Johns Creek Herald — December 3, 2020

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The tradition continues While the city has canceled any formal gatherings, Johns Creek residents can still safely enjoy what has become a holiday tradition — the annual tree and dreidel lighting at Newtown Park. Johns Creek Recreation has adapted for the pandemic and is sponsoring a number of timely events through December.

Students face deadline for instruction plans

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Birds get habitat help on Big Creek Greenway

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City Hall hosts drive for children’s toys

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Police investigate fray between two drivers JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police were dispatched to an assault call Nov. 19 on Medlock Bridge Road. A Stone Mountain man reported that a driver pulled a gun on him during an encounter in the parking lot of a Moe’s restaurant. According to police, the 32-year-old man said he nearly hit the suspect’s vehicle while trying to find a parking spot. He said the driver, a 34-year-old Stone Mountain man, started yelling at him while driving away. The victim said when he pulled beside the suspect’s car to speak to him, the suspect pointed a 9MM pistol at him.

The suspect told officers the victim pulled beside him in an aggressive manner after they exchanged words, so he pulled his gun out of his glove compartment because he wasn’t sure what the man would do. He denied pointing the weapon. Police couldn’t find any independent witness to corroborate either man’s story, the report stated.

Residents report gunfire at apartment complex JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded to reports of shots fired at Aylesbury Farm Apartments along Abbotts Bridge Road on Nov. 22.

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Jessica Layne Romig, 31, of Johns View Street, Johns Creek, was arrested Nov. 19 on State Bridge Road for possession/ purchase of schedule I & II controlled substance and theft by shoplifting.

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Parents face deadline to decide learning format for 2nd semester

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County Schools will require parents to decide on their child’s learning format for next semester and commit to either remote or in-person learning for at least nine weeks.

The system re-opened schools in mid-October with approximately 60 percent of students choosing to return to face-to-face learning. Since then, about 10 percent of those students have returned to remote learning as COVID cases increase across the county.

The constant changes in numbers have created scheduling and logistical challenges for staff already dealing with widespread disruptions to education over the past several months. “[Therefore] parents are being asked through a commitment survey to decide which model they want for their children,” Superintendent Mike Looney said.

“Parents must declare their decision by Dec. 11 or their child’s placement will default to the learning environment they were in as of December 14.”

He said the nine-week commitment will allow schools and teachers to allocate resources and create plans most effectively.

Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones said that since October, parents have been allowed to go “back and forth” on their child’s learning format based on changing situations.

“But at this point we need [parents] to commit to nine weeks,” Jones said.

“Before we leave for winter break, we will need to create the best schedule for students and staff.”

He said the process may result in students not having the same teachers next semester as they have this semester, depending on the numbers. Teachers will also continue teaching some students in the classroom and others attending via remote connections. “[We understand] is it not easy to teach simultaneously and we want to commend our staff for the commitment to doing the ‘not easy’ thing for our students,” Jones said.

He said academic officers across the nation are all struggling with the issues of teaching kids in person and remotely at the same time, and learning to adapt along the way.

Parents who are curious about how teachers work with students both in the classroom and remote learning can view videos created by Fulton Schools.

The videos demonstrate how the model works and show the way teachers are adapting to the challenges. The videos are available at www.fultonschools.org.

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District says Fulton classrooms to remain open as COVID rises Officials dismiss rumors of full on-line instruction

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Officials with the Fulton School System are clarifying their approach to managing COVID-19 cases as confusion mounts over temporary school closings.

“There is no specific number of positive COVID-19 cases that automatically triggers a school to close,” Superintendent Mike Looney said. “The decision is made only after consulting with community health partners like the Fulton County Board of Health or Georgia Department of Public Health and receiving their recommendation.”

Looney criticized the “rumor mill” which is churning out speculation about schools closing or the imminent return to remote instruction.

“Most schools are successfully managing situations through quarantining students testing positive, as well as quarantining potentially exposed students and by disinfecting the school,” Looney said.

The district is following a three-

phased approach to help guide its decisions as COVID-positive cases continue to rise across the county.

“More often than not, in level one or two with a handful of cases we are able to work with [public health officials] to identify the infected and those who had close contact, ask them to quarantine, clean the school that evening and carry on,” Looney explained.

Reopening schools in October relied on a benchmark of when COVID-positive cases dropped below 100 per 100,000 residents. The framework for closing a school does not hinge on target numbers.

Schools reopened on Oct. 14 when COVID positive cases dropped below 100 per 100K residents, or two weeks of declining positivity.

Since then the positive rate has risen to over 200 cases per 100,000 in Fulton County, prompting parents to question why the school has not reverted back to remote instruction.

During a school board meeting on Nov. 10, Looney explained the formula for reopening schools was used only to guide the decision to resume in-person

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Graduation rates drop under COVID disruption

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The 2020 graduation rate of 85.5 percent remains above the state average, but reflects a 1.7 percent drop from the previous year. Fulton School officials said the drop equates to 113 students who did not graduate in fours years, compared to the previous year.

“The root cause was student recovery credit interrupted by COVID,” said Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones.

“The interruption [of the school year] impeded some of our students from completing the courses they needed to graduate.”

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Johns Creek adapts holiday schedule to respect health guidelines Traditional events muted to honor safety protocols

By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek is hosting COVID-adapted holiday events to spread cheer while keeping residents safe.

In previous years, December ushered in a slew of Johns Creek holiday events, such as a tree and dreidel lighting, the Founders Day Parade and breakfast and lunch with Santa Claus.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and CDC safety guidelines, these events could not be hosted in their traditional forms this year.

Johns Creek Recreation Manager Kirk Franz said staff worked with the City Council to create events that would help residents celebrate the holidays with an eye toward their health and safety.

“While we know that it’s disappoint-

ing that we can’t offer our regular type of events where we’re all getting together and experiencing community close up, we hope that some of these alternative programs can still be enjoyed and help celebrate the holidays in a safe way,” Franz said. “That’s one of the things that we want to make sure that any of our events or programs are is safe. That’s our first priority.”

The city opted to forego a gathering for the tree and dreidel lighting, but the display will be available for viewing in Newtown Park for visitors to enjoy starting Nov. 30.

As an alternative to the Founders Day Parade, the city has teamed up with the Johns Creek Fire Department to bring Santa Claus Tours to Johns Creek neighborhoods. Santa Claus will ride atop a fire truck throwing candy canes and spreading holiday cheer on the first three Saturdays in December — Dec. 5, 12 and 19.

Franz said that there is a lot of

community excitement surrounding the Santa Claus Tours and around 491 neighborhoods have signed up to be a part of his route. The city’s GIS department is creating a route map and Santa tracker to give families a more exact time for his arrival. The route and tracker can be found on the city’s website at johnscreek.gov.

Although the deadline for neighborhoods to sign-up has passed, Franz expects Santa will visit almost all Johns Creek neighborhoods during the three days. He may not enter each neighborhood, but smaller neighborhoods can see Santa Claus as he rides past. Viewing can also take place at Shakerag, Newtown and Ocee parks.

The annual Breakfast with Santa has been canceled, but those looking for face time with Old Saint Nick can schedule a personal, one-on-one Zoom call where they can share all the items from their wish list.

The calls are limited to one per family

and will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Each call will be three minutes long and $5 registration is required. The city is also offering adaptive Zoom calls for disabled children and adults in Johns Creek.

Sign-up slots are limited for Zoom calls. Registration can be found on the events page of the city’s website as long as time slots are still available.

Although these events are designed to meet the CDC guidelines and protect residents during these uncertain times, Franz said that if things go smoothly, events like the Santa Claus Tours could become annual events.

“It’s unfortunate that we have to break tradition on some things, but we’re hoping that we can also make some new traditions,” Franz said.

The city is finalizing plans for the first part of 2021, and Franz said while things remain uncertain in the way of COVID restrictions, he is confident the city will continue to schedule safe, fun events for residents.

Groups pitch in to preserve habitat along Big Creek Greenway

By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Visitors to the Big Creek Greenway may notice some changes in wildlife and vegetation along the path thanks to several local organizations working to restore native plants to the area.

About 20 volunteers helped plant Georgia native plants along the Big Creek Greenway on Nov. 21.

The habitat restoration project has been ongoing for nearly two years and is a collaboration between Georgia Audubon Society, Georgia Native Plant Society, Alpharetta Recreation and Parks and Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission.

The Georgia Audubon Society was able to fund the project with grants through partnerships with the Georgial Ornithological Society, another organization facilitating valuable bird work and monitoring in the state.

Deb Zemlock, chairman of the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission, said the habitat restoration project is critical for many bird species that migrate through this area. As a water source moving through an urban area, the creek corridor naturally serves as a pathway for migratory birds and as a year-round habitat for many local species.

Species like the American woodcock and great horned owl can be seen along the Big Creek Greenway, but they are difficult to find in many other areas of

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Volunteers fan out along the Big Creek Greenway in Alpharetta Nov. 21 to clear invasive vegetation and plant native species in an effort to foster native wildlife along the trail. As a water source running through an urban area, the creek and its natural vegetation provide vital resources to native and migratory birds. metro Atlanta.

“We’re trying to restore a nice array of native plants and trees that will provide things for the birds as they migrate through here, like seeds and berries,” Zemlock said. “The Greenway is a major habitat for birds.”

Gabe Andrle, conservation program coordinator for Georgia Audubon, explained that the most rampant invasive plant they are trying to clear is Chinese privet. Privet spreads rapidly and can

grow to be tree-sized.

A professional contractor was hired to clear the invasive privet along the Greenway and make way for the native plants.

“The removal of these plants allows native plants on the forest floor to grow and the native plants we have planted to receive much needed sunlight that the privet would otherwise block out,” Andrle said. “With more native plants comes more bird life, as these plants

provide important habitat to insects that are adapted to exist on them. Most of our birds rely on insects in the spring to feed their young and throughout the year to support their diet.”

The Georgia Audubon purchased native plants for the project from Walter Bland, owner of Rock Springs Restoration, a company that grows and provides native plants to habitat restoration projects. Dogwood trees, sunflowers and asters were among the flowers planted. The varieties tend to do well in the wet soil.

Bland volunteered his time to help plant and hopes this project, while small, can make an educational impact.

“It’s a very small project in the grand scheme of things, it is primarily educational,” Bland said. “It’s important to educate people on the issue of invasive species and put some native plants in front of people so that people can see how beautiful they are and beneficial they are to the pollinators and the birds.”

The Georgia Audubon Foundation says it will continue to build upon the work done along the Greenway and it plans to have another workday in the spring. In addition to the native plants the project will also provide two educational signs.

Those looking to get involved can visit the Georgia Audubon’s website at georgiaaudubon.org or their social media accounts. Contact Gabe Andrle at gabe. andrle@georgiaaudubon.org if you are interested in becoming a restoration volunteer with Georgia Audubon.

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City Hall hosts Toys for Tots collection drive

By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek has teamed up with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to help put a smile on an underserved child’s face during this holiday season.

Through Dec. 15, unwrapped, new toys and items can be dropped off at Johns Creek City Hall at 11360 Lakefield Drive. Toys for Tots boxes are located in the lobby and available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A drop-off box will also be available on weekends in the vestibule past the front doors.

This is the 15th annual Toys for Tots drive the city has participated in, but it might be one of the most important.

City Clerk Joan Jones said there is more of a need than ever due to economic issues arising from the global coronavirus pandemic. Toys for Tots has received a significant amount of requests for aid this year reaching their max capacity.

Toys for Tots is a 100 percent volunteer-based organization, but as a result of CDC guidelines and safety concerns, their volunteer numbers are at an all-time low. Most large organizations

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The Johns Creek Fire Department has stepped up to help the limited volunteer staff and bring the city’s donations to the master drop sites.

Those interested in volunteering with Toys for Tots may still sign-up on the foundation’s website, northatlanta. toysfortots.org.

Jones said there is need for items that can be enjoyed by a range of ages, not just smaller children. The city urges donors to not forget about the pre-teen aged children, about 10 to 12 years old, who benefit from the program as well.

School supplies are also in high demand this year, especially items that can be used with online learning.

Jones said that for those looking to help out during the season of giving there is a lot to be done. She expects the city will host food drives for North Fulton Community Charities as well, and she urges those who are able to donate and volunteer.

“I think maybe because of the times and the situation, people are more aware of the need in our own backyard,” Jones said. “If you do see a need, help out with what you can.”

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Through Dec. 15, unwrapped, new toys and items can be dropped off at Johns Creek City Hall at 11360 Lakefield Drive.

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Time to take a step back

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So, with what we all have just been through, and are going through, I feel fairly safe in saying that this past few months — this year — has been brutal — exhausting, frustrating, debilitating, and just plain hard.

“To sleep, perchance to dream: ay,

there’s the rub.”

One thing I have realized is how difficult it is to step back and really process what you have been going through. And we’re all different. Christina and I, for example, operate our daily lives in a semicontrolled state of chaos with very little closure and a minimum amount of planning. Actually, she is very organized and does plan, but I am not and don’t. Ask me what I’m doing 60 minutes from now and I may be able to tell you. But ask me about tomorrow or next week or, heaven forbid, a few months from now, no way.

So, one might think that if that is how you live, then surely you must be OK with all this stuff that is going on — the pandemic, the economy, the politics, the anger, the whole enchilada. The answer is “no, we’re not.”

No, who can be unaffected by “life” as it is today? That point was driven home to me a couple days ago — big time.

Christina and I spend as much time as we can in Florida where we have — since 1999 — an old house on a barrier island. The island is almost 5 miles out into the Gulf of Mexico. There is no bridge, no stores, no paved roads, no HOAs, no law enforcement, no restaurants or grocery stores, nothing but beach, a few friends, good books, and quiet. You get to it by boat or plane, and out there, life revolves around tides and weather. So, because of circumstance, people who live out there — even part time — must be self-sufficient, and aware. You have to be like that because if you aren’t, bad things can happen —

like hurricanes, for example.

If you don’t pay attention to hurricanes and you stay on the island too long while a hurricane is advancing, you can die. It’s really a big deal and a reality. So, right now a hurricane is coming.

It looks like it is maybe a day and a half out. I am not happy with this storm, and we are leaving in the morning. It worries me, even though at this moment, it is fairly far away and no one knows the track it will take — but the projected one goes almost right over the island.

So, our neighbor Jonas and Mildred arrived today. Mildred is, I think, a third-generation islander; her grandparents built the cottage that is next door to us and where Mildred and her siblings and their spouses come to get away. She is married to Jonas who used to run a plantation in South Georgia/north Florida. He hunts. He fishes. He knows things and how to work with his hands.

That is, he is a really smart guy and very capable. So, when we ran into each other at the harbor dock, I asked him if he was worried about the storm. He replied, “what storm.” What storm…

Jonas doesn’t come to the island and not know that a hurricane is out there headed this way. That just doesn’t happen, but it did. And that, I will suggest, is what I mean when I say that it is really hard to process what all this chaos of the past moths has done to us.

It makes us numb. It makes many of us stupid. Especially me. And Jonas too.

The very fabric of our lives has sort of just evaporated, slowly, into the ether. Our sensibilities have made us hard of hearing and we don’t see so well these days — because we’re so distracted, so assaulted, so overwhelmed by circumstance. And most of the time, we don’t even realize it.

So, you’re heading out on a barrier island 5 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico and you don’t know that there is a hurricane about 48 hours away? That’s bad, really bad. We need to figure this mess out and get back to life that is sustainable and knowable and that we can touch, feel and be in the present with again.

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Three social distance hikes you’ll enjoy I was talking with a friend earlier this week about how to enjoy the outdoors in this time of COVID. He likes to hike, you see, but he was concerned about constantly passing close to other hikers STEVE HUDSON on narrow trails.

Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net “I wish there were some trails wide enough for social distancing,” he said.

“I don’t mind stepping off the trail to let others go by, but that does kind of break the rhythm of the hike. Know what I mean?”

I did know what he means. I’ve done that very thing many times lately, stepping off a trail and into the woods to give other hikers plenty of room. I don’t mind doing that. It’s a small thing that I can do to help all of us safety enjoy some hiking.

Still, it would be nice to be able to hike without having to constantly stop.

“Do you know any places near here where that’s not a problem?” my friend asked.

Indeed, I do. Three come to mind, and I think you’ll find that each of them offers plenty of room for hiking in a social-distance-aware kind of way.

The Big Creek Greenway The Big Creek Greenway (or just “the greenway,” as it’s usually called) offers miles of hiking on a 12-foot-wide paved trail (or, in some areas, a boardwalk) that more or less follows Big Creek.

Right here in the Alpharetta area, for example, you’ll find about 8 miles of trail (with numerous access points). There’s more trail up in Forsyth County too, and long-range plans call for linking the segments together. When it happens, that will be a great trail!

I’ve found a generally high level of COVID-aware courtesy among most of the hikers and bike riders whom I’ve encountered on the greenway. Folks seem to be good at moving to the side as they pass one another, opening up some social distance to help keep others safe and well.

Parking at the designated access points is free.

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Except for some elevation change on the Woodstock end, the trail is remarkably level with very little elevation change.

One of the highlights of this trail is the easy access it provides to “Woofstock,” an epic dog park that your fourfooted hiking companion is sure to love.

Woofstock is accessible via a short (and wide) side trail leading from the main greenway. A soaring bridge carries you and your pet over Noonday Creek; the dog park is just on the other side.

The only problem with this trail is that there is no trail parking on the south end of the trail at Highway 92.

However, there’s free parking at Woofstock. That’s one of my favorite starting points, as it makes it easy to hike the rest of the trail. Ellie, the resident Miniature Schnauser, is particularly fond of this one!

The loop at Cochran Shoals A third great wide-trail possibility is the graveled “fitness loop” trail at Cochran Shoals on the Chattahoochee River, just upriver from I-285. This trail is a centerpiece of the Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Many access it from a parking area off Interstate North Parkway; from there, a wide and graveled trail leads to the loop. Total in-and-out distance is about 3 miles. You can also directly access the loop directly from the second access point, a parking area at the end of Columns Drive.

Learn more To learn more about the many hiking opportunities in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, check out Steve Hudson’s book “Hiking the Hooch.” It’s available from local outfitters or from Amazon, and signed copies are available direct from the author at FlyKits.net.

The loop itself is long and narrow with a cut-through trail near its downriver end. One side of the loop follows the Chattahoochee; the other roughly parallels the toe of a ridge. In between, there is a wetlands area that’s a great place for seeing wildlife, particularly birds and especially if you go early in the day.

That wetland, by the way, was once the home of the legendary Chattahoochee alligator. Some years ago, hikers began reporting sightings of a gator in area, apparently one which someone had released at some point in the past. The alligator has since been captured and relocated, but for a while it was major draw in its own right as folks would hike the loop just in hopes of spotting it!

Note that there is a charge to park in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Virtual music project encourages audience to explore ‘found sounds’

By PHOEBE LU Newsroom@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — In a new virtual music project, anyone can be a performer — and they’re encouraged to use forks and spoons as instruments, write their own lyrics and sing along to a droning electronic track.

Founded this summer by Roswell resident Nathan Hudson, the Forage & Flourish Community Music Project is a series of five videos, each featuring a newly commissioned musical work. The works have “open instrumentation,” which means they do not have set instrumental requirements and can include any number of performers. The project is funded by Fulton County and the Alpharetta Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Department.

In each video, Hudson introduces and demonstrates the work, inviting community members to engage with the music by submitting their own video renditions.

Three of the videos, featuring music writ-

ten by Hudson, are already released on the project’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. The remaining two videos will feature commissions by composers Alex Temple and Kevin Day and should be posted in the upcoming weeks.

“The idea is that, as a community member with or without musical experience, you could watch the video, engage with it and be able to perform it just based on watching the video,” Hudson said.

Hudson grew up in the area and attended Milton High School. After leaving for college for several years and earning a doctorate degree in composition from Stony Brook University in New York, he returned to Fulton County last fall to teach and wanted to “engage this important community of [his] childhood with this new music excitement.”

He reached out to Kim Zane, Cultural Services manager for Alpharetta Recreation and Parks. Their discussions led to forming the Forage & Flourish Contemporary Music Festival, a weeklong educational program for Alpharetta,

Roswell and Milton students which was scheduled for early June. The festival was canceled due to the pandemic.

“We wanted to continue the interest [in music] with teenagers and get them playing with people and with music,” Zane said.

Then, when Fulton County Arts & Culture announced its Virtual Arts Initiative Grant supporting nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists, Hudson decided to apply, with the support of Zane and the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department. Hudson received a $3,500 grant for the project, which he called a “natural extension” of the canceled festival.

The “Forage & Flourish” name is based on the idea that foraging evokes an image of drawing from one’s surroundings. In Hudson’s videos, he explores the idea of “found sounds,” or sounds created by objects not explicitly designed to be instruments — objects audience members already have at home, such as pots and pans. Using these objects and new ways of making music would allow participants to flourish musically, Hudson said.

Like the festival, the program’s

educational focus remains strong. In addition to the video releases on Facebook and YouTube, Hudson’s videos will be incorporated into the music curriculum at Cambridge High School, where Hudson teaches, as well as Roswell and Milton High Schools.

“Fulton County’s creative community is vibrant, resilient and a cornerstone of our local economy,” Lionell Thomas, director of Fulton County Arts and Culture, said in a press release. Thomas said he was grateful for county support for the arts during the pandemic.

Zane added that the City of Alpharetta has adapted and continues to adapt its support for the arts to the changing pandemic situation.

“There are a lot of good solutions out there,” Zane said. “We just need to have the conversations to make them happen.”

The next video will feature a piece called “The Sun Will Shine Again.” Digital scores of the commissioned works are available for free in the comments section of each video.

The videos can be accessed at youtube.com/channel/UCZKkh6k-E3Zr_eOO6RXfYuA.

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Brain behind ‘Bar Rescue’ dives into local market Taffer’s Tavern opens in downtown Alpharetta

By MATT BRUCE news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Downtown Alpharetta became the launchpad for a new restaurant chain with a familiar name.

Taffer’s Tavern opened Oct. 29 in the heart of downtown. The casual dining restaurant is the brainchild of awardwinning food and beverage expert Jon Taffer.

Known for resuscitating struggling pubs and speakeasies on his TV series “Bar Rescue,” Taffer has a no-nonsense approach that has brought nearly 200 watering holes back from the brink of extinction.

The show premiered on Spike TV in 2011 and now airs on the Paramount Network.

Taffer’s winning formula is rooted in painstaking attention to the smallest details, everything from how food and drinks are arranged on the menu to the height of the bar stools. The main ingredients of Taffer’s model are top-notch cleanliness and quality.

He plans to bring those nuanced insights, touch and flair to the marketplace with Taffer’s Tavern at 33 S. Main St. It is the first in what is poised to be a national rollout of the celebrity restaurant chain.

A chandelier adorned with Frey Ranch bourbon bottles swings from the ceiling at the entrance. A large oil painting of Taffer hangs over the fireplace.

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bar, and an array of large party booths bedeck the back of the house.

“We have seen this place being built out over the last five years or so,” said Hemant Suri, the franchisee who will manage the Alpharetta restaurant. “And this is the key central spot in the whole square area. And we just happen to be at the right place.”

For the past two years, Taffer has been working on the concept of a highly efficient eatery that uses technology to streamline the cooking process and ensure the highest sanitation levels. The company officially launched in 2019,

and Suri signed on to open the first franchise in September last year.

“Two years ago, there was no COVID,” Suri said. “Nobody saw this thing coming. But he (Taffer) was already working on a concept where the kitchen can be as safe as humanly possible.

Where you have the least amount of contamination that can happen, people are clean, the employees are clean, the sanitation standards are state of the art, using technology in a way that it has never been used before.”

The fully electric kitchens are tailored for sous vide a French cuisine term that translates to “under vacuum.” Sous vide is a low-temperature, hoodless/ventless cooking technique that’s been used for years at high-end restaurants. Instead of an open flame, the food is vacuum sealed in a plastic pouch and cooked in a water bath at precise temperatures.

Taffer has also incorporated a “safe dining system” to keep guests and staff safe. That includes touchless menus and sanitation coasters to let staff know a table has been cleaned. The taverns will also feature “pick-up cabinets,” in the back of the restaurant where customers can scan their QR codes to grab carryout orders without contact.

The technology extends to cleanliness in the kitchen. Workers must type in an employee code after washing their hands, and a system lets them know if their hands are clean.

Taffer has more than 40 years of consulting, having lent his expertise to thousands of hospitality properties and Fortune 500 companies. This is his first foray into owning a restaurant. But he’s jumping in headfirst.

Taffer’s Taverns will open in Boston, Washington, D.C., next year. The Nevadabased company has already contracted

with 10 other franchisees along the East Coast. Taffer has partnered with Fransmart to expand the restaurant to the 50 largest markets in North America.

Alan Walker, executive director of Taffer’s marketing team, said company officials are scouring Georgia for sites to open at least five more restaurants.

Three of them will likely land in Metro Atlanta.

“Everything kind of cumulated to him creating this first of its kind tavern,” Walker said. “He’s built restaurants from the ground up, but that was on a consulting side. This is the first one he’s done from the ground up and then slapped his name on it, kind of like a seal of approval.”

Phil Wills, the show’s master mixologist, crafted a lineup of signature cocktails. Meanwhile, draft beers are Taffer’s trademark “perfect pour” variety. The food menu features entrees like burgers, braised short ribs, fish & chips and glazed salmon.

The brand was originally slated to debut in March, but coronavirus hit, Suri explained.

Meanwhile, ribbon-cutting originally planned for Nov. 19 has been postponed.

Suri opened a neighborhood tavern in Atlanta’s Midtown in 2015, and in 2018 he became a franchisee for a casual Indian restaurant in Duluth named Curry of Now, which opened a second location in Atlanta in September. He’s partnered with a team of stakeholders in the Taffer’s franchise.

“We have learned a lot working with Jon, and it’s been a very eye-opening experience in terms of his expertise,” Suri said. “If anybody has to have his name on a bar or a tavern concept, there’s nobody better than Jon Taffer. So it’s been tremendously helpful.”

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NAPSI — If you’ll be decking the halls of a new home this holiday season, you won’t be alone. Every year, one in ten Americans moves to a new place. It can take some careful coordination in the best of times, but during the holidays —and a pandemic—it can be even more of a challenge. One of the most important things you can do is to stay connected to the people and things that matter most to you. For that, you’ll want your Internet, Cable TV and phone up and running, so you can continue to work and learn from home, celebrate in new ways with family and friends, watch all your favorite holiday movies and shop online for presents and festive foods.

3. Keep up with holiday traditions — or create new one just for your new home: Use your new online connection to find delivery services to help stock your pantry and fridge.

Your new house will feel more like home if you take time to watch your favorite holiday shows, maintain your exercise program (to feel fit and fight those holiday pounds). Make time to connect with people you care about through group video chats or viewing parties and show off your holiday decorations or virtually ring in the New Year.

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An organization that has helped over 17,000 children so far, Sunshine on a Ranney Day was an obvious choice for a leading real estate firm known for its exceptional client service as well as its service to the greater community. As an Atlanta-grown business, Ansley’s leadership team continues to make charitable giving and volunteering a top priority in an effort to give back to a community that has been incredibly supportive throughout the years. ansleyatlanta.com 31 Church St., Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-284-9900

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Sunshine on a Ranney Day opened its first charity boutique, Sunny & Ranney, in historic downtown Roswell this Fall, where upscale furniture and household items can be donated for sale, with all proceeds benefiting the charity directly.

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Without making a change to the name on your stuff, you will likely have to go through a probate court process and you will pay more fees, take more time off work, and even be forced to reimburse Medicaid. What’s in your trust? If you are not sure you have put your property inside your trust basket, please call me at: 770-205-7861. We have a 6-week Fund My Trust program to make sure our clients move their property into their baskets.

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MARIETTA, Ga. — Wellstar Health System, one of the largest and most integrated health systems in Georgia, leads the state in Emergency Cardiac Care Center designations from the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Cardiac Care.

Established by legislation passed in 2017, the three-level designation program aims to strengthen Georgia’s Emergency Medical Services system by identifying hospitals that provide out-

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Thomas George “Tom” Hanlon

Thomas George “Tom” Hanlon died Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was 85.

His last days, like his life, were filled with family, love and laughter.

He was born November 29, 1934 in Chicago, IL to the late Eleanor and George Melbourne “Mel” Hanlon. Growing up in Hamilton, Ohio, Tom attended Miami University of Ohio, graduating with a BS in Business. While at Miami, Tom played on the Miami of Ohio football team as a Guard and was Consul (President) of the Alpha Chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

He served his country as a 1st Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, an experience that provided treasured friendships and colorful stories.

Like his collegiate and post-graduate experiences, Tom’s business career was marked by hard work and good fortune. He worked for Dow Chemical Company as part of the Consumer Products leadership team, beginning his career in St Louis, MO, then moving his family to Cincinnati, OH and finally to Roswell, GA. In addition, he served as a long-time volunteer at St. Joseph’s Hospital’s surgical center.

Tom married Sandra “Sandy” Locke in 1956, after growing up together since elementary school. They had two sons and a daughter, creating a family “rich in love.” He greatly loved his wife, Sandy, his children, his son-in-law and daughters-in-law, his five grandchildren- and how they loved him!

They cherished his humor and wisdom, and his unconditional love. He was an amazing role model as a husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

When the family settled in Roswell, GA they became active in the community and their beloved church, Roswell Presbyterian Church (RPC). As a man of deep faith, Tom devoted his time and leadership to serving as an Elder, leading RPC’s Thornwell Children’s Home campaign and participating in numerous mission trips. He also served in leadership with the Greater Atlanta Presbytery.

Tom is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sandy Hanlon ; his children Scott William Hanlon (Margaret), Cumming, GA; David Locke Hanlon (Lou), Marietta, GA; and Jennifer Hanlon Clifford ( Joe), Charlotte, NC. He was affectionately adored by his five grandchildren: Sarah Hanlon, Nashville, TN; John Clifford, Dallas, TX; Ashley and Ben Hanlon, Marietta, GA; and Kate Clifford, Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Fox, Upland, CA and Virginia Hanlon, Mason, OH. The family is profoundly grateful to the compassionate staff at Huntcliff Summit II. A worship service in celebration of Tom’s life will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Roswell Presbyterian Church. Rev. Jeff Meyers and Rev. Joe Clifford will be officiating. A visitation will be the afternoon prior, December 4, 4PM-6PM at Northside Chapel, www.northsidechapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Roswell Presbyterian Church, c/o Hanlon memorial, P.O. Box 988 Roswell, Georgia 30077-0988.

NEWS standing advanced emergency cardiac care aimed at improving survival rates for heart attacks and cardiac arrest. Five Wellstar hospitals have now received the designation, including Wellstar Kennestone Hospital (Level I), Wellstar North Fulton (Level II), Wellstar Cobb Hospital (Level II), Wellstar Douglas Hospital (Level II), and Wellstar Paulding Hospital (Level II). Wellstar has the largest ECCC network in Georgia and is home to one of only two LI ECCCs in Metro Atlanta.

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital received Level I ECCC designation, the highest level of recognition for emergency cardiac care in Georgia. Level I designated hospitals must provide comprehensive emergency cardiac care services at all times. Services that must be offered include cardiac catheterization and angioplasty to treat cardiac patients with clogged, blocked or narrowed arteries, and advanced procedures such as implanting left ventricular assist devices and automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators for patients experiencing heart failure.

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital and Wellstar Cobb Hospitals received Level II ECCC designation. Wellstar Paulding and Douglas were the first hospitals in the state of Georgia to receive Level II designations earlier this year. Level IIdesignated facilities must meet several standards, including the performance of interventional cardiac catheterizations, established protocols for therapeutic hypothermia to treat cardiac arrest patients, and reporting data to the national Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival database.

Grad: Continued from Page 3 has been the highest among large metro districts until this year when Cobb County Schools moved ahead.

Fulton Schools has a strategic goal of achieving a 90 percent graduation rate. In 2019, all eight traditional high schools in North Fulton met that goal. In 2020, Centennial and Roswell dropped below the 90 percent graduation threshold.

Independence High School, which serves as an alternative school for students, plunged nearly 24 percent to a 30 percent graduation rate.

Cambridge High School, with a 98.2 percent graduation rate, led all schools. Alpharetta High saw the most improvement, with a 3 percent increase in graduation rates from 2019 to 2020.

Despite the lower numbers, Jones said nearly 95 percent of students who did not graduate in four years remain with the district and are on track to graduation.

“Fulton remains committed to keeping our students in school to complete their education journey,” Jones said. “For some, that happens in four years, and for others it [takes longer] to complete their goal of graduation.”

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“The [closing] matrix continues to be effective in handling school situations locally so that learning is not disrupted for the school system’s entire 90,000-plus student population,” Looney said.

Since mid-October, about a dozen schools have temporarily closed to allow for contract tracing and deep cleaning.

A report of positive cases and quarantines is now posted twice a week on the district’s website.

As of last week, fewer than 50 students and staff are currently positive for COVID, with 510 in quarantine from suspected exposure.

Several board members expressed concerns in their community about the rising number of staff and students in quarantine, and a general distrust in the information being reported.

Looney said the school district is not

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making the quarantine decisions, but relies on information from its public health partners.

“That decision is based on their contact tracing and I can’t speak to [their process],” said Looney. “But when they make a decision, we send a letter to the parent [or staff member].”

Looney said he is encouraged that the vast majority of students quarantining for possible exposure do not end up reporting a COVID-19 diagnosis.

“While this is a very serious illness and we all should be doing our very best to stay safe, it is largely survivable and our schools have learned to adapt, to adjust and to manage the challenges,” Looney said.

To mitigate a rise in COVID cases following the Thanksgiving break, two testing sites were opened with the hope of all students and staff getting tested before returning on Dec. 2.

“We encourage everyone to be tested,” Looney said. “And our standard remains if you are awaiting test results do not report to work or school until you have learned the outcome.”

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Masoomeh Arefi, 77, of Johns Creek, passed away September 5, 2020.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Florence W. Espy, 96, of Roswell, passed away September 5, 2020.

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Lu Anne Hutto, 66, of Alpharetta, passed away September 7, 2020.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Cecelia M. Junay, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away September 1, 2020.

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Ganesh Persaud, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away September 5, 2020.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Marjorie Schultz Pierce, 92, passed away September 7, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Eunice Price, 92, of Cumming, passed away September 4, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

James Anthony Pruitt, 69, of Cumming, passed away September 6, 2020.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Juan Tapia, 87, of Cumming, passed away September 6, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

David Tremblay, 71, of Roswell, passed away September 2, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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On Medicare?

Compare the Clover Health Choice PPO Medicare Advantage plan to popular plans in your area. See how much you can save by switching to Clover Health!

Plan

Choice (PPO)

Choice (PPO)

Medicare Advantage Choice (RPPO)

Monthly premium

$0

$0

$49

INN

$0 copay

$20 copay

$5 copay

OON

$0 copay

45% coinsurance

$25 copay

INN OON

$15 copay $15 copay

$50 copay 45% coinsurance

$45 copay $45 copay

$0

$400 Tiers 3–5

$295 Tiers 3–5

Tier 1: $5, Tier 2: $15, Tier 3: $47, Tier 4: $100, Tier 5: 25%

Tier 1: $4, Tier 2: $14, Tier 3: $47, Tier 4: $100, Tier 5: 27%

Primary care visits Specialist visits Part D deductible

Prescription costs Tier 1: $0, Tier 2: $10, Tier 3: (30-day supply, preferred pharmacy) $40, Tier 4: $95, Tier 5: 33% Comprehensive dental allowance

$1,000 per year

Not covered

Not covered

Over-the-counter items

$100 every quarter

Not covered

Not covered

INN

$0 copay

$0 copay or 10–20% coinsurance $0 copay

OON

$0 copay

45% coinsurance

20% coinsurance

10 rides per year

Not covered

Not covered

INN

$15 copay

$25–$40 copay

$40 copay

OON

$15 copay

45% coinsurance

$40 copay

Diabetes monitoring supplies Health-related transportation Physical/speech therapy

With the Clover Health Choice PPO Medicare Advantage plan you could lower your out-of-pocket costs, pay less for prescription drugs, and save on dental, over-the-counter items, and more.

Call Clover Health toll free today.

1-800-991-2348 TTY 711 8 am–8 pm local time, 7 days a week*

Remember, the enrollment period ends December 7th.

†From April 1st through September 30th, alternative technologies (for example, voicemail) will be used on the weekends and holidays. Clover Health is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Clover Health depends on contract renewal. Clover Health Choice (PPO) benefits plan H5141-026 and H5141-046. Humana Choice PPO benefits plan H5216-154. UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice (RPPO) benefits plan R2604-001.

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