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The Women of UGA Leadership Council takes a photo with the team mascot, Hairy Dawg, Nov. 19. The alumni group raised over $10,000 for Embark@UGA, a campus-based initiative for students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.

Alumni flood City Springs for Hairy Dawg By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Hundreds of families and Dawgs fans from Metro Atlanta packed into the City Springs Studio Theater Nov. 19 for Cookies & Cocoa with Hairy Dawg, an annual event put on by one of the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s affinity groups — Women of UGA.

The atmosphere was overwhelmingly optimistic after the Bulldogs defeated the University of Tennessee Volunteers 38-10 in their last conference game of the 2023 season. The annual Cookies & Cocoa event has become a tradition in many Metro Atlanta households, according to Women of UGA councilmember Mandy Rodgers. Women of UGA have put on the

event every year since 2017. While last year’s event was held at Villa Christina in Brookhaven, this year’s event was held at City Springs for the first time. “We do try to look at the map and make it as central as possible, which is hard because we have such a big alumni group,” Rodgers said.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is housing Fulton County Jail inmates as the Atlanta facility on Rice Street struggles to manage a 100,000-case backlog and overcrowding. Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman and Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat signed an agreement in April that allows up to 70 male Fulton County inmates to be boarded at the Forsyth County Jail on Veterans Memorial Boulevard. “Fulton County’s court system is suffering a 149,200-case backlog from COVID-19 induced court closures, which, at times, has caused the Fulton County Jail to reach and exceed its maximum capacity,” the agreement reads. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office pays $75 per inmate each day they are accommodated. The cost covers meals and medical services. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Stacie Miller said the Forsyth County Jail housed 23 Fulton inmates in August, 26 in September and 23 in October.

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Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Roswell gear up for holiday events By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com

Sandy Springs SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The festivities at City Springs begin with the opening of Sparkle Wonderland, Sparkle Village, Skate City Springs, and the gift market and food trucks at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. The holiday celebration and parade get into gear with live music by The Rupert's Orchestra and artificial snowflakes falling on City Springs at 4:30 p.m. The Sparkle Parade steps off at 6 p.m. and concludes with a menorah and tree lighting around 6:50 p.m. The schedule is subject to change. Road closures begin at 3 p.m. and attractions close at 7 p.m. Residents can also explore the Sparkle Village, a month-long display of miniature homes, decked out in decor and twinkling lights from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 The six-foot-tall wooden houses are decorated by local businesses, schools and nonprofits. Some of this year's participants include the Abernathy Arts Center, Heards Ferry and High Point Elementary, Los Niños Primero and the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber. If residents cannot make it out to the Sparkle Sandy Springs parade and holiday celebration Dec. 3, Broadway’s holiday favorite, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” opens Dec. 8 in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way. The City Springs Theatre Company brings the Christmas classic to Metro Atlanta audiences, with additional performances already in place to meet the demand for this holiday classic. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is part of the 2023-24 PNC Bank Season and is made possible by a generous individual donation from Barbara and Yardy Williams. “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” will be performed December 8-24, 2023. Group tickets are available for companies and organizations interested in making the production part of their holiday celebrations. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is based on the classic 1954 Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye movie of the same name. The show features seventeen songs by the legendary songwriter Irving Berlin, including “Blue Skies,” “Happy Holidays,” “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” and the musical’s Oscar-winning title song. Returning to direct and choreograph “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is Broadway’s Sara Edwards, who previously directed and choreographed CSTC’s 2022 production of “Anything Goes.” “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is in-

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The cast of the City Springs Theatre Company’s production of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” performs a song-and-dance act in 2022. The production runs Dec. 8-24, with five additional performances added so that more guests can celebrate the holiday season. cluded in current subscriber season packages. Individual tickets range from $37$145 with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and active and retired military personnel, and are on sale now. For more information, call 404-4774365 or visit https://www.cityspringstheatre.com/

Dunwoody The City of Dunwoody’s Brook Run Park will shine bright with 85,000 lights and an Après-ski theme throughout December. The Parks and Recreation Department will bring Holiday Lights back for the fourth annual celebration. Opening night festivities will take place Dec. 1 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch will flip the switch on the lights at 6 p.m. This year’s opening night coincides with the 15-year anniversary of the City of Dunwoody, which was incorporated on Dec. 1, 2008. The first 125 guests will receive special mugs, and the light display will include an illuminated anniversary logo. The Mega Tree will return with animated lights synched to holiday music. Opening night festivities will include free hot cocoa and character photo-ops beginning at 4 p.m. In addition to lights, Dunwoody Parks and Recreation will also mark the season with two letter campaigns. Letters to Seniors will be distributed to Dunwoody assisted living communities for their residents to open and enjoy. Look for the mailbox at City Hall and Spruill Arts Center starting Dec. 1. Letters will be accepted until noon on Dec. 21. Also, children can send messages and pictures to Santa by emailing Santa. Claus@dunwoodyga.gov. Santa will respond with a personalized, mailed letter all the way from the North Pole.

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The annual lighting of the Christmas tree at Heart of Roswell Park will take place Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will include choral performances, hot chocolate, fire pits and s’mores, live reindeer, a special reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by

Mayor Kurt Wilson and a visit from Santa Claus. The culminating event is the lighting of a 40-foot Christmas tree at the center of Heart of Roswell Park. Canton Street, between Norcross Street and Magnolia Street, will be closed, creating a holiday atmosphere that extends into the downtown business district. The event is free and open to the public. Roswell Dance Starz will present “Frozen: A Winter Dance Spectacular,” an allages, family-friendly performance featuring ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary and tap styles Dec. 2 at the Cultural Arts Center on Forrest Street. There are two showtimes, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 2. Performance run time is one hour with no intermission. Roswell Dance Starz is the resident dance company of the Recreation, Parks, and Historic and Cultural Affairs Department. The company is comprised of several divisions divided by both grade level and talent, from rising second grade through twelfth grade. Acceptance into Dance Starz is by audition only. Auditions for the 202425 season are May 13-15. For more information, visit https:// www.roswell365.com/event/rds-frozen-2023/

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Warm Waves Coffee House borders North Main Street in Alpharetta Nov. 17. The family-owned coffee shop serves espresso, tea, seasonal drinks and fresh pastries.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The family-owned Warm Waves Coffee House on North Main Street serves as a gathering place with an intentional and curated menu for the Alpharetta community. Some 15 years ago, Milton resident Kenny Libby said his wife Shawn gifted him a coffee roaster for Father’s Day, and he began sampling different beans and coffees. “It was just such a difference between what you buy at the grocery store and roasting fresh coffees,” Kenny Libby said. “It kind of became a personal hobby of mine. I just loved it.” Initially, Kenny Libby shared the coffee he roasted at home with friends and family. But, when his daughter Brooke needed to fundraise for a World Race gap year mission trip, she thanked those who donated with coffee. The Libbys then set up shop at the Alpharetta Farmers Market in 2018 and soon found success. “The next year, we signed up, and we built an espresso bar and then stepped it up and started making espresso drinks and more offerings, and it just became really popular,” Kenny Libby said. With a proof of concept, he said the family purchased a commercial coffee roaster that year to be housed in a building he owns in Norcross. Throughout 2019, he was trained through the Specialty Coffee Association and received his professional roasting certification. “Our goal when we started this was to become wholesale coffee roasters,” Kenny Libby said. ”Our plan wasn’t to open a coffee shop. At the end of 2019, we felt pretty good about the quality of our coffee that we were roasting, and we felt comfortable starting moving past just friends and family with the coffee and start selling it to the general public.” The new business venture hit a hurdle when the COVID-19 pandemic forced Warm Waves to close its existing accounts. But, on the way home from the last Alpharetta Farmers Market of the season, Kenny Libby said he and daughters Brooke and McKinley spotted a former day spa for lease at 52-A N. Main St. “We signed the lease in December of 2020 and then built out the place and opened up in August of 2021,” Kenny Libby said. Warm Waves serves the standard fare of tea and espresso in traditional sizes, but guests can also sample seasonal drinks crafted by the shop’s baristas, including bourbon butterscotch, sweet potato pie and fall spice.

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McKinley, Shawn, Kenny, Woods and Brooke Libby smile outside Warm Waves Coffee House Nov. 17 on North Main Street in Alpharetta. The family-owned coffee shop opened its doors in 2021 after testing the waters at the Alpharetta Farmers Market.

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Menus, hours and more information can be found at warmwavescoffee.com. “I think, in general, we are just really proud of our sauces and our syrups, and I think that sets our menu and our coffee apart in a lot of ways,” Brooke Libby said. Brooke Libby now works as a barista and manager at the Alpharetta coffee shop. She is also set to become manager of Warm Waves’ forthcoming second location in Suwanee. She said the shop’s fan favorite flavor is the beehive, a combination of cinnamon, vanilla and honey, but its lavender and vanilla flavor is a popular summertime choice. “When we opened this place up, I think, above all else, we wanted this to be a space where people could come and gather and spend time together and have good conversation,” Brooke Libby said. The sourcing of Warm Waves’ coffee is also a priority. Kenny Libby said the shop works with small farmers to cut the middleman and maximize profits for the smallscale operations. The coffee shop works with an eighthgeneration Honduran coffee farming family, a boutique partner in Nicaragua and a family-operated Ethiopian company. Beyond the coffee, Shawn Libby said Warm Waves serves a variety of fresh pastries in partnership with St. Germain Bakery in Atlanta. The shop also employs an in-house chef who prepares blueberry muffins, orange cardamom cake, quiches and egg bites. “We try to incorporate a little bit of everything so people can have something nice to eat, excellent coffee, great atmosphere, positive vibes, good community,” Shawn Libby said. “And our goal is, really, to partner with local, family-owned businesses as well. That’s really important to us because we’re a family-owned business.”

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Rennie Curran and his daughter Eleana read their book for young Dawgs fans in the story corner at Cookies & Cocoa with Hairy Dawg Nov. 19. Rennie and Eleana Curran co-authored and published “What Does It Take To Be a Star?” in 2017.

Dawg: Continued from Page 1 The UGA Alumni Association created four affinity groups to be led by 15-person leadership councils who steer the mission and programming for each distinct group. The other three affinity groups are UGA Black Alumni, Young Alumni and Latino Alumni. Rodgers said the entire alumni community is invited to the affinity group’s signature event. Women of UGA selected a specific charitable organization for the first time in the annual event’s history. The alumni group raised over $10,000 for Embark@UGA, a campusbased initiative for students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, according to a Women of UGA Facebook post Nov. 21. Proceeds from donations, UGA bookstore purchases and admission fees for the event contributed to the charitable donation. While the event was at a new venue this year, all the previous activities, including story corner with special guests, “Letters to Uga” activity station, cookie decorating and the Hairy Dawg Holiday Photo. “We try to do the photos at the beginning because everyone wants to have their kids as clean and crisp as possible,” Rodgers said. For each of the four time slots from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the City Springs Studio Theatre, story time began at the half-hour mark, giving everyone ample time to take a photo with Hairy

Dawg. After gathering all the young Dawg fans in the story corner, the Alumni Redcoat Pep Band performed to conclude the event. While author and former wide receiver Malcom Mitchell has been a special guest reader in previous years, Rennie Curran and his daughter Eleana read their book, “What Does It Take To Be a Star?” Curran is a former professional athlete, three-time All-American at the University of Georgia and the chief executive officer of Game Changer Coaching. The Currans were asked how it felt to be able to share their motivational children’s book at an alumni event. “For me, it’s definitely an honor because UGA is such a big part of my life and a big part of how I’m able to pass on my experiences to her,” Rennie Curran said. “It felt good because I want to empower little kids,” Eleana Curran said. “…to tell them that there is a way to become what you want to become, as long as you put that work in.” C. Lee Zell, president of the University of Georgia Alumni Association Board of Directors, was also in attendance. Zell joined Miss UGA 2023 Sarah Park and Chuck Kinnebrew to serve as special guest readers at different time slots throughout the day. “I came here with my daughter, and it was actually her first time meeting Hairy,” Alpharetta resident Dan Middleton said. “We got some great Christmas photos…this is a great event and its local.”

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What: Take advantage of the free shuttle, running from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., as you browse for handcrafted items for everyone on your list at four unique markets. The shuttle, running every 15 to 20 minutes, will bounce around the Alpharetta Christmas Market at Innovation Academy, the Heartfelt Holiday Gift Market at the Alpharetta Community Center, the Santa Paws Market at The Hamilton Hotel and the Holiday Market at Avalon. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, times vary Where: Various locations in Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE & TREE LIGHTING What: Enjoy caroling, sweet treats, crafts, hot cocoa and cheer to usher in the holiday season. Santa will also be at the event, with complimentary photos. The tree lighting will take place at dusk with holiday singalongs from local choirs. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-6 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: miltonga.gov

HOLLY JOLLY BLOCK PARTY

What: The Holly Jolly Block Party is a celebration for the whole family and marks the start of the North Fulton holiday season. The event will feature the lighting of the Johns Creek 40-foot Christmas tree, holiday market and displays, Santa Claus, an Elf Zone with games and activities, live music, food trucks, live llamas and college football on TVs. When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 4-8 p.m. Where: Johns Creek City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ROSWELL UMC CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT SHOW

What: The sixth annual show hosted by Roswell United Methodist Church will feature more than 100 small boutique businesses in a festive outdoor and indoor setting. Shop from artisan jewelry and food, bath and beauty products, trendy clothing, unique art, and home and holiday

SPARKLE SANDY SPRINGS 2023

What: Sparkle Sandy Springs is a holiday celebration with twinkling lights and a nighttime parade. The evening kicks off with live music by The Rupert’s Orchestra and snowflakes falling on City Springs. Explore the Sparkle Village, Gift Market and enjoy new attractions including the Sparkle Wonderland and Skate City Springs. The parade kicks off at 6 p.m., and the evening concludes with a menorah and tree lighting. When: Sunday, Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m. Where: City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs More info: sandyspringsga.gov/sparkle-parade

decor. There will be food selections in the cafe from local Roswell restaurants, a bake sale, a raffle and a Giving Tree, a donation tree to raise money for youth missions. When: Friday & Saturday, Dec. 2-3, times vary Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 95 Pratt Street, Roswell More info: rumc.com/christmasgcs

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ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

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Prince. Accompanied by her handsome escort, Clara enters a fantastical new world now taking shape about them, the Land of Snow. At the conclusion of the festivities, Clara and her Prince are bid a happy farewell as the dancers wave goodbye to the fantasies that must fade away with her dream. When: Until Dec. 3, times vary Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs Cost: $27-$50 More info: sandyspringsga.gov

PANCAKES WITH SANTA

What: Every year, Milton firefighters cook and serve breakfast with pancakes and bacon. At this free event, guests can also visit with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole to prepare for his big day. Registration is not required to attend and eat a pancake breakfast, but to visit Santa, please make a reservation for a 15-minute window. When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 8-10 a.m. Where: Fire Station 44, 13690 Ga. 9, Milton More info: miltonga.gov

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’

What: This beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen

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characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. When: Dec. 1-17, times vary Where: Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $28 for adults; $20 for students; $15 for children More info: stagedoortheatrega.org

CHRISTKINDLMARKET ROSWELL

What: The first annual Christkindlmarket will be set up for your holiday season on the front lawn of Bulloch Hall with authentic food, crafts, drink and activities. When: Until Dec. 24, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell More info: roswell-christkindlmarket. com

HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT BROOK RUN PARK

What: Holiday Lights returns for a fourth year with a self-guided walkable display, ceremonial lighting, free hot cocoa and concessions from Top Job Beverages and DonutNV Atlanta. When: Dec. 1-31, 4-8 p.m. Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyga.gov

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THE INVESTMENT COACH

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Home from war and adjusting to a new normal This column was written on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2023. Fifty-nine years ago, in 1964, I was a young Air Force officer stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base Saigon, Vietnam. LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP in The day before this Columnist Veterans Day, a The Investment Coach special mass was held at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek to honor veterans. A reception followed at Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School. At the reception, a little girl handed me an adorable handmade card as she said, “Thank you for your service.” Inside a note read, “Thank you for protecting our schools, neighbors, and most of all, us!” The card is a keeper; the sentiment, much appreciated. On Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article entitled “Your New Co-Worker Is a Total Drill Sergeant,” subtitled, “Companies hungry for new recruits line up to hire military veterans,” commanded my attention. Callum Borchers, the writer of the piece noted, “Veterans and companies that recruit from the armed forces say vets’ appeal is rooted in hard work, humility and attention to detail. Many a manager has complained to me that such qualities are hard to find in the

Jewelry: Continued from Page 4 that I can now wear in remembrance of him,” Powell said. “Highly recommend!” This year, Jewelry Artisans won Appen Media’s 2023 Best of Perimeter award for best jeweler in the shopping and commerce category, beating out Camelot Jewelers, Status Jewels and Dunwoody Diamonds USA. What’s more, the store placed in the top three for the Atlanta’s Best Award for jeweler, losing to Worthmore Jewelers in midtown Atlanta and Decatur. “As we look back over the past 50 years,” Kresl said. “We feel immense gratitude for the many friendships that have been forged, and the generations of families that we have been privileged to serve.” Success of the showroom starts at the top A large part of Jewelry Artisans’ success can be attributed to the can-do attitude of owner Jamie Kresl. Like founder David Geller, Kresl’s

age of quiet quitting and “coffee badging.” The “coffee badging” trend is a way that workers use to get away from returning to office mandates. A piece on forbes.com noted that employees show up at the office to have a cup of coffee, be seen, and “earn an imaginary badge for it, then go home to do their work.” This writer serves as vice-chairman of the board of a financial services company headquartered in Atlanta. The CEO has been wrestling with how to get folks back into the office in our post-pandemic era where “what was” does not seem to be “what is” currently. While adjusting to new realities post-COVID is not the same as “coming back into the world” after a tour of duty in a war zone, there are parallels. Out of college less than two years, and a transportation officer in the U.S. Air Force at Lincoln Air Force Base, Nebraska, in late November 1963, I left for Vietnam. After some training in the Philippines on the realities of guerrilla warfare and the ever-present threat of terrorism, what the Israelis are dealing with today, by the way, I was stationed at Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut Air Base, the gateway to South Vietnam at that time. The base shared runways with the civilian airport and was the headquarters for the Vietnamese Air Force and Military Assistance Command Vietnam. While not a pilot, I flew trips each month on C-123 aircraft to supervise deliveries to bases in the delta to the south and to the

north, many of which were composed of dirt and clay air strips. Because we lived under the constant threat of bombings in town, attacks by the Viet Cong, and aircraft being shot at, I received hazardous duty pay. In short, I learned quickly that the world was not one big cocktail party. I had to show up, do my job, and stay at the base for long hours if need be. I learned to make quick decisions, often under pressure, and perform as if lives depended on it, because they did. When given an order by a superior officer, the only answer was, “yes, sir.” When I gave an order, I expected the same response. Salute and be saluted. If I had told my superior officer that “I really don’t think I want to show up for the war today,” I’d have received a response totally unprintable in this newspaper. Between December 1963 and December 1964, I grew up. Fast. I did not see it then, but my military experience was a gift that was of incalculable value after I returned to civilian life. When you’re in a war zone, all you think about is survival and getting home. While I won’t get into details, there were times in Vietnam when I seriously faced the reality that “I could die today.” There are some reading this that faced the threat of death from COVID, and/or who had loved ones or dear friends plauged by the disease. Some of you had loved ones on ventilators in hospitals. Those who recov-

ered are just glad to be alive, appreciative of the gift of life. All of us that went through COVID have had to adjust to a new normal of some kind. While going back to the office or job site post-COVID is not the same as coming back from a war zone, there are similarities. Adjusting to a “new normal” of any kind, post-war zone, or post-COVID, is new, yes, but it isn’t normal. It’s hard to go back to “what was.” But for many, going back to the office or other workplace is important. It’s where you learn teamwork. It’s where you grow and learn from others. It’s where you get noticed, important when promotions are considered. Employers should look for ex-military recruits. Many are glad to be home. They are proud of their service, proud of our country, proud of their families, and proud to be a breadwinner in the greatest country in the world. Don’t believe we are the greatest country in the world? Spend some time in a war zone, or in a third world country.

passion for custom design hits home with clients looking to put their own unique spin on an item or seeking an unusual, non-traditional jeweler. “The team is so friendly and helpful,” customer Robin Adams said. “I just bought two amazing [and] very unique rings today, and they helped with my repair needs as well.” Kresl announced Jewelry Artisans’ once-in-a-lifetime sale Oct. 13, which was inspired by the family-owned business’ anniversary. The anniversary sale made half of the store 50 percent off, including discounts from 10 percent to 40 percent in other areas of the store from Oct. 27 to Nov. 4. Kresl said he extended the 50-year anniversary sale to Nov. 11 because of the excitement it generated among his clients and employees. Also, some of Jewelry Artisans’ loyal customers were not up to date on the store’s Instagram page, @jewelryartisans, and requested an extension. While the store’s showroom typically has four or five clients perusing the selection, the anniversary sale brought dozens of people to the Jewelry Artisans’ collection of unique and traditional designs.

“It was just an overwhelming success,” Kresl said. “We were very, very busy, probably busier than we’ve ever been outside of Dec. 23.” Kresl said Saturdays were the busiest days of the sale. The trusted jeweler is known for resizing rings, replacing watch batteries, restringing pearls and replacing necklace clasps. They are also skilled in transforming heirloom family rings into new pieces and turning small diamonds into earrings. The store is uniformly praised in the Metro Atlanta community for their ability to update pieces and reset diamonds, making them a reliable choice for those looking to revamp their jewelry. Kresl was able to preview some new offerings on the horizon at Jewelry Artisans before the start of the holiday season. As a part of Kresl’s passion to offer unique, unusual and custom items in the showroom, he has followed the growing trend of lab-grown diamonds. “Lab-grown diamonds are taking off big time,” Kresl said. “I would call us one of the leading suppliers of lab-grown diamonds for... everything.”

Kresl says the possibilities for labgrown diamonds are virtually endless, but they are primarily used for engagement rings and fashionable jewelry. “Whether it is a simple solder, an extensive restoration, a watch repair, pearl restringing or appraisal, we treat all of your jewelry with the utmost level of care,” Kresl said. “Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be your personal jeweler.” Solution

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).

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The history of cattle in North Georgia – a beefy business The cattle industry is possibly Georgia’s oldest agricultural pursuit dating back to the Georgia Colony established in 1732 by King George ll. The colony, the last of the original 13 American colonies, BOB MEYERS Columnist was governed during its first 20 years by the Georgia Trustees, appointed by the king. One of its key members was General James Oglethorpe who spent ten years in Georgia. Among the inducements to attract settlers from Europe to the colony was an offer of free passage, land and cattle. Even though agriculture is no longer the largest employer in the state, cattle have played an important role throughout the ups and downs of our agrarian history. Today the Georgia cattle industry is big business. Cattle are raised in all 159 Georgia counties. Beef cattle is the fifth largest commodity produced in Georgia after poultry, cotton, peanuts and timber. According to the Georgia Cattleman’s Association, there are approximately 15,000 cattle producers in the State, most of which have fewer than 100 head, yet, according to the US Department of Agriculture farmers raised 478,000 head of beef cattle plus 92,000 milk cows in 2023. Cattle farm revenue, or gate value, is about $658 million according to the USDA. The North Georgia Cattleman’s Association is one of 75 county and area cattlemen's associations in the state. The goal of the organization is to protect and preserve the state’s cattle heritage. For more than ten years until his retirement last year, Billy Martin was president of the North Georgia association. At one point he was the largest cattle operator in the area with more than 200 head of Hereford beef cattle on rented land and on his 100 acre farm, or ranch, in the Free Home community where North Fulton, Cherokee and Forsyth counties come together. He calls his farm Sunset Ridge. Like many cattlemen, Billy took to cattle raising after other successful careers. Initially he spent 20 plus years with Hewlett Packard in management and sales. Wanting to go into business for himself, Billy bought a small company with four employees in 1983 called Southern Staircase which he sold twelve years later with 180 employees. He started in the cattle business in 1987 with little knowledge but with the same passion to succeed that served him so well previously.

The Sunset Ridge logo has been well known in the local cattle industry for more than 20 years. Billy is partial to Hereford cattle, a meat breed originally from Herefordshire, England because they are strong, hardy and known for their longevity. Many live and produce calves beyond the age of 15 years. They are docile and easy to raise, and their meat is tender. They are about the same weight and height as the popular Angus breed, 1200 to 1500 pounds for cows and 2000 to 2300 pounds for bulls. The breed is known for ease of calving and excellent mothering abilities, all characteristics that make them profitable to raise. They are generally red/brown and white with white faces. They can be horned or hornless (polled). In 2011 one of Billy’s bulls won a national championship. “I love that breed,” he says. Billy raises only registered heifers. (Female cattle who have yet to give birth. Once a heifer has her first calf, she is called a cow.) Registered cattle are like cattle with pedigrees. Papers that come with registered cattle tell a great deal about the actual animal you own or are thinking of purchasing. Those papers trace the ancestry back through several generations and make it possible to breed cattle to achieve specific characteristics. Billy became an expert in Hereford genetics, a science which has been responsible for “a lot of changes under the skin where the meat is,” says Billy. He explains that through genetic testing and artificial breeding, “we can produce bulls that can reproduce parts of the body that will carry on to generations of offspring.” This, he explains, has resulted in a quantum leap in the amount and quality of beef under the skin. “More of the meat is marbled and graded prime,” he notes. “Cattle genetics is the most rewarding part of my career and the most profitable part of my business.” Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net. Bob welcomes suggestions for future columns about local history.

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Billy Martin stands by a display of just a few of the many awards he has won for his high quality registered Hereford cows and bulls.

A Hereford bull on Billy Martin’s cattle farm in the Free Home community. Herefords are docile and their meat is well marbled and tender.

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