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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a July 16 incident in which a man stole over $3,400 worth of merchandise from the Apple store in Avalon. Employees said the man entered the store that evening and was seen pacing back and forth while talking to someone on his phone. He then grabbed a handful of Apple Pencils, stuffed

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Car wheels stolen from parked vehicle ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating the theft of four wheels from a woman’s car at Jameson Pass. The woman had last seen the wheels the evening of July 17. The next morning, the car was still in its parking spot in the apartment complex, but all of the wheels were gone. The car was placed on two cinder blocks. Police said the lower portion of the car was also damaged from placing it on the blocks.

Teens say shoplifting is big on social media ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Two teenagers caught shoplifting July 17 from the Von Maur at North Point Mall said they did it because of a trend circulating on social media. The teenagers, both 15, were caught with almost $400 worth of stolen clothing. The two were banned from all Von Maur locations for life and banned from North Point Mall for two years.

Phone bill tips man to fraudulent account ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A man called police July 18 after he found a fraudulent account opened under his name. The man had received a bill from Verizon showing that a new iPhone and account were purchased using his name, address and Social Security number. When the man checked his credit, he saw that someone had also attempted to open a credit card account under his name. The man froze his accounts and was told by a Verizon representative to file a police report.

Two cars burglarized overnight in driveway ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a July 16 incident in which two

them in his pants and left. The man returned a few minutes later and repeated the ritual. An employee took a photo of the man’s car. Another employee said the man matched the description of a suspect in Massachusetts who was arrested for shoplifting from an Apple store.

cars parked in the driveway of a house on Monroe Drive were burglarized. The owners said their cars were parked the previous night in their driveway. One of the cars had been left unlocked. In the morning, the owners saw that several items were missing from their cars, including a wallet and change purse. They cancelled their credit and debit cards while talking to police.

Police were patrolling on Haynes Bridge Road near Rock Mill Road at 6 p.m. when an officer saw a car drive by with a window tint that appeared illegal. Police pulled the driver over. While talking to the driver, police were alerted that she was wanted in Rockdale County for theft by deception. The driver, later identified as 38-year-old Maria Cardwell of Lithonia, was arrested without incident.

Man attributes speeding to severe hunger pangs

Store employee says man hid electronics in backpack

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a Roswell man July 16 after he was seen speeding over 100 mph on Ga. 400. Officers were patrolling Ga. 400 south near Haynes Bridge Road when they spotted a man pass changing lanes at a high rate of speed. Radar clocked the driver at 106 mph in a 65-mph zone. When police pulled the driver over, he said he was speeding because he was really hungry and was trying to get home. The man, later identified as 29-yearold Valentin Savkin of Roswell, was arrested without incident for reckless driving.

MILTON, Ga. — A Milton man was arrested for allegedly attempting to steal electronics from the Milton Target by hiding the items in a backpack. Police responded to the store on July 23 after receiving a call from a store security employee. The worker said he saw the suspect take a Canon camera and Samsung tablet and place it into a backpack he had taken from the store. The employee said the man used a Target tool used to hang items on shelves to pry the camera and tablet from the electronics display. He said the suspect then left the store without paying for the backpack or electronics. The employee stopped the man who had the items, valued at $555, on his person. The suspect was arrested for shoplifting over $500.

Owner reports car burglary in apartment parking lot ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a July 16 incident in which a car parked at an apartment complex on Webb Bridge Court was burglarized. The owner had locked the car the previous night, but when she arrived the next morning, the owner saw her passenger side window was shattered. Police found a rock in the car that officers said was likely used to break the window. The owner said $100 worth of coins was stolen from the center console of the vehicle. There were no surveillance cameras in the area.

Wanted person found during traffic stop ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a woman July 15 after she was recognized as a wanted person when she was stopped for speeding.

Police probe house fire after suspicious activity MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police are investigating a July 19 incident in which a home’s door caught fire after neighbors reported hearing a loud noise and seeing a group of people near the house. The homeowner on Yacht Terrace said Milton Fire put out the door fire overnight. Around 8 a.m. that morning she found what police suspect was fireworks residue and a partially burned piece of paper that appeared to be a warning label for fireworks. Two neighbors reported hearing a loud noise around 1:30 a.m. After hearing the noise, one neighbor said he saw around 10-12 people in front of the home that caught on fire. He said some of the people left in a brown Dodge Charger.

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Roswell officials issue statement on open records Members of the Roswell City Council have issued a statement addressing the current litigation between Appen Media Group and the city over police records. The publishing company filed suit in December claiming the city’s police department was violating the Georgia Open Records Act by failing to provide accurate and complete accounting of arrest and incident reports. What follows is a statement signed by the six members of the City Council. Mayor Lori Henry’s name does not appear on the statement. Good afternoon from the City of Roswell. The Roswell City Council would like to share a collective statement concerning the recent lawsuit filed against the City of Roswell by Appen Media. “We the undersigned members of the Roswell City Council have instructed the City Attorney to continue talks with Appen Media’s legal representation concerning this case. The City of Roswell strives to follow all laws regarding open records at the highest level and wishes to insure future open and transparent access to all releasable records, including police records. Effective immediately we have asked the City Legal Department to review all police record requests for compliance. We strongly believe in an open, transparent government and charge staff to go above and beyond when following the fundamental requirements of the State of Georgia open records laws.” Councilmember Matt Judy Councilmember Matthew Tyser Councilmember Mike Palermo Councilmember Marie Willsey Councilmember Sean Groer Councilmember Marcelo Zapata

Georgia Open Records Georgia’s Sunshine Law provides that initial police arrest reports and initial incident reports shall be open for personal inspection. The law does allow law enforcement agencies to withhold subsequent materials beyond the initial reports if those documents pertain to pending investigation or prosecution of criminal or unlawful activity. Materials about confidential informants may also be withheld. Sources: Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Department of Law, Georgia First Amendment Foundation, Georgia Press Association, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, Georgia Department of Public Safety, Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia

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Roswell rejects bid to lower millage rate The City Council voted 3-2 to approve the first reading of millage rate at 4.955 mills. By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s FY20 property tax rate cleared its first hurdle by a narrow margin July 22, but it may change before the final vote. The Roswell City Council voted 3-2, with council members Mike Palermo and Marcelo Zapata opposed, to approve the first reading of millage rate at 4.955 mills, the same as last year. Council members Mike Palermo and Marcelo Zapata cast the two opposition votes. Councilman Sean Groer was not at the meeting. One mill represents $1 of taxes per $1,000 of assessed property value. The city adopted the FY20 budget in May, basing tax revenues on an estimated property tax digest — the current value of taxable property. The finalized digest was not issued by Fulton County until June 25, about two months later than it had planned. The delay came in part because of a dispute between the assessor’s office

and the Fulton County Commission back in 2017 when commissioners threw out revised assessments that showed property values on average increased 25 percent from 2016. This year, Roswell’s gross digest value increased by $462 million, with just over half of the increase as a result of new growth, said Director of Finance Ryan Luckett.

The total homestead exemptions, including the floating homestead exemption, resulted in over $3.3 million in tax savings for residents, or about $117 per household, Luckett said. Based on the 4.955 millage rate, the average home in Roswell, with a market value of $383,000, would get a $543 city tax bill with the new floating homestead exemption. That’s almost $200 lower

from last year. However, the digest numbers could change based on a few current unknowns, including the final digest values and appeals. While the numbers will likely change, Luckett said he doesn’t expect any wild fluctuation. Zapata said that even though the city lowered the mill levy last year, it still collected a surplus of property tax revenue. He argued the city should pass along that surplus to residents by lowering the mill levy further this year. But, Mayor Lori Henry argued that the city has put together a conservative budget. “We also had service needs that we did not meet in our previous budget, things like road resurfacing and sidewalks that we need to get back on track with,” she said. “I’m a little reluctant to lower it even further. We’ve been in flux with Fulton County. We don’t know what we’re dealing with. We don’t know when the appeals will come in.” Councilman Matthew Tyser agreed, adding that while he would love to reduce the millage rate, it’s a tight budget as is. Zapata’s motion to adopt a 4.824 millage rate failed. The City Council will cast its final vote on the millage rate at the Aug. 12 City Council meeting.

Roswell City Council hits pause on $100,000 organizational study By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell is wrestling over whether it should spend money to see whether it can save money. Not right now, it appears. At its July 22 meeting, the City Council voted 4-1 to defer spending $100,000 for a citywide study to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of its government operations. The idea behind the independent study would be to examine the city’s administration to identify areas where it could improve efficiency and reduce waste.

The study, first proposed in 2019, would be a first for the city, said Deputy City Administrator Michael Fischer. Based on a bidding process, the city has already identified Plante and Moran as the firm that would conduct the evaluation. The study would be conducted in three phases: • Phase 1 would conduct an organizational review to compare the City of Roswell with neighboring cities to identify staffing levels and workload • Phase 2 would conduct an operational review to observe and gauge the organizational culture • Phase 3 would create a project report

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with observations and opportunities for improvement City staff expect the study would take three to four months. City Councilwoman Marie Willsey, who cast the lone vote to proceed with the study now, said the city is one of the largest employers in Roswell with about 1,100 full and part time staff. But, Councilman Marcelo Zapata said he preferred the city ask department heads to conduct their own studies, saving the cost of a consultant. He also said he did not understand the benefit of comparing Roswell to other cities that have different cultures and organization. Councilman Mike Palermo said he would rather see more discussion from the city and public before pulling the trigger on a $100,000 study. He said a committee meeting could help narrow the focus of the study and provide more depth. “The last thing I’d want to do is pay for a study with a goal of having an outcome saying we need to hire more administrative staff,” he said. “I’d much rather be spending to get more of our

roads repaved, to have more events like Roswell Moves! and save taxpayer money.” Councilman Matthew Tyser said he saw the study as an opportunity to evaluate whether the city has the right kind of staff instead of looking at the number of employees. He added an independent study would be more credible and might give the city an opportunity to look at options it might not have considered otherwise. Tyser agreed with Palermo that he’d want city staff to first discuss what they want to see from the study and clarify what it would be expected to deliver. Mayor Lori Henry agreed further discussion was called for. Willsey pointed out that the study was already brought up in a committee meeting and that the mayor and City Council had opportunities to ask questions then. The item has been scheduled for further consideration at the Aug. 12 council meeting to allow time to discuss the goals of the study and lower the cost.

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City of Roswell begins solidifying Canton Street parking fee schedule By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell has drafted a fee schedule for street parking at the corner of Canton Street and Elizabeth Way. The fees are similar to those instituted for East Alley parking. City officials voted to bring the proposed schedule up for discussion possible adoption at the next City Council meeting. The push for paid parking has been around for years, especially in the highly active Historic District. In 2017, the Historic Roswell Business Association requested the city examine ways to improve parking availability and turnover, said Dave Cox, transportation planning manager. “The concern was people were taking spots for several hours and employees were taking spots for a good part of the day or the evening,” Cox said. City Councilman Matt Judy said that parking turnover has been a large issue for Canton Street merchants for several years. The idea behind paid parking is to free up spots more often and, in turn, drive more business. Cox pointed out that the city has already taken steps to improve the parking situation on Canton Street. In 2018, the city leased three parking lots: the Green Street lot, with 70 spaces, Harlow lot on the corner of Canton and Norcross Street, with 84 spaces on nights and weekends, and the Methodist Church lot on Magnolia Street, with 92 spaces on Friday and Saturday nights. It has also created a Rideshare space on Canton Street. Converting the 38 spaces on Canton Street and Elizabeth Way to paid would be another step to free up an important section of prime parking spaces, Cox said. Last November, the City Council directed staff to research parking options and technologies. On July 8, the council adopted a new parking ordinance to designate and enforce paid on-street parking in specific areas. Staff recommended placing a parking kiosk at the corner of the two streets by the Heart of Roswell Park. The kiosk would be supplemented by a smartphone app with Park Mobile, which is used to find parking in Atlanta. There are no startup costs with the app, and the city already uses a similar kiosk for East Alley parking. The kiosk would cost the city $8,100 to install, and the app charges users a convenience fee of $0.35 per transaction. Users can avoid the convenience fee by using the kiosk, Cox said.

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The Roswell City Council discussed a parking fee schedule for spots at the corner of Canton Street and Elizabeth Way during the July 24 Community Development and Transportation Committee meeting.

Proposed parking fee schedule Prior to 6 p.m. First two hours: free 2-3 hours: $4 3-4 hours: $6 4-5 hours: $8 5+ hours: $16

After 6 p.m. First two hours: $1 per hour 2-3 hours: $4 3-4 hours: $6 4-5 hours: $8 5+ hours: $16

The proposed fee schedule for the Canton Street and Elizabeth Way lot is the same as the East Alley lot and could be enforced by part-time or contract employees. Councilman Matthew Tyser asked to consider making the first two hours of parking free at all times, unlike in East Alley. He added that the city could easily change parking fees, for example for an event, using the kiosk and app. “This is not for the city to make money,” Tyser said. “This is to move people through those prime parking spaces so that our merchants can benefit from people coming and going… I think once it’s there, just like in East Alley, it will work great.” The City Council voted to bring the parking fee schedule for discussion at the Aug. 12 City Council meeting.

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Assessment notices befuddle some homeowners Estimated taxes ignore exemptions in several cities

Learn more Fulton County has posted a fact sheet that helps explain the assessment notice form on its website. Go to fultonassessor.org. A detailed look at all homestead exemptions is available under the listing for “Exemptions.”

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Just when they thought it was safe to open their assessment notices, North Fulton homeowners are questioning this year’s report sent to their mailboxes. Part of the confusion centers around the 2019 property value listed at the center of the latest form. In most cases, that value increased from last year. What’s confusing many property owners is that they voted in a special election last fall to cap annual homesteaded property assessments at 3 percent. The cap was to take effect this year, and it was to apply to the lowest assessed value of their home over the past three years — in almost all cases that would be the 2016 assessment. More confusing still, in some cases, the notice does not take that exemption into account on its estimates for city taxes. “When you receive the notice in the mail, you’re expecting it, but you’re not

expecting a 34 percent increase over a three-year period,” said Alpharetta resident Jim Gerard. “It was a shock.” Gerard, a recent retiree, said he found it difficult to navigate his assessment notice before finally figuring out what is going on. Estimated tax calculations on the assessment notice are riling more than a few. Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis, who represents much of North Fulton, said he has received emails from constituents up in arms over the figures. He’s already talked a few of the people through the form to help them understand. “I think the biggest piece that’s creating a lot of confusion is the way that the exemptions were portrayed,” he said. Some people, Ellis said, believe that their assessed values were supposed to have been capped at 2016 levels, but their

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Growth in home values Here’s a rundown of average home values over the past four years as reported by real estate data service Zillow. Figures are for the month of July and are expressed in thousands. City Alpharetta Roswell Johns Creek Milton

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assessments are up substantially this year. They are. But the 2019 assessment numbers have almost nothing to with this year’s taxes. Notices are not tax bills County officials say the notices are not tax bills, although they do include estimated taxes listed at the bottom. The sole job of the county appraiser, they say, is to accurately determine property values, and that’s what they’ve done. The 2019 notices inform property owners of the current market value of their homes. They also include the property’s “taxable value,” which by law is 40 percent of the market value. A home worth $400,000 on the mar-

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2019 $388 $388 $410 $536

ket, for example, would have a taxable value of $160,000. That’s the figure that cities, counties and school districts use to assess taxes. Even though the 2019 values are included on the form, they have almost nothing to do with the property taxes residents will pay this year. In most cases, taxes are being assessed against the values set on the property in 2016, plus a 4.23 percent increase for inflation. The difference between the 2019 value and the 2016 value is the floating homestead exemption, and it applies to school and city taxes. The exemption does not apply for taxes levied to pay off

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4 North Atlanta restaurants named on ‘100 Plates Locals Love’ By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA, Ga. — The northern suburbs food scene is attracting state-wide attention. Four restaurants in North Fulton and DeKalb counties have been named on this year’s “100 Plates Locals Love,” an annual culinary guide of the best local dishes as selected by judges throughout the state. The list is published annually in the Georgia Eats guide released by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division. This year, the plates included deviled eggs from South Main Kitchen in Alpharetta, braised short rib from Carbonara Trattoria in Dunwoody, Dutch baby pancakes with cranberry and mascarpone filling from Seven Sisters Scones in Johns Creek, and pimento cheese fritters from The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell. The tourism department highlights the best cuisine throughout the state each year. The guide, created five years ago, is intended to encourage visitors to travel to all corners of Georgia and sample the flavors of the South. “One of the best ways to immerse yourself and truly experience Georgia is through our food,” said Lisa Love, interim deputy commissioner at Georgia Tourism. “The history and culture of our state is woven into the many flavors, ingredients, dishes and traditions that create an unforgettable dining experience. This issue of the Explore Georgia Culinary Guide is our best yet, as it focuses on sharing our distinctive food and dining offerings you can’t find anywhere else.” The recommendations are for all regions of the state, including the coast, “Historic Heartland,” “Magnolia Midlands,” Northeast Georgia Mountains and Atlanta Metro. Hundreds of plates were nominated by food aficionados and rated by a panel of judges. South Main Kitchen, on 9 South Main St. in Alpharetta, offers contemporary Southern cuisine with a twist. The deviled eggs are served with a Benton’s ham chip and Dijon mustard, while the eggs come from Darby Farms in Walton County. An Italian restaurant, Carbonara Trattoria is located at 5499 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody. The braised short rib features fall-off-the-bone-tender meat and is rounded out with a flavorful red wine vegetable sauce, sauteed broccolini and butternut squash mashed potatoes, according to judges. The bakery Seven Sisters Scones at 6955 McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek features Dutch baby pancakes that are cooked in a cast-iron skillet and wrapped with cranberries and mascarpone. The Mill Kitchen and Bar, 590 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell, features American comfort food with contemporary takes on classics. The pimento cheese fritters are made with locally sourced, house-made pimento cheese and a marmalade of caramelized onions and Heywood’s Provision Company bacon. Restaurants on Canton Street in Roswell have consistently made the list each year since the guide was created. Past honorees include Table & Main for its fried chicken, Osteria Mattone for its chicken and Roux

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South Main Kitchen in Alpharetta was named to this year’s “100 Plates Locals Love,” sponsored by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division.

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The Dutch baby pancakes with cranberry and mascarpone filling from Seven Sisters Scones has drawn statewide attention.

on Canton for the crawfish risotto. To see the full “100 Plates Locals Love” list, visit exploregeorgia.org. The Georgia Eats culinary guide is also available at visitor information centers throughout the state.

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The Mill Kitchen and Bar’s pimento cheese fritters are featured in this year’s Georgia Eats guide.

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Your home is also a house You want another reason that real estate is interesting to talk about: Since 2010, the housing market comprised about 15 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. While to you, your home is very personal, to economists, it’s a Geoff smith measure of the American Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com economy. It’s interest paid to banks. It’s an indication that you are doing well at your job if you are not delinquent on your mortgage payments. If it’s listed on the market, it’s a measure of potential earnings for the real estate agency, attorney, bank, appraiser and everyone else associated with aiding in the transaction. If it sits on the market for a long time, it’s a sign that appetites for home buying are down and all of those same companies could be in for a slowdown in business. For those of you that worked through the 2008 recession, I don’t have to tell you how impactful the housing market is to our overall economy. Housing typically is a trailing indicator of the health of our economy. If you homeowners are nervous about your jobs, you won’t be so quick to move up to a more expensive home. If you lose your jobs, you might be late on your mortgage payments. And if there are a lot of you feeling that way, then there will be a lot fewer people out here buying houses. And due to the lack of competition, home values are going to drop — making your situation even worse. Not only did you lose your job and are having trouble finding a new one because the job market is down, but your equity stake in your home is shrinking. For those who worked through the Great Recession, this is bringing back memories. I’m getting a little sick just from writing about it. The good news is that since the Great Recession, the opposite has been true for 10 straight years. The economy has grown every year. Unemployment shrunk to its lowest level in recorded history, and employers are begging you to leave your current job because they need you. If you bought a house in 2012, it’s probably worth more than 150%

of what you paid for it. According to a Corelogic report, American’s total home equity is a record $15.8 trillion this year, up from $6.1 trillion in 2009. You are killing it. In fact, the housing industry has been doing so well, running so fast, that some things are getting left behind. Values have gone up so fast that if you bought a house in 2012 for $350,000, it’s probably worth upwards of over $500,000 today. That’s great except if you want to move up into a bigger home, instead of being $500,000, it’s probably over $600,000 or $700,000. Lower income homebuyers are also getting left behind. It’s harder and harder for them to find homes under $300,000. It’s partly an inventory issue as homebuilders are having a tough time finding cheap-enough land to be able to build houses in that price-range and make a profit. And it’s partly that because of the low inventory, home values for homes they might want to buy are rising outside of what they can afford. And it’s also partly that wages have not grown at the same rate as the values of those homes. The market may be starting to correct itself a bit. Home sales this last June were down 12.7 percent from the same time last year, according to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This decrease in activity could be affecting the homebuilding market. An article in the Financial Times stated that building permits fell 6.1 percent in June from the same time last year. I don’t have numbers for this month yet, but July started in the midst of a huge drop in interest rates back to near and under 4 percent. This has helped to make more expensive homes more affordable and we may see an uptick in home buying when the July numbers are out. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith, gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433, Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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Perfecting your elevator pitch Everyone has heard the term “Elevator Pitch.” It reflects the idea that you should be able to tell someone what you do in the span of a short elevator dick jones ride. Typically, Founder & President Jones Simply Sales an elevator ride is between 30 seconds and one minute. Quickly telling someone what you do and the benefits of working with you may help you get new business. What are you doing to perfect your elevator pitch? Over my 40-year career, I’ve created, refined, modified, destroyed and utilized many different elevator pitches and have experimented with what works well and what doesn’t. I have come to find that if I just explain what I do, like I sell computers or

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OLD SOLDIERS DAY PARADE

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 the country. There will be free hotdogs, drinks and activities. Join the parade on Saturday, Aug. 3, 9:15 a.m. at Grand Stand on the corner of Roswell and Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta. For more information, visit alpharetta.ga.us.

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FEATURED: THESE CROWDED STREETS

What: Atlanta’s own band These Crowded Streets brings the songs, energy and vibe of Dave Matthews Band. When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 p.m.-noon Where: Rosati’s, 415 Peachtree Pkwy #200, Cumming Cost: $10 More info and tickets: myrosatis.com

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

What: Enjoy a free familyfriendly event with a rockclimbing wall, face painting, tons of games, many local vendors, and prizes with first responders and K-9s. When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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

COMEDY ON THE CLAY

What: Comedy on the Clay features comedians Cyrus Steele, Mandal and Andrew Stanley for a night of family-friendly comedy in Downtown Duluth. When: Friday, Aug. 16, 8-9:30 p.m. Where: Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth Cost: $20 More info and tickets: etix.com

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What: To celebrate the arrival of the new director Ben McDaniel, the chorus will open up rehearsal to welcome prospective singers for a special guest night. When: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7-9 p.m. Where: Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, 4480 Peachtree Corners Circle, Peachtree Corners More info: stonemountainchorus.org What: Scout Expo is a one-day event organized by the Northern Ridge District to bring together scouts and youth and show them the fun of scouting. For ages 5-10. When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church Sports Field, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 More info: atlantabsa.org/nr

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: STORY TIME IN THE GARDEN

What: Listen to a reading of “Tops & Bottoms” then join on a tour of the greenhouse complex, fruit and vegetable beds, and shade garden. Ages 3 and up. When: Friday, Aug. 2, 10-11 a.m. Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com

What: Learn all about the life cycle of a butterfly with “A Butterfly Tale” in the meadow. See live specimens of eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises. Enjoy a puppet show and more. No dogs. When: Saturday, Aug. 3 Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodynature.org

What: Learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. The class will cover the 10 essentials and their practical applications. When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where Sawnee Mountain Preserve, 2500 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming More info: rei.com

SUMMER ADVENTURE DAYS

What: Celebrate the end of summer with exploration, games, story time, wildlife encounters and science education. Attendees can also canoe on Kingfisher pond. When: Sunday, Aug. 4, noon-4 p.m. Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org

CAFFEINE & OCTANE CAR SHOW

What: Caffeine & Octane is a nationally recognized all makes, all models, monthly car show. See a new mix of cars every month and this family-friendly event. When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 8-11 a.m. Where: Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Info: caffeineandoctane.com

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN

What: Barrington Hall hosts cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:309:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 More info and registration: roswellgov.com or 770-640-3855

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

What: The forum helps generate constructive analysis of issues, develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods. When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 770-545-9675

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: YOGA

What: Join for a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9-10 a.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

DUNWOODY COMMUNITY CYCLE

What: Enjoy a 4.5-mile loop around Dunwoody (mostly right turns) with friends and neighbors. All ages and abilities welcome. Helmets required. When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2:45 p.m. Where: Village Burger, 1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody Info: bikewalkdunwoody.org

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

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

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 More 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 More info: discoverdunwoody. 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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ALPHARETTA GRIEFSHARE

RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

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

DUNWOODY GREIFSHARE

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

What: GriefShare is designed to help bring healing to those grieving the death of a loved one. The group is designed to offer comfort and encouragement. When: 14-week cycle begins Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. Where: Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: 770458-4311

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MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

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 More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

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

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 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faithbased 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

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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

What: Part of the free summer concert series. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn. Food and drinks are available and may be brought in. When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

STUDENTS & FACULTY JURIED EXHIBITION

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’

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 Info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: DEBRA K. YAUN

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

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

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

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

ALPHARETTA BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library have a monthly book sale. All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Library. When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

BOOK DRIVE

What: Milton Library is holding a book drive for the charity Books for Africa. Books with “death” or “kill” in the title will not be accepted. When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton More info: diya.chutani@ gmail.com

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP

What: Hear published poets do readings and workshops for those who love poetry and want to improve their skills. When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

EPIC STORY CREATION: BUILDING CONFLICT

What: Attend this interactive workshop and learn the basics of crafting organic conflict specifically for your epic series. When: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Post Road Library, 5010, Post Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

ALPHACON 2019

What: Come meet local artists, enjoy workshops, participate in panels, compete in a cosplay contest and more in Alpharetta’s first all-day cosplay convention. When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 1-7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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Johns Creek police chief presents status report for war on drugs By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police Chief Ed Densmore spoke about opioids and substance abuse before local elected officials and business leaders July 25 at the Johns Creek Chamber. Though North Fulton and Forsyth County are often ranked among the safest places to live in Georgia, they have been home to a startling number of opioid deaths, earning the nickname the “Heroin Triangle.” As part of a series of community dialogues on decreasing addiction in the workplace, the Chamber of Commerce hosted the Johns Creek police chief and interim city manager to speak about the work a joint task force between Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Forsyth has accomplished to fight drug crimes. Densmore started with a story

about the medical blue bag that all Johns Creek patrol officers carry. The backpack contains about $3,500 in medical equipment including a defibrillator, tourniquet, gauze, chest seal and Naloxone. Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is a medication that can save people who are suffering from an opioid overdose. It is increasingly common for police officers to carry Naloxone, and Johns Creek was among the first in the state. Densmore estimated the blue backpacks had save at least 50 lives, many thanks to Naloxone. But the emergency drug only treats the overdose, not the addiction. The officers found themselves going back to the same houses time and time again. “It’s good we’re catching them on the back end and we’re able to save some lives, but what are we doing to try to address the issue of the drug being on the

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Johns Creek Police Chief Ed Densmore explains the purpose of the medical blue bag.

streets?” Densmore asked. Through conversations with surrounding jurisdictions Alpharetta and Forsyth, Densmore knew there was a need collaboration, so the joint task force was created. Unlike other drug teams that are largely self-funded by the cash, cars and other material they confiscate, Densmore said, the task force was provided a budget by the cities. This gave the 27-officer team more discretion and allowed them to focus on high-level distributers and on opioids, over less dangerous drugs. Based on the amount of drugs confiscated, the task force has been a huge success. In 2018, roughly 22 grams of heroine were taken off the street; this year, officers have already collected 63 grams, Densmore said. LSC went from 19 grams in 2018 to 739 so far this year. Extasy 136 grams in all of last year, a 125 so far in 2019. With other opioids, 585 pills total in 2018. To date, 970 pills have been collected in 2019. Densmore was also proud to say that Naloxone use for overdoses had gone down. “I have no plans to reduce the task force because it’s working,” Densmore

said. “But we are not going to arrest our way out of this problem because we still arrest the same people over and over again.” The point Densmore drove home is that there is so much law enforcement can achieve without a support system for mental health and addiction treatment. Like with the Nalaxone, they can’t treat the root causes of addiction. “The vast majority, they get out and they’re right back into the system,” Densmore said. “The prison system in the country is punishment-based, not rehabilitation-based, so until there’s a philosophical change in that part of it, every prison in the state is overmaxed.” Densmore acknowledged that increasing mental health and addiction treatment carries a big price tag, and even requires a philosophical change. He said that because police are the only government agency open 24/7, officers often respond to mental health calls they are not the most qualified to address, even with additional mental health de-escalation training. “We can do a better job at what we’re doing, but we’re still addressing things that up to a couple years ago weren’t being brought to law enforcement,” Densmore said. “We’re the ones who respond to the house when things are going sideways or someone if refusing to take their medication.” Attendees at the luncheon were receptive to the chief’s ideas. “I think it was very informative,” State House Rep. Angelika Kausche said. “He really could give us a feeling about what is the day to day work and what are his needs. We are asking police to be mental health first responders, which they’re not trained for.” Kausche said she hopes in the upcoming legislative session representatives will set aside divisive issues and focus on working on things like mental health and substance abuse. “It seems like the attorneys, law enforcement, mental health folks are all on the same page that we need to do something different, it’s the legislators that are the last group to really be convinced,” said Johns Creek City Councilman Chris Coughlin, one of several council members in attendance. Everyone also commended the chief for his work. “The Johns Creek Police Department is amazing at what they’ll bring to the community and teach to the community,” Chamber President Kent Davies said.

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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 combination of any of the above types of urinary incontinence – this is very common in aging and older women. The Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery experts at Emory Women's Center at Findley provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options for women with urinary inconti-

Are you looking for a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery center near you? As part of Emory Healthcare, the largest and most comprehensive hospital system in Atlanta, Emory Women's Center offers our patients diagnostic and therapeutic options tailored to their specific pelvic floor needs. 61% of women over 65 years old suffer from urinary or bowel incontinence. Women with incontinence, overactive bladder, and sexual dysfunction can meet with our team of experts at Emory Women’s Center and feel comforted in knowing that we take your issues seriously. We offer coordinated interdisciplinary care that includes primary care physicians, gynecologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, and colorectal surgeons. Make an appointment today to discuss your treatment options.

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nence and overactive bladder. Because we offer our patients coordinated interdisciplinary care that includes primary care physicians, gynecologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, and colorectal surgeons we can help our patients or their caregivers have the confidence to address any bladder issues they may be confronting. When planning your appointment with our urogynecologists here are some tips to help you make the most of your appointment: • Be prepared by having a list of the prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins you take, and a list of your past and current illnesses or injuries. • Bring a caregiver, friend, or relative to go with you to the doctor. They can help bring up topics or questions you may forget to ask. These support persons can also remind you of things the health care provider said after you leave your appointment. • Be candid. Your provider wants to know everything you're experiencing. Feel free to discuss your symptoms and how they are impacting your daily life. Please make an appointment with one of our Female Pelvic Medicine and

Reconstructive Surgery providers to discuss your bladder treatment options today. Emory Women's Center has four convenient locations to serve you: Emory University Hospital/The Emory Clinic on Clifton Road, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Saint Joseph's, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Learn More: To find out more about the Emory Women's Center Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery services call 404778-3401.

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Local woman to hike Mount Kilimanjaro for nonprofit By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One Roswell woman is leading the charge on fundraising again for a local nonprofit. But this time, it’s with a twist: a hike up Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Lisa Simmons, president of Beacon Management Services, will complete the hike Aug. 12-20 to raise awareness and funds for BlazeSports, a local nonprofit that empowers children and adults with physical disabilities through sports. It regularly helps over 1,000 people in the Metro Atlanta region. All donations from the hike will go directly to the organization to purchase new wheelchair and track equipment as well as support athletic programs for participants with disabilities. “It is truly a remarkable organization,” Simmons said. “This nonprofit provides life-changing sports programs... As a female business owner, I see the importance they place on inclusion for all participants.”

This is the second fundraiser hike Simmons has carried out for BlazeSports. Last year, she hiked the Grand Canyon, rim-to-rim, and raised $13,000 for the organization. The Grand Canyon trip, Simmons said, changed her and made her realize she can do so much with her life. “It made me want to do more for BlazeSports,” she said. “They have an incredible program to help physically disabled children and veterans. They’ve helped over one million people across the country… I want to help encourage them do as much as they can.” BlazeSports Interim Executive Director Mara Galic said she is touched by Simmons’ efforts. “At BlazeSports, we encourage athletes with all levels of abilities to achieve new heights,” Galic said. “Lisa’s efforts demonstrate this same philosophy.” The idea for Simmons’ 2019 hike began to take shape as she was flying back to Atlanta after her Grand Canyon hike last year. She considered returning to

the Grand Canyon again but eventually settled on Mount Kilimanjaro. “It just popped into my mind,” Simmons said. “I became so fascinated with it. There are so many facets of it that are so fascinating, and the more I read about it, the more intrigued I became.” For example, Simmons said it’s one of the few hikes in the world that goes through five climate zones, and the top has been compared to the surface of the moon. The trip will take eight days, Aug. 12 to 20, as Simmons treks across the Machame route with eight other women. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, through a rain forest, to Shira Plateau and goes east underneath the mountain’s southern ice field before summiting. It’s a longer route that will allow Simmons to more easily acclimate during the hike. Mount Kilimanjaro rises 19,341 above sea level, where oxygen is low. “There’s a chance for altitude sickness at that elevation,” Simmons said. “That’s something I can’t prepare for. I live in Georgia, not Colorado, so I can’t hike the Rockies or something like that. I’m just going to have to deal with it as comes.”

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Roswell resident Lisa Simmons, president of Beacon Management Services, finishes her 2018 Grand Canyon hike to raise funds for the nonprofit BlazeSports.

Altitude sickness could manifest with fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and in more serious cases, swelling of the brain or death. To help mitigate any potential problems, Simmons will travel with a required guide from Tanzania. And to prepare, Simmons has spent at least an hour every day on a Stairmaster along with regular strength training and 11-13-mile hikes over the past few months. Simmons kicked off the fundraising campaign last month by jumping 14,000 feet from a plane in Georgia with BlazeSports board member and adaptive sports athlete Duane Mor row. “I thought in the past that I would never jump out of a plane or skydive — never, never, never,” Simmons said. “But then I realized that if Duane can do it, paralyzed, what’s my excuse?” The fundraising stunt worked. To date, the campaign has raised $15,000, already $2,000 over the fundraising from last year’s hike. For more information and to donate, visit blazesports.org/ways-to-give/LisaSimmons.

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GET OUTSIDE, GEORGIA

A different kind of fly fishing One thing I really enjoy is teaching young folks to fish. Their enthusiasm knows no bounds! We talk about fish, and they’re all ears. They’re fascinated by the gear, and they’re quick to learn basic STEVE HUDSON spin casting. Then Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net we go down to the water, and they learn to put bread or worms or maybe a bit of hotdog on a hook. Soon they’re casting so it lands in the water instead of in the grass. And it’s not long until they catch a few fish. And then, pretty soon, somebody will ask The Question. “Mr. Steve,” somebody will say, “This is fun! But can we try fishing with one of those flies like you do?” Ahh! It’s no secret that fly fishing is a passion of mine. Even though the kids’ classes focus on spin fishing, I always take a moment to show the kids a few flies – usually brightly colored foam spiders or fuzzy-looking Woolly Worms. It’s my version of priming the pump. We talk about fly fishing, and all the kids’ curiosity starts to stir. That’s when The Question usually comes up. “Yeah, Mr. Steve, can we try one of those flies?” Alas, teaching kids to fly fish with a fly rod takes more time than we usually have. But there’s a great compromise, a perfect piece of middle ground where even a first-timer gets a taste of fishing with a fly without having to learn the nuances of fly casting. Enter the noble “casting bubble,” a neat little creation that provides the weight you need to cast very light-weight lures (like flies) on a regular spinning rod. Aha! A casting bubble is essentially just a plastic float. It’s been designed so you can add water to make it heavier and easier to cast. It’s also big and easy to see. That turns it into what fly fishers call a “strike indicator,” a visual aid that helps to cue you in to when a fish takes the fly. Aha! The stage is set for fishing with flies without a fly rod!

To set up a casting bubble rig, first slip the casting bubble over your line and secure it at the desired point. Different models are attached in different ways, so check the instructions if you’re unsure. Then tie your chosen fly to the end of the line so it’s two to three feet below the bubble. If you go much longer, you up the odds of tangles later on. At that point all you have to do is to cast. The weight of the casting bubble is more than enough to pull out line and send your fly toward its target. What kind of flies should you use with a casting bubble rig? Favorites include small worm imitations like the San Juan Worm (especially when using the rig in a trout stream), small foam spiders with rubber legs, and subsurface flies like a bedhead Woolly Worm or traditional subsurface trout flies known as nymphs. The rest is easy. With a floating fly like a foam spider, make the cast and let it sit there. These are great in ponds. The subtle motion of the spider’s rubber legs is more than enough to attract fish. It becomes a waiting game…can you stand to let it sit still long enough for the fish to decide to hit? Kids (and adults too) seem to love the challenge, and when a fish hits, you actually get to see it happen. Talk about fun! In a creek (say, a trout stream) try a sinking fly like a beadhead nymph. Flip the casting bubble rig upstream and let it drift down through the run. Watch the bubble for signs that a fish has taken the fly, then set the hook and hold on. Subsurface flies work in ponds too. After making the cast, give the casting bubble (and thus the fly) some motion with short tugs of about six inches, pausing between tugs. The hardest part is being patient enough to pause…but as you’ll soon discover, that’s usually when the fish hits. Especially with kids who don’t yet fish with an actual fly rod, the casting bubble approach provides a great way to introduce the concept of fishing with flies. Give it a try, with a kid or on your own. It’s a great way to add a new dimension to your summertime fishing, and I think you’ll have a lot of fun!

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Local artist explores vibrant skies, faith through paintings By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — One local artist has been gaining attention after selling her paintings coast-to-coast. A lifelong artist, Roswell resident Cameron Schott has been making her mark in the art world with her depictions of vibrant sunsets, stormy clouds and blue skies. It’s become a common theme for her works, and Schott said the sky is a major source of inspiration. “My subject will always revolve around creation and sunsets,” she said. “Something about the way the sky gets painted with different colors every morning and night is so refreshing and amaz-

ing to me.” In the past, Schott explored the subject with acrylic and oil paints. She’s recently branched out into mixed media, including photography and 3D textures. Her faith, and the feelings it brings her, are interwoven throughout her pieces. “I want my work to point back to God’s work, so anything that portrays that majesty and wonder is what inspires me,” Schott said. “Moments when I feel still, feel safe, feel grateful and feel overwhelming joy are the moments I try to incorporate into my work.” She said she wants to help bring some of that solace and inspiration to people with her works.

Local artist Cameron Schott works on one of her pieces. “I hope that it can inspire others to look at life the way we, as humans, look at a sunset,” Schott said. “Life is crazy, fast and chaotic, but somehow, in the moments of a sunrise or sunset, time seems to stand still. All your cares slip away, the noise quiets and the focus on God’s creation is the most important thing.” Schott encourages people to experience and appreciate the sky when they have a free moment. “The miracle of vibrant colors being painted in the sky happens every single day,” Schott said. “And those moments are available to everyone in any part of the world — no amount of money, no race and no religion are excluded from this simple thing.” Art has been a fascination for Schutt throughout her life. She briefly considered a career in interior design or fashion design, but Schutt said art drew her back every time. And about halfway through college, Schutt began to devote herself to her artistic passions in earnest. “I dove into painting and explore that whole world, teaching myself different techniques, and selling pieces along the way,” Schutt said. “When I graduated college, with the help of my supportive parents, I gave an art career a chance and never looked back. I wouldn’t trade it for the world; it’s one of the best career paths in the world.” The benefits of art, according to Schutt, are numerous. “Art can bring peace, energy, motivation and happiness to a space and to

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Schott’s art frequently features skies and sunsets. the lives that live around that work,” Schutt said. “It’s a very powerful thing and one of my favorite things about creating art — creating the emotions and feelings that people feel they need whether it be peace, stillness, thoughtfulness or joy.” A full-time artist, Schutt’s works have been featured in West Elm Atlantic Station, West Elm Avalon and on several online art blogs, including American Threads and Voyage ATL. For more information about Schutt and her art, visit camschott.com, or follow her on Facebook or Instagram @camschottart.

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Fatherhood: Tips from a man who has no idea what he is doing

Part 3: Final preparations, learning handyman skills and a ritualistic ceremony known as ‘baby shower’ It’s time to dive further into the journey that is becoming a dad with me, your mentor through this exciting and nervewracking process. If you missed my first two installments, we have covered the JOE PARKER subjects of finding Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com out you are going to be a father and how you can support your pregnant partner. Today, we will cover the final weeks ahead of baby’s arrival. And before you think I’m just some quack who has limited fatherhood experience, know that I now am a seasoned veteran dad of exactly five weeks. So, just like those parents you meet who give you loads of unsolicited advice that they swear is absolutely the only way to raise a child, know that everything I say is absolutely correct and your experience will in no way differ from mine. At this point in the journey, you will live your final weeks in a baby-less household, but this is a critical stage where you will gain experience that must

last you throughout you career as a father. Growing up, I always wondered how dads seemed to have some innate ability to be handy with tools. I can now tell you it is a direct result of having to construct enough items to fully furnish the Biltmore Estate ahead of baby’s arrival. Every piece of furniture, from dressers to cribs to bookshelves, chairs and gliders, will need to be constructed by you. And when I say “build,” I don’t necessarily mean going into your garage and trying to construct a dresser using lumber from a tree you chopped down yourself. No, that would be too easy. What you need to do instead is order truckload of cheap, put-it-together-yourself furniture that, under no circumstances, can be put together. Somewhere within the final months of your partner’s pregnancy, there will likely be the ritualistic ceremony of a baby shower. During this strange event, women will make sacrificial offerings to appease the mighty pregnant one, and fondly recall their time upon the expectant mother throne. These liturgies to the mom-to-be

used to be estrogen exclusive, but many fathers are now expected to join in the observance. As a modern man, you may choose, or more likely, told, to be alongside your partner as the non-pregnant peons attempt to please her. The idea of being a male at such an event might leave you uneasy, but really, you will be extremely thankful for the generosity of those in attendance. However, you will grow tired of acting as if you just hit the winning lottery numbers as your partner shows off some nursing pads she received as if they were a prize heirloom. And saying there are a lot of gifts to open doesn’t really do it justice. You know the old C.W. McCall song “Convoy,” in which the singer says the group of screamin’ trucks had reached 1,000 strong? Well, they were likely filled to the brim and headed to a baby shower. So, now that the nursery furniture has been assembled and filled a number of baby items higher than the national debt, it’s time to prepare the “hospital bag.” Your partner will likely fret for weeks over what this bag should contain, but it is extremely important to have it packed

and ready to go so that you can forget it at home when she goes into labor. If you happen to remember the bag, be sure it contains plenty of sedatives. You will need to ingest many of them, because on the next installment we will cover the birthing process and how to distinguish a newborn from an alien life form.

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Johns Creek man returns to ‘Jeopardy!’ By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Alan Dunn, a software development manager from Johns Creek, is returning to the television quiz show “Jeopardy!” for the exclusive Tournament of Champions. The Tournament of Champions is a special event that brings back 15 of the best champions from the show’s previous two seasons. This year’s tournament will air Nov. 4 to 15.

Dunn qualified for the tournament based on his five-game streak that aired last October, when he earned more than $120,000. He said so far he’s used the winnings to visit his grandson and add a screened-in porch to his home. Dunn attributed his success to a lifelong love of “Jeopardy!” He has fond memories watching the original show that ran in the ’60s and ’70s, and had tried to apply to the show a few times before making it last year. “For me, it’s all been bonus since the

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek welcomes Alan Dunn to the show. first game,” Dunn said. “My initial goals were to go out and not embarrass myself on TV and have enough money for Final Jeopardy. I did both of those things, and then I happened to win a game. Then I happened to win four more games.” Dunn said after his initial run, he was feeling confident about being inviting back for the Tournament of Champions. When the players were announced, he made it safely with the number six spot. Dunn will be appearing in the Tournament of Champions with James Hol-

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zhauer, the professional sports gambler from Las Vegas who had a 32-game winning streak earlier this year. Holzhauer broke a number of records during his run and became the first player to win more than $100,000 in a single episode, six times over. Since appearing on the show, Dunn said he still watches “Jeopardy!” every night and was blown away by Holzhauer’s run. “It was amazing,” Dunn said. “Clearly, he’s a player of a different level just in terms of the knowledge. To be a good “Jeopardy!” player, you have to have a wide range of knowledge. You can’t just be ‘this is my category, I’m good at this but nothing else.’ He was good in almost every category.” Still, Dunn thinks Holzhauer will have a harder time at this go-around. Because multiple episodes are recorded each day, no one who competed against Holzhauer in his initial run had seen him play more than a few games, but the champions will have had months to study his strategy. “Whether we can do anything about it, that remains to be seen, but it’s a different set of people he’s playing against.” he said. The tournament will also include Emma Boettcher, the contestant who knocked out Holzhauer, the winners of the college and teachers’ tournaments, and the 12 highest earners from season 34 and 35, including Dunn. With a weekly audience of 23 million viewers, “Jeopardy!” is the top-rated quiz show on television and has won 33 Daytime Emmy Awards. Look out for Dunn on the Tournament of Champions this November.

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Alpharetta American Legion installs officers for 2019-2020

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s American Legion Post 201 has installed its new slate of officers for the 20192020 program year. Commander Pete Esker will lead the more than 850 wartime veteran organizations for the second year. In his 34 years of membership in the American Legion, the U.S. Army veteran has held several leadership positions in the organization. Judy Lively will take over as president of Auxiliary Unit 201. Lively is

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starting her second consecutive term as the unit’s chief executive. Derek Garmon was sworn in as commander of the Sons of the American Legion, his 13th consecutive term as presiding officer of the group. The American Legion is the nation’s largest and oldest military veterans’ organization with more than two million members. Post 201 is in its 72nd year of service to military veterans and the community.

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Middle school odyssey team wins problem-solving championship ROSWELL, Ga. — The Queen of Angels Catholic School Odyssey of the Mind middle school team won the world championship this summer at the World Champi-

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onship Finals in East Lansing, Mich. Odyssey of the Mind is a problem-solving competition for 7-member teams that are given a problem and judged based on creativity, their ability to solve the problem and their ability to work together as a team. The World Finals, typically held on the campus of Michigan State or Iowa State universities, feature teams that have won state or regional competitions. The team competed against teams from other states and other countries including China, Poland, South Korea and Mexico. After three days of competition, the team was announced the winner of

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Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou family is saddened with the loss of one of their own, Executive Chef, Francois Duquette. Francois passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019. We have lost one of the greatest talents of today. Francois will be sorely missed by all of us who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Francois was a tremendous

chef, a dependable and honest friend, a self-less partner, and a loving son. He left us with his lifelong dedication to food and lives on through his proudest achievement –Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou. Francois is irreplaceable, we have peace in knowing that his menu, recipes and passion lives on through his highly trained staff. “There was no better storyteller. “

the Problem #4 Structure Toss at the Michigan State Breslin Center. The team’s problem was to build a tower made of less than 15 grams of balsa wood strands, see how much weight they could stack on top of it in 8 minutes, build a set, write and present a skit that accurately relayed specific messages. Team members were able to stack 970 pounds on top of their 15-gram structure within the allotted 8 minutes. While it didn’t count for points after the allotted time, the group continued stacking and ultimately supported 1,230 pounds –30 pounds shy of the world record – on their structure. The team’s overall score put them as the top team in the world for the number II middle school division. The team, coached by Roswell resident Brenda Smith, started working on their program in fall of 2018, won the regional competition, went on to win the state competition April 15 and were announced World Champs May 25.

Taxes: Continued from Page 9 bonds. Bond taxes are assessed at the home’s 2019 taxable value. Fulton County has had its own floating exemption for more than decade, so its estimated taxes on the form are fairly close to what residents will receive on their tax bill. Some cities left out While the form reflects the floating homestead exemption on estimated school taxes, it does not for all cities, leading

NEWS some residents to see overstated taxes. City taxes in Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton are figured at the home’s full 2019 taxable value, so their estimated taxes are higher than what the city will bill. Johns Creek, which allows the county to bill its taxes, does have the correct estimates. Nevertheless, the city is offering residents an online calculator tool to help homeowners verify the figures they received on their 2019 assessment notices. The tool is available on the first page of the city’s website, johnscreekga.gov. Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton receive their bills from their city governments, so it will be up to those cities to

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include the exemptions. Alpharetta has its own local homestead exemption of $40,000, which also needs to be added into the calculation. Alpharetta Finance Director Tom Harris said he can see why the assessment forms are confusing, especially to local residents. “When somebody looks at it, they’re already mad because they’re thinking ‘why is there nothing here that brings me back to 2016?’” he said. “I can tell you it’s operating theoretically properly. It’s just hard to see.” Alpharetta residents should know that the city will apply all the exemptions they’re entitled to, Harris said.

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Marguerite Ade, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away July 11, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Salvatore Michael Aligheri, 94, of Cumming, passed away July 21, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Jane Anthony, 88, of Cumming, passed away July 20, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Carolyn Fay Baker, 52, of Cumming, passed away July 21, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Norman Samuel Beverly, 80, of Cumming, passed away July 19, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Evelyn Loughran Blount, 94, of Johns Creek passed away July 24, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. James David Busby, 63, of Alpharetta, passed away July 21, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Mary Ellen Flachbarth, 82, of Cumming, passed away July 12, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Kathleen Lane, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away July 15, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. John Allen Ledford, 73, of Alpharetta, passed away July 13, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Evdokia Mantcheva, passed away July 21, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Stephen Foster, passed away July 19, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Richard Eugene Martin, Sr.,72, of Alpharetta, passed away July 18, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Stephen J. Grizzard, passed away July 22, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Denise King McBrayer, 63, of Cumming passed away July 17, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Vernon Elizabeth Jones, 86, of Cumming, passed away July 23, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Charles A. O’Brien, 92, of Johns Creek, passed away July 17, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Judith Oxford, 66, of Roswell, passed away July 13, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Bertha Louise Srpan, 78, of Cumming, passed away July 17, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Fred Tanner, 86, of Cumming, passed away July 20, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Christena L. Vaughan 67, of Cumming, passed away July 18, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Julian Carrol Walton, Jr.,73, of Cumming, passed away July 21, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Donald L. Wetzler, 81, of Cumming, passed away July 21, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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