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Police officers investigate report of armed robbery ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police were dispatched to Huntington Lane for reports of an armed robbery July 9. The victim claimed two men robbed him in front of his mother’s Ivywood Lane apartment. He identified both men by name and said he knew them. The victim claimed he and the suspects were sitting on his car talking when they struck him twice. At least one of the blows was from the butt end of a pistol, he said. The suspects demanded a large roll of dollar bills from the victim. They walked away after taking the money roll. Police questioned one of the alleged robbers at his home. The man claimed he was home all day and his mother corroborated his story. Police made no arrests and determined there wasn’t yet enough probable cause to file charges.
Roswell Police assists in capture of fugitive ROSWELL, Ga. — Police helped U.S. marshals nab a Florida man on the
PUBLIC SAFETY run for attempted murder early July 7. Agents found the fugitive holed up in a room at the Economy Hotel along Old Dogwood Road. Khanji Iknoki Fairley, 37, of Kissimmee, Florida, was taken into custody at the DeKalb County Jail on warrants from Osceola County, Florida. Fairley was wanted in connection with a June 18 shooting at the Vineland Landings Apartments in Kissimmee that left one person wounded. Police identified Fairley as the suspect in the shooting and issued a public bulletin for his arrest June 19.
Home under development raided of plumbing items ROSWELL, Ga. — Plumbing fixtures were reported stolen from a Long Circle home under construction July 7. The complainant told officers someone stole upwards of $8,000 worth of fixtures from the home sometime between July 2 and July 7. Among the items taken were four shower heads, eight faucets and a pair of garbage disposals. The contractor had no leads on who may have broken into the home. He said he didn’t suspect any of his employees were involved. Police checked with neighbors to see if surveillance cameras in the area may have captured any suspicious activity. No arrests had been made yet.
DRUG & DUI ARRESTS Krista Raquel Cousin, 29, of Ashley Forest Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested July 9 on Holcomb Bridge Road for DUI, possession of marijuana and open container violation. Joseph Donald Jordan, 40, of Neal Court, Cumming, was arrested July 10 on Old Dogwood Road for possession of schedule III/IV/V drug and drugs not in original container. Steven Katziff, 25, of Spring Creek Lane, Atlanta, was arrested July 11 on Hardscrabble Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane. Stephen Paul Mott, 47, of 11th Avenue, Columbus, was arrested July 11 on Market Boulevard for possession of schedule III/IV/V drug.
Police arrest suspect in armed robbery at hotel
ROSWELL, Ga. — Police say an Atlanta man robbed a guest at the Economy Hotel along Old Dogwood Road at gunpoint on July 10. Javaries Dontez Sands, 34, was apprehended at a nearby Exxon gas station and arrested. He was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to police, Sands walked into the victim’s hotel room, put a gun to their head and demanded money. It was not clear if Sands and the victim knew each other.
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Charity founder credits angels for kick-starting his mission BY TIFFANY MORGAN newsroom@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA — The Greyhound bus station in Atlanta was cold and musty. Dim lights gave it a dreary feeling. It was the winter of 2002. Anthony Delgado was residing on the station floor, down on his luck. A drug-addicted and homeless veteran. But that evening at the bus station, Delgado witnessed what he said was an act of God. He experienced a moment that literally got him on his feet and on a journey to recovery. At the bus station, there were two people – a man and a woman – standing in front of him and shouting, “Young man, go to the VA hospital, they’re going to help you!” They told him several times in a row, almost chant-like. “Leave me alone!” Delgado shouted back. Others inside the bus station stared at Delgado. They did not see the figures Delgado was speaking to. He says they were angels. Delgado left the bus station to follow the couple outside, but they were gone. Another day, Delgado was approached by a man that asked if he was a veteran. Yes, Delgado responded, Marine Corps. The man guided Delgado to the Clairmont Road train station, down a long escalator to what would be an eye-opening experience. By the time Delgado stepped onto the train, he turned around to thank the man who’d helped him. But he was gone. Another angel. Not long after, Delgado was at the VA hospital and was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. After some assessment, the doctor presented to Delgado two options: Go to a rehabilitation program, which included three hot meals a day and job opportunities. Leave the hospital the following day and continue to live his homeless life as a drug addict. Rehab it was. Delgado said the program turned his life around and got him on a path of service. He got a job as a representative for a telecommunications company and attended church regularly. Delgado was baptized. He said it washed away the problems he was trying to overcome. “I was clean from the inside,” Delgado said. “I felt a change that I can’t even explain to you; Christ really came into my life.”
Delgado was soon filled with a need to help those down on their luck; like he used to be. I Care Atlanta Inc. (ICA) was officially established in 2010 – formerly known as My Brother’s Keepers Reaching Out Inc. – as a 501(c) nonprofit located at 5879-B New Peachtree Road in Doraville. But before it’s official location, it was initially started from the trunk of Delgado’s 1984 red and white Dodge van. Now he has a place of business and nine employees to help him distribute food and keep everything in order. With food insecurity a challenge in Metro Atlanta, Delgado was motivated to devote the rest of his life to help stabilize lives by feeding those in food insecure homes. ICA services are through mobile, in-house distribution and emergency/crisis prevention. “I honestly believe that God put me in this position,” Delgado said. “I didn’t start this program, God started this program.” ICA receives quality meats and other produce from Publix, Trader Joe’s, Buckhead Beef and other neighboring grocery chains that support the values of Delgado’s nonprofit. The message of Delgado’s organization is simple: “stabilizing lives.” In the previous year, with a pandemic taking hold, it gave their organization a whole new meaning, serving hundreds of families during the COVID-19. ICA accepts donations including toilet paper, paper towels, diapers, wipes, first aid kits, small toiletries, school supplies, baby items, hygiene products, new socks, new undergarments, hygienic products, gift cards, office supplies and reusable shopping bags. Their biggest need is monetary donations, Delgado said. Alongside their food services, Delgado accepts clothing donations that he gets sent off to get cleaned so they are pressed and ready to go for whoever might seek out well-kept clothing items. ICA also has food distributions every week and the location changes each time. Law enforcement also attend, and Delgado said it is a good way for the community to talk with the officers. For more information, go to www.icareatlanta.org or for monetary donations, ICA utilizes CashApp – username is $ICareAtlantaGA – and PayPal and Paypal.me/ICareAtlanta. Checks can also be made out to I Care Atlanta.
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Alpharetta to hold public hearings on property tax levy Tax rate remains stable, but property values rise By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — While the tax rate on property remains unchanged over the past decade, the City of Alpharetta has published notice of a 3 percent hike in taxes. The move comes as a result of higher assessments — or values — placed on property. If a house or commercial building increased in value over the past year, the owner will pay more in taxes despite the steady tax rate. The City Council uses revenues from commercial and residential property taxes to help fund its operations and to pay down debt accrued from bonds approved by voters for major projects, like parks and transportation. Property tax rates are expressed in “mills.” Each mill brings in $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value on a property. Under Georgia law, when the county establishes an updated total
A quick primer on property taxes Property tax rates are expressed in “mills.” One mill equals 1/1,000 of a dollar. This rate is applied to a property’s “taxable value,” which under Georgia law, is set at 40 percent of what the property is determined to be worth. If a home is deemed to be worth $100,000 on the market, it would be taxed as though it were worth $40,000. This means that a $100,000 home – taxed at a value of $40,000 – would pay $40 in taxes for each mill levied.
value for property in Alpharetta — its tax digest — the city must calculate a rollback millage rate that would produce the same total revenue that was produced on the current year’s digest had no reassessments occurred. Because Alpharetta’s property val-
ues rose this year, the same mill levy of 5.75 mills will bring in more money, and the city must hold three public hearings to lock down the rate as a “tax increase.” Residents will be given opportunity at each public hearing to comment. The first public hearing will be at 6:30 p.m. July 26. Subsequent hearings will be at 11:30 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 2. All hearings will be conducted at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza. Last month, the City Council adopted a budget of $149 million for the 2022 fiscal year which began July 1. Also at the meeting, city officials set the tax rate on property at 5.75 mills, the same as in the past nine years. About half the budget — $74.5 million — will go to run the day-to-day operations of the city. Another large share of the budget, about $41 million, will go toward capital improvements to maintain, improve or add to what the city already has. These big-ticket items include resurfacing streets, widening roadways and enhancing parks. More than $13 million of these cap-
ital expenses are aimed at targets on and under the ground — resurfacing streets, upgrading stormwater systems and replacing turf at park fields. These “recurring” expenses also include upgrading traffic signals and replacing vehicles and other equipment. City officials point out that residents can take advantage of homestead exemptions that lower the taxable value of their homes. In sum, the city’s multiple homestead exemptions are estimated to save Alpharetta residents $5 million each year on property taxes. The list of exemptions include: Floating Homestead exemption that caps the taxable value growth of homesteaded properties to the lesser of 3 percent or CPI. Basic Homestead exemption of $45,000 off the assessed value of homesteaded properties, which is among the highest in the state. Senior Basic Homestead exemption of $25,000 off the assessed value of homesteaded properties for residents aged 65 and older. Senior full-value exemption available to residents aged 70 and older who meet certain income requirements.
Roswell clamps down on mixed-use developers Council endorses staged benchmarks in building process By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council voted to tighten restrictions on mixed-use developers and hold their feet to the fire when it comes to following through on promises made. The text amendment to the city’s unified development code establishes a phasing system by which developers will have to meet benchmarks for residential and non-residential projects in order to proceed further. Councilman Mike Palermo said the action was spurred, in part, by the Sun Valley Development approved in 2017. In that instance, the City Council voted 4-2 for conditional uses on an 18-acre property at the corner of Alpharetta Highway and Sun Valley that would allow for both a fourth story and multifamily use. The developer, Fuqua Development, said the site would include a grocery store, office, retail, restaurant space and up to 300 apartment units. All the city got, Palermo said, was
the apartments. “I think that’s something I believe we, as a council, have to make sure doesn’t happen again,” Palermo said, adding that developers must be held accountable for what they present to the council and the public for approval. Palermo said the city already has language holding developers to the site plans they propose, but the new language will close some of the loopholes builders have used to deliver on only one element of a proposed mixed-use plan. Mayor Lori Henry said she had asked planning and zoning staff to scour the country for ideas on how Roswell may secure a better process to ensure mixed-use projects approved by the city are carried out properly. She said the text amendment was crafted with direct input from the Planning Commission, and it reflects ideas garnered from all corners of those charged with guiding the city’s growth. “That collaborative effort, I think, between them, staff and council brought us to a much better resolution,” Henry said. The mayor also advocated for additional joint sessions with the Planning Commission and City Council on matters related to planning and zoning. The proposal garnered broad support
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among council members. Councilman Matt Judy said he thinks the new, staged process is a good idea, and the language will change further before it is finalized and then implemented. Councilman Marcelo Zapata called it an important first step in mitigating the problem of developers “misleading the public with a project that looks beautiful and then is not done as presented to the public and the people of Roswell.” The text amendment now goes before the Planning Commission for its review,
then will return to the City Council for adoption in the form of a resolution. The measure continues an accelerated trend on the City Council over the past six years to tighten restrictions on high density residential construction in Roswell. Along those lines, at the same July 12 meeting, the council also passed a text amendment to the unified development code that changes townhomes from a permissible use to a conditional use within areas zoned as a commercial corridor.
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Alpharetta council approves Is Your Company Hiring? church use of Kalen Center Submit your opening at By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta city officials wrestled with an application for what one resident called “the little church that could,” that had applied to use an existing building for worship services. While some members on the City Council said they shared neighbors’ worries about additional traffic, the application was approved unanimously at the board’s July 19 meeting. Overall, close to two dozen area residents — some from as far away as Canton and Cumming —turned out to support the action, telling the City Council the Parish Anglican Church represents the best in the community, that it is a family, and it seeks spiritual growth for a growing city. The church came before the council to request a conditional use to allow it to operate in the Kalen Center on Vaughan Drive near Ga. 9. Plans call for two worship services one day a week on a one-year lease. Pastor Jordan Warner said Parish Anglican Church has made arrangements with neighboring businesses for any overflow parking as a contingency, but he did not anticipate the services would draw greater crowds than could be accommodated at the Kalen Center. Mary Jacobs, representing the 321 Vaughan neighborhood homeowners, said residents in her townhome community are not opposed to the church, but they are fearful its growth would lead to hazardous traffic conditions. She said when the Kalen Center was proposed in 2016, it was pitched as a Monday-Friday activity building, and Vaughan residents were assured they would have weekends free from traffic congestion. Jacobs also said residents
are concerned about having the neighborhood inundated with cars during major service events. Council members pointed out that Brindle Lane, which services the Vaughan townhomes, is a private drive, and additional traffic near the Kalen Center will add to the wear of the roadway. Fred Moeller, founder of the Kalen Center, said the church would be a perfect fit for the building. Right now, he said, the center houses three businesses, and people are in and out of the building every day of the week. During its six years of operations, Moeller said, there have been no accidents and no car wrecks. “We have been very careful, thoughtful about how we use the space,” Moeller said. “We need the parish as a client. We need the revenue… There is no negative impact.” Alpharetta Planning staff recommended approval of the application, but it did stipulate a traffic management plan that included parking arrangements with nearby businesses. Councilman Donald Mitchell said he was torn on the issue, but he thinks adding more traffic was not in the original plan for the Kalen Center. He said he thinks the church offers a lot to the community, but the city should not turn its back on its homeowners. After a motion to table the application until the Aug. 2 meeting failed, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the application. Councilman Jason Binder said he was struck by the massive public turnout from church supporters. Growth, he said, is a good problem to have. “Please be good neighbors,” Binder said.
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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The Mayor and Council of the City of Alpharetta has tentatively adopted an operating (“M&O”) millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes for the General Fund by 3.1 percent. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the City of Alpharetta, Council Chambers, City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, on the following dates and times: July 26, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. August 2, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. August 2, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. This tentative increase will result in an M&O millage rate of 4.935 mills, an increase of 0.146 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the M&O millage rate will be no more than 4.789 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $450,000 is approximately $15.20 and the proposed tax increase for non-homesteaded property with a fair market value of $1,100,000 is approximately $64.24. The City of Alpharetta is investing revenue growth to augment public safety services as well as increase capital investment in our infrastructure.
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Drake House welcomes new director of programming BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Drake House Founder and Director of Programs Christy Merritt officially stepped down from her position July 1. After 16 years, Merritt MERRITT will no longer be serving the organization she has fostered since its inception. The non-profit charity welcomes Cheryl Carter as the new director of Programs. Merritt is confident in the organization’s long-term decision as she enters retirement. “I’d like to spend more time with my family and discern how else I might serve my community,” Merritt said. “My…career at The Drake House was more rewarding than I could have ever imagined. What a privilege it has been to walk alongside families during a desperate time and offer them a respite with dignity and respect.” The Drake House celebrates 15 years of serving mothers and their children experiencing homelessness in the north Metro Atlanta area. The organization continues to provide housing and enrichment programs to families in need in the hopes of creating financial stability. Serving approximately 50 families with
120 children per year, the nonprofit is dedicated to creating opportunity for those less fortunate to become contributing members of the community. “The Drake House is a gift to the community, from a community of compassionate and generous residents and businesses who genuinely care about those experiencing hardship,” Merritt said. “Our faith and civic community have been steadfast supporters, without which we would not have such a robust program. Having the support of volunteers from our community truly is what sets us apart and makes The Drake House such a special place.” Stepping into her new position, Carter brings 30 years of non-profit experience to the organization. As a recipient of the “Outstanding Community Service Award,” she has served numerous organizations working to eliminate homelessness and prevent recidivism. Throughout her time in the field, Carter financially benefitted families helping to increase household income, credit scores and family savings accounts. “We are thrilled to have Cheryl join our team,” Executive Director Nesha Mason said in a statement. “She has a proven track record of helping and aiding the families she serves. She will play a vital role in the program success of the families
at The Drake House.” As The Drake House bids “farewell” to a longtime leader and influencer, Merritt remains hopeful in the organization’s future. They are striving to improve their outdoor and classroom space as their reach full capacity of 32 families. She looks forward to their current developments allowing for the aid of more families. “This firm foundation of client-focused growth and long-term relationships…will allow for future development to meet our families’ ever-changing needs and economic challenges,” Merritt said. “Additional space is needed for our after-school program…This program enables us to help our children overcome any setbacks in learning what their family’s instability might have caused, giving them opportunities to excel and enjoy learning.” Merritt looks back fondly at her time with the organization as they look ahead to future improvement. For more information on The Drake House, please visit www.thedrakehouse. org. The organization depends on financial support from community partners, individual donors, and fundraising events. To learn more about how you can contribute, please contact Megan Riddle by email at mriddle@thedrakehouse.org or by phone at 470-508-9936.
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Hamilton Hotel adds luxury, entertainment to Alpharetta’s downtown BY TIFFANY MORGAN newsroom@appenmedia.com A citrus scent, soft, ambient lighting, plenty of greenery and white marble flooring. And that’s just the entrance to downtown Alpharetta’s Hamilton Hotel, scheduled for opening in August. The four-story Hamilton anchors the corner of Main Street and Milton Avenue with its classical, stately architecture and rich colors. The hotel has 119 rooms with three family suites that offer a two-bedroom space. Hotel Equities is the managing partner, and the boutique inn is one of 30 now operating in Alpharetta. The hotel is a Curio Collection by Hilton, an upscale brand in select locations around the world. General manager, Ken Washington, said The Hamilton is a unique touch to the city.
“It’s going to bring people from all walks of life to this city,” Washington said. “You have all these demographics, nationalities, different cultures, and it’s definitely going to put Alpharetta on the map.” Washington said that his staff will be top-notch and ready to offer guests a special brand of hospitality. Hamilton staff have passion for service and mirror the community, Washington said. “My staff is a reflection of this community, very diverse, all walks of life and I was very intentional when I hired my team to make sure it was a reflection of this neighborhood,” Washington said. Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau President Janet Rodgers said the Hamilton will bring in visitors who will small businesses, dining and other attractions in the region. “The Hamilton will be a catalyst to bringing a tremendous number of visitors into the downtown district of Alpharetta,” Jones said. “The proximity of having a hotel in the middle of shops,
restaurants, spas and entertainment is an ideal recipe for success, which is similar to the hotels in or near Avalon and North Point area districts.” As Alpharetta continues to grow, Rodgers said, the hospitality industry will add to the success. The hotel will also be an asset to the entertainment and social life, with the Roaring Social – a 1920s style Speakeasy. The entertainment venue is 9,000 square feet and will feature elements from the Prohibition Era, duckpin bowling – an alternate version of 10pin bowling – as well as a wine and whiskey room. Washington said much like an authentic speakeasy, there will be a code one must have to gain entry. The code will change daily. Alongside the wine, beer and whiskey, live music will be swinging in the Roaring Social. Hilton is selective where they put their Curios, Washington said, and that speaks volumes for Alpharetta.
Appen Media appoints Preston Thompson as podcast producer ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group announced on July 11 the appointment of Preston Thompson as podcast producer. After years of hosting “The Georgia Politics Podcast” as well as the new show, “Drafted,” THOMPSON Thompson will produce and edit other shows in the company’s portfolio. Preston will primarily focus his production efforts on “Cadillac Jack:
My Second Act,” a twice-weekly show on the Appen Podcast Network hosted by longtime morning show personality Cadillac Jack and his wife Donna Choate. “We’re excited to have Preston working with us to help grow our podcast network and produce the great shows we’re already putting together,” said Carl Appen, director of Business Development. “Preston’s skills and experience as a host make him a perfect fit for the position as we look to recruit more talent to the network.” Thompson’s hiring continues the
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company’s goal of expanding its investment in content and production. “Appen Media has always been a great partner with ‘The Georgia Politics Podcast’ and most recently ‘Drafted,’ allowing me to turn both into fun and successful shows,” Thompson said. “I can’t wait to get even more involved with the Appen Media team as we continue to make great content for North Atlanta and beyond.” Thompson currently works in politics since graduating from the University of Alabama in 2015.
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The Hamilton Hotel intends to add to the diversity of Alpharetta and also provide a staycation for locals.
“This city in itself is a growing city,” Washington said. “It’s a strong community and they’re embracing this hotel. It’s going to bring a lot of added value to this neighborhood.”
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Why do some tumors track along nerves? Brought to you by: Dr. Brent Taylor, Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta At a recent conference, an outstanding lecture by Dr. Scott Lester of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, provided insight into the question of why tumors exhibit “perineural invasion” – the behavior of tumors wrapping around and travelling along nerves. The answer is another example of how nature and biology never cease to surprise. In medical school, one of my favorite professors loved to say, “50% of what you are going to learn during these four years will ultimately be proved wrong.” As I sat in my hard wooden chair taking notes on apparently error-ridden knowledge, I hoped that the 50% that was misinformation was at least not the half that mattered. As it turns out, one of the pieces of misinformation apparently concerned perineural invasion. In medical school, I was taught that some tumors track along nerves because nerves are convenient highways to other parts of the body. This was the “path of least resistance idea.” Professors also posited that some of the vessels and lymphatics running along with the nerve are an additional reason for tumor growth along nerves – essentially the idea that tumors spreading along nerves is really just tumors spreading along the surrounding lymphatics and blood vessels – “business as usual.” Several recent studies presented by Dr. Lester have provided data that sheds new light on this subject: In one experiment, scientists placed a nerve next to but well apart from a tumor growing in a petri dish. The tumor extended a strand of cells in the direction of the nerve and grew toward the nerve. This challenges the idea that perineural tumor growth in patients is simply cancer extension along nerves already touching a tumor. Then, the scientists tested proteins found in the nerve and found that the entire nerve did not have to be present in the dish to attract tumor growth. When scientists put a small amount of a nerve protein called GDNF (glial derived neurotrophic
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factor) in the dish, the tumor grew towards the GDNF. Apparently, proteins in the nerve attract tumor growth. So nerves are not just highways: some tumors seek out nerves by growing towards proteins that nerves produce. In another experiment, scientists placed pancreatic cancer cells next to the sciatic nerve inside of a live rat. Predictably, the cancer grew and invaded the sciatic nerve. The muscles relying on the sciatic nerve were unable to function which caused partial paralysis. However, when the scientists delivered radiation to the rat’s sciatic nerve BEFORE implanting the pancreatic cancer, the tumor grew but paralysis did not occur upon tumor implantation against the nerve. Nerves that had received radiation produced less GDNF.
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Medicare is Confusing: Why and How To Better Understand It Brought to you by- Jay Looft, Medicare Insurance Broker, SeniorSource Medicare Solutions Medicare has been in existence since 1965 (fun fact: President Harry Truman was the first Medicare beneficiary), and the Medicare system has been changed or updated multiple times since. This is partially the reason for the confusion to Medicare consumers. Another reason is all the various sources coming at you with different bits and pieces of what they understand Medicare to be. These sources could be family, friends, insurance company advertisements, and even medical doctors. These sources can be helpful, and many times can point you in the direction you need to go, but take care to look at these sources as providing a “piece to the puzzle”. Medicare becomes a lot less confusing once you understand what you are looking at. One of the key concepts in understanding Medicare insurance is recognizing the two main paths when choosing how to get your Medicare. You are typically either going to keep Traditional Medicare and pair it with a Medicare Supplement
Premier: Continued from Page 9 We have long thought of radiation as primarily working by killing cancerous cells because radiation is known to cause breaks in cancer cell DNA resulting in cell death. But these studies led Dr. Lester, a radiation oncologist, to ask if radiation therapy’s effect on healthy tissue is just as important to its success as its effect on cancer cells themselves. Perhaps in some cases, radiation’s effect on growth factors in healthy nerve tissue is critical to preventing cancer recurrence. As many questions as answers are raised by these studies. Will we one day have medicines that treat perineural tumors by inhibiting neurotrophic factors? For tumors that do not track along nerves but that invade muscle, bone or other tissue, will medicines increasingly target growth factors in these tissues to prevent spread? Already, medicine that targets “vascular endothelial growth factor” is being used to treat certain cancers. Perhaps one day a local injection of a medicine that blocks neurotrophic factors will be used to help treat perineural tumors. As a Mohs surgeon, I took interest in these studies because many skin
Plan and a Stand-Alone Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or choose to get it all through a Medicare Advantage Plan. Both are good options, but determining which option best meets your specific health and financial needs usually takes a bit of research. Monthly premiums, doctor co-pays, deductibles, prescription coverage and physician networks may differ between plans and even your county of residence. As you can see, there is a great deal of information you need to know about each of these plan options in order to make an informed decision. This is one of the first questions we help our clients figure out, Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage. At SeniorSource Medicare Solutions, we have the tools and years of experience to help guide you to a Medicare plan that fits your needs. Once we help find the right plan for your needs, we will help you with enrollment and be there for questions along the way. Our services come at no cost to you, and we would be delighted to work with you on your Medicare insurance needs. Call us at (770) 596-6650 or visit our website at www.SeniorSourceMedicare.com.
cancers track along nerves and because identifying perineural invasion under the microscope is an important part of my job. When I find significant perineural invasion, radiation therapy after surgery is an option I discuss. I hope that I might one day be able to offer a targeted pill or injection as an alternative to radiation. However, I thought that these studies are of broad general interest because they are an intriguing example of how the obvious or intuitive answer so often is not the correct answer when biology is involved. Tumor growing along nerves is not just a case of taking the path of least resistance. So much of what we assume or are taught does not turn out to be the whole story. Nature is always more complex than we imagine, and new discoveries provide opportunities for medical advancement. If you or a loved one struggles with skin cancer or any dermatologic complaint, consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta. Dr. Brent Taylor and Kathryn Filipek, PA-C are delighted to help you achieve your skin health goals. Dr. Taylor is a Harvard-graduate, a board certified dermatologist and vein care expert, and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. Kathryn Filipek has greater than 15 years of dermatology experience with expertise in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology including fillers, Botox®, and sclerotherapy.
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Stray dog gets community rescue By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Snickers the dog was first spotted in the Roswell area around July 7 and the community has sought to satisfy him ever since. Postings about the injured pup on Nextdoor and Facebook garnered hundreds of reactions and comments throughout the week. Roswell residents discovered the dog was frequenting the area near the Ameris Bank, and for a few days, several self-proclaimed dog-lovers attempted to befriend, feed and identify the skittish Snickers including Julia Delay. “My husband and I decided to go up to the bank and see if we could get close to him,” Delay said. “We were there for probably two hours that night just slowly, slowly getting closer to him.” That was when she was able to see the name “Snickers” written in marker on the collar. She also noted a phone number, but it was illegible. For days, the dog evaded leashes, “bolting” from anyone who attempted to get too close. Posts on social media tracked the stray’s movements through backyards and across major intersections. “We were worried about seeing him on the side of the road,” Delay said. Snickers had been seen favoring one of his front paws and was thus even more at risk for injury on the roadways. On July 11, Courtney Willbanks, 12, with the help of her neighbor, was finally able to catch the elusive
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Snickers. She had attempted to follow him the previous night, but he kept running away and into the surrounding woods. The next day, Willbanks and a neighbor had seen the stray venture toward the pool and tennis court area of their neighborhood. She waited inside the fence, and Snickers ended up walking to the tennis courts himself. She instructed her neighbor to close the gate and the jig was up. Fulton County Animal Services arrived on the scene less than an hour later and, after trying to evade the collar, Snickers eventually made his way into the van. The whole operation went smoothly. “It wasn’t like a scary movie,” Willbanks said. “He was so nice and calm and let us watch [Snickers] get loaded into the truck, and you could just see how Snickers relaxed when he got in the back of the truck because he felt the air conditioning and they gave him food.” Snickers was then taken to the Fulton County Animal Shelter. He underwent surgery to repair his injured paw on July 15 and was said to be “bright, alert and awake,” by Pet Adoption Counselor Eliza Adams following the procedure. After undergoing surgery, which repaired his injured right paw, inserted a microchip and neutered him, and receiving his rabies shot, Snickers was considered a “green card dog.” Adams said that Snickers’ owner would have until July 18 to claim him before he was adopted into an-
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NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The North Fulton Master Gardeners has announced its fall class schedule, seven classes that cover practical activities to enhance everything from landscaping to vegetables. The classes are free and are available through Zoom webinars and Facebook Live. Classes will be available for later viewing at youtube.com/ NorthFultonMasterGardeners. Each class emphasizes practical gardening activities at the time of year that is best suited for that activity. Register in advance at: bit.ly/Fall2021NFMG-GardeningLectureSeries. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the webinar. If you cannot attend the live webinar, you can register anyway so you will receive a recorded link to the class. Here is a rundown of classes: Fall Lawn Care in Atlanta — Live Zoom, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1: Early fall is the only effective time to reseed or plant cool-season grasses (fescue). If you have a warm-season grass (Bermuda, Zoysia), you need to prevent winter weeds from taking over. North Fulton Master Gardener John Kligora will cover warm vs coolseason grasses; soil testing; fertilizing, watering and weed prevention. Fall Vegetable Gardening — Live Zoom, 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12: Fulton Master Gardener George Scesney shares his expertise on how to prepare your garden, select the best vegetables to grow in the fall in the Atlanta area, the optimal time to plant each type and some tips for a bountiful harvest! The ABCs of Fall Gardening — Live Zoom, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19: As the summer months fade, the transition to cooler days and more Solution rainfall provides the perfect time to G A S P A L O E B L U E V P A G E A N I R E V U T E L A S R E N T E L D E P A T R E P A A S K T E E
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GDOT cuts off nose to spite its face on Milton intersection If you missed it in the July 15 Herald, the Florida-T intersection at Green Road and Crabapple Road near downtown Crabapple will soon be no more. As GDOT repaves Crabapple, the JOE PARKER Florida-T intersecEditor tion, which was joe@appenmedia.com installed just over two years ago, will be deleted. Essentially, the intersection will regress to its former state, just with some added turn lanes. And as someone who traverses the intersection several times a week, this is an absolute shame. The Florida-T has made the Green/ Crabapple intersection far safer. I don’t have crash statistics to back up that statement, but anyone who regularly turns left from Green onto Crabapple is sure to agree. The landing area on Crabapple allowed drivers to, essentially, only cross one direction of travel at a time versus the “good luck, guy” sign that might as well have been posted before the intersection improvement. While safety should be paramount in any traffic project, another magnificent benefit of the Florida-T was in traffic moving far much more freely through the area once it was installed. Long backups along Green Road
were constant throughout the day before intersection was improved, especially in the morning and afternoon rush hours. This was exacerbated by people being overly cautious about crossing several lanes of traffic, something they don’t have to do currently. Before the improvement, traffic along Crabapple heading toward downtown Crabapple would be snarled every time someone needed to turn left onto Green. After the Florida-T was installed, severe backups were practically non-existent, only really occurring when drivers on Green Road approached the intersection for the first time and had no idea what to do. GDOT calls this “driver expectancy.” Essentially, the organization noted that many drivers didn’t know how to traverse a Florida-T. But that’s no reason to nullify a project that worked to solve the two major issues each traffic improvement project sets out to do — improve safety and traffic flow. GDOT gave several other reasons for its decision to nullify the FloridaT, like drivers striking the curb, lack of a shoulder and lane widths. But frankly, these are crap reasons to nullify what was otherwise a beautiful bit of engineering that worked to mitigate problems. And the solution to just revert the intersection back to its previous state, plus a few turn lanes that will require drivers to cross another
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NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL P. I. 0001757, MSL00-0001-00(757) FULTON/FORSYTH COUNTIES Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project. The date of location and design approval is: June 23, 2021 PI 0001757 proposes to add Express Lanes (EL) as part of GDOT’s Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) on State Route (SR) 400 by widening and reconstructing an approximately 16-mile section of SR 400. The project limits are from the North Springs MARTA Station (Exit 5C) in Fulton County, Land District 17 to approximately 0.9 mile north of McFarland Parkway (Exit 12) in Forsyth County, Land District 2. The project also crosses Land Districts 6,18 & 1, as well as the cities of Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Alpharetta. PI 0001757 will add two (2) tolled EL in each direction from the MARTA North Springs Station to McGinnis Ferry Road and one (1) tolled EL in each direction from McGinnis Ferry Road to north of McFarland Parkway. The EL will begin in the vicinity of the MARTA North Springs Station tying to the Transform 285/ CD lanes currently under construction (GDOT P.I. No. 0013546) and eventually connect to the Top End 285 Express Lanes project (MMIP GDOT P.I. No. 0001758). Pitts Road, Kimball Bridge Road, and Webb Bridge Road will be closed and detoured while the current bridges over SR 400 are rebuilt to allow for widening of SR 400 underneath. Each road closure listed above is estimated to take a maximum of 12 months to construct. Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at the Georgia Department of Transportation: Alania Stewart, Area Manager District 7, Area 2 Alania.Stewart@dot.ga.gov 1269 Kennestone Circle Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 528-3232
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Mariners select Blessed Trinity grad in MLB Draft By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Blessed Trinity baseball added to its long list of former players earning a shot at the professional ranks July 12 when the Seattle Mariners selected 2017 graduate Colin Davis in the MLB Draft. Davis was the 204th pick overall, going in the seventh round of the draft, which took place July 11-13. The outfielder was a crucial cog in BT baseball’s success during his time with the school. Davis played in 29 games during his sophomore season, batting .263 with 12 RBIs, six steals and a 1.000 fielding percentage. The Titans won their second straight and third overall state championship during the 2015 season, and finished the year ranked in the top 40 nationally by Baseball America and MaxPreps. The Titans reached the state finals again in 2016, Davis’ junior season. He compiled a .408 batting average and a 1.000 fielding percentage on the year. Following two standout seasons, Davis had a record-breaking senior campaign, compiling 61 RBIs during 2017, a program record for a single season. His 10 home runs, 19 doubles and 52 runs scored in 2017 are second all-time for a season in program history. His 56 hits that year are good for fourth. Davis compiled a .421 batting average with 20 stolen bases. Davis led BT to its fourth straight appearance in the state finals during his senior season, and the Titans finished the year with a 36-6 record. After his tenure at BT, Davis left his mark at Wofford College. He appeared in 181 games with 178 starts in center field, compiling a career batting average of .320 with over 220 hits, 146 RBIs and
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At the beach, waiting for Elsa Seems like I wrote this same column this time about a year ago. Here we go again, déjà vu! Time is just racing by, or at least it feels that way. I will turn 67 in a little over a month. Hard to RAY APPEN believe. Publisher Emeritus ray@appenmediagroup.com As frequently happens these days, I was up at 3:30 and no way was I going to be able to go back to sleep. These days, “night” feels more like something between a skirmish and a battle — me against the dark. I usually lose too. Ugh. Yesterday was July 4. We were at our place in Florida, at the beach. We have been coming here now for about 25 years. Our kids have never known a time when they were not making the six hour
pilgrimage down here. They have — as we have — friends who they only know and only see when they are here, friends they have known almost all their lives. This place is sort of our parallel universe. It is our anchor. And now, as I type, a former hurricane named Elsa is chugging up into the Gulf and should — if it obeys the weather forecaster’s script — veer enough to the east by tomorrow, for our island to “be out of the cone” (the path of the hurricane). And that’s a big deal when your beach is 5 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico and “by boat” is the only way to leave. Hurricane season is sort of like going to Vegas or recalling Dirty Harry’s: “Well, do you feel lucky?” How close is Elsa going to stick to the script? How lucky indeed, do we feel? Michael came ashore almost a category 5 and destroyed Mexico Beach last year — or was it the year before? That was
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maybe 30 miles to the west of us. Do we leave or do we stay? It feels different this time though, and I think it has something to do with the pandemic. Every year we celebrate — the entire island of about 142 homes — July 4th. There is a wonderful pancake breakfast early in the morning at the volunteer fire station, then an island-wide fish fry — “release to grease” in the afternoon complete with a corn-hole tournament, a “libation contest” (a mixed drink contest to see who can make the best mixed drink), a hula-hoop contest where the age limit is no more than about 7 for one group and then “everyone else.” And of course, can’t forget the parade — lots of decorated golf carts, ATVs, rusted out vehicles barely limping down the sandy road, and Jim dressed as Uncle Sam walking on really, really tall stilts. It’s almost always borderline unbearably hot and muggy, but this year, thank you climate change, it was in the mid to high 70s. Turnout was the largest I recall. It’s the virus — or better said, the respite from it — that made everything different. Everyone seemed to act like it
was Christmas morning, just glad to be alive and sharing “life” again with each other. “Sharing” is what has made it as Christmas. We needed this, we wanted this, and it showed. This long, hard slog we have all been going through — the slog that has subtly and, sure, often not so subtly, made life so disjointed, so frustrating, so draining, suck-the-life out of your bones dreary and debilitating — felt behind us. The sun coming up out of the eastern horizon seemed brighter than I recall. So, long time coming. Right now, the sun is actually creeping out of the eastern sky — I’m watching it, looking for a hole in the dark, overcast low cloud cover — trying to break through, but I don’t think it will today. There’s something — someone — behind it: Elsa. But that’s okay, I think. I do feel lucky right now, very lucky to be part of the human race today, fully engaged or at least, a whole lot more engaged than during the past year and a half. Happy belated 4th you all. Happy, happy.
Does a bear…? Well, yes. Bears do. And so do hikers from time to time. One nice thing about hiking is that it gives you the opportunity to get away from civilization. Trails lead you out STEVE HUDSON and away – usually a Get Outside Georgia, good thing! aa4bw@comcast.net But (alas) every hiker knows that, sooner or later, the time will come when…well, when it’s time to (how to put it) poop in the woods. There. We said it. At such times, it would be nice to find a nice and shiny porcelain toilet sitting conveniently off the trail. But porcelain toilets are not common in the wilderness. So, lacking that, how should one poop in the woods? The Georgia Department of Natural Resources offers some guidance in that area, pointing out that the best course is to use an outhouse if one is available. I think, for
Parker: Continued from Page 16 lane of traffic in certain situations is, well, something I can’t print in this newspaper. Not to mention, Milton taxpayers dished out $275,000 for the project — $200,000 from GDOT and the rest directly from the city’s coffers. Now, imagine the new trail currently being constructed at Providence Park being torn up after two years. If the Florida-T needs to be re-
OPINION example, of facilities such as the one at the parking area near Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park near Helen. Such facilities are common in Georgia parks and are usually conveniently located. They’re great for preand post-hike rest stops. But what about mid-hike, or what about if you’re in the backcountry? In such cases, the goal is always to “leave no trace,” and you might be interested in the generally acknowledged “best” way to do that. According to GeorgiaStateParks.org, step one in backcountry pooping is to dig a hole. It doesn’t need to be a very big hole; most of the experts I talked with agree that the hole should be 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 or 5 inches across. They further add that it should be at least 200 feet (that’s “70 big steps,” the website says) from the nearest stream or other water. Jack Rouleau, who works at outdoor outfitter REI in Alpharetta, offers additional thoughts on that aspect of things. “Pick a spot that’s away from where other people might be going,” he says. That means walking some distance from the campsite or the trail. He adds that you’ll also want to consider privacy; in other words, look for a spot that’s shielded from view by trees or undergrowth. Look for dark soil, too, which usually means that the digging will be easy and that will also help things to biodegrade. placed, so be it. But it shouldn’t result in the state making the intersection more dangerous and less efficient at moving cars. The intersection should remain as is until GDOT finds a better solution. It shouldn’t be made worse in the hopes of landing on something better. GDOT is cutting off its nose to spite its face. Unfortunately, by the time you read this, the Florida-T may already be gone. And all drivers will have left are 27 months or so worth of memories of how much safer and better traffic used to flow while it was in place.
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And how exactly do you dig? The trick, says Jack, is to carry a small backpackable trowel. Inexpensive plastic versions will work, though Jack says he prefers a titanium trowel manufactured specifically for backpacking use. It’s compact and extremely lightweight, he says, and that’s a plus when you’re carrying gear. Once the hole is prepared, it’s simply a matter of squatting over the hole and taking care of business. To make that easier, experienced hikers often choose a spot near a tree or limb that can be held onto for added stability. Once you’re through, what then? Use some biodegradable toilet paper and biodegradable wipes. I like the “TP KIT” from On The Go, a company based in Utah. The kit comes in a sealed (and resealable) package that’s lightweight and takes up almost no space in a pack or a pocket. I keep one in my fishing vest, and it’s so inconspicuous that I forget it’s there. After use, the paper and wipes can be buried in the hole. Alternately, they can be placed in the resealable package and then packed out for even lower impact on the environment. To finish things up, refill the hole and pack the dirt down with your foot. Then spread some leaves or sticks of the area to restore it to a natural look. Whenever I talk about this aspect of
hiking, someone always asks about going totally natural and using leaves instead of toilet paper. Not a good idea! I know of one confirmed case in which an individual used leaves from a particularly fierce poisonivy-like plant in lieu of toilet paper. That did not have a good outcome and actually turned into something of a medical emergency. And you thought bears and snakes were the only hazards in the great out-of-doors! As Jack points out, the final part of the equation here is to think ahead. If you think you’ll need to go. “Should you go ahead and find a spot now?” he says. “Or should you wait?” Waiting poses the risk that the need might become, well, urgent. Remember that it takes a little while to find a spot and dig a hole, so give yourself all the time you’ll need. As in so many things in life, the key is to plan ahead. As experienced hikers will tell you, it only takes a little pre-planning to deal with this eventually. That small trowel and a pack of those biodegradables are pretty much all you’ll need. “Even on day hikes,” says Jack, “I like to be prepared.” That’s good advice. Because… Yes, bears do. People do too. And with just a little planning, it really isn’t that big a deal.
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Dyanne Duley, 84, of Roswell, passed away July 11, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.
Jerry Allen Cater, 74, of Cumming, passed away July 12, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Peter Esker, 79, of Roswell, passed away July 9, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.
Lawrence Lewis Chestnut, 81, of Cumming, passed away July 10, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Larry Hembree, 80, passed away July 9, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.
Sergeant Clinton Martin, Sr., 42, of Alpharetta, passed way July 3, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory. John Dana McDaniel, 80, of Cumming, passed away July 9, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Eugene Karl Siller, 46, of Cumming, passed away July 3, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
David Slezak, 68, of Roswell, passed away July 6, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory. Elizabeth Taylor, 91, of Roswell, passed away July 7, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory.
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Best Family Law Attorney Best Financial Planner Best Funeral Home Best Graphics & Printing Shop Best Hair Salon / Stylist Best Heating & Air Services Best Home Builder / Developer Best Information Services Best Insurance Agency Best Interior Design Services Best IT/ Business Services Best Landscaping Services Best Law Firm Best Maid Service Best Merchant Services Best Mortgage Lender Best Networking Group Best Painter Best Personal Injury Attorney Best Pet Daycare / Lodger Best Pet Grooming Best Pet Supply / Boutique Best Photographer Best Plumber Best Pool Services Best Pre-School / Day Care Best Private K-12 School Best Promotional Products Best Real Estate Brokerage Firm Best Realtor (Individual) Best Realtor Team Best Renovation/Home Improvement Services Best Senior Information Service Best Shredder Services Best Travel Agency / Service Best Tree Service
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