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Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul, far right, highlights the success of City Springs at the North Fulton Futures Summit Oct. 26. Paul was part of an economic development panel that included, from left, MARTA Board member Freda Hardage; Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin; Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson; Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry; Mountain Park Mayor Jim Still; and Milton Mayor Peyton Jamison.
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North Fulton political, business leaders forge effort to foster economic growth By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — North Fulton County is home to six cities, each with a distinct character and vision for the future. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce hosted a summit Oct. 26 drawing on political and
business leaders to help chart an economic course for the region. About 200 business and community leaders packed the City Springs Studio Theatre on Galambos Way to hear an economic accounting from the six North Fulton County mayors on what lies ahead for their cities. True North 400 – formerly North Fulton Community Improvement
District ¬– Executive Director Brandon Beech touted the organization’s transportation and infrastructure projects. “I talk about three economic engines in our state, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the port of Savannah and the World Congress Center,” said Beech, who also serves in the Georgia Senate. “I add a fourth economic engine when I speak now, and that’s the Ga. 400 corridor.”
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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The City of Sandy Springs has a new communications director, or at least, an acting one. Former Communications Director Andrew Allison announced he joined the government relations team at Kennesaw State University Oct. 16. “Looking forward to seeing my #gapol friends again and grow the footprint of KSU,” Allison wrote on X. Allison’s departure from Sandy Springs comes after 10 months on the job. Prior to his role as communications director, Allison was the Georgia Senate Press Office Director for three years. Acting Communications Director Dan Coffer said no decision has been made on Allison’s replacement. Coffer has worked in the Sandy Springs Communications Department since 2008. He served as assistant director before Allison departed. There are 23 current openings on the Sandy Springs Career Center’s website. Approximately 370 people work for Sandy Springs’ municipal services, operations and public safety. The city posted a job opening for Parks and Recreation Director last month. Coffer said Parks and Recreation Director Michael Perry will be retiring soon, so the city is already looking for a replacement. Perry has served as director of the department since Jan. 2017. Prior to his work in Sandy Springs, Perry spent 25 years with the City of Alpharetta in a similar role. Replacing both directors will take some time, Coffer said.
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Girls flag football team eyes playoffs By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody High School’s girls flag football team has high expectations in its fourth season. Head coach Montez Swinney remembers appearing weekly in the Crier as a student-athlete on the Dunwoody High School football team. He thinks it’s time the 7-2 Lady Wildcats get their due. “I think the girls deserve just as much opportunity as the boys,” Swinney said. “To be honest, I think they’re tougher than boys when it comes to certain things.” Swinney said the Atlanta Falcons are a driving force behind girls flag football in Georgia. In partnership with the Georgia High School Association, the sport became officially sanctioned in 2020. Georgia was the fourth state to sanction the sport at the high school level. Girls flag football was prioritized by the Falcons to provide more girls the opportunity to play high school sports. The Falcons provided Dunwoody High School a grant to start the program in 2020. Now, there are more than 250 teams competing across the state, sparking national attention to the success of the Falcons funding efforts in Georgia. Swinney said NFL franchises in other cities, like the Buffalo Bills, are looking to replicate the Falcons’ model through pilot programs and sanctioned high school sports.
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All-Region wide receiver Anna Kate McGee turns up-field after a catch against Lakeside Oct. 2. The Lady Wildcats have made a name for themselves. With just 22 girls on the team in the inaugural 2020-21 season, the team made the state playoffs. “It was one of those years that everybody was trying to figure it out,” Swinney said. The Lady Wildcats have made the playoffs each season. “Basically, it ended up taking off,” Swinney said. “Now, we have over 100 girls coming out, and we’ve started a junior varsity team as well.” Before practice began for the 2023 season, Swinney and his staff cut about 60 girls at tryouts. Swinney said the problem is a good one to have.
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Book events for November include honoring veterans By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI newsroom@appenmedia.com During this month of giving thanks, another holiday has captured the collective interest of grateful authors and readers alike. It’s Veterans Day. And, as several nearby November book events illustrate, there is no shortage of titles celebrating stories by, or about, individuals who have served their country. From the Civil War to the Vietnam War, upcoming author talks touch on a range of conflicts, sometimes in very personal detail. Details about those and other upcoming book activities are below.
Thursday, Nov. 2, Ginger Pinholster and Mickey Dubrow. The award-winning authors will chat about Pinholster’s second novel, “Snakes of St. Augustine.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770-232-9331. read-it-again.com Saturday, Nov. 4, Katrina Moore. The author and elementary school teacher will read and sign a selection of her picture books, including the newest, "Sometimes Love.” 11 a.m. Free. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree
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author and retired Marine Barry Pencek will recall serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. 6:30 p.m. Free. Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming. 770-781-9840. forsythpl.org/event/8834281 Thursday, Nov. 9, A Salute To Our Veterans. Presented by A Novel Idea, Rona Simmons, Jan Slimming, Rita Roberts and Ed Gruber will talk about their warthemed titles and insights, from the Civil War to the Korean War. Copies will be available to purchase at Bookmiser’s table. 7 p.m. Free. Brimstone Restau-
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rant and Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta. 770-509-5611. anovelidea.us Saturday, Nov. 11, Bob Dickinson. Book discussion series by the author of “Me, Jesus, a Beer and a Cigar.” 10 a.m. Free. Sulit Coffee and Wine Bar, 4150 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 120, Alpharetta. 470-395-5163. jeremiahjames.org Saturday, Nov. 11, Clint Hall. The storyteller, speaker and podcast host will sign his debut sci-fi tale, “Steal Fire from the Gods.” Noon. Free. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770-2329331. read-it-again.com Saturday, Nov. 11, Atlanta Authors Series. Rona Simmons returns to honor local veterans by recounting her books, “The Other Veterans of World War II” and “A Gathering of Men,” copies of which Bookmiser will have available for purchase. Free. 2 p.m. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-5095611. forl.net/atlanta-authors Sunday, Nov. 12, Paige Watts. The seasoned travel writer will detail “What’s With Atlanta?” her guide to some of the most unique aspects of Georgia’s capital city. Free. 4 p.m. Bookmiser, 3822 Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-509-5611. bookmiser.net Friday, Nov. 17-Sunday, Nov. 26, Atlanta Indie Bookshop Crawl. Join Read It Again and over 20 other bookshops for a celebration of indie bookstores. For more information, go to atlantaindiebookshopcrawl.com or Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770-232-9331. read-it-again.com Sunday, Nov. 19, Chris Negron. Negron, a Georgia Author of the Year finalist, will sign copies of his new middle-grade release, “Underdog City.” Free. 1 p.m. Posman Books, 4105 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, 470-509-5727. posmanbooks.com Saturday, Nov. 25, Amy S. Hobbs. The author of “The Bucket List Journey Home: A Story of Hope and Healing” will have a meet-and-greet signing. Noon. Free. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com Thursday, Nov. 30, Karen White. Do some holiday shopping during a sip and sign with the New York Times bestselling author. White will personalize books provided by Poe & Company Bookstore. 5 p.m. Free. Cork & Glass, 5670 Atlanta Hwy, Unit A2, Alpharetta. 770-7975566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com To submit an author event for the upcoming month, email Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi at kathydesjardins3@gmail.com by the 15th.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — When you think of a CrossFit gym, a group of people with different skills, circumstances and strengths may not be what comes to mind. Mike Vialpando said it’s a dream to be in his third year as owner and head coach of Forge Roswell at The Mill in Historic Roswell, 23 Maple Street. “What separates us, I believe, from other gyms is not that we’re ‘better,’” Vialpando said. “We’re intentional about what our goals and values are… community, coaching and programming.” While some members joined the gym for general conditioning and a sense of community, Forge Roswell’s unique style has allowed it to retain and expand membership. The workout programs at Forge Roswell are geared toward the individual’s desired level of functionality. Most gyms affiliated with CrossFit differ in some ways. While some are geared toward CrossFit competitions and high-intensity workouts, others, like Forge Roswell, modify the fitness regimen to suit individuals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many gyms across the country closed permanently. When Vialpando acquired CrossFit NBK in Oct. 2021, membership had declined amid lockdowns. The 6,000-square-foot gym needed a community based revival, Vialpando said. “We’ve been growing ever since,” Vialpando said. There was a group of five coaches from the prior gym when Vialpando acquired it in 2021. Today, there are 10 coaches at Forge Roswell. The start of Vialpando’s coaching journey began when he left a 10-year healthcare career at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta. He said starting a youth fitness program was spurred by his desire to address healthcare before patients reached the hospital. Because of his experience in a hospital, Vialpando said he thinks the cost of a gym membership is much less than the cost of healthcare later in life. “I created youth programs to get ahead of it,” Vialpando said. Prior to acquiring the gym, Vialpando was head coach and manager for several years at another gym in Metro Atlanta. “In the Roswell area, we are saturated with other CrossFit gyms specifically [and] just fitness organizations for adults, so there’s a lot to choose from,” Vialpando said. Following a 2020 controversy in the CrossFit organization, in which founder Greg Glassman resigned amid charges of racism in his social media posts, Vialpando and his coaching staff have taken mea-
The Roswell Forge staff and gym members gather in the middle of the 6,000-square-foot facility at 23 Maple Street. Mike Vialpando sits in the center, wearing a hat and a light blue shirt. sures to promote an inclusive culture at Forge Roswell. “CrossFit comes with some stigmas,” Vialpando said. “But if somebody steps into our gym, they will see themselves reflected in the leadership.” Forge Roswell has community events, like Trivia Night at Summit Coffee on Atlanta Street Oct. 19. The community at the gym participates in competitions and gatherings around North Fulton, Vialpando said. “Ruck the Mill” is a 1-hour hike, two Sundays a month at 8 a.m. Forge Roswell invites anyone interested to enjoy the Vickery Creek Trail at Roswell Mill. The Forge Roswell coaches have crafted unique classes with modifications for individuals based on their fitness condition and lifestyle. The gym has programs for CrossFit athletes, as well as a low-impact functional training program for people with less experience. There are six CrossFit classes Monday through Friday, with two classes on Saturday and Sunday. Each class throughout the day is 60-minutes and designed for people with CrossFit experience. The competitive lifting class is 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Saturday. The low-impact functional training classes are twice a day Monday through Friday. Vialpando’s own LIFT classes are designed to sustain everyday activities by focusing on strength training and aerobic conditioning. Vialpando said he thinks Forge Roswell’s modified CrossFit workouts create a community designed for any committed individual regardless of experience. “Our goal is to help support the activities that you’re already doing,” Vialpando said. Vialpando encourages men and women of all ages to consider a 60-minute class at
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ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities is seeking winter coats and Thanksgiving food for area families in need ahead of the holidays. The nonprofit will accept new or gently used coats and winter accessories in sizes from infant to adult; $25 grocery gift cards; and Thanksgiving food. Donations can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 6-8 at St. David’s Episcopal Church at 1015 Old Roswell Road. Staff said last year’s program provided some 1,100 coats, 2,700 accessories and meals for 390 families. The nonprofit reported the number of families who requested food and coats increased 29 percent in 2023. “Many families in our community are barely getting by and extra seasonal purchases can put a strain on already tight budgets,” North Fulton Community Charities Director of Development Sherri Morgan said. “This year, we’ve had a lot more families signed up to receive this seasonal assistance, so support from the community is vital.” Morgan said the coat program will help recipients stay warm as temperatures lower, and the food program will enable families to celebrate Thanksgiving and ensure children are fed during school break. A list of needed items and further information can be found at nfcchelp.org/seasonal-programs. — Shelby Israel
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Continued from Page 6 Forge Roswell. The gym also has a summer teen program, which meets three days a week starting June 5. “We taught kids how to safely and properly lift and move weights,” Vialpando said. “The whole goal is to create an active lifestyle.” Kids who play year-round sports and kids with other interests are encouraged to attend youth classes at Forge Roswell. Vialpando said he hopes to start weeklong youth programs when school is out for the holidays. To learn more about classes at Forge Roswell, visit https://www.theforgeroswell. com/
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What: Skyler Saufley, a blues player, will perform at this free concert. No coolers, outside food, outside alcoholic beverages, cans, glass bottles or smoking allowed. Friendly dogs on-leash are welcome. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. When: Friday, Nov. 3, 7-9 p.m. Where: Lou Sobh Amphitheater at Cumming City Center, 423 Candon Road More info: cummingcitycenter.com
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now the king of Denmark. Much of its fascination, however, lies in its uncertainties. When: Friday & Saturday, Nov. 3-4, times vary Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: act1theater.org
What: Presented by Act1 Community DIWALI FESTIVAL Theater, “Hamlet” is Shakespeare’s most What: To celebrate the symbolic popular play. It follows the form of a meaning of Diwali, a “victory of light over “revenge tragedy,” in which the hero, darkness, good over evil and knowledge Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his PuzzleJunction.com over ignorance,” this family-friendly father’s murderer, his uncle Claudius, festival will feature a DJ, performances as well as a variety of food and retail vendors. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 When: Saturday, Nov. 4, 4-8 p.m. Where: Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 15 16 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov 18 19
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What: This two-day gift market features more than 80 carefully selected vendors who offer hand-crafted items, artistic creations and the latest gourmet delights. When: Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 4-5, times vary Where: Sandy Springs Performing Arts & Conference Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs More info: sandyspringssociety.org/theelegant-elf
WALTER ISAACSON, ‘ELON MUSK’ AUTHOR TALK
What: The 32nd Edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA presents Walter Isaacson, who authored “Elon Musk,” in conversation with Gail Evans, former executive vice president of CNN and bestselling author. When: Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. Where: Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody Cost: $38 More info: showclix.com/event/walter-
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‘ONE PINT AT A TIME’
What: As part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, a free screening of “One Pint at a Time” will be featured. The film, directed and produced by Aaron Hose and coproduced by Brigitte Hose, is about Black brewers, brand owners and influencers reshaping the craft beer industry. When: Monday, Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell More info: roswell365.com
HONORING OUR VETERANS
What: Celebrate, honor and thank those who have served in the United States’ military services. When: Saturday, Nov. 11, 9-11 a.m. Where: Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
STOMP
What: Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center presents STOMP, the stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended in one rhythm when matchboxes, brooms, trash cans fill the stage with energizing beats. When: Friday & Saturday, Nov. 10-11, times vary Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: $46.35 to $94.80 More info: citysprings.com
THE WARMTH OF AUTUMN
What: The Chattahoochee Evening Stars Quilt Guild is exhibiting a collection of seasonally inspired quilts capturing the warmth of the fall season. When: Until Nov. 14, business hours Where: Community Gallery at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
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After nearly a decade in Roswell, Bath and Kitchen Galleria has moved to a larger 10,000 SF showroom in Alpharetta. Owners, Bobbie Kohm and John Hogan, have expanded their business by tripling the size of the showroom to keep up with the amazing growth of the company. “North Atlanta has thousands of homes built in the 90’s and 2000’s and homeowners need a way to remodel their homes. They need a company that offers design assistance, has a large showroom, provides installation services, and does it all cost effectively, too”, says co-owner Bobbie Kohm, “… and that’s what we do.” Bath & Kitchen Galleria, (formerly Remodeling Expo) has grown by more than 400% since 2018 and the company attributes this to one simple best practice, “listening to the customer”. Customers want cost effectiveness, projects completed on-time, and they demand quality design assistance. “So, we responded with exactly that”, says co-owner John Hogan, “in short, we’ve brought service excellence to an industry that is known for low service standards.
We’ve changed this and now we perform over 300 projects each year.” Bath & Kitchen Galleria recently moved from Roswell to Alpharetta where they found a huge new showroom to show their amazing versatility: cost effective to fully custom bathrooms and kitchens, from $10,000 to $250,000, styles from farmhouse to traditional to transitional, project scopes from partial room update to fully rebuilt rooms. They have cabinetry, tiles, plumbing fixtures, countertops, shower glass, knobs and pulls, lighted mirrors, accessories and most importantly, remodeling consultants to help you. “We take the anxiety and pressure out of the process and make it fun” says Bobbie, “and that’s how it should be.” John and Bobbie have built a great business that provides personal attention to every customer; because every home is different, and every homeowner is different. “I wish we could say that we have some secret widget; but our competitive advantage is pure “service excellence”. Bath and Kitchen Galleria (BathAndKitchenGalleria.com) is located at 10591 Old Alabama Rd Connector in Alpharetta. 770-765- 6000. Open Weekdays and Saturday.
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Chamblee’s Lawson General Hospital during World War II Lawson General Hospital construction began in 1940, before the U.S. entered World War II. It was located on the property where CDC Chamblee campus and IRS are VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF today, where Buford Highway, Chamblee Columnist Tucker Road and West Hospital Avenue meet. The name West Hospital Avenue reflects the former history of the area. The hospital was completed in May 1941 at a cost of $3.5 million. Naval Air Station Atlanta was next door. (“Chamblee, GA-A Centennial Portrait, 19082008,” Diane J. Shearer and Brenda Deily Constan) Lawson was known for treating amputees and training them to use their prosthetic limbs in everyday life. Dr. P. J. Moore Jr. was a surgeon at Lawson General Hospital. “I was re-amputating soldiers coming from the Battle of the Bulge and the European Theatre,” recalls Dr. Moore. “I had a ward of thirty-four beds kept full. We had five or six surgeons at Lawson.” In addition to performing surgeries, Dr. Moore demonstrated how golf was possible for recovering patients. (Personal interview, February 2020) Dr. Jack Schreeder of Chamblee worked at Lawson General after serving in the European Theater and receiving the Bronze Star and French War Cross. He attended Emory University Medical School, then did his residency at Grady Memorial Hospital and Lawson General Hospital. Sister Frances Whitman worked at Lawson General Hospital one summer. She was a teenager attending Christ the King School in Atlanta. Whitman remembered that experience “brought home very seriously what war does to people.” She saw the sadness and devastation of war at the hospital. (Atlanta History Center Veterans History project, oral history of Sister Mary Sue Thomas and Sister Frances Whitman) Sister Whitman’s father was a warden for their Atlanta neighborhood and would sometimes patrol at night. Sister Whitman and her school friend Sister Mary Sue Thomas recall tea dances on
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Sunday afternoons at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Peachtree Road. All military personnel in the Atlanta area were invited to the dances. Whitman recalled watching Lawson General Hospital baseball games after work. The hospital and NASA were both part of Atlanta’s City League. Businesses and military operations were in either the City League or the Scott League. Lawson’s Medical Department Technicians School was part of the Scott League. Whitman also played board games with patients or simply sat and listened to them talk. Harold Russell learned to use prosthetics at Lawson General Hospital. He then moved to Walter Reed Army Medical Center for occupational therapy. He was recruited by the Army to be in a film about disabled veterans called “Diary of a Sergeant.” This short film can be viewed on YouTube. According to the National Archives, the 1945 film led to Harold Russell being chosen to play Homer Parrish in “The Best Years of Our Lives.” Russell won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the film won Best Picture in 1947. Both Lawson General Hospital and NASA were constructed on land that was Camp Gordon during WW I. Today, the former location of Naval Air Station Atlanta is home to DeKalb Peachtree Airport. Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Atlanta. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.
Fulton: Continued from Page 1 Beech said the growth of the financial and technology industries in North Fulton is one reason the state is spending $1.6 billion dollars on two lanes of bus rapid transit for MARTA’s expansion on Ga. 400. “We’re going to continue to invest in Ga. 400 because we know this is an economic engine,” Beech said. Samir Abdullahi, director of Select Fulton, which advocates for Fulton County economic development, said his agency seeks to partner with the six cities to bring redevelopment, investment and jobs to North Fulton. One role for Select Fulton is to serve as a liaison between the business community and residents. Its services include incentives, site selection and information sharing for business growth and development. Abdullahi said he thinks people are missing the story with economic development in the region. People want to live and work here, he said, because of the quality of life in the area. Abdullahi was part of a panel that included Joshua Barnes, vice president of real estate investments at Orkin & Associates in Milton; Bob Mullen, communications director for the City of Johns Creek; and John Curcio, managing director of infrastructure and technology at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta. Curcio joined E*TRADE before it was acquired by Morgan Stanley in Oct. 2020. He said the multinational financial company quickly recognized the region’s value, with the number of employees at Morgan Stanley’s Alpharetta branch tripling since the acquisition. Parts of the region with less commercial development, such as Johns Creek and Milton, have begun to create a modern town center. The other two panelists discussed their work on Town Center East in the Crabapple Market District of Milton and Toro Development’s Medley, planned at the 192-acre Johns Creek Town Center. Milton and Johns Creek have developed plans for future development at their town centers, which allows each community to carefully consider what is built. “These are the parameters we want to work in,” Mullen said. “There wasn’t a lot of vagaries, but there were some good specifics that set up the guardrails for what that vision of the Town Center and master plan would be.” While Johns Creek is focused on attracting more commercial tenants like Boston Scientific to their town
center, Milton is focused on Ga. 9 development to match their bucolic environment. Hearing from the mayors MARTA’s Fulton County Director Freda Hardage moderated the regional mayor’s panel. “I think the thing that I noticed in being able to work with them is how well they all work together,” Hardage said. While all six cities compete to attract economic development and investment, municipal governments cooperate on projects that involve state routes and Fulton County. North Fulton is home to older communities in Alpharetta, Roswell and Mountain Park, and newer communities in Milton, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs. Economic development may have different characteristics in Roswell — incorporated in 1854—than in Sandy Springs — incorporated in 2005. All six mayors acknowledged the competition between the cities but emphasized the value of cooperation. Milton Mayor Peyton Jamison said the success of neighboring cities has stimulated the development of the Ga. 9 corridor, which the city shares with Alpharetta. “The energy has been brought to all of us,” Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said. “I’ve never seen this type of cooperation, while there may be competition and the slinging of a few elbows.” Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said he’s seen more cooperation in North Fulton since the incorporation of Johns Creek, Milton and Sandy Springs in the early 2000s. Each mayor came with their individual city’s plan for the next decade. While Johns Creek and Milton are beginning to build town centers, more developed cities like Roswell are looking for redevelopment opportunities to increase connectivity. “Each of the cities have done a very good job of carving out their identity,” Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson said. The 100,000 residents of Roswell are opposed to stand-alone, multifamily housing regardless of demographics, Wilson said. Roswell’s 20-year plan intends to increase residential property values without sacrificing community and investment from the private sector, Wilson said. Mountain Park Mayor Jim Still said his residential-only community of about 600 is invested in its neighboring North Fulton cities because residents access their amenities and visit their economic corridors. “I look forward to what these guys are going to say about what’s going to happen in North Fulton,” Still said.
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Quincy and Amazing Grace, baby boomers in good standing Born in 1947, Quincy was an inquisitive child interested in allthings-electronic and technical. Like Sheldon Cooper of “Young Sheldon” television fame, his store to LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP favorite poke around in was Columnist Radio Shack. In The Investment Coach 1977, Radio Shack introduced the TRS-80 home microcomputer featuring a 12-inch video monitor, a cassette recorder and a cassette tape containing the games blackjack and backgammon. It cost $599, a stretch for the young father, but Quincy really wanted it. His wife, Grace, surprised him with the purchase on Christmas morning. As an outgrowth of his interest in the expanding world of micro computing, Quincy became an early investor in emerging companies such as Intel, Microsoft and Apple, among others. Quincy was not a speculator. Actually, he was quite conservative. He bought stock in companies he believed in, reinvested dividends and held on through market ups and downs. He had some clunkers, but in the main, he built a core group of long-run winners. He and Grace, a school teacher, had three children. When they in succession headed off to college, Quincy used his stocks as collateral for loans from a local bank at favorable and tax-deductible interest rates, sparing his children from college debt burdens. Graduate school was on them, however. When Quincy and Grace retired, they had a paid-for home,
Football: Continued from Page 3 The team sports a 7-2 record after bouncing back from a 7-8 loss to Dacula Oct. 23. Typically, high school girls flag football teams will play two games a night. The team didn’t let their loss weigh on them for long, beating Chamblee 22-0 in their second game of the night at North DeKalb Stadium. The team will play 18 games in the 2023-24 season. The Lady Wildcats will play two more non-region games, before they play rivals in their division’s area. The top four teams from Dunwoody’s area in Division 3 will advance to the playoffs, which begin Dec. 5. The Flag Football State Championships for each division will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
a tidy financial nest egg and a strong flow of dividend and interest income. Financial freedom allowed them to travel the world in comfort. Even before they retired, Quincy and Grace took their three children on adventures around the United States and abroad. They were active in their church, and Grace put many miles on a station wagon shuttling children to and from sports and cultural activities. An avid tennis player, Grace’s older daughter called her mom “Amazing Grace.” Quincy and Grace embody what we call WOOFs, well-off-older-folks. Per “The Wall Street Journal,” 10/9/2023, seniors aged 65 and up comprise 17.7% of America’s population, the highest percentage since 1920. They’re an economic and “spending force to be reckoned with.” As the Journal noted, they accounted for 22% of consumer spending last year, the highest share since recordkeeping began in 1972. Americans aged 70 and older control almost 26% of household wealth, and they’re spending it on hobbies, travel, sports, home renovation and other interests. They are key donors to local, national, and transnational charities, often involving time and talent in addition to treasure. Like all consumers, rising prices for food and essentials bite, but seniors did get an 8.7% cost-of-living-adjustment in Social Security payments this year. Of those, they still have a mortgage, many locked in low rates when money was cheap. Medicare helps to cushion the rising cost of medical care. Retirees aren’t worried about layoffs or job losses, unless such things adversely impact their grown children. The WSJ quoted Ed Yardini of Yardini Research,
a respected forecaster, who thinks that spending by seniors will help prop up the economy, avoiding a deep recession. This thinking parallels a comment made by this writer in a previous column that the WOOFs will save Delta Airlines from a shortfall of premium-fare-paying-businessflyers flying first class domestically and Delta One internationally. The WOOFs are flying up-front on planes and buying suites on cruise and river ships. The oldest baby boomers turn 77 this year. The Journal noted that boomers control $77.1 trillion in wealth. But as many seniors find out, the Bank of Mom and Dad never really closes. Many are assisting grown children with challenges, including helping to pay for private elementary or high school expenses or college tuition for grandchildren. A 2021 Gallup poll found that church membership and attendance strongly correlates with age. Sixty-six percent of traditionalists, those born prior to 1946, belong to a church, synagogue or mosque, versus 58% of baby boomers, 50% of Generation X, and 36% of millennials, also known as Gen Y. Quincy and Grace are even more active in their church now that they’ve retired. Seniors increasingly comprise the bulk of volunteers and donors. Their giving patterns and philanthropy objectives often reflect religious values. Grandma and Grandpa are setting an example by attending religious services and church leaders need to step up, working to attract more young people to participate in organized religion. Quincy and Grace are fictitious characters, but they represent a composite view of families who have achieved financial
independence over my many years of active financial life planning counseling service. They used debt prudently and invested in quality stocks over the long run, recognizing that ownership of potentially appreciating assets was the answer to ever-present inflation that varied in intensity over time. They drove used, off-lease cars and shopped for bargains, especially when the kids were growing up and expenses were high. Grace clipped coupons and was a good shopper. They maintained adequate levels of health and disability insurance, insurance on home and autos, as well as umbrella liability insurance, very important when they had teenage drivers in the family. Both Grace and Quincy carried levels of life insurance designed to support the family in the event of death of either one or both of them. Planning for death and disability is a prudent part of any financial plan. When Mom and Dad get older and need assistance, when one passes away, becoming a widow or widower, they may depend on an adult child for help, often a daughter. Grace and Quincy arranged a family meeting with their adult children and their financial adviser. They put key documents in place along with instructions, a “family love letter,” so that when emergencies occurred, the family was prepared. Lives well lived.
Dec. 11-13. Swinney said the team’s defense is the key to everything they do on the field. The play calling from defensive coordinator Jake Hill has been essential to the team’s success, Swinney said. “He’s calling in plays from the sidelines, getting them in different coverages and making adjustments,” Swiney said. On the offensive side of the ball, Swinney singled out three key players: center Laura Pollock, wide receiver Anna Kate McGee and quarterback Sadie Shulman. “We try to spread people around and ding and dunk the ball down the field,” Swinney said. “If we see some teams easing up, catching them in cover two, we try to hit them over the top with a big play.” Anna Kate McGee, All-Region wide receiver the past two seasons, is a senior at Dunwoody High School.
“It is great to see that we have gained support from our local community,” McGee said. “Even after I graduate and cannot be a part of the team, I am excited to see the future for this great program!” McGee said she is excited to start area play against Northview and Johns
Creek Nov. 1. The team has two non-area games against Forsyth Central and Cherokee Oct. 30. The popularity of girls flag football isn’t slowing down, McGee said. The sport will debut at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Lewis Walker, CFP®, is a life centered financial planning strategist with Capital Insight Group (CIG); 770-441-3553; lewis@ capitalinsightgrp.com. Securities & advisory services offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA), which is otherwise unaffiliated with CIG. Lewis a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA).
DEATH NOTICES Thomas Abercrombie, 96, of Roswell, passed away on October 20, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Kathleen Rice, 78, of Roswell, passed away on October 17, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Isabelle Doneff, 91, of Roswell, passed away on October 20, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Roberta Van Pelt, 77, of Roswell, passed away on October 22, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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