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Milton’s roundabouts near completion 2 finished this year, another on the way By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com
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Northwestern Middle School students Molly Dimes, left, and Ashley Hoover look over their budget options at the Finance Park
MILTON, Ga. – Anyone driving around the city lately has likely seen plenty of construction going on. Three major projects are in progress, two of which are roundabouts, something entirely new for Milton. When cities are using federal money, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) requires the cities to look at using roundabouts. There are a few reasons for this. “It is essentially [for] safety and operational improvements,” said Milton Public Works Director Carter Lucas. “When using federal funds, GDOT requires us to evaluate the potential intersection improvement for a roundabout and to use the roundabout option where they are appropriate.” The biggest improvement roundabouts have is they reduce serious accidents.
Instead of a typical intersection in which a car running a red light has the risk of “T-boning” other traffic, which can cause very serious injuries, a roundabout keeps traffic moving slower and in the same direction. It may not cut down on overall accidents, but those accidents are more likely to be fender-benders. In addition, landscaping or public art can be placed in the center of the roundabout to beautify the intersection. Lucas said for this year, the city is in right-of-way acquisition for a future roundabout at Hopewell Road and Birmingham Road. The intersection projects being worked on currently are: • Ga. 140 at New Providence Road In July, CMES Inc. began intersection improvements at Ga. 140 (Arnold Mill Road) and New Providence Road.
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Northwestern MS students get lessons in financial planning Budgeting, banking, investing all part of visit to Finance Park By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Add financial literacy to the three “R’s” of education (reading, writing and ‘rithmetic) that encompass the skills kids need as
they transition into adulthood. While knowing the Pythagorean theorem may get you through algebra, it may not help balance a checkbook or apply for a loan. Beginning this year, middle school students
from across the area will get real-life lessons in managing finances and becoming smart consumers through an innovative partnership between public and private enterprise.
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A roundabout is being built at the intersection of Hopewell, Francis and Cogburn roads. It is one of two under construction and a third is planned.
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Two North Fulton men were indicted Jan. 10 for allegedly defrauding the elderly on mortgages. Edmund Chatham, of Roswell, and Steven Connelly, of Alpharetta, were charged with racketeering for their role in a scheme using senior citizens to fraudulently obtain payouts from mortgage lenders for reverse mortgages. Reverse mortgages allow homeowners to borrow a percentage of the equity they have accumulated in their homes while still being allowed to remain in the homes.
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Stolen phone leads cops to suspect JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Police were able to find a missing phone Dec. 31, 2013, by tracking it to its new owner. The victim told police she was out at a club Dec. 29 when someone stole her wallet and cellphone. Using an app, she tracked the phone to a block of apartments on Bay Tree Lane in Johns Creek. The victim was also able to provide police with a photo of the man in possession of her phone, since the app also took photos of whoever tried to unlock the phone using an incorrect passcode. Police began a search of the area. When police knocked on the door of one of the apartments, they found Mejah Galie Okran, 47, of State Bridge Road, who matched the man in the photographs. Okran allegedly told police he bought the phone from a homeless man in Atlanta Dec. 30. Okran was arrested for theft by receiving stolen goods.
The loans become due when the homeowners no longer occupy the homes, at which point the lender can sell the property to recover the loan. Senior citizens age 62 or older may be eligible to get a reverse mortgage through the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These loans are federally insured and guarantee that the lenders make their obligations. The indictment charges that between January 2008
Mom turns in son for drugs ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta mother turned in her own son Jan. 5 when she suspected him and his friends of smoking marijuana in her house. The mother told police she suspected her 18-year-old son of drinking and smoking in his room in the home’s basement. She said that if they knew police were coming, they would all flee. Police circled the home and entered to find the son in his room along with three other teens. Officers reported seeing two glass bongs as well as several cases of beer. A search of the room turned up a bag of marijuana along with a grinder, scales, box of sandwich bags and nearly $600 in cash. All four teens were charged with underage drinking, with the homeowner’s son also charged with possession of marijuana.
Cars found on blocks in Milton MILTON, Ga. – Three Milton residents reported finding all of their vehicles’ tires missing Jan. 7. A Deer Creek Place resi-
and January 2009, Chatham and Connelly helped put senior citizens into five homes in Atlanta. The defendants then assisted the senior citizens in getting reverse mortgages using fraudulently inflated appraisals. They are accused of also deliberately concealing that they were paying fees to individuals for referrals of senior citizens who had applied for the reverse mortgages. Mortgage lenders made loans based on omissions and the false equity created by these inflated appraisal dent told police he parked his car outside his apartment at 8 p.m. the previous night and returned to it the following morning to find all four wheels gone and the car resting on landscaping blocks. The wheels are described as Goodyear tires with 20-inch chrome dealer stock rims. Later that morning, a resident on North Park Lane called in a similar incident, reporting silver rims stolen along with Pirelli tires. A Weycroft Circle resident also reported the same thing happened to him.
values, resulting in mortgage proceeds that would not have been generated otherwise. It is further alleged that the defendants fraudulently obtained mortgage proceeds and fees from these reverse mortgages at closings, while the senior citizens received little or no money from the refinances. All of the reverse mortgages were refinanced under the HECM program. Racketeering is punishable by five to 20 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $100,000 or three times the value gained by each defendant.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two women were arrested Jan. 8 after allegedly trying to steal more than $1,500 worth of clothing from a store and trying to flee. Employees of the Victoria’s Secret store told police they saw Shawndrea Michelle Gay, 24, of Atlanta, and Kaniya Wallace, 18, of Decatur, in the store carrying large brown bags. The employees were able to see that the bags had a special lining, commonly known as “booster bags,” which al-
Parkview Lane, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 5 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and failing to signal when changing lanes. ►► Sharlay M. Gann, 21, of Hoover, Alabama, was arrested Jan. 5 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► William James Baldwin Jr., 39, of Walker Court, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 5 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and speeding. ►► Cheryl Weirich Burton, 57, of Churchill Heights, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 8 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane and no license on person. ►► Darrel Andrew Satterfield, 36, of Michael Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 8 on Michael Drive in Alpharetta for DUI and stop sign violation.
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DUI suspect leads police to underage drinking party ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A suspected DUI driver stopped Jan. 5 on his way to a party inadvertently led police to make more arrests at the party he and friends were planning to attend. According to police, they saw the suspect car, driven by Khari Jerome Taylor, 20, of Falling Creek Bend, Johns Creek, allegedly driving on the wrong side of Old Milton Parkway at about 1:45 a.m. The officer noted several cars swerved out of the way to avoid crashing into the vehicle. It then turned onto Vista Forest Drive in the Pennbrooke neighborhood. The officer followed and turned on his blue lights. He reported seeing the vehicle slow to a crawl and two passengers in the rear seats and one passenger in the front jump out of the still-moving car and run in opposite directions. Taylor remained in the vehicle. The
officer was able to arrest Taylor without incident and determined he was drunk. Other officers came to the scene and managed to locate one suspected 17-year-old passenger, who was charged with being a minor in possession of alcohol. Taylor was charged with DUI, underage drinking and driving on the wrong side of the road. The 17-year-old told police the group was headed to a party on Vista Forest Drive. When police arrived at the party, they found nearly 20 people on the property, many of whom were suspected of drinking underage. Most were between the ages of 18 and 20, and all party-goers were under 21. Fourteen were found under the influence and charged as such. Several were also charged with obstruction after they refused to comply with police.
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City reacts to Milton growth concerns By CAROLYN ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. – Milton’s community development staff said it needs at least an additional six months to determine suitable options to address the recent development surge in the city. The city recently issued a temporary moratorium on new rezonings after community outcry over a perceived influx of new development. More than 900 new homes are scheduled to be built this year alone. Community Development Director Kathleen Field said the department asked for the emergency moratorium initially to halt zoning applications. However for more time, the request must be made public before going to council. Field cautions though, that about 85 percent of the city is zoned AG-1, which isn’t covered in the moratorium.
“The county determined the 1-acre lot size for AG-1,” she said. “Prior to Milton becoming a city, they did a survey in unincorporated Fulton County and the community chose 1-acre lots over larger options because they felt it would improve sales opportunities.” Any changes made to lot size would have to go through the county and then be presented to the Milton City Council for approval, Field said. The moratorium affects land currently zoned for conditional use permit (CUP), neighborhood use permit (NUP), transitional residential (TR) and residential, R-2 and R-2A districts only. “These are all zoned residential, not commercial,” City Planner Michele McIntoshRoss said. Field said the city’s comprehensive plan calls for maintaining the rural character of
the city, and the department is working diligently to establish a plan to bring before council. “We have been addressing this issue FIELD for quite some time,” she said. “In fact, we’ve even met with Randall Arendt, a wellknown conservation planning specialist to help us determine the best route for Milton.” Field said there is no easy solution and all options will take time. “We’re considering the possibility of land conservation subdivisions,” she said. “As well as setback options to increase buffers and maintain a rural viewshed on main roads of subdivisions.” She said other options the department is considering in-
We have been addressing this issue for quite some time.” KATHLEEN FIELD Milton community development director clude land trusts and transfer of development rights, conservation easements, financial incentives for land owners and purchase of development rights. “We cannot legally stop development,” City Planner Robyn MacDonald said. “But we want to find the best solution to keep the rural character noted in the comprehensive plan.” To view the city’s comprehensive plan, visit www. cityofmiltonga.us.
Fulton to clean sewer system over next 6 months County’s contractors to control roots, debris, grease in existing lines MILTON, Ga. – Over the next six months, Milton residents are likely to see Fulton County contractors working on existing sanitary sewer lines to remove grease, debris and roots. According to Fulton County, residents can expect to see Municipal Services Inc. and Video Industrial Services Inc.’s water, vactor and hose trucks and associated trailers, loaders and mixers. None will have Fulton County markings, as they are contractors hired by the county for the work. However, each crew will carry identification and a letter
of information and authorization that states the nature of the work they are doing. It also lists key personnel at their company and the department to contact in case further questions or follow-up are required. During the process of completing the work, it is possible that a hose, hose nozzle or camera may become trapped in a sewer line and require excavation for removal. While everything possible will be done to avoid these situations, any such instance will require a crew to dig up a line to remove the equipment. Additionally, some areas
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of the system require access to the easement be gained via private property. All field crews will act in a professional and respectful way in dealing with any homeowner. If there is any conflict from a homeowner, the contractor will immediately move on from that location to another targeted location and report all issues to department representatives. That department representative will follow up with all citizen complaints and/or issues that may arise as a result of this work. If there are any questions on the work, please contact Justyna Grinholc, project manager, at 404-613-8622 and Colin Gowens at 404-612-0638. —Jonathan Copsey
Milton: Continued from Page 1 Plans include redirecting the intersection approach, adding turn lanes and installing a traffic light. GDOT awarded the construction contract to CMES Inc. in the amount of $1,161,626. The job is expected to last one year. • Ga. 372 at Providence Road/New Providence Road In August, Bartow Paving Company Inc. began intersection improvements at Ga. 372 (Birmingham Highway) and Providence and New Providence roads. Plans include redirecting the intersection approach and installing a roundabout.
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GDOT awarded the construction contract to Bartow Paving in the amount of $2,576,297. The job is expected to last 18 months. • Hopewell Road at Francis and Cogburn roads In August, Baldwin Paving Company Inc. began intersection improvements at Hopewell Road at Cogburn and Francis roads. Plans include installing a roundabout.The city of Milton awarded the construction contract to Baldwin Paving in the amount of $786,606. The job is expected to last one year. For more information on these projects, the city has set up a special website. Visit www.miltonintersectionprojects.com for information and updates.
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MILTON, Ga. – Milton Community Outreach Officer Ara Baronian has been named Milton Police’s Officer of the Year for 2013. A four-year Milton policeman and father of two, Baronian was chosen because of his work in raising more than $24,000 for the purchase of K-9 officer Kyro, plus his expansion of the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes, Milton Police and Citizens Together (MPACT) neighborhood watch program and Citizens Police Academy (CPA). Last year alone, Baronian hosted 24 students in the 10-week academy, added six neighborhoods to MPACT – a 21 percent increase in participation – and taught more than 100 women and girls in six RAD classes. And it’s not stopping in 2014. Baronian kicked off the new year with two more MPACT neighborhoods and three separate RAD classes for children, beginners and advanced users. “Officer Baronian has truly embraced his role as the community outreach officer and it shows in this work,” said Capt. Shawn McCarty, who runs the
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State initiative aims to reduce childhood obesity rates By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Four area schools were among the nine schools in Fulton County recently announced as winners in the 2013 Georgia SHAPE Honor Roll program. Launched last year, the honor roll recognizes those schools that met the state challenge to help combat childhood obesity and focuses on physical activity, nutrition and wellness. Joining the list of 107 schools across the state on the SHAPE Honor Roll are Birmingham Falls Elementary and Ocee Elementary, which received gold medals, and
Hembree Springs Elementary and Holcomb Bridge Middle, which were honored with silver medals. Birmingham Falls and Holcomb Bridge have been named to the honor roll in both years of the program. Schools receive either gold, silver or bronze awards based on a series of criteria they meet. Next year, a fourth level – platinum – will be added. “Students do better in school when they are healthy,” said Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa. “The Georgia SHAPE Honor Roll program aims to keep our kids’ bodies strong so their minds can learn and perform at their best.” The program begins with a benchmark assessment of fitness among students called FITNESSGRAM, which measures five different elements
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City needs more innovative ideas to combat density While it’s important to recognize that the city is in agreement with Preserve Rural Milton’s stance that growth and development have gotten out of hand, folks also need to know that the current 30-day moratorium on zoning variances, albeit a positive step forward, accomplishes just a small amount. It still allows for AG-1 building, which is one home per acre. I’d like to see a 120-day moratorium on variances to
Schools: Continued from Page 8 of fitness, including aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body fat composition. The report is delivered confidentially to families and provides a “snapshot” of the student’s health and areas for improvement. At Hembree Springs Elementary in Roswell, physical education teacher Holly Marzetti says she is thrilled students are excelling both academically and physically – and receiving state recognition for those efforts. The school was recently named a Georgia School of Excellence. “I feel honored to work in an environment where so many people have come together to encourage our students and staff to live a healthy lifestyle allowing us to earn this award,” said Marzetti. Marzetti helped create a program to encourage healthy eating, started a running club for students, administered the state-sponsored fitness testing and supports student involvement in outside activities. Students also participate in healthy food tastings, Strong 4 Life, as well as their regular physical activity classes.
allow for additional research in alternative development methods. It is unrealistic to think that we can stop growth; what is realistic is to think outside the box in terms of how new subdivisions are built so as to preserve wildlife space, green space, specimen trees, historical buildings and a rural viewshed along roadways. In addition, I think it is important that we as a community change the way we think about our lifestyle and At Ocee Elementary in Johns Creek, physical education teacher Amanda Moreno said a number of initiatives were introduced to promote physical fitness, including Cardio Club for fourth-graders, Friday basketball for fifth grade and a recess running program to encourage kids to stay active during the school day. Moreno said the school also participates in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong 4 Life program, where program coaches visit the school periodically and deliver healthrelated messages in a fun and energetic way. “At each visit, the Strong 4 Life coaches discussed their four steps to make healthy lifestyle choices: drink water, fill half your plate with fruits and veggies, limit screen time and be active 60 minutes a day,” said Moreno. A coach also attended Ocee’s family Bingo Night, PE classes and the school’s Fun Run to keep the kids motivated throughout the year with a fitness message. “I feel the Strong 4 Life program is a success,” said Moreno. “The program taught the students about the healthy lifestyle choices in a fun and meaningful way. All of the students were included in the program no matter their age or ability.”
how it pertains to the land. This is a dynamic opportunity for folks wishing they lived on more land to make a move by renovating an existing house or by building smaller in order to achieve their economic goals. More importantly, we need to understand how we can utilize tools like conservation areas and land trusts. One of our goals is identifying ways in which we as a community can preserve the integrity of our properties and our city while maximizing our land values.
Our land values have increased not only with the marketplace, but because it’s a highly desirable area. It makes sense that as our density increases, the quality of life decreases and so will our land values. The zoning and policies put in place when we became a city were good at the time, but now have created unintended consequences. One of the components we are actively working on now is revisiting zoning and policy to
effectively meet our ultimate goal of preserving as much of the land as possible. So far, Preserve Rural Milton has received tremendous positive feedback on our efforts, especially in Laura Rencher’s quick effectiveness and our inclusive, respectful manner in which we have been working. I think this approach will make it a win-win for everyone. Abbe Laboda Preserve Rural Milton
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Football coach Brennen Booth, Headmaster Drew Buccellato, Athletic Director Chad McConnell and Principal Colette Staak hold the site plans on the future property of the practice gym and field house.
MILTON, Ga. – After purchasing an additional 2 acres, Saint Francis High School has the space to build a practice gym, field house and maintenance garage. At the Dec. 16 Milton City Council meeting, councilmembers approved the request to increase the school’s square footage from 92,616 to 109,116 square feet. Headmaster Drew Buccellato said the school will build a field house and practice gym to accommodate its football
program’s transition to “Single A” region play. “This is really exciting,” said Athletic Director Chad McConnell. “This is going to bring us all together in one place.” In past years, the school has used a practice gym in Cumming, and McConnell said students would not get home until about 8 p.m. Buccellato said relocating this gym on campus will allow for all the teams to practice at once and return home at a reasonable time. “There’s a part of that property that we have always anticipated we could use as a practice gym,” Buccellato said. “We think this raises the quality of life on campus.” The 2,000-square-foot field house and 8,000-square-foot practice gym will be built next to each other on a depressed area leading up to the school’s practice fields. Buccellato said this is a prime spot alongside Cogburn Road because they will not be seen from the road nor will they be obtrusive to any of the neighbors. The 1,200-square-foot maintenance garage will be built in front of the practice field next to an existing house that was a part of the property the school purchased. This garage will house lawn care equipment used to help upkeep the 40 acre campus. Buccellato said the first priority is to complete the field house and maintenance garage. He said they should be completed by the end of July 2014. The practice gym as the
There’s a part of that property that we have always anticipated we could use as a practice gym ... We think this raises the quality of life on campus.” DREW BUCCELLATO Staint Francis Headmaster
biggest project should be completed by October 2014. Buccellato said the city has already approved the location of the buildings and what the topographical situation will look like. “That’s an important first step,” Buccellato said. “Now, we will finish the design plans and hopefully begin construction in March or April.” Saint Francis High School, 13440 Cogburn Road, is a private school that commits to small classes, a low teacherto-pupil ratio and the incorporation of a strong study skills program within the general curriculum. For more information, visit www.saintfrancisschools.com.
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Finance: Continued from Page 1 The Junior Achievement Chick-fil-A Foundation Discovery Center opened in September at the Georgia World Congress Center, with the focus on teaching students lessons that will open their eyes to the real world of income and outgo. “The goal is to provide a dynamic learning experience [and] the opportunity to develop skills to become financially independent and responsible,” said Jack Harris, president of Junior Achievement in Georgia (JA). Discovery Center is composed of BizTown and Finance Park located on the third floor of Building C, and provides an interactive venue for students from Fulton, DeKalb and Atlanta school systems. Seventh-grade students from Northwestern Middle School recently spent the day at Finance Park, putting into action the financial lessons they learned in school. Part of the JA program is completing 18 mini-lessons on budgeting, credit scores, homeownership and other aspects of financial planning before visiting the center. Upon arrival, the seventhgraders were given a “life situation” that assigned their age, marital status, education, em-
ployment, salary, taxes, credit score and other factors. “Based on their adult persona, students visit businesses in the simulation to gather information to make financial decisions, such as managing a household budget, using banking services and making purchasing and investment decisions,” explained Callie Majors, marketing director for Junior Achievement Georgia. At the end of the day, students whose budgets exceeded their income were sent back to the drawing board until the numbers added up. Going into debt is not an option at Finance Park. Harsh lessons were learned. Students learned a poor credit score meant paying more for the same car than their friends with better scores. Others learned eating out was not an option based on their budget. And for many, it meant forgoing designer duds for the clearance rack. “The amazing thing was seeing how engaged every child was,” said Northwestern Principal Jasmine Kullar. “They had rules and some structure, but they were pretty much working on their own. I think the students walked away having learned how much things cost and how quickly money can go.” The program is free to school systems, with the costs borne by the more than 50
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“Finance Park was a great lifelong lesson that is relevant and applicable,” said Kullar, noting all seventh-graders will visit Finance Park this school year. “We need to embed this learning into our curriculum as much as we can because of how important this life skill is.”
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Milton attorney fights for animals, people By CAROLYN ASPENSON carolyn@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — In elementary school, Milton resident and attorney Claudine Wilkins knew she wanted to work with animals. “As a kid, I couldn’t wait to read the newest issue of National Geographic,” she said. “I was inspired by Jane Goodall’s belief that every life has value and viewed her as my mentor.” At 16, Wilkins got a job as a veterinarian assistant, but said ultimately she was drawn to a career in law. “I was attracted to the fact that it dictates how we behave in society,” she said. “I do what I do because of my love for children and animals.” She admits some of the highlights of her career involved her mentor and her favorite childhood magazine. “In law school I got to interview Jane Goodall for the school newspaper,” she said. “And in June of 1998, I was featured in National Geographic magazine for rescuing a lion cub living in a car.” Now a nationally known expert in animal law, Wilkins found a way to combine her two passions. In 1996, Wilkins began her law career as a prosecutor and then moved into personal injury law, but a case of animal cruelty forced her to take action. “When I heard that a man who beat a puppy to death would only receive a fine and a simple ordinance violation, I knew something had to change,” she said. Wilkins was successful in upping the charge to a felony and the man went to jail. “Equally as important,” she said, “the case received a lot of public attention, but I knew more needed to be done.” She said the prosecutor on the case didn’t even know there was a felony provision for that kind of crime. Wilkins created a training package that would teach law professionals how to prosecute animal cruelty and why it should be taken seriously. “I tried to get my boss at the time to let me conduct the training, but he failed to see its importance,” she said. Wilkins continued to push the issue, which led to a case involving an emaciated Chow Chow covered in mange. “The dog was in horrible condition,” she said. “And I was worried the little
Claudine Wilkins and Lilly, an Australian cattle dog adopted from a local shelter.
While attending law school, Claudine Wilkins, left, interviewed her hero Jane Goodall for her school newspaper. girl that lived there might be, too.” Wilkins convinced a special agent to check on the child, who discovered the girl hadn’t been in school for four months and was severely malnourished. “Animal abusers are often linked to abuse cases involving children and the elderly,” she said. “So in essence, the dog abuse situation saved the child.”
Tired of the pushback from her boss, she quit her job and opened her own firm. In 2003, the Georgia Bar and Georgia Continuing Legal Education hosted Wilkins’ first seminar. “It was a huge hit,” she said. “The chairs were filled with judges, police, animal control officers and members of the local D.A.’s office.”
Since then, the attorney has trained more than 2,000 professionals in prosecuting animal cruelty cases as well as authored the manual “How to Prosecute Animal Cruelty from Start to Finish.” But Wilkins’ devotion to animals didn’t lessen her commitment to people, and she said many of her conferences also focus on domestic violence. “Research shows that many abusers start abusing a pet in front of the victim to gain control over them, and then the victim stays to protect the animal,” she said. She works with Ahimsa House, the only shelter in Georgia that exclusively takes in the pets of abused victims fleeing domestic violence situations. In 2004, the attorney gained national attention with a landmark victory in a drunk-driving case in which she represented the families of two teenagers killed by a drunk driver. “This case marked one of the largest verdicts in the country against a drunk driver and the establishment that served him,” she said. The case received national exposure, but the victory was only symbolic for the teens’ families since the money would never be collected. “I took the case to ensure that more cases like this one could reach a verdict holding accountable both offenders and the establishments that serve them,” Wilkins said. The same year, she initiated, drafted and lobbied an animal cruelty bill that eventually passed in 2006. “Before that law was revamped and strengthened, Georgia had one of the worst laws in the nation,” she said. “Hardly anyone served jail time for animal cruelty.” Since the law passed, Georgia law enforcement has completed about 35 raids resulting in about 54 arrests and saved about 900 animals. Cindy Wiemann, secretary of the Georgia Animal Control Association who also works for the city of Madison Animal Control, said Wilkins continues to be a valued resource for animal advocates statewide. “Claudine is not only committed to helping animals, she is always available to assist animal control officers who need a helping hand in seeking justice in animal cruelty cases,” she said. “Not every county has a prosecutor that is as knowledgeable with the animal cruelty statutes as Claudine.”
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Children’s Healthcare closer to eye-tracking unit By ALDO NAHED aldo@northfulton.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Tommy and Chantal Bagwell, along with their company American Proteins and the Bagwell Family Foundation, offered a challenge to the community. They called on the community to meet the $250,000 goal the Community Board of Children’s Healthcare of Forsyth set to fund an eye-tracking device that could help identify signs of autism in children as young as 12 months. The Bagwells pledged to match community donations dollar for dollar up to $75,000 toward the Early Autism Detection Unit for CHoA’s location at the Collection at Forsyth, 410 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming. The community responded in so many ways, said Beth Buursema, a community outreach manager for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “Schools, service organizations, businesses and individuals helped us to reach the goal,” Buursema said. Another sizable donation was made last month by Mark and Layla Gunn, owners of the Melting Pot Midtown Atlanta, Duluth, Roswell and Kennesaw locations. The Gunns, who also run the Pure Imagination nonprofit, which connects terminally ill children with other generous children to create lasting friendships, donated $75,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. About $30,000 of that gift is going to CHoA Forsyth for the autism eye-tracking device fund. On Jan. 25, a fundraiser
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the Affordable Care Act and how it will affect business. Kemp said no one quite knows the full effects the law will have on the costs to businesses, and that is harming the economy and recovery efforts. “People are scared to death to make full-time hires because they don’t know how it will play out,” Kemp said. “It’s not just small businesses. It will affect everybody. You don’t know what’s going to happen.” Kemp said he is doing his best to get Georgia out of the doldrums. Since Kemp was elected in 2010, he said his department has seen a steadily declining budget and equally declining staff, while conversely gaining more responsibilities. One way Kemp aims to remedy this situation is through the office’s new website. Whatever can be taken care of automatically or electronically only helps streamline the process both for his workers and the public. “We want to be a leader in the country when it comes to technology and innovation,” Kemp said. “But we have more work to do.” One issue is he is tackling Georgia’s runoff elections laws. According to Kemp, the state has traditionally held primary elections in July. The federal government holds them in May and is now demanding that Georgia do the same. “Right now, we have two sets of primary elections,”
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Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp was the keynote speaker at the inaugural Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce breakfast Jan. 16. From left are Chamber President Hans Appen, Kimbrle Matherly of PMG Commercial, Kemp and Dan Merkel, chairman of the chamber. Kemp said. “That’s confusing to voters and is an administrative nightmare.” His office is working with the General Assembly to do coordinate with federal mandates. The new Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce focuses on helping local businesses network with one another. Its 7:30 a.m. breakfasts that meet the third Thursdays at the Metropolitan Club at 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, are just the first step. For information, visit www. alpharettachamber.com.
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Emory Johns Creek Hospital receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Emory Johns Creek Hospital has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation with PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). “It took a team of dedicated people across many hospital departments and services to achieve Chest Pain Center Accreditation at McCOY Emory Johns Creek Hospital,” said Craig McCoy, CEO of Emory Johns Creek Hospital. “We are excited about this designation and know it will benefit many patients during the critical and early stages of a heart attack and throughout their recovery.” Emory Johns Creek Hospital is the third hospital within the Emory Healthcare system to achieve Chest Pain Center Accreditation. Both Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown are accredited Chest Pain Centers. Hospitals must reapply for their designation every three years. “We are so proud of the phenomenal work by this multidisciplinary team,” said Marilyn Margolis, MN, RN, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient services and operations at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. “This accreditation shows our ability to provide the community with the best heart care available.”
Spectrum Neurosurgical Specialists welcomes Bart MacDonald ROSWELL, Ga. — Spectrum Neurosurgical Specialists announced the addition of Dr. Bart MacDonald, a board certified neurosurgeon to the practice. A native of Georgia and graduate of Georgia Tech, MacDonald attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia. During his neurosurgical residency, MacDonald trained at MacDONALD Harvard’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Boston when he had the opportunity to train with the leaders in the fields of Neurovascular surgery and Neuro-oncology. MacDonald focuses on minimally invasive surgeries and conservative spine treatments. Spectrum Neurosurgical Specialists is located at 2500 Hospital Boulevard, Suite 310, in Roswell on the North Fulton Hospital campus. For more, call 770-6649600, or visit www.spectrumneuro.com.
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BusinessBriefs division of Synovus Bank, has conducted many successful holiday toy drives over the past several years, but this year BNG’s 41 metro Atlanta banks outdid themselves. They collected more than 2,400 toys to benefit local charities. According to BNG President and CEO Rob Garcia, over the past few years customers and team members have exceeded our expectations. “But this year we collected more toys for needy families than ever to support different charities and community projects that were selected by the branch teams,” Garcia said.. “I am grateful for the generosity of our customers and team members in helping to brighten the holidays for children in our local communities.” Synovus Bank is a Georgia-chartered, FDICinsured bank. Together with its affiliates, Synovus provides commercial and retail banking, investment, and mortgage services to customers through 29 locally branded divisions.
DataScan Field Services acquires two audit companies ALPHARETTA, Ga.—DataScan Field Services has acquired Launch Technologies and Field-Logic, two companies that operate together to provide floorplan auditing technology and audit services to financial institutions. DataScan is one of the largest floorplan audit and vehicle inspection companies; with these acquisitions it is positioned to enhance its service offerings and expand its role as the market leader. “Building on our industry experience and history of outstanding customer service, we will transform DataScan Field Services using Launch’s technology platform to provide more effective solutions and even greater value to our collective client base,” said Brent Sergot, president of DataScan Holdings.
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Cellairis unveils new look, eco-friendly packaging ALPHARETTA, Ga. —Cellairis, a tech accessories company based in Alpharetta, unveiled new company branding including logos, packaging and a website, as well as a new lineup of mobile accessories. Cellairis introduced a series of protective and modern cases, a newly designed logo to represent the brand and eco-friendly packaging that reduces waste. Packaging also includes an inlay made from renewable resources. For more information, visit www.cellairis.com.
Community Bankers Association of Georgia endorses Bank Trends ATLANTA — The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) endorsed of Bank Trends for call report peer analysis. The CBA conducts an extensive due-diligence before selecting a company as an Endorsed Member Company (EMC). Bank Trends, of San Francisco, Calif. earned the approval of both CBA’s Member Services Committee and the board of directors for its sophisticated peer group and market analysis on key metrics such as profitability, earnings generation, credit quality and efficiency. Visit www. cbaofga.com for more information.
Robin Toms Grier joins with Cantella & Company CUMMING, Ga. — Personal-finance veteran Robin Toms Grier, RFC, has joined with the broker-dealer Cantella & Co. “Cantella proved to be the firm that
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has resulted in the supply of homes dropping from over four months at the end of 2012 to less than a threemonth supply today. But there is another factor affecting sales, one related to inventory that can’t be tracked or recorded. It is the quality of inventory. I’ve
spoken with several of our buyers’ agents who have been repeating a constant refrain: “My buyers can’t find anything good out there.” While inventory is down, total transactions are only up slightly because buyers are searching for what they want – and that typically means updated and move-in ready. So, the take away for sellers would be to put your home in the best condition possible – if costs allow. Buyers, if you’re looking for a better deal, then consider doing the updates yourself – just understand first what those costs are and what the returns would likely be.
Forsyth County Home Sales: Q4 Year-Over-Year
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CrossFit Zanshin opens in Roswell Business: CrossFit Zanshin Opened: November 2013 Owner: Pete Mongeau and Karen Escobar What: Dare to be different. Do something different. Get different results. Try CrossFit Zanshin Elements Program - Six Classes for Beginners. Programs and special rates also available for experienced Crossfitters. Where: 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 120, Roswell, Georgia 30076 Call: 770-992-9200 Web: www.crossfitzanshin. com Email: coachpete@crossfitzanshin.com.
Nothing Bundt Cakes opens in Milton
Artisan chocolatier opens in Roswell
Head coach Pete Mongeau and coach Karen Escocbar.
Business: Chef Brulee Chocolates and Gateaux Agency Opened: November 2013 Owner: Natalya and Arthur Shapiro What: Chef Brulee specializes in artisan chocolate and dessert, offering a wide selection of fine chocolate
Business: Nothing Bundt Cakes Opened: December 2013 Owners: Gloria Mattei and Sergio Pacheco What: Nothing Bundt Cakes reintroduces an old family favorite, the bundt cake. Nothing Bundt Cakes offers customers a wide range of cake flavors and
pralines and truffles, semi-frozen desserts, tarts, pastries, layered and mousse cakes. Where: 1140 Alpharetta Street, Suite 500, Roswell Hours: From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Web: www.chefbrulee.com
sizes, from “bundtinis” – single serving to larger bundts. Where: 5230 Windward Parkway, Milton Call: 678-366-1445 Web: www.nothingbundtcakes.com Email: alpharetta@ nothingbundtcakes. com Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
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LOCAL LIVE MUSIC » “THE MIDTOWN MEN”
This sensational production reunites four stars from the original cast of Broadway's “Jersey Boys,” a musical retelling of the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-ofa-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the '60s. 7 p.m. Jan. 26. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. Please call 770-916-2800 or visit cobbenergycentre.com.
MARDI GRAS THIRD ANNUAL MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW
The Cumming Playhouse presents their Mardi Gras Musical Variety Show. The audience will experience the hits of the 1940s, 1950s and the 1960s through a magic jukebox. Add some jazz, some Dixieland, some comedy, and a little voodoo and you will experience a great time in New Orleans. Show times vary. Jan. 24 – 26. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. Please call 770-781-9178 or visit playhousecumming.com.
to the public. Paintings are available for purchase. Every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 25 – March 7. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. Please call 770-623-8448 or visit johnscreekarts.org.
HATS OFF TO DR. SEUSS
Ann Jackson Gallery, one of Atlanta’s premier fine art galleries, is honored to present Hats Off to Dr. Seuss. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s second book, “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins,” Dr. Seuss’s never-before-seen hat collection will be exhibited at the gallery. An opening night reception with the curator of the exhibition will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 – 9 p.m. The show runs 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Feb. 2 - 16. 932 Canton St., Roswell. Please call 770-993-4783 or visit annjacksongallery.com.
THEATER » “STAN THE LOVESICK SNOWMAN”
Opposites attract in this charming tale of unrequited love. Stan’s adorable story begins after a chance encounter with a dog that has been sent outside in the wintry cold. The dog tells the snowman about a warm stove inside the house, and with a “crack-crackle” in his heart, Stan falls in love with the wood-burning beauty. The unlikely romance, doomed from the start, is only the beginning in this hilarious and heartwarming tale as Stan later discovers that a young snowwoman is swooning over him as well. Show times vary. Jan. 2. – Feb. 2. 1404 Spring St. Northwest, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.
ART » SOUTHEASTERN PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBITION
Pastel Renaissance is a juried event that features more than 50 exquisite pastel paintings by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Meet the artists at the Opening Reception Jan. 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. for light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. The opening reception is free and open
“THE ONLY LIGHT IN RENO” The Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents “The Only Light in Reno.” This brand new play is set in Reno in August of 1960. It is 106 degrees outside. Filming on the Hollywood movie “The Misfits” is hopelessly behind schedule, with no end in sight. The Sierra Mountains are on fire, and Reno is in total blackout. Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift
CALENDAR are playing board games with an accused murderess, and Marilyn Monroe is locked in the bathroom. The story of when Hollywood came to the Biggest Little City in the World, and everything went up in flames. Show times vary. Through Jan. 26. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Please call 770-641-1260 or visit get.org.
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family and community supporters are all invited to experience a Young Life Club Night and hear about opportunities to give and get involved. Refreshments and entertainment. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Young Life Club Room, 5725 State Bridge Road, Suite 201, Johns Creek. For information, email johnscreekyl@gmail.com or visit johnscreek.younglife. org.
READING WITH RINGLING
Reading with Ringling is a unique reading program that earns kids a Ringling Bros. circus ticket just by doing their library reading. Children ages 2 to 12 simply need to enroll with a librarian and report their reading results. Participants need to record at least five books to earn a free ticket to shows at the Arena at Gwinnett Center and Philips Arena. Rob Lok, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey’s “Ambassador of Laughter” will make special appearances at select libraries throughout metro Atlanta to help kick off this program. Through Jan. 31. All branches of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. Please visit readingwithringley.com.
ROSWELL RESTAURANT WEEK
Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in Roswell, Georgia. Held annually, this event features 9 days of menus, specials, and discounts at over 25 participating restaurants. Restaurant hours. Jan. 21 through Feb. 1. Varying locations. The full list of participating restaurants is online at roswellrestaurantweek.com.
"MORNING GLORY" PRERELEASE BOOK SIGNING
Meet author JoyEllen Freeman at the first prerelease book signing for her historical fiction children’s novel, "Morning Glory." Come ready to relax, purchase some delicious coffee and treats, and get your copy of "Morning Glory" signed by JoyEllen. A limited number of books will be sold at the signing, but the book is also available for purchase online. 10 a.m. - noon. Jan. 25. 352 South Atlanta St., Roswell. Please call 770-645-1149 or visit drinkcoffeedogoodroswell. com.
YOUNG LIFE OPEN HOUSE Come see what happens on Monday nights in Johns Creek. Parents, Young Life alumni,
TOP FIVE EVENTS CALLANWOLDE ARTS FESTIVAL
The inaugral Callanwolde Arts Festival is coming to the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. A two-day indoor event featuring approximately 86 artists. Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. Please call 404-873-1222 or visit callanwoldeartsfestival.com.
“THE BOOK OF MORMON” SOUTHEASTERN STAMP EXPO
This national stamp show features an exhibition of 2,000 pages of rare stamps, a 20-dealer bourse, youth activities with free stamps for children, seminars and collection appraisals. A great time for any collector or hobbyist. 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 31- Feb. 2. Hilton Northeast Atlanta, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross. Please call 770-335-5606 or visit stampclubs.com.
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Written by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of the television show “South Park,” “The Book of Mormon” is a humorous story of two Mormon missionaries who travel to war-torn Uganda to share their scriptures, but have trouble connecting with the problems that the Ugandan people face. Show times vary. Jan. 28 – Feb. 2. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. Northeast, Atlanta. Please visit foxtheatre.org.
NORTH FULTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART SHOW
The Roswell Art Commission is sponsoring this year’s North Fulton High School Art Show with the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance and the Roswell Visual Arts Center located in Roswell Park. 6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 24 through Feb. 6. 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Please call 770-594-6122.
HOT CHOCOLATE 15/5K
The Hot Chocolate Series, dubbed “America’s Sweetest Race,” is coming to Atlanta for the second year in a row at Turner Field. The 15K will run toward Atlanta Avenue and circle back up to North Avenue before returning to Turner Field, while the 5K will run along Capitol Avenue to John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and circle back to the field via Washington Street. The weekend begins with a runner’s expo Friday and Saturday that includes music, race and retail merchandise, a Kids’ Zone with bounce houses and games, chocolate fondue dipped marshmallows and hot chocolate samples. Jan. 24 – 26. The expo will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Exhibit Hall C2, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. Northwest, Atlanta. The race begins at Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive Southeast, Atlanta. Please visit hotchocolate15k.com.
BIG APPLE CIRCUS
Watch rowdy pups perform amazing tricks, double trapeze artists soar high above and teeter-board acrobats fly through the air. 7 – 11 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Jan. 30 through Feb. 17. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Please call 678-297-0102 or visit vzwamp.com.
YMCA TRY A THON
The Try A Thon is an event of four group exercise formats—cycle, swim, dance and Crossfit/bootcamp. Try one or try all. Register as an individual or a team of up to four. 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Feb. 1. 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta. Please visit ymcaatlanta.org.
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“I’d Like to Pay You $470 Cash Trade-In for Your Old EnergyWasting Furnace” Plus, you save a bundle on record-setting energy prices! Last winter’s energy price increase was a shock. Experts predict that this year will be no better. It may be much worse… That’s when it hit me: “Why not offer my customers a way to beat the energy increase, plus pay them for their old trade-ins to help train our techs?” I also checked into your real savings potential – U.S. Department of Energy Figures: A typical 10-year-old furnace* and air conditioner would cost you $400 more in energy this year than our new high efficiency Lennox heating and cooling system.
That’s why I’m writing you now… You can beat the near-certain price increase, plus the energy increase, plus get a Cash Trade-In for your old system. I’m so convinced that this is the best thing going, I’d like to give you a completely free, no-obligation Energy Survey of your current system. It may not even need replacing. But you must call ClimateSmith, LLC soon to schedule your free Energy Survey since we have no way of knowing how long supplies will last.
Right now, you can get a super-efficient heating and cooling system before the winter price increase. *Figures are fairly based on a 65% AFUE furnace with typical heat loss and energy costs in our area. Financing with approved credit. Not valid with prior purchases.
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Fulton Schools to deliver transcripts electronically Will save time, ease college applications process ATLANTA – For seniors (and parents of seniors), the process of sending school transcripts to the colleges of their choice just got a bit easier. In a program implemented in many schools last month, Fulton County School System students, parents and staff now have access to an online service where they can request an official high school transcript and send it to the college of their choice with just a few clicks. There is no cost for the students, and the program will be rolled out systemwide by February 2014, said school officials. “This technology-based tool will enable our counselors, students and parents to electronically transmit student transcripts to in-state, out-of-state and international schools in a traceable, safe and time-saving manner,” said Christopher Matthews, executive director of student support services for Fulton Schools. Until now, the process required filling out paper forms for request, and delivery of the transcripts could take several days. The Fulton School Board contracted with Parchment to manage the transcript program at a cost of $44,000 annually. “Students register at Parchment. com, [then] students, parents and staff can order transcripts at their convenience and use their account to track
when it was sent and received,” said Matthews. “This more transparent process provides peace of mind during the stressful college application process.” Parchment has been in business for more than 10 years and is recognized as the industry leader in education credentials technology. More than 3 million people and 8,300 schools and universities have used Parchment to exchange more than 10 million transcripts and other credentials since the company’s founding in 2003. —Candy Waylock
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Milan Eye Center chosen to be the first to use the Ziemer Laser Milan Eye Center is excited to announce that we have been chosen to be the first practice in the United States to use the Ziemer Laser for Bladeless Cataract Surgery. This exciting news comes right after Ziemer’s new laser was cleared by the FDA to be used in cataract surgery.
Cataracts are the natural clouding of the lens in the eye. As we age, proteins in the lens of the eye become altered and lose their transparency. Symptoms that cataract patients generally describe include blurred vision, seeing halos or starbursts at night, difficulty reading, needing
more and more light to read and frequent changes in their glasses prescription. Fortunately, removing cataracts has become a safe, effective procedure that our surgeons can perform in an outpatient setting. Indeed, cataract surgery is the most common outpatient surgery
performed in the US. Traditionally, cataract surgery is performed with a blade in order to make the initial incisions for entry into the eye. Blades are also used to correct any astigmatism in the cornea of the eye during surgery. Thereafter, the surgeon uses ultrasound waves in order to break down the cataract into small pieces. The pieces are then removed by a specialized vacuum device. Thereafter, an artificial implant is inserted in the eye restoring vision. Now, Atlanta residents have the option to have a safer, quicker and more precise way of removing cataracts by utilizing our new Bladeless laser procedure. The procedure is quick and precise because of the accuracy of the Ziemer Femto LDV laser. The Femto LDV scans the entire eye and provides real-time imaging of the eye. This allows the doctors to determine the exact
thickness and location of the cataract and to project a grid of precise coordinates for every single laser pulse that will be emitted during the procedure. This technology allows each procedure to be specifically tailored to patient anatomy resulting in better outcomes. The laser is an FDA approved device with proven safety and efficacy. One of the reasons why Ziemer chose Milan Eye Center as the first practice to offer their Bladeless Cataract Surgery is because Drs. Milan Patel’s and Niraj Desai’s exceptional reputation as leading eye surgeons is not only known here in Atlanta, but across the US. Ziemer also noticed that not only is our practice constantly at the forefront of the latest techniques and procedures, but we also provide a friendly, personalized,
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Understanding Medicare By Patricia Smith (NAPS)—During Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, which ends December 7, millions of Medicare beneficiaries must decide on their Medicare Advantage (MA) health plan for the coming year. While many factors go into deciding about a plan—cost, choice of doctors, benefits—there’s one important question Medicare beneficiaries should ask: What is the quality rating of the plans I’m considering? A high rating means better health care and the best value for your money. Medicare uses a system called Star Ratings. Plans
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Nathan Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 9 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI, open container and suspended license. ►► Scott D. Miller, 28, of Brick, New Jersey, was arrested Jan. 10 on Arnold Mill Road in Roswell for DUI, failure to maintain lane and suspended license. ►► Timothy Arther Lowe, 33, of Jonesboro was arrested Dec. 25 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, wanted person, failure to maintain lane and suspended license. ►► Robert D. Austin Jr., 31, of Riverside, Alabama, was arrested Dec. 29 on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and improper u-turn.
Cicero Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Dec. 29 on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI and following too close. ►► Kadir Yucel Ozbey, 27, of Rosemont Parkway, Roswell, was arrested Jan. 1 on South Main Street in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Sean Anthony Fowler, 42, of Summit Crossing Way, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 1 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Ashley Marie Knable, 23, of Atlanta was arrested Jan. 3 on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, failure to maintain lane and expired license. ►► James Alfred Wheeler, 56, of Morris Road, Milton, was arrested Jan. 4 on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, open container, headlight requirements and suspended
registration. ►► Danielle Nicole Greco, 19, of Atlanta was arrested Dec. 30 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for DUI, possession of marijuan and brake light violation. ►► Javid Ghaffarzadeh, 25, of Pinewalk Forest Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 10 on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for DUI, failure to maintain lane, possession of drug related items and possession of marijuana. ►► Diedra D. Jimenez, 46, of Battersea Pointe, Johns Creek, was arrested Jan. 1 on Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek for DUI, headlight violation, taillight violation and failure to obey a traffic control device. ►► Wyn Leon Rosenberg, 57, of Morris Road, Milton, was arrested Dec. 29 on Morris Road in Milton for DUI. ►► David Neyman Smith, 61, of Henderson Circle, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 2 on Ga.
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9 in Alpharetta for DUI, suspended license and failure to yield when entering the roadway.
Drug arrests ►► Kala J. Luther, 23, of Old
Haven Court, Cumming, was arrested Jan. 5 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Katie Michele Lown, 20, of Dallas, Ga., was arrested Dec. 30 on North Point Parkway in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug related items. ►► Erick Manzano Trejo, 18, of Atlanta Highway 9, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 3 on Cogburn Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and possession of drug related items. ►► Emil Dominick Aceto, 18, of Ormond Beach, Fla., was arrested Dec. 29 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana. ►► Joseph Richards Waller, 19, of Atlanta was arrested Dec. 29 on North Main Street in Alpharetta for possession of
marijuana. ►► Deion Aaron Thomas, 21, of Woodstock was arrested Jan. 11 on Windward Parkway in Milton for possession of marijuana and possession of drug-related items. ►► Eric Louis Grant, 18, of Wedgewood Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 9 on State Bridge Road in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana, possession of drug-related items and stop sign violation. ►► Dan P. Ramirez, 21, of Arborfield Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 6 on Ga. 400 in Alpharetta for possession of a schedule I controlled substance. ►► Jack Mitchell Rosovsky, 18, of Stone Brook Cove, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 5 on Stone Brook Cove in Alpharetta for possession of marijuana and underage consumption of alcohol. ►► Keith Jordan Johnson, 20, of Summerfield Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Jan. 2 on Lord N Lady Lane in Johns Creek for possession of marijuana, underage possession of alcohol and suspended license.
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infant patients can be tested for autism as they are tracked for other developmental milestones. Eye-tracking technology allows doctors to see how a child pays attention to the world by measuring eye movements as the child watches videos of social interaction, such as a mom singing nursery rhymes. It is safe and noninvasive, like watching television. The eye-tracking device creates the potential to move diagnosis from a subjec-
tive screening measure to a quantitative test that can significantly enhance the positive impact of early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders. By reaching the fundraising goal of $250,000, the eyetracking device will be purchased in Forsyth County to be used for early detection and intervention. Buursema said Children’s is looking for families to help with studies being conducted.
“The sooner a child is seen, the more effective the therapy,” Buursema said. Find out more by email-
Craig James Anderson, 67, of Dahlonega, passed away January 7, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Joseph Andrew Conrad, Jr., 77, of Cumming, passed away January 11, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Edwin Nuckolls Gravitt, 86, of Cumming, passed away January 10, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Barbara Armstrong, of Alpharetta, passed away. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Mitchell E. Crowder, 47, of Dawsonville, passed away January 7, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Jimmy Ray Green, 62 of Dawsonville, passed away January 8, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Alice Loughman, 63, of Woodstock, passed away January 8, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Michael Bennett, 62, of Woodstock, passed away January 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Francis Duffy, 82, of Roswell, passed away January 13, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
Sandra Mauldin Hairr, 69, of Cumming, passed away January 11, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Mary Evan, 87, of Roswell, passed away January 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Susan Harlan, 62, of Cumming, passed away January 7, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Continued from Page 13 device that can predict the likelihood of autism to a high degree. They pair their diagnostic work with an early intervention program. The goal of this project is to place 10 eye-tracking devices in high-volume pediatric centers in greater Atlanta so
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William Gibson Brown, 42, of Ball Ground, passed away January 5, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
William Hugh Carnes, 66, of Cumming, passed away January 12, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Lori Carroll, 46, of Columbus, passed away October 24, 2013. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Dean Harold Childress, 92, of Roswell, passed away January 11, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
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Lee Gillespie, 94, passed away January 13, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Kevin Lamar Jenkins, 45, of Alpharetta, passed away January 10, 2014. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society.
Patricia Ann Johnson, 64, of Alpharetta, passed away January 7, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
Jewel Armstrong Maloney, 94, of Dawsonville, passed away January 8, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Janet Moore, 75, of Roswell, passed away January 7, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Lillian Mulkey, 83, of Woodstock, passed away January 7, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Leonard Odum, 53, of Cumming, passed away January 10, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Henry Jones, 69, of Villa Rica, passed away January 14, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home. Adele Marie Juodis, 82, of Flowery Branch, passed away January 8, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Heather Marie Kelly, 31, of Milton, passed away January 9, 2014. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home. Michael King, 58, of Atlanta, passed away January 7, 2014. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home.
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Ruby Lucile McPherson, 96, of Canton, passed away January 12, 2014. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Jack Peevy, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away January 7, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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Lucille Prater, 91, of Roswell, passed away January 11, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Samira Riad Rofael, 88, of Duluth, passed away January 7, 2014. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
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WHY IS THIS HORSE
STANDING ON A PATIO? Meet Liberty, a horse who was born in a field on Bethany Road in MILTON, GEORGIA. The year was 1982. Liberty would enjoy her pastures daily until nine years ago. Today, Liberty wastes her days away standing on a patio or hiding in a garage; too scared to graze without supervision. WHY?
In recent years, Liberty has been: 1. Shot with paint balls… 2. Fireworks have been shot at her and into her pastures… 3. Motorcycle engines have been revved to scare her… 4. She has been screamed at repeatedly…
All, by the same offenders.
Please support Liberty’s Law by: Signing the petition found at http://libertyslaw.blogspot.com and sharing Liberty’s story with others. Today, over 1,147 citizens have signed the Liberty’s Law petition with support growing daily. Join our 559 Facebook supporters at Facebook.com/liberty.law.7?sk=wall - Contacting the Milton Georgia City Council and demanding Liberty’s Law be presented, enacted, and enforced. Mayor Joe Lockwood: joe.lockwood@cityofmiltonga.us / 678.242.2484 Council Member Karen Thurman: karen.thurman@cityofmiltonga.us / 678.242.2493
Even with video and eye witness evidence, no charges have ever been filed against these individuals by MILTON, GEORGIA Officials; not even a warning! WHY? Thus the need for LIBERTY’S LAW; a proposed ordinance to enforce and enhance harassment and abuse laws to protect horses from such acts.
*MORE REASONS FOR LIBERTY’S LAW* 1. Horse panics due to illegal fireworks / Dies / Milton / 2013! 2. “Misty” shot with arrows / Survives / Fayetteville / 2010! 3. “Rocks” shot with rifle / Dies / Hall County / 2012! 4. “Lucky” shot with rifle / Survives / Hall County / 2012!
Council Member Matt Kunz: matt.kunz@cityofmiltonga.us / 678.242.2494 Council Member Bill Lusk: bill.lusk@cityofmiltonga.us / 678.242.2495 Council Member Burt Hewitt: burt.hewitt@cityofmiltonga.us / 678.242.2497 Council Member Joe Longoria: joe.longoria@cityofmiltonga.us / 678.242.2498 Council Member Rick Mohrig: rick.mohrig@cityofmiltonga.us / 678.242.2496
Together, we can protect the beautiful horses from abuse and harassment!
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