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Resident finds gas can ignited in backyard JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man contacted police Dec. 26 after fireworks were set off behind his home. The man told police that around 1:30 a.m. he heard fireworks and went outside to find a gas container lit behind his house. He said he immediately used his water hose to douse the fire. Police patrolled the yard and found nothing suspect.
Thief steals packages from apartment center JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Police are investigating a series of incidents in which a man allegedly broke into the mail center of the Avonlea on the River Apartments. Police learned that an unidentified man entered the postal center on two occasions and made off with three packages. The officers were shown footage from Dec. 27 at 12:17 a.m. and Dec. 28 at 2:59 a.m. The footage shows the suspect enter the mail room by using a prying tool to jimmy the lock on the door, rummage through the packages and then take two items on Dec. 27 and another on Dec. 28. Police are not sure who the first two
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room ransacked. They said several watches, bracelets, rings and necklaces had been stolen, along with Wells Fargo credit cards and a small safe. The family said the safe contained important documents and an engagement ring that the son was planning to give to his girlfriend the following Sunday.
packages belong to, but they spoke with the would-be recipient of the third. She told police the package was a Samsung LED television worth $184. According to police reports, the suspect is a white man who wore blue jeans, black shoes and a black jacket with white stripes and a red multicolored hat on the first night, and the same outfit without the hat the second night.
Woman reports jewelry was stolen from closet JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police officers were alerted to an alleged larceny from a Wyngate Trail home Dec. 22. The wife told police that someone stole a jewelry box from the master bedroom closet. The box contained three diamond rings worth $12,000 and three bracelets valued at $4,500. She said that she last saw the jewelry box three days before it went missing. The wife told police she suspected her husband may have stolen the jewelry. The officers interviewed the husband and searched his room, but found no proof that he took the missing items.
Woman suspects foul play in online phishing attempt JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman alerted police Dec. 27 after she was contacted by a person claiming to be Paul Stanley of the band Kiss. The woman said she knew many celebrities and was an acquaintance of Stanley. On Dec. 20, she began receiving messages over Instagram from a man
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Diamond necklace taken in possible home theft JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man reported Dec. 22 that a diamond necklace had been stolen from his Stedford Lane home. The necklace was in an upstairs bedroom and stored in a black case that was left behind, the man said. He told police he suspected a contractor he hired the previous week. Officers are investigating the possible larceny.
Burglar removes cash from tire store office JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Burglars broke into Discount Tire Company on Holcomb Bridge Road recently, stealing $200 from a cash register. The store manager told police he was the last to leave the business on Dec. 22 around 5:30 p.m. after locking up. He returned on Dec. 24 around 7 a.m. and noticed the front door had been broken and $200 was missing from a drawer in the back office. The manager said nothing else appeared to be missing.
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Senate Transportation Committee. Tanner, who chairs the House Transportation Committee, said The ATL has the right people on its Board of Directors to foster collaboration across the region to drive connectivity and economic development. The board includes six members appointed by state officials and 10 members elected by local delegations to represent 10 transit districts across the 13-county region. Meetings are held monthly in Suite 2200, 245 Peachtree Center Ave. N.E. in Atlanta. The state appointees to the board are: • Charlie Sutlive, director of Corporate Communication at Georgia Power • Teddy Russell, CEO and owner of Russell Landscape
• Mark Toro, co-founder of North American Properties’ Atlanta office • Earl Ehrhart, CEO of Taylor English Decisions, and former member of the Georgia House • Charlotte Nash, Gwinnett County Commission chair • Russell R. McMurry, director of the Georgia Department of Transportation Those members elected by district delegates include: • District 1 — Andy Macke, vice president External Affairs at Comcast Cable • District 2 — Marsha Anderson Bomar, executive director of Gateway85 Community Improvement District in Norcross • District 3 — Steve Dickerson, retired professor of mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech • District 4 — Todd Ver Steeg, vice president and part owner of Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service • District 5 — Tom Weyandt, former transportation policy and planning official • District 6 — Chuck Warbington, Lawrenceville city manager • District 7 — Michael Thurmond,
DeKalb County CEO • District 8 — Keisha Lance Bottoms, mayor of Atlanta • District 9 — Howard Mosby, vice president of Faculty Contracts Administration in Medical Affairs at Grady Health System • District 10 — Felicia Franklin Warner, Clayton County commissioner Chris Tomlinson, executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, serves as temporary director until the board makes a permanent appointment to that position. He said the newly adopted logo will serve as a starting point for discussion and future decisions around regional transit branding. “These decisions will be shaped by future conversations between the ATL board, regional partners and transit stakeholders,” Tomlinson said. Per legislation, any newly acquired MARTA transit asset worth more than $250,000 must display the ATL brand. The board will continue to work closely with all regional transit partners to determine how best to incorporate the ATL brand.
Autrey Mill prepares for growth in the new year By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center is recruiting volunteers to help grow its heritage programing in 2019. In 2018, Autrey Mill finalized the Farm Museum, which showcases artifacts and tells the story of the area’s agricultural history. Now, the center is looking at ways visitors can access more of the history. “I’m really excited about 2019 at Autrey Mill,” Heritage Curator Marnie Gordon said. “Because the Farm Museum is relatively new, we’re still fleshing it out. My first goal is to give access to the buildings that people have never had in the past. Let’s open these buildings up, let people see the collection and get people in there like docents that are reeling up to help us make 2019 even better.” Autrey Mill plans to rotate the artifacts in the museum, so that visitors see something new each time they come, Gordon said. She also hopes to make Autrey Mill a destination for touring exhibits. To facilitate that process, Autrey Mill is looking to bring on more docent volunteers. These volunteers help
catalogue and research the artifacts in Autrey Mill’s collection. Volunteers also lead tours of the historic village, answering questions and sharing knowledge of Johns Creek. “Docents are so important, because they’re the only museum staff we have,” Gordon said. “Resources are so limited, the docents would really bring forth the ability to do those rotating exhibits or complete the inventory, help with the tours and research not only what we currently have but things that could come in the future.” Currently, Autrey Mill visitors are able to explore the exteriors of the Heritage Village buildings and listen to a cell phone tour any time the grounds are open, usually 8 a.m. to dusk. However, tours of the interiors of these buildings — the Summerour House, Tenant Farmhouse, Green General Store, Warsaw Church and Farm Museum — are only available Tuesdays and some Sundays. Autrey Mill plans to expand those hours. Beginning Feb.2, tours will be offered regularly on Saturdays. “Sneaka-Peek Saturdays” and “Take-a-Peak” Tuesdays are 12 to 2 p.m., with more details available at autreymill.org. The traits that make a good docent,
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Docents show off artifacts at the Green Store in Autrey Mill’s Heritage Village. according to Gordon, are a passion for history, a love of Johns Creek and curiosity. “You don’t need any special background as far as a history major or anything like that,” she said. “We’re looking for people who want to come out, enjoy the experience, get to do tours and learn a little bit about history at the same time.” Autrey Mill trains volunteers on local history through a series of lectures, suggested readings and walking tours. Docents must be able to commit to a
certain amount of hours a month, but can indicate a preference for cataloguing and research or giving tours. There will be an informational seminar Sunday, Jan. 13 at noon. Gordon will introduce prospective docents to the center’s preservation efforts, show highlights of the artifact collection and lead a tour of the Heritage Village. Current docents will be on hand to share their experiences. For more information about becoming a docent, contact Gordon at heritage@autreymill.org.
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Parents Gary and Denae and sister Leilah admire the newest member of their family, Josiah, born at 1:39 a.m. Jan. 1 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
Hospitals recognize New Year’s babies By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For many, the new year is a time of new beginnings and bold life changes. That’s especially true for families who welcome the birth of a baby on the holiday. Northside Hospital Atlanta, at 1000 Johnson Ferry Road N.E., delivered its first baby of the year at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1. Naya Christy Maalouf, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces, was born to proud parents Pamela Mansour and Charbel Maalouf of Johns Creek. Naya is the first child of Mansour and Maalouf. She was due Dec. 28, and her mother said that all she was thinking at midnight was that her baby was finally coming. “We’d been waiting and waiting and waiting, so she’s finally ready to come,” Mansour said. “That’s all we were thinking.” Emory Johns Creek Hospital saw its first birth of the new year at 1:39 a.m. Like Naya, Josiah was born four days after his due date. Josiah weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces at birth, and his parents, Denae and Gary, said
it was an amazing surprise to have him ring in the New Year. The hospital did not release the family’s last name. The first baby born at Northside Hospital Forsyth also came as a surprise to parents Satya Mukkavilla and Phani Peddis, considering he wasn’t due for nine more days. Their child was born at 2:35 p.m. weighing 8 pounds 2 oz. “My water broke just after midnight, and I couldn’t really believe it since my due date wasn’t until Jan. 10,” Peddis said. “Having a New Year’s baby was the furthest from our minds. We thought we had at least nine more days to finalize our baby’s name, but we will decide on it for sure by tonight.” WellStar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell did not see its first baby of 2019 until 5:17 p.m., when Veronica Pedraza gave birth to Matteo. At 7 pounds 12 ounces, Matteo is the youngest of three siblings, along with 10-year-old Sophia and 7-year-old Leonardo. “I was hoping for a Christmas baby,” his mother said. “I didn’t think it would take until New Years’ for him to come. I was surprised my baby was the first one of the year.”
Pamela Mansour and Charbel Maalouf of Johns Creek hold their newborn Naya Christy Maalouf at Northside Hospital Atlanta
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Nonprofit converts school buses to anti-human trafficking billboard FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia Gov.elect Brian Kemp, State Attorney General Chris Carr and the nonprofit Street Grace recently joined in a campaign to fight sex trafficking. More than 3,600 children are sold into sex slavery ever year in Georgia, enough to fill 72 school buses. To shine a light on this issue, on Jan. 2, 72 school buses wrapped in anti-human trafficking messaging traveled through Atlanta near Mercedes-Benz Stadium, creating a mile-long moving billboard. At the start of the route, speakers including the Georgia governor-elect, attorney general and a human trafficking survivor discussed the tragic phenomenon and what everyday citizens can do to help. “Every day in Atlanta, people talk about our traffic problem. Today, we urge you to talk about our more serious ‘traffick’ problem,” said Bob Rodgers, president and CEO of Street Grace. “Child sex trafficking is an industry that thrives in darkness. Our goal is to develop a network that will continually shine a light on this issue and put an end to the abuse.” Every month, about 7,200 men purchase sex with an adolescent woman in Georgia, according to a study by the Shapiro Group. Among men who
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Sightseeing in the rain The end of the year usually brings several days off, and that means myriad opportunities to get outside. Although it seems a little bit weird, fishing really can be fun in the wintertime, and STEVE HUDSON my holiday plans Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net frequently include fishing adventures on creeks and streams near and far. Unless, that is, it rains. Rain. Yeah. We’ve sure had plenty of that these last few days as 2018 takes its last steps toward 2019. “Why not just fish in the rain?” you might ask, and that’s a fair question. I’ve done lots of rainy-day fishing, and it can be fun. But once the rivers start coming up, the fishing pretty much goes out the window. There’s not much you can do about it then except sit inside and mope about the house, possibly washing last night’s dishes or doing some laundry instead. That’s the mental place where I was this morning as I watched the rain pouring down, glancing now and then at my favorite flyrod which stood propped hopefully by the door. “Sorry, old friend,” I said to the flyrod. “There won’t be any fishing today.” On the TV, meanwhile, a weather reporter was chattering away in the background. I love to listen to weather on TV. My wife teases me gently about this. But I do enjoy listening to the weather. Besides, those meteorologist types always get real excited when the weather is doing something even the least bit out of
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to say, no one should ever go close to any raging, flooding creek — but I didn’t need to. The fenced platform gave me a great view. There was plenty of watery mayhem, and then some, to see from where I stood. I stood there watching it for a long, long time. Yeah, the trail was sodden. Sure, the rain jacket wasn’t up to the task and I got soaked. But what I saw when I finally got within sight of the old dam was worth every bit of it — zillions of gallons of water roaring over the top of the old dam and plunging down-down-down before exploding like an enraged despot in a tangled, tortured maelstrom of angry twisted energy at the end of its fall. After a while, as the cold rain finally overwhelmed my rain jacket and began to trickle down my neck, I finally turned and headed back to the car. Behind me the roar of the angry water grew gradually softer. Maybe, in 2019, some of those other angry roars we hear about on TV will grow softer, too, and the world — like the creek — can return to the peaceful place it was meant to be. Steve Hudson describes many great hiking opportunities along and near the Chattahoochee River in his book “Hiking the Hooch,” available from local outfitters or from Amazon. Signed copies are available from ChattahoocheeMedia.com.
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Girl Scout teaches youth benefits of dental health By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek high school student Siya Kalra wants to give children in need a reason to smile. As a project to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, Kalra is educating children on dental disease and oral health care. In America, tooth decay is among the most common chronic conditions of childhood, according to the Centers for Disease Control. About one in five children between ages 5 and 11 and one in seven children between ages 12 and 19 have at least one untreated cavity. These dental problems, if left untreated, can lead to missed work and school, expensive trips to the emergency room, poor nutrition, infection and tooth loss. In 2009, a Pew Research Center study estimated that nationwide there were 830,000 visits to emergency rooms for preventable dental conditions with costs of more than $88 million. For her project, Kalra researched oral health and interviewed dental practitioners who treat low-income families. She repeatedly heard one theme: tooth decay and gum disease, while serious and widespread, are preventable. To combat this condition, for the past year Kalra has led seminars in childcare centers across the greater Atlanta area about the root causes of the affliction: improper brushing and flossing techniques and diet. “I conduct dental education seminars in childcare centers and talk to young children about brushing, flossing, diet, snacking and problems that can develop if the teeth are not looked after prop-
erly,” she said. “At each seminar, I point out information from my homemade poster board and dental education video ‘Help a Child Smile.”’ So far, Kalra has conducted seminars in more than 30 childcare centers with a message that has reached an estimated 1,100 children. She has fundraised to send each child home with an educational pamphlet and a dental kit with a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss. “The response has been tremendous,” Kalra said. “It’s heartwarming to see how excited kids become and how many questions they ask me. They are active participants who jump into the conversation with great enthusiasm, and even the tiny 2 and 3-year-old kids have something to say, even if it’s to show off their pearly-white teeth with great pride.” The teachers share the students’ interest, she said. Her seminars have become recurring events at some of the childcare centers. Their teachers join in with thoughtful questions as they listen. Kalra has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her efforts, and the Georgia Dental Association has used her work to provide information about free and low-cost dental care. “I’m hoping I can continue it up until my graduation [in 2021], and then maybe find a couple of places that can take over for me and continue the project in this region and maybe in more regions and throughout the U.S.,” she said. Her educational video is online at bit. ly/2VkzFyq. To set up a dental educational seminar at your childcare facility, school or church group, contact Kalra at siyagoldaward@gmail.com.
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Roswell Restaurant Week set for Jan. 24-Feb. 2 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Foodies rejoice — the much-beloved Roswell Restaurant Week is returning soon, with almost double the participating restaurants from last year. From Jan. 24-Feb. 2, visitors can enjoy dozens of specials from 50 participating restaurants across the city. The event is put on annually by Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm. “Roswell’s restaurant industry continues to grow each year,” said Carisa Turner, director of communications and public relations for Roswell Inc. “We have one of the highest concentrations of independent, chef-driven or family-owned restaurants in the region, which makes us an attractive destination for new restaurants.” Roswell now boasts the biggest restaurant week in Metro Atlanta based on the number of participating restaurants, Turner added. Throughout the week, guests are invited to choose from special chef-driven prix fixe menus at each of the participating restaurants. The prix fixe menus offer a full meal, complete with several courses, at a fixed price. Customers can choose, for example, from one of three appetizer, entree and dessert options for one discounted price. The prix fixe menus not only showcase some of the restaurants’ signature favorites, but they may also be an opportunity for chefs to test a new dish and poten-
tially add it to their permanent menu. Some of the participating restaurants include old favorites and newcomers to the restaurant scene, such as 1920 Tavern, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, India Chef, Lucky’s Burger and Brew, PURE Taqueria, Spice of Thai, The Whiskey Project and Zest. The event has become so popular that this year’s Restaurant Week has been extended, Turner said. It now spans two weekends instead of one, meaning patrons will have two Fridays and Saturdays to enjoy the restaurant specials. “Our restaurant industry is one of the city’s largest economic drivers,” Turner said. “This event is one of our organization’s industry support programs, and we developed it as a way to drive traffic to our restaurants during a traditionally slower time of the year, while at the same time strengthening our city’s reputation as a destination for restaurants and other culinary businesses.” This is now the fourth year that Roswell Inc has presented Restaurant Week. It was originally started as a grassroots idea to help drive the city’s economy. Roswell Inc has since branched out to host a sister event in June called Summer Sippin’, which showcases unique cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks to try and rate all summer long. The Roswell Restaurant Week sponsor this year is Gas South. To see a full list of participating restaurants and their prix fixe menus, visit roswellrw.com.
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Johns Creek sisters share story of overcoming disease By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com
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Ava Bernardino, left, attends Camp Braveheart, where her sister Annalise is a counselor.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Annalise, Allison and Ava Bernardino are a tightknit set of sisters. All born within three years of each other, their mother said she raised them like triplets. However, one major thing separates these sisters. Ava was diagnosed in utero with hypoplastic right heart syndrome and pulmonary vein stenosis — not one, but two rare and serious health conditions. Today, at 17, Ava is the oldest living child in the U.S. with pulmonary vein stenosis, a condition in which a blockage in the blood vessels impedes the flow of oxygen-rich blood from the lungs back to the heart. Growing up with the disease, or with a younger sister with this disease, was challenging for the Bernardino family. Then,10 years ago, Ava began attending a camp that changed her life and the lives of her family members. Camp Braveheart in Rutledge, Ga., is a camp specifically for kids with heart defects like Ava. Braveheart is one of several programs offered through Camp Twin Lakes, which provides programs to Georgian children with serious illnesses,
Everyone has something in their life that they have to deal with that other people don’t get, and that’s part of your story.” Annalise Bernardino disabilities and other challenges, such as having a parent who is incarcerated. Twin Lakes offers all the usual summer camp fare: canoeing, arts and crafts, rock climbing, a talent show, but it’s staffed with medical experts and built to accommodate children with a wide variety of special needs. “It’s a community of people who understand me, so it’s a really fun place to just escape for a week,” Ava said. You don’t have to explain yourself there.” The sisters said that, whether because of the medical equipment she
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Annalise, Allie and Ava’s lives were shaped by the youngest sister’s illness.
carried or because of her size, there was always something that made Ava stand out from her peers. But at Camp Braveheart, she was surrounded by people with similar conditions, and when they dropped her off the older sisters were the ones who stood out. “We were the outsiders for once, not her,” Allison said. “We were the ones that didn’t fit in there. I was just like
‘Oh, these are Ava’s people.’” Ava considers the people she met at camp some of her best friends, and they keep in touch year round. While the week at camp was an opportunity for Ava to feel “normal,” it was also a time for the family to do things they wouldn’t be able to do with her, like go to the beach. “We tried to keep it normal, but it’s different. It’s different having a child with special needs,” their mother Melissa said. “So not only could Ava go to camp, and that was her normal week to just be a kid and let somebody else take care of the medical stuff, but I have the week off. I don’t have to get up and do meds, I don’t have to be monitoring. I don’t have to be hovering.” Camp Twin Lakes also had a significant impact on oldest sister Annalise. “The first time we dropped her off for camp, she was 8 so I was 11, and I remember turning to my mom and saying I’m going to work here someday,” Annalise said. That prediction came to pass this summer when Annalise worked as a counselor at Camp Twin Lakes. “Working at Twin Lakes gave her exposure to a host of disabilities and issues,” Melissa said. “Exposure to children across the board with lots of different levels of care. But it really did tie back to Ava being a camper there
and seeing what camp did for Ava, and for the family as a whole. That’s what she’s able to give other families by working there.” Annalise said working at Camp Twin Lakes was an eye-opening experience, and one that solidified her interest in a career working with children with special needs. She is studying psychology at the University of Kentucky, while Allison attends the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. Ava will graduate high school this year. Annalise said working at camp helped her understand how to help people with special needs without pitying them or reducing them to their disability. “Everyone has something in their life that they have to deal with that other people don’t get, and that’s part of your story,” Annalise said. “Meeting these campers and working with them, it is part of their story, but it’s not who they are. There’s so much more to them than this label and this defect that has defined them.” “They have the defect, but everybody has something that they go through in life,” Allison agreed. “And just because theirs is a little more visible, it doesn’t make it bad, it’s just different. And there are other people that are going through what you’re going through.”
Former teacher publishes lifestyle book for women JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Angela Tezeno, a local school teacher for over 15 years, recently published “Cura Your Life,” a life management book that shows women the secret to handling a busy lifestyle. “Cura Your Life” is a how-to guidebook to mastering all of life’s aspects. “Whether it’s the kids, deadlines at work, or just getting to the gym occasionally, we feel stressed and often struggle to find total fulfillment and balance in life,” Tezeno said. “‘Cura Your Life’ will help you manage all the moving parts.” “Cura Your Life” includes a self-help tool Tezeno created called the Cura Canvas, which focuses on seven areas of life — spiritual, self, health and fitness, leisure, relationships, finances, and career. The book, Tezeno’s third, came to mind out of personal need. “I, like most women, was feeling overworked, overwhelmed, and off-centered, and felt like I didn’t have enough time in the day to get even a few things done,” Tezeno said. “I wanted to get my life back and help other women do the same.” For more information and to order a copy of the book, visit angelatezeno.com.
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A beginners’ guide to spotting ‘fake news’ I’m convinced the only surefire way to guard against “fake news” is to avoid all news. That’s hardly an option for those living in a free society, blessed with the right to confront our govpat Fox ernment in person or Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com at the ballot box. Used to be, you could check a few news sources to assemble an accurate picture of the world. But today, there are thousands of sources offering wildly different and distorted perspectives on current events. Used to be, you could trust your eyes or your ears. But today, technology has advanced to the level that video and audio can be manipulated. But how does one sort through the flotsam? News is an important element in navigating life. It alerts you of danger, tracks your tax dollars, challenges your beliefs. It introduces you to people and ideas you should know. With this in mind, I have developed a beginners’ approach to spotting information scams that pose as news. First, familiarize yourself with hyperbole. Hyperbole is any exaggeration not meant to be taken literally. The best examples I’ve found in today’s media are in sports headlines, and that is where you should begin: “Urban Meyer getting crushed over pre-game comments.” First of all, who cares? Second, really? Is there anything a college football coach says that would get him “crushed?” Third, go ahead and call up the story; you’ll learn it’s not much of a story. Over the past week, I’ve seen five articles about five different sports figures who “are getting crushed” for something or other. Despite the “crushing,” all still have jobs paying them upwards of seven figures. Another tipoff is the term “going viral.” If you see a headline declaring something is “going viral,” avoid it unless you have a taste for the mundane. Most times, the remarks or videos that are “going viral” are as provocative as a straw mattress. Here’s another important, yet oddly sinister, example of headlines that tip you off the story isn’t worth your time: “Five-star quarterback rejects major college offer.” This is not so much inaccurate as it
Today, there are thousands of sources offering wildly different and distorted perspectives on current events. is irretrievably vague. It’s vague on purpose. It’s vague because the news service wants you to click on the story to find out which athlete rejected an offer from which school. I see more and more of this sort of vagueness across most of the upstart news services. Used to be, copy editors were obligated to pack that information into the headline. Today, headlines are intentionally obscure. Chances are, you could visit Sports Illustrated, ESPN or the Sporting News and get sound information in their headlines. No tricks, no gimmicks. Time was, copy editors were encouraged to get as much information into a headline as possible — and do it concisely. The shorter, the better. One light-hearted exercise prevalent in copy editing circles back then was to write the best, short headline in history about a real or fictional event — a headline that told the story but was short enough to fit across the top of the page in large, screaming letters. The best I ever saw was: “Pope elopes.” It’s sad to see sports writing fall prey to this ploy, manipulating readers into following a path to nowhere. Over the years, sports writers have provided some of the best prose in literature, clever, witty and full of Americana. Witness one of the greatest sports headlines in history. It appeared after a November 1968 football game between Harvard and Yale. Both teams entered with 8-0 records, but Yale wasted no time proving its dominance, stifling the Crimson through all but the tiniest sliver of four quarters. Trailing by 16 points with 42 seconds remaining, Harvard scored two touchdowns with 2-point conversions to end the contest in a tie. Yale was crestfallen. Harvard was ecstatic. The next day, some wordsmith on the copy desk at the Harvard Crimson newspaper summed it up best: “Harvard beats Yale, 29-29.” Now that’s a headline!
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Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District — which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton — recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their Board of Review on Dec. 27, 2018 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Vikrant Bathala, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose designed and constructed five raised garden beds for Chattahoochee High School. John Parcelewicz, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, who designed and constructed two leaf composters for Historic Barrington Hall. Matthew Woodward, of Troop 143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, who established a level picnic area for Johns Creek United Methodist Church. This also included refurbishing existing picnic tables and benches. Benjamin Balmes, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, who designed and constructed two storage sheds for donated books for the Friends of Alpharetta Library. Richard Pessoa, of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, who designed and constructed a boardwalk trail at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Herritage Center. Brandon Winter, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian
In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Vikrant Bathala, John Parcelewicz, Matthew Woodward, Benjamin Balmes and Richard Pessoa. In the front row, from left, are Brandon Winter, Cole Barron, Albert Zhang, Luke Alden and Sawyer Jones. Church, who designed and constructed a working scale model of a grist mill as well as a cart for moving the model for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center’s Farmer Museum. Cole Barron, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, who designed and construction four wooden benches for the dismissal lanes of Hopewell Middle School. Albert Zhang, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, who designed and constructed
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22 informational plaques for the animal displays at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Luke Alden, of Troop 226, sponsored by Bridge to Grace Church, who restored a nature trail at Martins Landing subdivision. This included re-clearing
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It’s going to be a work in progress. It’ll be a bit of a transition. We have our work cut out for us. Kelly Tam, Owner, Tam’s School Street Playhouse 16 | Johns Creek Herald | January 10, 2019
Cumming Playhouse welcomes new management By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The new year has brought new ownership to the Cumming Playhouse. Brian and Kelly Tam took over the Playhouse on Jan. 1, and renamed it Tam’s School Street Playhouse. The couple has owned and operated the restaurant, Tam’s Backstage, located below the Playhouse for more than 10 years. “It’s going to be a work in progress,” Kelly said. “It’ll be a bit of a transition. We have our work cut out for us.” The City of Cumming will continue to own the historic 1923 Cumming Schoolhouse, which houses Tam’s Backstage, the Historical Society of Cumming/ Forsyth County and now Tam’s School Street Playhouse. The Tams lease the space from the city. “We’re going to do some painting, put up some more of the pictures that were in here that speak to the history of this schoolhouse and work with the Historical Society,” Brian said. “We think it’ll be a seamless transition. The restaurant and Playhouse go hand-in-hand. We realize so many people have an emotional attachment to this school and we’re proud to see it carry on.” The Tams will pay a $5,500 monthly lease and take on the responsibilities of managing, staffing and cleaning the Playhouse. “A lot of times with change comes energy,” Kelly said. “People do get excited about it. We have a tremendous respect for the city for starting this and bringing it to fruition. Linda Heard had a remarkable vision to make this happen.
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Kelly and Brian Tam took over the Cumming Playhouse on Jan. 1 We have a healthy respect for that. We’re not here to make crazy changes and do anything incredibly different. It was a natural change for us to take it over.” The Cumming City Council voted last June to transfer management of the facility to the Tams. The city will still pay for maintenance, insurance and utilities. In 2017, repairs and maintenance made up $21,531 of the expenses. The city has been looking for ways to get out of the business of managing the
facility which has run up bills of about $149,000 a year, Mayor Troy Brumbalow said at an April of 2018 workshop. Since its creation in 2005, the Playhouse has lost almost $2 million. The theater will now be called Tam’s School Street Playhouse. The facility’s website has also changed to schoolstreetplayhouse.com. “School Street Playhouse gives us a specific location,” Brian said. “It was the first school in Forsyth County. We did
want to send a message that there was a change, but a subtle change. We thought this was an appropriate name for it.” There are multiple theater companies that will contract with the Tams, similar to how the city procured shows. “Most producers have been here before,” Brian said. “Our lease wasn’t finalized until late August so there were no contracts with anyone until our lease was signed. We moved rather quickly to sign contracts for 2019 in the last quarter of 2018.” All 2019 shows will be posted on the website and patrons will still be able to order tickets online. “We took a lot of input on the shows,” Brian said. “We wanted shows that have done well here before. We’re excited about the lineup. We think we will be able to fill the house with a lot of these shows.” On the tentative 2019 line-up are well-known shows such as “Bonnie & Clyde,” “South Pacific,” “Mama Mia,” and “A Christmas Carol.” Also slated for this year are several shows focusing on Southern culture, including “A Southern Exposure,” “Derby Girls: The Musical,” and “Single Wide: The Musical.” Among the concert lineup for 2019 are Banks & Shane, The Return: A Beatles Tribute, and “Remember Broadway,” a Broadway-themed variety show. Local favorites including “Georgia Senior Follies,” “Christmas Classics,” The Cumming Playhouse Singers, North Georgia Barbershop Singers, and Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band are all also slated to return in 2019. The first show under the Tams’ leadership will be on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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S.T.E.A.M. TEAM An original play by Topher Payne. Meet five friends who use their interests in science, technology, engineering, arts and math to solve mysteries and problems in their own back yards. When the group heads to middle school and one of their own is targeted by a bully at the science fair, the team gets back together for one more mystery. Tickets are $10. See the play Saturday, Jan. 12 at11 a.m., with additional shows on Jan. 19 and 26 at 11 a.m. Shows are located at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. For more information and tickets, visit get.org.
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MONET’S WATER LILIES PAINT CLASS What: Join for a painting of Monet’s Water Lilies and celebrate the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library 20th anniversary, “Looking Forward, Looking Back.” Supplies provided. Ages 13 and up. When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Oaks, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
CAR SEAT CHECK-UP What: The Johns Creek Fire Department will offer child passenger safety education to parents and caregivers. Bring the car seat manufacturer’s manual and/or instructions with you to the event. When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m.1 p.m. Where: Fire Station 61, 10265 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
DOCENT DRIVE What: Autrey Mill is looking for docent volunteers for the 2019 season. Volunteers will go through training on preservation efforts and collection highlights. When: Sunday, Jan. 13, noon Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org or 678366-3511
CALENDAR TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts. When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, noon-2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SENIORS What: Register now for Seniors Enriched Living continuing education classes for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Choose from 22 different topics including WWII, art history, foreign policy, philosophy and more. When: Jan. 8 through Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Where: Seniors Enriched Living, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $50 per session More info: selroswellga.org ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail opening this winter. Included with general admission. When: Through Feb. 28, all day Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader. When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188 SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org
ALL RECOVERY MEETING What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101 WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545
HEALTH AND FITNESS: WALK WITH A DOC What: Every walk will feature a different health topic, each selected to provide information and the opportunity for walkers to ask questions one-on-one with the participating physician. When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: walkwithadoc.org AVALON ON ICE What: Ice skate at Avalon on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Enjoy special events and themed nights throughout the season. Lessons available. When: Nov. 19- Jan. 21, 2018; times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General Admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX) What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easyto-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace
ENERGY YOGA What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: KIDSTUF What: KidStuf is the place where children and parents learn together about God’s big ideas. It’s a 45-minute digital, interactive experience that occurs once a month. When: Friday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 13, 1:10 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK What: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church will host families temporarily experiencing homelessness. Visit the Family Promise page to sign up to volunteer time or donate supplies and food. When: Jan. 13-20 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com SERIOUSLY! FUN FAMILY MORNING What: Preschoolers will have a preschool pancake pajama party. Elementary kids will enjoy making slime and playing games. Parents can learn about child development. When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-noon Where: First Baptist Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: fbroswell.org SALUTE REV. DR. BILL NISBET What: The Reverend Dr. Bill Nisbet is retiring after December 2018. Join for lunch and celebrate Nisbet and his pastoral achievements. When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 12:301:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: roswellpres.org MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually. All are welcome to attend. When: Fridays, 7 a.m. Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
THERAPEUTIC YOGA What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-2611705 WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning. When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES What: The four different circles offer women opportunities to spend time together, support each other in happy and sad times, learn from each other and grow in faith. Child care options available. When: Esther Circle, each first Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; Ruth Circle, each first Wednesday, 11 a.m.1 p.m.; Lydia Circle, each first Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Martha Circle, each first Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com/ adults/small-groups/ CHARIS GALLERY What: Enjoy the variety of interpretations of the new exhibit theme, “Gratitude.” There will be a silent auction to benefit RUMC’s mission partners. When: Through Sunday, Jan. 13 Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS” BALLET What: Experience the beauty and humor of this beloved tale of seven dwarfs, a jealous queen, a handsome prince, and the fairest of them all. When: Friday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Where: Forsyth Central High School, 520 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at door More info and tickets: stillpointedancestudios.com JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA What: Under the direction of Young K. Kim, the orchestra will play for the program of the 20th Anniversary Celebration for the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library. Light refreshments provided. When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 3 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org SUNSHINE RIOT LIVE What: Sunshine Riot is a nationally touring indie band out of Boston whose sound is described as Johnny Cash meets Kurt Cobain. When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m. Where: Jekyll Brewing, 2855 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET” What: See the Tony Awardwinning musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. When: Dec. 14-Jan. 12, 2019, 8 p.m. Where: Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $40 More info and tickets: get.org “MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS” What: Take a peek behind the camera as David O. Selznick, Victor Fleming and Ben Hecht lock themselves in an office with a five-day supply of peanuts and bananas to solve the near-disaster of “Gone With the Wind.” When: Shows run Jan. 11-27, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24 More info: get.org
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BLACK HERITAGE: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF ROSWELL What: This exhibit focuses on the story of the everyday heroes of the black community and their labors from the days of slavery and Reconstruction and through the trials of segregation. When: Mondays-Fridays, Jan. 2-Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com 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 LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Saturdays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com AVALON NIGHTS LIVE What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza. When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta.com
LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Topics will vary from week to week. When: Friday, Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 WON YOGA What: Join the Won Yoga class. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear loose, comfortable clothes. When: Friday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org JOURNEY TO LITERACY What: Children will hear a story and complete a craft project and can take home a copy of the book presented. Presented by the Junior League of Atlanta. Ages 3-8. When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS: DIETS 101 What: Dr. Sten Ekberg explains diet types and concepts that are popular right now and their effects on long term health. When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 2-3 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org CREATE A VIDEO DIARY What: Join Casby Bias as she leads everyone in creating a simple five-minute personal video diary. Reservations requested. When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 2-4 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 BARRE ABOVE CLASS What: This class is designed for a wide range of fitness levels, ages and bodies and delivers a fusion of ballet, Pilates, yoga and strength training to the workout. Mats required. For adults. When: Monday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m.noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050 MOBILE CAREER COACH What: The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission offers help with job searches, interview techniques, resumes and more. No registration required. When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org UKULELE 101 What: Learn how to play the ukulele in this free series of classes for tweens to adults. When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
NEW YEAR, NEW HEALTHY START What: Dr. Nick Sudano from The Total Health Solutions will help address concerns about weight loss, chronic pain or mental issues with effective natural healing options. When: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6:307:30 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402 BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMPETITION What: Take a poster and fill out all the activities using information from library resources in print or online. The top three posters will win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place prizes. When: Ongoing. Competition deadline Feb. 4 Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185 FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: MondayFriday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958
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Dr. Taylor recipient of ‘Best of’ awards in 2018 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Taylor after his 2018 Best of win to ask him about his recent success. As we sit in the bright, clean, welcoming waiting room of Premier Dermatology, Dr. Taylor is holding his newborn son, his third boy, only 15 days old. He apologizes for the squeaks of the sleeping baby and smiles apologizing when those squeaks interrupt our interview. 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 Dr. Brent surgical ability are well Taylor 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 Fulton! As a new practice, it is quite an honor to win these titles, let alone winning Best Vein Specialist 2 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 patient-centered, 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 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! Given that
we are a small practice with only 7 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’ve been open 18 months 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 you feel sets yourself apart from the other physicians in the area? 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. (With a laugh) 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 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 out to other specialists, 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 the ability to cure melanoma with true Mohs surgery. In general, these would be treated by different specialists or would be treated using non-equivalent techniques. 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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Reasons to dial 911 when you have a heart attack By Northside Hospital Having a heart attack is a very serious matter and it should not be taken lightly. In fact, heart and blood vessel disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer. And about half of the deaths from heart and cardiovascular disease are from coronary heart disease, which includes heart attacks. Northside Hospital has a message for everyone experiencing a medical emergency, always call 911 for an ambulance. “In cases such as heart attacks, calling an ambulance to transport a patient to a hospital is crucial. Patients are surrounded by trained professionals, equipment and medicine that can save their life in route to the hospital,” says Dr. Marcus Brown, chief of cardiology at Northside Hospital. Paramedics and EMTs are able to run an electrocardiograph (ECG) test and have it transferred to the hospital. Sending over this relevant information about the patient before they arrive, saves time for doctors and other hospital staff waiting to assist the patient. Heart attacks are sometimes sudden and intense. But many start off slow, with mild pain and discomfort. Signs of a heart attack include: • Chest pain or pressure • Sweating • Shortness of breath • Nausea or vomiting • Pain, pressure, or strange feelings in the back, neck, jaw, upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms • Lightheadedness • Sudden weakness • Fast or irregular heartbeat “Sometimes, people may have symptoms and think that they just need to sit and rest for a while, believing that will ease them,” said Brown. Almost half of all people suffering from a heart attack will wait more than two hours before getting help. “Don’t feel embarrassed or afraid to call for help, it can save your life. Call 911 right away,” he continued. If you suspect that you or someone around you is having a heart attack, don’t wait more than five minutes before calling for help. If you are the person with the symptoms, and you cannot access an EMS, have someone drive you to the hospital right away. Do not try to drive yourself. Sometimes heart attack symptoms
differ between men and women. The most common heart attack symptom in women include severe chest pain or discomfort. Women also typically experience other common symptoms more than men such as: • Shortness of breath • Nausea/vomiting • Back or jaw pain There are several risk factors for heart attacks. They include a person’s age, diabetes, smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol and family medical history. If you experience any unusual pain or any other symptoms, they should be reported to your primary care physician as soon as possible. Simple ways to reduce your risk of a heart attack include not smoking and eating a healthy and balanced diet. Additional tips • Lower your blood cholesterol. As blood cholesterol rises, so does risk of heart disease. When other factors (such as high blood pressure and tobacco smoke) are present, the risk is even higher. • Lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure makes the heart work harder than normal and makes your arteries more prone to injury. • Get active. Regular, moderate-tovigorous physical activity helps prevent heart and blood vessel disease. The more vigorous the activity, the greater your benefits. • Lose excess weight. Excess weight increases the heart’s workload. People with excess body fat, especially around the waist, are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they have no other factors. • Manage your diabetes. Diabetes seriously increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even when glucose (blood sugar) levels are under control. • Reduce stress. Too much stress over time, and unhealthy responses to it, may create health problems in some people. Find healthy ways to manage stress, exercise and eat right. • Limit alcohol. Alcohol raises blood pressure, can cause heart failure and lead to stroke. It also adds calories, contributing to obesity and makes it harder to lose weight. If you don’t drink, don’t start. If you do, limit yourself to one drink a day.
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Teen health: Continued from Page 20 mentally, physical and emotionally. CWM is the only nationally accredited bariatric center in Northeast Georgia for both adolescents and adults. Wellness 180 provides a safe and nurturing environment. Our private gym is dedicated to program participants who can enjoy utilizing it with the skillful guidance of our youth fitness specialist. All of our services are under one roof. We are conveniently located in Duluth with easy access from I-85, Highway 131 and Georgia 316. We also provide free parking. A clothing exchange where you can shop for yourself for free. How do I know if Wellness 180 is
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right for my teen? In addition to being 11-17 years of age, patients must also have a BMI (body mass index) in the 95th percentile or in the 85th percentile with a co-morbid condition (this may include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, prediabetes, sleep apnea, depression or others). If your teen meets these criteria, we are confident that our program would be the perfect fit. What’s the next step? To learn more about the Wellness 180 program and CWM, visit gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/wellness180 or call 678-312-6200. You can also attend the All-Access Open House on Saturday, January 19, from 9 – Noon at the Center for Weight Management at 3215 McClure Bridge Road in Duluth. Register online at gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/ bariatrics.
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New Year, New You:
Enter 2019 with a brand new smile It’s that time when New Year’s resolutions are being made. The beginning of a new year is exciting in a lot of ways. New ideas are brewing, new adventures are to be had, and you can start over with a fresh new slate. What are you hoping to achieve in 2019? While many join a gym this time of year to get their bodies in shape, how about showing some extra love to your smile? Are there teeth imperfections that you would like to see corrected? If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your smile, all it takes is a quick phone call to your cosmetic dentist to get you started toward a brand-new smile. Cosmetic dentist Dr. Remaley in Roswell, GA offers a variety of cosmetic dentistry treatments to help patients make their dream smile a reality. He will perform a smile analysis in-office to customize your treatment plan to your unique desires. Below are some common treatments that can help you achieve the new and improved you. Replace those missing teeth Missing teeth are perhaps one of the greatest hindrances. Not only do they mess with the aesthetics of your smile, but they cause self-esteem and functionality issues. To help close the gap – we recommend dental implants for their longevity and realistic results. These small posts are inserted directly into your jawbone and designed to offer superior support for a dental crown, dental bridge, or full arch denture. The number of implants required will depend on the extent of tooth loss. Add sparkle to your smile As you get older, teeth can lose their sparkle and even discolor as a result of the foods you eat. While normal, it’s not something you have to endure for long. Mild to moderate dental stains and discoloration can be corrected with inoffice professional whitening. Although over-the-counter products may help to a certain degree, they are not as effective as the treatments administered by a cosmetic dentist. At our dental office, we provide customized trays and prescription strength whitening agents that can be used together to deliver a brighter smile in a matter of days – up to several shades lighter. Discreetly Straighten Teeth Crooked teeth can affect teenagers and adults alike. If you have avoided correcting your smile out of fear of what
bracket-and-wire braces would do for your appearance and professional life – ask your cosmetic dentist about invisalign. This discreet orthodontic solution uses virtually invisible aligners to correct dental misalignment. Aligners can be removed so you can enjoy all your favorite foods and attend important speaking engagements without worrying what others may think. Treatment times vary, but on average you can straighten your smile in about nine to 12 months. Cover numerous imperfections at once If there are a variety of cosmetic issues – you may want to consider porcelain veneers. This cosmetic dentistry treatment can address: • Crooked teeth • Gapped teeth • Uneven teeth • Severely stained teeth • Chipped teeth • Misshaped teeth Using durable and aesthetically pleasing porcelain, custom-made shells are fashioned to cover individually damaged teeth. With your veneers in place, you will notice a brighter, straighter, and more uniformed smile. Many patients opt for this treatment because it can address numerous issues at once in just two office visits. Ready for a new smile? Contact our Roswell office today to schedule your smile makeover with cosmetic dentist Dr. David Remaley. Roswell Dental Care was recently designated for the 4th year as the ”BEST OF THE BEST” Dental Practice in North Atlanta by Appen Newspaper for 2018. Dr. Remaley has been serving and treating patients in Roswell and the North Atlanta area for over 30 years. As your cosmetic dentist, Dr Remaley will make your comfort and peace of mind a top priority. He offers a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services designed to meet the needs of the entire family He will thoroughly explain all your options during your private consultation. He will assure that you feel confident in the solution you choose before beginning any treatment. For enhanced comfort during treatment, and we offer FREE nitrous oxide for anxious patients. You can rest assured that your experience will be positive, relaxing, and rewarding on all levels. Give our office a call at (470) 375-9244 to discuss the smile you have always wanted.
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A ‘Traditional’ Philosophy — Best wishes for the New Year! By Dr. Ushma Patel, D.M.D and Dr. Brittany Corbett, D.D.S Center For Advanced Dentistry Today I want to talk to you about yearly traditions. As we begin the New Year, we offer you and your loved ones our very best wishes. We hope that you had a wonderful holiday season. One of your New Year resolutions may be to stay healthy. A healthy mouth leads to a healthy body and overall well-being. I notice a lot of people go through their own “mini-makeovers” this time of year as well. They perform updates on their homes, make hair appointments to spruce themselves up for the New Year, and come in for teeth whitening procedures to erase coffee, tea, and wine stains and brighten up their smile. Yes, that onset of cold weather triggers a lot of activity for all of us. These reminders bring me to a question for you: What triggers your medical upkeep? Do you have certain times of the year that you plan your routine visits to your family doctor, gynecologist, and dentist? Are you reactive, only seeing a medical professional when you think something is wrong? Or do you keep a regular maintenance schedule for yourself and your family?
Hopefully, the latter. It is my philosophy that preventative care is absolutely the most essential way to take charge of your health. I focus on the overall wellbeing of my patients and, with the help of modern science, I can actually foresee dental issues and circumvent most of them before they become a bigger and more costly problem. Why is this important? Three rea-
sons: Your comfort. Your time. Your money. That’s right. Preventative care is first and foremost, more comfortable for patients. Heading off problems before they begin saves patients from larger dental procedures such as crowns or root canals. While medical techniques allow
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Fulton County adopts new logo FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — In the first branding update since 1989, Fulton County unveiled a new logo to ring in the new year. Adopted by the Board of Commissioners in October 2018, the identity refresh retains the image of an oak tree, but introduces a swirling design elements and a new color palette of blue and orange. “It’s important that our logo reflects a community that is a leader in the region, nationally and even internationally,” Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts said. “We have a great team doing great things, and it’s time for a fresh image.” The county’s long-term symbol, the oak tree, embodies strength, growth and dependability. The oak is now surrounded by an open Special circle symbolizing Fulton County New logo Government’s inclusiveness and (above) and old transparency, with curves inside the logo (below) circle denoting forward momentum, according to the county’s communication team The logo and rebranding efforts were developed by the county’s External Affairs staff. “Citizens will see a refreshed Fulton County brand that looks forward into a future that is focused on service,” Fulton County Manager Dick Anderson said. “Importantly, this branding was completed with internal resources to minimize taxpayer investment.”
SPORTS “Fulton County is a modern, transparent and inclusive government, and our new branding reflects that,” said Jessica Corbitt-Dominguez, Fulton County’s Director of External Affairs. “I’m proud of our team’s work in taking on this important project for the benefit of our residents and employees.” Over the next few months, the new branding will be phased in across the county in signage, printed materials and all visual communications. The redesign will also inform elements of the redesign of Fulton County’s new website.
Charity Guild gives back this holiday season JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Charity Guild of Johns Creek recently welcomed its members for a holiday brunch. The annual event traditionally supports Senior Services North Fulton by collecting gift cards for seniors in the community. Since 1992, Senior Services North Fulton has been at the forefront of efforts to provide essential care and support to the region’s growing population of older adults. The nonprofit provides a critical lifeline of services to older adults living in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. Additionally, the Charity Guild Board awarded several “Thanks A Million” grants to local charities and non-profits nominated by the membership. Lynn Floum from Blessings in a Backpack was overjoyed to receive a grant. Her organization provides food on the weekends to elementary school aged children who otherwise might go hungry. These grants are just one way the Charity Guild
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Dotti Lackey, left, hands off a grant on behalf of the Charity Guild of Johns Creek to Lynn Floum, Director of Blessings in a Backpack, Dec. 11.
is helping those in need in Johns Creek. Though the support of members, sponsors, friends and businesses, Charity Guild has donated more than $1 million in goods, services and funds to local non-profits in its 25 years of serving the community.
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Alice Anne Boland, 59, of Cumming, passed January 1, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Patricia J. Born, 74, of Cumming, passed away December 24, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Betty Jane Brooks, 90, of Cumming passed away December 26, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Michael Allen Busbee, 37, of Cumming, passed away December 24, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
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we’re trying to do and getting him touches in the paint,” Short said. “He’s such a good rebounder, he’s averaging a high double-double for us. He’s a veteran player, a good leader — he’s the full package.” Short also credited junior guard Franklin Bailey, who has recently made the jump from the JV squad, for opening the floor for White and Sheffield and netting 18 points. “All four of those guys are working so well off each other right now,” Short said. Chattahoochee led 24-19 after a frantic first quarter before piling on the offense to outscore the Bears 32-17 in the second half behind 13 three-pointers in the first two periods. The Cougars continued to build their lead in the third and opened a 70-44 margin. Trailing by 22 entering the fourth, Cambridge began to press and chipped away at the lead with multiple Hooch turnovers but could not erase the sizeable deficit.
Senior Bryce Boutelle led the Bears with 23 points ahead of Kamar Robertson with 22. Sophomore guard Matthew Cleveland netted 21 points.
Girls Cambridge 39, Chattahoochee 32 Cambridge captured its third straight Region 7-AAAAAA win Thursday with a win over Chattahoochee on the road. After a close first half, the Bears (7-9, 3-5) outscored Hooch 17-9 in the third quarter behind multiple 3-pointers. The Cougars chipped away at the lead in the final period, but Cambridge kept a double-digit margin for much of the final eight minutes. Cambridge senior Saylor Thomas led the Bears with seven points in the second half and five rebounds. Audrey Smith and Kennedy Daniels each netted six points and four rebounds in the final two periods.
Cambridge’s Matthew Cleveland, who finished with 21 points, looks for an open man in the game against Chattahoochee. the net for layups. “We have three or four guys that can shoot the three really well, and we have good bigs who run the floor,” Short said. “And once the shooters start getting our closeouts, the bigs are getting open.” As the Cougars continued to hit shots outside, it opened passing lanes to senior center Grant VanBeveren, who scored 25 points and was a rebounding force throughout his playing time. “In the last month we’ve really tried to include [VanBeveren] in everything
Glenn McArthur Charles, 76, of Cumming, passed away December 29, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Hans J. Herbrand, 88, of Roswell, passed away December 27, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Ruth Thurza Miller, 94, of Cumming, passed away December 30, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Hazel Lamb Corn, 89, of Cumming, passed away December 26, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Ronald W. Hodges, 76, of Roswell, passed away December 27, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Patricia A. Owens, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away December 22, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Bobby J. Croy, 84, of Cumming, passed away December 27, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
Charles Roger Jarvis, 66, of Roswell passed away December 14, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Edward W. Ribolin, 91, of Cumming, passed away December 29, 2018. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Phyllis A. Kubler, 68, of Alpharetta, passed away December 20, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Alton Floyd Richards Sr., 83, of Cumming, passed away December 31, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Raymond F. Culver, 96, of Roswell, passed away December 22, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Richard A. Lane, 85, of Cumming, passed away December 21, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
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