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Planning continues on city’s new park

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New police initiative seeks volunteers

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STEM school opening delayed to 2021

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City breaks ground on public safety complex JOE PARKER/HERALD

From left, Milton Fire Chief Robert Edgar, Police Chief Rich Austin and Clerk of Court Brooke Lappin take the ceremonial first shovel of dirt at the site of Milton’s new public safety complex July 16. The new facility, which should be completed next fall, will serve as the municipal court, police headquarters and Fire Station 44. Read more, Page 10

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MILTON, Ga. — A letter from the state alerted a local woman that her husband’s identity had been used to fraudulently open a business.

The woman said she received a letter from the state addressed to her husband on June 19. The letter was a notification stating the company, JKA Contractors LLC, was

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Police track down suspect after he runs from store MILTON, Ga. — A 20-year old from Forest Park was arrested July 12 for allegedly stealing a BB gun from the Windward Parkway Walmart.

Police were notified by store employees that a man had taken items from the store without paying and had run out of the store toward a nearby BP gas station. An officer saw the man in front of the store and detained him.

The suspect was standing in front of a trash can, and an officer saw a pink BB gun the man allegedly took from the store behind the can. The suspect admitted to taking the BB gun, BBs and carbon dioxide cartridges. Walmart employees said the man also took two candy bars, a shirt and a cell phone case. Police said they found the candy bars in the suspect’s pockets and a cell phone case and its packaging on top of the trash can. They did not find the shirt.

The man was arrested for shoplifting.

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The woman said her husband had never opened or owned a business by that name, and she confirmed with state officials that the business was opened fraudulently using his identity.

Extra Attic on Ga. 9 around midnight July 13 when she saw a man peering into her Range Rover. The woman said she asked the suspect what he was doing, and he replied he was searching for a phone charger. She said when the suspect realized she was calling police, he grabbed a bag from the rear of her car, gave her a “light shove,” and ran in the direction of nearby businesses.

Police used a K9 to track the suspect who was later detained. According to the report, the suspect admitted to an officer that he had entered the victim’s car and had taken items. Police found the items the woman had reported taken in his possession.

The suspect was also charged with possessing three fake IDs.

Truck stolen overnight from owner’s driveway MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police are investigating the possibly theft of a truck from a man’s driveway along Oak Height Court on July 14.

The owner said his 2019 GMC Sierra was parked at his home on July 13 when he took an Uber ride to Brookhaven. As he was leaving, the man grabbed his sunglasses from the truck and said he was unsure if he had locked it.

The man returned home around 2 a.m. but told police he was unsure if the truck was still in the driveway.

The truck did have OnStar capability, but the coverage had elapsed. The man has a doorbell security system, but he did not receive any notifications the night the truck went missing. Neighbors told the man’s wife they had not seen anything suspicious.

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Driver charged with DUIdrugs after striking car MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man was arrested for DUI-drugs and for possessing prescription pills outside of their original container following a car crash in the North Park Estates on July 14.

Police responded to the accident just before 9 a.m. in which a Ford Focus had backed into another car. The responding officer saw the driver and passenger of the Focus were slumped over in their seats. According to the report, the driver had one hand on the gear shifter, and his other hand was holding a cigarette that had burned out to the filter and had burned a hole into a hat in his lap.

The officer made multiple attempts to stir the drive before he awoke.

While searching the man, police found he was in possession of a Xanax pill and a brown, powdery substance.

The woman had eight Xanax pills and two small bags of the brown powder. An officer suspected the powder was heroin because the woman had overdosed and was revived by Narcan on June 1.

The woman was also charged with possession of drugs outside of their original container. The brown powder was sent to the GBI for testing.

Employee says man stole game controllers MILTON, Ga. — Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole two video game controllers from the Milton Walmart.

A store employee said the suspect entered the store on July 10 around noon and went to the electronics department, took two PlayStation 4 controllers from the shelf and walked to the sporting goods section. The employee said the suspect then took the controllers out of their packaging and hid them on his person. He then walked out of the store without paying.

The two controllers are valued at $93.92.

Woman conned of money with fake computer crisis MILTON, Ga. — A Milton woman is out of $1,600 after she fell victim to a scam

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NEWS

Fine-tuning continues on Milton Country Club park plan

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Residents are getting a clearer picture of the future park on the former Milton Country Club property while the city gets more accurate cost estimates to open the space to the public.

Representatives with site planners Kimley-Horn presented an update to the City Council at its July 15 work session and laid out options related to the park’s development.

A proposed master plan was presented the council in February, but last week’s presentation included updates on how the city could renovate the clubhouse on the property.

The clubhouse planning was welcome news for many of those in attendance who have kids participating in the Milton Mustangs swim program, which is based out of the former country club pool.

Many used the public comment portion of the meeting to advocate for opening the clubhouse for use during swim meets, which could assist in staging and

organizing the meets and providing shelter in the case of inclement weather.

Before tackling upgrades, Milton would need to complete some construction, including a renovation of the men’s and women’s locker rooms. The initial stage would also include creating two multi-use spaces and storage areas with an estimated cost of $557,000. An informal kitchen and dining space could also be built in the first phase of the renovation. Down the road, improvements would include the addition of community rooms, a dining area, kitchen and openair pavilion.

Issues to the surrounding park would also need to be addressed before it is opened for public use.

The city will demolish the existing golf cart storage barn and resurface some sidewalks, curbs and ADA ramps in the active portion of the park.

In the passive areas, deteriorated cart paths will be removed and filled with natural surfaces at an estimated cost of $590,000.

A representative with Kimley-Horn

said this would create an initial “patchwork” look to the trail, but it would address the safety issues associated with parkgoers walking along cart paths in disrepair. The resulting trail would be approximately 3 miles and would serve as the main portion of a loop in the northern section of the park which would be completed with the construction of a path along Dinsmore Road.

Eventually, all cart paths would be removed and replaced with naturalsurface trails, likely constructed with decomposed granite or crushed stone.

The paths would cost approximately $1.3 million per mile and would require maintenance.

Dirt could be used as a surface for spur trails connecting to the northern loop, with a wood boardwalk connecting the north and south portions of the park near Chicken Creek.

One concern raised during the planning process has been the safety and privacy of those living along the park’s perimeter, and the city is still considering five options to separate parkgoers

from residential properties.

A four-board equestrian fence stands out as the most affordable option and would tie into the aesthetic of many of the city’s developed lands. However, the fence would provide no visual barrier from the park into nearby homes.

Another barrier option the city could consider is a landscaped buffer of varying density and cost. A low-density barrier could include shrubs and would cost half the amount of a high-density buffer, which would include large trees, shrubs and a berm, a small elevation change between the park and homes.

The total estimated cost for opening the park stands at $1.2 million, which would be included the $17 million approximate cost for the complete buildout.

The timeframe to open the park is not set, but City Manager Steve Krokoff said the renovations could be earmarked as a priority by the council. Milton is also set to adopt its millage rate on Aug. 12, and Krokoff said the city could consider adjusting the rate if the council wants to expedite the construction process.

In addition, there will be two questions on the ballot for local voters. Both deal with the city’s homestead exemption. The first question asks whether to remove the income restriction for those those 65 or older for the $10,000 homestead exemption. The second question asks whether the local homestead exemption, now $40,000, should be increased to $45,000.

figure has been increased to just under $85,000 for 2019.

Residents will vote on three City Council seats in the November election; District 1/Post 1, held by Carol Cookerly, District 2/Post 2 held by Matt Kunz and District 3/Post 2, held by Rick Mohrig.

Cities get late reprieve on 2019 election costs

By HERALD STAFF NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Cities throughout North Fulton are trying to lock down expenses for the 2019 municipal elections after county election officials sent out early estimates nearly double those charged in 2017.

Alpharetta In Alpharetta, city officials were notified early this month that Fulton County planned to charge $202,000 to conduct the Nov. 5 General Election. That’s almost twice the $124,000 it charged the city for the 2017 municipal election.

At a July 8 City Council meeting, City Clerk Erin Cobb told council members that, while the county’s expenses remained fairly steady from two years ago,

many cities were facing higher bills this year because the City of Atlanta had no seats up for election. The county, she said, usually spreads out the expense to cities based on their population. Because Atlanta is out of the mix this year, the expense is spread out among a smaller pool.

However, a week later, Cobb reported that Fulton County had readjusted its expense estimates and had lowered Alpharetta’s bill to $138,000.

Qualifying for the 2019 municipal elections begins Aug. 19 and runs through Aug. 21.

In Alpharetta, voters will decide three seats up on the City Council. Each of the incumbents has announced they will seek another term. Voters will also cast ballots for mayor. Mayor Jim Gilvin announced in May that he will seek re-election.

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Milton While Milton will pay less to Fulton County to conduct the election than its neighbors, the city is facing a higher cost this year.

Milton paid around $74,000 to conduct the 2017 general election, but that

Johns Creek For Johns Creek, the original estimate from Fulton County put election costs around $445,000, while the revised invoice lowered the estimate to $313,000. Mayor Mike Bodker said at a recent work session that the highest prior estimate had been around $200,000.

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Milton police request volunteers for security camera database Department says footage could assist investigations

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police have implemented a new initiative designed to assist officers during investigations and potentially track down suspects — and they are asking for the public’s help.

The department recently announced it will implement Operation S.C.R.A.M. (Security Camera Registry and Mapping), which allows homeowners and businesses to voluntarily log their security cameras into a database. When a crime occurs, officers can pinpoint the location of nearby security cameras that may have captured footage and could assist officers in their investigation.

“What we’re asking Milton residents to do is, ‘help us, help you,’” Police Chief Rich Austin said. “The hope is that, the knowledge of the location of security cameras around Milton, combined with other evidence, could lead to solving even more crimes.”

Milton is the first North Fulton city to implement a security camera registration program.

“We feel this program has every potential to be an asset to investigating crimes that occur in Milton,” Capt.

Charles Barstow said. “While the video footage may or may not produce viable leads as to who the suspect may be, it can provide details that help investigators construct timelines, determine

Blotter: Continued from Page 2 in which a caller claimed her IP address had been hacked and she would be investigated by the FBI. The woman told police she was contacted around 11 p.m. on July 16 by a person claiming to work with Apple’s help line. The caller said the woman’s IP address had been hacked and said there was child pornography and other data on her computer and the FBI would be starting an investigation.

The scammer said the woman would need to make a payment through gift cards to alleviate the supposed situation.

The woman paid the caller by purchasing two, $500 Target gift cards, a $500 Google Play gift card and a $100 Best Buy card and sending the cards’ information.

movements of suspects and even discover additional associated crimes that may have gone unreported.”

While security cameras can be vital in investigating entering auto incidences or burglaries, Barstow said their usefulness is not limited to any specific crime.

If criminal activity occurs near a registered camera, knowledge of its location can expedite their investigation process. However, officers may still attempt to contact homeowners with security systems that are not registered on the database.

“The SCRAM program does help reduce the amount of time officers expend trying to determine if there is video footage of a crime, but [it] does not eliminate the practice of canvassing an area as potential witnesses may be located even when cameras are not (nearby).”

Homeowners registering their cameras will provide multiple means of contact. Barstow said this allows officers to reach homeowners as quickly as possible when they begin an investigation.

Volunteers will not be asked about the specific location of the cameras on their home or business.

The department is emphasizing that participation is voluntary, and Milton Police will not have access to the cameras. Homeowners or businesses who do log their security systems may be contacted by police if a crime occurs nearby, but releasing the footage to officers is still voluntary.

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Wanted man arrested following job dismissal MILTON, Ga. — A Peachtree Corners man wanted for failure to appear was arrested by police after he was fired from his job.

A manager at The Manor Golf & Country Club requested a police presence while he dismissed the man.

The manager made the request because he said he knew the employee used to carry a gun.

While running the employee’s identification, Police discovered the man was wanted by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear stemming for a DUI charge.

The employee was arrested and issued a criminal trespass warning to stay out of The Manor.

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Fatherhood: Tips from a man who has no idea what he is doing

Part 2: How to support your pregnant partner It’s time to dive into some more tips and tricks to prepare you for fatherhood.

If you missed my first installment, “So, you’re going to be a dad,” I am sharing all the fatherhood experience and expertise JOE PARKER I have gained in my Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com extensive background as a father, which now extends to a full month’s time.

Now we continue on the second part of the journey. You know baby is coming, and you’ve taken those initial steps of preparation (Ha! You think you have, anyway), so now comes the time to learn how to be supportive and present for your partner.

After all, she is now in the throes of the most physically and mentally taxing task the human body can face.

If I may compare your role to your partner’s role in creating a child using the analogy of building a home, you, as a father, have installed a door hinge.

Your partner has cleared the land, poured the foundation, built the frame, run electricity and plumbing, installed drywall, flooring and trim, shingled the roof, constructed the porch, painted the walls, hooked up appliances, installed every door, window and cabinet and completed all the landscaping.

So, perhaps the soundest advice I can give is do not, under any circumstance, tell your pregnant partner that you are “tired.” Unless you like the taste of arsenic in your morning coffee, that is.

Your partner will also face morning sickness, heartburn, a constant need to urinate, afternoon sickness, bloating, cramping, swelling, night sickness, food aversion, constipation, midday sickness, gassiness, late evening sickness, middleof-the-night sickness and just-afterdawn sickness. And that’s just in the first trimester.

There is not much you can do as a father to help alleviate these issues, but it is important you be present and help where you can. Unless your partner tells you in a loving way to “[expletive] off,” even when you think you are being helpful. In that case, it’s important you follow her command for the sake of both of you.

As first-time parents, you may also expect some pregnancy stereotypes to occur.

For instance, your partner could develop strange food cravings, such as sar-

As first-time parents, you may also expect some pregnancy stereotypes to occur. dines and pancakes, but not necessarily.

Even if it is not a strange combination, there will likely be some foodstuff that your pregnant partner craves. So, if your wife is longing for a radish at 3 a.m., go out and get her one. Otherwise, she will be imagining what you would look like without a head.

Another cliché, one that has been generally disproven, is that a pregnant mother needs to “eat for two.” However, it is absolutely true that, during pregnancy, the father will “drink for three.”

It is often said that pregnant women will become irrationally emotional as their human body grows another. Of course this is not the case for all women, but if you suspect your partner is being unreasonable, keep that damn thought to yourself.

Speaking of thoughts, your wife’s body is under unbelievable stress, taking away vital resources that would normally be used for her normal brain function.

This is often described as “pregnancy brain.” You can lend a hand by intervening when this affliction has become apparent, such as her bathing the dog in mayonnaise because she mistook it for soap. Which, frankly, is not such a farfetched example.

Her body will also undergo major changes, and not just the inundation of hemorrhoids. Some say pregnant women “glow,” and during the course of her pregnancy an already stunning woman will become even more beautiful as her body changes and prepares for birth. It is important that you remind her of just how fantastic she looks, because with all the radical changes to her own figure, she will likely feel as if she has all the beauty of a giant hemorrhoid.

So dad, you know baby is on the way and you are doing what you can to support the mother, but there is much left to be done. Check out the next installment of tips and advice where we tackle making the final preparations for baby’s arrival, including why the “hospital bag” should include strong sedatives for you to consume by the handful.

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City breaks ground on new public safety complex

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton officials, residents and first responders marked the beginning of a new era for the city’s police and fire departments by breaking ground on the new public safety complex July 18. The 40,000-square foot facility, located on 3.5-acres along Cambridge High School Road, will house the city’s court, police station and a new fire station.

“I’m really excited because it gives us a sense of permanence and also a home to not only our employees who will work here and use it to help keep our city safe…but it will also serve as a landmark and symbol for our citizens,” Mayor Joe Lockwood said. “It’s going to be a beautiful building and accent the area, and there is also space for the community to enjoy and host events. It’ll just give us another place to build our sense of community.”

The building will include 14,000 square feet to serve as Fire Station 44. The station will include three bays for fire engines and equipment. The station will be the first built by Milton. Stations 41, 42 and 43 were inherited from Fulton County.

The 1-story court and police facility will be around 25,000 square feet with a basement.

Milton Police Chief Rich Austin said his department has been eagerly awaiting a permanent home.

“Our officers and our civilian employees have really looked forward to this, and we really appreciate our citizen support, and of course the support of our city staff and elected officials to bring this to fruition,” Austin said. “We believe this is going to be a facility that our community can be proud of and certainly something

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City officials and the Milton City Council break ground on the new public safety complex on Cambridge High School Road. Construction will begin soon on the 39,000-square foot facility. our employees can be proud of as well.”

The estimated cost for the complex is around $13 million. The city managed to lower the expected price by nearly $2 million since April. Like the construction of Milton City Hall, the new building will present a costsavings in the long run. The city has leased a building on Deerfield Parkway that serves as the municipal court and police headquarters. Milton also spends around $60,000 to lease evidence storage space.

“It’s something our citizens own, so it gives us this asset for many years,” Lockwood said.

The complex’s location will allow first responders to quickly respond to a significant number of emergency calls.

“Deerfield is our busiest (zone) by far, so having officers in and out of here 24/7 will continue to allow us to provide exceptional service to our citizens and keep our response times as low as we possibly can,” Austin said.

New South Construction was awarded the contract to construct the facility. The firm also built City Hall.

Crews are expected to begin construction this month and the current timeframe for completion is September 2020.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Local teens perform at National High School Musical Theatre Awards

By NINA PALMIERI newsroom@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Local Atlanta high school students Jessi Kirtley and Harrison Lewis traveled to New York recently to compete in the national Jimmy Awards as Georgia’s entrants.

The Jimmy Awards, also known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, is a national celebration of outstanding student achievement, recognizing individual artistry in vocal, dance and acting performance and promoting theatre arts education in schools.

In all, 86 nominees from around the country were selected for this year’s competition. Lewis and Kirtley won the Georgia Shuler Hensley Awards for Best Actress and Best Actor held April 18.

Their victory earned them spots at the 11th annual Jimmy Awards.

This year’s show, broadcast live from New York June 24, featured all nominees in the running for either Best Actor or Best Actress award.

Lewis, a recent Milton High School graduate, and Kirtley, a rising senior at Roswell High School, said they were ecstatic when they learned they would compete at the famous Jimmy Awards.

“I have watched the Jimmy Awards on YouTube since middle school and have always dreamed of being up there,” Lewis said. “I’m also very, very prepared and have been working on my songs since I won [at the Shuler Awards]. It’s a crapshoot to win, but I have been working hard and cannot wait to showcase that.”

Kirtley said she looked forward to meeting the other nominees.

“It will be interesting to see how theatre is different across the United States,” she said. “I’m also looking forward to the coaching sessions with some of the top educators in this craft — that’s truly a once in a lifetime opportunity!”

While at the Jimmy Awards, the two were given the chance to work with Broadway directors, coaches and choreographers for their opening, group and solo musical numbers they would perform the night of the awards.

The day before the show, all nominees performed their individual songs for a panel of judges. The next day, the students worked with a group of Broadway artists including Michael Moricz, Van Kaplan, Alex Lacamoir, Keisha Lalama and Andrew Feildman, an alum from last years’ competitions, who coached them on their pieces and helped them get them performance-ready.

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Jessi Kirtley performs as Mary Poppins during the 2019 Shuler Awards.

Harrison Lewis performs as Lt. Frank Cioffi in “Curtains” during the 2019 Shuler Awards. night of the show.

Kirtley was among the six finalists for Best Actress and received a $5,000 scholarship. Lewis did not finish among the six finalists for Best Actor.

“It is a relief knowing that I can stay a normal kid rather than a celebrity for a little while longer,” he said.

Following the national awards, Lewis is staying busy participating in the International Thespian Conference in Lincoln, Neb. He is part of the production in a new show written by Miller and Tysen. Lewis will attend Northwestern University in the fall to study theatre.

Kirtley says she plans to finish out high school and start applying to colleges with a career in musical theater performance as her long-term goal — “whether it be in New York, Chicago, London, back in Atlanta or in smaller regional theaters around the world.”

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COMMUNITY

Fulton Schools delays Innovation Academy opening till 2021 Curriculum issues cited as reason for 1-year hold

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Area students looking to pursue a science and career-focused curriculum in high school must now wait two years for Innovation Academy to open in downtown Alpharetta.

Officials with the Fulton County School System announced Monday the science, technology, engineering and math high school will not be ready to open next summer as planned, but will instead open in August 2021.

The delay is necessary to finalize the curriculum and to ensure vital business partnerships are in place, school officials say. “[Innovation Academy] is such a promising new direction for this school system and our students, so it’s absolutely imperative we get it right,” said Fulton Schools Superintendent Michel Looney. “And the worst thing we can do is open the doors and not be fully

prepared.”

Although construction of the school is on schedule for completion August 2020, the nuts and bolts of the curriculum are not, said Looney, who became the district’s superintendent in June.

“We need more time to fully articulate the curriculum design and to [train teachers] who will be charged with serving students,” said Looney. “This project is too important to not fully be prepared to receive students.”

Looney confirmed it was his decision to delay the opening after consulting with other district officials. Looney is the fifth Fulton superintendent — permanent or interim —to be a part of the high-profile project since its inception in 2015.

The decision to delay the opening has the backing of the Fulton County Board of Education which has pushed the district to offer education options beyond the traditional school setting. A second STEM-focused school is under

construction in South Fulton which will also open in August 2021.

“We are doing what we promised the taxpayers we would do,” said Board President Linda Bryant. “The Innovation Academy will be completed and construction is proceeding, along with a great number of additional projects throughout the district that benefit almost every community.”

Just two months ago, more than a thousand parents and students attended a series of community meetings in North Fulton to learn more about Innovation Academy. The intent was to garner enthusiasm for the charter class of 9th grade students ahead of the October opening for applications.

During the meetings, the high-level concepts seemed clear, such as the focus on “design thinking”; but many of the details regarding coursework, curriculum progression and the “ideal” student were less developed.

Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones said those concerns were a large part of the decision to delay the opening for one

year.

“After hearing feedback, district leaders determined the project needed to have the full, four-year curriculum model and offerings detailed for parents and students before beginning the admissions process,” Jones said.

Parents and students who have expressed interest in the school will receive updates on the process and progress of the school through multiple channels, including personal phone calls, Jones said.

Innovation Academy Principal Tim Duncan, who was named to the position last spring, will spend the next 24 months working on curriculum, student recruitment, staffing and preparing the school for its August 2021 opening.

“Principal Duncan will be a key communicator to the community about all things Innovation Academy,” Jones said.

“He will also be leading the selection and training of the teachers as the year progresses.”

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Equestrian nonprofit organization hosts event in Milton

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — The Georgia Arabian horse Association,, a nonprofit founded to celebrate and protect horses, gathered in Milton last week to celebrate its charitable endeavors.

The July 17 event at CANS Taqueria was the group’s second Wine, Women and Whinny’s meeting, where the group’s female members connect and learn valuable information about all things equine.

Last week’s get-together featured a discussion on the importance of estate planning for horse owners, and the group awarded funds to several horserelated charities. The two main components of the meeting went hand-in-hand.

Adrienne Briant, a Milton resident, GAHA board member and owner of Grey Manor Farm, emphasized the importance of estate planning for horse owners to keep the animals alive.

“Especially on social media, we see an abundance of situations where people have unexpectedly passed away, and as a result, their families are overwhelmed and often burdened with taking care of a horse, especially as expensive as their care can be,” Briant said.

In these instances, she said, horses can end up in slaughterhouses in other countries. The American Human Society says more than 80,000 American horses are killed for food each year and over 90 percent of those horses are healthy.

One of Briant’s horses, a 6-year old registered Arabian, was rescued from

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The Georgia Arabian Horse Association hosted its Wine, Women and Whinny’s event July 17 at CANS Taqueria in Milton. The organization held an informative discussion on estate planning for horse owners and presented four equine non-profits with funds. possible slaughter last November.

“He has become a wonderful addition to our family and our farm,” she said.

“When I saw him, I immediately fell in love with his kind face and immediately recognized him as Arabian.”

Shannon Thomason, vice president of the Mixon, Smith, Thomason Group (Morgan Stanley) in Alpharetta, outlined ways to ensure horses are not sent to slaughter if their owner dies.

Sometimes, a major factor in such planning can be equestrian non-profit groups who rescue and care for abandoned, abused or neglected horses.

The GAHA awarded $3,000 to four rescue/sanctuary groups at the July 17 event, including Trinity Rescue of Acworth. The four organizations rehabilitate and train horses for adoption or remain with the groups for the

remainder of their lives.

The funds were raised thorough the GAHA’s Give Back program.

The GAHA was formed in 1965 and is open to all horse enthusiasts. The Georgia club is the largest in its region of the national Arabian Horse Association.

“The wonderful thing about the GAHA is, regardless of someone’s breed affiliation, we are open to all horse enthusiasts, and our club really does offer something for everyone,” Briant said. “And every light-saddle horse has Arabian blood in them.”

The organization will host another event in Milton Aug. 17, a sport horse clinic, which will include professional training for several equestrian disciplines.

For more information about the upcoming event or to learn more about the organization, visit georiga-arabian.com.

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Local restaurateur leads fight for pancreatic cancer research

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Milton, Ga - Maria Fundora is a firm believer that even a small group can unite in a single voice to make an impact on the lives of its neighbors and those far beyond. So when her mother died suddenly of pancreatic cancer in 2007, Fundora became a leading local voice in the fight against the disease.

She created the nonprofit foundation Purple Pansies and quickly began raising money for pancreatic cancer research.

Her efforts since then have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for research. In the coming months, she hopes to add another $500,000 to that total.

This year’s campaign begins July 28 with Customer Appreciation Day at Casa Nuova, the Italian restaurant in Alpharetta that Fundora opened with her husband, Antonio, in 1998. Each year, the restaurant holds a free event with a buffet, live music and games to thank its customers and raise awareness for Purple Pansies. Maria and Antonio’s children Pepe, Cari and Alex have grown up in the restaurant, and Pepe is now a co-owner of the restaurant.

“It was very fast,” Fundora said of her mother’s battle with pancreatic cancer.

“She was gone within three months, and it really changed the dynamics of my family.”

Affectionately called “Mama” by Casa Nuova patrons, Fundora’s mother, Iluminada Milian, was known for her delicious soups and generous spirit.

“She was such an amazing woman,” Fundora said. “Growing up, we would travel, and she would always bring candy, medicine or other things to a local church or organization. When she passed away so suddenly, I had to change my life and do something for my mom. I founded Purple Pansies to be able to heal, and the way I grieved was in helping others.”

In 2018, Purple Pansies raised $250,000. The organization aims to double that amount this year through its annual Purple Pansies Gala, which will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 29 at Freemanville Estate, 15655 Freemanville Road in Milton. The space for the event was donated by the Littrell family; Brian, Leighanne and Baylee.

The gala will include a cocktail hour, multi-course dinner with wine pairings prepared by chef Antonio Fundora, entertainment, an open-bar throughout the evening and a silent and live auction.

Three pancreatic cancer survivors will serve as honorary chairs for the event, including Howard Young, Elizabeth O’Connor and Teona Ducre.

Funds raised through Casa Nuova

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If you go Purple Pansies Gala When: Sept. 29 at 5 p.m.

Where: Freemanville Estate, 15655 Freemanville Road, Milton Info and tickets: gala.purplepansies.org.

Customer Appreciation Day and the Purple Pansies Gala will benefit a largescale clinical trial for pancreatic cancer.

Atlanta was chosen as one of seven cities for the Translational Genomics Research Institute’s “final assault” trial.

“In 2018, we raised $250,000, and the majority of that money stayed in Georgia,” Fundora said. “So, our own citizens are able to benefit from this trial.”

Fundora said “donations are crucial.

While pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers, it receives only 2 percent of federal cancer research dollars, she said.

“I’m fighting for a cause that I think needs a lot of attention,” she said. “We want to bring awareness to how much pancreatic cancer research is needed, even for early detection, like a mammogram for breast cancer. If you are symptomatic of pancreatic cancer, you are most likely already in stage four. It doesn’t matter if my name or the organization’s name is on and awareness or funds, to me, it is just important to help.”

Tickets are available now for the Purple Pansies Gala at gala.purplepansies.org.

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We’re really excited that they’ve chosen Roswell. They’re a great business partner.

Lori Henry, Roswell mayor, about McKesson’s move to Roswell

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McKesson representatives celebrate the July 17 opening of its Roswell office on Sanctuary Parkway with the City of Roswell and Roswell Inc.

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McKesson opens local headquarters in Roswell

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — McKesson Corporation has moved its Atlanta hub from Alpharetta to Roswell. The company — a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy and healthcare information technology — celebrated the opening of the new office July 17 at the Stonebridge I building on 1110 Sanctuary Parkway.

Roswell beat out competition from Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona, to land the office.

Roswell rose to the top of the list for several factors, including location and available space.

“Ultimately, it’s because we have a great incentive package here in the state of Georgia, and Roswell has the quality of life,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell’s economic development arm Roswell Inc. The location is within the city’s opportunity zone, an area designated as part of the state’s incentive program that provides tax credits for net new jobs created.

“For more than 20 years, the Greater Atlanta Region has been an essential hub for McKesson, and our new Sanctuary Park Office reinforces our commitment to the region,” said Jorge Figueredo, McKesson chief human resources officer. “We greatly value the tremendous

talent, our partnerships with innovative businesses in the area, and our close collaborating with civic and community leaders.”

The company has signed a 10-year lease for the 104,000 square foot office space in Sanctuary Park. It will house 550 McKesson employees with 23 conference rooms, six break rooms, four training rooms, a tech bar, fitness facilities and jogging trails.

“McKesson’s new office demonstrates its vision for a contemporary workplace — combining state-of-the-art technology with flexible meeting spaces and an emphasis on health and wellness,” said McKesson Public Relations Senior Manager Sunny Rodriguez.

Roswell Mayor Lori Henry said the city is excited to work with McKesson once again.

“Years ago, they were in Roswell,” she said. “They’ve gone full circle and are back home again. We’re really excited that they’ve chosen Roswell. They’re a great business partner.”

Henry added that the move will provide a boon to Roswell’s economy and retail environment.

“It’s important to remember the daytime visitors,” Henry said. “A lot of times, employees choose to use daycares close to their business, they stop by a drive through close to their business or go to lunch close to their business. It will be a huge support for our retail business.”

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Carl Appen joins family enterprise as account exec

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Carl Appen has joined Appen Media Group as account executive.

A graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he received a BA in Letters, Carl will be working with businesses in the area to develop marketing plans leveraging Appen Media products to help them grow.

Appen Media Group publishes the Herald newspapers covering North Fulton and Forsyth County. It also publishes the Dunwoody Crier and Northside Woman magazine, along with a string of other publications.

“I’m excited to bring another Appen to the family business,” said Publisher Hans Appen.

“We love what we do, and I know that Carl APPEN has a lot to offer us and the community.”

No stranger to the publication company his parents founded, Carl said that while a teenager, he spent most of his

Roswell Inc partners with SCORE to bring mentorship, development ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Inc recently entered into a partnership with the North Metro Atlanta chapter of Service Corps of Retired Executives. The group is a national nonprofit and partner organization of the U.S. Small Business Administration that focuses on providing mentorship and resources to established and aspiring business owners.

The North Metro Atlanta chapter covers all of Cobb, Gwinnett, North Fulton and Forsyth counties and will now be able to service Roswell area business owners and professionals.

“Our North Metro Atlanta chapter, with its 15 offices and 62 mentors, is uniquely equipped to help people start or grow their businesses through one-on-one mentoring, workshops and webinars,” said Bill Foust of SCORE. The partnership will allow Roswell-

time at the office running early morning delivery routes and emptying the newspaper boxes.

“I have grown up alongside the papers,” he said. “I still slip up and call the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald ‘the ReVue.’” Carl, 23, spent much of his time in school remotely uploading the papers every week, a job that allowed him to familiarize himself with every published article and advertisement.

“I am coming aboard a ship that has been around longer than I have been alive,” he said. “It is surreal to now have a desk at the office where I used to drag around a plastic, music-blaring, toy horse. Joining the family business is something that I have been excited about for a few years now.”

He said he plans to immerse himself back into the community he grew up in, juggling work duties with joining older brother Hans in coaching T-ball.

“My brother has really taken the hand-off (from publishers Ray and Christina Appen) and excelled in continuing the work of my parents,” Carl said. “All three have prioritized the community-building aspect of the company, which is something that I see as the cornerstone of not just local news but any successful business.”

based SCORE mentors to hold weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions at Roswell Inc. The North Metro Atlanta SCORE chapter will also work with Roswell Inc to host business-focused workshops quarterly. The two organizations are in the beginning stages of planning the workshops that will be open to businesses across Roswell and the North Metro area.

For more information, visit northmetroatlanta.score.org.

Cambridge graduate earns Bank of America internship Luci Allen, a Milton resident and recent graduate of Cambridge High School, was one of five Atlanta area students selected as student leaders for Bank of America’s summer internship program.

The philanthropic program offered

by BofA offers young people an opportunity to build their workforce and leadership skills through a paid summer internship at a local nonprofit and

the ability to help improve their communities.

This summer Allen is interning with the East Lake Foundation, which offers numerous programs to residents in Atlanta’s East Lake neighborhood and families at Charles R. Drew Charter School. The student leaders will work with the foundation’s partners to assist senior citizens with computer classes, tutor and mentor elementary and middle school youth and serve as counselors for the STEAM (science, technology engineering, arts and math) summer camp at Drew Charter School.

“We recognize that building workforce skills early can help prepare a young person for long-term success,” said Wendy Stewart, Atlanta market president for Bank of America. “Investing in youth and young adults is part of our broader commitment to connect individuals to the training and jobs needed for economic success, and ultimately strengthen our community.”

Allen will be attending the University of Alabama.

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On the downside of the equation is the potential risk for cannibalizing your core products. Adding new products should create additional revenue streams without impacting the sales and growth objectives of other products.

In a lot of cases, there are unforeseen consequences of adding new products.

Sometimes small businesses add new product lines solely for the sake of generating more revenue. This approach may be a slippery slope as the sales process used to sell them could be completely different, creating inefficiencies in your operations.

Meticulous planning prior to rolling out a new product line is critical to not only assessing the monetary potential, but also the risks and feasibility of the expansion. Expanding your product lines takes a lot of time.

Before you try and do so, you certainly want to ensure that your efforts are going to provide you with a good return on investment.

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NORTH FULTON SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES EXPO

The goal of the event is to showcase services designed for the special needs populations of North Fulton and to advocate, partner and network with the community.

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FEATURED: SUMMER MEET AND GREET

What: The Dunwoody Newcomers Club is sponsoring a Meet and Greet for current and prospective members. The club is a social organization open to women residing in the Dunwoody area fewer than three years.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynewcomers.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.

‘MAMA MIA!’

What: The story-telling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating a show following a young woman’s search for her birth father.

When: Sept. 5-29, times vary Where: Tams School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

EVENTS: PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

What: Learn to take better images, use filters and phone apps. Also learn the best ways to store and post- process images. Bring a camera or use a phone camera.

When: July 26 and 27, 10 a.m.

– 1 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Classes are $50 per person More info: roswellgov.com

What: Bring the family, a blanket or beach chair, and relax under the stars to watch a free movie. This event’s movie will feature “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.”

When: Saturday, July 27, 7:3010:30 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com

U.S. FLAG HISTORY

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is on “U.S. Flag History,” by Terry Manning.

When: Wednesday, July 31, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

OLD SOLDIERS DAY PARADE

What: The city of Alpharetta and American Legion Post 201 will host the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. The parade honors our country’s war veterans and recognizes their service to our country. There will be free hotdogs, drinks and activities.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9:15 a.m.

Where: Grand Stand at corner of Roswell & Old Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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

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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: NGQMA CLUB RACE

What: Children age 5-16 drive real race cars and compete for the right to call themselves champions.

When: Saturday, July 27, 8 a.m.-noon Where: NGQMA Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: ngqma.com

BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA

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

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

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

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

DETOX/RETOX YOGA AND BEER

What: Village Yoga and Cherry Street Taproom are partnering to bring participants yoga and beer.

Includes one hour of yoga and two beers.

When: Friday, July 26, 6:308:30 p.m.

Where: Village Yoga, 5854 South Vickery St., Cumming More info: village-yoga.com/ events/

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

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

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

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

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

JAEMOR FARMS POP-UP FARM MARKET

What: Find homegrown produce and best-selling flavors of the season at this pop-up farmer’s market.

When: Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through September Where: Kaiser Permanente Forsyth Medical Office, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive #350, Cumming More info: 770-869-3999

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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RELIGIOUS EVENTS: ‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT’

What: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is a musical re-imagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

When: July 25-28, times vary Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10-25 More info and tickets: rumcactingup.webs.com

COLLIN BOOTHBY, ORGANIST

What: Rising Star classical organist, Collin Boothby, returns for his third year as a recent masters degree candidate from Rice University and organist/ choirmaster of Trinity Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas.

Free.

When: Tuesday, July 30, 7 p.m.

Where: Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770 Canton Highway, Cumming More info: cfumcga.com

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 and registration: afumc.org/griefshare

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: CITY OF CUMMING MUSIC FESTIVAL

What: Enjoy the second annual City of Cumming Music Festival with 12 live bands and musicians. Presented by 37 Main.

When: Saturday, July 27, noon11 p.m.

Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: facebook.com/cummingfair/

HOME BY DARK

What: See Miranda Lambert’s band member Danny Mitchell and Ernie Halter. Part of a free summer concert series. Music fans are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn.

When: Saturday, July 27, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

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

What: This month’s free concert will feature Folk Rock band Family & Friends. Food trucks will be on location for spectators to enjoy dinner while watching live music.

When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 – 9 p.m., first Saturday of each month through October.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.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 Info: stagedoorplayers.net

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 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

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: DEBRA K. YAUN

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

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

BACK TO SCHOOL BATTLE OF THE BANDS

What: For the first time, the Summer Concert Series will be hosting a Battle of the Bands featuring three local student bands and opening individual young performers. Vote for your favorite bands.

When: Saturday, July 27, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: $3-5 More info: dunwoodynature. org/battle-of-the-bands/

What: Debra K. Yaun will be exhibiting her scratchboard art.

All artwork is from the artist’s own photos from her travels to U.S. nature centers, parks, zoos and Costa Rica as well as on her own property in Georgia.

When: August and September 2019 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: debrayaun.com

STUDENTS & FACULTY JURIED EXHIBITION

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

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SOUTH PACIFIC

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

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

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

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

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

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

TEEN DISCUSSION GROUP

What: Join for a discussion about mental health in our community, breaking stigmas and educating peers on how to start conversations.

When: Saturday, July 27, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 770-740-2425

EVENING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

What: Join for a special, afterhours concert at featuring accomplished local musicians.

When: Saturday, July 27, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897

BEGINNING ARABIC FOR KIDS

What: This class introduces children to the Arabic alphabet and basic words and phrases.

Appropriate for ages 6-8.

When: Sunday, July 28, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

FOX IN A BOX

What: Discover the story of Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. In addition, attend the program and enter to win passes for a tour of the Fox Theatre.

When: Wednesday, July 31, 3-4 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

LIBRARY EVENTS: MOVIES AT MILTON

What: Celebrate the start of the weekend with an afternoon movie at the Milton Library.

This week’s movie is “Tron.”

When: Friday, July 26, 3-5 p.m.

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

ADULT COOKING CLASS: SUMMER SALADS

What: Join Chef Lynn of Custom Gourmet Solutions and make a collection of summer salads for your get-togethers.

When: Saturday, July 27, noon1 p.m.

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

POTTER FEST

What: Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday. Join a house and earn point. Make slime in potions class. Play water balloon games to get ready for Quidditch season and more. Ages 12 and up.

When: Wednesday, July 31, 1-4 p.m.

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

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Let’s talk aging and bladder control While it is normal to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed discussing bladder issues such as incontinence, it is important to understand just how common these problems are for aging women. The involuntary loss or leaking of urine is a common syndrome that affects at least 1 in 3 older women, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Symptoms may range from minor issues such as slight bladder leaks to the need for the protection of an adult diaper to prevent the complete and sudden loss of bladder control. Chief of Surgery for Emory University Hospital and Division Director for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gina Northington, MD, PhD informs her patients that while common, “Bladder leakage is NOT normal aging. There are often functional problems of the nerves and muscles within the pelvic floor that can be treated to improve bladder control.”

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‘Just rub some black salve on it and call me in the morning’ (And other phrases you won’t hear your dermatologist tell you)

By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Frequently, I field questions from patients about alternative therapies for treating the skin and specifically skin cancer. One of the most Dr. Taylor interesting treatments available is called “Black Salve” – interesting because it is not merely a placebo, but rather does have real effects. Black salve is also interesting because its history has intersected with that of allopathic medicine in ways that are important to medicine’s most advanced skin cancer treatments. Black salve has been used for decades as a way to treat growths including warts, moles and even skin cancer (but dermatologists do not recommend using it for this purpose).

Black salve is a mixture of zinc chloride and Sanguinaria canadensis (aka Bloodroot), and sometimes Larrea tridentata (aka creosote bush or chaparral).

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Zinc chloride is an escharotic and tissue fixative. An eschar is a piece of dead tissue that will eventually turn black and slough off the skin. When applied to the skin, zinc chloride causes cell death and chemically fixes tissue into a relatively hard dead mass or plaque -- an “eschar.”

If applied to a skin cancer, zinc chloride may kill the cancer, but the zinc chloride may also damage surrounding tissue.

Zinc chloride is non-specific, damaging both unhealthy and healthy tissue that it contacts. Numerous case reports exist in the medical literature of people applying zinc chloride paste only to have a cancer come back worse or metastasize. Application of this paste has also been reported as causing severe scarring and deformity.

Bloodroot is a flowering plant indigenous to eastern North America. Bloodroot gets its name from a red sap that can be harvested from the roots to dye baskets or cloth. Bloodroot also produces an ammonium-based chemical that kills animal cells and that is an escharotic, similar to zinc chloride.

Creosote or chaparral is a desert plant whose extracts include certain compounds touted as having antioxidant properties.

Chaparral is listed in the FDA’s poisonous plant database where its entry states that it has caused liver injury and even fulminant hepatic failure requiring a liver transplant.

An interesting intersection of black salve with allopathic medicine is that Dr. Frederick Mohs used a compound combining zinc chloride, antimony trisulfide

and bloodroot as a “chemopaste” that was instrumental in helping him to develop “Mohs surgery” – the skin cancer treatment that bears his name and is now the most effective, precise and advanced method for treating skin cancer. Developed in the 1930s, Mohs’ chemopaste allowed him to harden and fix a skin cancer and a small area of surrounding skin. He then would remove that area, slice it thinly and examine it under the microscope to make sure that the margins were clear of tumor. When cancer was still present at an edge, he would remove more skin from the patient and again examine it under the microscope until all the cancer had been removed. The chemopaste was often applied the night before surgery, was very painful and caused substantial damage to surrounding tissue. Mohs’ method of using chemopaste and examining tissue under the microscope was imperfect, but it was certainly better than alternative methods of skin cancer removal available at the time.

By the late 1970s, machines that could freeze tissue and allow it to be cut with precision and without the use of this chemopaste became available, making the chemopaste obsolete. Modern Mohs surgery involves numbing a skin cancer and the surrounding skin with lidocaine, removing the visible tumor and a small margin, checking the edges for tumor and repeating this process until all microscopically visible cancer has been removed.

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Black salve’s cousin “Mohs’ chemopaste” played an important role in the development of Mohs surgery. Patients inclined toward naturopathic remedies should not feel that choosing Mohs surgery over black salve is a rejection of their holistic worldview. Rather, modern medicine and evidence-guided physicians honor the natural world when we acknowledge the astounding number of modern treatments derived from nature and guide our patients toward therapies that offer the greatest chance to heal.

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Local football teams gear up for 2019 season at Fulton media day

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — With kickoff for the 2019 season a month away, North Fulton teams are gearing up for what should be another memorable year on the gridiron.

In an event fast becoming a tradition, local public football programs marked the final push ahead of the new season with the Fulton County Schools Media Day at the Northwest Learning Center in Sandy Springs.

The event brings together all Fulton County Schools programs and allows coaches and standout players a platform to share their expectations.

Steven Craft, Fulton County Schools athletic director, spoke at the event, along with special guest Christon Abercrombie. A Westlake grad, Abercrombie shared his inspiring story of rehabilitation from a severe brain injury he suffered while playing linebacker at Tennessee State University last September.

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From left, Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols, Cambridge head coach Craig Bennett, Milton head coach Adam Clack and Roswell head coach Matt Kemper discuss the upcoming 2019 season at the Fulton County Schools football media day on July 19. after the injury, Abercrombie walked to the podium to address those in attendance.

Following his address, area coaches and athletic directors turned their attention to upcoming season.

The North Fulton panel was represented by two new head coaches, Chattahoochee’s Mike Malone and Shane Sams of Centennial Malone shared his anticipation to lead Hooch in 2019 and change the culture after an 0-10 campaign last year.

“Before the other schools, Chattahoochee was the place to come for football and to be excited about football,” Malone said. “We want to bring back that excitement and energy.”

Sams had instilled the importance on creating a family atmosphere for the program and wants to build on the success Centennial has had in recent years.

“We want to build a program and a culture that gets kids prepared not only for football…but for life outside of football,” Sams said.

Coming off a 9-2 season and a Region 7-AAAAAA championship, Johns Creek head coach Matt Helmerich said his team’s preparation for the 2019 campaign was perhaps the best off-season he has coached.

Senior linebacker Jon Ross Maye expects the Gladiators to continue their success this year.

“We have a very strong team and

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returning some key players who can be the difference in the game,” he said.

Milton will enter the new season with high expectations after their historic 2018 season culminated with the Class 7A state championship trophy.

“We’re coming off a very special season…but the No. 1 thing we are focused on right now is the windshield, not the rearview,” Clack said. “That team is gone now, and 2019 is the task at hand and the message for our guys on what we are building right now.”

Northview assistant coach and linebackers coach Danny Young said the Titans will look to continue their ascent in 2019 and everyone will play a vital role.

“We believe that if everyone buys into our philosophy of ‘family,’ we’ll continue to make strides,” Young said.

Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols and Cambridge’s Craig Bennett both expressed that their 2018 campaigns did not live up to their programs’ expectations, but said they are eager for the season to start.

Alpharetta quarterback Will Gerdes said the Raiders have talent and are primed for a successful season if the team stays healthy.

For Cambridge, it is a year for the Bears to turn the tide.

“We want to prove people wrong about Cambridge this season,” senior linebacker TJ Mowery said.

Roswell head coach Matt Kemper discussed the Hornets’ rise from 3-8 in 2017 to a 9-2 record last year, but his team knows there is still work to be done in 2019.

“That first step is resurrecting a program is the easy step, the next step is the hard step,” Kemper said. “Now it’s about the smallest of details.”

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Innovation: Continued from Page 14 Construction of the Innovation Academy campus in Alpharetta continues on the site of the old Milton High School.

District officials said the delay in opening should not impact the construction budget, although there may be adjustments to personnel budgets.

Looney confirmed he had accepted the resignation of former associate superintendent for Innovation, Doannie Tran, who had overseen the progress of Innovation Academy the past two years.

The $60 million school is being funded through the Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax approved by voters in 2016. The referendum included funding for two STEM schools in the district: Innovation Academy in North Fulton, and a 6th-12th grade school in South Fulton.

Chief Operations Officer Patrick Burke said the one-year delay puts Innovation Academy back onto its original timeline.

The Fulton School Board had agreed to

move up the time line of Innovation Academy to provide quicker relief to area high schools struggling with overcrowding.

“The scheduled opening date for our North STEM facility (Innovation Academy) was not promised prior to the passage of the SPLOST referendum,” Burke said. “Had the Board of Education not approved a temporary borrowing from the general fund for school design in the fall of 2016 the school would have opened in 2021 instead of 2020.”

Innovation Academy was the only new school planned for North Fulton in the 2017-2022 Capital Projects plan for the district. With the one-year delay for Innovation Academy, Burke said relief to overcrowded high schools will come in other ways.

“We will continue to support existing schools as we always have, utilizing temporary classrooms and maximizing the efficiency of space until the facility is available to help overcrowding,” he noted.

During the year delay, Innovation Academy will be used as a hub for professional development and training for staff, and a location for student activities such as science and academic competitions.

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Elections: Continued from Page 4 Bodker said the city would “definitely revive” studying if it would be more cost effective for the city to administer elections itself or through a party other than Fulton.

“The rationale for continuing to use them in that instance has started to erode,” Bodker said.

In Johns Creek, three City Council posts will up for election in 2019: post 2, currently held by Jay Lin, post 4, held by Chris Coughlin, and Post 6, held by Steve Broadbent. In Johns Creek, all City Council members represent the city at-large. The qualifying period will be Aug. 19 to Aug. 21.

Roswell At the July 9 Administration, Finance and Recreation and Parks Committee Meeting, Roswell Mayor Lori Henry discussed lowering election costs with the City Council.

The city was originally quoted $535,000 by Fulton County to run this year’s November elections. However, the city worked with the county to look for ways to reduce the costs, Henry said.

The revised contract amount was $375,000 — $207,000 for the general municipal election and $168,000 for a runoff, if necessary — but Henry said those numbers may drop even further.

Henry said she has been speaking with state Sen. John Albers to introduce legislation that would allow cities to contract for election services with other entities besides the county.

Four seats will be up for election in Roswell on Nov. 5 — Post 1, currently held by Marcelo Zapata; Post 2, currently held by Mike Palermo; Post 3, currently held by Sean Groer; and municipal court judge, currently held

by Brian Hansford. If necessary, the runoff would be held Dec. 3.

The City Council was scheduled to discuss the election and possible costs at the July 22 City Council meeting.

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North Fulton’s Only On-Site Crematory DEATH NOTICES

Patsy Budrich, 77, of Roswell, passed away July 12, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Joshua Keith Dean, 39, passed away July 12, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Robert Edwards, 77, of Cumming, passed away July 13, 2019. Arrangements

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Sandra Kronic, 73, of Cumming, passed away July 10, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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D.C. Nolan, 72, of Cumming, passed away July 16, 2019.

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Frances Newsom Phelps, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away July 13, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Anna Sgier, 68, of Roswell, passed away July 3, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Henry Williams, 97, of Alpharetta, passed away July 12, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Carol Zepp, 87, of Roswell, passed away July 2, 2019.

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