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DUI suspect clocked at 155 MPH on Ga. 400 ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Atlanta resident, Dwayne Sherwood Pope, 46, was clocked doing 155 mph on Ga. 400 before he was stopped and arrested for DUI. Around 3 a.m. on Nov. 12, an Alpharetta police officer was passed by a McLaren 720S traveling at a high rate of speed. The McLaren was originally clocked at 109 mph. After the officer activated his lights and siren, the car continued to accelerate.

The driver failed to maintain lane and was weaving around traffic according to the officer’s report. The car’s speed varied from 115 to 155 mph.

The officer followed the car for approximately five miles

DUIS & DRUGS All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

DUI arrests ►► Keven Garcia-Islas, 26, of Masters

Way, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 11 on Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI, impeding traffic, driving with a suspended registration and failure to change address on driver’s license. ►► Brittany Ann Smith, 28, of Stillwater Court, Cumming, was arrested Oct. 27 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI and failure to maintain lane. ►► Laura Nicole Payton, 22, of Chelsea Park Lane, Peachtree Corners, was arrested Nov. 11 on State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, for DUI, failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana. ►► Ayush Dayal, 24, of Yorkview Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 11 on Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI and speeding. ►► Amanda Joan Toves, 25, of Parker Drive, Cumming, was arrested Nov. 12 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI, following too closely and no proof of insurance. ►► Stratton Michael Paulson, 23, of

before the McLaren driver pulled over abruptly past the Northridge exit.

When the officer asked the driver why he did not pull over, he responded that he did not hear the siren or see the emergency lights.

The officer noticed an odor of alcohol and the man admitted to drinking three “shots” of champagne.

During the field sobriety test, the man exhibited multiple clues of impairment and refused a breath test according to the report.

He was arrested for DUI, speeding, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and having an expired tag.

Hughes Branch Close, Alpharetta, was arrested Nov. 13 on Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI and tire requirement. ►► Juda Gonzalez, 35, of Villager Way, Rex, was arrested Nov. 16 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI, speeding and reckless driving. ►► Vida Khalili, 33, of Paddlewheel Drive, Marietta, was arrested Nov. 7 on Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, for DUI-drugs, possession of marijuana, failure to maintain lane and following too closely. ►► Hannah Brooke Smith, 22, of Reed Drive, Oakwood, was arrested Nov. 9 on Ga. 400, Alpharetta, for DUI-drugs and failure to maintain lane.

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Sweetwater Road, Lawrenceville, was arrested Nov. 3 on North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana. ►► Steven Michael Sims, 25, of Millwick Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested on McGinnis Ferry Road, Johns Creek, for possession of marijuana and speeding. ►► Bradlee Kenneth Rickett, 25, of Stoney Brook Circle, Loganville, was arrested Nov. 9 on Mansell Road, Alpharetta, for possession of marijuana and for wanted warrant.

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Family returns home to discover break-in JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — More than $1,500 of American and Korean cash, along with a $1,750 earring was reported stolen Nov. 6 when a family returned home and found that someone had broken into their house.

The family came home at 9 p.m. and saw that the lights upstairs were turned on.

When they started investigating, they saw that the whole house had been rummaged through.

According to police, the suspect likely entered through the kitchen dining area, where a glass door had been broken open.

The last person had left the home close to 5 p.m.

One diamond stud earring was missing along with $500 in American currency and $1,000 worth of Korean currency.

Police found several footprints in the backyard that they said could have been from the suspect.

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Corneal Transplant: Penetrating Keratoplasty (Part 1 of 2)

By Priyal Gadani, O.D., F.A.A.O. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped outermost tissue of the eye, which is sometimes referred to as the window to the eye. The cornea focuses light through the lens onto the retina. A diseased or injured cornea can cause significant decreased vision, pain, or discomfort. Oftentimes, these issues may be remedied by medication eye drops, contact lenses, or other more conservative procedures, Priyal Gadani, but if the cornea still does not respond, O.D., F.A.A.O. a corneal transplant may be required. A corneal transplant is a surgical procedure in which damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue (the graft).

It may restore vision, reduce pain, and improve the appearance of the damaged or diseased tissue.

A number of conditions may be treated with a corneal transplant, including keratoconus (a disease process that causes the cornea to thin and bulge), Fuchs’ dystrophy (an inherited disease which causes corneal swelling and clouding), corneal scarring due to injury or infections such as herpes simplex or herpes zoster (shingles), corneal ulcers, or complications from previous eye surgeries.

Penetrating Keratoplasty: When the entire cornea is replaced, it is known as a penetrating keratoplasty and when only part of the cornea is replaced, it is known as lamellar keratoplasty. Keratoplasty is another term for surgery of the cornea. Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) involves a complete transplant of the cornea, and may be a better treatment option for patients with severe corneal disease. PK is also called a “full thickness” corneal transplant, meaning the entire cornea is removed and replaced with a donor cornea.

Finding a donor cornea: Corneal tissue used in corneal transplants come from recently deceased donors who have no history of known diseases or other factors that would affect the chance of success of the donated tissue or health of the recipient. Donors can be of any age.

The procedure and post-op care: Penetrating keratoplasty is an outpatient procedure, meaning that patients can go home the same day as their surgery. Before beginning the PK procedure, a local or general anesthesia is administered. The corneal surgeon uses a trephine, or circular cutting device, to cut the donor corneal tissue the exact size and shape needed. A second trephine is used to remove a circular portion of the patient’s cornea, after which the donor tissue is positioned and sewn into place. Antibiotic drops are applied and the eye is covered with a protective shield at the end of the procedure. The patient will return the next day for a post-operative appointment, and will use several medication eye drops to help prevent infection and inflammation. The vision will be blurry during the recovery process, and it may take several months for the eye to heal and vision to improve.

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Fulton County to lay new irrigation pipe through end of 2017

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Fulton County will begin working Monday, Nov. 29, at night – 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. – on Barnwell Road through the end of 2017 laying reuse irrigation pipe.

The project will cost $13.7 million when completed and provide reuse irrigation water to five golf courses, two churches as well as all of Johns Creek’s public parks, according to Greg Thomas from Fulton County External Affairs Department.

Motorists are advised to limit the use of Barnwell Road while work continues.

Thomas said the work calls for 2.7 miles of pipe and conduit on Barnwell from Holcomb Bridge Road to the Country Club of the South entrance.

“This is an important Fulton County project and we are pretty much at the mercy of Fulton County to get it done,” said Mayor Pro Tem Steve Broadbent.

“The county has to get this work done, but they need to ensure residents on Barnwell are not disturbed.”

Fulton is closing Barnwell to through-traffic beginning at 9 p.m. – but residents living in Barnwell Road subdivisions will still have access, according to Fulton authorities, said Johns Creek External Communications

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“Motorists are also advised that for added safety, Barnwell Road has a temporary speed limit reduction to 35 mph in the construction zone through the end of the project,” Damann said.

In addition, there will be periodic lane closures to give workers the room they need to lay the irrigation pipe and conduit.

“This will cause significant congestion,” Damann said.

Fulton County must do this work because it ended its contract with Cau-

ley Creek Water Reclamation Facility in the middle of a 20-year deal. Instead, the county simply switched to using potable water.

This immediately brought Fulton County out of compliance with state water conservation policies. After years of dickering, Fulton agreed to supply reuse water from the Johns Creek Environmental Campus – its water treatment facility for this watershed – to fulfill those contracts.

That solution requires the county to lay its own lines through several locations throughout Johns Creek.

Brides left at altar without a dress State investigating Alpharetta bridal shop

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Georgia Attorney General’s Office is investigating complaints by customers of an Alpharetta bridal shop who say they lost thousands of dollars in deposits when the business suddenly closed its doors more than a month ago.

A spokesman for the agency’s Consumer Protection Unit said he could not comment on a pending case but confirmed the office has opened a preliminary investigation into Atlanta Bride Couture, which until recently operated at 20 N. Main Street.

The matter came up earlier this

month when a Milton woman notified Alpharetta Police that she had ordered a dress for $1,444 in April of 2016 and that it was supposed to be delivered to the shop in November.

When the woman drove by the shop in October, she found it closed. The woman told police she knew of at least a dozen other women who were waiting for dresses they had ordered from the shop.

Another bride-to-be said she paid $2,000 for a wedding dress in January but never received delivery. After repeated calls to the store through the summer, she was told to come back in October. But in October she found the business’ doors closed.

One woman reported seeing people loading up the inventory on a late Octo-

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Consumer tips When dealing with businesses that require up-front deposits, the Consumer Protection Unit of the Georgia Attorney General’s Office offers the following advice: • Check the reputation of the business.

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Consumers who feel they have been misled, should contact the agency at http://consumer. georgia.gov/consumer-services

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By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.omc JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Vicki Horton and John Bradberry, the candidates for the Post 3 City Council seat who will vie in a runoff election Tuesday, Dec. 5, will meet Wednesday Nov. 29, for a debate.

Bradberry held BRADBERRY a 379-vote lead in the General Election but was short of the required majority of 50 percent plus 1 vote.

The election results were 2,975 votes for Bradberry and 2,596 votes for Horton.

The Rotary Club of Johns Creek/North HORTON Fulton will sponsor the 7 p.m. debate at the Old Taylor Lodge on the campus of St. Benedict Catholic Church on Parsons Road.

Johns Creek Herald Editor Hatcher Hurd will pose the questions and the Student Leadership Johns Creek organization and State Student Ambassadors will assist in moderating the debate.

Rotary Club President Robert MacDonald said the club wants to provide residents of the city the best opportunity to make their choice for the Johns Creek City Council.

“We want the citizens of Johns Creek to have the opportunity to hear these two candidates speak on the issues so that they, the citizens, can make up their minds as to who best will serve their interests,” MacDonald said.

The debate will feature questions on the issues facing Johns Creek, such as dealing with traffic and how the city should integrate with the expanding population around it.

The TSPLOST funding, term limits for elected officials and whether the city should have geographical districts for representation on the City Council are additional issues facing the council.

Candidates will be asked for their vision of Johns Creek looking into the future.

What role should the city play in its

Johns Creek Council Runoff Debate Date: Wednesday Nov. 29 Venue: Old Taylor Lodge, 11045 Parsons Road, Johns Creek 30097 Time: 6:30 -7p.m. Meet and Greet; 7-8:30 p.m. debate

Early voting set for Fulton runoff elections FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Early voting for municipal runoff elections will soon kick off. From Nov. 27-Dec. 1, registered voters can cast their ballots in advance.

Voting locations will be open 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on all days. No weekend voting will be available.

Early voting locations include: • Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta • Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek • East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell • Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell Those who do not vote in advance can still vote on Election Day Dec. 5.

In Roswell, three out of five seats are still undecided. Lori Henry and Lee Jenkins are facing off for Roswell Mayor. Matt Judy and Karen Parrish are vying for Post 6, and Sean Groer and Mike Nyden are vying for Post 3.

One seat in Johns Creek has led to a runoff. John Bradberry and Vicki Horton will both square off for Post 3.

To see more voting locations and to check your voter status, visit fultoncountyga.gov/rae-home or mvp.sos.ga.gov.

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They will be asked whether the city should be proactive or reactive to economic development.

If proactive, then what do they recommend?

The Johns Creek Herald will air a video of the debate on its website, northfulton.com.

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North Fulton Charities feeds hundreds for Thanksgiving

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – For more than 500 families, Thanksgiving came a bit early this year.

After months of collecting donations, North Fulton Community Charities handed out turkeys, three bags of food each and gift cards to grocery stores to families in North Fulton on Nov. 19.

Director of Programs Eden Purdy said the annual event is community-wide because 180 volunteers came the day before to sort through the food donations and bag them. All food and gift cards were donated, including those from food drives at local schools.

For 25 years, Purdy said North Fulton has held holiday events for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

About 10 years ago, Purdy started volunteering and has seen the program grow, becoming better each time.

“The busiest year was during the recession and we had 1,500 families total,” Purdy said. “This helps the folks living in our community who are struggling paycheck to paycheck, working minimum wage. This helps relieve that financial stress and to allow them to celebrate their traditions with their

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Nearly 200 volunteers came out Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19 to sort and hand out food. families and not incur any additional financial burden.”

Each year the families are vetted by North Fulton and qualify after they prove their need, which could be showing an eviction letter or notice of utilities being disconnected.

“Things can happen like if their car breaks down and that’s their only mode of transportation and they can’t go to work,” Purdy said. “Then they start

losing income because they’re hourly workers. It starts that downward spiral.

That’s when they come to see us during some kind of financial crisis. We then step in and help.”

One of the participants was Anna Volmy of Roswell who has been coming to North Fulton for years to utilize services for herself and her 6-year-old son.

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need it. I have family members who come, too, because we need it sometimes. It means a lot because North Fulton helps people a lot, especially in this season. I’m thankful they help people.”

Serving people gets Purdy up in the morning and is her passion, she said.

“These are the people who struggle but work hard,” Purdy said. “They are the work force that really make our community thrive. Their struggles are our struggles. All of us know people either in our families or we have some kind of connection. We can relate to their struggles.”

The holiday program is special for Purdy.

“If we can help people celebrate with their families in their homes and have a holiday meal, and help get the children gifts and toys for Christmas, and not feel a financial stress and burden,” Purdy said. “For most of us the holidays are such a happy time. But for these folks they’re not. They can be filled with so much discouragement and frustration.”

To learn about North Fulton or to donate, even outside of the holiday season, visit nfcchelp.org.

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The Renaissance man of Crabapple Former top UPS executive can’t keep still, embarks on career as music impresario It is not unusual in Brookhaven. He for a retired sucsnagged the 2015 Irish cessful business Pub of the Year award executive to get a presented by the Irish bit restless and find Pubs Foundation in some new interDublin, Ireland – that est to busy him or is out of a membership herself with. But of some 6,500 Irish Ron Wallace has pubs worldwide.

That led him to SCENE & HURD been involved in WALLACE more projects since produce another book, Hatcher Hurd hatcher@appenmediagroup.com his retirement as “Irish Bars in America” with his good president of UPS friend Robert Meyers. He and Meyers International than most people squeeze visited Lord only knows how many Irish in before they go into retirement. bars from Boston to Honolulu doing But then retirement is not a word “research.” in Wallace’s vocabulary. His latest gig “Ron would walk into these great is that of musical impresario which Irish bars and chat up the bartender has him getting up to Nashville quite a for a couple of hours about the history bit. But this is just quintessential Ron if Irish pubs. Everywhere the Irish miWallace. When he gets interested in grated, they built their own pub,” said something, he gets laser focused.

Meyers. “Then the bartenders would Let’s go back a bit. It was why he tell us, ‘hey you need to meet the owner was selected in 2005 by then-Gov. and take us upstairs to meet him.’

Sonny Perdue to lead the Milton com“We would come down again about mission to set up 4 in the morngovernance while ing with all the the new city its history of the bar Well, one thing led to charter and its and I would take another I wound up in act together. the photos, do He was not in- Nashville at the ASCAP [the the write-up on it. terested in getting Then off we would into local politics member-owned professional go again to the himself, but he got next one.” interested in how organization of songwriters, Then, in his campaigns work. composers and music spare time he He wound up decided to write writing “The Power publishers] offices. I started a book on leadof the Campaign based on taking a little bit of interest ership Pyramid” with Wes his experiences in one of the better-known climbing the McCall.

It is perhaps corporate ladder songwriters there and he the best stepwith UPS. It is by-step, how-to wound up at my house. And pithy, informaguidebook on tive and full of one thing led to another.” vignettes drawn organizing and running a local from his experipolitical campaign. RON WALLACE ences. True to his Musical impresario You saw that nature, Wallace focus again when sums it up in the Wallace decided title, “Leadership to get involved with the Crabapple merLessons from a UPS Driver: Delivering chants and business owners. Naturally the Culture of We Not Me.” he did this by starting a business.

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The singing duo Lance & Lea is one of the acts Ron Wallace is promoting in his newest venture – producing music. squad car and, working with the Police Department, went on patrol.

So I only tell you this so it will be no surprise to learn that when he decided his restaurants needed live entertainment, he would ultimately become involved in the music/entertainment business. He could not really help it.

To his executive mindset, the music industry was so lacking in structure it needed the true organizational touch.

Wallace said it began innocently enough when a friend asked his help in creating a business for a singing group of young boys the friend had organized when they were preteens and now were nearing their 20s.

“Well, one thing led to another I wound up in Nashville at the ASCAP (the member-owned professional organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers) offices.” he said. “I started taking a little bit of interest in one of the better-known songwriters there and he wound up at my house.

One thing led to another.”

“One thing led to another” is a term Wallace uses a lot. It means the bird dog in him has picked up the scent.

The songwriter knows a lot of performers ready “to go large” as they say in Show Biz. One of the first acts that Wallace took an interest in was a duo called Lance &Lea. He filed them on the backburner, but his mind kept to returning to them.

Meanwhile, he was investigating the music business more thoroughly. He describes it as “the most complicated business in the world with rules that change daily.”

In other words, one thing led to another, and he was back at ASCAP in Nashville. Now he is looking at music publishing and what is called a 360 Degree contract. That means when the talent signs on they sign over the music rights, marketing rights, live perfor-

mances – everything.

He has signed Lance and Lea to a “360” and they have some 40 concert dates already lined up for 2018, but Wallace says they will triple that by January.

In return, the talent gets bankrolled, marketed and the opportunities they would not have the means of taking assuming they even knew where to look.

One thing led to another, and now Wallace is spending time in Nashville every month. He has a (music) publishing and recording company with a library of 300 songs so far.

As he explored how to make it all support itself, Wallace found out it is mostly chaos. There are the songwriters, the artists, the recording studios.

There are labels for distribution and production. Other people do the accounting, publicity and legal work. No one does it all, he said.

Well, Wallace knows how to do things under one roof. So one thing led to another, he brings in some investors and meets Paul Worley, one of the names with Clout in Nashville (think Dixie Chicks, Big and Rich, Lady Antebellum).

By now Wallace has signed another artist, Cherie Oakley, who wrote the Reba McIntyre hit “Turn On the Radio.”

Wallace bought out her contract and has musician-producer Dann Huff working Cherie’s new record with her own version of “Turn On the Radio.”

“We think we have two or three hits on the six songs we mastered of her,” Wallace said.

His company, Number One Group, is now a record company and a publishing company with legal, accounting and marketing under one roof and its own catalogue.

So that is where Wallace stands today with several irons in the fire. Where music impresario Ron Wallace ends up, who can say. But hey, one thing does lead to another.

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Plus, half the items cooked (mostly vegetables) I don’t even like!

One year, we decided to visit family in Florida. All I wanted to do was sit at the beach. But I spent most of the vacation either at the grocery story, cooking or cleaning…not at the beach.

Instead of perspiring in the hot sun, I was sweating in a hot kitchen!

The next year I had family come to my house (small group of 20). Five of them were an hour and half late for dinner and left in the middle of dinner to hit the Black Friday sales. Only to return with Tupperware to put leftovers in after I had already cleaned up and put everything away. Then they requested I serve them dessert!

Another year, I thought it would be great to go to the mountains and stay at a resort that has one of those giant Thanksgiving buffets. Well that was a bust. The food was awful, way too many different smells in one room and way too many people.

No idea what I’ll do this year for the holiday. My newly married (Nov. 3) daughter wants me to come to her house in Virginia and cook her turkey for her…not sure that’s in the plan. No offense to her. She has a really cute house, but her oven just doesn’t really work like mine.

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Falls of Autry Mill Tennis, Casino Night raises $30K Event supports those with muscular dystrophy JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The second annual Falls of Autrey Mill Tennis ProAm and Casino Night Oct. 20-22 raised more than $30,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The donations will help free children and adults from the scourge of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases that severely weaken muscle strength and mobility.

The hard work and dedication from co-chairs Beth Seiden and Diana Burger, Property Manager Wendy Green and their volunteers paid off as they surpassed their total by $5,000 from last year.

More than 150 residents, business people, community and civic leaders as well as local MDA family members attended the event hosted by The Falls of Autry Mill community.

Guests enjoyed a Great Gatsby -themed night complete with casino games, silent auctions, great food and entertainment.

These events raise critical funds as well as creating awareness to find needed treatments and cures for families in the Greater Atlanta area with muscle-debilitating diseases.

“We want to thank our title sponsor, AT&T, and all of our generous local sponsors,” said MDA fundraising coordinator Nikki Knight.

These included Bentley Atlanta, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Dr. Roof, Marine Max among others.

“Our Circle of Strength Patron Michael Eaton deserves special thanks for his incredible generosity. And this event wouldn’t have been as successful without the community’s willingness to get involved and help local kids and adults live longer and grow stronger,” said Knight.

Kyle Eggleston, who has been diagnosed with Duchene muscular dystrophy, a genetic form of MD, was the guest of honor for the second year in a row.

Kyle, along with his family, put a face to the MDA Mission and won the hearts of every attendee, Knight said.

During his speech Kyle expressed his thanks and gratitude at the outpouring of support from the local community and conveyed how important their support is to them and other families like them.

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Child Development Association gets rebranding Name change clarifies mission of Roswell nonprofit preschool

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. – For 50 years The Child Development Association in Roswell has helped preschool age children of the working poor to enter first grade on an equal footing with their classmates. But not anymore – at least under that name.

Newly rechristened earlier this month as the Child Development Academy, the new CDA will keep providing the same level of early care and learning to children from low-income families operating in the heart of Roswell.

Of course changing the name after a half-century of operation does create PR problems, not the least of which is identification with the CDA’s core base of support.

I agree, that was a risk,” said Maggie DeCan, CEO and executive director of the Children’s Development Academy. “But it was one that we contemplated and the big reason why we kept the ‘CDA’ [acronym].

“Many, many people have worked

tirelessly to build the reputation of the CDA to what it is today and is known statewide for high-quality early education and care.”

DeCAN DeCan said the Children’s Development Academy conveys the CDA’s mission in a more obvious way to those unfamiliar with its work with at-risk toddlers.

The CDA is the only accredited preschool center in the north metro-Atlanta arc offering need-based tuition scholarships and subsidies.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children, Georgia has given the CDA its highest (3-star) quality rating for a preschool center.

The rebranding is part of a new strategic plan six months in the making.

Rebranding helps make the name more commensurate with what the CDA is all about – preparing some 240 preschool-age children reach their full

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Children’s Development Academy draws matching grant opportunities Public must contribute to qualify for funding ROSWELL, Ga. – For the first time in its 50year history, the newly rebranded Children’s Development Academy kicks off its annual fundraising campaign with unprecedented matching gift opportunities.

The Hagan Family of Roswell Foundation and Grants to Green, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, have made generous challenge grants to support the CDA. North Point Community Church has already come forward with a major match.

The grants and donations come at a much needed time as the CDA’s aging infrastructure is in serious need of an expensive overhaul.

The CDA’s Grants to Green Implementation award of $161,000 will go a long way.

This grant is sorely needed, said Maggie DeCan, CEO and executive director of the Children’s Development Academy.

It will be used to pay for half of the $320,000 cost to replace an obsolete heating and air system as well as improve lighting and other energy efficiencies at the school.

The CDA’s boiler and chiller are both 35plus years old, unreliable and inefficient.

Thus heating and cooling bills are not only excessive but siphon funds better spent on scholarships for students.

The generous members of North Point Community Church have already stepped up. As part of the congregation’s Be Rich Campaign, the church has pledged the first matching gift of $50,000.

Last year the Hagan Family Trust made one of the largest pledges ever to the CDA up to that time. The trust pledged $150,000 over five years with the challenge to raise at least $30,000 in matching money annually.

The Hagan Challenge enabled the CDA to raise more than $100,000 from individuals and families last year.

DeCan said this is an “incredible opportunity” to raise the $320,000 desperately needed to keep its doors open and to allow it to stay on its 4-acre campus in the historic Groveway community.”

“We are so grateful for the vote of support from the Hagan Family, Grants to Green and members of North Point Community Church that is allowing us to make such an incredible difference in this organization. We are confident that the community and supporters will respond as well,” DeCan said.

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“We were picked to lose by 24 points to one of the best program in 6A,” he said. “But we sent out a big message that Centennial is right there and is a program to be reckoned with.”

Behind another incredible performance, Centennial’s offense put up 41 points against a Raiders defense that had posted three shutouts and gave up an average of just eight points per game entering Friday night’s matchup.

They hadn’t surrendered more than 28 points all season.

Centennial had 28 points in the second quarter.

For the seventh-straight game, the Knights scored over 40 points with quarterback Max Brosmer once again solidifying himself as one of the premier quarterbacks in the state.

Brosmer compiled 350 yards pass-

Quarterfinal games Friday, Nov. 24: • Coffee at Alpharetta • Blessed Trinity at Thomson Read more game coverage from the last round of the playoffs by visiting NorthFulton.com. ing with six touchdown passes in the loss. He accumulated over 3,600 yards passing this season with 35 touchdowns.

“I was so proud of the way Brosmer played,” Perry said. “And he had a lot of talent around him.”

Brosmer hit Blane Mason and Julian Nixon for touchdowns.

In addition to Centennial’s seemingly unstoppable passing game, Perry said Emeka Nwanze had his best game of the season rushing.

It was a back-and-forth affair throughout the night, with neither team holding a lead of more than one score after late in the first quarter. At the half, the score was tied 28-28.

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against Mays, falls in shootout late in the third quarter on a Nixon touchdown reception.

The PAT would be missed with the Knights’ having to replace kicker Nicky Solomon.

Solomon broke his foot during the game and Perry said that was vital for Mays in the second half.

“We had to squib kick to them and that gave them great field position,” he said.

Just after Nixon’s go-ahead touchdown, Mays returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown. The PAT gave them a 42-41 lead with a minute remaining in the third.

While their offense had been seemingly unstoppable for three quarters, Mays hunkered down in the fourth to force two turnovers on downs and picked off Bromser.

The Knights were held scoreless in the final frame, allowing Mays to escape with the win.

The loss brought the Knights’ season, and their eight-game win streak, to an end.

“I’m really proud of our senior class,” Perry said. “They did something that hadn’t been done in 15 years in winning a playoff game and they got

Centennial back on track.”

The seniors led the team to an 8-4 overall record after what was a worrying start to the season with the Knights dropping their opening three games.

“The easy thing at that point would be to throw in the towel,” Perry said.

“But this team was so resilient. We improved each week and kept moving forward. That’s all you can ask for as a coach.”

Perry and the Knights are also banking that this season is just the beginning for Centennial’s rise to prominence.

“The future of Centennial is bright,” Perry said. “I’m very optimistic about this football program and the kids we have.”

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Georgia economy moderating after good 2016 Growth rates slowing but still remain robust

By HATCHER HURD hatcher@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA – Rajeev Dhawan, director of the Georgia State University Economic Forecasting Center, sees the economy cooling somewhat after a really good 2016, but with the exception of manufacturing jobs, job growth has been good this year and DHAWAN trends well into 2018.

Nearly 25 percent of all job growth in Georgia and metro Atlanta falls in what the forecast calls “premium” jobs – high-paying – but after a high in 2016 will be moderating through 2019.

Georgia is on track to create 87,800 jobs in 2017.

But that will slip to 70,400 in 2018 and to 65,000 new jobs in 2019. Not surprisingly the lion’s share of job growth, around 75 percent, will occur in the greater Atlanta region.

Meanwhile, nationally, Dhawan compares Congress’ tax cuts with an opening gambit in chess.

The gambit is the sacrifice of a piece (tax cuts) for a greater advantage later on.

Congress (at least the Republican majority) is banking on giving the middle class tax relief in the short run – thus cuts do expire unless renewed.

Meanwhile big business and Wall Street can see $1.4 trillion in tax savings 10 years down the road.

Will the tax cuts create the capital to fuel the kind of GDP growth the United States has not seen since the Kennedy-Johnson era? The GOP majority says yes. But the trickle-down growth policies of Reaganomics in the 1980s never materialized.

Dhawan said he thinks in the end there will be tax cuts for the middle class in the first quarter of 2018 – it is an election year after all. But Congress – read the Senate – will have to back away from some or most of the corporate giveaways as its razor-thin majority cannot withstand more than two defections.

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Civilian Employment

30,800

149,700

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A continuation of growth but 3rd Qtr. pauses

Total Non-Farm Jobs

17,900

98,300

A-

Moderates in 3rd Qtr.

Manufacturing

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Global trade woes affect sector

Financial Jobs

1,200

10,900

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Business Services Jobs

5,200

30,000

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Healthcare jobs

3,900

10,300

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Hospitality jobs

7,300

20,400

A

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Information & Technology

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1,800

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Jobs Added

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-3,000

D

Abnormal 3rd Qtr. job losses

Housing Permit Growth*

13.0%

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C

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JOBS ADDED

Construction activity

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And given Alabama’s soap opera Senate election, that once golden Red State seat in the Senate up for election could be lost reducing its majority to one. With elections coming up, Senate Republicans may well decide it is better to live and fight another day for Wall Street.

“It will end up being a tax cut for the middle class,” Dhawan said.

Internationally, the picture is murkier. Speaking on that issue was guest speaker Stuart McIntosh, executive director of Group of 30, an international financial think tank comprised of senior banking, financial and academic figures.

He noted that history tells us when there is a global economy, there is economic stability in the world. That was evidenced by the Roman Empire as a time of relative economic and social stability. And when it fell, there were hundreds of years of economic chaos known as the Dark Ages.

With first Britain and then America leading what

McIntosh called the globalization of a world economy there has been relatively stable and continuous economic growth.

What has given rise to concern is President Donald Trump’s “America First” trade policy which suggests America is retreating from leadership of the global economy which clouds the future a great deal.

As Trump disassociates the U.S. from trade and environmental agreements to renegotiate “better deals” for America, it creates a leadership vacuum for the rest of the world.

“If America steps out of the role of leading the world economy, there is a very short list of who could step in to assume that role,” McIntosh said.

He did not say China, but the list gets short indeed if it is taken away. McIntosh pointed out that upon the U.S. stepping out of the multi-lateral Asian trade treaties, it was China that has taken the lead role to negotiate pan Asian deals without the U.S.

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Do you prioritize your time to get tasks and activities completed in your small business?

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Everyone from CEO’s to front-line employees squander this resource like an untuned car wastes fuel. age tasks and activities, not the time required to complete them. Prioritizing your to-do list and allocating an estimated amount of time to complete it, is a step in the right direction.

Tracking the time it takes to complete tasks, whether they are routine daily, weekly or monthly tasks, or one-time activities that come up, will help you to better organize your day to maximize your productivity.

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Primary Care of Milton opens family medicine practice

Roswell welcomes 13 Hub Lane Business name: 13 Hub Lane Owner: Ann Shank About: 13 Hub Lane is a privately owned furniture and interior décor store that provides furniture, bedding, window treatments and light fixtures that can be purchased directly off of the showroom floor or special ordered.

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MILTON, Ga. — Primary Care of Milton has opened its doors, offering the community medical treatment for patients of all ages.

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

LIBRARY EVENTS: ORIGAMI CLASS

What: All ages and skill levels are welcome to learn the art of origami.

Paper will be provided. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

When: Saturday, Nov. 25, 4-6 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

“THE NUTCRACKER”

The Roswell Dance Theatre and Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance will hold their holiday tradition, “The Nutcracker”. This is the 29th production of our rendition of this classic, with over 350 performers. Shows run from Nov. 24-Dec. 3, times vary, at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Special performances include the Character Breakfast with Santa Dec. 2, Gala Reception Dec. 2 and Sugar Plum Tea Dec. 3. Tickets and more information can be found at roswellnutcracker.com.

Looking to get the word out about your event? Submit it to our online calendar at NorthFulton.com/Calendar.

EVENTS: OPEN HEARTH COOKING

What: Living history interpreter and open-hearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House.

When: Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

GENTLE YOGA AND MEDITATION

What: Improve strength, flexibility and balance while relaxing and managing the effects of stress. Bring a non-fabric yoga mat.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2:30 p.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678512-3430

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURES

“SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS 2017”

What: Sanders Family Christmas is the sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey’s wildly successful bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. It’s December 24, 1941, and America is going to war. So is Dennis Sanders of the Sanders Family Singers.

When: Nov. 24-Dec. 10, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

What: This program will teach teens the basics of public speaking. An advanced member of Toastmasters will discuss topics including creating goals and developing a personal mission. Ages 12-18.

When: Sunday, Nov. 26, 2:30-4 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: BUTTERPUP & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TREE AND DREIDEL LIGHTING

What: Enjoy the lighting of the Christmas tree and dreidel with traditional holiday music by local elementary school choruses and a special early appearance by Santa. A Toys for Tots drop-off will be available.

When: Thursday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

What: Miles Davis is an artist, illustrator, and creator raised in the United States Air Force. In 2012, a random puppy with butterfly wings made its way into Miles’s imagination.

When: Through Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

AVALON ON ICE

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This lecture

by Stephen Davis will cover George Barnard photographs and Civil War Atlanta.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

What: Ice skate at Avalon on their Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Watch for theme nights and enjoy warm, tasty treats rink side. Enjoy special events throughout the season and sign up for ice skating lessons.

When: Nov. 19-Jan. 21, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

PARK PLACE MOVIES

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What: Enjoy the holiday season with a free screening of “Going in Style,” a 2017 crime comedy following three friends who plan to rob a bank after their pensions are cancelled.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov or 678512-3430

SPEECH FACTORY

What: Join jolly Old Saint Nick in his cozy cottage at Avalon and take photos. There will also be special events throughout the week, including story time, pet photos and breakfast with Santa.

When: Nov. 19-Dec. 24, times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

TECHNOLOGY SENIOR MOMENTS

What: One-on-One 30 minute technology instruction for seniors ages 50+ to learn how to use social media, email, tablets, smart phones and apps. This program is free, but registration is required.

When: Monday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: milton. branch@fultoncountyga.gov or 404613-4420

MONDAY ESL CLASS

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, hand-crafted, fine art gifts at affordable prices. Choose from handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings and prints by instructors as well as youth and adult students.

When: Nov. 18-Dec. 23, times vary Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

What: Join for free conversation classes, offered for high beginner through advanced levels. These classes don’t require registration, don’t use a textbook and are always accepting new students.

When: Monday, Nov. 27, 12:30-2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

HAPPY TAILES WITH FERGUS

What: Children, ages 5-8, can sign up to read to Fergus, a trained a registered therapy dog. Work on reading skills with a great listener who loves hearing all kinds of stories.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

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Home for the holidays Amy Hentschel Senior Care Advisor The changing color on the trees, the crisp air on our cheeks and the gathering together of family are the hallmarks of the season.

It is also one of the busiest times for senior care advisors. As we gather together to celebrate and see our family during this time of year, it is an ideal opportunity to take a moment to assess any changes in our loved ones that have gone overlooked. We live very busy lives and it is difficult to pay attention to subtle changes in a senior’s condition day to day or detect growing needs over the phone.

I advise families to take a moment around the kitchen table and check in with your parents on any challenges that they may be facing. It is important to be sensitive and show respect, and in a loving manner, express your desire to help with any problems.

Here are some things to look for: • Changes in eating habits or weight loss?

• Neglected personal hygiene, dirty clothes, and unkempt hair?

• Home is not as clean as usual or spoiled food in the refrigerator?

• Exhibiting forgetfulness, unopened mail, medication not taken, or bills unpaid?

• More quiet than usual, easily overwhelmed or tired by company?

If you observe any of these changes, let your loved one know that you care about them and ask them how you can help?

Many times, our clients are faced with resistance and a desire to avoid these topics.

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Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek: Host Holiday Events Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek is gearing up for the holiday season. On Friday, November 24, at 3 p.m., a Lighting of the Giving Tree event kicks off a project giving children a brighter Christmas.

Each tree ornament will have gift suggestions; participants bring back a wrapped gift to put under the tree

by December 20. Arbor Terrace will also host a Festival of Trees, where vendors and area businesses provide decorated trees as part of a friendly holiday competition. Stop by to see the trees at a special Happy Hour on Friday, December 1 at 4:30 p.m. On Thursday, December 14, stop by our Holiday Bazaar between 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and purchase holiday gifts from local vendors. All events are open to the

entire community, and refreshments will be served.

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Brought to you by: Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and MOHS Surgery of Atlanta A changing mole is a common complaint that leads a patient to a dermatologist. And it’s also one of the most important issues that a patient can have because a changing mole could be a melanoma.

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A dermatologist can help determine if a growth requires a biopsy. In general, a biopsy is a procedure intended to sample (not eliminate) a growth. A biopsied specimen is submitted to a pathologist who will determine if the growth is clearly benign, malignant, or somewhere in between.

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Moles: Continued from Page 24 dermatologists manage moles that are assigned these grades. Some dermatologists watch almost all abnormal moles. Some dermatologists recommend cutting out (excising) almost all abnormal moles. Who is right, and why is there variation?

Historically, some dermatologists believed that all atypical moles were precancerous. Such moles were (and often still are) called “dysplastic” nevi, although some dermatologists favor labeling them Clark’s nevi to avoid confusion over malignant potential.

The term “dysplastic” connotes a tendency towards becoming a cancer.

However, research now supports that many so-called dysplastic nevi will never amount to anything and are not “pre-cancers.” There is a pattern of growth that some healthy moles can take that can make them look a bit disorderly, but for many moles “dysplastic” is a misnomer.

As a result, a debate exists in the dermatology community over whether dysplastic nevi are precancers and whether they should be excised. A multitude of studies have followed patients whose dsyplastic nevi were excised versus observed. From these studies, we know that people who have dozens of dysplastic nevi still have a very high chance of developing melanoma even if they have every single mole on their bodies removed.

We also know that removing mildly atypical nevi is generally not necessary and does not seem to decrease one’s chance of developing melanoma.

What about moderate and severely atypical nevi? Mounting evidence now suggests that nevi with a grade of “moderate” probably also do not have to be removed and can be safely observed.

Some studies have even suggested similar observation for severely atypical nevi, but the norm for them continues to be excision.

There are exceptions to the above rules: For some moderately atypical nevi, a pathologist may issue a recommendation that might read, “re-excision is recommended to ensure complete removal of this lesion.” This is pathologists’ way of signaling that the pathologist is still uncomfortable enough with

the microscopic appearance that the mole should be removed. Alternatively, the mole might be graded as moderate atypia, but the dermatologist may have noted that clinically the mole looked severely atypical. Clinical impressions matter, and a mole that is moderately abnormal under the microscope but severely abnormal to the naked eye would also likely warrant complete removal.

Patient factors such as immunosuppression, a history of melanoma, etc., all also might play a factor.

However, in a world where profits sometimes drives people’s actions, patients are wise to be informed and be their own advocates. Unfortunately, multiple mildly or moderately atypical nevi are too often removed. Based on current evidence, many of these “dysplastic” nevi in all likelihood could have been safely left in place. Patient sometimes receive a few or, sadly, many scars unnecessarily. No dermatologist wants to leave in place a mole that becomes a melanoma, but neither should we subject patients to procedures and scars unnecessarily. By agreeing on regular skin exams, partnering with our patients to be vigilant for changing growths, and practicing evidence-based medicine, dermatologists can often safely leave mildly and moderately atypical nevi in place. Patient-centered, individualized medicine taking into account the patient’s entire history and risk factors can help guide the decision of how best to protect patients from the dueling perils of missing a melanoma and performing unnecessary procedures.

If you have a changing growth or even a recently biopsied growth, seek an opinion from a dermatologist who you trust. Do not hesitate to ask why a procedure needs to be performed. If the answer does not seem reasonable or easily explained, then never hesitate to seek a second opinion.

One additional tip: if you are worried about a possible melanoma, then ask your dermatology practice about adding an emergency “spot check”. Almost all dermatologists can and should allow a patient to come in quickly to rule out melanoma. At Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta, we will do everything possible to accommodate a quick spot check for a possible melanoma because every day counts when it comes to catching melanoma before it spreads.

What about moderate and severely atypical nevi? Mounting evidence now suggests that nevi with a grade of “moderate” probably also do not have to be removed and can be safely observed.

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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.

While you can’t stop behavior changes due to Alzheimer’s, there are tips to help you better manage the situation.

Think About It from Their Perspective Alzheimer’s progressively destroys 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.

Adjust Social Routines Everyone needs social interaction, even those living with memory loss.

But as the disease progresses unfamiliar 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.

Sometimes it is just best to whisper

a quiet apology, laugh and move on.

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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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, December 7, 2017 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, December 18, 2017 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. Z-17-13/V-17-29 East of Main Phase II/Cricket Lane Consideration of a request to rezone 3.44 acres from R-15 (Dwelling, ‘ForSale’, Residential) to DT-R (Downtown Residential) to develop Phase II of East of Main subdivision, including 20 ‘For-Sale’ single-family detached homes. Variances are requested to increase the building height from 35’ to 40’ and to reduce stream buffers from 150’ to 75’. The property is located on the west side of Cricket Lane between Cumming Street and the East of Main subdivision and is legally described as Land Lot 1253, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-17-15/V-17-30 Rothman/10 & 37 Roswell Street Consideration of a request to rezone 0.89 acres from SU (Special Use) and C-2 (General Commercial) to DT-C (Downtown Core) to allow a three-story office building. A variance is requested to reduce parking requirements. The property is located at 10 & 37 Roswell Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. CU-17-15/V-17-37 Natural Body Spa/City Center Consideration of a request for conditional use to allow “Spa Services’ for Natural Body Spa within City Center. A variance is requested to reduce the minimum distance requirement between comparable ‘Spa Services’ uses and to allow the spa to occupy a space larger than 4,000 square feet. The property is located at 575 Commerce Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1268, 2nd 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-17-32 Northwinds Summit/Pope and Land (Council Only) Consideration of a change to previous conditions of zoning to allow for the relocation of the Alpha Loop through the mixed-use development and site plan modifications related to a proposed surface parking lot. The property is located at the northeast corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Georgia 400 and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 752, 753, 798 and 799, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

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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The once full bridal shop now stands empty in downtown Alpharetta.

Brides: Continued from Page 4 ber evening.

Atlanta Bride Couture was registered as a business in March 2011.

The Secretary of State’s Office lists the business’ officers as William and Sara Mills Parry of Alpharetta.

Attempts to reach the Parrys were not successful, but their residence, listed on corporate papers filed with the state, 1097 Pine Grove Drive, is listed for sale. Calls to the store are referred to voicemail.

Atlanta Bride Couture has an “A” rating from the Better Business Bureau and has drawn only a single complaint

CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-17-AB-28 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers November 22, 2017 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer & Wine Liquor Sunday Sales APPLICANT TCD Studios, LLC d/b/a Painting with a Twist 11770 Haynes Bridge Road Ste. 801 Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 Owner Dalmia Shyam Registered Agent Dalmia Shyam

over the past three years. No complaints have been filed in the past year.

The Consumer Protection Unit of the Attorney General’s Office enforces the Fair Businesses Practice Act, a civil law designed to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive transactions or misrepresentations.

The agency can impose penalties and has authority to issue subpoenas for its investigation in an effort to satisfy victims of unfair business practices.

On the other hand, if the business files for bankruptcy, customers with a grievance would have to pursue their claims in civil court.

This is not the year’s first case involving a sudden closure in the bridal apparel industry.

In July, longtime national retailer Alfred Angelo filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, closed some 60 stores. The company also left independent stores in the dark about the Alfred Angelo dresses they had ordered for local customers.

Following its bankruptcy filing, that company began tracking customer records to fulfill earlier obligations, but announced later it was discontinuing that effort.

Rebranding: Continued from Page 14 potential.

Its beginnings in 1967 began in available Sunday school rooms at Roswell Presbyterian Church and later a two-room school house in the nearby Groveway Community.

The goal has always been to provide early care and learning to children from low-income families in the heart of historic Roswell.

Today the CDA also operates two satellite Kids Express locations in Sandy Springs and Adamsville and serves 2,000 children annually.

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Pictured from top left are new Eagle Scouts Peter Ruby, Michael Pratt, Ryan Li and Lincoln Loeffler. From bottom left are Tristan Cozier, Alex Hoeve, Skylar Hagewood and Armaan Shaikh.

New Eagle Scouts for the Northern Ridge District ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (Cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) announces its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on September 21, 2017. These are Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church: Peter Ruby, of Troop 2143, was sponsored by John’s Creek United Methodist Church. His project was collecting 100 toiletry kits for the No Longer Bound Campus, an organization

that helps men overcome addictions.

Michael Pratt, of Troop 69, was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed a storage shelving for the Band Room at Alpharetta High School.

Ryan Li, of Troop 2000, was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed a large garden, which included a bricked patio area along with bushes and 3 movable benches for Forsyth Central High School.

Lincoln Loeffler, of Troop 430, was

sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church. For his project, he designed and constructed a wooden privacy fence and a bricked in garden area for the Youth House at St. David’s Episcopal Church.

Tristan Cozier, of Troop 2000, was sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. His project was designing and constructing a 250 foot trail at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Alex Hoeve, of Troop 226, was sponsored by Bridge to Grace Church. His

project was designing and constructing 5 wooden benches for the Cottage School.

Skylar Hagewood, of Troop 431, was sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church. For his project, he designed and constructed 3 little libraries for the Little Library Network.

Armaan Shaikh, of Troop 430, was sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church. His project was designing and constructing a flagstone walkway for the Memorial Garden at St. David’s Episcopal Church.

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