Alpharetta-Roswell Herald – January 10, 2019

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Suspect faces DUI after striking cruiser

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Northside Hospital plans office complex

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North Fulton welcomes first babies of the year

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Roswell tops Etowah in overtime Roswell's George Pridgett (3) works around a defender in the Hornets' 54-52 overtime win over Etowah Friday. Read more, Page 14.

Roswell opens display honoring black history

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police charged a woman with drunk driving shortly after midnight Jan. 1 after she allegedly crashed her car into a police cruiser.

Alpharetta police had stopped to investigate a vehicle crash on Ga. 400 south near Holcomb Bridge Road around 2:30 a.m., when their car was struck on the side of the road. The officers were not in their vehicles at the time but had activated their emergency lights.

Neither the officers nor the woman were injured, police said.

The woman had been traveling about 80 miles per hour, and her blood alcohol was nearly three times the legal limit, police said.

Roswell police arrived soon after and arrested the woman on DUI charges.

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Parked vehicle stolen from deck at Avalon ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Dec. 28 incident in which a car parked in the Veranda at Avalon parking deck was stolen overnight.

The vehicle owner told police he had

No officers were injured after a DUI suspect crashed into an Alpharetta police car on Jan. 1.

parked the car on the fifth floor at 3:30 p.m. the previous day. But the next morning, it was gone.

The man said he did not have any more payments on the car, and management said they did not tow the car. Police said there were no signs of shattered glass. There was no security footage.

Suspect flees on foot after police stop car ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking for a man who ran away from officers

after his vehicle was pulled over at an apartment complex on Dec. 23.

The man was pulled over for speeding 20 miles over the limit shortly after midnight on Old Milton Parkway toward the Belmont Apartment Complex.

When the car reached the apartment complex and stopped, the driver got out and ran away toward Springberry Court.

Officers were unable to locate him.

Police said the registration on the car was suspended. The photo license associated with the car matched the suspect

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Officers discover drugs while jump starting car ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested two brothers Dec. 25 after officers found 245 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana in their cars.

Officers patrolling around midnight on Ga. 400 northbound near Haynes Bridge Road stopped to help two cars that were stranded on the off ramp.

While jump starting the cars, an officer noticed the two drivers, who were brothers, smelled of marijuana.

Inside the car, a K-9 found a plastic bag with loose marijuana, several vials of marijuana cigarettes, THC oil, marijuana edibles, a bag containing hallucinogenic mushroom and other drug paraphernalia.

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Electronics, food stolen from fast food restaurant ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Dec. 28 incident in which electronics, 20 pounds of turkey and a case of milk were stolen from the Arby’s on Brookside Parkway.

The store manager first noticed that something was wrong when he came in that morning and saw one of the electronic mobile pads was missing from the front of the restaurant.

When employees conducted a more thorough search, they found an additional computer as well as the food and milk was missing. The combined worth of the stolen items is $1,200. The location did not have a security camera.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta city officials will consider at the next meeting on Jan. 14 a request by Northside Hospital to build a medical office complex on Old Milton Parkway near downtown.

The request follows a trend showing Alpharetta remains ripe for office development, and the Old Milton Parkway corridor is drawing attention.

In October, Kairos Development won approval to construct two, four-story office buildings on Old Milton Parkway near Haynes Bridge Road.

Northside Hospital is seeking approval to build a three-story, 60,000 square foot medical office building and a two-story, 20,000 square foot medical office building on 6 acres on the south side of Old Milton Parkway across from Park Street. The site would also include a three-level parking deck.

The proposal won unanimous approval Jan. 3 at a meeting before the Alpharetta Planning Commission. The recommendation includes a height variance allowing the larger building a height of 44 feet, 4 feet higher than currently allowed in the district.

Charlie Dickhaus, representing Northside in the development project, said the hospital was drawn to the site because of the recent growth taking place on Old Milton, west of Ga. 400.

“Northside was excited about that and wanted to be a part of it, saw that this property was a great opportunity to do that,” he said.

Julie Sellers, attorney representing the hospital, said the additional height for the larger building is required to accommodate equipment specific to medical operations, such as scanning and imaging facilities.

She also said the complex will not include any hospital beds, accommodations for extended stays or landing zones.

Occupancy within the complex will be restricted to Northside Hospital and its affiliates, Sellers said.

One area of contention yet to be resolved involves installation of a traffic signal at Old Milton Parkway and Park Place.

As part of its conditions for approval, city planning staff is recommending the hospital pay for the signal.

The hospital is seeking impact fee credits for adding the signal, arguing it would qualify as a system improvement.

Planners also voiced some concern that the traffic light would add yet another signal to the stretch between Haynes Bridge Road and Ga. 400.

Sellers said the hospital is negotiating the cost with the city and hopes to have some resolution before the matter comes before the City Council at its Jan. 14 meeting.

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The ATL adopts new logo to brand region’s transit efforts

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Board members for the region’s new transit authority plan to get down to business later this month when the 16-member governing panel holds its first meeting of 2019.

No agenda for that Jan. 24 meeting has been finalized yet, but the new board has already laid the groundwork to map out a future for transit in the region.

At its first meeting held in December, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority — the ATL — adopted a logo design and established bylaws to begin work coordinating transit planning and funding for the 13 counties encompassing Metro Atlanta.

State Sen. Brandon Beach and State Rep. Kevin Tanner, co-authors of the legislation that created the ATL, attended and provided remarks at the inaugural meeting.

“This is an important first step in an exciting process to move our region forward,” said Beach, who chairs the Senate Transportation Committee.

Tanner, who chairs the House Transportation Committee, said The ATL has the right people on its Board of Directors to foster collaboration across the region to drive connectivity and economic development.

The board includes six members appointed by state officials and 10 members elected by local delegations to represent 10 transit districts across the 13-county region. Meetings are held monthly in Suite 2200, 245 Peachtree Center Ave. N.E. in Atlanta.

The state appointees to the board are: • Charlie Sutlive, director of Corporate Communication at Georgia Power • Teddy Russell, CEO and owner of Russell Landscape • Mark Toro, co-founder of North American Properties’ Atlanta office • Earl Ehrhart, CEO of Taylor English Decisions, and former member of the Georgia House • Charlotte Nash, Gwinnett County Commission chair • Russell R. McMurry, director of the Georgia Department of Transportation • Those members elected by district delegates include: • District 1 — Andy Macke, vice president External Affairs at Comcast Cable • District 2 — Marsha Anderson Bomar, executive director of Gateway85 Community Improvement District in Norcross

This is an important first step in an exciting process to move our region forward.”

Brandon Beach State senator • District 3 — Steve Dickerson, retired professor of mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech • District 4 — Todd Ver Steeg, vice president and part owner of Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service • District 5 — Tom Weyandt, former transportation policy and planning official • District 6 — Chuck Warbington, Lawrenceville city manager • District 7 — Michael Thurmond, DeKalb County CEO • District 8 — Keisha Lance Bottoms, mayor of Atlanta • District 9 — Howard Mosby, vice president of Faculty Contracts Administration in Medical Affairs at Grady Health System • District 10 — Felicia Franklin Warner, Clayton County commissioner Chris Tomlinson, executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, serves as temporary director until the board makes a permanent appointment to that position.

He said the newly adopted logo will serve as a starting point for discussion and future decisions around regional transit branding.

“These decisions will be shaped by future conversations between the ATL board, regional partners and transit stakeholders,” Tomlinson said.

Per legislation, any newly acquired MARTA transit asset worth more than $250,000 must display the ATL brand. The board will continue to work closely with all regional transit partners to determine how best to incorporate the ATL brand.

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A beginner’s manuel to spotting fake news I’m convinced the only surefire way to guard against “fake news” is to avoid all news.

That’s hardly an option for those living in a free society, blessed with the right to confront our govpat Fox ernment in person or Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com at the ballot box.

Used to be, you could check a few news sources to assemble an accurate picture of the world.

But today, there are thousands of sources offering wildly different and distorted perspectives on current events.

Used to be, you could trust your eyes or your ears. But today, technology has advanced to the level that video and audio can be manipulated.

But how does one sort through the flotsam?

News is an important element in navigating life. It alerts you of danger, tracks your tax dollars, challenges your beliefs. It introduces you to people and ideas you should know.

With this in mind, I have developed a beginners’ approach to spotting information scams that pose as news.

First, familiarize yourself with hyperbole.

Hyperbole is any exaggeration not meant to be taken literally.

The best examples I’ve found in today’s media are in sports headlines, and that is where you should begin: “Urban Meyer getting crushed over pre-game comments.”

First of all, who cares?

Second, really? Is there anything a college football coach says that would get him “crushed?”

Third, go ahead and call up the story; you’ll learn it’s not much of a story.

Over the past week, I’ve seen five articles about five different sports figures who “are getting crushed” for something or other. Despite the “crushing,” all still have jobs paying them upwards of seven figures.

Another tipoff is the term “going viral.” If you see a headline declaring something is “going viral,” avoid it unless you have a taste for the mundane.

Most times, the remarks or videos that are “going viral” are as provocative as a straw mattress.

Here’s another important, yet oddly sinister, example of headlines that tip you off the story isn’t worth your time: “Five-star quarterback rejects major college offer.”

This is not so much inaccurate as it

Today, there are thousands of sources offering wildly different and distorted perspectives on current events. is irretrievably vague. It’s vague on purpose. It’s vague because the news service wants you to click on the story to find out which athlete rejected an offer from which school.

I see more and more of this sort of vagueness across most of the upstart news services. Used to be, copy editors were obligated to pack that information into the headline. Today, headlines are intentionally obscure.

Chances are, you could visit Sports Illustrated, ESPN or the Sporting News and get sound information in their headlines. No tricks, no gimmicks.

Time was, copy editors were encouraged to get as much information into a headline as possible — and do it concisely. The shorter, the better.

One light-hearted exercise prevalent in copy editing circles back then was to write the best, short headline in history about a real or fictional event — a headline that told the story but was short enough to fit across the top of the page in large, screaming letters.

The best I ever saw was: “Pope elopes.”

It’s sad to see sports writing fall prey to this ploy, manipulating readers into following a path to nowhere. Over the years, sports writers have provided some of the best prose in literature, clever, witty and full of Americana.

Witness one of the greatest sports headlines in history.

It appeared after a November 1968 football game between Harvard and Yale.

Both teams entered with 8-0 records, but Yale wasted no time proving its dominance, stifling the Crimson through all but the tiniest sliver of four quarters.

Trailing by 16 points with 42 seconds remaining, Harvard scored two touchdowns with 2-point conversions to end the contest in a tie.

Yale was crestfallen. Harvard was ecstatic.

The next day, some wordsmith on the copy desk at the Harvard Crimson newspaper summed it up best: “Harvard beats Yale, 29-29.”

Now that’s a headline!

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Hospitals recognize New Year’s babies

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY/FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For many, the new year is a time of new beginnings and bold life changes. That’s especially true for families who welcome the birth of a baby on the holiday.

Northside Hospital Atlanta, at 1000 Johnson Ferry Road N.E., delivered its first baby of the year at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1. Naya Christy Maalouf, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces, was born to proud parents Pamela Mansour and Charbel Maalouf of Johns Creek.

Naya is the first child of Mansour and Maalouf. She was due Dec. 28, and her mother said that all she was thinking at midnight was that her baby was finally coming.

“We’d been waiting and waiting and waiting, so she’s finally ready to come,” Mansour said. “That’s all we were thinking.”

Emory Johns Creek Hospital saw its first birth of the new year at 1:39 a.m. Like Naya, Josiah was born four days after his due date. Josiah weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces at birth, and his parents, Denae and Gary, said it was an amazing surprise to have him ring in the New Year. The hospital did not release the family’s last name.

The first baby born at Northside Hospital Forsyth also came as a surprise to parents Satya Mukkavilla and Phani Peddis, considering he wasn’t due for nine more days. Their child was born at 2:35 p.m. weighing 8 pounds 2 oz.

“My water broke just after midnight, and I couldn’t really believe it since my due date wasn’t until Jan.

Parents Gary and Denae and sister Leilah admire the newest member of their family, Josiah, born at 1:39 a.m. Jan. 1 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

10,” Peddis said. “Having a New Year’s baby was the furthest from our minds. We thought we had at least nine more days to finalize our baby’s name, but we will decide on it for sure by tonight.”

WellStar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell did not see its first baby of 2019 until 5:17 p.m., when Veronica Pedraza gave birth to Matteo. At 7 pounds 12 ounces, Matteo is the youngest of three siblings, along with 10-year-old Sophia and 7-year-old Leonardo.

“I was hoping for a Christmas baby,” his mother said. “I didn’t think it would take until New Years’ for him to come. I was surprised my baby was the first one of the year.”

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Alpharetta recognized as Bicycle Friendly Community

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The City of Alpharetta is increasingly becoming known as the “Technology City of the South,” but recently, it achieved recognition as a Bicycle Friendly Community.

The designation, given by the League of American Bicyclists, recognizes communities who invest in infrastructure, education and outreach for safe bicycling.

“Congratulations to the City of Alpharetta for creating a safe, supportive and inviting environment for people to bicycle,” said League of American Bicyclists Executive Director Bill Nesper.

“Their vision and dedication have transformed local landscapes to ensure bicycling is a viable option for transportation such as commuting, making short trips around town and recreating. Together, we can continue to shift towards making easily accessible, healthier, active transportation options such as bicycling and walking an essential element in every community.”

Fewer than 500 communities across the United States have earned this designation.

In Georgia, 12 communities are

We are encouraged that city leaders will continue to create safe and useful facilities for all types of multimodal transportation, such as bicycling and walking.”

Bill Lusby Bike Alpharetta president known as bicycle friendly, including Athens-Clarke County, Tybee Island, Savannah, Atlanta and Milledgeville.

Neighboring city Roswell was the first municipality in Georgia to achieve the designation in 2006 and has held it ever since. Communities must reapply every four years to maintain the status.

“Alpharetta has done a Herculean task, because it’s a big deal to get recognized for this,” said Bike Roswell President Lise Walker. “It’s not an easy task to have this recognition. Alpharetta

deserves a big applause — they really do. It helps all of us… You can’t fulfill this goal in a bubble.”

Bike Roswell, like Bike Alpharetta, is an advocacy group for safe bicycling. The two groups frequently collaborate, along with the North Fulton mountain biking group RAMBO, and have members that belong to both communities.

The League of American Bicyclists considers 10 building blocks that make up a Bicycle Friendly Community. These are broken down into five categories — engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation and planning — that include qualities such as bicycle education in schools, bicycle-friendly laws and ordinances, and if there is an active bicycle advocacy group.

“This national recognition for Alpharetta is a result of a tremendous number of hours of collaboration between Bike Alpharetta volunteers and city leaders in the Departments of Public Works, Public Safety, and Recreation and Parks,” said Bike Alpharetta President Bill Lusby. “Bike Alpharetta began assessing and advising the city on ways to be more bicycle friendly back in 2011. We are encouraged that city leaders will continue to create safe and

useful facilities for all types of multimodal transportation, such as bicycling and walking.”

Some of Bike Alpharetta’s efforts include advocating for the state’s “Three-Foot Law” between vehicles and bicyclists, collaborating with the city to incorporate safe bicycling infrastructure, and encouraging citizens to bike to work. The group has also identified and mapped several cycling routes throughout the city for all skill levels.

“We are very proud of earning the designation of Bicycle Friendly Community,” said Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin.

“But we are more proud of the impact that our partnership with Bike Alpharetta is having on Alpharetta. Their volunteers have spent countless hours working with our staff to identify and pursue goals and strategies that are making Alpharetta safer for bicyclists and pedestrians, directly improving the quality of life of our citizens and visitors.”

All 12 of the Bicycle Friendly Communities in Georgia have the bronze level status. Bike Roswell is working toward upping that designation to the silver level, Walker said.

To learn more about bicycling in Alpharetta, including maps, or to get involved, visit bikealpharetta.org.

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Roswell exhibit highlights local black history

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell is often prized for its history and dedication to preserving that history, and residents now have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of its depths.

Through January and February, the Roswell Cultural Arts Center at 950 Forrest St. is hosting an exhibit on “Black Heritage: The Unsung Heroes of Roswell.”

The exhibit covers a rich side of history that isn’t as well known or often explored in Roswell, said Elaine DeNiro, archivist for the Roswell Historical Society/City of Roswell research library and archives.

“We really want to get the message out that Roswell’s black history dates back to when Roswell King came,” DeNiro said. “It’s as important as the history of the homes and the history of the mill. And, with recent development, the traditionally black neighborhoods in Roswell are disappearing. We want to draw attention to that.”

The exhibit focuses specifically on the everyday stories from heroes in Roswell’s black community, stretching from Antebellum days to the Civil Rights movement. It’s a pared-down version of a larger exhibit that was previously shown at Roswell City Hall.

“We use photographs from here, from people who have donated photographs to the archives,” DeNiro said. “It’s all to spotlight black history that is specifically local.”

The exhibit contains several photographs grouped into historical topics, including churches, neighborhoods, education and military service. Each section is supplemented with a panel detailing further information. Some of the sections also include other objects such as a preacher’s robe, catcher’s mitt, and

Photos by JULIA GROCHOWSKI/Herald

The exhibit houses a section dedicated to the history of local black churches, including the story behind Zion Missionary Baptist Church. other historical items and documents.

“It was really from the very beginning that African Americans have had an impact on this town, the very building of the town,” DeNiro said.

One of the stories highlighted by the exhibit, for example, is of Dr. Frank Lewis, who became a Roswell resident

Roswell Research Library and Archives open to public The Roswell Historical Society/City of Roswell Research Library and Archives, which was established in 1994, is open year round to the public and is located on the second floor of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center at 950 Forrest St. People can drop by at any time Mondays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., as well as Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon.

The archives contain a plethora of historical information and items specific to Roswell. It contains over 5,000 photographs, 2,000 volumes of historical texts, jewelry, textiles, and audio/video interviews with residents. One of the oldest items in the collection is an 1818 journal by Barrington King detailing a trip to Savannah.

The collection is so robust that the facility is running out of space to house it all, said archivist Elaine DeNiro.

Anyone with specific questions or who would like to schedule an appointment with an archivist can contact DeNiro at edeniro@roswellgov.com or call 770-594-6405.

Several of the collections and photographs are now offered digitally as well and can be found at roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

One of the many sections in the “Black Heritage” exhibit covers education in Roswell and includes historical photographs, documents and artifacts such as a letterman jacket, catcher’s mitt and yearbook.

in 1963 after earning a doctorate from theology from Gwinnett Hall Baptist Church. During his time at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, he grew the membership from 100 to 2,500 and is credited with building the church’s $12 million worship facility. Lewis was an active member in the Roswell Rotary Club, North Fulton Community Charities, Fulton Child Development Association and Every Woman Works, Inc. All of the items and photographs come from the city’s Research Library and Archives, which is open to the public and is located on the second floor of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The archives have also been used in the past to put on exhibits about the Civil War in Roswell, textiles and the King family that have been located at Barrington Hall and Bulloch Hall.

Future exhibits may include Roswell’s more modern history, DeNiro said.

The Black Heritage exhibit is being held in conjunction with the Roswell Roots festival in February. The festival is one of the largest and most comprehensive celebrations of black culture and history in the state, with events, perfor-

We really want to get the message out that Roswell’s black history dates back to when Roswell King came. It’s as important as the history of the homes and the history of the mill...”

Elaine DeNiro Roswell Historical Society archivist mances and exhibits put on throughout the month of February.

For more information about the Black Heritage exhibit, visit roswellgov.com. And for the upcoming 2019 program for Roswell Roots, visit roswellroots.com.

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Volunteers help lay wreaths on veterans’ graves Dec. 15 in Alpharetta during the national Wreaths Across America ceremony.

Alpharetta cemetery honors veterans during holidays ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Pineview Cemetery on 300 Teasley Drive was recently the first cemetery in Alpharetta to participate in a national ceremony honoring U.S. veterans.

Wreaths Across America Day was held Dec. 15 with a simultaneous nationwide wreath laying on all fallen U.S. veterans’ graves. Over 80 people joined, including city officials and local historical society representatives.

Cooks wanted for Roswell Roots soul food cook-off ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell is inviting local cooks to participate in Southern Soul Fixins, a soul food cookoff event for Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture. The cook-off is scheduled to take place on Feb. 10.

Cooks can display skills in various food categories: meat-based side dish, vegetarian side dish, breads/cornmeal and dessert. Competitors may enter as a professional or amateur. First and second place will be awarded in each category as chosen by a panel of judges. A People’s Choice Award in each category will be given to the participant with the most votes from guests.

Volunteers from the Boy Scout troop of St. James United Methodist Church helped lay the wreaths on the veterans buried in this cemetery.

At the conclusion of the program, volunteers also held a short ceremony unveiling the cemetery’s new Historical Marker.

Event organizers said they plan to hold this event for many years to come.

Participating cooks may enter a maximum of two categories and pay a $10 refundable registration fee for each category. Registration deadline is Jan. 14.

This is a family-friendly event and open to the public. Guests are invited to taste various soul foods and vote for a favorite entry in each category.

Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture is one of the largest and most comprehensive celebrations of black history and culture in the Southeast. This year, there will be over 20 events.

For more information or to register, visit southernsoulfixins2019.eventbrite. com or contact Corinne Sutherlin at 770-594-6199 or csutherlin@roswellgov. com.

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Roswell 54, Etowah 52 (OT):

SPORTS Roswell 56, Etowah 45:

Roswell boys win thriller Roswell girls down Etowah, remain unbeaten in region to continue hot streak

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com WOODSTOCK, Ga. — It was assuredly not ideal for Roswell that while leading Etowah by two points in overtime the ball would find its way to the Eagles’ Jaxon Etter beyond the arc. The Eagles’ senior is the defending Region 4-AAAAAAA player of the year and prolific 3-point shooter.

But the Hornets were ready.

Etter lined up a potential gamewinning 3-pointer in the final seconds, but Roswell’s George Pridgett blocked the shot. When the ball found its way back to Etter, Roswell’s Chase Webb blocked the second attempt as the buzzer sounded to end Roswell’s thrilling, 54-52 overtime win on the road.

“I’m really proud of our kids, they are really starting to come together,” Roswell head coach Ty Phillips said. “On a night where we didn’t have our best day, we got it done and I’m proud of them.”

The win put Roswell ahead of Etowah in the Region 4-AAAAAAA standings. The two programs have jostled for the region lead the past two seasons, and Friday’s contest was the first since the teams met in last season’s region title game.

“It’s a great win for us to build some confidence and a big region road win over a team we have gone back and forth with at the top of the region the past few years,” Phillips said.

Roswell had its chances to put the contest away in regulation, but the Eagles didn’t go down without a fight.

The Hornets held a slim lead in the final minutes, but an offensive foul and

three turnovers allowed Etowah to tie the game at 47-47 with 42 seconds remaining. Roswell burned the clock down to 12.5 seconds and called a timeout to draw up a play. Senior guard Miles Herron drove to the free-throw line and was fouled. With the Hornets not yet in the bonus, they were forced to inbound the ball under their offensive net.

Though he had an open look, Pridgett’s ensuing 3-pointer from the corner was just off the mark and Etowah grabbed the rebound to force overtime.

“We had a 9-point defensive fourth quarter, but we couldn’t score and had some turnovers,” Phillips said.

“We had some good looks from the right guys, just missed some shots.”

Both squads exchanged layups and 3-pointers to keep the score tied at 52-52 with just over a minute remaining in overtime.

The Eagles and Hornets then exchanged missed 3-pointers, but Roswell’s Kolby Wade gathered in the defensive rebound and found Fitzgerald with a long pass resulting in the eventual game-winning layup ahead of Etter’s blocked shots.

“Both stops on the final play were absolutely clean, they did a great job,” Phillips said.

Wade led the Hornets in scoring with 21 points, followed by Pridgett with 12. Miles Herron added 10 points and Fitzgerald netted 9.

Friday’s win continued the Hornets’ hot streak that has included eight wins in their last nine contests.

Roswell will bring its unblemished region record to Cherokee on Jan. 8 and will return home against Lassiter Jan. 11.

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Roswell girls basketball came out of the holiday break and continued their undefeated run in Region 4-AAAAAAA play with a 56-45 win over Etowah on the road Friday night.

The Hornets’ victory wasn’t ideal, however. Head coach Antonio Wade said his offense’s ball movement was lacking and his players were settling for shots.

Foul trouble forced Roswell to hold back on its press, allowing the Eagles to erase a double-digit deficit and dominate in rebounds.

But Wade credited his team for coming off their weeks of downtime with intensity.

“I’m pleased they are still playing hard coming out of the break,” Wade said. “And I like the fact they play as a team and like being around each other.

They make mistakes, and I call them out on it, but they are playing hard and that’s all I can ask.”

The Hornets (12-4, 3-0) took a 12-10 lead into the second period and turned up the intensity on their press, with junior Jasmine Frierson and junior Makala Torrence forcing multiple turnovers in the period. Roswell went on a 14-0 run to start the second frame with senior guard Kennedy Powell and Torrence leading the offensive charge.

Torrence scored 23 points with four rebounds, and Powell netted 15 points with seven rebounds and a block.

Freshman Ella Boyle was strong under the net for the Hornets, netting seven points with four rebounds, a steal and three blocks. Boyle shared her time with Kate Manley who had five blocks.

Though Roswell had built a significant lead, foul trouble, including on senior guard Lindsay Pruitt, forced Wade to dial down the intensity of the press.

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Roswell freshman Liat Klemm drives to the net against Etowah.

With Roswell’s limited ball movement on offense and Etowah getting the ball up the court with greater success, the Eagles used crucial three-pointers late in the third quarter to cut the gap to 39-32.

Etowah (8-6, 2-1) opened the final period on a 7-0 run to cut the margin to a single point and later tied the contest at 42-42 with five minutes remaining.

Pruitt sank two free throws to reclaim the lead for Roswell, and Torrence drew two consecutive fouls and extended the margin to 48-42.

Pruitt hit her first shot from the floor with just over three minutes remaining.

Missed shots from the Eagles allowed four free throws from Pruitt and Frierson to ice the game.

While Wade is pleased with his squad’s undefeated start to region play, he stressed the team must improve to reach elite status.

“You want to put yourself in a position to have one of those byes (in the region tournament) and have the automatic bid for the playoffs,” Wade said.

“That’s where we want to be, and we have to continue to get better if we want to be in that position.”

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Roswell Restaurant Week set for Jan. 24-Feb. 2

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Foodies rejoice — the much-beloved Roswell Restaurant Week is returning soon, with almost double the participating restaurants from last year.

From Jan. 24-Feb. 2, visitors can enjoy dozens of specials from 50 participating restaurants across the city. The event is put on annually by Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm.

“Roswell’s restaurant industry continues to grow each year,” said Carisa Turner, director of communications and public relations for Roswell Inc. “We have one of the highest concentrations of independent, chef-driven or familyowned restaurants in the region, which makes us an attractive destination for new restaurants.”

Roswell now boasts the biggest restaurant week in Metro Atlanta based on the number of participating restaurants, Turner added.

Throughout the week, guests are invited to choose from special chef-driven prix fixe menus at each of the participating restaurants. The prix fixe menus offer a full meal, complete with several courses, at a fixed price. Customers can choose, for example, from one of three appetizer, entree and dessert options for one discounted price.

The prix fixe menus not only showcase some of the restaurants’ signature favorites, but they may also be an opportunity for chefs to test a new dish and potentially add it to their permanent menu.

Some of the participating restaurants include old favorites and newcomers to the restaurant scene, such as 1920 Tavern, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, India Chef, Lucky’s Burger and Brew, PURE Taqueria, Spice of Thai, The Whiskey Project and Zest.

The event has become so popular that this year’s Restaurant Week has been extended, Turner said. It now spans two weekends instead of one, meaning patrons will have two Fridays and Saturdays to enjoy the restaurant specials.

“Our restaurant industry is one of the city’s largest economic drivers,” Turner said. “This event is one of our organization’s industry support programs, and we developed it as a way to drive traffic to our restaurants during a traditionally slower time of the year, while at the same time strengthening our city’s reputation as a destination for restaurants and other culinary businesses.”

This is now the fourth year that Roswell Inc has presented Restaurant Week. It was originally started as a grassroots idea to help drive the city’s economy.

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The Roswell Restaurant Week sponsor this year is Gas South.

To see a full list of participating restaurants and their prix fixe menus, visit roswellrw.com.

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Cumming Playhouse welcomes new management

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The new year has brought new ownership to the Cumming Playhouse.

Brian and Kelly Tam took over the Playhouse on Jan. 1, and renamed it Tam’s School Street Playhouse.

The couple has owned and operated the restaurant, Tam’s Backstage, located below the Playhouse for more than 10 years.

“It’s going to be a work in progress,” Kelly said. “It’ll be a bit of a transition.

We have our work cut out for us.”

The City of Cumming will continue to own the historic 1923 Cumming Schoolhouse, which houses Tam’s Backstage, the Historical Society of Cumming/ Forsyth County and now Tam’s School Street Playhouse. The Tams lease the space from the city.

“We’re going to do some painting, put up some more of the pictures that were in here that speak to the history of this schoolhouse and work with the Historical Society,” Brian said. “We think it’ll be a seamless transition. The restaurant and Playhouse go hand-in-hand. We realize so many people have an emotional attachment to this school and we’re proud to see it carry on.”

The Tams will pay a $5,500 monthly lease and take on the responsibilities of managing, staffing and cleaning the Playhouse.

“A lot of times with change comes energy,” Kelly said. “People do get excited about it. We have a tremendous respect for the city for starting this and bringing it to fruition. Linda Heard had a remarkable vision to make this happen.

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Kelly and Brian Tam took over the Cumming Playhouse on Jan. 1 We have a healthy respect for that. We’re not here to make crazy changes and do anything incredibly different. It was a natural change for us to take it over.”

The Cumming City Council voted last June to transfer management of the facility to the Tams. The city will still pay for maintenance, insurance and utilities.

In 2017, repairs and maintenance made up $21,531 of the expenses.

The city has been looking for ways to get out of the business of managing the

facility which has run up bills of about $149,000 a year, Mayor Troy Brumbalow said at an April of 2018 workshop. Since its creation in 2005, the Playhouse has lost almost $2 million.

The theater will now be called Tam’s School Street Playhouse. The facility’s website has also changed to schoolstreetplayhouse.com.

“School Street Playhouse gives us a specific location,” Brian said. “It was the first school in Forsyth County. We did

want to send a message that there was a change, but a subtle change. We thought this was an appropriate name for it.”

There are multiple theater companies that will contract with the Tams, similar to how the city procured shows.

“Most producers have been here before,” Brian said. “Our lease wasn’t finalized until late August so there were no contracts with anyone until our lease was signed. We moved rather quickly to sign contracts for 2019 in the last quarter of 2018.”

All 2019 shows will be posted on the website and patrons will still be able to order tickets online.

“We took a lot of input on the shows,” Brian said. “We wanted shows that have done well here before. We’re excited about the lineup. We think we will be able to fill the house with a lot of these shows.”

On the tentative 2019 line-up are well-known shows such as “Bonnie & Clyde,” “South Pacific,” “Mama Mia,” and “A Christmas Carol.” Also slated for this year are several shows focusing on Southern culture, including “A Southern Exposure,” “Derby Girls: The Musical,” and “Single Wide: The Musical.”

Among the concert lineup for 2019 are Banks & Shane, The Return: A Beatles Tribute, and “Remember Broadway,” a Broadway-themed variety show. Local favorites including “Georgia Senior Follies,” “Christmas Classics,” The Cumming Playhouse Singers, North Georgia Barbershop Singers, and Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band are all also slated to return in 2019.

The first show under the Tams’ leadership will be on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

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Before any of those institutions existed, banks were offering rates of well over 20 percent and requiring as much as 50 percent down payment.

These institutions were put into play to encourage us to offer more favorable terms and encourage homeownership — which most people agree is good for local economies.

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This enables banks to more easily buy and sell them to each other. This reduces the risk on the loan even more by reducing the financial risk of the bank that just paid out the $350,000, or whatever the loan size was. So if you are a bank and you did 10 mortgages last month and doled out $2 million, it is a relief to know that if you needed to, you could sell them if you needed to build back your cash reserves.

Before the downturn, banks’ underwriting practices had fallen apart. Fannie, Freddie and the others weren’t doing a good job of auditing those loans, which were being bought and sold in their name, but they were not underwritten according to their guidelines.

Since then, they have tightened up their requirements to better verify that the information a borrower gives his or her lender is accurate. There have been a lot of complaints that industry guidelines have made it too hard for people to qualify. That may be up for debate, but the guidelines themselves allow for borrowers to devote 45 percent or more of their income to debt repayments and only put 5 percent down – 3 percent for first-time homebuyers. FHA allows up to 57 percent of income to go toward debt repayments with credit scores lower than 600 to qualify.

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S.T.E.A.M. TEAM An original play by Topher Payne.

Meet five friends who use their interests in science, technology, engineering, arts and math to solve mysteries and problems in their own back yards. When the group heads to middle school and one of their own is targeted by a bully at the science fair, the team gets back together for one more mystery. Tickets are $10. See the play Saturday, Jan. 12 at11 a.m., with additional shows on Jan. 19 and 26 at 11 a.m. Shows are located at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. For more information and tickets, visit get.org.

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When: Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan.7-30; Elementary-aged players practice 6:30-7:30 p.m., 11-15 year olds practice 7:30-8:45 p.m.

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MONET’S WATER LILIES PAINT CLASS What: Join for a painting of Monet’s Water Lilies and celebrate the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library 20th anniversary, “Looking Forward, Looking Back.” Supplies provided. Ages 13 and up.

When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Oaks, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820

CAR SEAT CHECK-UP What: The Johns Creek Fire Department will offer child passenger safety education to parents and caregivers. Bring the car seat manufacturer’s manual and/or instructions with you to the event.

When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

Where: Fire Station 61, 10265 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

DOCENT DRIVE What: Autrey Mill is looking for docent volunteers for the 2019 season. Volunteers will go through training on preservation efforts and collection highlights.

When: Sunday, Jan. 13, noon Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org or 678366-3511

CALENDAR TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SENIORS What: Register now for Seniors Enriched Living continuing education classes for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Choose from 22 different topics including WWII, art history, foreign policy, philosophy and more.

When: Jan. 8 through Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Where: Seniors Enriched Living, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $50 per session More info: selroswellga.org ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail opening this winter. Included with general admission.

When: Through Feb. 28, all day Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader.

When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.

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When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

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ALL RECOVERY MEETING What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program.

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Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101 WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: WALK WITH A DOC What: Every walk will feature a different health topic, each selected to provide information and the opportunity for walkers to ask questions one-on-one with the participating physician.

When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: walkwithadoc.org AVALON ON ICE What: Ice skate at Avalon on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Enjoy special events and themed nights throughout the season. Lessons available.

When: Nov. 19- Jan. 21, 2018; times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General Admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX) What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easyto-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace

ENERGY YOGA What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: KIDSTUF What: KidStuf is the place where children and parents learn together about God’s big ideas. It’s a 45-minute digital, interactive experience that occurs once a month.

When: Friday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 13, 1:10 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK What: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church will host families temporarily experiencing homelessness.

Visit the Family Promise page to sign up to volunteer time or donate supplies and food.

When: Jan. 13-20 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com SERIOUSLY! FUN FAMILY MORNING What: Preschoolers will have a preschool pancake pajama party.

Elementary kids will enjoy making slime and playing games. Parents can learn about child development.

When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-noon Where: First Baptist Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: fbroswell.org SALUTE REV. DR. BILL NISBET What: The Reverend Dr. Bill Nisbet is retiring after December 2018.

Join for lunch and celebrate Nisbet and his pastoral achievements.

When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 12:301:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: roswellpres.org MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually.

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

THERAPEUTIC YOGA What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-2611705 WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning.

When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES What: The four different circles offer women opportunities to spend time together, support each other in happy and sad times, learn from each other and grow in faith. Child care options available.

When: Esther Circle, each first Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; Ruth Circle, each first Wednesday, 11 a.m.1 p.m.; Lydia Circle, each first Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Martha Circle, each first Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com/ adults/small-groups/ CHARIS GALLERY What: Enjoy the variety of interpretations of the new exhibit theme, “Gratitude.” There will be a silent auction to benefit RUMC’s mission partners.

When: Through Sunday, Jan. 13 Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS” BALLET What: Experience the beauty and humor of this beloved tale of seven dwarfs, a jealous queen, a handsome prince, and the fairest of them all.

When: Friday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Central High School, 520 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at door More info and tickets: stillpointedancestudios.com JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA What: Under the direction of Young K. Kim, the orchestra will play for the program of the 20th Anniversary Celebration for the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library.

Light refreshments provided.

When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 3 p.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org SUNSHINE RIOT LIVE What: Sunshine Riot is a nationally touring indie band out of Boston whose sound is described as Johnny Cash meets Kurt Cobain.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Jekyll Brewing, 2855 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET” What: See the Tony Awardwinning musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.

When: Dec. 14-Jan. 12, 2019, 8 p.m.

Where: Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $40 More info and tickets: get.org “MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS” What: Take a peek behind the camera as David O. Selznick, Victor Fleming and Ben Hecht lock themselves in an office with a five-day supply of peanuts and bananas to solve the near-disaster of “Gone With the Wind.”

When: Shows run Jan. 11-27, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $24 More info: get.org

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BLACK HERITAGE: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF ROSWELL What: This exhibit focuses on the story of the everyday heroes of the black community and their labors from the days of slavery and Reconstruction and through the trials of segregation.

When: Mondays-Fridays, Jan. 2-Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com JAZZ AT FIREFLY What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer.

When: Saturdays, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com AVALON NIGHTS LIVE What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza.

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Topics will vary from week to week.

When: Friday, Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 WON YOGA What: Join the Won Yoga class.

Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear loose, comfortable clothes.

When: Friday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org JOURNEY TO LITERACY What: Children will hear a story and complete a craft project and can take home a copy of the book presented. Presented by the Junior League of Atlanta. Ages 3-8.

When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m.-noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS: DIETS 101 What: Dr. Sten Ekberg explains diet types and concepts that are popular right now and their effects on long term health.

When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org CREATE A VIDEO DIARY What: Join Casby Bias as she leads everyone in creating a simple five-minute personal video diary. Reservations requested.

When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402 BARRE ABOVE CLASS What: This class is designed for a wide range of fitness levels, ages and bodies and delivers a fusion of ballet, Pilates, yoga and strength training to the workout.

Mats required. For adults.

When: Monday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m.noon Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050 MOBILE CAREER COACH What: The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission offers help with job searches, interview techniques, resumes and more. No registration required.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m.2:30 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org UKULELE 101 What: Learn how to play the ukulele in this free series of classes for tweens to adults.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

NEW YEAR, NEW HEALTHY START What: Dr. Nick Sudano from The Total Health Solutions will help address concerns about weight loss, chronic pain or mental issues with effective natural healing options.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6:307:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402 BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMPETITION What: Take a poster and fill out all the activities using information from library resources in print or online. The top three posters will win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place prizes.

When: Ongoing. Competition deadline Feb. 4 Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185 FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: MondayFriday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Cancer Nutrition 101

By Jonathan Stegall, MD Whether you have cancer, or are supporting a loved one with cancer, you have probably thought about nutrition.

If you ask most oncologists about nutrition, they will say that it doesn’t matter what cancer patients eat. Some will even say, “eat what you want!” Unfortunately, this is very bad advice.

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Kitchen contamination: how to keep your family safe (NAPSI)—The next time you need to wipe up a spill, health expert Dr. Charles Gerba, Professor of Environmental Microbiology, University of Arizona, aka “Dr. Germ,” warns: don’t always reach for a sponge or dishcloth.

Instead, use a paper towel. That’s because kitchen sponges, which he calls “bacteria cafeterias,” are the No. 1 source of germs in the house. The average sponge carries nearly 5.5 trillion microscopic bugs.

When to Reach for a Paper Towel 1. According to a recent study on cleaning habits, the majority of millennials reach for sponges or cloth dishtowels when cleaning surfaces that have raw meat or poultry. Dr. Gerba recommends using paper towels, especially when prepping and cleaning up raw meat and eggs. Sponges and dishtowels can instantly become contaminated after handling these foods, which may contain bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella, Dr. Gerba explains.

2. Paper towels should also be used to help contain spills and prevent them (and subsequent germs) from spreading around the kitchen. Whether soaking up bacon grease or cleaning up oil splatters, paper towels pick up spills quickly and efficiently. For larger oil spills, cover with baking soda or salt for about 15 minutes, then pick it up with a paper towel and throw it out.

3. When cleaning the refrigerator, dampen a paper towel with warm water and dish washing liquid and wipe down all trays, drawers, shelves and walls at least once a week.

Using a sponge increases the risk of bacteria spreading around the various surfaces and shelves.

4. When kids are in the kitchen, use paper towels to clean-up everything from spills on high chair tables to sippy cups and bibs. “This ensures germ-ridden messes get tossed right into the trash and don’t linger on kids’ items,” adds Dr. Gerba.

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New Year, New You:

Enter 2019 with a brand new smile It’s that time when New Year’s resolutions are being made. The beginning of a new year is exciting in a lot of ways. New ideas are brewing, new adventures are to be had, and you can start over with a fresh new slate. What are you hoping to achieve in 2019?

While many join a gym this time of year to get their bodies in shape, how about showing some extra love to your smile? Are there teeth imperfections that you would like to see corrected? If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your smile, all it takes is a quick phone call to your cosmetic dentist to get you started toward a brand-new smile.

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Remaley in Roswell, GA offers a variety of cosmetic dentistry treatments to help patients make their dream smile a reality. He will perform a smile analysis in-office to customize your treatment plan to your unique desires. Below are some common treatments that can help you achieve the new and improved you.

Replace those missing teeth Missing teeth are perhaps one of the greatest hindrances. Not only do they mess with the aesthetics of your smile, but they cause self-esteem and functionality issues. To help close the gap – we recommend dental implants for their longevity and realistic results.

These small posts are inserted directly into your jawbone and designed to offer superior support for a dental crown, dental bridge, or full arch denture. The number of implants required will depend on the extent of tooth loss.

Add sparkle to your smile As you get older, teeth can lose their sparkle and even discolor as a result of the foods you eat. While normal, it’s not something you have to endure for long. Mild to moderate dental stains and discoloration can be corrected with inoffice professional whitening. Although over-the-counter products may help to a certain degree, they are not as effective as the treatments administered by a cosmetic dentist.

At our dental office, we provide customized trays and prescription strength whitening agents that can be used together to deliver a brighter smile in a matter of days – up to several shades lighter.

Discreetly Straighten Teeth Crooked teeth can affect teenagers and adults alike. If you have avoided correcting your smile out of fear of what

bracket-and-wire braces would do for your appearance and professional life – ask your cosmetic dentist about invisalign. This discreet orthodontic solution uses virtually invisible aligners to correct dental misalignment. Aligners can be removed so you can enjoy all your favorite foods and attend important speaking engagements without worrying what others may think. Treatment times vary, but on average you can straighten your smile in about nine to 12 months.

Cover numerous imperfections at once If there are a variety of cosmetic issues – you may want to consider porcelain veneers. This cosmetic dentistry treatment can address: • Crooked teeth • Gapped teeth • Uneven teeth • Severely stained teeth • Chipped teeth • Misshaped teeth Using durable and aesthetically pleasing porcelain, custom-made shells are fashioned to cover individually damaged teeth. With your veneers in place, you will notice a brighter, straighter, and more uniformed smile. Many patients opt for this treatment because it can address numerous issues at once in just two office visits.

Ready for a new smile?

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Roswell Dental Care was recently designated for the 4th year as the ”BEST OF THE BEST” Dental Practice in North Atlanta by Appen Newspaper for 2018.

Dr. Remaley has been serving and treating patients in Roswell and the North Atlanta area for over 30 years.

As your cosmetic dentist, Dr Remaley will make your comfort and peace of mind a top priority. He offers a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services designed to meet the needs of the entire family He will thoroughly explain all your options during your private consultation. He will assure that you feel confident in the solution you choose before beginning any treatment. For enhanced comfort during treatment, and we offer FREE nitrous oxide for anxious patients. You can rest assured that your experience will be positive, relaxing, and rewarding on all levels. Give our office a call at (470) 375-9244 to discuss the smile you have always wanted.

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Dr. Taylor recipient of ‘Best of’ awards in 2018 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Taylor after his 2018 Best of win to ask him about his recent success.

As we sit in the bright, clean, welcoming waiting room of Premier Dermatology, Dr. Taylor is holding his newborn son, his third boy, only 15 days old. He apologizes for the squeaks of the sleeping baby and smiles apologizing when those squeaks interrupt our interview. After speaking with him for an hour, I am well aware of the reasons for his renown.

He is warm, instantly calming, respectful and shockingly intelligent.

Despite having a youthful face that, at first glance, might make you question his experience, his knowledge and Dr. Brent surgical ability are well Taylor established: both are touted in patient reviews and displayed in a vast surgical portfolio. He is loved and respected by his patients and his staff, and it is easy to see why. He is, to say the least, a genuine individual and accomplished physician.

Congratulations on winning both Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist of North Fulton! As a new practice, it is quite an honor to win these titles, let alone winning Best Vein Specialist 2 years in a row. To what do you attribute to your success?

Dr. Taylor: Well thank you very much!

You’re right. It is an honor to win and I am extremely appreciative of the accolade.

I am very fortunate to live and work in an area that has exceptional healthcare including outstanding dermatologists and remarkable Mohs surgeons.

Moreover, residents of North Fulton are smart consumers, who do their research on their potential physicians. Given this, I truly value the confidence that my patients have placed in me.

I don’t have any hidden secret to Premier Dermatology’s success per se. I have been trained by exceptional physicians and I work with exceptional people. I strive to always be patient-centered, to put the patient first, to read up, perform extra research for my patients and advocate for them. Quality controls, back-up systems and patient care processes are an area of special interest for me. I have been an airplane pilot for over ten years, and I believe the strategies for safety and quality that aviation emphasizes have translated into improved processes within my own practice.

But most importantly, I really owe so much to our amazing staff! Given that

we are a small practice with only 7 staff members, I am beyond thankful for their expertise, compassion and the concern that they have for our patients. We spend a lot of time together given our 10 to 12 hour work days, so it is invaluable that we all get along and not only like our jobs but strive to excel and improve our processes. We’ve been open 18 months now and are constantly trying to improve wherever we can. I think that’s part of our success: patients recognize our genuine concern and commitment to excellence.

Is there something you feel sets yourself apart from the other physicians in the area?

Dr. Taylor: Actually I do believe I spend an unusual amount of time with my patients. As a procedural dermatologist, I am used to a smaller volume of patients with longer visits so that translates over to my general dermatology patients.

(With a laugh) Granted sometimes that means my schedule runs behind, but ultimately our patients leave knowing that they received thorough, high quality care.

And I appreciate the understanding my patients show me, because I think that they can tell that if I am running behind that it is because I chose to give a prior patient the time he or she needed rather than run on schedule.

Regarding Mohs surgery and vein care, my fellowship covered multiple aspects of surgical dermatology, so I feel that I am able to address some of the extra concerns that patients may have that would otherwise be referred out to other specialists, and I perform these services at the level you would expect from someone who is fellowship-trained and board-certified. For example, I can treat medically significant vein disease with various procedures such as laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy then, once resolved, clear up the cosmetic vein issues with sclerotherapy or laser treatments. I am also one of the only physicians in Georgia with the ability to cure melanoma with true Mohs surgery. In general, these would be treated by different specialists or would be treated using non-equivalent techniques.

Anything else you’d like to say?

Dr. Taylor: I really just want to say thank you very much! Thank you to our staff: you are valued and wonderful and we wouldn’t be continuing to excel without each and every one of you! Also thank you so very much to all of our patients and our community! Your confidence and support is greatly appreciated and rewarding. I look forward to continuing to strive to provide patients with exceptional care.

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Reasons to dial 911 when you have a heart attack

By Northside Hospital Having a heart attack is a very serious matter and it should not be taken lightly. In fact, heart and blood vessel disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer. And about half of the deaths from heart and cardiovascular disease are from coronary heart disease, which includes heart attacks.

Northside Hospital has a message for everyone experiencing a medical emergency, always call 911 for an ambulance.

“In cases such as heart attacks, calling an ambulance to transport a patient to a hospital is crucial.

Patients are surrounded by trained professionals, equipment and medicine that can save their life in route to the hospital,” says Dr. Marcus Brown, chief of cardiology at Northside Hospital.

Paramedics and EMTs are able to run an electrocardiograph (ECG) test and have it transferred to the hospital.

Sending over this relevant information about the patient before they arrive, saves time for doctors and other hospital staff waiting to assist the patient.

Heart attacks are sometimes sudden and intense. But many start off slow, with mild pain and discomfort. Signs of a heart attack include: • Chest pain or pressure • Sweating • Shortness of breath • Nausea or vomiting • Pain, pressure, or strange feelings in the back, neck, jaw, upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms • Lightheadedness • Sudden weakness • Fast or irregular heartbeat “Sometimes, people may have symptoms and think that they just need to sit and rest for a while, believing that will ease them,” said Brown.

Almost half of all people suffering from a heart attack will wait more than two hours before getting help.

“Don’t feel embarrassed or afraid to call for help, it can save your life. Call 911 right away,” he continued.

If you suspect that you or someone around you is having a heart attack, don’t wait more than five minutes before calling for help.

If you are the person with the symptoms, and you cannot access an EMS, have someone drive you to the hospital right away. Do not try to drive yourself.

Sometimes heart attack symptoms

differ between men and women. The most common heart attack symptom in women include severe chest pain or discomfort. Women also typically experience other common symptoms more than men such as: • Shortness of breath • Nausea/vomiting • Back or jaw pain There are several risk factors for heart attacks.

They include a person’s age, diabetes, smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol and family medical history. If you experience any unusual pain or any other symptoms, they should be reported to your primary care physician as soon as possible. Simple ways to reduce your risk of a heart attack include not smoking and eating a healthy and balanced diet.

Additional tips • Lower your blood cholesterol. As blood cholesterol rises, so does risk of heart disease. When other factors (such as high blood pressure and tobacco smoke) are present, the risk is even higher.

• Lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure makes the heart work harder than normal and makes your arteries more prone to injury.

• Get active. Regular, moderate-tovigorous physical activity helps prevent heart and blood vessel disease. The more vigorous the activity, the greater your benefits.

• Lose excess weight. Excess weight increases the heart’s workload. People with excess body fat, especially around the waist, are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they have no other factors.

• Manage your diabetes. Diabetes seriously increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even when glucose (blood sugar) levels are under control.

• Reduce stress. Too much stress over time, and unhealthy responses to it, may create health problems in some people. Find healthy ways to manage stress, exercise and eat right.

• Limit alcohol. Alcohol raises blood pressure, can cause heart failure and lead to stroke. It also adds calories, contributing to obesity and makes it harder to lose weight. If you don’t drink, don’t start. If you do, limit yourself to one drink a day.

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COMMUNITY

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2019 Roswell community calendars now available ROSWELL, Ga. — The 2019 Roswell free community calendars are now available for residents to pick up at the Roswell City Hall Information Desk on 38 Hill Street or one of these City facilities: • Adult Recreation Center • Community Activity Building — Roswell Area Park • Physical Activity Center — Roswell Area Park • Visual Arts Center — Roswell Area Park • East Roswell Recreation Center • Arts Center West • Hembree Park Recreation Center • Smith Plantation • Bulloch Hall • Barrington Hall Calendars are also available at local businesses sponsoring the 2019 calendar, including Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance; Susan Rumble, Engel & Volkers; TechniPower Staffing; Meer Electric; Carpet Depot; SmithCraft Properties; Malon D. Mimms Co.; Sterling Healthcare; Synovus — Roswell Branch; Render Ad Service; Roswell Eye Clinic; and Scroggin & Company — The Brannon House.

Each year, this free community calendar is designed and printed courtesy of Render Ad Services and features photography from around the city by

Several locations across the City of Roswell now carry the 2019 free community calendars.

Ron Redner, Regan Redner and Bobbie Daniels.

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12 Centennial athletes sign to continue athletic careers ROSWELL, Ga. — Twelve Centennial student athletes recently signed national letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Three baseball players committed, including Camren Landry (Georgia State), Jonathan Cannon (Georgia) and Sam Janis (Oglethorpe University).

Boys lacrosse players Frankie Cecere (Furman), Brett Meskill (Sacred Heart University), Justin Wright (Mount Union College) and Ryan Siracusa (Maryland) all committed at the signing day event.

Olivia Diaz will join the University of North Carolina volleyball team and Elly Deas will swim for Navy. Oscar Lee signed to join the Dartmouth rowing team, Grace Long will play soccer for the Savannah College of Art & Design and girls lacrosse player Christina Fabrizio will attend Mars Hill University.

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In Memoriam

Vivian “Patti” Helms Wiggins

Vivian “Patti” Helms Wiggins, 82, of Nellysford, VA passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Born in Queens, NY, June 8, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Vivian Rathgen Helms.

Vivian had been a real estate agent for many years in Roswell, GA having previously worked for Buckhead Brokers. She was an active member of her community and loved to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

She enjoyed being surrounded by nature and always looked for the joyous moments in life.

She could frequently be found enjoying the wildlife on her property or walking the golf course at Stoney Creek.

DEATH NOTICES

Alice Anne Boland, 59, of Cumming, passed January 1, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Patricia J. Born, 74, of Cumming, passed away December 24, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Betty Jane Brooks, 90, of Cumming passed away December 26, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Michael Allen Busbee, 37, of Cumming, passed away December 24, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

She is survived by her sons, Derek Wiggins (Laura) of Roswell, GA and Darin Wiggins of Water Mill, NY; a sister, Joyce Krohn of Meridian, TX; sons-inlaw, Thomas Cull, and Charles Jansen, and grandchildren, Nicholas Cull and Miles Wiggins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Wiggins; a son, Douglas Wiggins; a daughter, Leslie Cull; a sister, Wendy Wheeler, and a grandson, Sam Wiggins.

Glenn McArthur Charles, 76, of Cumming, passed away December 29, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Hans J. Herbrand, 88, of Roswell, passed away December 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Ruth Thurza Miller, 94, of Cumming, passed away December 30, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Hazel Lamb Corn, 89, of Cumming, passed away December 26, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Ronald W. Hodges, 76, of Roswell, passed away December 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Patricia A. Owens, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away December 22, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Bobby J. Croy, 84, of Cumming, passed away December 27, 2018. Arrangements

by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Charles Roger Jarvis, 66, of Roswell passed away December 14, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Edward W. Ribolin, 91, of Cumming, passed away December 29, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Phyllis A. Kubler, 68, of Alpharetta, passed away December 20, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Alton Floyd Richards Sr., 83, of Cumming, passed away December 31, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Raymond F. Culver, 96, of Roswell, passed away December 22, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Richard A. Lane, 85, of Cumming, passed away December 21, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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