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Happy Wife Farm's ingenious chicken coop

Happy spring, JC I PROBABLY HAD KALE STUCK BETWEEN MY TEETH DURING THE ENTIRETY

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OF THE 20TH ANNUAL GEORGIA ORGANICS CONFERENCE, BUT NOBODY

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SEEMED TO CARE (OR FIND IT OFF-PUTTING). Farmers, journeymen, health and

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wellness professionals, chefs, public health workers and farm-to-school administrators from Georgia and the Carolinas gathered in Augusta to celebrate all things agricultural.

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Loads of fresh fruit and warm biscuits bookended a breakfast buffet with fresh ground coffee from sponsor, Georgia’s own small farmer coffee roaster, Cafe Campesino, served piping hot all day.

On one of the many “field trips” offered, I visited the bucolic Bella Luna Sheep & Wool Co in Tignall, Georgia. While the others talked about best practices for raising sheep (“I love birthing lambs. I get right up there and bring that baby into the world…”) I breathed in the damp mossy air and decided I needed to get out of the city and live on a farm. These people touch the earth and the earth touches them every single day. At Happy Wife Farm in Modoc, S.C., a school bus has been repurposed into a chicken coop, a moveable roost that keeps the farm yard and lawn evenly trimmed and utilized. “We let the animals and the

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fields do what they are supposed to - take care of one another,” said the happy wife who retired from nine-to-five and taught herself to graft pear trees to take advantage of one tree’s excellent root structure and another that promises a more prolific pear.

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I learned so much from the passionate professionals who led workshops and seminars.

My respect for farmers is immense. Georgia Organics is campaigning to certify 200 farmers as “organic,” by the year’s end, and the crowd gave a standing ovation for the 160 who already went through the process to earn the blue ribbon certification status.

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This month, we salute growers, beautiful local food and sustainable practices. Enjoy a beautiful spring with your family and get to your local farmers market and buy some kale!

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ON THE COVER Johns Creek Community Gardeners will be planting early spring crops this month as they plan their bounty. Carrots were prolific last year, according to the gardeners who are back again, tending their precious beds at Newtown Park.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2018

FEATURES 14 Considering Ketamine Brain health gets a boost.

18 Growing Community in the Garden Johns Creek Community Garden

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flourishes with friendships and beautiful food.

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14 DEPARTMENTS 4

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26 Local Limelight 28 Driver’s Notebook 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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FIND YOUR BEST BRAIN After researching the positive and lasting effects of neurofeedback therapy, Dr. Candace Holmes decided to offer it in her office. Neurofeedback therapy is also known as EEG biofeedback. It helps patients retrain their brains using computer software so that their brains function at maximum potential. Prestigious universities such as Harvard, UCLA, and Stanford have researched neurofeedback therapy’s efficacy for more than 40 years on many neurological conditions including ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraine headaches, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia just to name a few. It is a learning modality that is painless, drug-free, and non-invasive. It is considered safe and effective for both children and adults. The goal of neurofeedback is to transform an unhealthy, dysregulated brainwave pattern into a normal, healthy, organized pattern.

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NORTH ATLANTA VASCULAR CLINIC AND VEIN CENTER At North Atlanta Vascular Clinic and Vein Center, Drs. Vivek, Mahajan, and Matthews (above) make patient care their number one priority. With more than 20 years combined vascular experience, they have the expertise to address simple and complex vascular issues. They see and evaluate a variety of vascular pathologies, including varicose veins, leg pain, peripheral vascular disease, carotid occlusive 8

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disease, aortic aneurysms, dialysis access, and others. The team provides specialized vascular surgical care and diagnosis in the outpatient and inpatient setting. The offices are equipped with the latest ultrasound technology and ARDMS-certified vascular technicians to diagnose vascular pathology. We delineate personalized treatment plans that often involve medical management of vascular disease, endovascular intervention, or open surgical care. Three fellowship trained vascular surgeons offer Vascular Surgical services at North Atlanta Vascular Clinic – Drs. Vivek, Mahajan, and Matthews at Johns Creek, Roswell, Cumming, Alpharetta, and Lawrenceville. 770.771.5260

YOGA FOR ALL At the start of this calendar year, Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio has expanded its offerings for moms, kids and family to include 4-, 6- and 8-week yoga class series for babies, tots, kids, family,

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ART IS THE DRUG The Fighting Cancer with Hope Spring Fashion Show and luncheon will be held at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta Wednesday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Dillard’s will once again provide the latest spring fashions and the extraordinary models will be 15 cancer patients and survivors from right here in Georgia. You will be treated to an unforgettable fashion show, seated lunch, silent auction, and live music. New this year is a photographic narrative exhibit “The Warrior Within," highlighting the courageous stories of the models. If you cannot attend, please consider donating a ticket to a cancer patient here in Georgia. More than 90% of the proceeds will benefit Feel Beautiful Today, a nonprofit created in 2010 with the mission of providing love, hope and encouragement to women and girls affected by cancer through its award-winning Arts CONTINUED >

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Patients claim that it reduces their anxiety and pain. Hospitals and treatment centers understand the positive impact of these programs but don’t always have the budget or resources to provide them. Tickets are $40. FeelBeautifulToday.org

BOGEYS FOR BOSLEY’S Bosley’s Place will host its first annual fundraising golf tournament on Monday, April 16, to raise money to assist with their rescue efforts. The event will be held at The Standard Club. It will include a luncheon, an 18-hole scramble, and an awards ceremony.

Registration begins at 11 a.m., and tee-off is at 12 p.m.

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PUBLIC ART The Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau (JCCVB) in collaboration with the City of Johns Creek has received authorization to incorporate a mural inside the pedestrian tunnel under Medlock

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Bridge/SR 141. This project will be funded with a specific portion of the hotel/motel tax allocated to fund new tourism projects in Johns Creek and approved by the City Council. The JCCVB has partnered with Atlanta artist, Willam Massey, and Urban Catalyst Lab to connect this tourism project to multiple public art movements.

Given the diverse demographics of the City, all are working together to bring well-known Indian artist, Hanif Kureshi, to Johns Creek to design and ultimately paint

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the mural. This will be Kureshi’s first ever work completed in the U.S. The tunnel is set to be unveiled on April 21, to coincide with the Johns Creek International Festival. JohnsCreekCVB.com

HISTORY GURU? In May 1918, U.S. troops, commonly known as the Doughboys, fought in their first major battle in Europe during World War I. The war was a turning point in U.S. history, establishing the nation’s influence and prosperity in the 20th century.

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Featuring the work of British photojournalist Michael St Maur Sheil, "Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace" tells of the healed scars of World War I through our only remaining living witness: the land on which our heroes fought. The exhibition, in its only Southern appearance, remains on view through July 5, 2018.

The exhibition features historical content as well as archival images to support the beautiful contemporary landscape photography of Michael St Maur Sheil. AtlantaHistoryCenter.com.

BILLY'S BACK McGruff the Crime Dog is an icon of the 1980s. Children across the nation helped to “take a bite out of crime” with McGruff, who taught kids about safety procedures and what to do in the event of an emergency. After 30 years, McGruff retired,

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FOR THOSE WHO STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION OR PAIN, OFTENTIMES GETTING LUKEWARM RESULTS WITH THEIR CURRENT MEDICATION, KETAMINE MIGHT BE THE ANSWER. Widely used in hospitals for anesthesia, it is on the World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines and was approved for use by the FDA in 1970.

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Dr. Sambunaris has been a leader in the field of clinical research for over two decades, leading over 200 medical research studies since his early days as a Clinical Staff Fellow at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It was that experience that brought him to Ketamine, a cutting-edge treatment option that works differently than medications like Prozac, Effexor, Paxil or Cymbalta – ironically all medications that he helped bring to market.

“The reality is that only 33% of patients treated with an antidepressant achieve remission. Ketamine offers a completely new way of changing how the brain manages mood. Unlike antidepressants, which work by shifting the balance of brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, Ketamine is thought to change the way brain cells communicate with each other. Ketamine blocks a brain receptor known as NMDA and also acts on other brain receptors like opioid receptors, which affect pain and depression,” says Sambunaris. “Moreover, it can help repair the connections that have been damaged by stress over the years, supporting the ultimate goal of brain health and wellness.”

What is most exciting for patients is the rapid onset of effectiveness.

Depressive symptoms tend to improve within just 24 to 72 hours—a huge improvement over the 6-12 week waiting period of other medications. Additionally, Ketamine’s success rate of 85% is almost double that of traditional antidepressants (45%).

That is not to say that Ketamine is right for every patient. “Every patient is different, and it is critical that they seek help from medical providers who can provide a variety of options to meet their unique needs,” says Sambunaris. “I would encourage everyone who continues to grapple with their depression or pain to keep seeking help until they get the quality of life they deserve.”

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MOST DAYS, NEWTOWN PARK TEEMS WITH RUNNERS, WALKERS, YOUNG ATHLETES, DOGS AND DOG LOVERS. Perhaps less visible to the average park visitor is the community garden of 41 plots where local residents grow crops, share their best gardening tips with each other and experience the joy of fresh vegetables.

The Newtown Park Community Garden sprouted from the idea of eight people working together as a project team during the inaugural year of Leadership Johns Creek.

“Together they planned the concept, raised the funds, partnered with the City of Johns Creek for the land at Newtown Park, ordered the supplies and built the garden beds,” says founding member Cindy Eade. “The fencing was contracted out, but everything inside the fence was accomplished with volunteer manpower.”

The garden launched in 2010 and was expanded six years later. It is managed by the Johns Creek Garden Association, a membership organization that oversees operations and allows all members equal voting rights. Members, who must be Johns Creek residents, pay a small annual fee for permission to manage a 4-by-8-ft. plot, agree to abide by garden rules and put in volunteer hours toward garden maintenance.

While the rules forbid the sale of produce grown onsite, gardeners benefit from consuming it themselves or sharing it with friends and family. For the times when everyone’s crops seem to ripen at the same time, gardeners can put surplus produce into a collection basket, which is delivered to North Fulton Community Charities.

“People enjoy community gardening for a variety of reasons,” says Eade. “They have too much shade in their yards to grow vegetables, they have too small or no yard in which to garden, they want to know exactly how their food is grown, they enjoy the community aspect and meeting new people, and they enjoy the exercise and being outside.”

Martha Young shares a plot with her boyfriend, Wes Eisenberg, a privilege she sought for four years before winning the annual lottery in which all applicants, including current members, must participate.

“I did a happy dance when I finally was assigned a plot in 2017,” she says. “Both Wes and I grew up gardening and get great joy growing our own vegetables. We have met a few people from the community, which is nice, but the main benefit is planting something from seed and seeing it flourish.”

Young and Eisenberg pack in as many types of crops as they can, such as tomatoes, peppers, kale, swish chard, onions, cilantro, cabbage, broccoli, arugula, lettuce and green beans. They even grow cucumbers on a tomato cage.

At the beginning of the summer growing season, gardeners receive garden soil and mulch. They also have unlimited access to a water source right inside the garden, according to Pamela Donan, who calls herself an avid novice gardener. Having managed a plot for three years, she offered advice about becoming a better grower.

“Engage in conversation with your local nurseries and fellow gardeners,” she says. “Read almanacs, and be mindful of what your garden is saying to you.” This may involve looking for signs to alter your watering frequency or knowing when to start pruning or harvesting. And when participating in a community garden, consideration must be given to the crops of others as well as one’s own.

“We do have rules provided by the association,” says Donan. “When followed, all gardens are well maintained. Plants should not grow overly large preventing passage through the walkways and blocking sun from fellow gardeners plots. Be mindful and respectful of others and of the good earth and ground on loan to us!”

Applications for garden plots are accepted Feb. 15 to March 15 each year. While the registration period for 2018 has passed, a visit to the garden, which is located behind the bocce ball court, this spring or summer just might get you inspired to put your name in the plot lottery next year.

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GROWING COMMUNITY IN THE GARDEN

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You'll find Martha Young at plot 32.

Pamela Donan tends plot 22.

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TIPS FOR TOP CROPS + Start with something that is simple, for example bush green beans. Walk around a see what is growing in other people’s plots. If others are growing something, chances are you will be successful too. – Martha Young + During growing periods, especially in the heat of summer, water crops almost daily. – Pamela Donan + In Georgia, there are three growing seasons, but each vegetable variety has a unique growing cycle. – Cindy Eade SUMMER: PLANTING IN APRIL AFTER THREAT OF FROST + Tomatoes + Peppers + Cucumbers + Beans + Okra FALL: PLANTING AT THE END OF AUGUST: + Lettuce + Radishes + Kale + Cauliflower + Cabbage + Broccoli SPRING: PLANTING IN LATE FEBRUARY + Lettuce + Brussels sprouts + Radishes + Kale + Cauliflower + Cabbage

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LOVE’S TRUEST LANGUAGE Full of beautiful colors and bright blooms, spring is a flower lover's dream come true.

Follow these simple steps to create a beautiful centerpiece everyone can enjoy this season.

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2. Next, add in your flowers—start with the larger blooms, placing them in a focal

enough interest in the arrangement. Don’t forget to select

spot to shine. I’ll fill in with smaller flowers turning the arrangement to keep it even

greens, usually one to three different varieties. This spring

on all sides. You can always add more greens or flowers until it feels full.

don’t forget succulents!

3. There are no rules when arranging for yourself—you get to choose what looks

2. Prep your flowers by pulling off all the foliage from the stems. If

good to your eye. Don’t be afraid to cut the stems and have flowers be different

anything is left behind it can contaminate the water, which in turn

heights—keep them taller to let them reach or cut them shorter to hide inside the

will clog the stems—a quick way to shorten the life of your flowers.

arrangement. Experiment each time and try new shapes in your arranging. Just

3. Prep your vase or container with tape, floral foam or

have fun with it. If it doesn’t work, pull it out and try another spot!

chicken wire. Make sure you are working with a clean vase,

4. Don’t forget to change your water every couple of days. Keeping it clean will

fresh water and clean scissors.

ensure that your flowers will last long enough for you to truly enjoy them!

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

THE EYES HAVE IT DEKA LASH JOHNS CREEK BRINGS HIGH END EYELASH BOUTIQUE TO NORTH METRO AREA.

ARTICLE MARIA SMITH

WHEN YOU WALK INTO THE BRIGHT AND CHEERY DEKA LASH JOHNS CREEK, YOU FEEL AT HOME. Greeted by smiling, welcoming faces, there is an air of friendliness not often found in high-end beauty boutiques.

Technicians at Deka Lash Johns Creek are some of the best in the business. They seem to know the perfect length lash for each client and don’t hesitate to take more time to make sure the extensions are perfect. It appears these technicians look at themselves more as artists than just beauticians. They help each of their clients walk out of the salon feeling and looking fantastic.

From the ergonomically-designed beds to the softest blankets ever, you will feel beyond comfortable at Deka Lash. You may just even fall asleep! The technicians are focused on doing what’s best for each client and they do their job well. They take the time to give advice and make sure your natural eyelashes remain healthy.

Cornell Lewis opened Deka Lash Johns Creek to fill a need. After his mother moved into the community he loved the small but upscale feel of it. However, he noticed women still had to battle traffic to Buckhead to receive some of their high-end services. Not anymore!

Cornell, a married father of a 3-year-old daughter, is a mechanical engineer by trade. He studied the business trends and realized eyelash extensions were a smart move for his wallet as well as the overall community. It became a win-win situation and Deka Lash Johns Creek was born!

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DO’S AND DON’TS OF EYE LASH EXTENSIONS WITH DEKA LASH + DO plan on making a follow-up appointment. Eyelash extensions are an ongoing service. The technicians at Deka Lash suggest refills every 2 to 4 weeks. + Do plan on allow enough time to get your eyelash extensions.

Due to their insistence on perfection, it will take about two hours for an initial visit to get eyelash extensions. A refill will take 45 to 60 minutes.

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+ Do know that swimming may shorten the life of your exten-

five reasons why you should try eyelash extensions at Deka

sions, though some may see no difference.

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+ Do listen to your technician review the aftercare instructions

1. There’s no need to waste time and money putting on mascara or other eye makeup or curling your lashes each day.

with you. Consider purchase the products they recommend to help maintain your new eyelashes.

2. It enhances the eyes, making you look instantly made up.

+ Don’t constantly rub your eyes or clean them vigorously as that

3. Unlike false eye lashes, you can swim, sweat and sleep in

will certainly decrease the longevity of your eyelash extensions.

them. (Just don’t get them wet within the first 48 hours.)

+ Don’t use any oil containing cleansers or waterproof mascara.

4. It won’t damage your natural lashes.

+ Don’t pull on your eyelashes. They will come out if you yank hard.

5. They look and feel natural while making your own eyelashes

+ Don’t manually curl your eyelashes. (You won’t need to!)

look thicker, fuller and as dramatic as you want them to be.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

13 - 15 ATLANTA DOGWOOD FESTIVAL Piedmont Park

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15 BOW WOW BRUNCH Flourish

Join the Atlanta Humane Society at Bow Wow Brunch, a family-oriented gala honoring community leaders dedicated to improving animal welfare. Bow Wow Brunch introduces the children and grandchildren of AHS donors and supporters to the importance of philanthropy and life-long giving by showcasing the lifesaving work of AHS. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, April 15 at Flourish.

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Join us for the FIRST Johns Creek International Festival. Browse restaurants and food trucks, vendors, international beer and wine garden, live music and dance performances, and fun kids’ activities. Make it a weekend getaway! Check out Hyatt Place Johns Creek's International Festival room rate. JohnsCreekCVB.com

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Join Danielle Humphrey, JD, CELA, for a complimentary CE presentation on "The Dementia Maze: Understanding the Options and Cost of Care" at The Memory Center Atlanta. This presentation is sponsored

by The Memory Center Atlanta, The Fountainview Center for Alzheimer's Disease and Hurley Elder Care Law.

28 WILD ABOUT AUTREY MILL Autrey Mill

A celebration of all things wild within this 46-acre preserve, this fundraiser is chaired by Mayor Bodker, Commissioner Hausmann and State Revenue Commissioner Riley. This year's theme is "Butterflies, Botanicals and All Things Wild." It will be a light-hearted evening including food and beverages, entertainment, and a silent auction. Tickets are available for just $25 per person. AutreyMill.org

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This family-friendly event will have you rockin’ in your seats. The Chorale will sing the hits of Queen, U2, the Beatles, and more. With special guest, Grammy nominated composer and pianist John Burke.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

CELEBRATING OUR DIVERSITY THE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK WILL HOST ITS FIRST INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ON APRIL 21. The festival will include food, drinks, performance art, and vendors representing cultures from around the world. This event is being presented in partnership with Leadership Johns Creek, Johns Creek Arts Center, and the Johns Creek Convention and Visitor Bureau.

Johns Creek comprises an international population of approximately 25 percent, primarily from India, China and South Korea.

According to the financial advisory website WalletHub.com, Johns Creek is listed as the ninth most diverse small city in the United States for 2017.

The Johns Creek International Festival – Taste of the World – is an idea created by the Johns Creek Cultural Diversity Task Force, which met between November 2016 and May 2017.

“The City Council and I are excited about the first Johns Creek International Festival this spring,” says Mayor Mike Bodker. “Johns Creek is one of the most diverse cities in the nation. We view that as one of our greatest strengths, and we look forward to another great opportunity to share cultures, learn and grow.”

The purpose of the Cultural Diversity Task Force was to identify ways to embrace the many cultural ethnicities of Johns Creek. The main focus of the task force was to foster a holistic sense of community across Johns Creek while highlighting the City’s cultural and ethnic diversity. The task force envisioned the festival as a way to increase the awareness of and to celebrate different cultures and traditions found in Johns Creek and the metro area. The Festival will be held at Heisman Field, located across from the Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Dr. The Johns Creek International Festival will serve as a fun, inclusive way to draw the community together. This event will provide a unique opportunity for residents and the broader community to learn about and experience different cultures through the sharing of food, performance art and more.

For more information about the Johns Creek International Festival, as well as vendor and sponsorship opportunities, please visit JCInternationalFest.com.

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Welcome Dr. Tom LaGree

We would like to welcome Dr. Tom LaGree, our newest addition to the Children’s Dental Zone Team! After graduating from the Buffalo School of Dental Medicine he went on to specialize in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit.

After realizing he didn’t like the cold, he migrated to Atlanta. Dr. Tom’s charismatic and upbeat personality fits in perfectly with our dream team of doctors. Drs. King, Lulu and Procter are so excited to welcome him on board. Dr. Tom can’t wait to meet you all, make sure when you see him you yell GO FALCONS (he currently is a Buffalo Bills fan…don’t worry, our team is working on changing that)!

To read his full bio, please go to childrensdentalzone.com

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