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Top: Cambridge earned the program’s first region championship Saturday with an 83-67 win over North Atlanta in the 7-AAAAAA title game. Bottom: Milton downed West Forsyth, 64-42 Friday night at North Forsyth for the Eagles’ second 5-AAAAAAA championship in three years.
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Man allegedly threatens to burn down business MILTON, Ga. — A supervisor with Milton’s Verizon location reported Feb. 1 that a man allegedly threatened to burn down the store the previous day. The supervisor told police his coworker reported that a man was having “strange conversations” with people outside of the business. The supervisor said the man came into the store and said he was leaving for the day and his pay could be docked, but store security said he was not an employee with the business. A Verizon human resources representative spoke with the man outside and asked him what he was doing at the location. The man told the human resources representative he had not slept in three days. She advised him to go home and sleep, but the man said Verizon needed to pay him the 16 days of work he is owed. He then allegedly told her he will “just have to burn the whole place down” according to the police report. Police said that because only one person heard the alleged threat, they did not have enough probable cause to take further action. Officers told the employee to call police if the man returned.
amine was removed from the two locations. According to Milton Capt. Charles Barstow, the DEA procured and served the search warrant on the Milton home without assistance from Milton Police. Barstow said the department was notified by the DEA as a courtesy, but no other details were made available. Barstow said it appears the DEA is handling the investigation in its entirety.
Purse, cash missing after car burglarized MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman reported to police Feb. 2 that her car had been burglarized while parked outside her home on Waterside Drive. The victim said when she entered the car she noticed the contents of her center console were scattered around the car. The woman reported that a makeup bag, her daughter’s purse, $150 in cash and gift cards totaling $100 were missing. The woman said the automatic lock on her car had been previously damaged by a locksmith and she thinks she may have only pressed the automatic lock on the driver door without manually locking the door. There were no signs of forced entry on the vehicle. No cameras were in the area and a neighbor said he and his family were up until around midnight the previous night but heard nothing out of the ordinary.
Neighbors report man attempting home break-in MILTON, Ga. — Neighbors of a Henderson Road homeowner reported to police they saw a man attempting to open doors and windows of a home undergoing a remodel. The homeowner reported to police Feb. 2 that doorknobs and tools were missing from her home. The woman said she suspected her husband may have taken the items because he had a key and because of “their past issues.” The
husband had previously come to the house because he thought he had access, but she told him it’s her property, the woman said. The homeowner later told police her neighbors had witnessed a man circling her residence and attempting to open doors and windows around 10 days before the items were reported missing. Police showed the neighbors a photo of the woman’s husband, and they said he was the man they saw outside the home, according to the police report.
Homeowners report men checking out residences MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police are investigating reports by homeowners that two suspicious men were loitering on the front porches Feb. 2. One homeowner along Edgemont Drive said he received an alert on his security system and saw two men on his front porch through the system’s camera. Through the intercom, he asked the men what they were doing and said the men left and walked to his neighbor’s home. The neighbor reported to police he was also alerted by his security system, and security footage showed one of the suspects turning the front door knob in a possible attempt to gain entry to the home. Footage showed the two men then walk away from the home toward Ga. 9. There were no signs of forced entry or damage to either home. Police were unable to locate the suspects at the time of the report.
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Milton greenlights purchase of two new fire engines By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Fire Department will receive three new fire engines over the next year, and the latest purchase will benefit both fire personnel and the city’s taxpayers. The Milton City Council approved a measure at its Feb. 4 meeting to purchase two new engines from Pierce fire trucks at a savings of $91,000 for the both trucks. The city had originally planned to purchase one engine this year and another in 2020 but took advantage of the savings opportunity it was presented with a pre-payment on the second engine. The department is also awaiting delivery of another new truck purchased last year. The engine is currently being fitted with equipment and should be in service by the end of the month, Fire Chief Robert Edgar said. The three trucks will replace the city’s first engines which
went into service in 2007. Edgar said one of the original trucks will be maintained as a reserve while the other two will be sold. The new trucks are replacements and will not affect the city’s current Insurance Services Organization or ISO rating, Edgar said. While the new trucks will not impact home insurance rates for residents, they will be a vast improvement for fire personnel. “The new trucks will have the same capabilities as our existing trucks, but with a shorter wheel base and easier maneuverability for the city’s future development,” Edgar said. “The other important feature was being able to move all equipment that is contaminated in fires outside the cab and placed in outside cabinets. Firefighters are at a higher risk for cancer than the general population because of the carcinogens they are exposed to when fighting fires. Moving their gear to outside cabinets reduces that risk.”
Alpharetta man among those arrested in child sex sting By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — Local law enforcement agencies arrested 21 people during an undercover child sex sting operation that occurred during the five-day period leading up the Super Bowl. Dubbed “Operation Interception” by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the sting was centered on Brookhaven in DeKalb County. Those arrested were charged CHEUNG with human trafficking or were arrested under the Computer or Electronic Pornography and Child Exploi-
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tation Prevention Act of 2007. Further charges may be forthcoming, police said. Most of those arrested were men between the ages of 20-55 who had traveled to the Atlanta metropolitan area to solicit sex from a child. Many of the suspects were also found in possession of illegal drugs, police said. One Alpharetta man and former HiRez Studios employee, 32-year-old Thomas Cheung, was among those arrested. Hi-Rez CEO and President Stew Chisam said he learned about the arrest through local news reports. “As a parent, it is difficult to imagine more disturbing allegations than those laid out in the news reports,” Chisam said in a statement. “We commend the efforts of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement to protect our state’s children and to send a strong message that the behavior
targeted in their ‘Operation Interception’ will not be tolerated in Georgia.” The sting was coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which has arrested 130 suspects since its inception in 2014. Several of the arrests came from undercover investigations on dating and social media applications, including sites that are billed as “adults only.” “Our message is simple: if you think you’re coming to Brookhaven to meet a child for sex, you’re likely to find us instead — this behavior will never be tolerated here.” GBI Special Agent in Charge Debbie Garner said. “The Brookhaven Police Department is one of our most active member agencies. We appreciate their daily efforts to combat child exploitation. This type of cooperation and collaboration is invaluable in the effort to keep our children safe from predators who seek to harm them. This
successful operation was a true partnership between all the agencies involved.” Other agencies participating in the crackdown included the Brookhaven Police Department, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office and U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with 22 other local agencies. These agencies included the Cobb and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the cases. “We applaud this task force for its vigilance and proactive efforts to protect our children,” said DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston. “Those who prey upon our most vulnerable population must be held accountable for their actions. We will work quickly to file formal charges with the ultimate goal of prosecuting the accused individuals in the interest of justice for these egregious crimes.”
Fulton approves new water treatment system By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Big Creek water facility in Roswell will be getting a $74,000 membrane system for cleaner water, the Fulton County Commission decided Feb. 6. Commissioners approved the contract with Kubota Membrane USA in a 5-0 vote. Commissioners Bob Ellis and Emma Darnell were not present. Membrane processes remove unwanted elements from water by only al-
lowing certain particles to pass through. The membrane is the last part of the treatment process before the water is returned to the Chattahoochee River. “As part of the terms of the expansion of the Big Creek facility, we’re going from a traditional treatment process to membrane process,” Public Works Director David Clark said. The new system will be similar to the process already used at the Johns Creek Environmental Campus and under construction at the Little River facility in Woodstock.
“It will ultimately be similar to the very successful Johns Creek Environmental Campus that we currently operate,” Commissioner Liz Hausmann said. “That is state-of-the art, odorless and noiseless and in a very affluent community with no incidents over the life of the plant so far.” Clark explained that Big Creek will be receiving a newer and more efficient version of the membrane technology used at the Johns Creek facility. He also said while the upfront cost is greater, because the maintenance labor needed is less, it will ultimately save the county money.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police departments around Georgia are moving to comply with a new state law that requires those suspected of minor offenses, such as possession of marijuana and shoplifting, be detained and fingerprinted. The new law, drafted as part of former Gov. Nathan Deal’s 2017 Criminal Justice Reform Bill, was supposed to take effect Jan. 1, but law enforcement agencies have been granted until July to comply. Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison says the new law will rob police of a vital tool in criminal investigations. “This is going to be removing discretion from us when it comes to a lot of these charges,” Robison told the City Council at its Feb. 4 meeting. Under the new law, Robison said, if an 18-year-old, a senior in high school, is pulled over and found to be in possession of less than an ounce of marijuana — a misdemeanor amount — he or she must be taken to jail for fingerprinting. “Many times like that, if he’s cooperative, we will work with him; we’re not going to arrest him and take him to jail,” Robison said. “We’re going to write him a citation and say, ‘show up for court.’” The new law changes all of that, Robison said. He continued: “Now what we have to do is we have to throw him in the back of the car; we have to take him to the jail; and we have to get him fingerprinted, which, of course, is going to create a record for him.” Members of the City Council expressed astonishment. Councilman Donald Mitchell called it another example of how the state – without consulting local authorities – pushes through legislation that creates havoc for cities. “It should trouble every parent — everyone who’s ever had a child — and they should write to state legislators, and call them, and tell them about how troubling this is,” Mitchell said. But Frank Rotondo, executive director of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, took a slightly different tack. He said the new law addresses two major issues that have plagued the state for years: overcrowded jails and data collection. The chief purpose of the reform bill, he said, was to actually make it easier for those suspected of minor crimes to
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Alpharetta Public Safety Director John Robison, right, explains to city officials Feb. 4 how the state’s new justice reform law will affect his department. City Councilman Donald Mitchell said the new law should alarm every parent.
The new law Provisions of the new Georgia Criminal Justice Reform Act include reduced requirements for bail, which could free up local jails. One provision requires police officers to use a new citation form for all city ordinance violations as well as the following specific crimes when arrested by citation: • Underage possession of alcohol • Criminal trespass • Theft by shoplifting • Refund fraud • Possession of marijuana under one ounce The officer must ensure individuals arrested for these five offenses are fingerprinted prior to being released. be released without posting bail, he said. Right now, he added, many people facing minor offenses are forced to post bail or go to jail. The new law relaxes some of those requirements, he said.
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Don’t be fooled, being a professional cook is not glamourous For generations, paranoid parents have blamed television for glorifying sex, violence, criminal activity and a myriad of other factors they consider a moral detriment to their sons and daughters. But JOE PARKER even Apache gunship Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com of helicopter parents have no issue with what I consider to be a truly worrying trend — television shows that would have viewers believe being a professional cook is somehow a glamorous profession. Cooking shows, especially those that feature professional cooks in some sort of competition, would have you believe that all you need is a passion for food and you’ll soon be the hottest head chef in your hometown. You’ll be shown on camera in your spotless kitchen, wearing crisp whites, presenting your creations for the camera while delving into your love of formulating spectacular dishes and the confidence it inspires within you. It might look sophisticated on the small screen, but before my name was
splashed onto newsprint, I spent a decade as a professional cook — from the grungiest of dives to fine dining — and I can absolutely assure you being cook is not a glamorous career. There are plenty of kids out there who are watching these shows — and there are now many featuring kids as competitors — who will believe that cooking is an elegant way of creating edible art and that you will be heralded by the community. I do believe learning to cook well is an invaluable skill and can be a fantastic creative outlet for kids. I am strongly in favor of parents bringing their kids into the kitchen if they develop an interest in cooking. This might even give the youngster a leg-up when they reach working age and still have the desire to pursue a career in kitchens. And if they do make the plunge into a culinary career, they will quickly realize that things aren’t so rosy in the restaurant industry. For starters, almost no restaurant worth its salt will ever start an inexperienced cook on the line. No, first you must cut your teeth as a dishwasher, where you will quickly realize that most restaurant staff do not get to take state-mandated breaks, and that’s why
everyone smokes. An aspiring, young cook may be inspired after viewing a television chef skillfully turn plain, dried rice into a creamy, delicious and exquisite risotto. What that young person does not understand is that creating dozens of restaurant portions of risotto involves hours upon hours of constant stirring over a sticky, steamy and bubbly cauldron of rice and stock until your arms are turned into Jell-O. Once that task it done, it’s time to de-vein shrimp. And no, that’s not a vein, it is shrimp poo, and it is your job to clean it out of hundreds of shrimp over the next hour before dinner service. They definitely don’t show that on TV. With the exception of “Hell’s Kitchen,” cooking shows also do not highlight the fact that, as a professional cook, you will spend most of your day being scrutinized on every detail from your bosses and customers alike. Besides airline pilots, being a professional cook is one of the few professions in which customers demand absolute perfection. There is also little these shows do to highlight the fact that, as a cook, you’ll be working 12 to 14 hour shifts on your feet in a cramped, hot and uncomfortable environment for meager pay. Your
coworkers will be alcoholics, drug addicts, egocentric, callous and tactless sexual deviants. This may sound grim for the aspiring professional cook, as it should. The restaurant industry is not glamorous. But I still loved it. I loved working with food each day and creating pleasing dishes. I truly enjoyed the creative outlet working in kitchens provided me. I appreciated the sexually charged and politically incorrect atmosphere. I took to waking up in the afternoon and working beyond the time when most people were fast asleep. I truly enjoyed time spent with the coworkers, forming true bonds built upon working together for 50 or 60 hours a week. Restaurant employees are often viewed as stupid or too lazy to get a “real” job, but I worked with some of the most intelligent and driven people I’ve ever met in restaurant kitchens. One former coworker also became my wife. The restaurant industry is certainly not for everyone and it is absolutely not glamorous, something not highlighted on cooking shows. But if you truly have the passion and drive, it is an incredibly interesting career. Either way, definitely learn to cook. It just might land you a spouse.
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Chattahoochee park system volunteers help curtail shutdown effects By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA — National parklands drew a lot attention last month, with headlines highlighting piles of trash and unusable restrooms during the partial government shutdown. But while the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area fared better than most, it did not go unscathed. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a national park system spanning 48 miles along the Chattahoochee River, from Lake Sidney Lanier to Paces Mill. The system includes Vickery Creek Unit in Roswell and Medlock Bridge Unit in Johns Creek. The shutdown resulted in the closure of park facilities, such as restrooms and the Visitor Center at the Island Ford Unit. The parks themselves remained open. “The public still had access to the 83 miles of trails in the park and the river, although the river was experiencing high flows during much of the shutdown period,” said Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Superintendent Bill Cox. “All of the usual park programming and activities were discontinued during the shutdown as was the collection of
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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton has added two special additions to its annual Arbor Day tree planting and will honor a longtime city employee in a ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15 at Bell Memorial Park. The city will honor Milton arborist Mark Law with the opening of the Mark Law Arboretum and plant a surviving tree from the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Law, who is battling cancer and retired last November after serving the city for 11 years, created the initial plans for the arboretum. The city chose to name the site in Law’s honor for his dedication, including the city earning its “Tree City USA” designation. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to open the arboretum at 10 a.m. The site will allow park visitors to learn about tree identification, maintenance and care. Law had previously designed a multi-phased tree-planting program for the site, and the first trees were planted in late 2018. “Mark Law led efforts to help the city secure its first Tree City USA designation, and he worked tirelessly each year to ensure that we retained this honor,” Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood said in a statement. “His work to conserve trees and beautify our city will benefit future generations of Milton residents.” In addition to opening the Mark Law Arboretum, an Oklahoma City survivor tree will be planted. “This year’s tree planting has special meaning for our city and our staff,” said City Manager Steve Krokoff. “We’re not only planting a survivor tree, but
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Mark Law, second from left, will be honored for his work as city arborist when Milton officially names its arboretum at Bell Memorial Park the Mark Law Arboretum. Law is pictured at a previous Arbor Day tree planting. we’re honoring one of our own and celebrating his many community contributions.” Following the Oklahoma City bombing, efforts were made to save an American elm tree outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, a tree which was nearly chopped down in an effort to recover evidence from the bombing that killed 168 people. After a campaign to save the tree was successful, arborists, horticulturists and other experts began collecting and replanting the seeds from the survivor tree. The tree to be planted at Bell Memorial was grown from the original elm that survived the blast.
It makes no sense, Rotondo said, to lock up people for minor offenses who cannot post bail because often they lose their jobs or face other hardships. The fingerprinting element in the legislation was included primarily to bring the state into line with federal National Crime Information Center guidelines that will help track suspects through the criminal justice system. Insofar as eroding an officer’s discretion, Rotondo said he thinks police will still decide whether to pursue a citation for a crime. The only difference, he said, is that if a citation is issued, the suspect will be fingerprinted. At the same time, he added, those records can later be expunged. A spokesman for the Georgia Attorney General’s Office said the attorney general has not issued an opinion on the new law. In the meantime, Alpharetta officials said they want to pursue a path to restore greater discretionary powers back to police. One approach, City Council members said, might be to change city ordinances to include these minor misdemeanors under an umbrella charge of disorderly conduct. This way, they said, police would be able to decide whether to detain a suspect or simply release them with a citation. City officials emphasized that changing the city code in this manner would not decriminalize the offenses. It would simply place them under a citation that would give police discretion on how to process the suspect. Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard said how Alpharetta proceeds with the new law is in the hands of City Attorney Sam Thomas. He said Thomas will draft a proposal for review by the City Council.
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Caroline Reilly was named grand prize winner during Duke’s first annual Amateur Talent Contest. Twenty-five artists competed in the four week event.
Duke’s announces talent contest grand prize winner MILTON, Ga. — Duke’s Bar and Grill held its first annual Amateur Talent Contest and named Caroline Reilly, a sophomore at Forsyth Virtual Academy, the grand prize winner. Duke’s hosted 25 artists over the four week competition for young performers. “I made some life changing connections as a result of the competition and will be forever grateful for this experience,” Reilly said. As grand prize winner, Reilly received $500 in cash, a $500 Duke’s gift card and a $200 gift card to Music Matters in Milton. Each participant played four songs with the final eight competing in a runoff. Second place and a $300 Duke’s gift
card went to Emily Marx of Piney Grove Middle School. Alice Parker, 10, of Atlanta Academy won third place and a $200 Duke’s gift card. The trio of Adam Morrison, Sophie Morrison and Wyatt Brooks of Creekview High School took fourth place and a $100 gift card. “The contest was an overwhelming success with standing room only crowds every night,” Duke’s manager Elizabeth Morrison said. “Who knows, someone might just get discovered right here in Milton.” Morrison said Duke’s is already accepting entries for the next competition of amateurs 17 years old and under. Those interested can apply in person or call Duke’s. The event was sponsored by Duke’s restaurant, Music Matters, Number One Music Publishing and Number One Records of Nashville, Tenn.
Milton High School senior wins Congressional Gold Medal Award MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School Senior Caroline Brolly has recently been awarded as one of eight students in Georgia to earn a 2018 Congressional Gold Medal Award. The award was presented to her during a formal ceremony in D.C. and was followed by meetings with multiple of our nation’s leaders. The Congressional Gold Medal Award is the highest honor a member of the United States Senate or House of Representatives can bestow upon a youth civilian. Since 2015, Brolly has worked by setting and reaching goals in voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition.
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Milton High School Senior Caroline Brolly was presented the Gold Medal Award by Sen. Johnny Isakson.
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Development may add another traffic signal ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Commuters along Old Milton Parkway, one of Alpharetta’s busiest corridors, may face another hurdle on their way to and from work. Already, some 45,000 motorists a day pass through five traffic signals to cover the mile stretch between Ga. 400 and Ga. 9, Alpharetta’s Main Street. Now, developers behind an office complex for Northside Hospital have suggested they may pursue a signal at Park Street, about halfway between the signals at Westside Parkway and Kingry Lane, the access drive for the U.S. Post Office. Northside was granted zoning changes last month to build two medical office buildings at Old Milton and Park Street. Plans call for a 3-story, 60,000-square-foot building and a 2-story, 20,000-square-foot building, along with a 3-level parking deck. While city officials welcomed the proposal, they raised concerns about a suggestion from Northside representatives that a traffic light may be needed to accommodate entry and exit. The City Council bristled more when Northside suggested it would pursue impact fee credits for adding the signal,
Lighting up the commute Currently, drivers on Old Milton Parkway must clear five traffic signals between Ga. 400 and downtown Alpharetta at Ga. 9. Here’s a rundown of the traffic signals along the course heading east to west: • Northwinds Parkway • Amber Park Drive • Westside Parkway • Kingry Lane (post office) • Haynes Bridge Road arguing the device would qualify as an off-site system improvement. “One of the things that gives me heartburn about the application is the red light,” Mayor Jim Gilvin said. “I understand the justification and need for it with so many added trips, but man, people are going to give us a hard time about adding another red light between Westside Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road.” Gilvin said he wants the applicant to pay for the signal if it is installed.
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It may be daunting to look at if you’re in a hurry, but the City of Alpharetta says it coordinates signals on Old Milton Parkway to keep traffic flowing. Attorney Julie Sellers, representing Northside, said impact fee credits for off-site improvements, like a traffic signal, would be a discussion between the hospital and city staff. But Gilvin insisted, adding a stipulation to the conditions for approval, that if a signal is installed at the location it will not be paid for through city impact fees. “To me, to ask the taxpayers to pay for an improvement that is strictly to support the development is kind of insult to injury, because they’re the ones who are going to have to stop at it,” Gilvin said. “It’s kind of bad to make them pay for it as well.” Councilman Jason Binder, who has long campaigned for improved eastwest traffic flow through the city, said he wants to see whether city staff can develop alternatives to adding another signal to the area. In remarks following the Jan. 28 meeting, Binder said he grows increasingly concerned about adding traffic lights to the corridor. “Rather than have the applicant propose a solution to an issue that they created that they’d want us to pay for, I’d rather my staff come up with options we could do to mitigate the traffic,” he said. Those options would include having motorists wishing to turn left out of the complex make a right turn instead, and then make a U-turn farther down Old Milton.
Old Milton Parkway is a state highway — Ga. 120 — and the Georgia Department of Transportation would have final say on whether a traffic light can be added at Park Street. “At the end of the day, it’s their decision, but they do turn to us for our opinion on these matters,” Binder said. “If we advocate strongly against something, they would listen to it.” Eric Graves, senior engineer with the Alpharetta Planning and Zoning Division, said Northside has yet to conduct a full-fledged traffic study to identify traffic impacts from the development. “I would assume once they come in, we’ll ask them to do some additional comparisons between the options of installing a signal and not installing a signal,” Graves said. “At that point, we were told to take that to council.” Graves stressed that while the city does operate a coordinated signal system through the area, any new signal will affect traffic flow. “The new signal would definitely add some delay to the corridor,” he said. Nevertheless, he said, the city actively manages coordinated signals to allow for the most efficient traffic flow. “There’s communication between all the signals along the Old Milton Parkway corridor,” Graves said. “When they’re tuned and operating correctly, it actually does operate pretty well.”
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Rotary International president plans Feb. 16 visit to Roswell By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Local Rotarians are gearing up for a rare opportunity to host their organization’s world leader Feb. 16, and they’re using the occasion to support charity work for those in need. Rotary International President Barry Rassin and his wife, Esther, will be at Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, from 12:30-2 p.m. to meet with the community and speak about his work. Rotary International is a service organization whose more than one million members and 35,000 clubs scattered throughout the world provide humanitarian service and goodwill around the globe. Rotary focuses on six goals: promoting peace; fighting disease; providing clean water and hygiene; saving mothers and children; supporting education; and growing local economies. Eradicating polio RASSIN worldwide has been a signature project for several years. Roswell Rotary has hosted retired Rotary International presidents in the past, but this will be the first time that a sitting president has visited the club in its 68-year history. “It’s such a great opportunity to meet a global leader, someone who’s not political or a religious leader,” said Roswell Rotary President Becky Stone. “Because Rotary is not political or religious. We’re a service or-
ganization. This man, over the last eight months, has touched the whole world. To be able to meet somebody and talk to him for a few minutes or speak, you can’t get that anywhere else. “This is wide open. Anybody can come. We’d love the Roswell community to come.” Rassin has been a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, the largest Rotary Club in the Bahamas, since 1980. He earned an MBA in health and hospital administration from the University of Florida and is the first fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives in the Bahamas. His theme as president is “Be the inspiration.” Rassin has been meeting with dozens of Rotary clubs worldwide during his one-year term. “He’s literally traveled the whole year everywhere — India, China, Russia, the United States,” Stone said. “To be picked, to have him come here, is a huge honor. There’s 35,000 Rotary Clubs throughout the world that he could visit, so to be one that he picked to visit during his one year as president is incredible.” Rassin comes to Roswell by way of Roswell Rotarian and past District Governor Bob Hagan, who served with Rassin about 10 years ago in the Bahamas, Stone said. They since have become friends, and that personal connection helped the club land a visit with Rassin after completing several applications, she added. To coincide with the visit, Roswell Rotary will host a service project to collect supplies for seniors in Puerto Rico. The group will be collecting adult diapers, body lotions, wet wipes, and Ensure and vitamin drinks in powdered form.
He’s literally traveled the whole year everywhere — India, China, Russia, the United States. To be picked, to have him come here, is a huge honor.” Becky Stone Roswell Rotary President
“Puerto Rico is one of the places that President Barry has been very active in as a Rotarian, not necessarily as president,” Stone said. “After the earthquake and the hurricanes and everything that’s happened there, it’s been very hard for people to bounce back. We wanted to pick a place where we thought we could make a difference.” Registration for Rassin’s visit is free for Roswell Rotarians, $7.50 for Interactors and Rotaractors, and $15 for all other attendees. People can register at roswellrotary.club. There will be a champagne reception and cocktail party with Rassin from 6-8 p.m. hosted by Hagan. The event will benefit the Polio Plus Program to eradicate polio. To purchase tickets for the reception, go to rotary6900.org/v2/event/3900.
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Local foundation sponsors prom for special needs teens and adults By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Prom is a special night for many high schoolers, and the Jonny and Xena Foundation gives teens and adults with special needs the opportunity to have that experience. The Jonny and Xena “Spread the Words” Foundation held its 3rd annual Special Needs Prom Spectacular at the Country Club of the South Feb. 2. Around 200 people, from 15 years old to 80, packed the ballroom to dance the night away. “It’s a great event,” said Linda Hickey, founder of the Jonny and Xena Foundation, “It really is. If I could do it every single night of the year for them I would. They just love it.” The event sold out in four days, Hickey said. By design, the event is smaller and more intimate than other special needs proms, so that it can feel as close to the traditional prom experience. The night began with guests having their pictures taken. In between dancing, the attendees enjoyed dinner and cake. As a surprise, the guests received a video message from Carol Burnette.
Teens and adults with special needs are celebrated at the Xena and Jonny prom Feb. 2.
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Volunteers with the Georgia Garrison 501st dance with prom-goers.
“It’s a magical evening where everyone feels love, happiness and joy,” she said. “Everybody is valued and accepted. Everybody has the best time of their life. They can form friendships and make lasting memories, and they can be them-
selves.” Entertainment was provided by the DJ “Play it again” Sammy, singer Sarah Stipe and costumed actors from the Georgia Garrison 501st. “Music is the universal language,” Hickey said. “They just absolutely love music and dancing.” Hickey also wanted to thank Cinderella’s Gowns which provided free dresses, Lavender Hair Salon and Shop for hair and makeup, Koeppens Cakes and Bloomin’ Balloons. Photographers and videographers from Urban Flair, Sherry Rosen Photograph, Luxum Studios and Landreth Media volunteered to docu-
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Col. Dwight Schmidt, a retired naval aviator, speaks about leadership at the Feb. 7 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park.
Retired naval aviator speaks on leadership By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Leadership advice comes from all stages of life, according to retired naval aviator Col. Dwight Schmidt. Schmidt visited the Roswell Rotary Club in Roswell Area Park Feb. 7 to talk to Rotarians and local students about the advice he’s gathered over the years. Schmidt said he’s known his entire life that he wanted to become a pilot, but his first lessons on leadership came from a high school teacher. The teacher was not fond of Schmidt and his classmates, because as football players or band members, they were excused from her class several times to go practice. But the teacher started going to the games, and by the end of the year, Schmidt said she became their biggest supporter and the students’ work improved. “She taught me something as well as we taught her something — leadership is a two-way street,” Schmidt said. “True leaders never look down. They look up, down, to the left and to the right of you. That’s how true leaders become the type of people you really want to be around.” The bulk of Schmidt’s leadership lessons came soon after he joined the Marine Corps and once he became responsible for some of his fellow aviators. Schmidt joined the Marines after college, and in 1991, was designated a naval aviator. He later became an instructor pilot and pilot training officer before he was promoted to Lt. Col. In his new role, Schmidt was deployed several times to countries includ-
ing Norway, Germany, Sweden and Denmark. And, after the September 11 attacks, Schmidt’s squadron became the first Marine Reserve Fighter Squadron to be deployed since the Korean War. Schmidt was later promoted to Colonel during the War on Terror campaign. He’s netted several decorations and medals for his efforts. “I learned more from the bad leaders than I did the good ones, because I didn’t want to be that person,” Schmidt said. “The only way you find out what kind of leader you are is when you look across at your peers, and you see how well they respond to you… You learn the best from the folks below you.” Schmidt also encouraged people to lead with good behavior instead of relying on words alone, because at the end of the day, that’s what people see and that’s what affects people. He cited a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, that “What you do speaks so loud, I can’t hear what you’re saying.” It’s crucial to consider the effects of a decision while in a leadership role, Schmidt added. He said he never makes an important decision without first considering the chain of repercussions, both positive and negative, on the people that are his responsibility. Schmidt ended by reminding leaders about just how much they affect their subordinate’s lives. “The people above create the people with you and the people below you,” Schmidt said. “We’re all a family chain in the leadership model in the Marine Corps. Those folks are the people who molded me as a human being, and I molded the people around me as well.”
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Newtown Park kicks off special needs soccer league By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — This spring, Newtown Park will host a soccer league for athletes with special needs and partners. The idea for a special league came after North Fulton’s Special Olympics soccer team, the Special Ks, took home a bronze medal from the national summer games in Seattle, Washington. “We came back going ‘well you know, there’s not really any kind of league for special needs athletes to compete in,” said Johns Creek Police Major John Clifton, one of the men behind the creation of the league. “They can participate in the Special Olympics summer games, winter games, fall games, but those are just three weekends out of the year. There’s no competition throughout the year.” Unified soccer pairs traditional Special Olympics athletes with partners without disabilities. The league, North Fulton United, is looking for athletes, partners and coaches. Registration is free and open until Feb. 28. “We welcome all, for sure,” said Marty Jellame, head coach of last year’s winning team. “For your soccer expertise or ability, we are not looking for superstars. If you’ve never played before, we still want you to come out and play with us. It is all about inclusion and getting out there and exercising.” Jellame has been coaching Special Olympics basketball, cross country and soccer for five years. “Besides being married and having my children, the week of the [Special] Olympics was probably the most insightful and emotional week of my life,” he said.
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A team from North Fulton wins bronze and the Seattle Sumer 2018 Special Olympics, inspiring North Fulton United. “That’s how much doing stuff like this will impact you. Players can be any age 8 and up. The league welcomes anyone who can make it to practice. Players have come from Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, Atlanta and Suwannee. “It’s really just trying to get people with intellectual dis-
abilities, special needs, a place to have fun, feel included and have that satisfaction of competition,” Clifton said. Practices begin March 24 and the four-game season begins April 14. For more information, contact Jellame at Jelleme@att.net or 678-262-8782. To register, visit newtownrec.com.
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A second grader that’s worried about food is heartbreaking. Our community is just not OK with that. Stephen Daniels, Fill Ministries founder 20 | Milton Herald | February 14, 2019
Forsyth Chamber honors local business, nonprofit By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce honored two local groups Feb. 7 naming them Business of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year. The chamber held its annual Excellence in Business Awards at the Forsyth Conference Center. The two big winners of the night were Regal Maids as Business of the Year and Fill Ministries, or Meals by Grace, as Nonprofit of the Year. Regal Maids has been serving homeowners since 1992. The business works with Cleaning for a Reason, a not-forprofit organization that provides women who are facing cancer treatments with free housekeeping services. Cleaning for a Reason has served more than 20,500 women with cancer by cleaning their homes free of charge, and they have donated services totaling more than $5.6 million. In 2017, Fill Ministries had 15,000 volunteers who helped distribute over 3,000 pounds of food to the community. Fill Ministries Founder Stephen Daniels said the best part of his organization is the amount of volunteers who want to help. “It says they’re not OK with children being hungry,” he said. “There are times when we get to talk with school social workers and they’ll tell us things about a little boy putting macaroni and cheese in his pants pocket. Turns out he was taking it to his young sibling at home who was hungry. A second grader that’s worried about food is heartbreaking. Our community is just not OK with that.”
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Regal Maid Service in Cumming was named Business of the Year at the annual Excellence in Business awards. The farm has fed hungry children by distributing more than 310,000 pounds of food annually to families whose kids are identified by Forsyth and Dawson County school social workers as “food insecure.” Every Sunday and twice a month on Saturdays, as many as 500 volunteers join together to cook meals and pack a week’s worth of food and personal items to help more than 90 families.
Additionally, twice a week a client choice pantry is open that allows more than 350 people who are not on the delivery program to use credits to shop for foods that fit their families’ diets. The farm uses aquaponics that uses fish to purify the water to help grow the plants that are then harvested. To learn how to volunteer or donate, visit fillministries.org.
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Industry experts talk North Fulton and mixed-use A who’s who of North Fulton developers gathered last week to talk about the mixed-use concept and how it has played out in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs. It was a glimpse into some Geoff smith of the great developAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com ment minds that have helped to shape one of the most economically successful suburbs in the metro area. The event was held on the fourth floor of the Preston Ridge IV office building in Alpharetta, which sits atop the highest summit in North Fulton County. The currently empty space looks out over one of the metro area’s most successful suburbs, and was a perfect backdrop for Bisnow’s Neighborhood Series: North Fulton. The panel used the mixed-use philosophy of development as a vehicle to talk about the recent successes in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, and to consider where new development might be headed. Mixed-use as a concept has been around for a good while, but according to the panel is something that is constantly evolving. The whole idea behind mixed-use is to create developments where the uses play off of each other to help self-sustain the project’s micro-economy. If you have a development that has retail, restaurants, apartments and office buildings, then you have a situation where the residents can frequent the stores and restaurants at night and weekends, while the employees walk there during the day. It keeps people off the roads and it keeps the retail and restaurants busy. While the concept is in demand, it is very complex to carry out. Before, when considering an office building, a developer just had to study demand in the area. If it looked viable, they’d build it. Now they have to gauge demand for all of the uses in the project and deter-
We have to constantly remind ourselves that it is about the customer, and we have to really think through who is the end-user.” Kerry Armstrong managing director of Pope & Land mine how they are impacted by each other and by other existing and future uses in the area. “We have to constantly remind ourselves that it is about the customer, and we have to really think through who is the end-user,” said Kerry Armstrong, managing director of Pope & Land. Even single-use projects are now being given more thought about how they play into surrounding uses. While an office building may not have multiple uses, the employees that work there will have a huge impact on nearby restaurants during lunch. In light of the successful projects in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, the panel was asked what cities can do to attract quality developers. Armstrong, who also serves as chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission, had some advice: “Be Brave. Put money in a project to get skin in the game. And get nimble,” he said. “…a lot of times the best thing a community can do is get out of the way. There are brilliant people with enormous stacks of money they want to invest in your community.” Building in North Fulton can be expensive, largely because of the high cost of land. If developers can’t sprawl out with large parking lots, then they have to build parking decks, which are
expensive. Cheri Morris, president of Morris and Fellows who helped develop most of downtown Alpharetta, said one of the best incentives a city can offer is funding a nearby parking deck. In the past, city-funded parking decks have allowed her to focus on expanding retail and other uses, and lowering rentrequirements. She also recommended offering tax abatements and discounts on property taxes and impact fees. With the recent successes in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, the panel was asked about the city between them, Roswell, and what opportunities could exist there. The panel heaped praise upon Roswell Inc President Steve Stroud for his work to aid in redevelopments in the city and what he does to bridge the gap between the business community and the city. Armstrong seemed to like what he sees in Roswell. “Roswell has a lot going for it. They just haven’t been getting the headlines,” he said. Metro Atlanta is a thriving city and will continue to grow. The city has added an average of at least 60,000 new jobs every year for the last 10 years. It is expected that 2.4 million more people will be here by 2040. “That’s the equivalent of adding Charlotte to the metro area,” Armstrong said. One thing is for sure. All of those people are going to need places to live, work and play. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
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What: Georgia Philharmonic presents “The Samuel Fordis Young Artists Concerto Competition Showcase,” which features the top competition winners in solo performance with the orchestra. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Where: Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta Cost: Tickets are $10 for students, $25 for adults More info and tickets: georgiaphilharmonic.org
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What: Browse a variety of books and media in this used book sale, with proceeds benefiting the library and its programs. Clearance before the library is closed for renovations. When: Friday, Feb. 22, 1-5:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: oceefriends.org
GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTH GA What: Registration is open for this physical-activity based, positive youth development program that inspires girls grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident over 10 weeks starting Feb. 11. When: Feb. 11-May 1 Where: Various Girls on the Run sites throughout Forsyth County Cost: $165 More info: girlsontherunnorthga.org
“SOLOS OF SPRING” CONCERT What: The Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra presents the “Solos of Spring” concert, featuring finalists from their Youth Concerto Competition. When: Saturday, March 9, 7 p.m. Where: Crabapple First Baptist Church, 12760 Birmingham Highway, Milton Cost: $6 for students, $12 for adults More info and tickets: alpharettasymphony.com
What: January and February are Emergency Appeal months for the blood drives due to many areas of the country facing severe storms and widespread flu outbreaks. When: Friday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
ANTIQUE RADIO SWAP MEET
What: The Southeastern Antique Radios Society sponsors its annual winter swap meet for radio enthusiasts and anyone interested in old radios for historic or decorative interest. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: sarsradio.com
SOUND JOURNEY MEDITATION
COOKING SOUTHERN DELICACIES
GARDEN PLOT REGISTRATION
What: After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:309:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info and registration: roswellgov.com
What: Johns Creek gardeners can begin signing up for a chance to land a plot at Johns Creek’s Newtown Park Community Garden. Each plot is four feet by eight feet. When: Feb. 15-March 15 Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $60 for general application, $25 for seniors More info and registration: sites. google.com/site/johnscreekgardenassociation/
TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY
ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL
BUSINESS WORKSHOP LUNCHEON
JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS
What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts. When: Tuesday, Feb. 19, noon-2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org
What: Join Michael Burke, vibrational sound therapist, during this experience of sound from an assortment of instruments including Himalayan bowls, gong, Shaman drum and chimes. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Grey Owl Mind Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500, Johns Creek Cost: $30 More info and registration: greyowlmb.com
What: In this lunch and learn, Jennifer Hall, a 27-year commercial banking veteran, will be educating business owners on what to look for in a commercial banking partner. When: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, 11605 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 100, Alpharetta More info: matchkeyconsulting. com
ROSWELL ROOTS: TELLING OUR STORY
LAWN CARE WORKSHOP
What: Step back in time for a view of life in Roswell from those who lived it. Listen as Roswell residents share their stories of growing up in Roswell’s Black community. When: Sunday, Feb. 17, 3:305:30 p.m. Where: Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellroots.com
NOONDAY NOSH BOOK CLUB What: This month’s feature is the 2019 Roswell Reads selection, the collection of author Rick Bragg’s books. Copies of his books will be available and book discussion questions are available online. When: Tuesday, Feb. 19, noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: roswellreads.com
What: This class will cover how cool and warm-season grasses differ and what they require; soil testing; fertilizing; weed control; aerating and watering. When: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: alpharetta.ga.us
ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY OUTREACH
What: Help pet friends in need by donating used towels and blankets. Volunteers take them along with used newspapers to the Atlanta Humane Society on Mansell Road. When: Thursday, Feb. 21, 5:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbots Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
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
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: FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN
What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com
ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)
What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek 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: NEWCOMER’S BREAKFAST
What: All who have recently visited or joined are invited to attend our Newcomers Breakfast to meet staff and hear about the church’s history and vision. When: Sunday, Feb. 17, 9:4510:45 a.m. Where: First Baptist Church, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
SERVING SIDE BY SIDE
What: Serving Side by Side is the theme of RUMC’s 13th Annual Global Impact Celebration, a four-day, church-wide event packed with opportunities to engage in the missional movement. When: Feb. 28-March 3 Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com
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 770261-1705
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
CALENDAR 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/
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR”
What: Three beloved stories by Eric Carle are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “Little Cloud” and “The Mixed-Up Chameleon.” When: Friday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com/cac/family
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“PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS”
What: The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance will host an invitational juried art show with works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, mixed media and collage. Original works will be for sale. When: Through March 30 Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: RFAA.org
JAZZ AT FIREFLY
What: Free, live music each week. When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m. Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com
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
What: Translated loosely as “Get Funky,” Ranky Tanky performs their interpretation of the timeless music of the Gullah culture updated with gospel vocals, jazz trumpet solos and an R&B rhythm section. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $30 each More info and tickets: roswellpresents.com
LIBRARY EVENTS:
BLACK HERITAGE: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF ROSWELL
What: Come join us for four classes of basic programming in Python, a powerful programming language used in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. For middle school students. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-2:30 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897
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
BABY STORY TIME
What: Join for a special themed story time for babies. Ages 0 to 2 with caregiver. When: Friday, Feb. 15, 1010:30 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897
BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING
CLEAN EATING 101
What: Individuals will walk away with a greater understanding of the food supply system, how genetically modified food can impact your health, and how to eat clean on a budget. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org
COSPLAY STORYTIME
What: A special after-hours story time featuring stories read by children’s favorite characters. All ages welcome. Put on by Cosplay for a Cause. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
ESSENTIAL OILS 101
What: In this class, learn the basics about what essential oils are, why they work, and how to use 11 of the most versatile essential oils. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050
VEGAN 101
What: Join to discuss the ethics, food, practices and health benefits to living a Vegan lifestyle. When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
UKULELE 101
What: Learn how to play the ukulele in this free series of classes for tweens to adults. When: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6-7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
STEM: WHAT IS DRY ICE
What: Join and experiment with this unique substance. Presented by Big Thinkers. Reservations required. Ages: 5-12. When: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
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What you need to know about low vision Brought to You by Home Helpers of Alpharetta February is Low Vision Awareness Month and a timely reminder of the importance of focusing on your eyes and how well you can see. According to the National Eye Institute, over 135 million people worldwide experience low vision. It’s most common in those who are 65 or older. Low vision itself is a condition where you or your older loved one may have corrective lenses, medication or even past surgeries, but still can›t see well. Here’s what you need to know about low vision. It’s More than Just One Symptom People with low vision may find they have difficulty with certain tasks, even when using their glasses. Reading, cooking, sewing, matching colors, or recognizing faces can be difficult. Your older loved one may complain that it’s never bright enough to see well, even if there are plenty of lights on. Traffic and store signs may pose greater challenges while driving. Everyone has a slightly different experience with low vision. There Are Multiple Causes Low vision isn’t caused by just one illness or situation. People with diabetes, glaucoma, age related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts and other health problems can develop low vision. It may also be experienced by people with prior injuries to their eyes during their lifetime. There’s no solid test for who will develop it and who won’t, so it’s not always a simple problem to predict.
That’s why it’s extremely important to continue regular eye exams. If there is ever a noticeable change in your older loved one’s vision, make it a priority to visit the eye doctor and get it checked out. This can be due to low vision or an early sign of other health conditions, which can allow for early diagnosis and intervention. Get creative about finding solutions. While the impact of low vision on everyday life can cause anxiety and depression, your older loved one can still live a very normal life. Depending on the severity of symptoms, vision rehabilitation and support groups can help your older loved one meet their day to day vision challenges. Finding the right tools and resources is the biggest step that you can take to give them the independence they need and want. This may be the ideal time to consider the benefits and peace of mind professional in-home care can provide. The companionship and assistance a carefully matched, heart centered Home Helpers caregiver provides can help your older loved one stay happy, healthy and safe as they age in place. A Home Helpers Caregiver has the skills to assist with all personal care, help around the house, transportation and specialized care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. Our highly personalized care can boost self-confidence and connect with their youthful spirit. We’re here to help when life gets more challenging. For a free in-home consultation and customized plan, contact Home Helpers of Alpharetta today at (678) 430-8511.
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How to keep your athlete safe from in the cold In cold weather, bodies lose heat faster than they can produce it, which can lead to serious health problems. Young athletes who participate in cold-weather sports and sporting events during winter months may be at risk for cold-related illnesses or injuries. But, there are steps to stay healthy and injury-free when temperatures start to drop, including: • Be aware of current and forecasted weather before going outside. • Wear layers so you can remove or add clothing as conditions and exertion levels change. • Be careful not to wear too many layers, as you might overheat and get sweaty. • Stay hydrated with water or a sports drink. • Maintain a well-balanced diet. • Have extra shoes, socks and gloves with you to replace wet clothing. When dressing in layers, keep in mind that moisture-wicking fabrics can help keep skin dry make good base layers; middle layers made of fleece or natural fibers provide good insulation; and waterand wind-resistant outer layers will help reduce the loss of body heat. Hypothermia and frostbite are two of the most common issues athletes encounter when they play or compete in cold temperatures. Hypothermia usually occurs when it’s very cold outside, but it can also strike when temperatures are merely cool and an athlete gets wet or sweaty and then becomes chilled. Signs include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, drowsiness, slurred speech, fumbling hands and memory loss. Frostbite caused by freezing that leads to loss of feeling and color in affected areas, such as the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers or toes. It can per-
manently damage the body and, in severe cases, lead to amputation. Redness, pain or numbness are the first signs of frostbite. Other signs are when the skin turns white or grayish-yellow, feels unusually firm or waxy, or goes numb. When an athlete shows signs of hypothermia or frostbite, he should move to a warm room or shelter, remove any wet clothing, warm up under layers of dry blankets or clothing, and seek medical attention. Extended exposure to cold, wet conditions can also lead to itchy and swollen red patches of skin known as chilblains. These spots or blisters usually clear up in a matter of weeks. To prevent and treat chilblains, dress in layers of loose-fitting clothing and limit the amount of skin that is exposed to the elements. If you notice chilblains on your body, keep in mind that they should go away on their own and don’t put your hands or feet under hot water or near a heater, causing a drastic change in temperature; or massage or put lotions or creams on the affected area. While all athletes are at risk for coldrelated illness and injury, young athletes are at greater risk for cold-weather injuries, as are athletes who are diabetic, female or African-American, because they are genetically predisposed. Extra precautions should be taken when playing outdoors. Visit choa.org/sportsmed for more information about our locations, team and helpful resources. This is general information and not specific medical advice. Always consult with a doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns about the health of a child.
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Benefits of the well woman exam By: Dr. Christy Kenkel, Modern OBGYN It’s that time again, time for the well woman exam. The anticipation of this event may not always make our hearts flutter with glee, but this doctor’s visit can be one of the most important days of the year. In truth, well woman exams are vital to our health because they Dr. kenkel help detect problems that can become larger, perhaps dangerous burdens if they go unchecked. A well woman exam, at its least, helps us maintain healthy, vibrant lives, and at its most, can be life-saving. A well woman exam generally consists of pelvic and clinical breast exams in addition to discussing lifestyle habits, safe sexual practices, contraception options, and recommended screening exams and vaccinations that vary based on age, lifestyle habits, and genetic risk factors. Here, I’ll touch on the recommended screening exams you may encounter at your well woman exam. For sexually active women under the age of 25, yearly STI testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis is recommended. This protects future fertility, protects against ectopic pregnancy, and prevents the spread of dangerous diseases. Testing in ages over 25 is certainly recommended if there are symptoms of infection or high-risk sexual practices. Between the ages of 21-65 (with some exceptions after 65), regular pap smears are recommended. Roughly 80% of women have been exposed to high risk HPV by the age
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ly disease. The HPV vaccines are strongly recommended in hopes of alleviating the burden this virus creates. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and is either the most common or second most common cause of death from cancer among women of most races. Screening recommendations vary based on which guidelines are followed. The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology recommends yearly clinical breast exams and mammograms between the ages of 40-74. The frequency of screening tests can be increased depending on a patient’s risk factors. Referrals for mammograms and breast imaging can be made at the annual well woman exam. Even if we as patients feel anxious or burdened by the idea of visiting the gynecologist for our well woman exam, let us remember that ultimately it enables us to enjoy vibrant lives by keeping our bodies safe. As gynecologists, it is our commitment to help you achieve that. To schedule an appointment call 404-446-2496 or visit us online at www.reyesobgyn.com.
Age healthier with these five tips (NAPS — As your wisdom grows with age, so can the number of pill bottles in your medicine cabinet. For those “young-at-heart” seniors, sticking to healthy habits is the key to aging well. With some simple steps, you can keep a healthy routine that also gives you more time to do the things you love. Joe Koren, pharmacy manager at Walgreens, shares his top five tips for managing your health with a busy schedule: 1. Consult the experts You know to go for regular checkups with your general practitioner, but don’t forget that pharmacists can also be accessible experts to answer questions about your health. In fact, your pharmacist is a licensed professional who provides different health care services including immunizations and can help you understand why and how to take your medications to support effective treatment. Some pharmacies offer extended hours, and 24-hour chat with pharmacy staff is available whenever you need it. Many locations also have health care clinics to treat minor injuries and illness, which can be a convenient and cost-efficient alternative to a doctor’s visit.
2. Let your smartphone help you With a packed list of to-dos, friends to meet and grandchildren to watch, medication routines can easily slip the mind. Luckily, your mobile phone is a helpful tool to keep track of your medications, right in the palm of your hand. For example, the Walgreens app can help you set daily pill reminder notifications, so you never miss a dose. You can also find close-by health care providers and arrange a video call for a face-toface consultation with a physician or specialist through the app. If using your
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Q&A By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta As a Mohs surgeon, my primary job is treating the three most common skin cancers – basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carciDr. Taylor noma, and melanoma. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the skin cancer that often causes the most confusion, partially because it shares the name “squamous cell” with other squamous cell cancers that do not arise from the skin. Recently, patients have asked questions about cutaneous (skinderived) SCC, and their questions and answers are worth repeating given how common this cancer is and how many readers are likely either affected by it or have a loved one with cutaneous SCC. Q: Is squamous cell of the skin the same as squamous cell of the lung? A: No, SCC of the skin and SCC of the lung are not directly related. The reason that they share the word “squamous” is because in both locations, these epithelial cells look similar under the microscope. Cells in these locations overlap one another similar to how scales of a fish or shingles on a roof overlap, and “squama” is latin for scale. SCC of the skin and lung differ markedly in terms of what causes cancer (for example, ultraviolet damage vs smoking), how they are treated, and prognosis. Q: Why, then are cells growing in such a similar fashion in the skin and the lungs? A: In both locations, squamous cells come in contact with air, and the overlapping design of squamous cells allows them to decrease evaporative water loss and protect underlying tissue from damage caused by outside air or irritants. In the case of the lungs, the “outside” air happens to be inside our bodies while we breath, but the same principle applies. Squamous cells offer protection and a more limited exchange of “outside” influences with deeper body tissues. Q: Is squamous cell of the skin as serious as squamous cell of the lung? A: In general, no. Because SCC of the skin arises on the skin, we usually notice it when it is not advanced, and patients and dermatologists can typically catch SCC of the skin very early. Approximately 1 million SCCs of the skin are diagnosed each year, and only about
15,000 deaths occur. In contrast, about 25-30% of lung cancers in the US are squamous cell carcinoma. According to cancer.org, there will be about 225,000 new cases of lung cancer in 2019 and about 140,000 deaths. Mohs surgery for squamous cell carcinoma of the skin offers a higher than 99% cure rate for small squamous cell carcinomas. Often, the squamous cell carcinomas of the skin that result in death are either long-neglected and allowed to grow or occur in an immunocompromised patient such as a transplant patient who may have an SCC grow so quickly that it is able to spread before it is eliminated. Q: Are there other treatments besides Mohs surgery for squamous cell of the skin? A: Yes, for a shallow SCC called “squamous cell carcinoma in situ”, patient may often choose between Mohs surgery, a wide excision and even topical creams. Invasive squamous cell carcinoma is often best treated with either surgery or radiation. If an SCC has already spread, a multidisciplinary approach including chemotherapy and/or radiation may be necessary and will require the assistance of an oncologist. If you or a loved one has sun-damaged skin or a history of squamous cell carcinoma (of the skin), consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta for your skin care needs. Dr. Brent Taylor is a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and board certified dermatologist offering state-of-the-art skin cancer treatments and care.
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Tips: Continued from Page 28 smartphone comes with its challenges, ask one of the pharmacy staff or a family member to help set it up for you. 3. Simplify your prescription refills Multiple prescriptions can mean multiple trips to the pharmacy each month. A trained pharmacist can recommend convenient refill options such as aligning multiple refill trips to one single date, switching to 90-day refills or having eligible prescriptions sent directly to your home. All these services can make it easier to stay on your medication schedule and help save time. 4. Find perks in your Medicare D plan So you’ve signed up for your Medicare Part D plan, but are you using it
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Cambridge 83, North Atlanta 67
Cambridge gets payback, captures program’s first region championship By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MARIETTA, Ga. — Nearly a year to the day after North Atlanta spoiled Cambridge’s first region title bid, the Bears exacted revenge in a rematch Saturday in the boys Region 7-AAAAAA championship game at Pope. Cambridge entered last year’s matchup with a 17-0 record against region opponents, and Bears’ faithful filled the stands of Northview in anticipation of Cambridge taking the title in just their sixth season of competition. But it did not turn out that way. North Atlanta, riding a hot streak entering the tournament, ran away from the Bears late and spoiled Cambridge’s championship hopes with a 76-58 win. It was an experience not lost on Cambridge head coach Chip Flemmer, who recalled last year’s region championship game ahead of Saturday’s rematch. Though the logos on the jersey were the same from last year, Flemmer said he noticed that both squads were different. The biggest difference, however, is this year’s squad turned the tables on North Atlanta, earning an 83-67 win to secure the Bears’ first basketball region title. “It’s awesome,” Flemmer said. “Words really can’t describe it. You think back to a 2-23 record in the 2012 season, it’s amazing where we have come from. It’s not me, it’s the guys out there. Four years with them has been just phenome-
nal. Their first year, they were 6-20, and we took a chance on a bunch of freshman and it paid off.” Unlike last year’s matchup which was full of runs by both teams, the Bears and Warriors traded scores throughout the opening two and half quarters. But late in the third period, Cambridge built a double-digit lead and outscored North Atlanta 29-16 in the final period to clinch its win. “North Atlanta is always going to be a tough game, you can never walk in and just take it from them,” Flemmer said. “But we turned on the gas at the right time.” The Bears had three players score over 20 points to lead the charge. Two of the seniors Flemmer took a chance on four years ago, Bryce Boutelle and Kamar Robertson, both netted 22 points. Robertson was 8-8 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter to build the Bears’ lead, and Boutelle had 11 rebounds. Sophomore Matthew Cleveland riled up the Cambridge faithful throughout the night with multiple dunks and netted 21 points. Junior Sola Adebisi was a force under the net with five rebounds and four blocks. The Bears also received bench contributions from senior Caleb Lucas and junior Cole Bearden who combined for 14 points. The Bears will now look to win the program’s first state playoff game when they face Region 6 No. 4 seed Creekview. Cambridge will enter the state tourney
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Cambridge celebrates its first region championship Saturday at Pope. The Bears knocked off North Atlanta, 83-67 to earn the boys 7-AAAAAA title. North Atlanta denied Cambridge the region championship last year. on a seven-game win streak. “We always say we want to be the team peaking in February, and I think that’s kind of where we are at right now,” Flemmer said. The Bears have already accomplished two goals they set for the season, including the region title, with a chance to
accomplish the third beginning Friday at home. “We wanted to make a memorable run in the state tournament,” Flemmer said. “After the region tournament you never know who your matchup is going to be. We just want to have a memorable run and see how far this takes us.”
Milton 64, West Forsyth 42
Milton boys down West Forsyth for Region 5-AAAAAAA crown By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Milton boys basketball earned its second Region 5-AAAAAAA title in three years by downing West Forsyth 64-42 Friday night at North Forsyth. For head coach Allen Whitehart, the Eagles’ championship is a two-year culmination of a culture shift in the program. “These kids came in last year and we wanted to change the culture and make it more about we than me,” Whitehart said. “Throughout this season, it really has become that. Everyone is being supportive, it’s a family atmosphere and everyone has been doing their job.” Whitehart also credited Milton Athletic Director Gary Sylvestri and head football coach Adam Clack — also in his second year with the Eagles who led his team to its first state title this season —
for the team-first mentality of his squad. “I’m extremely proud of these kids and the way we’re going,” he said. “I think it’s a testament to Sylvestri and (Milton Principal) Brian Jones for believing in and bringing in coach Clack and myself. I’m just really happy to be a part of the ‘M’-pire.” Milton’s defensive play was a pivotal factor in capturing the region crown Friday over West. “On the defensive end, we did a really good job,” he said. “We still have lots of stuff to clean up, but I’m never going to complain too much with a win, especially in a region championship.” Leading the defensive pressure on West was senior forward Malachi Martin. “There is no award in our region for defensive player of the year, but he is the best defender I have coached and one of the best I’ve ever seen at the high school level,” Whitehart said.
Milton’s offensive attack was led by Donaven Hairston who netted 21 points and surpassed 1,000 career points during the region championship. Martin scored 15 points with seven rebounds and two blocks. Senior David Banks and freshman Bruce Thornton, who was named tournament MVP, netted 10 points. “Not to take anything away from West, they definitely made us work for every basket, but I felt we executed offensively at a pretty good level,” Whitehart said. West Forsyth remained close throughout the first three quarters and trailed 42-35 entering the fourth quarter. However, Milton squashed the Wolverines’ hopes by beginning the fourth on a 14-0 run to build an insurmountable lead. Perhaps an unnoticed but invaluable aspect of the Eagles’ clinching the title was their experience, Whitehart said. Hairston, Jordan Yates, Banks and the
rest of this year’s senior squad captured the 2017 5-AAAAAAA title. “Anytime you have kids who have that experience, you do lean on them a bit,” Whitehart said. “And then you have the other kids like Bruce Thornton who played out of his mind, Hairston was named All-Tournament, there are really good things happening with those guys. And then you have Jordan Yates who is a constant leader and an unbelievable young man who is a big part of why we are playing so well right now.” With the region championship under their belts, the Eagles will now look to continue to make noise in the state tournament. “We’re lightyears ahead of where we started, and we are continuing to try and get 1 percent better each day,” Whitehart said. “If we continue to do that we have a chance to do some things in the state tournament.”
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St. Francis sweeps 6-A region titles By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com TRION, Ga. — St. Francis boys and girls basketball swept the Region 6-A championships Saturday at Trion. Both teams entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed for subregion B and earned three wins to secure the 6-A titles. The St. Francis boys earned a bye into quarterfinals play with the No. 1 seed and made quick work of Mt. Zion, 94-62. The Knights were led by 19 points from Dwon Odom with double-doubles from Chase Ellis (20 points, 10 rebounds) and Jusuan Holt (10 points, 11 rebounds). The Knights downed subregion B No. 3 seed Walker 77-66 in the semifinal on Feb. 8. Odom led the Knights with 22 points. Ellis had a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds and Riley and Holt each netted double-digit scoring. St. Francis’ win over Walker pitted them against region newcomers Mt. Bethel for the highly anticipated third matchup between the two top-5 ranked teams. The Knights held a 27-24 lead at the half and built their lead to 7 points entering the final period. In a back-and-forth quarter, St. Francis retained its edge and downed the Eagles, 64-58 for the title. St. Francis’ region championship was its first in three seasons in three straight appearances. While the boys ended their region title drought, the St. Francis girls continued their streak of region championships Saturday. The St. Francis girls opened the tournament with a
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blowout win over Trion, 73-37. The Knights had five play- evenly matched opponent in the championship game against Mt. Paran. The Knights held a slim, 33-29 lead ers in double-digits, led by 12 points from junior Kennedi entering the second half but outscored the Eagles by Philson. St. Francis compiled 25 steals during the game 9 points in the third and thwarted a Mt. Paran comewith senior Jordan Isaacs leading the Knights with five. back bid in the fourth to secure the 6-A championship. The Knights earned another lopsided win in the semifinals by downing Darlington 65-27. Junior Savan- Davis scored 26 points in the 70-63 win. The GHSA power ratings determine the top 24 boys nah Samuel led in scoring with 16 points, followed by and girls teams to earn a state tournament bid. As of Chandler Davis with 12. Philson compiled 10 points T:\ADS_2019\Appen Media Group\Sales the Feb. 11 rankings, the St. Francis boys were ranked with 10 rebounds and three steals. No. 1 with the girls at No. 3. After two blowout wins,Help the Wanted Knights had more
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Northview 56, Alpharetta 41
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Northview’s third quarter spark powers third straight region title By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MARIETTA, Ga. — After battling a fierce attack from Alpharetta for three quarters, two-time defending champs Northview found the spark it needed to capture its third consecutive Region 7-AAAAAA title Saturday. With Northview’s Ashlee Austin, the Region Player of the Year, on the bench in foul trouble down, the Raiders were holding their own, trailing the powerhouse Titans by just 4 points late in the third quarter. But in the waning seconds, Northview’s Ashjah Innis swished a 3-pointer, sending the Northview bench into celebration and giving the Titans the catalyst they needed. With their newfound momentum, Northview outscored Alpharetta 16-8 in the final period and secured its 7-AAAAAA championship three-peat. “To win one region championship is hard, to win two is really hard and to win three is amazing,” Northview head coach Chris Yarbrough said. “We told the team all year they were going to get
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Ashlee Austin (25) and Markeima Lancaster (24) drive to the hoop during Northview’s 56-41 win over Alpharetta for the Titans’ third straight 7-AAAAAA region championship. everyone’s best and they did. But these girls really fought hard.” The Titans had to battle throughout the game. Alpharetta kept in step with Northview at seemingly every turn through the first 24 minutes of play. The Raiders were boosted throughout the first three quarters with 3-pointers, a strong performance in the paint from freshman Simone Lett — who led the Raiders with 12 points and nine rebounds — and early foul trouble for Austin and Innis.
“Alpharetta has been playing well, and they really took it to us early,” Yarbrough said. “But I was really impressed with how we were able to fight through foul trouble, and I really credit the kids for the battle tonight.” The Titans took control in the fourth with Innis and senior Maya Richards leading the offensive charge. Innis and Richards scored 16 points and combined for 13 rebounds. “Maya was so active all game, I didn’t think we got her the ball enough, but it
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was a really impressive, quiet 16 points she had,” Yarbrough said. Yarbrough said the decision to draw up a play for Innis at the end of the third period paid off when the junior lit up the scoreboard in the fourth after having scored only 4 points through most of the three quarters. “I was really just trying to instill some confidence in her,” Yarbrough said. “She knocked the shot down and played like a different person in the fourth quarter.” While Innis’ 3-pointer provided the spark Saturday night, Yarbrough credited his senior class with providing the catalyst to turn around the Titans’ program four years ago. “Overall, this senior class is amazing,” he said. “They have won over 90 games. They have played in four region championships, beginning against West Forsyth four years ago. They gave [West] a battle that night, and that really turned the tide, especially Ashlee Austin and Maya who have been starters all four years. They have been amazing for us and I’ve loved every minute of it.” With the No. 1 seed from the region tournament clinched, Northview will host Region 6 No. 4 seed Dalton Feb. 15 in the first round of the state playoffs. The Titans will look to continue their two-year run of earning berths in the final four, but Yarbrough said they will not be looking ahead. “We have been in the final four the last two years, but that doesn’t mean anything,” he said. “[Dalton] is going to be tough, they’re scrappy and a really brutal draw. We’ll take it one day at a time. It’s not going to be easy, but we’ll keep working.” As the No. 2 seed, Alpharetta will host Sequoyah in the first round. The Raiders’ region runner-up finish was their second in three years.
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Cambridge lacrosse team takes first in tournament MILTON, Ga. — On Jan. 26, the Cambridge Youth Lacrosse Sr. Select team competed in and won the Allatoona Icebreaker Lacrosse Tournament. The team of eighth graders went 4-0, defeating Harrison, Allatoona and Walton to go on to play Roswell for the championship.
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On Feb. 6, 11 student athletes from Milton High School signed to several colleges that morning for their academic and athletic achievements. Nadia El-Shami signed to play soccer at Arkansas State University and May El-Shami signed to the University of North Georgia for soccer as well. For Football, Joshua Edwards signed to Louisiana Tech, Cody Wong signed to Carnegie Mellon, Syaire Waters signed to Birmingham Southern, Jordan Davis signed to the University of West Georgia, Uriah Mellem signed to East Tennessee State, Micah White signed to East Tennessee State and Dylan Leonard signed to Georgia Tech. Jordan Yates signed to Georgia Tech and Jordan Cox signed to Southern Illinois for football earlier in the
school year, but joined their teammates for the ceremony that day. For his academic achievements, Neil Verma signed to Texas A&M and received a scholarship from the POSSE foundation, that identifies, recruits, and trains student leaders to form multicultural teams.
Cambridge wrestler signs with UNC at Chapel Hill MILTON, Ga. — Cambridge High School senior Gavin Kane has recently committed to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kane is a two-time Georgia High School Association state champion, All-American and number 22 for his weight group. Wrestling USA Magazine also recognized Kane in 2017 and 2018 as one of the Nations Best High School Freshman and Sophomore Wrestlers.
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OVER $12.5M SOLD IN 2018 Thank you for support in 2018. I look forward to another great year helping you with your real estate needs.
RONY GHELERTER c. 703.899.6663 o. 770.442.7300 ronyghelerter@atlantafinehomes.com 1125 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 400, Alpharetta, Georiga 30009
©MMXIX Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Getting Your Home Ready for The Market RUSSO & ASSOCIATES Over 25+ Million Sales for 2018 770-712-0622 c. | 678-461-8700 o. | Annemarie.Russo@HarryNorman.com SellingLuxuryLifestyles.com
SOLD IN 48HRS 100 Watermill Falls, Alpharetta — Beautifully Renovated Brick Home in Prime Alpharetta Location!
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The Spring market will soon be here and if you are considering Selling your home this year, now is the time to contact us, so we can help you, get your home “Showcase Ready” for the Spring Buyer’s. With over 27 years’ experience Selling and Marketing Homes, Russo & Associates are the top leaders in the industry today, and we are here to serve your Real Estate Needs. Please call us today for your complimentary marketing proposal and see how we can get your home SOLD!
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