Hall, transforming the formal City Council Chambers into an intimate listening room. Friday night, 2018 Pandora’s Artist to Watch winner Maggie Rose brings her intricate storytelling blend of rock, soul, rhythm and blues, country and gospel to the Main on Milton stage. The funky stew of Delta blues, hip hop, funk, rock and roll and jazz that is G. Love & Special Sauce takes center stage on Saturday performing the hit songs from their 25-year career. Fans will also experience a variety of other talent, including the blues stylings of Grammy Award-winning
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Award-winning singer Maggie Rose lights up the stage Friday for the kickoff of the 7th annual Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival. Alvin Youngblood Hart, the soulful songstress Cat Ridgeway, the alt-country garage rock music of the Banditos, the Americana meets Southern rock sounds of Great Peacock and many more.
This year’s festival offers several interactive features, including a karaoke booth where guests can capture video clips to share with friends online. Music enthusiasts will be able to view the live process of making and repairing handmade guitars by Holgado Guitar Works. Meanwhile, fans can visit the information booth to enter to win this year’s door prize: a brand new Taylor 214CE guitar from Righteous Guitars. Food options from numerous local restaurants in downtown will be available including Crave Pie Studio which will be offering a sneak peek of its new storefront opening soon on Commerce Street. Additionally, the event will bring in some favorite local food trucks. Free parking is available throughout the downtown area including the City Hall parking deck at 2 Park Plaza, the new parking deck at 92 Milton Ave., and the 45 Roswell Street parking lot. For fans enjoying ride-share services, the drop-off/ pick-up location is at 37 Old Roswell Street. Fans can also bike to the event and use Bike Alpharetta’s complimentary bike valet with secure bike parking at the intersection of Old Roswell Street and Milton Avenue. For the performance schedule and more information on the 2019 Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival, visit wireandwoodalpharetta.com. The 2019 Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival sponsors include the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Music venue sponsors include Citizen Soul, Ceviche, and Central City Tavern.
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Fatherhood: Tips from a man who has no idea what he is doing
Part 7: FAQ for first-time dads JOE PARKER
Editor joe@appenmediagroup.com
Fatherhood is a venture into the unknown, and much of being a dad is learning on the fly. But I am here — with my extensive three months experience as a dad — to answer some of the pressing questions you may have as you prepare to enter dad-dom.
Will having a baby strain my marriage/partnership? Even the strongest, happiest of relationships can be stressed by having a baby, but it important to remember that you are in this together and parenting is a partnership and collective experience. You will share in the stress, the joy, the exhaustion and the feeling of wanting to snuff one another out under a pillow when you are both exhausted and baby starts crying again at 3 a.m. It’s also important to “spice things up” once in a while. You can do so by only discussing baby’s bowel movements for six hours out of the day.
Should I vaccinate my child? Vaccinations have become the subject of heated debates in the last decade, and it is understandable that you should be concerned on which side to take. On one end of the argument, you have concerned parents who understand herd immunity, the benefits of eradicating communicable diseases and believers in the science of vaccines. On the other side of the argument you have self-righteous idiots. Choose wisely. How should I baby-proof my house? Move. Where can I find a competent and affordable daycare? Mars, perhaps, because affordable daycare does not exist on Earth. My sister-in-law has concerns for the environment and only uses cloth diapers. Should my partner and I consider using cloth diapers? Babies in general are terrible for the environment as nearly every baby item in existence that is not meant to be worn or slept on is hard plastic. That is because it is far easier to clean poo off hard plastic
versus other materials, such as fabric. Consider that in your decision making. Should I allow co-sleeping? Trick question. Co-sleeping implies that you will actually sleep as the father of a newborn. My partner and I are having a boy. Should we circumcise? This is another subject that has become a point of debate in recent years, but what you should really concern yourself with is if you are ready to have a little boy, by far the most disgusting living creatures in the world, in your home? Should my partner and I host a gender reveal party? Only if you like spending a bunch of money and time on a ridiculous concept that has somehow become normalized. Breastmilk or formula? Breastmilk is generally preferable, with hardcore breastfeeding advocates treating formula as if it were a mixture of arsenic and 10W-30 motor oil being fed to babies. However, not every mother can magically start producing milk, or enough of it, or can deal with their nipples being tormented for 20 hours out of the day between feeding and pumping. Just make sure baby is fed no matter what you choose.
They are going to spit it up either way. Speaking of which, as a man, I find the concept of breastfeeding kind of, well, odd. Is it normal to feel that way? Yes, as man you have spent the last few decades ogling breasts without ever considering they are nutrient delivery devices. It might take a while, up to eight seconds, for you to go back to viewing them solely for pleasure. Should I start saving now for my baby’s college fund? No. Given the constant increase to college tuition, you should have started saving for your child’s education when you, yourself, were born. Should I be concerned with milestones? All babies are different, some will reach milestones such as walking or talking “early” while others need more time. You should only be concerned with milestones if you believe that your child is destined to become a CEO of a Fortune 500 company because they grasped a toy ring two days before a milestone chart said they should. How can I ensure I am being a good dad? Just do what is best for baby. If you keep that in mind at all times, you will be a good dad. That advice was given to me by my father, who is a great dad.
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Local nonprofit shines light on domestic violence Family Haven luncheon to help support victims By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com
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Forsyth County Family Haven Executive Director Amy Barfield discusses the nonprofit’s awareness events and initiatives for 2019. Barfield came on board in March 2019.
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CUMMING, Ga. — October is Domestic Violence month, and Forsyth County Family Haven Executive Director Amy Barfield says the organization is sponsoring initiatives to raise awareness on the issue. “Family Haven serves as an advocate for victims of domestic violence and their families through outreach services, shelter services and crisis line,” Barfield said. “We help with victim advocacy as well as counseling services here in the community.” The organization also operates a shelter for women and their children. New this year is Shine the Light on Domestic Violence, a partnership with the City of Cumming where the city’s clock tower is bathed in purple light through October. “It’s the right thing to do,” Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbelow said. “Anything that can bring awareness to a cause is the right thing to do.” Family Haven is also planning its annual Purple Purpose luncheon for Oct. 23 at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. The event, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., serves as a major fundraiser for the organization’s services. The event
will include a speaker and a silent auction of high-end purses to help provide services for the Family Haven shelter. Family Haven will also be participating in additional events throughout the month to increase awareness of domestic violence. One focus this month will be education. “We are currently in 11 schools in Forsyth County in eighth and ninth grade health classes, where we talk about what healthy dating relationships look like,” the Macon native said. Georgia is No. 1 in teen dating violence in the country, according to Barfield who stresses the importance of educating children as to what a healthy relationship looks like so the cycle of violence does not continue. “Some of that is just making them aware that being texted 500 times in an hour does not mean he or she loves you,” she said. “Having to tell someone who you’re sitting with at lunch or where you are at every minute of every day, you owe that to nobody but your parents.” Providing children with the ability to identify types of abuse and the red flags associated with them can alert them to
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October puts the focus on breast health There’s no better time than October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to put screening and early detection of the disease top of mind. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second-most-prevalent cancer affecting women. Fortunately, breast cancer is highly curable when it’s detected early. The first line of defense is having what’s called “breast awareness.” Women who have breast awareness are more likely to notice changes, or something that isn’t quite right. And while there are many guidelines for breast screenings, a good place to start is with the American Cancer Society (ACS). ACS guidelines include yearly mammograms beginning at age 45 for women at average risk. It’s also important that women with a family history of breast or other cancers discuss the benefits of genetic counseling and high-risk screening options with their healthcare providers. While any woman can get breast cancer, common risk factors include: • Having a mother or sister who has had breast cancer • Carrying a genetic mutation known to increase the risk of breast cancer, such
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How porcelain veneers can improve your teeth By Dr. David Remaley Roswell Dental Care Your smile speaks volumes about you. A wide, full smile usually tells others that you are open and friendly. A pursed, straight-line smile typically indicates that you are shy and closed off. Healthy, clean teeth are the mark of someone put together and organized. Have you stopped and taken a second to consider what your smile is saying about you? If it’s not very positive, chances are that your teeth are to blame. Common causes of unsightly teeth • Discolorations • Stains • Chips • Gaps • Crookedness
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An interview with Dr. Taylor By Alyssa McNamara I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Taylor after his 2018 Best of win and again this week after his 3rd consecutive Best of win to talk about his continued success. The following is a compilation of both interviews. Last year’s interview took place while Dr. Taylor held his newborn son Broderick or “Bodi.” As we discussed his practice’s progress, he laughed at the “happy chaos” that is his home life. Even without a newborn in his arms, he is as I remember him – warm and likeable. I looked back at my notes from my last interview and my observations still apply: “After speaking with him for an hour, I am well aware of the reasons for his renown. He is warm, instantly calming, respectful and shockingly intelligent. Despite having a youthful face that, at first glance, might make you question his experience, his knowledge and surgical ability are well established: both are touted in patient reviews and displayed in a vast surgical portfolio. He is loved and respected by his patients and his staff, and it is easy to see why. He is, to say the least, a genuine individual and accomplished physician.” Congratulations on winning both Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist of North Atlanta yet again! You must be proud. It is quite an honor to win these titles, let alone several years in a row! To what do you attribute to your success? Dr. Taylor: Well thank you very much! You’re right. It is an honor to win and I am extremely appreciative of the accolade. I am very fortunate to live and work in an area that has exceptional healthcare including outstanding dermatologists and remarkable Mohs surgeons. Moreover, residents of North Fulton are smart consumers, who do their research on their potential physicians. Given this, I truly value the confidence that my patients have placed in me. I don’t have any hidden secret to Premier Dermatology’s success per se. I have been trained by exceptional physicians and I work with exceptional people. I strive to always be patientcentered, to put the patient first, to read up, perform extra research for my patients and advocate for them. Quality controls, back-up systems and patient care processes are an area of special interest for me. I have been an airplane pilot for over ten years, and I believe that the strategies for safety and quality that aviation emphasizes have translated into improved processes within my own practice. But most importantly, I really owe so
much to our amazing staff! We have the same amazing staff that we did last year with one excellent addition. Given that, we are a small practice with only 8 staff members, I am beyond thankful for their expertise, compassion and the concern that they have for our patients. We spend a lot of time together given our 10 to 12 hour work days, so it is invaluable that we all get along and not only like our jobs but strive to excel and improve our processes. We have been open over two and half years now and are constantly trying to improve wherever we can. I think that’s part of our success: patients recognize our genuine concern and commitment to excellence. Is there something that you feel sets you apart? Dr. Taylor: Actually I do believe I spend an unusual amount of time with my patients. As a procedural dermatologist, I am used to a smaller volume of patients with longer visits so that translates over to my general dermatology patients. Granted sometimes that means my schedule runs behind, but ultimately our patients leave knowing that they received thorough, high quality care. And I appreciate the understanding my patients show me, because I think that they can tell that if I am running behind that it is because I chose to give a prior patient the time he or she needed rather
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Taylor: Continued from Page 31 than run on schedule. Regarding Mohs surgery and vein care, my fellowship covered multiple aspects of surgical dermatology, so I feel that I am able to address some of the extra concerns that patients may have that would otherwise be referred to other specialists or simply not be handled, and I perform these services at the level you would expect from someone who is fellowship-trained and board-certified. For example, I can treat medically significant vein disease with various procedures such as laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy then, once resolved, clear up the cosmetic vein issues with sclerotherapy or laser treatments. I am also one of the only physicians in Georgia with a lab that allows me to cure melanoma with true Mohs surgery. In general, these would be treated by different specialists or would be treated using non-equivalent techniques. Could you please comment on your background and experience? Dr. Taylor: I believe my experience is notable given my number of years in practice. Surgeons gain experience and perfect their skills through research and practice. As a result of training at very busy institutions then working for some of the busiest practices in Florida, I have performed over ten thousand dermatologic procedures. I completed my fellowship 5 years ago. Having been a Mohs surgeon at the University of Florida and also working in private practice in Florida before moving to Atlanta to be closer to family, I was lucky enough to take care of
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As a result of training at very busy institutions then working for some of the busiest practices in Florida, I have performed over ten thousand dermatologic procedures. a great many patients who had extremely large cancers and required extensive reconstruction. As you might imagine, Florida residents need considerable dermatologic care. I am honored to take care of people with genuine need and am lucky to have been prepared by outstanding mentors who trained me. Upon starting my own practice here in Alpharetta, I already had the volume of experience usually found with a Mohs surgeon who has been in practice much longer. Anything else you’d like to say? Dr. Taylor: I really just want to say thank you very much! Thank you to our staff: you are valued and wonderful and we wouldn’t be continuing to excel without each and every one of you! Also thank you so very much to all of our patients and our community! Your confidence and support is greatly appreciated and rewarding. I look forward to continuing to strive to provide patients with exceptional care.
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4 tips to achieve lung health By Nan McCormick, RN Thoracic Nurse Navigator, Northside Hospital Gwinnett A majority of us take our lungs for granted and don’t recognize how much they really do for our bodies on a daily basis. Our lungs have one major task—and that is to help us breathe. Lungs play an essential role in our overall health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, there are multiple factors that impact lung health—these organs must contend with pollution, smoke and germs. Overtime, these factors may compound, taking a toll on your lungs and putting you at a higher risk for developing lung disease. With a multitude of lung conditions, one of the most serious being lung cancer, it’s important for each of us to learn more about promoting lung health. Today, we know what may be harmful for lung health, but what about those that are beneficial? Well, there are many that do exist, and the good news is there are some easy ways for each of us to start practicing better lung health. 1. Don’t smoke … and if you do, stop Smoking increases the risk of developing many serious illnesses, as well as accelerating the aging process. Due to the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes, smoking can cause a host of health issues, including: • Multiple types of cancer: lung, bladder, cervical and throat, among several others • Higher blood pressure, which increases your risk of stroke or heart attack • Reduced blood flow, which can slow healing and cause wrinkles With more resources than ever to aid in the quitting process, you can utilize support groups, classes and quit-smoking products to kick this bad habit for good. Even if you think it may be too late to quit, experts agree that no matter when you quit, it will have a positive impact on your health. The Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program is a free service of Northside Hospital that provides counseling, education and support for those interested in quitting smoking. 2. Avoid indoor & outdoor air pollutants Many of us hear about the importance of getting fresh air; however, that may be more difficult that you’d think. With several different sources of air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, it can be difficult to find truly fresh air. Things like carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and particulate matter are very harmful and are the result of many common pollutants.
By learning more about these common sources of air pollution, you can better avoid them and promote lung health: • Exhaust from cars, lawnmowers and buses • Mold and mildew • Individuals with infections • Some household chemicals • Radon (Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton and Cobb Counties are among the highest predicted average of indoor radon levels in the state of Georgia) 3. Start doing breathing exercises Your lungs need exercise just like the other muscles in your body. To keep them functioning as they should, breathing exercises help rid the stale air in your lungs, which increases oxygen levels and strengthens the diaphragm. Two of the most popular breathing exercises recommended by the American Lung Association are: • The Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise: Simply breathe in through your nose and breathe out through your mouth with pursed lips. Exhaling should take at least twice as long as inhaling. • The Belly Breathing Exercise: During this exercise you will simply breathe in through your nose while paying attention to how your belly fills with air. By placing your hands on your stomach, you can feel your belly rising and falling with each breath. Exhaling should take two to three times as long as inhaling. 4, Get screened You’ve probably heard about routine screenings for breast health, prostate health, even colon health, but what about lung health? In fact, there is a lung cancer screening that utilizes a low dose CT scan, which can effectively identify any nodules or masses that may be present, even if you don’t have symptoms. While lung cancer may be the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., utilizing simple tactics to support lung health, as well as advanced screening options, and personalized care can all help to prevent this deadly disease. To learn more about how Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is leading the way in comprehensive lung care, visit northside.com/lung. Start by marking your calendar for the second annual Breathe Better Gwinnett event on October 14 and the first annual Breathe Better Cherokee on October 23. In addition to on-site screenings and tests for lung function, lipid profile, blood glucose, and bone density—all provided by the experts of Northside Hospital—you’ll enjoy demonstrations, educational exhibits and prize drawings.
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Continued from Page 20 an unhealthy relationship, Barfield said. “It’s empowering children to advocate for themselves by reaching out to a trusted adult,” she said. Statistics from the National Domestic Abuse Hotline suggest that a person will return to an abusive relationship seven times before leaving for good. When it comes to the question of “why” Barfield became reflective. “Everybody’s situation is different and everybody has a ‘why,’” she explained. “I thought long and hard about what that “why” might look like and what those challenges are. I can tell you that children are a big driver of that ‘why.’”
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In some cases, it may be hard to find a shelter that can accommodate a woman and her children, Barfield said. Pets, too, can be a reason, but there are places that will take in pets, such as Ahimsa House. “Their ‘why’ may be an issue of not knowing there are options, so that’s one of the reasons we have to create the awareness here in the community,” she said. “This service is available to help victims come in and get a chance to breathe and see how they’re going to move forward. I understand that this won’t be the last stop for everyone who comes in on their seven-time journey to leave the relationship, but my hope is that we’ll provide the resources to provide tools in their toolbox so they can build a life free of violence whether it’s
this time that they leave or the next.” It is always in need of shelter supplies which are those things someone would use daily at home, “just a whole lot more of it”. These items include toilet paper, paper towels and laundry detergent. Women and their children can stay up to 90 days. “It’s a traumatic event for the children whether they’re two years old or 16 years old. We try to accommodate and make life as bearable as possible while they’re here. Life as they knew it has changed. We recognize they’re leaving friends and they can’t tell anybody where they are. They’re in a strange place with strange people. We work really hard to support those children. It’s about the whole family not just the victim.” And victims can be male, too. “They under report as much as females,” according to Barfield. Should a male come in for shelter, Family Haven will try to find an appropriate shelter or put him up in a hotel. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224.
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Johns Creek Chorale opens season Oct. 19 DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chorale will kick off its 2019-2020 season Oct. 19 and 20 with “The Road Not Taken.” Taking its title from the Robert Frost poem of the same name, this performance will explore the rich and varied music of 10 different composers, including works by American, Estonian, Latvian and Welsh artists. Drawn from their inspired repertoire of 20th and 21st century pieces, the selected songs will resonate with themes both contemporary and timeless. The intertwined ideas of the heady joy of love, the wistful love of separation and the serene joy of faith are celebrated in the context of choices made and sometimes, choices lost. From the rousing, to the comical, to the poignant, “The Road Not Taken” delivers a textured experience of the human condition. The Johns Creek Chorale is pleased to present performances by the full Chorale, the Tapestry Women’s
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Ensemble, and new for this season, the Chamber Choir. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 veterans and seniors. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket. Saturday’s Oct. 19, 7 p.m. performance will be held at the Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek. Tickets are available online at.thejohnscreekchorale.com or at the door. Sunday’s Oct. 20, 3 p.m. performance will be held at Kingswood United
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Autrey Mill Scout Day set for Nov. 16 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center’s Scout Day, an opportunity for young scouts to earn badges, is set for Saturday, Nov. 16. For 12 consecutive years, Autrey Mill has set aside a day for area Cub Scouts and elementary age Girls Scouts, and it has consistently become the highest attended event at the preserve. On Nov. 16, approximately 400 scouts, plus parents and volunteers, will cover the grounds at Autrey Mill, earning badges and awards with stations that explore plants, hiking and more. Spearheaded by members of the allvolunteer board of directors, this event provides an outreach to the scouting
Autrey Mill will welcome hundreds of Girls Scouts and Cub Scouts for its annual Scout Day on Saturday, Nov. 16. community that has been enjoyed for more than a decade. This year, Autrey Mill is adding many of the newest Outdoor and Eco Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout themes for an almost entirely new set of offerings for girls. The event is supported by many local volunteer groups, including the Johns
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Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District — which includes Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton — recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their board of review on Sept. 28 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Ronith Charugundla of Troop 27 was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He designed and created 12 wooden stackable chairs and two wooden tables for the children’s summer camp at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Anish Manne of Troop 27 was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He designed and created a 40foot retaining wall for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Robert O’Brien of Troop 7153 was sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic SPECIAL Church. He designed and created a In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Ronith Charugundla, Anish Manne, Robert O’Brien, Ethan Schmitt, William walking stick enclosure rack as well as Mutsch, Logan Sowder, Anuj Shah, Cal Hendrick, Ben Kleinert and Joseph Palmich. In the bottom row are Omkar Tamhane, 50 walking sticks for Autrey Mill HeriConnor Meese, Nithik Balachandran, Michael Baxter, Matthew Czarnomski and Chris Fitzpatrick. tage Center and Nature Preserve. Ethan Schmitt of Troop 7153 Chris Fitzpatrick of Troop 1717 was the overgrowth, installed a new fence ist Church. He designed and constructed was sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran section and new stone pathway, and a gaga pit for Elkins Point Middle School. Church. He designed and created five Church. He renovated the Milton High planted over 20 flowers. Matthew Czarnomski of Troop 69 swimming starting blocks for Blessed School band room by removing all Omkar Tamhane of Troop 27 was was sponsored by Alpharetta First Trinity High School. art, constructing storage shelves, and sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian United Methodist Church. He designed William Mutsch of Troop 985 was patching and painting the walls. He also Church. He designed and created an outand created three locked wooden donasponsored by Northbrook United Methdesigned, built and installed bumpers to door arbor walkway for the Johns Creek tion bins for the Drake House, a refuge odist Church. He designed and conprevent scratches on the walls by carts. Elementary School Garden as well as for abused women and children. structed two sensory carts for the Music landscaped plants at the school flagpole. Jubilee Program at St. Peter Chanel Connor Meese of Troop 3000 was Catholic Church. sponsored by Birmingham United MethLogan Sowder of Troop 429 was odist Church. He designed and created sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian a gaga (a variant of dodgeball) pit for Church. He restored the labyrinth at AlBirmingham Falls Elementary School. pharetta Presbyterian Church. The projNishant Baglodi of Troop 69 was ect included power washing, releveling sponsored by Alpharetta First United and restoring the bricks, power washing Methodist Church. He collected and Dunwoody Crier and 10/10/19 Crossword PuzzleJunction.com the concrete benches installing new shipped 2,479 books for the Books for soaker hoses to the shrubbery surAfrica charity. rounding the labyrinth. Nithik Balachandran of Troop 429 Anuj Shah of Troop 2000 was was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbysponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian terian Church. He designed and conChurch. He collected 15 electronic tablet structed a trophy case with sliding glass devices for Big Bethel Village, a church doors for Lambert High School. residence for income restricted seniors. Michael Baxter of Troop 985 was Solution He also held classes on how to use the sponsored by Northbrook United Methodtablets. B E S T D O M E S T O G S Cal Hendrick of Troop 2000 was R U T H E V A D E I D E A sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. He cleaned and repainted court A R E A S E R E N A D I N G lines for the three basketball courts, reD O W N L I N E F I N E S painted outdoor game lines and repaintK E G S P A R E ed a fence around the playground area R A Y O N T A V E R N S of Shakerag Elementary School. M E M O S A G E S O U T Ben Kleinert of Troop 2000 was A M B U L A N C E C H A S E R sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed O N A I R T E T E N I L four outdoor benches for FurKids Pet T E A C A R T A N T S Y rescue. S A T E K N E E Joseph Palmich of Troop 1134 was A P R I L B R O W N B A G sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic G R E A S E W O O D D A M E Church. He restored the State Street T E E N B O O N E E D E N Deveaux Downs subdivision cemetery. Palmich cleaned headstones, cleared out S Y L S B E T A S D E N S
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Man encounters fraud, on credit card account JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a Sept. 19 incident in which someone fraudulently purchased $1,400 worth of vehicle parts. The victim said someone had obtained his bank account information and had a replacement credit card sent to them. The victim’s credit card was used to purchase vehicle parts in Forrest Park. The business where the parts had been purchased said the suspect had used valid identification during the transaction.
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tigating a Sept. 17 incident in which a speed limit sign on Niblick Drive was vandalized. The speed limit sign for 25 mph was placed in the neighborhood to evaluate car speeds on that stretch of the road, according to the police report. The sign includes a digital display that shows drivers their speed as they approach. Someone had used paper and a marker to illegally change the sign to read 15 mph. According to the police report, there were some homeowners in the neighborhood who had said the speed limit should be 15 mph instead of 25 mph.
Wanted man arrested during routine stop ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a wanted man Sept. 23 after he was identified during a traffic stop. Police were patrolling on Haynes Bridge Road that morning, when an officer stopped a car because of an expired tag. While talking to the driver, police discovered that he had an active warrant from Lawrenceville for failure to appear. The man, identified as 42-year-old Nicholas Matthaes of Marietta, was arrested without incident on warrant.
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Georgia Ensemble Theatre to present ‘Night Must Fall’ ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgia Ensemble Theatre, the professional North Fulton theatre company, will continue its 27th season this October and November with “Night Must Fall,” a psychological thriller experience just in time for the spooky season. The production will be directed by Shannon Eubanks and runs Oct. 24 through Nov. 10 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The play, written by Emlyn Williams, follows Dan, a smooth-talking hotel bellhop who arrives unexpectedly at elderly Mrs. Bramson’s woodland bungalow, where he soon ingratiates his way into
her life and that of her niece Olivia. But when a local woman goes missing and rumors of a murder begin to surface in the house, fingers begin to point toward Dan. There have been three film adaptations of the play. Ticket prices for “Night Must Fall” start at $29. Senior and student discounts are available for select performances. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are on sale now at get.org or by calling the box office at 770-6411260.
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Daffodil project to benefit city beautification, cancer survivors JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Beautification and CanCare Atlanta are partnering to hold “Daffodils 4 Hope.” The organizations will organize daffodil planting days to celebrate cancer survivors while also beautifying public spaces in the Johns Creek area. The first daffodil planting will be Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. Later plantings will be scheduled at Johns Creek United Methodist Church and at Newtown Park. CanCare Atlanta, based in Johns Creek, is the local chapter of the national cancer support group. It is a community of cancer survivors and caregiver volunteers who encourage and inspire cancer patients and their caregivers through personal support and hope.
The daffodil is the symbol of cancer survivorship, according to Marilyn Davis, JCB coordinator of Daffodils 4 Hope. Johns Creek Beautification was formed to enhance and preserve the natural beauty of Johns Creek common areas and public spaces through landscape installations, environmental preservation and public art. The daffodil is the symbol of cancer survivorship, according to Marilyn Davis, JCB coordinator of Daffodils 4 Hope.
“It regenerates and regrows each year in the spring, so it is perfect for annual celebration,” she said. “JCB is happy to promote CanCare Atlanta’s celebration of survivorship with community-wide daffodil planting events. And we are grateful for the happiness the daffodils are bringing to the community and raising awareness for the good things happening through CanCare.” Sondra Cooley, organizer for the Johns Creek Presbyterian Church planting date, invited Johns Creek neighbors to celebrate cancer survivorship through the planting day. “Imagine gorgeous daffodil fields dotting our landscape every spring,” Cooley said. “Bring your shovels and your garden gloves, or just come and support the planters.”
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