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ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell has named former DeKalb County Police Chief James W. Conroy its new police chief. Conroy takes over July 29, replacing Rusty Grant, who retired at the end of 2018 after more than 30 years of working in law enforcement. City Administrator Gary Palmer said Conroy was his top choice for the job following a nationwide search. CONROY Conroy was a leader with the Dekalb County Police Department for 28 years. He recently retired from the department after serving as its Chief of Police since 2013. While in charge at DeKalb, Conroy oversaw the operation of all police department services and led a department of 1,200 employees, including 900 sworn police officers. He led a major command and management staff restructuring to streamline command structure. During Conroy’s tenure as the Chief of Police, there was a
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Man’s house burglarized same day he was robbed ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating two July 9 incidents in which a suspect robbed a man of his wallet and then allegedly burglarized his house. The man was robbed of his cell phone and wallet in the Five Points area in Atlanta that evening. After reporting the incident to Atlanta police, he headed home. Upon arrival to his house on Homestead Trail, he saw that the front door was off of its hinges, and after approaching, he said he heard someone upstairs. The man confronted the suspect, who he said was the same man who robbed him earlier. The suspect fled, but the victim managed to grab and retain the suspect’s jacket. The man then asked a neighbor to call 911. The suspect allegedly took $1,500 worth
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27 percent reduction in overall Part I crimes, which include rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and arson. Conroy said he attributes the reduction to applying a combination of effective law enforcement frameworks, including 21st Century Policing, Community Policing, COMPSTAT, Broken Windows and Intelligence-led Policing models of police management. “The Roswell Police Department has a long history of providing excellent service to their community, and I look forward to building on that tradition,” Conroy said. “We will continue to focus on community policing by embracing the pillars of 21st Century Policing and the principles of Procedural Justice.” During his 28 years in the Dekalb Police Department, Conroy rose through the ranks, beginning as a master police officer in 1991. He holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Waldorf University and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia Southern University. Conroy’s annual salary will be $150,000.
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Tow truck spotted taking man’s vehicle ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a July 9 incident in which a man’s car was stolen while he was working at Aloft Hotel on North Point Parkway. The man arrived at work that morning and parked his car in the south end of the parking lot. Shortly before 3 p.m., a coworker said he thought he saw the man’s car being towed. The owner was unable to find the car. His finance company said he was up to date with his payments and had not taken it. He called surrounding law enforcement agencies, but none of them reported a repo in the area. The man’s attorney advised him to file a police report. The man kept his wallet with his Social Security card in his car. Footage of the incident showed a tow truck without any visible identifying marks take the car.
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Man taken for cash in online ticket scam ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man called police July 9 after he realized he had been scammed out of $250 over concert tickets. The man found two pit tickets for a Luke Combs concert on Craigslist listed for $250. He contacted the seller and sent the payment. The seller said she would transfer the tickets over Stubhub. The buyer became suspicious when he did not receive the tickets and was unable to contact the seller again. He asked his wife to call the seller to see if the tickets were still available. The wife was able to get in contact with the seller, who confirmed that she still had the tickets for sale. At this point, the man said he realized he had been scammed and called police.
Atlanta woman arrested in shoplifting incident ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a woman July 9 after she was caught allegedly shoplifting from the Von Maur in North Point Mall. The loss prevention officer said they saw footage on the security camera of a woman select a few items, enter the fitting rooms and leave the rooms without the items. Another employee checked the fitting rooms and was unable to locate the items. Employees stopped the woman after she left without paying and found the missing items, worth $300 total, in her purse. The woman, later identified as 22-year-old Victoria Ngo of Atlanta, was arrested without incident for shoplifting.
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Fulton Schools delays Innovation Academy opening till 2021 Curriculum issues cited as reason for 1-year hold
By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Area students looking to pursue a science and career-focused curriculum in high school must now wait two years for Innovation Academy to open in downtown Alpharetta. Officials with the Fulton County School System announced Monday the science, technology, engineering and math high school will not be ready to open next summer as planned, but will instead open in August 2021. The delay is necessary to finalize the curriculum and to ensure vital business partnerships are in place, school officials say. “[Innovation Academy] is such a promising new direction for this school system and our students, so it’s absolutely imperative we get it right,” said Fulton Schools Superintendent Michel Looney. “And the worst thing we can do is open the doors and not be fully prepared.” Although construction of the school is on schedule for completion August 2020, the nuts and bolts of the curriculum are not, said Looney, who became the district’s superintendent in June. “We need more time to fully articulate the curriculum design and to [train teachers] who will be charged with serving students,” said Looney. “This project is too important to not fully be prepared to receive students.” Looney confirmed it was his decision to delay the opening after consulting with other district officials. Looney is the fifth Fulton superintendent — permanent or interim —to be a part of the high-profile project since its inception in 2015. The decision to delay the opening has the backing of the Fulton County Board of Education which has pushed the district to offer education options beyond the traditional school setting. A second STEM-focused school is under construction in South Fulton which will also open in August 2021. “We are doing what we promised the taxpayers we would do,” said Board President Linda Bryant. “The Innovation Academy will be completed and construction is proceeding, along with a great number of additional projects throughout the district that benefit almost every community.” Just two months ago, more than a thousand
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parents and students attended a series of community meetings in North Fulton to learn more about Innovation Academy. The intent was to garner enthusiasm for the charter class of 9th grade students ahead of the October opening for applications. During the meetings, the high-level concepts seemed clear, such as the focus on “design thinking”; but many of the details regarding coursework, curriculum progression and the “ideal” student were less developed. Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones said those concerns were a large part of the decision to delay the opening for one year. “After hearing feedback, district leaders determined the project needed to have the full, four-year curriculum model and offerings detailed for parents and students before beginning the admissions process,” Jones said. Parents and students who have expressed interest in the school will receive updates on the process and progress of the school through multiple channels, including personal phone calls, Jones said.
Innovation Academy Principal Tim Duncan, who was named to the position last spring, will spend the next 24 months working on curriculum, student recruitment, staffing and preparing the school for its August 2021 opening. “Principal Duncan will be a key communicator to the community about all things Innovation Academy,” Jones said. “He will also be leading the selection and training of the teachers as the year progresses.” Construction of the Innovation Academy campus in Alpharetta continues on the site of the old Milton High School. District officials said the delay in opening should not impact the construction budget, although there may be adjustments to personnel budgets. Looney confirmed he had accepted the resignation of former associate superintendent for Innovation, Doannie Tran, who had overseen the progress of Innovation Academy the past two years. The $60 million school is being funded through the Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax approved by voters in 2016. The referendum included funding for two STEM schools in the district: Innovation Academy in North Fulton, and a 6th-12th grade school in South Fulton. Chief Operations Officer Patrick Burke said the one-year delay puts Innovation Academy back onto its original timeline. The Fulton School Board had agreed to move up the time line of Innovation Academy to provide quicker relief to area high schools struggling with overcrowding. “The scheduled opening date for our North STEM facility (Innovation Academy) was not promised prior to the passage of the SPLOST referendum,” Burke said. “Had the Board of Education not approved a temporary borrowing from the general fund for school design in the fall of 2016 the school would have opened in 2021 instead of 2020.” Innovation Academy was the only new school planned for North Fulton in the 2017-2022 Capital Projects plan for the district. With the one-year delay for Innovation Academy, Burke said relief to overcrowded high schools will come in other ways. “We will continue to support existing schools as we always have, utilizing temporary classrooms and maximizing the efficiency of space until the facility is available to help overcrowding,” he noted. During the year delay, Innovation Academy will be used as a hub for professional development and training for staff, and a location for student activities such as science and academic competitions.
Fulton commissioners advance Big Creek water plant project FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Commission has passed two items to keep the Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility expansion in Roswell moving. The items, passed at the board’s July 10 meeting, were a $16.9 million site preparation construction project and $7.56 million for construction management services. The goal of the overall project is to expand Big Creek from its current 24 million gallons per day capacity to 38 million gallons. Site preparation for this project will include some demolition, earth moving, utility relocation, access road prepara-
tion, and erosion control on the existing property to prepare the site for the expansion construction in early 2020. Due to the size and complexity of this project, outside construction management services will be used on an asneeded basis, with oversight by Fulton County Public Works personnel who will monitor construction completed by the joint team of Archer-Western/Brown and Caldwell. In addition to expanding to meet the needs of the northern portions of the county, the Big Creek expansion project will also address some of the common concerns with residents around the facil-
ity, namely odor, noise and light issues. To address the odor, the new facility will be covered and situated in an area farther from residents with additional trees as a sound and light barrier.
Correction The first sentence of the July 18 article “Local groups to hold concert to support first responders” incorrectly stated that the concert is free. As noted later in the article, the general admission for the concert starts at $30.
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Alpharetta In Alpharetta, city officials were notified early this month that Fulton County planned to charge $202,000 to conduct the Nov. 5 General Election. That’s almost twice the $124,000 it charged the city for the 2017 municipal election. At a July 8 City Council meeting, City Clerk Erin Cobb told council members that, while the county’s expenses remained fairly steady from two years ago, many cities were facing higher bills this year because the City of Atlanta had no seats up for election. The county, she said, usually spreads out the expense to cities based on their population. Because Atlanta is out of the mix this year, the expense is spread out among a smaller pool. However, a week later, Cobb reported that Fulton County had readjusted its
Johns Creek For Johns Creek, the original estimate from Fulton County put election costs around $445,000, while the revised invoice lowered the estimate to $313,000. Mayor Mike Bodker said at a recent work session that the highest prior estimate had been around $200,000.
Bodker said the city would “definitely revive” studying if it would be more cost effective for the city to administer elections itself or through a party other than Fulton. “The rationale for continuing to use them in that instance has started to erode,” Bodker said. In Johns Creek, three City Council posts will up for election in 2019: post 2, currently held by Jay Lin, post 4, held by Chris Coughlin, and Post 6, held by Steve Broadbent. In Johns Creek, all City Council members represent the city
at-large. The qualifying period will be Aug. 19 to Aug. 21. Roswell At the July 9 Administration, Finance and Recreation and Parks Committee Meeting, Roswell Mayor Lori Henry discussed lowering election costs with the City Council. The city was originally quoted $535,000 by Fulton County to run this year’s November elections. However, the
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expense estimates and had lowered Alpharetta’s bill to $138,000. Qualifying for the 2019 municipal elections begins Aug. 19 and runs through Aug. 21. In Alpharetta, voters will decide three seats up on the City Council. Each of the incumbents has announced they will seek another term. Voters will also cast ballots for mayor. Mayor Jim Gilvin announced in May that he will seek re-election. In addition, there will be two questions on the ballot for local voters. Both deal with the city’s homestead exemption. The first question asks whether to remove the income restriction for those those 65 or older for the $10,000 homestead exemption. The second question asks whether the local homestead exemption, now $40,000, should be increased to $45,000.
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Surprise: Alpharetta gets more than it bargained for By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — After years of mounting costs for road maintenance, Alpharetta got a pleasant surprise July 15 when officials learned money budgeted for resurface work is stretching farther than anticipated — about 6 miles farther. This year, the city has targeted some 60 locations for resurface work, primarily within subdivisions. Public Works has $5.1 million budgeted for the work, which was scheduled to cover about 39 lane miles. Alpharetta maintains more than 500 lane miles of roadway. Public Works Director Pete Sewczwicz, however, told members of the City Council that the low bid for the work came in well under the budget estimate, about $700,000 under. This will allow the city, he said, to include another 6 lane miles of resurface work this year. “It’s not often we can come in and say we came in under budget for the scope of work we wanted to perform, but we did,” Sewczwicz said. Resurfacing work is scheduled to begin in September or October, and all work should be completed no later than late June 2020. “Just so I make sure I heard you
This year, the city has targeted some 60 locations for resurface work, primarily within subdivisions. correctly,” Mayor Jim Gilvin said, “We’re actually getting more for the money than we anticipated after the bidding process?” Sewczwicz answered in the affirmative. City Councilman Donald Mitchell said Alpharetta’s attention to a street maintenance schedule distinguishes it from many other cities. “We constantly stay on top of our surfacing and repaving and those projects,” he said. “It sets us apart, and I’m proud that we do that. I know our citizens recognize the difference.” In other business at the July 15 meeting, City Council members passed resolutions on first reading providing that local voters decide two referendum items on the ballot this November. The first question will be whether to eliminate the income restriction for the $10,000 homestead exemption for residents 65 or over. The second ballot item calls for increasing the local homestead exemption by $5,000.
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Traffic delays expected as city prepares for work on two major roundabouts ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Motorists who travel Bethany, Mayfield and Mid Broadwell roads are being advised to prepare for travel delays next month as the city begins work on two new roundabouts. Construction at the Bethany Road intersections with Mayfield and Mid Broadwell roads will begin, weather permitting, on August 12. The work is being timed so that nearby Rucker Road, which has been closed to thru-traffic since late May, will be reopened in time to relieve traffic pressure. “The intersections at Mayfield and Mid Broadwell see considerable traffic during the morning and evening commute periods, and a high number of vehicles are making left turns at these locations,” said Alpharetta’s Director of Public Works Pete Sewczwicz. “The new roundabouts at the intersections with Bethany Road will improve safety,
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make left turn movements easier and improve traffic flow.” The roundabouts, funded by the Transportation Local Options Sales Tax approved by voters in 2016, will take approximately one year to construct and carry a combined cost of $4 million. No road closures will be associated with construction, but motorists should expect travel delays and occasional, temporary lane closures.
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It’s time to dive into some more tips and tricks to prepare you for fatherhood. If you missed my first installment, “So, you’re going to be a dad,” I am sharing all the fatherhood experience and expertise JOE PARKER I have gained in my Reporter extensive background joe@appenmediagroup.com as a father, which now extends to a full month’s time. Now we continue on the second part of the journey. You know baby is coming, and you’ve taken those initial steps of preparation (Ha! You think you have, anyway), so now comes the time to learn how to be supportive and present for your partner. After all, she is now in the throes of the most physically and mentally taxing task the human body can face. If I may compare your role to your partner’s role in creating a child using the analogy of building a home, you, as a father, have installed a door hinge. Your partner has cleared the land, poured the foundation, built the frame, run electricity and plumbing, installed drywall, flooring and trim, shingled the roof, constructed the porch, painted the walls, hooked up appliances, installed every door, window and cabinet and completed all the landscaping. So, perhaps the soundest advice I can give is do not, under any circumstance, tell your pregnant partner that you are “tired.” Unless you like the taste of arsenic in your morning coffee, that is. Your partner will also face morning sickness, heartburn, a constant need to urinate, afternoon sickness, bloating, cramping, swelling, night sickness, food aversion, constipation, midday sickness, gassiness, late evening sickness, middleof-the-night sickness and just-afterdawn sickness. And that’s just in the first trimester. There is not much you can do as a father to help alleviate these issues, but it is important you be present and help where you can. Unless your partner tells you in a loving way to “[expletive] off,” even when you think you are being helpful. In that case, it’s important you follow her command for the sake of both of you. As first-time parents, you may also expect some pregnancy stereotypes to occur. For instance, your partner could develop strange food cravings, such as sar-
As first-time parents, you may also expect some pregnancy stereotypes to occur. dines and pancakes, but not necessarily. Even if it is not a strange combination, there will likely be some foodstuff that your pregnant partner craves. So, if your wife is longing for a radish at 3 a.m., go out and get her one. Otherwise, she will be imagining what you would look like without a head. Another cliché, one that has been generally disproven, is that a pregnant mother needs to “eat for two.” However, it is absolutely true that, during pregnancy, the father will “drink for three.” It is often said that pregnant women will become irrationally emotional as their human body grows another. Of course this is not the case for all women, but if you suspect your partner is being unreasonable, keep that damn thought to yourself. Speaking of thoughts, your wife’s body is under unbelievable stress, taking away vital resources that would normally be used for her normal brain function. This is often described as “pregnancy brain.” You can lend a hand by intervening when this affliction has become apparent, such as her bathing the dog in mayonnaise because she mistook it for soap. Which, frankly, is not such a farfetched example. Her body will also undergo major changes, and not just the inundation of hemorrhoids. Some say pregnant women “glow,” and during the course of her pregnancy an already stunning woman will become even more beautiful as her body changes and prepares for birth. It is important that you remind her of just how fantastic she looks, because with all the radical changes to her own figure, she will likely feel as if she has all the beauty of a giant hemorrhoid. So dad, you know baby is on the way and you are doing what you can to support the mother, but there is much left to be done. Check out the next installment of tips and advice where we tackle making the final preparations for baby’s arrival, including why the “hospital bag” should include strong sedatives for you to consume by the handful.
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Restaurateur leads fight for pancreatic cancer research By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Milton, Ga - Maria Fundora is a firm believer that even a small group can unite in a single voice to make an impact on the lives of its neighbors and those far beyond. So when her mother died suddenly of pancreatic cancer in 2007, Fundora became a leading local voice in the fight against the disease. She created the nonprofit foundation Purple Pansies and quickly began raising money for pancreatic cancer research. Her efforts since then have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for research. In the coming months, she hopes to add another $500,000 to that total. This year’s campaign begins July 28 with Customer Appreciation Day at Casa Nuova, the Italian restaurant in Alpharetta that Fundora opened with her husband, Antonio, in 1998. Each year, the restaurant holds a free event with a buffet, live music and games to thank its customers and raise awareness for Purple Pansies. Maria and Antonio’s children Pepe, Cari and Alex have grown up in the restaurant, and Pepe is now a co-owner of the restaurant. “It was very fast,” Fundora said of her mother’s battle with pancreatic cancer.
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“She was gone within three months, and it really changed the dynamics of my family.” Affectionately called “Mama” by Casa Nuova patrons, Fundora’s mother, Iluminada Milian, was known for her delicious soups and generous spirit. “She was such an amazing woman,” Fundora said. “Growing up, we would travel, and she would always bring
Local historical societies join in preservation project By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two local historical societies are working together in the name of historical preservation. Recently, the Roswell Historical Society has agreed to send the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society the cabinets from Hembree Farm to use in the Alpharetta Log Cabin. “This a great example of how the historical societies in the area are working together these days on historic preservation,” said Pat Miller, president of the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society. “We’re looking for ways we can collaborate. If there’s a historic building in danger, for example, the presidents of the historical societies would write a letter in support of whichever historical society is trying to save a building from destruction.” Miller, who is also on the board of the Roswell Historical Society, first learned about the cabinets during the society’s restoration project of Hembree Farm, one of the oldest still-standing buildings in North Fulton.
The Roswell Historical Society is working to restore Hembree Farm to its original condition when it was built in 1836. That restoration, however, does not include a kitchen that was added in the 1930s or ’40s. Miller stepped in and suggested the kitchen cabinets and sink be donated to the Log Cabin in Alpharetta. “It is, as far as I know, the first time one of the historical societies has donated to the other,” Miller said. “It’s a unique opportunity because this way the cabinets from Hembree will still be available for the public to see.” The Log Cabin was built by Old Milton High School Future Farmers of America students during the 1935-36 school year. A man who owned a farm near where North Point Mall currently stands allowed the students to cut down the trees on the property to use for the cabin, Miller said. “They brought the trees back to the campus on wagons, they stripped all of the bark off, they did everything from scratch,” she said. “At the time that it was built, other than the churches, it was
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candy, medicine or other things to a local church or organization. When she passed away so suddenly, I had to change my life and do something for my mom. I founded Purple Pansies to be able to heal, and the way I grieved was in helping others.” In 2018, Purple Pansies raised $250,000. The organization aims to double that amount this year through its annual Purple Pansies Gala, which will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 29 at Freemanville Estate, 15655 Freemanville Road in Milton. The space for the event was donated by the Littrell family; Brian, Leighanne and Baylee. The gala will include a cocktail hour, multi-course dinner with wine pairings prepared by chef Antonio Fundora, entertainment, an open-bar throughout the evening and a silent and live auction. Three pancreatic cancer survivors will serve as honorary chairs for the event, including Howard Young, Elizabeth O’Connor and Teona Ducre. Funds raised through Casa Nuova Customer Appreciation Day and the Purple Pansies Gala will benefit a largescale clinical trial for pancreatic cancer. Atlanta was chosen as one of seven cities for the Translational Genomics Research Institute’s “final assault” trial. “In 2018, we raised $250,000, and the
If you go Purple Pansies Gala When: Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. Where: Freemanville Estate, 15655 Freemanville Road, Milton Info and tickets: gala.purplepansies.org. majority of that money stayed in Georgia,” Fundora said. “So, our own citizens are able to benefit from this trial.” Fundora said “donations are crucial. While pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers, it receives only 2 percent of federal cancer research dollars, she said. “I’m fighting for a cause that I think needs a lot of attention,” she said. “We want to bring awareness to how much pancreatic cancer research is needed, even for early detection, like a mammogram for breast cancer. If you are symptomatic of pancreatic cancer, you are most likely already in stage four. It doesn’t matter if my name or the organization’s name is on and awareness or funds, to me, it is just important to help.” Tickets are available now for the Purple Pansies Gala at gala.purplepansies.org.
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Local law enforcement K9s receive protective vests By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Seven dogs with the K9 units of Roswell Police, Johns Creek Police and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will be safer thanks to donated protective vests. Dane, Valor, Dino and Kimo, with the Johns Creek Police Department; Alf, with the Roswell Police Department; and Kojack and Diesel, with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, were among 30 K-9s across the state to receive LOF K9 Street Fighter Vests. The vests were donated by Susan Mack and the Prissy and Andy Armstrong Trust through the Georgia Police K9 Foundation. The foundation is an all-volunteer nonprofit that helps raise awareness across the state to the contributions made by police K9s. “I think [the handlers] greatly appreciate it because their partners are able to be kept safe,” said Foundation President Kyle Briley, who is a K9 Handler with the Statesboro Police Department. We’re asking them to go into very violent situation that many humans wouldn’t engage in.” The vests are designed to provide bullet-resistant body armor that protects the dogs’ vital organs, while also being lightweight to wear. They are also made from temperature moderating fabric to keep the wearers cool, essential in Georgia summers. Heavier vests can cause exhaustion, overheating or even a heat stroke, but the Street Fighter vests are designed to be worn for a K9’s entire shift. “The Johns Creek Police Department would like to thank the Georgia Police K9 Foundation for their donation of funds in order to purchase ballistic vests from LOF Defense Systems for our K9s,” the department wrote on Facebook. “These will help protect our furry partners and are greatly appreciated by the department, the K9 handlers and of course our K9s.” The Georgia Police K9 Foundation’s goal is to protect Georgia’s four legged officers by providing them with safety equipment such as bullet-proof vests, heat alarm systems and Naloxone, an emergency opioid antidote. The foundation also helps provide food and medical care for retired law enforcement K9s. “In 2016, it was solely for retired dogs, but we quickly, through experience, learned that a lot of people want to help with K9s while they’re active,” he said. “We also learned that a lot of these K9 programs are underfunded, so that’s one of the reasons we’re trying to raise awareness about K9s and what they do every day.”
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Johns Creek K-9s show off their new protective vests.
K9s across the state help law enforcement identify drugs and other illegal materials, track down missing persons and apprehend dangerous criminals. For more information about the foundation or to donate, visit GPK9F.org. Donations can also be mailed to 28 East Main Street, Statesboro, Ga. 30458.
COMMUNITY
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Computer museum opens doors to the future By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Computer Museum of America held its grand opening July 20, and it’s just getting started. The museum, located at the Roswell Town Center on the corner of Holcomb Bridge Road and Alpharetta Street, houses one of the largest collections of computers and artifacts from the digital revolution. It includes prototypes, one-of-a-kind developments and original technologies preserved in Smithsonian-level quality, said founder Lonnie Mimms. “This is filling a vacuum, not only in Roswell, but for the whole Atlanta Region,” Lonnie said. “And this is only Phase I.” Modeled after the likes of Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the Computer Museum of America is a gathering and learning space to inspire people of all ages. Currently, it’s exhibits include the moon landing, a timeline of modern computing, IBM and Apple technology, early video game technology, a Byte magazine archive and Cray supercomputers. “The items here were chosen for a reason,” Vice President Karin Mimms said. “They are significant or had an impact on society or the technological timeline… Our goal is to make this museum relevant to everyone’s lives. “All of the stories aren’t told yet, as Lonnie says. Without the stories, all of these items are boat anchors — who cares? But when you tell the stories — how it impacts all of our lives, how it make a difference — then you care, and it matters.” The museum’s goal, to preserve the past and inspire the next generation, is encapsulated in its tag line: “Innovation past forward.” The museum centerpiece is a temporary exhibit that tells the story of the moon landings, complete with several equipment models and an immersive moon landing scene including an Apollo Lunar Module model. The museum plans to keep the exhibit up for a few years, but NASA representatives are talking to museum staff about keeping it up longer, Lonnie said. One of the crown jewels of the museum is its Cray
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Roswell community leaders and elected officials celebrate the July 17 ribbon cutting of the Computer Museum of America at 5000 Commerce Parkway. supercomputer collection, named after the father of supercomputers Seymour Cray. It is one of the largest collection of these supercomputers, which have been used in military defense, animation and weather forecasting. The highlight of the exhibit is one of the first Cray products, which was made in 1979. “This is the iconic supercomputer,” Lonnie said. “This is the one that everyone would look up to. It held the title of ‘fastest computer in the world’ for longer than any computer will ever hold it again.” Many of the exhibits are expected to rotate about every 18 months. As the museum expands, it will fill the second floor of the building and will include more theme-based exhibits, such as the hospital of the future or music, Lonnie said.
The museum is poised to become a huge draw for local and national crowds and revitalize Roswell Town Center, according to Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud. “This is monumental for so many reasons,” Stroud said. “It’s important for business. It’s important for the investment the Mimms family has put in this corner of Roswell… But more importantly, what we have here is a product that Visit Roswell can sell and bring technology companies to Roswell.” Current museum operating hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, with discounts for children, teens, students and seniors. To learn more about the museum or get involved, visit computermuseumofamerica.org.
We’re really excited that they’ve chosen Roswell. They’re a great business partner. Lori Henry, Roswell mayor, about McKesson’s move to Roswell 14 | Alpharetta-Roswell Herald | July 25, 2019
McKesson representatives celebrate the July 17 opening of its Roswell office on Sanctuary Parkway with the City of Roswell and Roswell Inc.
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McKesson opens local headquarters in Roswell By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — McKesson Corporation has moved its Atlanta hub from Alpharetta to Roswell. The company — a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy and healthcare information technology — celebrated the opening of the new office July 17 at the Stonebridge I building on 1110 Sanctuary Parkway. Roswell beat out competition from Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona, to land the office. Roswell rose to the top of the list for several factors, including location and available space.
“Ultimately, it’s because we have a great incentive package here in the state of Georgia, and Roswell has the quality of life,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell’s economic development arm Roswell Inc. The location is within the city’s opportunity zone, an area designated as part of the state’s incentive program that provides tax credits for net new jobs created. “For more than 20 years, the Greater Atlanta Region has been an essential hub for McKesson, and our new Sanctuary Park Office reinforces our commitment to the region,” said Jorge Figueredo, McKesson chief human resources officer. “We greatly value the tremendous
talent, our partnerships with innovative businesses in the area, and our close collaborating with civic and community leaders.” The company has signed a 10-year lease for the 104,000 square foot office space in Sanctuary Park. It will house 550 McKesson employees with 23 conference rooms, six break rooms, four training rooms, a tech bar, fitness facilities and jogging trails. “McKesson’s new office demonstrates its vision for a contemporary workplace — combining state-of-the-art technology with flexible meeting spaces and an emphasis on health and wellness,” said McKesson Public Relations Senior Manager Sunny Rodriguez.
Roswell Mayor Lori Henry said the city is excited to work with McKesson once again. “Years ago, they were in Roswell,” she said. “They’ve gone full circle and are back home again. We’re really excited that they’ve chosen Roswell. They’re a great business partner.” Henry added that the move will provide a boon to Roswell’s economy and retail environment. “It’s important to remember the daytime visitors,” Henry said. “A lot of times, employees choose to use daycares close to their business, they stop by a drive through close to their business or go to lunch close to their business. It will be a huge support for our retail business.”
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Carl Appen joins family enterprise as account exec By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Carl Appen has joined Appen Media Group as account executive. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he received a BA in Letters, Carl will be working with businesses in the area to develop marketing plans leveraging Appen Media products to help them grow. Appen Media Group publishes the Herald newspapers covering North Fulton and Forsyth County. It also publishes the Dunwoody Crier and Northside Woman magazine, along with a string of other publications. “I’m excited to bring another Appen to the family business,” said Publisher Hans Appen. “We love what we do, and I know that Carl has APPEN a lot to offer us and the community.” No stranger to the publication company his parents founded, Carl said that while a teenager, he spent most of his
Roswell Inc partners with SCORE to bring mentorship, development ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Inc recently entered into a partnership with the North Metro Atlanta chapter of Service Corps of Retired Executives. The group is a national nonprofit and partner organization of the U.S. Small Business Administration that focuses on providing mentorship and resources to established and aspiring business owners. The North Metro Atlanta chapter covers all of Cobb, Gwinnett, North Fulton and Forsyth counties and will now be able to service Roswell area business owners and professionals. “Our North Metro Atlanta chapter, with its 15 offices and 62 mentors, is uniquely equipped to help people start or grow their businesses through one-on-one mentoring, workshops and webinars,” said Bill Foust of SCORE. The partnership will allow Roswell-
time at the office running early morning delivery routes and emptying the newspaper boxes. “I have grown up alongside the papers,” he said. “I still slip up and call the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald ‘the ReVue.’” Carl, 23, spent much of his time in school remotely uploading the papers every week, a job that allowed him to familiarize himself with every published article and advertisement. “I am coming aboard a ship that has been around longer than I have been alive,” he said. “It is surreal to now have a desk at the office where I used to drag around a plastic, music-blaring, toy horse. Joining the family business is something that I have been excited about for a few years now.” He said he plans to immerse himself back into the community he grew up in, juggling work duties with joining older brother Hans in coaching T-ball. “My brother has really taken the hand-off (from publishers Ray and Christina Appen) and excelled in continuing the work of my parents,” Carl said. “All three have prioritized the community-building aspect of the company, which is something that I see as the cornerstone of not just local news but any successful business.”
based SCORE mentors to hold weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions at Roswell Inc. The North Metro Atlanta SCORE chapter will also work with Roswell Inc to host business-focused workshops quarterly. The two organizations are in the beginning stages of planning the workshops that will be open to businesses across Roswell and the North Metro area. For more information, visit northmetroatlanta.score.org.
Cambridge graduate earns Bank of America internship Luci Allen, a Milton resident and recent graduate of Cambridge High School, was one of five Atlanta area students selected as student leaders for Bank of America’s summer internship program. The philanthropic program offered by BofA offers young people an opportunity to build their workforce and leadership skills through a paid summer internship at a local nonprofit and
the ability to help improve their communities. This summer Allen is interning with the East Lake Foundation, which offers numerous programs to residents in Atlanta’s East Lake neighborhood and families at Charles R. Drew Charter School. The student leaders will work with the foundation’s partners to assist senior citizens with computer classes, tutor and mentor elementary and middle school youth and serve as counselors for the STEAM (science, technology engineering, arts and math) summer camp at Drew Charter School. “We recognize that building workforce skills early can help prepare a young person for long-term success,” said Wendy Stewart, Atlanta market president for Bank of America. “Investing in youth and young adults is part of our broader commitment to connect individuals to the training and jobs needed for economic success, and ultimately strengthen our community.” Allen will be attending the University of Alabama.
Expanding your product lines As a small business owner, have you given consideration to expanding your product lines? There are many reasons why small businesses should consider adding dick jones either new prodFounder & President ucts or additional Jones Simply Sales lines of business. Additionally, there are both pros and cons of doing this. Adding new products, services or lines of business is very commonplace with large corporations. Just look at what Apple has done and the portfolio of products they sell today that didn’t exist before. Having a diverse portfolio of products can and will open up opportunities to increase sales and gain market share where none existed before. On the downside of the equation is the potential risk for cannibalizing your core products. Adding new products should create additional revenue streams without impacting the sales and growth objectives of other products. In a lot of cases, there are unforeseen consequences of adding new products. Sometimes small businesses add new product lines solely for the sake of generating more revenue. This approach may be a slippery slope as the sales process used to sell them could be completely different, creating inefficiencies in your operations. Meticulous planning prior to rolling out a new product line is critical to not only assessing the monetary potential, but also the risks and feasibility of the expansion. Expanding your product lines takes a lot of time. Before you try and do so, you certainly want to ensure that your efforts are going to provide you with a good return on investment.
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NORTH FULTON SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES EXPO
The goal of the event is to showcase services designed for the special needs populations of North Fulton and to advocate, partner and network with the community. Vendors, providers and businesses that offer services for special needs populations. Join the expo Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St, Alpharetta. For more information, visit alpharetta.ga.us.
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FEATURED: SUMMER MEET AND GREET
What: The Dunwoody Newcomers Club is sponsoring a Meet and Greet for current and prospective members. The club is a social organization open to women residing in the Dunwoody area fewer than three years. When: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m. Where: Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynewcomers.com
SOUTHERN SUMMER
When: The theme of this art show is “Southern Summer” and will showcase a wide range of artists and media. When: July 1-Sept. 27 Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: artsalpharetta.org.
‘MAMA MIA!’
What: The story-telling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating a show following a young woman’s search for her birth father. When: Sept. 5-29, times vary Where: Tams School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com
EVENTS: PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
What: Learn to take better images, use filters and phone apps. Also learn the best ways to store and post- process images. Bring a camera or use a phone camera. When: July 26 and 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Classes are $50 per person More info: roswellgov.com
What: Bring the family, a blanket or beach chair, and relax under the stars to watch a free movie. This event’s movie will feature “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” When: Saturday, July 27, 7:3010:30 p.m. Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com
U.S. FLAG HISTORY
What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is on “U.S. Flag History,” by Terry Manning. When: Wednesday, July 31, 7-9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com
OLD SOLDIERS DAY PARADE
What: The city of Alpharetta and American Legion Post 201 will host the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. The parade honors our country’s war veterans and recognizes their service to our country. There will be free hotdogs, drinks and activities. When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9:15 a.m. Where: Grand Stand at corner of Roswell & Old Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
PERIMETER ADULT LEARNING SERVICES
What: Classes include financial planning, film appreciation, The Holy Land Revisited Part 2, and discussions by 18 local authors. When: 10-11 a.m., 11:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m. and 1:15–2:15 p.m., through July 29 Where: St. Lukes’s Presbyterian Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $50 for six-week course More info and registration: palsonline.org or 770-698-0801
SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
HEALTH AND FITNESS: NGQMA CLUB RACE
What: Children age 5-16 drive real race cars and compete for the right to call themselves champions. When: Saturday, July 27, 8 a.m.-noon Where: NGQMA Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: ngqma.com
BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA
What: Classes are free and for all levels. Bring a mat and a bottle of water. Hosted by the City of Alpharetta and features Lift Yoga teachers. When: Saturdays, 9 a.m., through October, weather permitting Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET
What: Browse through more than 25 vendors and help contribute to the success of local farmers and businesses. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through September Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: dunwoodyfarmersmkt.com
DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS
What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week. When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com
DETOX/RETOX YOGA AND BEER
What: Village Yoga and Cherry Street Taproom are partnering to bring participants yoga and beer. Includes one hour of yoga and two beers. When: Friday, July 26, 6:308:30 p.m. Where: Village Yoga, 5854 South Vickery St., Cumming More info: village-yoga.com/ events/
FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN
What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com
FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: North and South Broad Street, Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com
JAEMOR FARMS POP-UP FARM MARKET
What: Find homegrown produce and best-selling flavors of the season at this pop-up farmer’s market. When: Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through September Where: Kaiser Permanente Forsyth Medical Office, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive #350, Cumming More info: 770-869-3999
MOUNTAIN PARK FARMERS MARKET
What: Features small businesses, locally-grown foods and hand-made items. When: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. Where: 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park More info: facebook.com/MountainParkFarmersMarket
ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET
What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for wonderful fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through Oct. 26 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
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RELIGIOUS EVENTS: ‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT’
What: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is a musical re-imagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. When: July 25-28, times vary Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10-25 More info and tickets: rumcactingup.webs.com
COLLIN BOOTHBY, ORGANIST
What: Rising Star classical organist, Collin Boothby, returns for his third year as a recent masters degree candidate from Rice University and organist/ choirmaster of Trinity Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. Free. When: Tuesday, July 30, 7 p.m. Where: Cumming First United Methodist Church, 770 Canton Highway, Cumming More info: cfumcga.com
GRIEFSHARE
What: GriefShare is a weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Limited to 20 people. When: Mondays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 26 Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: afumc.org/griefshare
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: CITY OF CUMMING MUSIC FESTIVAL
What: Enjoy the second annual City of Cumming Music Festival with 12 live bands and musicians. Presented by 37 Main. When: Saturday, July 27, noon11 p.m. Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: facebook.com/cummingfair/
HOME BY DARK
What: See Miranda Lambert’s band member Danny Mitchell and Ernie Halter. Part of a free summer concert series. Music fans are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn. When: Saturday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705
What: This month’s free concert will feature Folk Rock band Family & Friends. Food trucks will be on location for spectators to enjoy dinner while watching live music. When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 – 9 p.m., first Saturday of each month through October. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’
What: The show is thought to be the funniest of Simon’s biography plays and is inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows.” When: Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., through Aug. 4 Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $33 for adults, $30 for seniors, $22 for students, $15 for children under 12 Info: stagedoorplayers.net
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA What: The Atlanta Chapter 107 of the Colored Pencil Society of America will be displaying their artwork. All work is colored pencil on different surfaces. When: Through July 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: cpsa.org
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: DEBRA K. YAUN
MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS
What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually. All are welcome to attend. When: Fridays, 7 a.m. Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES
BACK TO SCHOOL BATTLE OF THE BANDS
What: For the first time, the Summer Concert Series will be hosting a Battle of the Bands featuring three local student bands and opening individual young performers. Vote for your favorite bands. When: Saturday, July 27, 6-9 p.m. Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: $3-5 More info: dunwoodynature. org/battle-of-the-bands/
What: Debra K. Yaun will be exhibiting her scratchboard art. All artwork is from the artist’s own photos from her travels to U.S. nature centers, parks, zoos and Costa Rica as well as on her own property in Georgia. When: August and September 2019 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: debrayaun.com
STUDENTS & FACULTY JURIED EXHIBITION
What: Spruill Gallery presents its Student and Faculty Juried Exhibition. When: Through Aug. 24 Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org
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SOUTH PACIFIC
What: Love transcends the harsh realities of war and cultural conflict in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love stories. This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is set in a tropical island paradise during World War II. When: July 11-Aug. 4, times vary Where: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St. Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $30 for adults More info: schoolstreetplayhouse.com
ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR
What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures. When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org
JAZZ AT FIREFLY
What: Free, live music each week. When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m. Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS
What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com
TEEN DISCUSSION GROUP
What: Join for a discussion about mental health in our community, breaking stigmas and educating peers on how to start conversations. When: Saturday, July 27, 2-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 770-740-2425
EVENING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
What: Join for a special, afterhours concert at featuring accomplished local musicians. When: Saturday, July 27, 7 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897
BEGINNING ARABIC FOR KIDS
What: This class introduces children to the Arabic alphabet and basic words and phrases. Appropriate for ages 6-8. When: Sunday, July 28, 2-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
FOX IN A BOX
What: Discover the story of Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. In addition, attend the program and enter to win passes for a tour of the Fox Theatre. When: Wednesday, July 31, 3-4 p.m. Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
LIBRARY EVENTS: MOVIES AT MILTON
What: Celebrate the start of the weekend with an afternoon movie at the Milton Library. This week’s movie is “Tron.” When: Friday, July 26, 3-5 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
ADULT COOKING CLASS: SUMMER SALADS
What: Join Chef Lynn of Custom Gourmet Solutions and make a collection of summer salads for your get-togethers. When: Saturday, July 27, noon1 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
POTTER FEST
What: Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday. Join a house and earn point. Make slime in potions class. Play water balloon games to get ready for Quidditch season and more. Ages 12 and up. When: Wednesday, July 31, 1-4 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
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Let’s talk aging and bladder control While it is normal to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed discussing bladder issues such as incontinence, it is important to understand just how common these problems are for aging women. The involuntary loss or leaking of urine is a common syndrome that affects at least 1 in 3 older women, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Symptoms may range from minor issues such as slight bladder leaks to the need for the protection of an adult diaper to prevent the complete and sudden loss of bladder control. Chief of Surgery for Emory University Hospital and Division Director for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gina Northington, MD, PhD informs her patients that while common, “Bladder leakage is NOT normal aging. There are often functional problems of the nerves and muscles within the pelvic floor that can be treated to improve bladder control.” Sana Ansari, MD who treats patients at both Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital agrees,
“No matter the severity of the urinary incontinence, if the incontinence is affecting your life and relationships in any way, then it’s time to take control and do something more about it.” Knowing the various types of urinary incontinence can help you have a discussion with your doctor and ultimately identify the appropriate treatment plan for you: • Stress incontinence: leaking of urine when laughing, coughing, or lifting, which is usually caused by weakened pelvic muscles. • Urgency incontinence: the sudden need to urinate that results in large amounts of urine leaking out before getting to the bathroom. • Overflow incontinence: when urine leaks because the bladder has become overly full or doesn't empty all the way. • Functional incontinence: the natural urge to urinate, but taking too long to get to the bathroom - this can be especially common for those living with arthritis or another type of physical disability. • Mixed incontinence: having a
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‘Just rub some black salve on it and call me in the morning’ (And other phrases you won’t hear your dermatologist tell you) By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Frequently, I field questions from patients about alternative therapies for treating the skin and specifically skin cancer. One of the most Dr. Taylor interesting treatments available is called “Black Salve” – interesting because it is not merely a placebo, but rather does have real effects. Black salve is also interesting because its history has intersected with that of allopathic medicine in ways that are important to medicine’s most advanced skin cancer treatments. Black salve has been used for decades as a way to treat growths including warts, moles and even skin cancer (but dermatologists do not recommend using it for this purpose). Black salve is a mixture of zinc chloride and Sanguinaria canadensis (aka Bloodroot), and sometimes Larrea tridentata (aka creosote bush or chaparral). But what are these three ingredients? Zinc chloride is an escharotic and tissue fixative. An eschar is a piece of dead tissue that will eventually turn black and slough off the skin. When applied to the skin, zinc chloride causes cell death and chemically fixes tissue into a relatively hard dead mass or plaque -- an “eschar.” If applied to a skin cancer, zinc chloride may kill the cancer, but the zinc chloride may also damage surrounding tissue. Zinc chloride is non-specific, damaging both unhealthy and healthy tissue that it contacts. Numerous case reports exist in the medical literature of people applying zinc chloride paste only to have a cancer come back worse or metastasize. Application of this paste has also been reported as causing severe scarring and deformity. Bloodroot is a flowering plant indigenous to eastern North America. Bloodroot gets its name from a red sap that can be harvested from the roots to dye baskets or cloth. Bloodroot also produces an ammonium-based chemical that kills animal cells and that is an escharotic, similar to zinc chloride. Creosote or chaparral is a desert plant whose extracts include certain compounds touted as having antioxidant properties. Chaparral is listed in the FDA’s poisonous plant database where its entry states that it has caused liver injury and even fulminant hepatic failure requiring a liver transplant. An interesting intersection of black salve with allopathic medicine is that Dr. Frederick Mohs used a compound combining zinc chloride, antimony trisulfide
and bloodroot as a “chemopaste” that was instrumental in helping him to develop “Mohs surgery” – the skin cancer treatment that bears his name and is now the most effective, precise and advanced method for treating skin cancer. Developed in the 1930s, Mohs’ chemopaste allowed him to harden and fix a skin cancer and a small area of surrounding skin. He then would remove that area, slice it thinly and examine it under the microscope to make sure that the margins were clear of tumor. When cancer was still present at an edge, he would remove more skin from the patient and again examine it under the microscope until all the cancer had been removed. The chemopaste was often applied the night before surgery, was very painful and caused substantial damage to surrounding tissue. Mohs’ method of using chemopaste and examining tissue under the microscope was imperfect, but it was certainly better than alternative methods of skin cancer removal available at the time. By the late 1970s, machines that could freeze tissue and allow it to be cut with precision and without the use of this chemopaste became available, making the chemopaste obsolete. Modern Mohs surgery involves numbing a skin cancer and the surrounding skin with lidocaine, removing the visible tumor and a small margin, checking the edges for tumor and repeating this process until all microscopically visible cancer has been removed. Modern Mohs surgery results in a 99% cure rate for most skin cancers, and suturing and repair techniques are so refined that deformity is extremely rare and in most cases minimal scarring occurs. Black salve’s cousin “Mohs’ chemopaste” played an important role in the development of Mohs surgery. Patients inclined toward naturopathic remedies should not feel that choosing Mohs surgery over black salve is a rejection of their holistic worldview. Rather, modern medicine and evidence-guided physicians honor the natural world when we acknowledge the astounding number of modern treatments derived from nature and guide our patients toward therapies that offer the greatest chance to heal. Black salve should not be viewed as an alternative to Mohs surgery but rather as an important historical stepping stone to this incredibly effective surgical technique. If you or a loved one has skin cancer, consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta. Dr. Brent Taylor is a board certified dermatologist, vein specialist, and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. He and his outstanding team take pride in providing personalized, caring and state-of-the-art treatment.
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Village Park Milton Located next to Wills Park, Village Park Milton is a luxury senior living community that offers modern farmhouse style with all the comforts and services of premier senior living. Whether it’s choosing between delicious dining options or a variety of residence styles, Village Park Milton enables you to choose the lifestyle you want with personalized care to meet your needs. While choosing between a full-service dinner or a quick bite at our bistro may be an easy choice, we understand choosing your senior living community can be complex. You can rest assured that choosing Village Park Milton means choosing quality care, focusing on family, bringing the community to you, developing new friendships, and more. Count on quality care. Your care plan is tailored to your unique needs. As your needs change, we will update your plan immediately—no moving, no waiting, helping you maintain the lifestyle you’re accustomed to. Focus on family. Village Park provides the care and support you need, so you can focus on spending quality time with family. Make memories with your grandkids
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Local football teams gear up for 2019 season at Fulton media day By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — With kickoff for the 2019 season a month away, North Fulton teams are gearing up for what should be another memorable year on the gridiron. In an event fast becoming a tradition, local public football programs marked the final push ahead of the new season with the Fulton County Schools Media Day at the Northwest Learning Center in Sandy Springs. The event brings together all Fulton County Schools programs and allows coaches and standout players a platform to share their expectations. Steven Craft, Fulton County Schools athletic director, spoke at the event, along with special guest Christon Abercrombie. A Westlake grad, Abercrombie shared his inspiring story of rehabilitation from a severe brain injury he suffered while playing linebacker at Tennessee State University last September. The lifethreatening injury required immediate surgery, and doctors suspected he may never walk again. However, his condition continued to improve, and he fought to regain his ability to eat on his own, speak
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From left, Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols, Cambridge head coach Craig Bennett, Milton head coach Adam Clack and Roswell head coach Matt Kemper discuss the upcoming 2019 season at the Fulton County Schools football media day on July 19. and walk. Less than a year after the injury, Abercrombie walked to the podium to address those in attendance. Following his address, area coaches and athletic directors turned their attention to upcoming season. The North Fulton panel was represented by two new head coaches, Chattahoochee’s Mike Malone and Shane Sams of Centennial Malone shared his anticipation to lead Hooch in 2019 and change the culture after an 0-10 campaign last year.
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“Before the other schools, Chattahoochee was the place to come for football and to be excited about football,” Malone said. “We want to bring back that excitement and energy.” Sams had instilled the importance on creating a family atmosphere for the program and wants to build on the success Centennial has had in recent years. “We want to build a program and a culture that gets kids prepared not only for football…but for life outside of football,” Sams said. Coming off a 9-2 season and a Region 7-AAAAAA championship, Johns Creek head coach Matt Helmerich said his team’s preparation for the 2019 campaign was perhaps the best off-season he has coached. Senior linebacker Jon Ross Maye expects the Gladiators to continue their success this year. “We have a very strong team and returning some key players who can be the difference in the game,” he said. Milton will enter the new season with high expectations after their historic 2018 season culminated with the Class 7A state championship trophy. “We’re coming off a very special season…but the No. 1 thing we are focused on right now is the windshield, not the rearview,” Clack said. “That team is gone
now, and 2019 is the task at hand and the message for our guys on what we are building right now.” Northview assistant coach and linebackers coach Danny Young said the Titans will look to continue their ascent in 2019 and everyone will play a vital role. “We believe that if everyone buys into our philosophy of ‘family,’ we’ll continue to make strides,” Young said. Alpharetta head coach Jacob Nichols and Cambridge’s Craig Bennett both expressed that their 2018 campaigns did not live up to their programs’ expectations, but said they are eager for the season to start. Alpharetta quarterback Will Gerdes said the Raiders have talent and are primed for a successful season if the team stays healthy. For Cambridge, it is a year for the Bears to turn the tide. “We want to prove people wrong about Cambridge this season,” senior linebacker TJ Mowery said. Roswell head coach Matt Kemper discussed the Hornets’ rise from 3-8 in 2017 to a 9-2 record last year, but his team knows there is still work to be done in 2019. “That first step is resurrecting a program is the easy step, the next step is the hard step,” Kemper said. “Now it’s about the smallest of details.”
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Historical drawings reveal Roswell’s past By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell history is intimately connected to the original early 1800 drawings that depicted the area and life in the city’s early years, said self-proclaimed history buff Michael Hitt. Hitt, a retired police officer and veteran, spoke at the July 18 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park. He is also the author of several historical publications about Roswell’s, Fulton’s and Georgia’s history that are available at Bulloch Hall. Hitt shared several drawings of Roswell from the early 1800s that came from the Roswell Research Library and Archives. He also drew from maps and first-hand accounts. It’s not just the Historic District that is steeped in history, Hitt said. Several of the drawings showed locations in Roswell, such as the mill and Martin’s Landing, that Hitt was able to map out. One drawing, for example, showed a man entering Roswell with a 1-mile marker nearby. According to Mitt, only one road at the time fit the description in the drawing: Norcross Street, right by the bridge over Hog Wallow Creek.
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Roswell history is intimately connected to the original early 1800 drawings that depicted the area and life in the city’s early years, said selfproclaimed history buff Michael Hitt. He compared the drawings with modern photos of the same location to show how the area has changed over the years. There is a creek near Martin’s Landing where people used to pan for gold and was part of the larger Georgia gold belt, Hitt said. The drawing shows gold panners on that creek near a hill now occupied by Esther Jackson Elementary School. Hitt also covered how Roswell’s founders shaped the city and its roads. Roswell King, Hitt said, built what became known as Warsaw Road and Norcross Street to lead him into the village he was building that would become the City of Roswell. Some other locations have changed from disuse, Hitt said. The road leading to the original ferry crossing founders used to cross
the Chattahoochee River near Holcomb Bridge Road are disappearing into the woods and river, Hitt said, but portions of the crossing are still visible today. Hitt’s discussion also covered the history of the Roswell Mill, Roswell King’s early homes, the Old Roswell Cemetery and some of the city’s first churches. One of the drawings shows Roswell King scouting out the land that would eventually become the Roswell Mill at Vickery Creek falls. “It’s the site of the mill and where the machine shop would stand,” Hitts said. “The big waterfalls you can still visit today are right around the curve in the drawing. [In the drawing], nothing is built yet, but King is eyeing it.” For more information about Michael Hitt and his works, visit michaelhitt. com.
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Michael Hitt, a retired police officer, speaks about local history at the July 18 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park.
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$375,000 — $207,000 for the general municipal election and $168,000 for a runoff, if necessary — but Henry said those numbers may drop even further. Henry said she has been speaking with state Sen. John Albers to introduce legislation that would allow cities to contract for election services with other
entities besides the county. Four seats will be up for election in Roswell on Nov. 5 — Post 1, currently held by Marcelo Zapata; Post 2, currently held by Mike Palermo; Post 3, currently held by Sean Groer; and municipal court judge, currently held by Brian Hansford. If necessary, the runoff would be held Dec. 3.
The City Council was scheduled to discuss the election and possible costs at the July 22 City Council meeting. Milton While Milton will pay less to Fulton County to conduct the election than its neighbors, the city is facing a higher cost this year. Milton paid around $74,000 to conduct the 2017 general election, but that figure has been increased to just under $85,000 for 2019. Residents will vote on three City Council seats in the November election; District 1/Post 1, held by Carol Cookerly, District 2/Post 2 held by Matt Kunz and District 3/Post 2, held by Rick Mohrig.
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Victoria’s Secret reports loss of $4,500 in items ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a July 10 incident in which a man is suspected of stealing $4,500 worth of clothes from the Victoria’s Secret in North Point Mall. The store manager said she saw a man enter the business that evening and fill a garbage bag with store clothing. He then left the store without paying. On his way to the parking deck, the man dropped two of the stolen items. The missing item are worth $4,500 total.
Thief charges thousands on man’s credit card ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man called police July 10 when he found $12,000 worth of fraudulent charges on his credit card. The man had last used his card the morning of July 7 when he got gas. Two days later, the man received an email about two suspicious charges of $12,000 total. The charges were made to the Sam’s Club store in Brookhaven. The man canceled his card before calling police. He was advised to put a fraud alert on his card with the credit bureaus.
Woman falsely listed as auto loan co-signer ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman called police July 8 after she found that she was listed as a co-signer for a $13,000 auto loan she did not make. The woman found the fraud in a credit report and said she did not recognize the other name on the loan.The woman called the credit company and was only able to obtain the account number. Representatives advised her to file a police report and put a fraud alert on her credit.
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North Fulton Community Charities seeks school supplies for needy children
Continued from Page 11 the largest indoor space in Alpharetta. It became the center of community life.” The Log Cabin was the site of several proms, weddings and celebrations. And, for many years, the historical society provided heritage programs for Fulton County students in the building. The heritage programs were discontinued because of changes to the school system’s curriculum, but Miller said she hopes to revive them along with community events at the Log Cabin once it’s opened to the public. She added that the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society is planning to open the Log Cabin this October, but the timeline may be pushed back because of surrounding construction. In the meantime, the Hembree cabinets and sink will be restored and installed in the Log Cabin. For more information about the historical societies or to get involved, visit aomchs.org or roswellhistoricalsociety.org.
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North Fulton Community Charities starts its Back to School Program July 29 to supply families in need with backpacks full of school supplies.
ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities is collecting backpacks and school supplies for their annual Back to School program presented by Northside Hospital. Last year, the charity distributed more than 900 donated backpacks filled with school supplies to children in North Fulton. “The Back to School Program is one of the budget relieving programs we offer at (North Fulton Community Charities) to help families living paycheck to paycheck who don’t have the extra money to spend on necessary supplies,” Director of Programs Eden Purdy said. “We need the help of our neighbors in North Fulton to donate supplies or sponsor a child so that every child in our community can start school with the supplies they need to succeed.” A list of supplies needed is available at nfcchelp.org/back-to-schoolprogram. A donation of $75 can help sponsor a high school student going back to school and $50 can help sponsor a
middle or elementary school student. Backpacks and supplies will be distributed Aug. 3 to all registered participants. Registration is required for qualified families residing in North Fulton and can be done in person at the charity’s offices at 11270 Elkins Road. On Aug. 4, teachers at local Title I schools may come and shop for their classrooms. Teachers must be registered before attending. Donations can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29 through Aug. 2 at the Elkins Road office. This site is not staffed so donations are only accepted during these hours. Donations are also being accepted at the Alpharetta, Milton and East Roswell library locations during their regular hours until Aug. 1. On July 27, the Alpharetta Library will have a truck on site to accept back to school supplies and food donations for the charity. The “Stuff the Truck” event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta.
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Patsy Budrich, 77, of Roswell, passed away July 12, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Joshua Keith Dean, 39, passed away July 12, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Robert Edwards, 77, of Cumming, passed away July 13, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
Sandra Kronic, 73, of Cumming, passed away July 10, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Albert Lombardo, 96, of Cumming, passed away July 9, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Harold Mayfield, 71, of Alpharetta, passed away July 3, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Ricky James McCoy, 62, of Cumming, passed away July 17, 2019. Arrangements by Byars Funeral Homes & Cremation Services.
Joe Alvin McInturff, 83, of Cumming, passed away July 12, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. D.C. Nolan, 72, of Cumming, passed away July 16, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Frances Newsom Phelps, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away July 13, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Anna Sgier, 68, of Roswell, passed away July 3, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Margaret Elsie Tallant, 69, of Cumming, passed away July 15, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Henry Williams, 97, of Alpharetta, passed away July 12, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Carol Zepp, 87, of Roswell, passed away July 2, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
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