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Couple arrested for trespass, theft on Cogburn Found at ‘Great Wall of Cogburn’ property
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MILTON, Ga. – An off-duty Milton police officer driving home March 31 noticed three cars parked at 14220 Cogburn Road, a large property with a house he knew to be vacant, so he called for uniformed officers to investigate. Police Lt. Charles Barstow said when officers arrived, two of the cars were gone. But upon investigating found two suspects Joey Wesley Sims, 59, and Yvonne Chadwick Fortney, 71, both of Upper
Hembree Road, Roswell, on the property. “A search produced some items we believe were stolen from the house. They have been charged with trespass and theft by taking,” Barstow said. “It was a good thing the detective driving by was paying attention. The suspects allegedly told police they knew the home was vacant. “There is not much of value left in the house, but they didn’t belong in there. We want to send a message that you go on private property, someone is going to report it, and we will respond. That doesn’t happen in Milton.” —Hatcher Hurd
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Renderings were made available of options for the site, which includes council chambers and offices, a community center and a town green for special events. City Hall will be located between Crabapple Road and the Braeburn subdivision. The facility is funded by a $10 million revenue bond the council issued in May. The bond means Milton taxpayers will not have to levy additional taxes or fees to build the municipal complex,
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Roswell welcomes Saar to P.D. ROSWELL, Ga. – The Roswell Police Department welcomed its newest officer March 23 – K-9 officer Saar, a Belgian Malinois, has completed her training and reported for duty with her K-9 handler, Officer Davis Gardner. Saar appeared before the city council to be welcomed to the city. —Jonathan Copsey
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Employee accused of $10K theft ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A local business claims an employee may have taken as much as $10,000 from the company. The victim, an optometrist’s office, told police that over the past six months someone has used the company’s credit card machine to give refunds on a specific credit card. The 35 transactions have resulted in over $10,000 in refunds. The owner said it is not company practice to give refunds. An employee with access to the credit card machine is suspected.
Don’t be a victim of this scam JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek man suspects he was targeted for a scam from Craigslist. He told police March 18 that he placed an ad on Craigslist to sell an oven for $300. He was contacted by a prospective buyer, who agreed to buy it. A check was sent. When the check arrived, it was written out for $1,750, far more than the asking price. When the buyer was contacted, he allegedly said the extra money was for movers.
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Speeder caught with suspended license ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Canton man was arrested March 25 after allegedly driving 100 mph on Ga. 400, a posted 65 mph road, with a suspended license. Larry Lee Law, 30, of Canton, was allegedly spotted by a police cruiser driving his pickup truck 100 mph on Ga. 400. When the vehicle was pulled over, Law claimed he did not have his license on him. He also claimed to have an injured leg and needed to go to the hospital. However, he denied he was headed to a hospital. He was found to have a suspended license since 2013. Law was arrested for reckless driving, driving with a suspended license and speeding. In the truck with him were three passengers, one of which had a felony probation warrant issued. This passenger, Consuela Shantell Earwood, 37, of Canton, was arrested.
$13K ring goes missing MILTON, Ga. – A wedding ring worth $13,500 was reported missing March 24 from its Watson’s Bend home. The victim told police she last saw the ring in her bathroom March 19. It is described as a 2 carat pear-shaped center cut diamond on a platinum band, with two diamonds on the sides.
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Missing: trailer full of chairs MILTON, Ga. – A trailer containing 22 restaurant chairs was reported stolen March 24 from a Hopewell Road home. The victim said the trailer was parked in his driveway and contained 20 chairs valued at $2,000 total and two bar stools valued at $1,000. The stools were stamped with the logo “Santo Coyote Restaurant.”
Vehicles broken into at restaurant ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two vehicles were broken into March 23 at 875 North Main St., the strip mall with Taco Mac. One victim told police she parked in the parking lot about 9:40 p.m. and went in to eat. When she came out an hour later, she found her driver’s side window smashed. Taken were a laptop, iPod, headphones and laptop bag. Another victim had a similar story and similar damage. A laptop, laptop bag and Beats headphones were reported stolen.
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Alpharetta man charged in Ole Miss noose case Cambridge student indicted for hate crimes By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A former football and lacrosse player for Cambridge High School is facing civil rights charges from the Department of Justice after allegedly hanging a noose and Confederate flag around a statue of a black man Feb. 16, 2014. Graeme Phillip Harris, who played as quarterback and safety in Cambridge’s first football team as No. 7 and as a midfielder in the school’s lacrosse team, was attending the University of Mississippi (“Ole Miss”) until last year. He was at the school for the 201213 school year, his senior year and the first year the school was open.
Harris was indicted March 27, 2015 by a federal grand jury on one count of conspiracy to violate civil rights and one count of using a threat of force to intimidate African American students because of their race or color. Prosecutors say Harris, a freshman at the time, conspired with two others to hang a rope and an outdated version of the Georgia state flag, which prominently depicts the Confederate battle flag, around the neck of the James Meredith statue on the campus of the University of Mississippi, with the intent to threaten and intimidate African American students and employees at the university. The statue honors Meredith’s role as the university’s first African American student after its contentious 1962 integration. “This shameful and ignorant act is an insult to all Americans and a violation of our most strongly held values,”
said U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. “No one should ever be made to feel threatened or intimidated because of what they look like or who they are. By taking appropriate action to hold wrongdoers accountable, the Department of Justice is sending a clear message that flagrant infringements of our historic civil rights will not go unnoticed or unpunished.” Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Brandi Hephner LaBanc expressed regret at the incident, both for the community and Harris. “I can’t help but feel the pain of the student and the parents who will now feel the full weight of our justice system, but also feel the pain of our campus community and the entire Ole Miss family, which suffered greatly from the terrible act committed a year ago,” said LaBanc. “We’re hopeful that this indictment will begin to bring closure and the next step in healing for our university.”
Graeme Harris, a former Ole Miss student, has been charged with the desecration of James Meredith’s statue on the campus of the University of Mississippi.
Library System restoring library hours Go into effect April 1 ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System has new hours in effect at each of its locations as of Wednesday, April 1. In January, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed the 2015 budget, which included allocation for the restoration
of hours for all branches of the Library System. In 2014, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners passed a budget that included a $6 million (19 percent) cut to the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System (AFPLS) budget. Overall library hours were cut by more than a third and more than 100 positions were
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Heart recipient dies after police chase Teen suspected of breaking into home, shooting at woman By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – For Anthony Stokes, 17, of Decatur, a heart transplant was supposed to give him the chance to live a long, fruitful life. It lasted barely two years. Stokes was killed in a car accident after allegedly fleeing police in a stolen car and breaking into a Roswell home March 30. Stokes made news in 2013 at the age of 15 when he needed a heart transplant to live. He had a condition called dilated cardiomyopathy, where the heart does not pump properly. Staff at Children’s Hospital of Atlanta decided not to place Stokes on the recipient list over concerns of past “non-compliance” and previous troubles with the law. He already had to wear an ankle tracking device and had a long juvenile crime sheet. DeKalb County police report they had arrested
Stokes 11 times since 2010 on charges ranging from making threats to burglary and weapons charges. He had been arrested six months prior for burglary charges. The hospital was concerned Stokes would fail to follow doctors’ orders regarding the strict medication program that transplant patients face after they receive a new organ. Regardless, his family pursued the transplant, alleging the hospital was denying him because of his record, which they claimed misrepresented the boy. The hospital relented after media attention and gave him a new heart. Media reports at the time show him grateful for the second chance and optimistic for his future. “So I can live. A second chance. Get a second chance and do, do things I want to do,” Stokes told Jovita Moore of WSB-TV at the time. An avid chess player, he had said he wanted to finish high school, go to university and start his own business. That did not happen. According to Roswell Police, they received a call about 3:15 p.m. from an Alpine Drive woman who claimed a man wearing a mask had kicked in
her door and then shot at her. The suspect reportedly fled the scene in a black four-door vehicle by driving through a neighbor’s yard. Police put a look-out for such a vehicle. Only a few hundred feet from Alpine Drive, on Ga. 9 and Holcomb Bridge Road, a police cruiser spotted such a vehicle, allegedly driven by Stokes, who came to the officer’s attention because he was wearing a beanie in 70-degree weather. A check of the car resulted in it being reported stolen from Dunwoody. Police gave chase. At the intersection of Ga. 9 and Hembree Road, Stokes allegedly tried to drive through a red light and lost control of the car, hit another vehicle, jumped the curb, hit a pedestrian and ran into the signpost of a SunTrust Bank. Stokes died after he was taken to hospital. The pedestrian he hit, 33-year-old Clementina Hernandez of Roswell, was hospitalized in stable condition at North Fulton Hospital. “We tried to pull him over, but he ran from us,” said Roswell Police Spokeswoman Lisa Holland. Holland said police have not concluded Stokes was involved in the Alpine Drive incident, but he is a suspect.
Anthony Stokes died March 30 in Roswell after allegedly taking part in a crime spree in North Fulton. He was the recipient of a new heart two years ago. This was one of his most recent photos.
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Businesses network at GNFCC expo Annual event draws 1,500 By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Nearly 100 local businesses were set up March 27 at the Alpharetta Marriott for the seventh annual North Fulton Business Expo. Business people from all over North Fulton were out in
force, business cards in hand and ready to network at the event that gets bigger every year. Nearly 1,500 people attended the event this year. Maleia Smith, of North Ridge Restoration, based in Alpharetta, said she and her company have been to the expo many times. “It gives us great exposure,” Smith said. “There are lots of business opportunities and good networking.”
She said each year the event changes a little, getting better. Each year, the expo is hosted by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, which aims to promote the interests of member businesses by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. For more about the chamber, visit them online at www.gnfcc.com.
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Organ transplant recipient ‘pays it forward’ Charity golf tournament supports Swing Easy Hit Hard Foundation
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•Approximately 121,614 people are waiting for an organ •18 people will die each day waiting for an organ •1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives •To learn more about being an organ donor, visit www. DonateLifeGeorgia.org.
What: Swing Easy Hit Hard Charity Golf Tournament
CUMMING, Ga. – Johns Creek Parks Manager Kirk Franz knows what it is like to stare cancer in the face and walk away with the gift of life. Now he wants to help others have that same chance. In May of 2010, Franz, a Cumming resident, got the news no 37-year-old husband and father wants to hear. He had a rare liver disease and bile duct cancer. Without a liver transplant and radiation and chemotherapy, he had little expectation to live. He went on radiation and chemo for six months, and then was cleared to be put on the waiting list for a new liver. How long a wait, no one could predict. Then Franz caught a break. “I was on the list for less than a week when I got the call
to go in and get my liver transplanted,” said Franz. “It was lucky for me they were able to find a match pretty quick.” There is nothing like receiving the diagnosis of the need for a transplant and then experiencing the wait. “I had no idea how often people in the Atlanta area were receiving an organ transplant,” said Franz. “There are several each week. And most have to wait a lot longer than I did to receive their gift of life.” Today, Franz is healthy and cancer-free. But he has not forgotten those who helped him return to his family. After his recovery, Franz said he felt called to find a way to “give back” to others who would require an organ transplant. In 2012, with the help of family and friends, Franz established an annual charity golf tournament and the Swing Easy Hit Hard Foundation.
The foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) fundraising organization with a mission to increase organ donation awareness and to provide support for patients and families affected by organ donation and transplantation. “We needed to raise money for my medical expenses that first year, so we started the golf tournament. Now we are continuing the tournament to raise money to help other families with organ transplants,” Franz said. Last year, the tournament was the most successful ever, raising $12,000 for the Emory University Hospital Transplant Center and the Georgia Transplant Foundation. This year’s event will be
held April 16 at the Windermere Golf Course in Forsyth County. The charity event is timed to celebrate National Donate Life Month, and proceeds benefit Georgia organ transplant patients and families. In addition to golf, each player will receive a Chick-fil-A lunch, an embroidered pullover, hat, non-alcoholic drinks and post-golf dinner banquet. This year’s dinner banquet will feature live music, a silent auction, raffle drawings and awards. “Every day and every week, there are families here in Atlanta who are going through a liver transplant,” he said. “It’s a rough time to go through between having to be off work
When: Thursday, April 16, Check-in at noon; shotgun start at 1 p.m. Where: Windermere Golf Club, 5000 Davis Love Dr., Cumming, Ga. Cost: $150/player or $550/foursome More Info: www.SwingEasyHitHard.org and the stress of having health issues.” So if people are interested in becoming an organ donor after they die, they need to make their wishes known to family members. “So even though there is death, someone can have a new life,” he said.
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Print advertising is key to local marketing Looking back: An Appen internship Years ago, I talked with the marketing manager of Costco and he told me, “We don’t advertise” – especially in print. At the time, I remember thinking how off he was, and I wondered how long it would take him to realize that mistake. Today, I received a 20page glossy sales magazine in the mail from Costco. We get those in the mail fairly often. Even if they print millions of these for nationwide distribution, I’ll bet it still costs between $1 and $2 each to print. Add mailing costs to distribute to their target audience – Alpharetta Costco members and potential members – and they still paid tens of thousands of dollars for these sales magazines in this area alone. Did I mention that all the products that were being marketed were available only online at Costco.com? Only online. Why didn’t Costco just email all their customers and tell them to go to the website for all these deals? Why didn’t they just post on their Facebook about these special deals? Of course, they could have tweeted the messages to all their Twitter followers too, and they could have relied only on Google AdWords. But they spent thousands of dollars on print and the mail when all their social media is “free” or at least “cheap.” Why would they do that? The answer is Marketing 101. Many people, including business owners and advertising agencies, could benefit from taking the class, because there has been a lot of spin and misleading information out there for quite a while. If Costco could spend their advertising budget only on social media and other digital options in lieu of buying traditional media – newspapers, magazines, direct mail, billboards, post cards – they absolutely would. The reason that they don’t is because it doesn’t work well enough. Online and digital media is rarely local enough. It’s not enough alone to merchandise and is light years away from being enough alone to “brand” products or companies locally. “Brand” is a small detail that one almost never hears mentioned by the online/digital marketing folks when they are trying to sell you advertising. The reason is because it is close to impossible to create
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The answer is Marketing 101. Many people, including business owners and advertising agencies, could benefit from taking the class, because there has been a lot of spin and misleading information out there for quite a while. put it down. Our papers are not going to use up hours and hours of our readers’ time every week. That is why people still read us so loyally and why the Internet has had limited impact on our readership. There are only three newspapers that service our market instead of the unlimited number of websites on the Internet. The probability that your advertisement is going to be noticed and acted upon in the local newspapers is strong. Every week, approximately 112,000 people actually take the time to read our newspapers. Over 60 percent of them have household incomes over $100,000; more than a third make over $150,000. They remember our advertisers and the brands, because they see their advertising consistently. Brand-awareness is built when “lookers” become “buyers.” Those who have built and maintained their “brand’ in print are the ones who get the call or get the click and make the sale. No one does local like your local newspapers do. Online doesn’t even come close. Print is still the best way to connect your business to your local audience. It is also the only real way to build brand locally. The really successful local businesses and services have strong print components in their advertising and marking mix. If you’re not sure, look around. Or, just ask Costco!
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For those who don’t remember, my name is Adam Barth. I’m a senior at Roswell High School and an intern at Appen Media Group (the guys who publish this paper). It has been about a month since my last update on interning, and now, nearing the end of my internship at Appen Media, I’d like to give a few final thoughts on my experience. Working at Appen has been a truly fantastic endeavor – I was privileged to have an advisor who allowed me to edit and publish quite often and who gave me sound advice on how to more effectively compile stories, write through an unbiased lens, apply AP style and generally improve my writing. I’ve met some very interesting people in connection to my work, and I’ve learned and practiced eloquence in both speaking and writing. My verbal interviewing skills have improved tremendously, along with my confidence in speaking. Perhaps most significantly, my responsibilities here were important, and the work that I did directly benefitted the organization. It is easy in today’s world to face a sort of ennui and become discouraged, especially as a high-schooler lacking higher education. The knowledge that my work carried some significance encouraged me to take care in my
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Not a fool for April Fools’ Day Every year when my birthday comes around, I get really excited because birthdays have always been so exciting and fun. But I always forget about one “holiday,” if you can even call it that, two days prior. April Fools’ Day. It’s always thrilling to turn the calendar to my birthday month and see my birthday is a mere three days away, something I look forward to all year. However, it never fails that I will ultimately be pranked on something dealing with my birthday. I’ve had friends call me saying they can’t come to my party only to show up on my birthday saying “April Fools’!” Well here’s something they, and others like them, may not realize. It’s not funny. Not only is my birthday not on April 1, it’s almost cruel to drag out the joke two days later. As someone who loves a silly joke and who appreciates people with
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great senses of humor, I don’t dislike the actual day. I love seeing what companies have a funny bone and like to poke fun at their customers. It’s become a joke in the newsroom that I hate holidays. But this simply isn’t true. And can April Fools even be considered a holiday? I honestly don’t even know how to categorize it. But birthdays are in their own realm. Birthdays are sacred and exciting and highly anticipated. I just think people with early April birthdays need more respect. And please, finish your jokes on April 1.
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Where are you from? I am originally from Miami but live in Lawrenceville. When did you realize that art was a calling? I’ve been shooting photographs since the 70’s when my father gave me an old mechanical camera he bought in Korea. It was completely manual - you had to learn to set everything even estimating the focus. I was completely hooked and was fascinated by f/stops, shutter speeds, film technique etc. and soon learned darkroom skills. Though I’m all-digital now, I still remember my roots. Are you self-taught or do you have formal training? I am mostly self taught (shooting for 40 years will do that!) but have taken workshops and classes with several fine art photographers including Clyde Butcher and Bruce Barnbaum. Tell us about one of your favorite pieces of work. “Behind the Gare Saint Lazare” by Henri Cartier Bresson is my favorite photograph of all time. Bresson was a “street photographer” and this photo was the perfect depiction of “the decisive moment” so critical in this genre of photography.
What is the price range of your work? My small matted prints are $24 and my largest piece is $480. How long does it take you to conceptualize, create and finish a piece? To take the picture less than a second, but to make an image, it take hours – days – weeks sometimes months. I do a lot of post processing in my work to get the image to convey the feeling I had when I made the exposure. What inspires you to create? I love to explore and trying new techniques with the camera and post processing. I look at works of other photographers and try to learn their techniques and how I can incorporate it into my personal vision.
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Tell us something that someone would be surprised to learn about you, or a favorite guilty pleasure. I love steam trains! (But you’ll see that in my work) Name an Artist that inspires you. I am inspired by many of the early 20th century photographers such as Bresson, Weston, Adams, Evans. They were masters of the medium and could convey expression and feeling with their work.
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Summit Hill students participate in STEAM initiative MILTON, Ga. – Summit Hill Elementary students learned about problem solving and meeting goals this year via STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Projects. All grade levels at Summit Hill participate in the initiative. From left are the first-grade
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Technocademy provides instruction on technology for seniors Nonprofit started by Alpharetta High student By JOE PARKER news@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School junior Josh Seides began instructing his grandparents, who live in New York, on how to use modern technology to stay in touch. Seides said that after seeing the strides his grandparents made toward becoming “technologically literate,” he knew that other seniors could benefit from such instruction. In his freshman year at AHS in 2013, Seides began Technocademy, a nonprofit that instructs seniors on the basics of technology and how to utilize it in their daily lives. Seides, along with AHS student-volunteers from the Beta Club, Key Club and National Honor Society, travel to senior care centers and senior-living homes armed with the newest technology in the form of tablets, cellphones and laptops
to acquaint seniors with technology and instruct them on how to utilize it in their daily lives. “At first, many seniors SEIDES believe that learning technology is too hard, but we work to combat that misconception. We often face initial resistance, but that usually goes away,” said Seides. “We start off by establishing a meaningful connection.” Seides said that one of the difficult aspects of beginning Technocademy was in deciding where the instruction would take place. “One of the main problems of a central location is that many seniors live in senior care centers. It is difficult for them to move to a central location [for the instruction],” he said. Therefore, Seides and his student-volunteers travel to senior centers in the area, such as Benton House of Alpharetta, Cottonwood Estates
of Alpharetta and Sunrise of Johns Creek where Technocademy can provide one-on-one instruction without the need for the seniors to travel. The basic instruction involves using tablets, cellphones, the Internet, social media and Wi-Fi connections, but Seides said many seniors show a desire to delve deeper. “We expand a bit on content for seniors who have an interest in things like Microsoft Office and Skype,” he said. Technocademy has also released a “pocket guide” for seniors that addresses many common issues one may face in using technology that are free of charge to organizations that work directly with seniors. They have also released instructional DVDs and tutorials as a part of their “Operation T-CUP (Tech-Care Ultra Package).” Senior Warren S. said that Seides is “kind, patient and understanding of those older people like me like me who never had the opportunity to learn about modern
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Cambridge students win big at SkillsUSA state competition MILTON, Ga. - Students from Cambridge High School won big at the Georgia SkillsUSA competition at the Georgia International Convention Center. Cambridge students won 53 medals in total and Wes Washburn was named State Officer, the third time in a row a student from Cambridge has been elected to the position. CHS’s Aumber Sharma was named the 2015 SkillsUSA Outstanding Student for Georgia. 14 Cambridge students will move on to the national SkillsUSA competition in Louisville this June. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers as well as high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations. SkillsUSA programs also help to establish industry standards for job skill training in the lab and classroom, and promote community service. It is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and is cited as a “successful model of employer-driven youth development training program” by the U.S. Department of Labor. -Joe Parker
MILTON, Ga. - Milton High school senior Taylor Calloway has been awarded the $1,000 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship. Calloway was chosen for her volunteerism. Calloway has been a member of the Roswell/Alpharetta chapter of the National Charity League, Inc. has seen Calloway volunteer at Senior Services North Fulton, North Fulton Community Charities, The Drake House and Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Calloway has also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award six times. Calloway was nominated for the scholarship by her counselor, Stephen Robinson. —Joe Parker
Taylor Calloway has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award six times.
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Kindergarten, new student registration set for May 6-7 NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Spring registration dates for incoming kindergarten students and new elementary students entering the system in August will be held Wednesday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. During these two days, parents can register their kindergarten students for the 201516 school year, along with new students in other elementary grades. Parents should register at the school their child will attend in the fall. A list of documents needed for registration, including immunization requirements for kindergartners, is posted on the Fulton Schools website at www.fultonschools.org. A notarized affidavit of residence is also mandatory for all students. For new students in middle and high school, parents should contact their home school to find out the registration dates as they vary from school to school.
Fulton Schools receives five-year reaccreditation NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Fulton County School System has been reaccredited for another five years by AdvancED, the parent organization of SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). A 20-member external review team assessed the entire school district in early February, following a pre-visit review of the system’s overall operations. During the four-day site visit, the SACS team interviewed nearly 650 system leaders, principals, teachers, students, families and business/community partners. Three primary areas were examined by AdvancED in determining accreditation status: impact of teaching and learning; capacity of leadership; and use of resources. A report praised Fulton for providing learning environments that have high expectations and are equitable, supportive, active and well-managed. It also gave high marks – called Powerful Practices – for the district’s leadership and school board governance. “This is an intensive process, one that allows us to take a deep look at ourselves and to peel away our layers to evaluate our effectiveness and efficiency as a school system. We’re extremely proud that AdvancED recognized our hard work and efforts to provide a
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School offices on the move SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – The administrative headquarters for the Fulton School System (FCSS) has completed its move from South Fulton to a new six-story building in Sandy Springs, which places it closer to the center of the student population. The new headquarters building on Powers Ferry Road is one of three new administrative buildings purchased by the Fulton School System in 2013 to consolidate services and close six older buildings that had reached their functional end. The six buildings slated to be closed include the former
miltonherald.com | Milton Herald | April 8, 2015 | 13 headquarters site on Cleveland Avenue in South Fulton, four additional administrative buildings in South Fulton and the former Milton High School in Alpharetta. The six had an average age of more than 50 years, and bringing them up to standards would cost nearly $56 million. Closing down the sites and relocating their functions will yield a one-time savings of $22 million, in addition to $2.2 million savings each year in operating costs, said school officials. The six buildings are currently being assessed to see how they may offer future value to the district, either in land equity or as a repurposed facility, said a spokesperson for Fulton Schools. In addition to the new headquarters, also opening are a North Learning Center that will serve as the Fulton School Board’s meeting site and the offices for the North Learning Communities, and the South Learning Center that will house the South Learning Community office as well as some satellite offices. The need for a new system headquarters in northern Fulton was evident for years as the population grew larger in the north. In the late 1950s, when the former Administrative Center opened, Fulton’s student population base was primarily in the southern part of the county. The 2010 Census indicates that Sandy Springs is the now the district’s center for student population. Departments located in the administration building include the superintendent’s office, school safety, pension/ retirement, student information, information technology, human resources, accounting, budget, operational planning, transportation, nutrition, Title 1, JROTC, career and technical education, strategy and innovation and communications.
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ATLANTA - ArtsBridge Foundation, the arts education outreach arm of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, announced March 26 the 20 members of its 2015 S.T.A.R (Students Take A Role) Council and the 68 performers who will comprise the Shuler Student Ensemble for the 2015 Georgia High School Musical Theater Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards to be held on April 23. The S.T.A.R. Council gives technical theater students a professional and educational experience in theater and television production. S.T.A.R. Council students are nominated by their high school theater director and must display leadership, dedication, and a strong work ethic within their high school theater program. The S.T.A.R. Council, which is comprised of students from participating Shuler high schools, is invited to participate in several exclusive, behind-the-scenes events throughout the season. The main highlight for S.T.A.R. Council participants is serving as Production Assistants during Shuler Awards week in April where they will work alongside the programs’ profes-
sional designers and technicians to gain valuable experience. “Working with the cast and production crew of the Shuler Awards has opened doors to many new experiences and opportunities for me,” said S.T.A.R. Council Member Andrew Yarbro, a student at Lambert High School. “I have been able to work and learn from professional artists and technicians, which has given me knowledge that I can take back and apply to my school’s musical productions.” The Shuler Student Ensemble will feature 68 talented young men and women representing public and private schools throughout the state of Georgia. These students, who were also nominated by their high school directors, will perform the opening and finale production numbers during the Shuler Awards. The Ensemble students will be taught by a team that includes a professional director, choreographer, music director and Tony Award winner Shuler Hensley. “I have had the pleasure of mentoring, performing with, and ultimately being inspired
by the talented musical theS.T.A.R. Council: ater students Addison Webster, Cambridge High School who particiMikayla Mummaw, Forsyth Central High School pate in the anJack Stoffel, Johns Creek High School nual Georgia Sara Pekrul, North Forsyth High School High School Andrew Yarbro, Lambert High School Music Theater Awards – 2015 Shuler Student Ensemble: Shuler Hensley Coyvan Greer, Alpharetta High School Awards,” said Michaela Bramblett, Cambridge High School Hensley. “For Maggie Thielens, Cambridge High School six years, I Amanda Hornef, Chattahoochee High School have observed Andy Taylor, Chattahoochee High School firsthand how Katelyn McCormack, Forsyth Central High School one moment Connor Wood, Forsyth Central High School on stage can McKenna Conboy, Johns Creek High School change a Trevor Walker, Johns Creek High School child’s life. Hayden Kerzie, Milton High School I have Mary Caroline Ownes, Milton High School remained in Hannah Manikowski, North Forsyth High School contact with Hannah Baughn, South Forsyth High School many students Jordan Duke, West Forsyth High School who have Kiarra Donnelly, Lambert High School participated in Noel Isaacson, Lambert High School the program over the years. All of them emphasize how important the Arts Centre. The Red Carpet experience was to their develEvent begins at 6:30 p.m. and opment as future artists and curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets arts supporters. Being part of are now on sale for $22.00 this program from its inception each. has been the most rewarding For more information, visit honor of my career.” http://artsbridgega.org/proThe Shuler Awards will be grams/shuler-awards/. at the Cobb Energy Performing —Kathleen Sturgeon
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Smart kids are pushing home buying farther out By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA - Strong schools breed a strong housing market, and recent data from Smart Numbers bears that out for north metro Atlanta. Speaking at a recent Georgia State University Economic Forecast summit, John Hunt, principal economist with U.S. Regional Services at IHS Economics, said there is a direct correlation between students’ SAT scores and the home values within that school’s sphere of patronage. “We know this intuitively,” Hunt said. “There absolutely is a correlation.” And the surge in quality public education in North Atlanta is pushing average new home buyers farther out into the suburbs. Using maps produced from Smart Numbers, Hunt tracked concentrations of schools with high SAT scores and the health of the housing market. “In 2010-2013, I didn’t have to go to Paulding County to buy a $250,000 home,” Hunt said. “I could buy a foreclosed lot right off the square in Marietta. But, guess what? Those lots are gone.” As a consumer, most people are below $300,000, now every home near the good schools in Marietta are above $400,000, he said. “Where are they going to go?” he asked. “Our data says they’re going back over to Paulding. Cobb is down year over year, and Paulding is up
We know this intuitively...There absolutely is a correlation.” JOHN HUNT Principal economist with U.S. Regional Services 100 percent.” Many of these outlying areas, where developers went on a building spree right before the recession, had acquired the reputation as “The Ring of Death,” but because prices have become so prohibitive closer in near highly rated schools, average buyers are testing the waters farther out, he said. “What’s happening is ‘A’ areas in the adjacent counties are battling it out with ‘B’ and ‘C’ areas in the closer-in counties,” Hunt said. “And it’s the ‘A’ areas that are winning.” He said the same thing is happening in Gwinnett, where buyers were recently getting good prices on a foreclosed lot, but they, too, are gone. The Gwinnett home buying market has slowed dramatically, but nearby Hall is enjoying a surge, he said. Lot prices alone have gone up in price 30 to 35 percent over the past couple of years, Hunt said. “We’re starting to bump up against that glass ceiling of people’s incomes,” he said. “How we deal with that this year is going to be critical.”
Highest ranking Georgia schools in 2014 SAT A perfect score is 2400. (Items in bold represent locations in north metro Atlanta.) School District Location 1. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology – 1912 2. Northview High School – 1779 3. Walton High School – 1724 4. Alpharetta High School – 1704 5. Columbus High School – 1702 6. Johns Creek High School – 1691 7. Chattahoochee High School – 1680 8. Savannah Arts Academy – 1671 9. Pope High School – 1666 10. Milton High School – 1654 11. Roswell High School – 1653 12. South Forsyth High School – 1647 13. North Gwinnett High School –1644 14. Lassiter High School – 1643 15. Starr’s Mill High School – 1623 16. McIntosh High School – 1618 17. Brookwood High School – 1607 18. Kennesaw Mtn. High School – 1602 19. Lambert High School – 1594 20. North Oconee High School – 1593
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Editor’s note: This is part of a series of excerpts from Frank Norton Jr.’s “Norton Native Intelligence Report for 2015.” Here are several more micro trends in the housing market and general economy we’ve spotted on our radar. Single-family rentals – The national single-family rental market, which has received microscopic focus recently and touted as a new product class, is, in reality, an established historical product truly dominated by small mom-and-pop American investors. The top 18 institutional buyers have been killing each other in handto-hand combat over REO bank single-family housing units, dominating local firstTuesday foreclosure auctions and sourcing every buying method possible. And yet after four valiant years, they own a whopping 172,748 single-family rental homes or 1.2 percent of the 14.66 million single family rentals in the United States. Ninety-five percent of the industry own five or fewer single-family
Are you finding that you don’t have enough time to get things done while running your small business? Don’t worry; you are not alone in this regard. We can’t manage time, but we can manage how we use the precious time we have each day. Allocating the appropriate amount of time to complete your most important tasks and activities is critical to your success as a small business owner. There are a number of things you need to eliminate from your daily schedule to manage your time. The first is procrastination. Waiting until the last minute to complete a task is not the best idea. The second is over-committing. Filling your calendar and to-do list with too many things each day will not help you adequately get things done. The third is excuses. I’ve written about this before, and it’s a major reason why things don’t get done in your small business. Setting goals, reasonable deadlines and holding yourself accountable is a good starting point for getting things done. Being honest with yourself on how much time it’s going to take, and prioritizing the most
housing, where institutions and funds don’t typically go. It makes too much sense, we guess. It is so much easier to rent a $100,000 home for $700 to $1,200 per month versus a half a million dollar house for $4,000 per month Affordability – It’s not just the price of a home, and it’s not how much you make; it’s how those two ingredients are intertwined. When they are linked, Atlanta has the second most (behind Minneapolis) affordable housing market among the nation’s top 25 markets, according to Interest.com (November 2014). They report Atlanta’s median home price is $166,000 and according to the Census Bureau, metro Atlanta’s median income is about $56,000. Multi-generational housing – We are not Japan yet, but 57 million Americans or 18.1 percent of the population live in multi-generational family households. That’s double the number who lived in such households in 1980. Of those who are 25-34 years old, 20 percent of the unemployed live with parents.
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units. It’s not Blackstone but Judy Blackstone living on Elm Street in Mid-America. The institutions have certainly helped stabilize the residential industry through their contributions, but the publicity surrounding the opportunity helped push the mom-and-pops using selfdirected IRAs and cash to add to their rental inventory. Sixty percent of the single-family inventory in the United States is owned free and clear. And while there are emerging lending opportunities to leverage and buy more, the average owner is by nature conservative, thrifty and cautious. Highest yields – The highest yields for singlefamily rentals are in the sub $100,000 price range of SFR
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The first is procrastination. Waiting until the last minute to complete a task is not the best idea. important activities will help you. Minimize the distractions when working on projects with deadlines. Let the phone go to voicemail and don’t check your emails when you are working on tasks with deadlines. Planning, prioritizing, preparation and persistence are all great things, but if you don’t allocate enough time, you probably won’t get things done!
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Kipniss earns chartered special needs designation ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Michael S. Kipniss, assistant general agent at MassMutual-The Piedmont Group of Atlanta, has earned the chartered special needs consultant (ChSNC) professional designation from the American College. A ChSNC can provide expert advice on a broad range of financial topics including special needs KIPNISS trusts; wills; powers-of-attorney; guardianships; Social Security and Medicaid; tax deductions and/or credits that apply to special needs individuals and more.
Century 21 Results Realty agents receive honors CUMMING, Ga. — Century 21 Results Realty Services announced honors from the 400 North Board of Realtors. Kimberly Yates/ Yates Estates received top honors for her team’s production for 2014. With over $30 million in sales volume, they received a Workhorse Award for the most transactions and a Top Producer Award. Tamara Stout received top honors in new home sales with over $14 million in dollar volume for 2014. She was awarded the Workhorse Award and a Top Producer. Gina Rudisill and Lynn Lusby received their Phoenix Award for 10 years as Circle of Excellence recipients. Century 21 Results Realty Services had 17
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Scientific Games announces record instant game sales ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Scientific Games Corporation announced that Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML), the operator of the Portuguese State Lottery, reported record instant game sales in 2014, a year-over-year increase of 18 percent. The trend has continued in 2015 with instant game sales exhibiting an unprecedented year-over-year increase of more than 35 percent thus far. Scientific Games is the sole supplier of SCML instant games.
Fulton, Forsyth cited as technology leaders ATLANTA – The Technology Association of Georgia cited Fulton and Forsyth counties among the state’s leaders in technology. The group’s 2015 State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report states that both are among five Georgia counties that have an innovation economy that surpasses the national average. The report contains key data on Georgia’s technology landscape and serves as a resource for facts, statistics, trends and other insights into the state’s technology industry. The report says Georgia’s tech sector has produced more than 25,000 net new jobs since 2010, and the state’s technology payroll reached $23 billion in 2014. “TAG’s State of the Industry Report is an important resource for both technologists living in Georgia and businesses contemplating moving here,” said Paul Carmody, chief executive officer of Atlanta-based software company AchieveIt and chairman of the TAG Thought Leadership Task Force. “The report is a barometer of the robust technology industry that we have in Georgia.”
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Milton Herald | April 8, 2015 | 17 Georgia, opening its first location in Roswell’s Sweet Apple Village Plaza at 12020 Etris Road, Suite B-110. Founded in 2012, T:E offers 30-minute, personalized training sessions in a group atmosphere. The company has three other locations in Jacksonville, Florida, and its expansion to Roswell is the first in a planned growth strategy, company officials said.
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Economic summit to focus on business capital ATLANTA – The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is hosting its 2015 Financial Summit – Access to Capital from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 10 at 1000 Peachtree St. NE in Atlanta. The summit will deal with discussions on the current environment for small business and non-traditional sources of capital. Breakout sessions will discuss tailoring a capital source to suit your business, demystifying business credit and getting inside the mind of a banker. Registration is required. Visit: www.GMSDC.org.
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Johns Creek Chamber plans special events JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce has scheduled several key events for April, including the launch of a Men’s Breakfast to provide local businessmen with opportunities to network. The breakfast is held at 11030 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 110, at 8 a.m. on the last Friday of the month and follows in the footsteps of the long-running Ladies’ Breakfast, which is held on the third Friday of each month. Johns Creek Fire Chief Jeff Hogan will be the speaker at the group’s monthly membership breakfast April 16 at 7:30 a.m. at the Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road. The chamber is also sponsoring its Young Professionals Networking Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. April 30 at Abbott’s Bar and Grill, 10900 Medlock Bridge Road. Registration and information: JohnsCreekChamber.com.
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Specialist cheese-makers show us how a simple product can become a statement of its provenance at Salud! Cooking School, Whole Foods Market Avalon, 2800 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta. Thursday, April 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $22. Visit wholefoodsmarket.com/ service/salud-cookingschool-4 for more info.
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HONOR AIR TRIP MY FAIR LADY
Eliza Doolittle agrees to take speech lessons from phonetician Henry Higgins and outgrows her lowly social status and becomes an indispensable part of Higgins’ life at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street. Thursday, April 9, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit get.org for more info.
PRINCESS STORY TIME
Fundraiser to benefit the Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties at Olivia’s Dollhouse Tearoom, 5075 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500 in Johns Creek. Saturday, April 11. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per child. visit jlgnf.org for more info.
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The Rotary Club of Roswell will embark on their seventh trip to take 70 World War II, Korea and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, DC to see their memorials. Meeting at Roswell Community Center to drive to the airport on Tuesday, April 14. Contact 678-318-3647 or visit www. roswellrotary.club/honorair for applications.
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SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE
What: Blooming native azaleas, trees and shrubs, woodland plants, butterfly hosts and more. Horticulturists and master gardeners will be on site to answer questions. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell When: Saturday, April 11 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Web: chattnaturecenter.org
FORSYTH PLANT SALE
Where: The Barn at Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road in Cumming When: Saturday, April 11 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Forsyth County Master Gardeners, 770-8888418
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JOE GRANSDEN AND “ONE O’CLOCK JUMP, THE SONGS OF COUNT BASIE”
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What: Amanda Jones Art Workshop Drawing 104 “Cityscape.” Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek When: Saturday, April 11 at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $10 Web: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace
What: Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Joe Gransden and his 16-piece big band. Count Basie led one of the greatest swing bands of all time. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street When: Monday, April 13 Hours: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $20 to $30 Web: get.org
CAMBRIDGE WINE TASTING AT WILD HOPE
What: Hinton’s Wine Store, Wild Hope Art Gallery and Atlanta Wine Meetup collaborate to host a special wine tasting in an exciting art gallery setting. Where: Wild Hope Art Gallery, 8470 Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta When: Thursday, April 9 Hours: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cost: $25 Contact: 678-580-0493
• You Can't Take it with You April 30, May 1, and May 2, 2015 - 7pm Cambridge Theatre
CENTENNIAL • Senor Directed One Acts - April 22-25, 2014 • Senor Directed Dessert Theatre - May 1st, 2014
KINGS RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL • Mary Poppins the Musical Thursday, April 23 – 25, at 7:00 PM
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GARDEN TOUR
What: Tour the gardens at the historic home of Barrington King, who founded the colony that became Roswell with his father, Roswell King. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive in Roswell When: Monday, April 13 Hours: 9:30 to 10 a.m. Cost: Free
What: Atlanta’s first Wigwam Fest delivers an interactive, customizable community event that brings together the city’s favorite instructors and experts in categories such as yoga, fitness, dance, food, outdoor adventures, clean living, healing arts and more. When: Sunday, April 12, every Sunday through May 3 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center Cost: Daily tickets start at $69. Series tickets start at $279.
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What: 100% of ticket sales go to Autism Speaks. Where: Skyzone, 1425 Market Boulevard in Roswell When: Tuesday, April 14
What: Shannyn King teaches a sumptuous Italian menu including tiny tender meatballs, cavatappi with grilled zucchini and lemon herb ricotta, pancettawrapped asparagus and dark chocolate affogato with sea salt. Where: Sur la Table, 1000 North Point Circle, Suite 1082 in Alpharetta. When: Saturday, April 11 Hours: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $69 per person. Web: surlatable.com
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Bianco Primary Care As medical students, husband and wife Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco saw a problem emerging in healthcare. Time after time they heard their physician preceptors tell patients that there was only time to discuss one health concern during appointments. With costs growing and reimbursements from insurance and Medicare shrinking, doctors are being forced to see more patients each day. The practice of medicine has become quantity focused rather than quality focused. Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco want to change this. Bianco Primary Care is a new type of general practice that gives doctors and patients more time together. This time allows patients the ability to talk with their doctor about health concerns without feeling rushed. They are able to take the time to listen, to develop a personal relationship with their patients and to offer more than just an additional prescription. This caliber of care is delivered within the concierge or subscription model of primary care. In this type of medical practice, patients pay an annual fee that guarantees them more time with their physician. This fee, about the cost of a daily Starbucks coffee, allows the physician to have a smaller patient pool for their practice, giving them the ability to see fewer patients in the day and spend more time with those patients. Joining a concierge medical practice restores the strong doctor-patient relationship that many of us can still remember. Becoming a patient of Bianco Primary Care means same day or next day appointments that start on-time, having access to your doctor by phone or email 24/7, and developing a personal relationship with your doctor. Additionally, Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco offer nutrition counseling, coordination with specialists and house-calls. Bianco Primary Care is accepting new patients, call for a 30 day no cost trial with Bianco Primary Care.
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Hypothyroidism: What are some of the Causes? By Dr. Sean Savedoff An underactive thyroid gland has many signs and symptoms. If you believe that you may have hypothyroidism, it is essential that you see a physician to ensure you are assessed, and a diagnosis is made as soon as possible. You may want to find a doctor that practices functional medicine. A functional medical doctor can assist you with natural ways of treating the root cause of illness, rather than just treating the symptoms with medication. 4 specific reasons for an underactive thyroid are listed below: 1. Chronic Inflammation: One of the biggest if not the major culprit, which affects thyroid function, is chronic inflammation. Gluten is the biggest source of this inflammation, a protein found in wheat, barely, rye, spelt, and oats. Gluten is a very common allergen that affects a large percent of the population. Because of our damaged guts, poor diet, and stress, we see this reaction a lot. Frankenfoods, like genetically modified grains (GMO’s), have very strange proteins that can lead
to this type of inflammation which then interferes with thyroid function. 2. Heavy Metal Poisoning: Heavy metals such SAVEDOFF as mercury and lead can also affect thyroid function. These metals interfere with normal thyroid function by displacing iodine and other key nutrients. 3. Environmental Toxins: Environmental toxins such as pesticides can act as a hormone disruptor and interfere with thyroid function. 4. Nutritional Deficiencies: Nutritional deficiencies play a huge role in thyroid malfunction. Deficiencies of iodine, vitamin D, omega-3 fats, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and the B vitamins are the major ones to look for. What are some other causes of hypothyroidism? Side effects from certain medications: Lithium is one medication that is used in mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder. This medication is very important for allowing people suffering with mental
illness to live full lives, but it also increases the risk of hypothyroidism. Somehow, lithium inhibits the release of the thyroid hormones. That is why people on these kinds of medications need to have their thyroid function monitored. Thyroxin (T4) that is not converted into the active T3 hormone in your body: This is a controversial topic for many physicians, as many in the endocrinology community still believe that this conversion problem does not exist in patients. In any case, it is mentioned, as there are physicians who do support this position, and it good to know about it if you are experiencing the symptoms of hypothyroidism. There are some natural ways to support your thyroid, and ensure it functions optimally. You may want to find a doctor that practices functional medicine. A functional medical doctor can assist you with natural ways of treating the root cause of illness, rather than just treating the symptoms with medication. If you or someone you know may have a thyroid condition, call 770-731-9410 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Sean Savedoff.
Hearing with your brain? By Dr. Deborah Woodward Johns Creek Audiology
Hearing affects EVERYTHING between your ears. If you’re like most people, you’re used to thinking of hearing as something that happens in your ears. What people often don’t think about is what happens between their ears, in the hearing part of their brain. That’s where sound becomes information that has meaning. Your brain
has to work hard to make this happen. When the sound signals from your ears are compromised, your brain has to work even harder to fill in the gaps. This extra effort can take its toll. In fact, studies have shown that, over time, hearing loss can lead to isolation and depression. That’s why it makes sense to take care of your hearing health
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The Trainer Will See You Now: Twelve Benefits of Strength Training By Luis Quiles Owner SuperSlow Zone Milton and IACET Certified Trainer Evidence is mounting that physical inactivity is bad for our health and is leading to excessive weight gain. But if this bad news has not inspired you to make a change, consider these twelve benefits of strength training. Following is an integrated list of the benefits extolled in the book, Body by Science, (McGuff/Little) and in an article by Wayne Westcott, PhD, professor of exercise science. Increase lean muscle and strength. Activities you do every day take less effort and you can continue doing things you enjoy that add to quality of life—e.g., active vacations, gardening, hobbies. Increase resting metabolism. Lean muscle can burn more calories all day long and reduce the risk of slow weight gain as you age. Increase insulin sensitivity. Intense strength training depletes muscle glycogen (storage form of glucose). As a necessity, muscle cells become more sensitive to insulin and shuttle blood glucose in to replace the depleted glycogen stores. Improve cardiovascular fitness. Intense strength training
Brain: Continued from Page 20 the same way you care about the rest of your health: There’s a lot more riding on it than just your hearing. What happens when you have a hearing challenge? The natural relationship between your ears and brain is disrupted. This is why it takes so much more effort to follow what is being said and why you may feel so much more tired at the end of a busy day. It’s your brain that hears Not your ears. Your ears and your brain work together as a system, with your brain doing most of the heavy lifting. Give your brain exactly what it needs to hear. Your hearing is as unique as your fingerprint. And because no two are quite the same, no one else’s hearing profile is quite like yours. The right devices professionally selected and fit to your individual needs can:
provides a tremendous stimulus to the CV system. Reduce body fat. Lower body fat is related to increased resting metabolism and reduced levels of circulating insulin. Improve blood cholesterol. Improvements to blood cholesterol levels can be seen after only a few weeks of high intensity strength training. Improve blood pressure. Strength training can help reduce blood pressure for those who are mildly hypertensive. Increase bone mineral density. Numerous studies have shown that performing strength training at an adequate intensity can stimulate the body to add more bone. Reduce arthritis pain. Research has shown that strength training can help ease joint pain and strengthen the muscles and connective tissues that support/protect the joints. Reduce lower back pain. Stronger muscles result in lower risk of injury. Improve flexibility. Build strength through the whole range of motion and provide protection for joints. Improved gastrointestinal transit time. Strength training has been shown to increase transit time by 56 percent.
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Three Tips For Planning A Healthy Getaway (NAPSI)—Staying active and traveling throughout life, according to the U.S. Travel Association, can actually help you age healthier. To that end, here are three tips so you can plan a healthy vacation. 1. Make a commitment to get going. A change in surroundings can be a great first step in encouraging yourself to get active. When exploring a new destination, you may be eager to do more. Commit to a trip this year, whether it’s a short getaway or a big family vacation. Use an app to track your steps as you sightsee and build healthy fun into the itinerary, perhaps hiking or watersports. Make it a group experience by bringing along friends and family. You’ll encourage each other to stay active and bond during the process. 2. Find the right place and activities. Health-minded travel doesn’t mean planning a trip you won’t enjoy. Focus on what you like to do and the settings that motivate you. If you prefer mountain views, visit one of the country’s scenic ranges, such as the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. The national park there offers lots of trails and
rewarding rest spots. If you’d rather soak up the sun and sand, visit a popular beach spot, such as Myrtle Beach or Charleston’s Islands in South Carolina. Explore all your options. There are many ways to get active, from beach yoga and golf to horseback riding and mountain biking. If you want a goal to train for, some destinations host marathons and races; for instance, there’s the Annual Steamboat Springs Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K. You may even be able to take advantage of special event lodging deals. 3. Research health-friendly lodging options. Following a healthy routine isn’t always easy on vacation. Frequent meals out and restaurant-sized portions can make it hard to eat well. Smaller room sizes can also leave little space to accommodate in-home exercise routines. Look for larger accommodations with homelike amenities, such as vacation rental homes and condos. Many offer multiple bedrooms, so you won’t wake up the rest of the family with your morning stretches. Some even offer gyms for more involved
workouts. Most vacation rentals also provide fully equipped kitchens. By stocking the kitchen with your own snacks and healthier meal options, you can avoid having to eat out multiple times a day. To start your planning, you can visit www.WyndhamVacationRentals.com for deals on vacation rental homes in some of the country’s best beach and mountain spots.
Whether you hop on a bike or walk along the shoreline, a change in pace and scenery can have valuable physical and emotional benefits.
OMG! No More Glasses! Is LASIK surgery the right choice for you? LASIK (laserassisted in situ keratomileusis) is an outpatient refractive surgery procedure intended to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. An excimer laser is used to permanently reshape the clear covering of the eye called the cornea. This reshaping of the cornea will improve the way the eye focuses light thus correcting a person’s nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism. First approved for use by the FDA in 1998, LASIK has been steadily gaining popularity and has satisfied millions of people worldwide. Each year, approximately 700,000 Americans have the procedure and the number continues to grow. Vast majority of patients are happy with their results and tend to recommend the procedure to their family and friends. As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with LASIK but the overall complication rate is low. Infection and inflammation are rare possibilities and usually can be treated with topical medica-
tions. LASIK is not suited for everyone. As a patient, it is important to have a clear understanding of the procedure, the risk and benefits, and candidacy status. What to expect before, during, and after surgery will vary from doctor to doctor and patient to patient. However, it is essential that individuals considering LASIK have realistic expectations. LASIK, if performed successfully, will allow individuals to perform most of their everyday tasks independent of corrective lenses. LASIK is performed in an outpatient surgical center, with the patient reclining under a surgical device called an excimer laser. The length of the procedure can vary between 10-15 minutes depending on the patient’s prescription. During your free LASIK consultation, our medical team will determine your candidacy for LASIK, explain the procedure in depth and answer any questions you may have. Schedule your free LASIK exam at Milan Eye Center where compassion meets excellence in eye care.
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Alpha Family Medicine Are you having a hard time finding a primary care doctor? According to a recent report by the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, the state ranked 39th in the ratio of doctors per 100,000 population. The doctor shortage continues to limit patients’ access to care and is most critical in primary care. Some doctors have stopped taking new patients altogether. If you do find a doctor that will accept you as a new patient, you may still have to wait if you want to schedule a routine visit. If you are on Medicare or Medicaid you might not be able to find a doctor and may have to visit the emergency room. In which case, you will have to wait and may not see the same doctor again. There is a solution – the best time to find a new primary care doctor is when a new practice opens. You need to sign up early on, even if it’s for a routine physical. Most insurances pay for a physical once a year without requiring any co-pay. If you sign up early on, the doctor will be familiar with your medical history and it will be easier to get an appointment later on when you have a medical condition. You need to sign up before the doctor stops accepting new patients! Fortunately, for residents of North Atlanta, signing up with an experienced primary care doctor just got easier with the opening of a new clinic in Alpharetta. Alpha Family Medicine is a primary care clinic that specializes in Family and Geriatric Medicine for all ages – children, adults and elders. The clinic is
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centrally located on North Main Street (Highway 9), close to City Hall. Currently, the clinic is accepting new patients. You can walk-in or schedule a same day appointment with the Doctor. Or if you cannot make it during office hours, you can schedule an appointment for early mornings late evenings, or weekends. The clinic is operated by Shyla Reddy, MD and her medical staff. Dr. Reddy has more than 15 years of primary care experience in Family & Geriatric Medicine. She is board certified in Family and Geriatric Medicine. She taught/supervised medical students and resident doctors in an university setting. She also obtained a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology from Emory University. To sign up as a new patient or to schedule an appointment, contact 678-619-1974 or visit www.alphafammed.com
Your Itchy Pet: Spring Time Treat (ments)! Springtime in the South heralds the onset of allergic skin diseases in our favorite four legged furry family friends: our dogs and cats! Flea bite saliva and environmental allergens can trigger skin heat, redness, and itching sensations. The usual sites of itch are: the digits of the paws, face (especially around the eyes), the ears, and rears (anus and tail) of dogs and cats. Flea salivary allergens injected into the skin and environmental allergens (pollens; mold spores; house dust/ house dust mites, cockroach debris, etc.) are inhaled or absorbed through the skin to cause itch. Your pet may exhibit excessive scratching, paw licking and chewing, facial rubbing and hair loss. If your pet has fleas, be proactive and visit your primary care veterinarian for the most effective flea control products. Two prescription products with excellent safety profiles to kill fleas are 1) Oral,
great tasting Nexgard (dosed monthly; also kills ticks) and 2) the Seresto Flea & Tick Collar (excellent repelling/killing effects for 8 months). What if your pet has been diagnosed with environmental allergies? Some excellent modes of therapy are available. The safest and most biologic treatment is weekly immunotherapy vaccine injections given usually for at least 3 – 5 years. A wonderful new oral drug, Apoquel is available for severely allergic dogs needing immediate attention. Apoquel can be used in place of steroid pills and injections because Apoquel does not have the numerous potential worrisome steroid side effects. Written by Dr. Mary Schick, your local board certified veterinary dermatologist, owner of Atlanta Veterinary Specialists, the specialists who know your pets best!
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Why older adults don’t get the sleep they need By Dr. David Westerman Getting a restful night sleep can become a nightmare, especially as we age. One big misconception is that as we age, the amount of sleep we need decreases. The truth is adults need seven to eight hours of sleep per night. This is harder to attain as adults become seniors. With age, sleep becomes lighter and deep sleep (known as delta sleep) may be entirely absent by the age of 80 (earlier in some patients). Sleep is often fragmented, especially in retirees, who nap during the day and sleep less at night. Certain medications can also interfere with sleep as well as forced changes in lifestyle or worrisome medical conditions. Nighttime sleep may also be interrupted by physical complaints such as arthritis, noise, heart disease, reflux, hot flashes (in women) and urges to urinate. Fragmented sleep leads to unrefreshing sleep and a sense that one has slept less. Other sleep disruptors include: Insomnia may be more frequent in the elderly, where nighttime dis-
turbances are followed by difficulty in returning to sleep. Sleep Apnea, where pauses in breathing occur during sleep, is a sleep disorder seen with greater frequency in older adults. Restless Leg Syndrome is another disorder that could keep people up at night. Symptoms include creepycrawly or irritable feelings in the feet and legs particularly in the evening while relaxing and watching television, for example. Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) is a condition where subjects retaliate in response to a disturbing dream and may injure themselves or their bed partner. Patients with Parkinson’s sometimes have RBD. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease may be a major cause of sleep disturbance that sometimes causes agitation and confusion. Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome (ASPS) is when the circadian rhythm or body clock is adjusted, so the preferred sleep time is moved earlier and earlier. There is a treatment
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A ‘Berry’ Healthy Way To Help Your Heart (NAPSI)—A little heart-shaped fruit can be a big help to your heart. According to research, strawberries may play an important role in helping to reduce the risk of heart disease. “Strawberries are at the top of the list of foods I recommend for packing the most nutrition into everyday meals, especially when considering cardiovascular health,” said Sylvia Klinger, MS, RD, LDN. “It’s an easy sell with their versatility and naturally sweet taste.” Here are 12 more reasons to enjoy California strawberries:
1. High in vitamin C (more per serving than an orange) and may boost immunity. 2. Considered a superfruit with loads of antioxidants and anthocyanins. 3. Versatile and can be added to both savory and sweet dishes. 4. Low in sugar, naturally sweet with only 45 calories per cup. 5. A source of potassium to support healthy blood pres sure. 6. A good source of dietary fiber. 7. Available year-round and
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Talented Tigers seek second straight state title King’s Ridge wants to add region crown this year ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After winning a state championship in baseball last year, King’s Ridge Christian is looking to achieve a slightly less lofty goal this season despite returning most of starters from the Tigers’ championship squad. The Tigers did not win their region championship last year, and as a result were seeded fifth in the Class A private school playoffs, entering the post-season with a 20-4 record. King’s Ridge stormed through the playoffs, sweeping all four series and outscoring its opponents 84-18. The Tigers faced Mount Paran Christian in the state finals after losing to the Eagles 6-0 and 9-1 during the regular season. In the playoff rematch, King’s Ridge finished off its dominant playoff run, winning 7-2 and 10-3 to conclude its perfect post-season. Standout shortstop Grayson Byrd, now playing at LSU as a freshman, and Slade Osborne were the only major graduation losses for the Tigers, and through the first dozen games of the 2015 season, they are playing like a team intent on adding a region title, as well as a second straight state championship. The Tigers are 11-1, 10-1 in Region 6-A and first in the standings. Their lone defeat came against Mount Paran in mid-March, with the 7-4 defeat one of just two games in the team’s last 11 in which the Tigers did not score at least 10 runs. It was also the only game this season in which King’s Ridge allowed more than three runs, as the Tigers’ pitching has been has impressive as the offense. Other than having to replace the talented Byrd, the big change for the team this season is getting acclimated to a new head coach. Dallas Macpherson took over prior to this season from Jason Couch, who led the team to state quarterfinal appearances in 2011 and ’13 before last year’s championship run. Macpherson is new to the coaching business, with his first job as an assistant last year at Strong Rock Christian. He is not new to baseball, however, playing professionally from 2011 to 2012 including stints in the majors with the
Angels, Marlins and White Sox. The Braves drafted Macpherson out of high school in 1998, but he elected to attend The Citadel. He was drafted again in the second round by the Angels in 2001 and made it to the majors in ’04. He was considered one of the most promising young home run hitters in the game, but a series of injuries cut short his career, with Macpherson never able to play a full season in the majors. Macpherson, a North Carolina native, settled in Atlanta, his wife’s hometown. He got into coaching and quickly landed a head coaching position. “I walked into a good situation here,” he said. “The previous coach left me a good baseball team and so far everything has been great.” Macpherson said “trying to explain my system and style of coaching to the older players has been a challenge, but they’ve been great. They’re a talented group that makes up for the mistakes I make. I can’t think of a better situation for a first year head coach.” As a former power hitter of note (he led the entire minor leagues in home runs one season), Macpherson can appreciate the many offensive weapons in the King’s Ridge lineup. Catcher-infielder Lawson Hill, who started last year as a freshman, was hitting .618 through 12 games with a staggering OPS of 1.625. At that point, he had 21 hits, two homers and 17 runs batted in. Macpherson says Hill “has been magnificent behind the plate.” Outfielder-first baseman Brandt Stallings, a Georgia Tech signee, had four homers, nine RBI, a .467 batting average and a 1.468 OPS, while also stealing eight bases. Infielder-pitcher Adam Moore, who will play at Mercer, was batting .574 with six doubles and 12 RBI. Versatile junior Kyle Brnovich, who also pitches, is the team’s fourth hitter with a .500+ average, batting .517 with a 1.370 OPS, 11 RBI and six steals. Austin Higginbotham, an Austin Peay signee, and Connor Burns, who was committed to Wake Forest but is still looking at colleges, are the team’s primary starters and are also making major contributions at the plate. Higginbotham was batting .440 with 10 RBI and Burns was hitting .387, and the two
were a combined 7-0 on the mound. Higginbotham was 5-0 with an ERA around 1.00 and 25 strikeouts in 20 innings, with Burns 2-0 with a 1.90 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 17 innings. Moore was 1-0 with nine strikeouts in 11 innings and an ERA under 2.00, with Brnovich (1-1) striking out 12 in
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FC joins national athletic association ROSWELL, Ga. – According to FCS Athletic Director Bryan Lindner, Fellowship Christian School has become a member of the National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA). “We are proud to become a member of NCSAA,” Lindner said. “They are a very strong LINDNER organization that supports our goal of sharing the love of Christ with the players, coaches and fans that our school’s teams face. It is a very impressive list of schools that we are honored to be a part of.” The NCSAA is made up of more than 220 schools from around the country, including three from Georgia: FCS, The Wesleyan
Schools of Norcross and Providence Christian Academy of Lilburn. The NCSAA is a nonprofit Christian organization with a mission to “pursue Christ-centered excellence in athletics; build relationships with and meet the needs of Christian schools; and impact communities with the love of Christ.” Fellowship Christian School is located in Roswell, and features 46 varsity, junior varsity and middle school sports teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. The school also has several baseball, flag-football and soccer leagues at the elementary school level. For more information about Fellowship Christian School visit http://www.fellowshipchristianschool.org/ —Adam Barth
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Milton Earth Day Festival April 18 Festival at Friendship Community Park MILTON, Ga. - Get ready to celebrate our planet and the many fun things we can do to keep it healthy, because on Saturday, April 18, the City of Milton and Milton Grows Green present the 2015 Milton Earth Day Festival. Now in its sixth year, this Earth Day Festival is shaping up to be a good one. Held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Friendship Community Park in Crabapple, 12785 Birmingham Highway,
Milton, this year’s festival features food, family friendly entertainment, environmental vendors and more. Parking is available at Crabapple First Baptist Church and Crabapple Crossing Elementary. Thanks to returning presenting sponsor Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Milton Grows Green is able to bring a wide variety of activities educational exhibits and environmentally friendly products
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Milton City Hall, chamber side elevation, option 2. projects to fruition without the additional burden of more revenue from property taxes.” Also at the meeting, the city introduced Chief of Police Steven Krokoff. “Do you have any anxiety about maintaining
Milton’s status as the second safest city in Georgia?” asked a member of the audience to the new chief. “I have a lot of anxiety about that,” Krokoff said. “I want to make it the first safest city in Georgia.”
Sophomore John Byrnes has also drawn a start this season and won. “We are very deep in pitching,” Macpherson says. “We have four or five guys we can run out and start and two or
three in relief who would start at a lot of places. We have quality depth.” The team’s closer is Tarez Miller, who hasn’t been called on that much, striking out six and allowing just one hit in three innings. Miller has also had the unenviable task
of taking over at shortstop for Byrd, but Macpherson says he has been “outstanding,” both defensively and as the Tigers’ leadoff hitter. Miller is a senior who was a freshman standout as a running back before injuries took him off the football field. He is
headed to Georgia Southern. Junior Cullen Monette, a third baseman-catcher and a starter last year, has also produced offensively as well as making a few relief appearances. Sophomore second baseman Tanner Wakefield and junior outfielder Will Janofsky are the other newcomers to the lineup along with Byrnes. Even with so much talent on the roster, Macpherson says the Tigers have something to accomplish before they take a shot at a second straight state championship. “We didn’t win the region last year and that’s our main goal.”
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North Fulton’s Habitat ReStore is open for business. Welcoming everyone are ReStore Operations Group Senior Director Drew Meyer, Store Manager Ann Congdon and Marketing Director Jeremy Keen.
Habitat for Humanity launches North Fulton ReStore Roswell location a boon for the do-ityourselfer By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – Want to drive a little and save a lot, as the car ads say? For the do-ityourself folks, there’s no better place for that than the Habitat ReStore, and one is opening here in Roswell. The 27,000-square-foot facility with bargains from floor to ceiling is just waiting for the right person looking to fix up their home, second home or man cave. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. “Every time customers buy shelving for the garage or a refrigerator for the kitchen, they not only save a lot of money, they are contributing locally and worldwide to Habitat for Humanity’s goal. And that is to see that everyone, everywhere, has a place to call home,” said Drew Meyer, senior director, ReStore Operations Group in Atlanta. Meyer said the ReStore is much more than a thrift store. Donations are welcome, but they don’t take items that don’t meet their standards. “We strive to have quality items and building materials,” he said. “That’s why we are picky about what we will accept. Old refrigerators and other appliances are not acceptable. No torn mattresses. “We have criteria for what
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donors can leave with us. If you have any doubts at all, call ahead,” Meyer said. They don’t take soft goods – linens, clothes, pillows or sheets – and older goods of any kind that are past their prime. They can’t afford to waste space on things that won’t move quickly, he said. What the ReStores try to create is a win for all involved. Donors get a tax deduction, customers a good bargain and the Habitat clients a new home. Habitat ReStores are owned and operated by local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and proceeds are used to build homes locally. And that builds communities and hope. Each local Habitat community also tithes to help build homes in dozens of countries. So the dollars they bring in are stretched worldwide. “The ReStore allows us to be Habitat’s face to the community,” he said. Store Manager Ann Congdon said after all the hard work getting the store ready, she is anxious to open the doors. “We’ve been processing donations, cleaning, sorting and pricing. I’m anxious to get
the doors open and customers inside,” Congdon said. It’s a lean, mean operation with only seven full-time staff. So volunteers play a key role in keeping the operations running smoothly. There are 850 ReStores in the U.S. now, and Habitat is still building the brand, Meyer said. What they want is for people to know they will find quality when they come to the store. “It looks like Home Depot in the back,” said Congdon. “It’s a real home improvement center. But the donations fluctuate, so a lot of folks just stop by on a regular basis to see what we have. “We get a lot of treasurer hunters who just like a real bargain no matter what it its.” The do-it-yourselfer is always in, but so are small contractors and people who are renovating. They get a lot of new cabinets, molding and even paint from jobbers. Around 70 percent of materials are from resident donors, but the rest are corporate donations, mis-orders and missizes from retailers, remodelers and distributors who are just looking to unload stuff they can no longer use. “We get great items that would otherwise just find their way to the landfill,” Meyer said. Customers are all over the wall – pickers, housewives, contractors and the DIY guys, he said. As a Habitat representative, the ReStore expects to be involved in the community, Meyer said. “Each store has its own personality. People feel comfortable here. A lot of its appeal comes from the spirit of community Habitat exudes,” he said.
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The new offices of Roswell Pediatric Center opened March 21.
Roswell Pediatrics reopens after fire Silos location in new building By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After
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blows colored bubbles at the front desk. Walls in the exam rooms each have unique murals depicting fun scenes. A large teddy bear wearing glasses sits on the counter of Roswell Pediatric Center. He was saved last year from the fire by an Alpharetta firefighter. In the early morning hours of Feb. 28, 2014, the offices of the center were on fire. The building was destroyed. “[The fire] was very devastating,” said Laurie Viebrock, the administrator of the office. “It was a catastrophic loss.”
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we serve throughout Fulton County,” said Interim Library Director Gayle Holloman. “By expanding the library hours, we meet the critical needs of residents of all ages in our libraries in every part of the county.”
winning a grant from ABC/ Disney’s Summer of Service, he was able to begin Operation TCUP, helping expand the reach of Technocademy. Technocademy has now partnered with Google, Microsoft, IBM and Hewlett-Packard. These companies can provide discounts to seniors interested in the technology products they learned of through Technocademy. “I think it has been an amazing experience for me, the volunteers from high schools as well as the seniors,” he said. “The high school volunteers often are really interested in the program and take a lot from the seniors hearing about their experiences. [Technocademy] provides a way to create meaningful connections and bridge the gap between different generations.”
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In 2014, budget reductions meant significant cuts to library hours including the elimination of Friday hours at many branches. As a result of the action taken by the Board of Commissioners, hours will be restored to their 2013
levels. The Library System’s Building Program is also progressing, with the new Wolf Creek, Palmetto and East Roswell Libraries open and additional new libraries opening this year. The Auburn Avenue Re-
search Library and South Fulton Branch are both currently closed for expansion projects, as part of the Library Building Program. For more information please visit www.afpls.org or call 404-730-1977.
DEATH NOTICES Larry Harold Bennett, 75, of Cumming, passed away March 25, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Fred North Poole, 93, of Cumming, passed away March 30, 2015. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Zackery Scott Gaydon, 26, of Cumming, passed away March 27, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.
Casey Shea Ring, of Roswell, passed away March 25, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Virginia Anorma Wolfe Wood, 85, of Cumming, passed away March 27, 2015. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home. Lewis Yockey, of Alpharetta, passed away March 27, 2015. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.
Yiqing Huang, 75, of Alpharetta, passed away March 29, 2015. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home.
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