Local high school seniors receive $1,000 scholarship
By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com
MILTON, Ga. — Four high school seniors with a passion for the arts were awarded the Hogan Family Arts Scholarship, a gift of $1,000 to Milton graduates receiving higher education in fine arts.
The scholarship is presented through the Milton Arts Council, a local nonprofit that works to provide students with exposure to fine arts programs. The recipients were recognized for their dedication and continued commitment to fine arts at the May 4 City Council meeting.
The scholarship recipients are:
Tucker Bowers is a senior at Milton High School and will be attending Mercer University to major in music education. She participated in the school’s choir throughout her high school career.
Cambridge High School senior Max Holley plays the baritone saxophone in the school’s band and was awarded a spot in this year’s Georgia All-State Jazz Ensemble.
Addison Mynatt has been a part of the Bridge Ensemble all four years at Cambridge and won multiple awards for her performances. She plans to attend Lipscomb University and major in songwriting.
Caroline Parker is graduating from Milton High School and hopes to join the University of Georgia’s Redcoat Band this fall. She will be majoring in music performance on a pre-dental track.
glamour meets giving spirit at fundraiser
By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com
MILTON, Ga. — Members of the Milton City Council weighed in May 4 on projects that could be funded through transportation sales tax if approved by Fulton County voters this fall. Milton expects to collect approximately $44 million over five years if the third iteration of Transportation Special Purpose
Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST III) is implemented in April 2027. Deputy Public Works Director Robert Dell-Ross presented the project list Milton will submit to Fulton County before May 31. The list is broken into three tiers.
Tier 1 projects prioritize operations and safety upgrades. It designates $11 million to various operations and safety improvements. Dell-Ross specified improvements to two roundabouts
on Hopewell Road and transportation-related infrastructure.
Southeast Crabapple, a public area within the Mayfield district, is identified for improvements, and Dell-Ross said the council would receive more information on the project later this summer. Improvements to the Deerfield Connector between Deerfield Parkway and Ga. 9 are included
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From left at front, Hogan Family Arts Scholarship recipients Carolyn Parker, Milton High; Addison Mynatt, Cambridge High; Tucker Bowers, Milton High; and Max Holley of Cambridge High stand with elected officials May 4 in recognition of their achievements in the arts.
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Milton Fire wins national award recognizing cardiac crisis response
MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Fire Department was one of two cities across the country recognized for its ability to creatively and effectively improve outcomes for those suffering cardiacrelated emergencies.
The department was honored for receiving the Heart Safe Community Award at the May 4 City Council meeting. At the end of the month, Fire Chief Gabe Benmoussa will receive the award on behalf of the department during the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Fire-Rescue Med conference in Arizona.
“This is all thanks to the efforts of our firefights in our department and some of the programs that we have,” Benmoussa said.
Each year, the International Association of Fire Chiefs selects a winner from cities of fewer than 100,000 people and those with populations of more than 100,000 to receive the award. Agencies must have demonstrated creative approaches to improving therapies for patients experiencing cardiac-related emergencies.
In addition to the training undergone by all Milton firefighters to become emergency medical technicians, they have access to cardiac monitors and an automatic CPR delivery system that have contributed to a cardiac survivability rate higher than the national average for the past two years.
The Milton Fire Department offers extra services through Fire CARES, a mobile health program providing free CPR and automatic external defibrillators (AED) training classes and hosting free wellness clinics by firefighter and registered nurse Derek Hoffman.
The department also started an AED Library Loaner program where residents can check out AEDs for gatherings and athletic tournaments for free.
“This award reflects years of concerted, supportive efforts by our department, our City Council and our community to do what we can to help people with cardiac-related issues,” Benmoussa said. “As honored as we are to receive it, we are even more committed to keep working to find more cutting-edge, difference-making ways to benefit our community.”
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Milton Fire Chief Gabe Benmoussa speaks at the May 4 City Council meeting where the department was recognized for being one of two departments across the country awarded the Heart Safe Community Award.
Atlanta primes for hosting World Cup matches
By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com
ATLANTA, Ga. — The World Cup is coming to Atlanta starting with a match between Spain and Cape Verde June 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Matches hosted here run through July 15.
The first game of the Cup will be in Mexico City between Mexico and South Africa June 11.
Decatur will host several watchfests, starting with the Opening Ceremony headlined by an appearance by Savannah native Big Boi. The rapper will be performing at the Opening Ceremony of Decatur Watchfest June 11 to celebrate the beginning of the tournament that takes place once every four years.
June 15 is when Atlanta will host its first game at Mercedes-Benz. Atlanta’s next game is June 18 at noon where Czechia and South Africa face off.
June 21, Mercedes-Benz will host its third game where Spain will play against Saudi Arabia. On June 24, the fourth game will be played, Morocco versus Haiti.
Atlanta’s final game of the group stage will be Uzbekistan versus Democratic Republic of the Congo June 27.
From there, they will have three remaining games in the single-elimination bracket at Mercedes-Benz. The teams are yet to be determined, but the times have been established.
For the round of 32, Mercedes-Benz will host a game at noon July 1. The round of 16 game will take place at the same time July 7.
The final game in Georgia, and the biggest, will be July 15 for the semifinals at 3 p.m.
There will be a Closing Ceremony at Decatur Watchfest the day of the finals with a performance by the Indigo Girls.
Team USA will play its first game of the group stage the next day at 9 p.m. in Los Angeles.
Team USA will play its second game the next day in Seattle against Australia.
Team USA’s last group stage game is against Turkiye in Los Angeles June 25.
On July 18, the Bronze Medal match will take place in Miami. The finals are being played in New York on July 19.
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The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 trophy designed by Tiffany & Co. is presented at the the April 14 Mercedes-Benz press conference.
Setting the Pace in North Atlanta
ALPHARETTA, Ga.— The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) is proud to announce its newest Eagle Scouts, who completed their Eagle Board of Review on April 23, 2026, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.
Group photo, from left:
Aryan Pillay , of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. Aryan’s project was the construction of six benches for the waiting and pickup area of Piney Grove Middle School.
Adam Martin , of Troop 7153, sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church. Adam’s project was the removal of 335+ lbs. of trash from 6.75 miles of the Chattahoochee River
Michael Pelloni , of Troop 1717, sponsored by Cross of Life Lutheran Church. Michael’s project was the construction of eight new tabletops and 16 stools for the Milton High School Art Department.
Matthew Tetreault , of Troop 2143, sponsored by American Legion Post 251. Matthew’s project was the construction of four benches and a utility storage box for pickleball equipment at River Trail Middle School.
Pictured above
Seowon “Steven”
was the construction of two benches and two indoor soccer goals.
Park , of Troop 3143, sponsored by American Legion Post 251. Steven’s project
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Roswell native Evan Plunkett drafted fourth overall
By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Premier Lacrosse League’s Denver Outlaws used their firstround pick — fourth overall — to select Army midfielder and Roswell native Evan Plunkett April 14.
The Outlaws traded three draft picks to get the No. 4 spot and grab Plunkett. One player being traded for the No. 7, 22 and 28 picks speaks volumes to the value the franchise places on Plunkett.
His lacrosse resume is lengthy, making an immediate impact upon arriving at West Point. He was accustomed to proving himself in the travel circuit and brought the same mindset to New Jersey.
“There’s definitely a chip on your back coming up [to New England] and playing a sport that’s more local to the area,” Plunkett said. “A lot of people assume off the bat that you’re not gonna be as good as everybody else… [they’re] like, ‘You’re not from a hotbed, you can’t do that good,’ so that just put the chip in my back the whole way through.”
Whether motivated by spite, love for the game, or proving his abilities, playing in a top five conference in Division I didn’t obscure the dominance Plunkett established during his high school career.
He won Patriot League rookie of the year and followed it up the next season with an even bigger honor.
As a sophomore, Plunkett was the first midfielder to win Patriot League offensive player of the year since 1997. It was announced April 27 of this year that Plunkett won his second offensive player of the year in three seasons.
Last year, he made the top 25 players in the nation when he was named a nominee for the Tewaaraton Award. This season, he’s already made the nominee list again alongside Army goalie, and fellow Georgia native, Sean Byrne.
Byrne was on the same Thunder Club team as Plunkett when they and several players were cut from the top team in ninth grade. Another 2026 PLL draft pick, Lassiter alum Braden Erksa, was in that B-team group and now is a senior at Maryland.
Plunkett said the sting of being cut lit a fire under him, and he never took his foot off the gas.
Evan, a 2021 Roswell graduate, and his younger brother Hill, class of 2023, were four-year lettermen in lacrosse and played with the Junior Hornets program. They were both dual-sport athletes in football playing defensive back, Evan a walk-up safety and Hill a cornerback. Evan recorded 60 solo tackles his senior year.
Longtime mentor of the Plunketts and 2014 UNC lacrosse alum T.J. Kemp coaches nearby foe Lassiter but has given
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Army West Point senior Evan Plunkett weighs his options for a shot or pass at B.T. Harvey Stadium for the Atlanta Lacrosse Invitational Feb. 21. Plunkett is a Roswell High graduate and was recently selected by the Denver Outlaws as the fourth pick of the Premier Lacrosse League draft.
lacrosse lessons and private training to the brothers since 2016.
“The biggest thing that Evan brought was just an unrelenting sense of competitive spirit,” Kemp said. “It’s just one of those things where that guy had been slept on, told he was too small or that he wasn’t the right fit, or cut from the team for so long that he didn’t really care what the score was because every possession, it was personal. He was out to prove a point.”
Kemp said the competitive attitude that their parents Patrick and Susan emphasized to the brothers is “in them, not on them.” Their sisters, Lane, who lives in New York, and Alice, a junior at Roswell High, carry the same energy into their professional or cheerleading endeavors.
“Whether it’s at Roswell, on a club field, Mabry Middle School in the mud, these kids have gotten everybody better and raised the standard, ’cause that’s what Plunketts do,” Kemp said. “I have been blessed and excited to be a part of their life. Early on, they thought I was giving them something, they’ve given me so much more.”
Evan and Hill both said despite the excitement of draft night, they are locked in as ever on their goal of securing an NCAA tournament appearance.
‘High-energy guys’
Army offensive coordinator Rick Lewis described the brothers as “high energy guys” in the locker room. Lewis said Evan is his own biggest critic and plays with a chip on his shoulder to prove he’s always evolving his game.
“Evan is a captain on the team, a leader, and when he talks, guys listen,” Lewis said. “I mean, you’re talking about a guy who’s a four-year starter and an elite player. He’s had the long stick [midfielder] on him from probably a couple possessions into his first game freshman year.”
Teams have assigned their best midfield defenders to guard Evan, who cemented himself as one of the best players in the conference, evidenced by multiple awards.
“He’s had success since he stepped on campus,” Lewis said. “The biggest thing about him is, it’s just great as a coaching staff when your best players are your hardest workers.”
He described Evan as someone who is incredibly easy to play with and incredibly hard to play against.
Susan Plunkett recounted a story about the recruitment process when it was time for her younger son to go on recruiting visits. It didn’t take long for Hill to shut the process down. He knew where
he would be playing in college.
His reasoning?
“He was like, ‘No, I don’t wanna play against Evan, ever,’” Susan said. “Hill was the first commit [in the country] for the class of 2023. He came with us for Evan’s second visit, and he had already made up his mind at that point.”
Evan pulled the trigger nearly as quickly. It took one “civilian school” visit before he called Army head coach Joe Alberici from the Boston airport to confirm where he’d spend his next four years.
Susan reflected on the earliest days of Plunkett lacrosse.
“I told my husband, ‘is that like cricket?’” she said. “I mean, we had no earthly idea what [lacrosse] was.”
Susan said Evan’s first lacrosse lesson was on the football field at Fellowship Christian School. It was snowing, and she had just bought him a Roswell lacrosse sweatshirt in the parking lot for extra warmth in the weather.
“He got back in the car, and he was like, ‘that was awesome,” she said. “And he just loved it from day one, he’s never not loved it.”
She said both her sons have been motivated from a young age to be the best player on the field. Choosing to continue their careers at a school where everyone is as disciplined as they are was exactly what they needed to maximize their success.
Next steps
Athletes at West Point who are drafted to play professional sports can be exempted from their service requirements after graduation. Evan is sticking with his plan of attending flight school for helicopters in Alabama starting in July.
The majority of players in the PLL also have day jobs and view their athletic endeavors as a sort of part-time job. Evan will follow a similar path with the Denver Outlaws while completing his service requirement.
One of the Outlaws assistant coaches, Jeremy Boltus, is also a West Point alum and will be a pillar of support this summer and going forward. Alum support has meant a great deal to Evan, whether it be his future coaches, his current coaches, or the United COO in a desperate time of need to catch a flight to a funeral.
Evan said the Denver coaching staff is in full support of finishing the college season out strong before he shifts to professional lacrosse.
“It’s a lot of mutual respect between coaches and the player-coach relationship with that aspect,” he said. “It hasn’t set in much, trying to keep that drive going and accomplish the goals with the team I have right now and get everything done we’d like to do.”
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Chattahoochee High Beta Club wins national leadership award
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School’s Beta Club was one of five senior winners of this year’s John W. Harris Leadership Award for exemplifying Beta’s four pillars: achievement, character, leadership and service.
Award-winning clubs can send 10 members to a Regional Leadership Summit where students will further develop their communication, collaboration and leadership skills alongside peers from across the country.
Media and educational tech instructor and club sponsor Lin-Chiou Lee nominated the Beta Club of nearly 300 active members in January. The Alumni Review Committee selected five clubs to recognize in each division based on their demonstrated impact within their schools and communities.
“The John W. Harris Scholarship recognizes the strength of student-led service initiatives within the Chattahoochee High School Beta Club,” Lee said. “These students are all about taking initiative, building partnerships and making their community a better place one service project at a time.”
She said club members identify real community needs. In November, the club hosted a food drive, collecting thousands of non-perishable goods to assemble in care packages for more than 200 Metro Atlanta families for the holidays.
The Chattahoochee High School’s Beta Club was celebrated at a Fulton County School Board meeting in April for its national recognition.
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From left, Beta Club sponsor Lin-Chiou Lee was recognized alongside Chattahoochee High School student members and Principal Mike Todd, Ph.D.
PHOTOS BY: FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS/PROVIDED Fulton County School Board members recognize Chattahoochee High School Principal Mike Todd, Ph.D., Beta Club president Kobe Chernushin, center, and club sponsor Lin-Chiou Lee for winning the John W. Harris Leadership Award.
Giulia Italian Bakery serves a selection of handmade baked goods made daily with ingredients sourced from Italy and will be opening its fourth Metro Atlanta location in Alpharetta City Center this summer.
Italian bakery opening in downtown Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Giulia Italian Bakery is bringing its craft baked goods made with ingredients sourced from Italy to downtown Alpharetta this summer, marking its fourth Metro Atlanta location.
Guests can expect a daily selection of croissants, sourdough breads and seasonal pastries. Other menu features include sandwiches, cakes and focaccias using cured meats, Italian cheeses and other imports that contribute to the authentic experience. Giulia will also serve Italian wine, beer, coffee and gelato.
“From the beginning, Giulia has been about more than exception pastries and breads,” co-founder Seth Gjuka said. “It is about creating
a place where people from all walks of life come together and feel a true sense of community.”
He said the Alpharetta City Center lends itself to the classic Main Street feel that is often missed and that communities thrive on.
Lisa Carter, property manager at the Alpharetta City Center, said Giulia Italian Bakery will not only elevate the downtown experience but also connect with the community.
“Their commitment to tradition aligns seamlessly with the character of the property,” Carter said. “We’re excited to welcome a concept that encourages people to slow down, gather and enjoy the moment.”
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Casa Nuova block party nets $30,000 for cancer research
By HANNAH YAHNE hannah@appenmedia.com
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Since 2000, Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant’s annual block party has served as owner Maria Fondura’s way of thanking the Alpharetta community for more than two decades of support.
More than 600 people attended the restaurant’s May 3 block party. They filled a buffet line that wrapped around the building as they awaited pasta, empanadas, brisket and seafood paella cooked live at the center of it all.
For Fondura, caring about guests and making them feel welcome is central to the restaurant’s identity.
“It’s a marriage, the service and the food,” Fondura said.
Peter DeJesso has been eating at Casa Nuova in Alpharetta for more than 20 years.
“She always comes around and gives people hugs because she’s just that kind of person,” DeJesso said. “She likes to make sure everyone’s happy.”
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Family friends Henry Santos and his daughter Jennifer Santos Sosa traveled from St. Augustine, Florida, to cook paella at the gathering – a tradition spanning most of their 19-year friendship with the Fonduras.
“You get to see a lot of people, old friends,” Henry said. “Every time we come, they’re all looking for us and expecting us to be here, so that’s a good thing. That makes us feel proud, that we’re doing something great.”
The families met through both their sons’ time at Georgia Tech, and Santos said there was an instant connection.
He spoke about Maria’s husband, Antonio, who died in 2021 after more than 45 years in the restaurant industry.
Antonio founded Alfredos, an Italian restaurant known in Atlanta for high-quality, comfort food that closed in 2017. In the 1980s, he pioneered the city’s first openkitchen concept.
After stepping away from the industry, Antonio wanted to recreate Alfredos closer to the family’s new home in Milton.
Between her intelligence and drive, and Antonio’s perseverance and talent, Santos said they created a legacy.
All that’s asked of guests in exchange for free food is a donation to Fondura’s nonprofit, Purple Pansies. This year, attendees donated more than $30,000 to fund pancreatic cancer research and
provide financial support to patients and their families.
“Every dollar that we raise goes directly to our cause,” Fondura said.
After losing her mother in 2007 to pancreatic cancer within three months of a diagnosis, Fondura began collecting donations at her annual gathering to give to existing charities. What started as a grassroots effort became a nonprofit in 2017 that has raised more than $8 million toward clinical trials, research and emergency grants for families.
“Every time that I have a campaign for pancreas cancer as Purple Pansies, I’m honoring her … she’s still alive,” Fondura said.
She said it’s rewarding to see patients with hope – something that Fondura’s mother didn’t have after her diagnosis.
Each year, Purple Pansies hosts a fundraising gala and invites local survivors to meet those supporting research.
Pancreatic cancer survivor Maryanne Winchester from Roswell was invited to the gala and was pleased to learn about a local organization supporting this cause.
“The thing that hits home for us is because … I know where these funds go,” Winchester said. “The research is amazing because it gives all of us a hope that there’s something else to try when we need it.”
To learn more about the Purple Pansies or donate, visit purplepansies.org.
Jennifer Santos Sosa serves paella at Casa Nuova’s community block party May 3. She travels from Florida every year with her father, Henry Sosa, to make paella live at the annual event in Alpharetta.
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From left, Maria Fondura, owner of Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, takes donations at the May 3 block party with Janice Chalovich, executive director of the Purple Pansies.
Please join the City of Milton as we proudly pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
Our annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at The Green at Crabapple Market
12650 Crabapple Rd, Milton
MONDAY MAY 25 10AM
As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States, this year’s ceremony holds special meaning as we reflect on the generations of Americans who have defended the freedoms we cherish today.
RSVP to rsvp@miltonga.gov by Monday, May 18. In the event of inclement weather, the Ceremony will be held in Council Chambers in City Hall.
Derby glamour meets giving spirit at fundraiser
By STANLEY LEARY newsroom@appenmedia.com
MILTON, Ga. — Wide-brimmed hats, bow ties, and mint juleps filled the Crabapple Market Green on Saturday, May 2, as the fourth annual Down & Derby blended Kentucky Derby flair with a mission to support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
The outdoor fundraiser, timed with the Kentucky Derby, has become a growing Milton tradition, raising more than $500,000 in its first three years. Attendees gathered to watch the race, enjoy live music, and participate in auctions benefiting pediatric care across metro Atlanta.
For many, the cause is personal.
“I come to support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and also our children have been patients there,” said Jennifer Yelton, standing among a crowd dressed in colorful Derby attire.
That connection to care resonated throughout the evening.
Sarah Bowman, a French horn player and daughter of host committee member Megan Bowman, said her experience as a patient shaped her future ambitions. After being diagnosed with diabetes, Bowman said nurses at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta guided her through the process.
“The nurses were kind, nice and took their time and taught me how to manage my insulin and prick my finger,” she said.
Her parents say she is now considering majoring in bioengineering.
Couples like Brian and Lara Dolan said the event offers a way to give back while also highlighting the local businesses that help make it possible.
“We love supporting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and also how it brings attention to the businesses supporting the event,” they said.
Throughout the evening, auction paddles rose as speakers reminded guests of the impact of their contributions. Andi Mahoney shared her daughter Emmie’s story, urging attendees to give generously.
“This changes lives, so put the paddles up,” Mahoney said.
Beyond the fundraising totals, organizers and attendees pointed to the sense of shared purpose that defines the event.
“It is an amazing evening and all for a wonderful cause,” said Tricia Rahinsky.
— Photos by Stanley Leary
Members of the organizing committee display their festive wear at the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser at Crabapple Market Green in Milton May 2.
Friends dressed in Derby attire attend the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Crabapple Market Green on May 2 in Milton. From left, are Daniel and Luz Cardamone, Lindsey Liranzo, Laura Hinchee, Mike Liranzo and Dan Hinchee.
An aerial drone view shows guests gathered under tents during the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Milton’s Crabapple Market Green May 2. Downtown businesses form a perfect backdrop for the community event
Jade Ladson participates in the Ring for Rose phone booth activation during the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Crabapple Market Green on May 2.
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share their experience with care received at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta during the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser at Crabapple Market Green on May 2 in Milton. The family said Emmie was so well cared for that a room at the former facility was named in her honor. Andi Mahoney encouraged attendees during the auction, saying, “This bet changes lives with paddles up.”
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Carson Saville and Brandon Johnson, dressed in cowboy hats and a bow tie, attend the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser on May 2 in Milton.
Chris Liu uses a mobile app to make a donation to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta during the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser at Crabapple Market Green on May 2 in Milton.
Camille Lialios and Nicole Patel attend the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Crabapple Market Green on May 2.
Rashell Weber, Autumn Amos and Emily Long, dressed in Derby attire, attend the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Crabapple Market Green on May 2 in Milton.
PHOTOS BY: STANLEY LEARY/APPEN MEDIA City Councilman Brian Dolan and his wife, Lara Dolan, attend the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Crabapple Market Green on May 2 in Milton.
Above: Guests react as the crowd cheers during the broadcast of the Kentucky Derby at the fourth annual Down & Derby fundraiser benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Crabapple Market Green on May 2 in Milton. Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby at 23-1 odds for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
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The overlooked link between oral health and longevity
When people think about living longer, healthier lives, they often focus on diet, exercise, and regular medical checkups. Yet one critical factor is frequently overlooked: oral health. Mounting evidence suggests that routine preventive dental care plays a meaningful role not only in preserving smiles, but also in extending life expectancy and improving overall health.
The mouth is often described as a window to the body. Oral health conditions, like gum disease, are closely linked to systemic health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, and even certain cancers. Chronic inflammation in the gums can allow harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream, contributing to inflammation elsewhere in the body. Over time, this can exacerbate existing conditions or increase the risk of developing new chronic conditions.
Preventive dental care is designed to stop problems before they start—or catch them early when they are easier and less costly to treat. Routine dental visits typically include professional cleanings, examinations, and diagnostic imaging. These appointments remove plaque and tartar buildup that cannot be eliminated through brushing and flossing alone. More importantly, they allow dental professionals to identify early signs of decay, gum disease, oral cancer, and other issues that may otherwise go unnoticed.
One of the most significant benefits of preventive care is the management of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. In its early stage, gingivitis is reversible with proper care. However, if left untreated,
it can progress to periodontitis, a more severe condition that can lead to tooth loss and has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that individuals with poor oral health are more likely to suffer from heart attacks and strokes, underscoring the importance of maintaining healthy gums.
Preventive dental care supports longevity by enabling better nutrition. Healthy teeth and gums make it
easier to chew a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins that are essential for overall health. In contrast, dental pain or missing teeth can lead individuals to avoid nutritious foods in favor of softer, often less healthy options, potentially contributing to malnutrition and chronic disease.
Beyond the physical benefits, oral health also impacts quality of life. A healthy smile can boost confidence, support social interactions, and contribute to mental well-being—all factors that are increasingly recognized as important components of longevity.
In an era where healthcare costs continue to rise, preventive dental care represents a practical and effective investment in long-term health. Brushing and flossing daily, combined with routine dental checkups, can significantly reduce the risk of serious health complications.
Longevity is not determined by a single factor, but by a combination of habits and choices made over time. Incorporating preventive dental care into that equation is a simple yet powerful step toward a longer, healthier life.
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Ancient India, syphilis, war and cancer – The journey to rebuild a nose
increased interest in both reconstruction and prosthetic solutions.
For as long as humans have had noses, we’ve had reasons to repair them. The nose sits at the center of the face, essential not just for breathing, but for identity. The history of nasal reconstruction is therefore not just a surgical story—it is deeply human, shaped by conflict, disease, and ingenuity.
One of the earliest chapters begins in ancient India, around 600 BCE. In some regions, nasal amputation was used as punishment for theft or adultery. This harsh practice drove innovation. Surgeons developed a method to rebuild the nose using a pedicled facial flap—the “Indian method” of nasal reconstruction. This technique is attributed to Sushruta, often considered one of the fathers of surgery. In these descriptions, a facial flap of tissue is measured, raised while maintaining a living attachment for blood supply, and transferred to reconstruct the nose, with small tubes used to preserve the airway during healing.
Over time, this tradition evolved into what is most closely associated with the modern forehead flap. Today, a segment of forehead skin is elevated on a preserved arterial supply, left attached at its base, and rotated down to reconstruct the nasal tip. In modern Mohs and reconstructive surgery, it remains a cornerstone technique after skin cancer removal and one of the most reliable methods for complex nasal defects.
From ancient India, the narrative jumps forward two millennia. But what about Greece? What about Rome?! Didn’t Rome invent everything?
There is little evidence of formal nasal reconstruction in classical antiquity. Aulus Cornelius Celsus described facial wound care and basic repair but not structured reconstructive nasal surgery. When nasal reconstruction re-emerges in Europe centuries later, it is better understood as rediscovery rather than continuous tradition.
So, indeed, we fast forward 2000 years from ancient India.
In the Renaissance and early modern period, nasal deformities became more common due to trauma and disease. Syphilis was especially destructive, eroding nasal structures and leaving profound disfigurement. This
Artificial noses—made from leather, metal, or wax—allowed patients to return to society with some degree of normalcy and laid the groundwork for modern facial prosthetics.
In the 1500s, Gaspare Tagliacozzi developed the “Italian method” of nasal reconstruction, transferring skin from the arm to the nose in a staged fashion. Though innovative, his work was later abandoned for centuries due to technical limitations such as a lack of modern anesthesia and antisepsis and also due to social and religious objections.
The next major leap came from war. World War I produced devastating facial injuries, forcing rapid innovation. Harold Gillies refined skin flaps, introduced staged reconstruction, and emphasized both function and appearance—principles that remain central today. World War II further advanced reconstruction through improved anesthesia, antibiotics, and surgical planning.
In the 20th century, the ancient forehead flap evolved into the modern paramedian forehead flap. A segment of forehead skin is elevated on a preserved arterial supply just lateral to the midline, kept attached at its base, and rotated to reconstruct the nasal tip. In modern Mohs and reconstructive surgery, it remains a foundational technique after skin cancer removal.
In recent decades, nasal repair has entered a more precise era. In dermatologic surgery, particularly Mohs surgery, cancer can be removed with microscopic accuracy while preserving healthy tissue. Reconstruction then restores contour and function using techniques such as the paramedian forehead flap, skin grafts and an assortment of elegant and innovative flaps. However, Mohs surgery often allows for so much tissue preservation that many wounds can close in a much simpler linear fashion further enhancing postoperative results.
From ancient punishment to modern cancer care, nasal reconstruction reflects restoration—of form, function, and confidence. It is also a story of trust. Patients facing facial cancer entrust their health and their identity to their surgeon. Modern techniques now allow us to restore not only structure and function but also the sense of wholeness that comes from having one’s identity preserved.
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The new concern with GLP-1 weight loss: Are some patients losing more than fat?
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GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have changed the conversation around weight loss. For many patients, the results can be dramatic. But as these medications become more common, some providers are beginning to ask a new question: what exactly is being lost?
While the focus is often on pounds, rapid weight loss can sometimes include loss of lean muscle mass along with fat. That matters because muscle plays a major role in metabolism, energy, strength, balance, and long-term health, especially as we age.
This has led to a growing shift in how many modern wellness and functional medicine clinics approach medical weight loss. Increasingly, providers are paying closer attention to body composition, nutritional support, resistance training, recovery, hormone balance, and overall metabolic health rather than simply watching the number on a scale.
Some clinics are also exploring supportive therapies designed to help patients maintain strength, energy, and function during weight loss programs. These approaches may include advanced recovery protocols, metabolic support strategies, and physician-guided peptide therapies tailored to the individual patient.
The goal is not simply to help someone become smaller. The goal is to help them become healthier, stronger, and more functional long term.
Experts say this is especially important for former athletes, adults over 40, and patients who may already be dealing with fatigue, hormone changes, slower recovery, or decreased muscle mass before beginning a weight loss program.
As the science around GLP-1 medications continues to evolve, many providers believe the future of weight loss will focus less on rapid reduction alone and more on preserving overall health and performance along the way.
Roswell Dental Care now offers genetic testing
At Roswell Dental Care, we are excited to offer genetic and saliva-based testing as part of our commitment to more personalized, proactive dental care. You may wonder why your dentist wants genetic information. The answer is simple: it helps us better understand your unique risk for cavities, gum disease, inflammation, and long-term oral health concerns.
Dentistry is moving toward a more personalized approach, often called precision medicine. This means looking at a person’s genetics, environment, lifestyle, and health history to better predict disease and select the most effective treatment. With this added layer of information, we can better answer important questions such as: Why is one patient more prone to severe gum disease than another? How likely is a patient to respond well to treatment? And how can we reduce the risk of relapse after therapy?
One of the tools we use is saliva testing through OralDNA® Labs. Saliva is far more than just moisture in the mouth. It is a complex fluid produced by the salivary glands and contains proteins, enzymes, electrolytes, bacteria, and other markers that can reveal valuable information about your health. Because of this, saliva has become an important diagnostic tool in modern healthcare.
Our testing can identify the type and concentration of 11 harmful bacteria associated with periodontal disease. It can also evaluate your interleukin-6 (IL-6) genotype, which plays an important role in the body’s inflammatory response. Together, this information helps us more accurately assess your risk, guide treatment decisions, and create a plan tailored specifically to your needs.
When harmful oral bacteria are present
at high levels, especially in combination with a heightened inflammatory response, they can contribute to bad breath, bleeding gums, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss. But the effects do not always stop there. Research continues to show strong connections between oral bacteria and whole-body health.
For example, periodontal bacteria have been linked to cardiovascular disease and may contribute to the progression of stroke and peripheral vascular disease. The plaque in your mouth is the same as the plaque in your heart and brain! Elevated oral bacteria are also associated with metabolic problems, including difficulty controlling blood sugar, which is especially important for patients with diabetes.
Pregnancy is another important time to monitor oral health closely. Changes in the oral microbiome during pregnancy can increase the presence of periodontal pathogens, which may be associated with complications such as preterm birth and low birth weight.
There is also growing research exploring links between periodontal disease and cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and brain health. Chronic oral inflammation and harmful bacteria may play a role in disease progression in ways we are still working to fully understand. What we do know is that oral health is deeply connected to overall health, and early detection matters.
Dr. Destinee Hood and the team at Roswell Dental Care are proud to provide this advanced service in a caring, judgment-free environment. Our goal is to educate and empower our patients with knowledge that can lead to healthier smiles and healthier lives. We take the time to listen, understand your concerns, and guide you toward the best care for your individual needs.
Knowledge is power. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 770-9986736 or visit RoswellDentalCare.com
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Every May we celebrate Older Americans Month, honoring a generation that is bringing about an unprecedented transformation. The population of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to grow from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050 – a 47% increase. By 2035, older adults are projected to outnumber children under 18 for the first time in U.S. history. The number of adults aged 85 is the fastest growing portion of seniors, and has nearly quadrupled in the last 25 years.
As we live longer, it’s important to understand that proactive wellness is an important part of daily life that goes beyond “crisis” care. In-home care is not just for those facing physical challenges. It is a launchpad for a healthier, more active life. Personalized care has emerged as a linchpin that allows your older loved one to remain in the warmth and comfort of home, scaled to what they actually need to help them navigate aging at their own pace.
A well matched, skilled Home Helpers caregiver can help with “lifestyle pillars” that build a strong foundation for your older loved one long before serious health issues develop. Healthy habits like encouraging a consistent sleep schedule to taking vitamins and medications reinforce daily choices that lead to longer term vitality. A caregiver can also notice “small things” and subtle changes before they become problems.
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Why general stores were vital in the early South
In the early days when families settled in the rural South they produced many of the products that they consumed, but they could not produce everything they needed. Long before the advent of cars and mass transit, general stores stocked essentials for local rural families. Early settlers in North Fulton and other areas often created crossroad communities consisting of a church, school, maybe a post office and a general store. In fact, sometimes they built a barn for their animals before they built their house.
General stores were often built in the crossroads of a community. Sometimes they were built on farmers’ land with the farmer running the store for added income. For example, James W. Shirley operated a store on his large farm where the Windward development in Alpharetta is today. General stores were essential particularly where the South’s infrastructure had been decimated by the Civil War.
The stores stocked essentials such as flour, sugar, salt, coffee, cloth and sewing needs, tools, nails, kerosene, patent medicines, ammunition, sometimes gasoline and farm supplies. Since cash was limited, store owners extended credit until harvest season when farmers would settle their accounts. The stores served as social and communication centers where mail was picked up, newspapers were shared and gossip was passed along.
In this column I will highlight a general store at the Birmingham crossroads, which is the intersection of today’s Freemanville Road and Birmingham Road in Milton. It was located on the edge of property owned today by Carol Cookerly and her husband Robert Beal. The store was built around 1935 by William (Will) T. Wright (1888-1952). It was made of wood with a porch with overhang and a gas pump. Will and his wife Nettie J. Wright (1888-1967) operated the store until 1948 when Will asked Charles Worley (19282011) and his wife Mary Alice Wright Worley (1928-2014) to manage it. The Worley’s were a young couple with a baby. Mary was Will Wright’s cousin and Charles was a justice of the peace – the person who held court – at the historic courthouse that still exists on the Cookerly property. Mary was born and raised on Wright’s Mill Road, near Free Home, still an unincorporated community halfway between Canton and Cumming. Both parents are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Roswell. The Worleys managed the store until 1952 when
CAROL COOKERLY/PROVIDED Will and Nettie Wright lived in this house that was on property he bought from Johnny Phillips circa 1930 on the corner of Freemanville Road and Birmingham Road. He built a beautiful stone house in 1935 with stone from Stone Mountain, heart pine ceilings and diamond shaped floors, all designed by Will. The house has been thoroughly renovated by current owners Carol Cookerly and her husband Robert Beal. Will Wright also owned a cotton gin and a sawmill.
“Jadar would run across the street and hand the egg to my parents in exchange for an egg’s- worth of kits candy,” says Tim.
Charles and Mary lived in back of the store in a small apartment. Tim tells the story of one night when someone banged repeatedly on the apartment door.
“Daddy told the person three times to identify himself, but he kept banging and pushing on the door,” Tim recalls.
His father was getting ready to shoot through the door when he recognized the voice as a drunk neighbor.
“My father was upset at the close call and got rid of the gun and didn’t use a gun again for many years,” Tim says.
Nina Samples, a resident of Windward, is the great-granddaughter of Will Wright. She remembers while growing up that her mother, Joyce Walker Samples, spoke often about the store. Nina recalls hearing that Charles and Mary were very kind, sweet people and very respected.
“I’m sure the customers loved them. Mary had always had a smile on her face whenever I saw her,” says Nina.
they moved to Hembree Road. Charles went to work for the Atlanta Paper Company, a family-owned business founded in 1868, and later for Mead Corporation which purchased Atlanta Paper Company. Mary went to work for the Roswell Seating Company, a family business founded in 1927 that made office furniture and furniture for auditoriums and churches. It closed circa 2015.
My thanks to Tim Worley, son of
Charles and Mary Worley, and one of very few surviving individuals with any knowledge of the store since he and his brothers John and Phil were born either when their parents ran the store or after they moved away.
Tim relays the story told by his mother about Jadar Cagle who lived across Birmingham Road. Every morning, Tim’s parents would hear Jadar’s hen sing the “egg song” as she laid an egg.
Special thanks to Bill Lusk for introducing me to Tim Worley.
Bob is a member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission, director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and member of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.
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Charles Worley and his son Phil stand in front of the country store that Charles and his wife Mary lived in and managed for Will Write until 1952.
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on the list but no specifics were provided.
Also included in the Tier 1 projects list are two bridge replacements. Milton seeks $10 million with which it will also conduct maintenance and landscaping in conjunction with projects led by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Staff are also seeking a $1 million increase of Milton’s annual budget for maintenance and safety improvements of the right-of-way.
Dell-Ross said resurfacing city streets, especially inside subdivisions, is one of residents’ most popular requests. This could include improvements to gravel roads that aren’t currently budgeted for.
“We want to be very confident that, even with rising construction costs, that we’ll be able to maintain or even exceed expectations from our residents when it comes to resurfacing,” he said.
Continuing its investment in the city’s roundabouts, Milton identifies $4 million in potential TSPLOST III funding toward streetscaping and landscaping. This would include funding for sidewalks and trails that Milton will allocate later.
Tiers 2 and 3 each include an ad-
ditional $6.6 million in safety and operational improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists. Those projects will be completed as funds allow.
Alcohol license
Back Nine Alpharetta’s application for a bring your own beverage (BYOB) license was approved, but not without discussion stemming from a public comment.
The president of the Henderson Landing Homeowner’s Association spoke in opposition of the license. The subdivision shares the entrance from Main Street with the 24-hour business.
He said neighborhood residents are concerned about the ability to monitor and enforce the BYOB regulations.
“Introducing BYOB into any facility that has a neighborhood attached to it … nobody can monitor that cleanly,” the speaker said.
Andrea Phillips, a resident of Henderson Landing, also spoke in opposition citing immediate and longterm public safety concerns. She was concerned that alcohol access at the location could increase the potential for accidents or property damage.
“There is no real way to monitor or prevent people from drinking too much in a BYOB establishment,” Phillips said.
The business is limited to allowing guests to bring their own beverages while the facility is staffed at specific hours. Customers will be allowed to bring their own alcohol Mondays
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Erzulta Duprat, age 88, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on April 30, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Alfred Kenerleber, age 80, of Roswell, GA passed away on April 30, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
through Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Franchise owner Brian Muncy said Back Nine Alpharetta has had a temporary license for six weeks with no issues from guests.
“We certainly understand the concerns of the community, but our clientele has shown no issues whatsoever,” Muncy said.
City Manager Steven Krokoff reminded the council that alcohol licenses expire at the end of each year and do not have to be renewed by the council. If the business is found acting outside of license regulations, it can be revoked.
Additional meeting matters
The City Council approved the meeting’s consent agenda.
Council members approved the first reading of an amendment to eliminate a use permit for “Festivals or events, Outdoor/Indoor” from Milton’s Unified Development Code.
The permit was created before Milton was incorporated, and the city has since created tailored use permits, such as “Rural Event Facility,” that better align with the city’s zoning.
Council members will take a final vote on the matter at a future meeting.
The City Council’s work session for May 11 was cancelled. The next Milton City Council meeting is May 18 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Rajdeep Kullar, age 59, of Milton, GA passed away on April 28, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Elaine Tyler, age 89, of Milton, GA passed away on April 28, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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Evan said it meant so much to be drafted while surrounded by a group that had been through the fire with him.
“The best aspect was having the guys there supporting me no matter what happened, and having my back through the whole thing no matter what position or what name gets called,” he said. “That was probably my biggest takeaway was being able to have that moment with 60 of my closest, best, lifelong friends, especially having Hill right there next to me.”
Hill was equally moved, maybe even more so.
“I know I got chills when he got the text that it seemed like it was coming in the next few picks,” Hill said. “Hearing all the guys around him so excited for what happened and what he’s done, that was one of the coolest moments I’ve ever had.”
With Georgia lacrosse continuing to blossom, Army is one of a few teams that have taken a particular liking to Georgia natives. They have four on the roster, along with St. Pius X and Ohio State lacrosse alum Rick Lewis as the offensive coordinator.
Roswell junior Linkin Miller is up next to continue the connection with the Black Knights. He and Hill will play together for one season.
285 Lacrosse, among other organizations, has been working to narrow the gap between hotbeds like New England or Colorado, and growing lacrosse communities like Georgia. They have hosted the Atlanta Lacrosse Invitational the past two years to bring high-level college games to Georgia.
Evan is his high school coach Bryan Wallace’s second player to be drafted to the pros after Nate Solomon in the 2010s. Evan’s No. 4 pick is the highest that a Georgia player has been recognized.
As for what advice he has for youth players today facing an uphill battle in recruiting, he said playing with a chip on his shoulder has taken him the distance.
“Ride hard, go after ground balls, and run back to the defensive end,” Evan said. “And that’s gonna get you recruited no matter where you’re from. Hustle, put the pedal to the metal and keep going.”
And to other youth athletes in Georgia who may have yet to discover the sport, he shared another message.
“If you like contact and you want to have fun and fly around the field and you’re playing football in the fall, play lacrosse in the spring,” he said. “Keep being athletic, keep running around, keep being competitive.”
Connect-It
Each line in the puzzle below has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 5 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, with each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
COMBOS
1. One-dish meal. Vega’s constellation. Be naughty (Comb).
2. 1965 Robert Culp TV show. (Comb). Andes beast. Rube.
3. Like some beers (Comb). Fleshy fruit. Ice house.
4. Scotch garb. Plumbing problem. Flying ace (Comb).
5. Lima’s land. Start of day (Comb). Surrender word.
6. Giggle (Comb). Chess piece. Church official.
7. Low water mark. Kind of situation (Comb). Shakespeare’s stream.
1 One-dish meal. Vega’s constellation. Be naughty (Comb)
2. 1965 Robert Culp TV show (Comb). Andes beast. Rube.
How to Solve: Each line in the puzzle above has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 5 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, which each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!
3. Like some beers (Comb). Fleshy fruit. Ice house.
4. Scotch garb. Plumbing problem. Flying ace (Comb).
5. Lima’s land. Start of day (Comb). Surrender word.
6. Giggle (Comb). Chess piece. Church official.
7. Low water mark. Kind of situation (Comb). Shakespeare’s stream
How to Solve: To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
the sum of the white squares in the sequence below it. You may only use the digits 1 to 9, and a digit can only be used once in any sequence.
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