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Kennedy Hicks, chief investment officer at Cousins Properties, talks about back-to-office trends with representatives from the engineering, transportation and commercial real estate industry. Hicks said white-collar workers are looking for more amenities in and around their offices.
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A team of industry experts provided perspectives on economic development May 1 at the annual North Fulton Futures Summit.
City officials and business leaders packed the Studio Theater at City Springs to hear about
housing availability in the region, efforts to return to the office and the development of workforce talent.
While the 2023 summit featured a panel of the six North Fulton mayors, this year’s event heard more from the business community and educators.
The summit is sponsored by The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
In his introduction of the first panel, Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said it’s critical to have a conversation about housing when talking about economic development.
“We’re living at a time when the entire Metro Atlanta area is growing faster than we can keep up with,” Gilvin
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Official says Roswell favors residents only during open forums
ROSWELL, Ga. — Only Roswell residents should expect to speak to the Roswell City Council at its regular meetings and at open forums, held every fifth Monday. In light of recent activity, city staff explained to Appen Media that regular meetings and open forums are generally exclusive to residents as per the direction of the presiding officer, or Mayor Kurt Wilson. The open forums, uncommon among North Fulton local governments, gives citizens the platform to raise issues and concerns with city councilmembers.
“Since Mayor Wilson was elected, only Roswell residents have been allowed to comment on agenda items during city meetings,” Roswell Communications Director Julie Brechbill wrote in an email. Brechbill said that in her more than two decades with the city it has long been the practice that the presiding officer runs the meetings and sets the rules.
Exceptions to the resident-only rule are under the discretion of the presiding officer, Brechbill said. One such case was when Wilson allowed nonresident, massage establishment owners to speak to city ordinance changes related to their businesses.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — A 56-year-old Roswell woman reported fraudulent account activity April 25 after her bank called to check on a $188,000 pending transfer.
The victim said she had earlier received a phone call from a person she thought was a representative from Truist Bank.
The male caller said fraudulent activity had been detected on her account, with a wire transfer pending for $35,000.
The caller then said the woman would need to look for text messages to reset her password.
After following the caller’s instructions, the woman said she received a call from a female who told her she should be expecting a call from a fraud investigator.
Around three hours later, the victim received a call from a Truist Bank representative who asked whether she had received calls from people claiming to be from the bank.
When the woman said she had, Truist employees told her to come to a branch location.
The victim said she learned that the original two callers were not Truist employees and were attempting to take money out of her account.
At the bank branch, employees said they had stopped a $188,000 pending transfer.
The victim said Truist tracked the IP address of the computer used in the fraud to “White Sky Communication.”
Truist froze her account, and her money remained secure, police said.
The victim said she wants the incident prosecuted.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police are investigating a stolen vehicle from the Palmer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram dealership on Ga. 9 after an April 26 break-in around 2 a.m.
A dealership employee said three suspects entered from Killer Creek Harley-Davidson next door, shattered windows of several vehicles and eventually stole a white 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk belonging to a customer.
The employee said he thinks the suspects accessed the lot through the Harley-Davidson dealership.
The vehicle is valued at $88,000.
The employee said he did not wish to document the damaged vehicles and provided officers with security footage.
An officer said he later spoke with the owner of the vehicle and provided him with a case number.
The officer informed the general manager for the Harley-Davidson dealership about the damage to a locked gate on their property. Police also gathered and security footage.
Later in the day April 26, the same officer responded to reports of an attempted vehicle theft and damage to property at Honda Carland, also on Ga. 9, next to the other dealerships.
The dealership manager said he arrived at 6 a.m. that morning and discovered security footage showing suspects driving a white 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and attempting to break into a 2018 Lexus LC 500.
Security footage shows the suspects leaving after the manager arrived.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police arrested a 22-year-old Smyrna man April 27 during a patrol near Old Dogwood and Holcomb Bridge roads at the Exxon gas station.
Officers said they found the man behind the business, which had
previously trespassed him.
When the officers asked the suspect if he had drugs on him, they said he removed a piece of tin foil from his pocket with methamphetamine inside.
Officers also said they found a THC cartridge, which they submitted to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for testing.
The suspect told officers he knew he was not supposed to be at the location and was behind the business to avoid detection.
When officers told the suspect they were going to arrest him on drug possession charges, they said he began to scream and act in an erratic manner.
Officers said they were able to calm him down and transport him to Fulton County Jail.
Officers obtained warrants for possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, obstruction and criminal trespass.
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MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man reported to police that he was scammed out of $11,000 after receiving a text about a money-making opportunity.
According to the April 29 incident report, the man said he was told he could put money into a “project,” and once completing daily tasks, he could receive a certain amount of money. While attempting to complete the tasks, the man told police he would continuously get locked out of his account and would have to pay money to unlock it. Each time the man would get locked out, the cost to unlock the account would increase, but that the scammer offered to contribute to the fee.
The cycle continued until the man was out $11,000.
The man told police once he realized he was being scammed, he checked whether the website was legitimate. The site showed a copy of a real website with a different domain and email address, according to the report.
MILTON, Ga. — Staff reporters with Appen Media will be all ears at its open forum at Six Bridges Crabapple in Milton May 16.
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DUNWOODY, Ga. — With views of Perimeter, Buckhead and a sliver of the Bank of America Plaza, the developers of Campus 244 in Dunwoody are betting on its location and uniqueness.
The 12.8-acre campus, with plans for an additional office building and parking garage in phase two, is nearing completion of phase one.
With the hotel topped off and interior office build-outs underway, tenants are nearly ready to move into the new mixed-use development behind the Perimeter Expo shopping center.
By fall, the development will feature a five-story building with 405,000 square feet of Class-A office space, a 145-key boutique hotel and several on-
site restaurants.
The central greenspace and twostory restaurant pavilion are yet to be built.
The plan is for phase one to open in stages, with office tenants moving in later this spring, CT Cantina & Taqueria serving by summer and the hotel and its restaurants opening in the fall.
The developers, RocaPoint Partners and The Georgetown Company, tapped Winter Construction as general contractors for the buildout of Campus 244.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A slate of local leaders were honored as recipients of the 2024 North Fulton Regional Awards, presented at the Spring Soiree hosted by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce April 25.
The awards recognize outstanding local leaders and businesses whose efforts have notably advanced the region’s economic and community development.
The soiree, held at Ameris Bank Amphitheater, marked a milestone as the largest event to date for the organization with over 550 attendees, more than 75 sponsors, and participation from 15 area restaurants. The Chamber serves Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs.
Marilyn Margolis, former CEO of Emory Johns Creek, earned the Lifetime Achievement Award. Margolis began her
career more than 35 years ago as a staff nurse in the Cardiac Care Unit at Emory University Hospital and led Emory Johns Creek for more than 12 years.
Roger Lusby, who earned the Pioneer Award, retired as a tax partner and the managing partner at Frazier & Deeter’s Alpharetta office. Lusby specialized in complex tax planning across sectors including healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and service industries.
Glen Cannon, president of Gwinnett Technical College, earned the Community Service Award. Under Cannon’s leadership, the college’s enrollment increased by 30 percent, reaching more than 22,000 students annually.
For more information about the North Fulton Chamber and other events, visit GNFCC.com.
METRO ATLANTA — State transportation officials were set to receive a new set of bids May 7 for a project to add express lanes along a 16-mile stretch of Ga. 400 north into Forsyth County.
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Chairman Brandon Beach made the announcement May 1 at the North Fulton Futures Summit, an event hosted by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce which featured panel discussions, insights from economic development partners and input from regional mayors.
The project calls for two toll lanes in each direction from the North Springs MARTA station in Sandy Springs north to about a mile past McFarland Parkway.
Appen Media reported that the project first hit a snag in 2021 when the State Transportation Board rejected the only qualified bid for the work. MW 400 Partners’ proposal came in far higher than the $1.7 billion GDOT had budgeted.
The project was delayed again last year after one of three contractor finalists dropped out of consideration, according to Capitol Beat.
State Express Lanes Administrator Tim Matthews told Appen Media the contracting mechanism for this go-
around is different, a design-buildfinance model where the private sector developer with financial equity will maintain and operate the project for a 50-year term once it has been built.
Previously, Mathews said the Georgia Department of Transportation used the availability payment model, which operates like a home mortgage.
The bids will first be reviewed by the P3 Steering Committee then go before the State Transportation Board in August for final approval. The P3 Steering Committee provides oversight and guidance related to activities of GDOT’s Public-Private Partnership program.
Financial close on the project is slated for a year after final approval, but Matthews said the timeline may be shorter. The process, he said, is to ensure the developer team has the money in place to build and operate the project before construction.
The project has major ramifications for Alpharetta where two Ga. 400 overpasses will be replaced. The city will also inherit a new interchange just north of Webb Bridge Road exclusively for express lane traffic.
Roswell also will be affected.
The GDOT plans to add a partial express lanes interchange at Old Dogwood Road. It also will enhance the Ga. 400-Holcomb Bridge Road interchange. dge Road interchange.
METRO ATLANTA — Stuti Mohan, a sophomore at Chattahoochee High School, spoke with library directors, childcare specialists and teachers in the area to arrive at her Girl Scout Gold Award project — addressing early childhood literacy.
The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. It involves understanding the root cause of a community issue and acting to produce long-term benefits.
“A lot of them told me that, especially with the pandemic, they saw a larger gap between kids who could read and kids who couldn’t,” Mohan said. “A lot of kids were coming into kindergarten miles behind their peers because they simply weren’t offered the same education before entering the school system.”
After a number of conversations, Mohan said she began to research best practices to prepare infants and toddlers for kindergarten for her project, “Literary Lullabies.”
“We’re really trying to emphasize that literacy starts from in the womb, and literacy starts from the moment you’re born,” she said.
Stuti Mohan, a sophomore at Chattahoochee High School, showcases her Girl Scout Gold Award project at Halcyon’s Spring Market April 28. For the project, Mohan is working to address early childhood literacy in infants and toddlers by distributing around 400 books as well as literary guides to areas like South Fulton and impoverished villages in India.
With a copy of “As I Lay Dying” by William Faulkner on-hand, Mohan set up shop at Halcyon’s Spring Market April 28 to sell homemade books and bookmarks to fundraise $2,000 to buy new books in addition to ones she plans to collect through a book drive.
will be distributed to obstetrics clinics, nonprofit organizations and hospitals along with literary guides that list the benefits and methods of reading to a child.
The goal is around 400 books, which
Mohan also intends to host workshops to educate families on the importance of literacy and provide them with resources to obtain a library card.
in these lower income situations, stay in lower income situations their entire lives, and that creates a system,” Mohan said, describing the correlation between literacy and college admission. “So, by providing them with these opportunities, we can break out of that system.”
South Fulton is one area Mohan is focused on. Another is in India.
She plans to distribute 100 book bags filled with books, reading calendars and guides translated to Hindi throughout maternity and pediatric wards of hospitals in Lucknow, which see more low-income patients, in addition to hosting workshops in impoverished villages.
“A lot of times people who are in lower income situations, who grew up
Monetary donations toward “Literary Lullabies” can be done through Zelle at 224-388-2831. Books for infants and toddlers can be dropped off at 12250 Stevens Creek Drive in Johns Creek from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Stuti Mohan at 770-310-8743 or literarylullabies@gmail.com.
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said. “The levels of housing … just too much demand.”
The mayor touted his city’s April 29 approval of two projects from residential developers on the panel, Paul Corley with Empire Communities and Warren Jolly with The Providence Group.
Gilvin said Alpharetta is doing its part to make housing attainable in the region.
John Hunt, housing expert and principal at MarketNsights, traced the shortage in housing supply to the Great Recession, which began in December 2007.
After economic recovery and a revamp of construction, the COVID-19 pandemic created a housing boom, decreasing an already low supply.
With inflation and interest rates at a 23-year high, the costs of borrowing and building limit developers’ ability to increase supply.
Hunt said housing availability is measured in months of supply, or the amount of time it takes for the existing inventory to sell, with 6 months as a target to meet demand.
Metro Atlanta has a 2 and a-half months’ supply, and North Fulton’s inventory is a month less than that. Hunt said the housing shortage is worse in the region because of the high demand for schools, amenities and public safety.
Affordability is another issue that Hunt identified in the region’s housing market, with the average home price during resale at $800,000.
A potential solution is to change zoning and restrictions to allow more apartments and homes with a smaller square footage. Without a diversity of housing options, the housing market freeze is unlikely to disappear soon, he said.
We’re living at a time when the entire Metro Atlanta area is growing faster than we can keep up with. The levels of housing … just too much demand.”
JIM GILVIN, Alpharetta mayorgovernments need to consider land use planning and where density works.
Corley said he doesn’t do much business in Roswell, he hopes Mayor Kurt Wilson listens to a recording of the summit and decides its time to build more residences in the city.
Milton Mayor Petyon Jamison joked that $800,000 couldn’t buy a dirt lot in his city.
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Superintendent Mike Looney led the next panel which focused on attracting talent to the region and retaining its young people.
The program trains two-year students and provides them with entry-level access to Ford automotive technician positions at dealerships.
Cannon said the graduates of Gwinnett Technical College programs have an opportunity to make a living and afford housing in high-demand areas like North Fulton. The technical college has a 25-acre satellite campus across from Avalon in Alpharetta.
Representatives from Amana Academy and Fiserv in Alpharetta talked about a partnership that introduces middle schoolers to the world of financial technology.
Panelists agreed with Hicks, saying dictates from employers do not work but giving folks a reason to come into the office does. Continued from Page 1
Georgia State Sen. Brandon Beach, who represents parts of Alpharetta, Milton and Johns Creek, speaks at the 2024 North Fulton Futures Summit May 1 at Sandy Springs City Hall. Beach emphasized the importance of Ga. 400 and its future expansion to economic development in the region.
Kennedy Hicks, chief investment officer at Cousins Properties, said it’s important to create a draw for white-collar workers to come back to the office.
Because converting office buildings to residential is so expensive, Hicks said opportunities for those kinds of redevelopments are limited.
Corley struck a slightly different tone, discussing the effects of regulation and cost escalation on building attainable housing units in a timely manner. He and Jolly agreed that local
Glen Cannon, president of Gwinnett Technical College, and Anthony Davis, a recruiter at Ford Motor Company, discussed their partnership and the ASSET Automotive Program in Lawrenceville.
With large companies decreasing their office footprint and trending toward hybrid schedules, a return to the office is a focus of the commercial real estate industry and city officials.
She said bringing workers back to the office and retaining tenants is challenging, but creative solutions can attract employees.
MARTA Board member Freda Hardage and Jacob Vallo, assistant general manager of real estate development for the transit authority, touted transitoriented development as another solution.
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Is Valisure right? What is the truth? The answer is complicated and interesting.
BPO’s potential to cause cancer was suggested in the 1980s when animal studies suggested that it might make skin tumors grow. BPO is a very reactive molecule and works at least in part by reacting with proteins of skin bacteria and killing the bacteria that cause acne. BPO has long been known to be destructive. The question is whether it is only destructive to bacteria or also to humans.
In 1991 new concerning animal data caused the FDA to formally declare that additional studies were necessary on BPO safety, but the data was weak, and sales of BPO products continued to be permitted. During the ensuing years, a concerted effort was made through multiple studies to verify BPO’s safety. In 2010, the FDA reviewed available data and voted to label BPO as GRASE (Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective). Recent data had been reassuring.
Fast forward to the present day and we have a curveball. A company named Valisure studied the potential of BPO to form benzene at elevated temperatures. Valisure tested benzene levels after exposing BPO products to 98.6, 122, and 158-degrees Fahrenheit for two weeks or more. As the temperature went up, so did the level of benzene. These are temperatures that BPO may be exposed to in real life situations such as being left in a hot car or during shipment from manufacturing sites.
Valisure appears to have proven that BPO has the potential to form benzene, particularly if exposed to high temperatures. How often this happens and how frequently this has caused
cancer remains unknown. Even if someone could guarantee that their BPO had never been exposed to heat, BPO left on someone’s shelf for long periods might eventually form significant levels of benzene over time.
Is Valisure a white knight rescuing the public from a serious threat?
One concerning conflict of interest is that Valisure’s president, David Light, filed a patent in 2023 for a method to prevent BPO from breaking down into benzene.
Timelines matter. Did Valisure know of BPO’s potential risks but wait to disclose them and request a recall until after they had filed for a patent for the fix? Valisure’s homepage states that they are a company focused on “transparency,” but Valisure’s mention of its patent application was buried on page 26 of a 34 page “Citizen Petition.” Acknowledgment of this patent application as a conflict of interest was nowhere to be found in that Citizen Petition. Valisure states that their goal is to provide “independent certification” of product safety, but when they stand to profit from finding dangers, then they are not as independent as they should be. No recall has been issued. At least one manufacturer, Clearasil™, has responded by claiming that its products are safe when stored correctly and stated “The findings presented by an independent lab reflect unrealistic scenarios rather than real-world conditions” according to an article in Chemistry World.
And of course, class action lawsuits have already arisen.
One can argue about whether Valisure’s citizen petition for a recall was premature or whether it is motivated by its patent and a desire to force companies to use Valisure’s BPO stabilizer in BPO products to Valisure’s financial gain. The only thing that is certain is that with the filing of a patent, Valisure ceased to be the independent company that we wish it were.
What are doctors and patients to do? At the least, throw away expired BPO. Throw away BPO that has been exposed to high temperatures. Talk with your doctor about alternatives to BPO. We are in the fortunate position of having many alternatives to BPO available while the true safety of BPO and potential for benzene formation gets sorted out. Two over the counter alternatives to consider are adapalene or salicylic acid. For more stubborn acne including acne that is causing scarring, see a specialist in dermatology. And stay tuned for future updates on BPO.
Dr. Brent Taylor is a Board-Certified Dermatologist, a Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon, and is certified by the Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine in the field of Vein Care.
He is an expert in skin cancer and melanoma treatment, endovenous laser ablation, minimally invasive vein procedures and cosmetics procedures such as Botox and injectables.
Kathryn is a certified physician assistant with over 18 years experience as a Dermatology PA. We are excited to welcome her, as she brings with her experience in general dermatology and cosmetic dermatology.
Her specialties include general dermatology such as acne, eczema, rashes, hair loss, full body skin exams, abnormal growths etc. Kathryn also specializes in cosmetic dermatology including lasers, injectables, micro-needling, PRP, facial peels, sclerotherapy for spider veins and at home skin care.
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They’re called zero gravity recliners because they reduce the effects of gravity on your spine. In this position, your legs are balanced with your heart. This distributes weight more evenly across the body, allowing your spine to decompress. Stress caused by the natural effects of gravity on your body is reduced and you have that feeling of weightlessness (zero-gravity!).
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can be transformative, finding ways to reengage and enhance their life.
For over 60 years Older Americans Month (OAM) has been celebrated every May, recognizing the contributions, aging trends and commitments to serving older adults in our communities.
This year OAM is focused on going beyond the readily apparent needs for physical assistance with things like the activities of everyday living or recuperating from surgery, embracing the critical power of connections for emotional and social interactions that have a profound impact on wellbeing and healthy aging.
A recent report by the U.S. Surgeon General cites an epidemic of chronic loneliness and isolation that has drastic affects for the elderly. These include increasing the risk of developing dementia by 50%, and heart disease and stroke risk by 30%. The stress that comes from a lack of connection to other people can be equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
As we all age, there are challenges to face. Whether confronting obstacles from changing physical abilities, the transition from the loss of a partner, loss of a career or social contacts, it can seem like the world is shrinking. Over 27% of seniors now live by themselves. For some people, the resulting social isolation and loneliness can be a huge hurdle to overcome. At Home Helpers we know that promoting social interaction for your older loved one
Reconnecting can come from enjoying cultural activities, joining a social club, pursuing a new hobby, taking a class, trying new activities in their community or enabling giving back to others through volunteering or virtual mentoring. Reinventing ways to build new relationships yields rewards that make for a longer and better life.
For your older loved one, the warmth of companionship from a well matched and skilled Home Helpers caregiver can make a beautiful difference in their life. A heart centered approach and positive spirit can boost confidence and provide a better quality of life for our clients and their families. Creating new pathways to expand the social circle of our older loved ones helps us share in the richness of their lives, both past and present.
Caregivers can assist with all personal care, help around the house, accompany them on doctor’s visits or social outings and provide specialized care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. If your loved one is just getting home from a rehabilitation center or recovering from surgery, we can help safely speed up recovery.
For a free consultation and exceptional care management by a team with depth and skill from six hours a day, several days a week to 24/7 care, please call Home Helpers of Alpharetta and North Atlanta Suburbs at (770) 681-0323.
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Chattahoochee National Park ConservancyMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on our well-being and explore ways to care for our minds. Studies show that simply stepping into nature can offer a powerful boost to mental health, reducing stress, anxiety and even symptoms of depression.
Did you know there's a national park right in your backyard? The Chattahoochee National River Area (CRNRA) offers 66 miles of trails and 48 miles of Chattahoochee River to explore and connect with the calming power of nature. Whether it’s running at Cochran Shoals, paddling at Jones Bridge, fishing at Bowmans Island, or hiking at East Palisades, CRNRA has something to soothe every mind.
If you’re looking for a challenge, take part in our Hike CRNRA initiative! This program encourages hikers to explore each and every mile of trail within the park. It's a fantastic way to experience the park's beauty and diversity while getting some serious exercise - both great for your
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Join us in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy! A little fresh air never hurt anyone - unless you’re allergic to springtime pollen. Take your antihistamines and we’ll see you in the park!
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Sunscreen and sun protection play a pivotal role in shielding our skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays. The sun’s ultraviolet rays not only can lead to a painful sunburn, but also can contribute to premature aging and the formation of skin cancer.
Selecting the right sunscreen is crucial for sun protection. The following specifications are important to consider when selecting a sunscreen:
1. Broad Spectrum means coverage of UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays contribute to premature aging and skin cancer, whereas UVB rays contribute to sunburn. The best sunscreens will protect against both UVA and UVB.
2. SPF (Sun protection factor) indicates the level of protection against UVB rays. Select a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 which blocks about 97% of UVB rays. Higher SPF offer more protection, but no sunscreen can block 100% of the sun’s rays.
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you will be swimming or sweating. No sunscreen is waterproof, so reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours is important.
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I receive a lot of questions from my patients about nutritional supplements. Part of my job is to prioritize the right supplements for them. This is especially important when it comes to cancer. If I had to choose just one supplement to recommend, it would be vitamin D. We know that vitamin D is important for supporting several key aspects of health, including the immune system, the musculoskeletal system, and even the brain and heart. Research has shown that it has an anticancer effect as well.
Although we obtain some vitamin
D from the sun, as well as from food, I have found that virtually all patients who are not supplementing with vitamin D have a suboptimal level.
I encourage you to ask your doctor to check your vitamin D 25-OH level the next time you have blood drawn. A level between 60-80 ng/mL in the blood is considered optimal. For most people, a daily dose between 5,000-10,000 international units of vitamin D3 is required to achieve this optimal level. It is also recommended to have vitamin K2 (often included within the same capsule) to enhance absorption.
As always, please discuss any potential new supplement with your doctor to make sure it is right for you.
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Wellstar North Fulton Medical CenterWhile strokes have become relatively common—more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—many risk factors for stroke can be managed in partnership with your healthcare provider.
Manage your risk factors
Factors that can increase your risk of experiencing a stroke include:
• High blood pressure increases the risk of a stroke. Stay up to date on your annual physicals to know your
blood pressure levels, and if you have hypertension, talk to your provider about managing it.
• Elevated cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in the blood vessel and clotting in the blood, which can cause a stroke if the clot travels and blocks blood flow to the brain. Your primary care provider can help you monitor your cholesterol with a blood test and manage levels with medications or lifestyle changes.
• Diabetes increases risk of experiencing a stroke. Talk to your provider about diabetes screenings. If you are diabetic, discuss managing the condition in partnership with your provider.
• Smoking cigarettes accelerates atherosclerosis, or clogging in the arteries, and causes inflammation in blood vessels that then increases your risk of stroke and heart attack.
• Atrial fibrillation, a heart arrhythmia, can cause clots that then
travel to the brain, leading to a stroke.
Learn the warning signs of a stroke, and if you notice any of these in yourself or someone else, BE FAST and call 911 right away.
“If someone is experiencing a stroke, call 911 and don’t try to drive to the hospital,” Wellstar Neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Zussman said. “Emergency medical crews can initiate care in the ambulance, and with a stroke, time is crucial.”
• Balance — Look for a sudden loss of balance or coordination. This can also appear as a sudden, severe headache or dizziness.
• Eyes — Blurred vision, double vision or loss of vision can be signs of a stroke. If you think someone else may be having a stroke, ask if they are having trouble seeing out of one or both eyes.
• Face — One side of the face may be
feeling numb or appear to be drooping. Ask the person to smile and see if it appears uneven.
• Arms — Check for sudden arm weakness or numbness. See if the person can lift both arms without one drifting downward.
• Speech — Watch out for slurred speech or difficulty speaking. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence to find out if they are having trouble talking.
• Time — The more treatment is delayed, the more the brain is damaged. Don’t wait to seek care. If you notice any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately.
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, the highest level of stroke certification that recognizes hospitals that can treat the most complex stroke cases. Learn more at wellstar.org/strokecare.
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Your health is in the right hands with our neuro team, providing services including ongoing treatment for neurological conditions and lifesaving emergency care for strokes. With minimally invasive spine surgery options, a comprehensive stroke care network and a dedicated functional neurosurgery team experienced in treating epilepsy and movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, our providers partner with you to deliver world-class care, every time. wellstar.org/neurocare
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In May of 2020, Dr. Destinee Hood self-diagnosed a brain tumor. What first began as mild, infrequent, and short-lasting disturbances in her vision, developed into episodes occurring more and more frequently.
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Destinee got connected with a neurologist who would see her as a new patient (during COVID it was exceptionally hard to be seen by doctors!). After an initial exam, the neurologist told her she had “hormonal migraines”.
After receiving this diagnosis, something just didn’t feel right. She ordered her own MRI scan, and, that night, got the news that she had a brain tumor the size of a lemon.
The following 6 months, she had brain surgery and radiation. Recovery was a slow process, and felt frustrating, despairing, and downright unfair at times. She experienced severe radiation fatigue as well as problems with memory.
One of the biggest hardships was having a 2-year-old who didn’t know why Mommy was tired or couldn’t pick him up.
Destinee is now 3 years out and feels back to normal. She is incredibly thankful to have had the support of her husband Zach, her family, her dental team at Roswell Dental Care, and her mentor Dr. Remaley. She receives a regular 6-month MRI scan to check that she is tumor-free!
Dr. Hood brings her journey and advocacy to her patients at her practice every day. She works hard to advocate for her patients and empower their voice to be heard.
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– Jason Howard M.A., Summit Counseling CenterAs winter blooms into spring, and spring turns to summer, the world awakens with vibrant energy and numerous possibilities. Beyond the chirping birds and blooming flowers lies a business landscape ripe for growth. As a former sales and marketing manager turned licensed mental health counselor, I understand the delicate dance between emotions and success in the workplace.
In this article, I offer a few practical reminders to nurture your mental and emotional well-being as you steer your team toward achieving quarterly goals:
Embrace the Emotional Tides:
• Initial Excitement: When setting quarterly goals, enthusiasm often propels us forward. But as weeks pass, emotions shift. Take a weekly pause to observe without judgment. Where has excitement transformed into stress? Validate frustrations—they hold valuable insights.
• Fuel from Overwhelm: Paradoxically, acknowledging difficult emotions—like frustration—can fuel motivation and perseverance. Validate frustrations and annoyances and let them be your allies.
Mindfulness Anchors Success:
• Stay Present: Mindfulness grounds you in the now. Instead of dwelling on past errors or distant outcomes, focus on the facts of the present moment. Catch your mind when it time travels for too long into the past or future and remember swift problem-solving and creative brainstorming thrive in the here and now.
• Celebrate Progress: Small victories matter. Acknowledge achievements—even if they fall short of the grand goal. These moments boost morale and resilience.
Adaptability as Your North Star:
• Guideposts, Not Shackles: Quarterly goals are guideposts, not rigid chains. Priorities shift, unexpected challenges arise. Adaptability is your superpower.
• Learn from Setbacks: When setbacks occur, view them as steppingstones. What will you learn? How will you adjust? Resilience blooms from setbacks.
Remember, emotions aren’t adversaries; they’re allies. As you navigate seasons and goals, honor both— the blooming and the setbacks. Let this quarter be one of growth, connection, and thriving.
If you are a business leader looking for tools to harness your emotions, to reduce the effects of stress on your creativity, and to improve productivity and leadership skills, reach out and see how one of our therapists can help.
Learn more or schedule an appointment by calling the front office at 678-893-5300 or visiting us at www. summitcounseling.org.
Improving the appearance of your teeth often involves addressing common issues such as discoloration, wear, and damage. Here are some suggestions for making your teeth look younger and healthier.
1. Professional Teeth Whitening: Professional teeth whitening treatments can effectively remove stains and brighten the color of your teeth, giving them a more youthful appearance. Your dentist can recommend the best whitening option for you, whether it’s in-office or take-home kits.
2. Dental Bonding: Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure where a tooth-colored resin is applied to the teeth to repair chips, cracks, or discoloration. It can improve the appearance of damaged teeth and restore their youthful look.
3. Porcelain Veneers: Porcelain veneers are thin shells that are bonded to the front of the teeth to improve their appearance. They can correct issues like discoloration, gaps, and minor misalignment, giving your teeth a more youthful and uniform look.
4. Dental Crowns: Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that cover the entire
visible portion of a tooth. They can be used to restore the shape, size, and appearance of damaged or severely discolored teeth, helping them look younger and more aesthetically pleasing.
5. Tooth-Colored Fillings: Replace old metal fillings with tooth-colored composite fillings that blend seamlessly with the natural color of your teeth. This can improve the appearance of your smile and make your teeth look younger.
6. Gum Contouring: If your gums have receded or are uneven, gum contouring can reshape the gumline to create a more balanced and attractive smile. This
procedure can make your teeth appear longer, more balanced, and more youthful.
7. Orthodontic Treatment: Crooked or misaligned teeth can make you look older than you are. Orthodontic treatment, such as braces or clear aligners, can straighten your teeth, improve the health of your mouth, prevent future problems, and improve your smile’s appearance, making you look younger.
8. Regular Dental Cleanings: Schedule regular dental cleanings to remove plaque, tartar, and surface stains from your teeth. Professional cleanings can help maintain the brightness of your
smile and keep your teeth looking youthful. By addressing these common dental concerns with the help of a cosmetic dentist, you can rejuvenate the appearance of your teeth and achieve a more youthful smile.
“Preventive Dentistry can add 10 years to human life.” -Dr. Charles Mayo of the Mayo Clinic
Dr. Bradley Hepler and the experienced team at the Atlanta Center for Dental Health provide all the modern advances for healthy and attractive smiles. You will realize immediate results with non-invasive and often inexpensive procedures to enhance your smile and your health. If you would like a complementary consultation to discover your smile restoring options, please call the Atlanta Center for Dental Health at 770-992-2236. Dr. Bradley Hepler has spent many hours dedicated to perfecting and updating the latest and best techniques in dentistry. It is with this breadth of knowledge that we provide each patient with the perfect solution to their situation, their life, and their goals. It is our pleasure to serve this community and help as many people as possible live their best life.
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A Girl Scout speaks to a representative from the Chattahoochee Nature Center at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve’s Earth Day Celebration April 20. The event featured a number of organizations dedicated to sustainability and environmental protection as well as family fun activities.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — With the first Earth Day Celebration of its kind at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve April 20, Johns Creek stuck its flag in the ground as a city with an eye toward sustainability.
More than a dozen organizations tabled their causes under a large City of Johns Creek tent on the grounds. Many groups carried posters that provided information on their impact and how-tos on DIY projects, like greenhouses.
While walking through the rows, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Chattahoochee Nature Center and Johns Creek Beautification were just a few that could be seen.
Olivia Gazda, Johns Creek assistant to the city manager, said the city saw quite a response from organizations that wished to set
up, running out of available space. The Earth Day Celebration was coordinated alongside Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Executive Director Lizen Hayes.
“As a newer community, I think it’s sometimes hard because we compare ourselves to places like Alpharetta and Roswell that have very established sustainability programs,” Gazda said, citing Alpharetta’s Old Rucker Farm and the Roswell Recycling Center. “Making a name, putting our flag in the ground for sustainability in Johns Creek — It’s something people want, and they’ve been wanting for a long time. I really think we’re just fulfilling a need that has always been there.”
Dozens of cars lined the preserve’s driveway for the event, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There were also family fun activities, like making bird feeders
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Recreation Department is continuing the tradition of creating themed summer camps for kids 3-18. This year, a total of 176 summer camps opened for registration April 1, and spots are filling up quickly.
The camps are each equipped with a specific theme, from studying insects to playing pickleball. The camp themes encompass four categories: outdoor recreation; dance; gymnastics; and sports.
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Every outdoor recreation camp has its focus, and these specialty camps are divided into subcategories based on age.
“Specialty camps fill up within the first week, sometimes quicker,” said Recreation Manager Zak Moore.
While most of these camp rosters are full, two other outdoor recreation camps have space.
The TR Nature Camp at Sawnee Mountain is for kids 8-13 and focuses on a therapeutic approach to creating art in nature. The TR Summer Outdoor Adventure Camp is for ages 13-22 and will include kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, zip lining and tree climbing.
Dance and gymnastics camps
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Breed: Huskey Mix
Color: Tan/Black & White(Short haired)
Age: 1 year old
Weight: (Current) 28 lbs
Fully Grown: Medium Build (35-40 lbs)
Sex: Male
Some lucky family will hit the jackpot with this wonderful little boy!
Not only is he very sweet, loves to please but is good in a car and on a leash. Kisses, food, love and toys would rock his world. His frame is medium size once fully grown. Currently he is 1 yr old and weighs 28 lbs. Come and meet him!
All BCAR dogs are placed as indoor family pets. No electric fences, please. Visit pets every Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (706-268-1346) or visit our website for adoption information at www.bigcanoeanimalrescue.org.
The “Little Explorer Camps” are for children 4-5 and include an insectthemed Buggin' Out Camp, a birdthemed Winged Wonders Camp, and an Animal Olympics Camp, which includes zip lining, hiking and rock climbing.
Kids 6-8 can choose from several “Explorer Camps,” including the Art in Nature Camp, the Geology Rocks Camp and the Wonders in Water Camp.
The “Young Adventurer Camps” are for children 9-11. Camps in this category include the Georgia Wanderer Camp, the Aquatic Adventures Camp and the Junior Outdoor Adventure Camp.
Kids aged 12-15 can enjoy various “Adventurer Camps,” including the Whitewater Kayak Camp, a Climbing Adventure Camp and an Outdoor Adventure Camp.
Those 4-13 can dance with the SFHS Dance Team, while those 5-12 can choose to embark on the Denmark Dance Team Mini Camp or the North Forsyth Youth Dance Camp.
The Gymnastics Olympics Camp is for children 3-5, while the Gymnastics Camp is for those 5-11. Both offer three different days and locations.
Sports camps
The sports camps feature tennis, baseball, basketball, football, cheerleading, softball, track, wrestling, pickleball and volleyball. Most still have space available.
The camps are also divided by age group and include three youth wrestling camps, six pickleball camps, seven youth soccer camps, seven volleyball camps and 10 cheerleading camps.
To learn more about each camp, visit parks.forsythco.com/Programs.
director at Winter Construction, said her team oversaw construction of the parking garage and office building, which is almost wrapped up.
S9 Architecture, known for Atlanta’s Ponce City Market, designed the redeveloped, former Gold Kist headquarters.
When RocaPoint Partners and The Georgetown Company purchased the 13 acres surrounding the 1970s office complex in 2020, the site had been vacant for nearly a decade.
Following completion of a new parking garage abutting I-285, the developers popped off the roof and got to work.
Architects kept the footprint of the building but added two additional floors with a timber overbuild, Tuskowski said, creating a unique architectural draw for prospective tenants.
She said the timber is lighter but takes longer to arrive on-site with high demand across the country.
A state-of-the art fitness center, outdoor spaces and on-site restaurants create the atmosphere that draws white-collar workers back to the office.
Danielle Handy, government relations and development manager at RocaPoint Partners, led a tour of the redeveloped office building April 26 along with Tuskowski.
With wide stairwells and room for two more elevators, the Palladium Building underwent some significant changes during redevelopment. While maintaining some characteristics of the former Gold Kist headquarters, like wood paneling and 90,000-square-foot floor plates, architects focused on more access to open-air spaces.
“It was an older concrete structure that had less access to lighting and open air, we really opened it up significantly,” Handy said. “There’s way more access to fresh air and sunlight on terraces and balconies.”
So far, Insight Global and Transportation Insights have leased the first four floors, with 64,085 square feet of rentable office space available on the fifth floor.
Handy said a friend who works in Perimeter takes MARTA to the office from Buckhead.
She said she thinks the proximity of transit to Campus 244 attracts tenants like Insight Global, a staffing agency, and Transportation Insight, a logistics company.
A look at the unleased fifth floor of Campus 244’s Palladium Building. So far, Insight Global and Transportation Insights have leased the first four floors, leaving 64,085 square feet of office space available.
“Interconnectivity is one of the things that I was picking up on with that plan,” Handy said, pointing to a trail connection in the wood line. “We have done our part to participate in that.”
The location between Hammond Drive and I-285 is a 3-minute walk to MARTA rail and a 5-minute walk to Perimeter Mall.
Handy said the goal is to have multi-family residential units built as a part of the second phase.
Developers of Campus 244 have announced Skidmore, Owings & Merrill will construct a six-story, 300,000-square-foot office building — The Stacks — to the east of the Palladium Building.
“We are looking at office at the moment, Class-AA space,” Handy said. “That’s the objective, but we will keep our options open, if that doesn’t work out, multi-family is an option there.”
She also mentioned Campus 244’s live, work and play design, which looks to keep housing, offices, shopping, recreation and amenities within one neighborhood or area.
RocaPoint and The Georgetown Company reference their development in Forsyth County’s Halcyon as an example of mixed-used development that increased connectivity and economic growth.
“Our dwell time at Halcyon is three hours,” Handy said. “People are not just going there to grab a bite to eat and leave, they want to sit on the green for a while and walk around.”
A rendering of the first phase of Campus 244 shows a completed five-story office building on the left and the 145-key hotel, Element by Westin, on the right. The mixed-use development, with phase one construction still underway, is expected to welcome patrons this summer.
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Edge City 2.0, a joint effort between the City of Dunwoody and the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts, created a communitysupported roadmap for development in Perimeter.
The location promises even more visitors than Halcyon, with its proximity to I-285, Ga. 400, MARTA rail and Perimeter Mall. Continued from Page 4
She said that’s what developers are trying to achieve at Campus 244.
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Color: Chocolate and white (Short haired)
Age: 4 Years old
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What a sweet girl. Hazel’s brown eyes say it all, come take me home!
All BCAR dogs are placed as indoor family pets. No electric fences, please. Visit pets every Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (706-268-1346) or visit our website for adoption information at www.bigcanoeanimalrescue.org This is Hazel!
Hazel likes to walk the trails, play in the park or just be out and about meeting people and having a good time. She would make a great addition to any family looking for a companion with a great disposition.
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from pinecones and “Opossum Story Time,” where young children listened to stories about opossums, learned opossum trivia and met an Autrey Mill opossum ambassador named Winnie.
That day’s schedule also featured a documentary about saving sea turtles on the Eastern Seaboard, followed by a Q&A session from its creators, who are friends of Hayes based in Seattle.
“Olivia [Gazda] and I really kind of worked together to line up our vendors … and just really wanted to gather everybody to talk about sustainability and the Earth and get us all in one place and make it really fun for the community,” Hayes said.
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This time of year, hiking in the great outdoors usually means one of two things. If the day is unseasonably warm, it can mean you’re sweating before you’re even a quarter mile into your hike. All those layers that once seemed like such a good idea are now conspiring to cook your pitiful self, kind of like you’d steam an ear of corn. Ugh. Should you hike back to the car and shed a few, or should you (in the interest of the total hiking experience) suffer silently and soldier on?
On the other hand, if it’s one of those days when the thermometer unexpectedly drops, getting outside may mean you freeze. You know how it is. Your world is in the mid 80s one minute and in the mid 30s the next. Oh, how you wish for the sweaters! That’s just the way it is with springtime in the South.
But this temperature thing is not limited to north Georgia. Apparently, it is a worldwide phenomenon.
I am thinking about that as we walk down the main street in Kenmare, a lovely little town in southwestern Ireland. Now we step into to the woolen goods store in search of a couple of wool sweaters. She likes sweaters because they keep her warm in the winter, and I like sweaters because they keep me warm 11 months of the year. We figure that made-in-Ireland
A Kenmare, Ireland, shop touts an offer too good to pass up.
sweaters made from wool from Irish sheep would be ideal souvenirs, practically perfect in every way. I pick a green one. Hers is a subtle shade somewhere in the neighborhood of light blue. It matches her eyes.
And I get gloves too. You may remember the gloves I picked up a few weeks ago, high-tech insulated gloves with no fingertips on the index finger and thumb. Perfect fishing gloves! But (yep) I left those in Georgia. We’re going fishing tomorrow, and I need gloves to keep my hands warm, and what should I find in that very same store but hand-knitted fingertip-less wool gloves? And they fit.
I have to have a pair, and so I add them to the pile.
We pay for the sweaters and the gloves and step back into the clear, clean light of the Irish afternoon. The day is on the cool side. I put my hands in my jacket pockets. That helps a little. I think of digging my new gloves out of the bag to see if that will help more –
And then I see it: a bold sign proclaiming hot chocolate. But not just any hot chocolate.
“Life-changing hot chocolate!” I say,
reading the sign and the message it proclaims in vivid white letters against a chalkboard-gray background. An arrow points the way to the door, which is framed by electric orange-painted trim. Who am I to say no to something like that?
“How about it?” I ask.
She looks at me, hesitates an instant, and says, “Sure.”
I open the door for her, and we step into a tiny chocolate shop. There are packages of fudge and bars of flavored chocolate and confections behind glass by the check-out. I linger over some of chocolate bars. Have you ever tried orange chocolate? You should.
But what’s really on my mind is the kind of chocolate that comes in a cup, the kind of chocolate designed for sipping. Hot chocolate.
Life-changing hot chocolate!
There’s a tiny, little kitchen behind the counter, and the shop’s proprietor is seated there near a small stove. I see a pot atop one of the burners.
“Is this the place for life-changing hot chocolate?” I ask.
The proprietor looks up and says, “Well, yes it is.” I have to ask.
“Does it change your life for the better?”
The proprietor looks directly at me then and says, “What? Oh. Well, It might.”
“We will have one then!” I say. “She and I will share it!” For one can never have too much betterness in one’s life, can one?
The proprietor turns to fixing our drink. A moment later it’s ready. I take a
sip. It’s hot and warming and sweet and smooth.
“Mmmm!” I say.
She takes a sip too.
“Not bad,” she says.
“How is your chocolate?” the proprietor asks.
“It is good,” I say. “And warm. But I still wonder what changes to expect?”
The proprietor looks at me quizzically.
“You know,” I say. “When the hot chocolate changes my life. Like on the sign.”
“Oh, that bloody sign,” says the proprietor. “It’s been there for years. I hate that sign!”
We sip some more hot chocolate, she and I do, and then step back through the door and onto the street. The warm drink knocks the edge off the cool afternoon air, and we stroll slowly down the line of shops back towards our car.
“Do you feel any changes?” I ask her. “You know, from the life-changing hot chocolate.”
“Not yet,” she replies. “But it was very good.”
And she adds:
“I don’t think I want any changes.” She leans into me a little. “I don’t think I want anything to change.”
We visit another shop or two, looking, perusing, savoring the day.
She buys some wool yarn. It is the color of my new sweater.
“I will crochet you a scarf,” she says. “To match.”
And she adds, “You do like scarves, you know.”
I do.
This is book two in the author’s St. Just series, and I found it even more enjoyable than the first. The bonus is that it can easily be read as a standalone. A writers conference in Scotland is the setting, and, of course, a writer is the murder victim.
The references to the world of writing and publishing made it especially enjoyable for me as an author, but I think avid readers will find them amusing as well. Who hasn’t read a romance novel and heard the genre dissed as chick lit or light fare, not worth reading? The same question could be asked about cozy mysteries.
The sprinkling of snarky remarks provides a humorous touch to the book. Yes, they’re over the top, but I suspect there’s a kernel of truth in the depiction of backbit-
ing among authors, editors, and agents. Fortunately, I haven’t experienced that behavior in my author career.
Toss in a castle where the attendees are staying and a drawbridge that is mysteriously stuck in the up position, and you have the makings of an Agatha Christie novel. No, DCI St. Just is not Poirot, but neither is he a bumbling member of the constabulary. Oh! Did I mention that the authors all write mysteries? Who better to commit murder?
“Everybody Knows” by Jordan Harper This book is a shift from my reading fare
of late. I’m most often found reading British mysteries — usually cozies and police procedurals. From time to time, I branch out to a title I find reviewed in the local paper or the Wall Street Journal. Jordan Harper’s latest novel is billed as a murder thriller and praised by the likes of authors Michael Connelly, Megan Abbott, and S.A. Cosby.
Set in Los Angeles, its protagonist is a black bag publicist. I had no idea what that was until I read this book, but it makes sense that people like her exist. I have no doubt that crisis PR firms are in the business of making the messes of the rich and powerful disappear. With enough money and enough power, the rich and famous can have their debauchery and depravity managed and whitewashed.
As I read of Mae Pruett’s work for the firm, I could easily put celebrity names to
some of the scenarios she handles. Sometimes, real life situations are referenced, like the discovery of John Belushi dead of an overdose. It only takes a small leap to imagine what would have happened if he’d been found in time to save his life. With someone like Mae working her magic, we might never have known he overdosed.
If you’re looking for a book to keep you up late at night, a book to keep you guessing until the end, this one’s a keeper.
Award-winning author Kathy Manos Penn is a Sandy Springs resident. Find her cozy mysteries on Amazon or locally at The Enchanted Forest, Bookmiser, Tall Tales, and Johns Creek Books. Contact her at inkpenn119@gmail.com, and follow her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/KathyManosPennAuthor/.
D.C. AIKEN Guest Columnist
On July 4, 1969, The Rolling Stones Introduced their song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”. The song goes on to say, “But if you try sometime, well, you just might find, you get what you need.”
This can be said about many borrowers trying to negotiate closing cost fees with their lender. Closing cost fees are made up of numerous charges such as lender fees, credit reports, appraisals, attorney fees, lenders title, owners title, recording fees, Georgia intangible taxes, HOA initiation fees as well as HOA prorations and others.
I had a call the other day from a client who wanted me to lower the attorney fees and totally take out the lender’s title insurance fee (required by all lenders if
the buyer/borrower is getting a mortgage, and this fee is charged by the closing attorney).
Granted, most folks believe that the lender controls all these fees which is simply not the case. I explained to the borrower that the credit report as well as the attorney fees, title charges the state transfer/tax fees, are third-party charges that are simply “pass through” charges that we estimate for them on the initial loan estimate, and the actual charges will appear on their final closing statement.
Ironically, the borrower/buyer chooses most of these fees when they agree to a specific closing attorney in their contract, because the attorney determines those fees. The lender only can control their bank/broker charges such as origination fees, discount points, underwriting, document preparation and other fees shown in the origination section of the loan estimate.
My point is, when buyers/borrowers are shopping fees from lender to lender
they should focus on the “origination” charges shown on the loan estimate only…the other fees will be the same at closing, as the lender does not actually charge them. Despite the varying estimates from lender to lender for title, attorney and recording charges shown by different lenders, they will be the same at closing since the closing attorney chosen in the contract will produce those numbers.
So, who do you trust for the most accurate estimate?
Great question! Most buyers/ borrowers are recommended to a lender(s) from their Realtor and or a friend(s). Trust them, especially a Realtor who has done business with this lender and has seen a track record of delivering what they estimated and excellent customer service.
Getting estimates from out-of-state lenders can be dangerous if they do not close many loans in Georgia and are simply going by what some chart in their office tells them to estimate for those
charges. Your Georgia lenders do this every day and know what the estimate should show, not to mention they do not want to let down the real estate agent who referred you to them. These lenders also depend on repeat business from the agents, and they won’t get it if they don’t deliver excellent customer service, including getting the funds to close right.
Trust your referral. Purchasing a home, in most cases, is the largest individual purchase they will make in their life. This is not like purchasing a car or an ATV. However, getting a recommendation from a friend might not be so bad when buying these either.
D.C. Aiken is vice president, producing production manager for BankSouth Mortgage, NMLS # 658790. For more insights, you can subscribe to his newsletter at dcaiken.com.
The opinions expressed within this article may not reflect the opinions or views of BankSouth Mortgage or its affiliates.
MIKE TASOS Columnist
Having grown up in an age when your only hope of missing a “must-see” TV program was to pray that there would be an encore broadcast during summer rerun season. For the most part, once it was over, it was over.
I can still remember staying up late to see David Janssen in “The Fugitive” finally vanquish the elusive, wily “one-armed man.”
But I can’t recall that episode ever
Robert Bachman, age 83, of Roswell, GA passed away on April 27, 2024. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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being shown again. These days, even though I absolutely adored the show, it sure seems like “The Office” is on every night on several channels, even utilizing an “East Coast/West Coast” schedule.
I have come to resist going on a binge but recently went on a bender of my own. It seems fitting to embrace that concept on my late Dad’s birthday. He’s been gone since 1983, but truth be told, he was gone way before that. He was no stranger to a binge, choosing to overindulge on Russian potato juice that eventually robbed him of what others have shared was a charming personality and outstanding athleticism. Thanks to modern technology, I
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treated myself to a complete bingewatching chapter, watching every “Sopranos” season, one through six. I started from the beginning, when the series was all set to break new ground. I was a little resistant when the show premiered on HBO, deducing that it was about opera or Gregorian chants.
Having watched the original show weekly, it was easy to look at each installment as a sketch. Thanks to binge-watching and streaming, I was able to evaluate the entire show, which ran from 1999-2007. I watched it alone, firmly entrenched in my “Man Cave,” giving me ample time to get a bolus dose of foul language, nudity, violence and
murder.
When I’d watched the final episode, the one that is still discussed today, I feel compelled to make a few pithy observations:
- James Gandolfini, who apparently over-indulged himself to an early grave, was brilliant in the Mafia patriarch role. However, much has been written about his kindness to others while also being extremely difficult to work with. Talk about a dichotomy.
- It appears that those Mafia guys in the show didn’t pay for anything. From delinquent bar tabs to swag that might
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Randy Knighton City of Roswell Kurt Russell City Administrator Notice of Public Hearing Mayor
The following item will be considered by the Mayor and City Council at a public hearing on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Roswell City Hall Council Chambers, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, Georgia.
a. CU 20235005/CV 20241822 - 1293 Minhinette Drive
The applicant, MK Ventures Management, LLC, is requesting a revision to the approved site plan with a Concurrent Variance to the Landscape Open Space requirement; land lot 410.
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250), within two (2) years, file a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law is available in the office of the City Attorney.
The complete file is available for public view at the Roswell Planning & Zoning Office, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-30, Roswell, Georgia (770) 817-6720, or planningandzoning@roswellgov.com. Refer to www.roswellgov.com.
The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday, June 13, 2024 commencing at 3:00 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
a. PH-24-10 Dr. J.L. Morris House/116 North Main Street – Certificate of Appropriateness
Consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow for rehabilitation and building addition for the Dr. J.L. Morris House. The property is located at 116 North Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1252, 2 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
The following items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, May 20, 2024 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
a. PH-24-14 City of Alpharetta Capital Improvement Element (CIE)
Consideration of a resolution authorizing transmittal of the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Element and Annual Report.
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
Randy Knighton City of Roswell Kurt Wilson City Administrator Notice of Public Hearing Mayor
The following item will be considered by the Mayor and City Council at a public hearing on Monday, May 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Roswell City Hall Council Chambers, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, Georgia.
a. PV 20240505 - 55 West Crossville Road
The applicant, Bradley Riffell/AEC, Inc., is requesting Parkway Village Small Tract status; land lot 393.
b. CU 20241697 - 11050 Crabapple Road, Suite 110C
The applicant, Lisa Javer, is requesting a Conditional Use for a Massage Establishment; land lot 393.
c. CU 20241615 - 900 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway, Suite 150
The applicant, Lauren Felker, is requesting a Conditional Use for a Massage Establishment; land lot 503.
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a City Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250), within two (2) years, file a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law is available at the office of the City Attorney.
The complete file is available for public view at the Roswell Planning and Zoning Office, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-30, Roswell, Georgia, (770) 817-6720, or planningandzoning@roswellgov.com. Refer to www.roswellgov.com.
The following items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, June 3, 2024 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
a. V-24-17 265 Dania Drive
Consideration of a variance to allow for a tear down and rebuild of a single-family detached home on 1.02 acres. A variance is requested to Unified Development Code (UDC) Subsection 2.2.1(D) AG agriculture, District Regulations to reduce the side setback on the south side of the property from 25’ to 8.5’. The property is located at 265 Dania Drive and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1177, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
b. Z-24-06/PH-24-06/V-24-06 55 Canton
Consideration of a rezoning, parking in-lieu fees, and variances to allow for the construction of a mixed-use building with 36 ‘For-Sale’ condominium units and 7,303 square feet of restaurant space on 1.02 acres in the Downtown Overlay. A rezoning is requested from C-2 (General Commercial) to DT-C (Downtown Core) and parking in-lieu fees are requested for approximately four (4) parking spaces. Variances are requested to Unified Development Code (UDC) Appendix A: Alpharetta Downtown Code Subsection 3.5.5 to increase the maximum building footprint and to UDC Subsection 2.5.5(J) to allow tandem parking spaces to count toward minimum parking requirements. The property is located at 32, 38 & 44 Old Canton Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1269, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
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have “accidentally” fallen off a hijacked truck, the theme was the art of the steal.
- The show’s ending, when everything went black was inconclusive and an egregious rip-off. I didn’t like it the first time around and liked it even less when I revisited it. Amazingly, there are websites devoted to unraveling if Tony was killed. My perspective: Who cares?”
- Unlike “The Office,” whose characters were embraced and loved, there was now one to really care about in the entire “Sopranos” cast. The women were crude, the parish priest was a moocher, and the Sopranos children were as unlovable a duo you’d ever want to meet. Crude, bratty and somehow entitled all because Dad was a violent criminal kingpin.
- If I was Italian-American, I could understand why so many found the portrayal of their ethnicity extremely offensive. From escapades at a strip club to murder wherever it was convenient, I was relieved when I’d watched the finale. I kept checking to see how many more episodes I had to go.
There is talk about the show coming back. My question: “Why?” Like a never-ending pasta buffet that causes indigestion, I’ve had enough..
I believe the next time I go on a binge, it’ll be something that makes me laugh and enjoy the experience. There’s a huge “Curb Your Enthusiasm” library that’s available. I can enjoy Larry David and his crew without cringing and turning away when someone gets “whacked.”
Mike Tasos has lived in Forsyth County for more than 30 years. He’s an American by birth and considers himself a Southerner by the grace of God. He can be reached at miketasos55@gmail.com.
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