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Cambridge SkillsUSA excels at nationals

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Local boxer captures Junior Olympics gold

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Milton awarded grant to promote safe school paths for kids

By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton is one of four Georgia cities selected for the 2019 Georgia Tech Smart Cities Challenge, a program that provides funding and support to help improve local livability.

Milton will use the $50,000 grant money to fund Milton Smarter Safer Routes to School, an app designed to

help students walk to school safely and more easily. The app will allow students to join “walking school buses” composed of several students and volunteer parents all walking to school together.

Through the app, students can also see wait times for walking or biking groups and see which routes are the fastest and safest.

For the first 12 months, Milton will

focus the app on downtown Crabapple, home to an elementary school, middle school and high school in close proximity, said Milton Community Development Director Parag Agrawal.

This plan is supplementary to other Milton walkability efforts, Agrawal said.

In 2009, Milton implemented its Safe

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and changed his outfit. After changing, the suspect exited the store through the garden center without paying.

According to the police report, the suspect appeared to be the same man wanted in another shoplifting incident.

Victoria’s Secret invoice alerts woman to fraud

Fraud victim tracks crime to theft from mailbox

MILTON, Ga. — A woman was tipped off to her identity being stolen after she received a bill from Victoria’s Secret for items she did not buy.

The woman reported June 27 that she received a bill for $530 from the company on her Victoria’s Secret credit card. She told police someone had used her Social Security number and zip code for three transactions on May 25. The victim had the credit card in her possession.

The woman also received an email from PNC Bank June 23 that someone had attempted to access her bank account.

MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman discovered her identity had been stolen after her card was denied while she was making an online purchase.

The woman told police her husband had received a letter from USPS on June 19 that the couple had been enrolled in the Informed Delivery Service program.

The woman said they had not registered for the service.

The woman said she tried to pay for an online order three days later and called Capital One after her card was declined. The woman was told by a Capital One representative that her card had been flagged because of a $9,800 purchase to a company named Red’s Roofing. The victim said she had not made a payment to the company.

She was also told someone had used her personal information to order a replacement credit card.

The victim told police her daughter had seen a white SUV pull up to their mailbox and retrieve something, but she believed is was a neighbor who was returning mail delivered to the wrong address.

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woman along with her card. After shopping, the man saw the woman still in her car in the parking lot around 11 a.m. He said he approached the woman who said she was fine but asked he not “call the cops.”

The man said he then called police because he did not want to be involved in a possible criminal act.

The man told a Milton officer the name on the credit card, but police were unable to verify the identity of the cardholder after checking with the manager of the Chase Bank location.

MILTON, Ga. — A shopper at the Milton Walmart alerted police after an unidentified woman requested he withdraw money from her account.

The man said was approached by the woman around 10 a.m. on June 26 in the store’s parking lot. The woman asked the man to use her debit card to withdraw $500 for her at the nearby Chase Bank ATM. The man obliged because the woman said she needed help with her vehicle, and she appeared “frail.”

He withdrew the money from the ATM and gave it to the

MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police are searching for a man who stole clothing from the Milton Walmart by wearing the items and leaving the store without paying.

A store employee showed police security footage of the incident. The man entered the store around 11 a.m. and selected clothes and shoes from shelves

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MILTON, Ga. — A Woodstock man driving a Moped along Arnold Mill Road June 28 was arrested for DUI. Milton Police were contacted by a Roswell officer who said he was behind the suspect on Arnold Mill Road and witnessed the driver swerve within his lane.

The Roswell officer said the driver then pulled to the side of the road, possibly to avoid having a police car behind him.

The officer then conducted a traffic stop.

The Roswell officer told a responding Milton officer the driver said he had two beers “an hour ago” and later said he had three beers at a gas station down the road.

According to the incident report, the driver showed signs of intoxication.

He also told officers he could “just lie down until tomorrow and go home,” and told police to place him in the back of a cruiser after he began to fall over during a one-leg stand evaluation.

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Walk: Continued from Page 1 Route to Schools program, adding sidewalk sections, signals at intersections and crosswalks. Before the improvements, 6 percent of Crabapple Crossing Elementary School students

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and 2 percent of Northwestern Middle School students walked to school, according to Milton’s Smart Cities application. In April, Northwestern reported 15 percent of its students were walking to school.

Milton completed a Placemaking Plan for downtown Crabapple in 2017.

Agrawal and city staff will work with Georgia Tech’s Kari Watkins and Angshuman Guin, who will advise on

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functional requirements for the app and oversee its design. Both Watkins and Guin work in Tech’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Watkins as a professor and Guin as a senior research engineer.

Schools have shown support for these walkability initiatives as well, with monthly walk to school days and vocal support of the new app.

“As an elementary school teacher this is music to my ears,” Crabapple Crossing Elementary School’s Principal

Rachel Williams wrote in a statement.

“Milton has the ability to maintain its reputation of being one of the best cities to live in Georgia, and this grant opportunity would only benefit an area which is already doing positive things for its citizens.”

After the first year trial period, Milton will look to expand the project out the rest of the city over time, Agrawal said.

The technology could also be used to increase walkability to and from school for neighboring cities, he said.

Alpharetta to host inaugural expo for special needs services

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta is poised to host the first North Fulton Special Needs Services and Expo.

The free expo will be held on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St. The cities of Johns Creek, Milton and Roswell as well as the Ed Isakson YMCA are partners in the expo.

“The inspiration for this event comes from the cities involved and the agencies’ desire to provide more activities, programming and both informational and fun events for this exceptional population,” said Christine Young, Alpharetta Recreation Services Manager. “It was the vision of the North Fulton Special Needs Task Force that was formed by the leadership of the North Fulton cities and other providers of services for individuals and families with special needs to collectively work together to improve the quality of life for these exceptional individuals.”

The expo will bring together resources for parents and care givers of people with special needs. Some of the businesses and resources available at the expo will include medical professionals, education resources, respite care, therapy, life skills, job training, fitness and recreation. Children’s activities will be scattered throughout the event.

“People who are navigating through the myriad of information and agencies available to them will find this event helpful, as well as seasoned parents and care givers finding undiscovered resources for their children, teens and young adults,” Young said.

The expo will also help advocate for people with disabilities and provide a networking opportunity to build relationships, Young added.

North Fulton Special Needs Services and Expo When: Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St.

“This annual event will continue to grow and provide valuable resources to parents and create partnerships with the businesses and agencies involved,” she said.

BrewAble Cafe, a nonprofit dedicated to providing meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, will provide tea, coffee and snacks. It is available yearround in the Alpharetta Community Center lobby.

Expo staff expect 25-30 vendors this year and are still accepting vendor applications until noon on Monday, July 8. Vendor costs are $25 for nonprofits and $50 for commercial businesses. All proceeds will be entered into a raffle and awarded to one of the attendee families to be used toward one of the services represented at the expo, Young said.

To apply to be a vendor, email Young at cyoung@alpharetta.ga.us. A full list of participating vendors will be available a week prior to the North Fulton Special Needs Services and Expo at alpharetta.ga.us.

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(Don’t) sleep on this issue When I was a kid, I was a huge fan of Myth Busters. Who doesn’t like watching stuff being blown up on TV with the excuse that it’s for science?

Explosions aside, one episode stuck out Julia Grochowski to me and has stayed Reporter julia@appenmediagroup.com with me throughout the years. I think about it almost every time I get behind the wheel and every time I’m tired.

It was a test for how well people could drive after missing out on sleep.

Their conclusions? When you drive sleep deprived, you might as well be drunk.

You’re driving that poorly.

It seems like a simple enough fix.

Just don’t drive when you’re tired. Get more sleep. Problem solved, right?

The disconnect there for me is that we seem to live in a society that champions sleep deprivation.

It’s a common bragging right, especially among students. How many times have you heard someone talk about how late they stayed up last night with a grin on their face, only for another to butt in about how they only got three hours of sleep. As if it’s a contest, one in which no one wins.

How many think pieces have you read crowing about the author’s productivity and genius for starting their days at 5 a.m., 4 a.m. Without mentioning that to get the recommended eight hours of sleep, that means they would have to go to bed at 8 p.m.

If you can achieve that schedule and are happy with it, and I mean this sincerely, more power to you. It’s just not for me.

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For most people, including myself, if you go to bed that early, you have no social life and are boring. It’s called night life for a reason, after all. That’s when all the parties, movies and social gatherings are held. It’s important to go have fun and live a little every now and then.

But if you wake up later than usual to recover from your night out or night working on some project, you’re lazy and have wasted the whole day.

So, you might bite the bullet and go to work or school after four hours of sleep. That’s what coffee is for, to get you through the day.

People joke all the time about being addicted to coffee, and don’t get me wrong, I love my caffeine. It is a little concerning, however, to be reminded that caffeine is considered the most commonly used drug in the world and to hear someone say, unironically, that they can’t get through the day without their morning cup of joe, because they’re so sleep deprived.

The effects of sleep deprivation are numerous, including memory issues, mood changes, weakened immunity, weight gain and high blood pressure — there’s a reason it’s been used as a form of torture. Yet, people continue to put it on the backburner when faced with their ever growing “to do” list.

I don’t have all the answers for how to improve sleep in your life — there are hundreds, thousands, of articles and talks online with information about that topic from people much more qualified to talk about it. But people shouldn’t neglect sleep so much and should stop applauding lack of sleep.

Please, if you have the opportunity, try to go to bed a little earlier tonight or take a quick nap. Be kind to yourself.

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Trout fishing below Buford Dam, part 2 The Fourth of July weekend was really hot, and days like the ones we’ve just had make the prospect of standing in a cold trout stream particularly appealing. Any trout stream will do. But some STEVE HUDSON are more well known Get Outside Georgia, than others. One of aa4bw@comcast.net the most popular is the stretch of the Chattahoochee River near Buford Dam. Last time we started talking about fishing for trout below Buford Dam, we got sidetracked (well, not really – it was intentional) with a discourse on safety on that section of the river. The short version is that the river below Buford Dam can be dangerous because of water releases, but if you understand how to deal with ‘em then the experience becomes a lot safer and less worrisome.

Note the requirement to wear a life jacket, and understand the importance of understanding release schedules.

The section of river below Buford Dam is extremely popular with trout anglers, and it’s easy to see why.

For one thing, it’s readily accessible,

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especially via Lower Pool West recreation area on the river not far below the dam. The road which takes you there turns off Buford Dam Road just before the west end of the dam. Look for an electrical substation and, nearby, a large sign. Make the turn and follow the road past the parking fee kiosk (a small fee is charged to use the Lower Pool area) and then, eventually, to parking areas, picnic facilities and a boat ramp.

Many anglers like to start at the ramp, wading and fishing the nearby water. A pedestrian bridge a short distance upriver from the boat ramp carries you across to the east side, and you’ll find fishing access there too in the form of a wooden bridge. It’s a good spot if you want to stay dry.

What if you’d rather wade? The area in front of the boat ramp is a popular wading area. Just remember that the water is cold. Almost every angler I’ve spoken with wears waders to combat the chill.

When wading near the dam, you’ll definitely want footwear designed to provide traction on really slick rocks.

That means felt soles or wading studs.

Experienced anglers here wade only on gravel. Some like to use float tubes in this area. A tube can help you get around in tricky areas if you know how

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to use it safely. Others use a wading staff. Some use both. All take their time, always with an eye on the water and with the release schedule in mind.

Of course everyone in the water wears the legally mandated PFD. It’s required by law, and it’s good sense too.

But do you have to get in the water to fish for trout here? Not at all. You’ll find plenty of spots where bank fishing is definitely do-able. In fact, depending on the crowd, you may be able to catch trout right off the boat ramp.

What might you catch near the dam?

Your chances of tangling with a stocked rainbow can be pretty good. You’ll also have a shot at wild, streamborn brown trout.

What about gear? This is a great area for fly fishing as well as for spin fishing.

Flyfishers will be right at home with a 9-foot 5- or 6-weight rod equipped with a floating line. As for flies, you can do well year-round with small dry flies such as the Blue Winged Olive or Griffith’s Gnat in sizes 16, 18 or smaller. An Elk Hair Caddis or Adams can work, too, but keep it small. Alternately, especially during summer, try a big dry like a Chernobyl Ant or even a Foam Spider.

At the dam, that dry fly is often paired with equally small (or smaller) emergers fished as subsurface “droppers.” Good

emerger patterns include the Blue Assassin, the Rainbow Warrior, and black or red Zebra Midges in size 18 or smaller.

Many fly fishers also enjoy fishing this area with minnow-like streamers.

Good patterns are the Rolex, the Hudson Streamer, the Red-Nosed Yeti, and the Brown or Olive Leech. There will be days when what works best is something totally off-the-wall. I’ve actually had success catching trout at the dam with a small popping bug of the type designed for bream!

If you’re spin fishing, a light to medium-light rod with 4-lb line is popular.

Lures of choice include Roostertails and Mepps spinners. Color schemes which are bright and flashy (silver, white) or which imitate baby brown trout (orange and brown) are particularly effective.

Whether flyfishing or spin fishing, be aware that the water near the dam is exceptionally clear most of the year. That calls for fine-diameter, low-visibility line.

So when the heat becomes overwhelming, break out the fishing gear and head for the dam. It’s a cool and refreshing way to beat summer heat – and maybe to tangle with a few trout along the way. Just don’t forget to wear that PFD!

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Cambridge SkillsUSA tops all schools in national competition

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MILTON, Ga. — There are plenty of hefty numbers associated with the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Competition held June 22-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.

There were 6,500 student competitors from 50 states and U.S. territories, 19,000 in attendance and over 100 competitions ranging from criminal justice, 3D animation and practical nursing.

Another significant figure is the number of students from Cambridge’s SkillUSA chapter — 21 — who placed in the top10 of competitions, more than any other school in the nation.

Cambridge students excelled on the national stage, winning gold in broadcast news and TV production and medaling in architectural drafting, criminal justice and audio/radio production. Another 11 students earned top-10 placements in chapter business procedure, career pathway showcase health services, and 3D animation and visualization.

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Thomas Washburn, Cambridge law and justice program instructor, said a single school placing 21 students in the top-10 is an incredible feat, especially considering the demanding competition, which only includes state champions.

“It’s exciting, and at the [awards] ceremony it really got surreal,” he said.

“Nobody does this, it’s not heard of. We have some phenomenal programs and teachers. When you go to the nationals, the competition is insane. We have had strong years at nationals, but 21 kids in the top-10 against thousands of the most skilled kids in the nation, I can’t say enough about the accomplishment.”

Washburn credited his fellow instructor, Hal Funderburk, the school’s audio-video technology and film instructor, for his students’ exceptional showing in digital media competition in just his second year with the school. Cambridge swept the Georgia state championships in 3D visualization and animation, digital cinema production and TV production.

Washburn said the judges were blown away by Cambridge’s digital media students.

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Student Successes Eight Cambridge students earned medals at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Competition last month in Louisville, Kentucky.

The school earned six gold medals in broadcast news and TV production. Medal winners include: Matthew Smoltz, Claire Bowman, Aidan Miller, Devin Annoy, Brooke McLain, Christine Lim, Morgan Perkins, Jason Scerno, Matthew George and Chris Fettes. times if the students had actually come up with their package themselves,” Washburn said. “They just couldn’t believe it.”

Cambridge’s talents extend beyond digital media, with medals earned in criminal justice and architectural drafting.

“Christine Lim took second in criminal justice, and she is a better cop at 18 years old than I was in seven years as a cop,” Washburn said. “She took 10th in the nation last year and was determined to come back and medal this year. She’s a fighter. Chris Fettes was second in architectural drafting, and that kid is just so talented.”

Cambridge students were also well represented at the nationals meet outside of competitions. The school’s law and justice honor guard were selected to present the colors at the opening ceremony, and Joseph Capponi, Holly Lydiatt and Maxwell Flom joined Cambridge rising senior and Georgia SkillUSA State President Andrew Maiorino as national voting delegates to govern SkillsUSA chapters.

Cambridge’s performance at the 2019 nationals continues the school’s success in career pathway training. The chapter has sent students to the national competition in all eight years since its founding.

Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held at the City of Milton City Hall, Council Chambers, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, Georgia, on Monday, July 22, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. before the Milton City Council to consider a Resolution transmitting a draft 2019 Annual Update report to the City’s adopted Capital Improvements Element, relating to the City’s impact fee program, to the Atlanta Regional Commission for regional and State review pursuant to the Georgia Planning Act of 1989. Said public hearing will be held in accordance with Section (9)(a) of Chapter 110-12-2-.04 of the State’s Development Impact Fee Compliance Requirements. Any persons wishing to be heard on the draft Capital Improvements Element amendment are invited to attend.

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Cambridge’s Hudson captures gold at Junior Olympics

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MADISON, Wisc. — Cambridge High School rising senior Mike Hudson captured his sixth national championship June 29 by winning gold at the USA Boxing National Junior Olympics. Hudson retained his No. 1 national ranking

by USA Boxing in the 17-18-year old heavyweight division by winning all five of his bouts in Madison, Wisc.

“There was a lot of pressure to defend the title, but I went to execute and do what I thought I could do best to win,” Hudson said.

After breezing through his first four bouts, Hudson matched up with Michigan’s Albert Ballard, the No. 2 ranked heavyweight by USA Boxing, in the finals.

Ballard was a formidable challenge and had the advantage in reach and height, but Hudson said he performed well during the fight.

“I had gotten hold of some film, so we studied him and came up with a fight plan,” he said. “We knew we had to take the fight to him. We wanted to use an inside fighting style and take him to the ropes. He has really good footwork, but

footwork doesn’t work if you’re on the ropes.”

The title bout featuring the top two nationally ranked heavyweights went its full three rounds, and it was ultimately Hudson’s arm that was raised by the referee with the Cambridge student taking the gold through a split decision.

With a half-dozen national titles under his belt, Hudson now has his eyes set on the world stage.

He will soon travel to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Col., to train with older, “Elite” fighters training for the upcoming Pan American Games.

“That will be a lot of fun and good training, it’s hard to get sparring partners here in Georgia,” he said.

After working closely with USA Boxing’s Elite fighters, Hudson will attempt to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The 18-year old said competing at the Olympics is his ultimate goal, and he aims to have his name among the eight boxers to qualify.

“Six guys have already qualified for the Olympics, and I would really like to be that number seven,” Hudson said. “I think I have a good shot, and I think I could possibly make it.”

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Mike Hudson prepares to enter the ring at the Junior Olympics in Madison, Wisc., on June 29. Hudson prevailed in a battle of the top two nationally ranked 17-18year old heavyweights to win the title.

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Northern Ridge District announces new Eagle Scouts

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In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Nicholas Amundsen, Lance Cone, Timothy Youngstrom and Michael Conti.

In the bottom row, from left, stand Steven Tang, Derrick Yu, Darmon Kahvazadeh, Matthew Stott and Zachary Schneiderman.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District — which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton — recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their Board of Review on June 27 held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Nicholas Amundsen of Troop 69 was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. His refurbished the music technology room at Alpharetta High School. For the project, Amundsen had a team paint the walls and install multiple wall guitar hangers in the room.

Lance Cone of Troop 27 was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He designed and created an outdoor chapel consisting of 12 benches and a podium for Johns Creek Christian Church.

Timothy Youngstrom of Troop 985 was sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed four portable, storable kneeling benches for the Fellowship Hall at Northbrook United Methodist Church.

Michael Conti of Troop 10 was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church.

He designed and constructed a sensory patio honoring a teacher that passed

away at Ocee Elementary School. Conti installed the patio, benches and three musical instruments.

Steven Tang of Troop 27 was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He designed and created one ramp and two staircases to connect a boardwalk to a pathway at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Derrick Yu of Troop 143 was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed six boardwalk entry/exit ramps on the trails at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Darmon Kahvazadeh of Troop 3000 was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed eight educational signs promoting natural wildlife at Birmingham Park.

Matthew Stott of Troop 3000 was sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed an outdoor stage for the Unity of North Atlanta Church.

Zachary Schneiderman of Troop 1818 was sponsored by the north metro office of the Marcus Jewish Community Center. He designed and constructed three multi-tiered shelving units for Gesher L’ Torah Synagogue.

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Continued from Page 12 identical, new faucet. The woman told police she had to leave her home, and when she returned, she noticed the faucet was not flush with the countertop.

The faucet also had what appeared to have build-up from extended use.

She told police she inspected the new faucet before the plumber arrived, and believes he took the new faucet instead of completing the installation.

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Employee admits stealing phone from workplace MILTON, Ga. — A worker at the Fry’s Electronics in Milton was cited for shoplifting after admitting to stealing a phone from the store.

Loss prevention employees at the store said the employee took a refurbished iPhone 6 from the electronics cage, hid the packaging and concealed the phone before walking out of the store without paying.

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Holbrook CEO Al Holbrook has announced a $1 billion plan to expand the Alpharetta-based firm’s presence in the Southeast.

Holbrook develops, owns and manages distinctive active adult and assisted living communities including Holbrook Communities and Dogwood Forest.

The firm has two communities opening this year.

Holbrook Decatur, a 200-unit community, is set to open this month on Clairmont Drive near Emory, and Holbrook Acworth, which includes 207 residences and 10 cottages, is scheduled to open in October.

Plans are underway to open Holbrook Woodstock in the summer of 2020 with more than 300 homes and cottages.

The company is also searching for a site to open an upscale residential community in Nashville. Plans are already in the works for developments in Greenville and Charleston, South Carolina.

The market for senior living housing is trending upward as baby boomers downsize.

The U.S. retirement communities industry will realize $72 billion in revenue this year, according to market research firm IBIS World. The industry employs some 1 million workers in close to 50,000 businesses.

Signs of the uptick are already evident locally.

Earlier this year, the City of Al-

Holbrook develops, owns and manages distinctive active adult and assisted living communities including Holbrook Communities and Dogwood Forest. pharetta approved Village Park at Wills Road assisted living facility that will occupy a parcel at 1650 S. Main.

Plans call for 130 residences on 7 acres, with building heights not to exceed 45 feet. It will include outdoor amenities and landscaping. Residential units, consisting of independent living units, assisted care units and memory care units in both detached and attached buildings.

Alpharetta has recently seen an increase in interest for assisted living.

The city currently has 10 assisted living facilities in operation, and another 425 assisted living rooms are under construction.

And there is room for more.

There are 21 parcels of land in the city where assisted living is permitted by right. These parcels are not exclusive to assisted living, however, and could compete with interests providing offices and many other low-impact commercial and retail uses.

Andy’s Frozen Custard opens in Alpharetta Business name: Andy’s Frozen Custard Owner: Neil Maune About: Andy’s Frozen Custard opened its first Georgia store in Alpharetta this summer. Andy’s specializes in one thing only — frozen custard. Customers can choose from 30 custom

toppings and mix-ins. Andy’s also has a drive-through for families on the go.

Opened: June 14, 2019 Address: 3670 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta Phone: 470-268-6175 Website: www.eatandys.com

Milton welcomes PowerUp Pilates Business name: PowerUp Pilates Owner: Marianne Baker About: The workout is a new take on Pilates using the Allegro 2 reformer and provides an escape for its members where motivation, inspiration and movement offer a transformative experience.

Opened: March, 2019 Address: Crabapple Market, 12670 Crabapple Road, Suite 100, Milton Phone: 470-219-5193 Website: www.powerup-pilates.com

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Data showing strong economy outpacing workforce As many of you know, I’m a news junkie when it comes to things that are happening here in Georgia. After reading articles in several papers this week, I’m going to ask a question I know most of Geoff smith you have a very pasAssurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com sionate answer for: Is it possible that we need MORE people to move to Atlanta?

I’m pretty sure I know the kneejerk reaction answer that most of you just blurted out, making those around you look at you with concern for your well-being. It’s no secret that the biggest complaint residents in Atlanta have is our traffic. I know most of you scoff at the idea that we need more people moving to Atlanta. So I’m making this paragraph long so as to get distance from my question and the rest of this article so you can calm down and look at it soberly.

Ready?

OK. From articles I’ve been reading, our job market is growing faster than our growth in new residents. And our unemployment rate is basically at what most experts consider “full pool.” Meaning everyone who wants a job, has a job.

The Georgia Labor Department reported that 9,600 new jobs were created in the Metro Atlanta area just last May. It’s actually a good bit down from the 15,900 that were created in the same month a year earlier. But in the last 12 months, 52,400 new jobs have been created.

The next article I read was in the Atlanta Business Chronicle that talked about workforce shortage and what specifically North Fulton officials are trying to do about it. This wasn’t really news to me. I sat for several years on the Steering Committee for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s

Workforce Development Committee called The Talent Coalition. It was spearheaded by Gary Campbell, director of community affairs for the staffing agency Hire Dynamics, and Bethany Usry, who served the chamber as vice president of Talent and Economic Development. We took aim at the tech and healthcare sectors in North Fulton, trying to determine where there might be skills gaps.

In working with our area hospitals and tech companies, we amassed data and learned a great deal about their workforce needs. The committee found that both sectors were having to hire less-qualified professionals, then spend a good deal of money and resources to train them on the job. The result was a collaboration with Fulton County Schools, Gwinnett Tech and other local entities to start up new certification classes at Gwinnett Tech, an information campaign to let people know that these jobs were out there, and a closer collaboration with Fulton County Schools. School professionals and elected board members like Katie Reeves were highly involved and the committee was highly influential in the creation of and development of the new STEMfocused high school under construction in downtown Alpharetta. The school, in addition to the help from Gwinnett Tech, should provide the opportunity for more people to ease into quality tech and healthcare jobs. But if we are at full-pool employment, to fill all of the jobs, we may also need more people.

Julie Haley, CEO and co-founder of Edge Solutions, a tech-company in Alpharetta, was also plugged into the Chamber’s Talent Coalition and said that there are more than 20,000 tech jobs going unfulfilled right now just in Alpharetta. In the same Atlanta Business Chronicle article, Wellstar North Fulton President John-Paul Croom echoed the sentiment for his industry: “It’s a constant struggle to find critical care nurses, operating room nurses, lab technicians, radiology technicians,

central sterile, respiratory therapists,” he said.

Certainly our workforce is growing every year with the graduation of new workers out of high school and college, but it seems it is not keeping up. And with employment at full-pool, companies in those industries are either going to have to pull employees from other companies within their own industries, or pull employees from companies in other industries.

The upside to this is a competition for workers, which should drive up wages, something that is needed in the metro area. My next article will touch on that, as I had the pleasure of talking with Kerry Armstrong, who currently serves as the chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission. While many have been complaining of an affordable housing shortage, he suggested that it’s also a wage shortage. Meaning the rise in home values has outpaced the rise in workers’ wages.

So while many of you would love to put up a wall around Atlanta until our transit systems catch up, the risk is giving new businesses reasons not to move here, and existing businesses reasons to look elsewhere. There is a fine and steep line between growing and the other thing.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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Don’t allow fear to stand in the way of making decisions Small business owners have to make decisions each and every day. Some decisions are for simple things, like approving a payment to a supplier, while dick jones other decisions Founder & President are more complex Jones Simply Sales and can impact a small business in a profound way. Many small business owners have learned the consequences of bad decisions and are afraid of making decisions. How about you?

Operating and growing a small business requires that decisions are made quickly and decisively, but oftentimes they are made without weighing the pros and cons. Making informed decisions that you can rely on requires that you gather information that will allow you to weigh the benefits and consequences of your decision.

Let’s face it: not all decisions are perfect. You’re going to make some bad decisions once in a while. The key to small business success is to ensure that you take into account, on some level, the impact your decision will have to your business. Tallying up the pros and cons of each decision you make will allow you to do this.

If the benefits outweigh the consequences, then it’s probably a good decision to make.

The worst possible scenario of being afraid of making decisions is not making them at all. Many small business owners ponder a decision for so long that nothing ever gets done.

Doing nothing is the worst solution.

As a small business owner, making timely decisions is a critical success factor, so don’t be afraid of making decisions!

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KARLA HARRIS PERFORMS ‘CERTAIN ELEMENTS’

MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK

What: Vocalist Karla Harris is known for dynamic diversity within the music world. Her latest album, “Certain Elements,” is a suite of original music and cover tunes.

When: Wednesday, July 17, 8-9:15 p.m.

Where: City Winery, 650 North Ave., Atlanta Cost: $18-24 More info and tickets: karlaharris.com

SOUTHERN SUMMER

When: The theme of this art show is “Southern Summer” and will showcase a wide range of artists and media.

When: July 1-Sept. 27 Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: artsalpharetta.org.

What: A free featured movie presented on a huge outdoor screen offers family fun for the summer. Pre-show includes an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more.

When: Saturday, July 13, 7 p.m. Film starts at dusk Where: 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek.

More info: johnscreekga.gov

SLIP-N-SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA

What: This free event that will offer three different age-appropriate slides (150 feet, 100 feet and 50 feet). Event offers food and music.

When: Sunday, July 14, 1-4 p.m.

Where: Gerrard Landing Park, 8000 Holcomb Bridge, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

ART NIGHT WITH JOHNS CREEK ART

What: Join for a free art workshop with Johns Creek Arts. Registration Required.

When: Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info and registration: afpls.org

What: Every month through October, a new original play will be unveiled from a local playwright.

When: Sunday, July 14, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: $20 More info: dunwoodynature.org

PERIMETER ADULT LEARNING SERVICES

What: Classes include financial planning, film appreciation, The Holy Land Revisited Part 2, and discussions by 18 local authors.

When: 10-11 a.m., 11:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m. and 1:15–2:15 p.m., through July 29 Where: St. Lukes’s Presbyterian Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $50 for six-week course More info and registration: palsonline.org or 770-698-0801

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WALK WITH A DOC

What: Walk with a Doc is a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk. Every walk will feature a different health topic.

When: Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road More info: walkwithadoc.org

BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA

What: Classes are free and for all levels. Bring a mat and a bottle of water. Hosted by the City of Alpharetta with Lift Yoga teachers.

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m., through October, weather permitting Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

When: Saturday, July 13, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com 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

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

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HEALTH AND FITNESS: DIRTY SPOKES SAWNEE MOUNTAIN TRAIL RACES

What: Join for single and double track off-road running experiences. The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything: rolling hills, steep hills, double track and technical sections.

When: Saturday, July 13, 8 a.m.

Where: Dirty Spokes Sawnee Mountain Trail, 4075 Spot Road, Cumming Cost: Registration starts at $30 More info: trailrunner.com

What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts to local raw honey.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: North and South Broad Street, Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET

What: Browse through more than 25 vendors and help contribute to the success of local farmers and businesses.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through September Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: dunwoodyfarmersmkt.com

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

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

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Start the weekend early the third Thursday of every month with a free, family-friendly festival held concurrently on historic Canton Street and historic Roswell Square. Free, regular trolley service connects the two venues.

When: Thursday, July 18, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Roswell More info: aliveinroswell.com

DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week.

When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com

MOUNTAIN PARK FARMERS MARKET

What: Features small businesses, locally-grown foods and hand-made items.

When: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Where: 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park More info: facebook.com/ MountainParkFarmersMarket

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for wonderful fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through Oct. 26 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

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What: Deanna Womack will present her newly published book, “Protestants, Gender and the Arab Renaissance in Late Ottoman Syria.” The book explores encounters between American missionaries and Arab residents of Syria and Lebanon in the pre-World War I period.

When: Sunday, July 14, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

SUMMER CHORAL PROJECT

What: The Summer Choral Project is a time to rehearse and learn with other choral singers in festival style.

When: July 18 and July 19, 7-10 p.m.; July 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.; July 21, 2-4 p.m., with concert at 6 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: thejohnscreekchorale.com or 770-497-8215

GRIEFSHARE

What: GriefShare is a weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close.

Limited to 20 people.

When: Mondays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 26 Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for materials More info: afumc.org/griefshare

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: HOME BY DARK

7:30 p.m. See Christopher Cross as well as Marcia Ramirez and Caeland Garner from NBC’s “The Voice.” Part of a free summer concert series. Bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn.

When: Saturday, July 13, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta.

More info: alpharetta.ga.us

JOE GRANSDEN & HIS BIG BAND What: Music on the Hill is a free outdoor concert series that has returns on the second Friday of each month through October (rain or shine). This month’s band is Joe Gransden & His Big Band.

When: Friday, July 12, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Lawn of Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. More info: roswellgov.com

SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: ‘THE GIANT, THE BEANSTALK, AND JACK’

What: Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” presents “The Giant, The Beanstalk, and Jack.”

When: July 8 – 13. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each More info: roswellpuppets.com

THE BREEZE KINGS

What: The Dunwoody Nature Center Summer Concert Series is back with concerts each month through July. Food trucks available.

When: Saturday, July 13, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5345 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: Free for members, $5 for nonmembers More info: dunwoodynature.org

SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: ‘THE FAIRY TAILOR’

What: Puppet Showplace Theatre presents “The Fairy Tailor.”

When: July 15 – 20. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each More info and tickets: roswellpuppets.com

PUPPET WORKSHOP

What: Join select performances to learn how to make a puppet and learn about the art of puppetry. For ages 4 and up.

When: Tuesday, July 16, 11 a.m.

Additional workshop July 18.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5. Accompanying adults do not need a ticket.

More info and tickets: roswellpuppets.com

MUSIC AT TWILIGHT

What: Enjoy free, live music.

Bring food and friends. This concert will feature Soul, Rock, Country and British Invasion musician J. Scott Thompson.

When: Friday, July 19, 8:3010:30 p.m.

Where: Corner of Milton Avenue and North Main Street More info: awesomealpharetta. com

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’

What: The show is thought to be the funniest of Simon’s biography plays and is inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows.”

When: Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., through Aug. 4 Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $33 for adults, $30 for seniors, $22 for students, $15 for children under 12 More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

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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: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS:

What: The Atlanta Chapter 107 of the Colored Pencil Society of America will be displaying their artwork. All work is colored pencil on different surfaces.

When: Through July 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: cpsa.org

LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONG

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ACT/SAT PREP CLASS

What: Love transcends the harsh realities of war and cultural conflict in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love stories. This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is set in a tropical island paradise during World War II. When: July 11-Aug. 4, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St. Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $30 for adults More info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

What: Learn how to play Mah Jon during this six-week course.

When: Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 What: This is a small group class hosted by a certified math teacher. The goal of the program is to prepare students for standardized tests.

When: Saturday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-6742

What: Spruill Gallery presents its Student and Faculty Juried Exhibition.

When: Through Aug. 24 Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures.

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

What: Join for a live webcast event to celebrate NASA’s 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic moon landing.

When: Monday, July 15, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-6136738

ADULT ART CLASS: VAN GOGH What: Create a Vincent van Gogh inspired art piece on canvas. All levels welcome.

When: Saturday, July 13, 2:303:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

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PAWS TO READ

What: Paws to Read gives patrons of all ages an opportunity to read and relax with a certified therapy dog while improving literacy skills. For grades Kindergarten and up.

When: Tuesday, July 16, 3:30-5 p.m.

Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

What: Get help with federal programs including SNAP, Medicaid, Social Security and Children’s Health Insurance.

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2-6 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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Menopause is the natural cessation of menstruation (no menstrual period for a year) and usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Perimenopause, also known as the menopausal transition, usually starts between the ages of 40 and 45. Your hormones will begin to change periodically and cause unexpected menopause symptoms. Menopause is a significant journey during a woman’s life, and here at Emory Women’s Center at Findley, we would love to be there to guide and assist you with any care and or encouragement you may need.

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A few common menopause symptoms you may experience include: Irregular periods Longer or shorter periods Heavier or lighter periods Hot flashes Lower sex drive Vaginal dryness. Sex may be uncomfortable or painful.

Fatigue Mood swings and irritability

It is important to know that perimenopause can last between two to eight years.

For most women, it can commonly last about four years. Patients should keep in mind that during perimenopause, it is still possible to become pregnant. If your periods are irregular, then it might be impossible to know when you are ovulating.

As a precaution, we recommend that you continue to use your regular form of birth control.

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When is a rash not a rash?

By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta During my dermatology residency, our professors loved to talk about “imitators” – the diseases that mimic other diseases and can Dr. Taylor fool the unsuspecting student. Historically, the “Great Imitator” was syphilis because it could affect so many organ systems and manifest on the skin in numerous ways. Syphilis can show up as a sore on the skin, sores in the mouth, a rash, nodules, a collapsed nasal bridge, dementia, deafness and can occur in many other forms. Sir William Osler, one of the four founding physicians of Johns Hopkins Hospital, once said “the physician who knows syphilis knows medicine.”

Nowadays, penicillin has suppressed syphilis to a great degree, and family doctors are so expert at diagnosing syphilis that it rarely makes its way to the dermatologist before being caught by someone else. Still, one of the joys of practicing medicine is making a diagnosis that is either challenging or obscure, and dermatologists across the country are ever vigilant for imitators.

There are other diseases that qualify as imitators, and for this week’s article, I thought it worth mentioning a few of the common imitators that I see in clinic.

For the following diseases, patients often present complaining of a “skin rash,” but what they have turns out to not be rash at all or to not be skin-based.

1. Actinic pupura – This term means sun-induced bruise. Many mature patients have bruises on the backs of their hands and their forearms, and they sometimes present to clinic asking about a rash in these locations. These are actually bruises, and they occur because years of sun-damage causes skin to bruise easily. Actinic purpura is the diagnosis when bruises are occurring only on the sun-damaged dorsal hands and forearms. Actinic purpura is, in general, not a worry. If bruises occur in areas that haven’t seen the sun, then we have to worry about a different diagnosis such as low platelets, leukemias or other blood disorders.

2. Notalgia paraesthetica – Say that word ten times fast (or even just once?!).

Patients present to my clinic asking about a rash on their upper back, but there is no rash at all. The skin is completely normal, but patients are itching and uncomfortable. Notalgia paraesthetica is itching of the back caused by varying amounts of arthritis or degenerative changes in the cervical or thoracic spine irritating the

Patients often present complaining of a “skin rash,” but what they have turns out to not be rash at all or to not be skin-based. spinal nerves. These nerves go to the skin on the neck and back, so this neurologic problem is perceived as a skin problem.

For really severe cases, nerve dulling medicines are sometimes helpful.

3. Diffuse actinic keratoses – Actinic keratoses or “AK’s” are pre-cancers.

Because patients’ sun damage is often over an entire area such as the entire cheek or scalp, patients sometimes present to clinic worried about a rash that turns out to be a field of pre-cancers.

Creams and light therapies (PDT) can help eliminate these growths before they turn into skin cancer.

4. Poikiloderma of Civatte – This is another false rash that comes from sun-damage. It occurs as a red-brown mottling of the skin usually on the neck that patients dislike either because of its cosmetic appearance or because it can sometimes be mildly irritated and symptomatic. Laser treatments in combination with sun protection can improve this condition.

5. Stasis dermatitis – In this case, the problem is actually a rash, but I include it on this list because it’s so often misdiagnosed. Patients come to clinic because they keep having “cellulitis” (skin infection) over and over, but they do not have a skin infection. Rather, their veins are not working, and venous reflux leads to inflammation in the skin that mimics a skin infection. True leg skin infections are usually in only one leg and stasis dermatitis often affects both legs repetitively. Very effective modern vein treatments (such as EVLA & ECA) are available to fix the venous system and help with leg pain, swelling or stasis dermatitis.

We hope you enjoyed learning about the Great Imitator and a few Lessor Imitators. And if you or a loved one has a spot concerning for skin cancer, vein problems or other skin issues, please consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta. Dr. Brent Taylor is a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, boardcertified dermatologist and vein specialist with his practice located at the corner of North Point Parkway and Webb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta.

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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 Dr. kenkel are vital to our health because they 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.

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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.

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Q&A with Dr. Lynn Baxter, Director of Breast Imaging at Northside Hospital On July 1, 2019, a new law took effect in Georgia that mandates that patients with dense breast tissue identified on their mammograms be notified of this finding in the letter they receive explaining their mammogram results.

Q: What is breast density?

A: Breast density is a measure of how much fibroglandular (dense) tissue is present in a woman’s breast compared to how much fatty tissue is present.

Breast density can vary with factors such as age, changes in weight, and hormone usage, but for many women it does not change throughout adulthood.

Q: How do I know how dense my breasts are?

A: The doctor who reads your mammogram will indicate in their report which of the 4 categories best matches the appearance of your breasts. This information will be sent to your doctor and you will also be notified in your results letter.

Q: Can I tell how dense my breasts are based on how they feel?

A: Breast density does not relate to how breasts look or how firm they feel.

The only way to determine how much dense tissue is present is with an imaging test like a mammogram.

Q: Why is breast density important?

A: Breast density is important for two reasons. First, dense breast tissue can hide a cancer on mammography.

Dense tissue looks white on a mammogram. Cancers also look white on a mammogram, so they may not stand out against the background of dense tissue.

Fatty tissue looks dark gray on a mammogram, making cancers much easier to spot. Second, recent research has shown that having dense breasts may also be a risk for getting breast cancer, independent of family history or other risk factors. Though this risk is small, it is significant. For women with heterogeneously dense tissue, the risk is about 1.2 times that of the average woman. For women with extremely dense tissue, the risk is about 2 times that of the average woman. For comparison, the risk for a woman who had no children before age 30 is 1.9 times that of a woman who had children earlier.

Q: If I have dense tissue, do I still need a mammogram?

A: Yes. Mammography is the only test of any kind proven to save lives from breast cancer. Some of the earliest breast cancers are only visible on mammography, even in patients with dense breasts. Yearly mammography is recommended for all women over the age of 40.

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addition to mammography, not instead of mammography.

Q: Should I have a 3D mammogram?

A: Breast Tomosynthesis (also known as 3D mammography) has been shown to find additional cancers in women with all types of breast density and has also been shown to reduce the number of women recalled for additional imaging. All women should consider tomosynthesis to maximize the benefits of mammography.

Q: If I have dense tissue, do I need other tests in addition to mammography?

A: Regardless of your breast density, it can be helpful to speak with your healthcare provider about your individual risk for breast cancer. MRI has been recommended for many years as a supplement to mammography for all women with a 20% or greater lifetime risk of breast cancer. This includes women with genetic mutations such as BRCA and their close relatives, women with a history of radiation therapy to the chest between the ages of 10 and 30 (such as those who had Hodgkin’s Disease), and other high risk patients. The American College of Radiology recently updated its guidelines to also recommend yearly MRI for women with a personal history of breast cancer plus dense breasts and women with any breast density who had breast cancer before age 50. MRI is often covered by insurance for women with these types of risk factors.

If your breasts are dense, but you do not have other risk factors, you and your provider should discuss additional screening options, which can find some additional cancers, but can also lead to further testing and biopsies for findings that are not cancerous.

If you choose to have additional screening, MRI is the test that has been shown to find the most additional cancers while minimizing the number of additional tests needed for findings that are not cancer. The most important large national study that compared mammography, MRI, and ultrasound showed that the most cancers were found with the combination of mammography and MRI. Adding ultrasound to this combination did not find any additional cancers and resulted in recommendations for many more biopsies – more than 92% of which did not show cancer. For these reasons screening breast ultrasound should only be considered for patients who medically cannot have MRI. Recently, a new type of MRI called “Fast MRI” has been developed to provide a quicker, less-costly alternative for women with dense breasts who do not have additional risk factors.

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Forsyth woman competing on national soccer stage

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Anyone else would call it a struggle, but Allison Hickman mapped out a path to soccer’s elite a long time ago. And, she would remind you, it’s a passion more than a struggle.

The Forsyth County wife, mother, career woman and goal keeper, is competing on a team vying for the championship July 10-14 at the U.S. Adult Soccer Association Nationals in Lancaster, Mass.

At 52, that’s a big deal, right?

“I’m glad you think so, I don’t think anything of it because I’ve been doing it all my life,” Hickman said. “I’ve been playing since I was 12 years old.”

A regular team member in the Georgia Amateur Women’s Soccer Association in Atlanta, Hickman is heavily recruited by teams around the country. She’s played in tournaments on teams from six different states.

In 2017, she was recruited on a team based out of Virginia that captured the gold medal in the over 50 division at the Huntsman Games in Utah.

This year, she was recruited on an over-50 team out of the North Texas

Women’s Soccer Association. The team won the regional tournament held last month in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Hickman is one of two Georgians on the squad.

Hickman began her journey on the field as an 8th grader at Lithonia High School. Back then, 8th graders were incorporated into the school as freshmen.

Also back then, there were few opportunities for girls soccer.

So, Hickman played on the boys team until the next year.

“I played on the girls team 9th through 12th grade,” she said. “My senior year, we won our region.”

It didn’t stop there.

She played soccer for Georgia Tech from 1984-1988 where she graduated with a degree in industrial management.

Her love of the game didn’t stop after she began raising a family. There’s a joke on the Atlanta team, she said, that lists the players’ priorities: God, soccer, family and then everything else.

Hickman switched to goal keeper a number of years ago after injuries — broken bones and the like — convinced her that playing sweeper was a little too rough for a woman her age. She was mistaken, she said, because now,

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Allison Hickman, of Cumming, is playing on a team out of North Texas at the U.S. Adult Soccer Association Nationals this week in Lancaster, Mass. When she’s not being recruited nationally, Hickman is a team member in the Georgia Amateur Women’s Soccer Association in Atlanta. instead of sliding into other players, everyone slides into her.

But, her specialty keeps her in demand, and she loves the game.

“We play year-round,” she said.

“We’re never not playing. Also, my [Atlanta] team will play in several tournaments every year. “ It takes commitment.

“I have to juggle some times. I still wear my soccer uniform to church, going

straight from the service to my game,” she said.

It was true when raising a family, a son and daughter, both West Forsyth High graduates, and while pursuing her career as a CPA. The kids understood and grew into successes of their own.

Son Andrew Hickman, played three sports himself, graduated from Geor-

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a full-time job and a family, but my kids knew growing up that mom plays soccer,” she said. “That was my ‘me’ time.

They knew that helped keep me sane. It helped me get through all the other trials and tribulations of life.”

Even now, with the kids all grown, she hasn’t slowed down. She spends two or three days a week working with a trainer. The other days, she works out at the local YMCA. The U.S. Adult Soccer Association Nationals run July 10-14 with each team playing a full game each day for five days.

The championship will be July 14.

“I usually play one full game a week, so this is a physical, very demanding challenge,” she said.

The recent attention garnered by the U.S. women’s soccer team in the World Cup has been a real boost to the game, Hickman said. But that only follows what she’s seen locally in recent years, the region’s hunger for good soccer.

“It’s been a blast to see Atlanta’s and Georgia’s response to getting an MLS team, Atlanta United,” she said. “You know we’re the No. 1 fan base of any MLS team in the country. Who knew?”

Hickman said there is an undercurrent of intensity among Atlanta area soccer fans that never showed up on the radar until recently.

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Umpiring program goes beyond balls and strikes for 25 years

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Attend a youth baseball or softball game at Bell Memorial Park or North Park and there is a good chance the umpire calling the game will have gone through the Hopewell Youth Umpire Program. The program began quickly and out of necessity, but over the past 25 years it has had an immeasurable impact on local teens who learn far more than making calls on the field.

An oversight by the Hopewell Youth Association in 1996 led Jim Cregge to create the program. Cregge said the association had a record number of registrations that year, and the registration fees did not cover umpire costs for the entire season. Cregge was tasked with finding a solution, and he hired three teens he paid out of pocket that season

to serve as umpires.

Since its humble beginnings, the program has evolved beyond umpiring into a mentorship and life-skills operation that teaches interviewing, decision-making, co-worker support, how to handle confrontation and how to properly communicate as an adult.

Maliha Hasan has spent four seasons in the program and said it has given her invaluable experiences.

“It has provided me with an extremely well-paying job with immense flexibility, but it has also pushed me into an open, comforting job environment in which I learn a lot in,” Hasan said. “One of the most important aspects of this job is being able to deal with coaches and parents, even when they are angry.”

Brent Reeves said the program gave his son vital life skills, including how to prepare for a job interview and accountability.

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Brandon Lee, a recent Cambridge graduate, said four years in the umpiring program provided him valuable work experience and showed him “how the real world operates.” Lee said he was taught how to conduct himself in a business environment after he dropped a game he was scheduled to umpire as the game approached. He said Cregge “let me hear it,” and he was thankful for the experience.

Lee also credits the program for developing him into a leader. He partially ran the program last season.

“The umpire program offered so much to me and I am incredibly grateful that I was a part of it,” Lee said.

Though Cregge serves as the Milton Parks and Recreation Director, his umpiring program is not affiliated with the city and operates outside of his job duties.

While his umpires receive pay for their work, Cregge said he is reimbursed in non-monetary ways.

“I have never made a dime doing this, but I get paid by watching young people blossom before my eyes and when umpires from the past contact me on breaks from college and as they enter adulthood to thank me,” Cregge said.

“This has truly been a blessing in my life.”

Applications for the 25th year of the program are being taken until July 14.

Those interested can contact Cregge at creggej@bellsouth.net.

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