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By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — More than a dozen Alpharetta officials took their oath of office before a crowd of residents, friends and family at City Hall Jan. 2.

Alpharetta Associate Judge Jamie Bendall swore in one new councilman and 26 appointees to the city’s boards and commissions at the ceremony.

Fergal Brady is the only new face on the City Council this year. Brady assumed the Post 5 seat after Jason Binder did not seek reelection in 2023.

Brady is the chief financial officer of Galerie Living, a senior living operation based in Buckhead. He also previously served on the Planning Commission and Code Enforcement Board.

Brady will serve as liaison to the Finance Department on the City Council.

Mayor Jim Gilvin was sworn-in for his final term. Gilvin has held the seat since his victory in a 2018 special election. He served two terms as a city councilmember before that. He has lived in Alpharetta since 1998 and is a licensed real estate agent.

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Post 5 City Councilman Fergal Brady takes his oath of office at the Alpharetta City Council swearing-in ceremony Jan. 2. Brady is the only new councilmember on the dais in 2024.

Appen Media schedules public ‘Listening Tour’ ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media’s staff reporters are going on tour for the next several months, and they will be all ears to the public at each stop.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Florida woman reported an acquaintance stole her shoes and $3,600 from her wallet while staying at Hotel Avalon Dec. 29.

The victim reported she was visiting Alpharetta and invited the suspect to join her at the hotel. She said she did not know the suspect’s last name, but he was an acquaintance from Florida.

The suspect reportedly arrived around 3 a.m. and left by 7 a.m. when the victim woke.

She reported finding her wallet on top of her suitcase although she remembered it being in her purse, and the money was missing. Her $150 Birkenstock shoes were also missing.

The victim said she tried to call the suspect but received no response, the report states.

Officers reported the victim shared a screenshot of a social media post that showed “a large sum of cash” between the suspect’s legs in a vehicle.

The suspect has not been identified.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — Police arrested a couple from Orlando Jan. 3 after a Home Depot employee reported they took merchandise without paying.

The employee provided officers with photos of the suspects and their vehicle when they arrived at the Home Depot on Woodstock Road around 2 p.m.

Officers said they were able to locate the pair in their vehicle on Woodstock Road near Roswell Area Park.

While officers spoke with both suspects, they noticed merchandise they

PUBLIC SAFETY believed to have been stolen from Home Depot in the rear of the vehicle.

Both suspects were identified, officers said.

After the vehicle was transported to the Police Department, officers obtained a search warrant.

Inside the vehicle, officers found $1,252 worth of merchandise from Home Depot.

A small amount of marijuana was found inside the female suspect’s purse.

Officers said warrants were obtained for the arrest of both suspects, who were transported to North Fulton County Jail.

Records from Fulton County show the suspects were charged with felony theft by taking.

The female suspect was released Jan. 4.

Officers charge suspect with felony obstruction ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police arrested a 33-year-old Suwanee man Dec. 30 who allegedly hit an officer with his head while resisting arrest.

Witnesses reported the suspect was throwing construction barrels onto Ga. 9 near Academy Street around 6 p.m.

Officers reported seeing multiple barrels scattered on the side of the road and finding the suspect throwing barrels onto a lawn near Cumming Street.

The suspect reportedly smelled of alcohol, was slurring his words and had a staggered walk.

When officers asked him to stand in front of the patrol vehicle to be interviewed and patted down, he reportedly refused to put his hands behind his back.

Officers said the man continued resisting, and at one point threw his head back and cut an officer’s lip.

The suspect reportedly tried to headbutt and kick other officers and went limp when being placed in a patrol vehicle. He also allegedly poked an officer in the eye and kicked another in the knee.

He was charged with four counts of

felony obstruction of law enforcement officers and one count of misdemeanor pedestrian under the influence of alcohol.

He was released from the Fulton County Jail Jan. 2. Bond information was not unavailable.

Motorcycle reported stolen while parked near garage ROSWELL, Ga. — A 25-year-old Roswell man reported the theft of his motorcycle Dec. 31.

An officer responded to the victim’s residence on Autumn Ridge Trace around 4:30 p.m.

The victim said he last saw the motorcycle around 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30 beside his garage. He said he placed it there so it would not be stolen.

The motorcycle is a black and green 2022 Kawasaki ER650.

The officer said there was no record of the bike being towed.

The motorcycle was entered into the National Crime Information Center, the officer said.

Contractors report theft of items from homesite ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Suwanee man reported Dec. 29 someone burglarized his home on Big Creek Overlook in the early hours of the morning.

The victim reported watching a suspect knock his cameras down around 2 a.m. on security footage.

While reviewing the video, officers reported the suspect appeared to use a wooden plank to break one camera, which was later found on the grass near the front yard. A second camera was removed and placed in a box.

When contractors arrived at the home around 8 a.m., they discovered the items missing, the report states.

The victim reported tools, construction materials, dressers, mirrors and light fixtures were stolen. The contractors estimated the total value of the items stolen at $7,500.

No suspects have been identified.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council voted Jan. 8 to approve more than $1 million in upgrades and new equipment for three local parks.

At its first regular meeting of 2024, councilmembers unanimously approved a $400,000 contract with Bliss Products and Services to replace the Webb Zone playground at Webb Bridge Park.

Between 2017 and 2021, the city spent more than $74,000 to maintain the playground. It received another $24,000 in repairs in 2022.

“Webb Zone playground turned 25 years old this year,” Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Director Morgan Rodgers said. “That’s very old in playground years. This wooden playground needs replacement.”

Webb Zone was built in 1999 at the new Webb Bridge Park. Like its counterpart playground at Wills Park, Wacky World, the structure is made with pressure treated wood, which city staff said has a maximum life expectancy of 20 years.

Wacky World is also set to be replaced this year with a new playground designed by Alpharetta children and built by volunteers.

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The North Metro Miracle League field at North Park will also receive a facelift in 2024.

Councilmembers awarded a $483,800 contract to RAM Enterprises to replace the deteriorating synthetic field, which was installed in 2006.

Rodgers said the work is funded by the city’s synthetic turf replacement account. The contract with RAM Enterprises came in $16,200 under budget.

The North Metro Miracle League is a support program for children and young adults with disabilities. Its softball league plays at the North Park field.

City staff said the facility is a “mondo” field, a synthetic surface that accommodates people of all mobilities.

Councilmembers also unanimously voted to purchase a new $133,612 water truck for Wills Park.

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passageways throughout the park,” Rodgers said.

He said the current water truck, which the city purchased used in 2013, needs repairs nearly every week.

Also at the meeting, the City Council approved 25 additional Flock Safety Cameras for the Public Safety Department.

The 25 Flock cameras will replace the department’s previous Motorola cameras, which were budgeted.

The new $238,000 Flock contract

for 93 cameras will come at no extra cost to the city after ending the deal with Motorola. City staff said the cost of each camera has remained the same.

“We are not spending any extra money at all,” Public Safety Director John Robison said. “And so, ultimately, we’re asking to extend a five-year contract with Flock cameras.”

The city previously paid $175,500 for 68 Flock cameras, which use license plate recognition to identify vehicles that are reported as stolen or suspected in criminal activity.

Robison said Alpharetta police officers have used the cameras more than 1,000 times for searches and investigations in the last 30 days.

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By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — If you’re a fresh college graduate, finding an affordable apartment in north Metro Atlanta might just feel like a wild goose chase.

Let’s say you just got a job in Alpharetta. It’s your first professional job, and you’re excited. You ideally want to live there for a quick commute because you’ve heard about the traffic in and around Atlanta — it could take 45 minutes just to drive a dozen miles.

So, you begin looking for onebedrooms in Alpharetta, because you’re an adult and you’re tired of living in college housing where roommates have too many people over, live in a pigsty and don’t pay their rent on time.

But, after searching, you start sweating. The price ranges are a little too high for your new salary — way better than working retail but not really good enough to afford living on your own in Alpharetta.

A search on Apartments.com yields a one-bedroom in Alpharetta for $1,300, but you realize it’s for people ages 55 and over. Okay, okay, there’s another with no age requirement for the same price, but you keep looking anyway — you probably need something less than $1,100.

Like other Georgians under 25 years old, you make around $40,000 a year in your entry level job, and that’s about $20,000 less than the median income of residents of Alpharetta, a city that was ranked the most expensive city to live in Georgia, according to Zumper’s “Atlanta Metro Report.”

You’re not the only one facing this conundrum — Metro Atlanta’s 2034 age cohort by population ranks

seventh in the nation, according to the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Cities in a 10-mile radius are a little cheaper — still not within a realistic price range, but eating ramen every day is worth the peace to you, and your parents don’t mind cosigning for a place that requires you to make triple the cost of rent a month.

There’s a “newly renovated” onebedroom in Roswell for just over $1,200. The area also doesn’t look all that great, after getting a Google Street View, but you have a lot of trust in the world, and you read the reviews anyway. They’re mixed — “awesome” customer service, but some of the units are infested with bugs and mice, with complimentary pictures.

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You search Sandy Springs, a little bit farther down the road but not bad. You find a one-bedroom for the same price as the one in Roswell, and you’re jazzed about the in-unit washer and dryer. Again, more positive reviews, but the black mold catches your eye.

A last ditch effort is North Fulton is Johns Creek, but the cheapest one-bedroom is $1,400 — impossible to afford even with a ramen diet, your older brother tells you.

You conclude you need a roommate or two, because you have to consider your other expenses – power, internet, water, health insurance, gas and groceries, and you want to live in a place where you won’t regret a 12-month lease. Having a life would be nice, too — maybe you want to go see a movie or a performance every now and then.

So, the roommate search is on with a new Roomies account and memberships to six different Metro Atlanta housing Facebook groups, to find a suitable stranger to live with amid all the scammers.

St. James UMC schedules annual MLK Day service ALPHARETTA, Ga. — St. James United Methodist Church in Alpharetta will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. community service and unity walk at 10 a.m. Jan. 15.

The service will feature Fulton County Probate Court Chief Judge Kenya Johnson, who will speak on the theme “Leaving Your Legacy” inspired by Proverbs 13:22.

Following the service, guests are invited to join in a unity walk from the church at 3000 Webb Bridge Road to Alpharetta City Center.

Church staff said the annual fellowship event brings the community together to celebrate the principles of equality, justice and service that King represented.

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COO to depart Roswell after eight months in role ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Chief Operating Officer Richard Rhinehart will depart his role with the city this January after some eight months of employment.

His departure follows some 70 letters of resignation submitted by city employees in 2023.

City staff said Rhinehart is leaving to pursue new consulting opportunities.

Rhinehart said his time with Roswell was an incredible experience, and the city “continues to become world class” for building trust with constituents, adapting as a team and driving economic development while implementing $180 million in bond projects.

“I leave Roswell in the hands of an effective and competent leadership team,” Rhinehart said.

Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson said the city has grown under Rhinehart’s leadership, and the staff and processes Rhinehart established with City Administrator Randy Knighton are “exactly in line with what the city has needed.”

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By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — In an effort to promote the arts, the Johns Creek City Council agreed to accommodate murals on private businesses through a policy update.

At the City Council work session Jan. 2, Johns Creek Assistant to the City Manager Olivia Gazda said the city’s current sign ordinance renders murals an “impossible” installation due to all the constraints.

But, there were initial concerns about the city giving businesses free rein.

Councilman Larry DiBiase asked about the guardrails in place that would allow the council to deny offensive mural ideas, proposing that there be a set of criteria that pairs with the policy. “... There’s so much subjectivity in art that who’s to say I’m right or wrong, or the artist is right or wrong?” DiBiase asked.

City Attorney Richard Corothers said it’s more difficult to regulate content, and Councilwoman Erin Elwood, who practices law, later cautioned against suppressing First Amendment rights.

Referencing the City Council’s walking tour of Greenville, South Carolina, last January, Mayor John Bradberry said the city didn’t have a “stringent set

of rules” and that there should be trust in the marketplace. “... We saw some really, I think, incredible public art, and those business owners were obviously trying to work in their best interest and have a good curb appeal and good, positive rapport with the public,” Bradberry said.

Following consensus, the text amendment is slated for the consent agenda at the next regular City Council meeting.

Gazda also recommended that city staff develop an internal list of preapproved locations for future public art that evaluates suitability and the appropriate types of art, like whether to install 3D sculptures, murals, or interactive or kinetic art.

She also suggested the need to continue current initiatives and partnerships that have paved the way for the art gallery at City Hall and the use of Rogers Bridge steel in art installations on public property.

A longer term project, to come back before the council, is a program that would allow businesses to donate to a public art fund upon acquiring a permit. Elwood said Suwanee’s program has a high acceptance rate, and it’s not a tax.

“At least 75 percent of businesses say, ‘Yeah, sure, where do I write a check?’” Elwood said.

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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Georgia Secretary of State Chief Operating Officer Gabriel Sterling said his family was targeted by a phony 911 call Jan. 3, only hours after a bomb threat hoax at the State Capitol.

The alleged incident follows numerous reports nationwide of “swatting,” the practice of summoning authorities to a person’s home with false reports of a crime.

“My family has now joined the ranks of those who have had their home ‘swatted,’” Sterling posted on X around 7 p.m. Jan. 3. “We should all refuse to allow bomb threats and swatting to be the new normal. 911 got a call saying a drug deal gone bad, resulted in shooting, at our home. Everyone is OK. But this is wrong.”

Sandy Springs Police Department did not provide the initial incident report, which is a public record. A spokesman for the department provided the case number for the incident and said he had nothing further to add. Nor did the department confirm any details.

But, Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Leon Millholland said there was no SWAT involvement.

Sterling’s post follows similar reports of swatting from elected officials nationwide.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ex-husband Perry Greene, a Milton resident, reported someone called police to his residence Dec. 27 under false claims of an armed suspect.

Marjorie Taylor Greene reported multiple swatting calls at the end of December.

Around 8:30 a.m. Jan. 3, Sterling also posted about the bomb threat at the Capitol, which caused a delayed opening.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety confirmed the Capitol hoax threat originated from an email that was sent to an employee.

“A search was conducted, and an all-clear was given,” Public Information Officer Courtney Floyd wrote in an email to Appen Media. “It is our understanding that this was sent to multiple states.”

Floyd said the all-clear was given at 8:57 a.m.

The Associated Press reported other states, including Connecticut, Montana, Mississippi, Minnesota, Kentucky, Michigan, Maine and Hawaii, saw similar threats at state offices.

Attempts to reach Sterling for comment were unsuccessful.

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Continued from Page 1 Following his oath, Gilvin thanked Alpharetta residents for their years of support. He credited former municipal judge and City Councilman Jim Matoney for teaching him the distinction between politicians and public servants.

Gilvin said he is grateful for the opportunity to serve as mayor.

“So, thank you for four more years, and this is the last time you’ll have to worry about me being sworn-in,” he said.

Councilmen Dan Merkel and John Hipes retained their seats after the 2023 municipal election was canceled due to a lack of challengers.

Hipes, a local attorney, was elected to Post 4 in 2018. He serves as liaison to Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services.

At the ceremony, Hipes spoke of his roots in the city. He has lived in Alpharetta since 1989, established his career, raised his children and said he became a better person because of the community.

“This is my world,” he said. “And to have the opportunity to serve this community means everything.”

Merkel was first elected in 2016. He has lived in the city since 1995 and works as a commercial independent insurance agent.

He is the City Council’s liaison to the Community Development Department.

Alpharetta city councilmembers can serve up to three consecutive terms, and the mayor can serve for two consecutive terms.

The City Council also named four new appointments to the city’s boards and commissions.

Hipes appointed Paul Slavik to the Recreation Commission. Brady appointed Michael Gordy to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Jeremy Scott to the Planning Commission and Davis Mitchell to the Natural Resources Commission.

All other commissioners and board members were reappointed.

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By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Pontoon Brewing is set to reopen its Sandy Springs taproom this week after two months of closure.

In a Dec. 31 Instagram post, the company said it would permanently close its Tucker location to focus on its original operation at 8601 Dunwoody Place in Sandy Springs with more limited and selective distribution.

In October, Pontoon co-founders Sean O’Keefe and Marcus Powers announced the brewery was temporarily closing because of distribution troubles. “… Due to one of our main distribution partners not paying us for our product, we are faced with a dire situation and are forced to temporarily close our doors while we find a new partner or buyer for the business,” O’Keefe and Powers said in a joint statement. “Our employees mean the world to us and it’s not fair to have them work for us while we are not certain we will be able to pay them.”

Both locations closed Oct. 28 with no definitive word on future plans.

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Pontoon Brewing at 8601 Dunwoody Place in Sandy Springs has announced it is reopening this week. The brewery has been closed since October following the loss of its previous distribution partner.

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POP-UP PERFORMANCE SERIES: LAYLA MUSSELWHITE

What: Layla Musselwhite, a New Orleans-based singer-songwriter and slide guitarist, will perform. Ticket cost includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

When: Thursday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Mimosa Hall, 127 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell Cost: $35 More: roswellartsfund.org/popup

TONY THOMAS: ‘SCENES FROM MY TRAVELS’

What: See original drawings and paintings by local artist Tony Thomas, including of the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Multnomah Falls and Devils Tower National Monument.

When: Until Jan. 12, business hours Where: Community Gallery at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

MLK JR. ART & FILM CELEBRATION

What: This free, family-friendly event will feature interactive art projects and a film designed to celebrate, educate, and share the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When: Monday, Jan. 15, 1 p.m.

Where: Studio Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs More info: sandyspringsga.gov/ mlk

MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN

What: Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese, who infuses DIY electronics and robotics into his work, will perform. He has appeared on “Sesame Street,” NBC’s “Universal Kids,” HGTV and on David Blaine’s 2018 North American tour.

When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell Cost: $12 More info: roswell365.com

A NIGHT WITH DADS 2: THE DADDENING

What: Comedians from Dad’s Garage, an improv comedy theater, will perform.

When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $15 to $28 More info: stagedoortheatrega.org

MLK JR. DAY OF SERVICE

What: Join Dunwoody on this eighth annual day of service with projects across the city.

When: Monday, Jan. 15, all day Where: Locations across Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyga.gov

MLK JR. ART & FILM CELEBRATION

What: This free, family-friendly event will feature interactive art projects and a film designed to celebrate, educate, and share the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When: Monday, Jan. 15, 1 p.m.

Where: Studio Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs More info: sandyspringsga.gov/mlk

JESSE COOK

What: An accomplished guitarist and prolific filmmaker, Jesse Cook composed his first album “Tempest” more than 25 years ago, playing all the instruments. His compositional style mixes flamenco with everything from classical and jazz to zydeco, blues and Brazilian samba.

When: Friday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m.

Where: Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs

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TALKING TECH WITH BILL NUSSEY

What: Bill Nussey, partner at Tech Square Ventures and Engage and author of “Freeing Energy,” will speak about clean energy and the history of computers in the Computer Museum of America’s “Talking Tech” speaker series.

When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Computer Museum of America, 5000 Commerce Parkway, Roswell Cost: $10 to $15, free for museum members More info: computermuseumofamerica.org

PORTRAIT SOCIETY OF ATLANTA EXHIBITION

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LYRICS AND LAUGHS

What: Join this comedy show, featuring award-winning comedian Rita Brent as the co-host, along with Griff from the “Get Up! Morning with Erica Campbell” morning show. There will be performances by comedian Rodney Perry, seen in “Coming 2 America” and Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Big Happy Family,” comedian Cocoa Brown from BET’s “Comic View,” as well as musical guests.

When: Sunday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m.

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“Your primary care provider will collaborate with you to create a customized care plan and recommend screenings based on factors such as your age, gender and family history,” said Wellstar Primary Care Physician Dr. Cristina Dasoveanu. “Regular screenings can help you stay ahead of issues and catch any health concerns early.”

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An Insurance-Driven practice is a dental practice that is “in-network” with many different dental insurance companies. While there are many kinds of Insurance-Driven companies, there is one central pilar upon which they are all built on: their contract with the insurance company dictates what procedures will be covered (ex. you want a white filling, but your insurance will only pay for a silver filling) and how much they will get reimbursed (or paid) for those procedures. Many insurance companies have not increased the amount they will pay towards a procedure in years, regardless of inflation of the economy. To make up for these lowered reimbursements from insurance companies, Insurance-Driven practices often are forced to see a higher volume of patients. This usually comes

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A Fee-for-service practice differs from an Insurance-Driven practice in that it is often either in-network with select few insurance companies or no insurance companies. This allows the dental practice to set their own fees, which means those providers have the luxury of building a relationship with their patients and the time to perform well-done procedures that a patient needs, not dictated by a third party.

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This bacteria is a frequent colonizer of the toes. When pseudomonas gets in the toenails, it produces a pigment called pyocyanin that can stain one’s toenails green. Pyocyanin acts as a form of chemical warfare. It can kill other bacteria and help ensure that pseudomonas is the top dog at the tips of your toes. Zwitterions are molecules that have positive and negatively charged regions. Such bipolar molecules can often cross cell membranes easily and wreak havoc on the competing bacteria or cells that they enter. Green and mean, pyocyanin is the Incredible Hulk of our list.

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Physical Physical rest is probably the type most of us call to mind first. Whether it looks like setting aside an afternoon for a nap, going to bed a little earlier, or sleeping in because there are no school or work obligations to tend to, physical rest can help rejuvenate the body. You may benefit from physical rest if you notice yourself feeling fatigued throughout the day.

Mental Mental rest means taking a break from the constant mental stimulation that bombards us in our modern world. Resting mentally could look like taking a technology break, practicing mindfulness activities such as meditation or breathing exercises, or watching a light, fluffy tv show or movie.

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Emotional Although it may sound counterintuitive, emotional rest can include various ways of expressing and pro-

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Social How we rest socially depends heavily on our personality type, with a particular emphasis on introversion and extraversion. For some, resting socially means taking some time alone, while for others it may look like spending quality time with close friends or family. You may benefit from social rest if you find yourself dreading your typical social patterns or feeling disconnected from your closest relationships.

Spiritual Resting spiritually can include a variety of personal spiritual practices, such as prayer, meditation, or time in nature, as well as corporate spiritual practices such as attending a worship service or volunteering for a cause that is meaningful to you. You may benefit from spiritual rest if you find yourself feeling uninspired or lacking purpose and meaning in your life.

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In Memoriam

Adele E. Faulkner Gibson

Adele E. Faulkner Gibson, loving wife, mother, and greatgrandmother, passed away in her home in Roswell Ga., Saturday, Dec 30, 2023 at the age of 79. Adele was born in St. Paul, MN. She moved to California in March of 1946, and then to Roswell Ga. in September 2005.

Dale recently celebrated 51 years of marriage to Melvyn Gibson. She was the youngest of 4 girls, Puz Nelson of Menlo Park (deceased), Doris Hitchcock of Sunnyvale (deceased), and Saramae Koering of Los Altos Hills.

Dale leaves behind her loving husband

Melvyn, dear sister Saramae, and her two beloved daughters and their families; Mary Smith and son-inlaw Ralph, Laurie Nordstrom and son-in-law Todd, her granddaughters Alysha Eldridge, husband Mathew, and Megan Tiller, husband Christopher, her grandsons Quillan, Shane, and Cameron, and her greatgrandchildren Lilly, Briar, Dawson, and Adele. Dale had a huge personality and a passion for spirited conversation.

She was proud of her family and was very loved; she will be greatly missed.

In Memoriam

Cheryl Lee Aitken

Cheryl Lee Aitken, age 58, passed away on January 1, 2024. She was born on November 27, 1965 to Kenneth S. Aitken and Marilyn R. Aitken in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Cheryl was a beloved daughter and sister; she was known for her friendly and infectious personality, sense of humor and her love of music, dance, and swimming!

Cheryl graduated from New Bedford High School and was a successful Special Olympics athlete. She touched the lives of countless individuals through her friendly and outgoing personality. Cheryl never met a stranger and always had a kind word of encouragement for everyone.

She will be deeply missed by her immediate family; Stepmother Sheila Aitken of Peachtree City. Brothers Steve Aitken and his wife Cheryl, Kenneth Aitken and his wife Natalie, Paul Aitken and his wife Diane, Billy Aitken and his wife Dana, Johnny Aitken and his wife Sarah, and Cheryl’s favorite sister Ellie Mae Byars and her husband Chad. As

well as her numerous nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. In addition, to her many Friends at InCommunity especially her roommates of many years Abbie and Shawn. Cheryl was preceded in death by her father Kenneth S. Aitken of Peachtree City, Georgia and mother Marilyn Ruth Aitken of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

A Memorial Service will be held on January 13, at 3:00PM at Roswell Funeral Home, located at 950 Mansell Rd. Roswell, GA 30076, to celebrate Cheryl’s life and honor her contributions that enriched so many lives. A reception will be held for the family from 1:00PM to 3:00PM preceding the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to InCommunityga.org or Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org in memory of Cheryl Lee Aitken.

Cheryl’s departure leaves a void in our hearts, but her legacy will forever be cherished. To offer your condolences and share cherished memories, please visit www.roswellfuneralhome.com

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DEATH NOTICES Adele Gibson, 79, of Roswell, passed away on December 30, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Veronica Hanniford, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away on December 29, 2023. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

David McClure, 81, of Roswell, passed away on December 24, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

James Gilbert, 51, of Atlanta, passed away on December 28, 2023. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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John Riski, 75, of Sandy Springs, passed away on December 23, 2023.

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Casting long shadows over the generations One of the favorite columns that I have written was about H.V. Appen, my grandfather. I wrote it in 2005. Without getting into the column too much, what instigated my writing it was a call I got from RAY APPEN a stranger one day Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmedia.com who – on a chance – saw my name in the phone book (they used to publish phone directories prior to cell phones – remember?) and called me to see if I possibly could be related to H.V. Appen. I said yes, and he told me he wanted to thank me for the kindness that my grandfather had shown him just after the end of WW II – around 1946 or 47 – in Poland. Grandfather was there, serving as an engineer as part of the Marshall Plan reconstruction effort. So, the person who called me was thanking me for something that H.V. had done to help him almost 75 years ago.

Now, speed up to 2023, another 30 years or so after I got that call. My son Hans (named after H.V.) forwarded to me a short note from a reader who lives in Roswell: “Your grandfather, H.V. Appen, and my grandfather, Sam, worked together on Wolf Creek Dam in Jamestown, KY, and remained lifelong friends through their retirement. I do recall him mentioning Mr. Appen and he wrote about him in his

memoir, that my mom keeps meaning to publish.”

Wolf Creek Dam was built between 1941 and 1950. Wow. I guess I should stop being surprised when these reminders and anecdotes keep popping up about my grandfather – other people’s memories about a time and a man from so many years ago. I know that after I am gone, outside of my children and grandchildren, no one is going to remember me, much less talk about me like this. They just aren’t. And I am OK with that, I guess. But what is it about a person – what characteristics about a person is it that so endears one to others?

Loyalty comes to my mind – and integrity. If H.V. was your friend, you knew that he would be there for you, no matter what. If you needed help, he would help you if he could. He was a man of principle, and you knew that his beliefs and values were not for sale – ever – and that they would not change when circumstance changed; they were predictable, and they were constant. To him, there was “right” and there was “wrong” and not much – if anything – in between.

So, if you were wrong, he would call you on it – no matter who you were. If you were right, you knew you could count on him to have your back. If you pulled your weight, you had his support. If you didn’t, there would be hell to pay. He took charge and he led. If he had been in a war – which he wasn’t – he would be the

guy walking point on patrol or the one who volunteered for a particularly dangerous mission because he knew no one else would. But heaven help you if he was on point and you didn’t hold up your end.

He was generous. After the war, he sent money to support his brother and family living in Chile. When his brother started a shipping company (cargo ships, port services) he offered H.V. half ownership to thank him. H.V. turned it down.

When he gave, there were no strings attached. He gave because it was the right thing to do – and only for that reason.

Even today, after that shipping company turned into a worldwide conglomerate with over 100 ships and offices all around the world, I doubt he would have given a second thought to have turned down interest in the company.

It puzzles me, though, why people still remember him. These individual values that he lived by are not so uncommon.

Perhaps it is the combination of so many values and priorities all wrapped into one person that makes the difference. I have only known a few people like him. Builder Tom Cousins comes to mind. So does Christina’s and my best friend, Dr. Ivan Backerman, who recently died.

Now that I think about it, it is also possible that the reason they are remembered is because they made such an impact on so many people’s lives. They changed other people’s lives for the better by helping them help themselves and by setting an example of a life well-lived.

his recent article "What's the Rush?" I read his articles all the time, especially when he was doing "The Appalachian Trail." The one this week was so meaningful to me because we are in the midst of downsizing – home, stuff, so many memories! Your article made

me realize that with all my rushing around I was not focusing on enjoying these last few months of our beautiful home that we have loved for many years. So, thank you for your wisdom to relish every moment we are given each day. And to let that darn car push in ahead of me!

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Randy Knighton City of Roswell Kurt Russell City Administrator Notice of Public Hearing Mayor The following item will be considered by the Mayor and City Council at a public hearing on January 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Roswell City Hall Council Chambers, 38 Hill St. Roswell, Georgia. a. UDC Text Amendment An ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code by modifying Article 4, Corridor and Nodes Districts, Article 5, Downtown Historic Districts, Article 6, Employment Districts and Article 9, Use Provisions.

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 two (2) years, file a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law is available in the office of the City Attorney.

The complete file is available for public view at the Roswell Planning & Zoning Office, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-30, Roswell, Georgia (770) 817-6720, or planningandzoning@roswellgov.com. Refer to www.roswellgov.com.

They played hard; they worked hard; they achieved, and they earned what they got.

And they expected those around them to do the same. They made the world a better place than how they found it, and they improved the lives of those around them along the way.

Perhaps the reason that their shadow still lingers is because it is not actually their shadow that we see, but the shadows of the people whose lives they changed and improved.

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The auction will be held on-line through GovDeals at www.govdeals.com .

The sale of the surplus vehicles will begin Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 7:00 am and end Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:00 am.

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Randy Knighton City of Roswell Kurt Wilson City Administrator Notice of Public Hearing Mayor The following item will be considered by the Planning Commission at a public hearing on January 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Roswell City Hall Council Chambers, 38 Hill St. Roswell, Georgia. a. UDC Text Amendment An ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code by modifying Article 4, Corridor and Nodes Districts, Article 5, Downtown Historic Districts, Article 6, Employment Districts and Article 9, Use Provisions. b. UDC Text Amendment An ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code by modifying Article 12, Environmental Protection and Article 13, Administration.

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 two (2) years, file a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law is available in the office of the City Attorney.

The complete file is available for public view at the Roswell Planning & Zoning Office, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-30, Roswell, Georgia (770) 817-6720, or planningandzoning@roswellgov.com. Refer to www.roswellgov.com.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, February 1, 2024 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, February 26, 2024 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. MP-24-01/CU-24-02 The Golf Sanctuary/380 North Point Circle Consideration of a master plan amendment and conditional use to allow a ‘Restaurant’ and ‘Recreation Facilities, Indoor’ business to operate in an existing 20,450 square foot building. A master plan amendment is requested to the North Point Mall Master Plan to add ‘Recreation Facilities, Indoor’ and a conditional use is requested to allow ‘Recreation Facilities, Indoor’ for The Golf Sanctuary.

The property is located at 380 North Point Circle and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 741 & 742, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. Z-24-03/CU-24-03/V-24-03 Mamita’s Cantina & Tacos/312 North Main Street Consideration of a rezoning, conditional use, and variance to allow for the construction of a 2-story, 4,000 square foot building to be used for a restaurant and professional office on 0.59 acres in the Downtown. A rezoning is requested from O-I (Office-Institutional) to DT-LW (Downtown Live-Work) and a conditional use is requested to allow Mamita’s Cantina & Tacos to operate a ‘Restaurant’ on the subject property. A variance is requested to allow a stormwater facility within a 50’ undisturbed buffer. The property is located at 312 North Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1197, 2nd 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.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be considered by the Design Review Board on Friday February 16, 2024 with a workshop commencing at 8:30 a.m. and regular meeting commencing at 9:00 a.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

1. DRB230050 Fifth Third Bank Consideration of a new construction bank in an existing outparcel. The property is located at 4303 State Bridge Rd and is legally described as being in Land Lot 0120, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

2. DRB240007 Main Street Mortgage Brokers Consideration of a new signage in the Downtown District. The property is located at 159 North Main St and is legally described as being in Land Lot 1252 and 1253, 2 nd District, 2 nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

3. DRB240003 Chick-fil-a Consideration of new construction on an existing site. The property is located at 4285 State Bridge Rd and is legally described as being in Land Lot 0120 and 129, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

4. DRB240008 Cal Estate Holdings Consideration of exterior changes and landscape in the Downtown Overlay District. The property is located at 390 North Main St and is legally described as being in Land Lot 1180, 2nd District 2 nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

5. DRB240009 Taco Bell Consideration of exterior modifications. The property is located at 10850 Haynes Bridge Rd and is legally described as being in Land Lots 0754 & 0755, 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.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PLANNING RETREAT The Mayor and City Council of the City of Alpharetta plan to attend a strategic planning retreat where a quorum of the members will be present. The purpose of the retreat is to discuss the goals, initiatives, and direction for the City of Alpharetta.

The retreat will take place at Trilith Guesthouse Hotel, which is located at 350 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214. The first session of the Planning Retreat will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. in The Studio and Lakeview Terrace rooms, and the second session of the Planning Retreat will begin on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in The Studio and Lakeview Terrace rooms.

The agenda and minutes for the upcoming 2024 City Council Planning Retreat will be posted to the City of Alpharetta’s online Meeting Manager Portal at www. alpharetta.ga.us.

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