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Woman reports robbery in Costco parking lot ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman contacted police March 21 after she reported being robbed at knifepoint in the Costco parking lot on Jordan Court. The woman had left the store at 7:30 p.m. on March 18. When she was near her car, she was approached by a man carrying a knife. The man pointed the knife at her and demanded she hand over her wallet. The woman complied, and the man also grabbed her shopping bags before running away. The woman said she delayed reporting the incident because she was in shock and wasn’t sure what to do.
Burglar steals coin bags valued at $1,000 each ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a March 20 burglary at the AmeriPark office at Avalon. The business manager said the office had been secured the previous evening. When he came into work at 9:30 a.m., he saw that someone had removed two bags full of $1,000 worth of coins. One parking meter key was also missing. Officers said the suspect entered the office by punching through the sheetrock next to the door and used a bar to unlock the door from the inside. Two shoe impressions were found in the office.
checks were cashed that evening, totaling $26,000. They all had the wrong address and listed “materials” on the memo line. The checks were made out to three unknown men using the signature of the CEO’s business partner.
The manager said he had recently terminated several employees.
Alpharetta man arrested for shooting gun at door ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man March 19 after he shot at a door lock while authorities say he was intoxicated. A caller living on Gardner Drive alerted police about gunfire shortly before midnight. Officers identified the man suspected of shooting the gun and found eight bullets in his pocket. The gun was found by a K-9 near the apartment. The man told police he had attempted to open his door when the gun went off and damaged the lock. Officers confirmed that no one inside was injured. The man, identified as 30-year-old Lester Hollins of Alpharetta, was arrested without incident.
Police discover drugs during traffic stop ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man March 20 after they found more than a pound of marijuana in his car. Police pulled a car over that morning when they saw it drive in the emergency lane on Ga. 400 southbound. While talking to the driver, officers reported they could smell marijuana and were alerted that the man had an active warrant from the Villa Rica Police Department. The man had $2,600 in cash in his front pocket, and officers found 1.6 pounds of marijuana in the car. The man, identified as 34-year-old Barado Jones of Atlanta, was arrested for driving in the emergency lane, no license,
felony possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute and possession of tools for the commission of a crime.
Wanted man arrested following traffic stop ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man wanted on a warrant in Clayton County March 18 after he was identified during a traffic stop. Officers patrolling on Ga. 120 at Northwinds Parkway pulled over a driver after they saw one of the rear taillights on his car was out. While talking with the driver, police received notification that he had a warrant for his arrest from the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office. The man denied knowing about the warrant. He was identified as 31-yearold Donald Newson of Ellenwood and was arrested without incident.
Caller threatens family in extortion attempt ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man called police March 17 after he received a phone call from someone threatening to kill his wife. The caller told the man he had his wife, and he would kill her if the man did not follow his directions. While speaking with the caller, the man could hear a screaming woman in the background. The man called his wife to make sure she was OK before hanging up on the caller. He then received another call from the same number. The caller said he knew where the family lived. Police advised the man to change all social media information and block the unknown number.
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Roswell transportation director bids farewell By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — If you encounter a roundabout that saves you a long wait queued up at a traffic signal on your way to work, thank Steve Acenbrack. The longtime head of the Roswell Transportation Department took a lot of flak when he proposed the first roundabout in North Fulton nearly 10 years ago. Through all of the ruckus, and with the help of city leaders, Acenbrak guided the project at Norcross Street and Grimes Bridge Road through to its ribbon-cutting conclusion. Today, commuters can’t get enough of them. Dozens have popped up since, and more are planned throughout the county. Acenbrak officially retired March 6. At the March 25 City Council meeting, city leaders and staff celebrated his accomplishments. Mayor Lori Henry presented a proclamation honoring Acenbrak for his 15 years of service with the city. “It’s quite a lengthy proclamation, but he deserves every word,” Henry said.
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Steve Acenbrack, center, holds the proclamation presented by Mayor Lori Henry during the March 25 City Council meeting in commemoration of the director’s 15 years of service in the city’s Department of Transportation. Acenbrak began his career in 1980 as a U.S. Army Officer Lieutenant Colonel. He served 20 years in the Army Corps of Engineers, became airborne
qualified and is a Ranger School graduate. His military background is in his blood and informed a lot of his later
decisions, Acenbrak said. “I learned a lot of leadership and a lot of management then,” he said. Acenbrak later earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from The Citadel, a master’s in business management from Central Michigan University and a master’s in civil engineering from the University of Maryland. Acenbrak has also served in several professional organizations, including as a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, as an instructor for the National Highway Institute, as a leadership fellow of the American Public Works Association, and as an Eminent Engineer of Tau Beta Pi, the oldest engineering honor society in America. Acenbrak and his family first moved to Roswell to give his daughter a good high school education, Acenbrak said. It was a significant decision for them, he added. “The thing is that the army tells you where to go,” he said. “What’s significant about that is, we were 43 years old, and it was the first time in our professional
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Two Roswell restaurant alcohol licenses suspended By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council voted March 25 to uphold the alcohol license suspension of two local restaurants until court hearings are held on April 8. The council voted to maintain license suspensions on Cancun Bar & Grill and Evolution Restaurant after employees allegedly sold alcohol to an undercover law enforcement officer under the age of 21. The licenses were suspended after the incidents and the restaurants were cited. Under the Roswell Code of Ordinances, the suspension could have been lifted after the City Council meeting. “The city administrator is authorized
to suspend the sale of alcoholic beverages under any license for any emergency situation when he deems such suspension necessary for the protection of public health, safety or welfare,” said City Attorney David Davidson. “Such suspension may be made immediately and shall remain enforced until the mayor and council determine that the emergency is over or until the next meeting of the City Council, at which time the suspension shall cease unless it is extended by mayor and City Council.” The City Council vote was to schedule a hearing on whether to revoke or suspend the alcohol license for the restaurants, not to address the citations. The citations will be heard in court at a later date, Davidson said.
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On March 15, two employees with Cancun Bar & Grill allegedly sold an alcoholic beverage to an undercover law enforcement officer who is not of legal drinking age, Davidson said. Both employees involved were cited. This incident took place a little over a week after the city reinstated the restaurant’s alcohol license, which had previously been suspended for two months for selling alcohol beyond permitted hours, Davidson added. Cancun Bar & Grill’s hearing to be reinstated has been delayed a month because the restaurant had advertised sales that were a violation of the alcohol ordinance, Davidson said. Attorney and former mayor Jere Wood, who represented Cancun Bar & Grill at the City Council meeting, said the suspension should not be upheld until the hearing, because the emergency has passed and no longer exists. Wood added that the restaurant is taking several steps to comply with the ordinance. These changes include termination of the employee involved in the underage sale, a requirement for employees to attend alcoholic beverage ordinance compliance seminars, posting several signs that the restaurant IDs customers, and establishing a zero tolerance policy for violating the ordinance.
Councilman Sean Groer said the main issue is that this was the second time the restaurant owners have appeared before the City Council because of an ordinance violation. “The owners looked at us and said, ‘It’ll be taken care of, this is solved, you’re not going to hear from us again,’” Groer said. “And here we are… Not long since we were told these issues were going to be addressed.” Mayor Lori Henry added that there was still an emergency, because she felt she could not protect the health and safety of the citizens of Roswell as long as the restaurant is still serving alcohol. The City Council voted 5-1, with Councilman Matthew Tyser opposed, to uphold the emergency and suspend alcoholic beverage sales at Cancun Bar & Grill until the April 8 hearing. In a similar motion, the City Council voted 4-2, with council members Tyser and Marie Willsey opposed, to uphold an emergency and suspension for alcoholic beverage sales at Evolution Restaurant until its separate April 8 hearing. Like Cancun Bar & Grill, an employee at Evolution Restaurant was cited March 16 for selling alcohol to an undercover law enforcement officer who is under 21 years old. This is the restaurant’s first citation under its current licensee.
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Alpharetta seeks more grant money for North Point Officials also approve use of eminent domain for Morris Road project By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Efforts to revitalize the North Point District continued March 25 when Alpharetta city officials approved a grant application for up to $150,000 to study proposed trail connectivity in the area. For more than a year now, the city has been laying plans to weave its current and future trail systems throughout North Point. The area is targeted for connections to the Alpha Loop, an inner and outer ring connecting the city’s central business district, and the Big Creek Greenway, a multi-use park trail running from Roswell north into Forsyth County. Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook said the grant, awarded through the Atlanta Regional Commission, would fund a study for the portion of the Alpha Loop from Encore Parkway to Haynes Bridge Road, as well as provide connectivity among the Alpha Loop, a planned trail network around
North Point Mall and Big Creek Greenway by way of a new trail head and system access point on the south side of North Point Parkway at Encore Parkway. The study would also study ways the trail would cross Haynes Bridge Road. “The other portion of the study will be how do we connect to the [Big Creek] Greenway,” Cook said. “This has always been the area that the Alpha Loop was planned to connect to the greenway, and we’re going to look at this area as part of that feasibility study for a possible trailhead.” Terms of the grant, if awarded, would require the city to chip in 20 percent of the total. The trail initiative is part of an overall plan the city has undertaken recently to create a new identity for the North Point area. Once the economic hub for Alpharetta’s retail and entertainment sector, the district has faded in its economic footprint over the past five years with opening of Avalon and downtown’s City Center. Last year, the city was awarded $75,000 in Community Development Assistance Program funding from the ARC to complete a Creative Placemaking Plan for North Point. That plan is currently underway.
The other portion of the study will be how do we connect to the [Big Creek] Greenway,” Kathi Cook Alpharetta Community Development director In other action at the March 25 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution to authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire certain property rights for a parcel at Country Place Court and Morris Road. The city is seeking easements on the property from Country Place Condominium Association, Inc., a nonprofit association acting on behalf of the property owners. The city says rights to the parcel are needed to continue work on a $3.2 million project designed to aid traffic flow on Morris Road between Old Milton Parkway and Webb Bridge Road. Funding for the project comes through the transportation sales tax approved by
voters in 2016. City Attorney Sam Thomas said negotiations with the group have been ongoing for two years, and the city has adjusted plans to accommodate the group, but there has been no progress in obtaining the property rights. “We haven’t even actually received a firm counter-offer,” Thomas said. “They’re just wanting to discuss and discuss and discuss the project. We’ve adjusted it every way we can, and now we have a contractor who we need to move forward. This is not the first time in recent months the city has used eminent domain to carry through on its massive slate of close to $100 million in road projects now in the works. Last August, the City Council approved the use of eminent domain to acquire rights to 13 individual parcels that were standing in the way of transportation projects. Even after the authority is granted, Thomas said, the city continues to negotiate to reach an agreement before forcing the issue. In the case last August, he said, the city reached agreement on about half the parcels before it had to exercise eminent domain.
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Karen Handel launches campaign By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Former U.S. Rep. Karen Handel recently announced that she will run for her former seat, representing Georgia’s 6th District, in 2020. Handel lost the seat to Democrat Lucy McBath in November 2018 by 1 percent, or about 3,000 votes. The district includes most of North Fulton County — including Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek and Milton — and parts of eastern Cobb County and northern DeKalb County. The seat was once considered a GOP stronghold, electing Republicans from 1978 until McBath’s victory. In a video announcing her campaign, Handel cites the economy, veterans and military, the opioid crisis and human trafficking as key issues to her platform. Handel served on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners from 2003 to 2006, when she won her bid for Georgia Secretary of State. In 2010, she ran for governor, but lost to former Gov. Nathan Deal. She also ran an unsuccessful bid for Senate in 2014. Handel became the first Republican woman from Georgia elected to Congress in 2017 after narrowly defeating Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff in the special election to replace former Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom
Director: Continued from Page 4 life we decided where we wanted to live.” Acenbrak joined the City of Roswell in 2001 as deputy director of Transportation. He later served as the department’s director from 2002-2006 before leaving to work as the director of civil engineering for Pond & Company. He rejoined the city again in 2008, and has been here since. “Mr. Acenbrak has served the City of Roswell for 15 years with distinction, fairness and integrity,” Henry said. “Numerous citizens have expressed appreciation for the work of the department under Mr. Acenbrak’s leadership.” The Roswell Department of Transportation received several awards and recognitions during Acenbrak’s time at the helm. The honors include accreditation by the American Public Works Association in March 2016, the Agency Achievement Award from the Georgia Institute of Transportation Engineers and several awards for the Sun Valley Phase 1 project. Of all his accomplishments, Acen-
Price. The race attracted national attention and became the most expensive House race in U.S. history. Before facing a rematch against McBath, Handel will have to make it out of the Republican primary. Handel Republican State Sen. Brandon Beach of Alpharetta announced in January he intends to run for the seat as well. Beach, now in his fourth term in the Georgia Senate, serves as chairman of the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee and as secretary of the Transportation Committee. Both Beach and Handel have served as the president and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Handel’s website already features endorsements from her former colleagues in Congress, Reps. Rob Woodall, Doug Collins, Austin Scott, Drew Ferguson, Buddy Carter and Tom Graves, and former Reps. Newt Gingrich and Price. It also lists endorsements from local leaders including Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, Johns Creek City Councilman Steve Broadbent, Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood, Milton City Councilwoman Carol Cookerly and Roswell City Council members Matt Judy and Matt Tyser. brak said the most memorable time he had with the city was the ribbon cutting for the first roundabout. “It was a big deal for this city,” he said. “There were a lot of people that didn’t want that, and now it’s very popular and everybody’s doing them like it’s not a big deal. But the first one was pretty epic. I’m proud of that.” Acenbrak said now, it’s time to retire. “It’s been an honor to work here at the city,” Acenbrak said, addressing the City Council. “Being a department head in this city is a team sport. I was modestly successful, but I was successful because of your support and the department’s support, working with the other fellow department heads and the rest of the city staff… “You’ve got a great staff here. It’s a great city. We’ve done a lot of good things. There’s a lot of really good things in the pipeline. I really can’t wait to see you guys accomplish the Big Creek Parkway, the Gateway and all of these other things. Thank you from the bottom my heart for all of your support.” Muhammad Rauf, who previously worked as Acenbrak’s deputy director, has been named as the new director of transportation.
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Centennial lacrosse’s incredible play goes viral By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The talent of Centennial boys lacrosse was thrust into the national spotlight when a video of a sensational play was shared by many of the nation’s top sports outlets March 23-24. During the Knights’ 22-6 win over Peachtree Ridge on March 23, Centennial won a faceoff, completed three behind-the-back passes before scoring a goal on a behind-the-back shot. Senior Caleb Saad won a faceoff and ran about 20 yards down the middle of the field before connecting with Max Lucas near the restraining line with a behind-the-back pass. Lucas
then quickly dished a behind-the-back pass to freshman Coleman Smith, who passed behind his back and across the goalmouth to a waiting Ryan Siracusa. Siracusa took the pass, stepped back and scored on the short side, sneaking his behind-the-back shot just inside the right post. The entire sequence took just eight seconds. Saad shared a video of the goal on Twitter, and it soon caught the attention of sports fans across the nation. The clip gained thousands of “likes” on social media outlets and was featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 plays of March 23 and shared by other national sports outlets including Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports and Barstool Sports.
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“I’ve never been a part of something that’s gone viral in 30 minutes,” Centennial head coach Bryan Wallace laughed. “It’s not something that was planned, but in terms of stick work, we encourage creativity to match the free flow of the game.” Wallace said he was surprised at just how much recognition the goal received in a short amount of time. “Caleb asked me if he could post it, and later I saw some messages from guys from ESPN, but I didn’t think it was going to take off the way it did,” he said. “But the kids were really excited about it and had some fun with it.” Even without some of last year’s standouts, including all-time Georgia points leader Nicky Solomon, the video shows the Knights are not wanting for talent in 2019. As of March 26, the Knights were 9-2 overall and 4-0 in area play. “Ryan (Siracusa) stands out as one of the best players in the state, but we don’t have as many high-profile players as we’ve had had in the past,” Wallace said. “But we have a lot of guys who will go on to play in college and some bluecollar guys as well. We have a 12-member senior class who has done a great
job to represent Centennial and some sophomores who have really stepped up.” The Knights have a challenging nonarea schedule with matchups against Lassiter, Buford and Lambert, which has downed the Knights in the semifinals of the state playoffs the last two seasons. Wallace said while those games are crucial to gaining experience against strong programs, the Knights’ new area also provides stiffer competition. Centennial now faces Johns Creek, Northview, Duluth and Peachtree Ridge in Area 1. “This area puts us in a situation where we have had a lot more meaningful games earlier in the season, and we’re stronger for it and more battletested,” Wallace said. “We continue to grind out wins against really good teams.” And the video of their incredible goal against Peachtree Ridge could ensure they get each opponent’s best game. “We know it’s not going to help us win games, it may even put a target on our backs,” Wallace said. “It was great to get the notoriety, but our focus is still on competing.”
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Annual Sculpture Tour set to kick off April 18 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Outdoor artwork is changing out all over town in preparation for this year’s ArtAround Roswell Sculpture Tour. Now in its fourth year, the tour adds a touch of flair to all of the city’s parks with a new set of temporary sculptures. Visitors can enjoy the sculptures from its kick-off celebration on April 18 through February 2020. The tour has been likened to a “museum without walls” by its organizers, the Roswell Arts Fund. “Both strategic plans included community engagement and show a desire from Roswell residents to see the character and spirit of their community in their built environment, through public art,” said Public Art Administrator Emma Chammah. The benefits are numerous, she added. “The arts mirror our society, record our history and embody our hopes for the future,” Chammah said. “The arts are a fundamental and essential part of our culture, and a time-honored way of learning, knowing and expressing. The arts foster social capital, bringing residents together and deepening their connection and commitment to each other and place.” The arts also help to activate community spaces and economic activity as they draw people together and into conversation, she added. There are nine sculptures this year along with several permanent sculptures bought from previous tours. The permanent sculptures include Sweet Pops of Brilliance in East Roswell Park, Oak Leaf Triptych in Roswell Area Park, Smoke in Town Square, Sentience in the Heart of Canton Street Park and Reception on Roswell Riverwalk. The Roswell Arts Fund is committed to purchasing at least one sculpture each year through fundraising. Other works have been gifted to the City of Roswell. The new sculptures this year are: • Tangled, by Fred Ajanogha — located at the Old Mill and sponsored by Randall-Paulson Architects • Hill Climb, by Jim Collins — located at the Big Creek entrance and sponsored by Pieper O’Brien Herr • Emergence, by Deanna Hoffman — located at City Hall and sponsored by Staff Zone • Celebration, by Cecilia Lueza — located at Riverside Park and sponsored by Synovus
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Portal Majestic, by Nathan Pierce, is located at Variant Brewing Co. and is one of nine new sculptures in the 2019 ArtAround Roswell Sculpture Tour.
• Exploratory Unit 01, by Harry McDaniel — located at the lake in Roswell Area Park • Hole in My Heart, by Ben Pierce — located at the East Roswell Park entrance and sponsored by LMC • Portal Majestic, by Nathan Pierce — located at and sponsored by Variant Brewing Co. • Wild Bird, by Diane Shepherd — located at Leita Thompson Park and sponsored by ALDI • Lost Horizon, by Mike Wsol — located at Riverside West and sponsored by Carl Black Buick GMC Roswell Each year, the art is selected through a public process. The Roswell Arts Fund assembles a Public Art Selection Panel that includes diverse Roswell stakeholders, including business, civic and community leaders as well as art professionals, Chammah said. The 2019 ArtAround Roswell Sculpture Tour will kick off during the first Alive in Roswell street festival of the year. Everyone is invited to join at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at Roswell City Hall to celebrate. Other events during the 2019 Sculpture Tour will be announced closer to the date and will include bike tours, a scavenger hunt and artist talks. To learn more about the sculptures and upcoming events, visit roswellartsfund.org.
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Local 6 year old wins international piano competition By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com
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William Zhang, 6, won first place and the Judge’s Distinction Award at the 2019 American Protege International Piano and String Competition.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — William Zhang’s parents knew their son was pretty good at playing piano when they entered him in his first competition. What they weren’t expecting was for their 6-yearold to win first place in the 2019 American Protege International Piano and String Competition. And it didn’t stop there — William also earned the Judge’s Distinction Award across all age groups. His parents, Julie Wang and Todd Zhang, said they are still reeling from the accolades. “The day when we received the notice about William’s winning, he did a little dance on the floor,” Julie said. “He was over the moon.” This year saw a record number of musicians apply to the American Protege International Piano and String Competition. Participants applied from 17 countries, including the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Israel, China, India, Australia and New Zealand. All instruments, including voice, could enter. Judges evaluated performances for
four groups, based on age. As a grand winner, William was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall on March 31, where he performed the first movement of Mozart’s “Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major,” K 545, one of the very pieces William played to win the competition. “Music is very rich media,” Julie said. “Music can express the unexpressed. There are many different facets of elements in music. When music plays, there are beautiful images and heart-touching poetry. All these invoke the imagination in kids. What is the most important to us is that music has the magic to talk to the heart in the language of love. Other than any practical benefits of music education — such as improving motor skills, coordination, and boosting selfconfidence, etc. — we feel the foremost important benefit is that music teaches kids about love.” William first showed a keen interest in music when he was 2, and he began to take serious music lessons at age 4, Todd said. He is currently homeschooled so he can take half days for piano lessons from internationally-renowned concert pianist and professor Raffi Besalyan at Georgia
State University. Aside from music, Julie said William also enjoys reading, drawing and swimming. But for the immediate future, William will continue to focus on his piano studies. “One of the most important reasons we encourage William to learn music and piano is because he is always so happy when he plays the piano,” Julie said. “We would love William to perform for the community to bring music to more people and share his happiness about music.” She added that the family also wants to help reach out to local communities to promote music education. When William’s win was first announced online, Julie recounted that she heard a comment: “Sad that you’ll never see this in the black community.” “This comment broke our heart,” Julie said. “We want to reach out to the communities where music education resource is scarce and do what we can to help with the music education there.” Videos of William’s winning performances and future endeavors can be viewed on his YouTube channel at bit. ly/2FzziJl.
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The winner by a beak ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta City Councilman Dan Merkel looks over the meeting agenda after he was named the unofficial winner of the council’s birdhouse decorating contest March 25. City Council members and senior staff received the handmade birdhouses earlier this month as part of an initiative by the North Metro Miracle League to promote natural habitats in the area. The nonprofit is engaged in building, decorating and placing various types of bird houses and nesting structures in time for the spring nesting season. Merkel, who said he drew on his daughter’s help with the project, won accolades for making his structure four-sided brick.
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Democrats talk Medicaid, abortion at town hall By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — As the end of the 2019 legislative session loomed, Democratic representatives held a town hall to discuss Medicaid waivers, abortion legislation and other healthcare topics. Democrats made notable gains in the Atlanta suburbs during last November’s election, and many of these freshman legislators made Medicaid expansion and other health care issues key to their platforms. March 24, a little over the week before the final day of the legislative season, some of these Democrats shared their thoughts on the year’s biggest pieces of legislation and goals for the future. The elected officials in attendance were State Sen. Sally Harrell (District 40) and State Reps. Mary Robichaux (District 48), Angelika Kausche (District 50), Josh McLaurin (District 51) and ElMahdi Holly (District 111) The event was organized by Indivisible 6th District, Democratic grassroots group, and moderated by Steven Knight Griffin, the former policy adviser for the Center for Disease Control who lost to Rep. Lucy McBath in the Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional District last year. Organizers said they also invited Republican legislators House Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones, State Sen. John Albers, State Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick and State Rep. Chuck Martin, but they did not participate. One of the main topics discussed at the town hall was abortion. At the time, under consideration was House Bill 481, also known as the “heartbeat bill,” which would ban abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, or roughly six weeks into a pregnancy. The bill passed the House on March 29, sending it to the governor’s desk. Holly, Kausche, McLaurin and Robichaux voted against the bill, as they said
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cal about it, but I’m sorry, I don’t see any rationale for putting this bill forward other than a raw desire to control women’s bodies.” Along with abortion, much of the town hall was devoted to the topic of Medicaid expansion. The Democrats all supported expanding Medicaid coverage for people with income at 44 percent of the poverty line to 133 percent. A component of former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, the federal government would provide 90 percent of funding for the expansion. Proponents of expanding Medicaid say it would bring federal dollars back to Georgia, bolster rural healthcare providers and bring coverage to between 200,000 and 500,000 Georgians. March 27, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law that pursues a study of limited Medicaid expansion. The law allows Kemp to ask for a waiver from the
federal government to expand Medicaid under Georgia’s own terms. Democrats criticized the waiver bill for stripping power from the Legislature and giving too much to the governor, and for delaying expansion for two years while the details of the waiver program could be studied. “What they want to do is [include] fewer people at a higher cost — because they don’t get the full 90 percent match since it doesn’t go as high as it’s supposed to — and it starts later,” McLaurin said. “That’s not a true Medicaid expansion.” Kausche, who represents Johns Creek, said the waiver program leaves a lot of uncertainty. “It doesn’t say what they’re going to do finally,” she said. “It just says we’re going to study it … There’s a lot of leeway and a lot of unknowns which could actually lead to an average increase in cost for consumers.” During the audience Q&A, one attendee asked the officials about “Medicare for All,” a slogan coined by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to generally mean a federal single-payer health care system. Harrell said if she were a member of Congress, she would definitely support Medicare for All, but for now, she is looking at things that can more practically be implemented in Georgia. Kausche said she supports some form of universal healthcare, but does not necessarily mean a single-payer system. She also said the U.S. should look to other countries as an example, drawing on her own experience growing under Germany’s two-tiered healthcare system. “No system is perfect,” she said. “But the cost is much lower and the patients are covered, so I think we should start thinking about solutions like this. We have to because that’s the only way we are going to cover more people.” Jones, Albers, Kirkpatrick and Martin were contacted for comment, but did not respond by press time.
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Fulton Schools staff to get raises in FY20 District prepares for ‘budget cliff’ in coming years By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – A preview of the Fiscal Year 2020 budget for the Fulton School System includes employee raises, but also reflects challenges to the district as it absorbs lower tax revenues and diminishing state funds linked to declining enrollment. Managing the challenges, noted district officials, will rely on Fulton’s healthy reserve funds and cost-cutting measures implemented this year. During a board meeting in March, Chief Financial Officer Robert Morales outlined the revenue forecast for FY20, expenditure projections and the next steps in the coming months. The School Board is expected to approve the budget in June; the fiscal year starts July 1. Early projections are a district budget between $1.03 billion to $1.07 billion, depending on state action on funding for teacher raises. The current year’s budget is $1.09 billion. The biggest impact to the district’s revenue picture is the cap on residential property assessments passed by Fulton voters last year. The new law resets the taxable portion of residential property values to their lowest level over the past three years, then allows a maximum of a 3 percent increase in subsequent years. Morales described the impact as a “funding cliff” for the school system. “We are facing an initial decline in local tax revenue [since] the referendum overwhelmingly passed,” Morales said. “Fortunately, our board policy allows the district’s fund balance to be used to bridge the decline.” A declining enrollment next year also comes with a reduction in state funding by $5 million. The state is also increasing the amount withheld for its “fair share” allotment which withholds earned state funding from wealthier districts to
redistribute to those less wealthy. The system may be able to recoup some of that funding by ensuring all students are categorized correctly based on the services the student receives. Morales said the district has also aggressively looked at strategies to increase revenue streams and cut costs through districtwide belt-tightening. The FY20 budget projection includes elimination of several non-teaching positions, and across-the-board reductions in central office departments. Early revenue projections show existing homestead exemptions and the property tax cap will result in a 4 percent decline from 2019. Highlights of the proposed FY2020 budget include at least a $35.5 million allotment to fund teacher and staff raises. The move follows the state’s approval of additional state funding for teacher raises, which were a key part of Gov. Brian Kemp’s campaign. Kemp originally proposed a $5,000 raise for all teachers. It appears the Legislature will fund $3,000 this year — 60 percent of the governor’s goal — and revisit the issue in later years. While no state money was allocated for other staff, state lawmakers urged districts to find that money locally. Fulton School’s budget for FY20 includes the state recommendation for teachers along with a mid-year step for eligible staff; a 3 percent salary increase and mid-year step for non-teaching staff (paraprofessionals, clinic aids, bus drivers, food service, etc.); and a 2 percent raise and mid-year step for all other positions. Ron Wade, director of Talent Management for Fulton Schools, said a competitive salary is the key to attracting and retaining top employees, and Fulton has a history of making that a priority. “The Fulton School Board has made a consistent commitment and effort over the last 10 years of positively impacting the earnings of our employees,” Wade said. He noted even during the recession when many districts were furloughing staff, Fulton offered one-time bonuses to employees.
The move follows the state’s approval of additional state funding for teacher raises, which were a key part of Gov. Brian Kemp’s campaign.
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Milton, Alpharetta business groups connect By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Though Alpharetta and Milton are two distinct cities, they are still intertwined in the North Fulton community, and the partnership with the Milton Business Alliance and Alpharetta Business Association furthers that connectivity. That was the message given by each organization’s leader at the joint meeting between the groups March 28 at Office Evolution in Alpharetta. The annual joint meetings began three years ago, and have been a boon for connecting businesses in the neighboring cities. “It only seemed right that because Milton and Alpharetta partner in so many things that the ABA and MBA should also partner,” said Milton Business Alliance Chairwoman Sharon Mays. “We’re trying to build businesses and help them thrive, and we can do it better together.” Peg Hussing, chairwoman of the Alpharetta Business Association, said the partnership also made sense. “They are a small business association just as we are, so we are very clearminded, we just love doing it and always have a good turnout,” Hussing said. The neighboring organizations do vary in some aspects. Both groups concentrate on networking, but the ABA also puts on its annual farmer’s market and Brew Moon Fest while the MBA is more partnership-based and supports local charities and offers scholarships. Both groups also have a wide array from businesses, with Milton comprised mostly of smaller companies. However, the networking between the
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Dozens of members of the Alpharetta Business Association and Milton Business Alliance held a joint networking meeting March 28. The event was the third joint meeting between the business organizations. two separate entities benefits the North Fulton business community as a whole, Mays said. “This brings the whole business community together,” she said. “We can always get new ideas. In the first year it was such a hit we thought we should make it an annual thing. Everyone liked seeing new faces and new businesses partnerships were formed. It gives everyone a chance for more business exposure.” Building the local business community is also a priority for the ABA. “Alpharetta has its Chamber of Commerce, and often we are asked the difference the chamber and the ABA,” Hussing said. “The answer is the ABA is more community-minded, just like the MBA. We take care of our own. I think they are both great organizations.” The community mindset is particularly important for Milton, which has
three distinct businesses areas — downtown Crabapple, the Deerfield Parkway area and the Birmingham Crossroads. “With Milton having three commercial zones, it’s really important to get the business community to connect because they are not physically connected,” Mays said. “We need to play more of an active role to help them stay connected and draw attention to all businesses in Milton.” Both organization leaders also outlined upcoming events for their respective groups, including an outdoor event for the MBA at The Green near Milton City Hall, and the ABA’s farmer’s market which begins April 13. “We already have 80-something vendors signed up, and it’s going to be a great event,” Hussing said. For more information on either group, visit alpharettabusinessassociation.com or miltonbusinessalliance.com.
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The art of creating successful communities The development scene in Atlanta has come a long way since back in the 1980s, when we were just blasting off into what many called the era of “suburban sprawl.” Business was booming and Geoff smith people were moving to Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com the metro area from all over the world. Hundreds of large neighborhoods were built up and down I-85 and I-75 throughout Cobb and Gwinnett Counties, then up and down Ga. 400 throughout North Fulton. There was so much demand for goods and services that almost any commercial development that was built became immediately successful. Our level of expectations for the development that surrounded us was not nearly as high as it is today. Most of the cities and counties were thrilled to swell their tax base. It was a land-grab, and our level of sophistication when it came to community planning was comparatively low. Early in the 2000s, the term “mixeduse” started to become popular. Folks that had been here started looking around their communities and they began wanting more. City planners with better expertise took positions, and people began wanting to have more of a sense of place in the areas where they lived. They wanted a town center feel. The term “strip malls” became an ugly phrase. We started to see things like Atlantic Station, and people liked that. Suwanee, Duluth and Woodstock began construction on town centers that have since attracted hundreds of new residents, businesses and private-investment development. And we were moving into an era of a new kind of development and everyone wanted mixed-use. Then the bottom fell out with the crash in 2008. We emerged into a system where
There needed to be a new model for mixed-use development. And that new model was Avalon. banks demanded more from their developers. Banks wanted to see proof of a project’s long-term viability. No longer was it good enough for a builder to put different uses next to each other and call it “mixed-use.” The developer had to show how those uses played well off of each other, each adding to the area’s micro-economy. As such, there needed to be a new model for mixed-use development. And that new model was Avalon. I was lucky last week to host on my radio show Lamar Wakefield. His firm, Wakefield-Beasley, worked with Mark Toro’s North American Properties to develop Avalon. The project led to Wakefield-Beasley designing The Battery at Suntrust Park, Halcyon in Forsyth County, Revel in Gwinnett County and town centers all across the metro area and Avalon-like projects in areas across the country. It was a fascinating conversation and I encourage you to listen in at atldevelopments.tumblr.com. For a quality designer and planner like Wakefield-Beasley, there is a significant amount of research that first goes into understanding a project’s surroundings those who live there. He does a specific study to understand everyone in a 3-mile, a 5-mile and a 10mile radius. Some retailers, like a pizza restaurant for example, will only draw from people within a 3-mile radius. Others, like a Whole Foods, might bring people in from a full 10-mile radius. In
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One of his city scenes around the turn of the century. Framed and ready to hang.
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Hidden wolf head in the image. Framed and ready to hang.
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EVENTS:
SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE RUN THE RIVER 5K/10K
Enjoy a scenic run/walk along the Chattahoochee River in the annual Choate Construction Run the River 5K/10K. Proceeds will be used to continue HomeStretch’s mission of providing housing, hope and life skills to homeless families. Registration includes a fee Tshirt. New this year is a raffle. Join the fun on Saturday, April 6, 7-11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell. For more information and registration, visit active.com.
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FEATURED: COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING
What: Presentation topics to help teenagers and parents include college planning, timing, standing out, the benefits for early career planning before college planning, top websites and tools to learn about careers. When: Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: studenttocareer.com
FIESTA 5K CHALLENGE
What: Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team presents the 13th annual Fiesta 5k Challenge. Start and finish at Fowler Park. All proceeds benefit the Emory ALS Center. When: Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: $35 More info and registration: runsignup.com/runloco4als
What: See and purchase native plants, including azaleas, shrubs and flowering perennials. Experts will be on hand to help inform decisions. When: March 29-30 and April 5-6 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org
ROSWELL GHOST TOURS
What: Learn about the spirits and history of the Roswell Historic District. When: Friday and Saturday nights in April, by reservation only Where: Historic Roswell More info and reservations: roswellghosttour.com
FEEDING FRIDAY
What: Learn about the husbandry techniques for Autrey Mill’s animals as employees feed snake, turtles, frogs, rabbits, ducks and more. When: Friday, Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org
“SOUTHERN CURRENTS”
What: The Johns Creek Arts Center hosts the Atlanta Photography Group’s most recent exhibit. Featuring 51 works by 35 local and regional artists. When: March 9-April 20; opening reception Saturday, March 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org or 770-623-8448
GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTH GA
What: Registration is open for this physical-activity based, positive youth development program that inspires girls grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident over 10 weeks starting Feb. 11. When: Feb. 11-May 1 Where: Various Girls on the Run sites throughout Forsyth County Cost: $165 More info: girlsontherunnorthga.org
SNEAK-A-PEEK SATURDAY
What: On select Saturdays, people can take a quick peek of Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about their preservation and research efforts. When: Saturday, April 6, tours at 1 and 2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free for members, $2 suggested donation for nonmembers More info: autreymill.org
GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS
What: Participate in a free tour of the historic gardens led by a staff horticulturalist. No reservations necessary. When: April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 9:30-10 a.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: southerntrilogy.com
SPRING DINNER IN PARIS
What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, April 9, 6:309:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 More info and registration: roswellgov.com
RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com
THE HOOCH RIVER CLEANUP
What: Receive a free T-shirt while keeping the Chattahoochee River clean. Teams from local counties and cities will meet at several sites along the river. When: Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.1 p.m. Where: See all of the sites and register online More info: chattahoochee.org/ sweep-the-hooch
What: Help generate constructive analysis of the issues, develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods. When: Thursday, April 11, 7-9 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 770-545-9675
VOLUNTEERS IN PARKS MONTHLY MEETING
What: Learn about the National Parks Service’s Volunteers in Parks and meet volunteers. Snacks included. When: Thursday, April 11, 7-9 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 8800 Roberts Drive, Sandy Springs More info: nps.gov
AZALEA SCAVENGER HUNT
What: Search the property for azaleas and learn more about them. When: April 1-30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $10 for adults, $6 for children More info: chattnaturecenter.org
FIFTH ANNUAL ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL
What: Celebrate the beauty of Roswell during springtime and to its abundant azaleas, a flower native to Georgia. Activities include plant sales, art exhibits, bicycle races, ghost tours, comedy night and more. When: Through April 30, times vary Where: Across the City of Roswell More info: roswellazaleafestival. com
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. Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188
SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY
What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts. When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org
NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org
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. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 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: FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: APC BOOK CLUB
What: All are welcome to join a discussion on “The Road Back To You: An Enneagram Journey to Self- Discovery” by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. When: Monday, April 8, 7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP COURSE What: First Baptist Roswell will once again be partnering with Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology to host a seminary-level Christian Leadership class this spring. Eightweek course. When: Wednesday nights starting March 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: First Baptist Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS
What: Join for free group exercise classes with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. When: Saturday, April 6, 9-10 a.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
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
FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com
ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)
What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-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
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 Info: rumc.com or 770-261-1705
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
CALENDAR 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/
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: A TASTE FOR ART
What: Silent auction, wine and tapas tasting. Bid on original floras, landscapes, still lifes and abstracts in a variety of mediums. When: Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m. Where: Roswell Fine Arts Alliance, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell Cost: $7 admission fee More info: rfaa.org
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE – REV. JEFF MOSIER AND FRIENDS
What: Join for a free concert with Rev. Jeff Mosier and Friends. When: Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m. Where: From the Earth Brewing, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: ftebrewing.com
“BULLETS OVER BROADWAY THE MUSICAL”
What: A struggling writer can finally get his play on Broadway, but it’ll be funded by the mob, and the boss wants his girlfriend to play the lead. When: April 11-28 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org
ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S THEATER NIGHT
What: Annual theater night fundraiser. The 1920s come roaring to life with showgirls, gangsters and more in this musical adaptation of Woody Allen’s madcap film, “Bullets Over Broadway - the Musical,” presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. When: Tuesday, April 9, 5:307:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: roswellhistoricalsociety.org
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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
What: The Roswell Photographic Society will be exhibiting a juried flower exhibit. This will be in conjunction with the Azalea Festival that occurs every April. When: April 1-May 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: roswellphotosociety.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: Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com
LIBRARY EVENTS: DIVORCE BOOTCAMP FOR WOMEN
What: A panel meeting/discussion to assist divorcing women as they go through the complicated and frightening process. Registration is required. When: Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library have a monthly book sale (usually the first Saturday of every month) All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Library. When: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP
What: Join published poets for fun-filled, informative workshops. New and experienced poets are welcome to attend. When: Saturday, April 6, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
PRESERVING AND DIGITIZING PHOTOGRAPHS
What: Join for a one-hour workshop on preserving photos. A trained archivist will provide instruction on how to digitally preserve physical photo collections. When: Saturday, April 6, 10:3011:30 a.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
CARNEGIE/ATLANTA LIBRARY WRITER’S GROUP What: Meetings include guest speakers, presentations and writer’s workshops. All levels of expertise are welcome. No registration necessary. Ages 18 and up. When: Saturday, April 6, 3-5 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
LINE DANCING WITH JEAN CHEN
What: NESO Line Dancing with Jean Chen at Ocee Library. Adults and teenagers. When: Tuesday, April 9, 1-2 p.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
TEXTURED BUNNY ART PROGRAM
What: Join us for this bunny art program. Children ages 5-11 are welcome to register. When: Tuesday, April 9, 3-4 p.m. Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
AP WORK HISTORY EXAM STRATEGIES
What: Join the instructors from C2Education as they help prepare students for the AP Biology test this spring with a strategy session. When: Wednesday, April 10, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
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Timeless kitchen trends for North Atlanta Between expensive appliances, beautiful cabinets, and costly countertops, we spend a lot of money on our kitchens. In fact, according to John Hogan of Remodeling Expo Center, the median spend on a kitchen remodel in North Atlanta was $43,000. To protect against falling into the “trend trap”, the trick is to incorporate timeless design elements that won’t soon go out of style. By choosing kitchen features that can stand the test of time, you’ll save yourself money (and the work of remodeling) down the line. Remodeling Expo Center in Roswell is the largest remodeler in North Atlanta and Mr. Hogan spends many hours offering clients advice on “timeless vs. trendy” design. Here are some important elements to consider. Neutral Paint Colors The classic white kitchen is sometimes critiqued for being a little boring—but there’s one solid reason to opt for this color in the kitchen: It will never go out of style. According to Remodeling Expo’s Kitchen Trend Report, a whopping 43 percent of renovating homeowners opted for white cabinets. Not sure which shade of white to go for? The designers at Remodeling Expo have their favorite warm variants to the classic white that everyone has in mind. Shaker-Style Cabinets Known for their simple design and recessed-panel doors, Shaker cabinets have been in-style for more than 100 years. Shaker cabinets are popular in farmhouse kitchens, but they will also work with a variety of home decor styles. If you haven’t shopped for cabinets lately, you’ll find over 20 different variations of the traditional Shaker Cabinet door style. Drawer and Cabinet Organizers Organization will never go out of style. What’s hot now is creatively hiding small appliances like toasters, coffee makers and blenders, in updated cabinets that rest upon the countertop. Features like built-in baking sheet dividers and pull-out cabinet drawers haven’t been around for that long, when hidden
behind unfussy, timeless cabinet fronts, these functional features will never be outdated. Built-in Appliances A skilled cabinet maker can make most appliances appear to be built-in , when they’re actually standard counter depth models. The built-in look will always be high-end and timeless. Will the stainless steel appliances ever go out of style? The designers at Remodeling Expo Center all agree, “Don’t hold your breath waiting for this to happen!” Choose Natural Materials Adding in natural materials like wood and stone will ground the space and keep it classic. If you want a timeless look, resist the urge to create an ultramodern kitchen full of shiny stainless steel and engineered materials. Instead, incorporate some natural surfaces like distressed wood on the side of the island, floating shelves or an accent wall with some wood grain and earth tones. White Marble or Butcher Block Countertops White marble will always be an elegant choice for kitchen countertops, but if the maintenance and potential for staining has you worrying about its longevity, consider butcher block. The go-to choice for farmhouse kitchens, butcher block will wear beautifully over the years and you can prepare food directly on it. Subway Tile Subway tile is not only versatile enough to work with many different decor styles, but you probably won’t get sick of it in five years (after all, the look’s been around for over 100 years). While it may be tempting to go with a trendy backsplash, like metallic tiles, sea glass, or bright geometric tiles, opt for something a more simple, if you want a backsplash with staying power. A homeowner doesn’t need to do all these things but working in a few of them usually suffices. To learn more about timeless kitchen design, contact The Remodeling Expo Center at 404 910-3969 or stop in the Design Center at 48 King Street, Roswell, GA 30075. RemodelingExpo.com
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Real estate agents always say, “kitchen and baths” sell homes, hence the minor bath and kitchen remodels topping out this list. For a minor bath remodel, we’re talking about maybe a $8K-$10K investment which would include new quartz or granite counters, freshly painted cabinets and walls, tiled shower and tiled floors. Also, a new seamless glass shower surround adds the illusion of more space. In terms of a minor kitchen remodel, you could spend $15K upgrading the counters to granite or quartz (honed and leathered texture for the granite is a current favorite), plus new midgrade stainless appliances, freshly painted or resurfaced cabinets, subway back splash and lighting. All of those upgrades would make buyers very, very happy. The landscaping is kind of a nobrainer. It is your investment in the buyers’ first impression of your home. Spend $2-4K updating old foundation plants (and overgrown shrubbery) or fill in missing/died sod. Adding some seasonal color and fresh mulch is critical to boost the all-important curb appeal. Exterior improvements are the obvious fresh paint but repairing any wood rot and using a more current tone on tone color palate is highly recommended, as the stark 1990s white trim dates a home. If you have defective LP siding, replacing it will help ease buyers worries about that looming expense. Adding
square footage, especially a bedroom, is always a good investment and is appreciated by buyers and appraisers. Major kitchen and bathroom remodels are good investments, but more so for a longerterm investment. If you Jones are going to spend $5060K on a kitchen or $25K+ on a bathroom update, you may want to take time to enjoy your new space and give the market time to appreciate. That strategy could earn you a 100% return! Coming in a #8 is a deck/porch/patio addition at 83%. I suspect it could be higher down here in the south given our moderate weather. The costs can range greatly from $12K for a new medium sized deck to $100K for a covered porch with built-in fireplace. Using high-end materials like Ipe wood/Tigerwood decking or the latest durable composite materials seems to pay off as well. The #10 spot, according to HGTV, goes to window replacement offering an 89% return. My experience would estimate that number to be a little lower. I have never seen buyers jump up and down about new windows, but they do have a strong aversion to old single paned windows. So, it’s debatable. One thing I do know, consulting with an experienced real estate agent well ahead of starting home renovation projects is a good idea and it’s true what they say, “you have to spend money to make money.”
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Luxury living at Wescott Located in the highly sought-after Lambert High School District, Wescott is the latest luxury home community offered by award-winning builder, Patrick Malloy Luxury Communities. This luxurious enclave includes 61 homesites and top-notch amenities. Once finished, this exclusive lifestyle will include a gated entry, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool with water feature, gazebo, spa and many more activities throughout the green spaces inside the community. The community clubhouse will serve as a gathering place for friends and neighbors to enjoy summer evenings while listening to children playing outdoors. Located in affluent South Forsyth, Wescott’s location is idyllic for any family looking to live in award-winning Lambert High School. Rated one of the top high schools in the United States, it is located within walking distance and affords students a top-notch education along with Sharon Elementary and Riverwatch Middle Schools.
Nearby is a bevy of high-end shopping and dining options. Centrally located to Avalon, The Collection at Forsyth and North Point Mall, Wescott homeowners can enjoy the finer things in life inside and outside their community. While being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, it is still conveniently located to commuter routes and major businesses across North Atlanta. For the avid golfer, some of Atlanta’s best courses are within a 20 mile radius. If golfing is not your weekend activity of choice, there are parks weaving in and around the neighborhood next to the Chattahoochee River that are great for some fresh air activities. Wescott offers 4 floorplans starting at 4,100 square feet on homesites from one third to one half acres with slab and basement options. These homes can be built with up to 6 bedrooms for large families. The model home is located at 690 Nichols Road, Suwanee and is a must-see.
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Charleston Charm in Historic Roswell, Georgia Located in Roswell’s historic district, Hillandale has the best sunset views in the area. It’s located minutes from quaint historic downtown Roswell with all its urban charm. Arts and culture are on every corner. Down the hill is the Chattahoochee River Nature Center, a great place to explore. Kayaking on the river, biking and walking the trails, listening to the summer music series in the moonlight are just some of the amenities at the Nature Center. Roswell is the perfect location to live, work and play. Hillandale is just minutes from Canton Street and all its shopping and nightlife. There are festivals, art shows and wine tastings year round. Not to mention the numerous great restaurants, that line Canton Street. As an intimate community, Hillandale features all the advantages of living in a close-knit community with only 36 homes. Priced from the $700’s and inspired by the streetscapes of Charleston, South Carolina. Come home to pebble stone driveways, gracious front porches with historic gas lanterns, covered outdoor dining areas and beautiful private gardens. With these beautiful homes, it only stands to reason that we offer great buyer incentives including $10,000 towards
designer options and $5,000 towards Closing Cost with preferred lender. Some restrictions apply. Ask your sales consultant for details. We have several homes ready for move-in. Homesite 30 is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Hillandale floorplan. With the owner’s suite upstairs, this home includes a
private guest suite on the main floor. We have included upgraded hardwood throughout out the home along with custom cabinets. The two covered porches in the back of the home face a sunset view to enjoy each evening as you dine in the privacy of your own back yard. Homesite 34 is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Windham floorplan. We have included
a limestone front porch for view gazing as well as an owner’s suite on the main floor with his-and-hers closets. The large owner’s suite boasts a freestanding tub and glass enclosed shower. The kitchen is perfect for a chef, double ovens with a third warming drawer, and a freestanding gas range with a griddle, give you all the space you need to cook a four-course meal you can serve in your private dining room. Gaze out the glass doors from your family room at the Asian inspired garden complete with a stone fish pond. This home is best appreciated in person and is a free-flowing masterpiece for the avid entertainer with lots of room for family and friends. Homesite 35 is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Tierney floorplan with a custom-designed chef’s kitchen. This open-concept designed home has extra touches such as a stone fireplace and accent wall with floating shelves in the living room. The large upstairs loft opens to a front-facing balcony reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet. To complete the back yard, we have started an herb/vegetable garden in the back for growing the food that you will be cooking in your chef-inspired kitchen. For more information, please call 770-254-5372 or visit PMCommunities. com.
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Why 2019 is a great time to sell your Atlanta home Brought to you by –BILL RAWLINGS Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty The Atlanta real estate market has been hot over the past several years, so if you’ve been considering whether to list your home for sale this year, there may be no better time to do so than right now. Here are several Rawlings reasons why 2019 is an excellent year to sell your Atlanta home. It’s a Seller’s Market Increasing demand paired with lower inventories has made the Metro Atlanta market a seller’s in the last months. This means that if you, as a seller, price your home competitively with fair market values, you’re more likely to sell quickly with your asking price. In some cases, if more than one buyer wants your property and they begin a bidding war, you may actually get more than your asking price. Sellers definitely have the advantage in current market conditions. More Home Buyers are Flooding the Market Last year, Atlanta became the third fastest-growing metropolitan area in the nation, growing by nearly 100,000 people between 2016 and 2017. As this trend continues, a fair number of incoming buyers will be looking to purchase their first Atlanta home, adding to a large number of prospective homebuyers already on the hunt. Listing your home this year could put you in front of hundreds or thousands of prospective buyers. Interest Rates are Starting to Climb We have enjoyed historically low mortgage interest rates for several years, but as the economy grows, those rates are now starting to climb. This can reduce the number of people eligible to buy homes in your price range. As of early 2019, the rates are still low and favorable to home buyers, but as they climb, 2020 may tell a different story. If you have been sitting on your home while your equity builds, now may be a good time to cash in on that equity before interest rates start reducing your pool of buyers. The experts at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty can work with you to price your Atlanta home competitively and market it effectively to an eager market. To learn more, give us a call at 770.442.7300
Alpharetta. $1,299,000 Alpharetta. $1,545,000 Alpharetta. $3,500,000 1000 Downing Street 1021 Cherbury Lane 8957 Old Southwick Pass 6BR/6BA/2HBA FMLS: 6104444 6BR/7BA/2HBA FMLS: 6115301 7BR/8BA/3HBA FMLS: 6520900 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895 Jared Sapp 404.668.7233 Ken Gary 404.693.1066 Ken Gary Sr 404.693.1066 Paul Wegener 404.713.7895
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Roswell. $1,150,000 135 Weatherford Place 3BR/4.5BA FMLS: 6513992 Suzanne B Close 770.335.1880 Robin Ives 770.870.4009
Roswell. $315,000 175 Houze Way .62+/- Acres FMLS: 6122971 Angela Medley 404.886.5764
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Watkinsville. $1,449,000 Windward. $900,000 2088 Mayne Mill Road 1045 Bay Pointe Crossing 4BR/5.5BA FMLS: 6510885 5BR/5BA/2HBA FMLS: 6508670 Clay Henderson 770.652.1890 Sarah Wilkins Haden Henderson 678.787.9226 770.598.2388
Roswell. $6,300,000 445 Hembree Road 24.9+/-Acres FMLS: 6124618 Angela Medley 404.886.5764
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The Memory Center Atlanta The Memory Center Atlanta is the Southeast Region’s most unique, allinclusive, residential memory care community for people living with Alzheimer’s and any other form of dementia. A diagnosis of dementia does not mean that you cannot keep many aspects of your current lifestyle. It simply means you may need assistance maintaining that lifestyle. At The Memory Center Atlanta, we strive to ensure you truly live with us. Daily activities include Music, Dancing, Local Entertainment, Outings, Art Therapy, Pet Therapy, Religious Services and more. Enjoy a drink in the Chattahoochee Tavern, grab a movie in the Fox Theater or enjoy an ice cream cone at the Bull Dog Café. All residents experience socialization and activities and
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Vendors and attendees interact during the 2018 55+ Lifestyle Expo at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta.
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Hundreds expected to attend April 13 event ALPHARETTA, Ga. — For the fourth year in a row, Appen Media Group will host the 55+ Lifestyle Expo. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, hundreds of people from all over the Metro Atlanta area are expected to descend on The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. The expo’s appeal is not just for those 55 and over, but for younger adults interested in travel, those with aging parents and for healthcare profes-
sionals. Over 40 vendors are expected to be on hand during the four hour event covering various topics including: • Caregiving • Downsizing • Health and wellness • Senior services • Retirement lifestyle • Retirement planning • Travel • And more The title sponsor this year is Johns Creek Physical Therapy. Owner Marc
Laser therapy comes to Johns Creek Class IV Laser Therapy is the most advanced pain relief technology available to the public and it’s now available right here in Johns Creek. Laser therapy uses a process called photo-bio-modulation to enhance your body’s ability to heal itself. Laser Therapy works by flooding the tissues with photons, energizing the damaged cells and increasing circulation to the painful area. Treatments are fast, painless and don’t require any down time but the therapeutic effect continues to soothe and heal long after you leave the office. Laser Therapy is FDA cleared to treat pain, inflammation, arthritis, and muscle spasms and are a great alternative to medications and injections. Laser Therapy can treat a host of conditions including rotator cuff injuries, post operative pain and soreness (for any surgery), frozen shoulder, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, neck pain, muscle strains, low back pain, migraines, and can even be used to relieve pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. Johns Creek Physical Therapy is the only medical practice in the area to offer Laser Therapy technology. “In the fourteen months we’ve had the Laser, I am constantly amazed at what it does for our patients,” says Marc Stewart, PT, owner at Johns Creek Physical Therapy. If you are experiencing any type of pain, Call 770-622-5344 to schedule your Free Consultation. Johns Creek Physical Therapy 4060 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite H Suwanee, GA 30024 770-622-5344
If you go What: Appen Media Group’s 55+ Lifestyle Expo When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: Free, but pre-registration is encouraged at northfulton.com Stewart will present three exclusive, 30-minute sessions on back pain, neck
and shoulder pain and foot and heel pain. New for this year, attendees will play a roaming passport game for a chance to win one of dozens of door prizes, raffled off twice during the event. The game consists of visiting each vendor in the ballroom and having their game card stamped. Back by popular demand, The T Tones, an acapella musical act, will serenade visitors with songs from the ’40s and ’50s. For more information and to preregister for the event, visit northfulton. com or tinyurl.com/lifestyleexpo2019.
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Learn How To Live Pain Free. Don’t Miss These Great Presentations at the Expo! Title Sponsor – JOHNS CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY
Johns Creek Physical Therapy is pleased to be this year’s Title sponsor for Appen Media Group’s 55+ Lifestyle Expo. We invite you to join us for three great Educational Seminar presentations:
11:00 Understanding Back Pain and Sciatica. Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States and affects millions of people every year. Many times people look to get an x-ray or an MRI to explain “why” they are hurting. But recent research has suggested that the findings on your MRI may not explain why your back is actually hurting. In fact, one of the most common causes of low back pain is not even seen on MRI. If it’s not seen, then it’s usually not treated. At the presentation we will discuss the top three common causes of low back pain and sciatica. We will also discuss why the finding on your MRI may have nothing to do with why you’re having low back pain. Finally, we will show you a few simple things that you can do to relieve your back pain naturally, without medications, injections, or surgery.
12:00 Neck and Shoulder Pain. Shoulder pain, especially pain coming from the rotator cuff, is a common problem as we approach our retirement years. A loss of flexibility, overuse, and repetitive trauma are often to blame for most shoulder injuries. But sometimes shoulder pain can be coming from a problem in the neck. At this presentation we will explain the most common causes of neck and shoulder pain and how a problem in one area can cause pain in the other. You will also learn how to determine where your pain is likely coming from. If you only treat your symptoms, you may never fully address the problem and find complete symptom relief. Most orthopedic surgeons have their patients try physical therapy first for the treatment of neck and shoulder pain. At this presentation, we’ll explain why.
1:00 Understanding Foot and Heel Pain. Many times foot and heel pain is rather easy to diagnose. That searing pain in the bottom of your foot with the first steps of the day is normally diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. Pain in the back of the heel, especially with increased activity, is often diagnosed as a problem with the Achilles tendon. It doesn’t take a medical degree to know this. But how do you treat these two stubborn problems? In many cases, even though the pain might be in your foot, the real problem is likely somewhere else. If you don’t treat the actual source of the problem, you will find yourself constantly chasing your symptoms. At the Foot and Heel Pain discussion, we will share with you why treating only the foot is not likely going to resolve your pain. We will also discuss how you can find the real source of the pain, treat that problem effectively, and get back to being active again.
Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta
Johns Creek Physical Therapy is proud to be recognized as the Best Physical Therapy Practice of North Atlanta in 2018. We believe all physical therapy clinics are not the same. We provide the highest level of service and the best quality care in the area. Take a look at a few of our Google reviews and see for yourself. If you are currently doing therapy somewhere else and you’re still looking for answers, please stop by our booth for more information. We will be offering the opportunity to schedule a Courtesy Consultation during the Expo. And be sure to attend any one of the three presentations and see why we deliver care “The Way Therapy Should Be!” If you can’t make the Expo and would like more information, contact our office at 770-622-5344
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Get active, get healthy! By Cesar Prado Humana
Roswell Funeral Home & Greenlawn Cemetery Roswell Funeral Home has been providing funeral services to the community since 1839. The Roswell Manufacturing Company was founded that same year and later became known as the Roswell Mill. Unassembled caskets were sold at the Roswell Mill Store, which led to the store’s opening of a funeral home. In 1935, Roswell Funeral Home built a new location on the historic Roswell Square. After the current location on Mansell Road opened in 1989, a partnership between Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery, which was incorporated in 1960 was created to become the only true funeral home and cemetery combination in the area. And it still is to this day. We began with a commitment to a high standard of service, and
throughout our history we have continued to lead and innovate. Green Lawn Cemetery is 58 acres of rolling hills, water features, and two lakes with 28 separate gardens. The first mausoleum was built in 1963 and subsequent mausoleums have followed to serve the needs of the expanding community. Our newest and fifth mausoleum is now under construction and is set to be completed in spring of 2019. Today, we’re proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. We are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering a standard of service that is 100 percent guaranteed. 950 Mansell Road—Roswell, Georgia 30076—770-993-4811
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Regular exercise is important to the physical and mental health of everyone, and becomes increasingly essential as we age. Physical fitness not only produces longPRADO term health benefits but also boosts energy levels, improves mood and increases confidence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends adults 65 and older get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intense aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days per week. While that may seem like a lot, it only amounts to 20 to 30 minutes each day and even can be broken down into three, 10-minute sessions. “Although many adults in the 50-plus age bracket may think it’s too late to be physically active, it’s important to realize that you can benefit from even small bouts of movement,” said Dr. Lilly Pham, Medicare medical director for Humana’s South Region. If you need motivation, find an exercise buddy or join a class at your local fitness center. Not only can an
Physical fitness not only produces long-term health benefits but also boosts energy levels, improves mood and increases confidence. “exercise buddy” make activity more fun, it can also double your willpower. Dr. Pham notes it’s beneficial to check with your health insurance provider to see if they offer discounts or free classes in your area. For example, health benefits company Humana teams up with the SilverSneakers Fitness Program to provide Humana Medicare Advantage members with free memberships at participating fitness centers throughout Georgia. This partnership allows members to use workout equipment, take fitness classes like yoga, attend health educational seminars and join fun social events. For more information on Humana contact Cesar David Prado, Atlanta MarketPOINT, Humana, 1200 Ashwood Pkwy. Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30338.
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Make sure you have a wellprepared retirement plan Providing for health care is a key part of retirement planning. For most Americans age 65 and over, Medicare, and its various components, provides most of the resources to take care of a typical retiree’s health care needs. One health care need that is only minimally covered by Medicare is that of long-term care (LTC). LTC is the term used to describe a variety of maintenance or “custodial” services required by individuals who are chronically disabled, ill, or infirm. LTC may include nursing home care, assisted living, home health care, or adult day care. Long-term care is expensive. In 2018, the national median cost in an assisted living facility was $48,000 per year; the national median cost for a semi-private nursing home room was $89,425 per year. The problem, then, is how to plan for an expensive need that may, or may not, occur. One answer has been that of a standalone, LTC insurance policy. Should the need arise, a LTC policy can furnish some or all of the resources needed to pay for care. LTC insurance can be expensive and most policies allow for the possibility of future rate increases. Plus, if few (or none) of a policy’s benefits are
used, there is a sense that the money was not well spent. One alternative to a stand-alone LTC insurance policy is a “combination” policy that links an annuity with a tax-qualified, long-term care benefit. If LTC services are later needed, the accumulated value inside the annuity is withdrawn first to pay LTC expenses. If on-going LTC expenses exhaust the funds inside the annuity, additional, tax-qualified LTC coverage may be provided by the insurance company through a LTC “rider” to the base annuity. If LTC services are not needed, the annuity value can be used to either provide additional income, or, at the owner’s death, can pass to named beneficiaries. One key part of a well-prepared retirement plan is looking ahead to the possible need for long-term care. The advice and guidance of trained financial and insurance professionals, in sorting out the various options for meeting this need, is strongly recommended. I will be at Appen Media’s 55+ Lifestyle Expo and would love to meet you and set up a time to talk about this or any other need you may have in preparing for retirement, or if you are already there, making sure you don’t out live your money.
Village Park Milton Village Park Milton is now preleasing, located at the corner of Wills Road and Highway 9. Blending organic farmhouse vernacular with a contemporary urban aesthetic results in a senior living residence that is both fresh and inviting. Village Park Milton used repurposed materials from the original equestrian property combined with natural stone and siding, blending warmth of local flavor into the design. Earthy and artsy, the design of this stunning community accomplishes harmony and sophistication through the layering of textures and earthy color palettes. Village Park Milton is a 130 unit community that offers bungalows, cottages, independent living, assisted
living and memory care services to fit your everyday needs in a place to call home. Moving can be stressful and choosing a senior community can feel overwhelming. That is why Village Park Milton provides a family environment in a building that offers all the comforts of a small community including restaurant-style dining, planned social and wellness programs, maintenance and repair services, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, beauty salon, covered outdoor pool, theater and a continual focus on individualized care plans to meet your needs. Call Village Park Milton today at 470-509-4557 for more information or go to villageparkseniorliving.com.
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Atlanta area and welcome your questions and concerns at any time. We invite you to participate in a relationship we believe to be sacred and confidential and hope to assist you in any way possible. Our Chapel and Funeral Home provide a beautiful atmosphere that honors all families and their wishes and offers handicapped access, ample parking, spacious staterooms, and a newly renovated area for making arrangements and selections. In addition, in October of 2004 we opened our own crematory. This state of the art facility has a family viewing area and is the only crematory located on a funeral home premise in Fulton County. Our courteous and professional staff is available to serve 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.
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Roswell Rotary speaker highlights accomplishments of Interact clubs By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — On March 28, the Roswell Rotary Club celebrated its youth organizations, the Interact clubs, and their accomplishments. The Interact clubs, like Rotary Club, espouse service above self and help students in local schools develop leadership skills. “Interact Day is one of the great days of the year,” said Roswell Rotary Club President Becky Stone. “When we start these young people out learning about service in elementary school, and transitioning them to middle school to continue learning leadership and service, by the time they make it to high school, they’re true rock stars. They are our future.” Roswell Rotary has Interact clubs in 12 local schools, both public and private. Nine of the clubs joined the March 28 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park to discuss what they have accomplished in the past year. Schools with Interact clubs include: Hembree Springs Elementary, Mountain
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Park Elementary, Sweet Apple Elementary, Crabapple Middle School, Elkins Pointe Middle School, Roswell High School, Blessed Trinity High School, Independence High School and The Cottage School. Several of the clubs participated in service projects, fundraising and donation efforts for causes like Puerto Rico hurricane relief. The clubs also worked with several local nonprofits, including North Fulton Community Charities, The Drake House, Foster Care Support Foundation, STAR House and the Humane Society. Many of the clubs had launched Be The Voice campaigns in their schools to help end bullying. “It’s Interact that actually brought me to Rotary,” said Roswell Rotary Interact Chair Michael Schoppenhorst. “It’s incredibly inspiring… It’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me.” Stone added that the accomplishments of the Interact clubs and the Roswell Rotary Club would not have been possible without mentors. Roswell Rotary Club member Dave Schmit spoke about the importance of mentoring in everyone’s lives. Mentors, Schmit said, are people you respect, who care about you and someone you stay in touch with regularly. They can be parents, siblings, teachers, coaches, pastors or business leaders. And to the people who have been mentored in the past, Schmit encouraged that they continued the mentorship cycle by becoming a mentor for someone else. “It’s part of life’s experiences,” Schmit said. “We learn, and then we give back.”
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA PUBLIC NOTICE PH-19-AB-07 PLACE City Hall Two Park Plaza Council Chambers April 11, 2019 3:00 P.M. PURPOSE Brewery Beer, Consumption on Premises Sunday Sales APPLICANT Jekyll Brewing, LLC d/b/a Jekyll Brewing City Center, LLC 15 Academy St. Alpharetta, GA 30009 Owner Jekyll Brewing, LLC Registered Agent Joshua Rachel
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Man arrested for driving over twice the speed limit ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man March 19 after he was observed driving more than twice the speed limit on Westside Parkway. Police traveling near North Hampton Road at 8 p.m. saw the man pass by at 82 mph in a 40 mph zone. When asked why he was going so fast, the man said he accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake. The man, later identified as 36-yearold Michael Chalk of Marietta, was arrested without incident for reckless driving, speeding and operating a vehicle with an expired tag.
Stranger takes off with man’s cell phone ROSWELL, Ga. — Police say a man took off with a cell phone he had asked to borrow. The phone’s owner said he was visiting the gym at his apartment complex on Hemingway Lane March 20 when he was approached by a man who asked to borrow his phone. The owner agreed, then left to use the bathroom. When he returned, the man and the cell phone were gone.
In Memoriam
Floretta Estep Franz
Floretta Estep Franz (Flo), age 83, of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on March 24,2019. Flo was born on April 6,1935 in Keokee, Virginia. Flo is survived by her husband of 59 years Kenneth Richard Franz, sister Nancy Mertes, brother Lowell ‘Sonny “ (Dee) Estep, daughters Kendra (Deon) Phillips, Dana (Brad Mattie) Glass-Mattie, 8 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many other caring friends and family. Preceded in death by her mother Estelle Flanary Estep and father Charles Estep and also her precious dog, Hope. Ken and Flo have enriched the lives of many from residences in Loveland Ohio, Roswell, Georgia, Lafayette, Georgia, and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Flo was a woman of great faith in God and a member of West Village Christian Church of Oak Ridge. She was an avid reader, devoted wife, mother and grandmother and the happiest when family and friends were gathered around. She will be missed terribly by all that knew her and her love will be added to a family reunion in heaven. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN or to a charity of your choice. A celebration of life event will be held from 2-5 pm on April 20th at Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. To leave a note for Floretta’s family or to share a memory, please sign the online guestbook at jacksonomortuary@att.net.
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From left stand Day of Hope planners Lee Jenkins, pastor at Eagles Nest Church; Crawford Loritts, pastor at Fellowship Bible Church; Brenda Orlans, Day of Hope coordinator; Tim Newby, pastor at Roswell Assembly; Kevin Head, pastor at Roswell First Baptist; and Chris Hufton, youth pastor at World Harvest Church.
Roswell Day of Hope set for April 13 ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Day of Hope has been set for April 13 this year and will feature live music, children’s games, Easter Bunny visits, artists’ booths, and more. In response to needs throughout the community, this year’s celebration will
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Nancy Atzenhofer, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away March 23, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Betty J. Benson, 91, of Cumming, passed away March 21, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
also feature speakers who are thriving after battles with depression and addiction. Hot dogs, while they last, will be offered free of charge to those in financial need. Others will be able to purchase treats from a variety of food trucks. There is no entry free for the event, which will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street.
Anna Ruth Baker Godbee, 84, of Roswell, passed away March 24, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Kristy L. Henderson, 44, of Alpharetta, passed away March 24, 2019. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
John Bowen, of Cumming, passed away. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Rev. Dave Holbrook, 74, of Cumming, passed away March 26, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Robert Burns, 85, of Cumming, passed away March 25, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
Linda Buffaloe Jackson, of Cumming, passed away March 23, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
Betty Jane Gerhard, 89, of Cumming, passed away March 24, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
Judy Carol James, 74, of Alpharetta, passed away March 23, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Ida Jowers, 102, of Roswell, passed away March 21, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Jennie Martin, 71, of Roswell, passed away March 21, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Thomas H. McCowen, 69, of Cumming, passed away March 23, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Mary Stanley McGriff, 98, of Alpharetta, passed away March 26, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Amy Messing, 43, of Alpharetta, passed away March 19, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Charles B. Pettis, 79, of Roswell, passed away March 21, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Robert Alan Ragland, 79, of Cumming, passed away March 23, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Paul Talbot Seeley, 56, of Cumming, passed away March 24, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Lucilla Whitt, 74, of Cumming, passed away March 17, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
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