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Local schools participate in walkout North Fulton students joined the tens of thousands of others across the country March 14 who participated in a walkout to honor the 17 victims of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Some Northview students used the occasion to push for stricter gun laws. Read more, Pages 4 – 7.

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ATLANTA — Four local men were arrested recently as part of a multi-state child exploitation operation named “Operation Southern Impact II.” In total, 76 people were arrested and 13 children were rescued or identified as victims during a coordinated operation between eight southeastern states, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations.

In Georgia, 34 people were arrested.

Many of those arrests involved the possession and/or distribution of child pornography.

Locally, two men from Forsyth County and two from Roswell were arrested as part of the operation. Those include: • A 17-year-old Lambert High School student from Suwanee

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Runaway dogs kill neighbor’s cat ROSWELL, Ga. — A man called Roswell police March 8 after he saw two dogs mauling and eventually killing his pet cat.

The man, who lives at Northpointe Trace, said that the two dogs weren’t violent to him when he approached, and instead, they ran away. By the time he reached his pet, the cat was dead.

The man and his wife recognized the dogs from an online posting as belonging to a woman in the neighboring subdivision. The dogs had a history of running away in the past.

Police spoke to the dogs’ owners, who said that the dogs escaped earlier

• Jeffery Declouet, 46, of Suwanee, an IT support employee • John Garrett, 62, of Roswell, a former manager of a commercial bus service • Bryan F. Stisher, 35, of Roswell, an online tutor

Those arrested in Georgia were charged with crimes pursuant to the Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act of 2007.

Law enforcement agencies from Georgia and surrounding states worked together for four months to find people who possess and distribute child pornography and those who are sexually exploiting children in other ways using technology and the internet. A total of 222 law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies participated in the operation, including the Alpharetta Police Department, Roswell Police Department and that day but had eventually returned and appeared “tired.”

The backyard where the owners kept the dogs was fenced in, but police found an area where the dogs had dug underneath. The owners had placed several objects in front of the fence to deter the dogs from escaping, but it had not worked. The owners were cited with a city ordinance violation for animals running at large. Police said they were very apologetic and cooperative.

Computers stolen from apartment complex JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police responded March 7 to The Reserve at Johns Creek Walk after an employee called and stated that two computers were stolen from the apartment complex’s cafe.

The employee came in to work at 8 a.m., when he saw that a window to the gym was open. When he went to close the window, the employee saw that

Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

While executing search warrants, officers seized more than 1,200 digital devices including 235 cell phones.

Additional charges are likely and other arrests will occur after analysis of seized digital devices.

According to the GBI, while investigators regularly target the trading of all types of child pornography, in Operation Southern Impact II investigators targeted those seeking out and distributing the most violent child pornography involving infants and toddlers.

Six of those arrested in Georgia traveled for the purpose of meeting and having sex with a minor. One arrest involving sextortion, an alarming trend involving subjects who obtain sexually explicit photos of minors and then threaten or blackmail the victim for additional obscene images or videos, according to the GBI. someone had cut the screen.

Nothing was missing from the gym, but when the employee went to the adjacent Cyber Cafe, he saw two Apple desktop computers were gone. They are valued at $2,500 each.

Surveillance footage showed that shortly after midnight a man wearing a blue hoodie and blue jeans crawling through the gym window. The man then went to the Cyber Cafe, disconnected the computers and one-by-one carried them out through the gym window.

Suspected car thief allegedly used fake card ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A car rental company called police March 16 after a customer failed to return their rental.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Multiple Cambridge High School students said a speech written by two students was disallowed by school administrators at last Wednesday’s national walkout to honor the Feb. 14 victims of a Florida school shooting. Students also said the speech was stopped by the administration after the formal walkout event.

Fulton County Schools later apologized for the incident.

Ashley Lombres, who serves on the Cambridge Student Council which planned the event, said the day before the walkout the students were told by administration to change a speech they planned to give which advocated for gun control. The students were told the walkout was to memorialize the lives lost at the Majory Stoneman Douglas High shooting in Florida, not a chance to advocate for political purposes, Lombres said.

The students gave the administration-approved speech at the event, but a student concluded it by stating that was not their original commentary.

Following that portion of the program, Lombres said she instructed two fellow students, Lily Parzych and Leah Capomaccio to give their original speech on a picnic table believing the event had concluded after Cambridge Principal Edward Spurka spoke.

Lombres said she assumed the students would be permitted to give their

We didn’t mean to cause divisiveness. We felt that we wanted to honor the victims, but after that we wanted to ask for change in government.”

ASHLEY LOMBRES Cambridge walk out organizer own speech after the walkout and that it “needed to be heard.”

“We thought that if we gave the speech [after the event], the school would not be liable because the walkout was over,” Lombres said.

The walkout also occurred during the schools “GROWL” programming in which students are not required at the school until 10:50 a.m. Lombres said she believed the students were within their right to give the speech considering the formal portion of the event was concluded and the speech was taking place outside of normal school hours.

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Many students took video of the incident and shared it on social media outlets, many claiming that the Cambridge administration was silencing the students.

Donna Lowry, spokeswoman for Fulton Schools, said the students were within their right to give the speech.

“A teacher then told them they would not be able to read their speeches,” said Lowry. “We have determined that the students should have been able to read and finish their comments, and we apologize.”

Lowry said the system is a “learning organization” and will use feedback from this incident to guide policies and directives in the future.

Lombres said she understood the school’s decision to not allow the original speech and to distance itself from political stances, but she said the event was about more than honoring the lives lost in the Parkland shooting.

“We didn’t mean to cause divisiveness,” Lombres said. “We felt that we wanted to honor the victims, but after that we wanted to ask for change in government.”

Lombres felt the administration should have let the girls conduct their speech on the picnic table and then pull them aside instead of physically taking it from their hands.

Kim said she does not think her article outlining the picnic table speech will be approved by her supervisors to run in the school newspaper. Like Lombres, Kim said she can understand her school wanting to avoid political stances, but the students were in in their rights to give their original speech.

“I definitely see both sides of the argument, and I understand [Cambridge] is afraid of being controversial,” Kim said. “But as a student and someone who wants to be involved in politics, I feel [students] were silenced. They had the right to be up there and they were ultimately shut down. It was the one-month anniversary of the Parkland shooting, and people were walking out all over the country. It’s a huge movement and students are at the core of it.

The two girls are clearly involved and want to make a real change. For them to be shut down feels very wrong.”

Cambridge student Jasmine Keith said she respects the teacher’s views but feels the students were unjustly silenced.

“I see what they were trying to do and make it about honoring the lives lost,” she said. “But I’m in the middle because I do feel that student were in their right to say something about gun control. We don’t want [Parkland] to happen to us or any other school. It

Read how other Fulton County Schools handled the walkout, Page 6. was something that needed to be said.

The students didn’t get their opportunity to express themselves and it belittled their freedom of speech.”

Cambridge student Srijita Nandy said she was disappointed in school administrators.

“It was not within school hours and it was non-disruptive,” Nandy said. “We were silenced.”

She disagreed with the school’s stance that the walkout was limited to honoring those killed at Parkland, saying the event was about gun violence.

“Students no longer feel safe,” Nandy said. “These are our lives and no student should ever feel endangered.”

Nandy said she joined the march to 6th District Rep. Karen Handel’s office following the Parkland shooting and that last week’s walkout was just the beginning of her generation’s fight for gun control.

“I’m 18 and I know my generation of voters,” she said. “We are going to show up at our mid-term elections. As students, we are often overlooked and that we are not politically active. But we care about change, and we are not going to go away.”

Following the walkout event, Spurka released a statement to “address some misconceptions and misinformation.”

Spurka said he was proud of the 200 students who chose to attend the demonstration and memorialize the Parkland victims. He also said the speech given on the picnic table was “off-script.”

“In our efforts to stay on the message with student unity and school safety, the students were redirected and asked to step down from the table,” the statement said. “At Cambridge, our plan aligned with our district’s guidelines which state the event should memorialize the victims of Parkland and not take political positions on political issues.”

The school has 2,000 students with various political opinions, and while the school respects those views, the school itself cannot take a stance, the statement said.

“Overall this event did memorialize and did achieve the message of unity and student safety,” the statement said.

“This event provided a great learning experience for our students, and we will continue to keep our focus on the safety of our school, students,and staff.”

– Staff writer Candy Waylock contributed to this article.

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NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Students from 36 middle and high schools across the Fulton County School System participated in “peaceful and positive” expressions of support on March 14 for victims of the Parkland, Fla., school shootings, school officials said.

While most schools reported no problems with the 17-minute nationwide walkout at 10 a.m. last Wednesday, the district did apologize for staff actions at Cambridge High School where some students were silenced during a public presentation.

Overall, the day was a success, school officials said, with more than 23,000 students across the district taking part in the school-organized and primarily school-directed events.

Fulton leaders had originally said any students walking out of class on March 14 would face disciplinary action.

Superintendent Jeff Rose reversed that decision almost immediately after getting pushback from parents and students.

School leaders were careful to point out the day was intended to “support and honor” those lost and injured in the attack, and not an expressions regarding gun control.

–Candy Waylock

Northview students send message to adults JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Students at Northview High School joined tens of thousands of others across the country March 14, commemorating the onemonth anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. United in their observance, students walked out of classes at 10 a.m. for 17 minutes, honoring the 17 people who died. Kristen Harold, a Northview senior,

helped organize the event that took place outside the school at 9:45 a.m.

“Before the walkout, we were getting a lot of backlash and not much support,” Harold said. “But when time came, it was amazing to see the amount of support we had… students were holding up signs with messages and it was really inspiring.”

For many students, the event was a part of a push for stricter gun laws. But others insisted the day was not just about guns. Several of them labeled it as a liberal movement. Drew Hoffman, a senior, was the voice of the walkout at Northview High School.

“It’s about the fact that these shootings have been happening, and the government hasn’t taken any significant action on either side of the political spectrum into changing and stopping this from happening,” Hoffman said.

“Regardless of how many students we got out onto the field, we just expected to focus on the remembrance of the lives lost in Parkland and focus on government in action.

Hoffman said he thinks it is wrong to label the demonstration as an antigun rally.

“We were doing this walkout in support of the academic community in Parkland,” he said.

During the event, Hoffman gave a speech, a slam poem was read and there was a 10-minute moment silence that brought tears to many students’ eyes.

Last month, Northview High School was the subject of a threat on social media, and a fire alarm was pulled.

According to a Fulton County schools spokesperson, the threat was aimed at Northview High School in Dothan, Ala. “Even though it was a false alarm, it was one of the scariest moments of my life,” said Grace Keenan, a senior at Northview High School.

– Emily Wilbur

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OPINION

Admonishing student walkout is a mistake In the wake of the Parkland shooting, children across the country planned walkouts at their high schools to honor the victims and to protest a lack of progress on legislation that would HANS APPEN prevent school General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com shootings.

It was no different here in North Atlanta where it seems that every high school played a role in the protest to different extents.

The Fulton County School System initially put out a statement that protests of any kind would not be tolerated, and anyone participating in one would suffer consequences.

After thousands of people expressed their disapproval at the decision, school officials reversed their decision and encouraged coordination between school administrators and student leaders to organize.

Appen Media Group sent its entire team of journalists into the field to cover protests at seven different high schools. We were barred from entry from all but one (Lambert). This was unfortunate, and a missed opportunity

by Fulton County Schools, as most accounts told us that the walkouts were orderly and a good example of kids learning the power and limitations of their First Amendment rights.

I’ve said from the get-go that the Parkland survivors are some of the most admirable people — not kids, people — that I have ever seen. I did not have that kind of poise as a 17-yearold.

Most people I talk to say the same.

A common suggestion I heard over and over again was that these kids should #WalkUp, not #WalkOut. The #WalkUp campaign suggests that combatting gun violence is more effective when we “walk up” to someone sitting alone at a lunch table, who is being bullied, or who is in need of a friend than it is to “walkout” of a school and hold a “pointless protest.”

After the Black Lives Matter movement started, we saw a number of spinoffs, seeming to deliberately provide contrast, like All Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter and even White Lives Matter.

We live in a political environment where everything is black and white (pun intended).

If one side wins, the other has to lose, and if one side is right, it means

For the last week, Appen Media has been talking to many participants in the walkout and not a single one has said that they don’t support the #WalkUp movement. If we have heard dissent at all, it has come from the “adults” who should know better. the other is wrong.

That’s a lazy and unproductive approach to progress.

Of course we should encourage our children to stand up to bullies, be kind to others and reach out to kids who need a hand up, but why does holding a walkout prevent us from doing that?

Do both!

For the last week, Appen Media has been talking to many participants in the walkout and not a single one has said that they don’t support the #WalkUp movement. If we have heard dissent at all, it has come from the “adults” who should know better.

In 2020, millennials will represent the largest voting block of Americans in the presidential election. Some will be voting for the first time this November.

They were born and raised in the 9/11 era, into a nation that has been at war ever since, and have witnessed 19 of the 33 deadliest shootings in America since WWII. It is understandable that we would have zero comprehension of their worldview.

These kids are not influenced by cable news like you and I are, and they are far more connected to their peers than we’ve ever been. Let us do everything we can to support and encourage their role in society, instead of belittle what we cannot understand.

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Tonight I watched clips from “Good Will Hunting” – lots of them. I even emailed links to my kids of one of Robin Williams’ more poignant parts (Google “Good Will Hunting Your Move Chief”).

He was so good that one has to wonder if he was really acting in that scene.

It’s never a good idea when I am feeling blue to reconnect with Robin Williams – takes me deep down that preverbal rabbit hole. And I know better. But I sure do miss him; It’s like the lights in my house flickered that night and then permanently dimmed a few lumens with his passing.

It also doesn’t help that lately I have been on a tear reading about one of my favorite topics — how disconnected we are today and how much havoc this separation is causing in so many lives — and our modern world in general.

Over and over, my reading keeps telling me that it is active, meaningful engagement with other people that sustains us and provides the only effective barrier we have against debilitating loneliness and its toxic relative, depression. We are hardwired to be social animals — hardwired to be part of a tribe, because that has been our evolutionary response to survival and safety — and the protection of the gene-pool into the future.

Loneliness and depression to a high degree are emotional responses to separation, which, in turn, is directly associated with physiological degradation — heart disease, stroke, higher blood pressure and ultimately shorter lifespans.

When our core needs are not being met, very little else can function successfully. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs — physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization are only achieved when we have ongoing meaningful engagement within a group.

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things in person We are hardwired to be social animals — hardwired to be part of a tribe, because that has been our evolutionary response to survival and safety — and the protection of the gene-pool into the future.

The problem is that “life” today — time-starved, fragmented, stress-filled, Internet-driven, social media-centric — is increasingly isolating us instead of connecting us. Without personally changing something, this downward spiral only accelerates and becomes more toxic.

So watching old film clips or rereading favorite novels is probably not the best way to reconnect one to his or her tribe or engage in something meaningful. Neither is self-medication, extreme hobbies, addictions of any kind, or even faith alone.

My 3-year-old granddaughter Phoebe patiently waited as I placed her 1-year-old brother Leo into the swing at Wacky World, a wonderful playground in Alpharetta. Beside us a grandmother pushed her two grandchildren on the swings. Her kids were maybe 3 and 5 and able to swing themselves. Leo struggles, and Phoebe becomes more and more impatient as she waits to swing. The grandmother asks if I need help with Phoebe. I say “yes,” and she puts Phoebe on the swing and begins to push her while I push Leo. Side by side, we don’t say much to each other. I do find out she is from California and is visiting grandchildren who live in Alpharetta. She also has

grown children and more grandchildren living in Southern California. She is a widow. She seems tired or a bit weary, but then she shares with me how much she is enjoying visiting with her grandchildren, and I can see that and hear it in her voice.

She asks me how I feel about all this development in Alpharetta, and I respond that I see a glass half full and all the opportunity that becomes available with growth. She wishes that the little town she knew from the early ‘90s somehow had survived. I think to myself that it’s not so much what gets built but what is done with what is built — and that the physical buildings and roads are not who Alpharetta is; the people are — and their acts.

I ask her if she knows the history of the playground. She does not, and I tell her that a couple hundred volunteers built the entire playground in only a few days. She gives me a skeptical glance and a resolute sort of grimace.

“Seriously” I respond, “I was there.”

In fact, I tell her, a long time ago I used to take Leo and Phoebe’s father Hans to this playground.

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Centennial High offers international scholar program to area students

By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Centennial High School in Roswell has been named an International Baccalaureate World School after a four-year application process.

This authorizes the school to administer the program to juniors and seniors between the ages of 16 and 19. Centennial is one of two schools in Fulton County to have been given the designation and one of 4,500 in the world.

Classes will be offered in August at the start of the 2018-2019 school year.

The program is not limited to Centennial High School students. It is also available as an academic hardship option for students attending Northview, Chattahoochee and Johns Creek high schools. Students who are selected can transfer to Centennial to take the required courses and can apply as early as their freshman year in order to prepare for junior year acceptance.

“There are several schools where having an IB Diploma gives you a bit of a boost because they understand how difficult the challenge of having an IB Diploma is. So if you can actually grad-

uate with an IB Diploma that shows that you are performing at a higher level,” said IB and AP Coordinator Marchele Nelson.

Established in 1968, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was the first program offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization, a group of international educators headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The IB Diploma Programme aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge; students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. The curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the core, comprising theory of knowledge, creativity, activity, service and the extended essay.

Through the DP core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.

“I participated in the IB experience during my high school post-graduate year abroad and actually took the Theory of Knowledge course,” said Centennial Principal Kibbey Crumbley.

“For students pursuing the rigorous IB diploma, taking the Theory of Knowl-

There are several schools where having an IB Diploma gives you a bit of a boost because they understand how difficult the challenge of having an IB Diploma is. So if you can actually graduate with an IB Diploma that shows that you are performing at a higher level.”

MARCHELE NELSON IB and AP Coordinator edge course will be a definite highlight.”

The IB program concentrates on specific areas in which the student can excel. Students graduating in 2020 will be the first local graduates benefiting from the program. With multiple schools participating in this opportunity, a variety of scholars will be given the chance to reach academic potential for college acceptance and future career choices.

“The IB profile consists of 10 areas that we would love our students to be

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Johns Creek honors Stoneman victims JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek High School held a National Walkout ceremony on March 14 in remembrance of the students and faculty murdered and injured during the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Roughly 500 students participated in the walkout which began at 10 a.m.

“I think it is important to provide appropriate avenues for students to express themselves about events and policies that directly impact them while they are at school,” said Assistant Principal Patrick Martin. “…and I appreciate that our school system provided guidance to schools that allowed us to adjust our schedule slightly in order for students to participate in the nationwide event without disrupting instructional time.”

The walkout was held on the school’s gated football field in order to keep the ceremony private for students and faculty. Student feedback is currently being solicited about the event.

“The student leaders put together a respectful program…and highlighted the

need for multiple approaches to school safety…the school staff worked together to provide a safe and structured environment for students to participate if they chose to do so, and the students who participated were very respectful,” Martin said.

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Three local schools participate in walkout NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Alpharetta High School set aside 35 minutes for students to participate in the commemoration.

The school allowed students to leave class at 10 a.m. and assemble in the atrium area at the front of the building.

“Proud of how our students came together today. Thank you to our student organizers as well as to our district leaders & law enforcement,” Principal Shannon Kersey tweeted.

At Chattahoochee High School, students assembled in the gym and heard from student Alli Goldring, who spoke about her cousin, Jamie Gutenberg, who died in the Feb. 14 shooting spree.

Hundreds of Roswell High School students joined students across the nation March 14 in the walkouts honoring those killed in the Parkland shooting and protesting gun violence. Principal Robert Shaw said on Twitter that he was “very, very proud” of the students.

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North Fulton Chamber names new CEO

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Following a fourmonth, nationwide search, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has named Kali Kirkham Boatright as president and chief executive officer.

Boatright currently heads the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, a position she has held since 2004. She will replace Brandon Beach, who stepped down in October. Her tenure begins April 9.

“The opportunity to lead the GNFCC is both exciting and challenging for me,” Boatright said. “There is a lot of potential for this chamber to deliver new levels of service to our members and the communities we serve. The infrastructure improvements put in place for the north Fulton area over the past 15 years are the catalyst for the growth opportunities in terms of leadership, livability and workforce development. I look forward to building collaborative relationships and being a significant part of the next steps for the region.”

Boatright came to the Douglas County Chamber when the organization was nearly bankrupt and helped guide it to strong financial stability. She inspired staff and volunteers to create new sponsorBOATRIGHT ship opportunities and events as well as a Chairman’s Club for membership investment and community engagement. Boatright has most recently been instrumental in a community-wide economic and community development initiative with elected leaders, business leaders and non-profit professionals collaborating for change transformation.

Chamber board Chairman Jeff Petrea said Boatright’s ability to deliver results was a key factor in the selection.

“Kali fits the needs of the GNFCC at this juncture in our lifecycle,” he said.

“She has the skillsets to build upon a solid foundation that has been established over many years.”

Deborah Lanham, vice president of Business Development for the chamber, was equally enthusiastic.

“Kali is an outstanding leader and will do an excellent job in moving the chamber forward,” she said.

Boatright is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management and a Georgia Certified Chamber Executive. She currently serves as vice president of the Technical College Foundation Association of Georgia, chair of the Georgia Chamber Small Business Federation on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, executive board member of the Regional Business Coalition, and member of the WellStar Douglas Regional Health board.

She is a past chair of the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, founding board member of Brighten Academy Charter School and past president of the Junior League of Douglas County.

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[Boatright] has the skillsets to build upon a solid foundation that has been established over many years.”

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Boatright and her husband, David, have two children: Aiden a student at the University of Georgia, and Devon, who will graduate from Douglas County High School this spring. The family will be moving to the Alpharetta area this summer.

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I think we’re playing with nothingness there...It’s a two-minute walk from Wells Fargo to the venue.

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Roswell Street development to feature music venue, restaurant

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta Town Commons has submitted plans to convert the upper floor of its two-story building at 10 Roswell Street to accommodate a music venue.

The project would require a zoning change and is tentatively set for a hearing before the Alpharetta City Council March 26.

The applicant, Bob Rothman, wants to convert the top floor of his existing two-story building at 10 Roswell Street into an area to provide a music venue that will seat some 330 patrons. The area had previously accommodated office use, but those tenants have moved out.

The Corner Deli and Aria Hair Salon would continue operation on the first floor, along with a new restaurant the applicant is proposing.

At a March 1 hearing before the Alpharetta Planning Commission, Community Development Director Kathi Cook said the operation would require more parking than was now available on the premises.

Adding the number of patrons at the music venue and the restaurant, she said, would require the developer to provide 146 spaces at peak hours.

However, because the music venue will only operate on Friday and Saturday nights, and some of the area parking will be used for other restaurants, her department subtracted 25 percent bringing the total to 110.

The building currently has 40 parking spaces, eight of them in a lot behind the building and more on-street parking directly in front.

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Alpharetta Town Commons has plans to recondition the second floor of the building at 10 Roswell Street to accommodate a music venue that will operate on Fridays and Saturdays. A restaurant on the first floor is also part of the development. The Corner Deli and Aria Hair will continue to operate on the first floor.

The city also allows new developments to count parking spaces they arrange with private lot owners if the spaces are within 500 feet. The developer has an off-site parking agreement for 43 parking spaces with a nearby animal hospital, leaving a shortfall of 27 spaces.

As defined in a revised portion of the Downtown Code just passed March 5, developers must pay a fee for parking deficiencies in new and expanding commercial and office properties. Those fees range from $4,500 each for the first five spaces on up to $20,000 each for spaces beyond 40.

Attorney Don Rolader, representing the property owner, said Rothman has secured a long-term agreement with Wells Fargo for use of the final 27

spaces at the bank’s property at the corner of Main and Academy streets.

He said there is no portion of the Downtown Code that requires off-site parking be within 500 feet of the business establishment.

He further argued that the city used a geographic information system to map the distance from the development to Wells Fargo.

He said a ground-level measurement, taken along two different routes, showed distances of 497 feet and 506 feet.

“I think we’re playing with nothingness there,” Rolader said. “It’s a two-minute walk from Wells Fargo to the venue.”

He said if the owner were forced to pay the city’s fee for 27 spaces, it could

run around $176,000.

“I assure you that the parking agreement with Wells Fargo is not nearly as expensive,” he said.

Off-site parking spaces at the animal hospital and at Wells Fargo will be displayed with signs and will be enforced by staff hired by the business operation, Rolader said.

Rolader also said the La Casa building at 37 Roswell Street would still operate separately but would need to be expanded by 3,500 square feet in order to help it compete with other downtown businesses He said plans do not call for any modifications to the exterior so as to preserve its historic presence in downtown.

Ben Lee who will help operate the restaurant and music venue at 10 Roswell Street, said the restaurant will offer a sports theme, and he hopes to work with local youth leagues to encourage sponsorships. The music venue, he said, will operate on Fridays and Saturdays and will cater to the age range of 40-70.

He said he operates similar venues in other states and as close as Johns Creek.

He’s had no issues with unruliness.

Most of the patrons have families and often join up for an evening out.

“We don’t have any issues with troublemakers or with other problems,” he said. “In our current locations, we have several contracts or agreements with the local municipalities for some of the off-duty police officers or some of the officers who have retired to be involved with us.”

The Planning Commission approved the rezoning application unanimously.

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In fact, when I had my remodeling company 10 years ago, we went into several homes built in the 1980s and 1990s and used engineered beams to remove walls and open up floor plans.

It certainly made the house feel bigger.

Brenda and I used engineered beams to open up the floor plan in our first home – an 1,100-square-foot cabin originally built in the 1920s. The difference there was night and day.

But there are a lot of things people want out of a new home. Just the fact that it’s new is attractive to a lot of homebuyers. I have people come to me all the time interested in getting a construction loan so they can build a house themselves. They love the idea of picking out all the finishes and the layout and making the home that much more personal to them.

Few actually have the stomach for it though. Building a home today is no joke. Homebuilders in our area have this down to a science, and they are having trouble keeping costs down.

It’s a pricey market to build in right now. First of all, there is nowhere near enough labor to build the demand, and builders are having to lure subcontractors away from other builders by paying them more. Regulations have made building more expensive.

And wood prices are through the roof – pun intended.

Most of those that come to me wanting to build themselves either end up buying new construction, or doing what Palm from Smart Numbers said and buy a recently-built house and upgrade all the finishes.

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A new chart released by Atlanta’s own Smart Real Estate Data shows that 33 percent of all Metro Atlanta resales (homes sold that are not new construction) in 2017 were homes built between 2000 and 2007. That’s pretty significant when you think about the fact that we’ve been building new homes in the metro area since the 1960s with the attitude that we can’t build them fast enough.

Mitchell Palm with Smart Data says homebuyers are attracted to homes from this area for several reasons.

“These 10-15 year old homes offer decent layouts, a lot of home for the price, and larger lots than what most homebuilders are providing today,” he said. “Update some flooring, counters, appliances, and a fresh coat of paint, and you have practically a brand-new house.”

Housing designs have gone through many iterations throughout the years, but a relatively new tool to builders became mainstream in the late 1990s: the engineered beam. This improvement made is cost-effective for builders to start offering more open floor plans. Before this, if a builder wanted to have an opening from one room to the next of more than, say, 10-16 feet, they probably had to use a custom-built steel beam. Today, you can go to any professional supply store and pick up an engineered beam.

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At the free expo, discover dozens of travel and cruise options and meet with over 40 vendors for information on every phase of life. The expo, now in its third year, includes exclusive informational talks, hors d’oeuvres and dozens of door prizes. Join the fun Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. For more information, visit northfulton.com.

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When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.

Where: Shakerag Park, 10925 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

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What: Activities include petting zoo, photos with Easter Bunny and face painting. Egg hunt is for ages 3-6 only.

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When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m.

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What: Stop in for an individual or family photo with the Easter Bunny any time. A green screen will be used, so participants are asked not to wear green.

When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.noon Where: Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 S. Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta More info: northfulton.com

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What: Dash along the Chattahoochee River in this Peachtree Road Race qualifier. There is both a 5K and Kid’s Fun Run, followed by games, giveaways and face painting.

When: Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m.

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ROSWELL BEER FEST

What: Try over 300 different types of beer, along with food and live shows.

All proceeds will benefit the Star House Foundation, a charity servicing at-risk youth in North Fulton.

When: Saturday, March 24, 2-6 p.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $50 and include a tasting glass for sampling More info and tickets: roswellbeerfestival.com

BULKY TRASH AMNESTY DAY

What: Safely get rid of old tires, sofas, tables, refrigerators, mattresses, toilets and more. See a full list of accepted materials online. Bring proof of residency for Milton or Roswell.

When: Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m.noon Where: 1810 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: roswellgov.com

What: Participating restaurants will feature discounts and a special prix fixe menu during the week.

When: March 26-30 Where: Participating restaurants across Johns Creek More info: johnscreekchamber.com

SUSTAINABLE VEGETABLE GARDENING

What: Master Gardeners explain how to utilize environmentally sound sustainable practices in your vegetable garden. There are multiple classes in multiple locations.

Where: Lost Corners Cottage, 7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy Springs; Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell; and Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta When: March 26, 7-8:30 p.m. in Sandy Springs; Mar. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. in Roswell; and April 7, 9-10:30 a.m. in Alpharetta More info and registration: nfmg.net

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What: Give input on the upcoming renovation of the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library.

When: Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.

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SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO What: Learn more about healthy living in your community, with vendors ranging from grocery stores to healthcare providers. There will be demonstrations and samples.

When: Wednesday, March 28, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Where: Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: A JOURNEY FROM SPAIN TO MEXICO

What: Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra will feature artistic director and conductor Juan R. Ramirez as part of its 60th year anniversary. Free concert.

When: Sunday, March 25, 4 p.m.

Where: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St., Roswell More info: ascorch.org

“MARY POPPINS” AND “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

What: Roswell Dance Theatre in partnership with the Atlanta Dance Theatre announces the collaborative dual performance of these two timeless family favorites.

When: Friday, March 23, 7 p.m.

Additional shows March 24 and 25 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $17.50 More info and tickets: atlantadancetheatre.org and adtshows. com

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What: This is the 6th Annual Juried Show by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance.

When: Jan. 27 through April 2, times vary Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: “WORD AND IMAGES”

What: The exhibit will convey the different stages in a woman’s life through the theme “Lies, Truth and Heart.”

When: Feb. 13-March 30, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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What: Join for a casual breakfast with Congresswoman Karen Handel.

Registration is required.

When: Thursday, March 29, 7:30 a.m.

Where: The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers More info and registration: johnscreekchamber.com What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept.

24, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Participants will learn about the naturalization process and will receive free study materials and flash cards.

Bring your Green Card/Permanent Resident ID to the first session.

When: Friday, March 23, 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org What: Students will need to schedule a 3 hour block of time to take the practice exam.

When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

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Nike Tennis Camps; A summer you will ‘love’ Nike Tennis Camps provide players the opportunity to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Camps are directed by America’s most respected college coaches and tennis pros who have a passion for teaching and a gift for helping you take your game to the next level. Some camps also offer high school and tournament training programs. Players can look forward to personalized on-court instruction, programs for every skill level and improving their game in fantastic tennis venues and overnight accommodations. Ages 6-18 co-ed. June-August. $300-$995. For more information, visit ussportscamps.com or call 800-645-3226

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DAY CAMPS: Horse

Willow South Riding School, Celebrating 18 years of excellence in riding! Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9am-1pm.

Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. www.willowsouth.com. $375 includes camp shirt and horse show! Send email to willowsouth@gmail.com. Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 4-8; June 11-15, June 18-22; June 25-29; July 9-13, July 1620; July 23-27, July 30-August 3

Recreation and Parks

Alpharetta Recreation and Parks… where your family’s SUMMER FUN begins!

Camp adventures include Art Exploration, Instructional Sports, Babysitter Boot Camp, SporTykes, and Specialty Camps (cheer, dance, gymnastics, tennis, LEGO/STEM).

One-week or multi-day sessions offered for tots, youth, or teens. Camp dates/times/ costs vary. Also available: Camp Happy Hearts (for children with mild disabilities), Summer Day Camp at Wills Park, and Public Safety Kid’s Camp. Youth recreation classes continue during spring and summer too!

Choose from cupcake decorating, harps, karate, outdoor adventures, teen drawing/ art portfolio, tree climbing, swimming lessons, and more! Activities held at various locations in Alpharetta. For info: 678-2976100. To browse 2018 Spring/Summer Recreation Guide or to enroll, visit www. alpharetta.ga.us/recreation.

Rowing

Looking For a New Sport? Come join St Andrew Rowing Club and learn how to row or improve your existing skills. For rising 6th through 12th graders interested in learning boat handling and rowing techniques.

Our smaller environment ensures smaller groups, more time on the water, and more one-on-one time with our excellent coaches.

All on the Chattahoochee River in Roswell.

Camps run 6/11-7/28.

Intro to Rowing I: One week Camp for beginners. AM and PM sessions available for $160/session; full day camps for $300/week.

Adv Intro to Rowing: Two week AM camps for those who have completed an Intro program, $300/session.

Visit www.standrewrowing.com for more information and to register!

Atlanta Junior Rowing Association in Roswell offers a one-week Spring Break Camp, April 2-6 and seven one-week Summer Camps during June and July.

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everyone will learn how to row on the beautiful Chattahoochee River!

No prerequisites! Camps are co-ed for ages 12-18. Returning campers from previous sessions will continue to develop throughout the summer. Discounts are available for multiple sessions! Check out our full summer schedule at www.ajracrew. com, or email us ajra.information@gmail. com.

Science

Science Camp X-TREME conducted

by High Touch-High Tech, Inc. since 1994. Degreed professionals instruct fun science from CSI discoveries, Robotics, Bugs & Rockets, to Fossils, Flowers, Space,& Volcanoes- Your older child can experience science coming to life in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Light, Sound, and Electrical energy. Does your younger child like dinosaurs, gemstones, animals, and chemical reactions? Then our age appropriate camps are for them. Also, all ages have daily STEM activities and Tech lab visits. TECH LAB with LEGO WeDo™ and Mindstorm EV3™ Robotics, Bloxels™ video game design, Virtual Reality, Tablet apps, laptops, circuits, Dash and Dot™ robots, Hotwheels™, Hexbugs™ and more!

Completed K-5, 9am-3pm. 770-667-9443.

Locations: Roswell, Cumming, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Vinings, and Dunwoody. www.sciencemadefunatl.net

Special Needs

Aerie Experiences Day Camps for children with complex social, emotional and developmental needs (Autism, ADHD, OCD, LD). Accepting campers aged 7-15.

Providing a place for kids where everyone is loved and celebrated for who they are and inspiring growth through experiences in a sensory rich environment. Increasing social and emotional confidence and competency through a clinically sophisticated approach to play with a purpose. Running weekly sessions from June 11-August 3 at Mt. Pisgah UMC in Johns Creek. www.aeriexperiences.com mdweneta@ aerieexperiences.com

Sports

LaxRats Summer Camps are a great option for any player who wants to improve their game. The Summer is a great time to either pick up the sport or continue to improve your fundamentals. LaxRats Summer Camps run 9:30-1:30 with a 45 min lunch at 11:30. The morning session will be drill work and station work with the afternoon being gameplay. Our coaches will bring plenty of energy to the field to help your son improve his game!

When: June 4-7 9:30am-1:30pm Where: Northview High School Who: Boys ages 8-16 Cost: $200 (Use code “Springbreak” before April 8th to save $50)

Now Registering for 2018 Summer Camp

Johns Creek United Methodist Preschool • 2-5 yrs by June 1, 2018 • 9:30-1:30 June 4-8: In the Spotlight July 9-13: Little Scientist JohnsCreekUMC.org June 11-15: Space Explorers July 16-20: Kinghts, Princesses, 770.497.8215 ext 1003 June 25-29: Wild Wild West and Fairies

Register: laxratsllc.com (under Camps and Clinics Tab) 2018 HNS Summer Basketball Camp: HNS will educate, elevate and empower campers with our camp fun activities. Daily routine will consist of warmups, shooting technique, offensive & defensive principals and so much more. Full court and half court drills and games will be played throughout the week. HNS is open for boys and girls from 5 – 15 years of age. Campers will be divided up according to age group and/or skill set. Experienced staffers will come from local high schools and colleges. HNS offers Spring / Winter Travel Basketball for 8 to 15-year-old boys. www.hoopsnsand.com

OVERNIGHT CAMPS: Georgia

Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mtn in NW GA is a traditional, overnight camp for boys & girls ages 6–14. Just 2 hours from Atlanta, Camp Woodmont features horseback riding, high-ropes, climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery & more!

Founded in 1981, Camp Woodmont is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and everlasting memories.

Our deep-seeded traditions, close family atmosphere and caring counselors make campers feel secure, welcome & reassured!

Counselors are college-age and live in the cabins with the campers. Our camp program is very well-suited to first-time campers.

Come tour the camp at our Open House May 20, 2018 from 2-5 pm. 423-472-6070 or go to www.campwoodmont.com Strong Rock Camp is a place our campers call “home” and everyone is family.

A co-ed Christian camp in the northeast Georgia mountains offering 6-day mini and 13-day main sessions for 1st-11th graders.

Our mature, talented, service-oriented staff are the role models parents, and especially campers, are looking for. Unconditional love and acceptance help every camper be known. We build confident, independent kids through a wide range of activities, including horseback riding, archery, riflery, canoeing, climbing, swimming, outdoor living skills, super science, dance, drama, arts and crafts, team sports, tumbling, fishing and rocketry. In Cleveland, Georgia, 1.5hrs from Atlanta and 20 min from the end of 400. 706-348-1533. www. strongrockcamp.com

North Carolina

Don’t miss out on the chance to spend a week at the beach and discover the amazing world of modern marine science with UNCW MarineQuest’s summer programs! Conduct field-based scientific investigations at the beach, marsh, fouling docks, and/or on a research vessel. Develop the tools to become a modern marine scientist while kayaking, snorkeling, boogie boarding, or scuba diving. Discover your leadership potential while engaging in coastal service projects.

MarineQuest is more than just another day at the beach! One-week camps available for ages 4-17 and overnight camps for ages 9-17. Want to dive deeper? Two-week OCEANS program (ages 15-16) or threeweek Oceans-17 program (age 17)! Learn more at uncw.edu/marinequest Camp Grier is a co-ed residential summer camp affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Located on 650 acres near Asheville, NC, Camp Grier serves youth between the ages of 7 and 17 in both one week and two week programs.

Activities include hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, backpacking, whitewater paddling,

agriculture, environmental education, arts and crafts, and more. Learn more at www. campgrier.or

Special Needs

Aerie Experiences Summer Camps (Coed, 8-adult) provides clinically prescriptive, grand adventures for children, teens and their families. Our 9th summer’s multi-Southeastern state adventures include camps on our working cattle ranch, a mountain high adventure week and a family camp week. Our 2:1 camper- to-staff ratio and over half of our direct care staff holding Masters Degrees or PHD’s helps us cater each trip to the individual needs and growth of each child. Common diagnosis include: Autism, Aspergers, NLD, LD, OCD, anxiety and ADHD. Specialty diets, treatment planning and all gear are included. Aerie also offers weekend and evening programs year-round for children and adults. www. aerieexperiences.com, 404-285-0467, mdweneta@aerieexperiences.com Camp SAY combines the highest-quality, traditional summer camp experience with comprehensive activities and innovative programs that empower young people who stutter (ages 8-18). Our 2-week, American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited, sleepaway camp helps kids & teens who stutter build self-confidence, communication skills and friendships. Summer 2018 dates are July 30th-August 13th (shortened stays are available). Camp SAY is hosted at a new, state-of-the art facility, in the Pocono Mountains, PA. Sliding Scale tuition & travel are available, and chaperoned group flights are offered from the Southeast to Camp SAY. Learn more: CampSAY.org, or contact Meg@ SAY.org, 646.735.1559. Enjoy a Camp SAY video from actor Paul Rudd & other camp videos at: campsay.org/parents.

Tennessee

Design Matters! Camp at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, July 15-21, is for all rising high school students who believe design transforms the world. Come immerse in architecture, interior architecture and design, spend time designing in studio, engage with UT’s dynamic campus, attend lectures, visit architectural sites and explore using advanced technology. The best part is: No design experience is required. DM!C is for students who see problems as a chance to design solutions. Come be a UT Volunteer for a week! Stay overnight or choose the day option. Early registration discount and scholarships are available. Contact: designmatters@utk.edu. Details: archdesign. utk.edu/study/design-matters-camp/.

Sports

Christ School’s Revolution Lacrosse Camp in Asheville, NC MLL (Professional) and college coaches headline the best instructional lacrosse camp in the southeast. We are celebrating 12 years of success. First class facilities that include 4 outdoor fields, indoor turf facility, student center with movie theater, renovated dorms, and a new dining hall with outstanding food.

Day $395, overnight $465. Check out details and register online at www. revolutionlaxcamp.com. Director Jeff Miles, Phone 828-684-6232 ext.107 Email: laxcamp@christschool.org Dates: June 25-29, 2018 Boys ages 9-17 All Skill Level

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The immune system and skin cancer One of the most frequent questions that I receive as a Mohs surgeon and dermatologist is why skin cancers often arise in one’s 60s, 70s or 80s when the sunburns occurred as a child or young adult. The DR. TAYLOR answer is likely related to the immune system.

The immune system plays a much larger role in skin health than people typically consider. Your skin is the interface between you and the outside world. It is responsible for protecting you against most viruses, bacteria, fungi and other pathogens. It also protects you from environmental threats such as many toxins and carcinogens.

Unfortunately, your skin itself can be damaged as it protects you, and that damage can accumulate. When the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays strike the skin, the DNA of many cells takes damage. Your cells have proteins whose job it is to detect DNA damage and repair it, but no process is perfect, and some mutations are permanently incorporated into your skin cells’ DNA. Most of the time, the damaged DNA results in the cell not working or dying, but occasionally the damaged gene is one that controls growth or cell behavior. These mutations accumulate, and the next time that the cell grows or divides it increase the chance that an additional random mutation will push the cell over the edge into being a cancer.

Some genes normally cause a cell to grow, and mutations in these genes can cause a cell to grow or divide more than it should; these genes are called oncogenes.

Other genes are responsible for putting the breaks on cell growth and for telling a cell when it is not time to grow and divide. When these genes are mutated, it can be like taking the breaks off of a car aimed downhill. The car gathers speed and there’s no way to stop it. These genes are called tumor suppressor genes.

If a cell begins to grow and divide excessively and at a person’s expense, the cell is now cancerous. At this point, it is up to the immune system to protect the individual by killing the cancerous cell.

Nearly everyone knows that the immune system is important for fighting infections, but fewer people are aware of the immune system’s role in fighting cancer. The immune system is equipped with a number of cells that

seek and destroy cells gone bad. The key is differentiating self from nonself, and a large portion of a medical school immunology course is dedicated to understanding how white blood cells called T cells generate proteins that allow them to tell whether a cell is healthy or unhealthy. If a cell is unhealthy, the T cell will often trigger the unhealthy cell’s death and protect the person from the unhealthy cell. Sometimes, the T cell is unable to kill the rogue cell.

As we age, everything becomes a little more rusty. Hearing often weakens. We usually cannot run as fast as we used to. And our immune systems do not do as good a job of surveillance as they once did. We often do not appreciate just how much our immune systems do to protect us from cancer.

If you spent a summer in the sun as a child, then your immune system likely killed a dozen or more cancers that resulted from UV radiation without you ever knowing it. We know this because some people are born with genetic diseases that make their immune systems and DNA editing processes fail to function, and these individuals can develop countless skin cancers at a very young age – often ten or more per year starting in their teens. As we become elderly, additional cells slip by our immune system and are able to take hold and begin to grow as a cancer.

The decline in our immune system helps explain why skin cancer often arises long after sun exposure took place.

Modern medicine has brought exciting changes, and our knowledge of the immune system is allowing us to kill cancers by stimulating the immune system rather than by using traditional chemotherapies. For very shallow basal cell carcinomas, I often discuss with my patients a medicine called imiquimod which can stimulate your own immune system to kill the cancer, sometimes avoiding surgeries. For patients with metastatic melanoma, the most exciting therapies of the last few years again stimulate the patient’s immune system to fight the cancer and thereby avoid many of the side-effects we think about with chemotherapy.

If you or a loved one has skin cancer, consider Dr. Brent Taylor, a board certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. Knowledge about skin cancer and immunology allows for a multimodal approach to treatment that is modern, sophisticated and most importantly puts the patient first.

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Dr. Taylor has performed thousands of Mohs surgeries and reconstructions, dermatologic surgeries and procedures while in private practice in Florida where local and even international patients have sought him out for the best care.

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Nutrition needs change as we age Brought to you by Home Helpers of Alpharetta March is National Nutrition Month, and no matter our age, we’re all more aware of the impact proper nutrition makes in living a healthy life. But that doesn’t mean we always make the right choice when it comes to eating properly. And if we don’t eat properly earlier in life, it’s almost guaranteed that there will be health consequences later. The key is to not get into bad habits or, if we’re catching up for lost time, to make lifestyle changes and develop new habits to help us live healthier and feel better.

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Don’t be embarrassed about Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult for children, teens, even adults to understand. There will be times your grandma doesn’t seem like she used to be.

Or without warning she may get confused, agitated or even angry to the point of accusing you of stealing.

And it may happen when you are out in public, at church, the grocery store, or at a family gathering. Even though you know Alzheimer’s is the cause, it is common to be embarrassed about it.

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brain cells over time, so during the early stages many people living with the disease do recognize something is wrong. They may know they are supposed to recognize you, but they can’t.

Imagine how frustrating and scary that would be.

It is important to put yourself in their shoes and think about how you might react if your world suddenly didn’t make sense or you were in a position where you realized you should know someone – even a close family member – but just couldn’t remember who they were or what they meant to you.

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How to avoid over medication related to agitation – Thurs., March 29th • 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Learn about the treatment of behavioral episodes and how to decrease them.

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miliar places and social interactions can become scary and more difficult to manage.

Consider hosting the monthly family dinner at your house, or the home of a close friend instead of meeting at a new restaurant. Consider a familiar locale for the family vacation and stick to visiting favorite landmarks and attractions.

While each day is different, through many stages of Alzheimer’s it is likely your loved one will feel more comforted and peaceful with the familiar vs. something new that might trigger fear or agitation.

Have A Sense of Humor While Alzheimer’s and dementia are serious, as a family member or friend, keeping a sense of humor makes a big difference. Let’s face it, there are times you just have to find humor in the

situation. It can lighten the mood not only for yourself, but also for your family and your loved one suffering from memory loss.

And don’t forget it is human nature to pick up on the emotions of others around you and this is no different for those living with memory loss. Getting embarrassed or anxious when grandma says the wrong thing can even make the situation worse as she picks up on your rising level of anxiety.

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Don’t Argue Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys memory. If someone can’t remember, recalls something differently, or is convinced the neighbor stole their favorite pen, don’t spend time arguing or trying to convince them otherwise. Even if they end up agreeing with you today it is no guarantee they will remember it tomorrow. Instead try reassuring them or even asking questions about the memory they are recalling.

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National Charity League recognizes Milton chapter’s senior class MILTON, Ga. – On February 24th, the National Charity League, Inc. Milton Chapter presented the 2018 graduating seniors at the formal Senior Recognition Event held at the Manor Golf and Country Club. The event was a dinner and dance that was preceded by each of the seniors being recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to the NCL Milton Chapter and the community. The young ladies are students graduating from Blessed Trinity High School, Cambridge High School, Centennial High School, Johns Creek High School, Milton High School, Roswell High School, and Wesleyan School.

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Barnwell Elementary brings JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - A talented group of 50 students from Barnwell Elementary School lit up the stage at Johns Creek High School’s auditorium on February 23 and 24, in their production of “Disney’s Aladdin Kids”.

The audience of 775 over two nights was transported to the land of Agrabah where they followed Aladdin on his journey from rags to riches.

The cast and crew rehearsed after school for over two months under the leadership of director Amy Creamer, former drama teacher at Autrey Mill Middle School and Carly Miller Mohl, as assistant director.

Creamer’s talent and vision was confirmed when the audience was left spellbound by the wonderful performance.

The students were lead by Christy Caldwell, music director, and Crystal Williams, choreographer.

The success of any production depends on more than just the talented cast and directors.

There were six student crew members from Barnwell who built sets, created props and acted as stage managers.

The show was co-produced by parent volunteers Jill Cohen and Mandi Rubenstein along with the support of countless parents lending their time and talent to help bring this tale to life.

“It is a point of pride that Barnwell Elementary has a reputation for producing high-quality musicals and for emphasizing the importance of performing arts in our schools,” Co-

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Things: Continued from Page 9 dropping fast, but I knew there wasn’t any place she would rather be at that moment than with her babies on that cold playground.

I had made it a point to leave the office early that day to pick up my grandbabies. I left so much unfinished in my cubicle. I was already behind on my to-do list partly because when my son Hans had asked me if I had time to be interviewed for his podcast yesterday afternoon, I said “yes.” Then, I spent the next hour and a half being subtly led through the process responding to his well thought out prompts and comments.

Early the next day, he texted me a link to the finished edited podcast, which I know, had taken probably four hours to complete.

Mid morning before I picked up Phoebe and Leo, I had met with Eden Purdy, the volunteer coordinator at North Fulton Community Charities.

Reaching out to NFCC had been on my bucket list for years.

We talked about some of their education outreaches and where my background and skillset might fit in. She introduced me to Marcella Reyes, who volunteers at NFCC and works with the Hispanic community in North Fulton and Atlanta. I make a note that Marcella will make a great story. Together Marcella, Eden, and I start working on Eden’s idea of putting a seminar together for early spring that offers help and advice to the Hispanic community in the area — something NFCC already offers to English-speaking clients. Plus,

able to continue that tradition. It was a pleasure to bring Aladdin Kids to the stage.”

I will get to work one-on-one and practice / relearn my Spanish.

My babies were getting cold, so we pack up and leave Wacky World. On the way out, I notice a plaque on the side of one of the playground fixtures that I don’t recall seeing before. I stop and read it.

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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 A man had rented a black Infiniti QX80 on March 5 from the Hertz on Windward Parkway. He was due to return the car on March 12, but the man never returned to the store.

A few days later, an employee at the store received a call from the Hertz at the Atlanta airport informing him that the man had attempted to exchange the car there. Store employees at the Atlanta store, however, determined that the credit card used in the initial transaction was fake.

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Cadillac stolen from open garage MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man’s 2015 Cadillac Escalade was recently stolen from his home in The Manor.

The victim reported the white SUV stolen on March 13. He said the exterior gate to his property and the home’s garage door were left open the previous night. The car was also unlocked and the keys were inside the vehicle.

The home has exterior security cameras but they were not functioning at the time of the theft. A neighbor also had cameras outside his home but the

owner said he needed his “tech guy” to run back the footage. A security guard for the neighborhood said he would also review the security footage at the rear gate. Both were given a case card and instructed to contact Milton police if they discovered anything.

The vehicle has an OnStar system but the company would not give the victim the car’s location information until he obtained a police report.

agent called the employee and told her that she owed the IRS money. He further instructed her to pay back the amount by buying a $500 gift card and reading off the access code to him.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, April 12, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, April 30, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. CLUP-18-01/Z-18-01/CU-18-03/V-18-01 Atlanta Senior Care Services Consideration of a request to rezone approximately 17.5 acres from LI (Light Industrial) and O-I (Office-Institutional) to C-2 (General Commercial) in order to develop 200 ‘For-Sale’ attached condominium units and 11,915 square feet of retail and office use. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment is requested to change the designation of the property from ‘Corporate Office’ to ‘Commercial’ and a conditional use to allow ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Attached’. Variances are requested to increase the height of the building and to reduce stream buffers. The property is located at the southeast corner of Old Milton Parkway and Georgia 400 and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 853 & 856, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. CU-18-01 Vape Bar/Windward Promenade Consideration of a request for conditional use to allow a retail store that sells vape (tobacco alternative/e-cigarette) products in a 1,600 square foot suite within the Windward Promenade retail center. The proposed use is classified as ‘Smoke Shop and Tobacco Store’. The property is located at 875 North Main Street, Suite 356 and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1112, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. MP-18-02 Lifehope/Siemens Master Plan Consideration of a request to amend the Siemen’s Master Plan and site plan approval to allow a medical office campus. The property is located at 3333 Old Milton Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 908, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. d. PH-17-29 Unified Development Code Text Amendments/Heritage Design Areas Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code, Appendix A: Alpharetta Downtown Code to add Heritage Design Areas, amend streetscape standards, amend the parking requirement for office use and add maximum building footprints in the DT-C and DT-MU zoning districts. A text amendment is proposed to UDC Section 2.5 Parking and Loading to clarify the locational criteria for required parking in ‘For-Sale’ residential districts. e. PH-18-02 Unified Development Code Text Amendments/Downtown Architecture Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code, Appendix A: Alpharetta Downtown Code and Alpharetta Downtown Design Guidelines to add four (4) architectural styles. f. PH-18-04 Unified Development Code Text Amendments/PSC District Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code, Article II to amend the Planned Shopping Center (PSC) zoning district to add ‘Dwelling, ‘ForSale’ Attached/Detached, Residential’ and ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’, Residential’ as a conditional use.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, April 16, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-18-01/V-18-02 Liberty Hall Consideration of a request to change previous conditions of zoning and a variance to allow off-site parking. The property is located at 33 South Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-18-03 City of Alpharetta Capital Improvement Element and Annual Report Consideration of a resolution authorizing transmittal of the 2018 Capital Improvement Element and Annual Report Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB NUMBER #18-095 FYA Conversions on McGinnis Ferry Road from Lakefield Drive to Bell Road (5 Intersections) FYA Right Turn Installation at Old Alabama and Newtown Park The City of Johns Creek is requesting formal Invitations to Bid (ITB) from GDOT Prequalified Traffic Signal contractors to perform six (6) Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) conversions. The intersections on McGinnis Ferry Road include Lakefield Drive, Technology Circle, Belcrest Drive, Rogers Bridge Road and Bell Road. The signal on Old Alabama Road is at Newtown Park.

ITB responses will be received no later than April 5, 2018 at 2:00PM. A PreBid Conference will be held on March 28, 2018 at 2PM at City Hall located at 10700 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Suite-190, Conference Room #1. Deadline for questions is close of business on March 29, 2018.

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by BidNet the online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website www.johnscreekga.gov. To access bid documents, vendors must complete the one-time, no cost registration with BidNet by following the registration links from the City website purchasing page.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office at (678) 512-3233. All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions enclosed in the bid document.

The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

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Mike Bodker Mayor

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GLASS COFFEE TABLE from Haverty’s. Excellent condition! $200.

678-296-0020

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