Alpharetta-Roswell Herald – December 13, 2018

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City adopts two plans for Equestrian Center

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Roswell residents rail against Ga. 9 widening

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Local businesses list their top concerns

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The lights are on Patrick Fox/Herald

The weekend proved a challenge for Christmas activities in downtown Alpharetta. Inclement weather forced the city to postpone its Magical Winter Village, and pedestrian traffic was sparse. Even so, City Center businesses were open and prepared for what they hope will be a steady growth in holiday customers. Saturday’s lull gave store owners Vanessa Schepis of The Red Hound Gifts, left, and Wanda Munger from Hemline a chance to visit. City Center merchants say many customers tell them they didn’t know City Center — and its close to two dozen shops and restaurants — is now open. Read more, Page 4.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating several fraudulent charges on an Alpharetta man’s credit cards after his house had been burglarized over the summer.

The man said he first realized something was wrong Nov. 25 when one of his banks notified him that his card had been declined, even though he had not made any recent purchases.

He then froze the account.

Over the next two days, the man received more calls from

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his other banks about purchases he had not made. The fraudulent charges totaled $1,100.

The man attempted to call all locations where his cards were used, but only one company was able to tell him that the purchases were sent to a Roswell address. The man told police his apartment on Carriage Trace was burglarized in July. None of his cards were taken at that time, but he said they were easy to access if someone wanted to take a photo of them.

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not selected in her virtual shopping cart.

She removed the items and called Macy’s to launch an investigation.

The company later informed her that $1,000 worth of fraudulent purchases had been made in her name.

Burglars strike house while woman at work

Burglars shatter door to raid liquor store

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Nov. 28 home burglary on Morning Mist Court in which $2,000 worth of jewelry was taken.

The homeowner told police someone had entered the house between 8 a.m. that morning and 5 p.m. when she returned from work. The homeowner said when she entered the house, she noticed that her kitchen window was open and called police.

Officers went through the house with the woman, and she pointed out that $2,000 worth of jewelry was missing.

The rooms were obviously ransacked, police said.

The kitchen window screen was found in the backyard.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking for two suspects connected to a Nov. 25 incident in which the Reds Liquor Store on South Main Street was burglarized.

At 8 p.m., two men allegedly broke into the store by shattering the front glass door, which was valued at $1,500.

Four bottles of bourbon, worth $70 each, were stolen.

A witness said she saw two white men, both approximately 6 feet tall and wearing hooded sweatshirts, enter the store after she heard glass shatter. She said she heard them yell out, “Woo, come on boys!” before they left.

Woman reports car stolen Woman reports card used from local restaurant lot for $1,000 in purchases ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are invesALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta woman called police Nov. 26 after she discovered $1,000 worth of fraud on her Macy’s account.

The woman said she was browsing the Macy’s website last month when she noted a large number of items she had

tigating a car theft Nov. 25 where a woman’s car was stolen while she had dinner at Benihana on Mansell Road.

The woman said she parked her black 2015 Land Rover Evoque in the lot at 5:45 p.m., but when she came out two hours later, the vehicle was gone.

The woman said she left her Louis

Vuitton purse with her spare key inside the car. She added she had just bought the vehicle this past summer.

There were no cameras in the lot.

Prescription pills taken from business office ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Atlanta man called Alpharetta police Nov. 27 after he noticed his medication had been stolen from his car while he was at work.

The man said he had arrived at work at 8 a.m. at The Holmes on Main Street and left the pill bottle, containing 50 pills, in a bag in the office where most employees store their belongings.

When he went to take his medication, Adderall, he couldn’t find the bottle.

The man told police he needed a police report to obtain a new prescription.

Camera catches employee remove cash from drawer ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking for a man suspected of taking $300 in cash from his workplace on Nov. 25.

Surveillance footage show that shortly before 6 p.m. that day, an employee allegedly took $300 from the cash drawer and tip jar at the Jersey Mike’s Subs on Old Milton Parkway. He then left.

Another employee on the shift said she heard the man open the register before leaving.

He never came back.

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Alpharetta adopts two plans Rainy, chilly weekend douses for upgrades to horse park Alpharetta downtown festivities

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Supporters of equestrian events at Wills Park now have two paths to pursue for improvements at Alpharetta’s horse park.

The City Council voted Dec. 3 to adopt two similar master plans for future upgrades for the 50-acre facility. The 7-0 vote comes after months of public hearings and surveys from residents on how the regional facility should be improved.

Cost estimates remain cloudy, but by adopting both plans, city officials say they can consider specific improvements based on how much money is available and which areas need the most immediate attention.

“There’s not a lot of difference between the two plans when you get down to it, other than the location of the location of the ring and the parking,” said Morgan Rodgers, director of the Alpharetta Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. “All the amenities we have in one plan are in the other.”

Over the past year, fans of the horse park have brought attention to the deteriorating conditions at the facility, especially the footings and barns.

The city spends close to a third of a million dollars annually for maintenance and operation of the horse park, making it one of Alpharetta’s most expensive recreational operations. At the same time, the venue returns about $330,000 in fees, making it one of the few city operations that pays for itself.

The two master plan proposals for the horse park stress separate interests, one leaning more toward equestrian enthusiasts, the other for casual observers and visitors.

The first proposal calls for a “competitive focus,” with a widened entrance, an additional 150-foot by 340-foot arena with additional covered seating between it and an expanded existing arena. It further calls for renovating the existing covered arena and adding shade pavilions.

The central barn area would include replacing and expanding the number of barns to allow for 48 stalls with a nearby lunging pen. The plan also includes expanding the trailer and RV parking lot with a nearby barn area that adds 40 stalls.

The second plan calls for similar amenities but with more attention to community space for visitors and expansion of the existing park trail near the facility.

Rodgers said his department will confer with the resident-based Eques-

trian Center Advisory Committee to determine which improvements need the most immediate attention and which plan would best address the problem.

Any recommendation for improvements, including projected costs, would be brought to the City Council for approval before work begins, he said.

Cheryl Sims, who serves on the advisory committee, said the center provides Alpharetta with a unique venue many residents may not appreciate.

“It’s a boutique horse show venue,” she said. “It has a lot of history. We have something no other city has right in the middle of town.”

Sims said Alpharetta benefits from the park because the fees it collects from participants more than pay for expenses the city bears for annual maintenance.

At the same time, the venue boosts local tourism, drawing visitors from throughout the region, she said.

The Equestrian Center hosts close to 200 events a year ranging from dog shows to horse jumping competitions and has drawn an estimated 100,000 people this year, according to Parks Department figures.

The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau reports that through the end of November, equestrian events have accounted for $242,000 in hotel bookings since the first of the year.

Sims said those numbers are low because they are based on group block bookings and do not reflect individual or small group reservations. Based on her years of organizing events at the horse park, Sims said 60 percent of hotel bookings for equestrian events are for smaller groups and aren’t reflected in the CVB figure.

The city has also made available $250,000 in matching funds for local groups interested in partnering to pay for park improvements.

Sims said the nonprofit Wills Park Equestrian Foundation has been created to help raise private funds to pair with the grant to provide “nuts and bolts” improvements.

Karen Boysen, a horse trainer who also serves on the advisory committee, said in addition to drawing visitors to local shops and restaurants, the Equestrian Center provides a perfect location for family events. It allows those involved in equestrian events to operate in the horse park while others can enjoy the amenities of Wills Park, she said.

Those interested in more details about proposed improvements to the horse park can view both plans by visiting: bit.ly/2rmhKcW.

City Center shops eager to establish market foothold

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — By almost any measure, Saturday was a challenging day for Christmas shopping.

Cold, steady rain and gusts that rendered umbrellas nearly useless forced the City of Alpharetta to cancel a slew of holiday activities it had planned for downtown.

Those who did venture out found some contrast inside the shops of Alpharetta’s new City Center. Merchants and owners stood sentry, welcoming the trickle of shoppers who browsed their clothes racks and shelves.

More than a dozen shops along Market Street had banded to plan what would have been a gala grand opening celebration to coincide with the city’s Magical Winter Village festival, but Mother Nature’s left hook all but extinguished that.

Their business instincts told them there’d be days like this, so they made the most of it.

“I’m by nature an optimist,” said Kathy Edwards, owner of The Ballog, a clothing and gift shop near the center of Market Street. “I have been happy with the feedback from customers. It’s just a matter of people finding us. The feedback has been heartwarming.”

Indeed, most of the merchants Saturday said they were more frustrated with the lack of publicity about the new center than the weather.

The Ballog, which opened six weeks ago, features clothing, gifts and artwork – much of it locally produced. The shop buys its products with a mind toward social consciousness.

Edwards is part of a growing family of City Center shop owners who have formed an alliance to support one another as their infant businesses take root.

“The real story is how we’ve come together,” said Wanda Munger, owner of Hemline, an upscale ladies clothing and accessories boutique. “We’re all becoming best friends, very supportive of each other.”

Munger, who also operates a Hemline in Vinings which opened in 2012, said it’s going to take time for City Center to develop its own customer base. Still, she said she’s sold on the idea of a shopping mart that features

Festival rescheduled Inclement weather forced cancellation of Alpharetta’s Magical Winter Village Dec. 8.

City officials announced this week the event has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21, from 4-8 p.m., at the Village Green in City Center. The event will feature open fire pits, a marshmallow roast, music, a snow machine, visits from Santa and other activities.

A community food drive, held in conjunction with the festival, will help stock the Food Pantry for North Fulton Community Charities. Those interested in donating non-perishable food items and toiletries can visit any of seven drop-off locations: • Alpharetta First Baptist Church, 44 Academy St. • Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St. • Avalon Concierge/Valet Parking, 400 Avalon Blvd.

• Wills Park Recreation Center.

11925 Wills Road • Adult Activity Center / North Park, 13450 Cogburn Road • Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza • Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St. no national chains and is operated by local owners.

Events, like the city-sponsored Magical Winter Village that was postponed, would have helped bring in visitors, she said. Also, the construction that continues along some portions of the downtown block may obscure the fact that the lights are on, and the doors are open to close to two dozen shops and restaurants.

“A lot of customers say they didn’t know we were here,” Munger said.

Just a few doors down at Pink Valise, co-owner Amanda Smith said she’s had some customers wander in

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Ga. 9 widening plans generate outcry from residents

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell’s roadway entrance from Sandy Springs, stretching from the Chattahoochee River to Marietta Highway, is due for major upgrades, but some residents along the corridor say they are unhappy with the plans.

Dozens of residents and business owners packed the photography studio on South Atlanta Street Dec. 5 to meet with a representative from the Georgia Department of Transportation. The meeting, organized by the South Roswell Coalition Group, was to discuss the project and highlight the issues associated with it.

Roswell City Council members, both past and present, along with U.S. Rep.-elect Mary Robichaux were also in attendance.

“The biggest problem in Roswell has always been traffic,” said Don Horton at the opening of the meeting.

“We’re a pass-through city… People from Alpharetta, Milton, Woodstock, Duluth — everybody coming through here to get where they want to go. And Cobb County is probably the biggest user of Roswell itself.”

The plans presented by GDOT District Engineer Kathy Zahul call for eliminating the reversible lane system on South Atlanta Street in favor of a four-lane complete street with two roundabouts to accommodate the growing traffic.

“The volume of traffic that’s already existing here exceeds the capacity for a single lane in each direction,” Zahul said. “The roundabouts provide that traffic-calming measure, that built-in speed control.”

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GDOT District Engineer Kathy Zahul speaks with Roswell residents Dec. 5 about the changes coming to portions of Ga. 9 by the Chattahoochee River.

The changes are part of a larger Historic Gateway project that has been on the books in Roswell since 2009. The city is working in conjunction with GDOT on the road improvements because it is a state-owned road, and the city is responsible for the engineering phase. GDOT is expected to begin right-of-way acquisitions at the end of the year and will take 24 months to complete.

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2021.

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Several of the residents said they are not happy with the plans, especially the roundabouts and the destruction of the unique wooded corridor that serves as gateway into Roswell from Sandy Springs. Residents also said they were frustrated about the lack of communication from both the city and GDOT about the project.

“The problem that we’re having is that we, as a community, are finding out about this after the fact, and it’s rolled out as this great thing,” one resident said. “But we as a community are saying that we don’t want this.”

Several asked if there was anything that could be done to stop the project, but Zahul said the plans have already been approved.

At this stage, she said, only minor changes can be made.

“By doing this, you will destroy the businesses on this street,” said resident Janet Russell. “We have no personal responsibility to make the commute for Cobb people and Cherokee people nicer… This project is wrong and has been [Roswell Department of Transportation]-driven from the beginning, and we need to pull a Big Creek Park rally and stop it.”

South Roswell Coalition Group Co-chairman Claire Barnes said the meeting with GDOT left her frustrated and that it was unsuccessful. She also added that the Roswell City Council had previously denied the area protection under the city’s Build To Zone guidelines.

The City of Roswell was slated to hold an open house in City Hall all day Dec. 11 with updates about the Historic Gateway project. Check online at northfulton.com for updates from the meeting.

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SCHOOLS

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Fulton school board splits over name for STEM school Officials want suggestions from area student councils

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. –Disagreement on the Fulton County Board of Education over the name of the new high school in Alpharetta is sending the issue back into the community for further input before a decision is made.

During the Dec. 4 meeting of the Fulton School Board, Deputy Superintendent Cliff Jones presented the final recommendations from the naming committee — Eagle Innovation Academy and Eagle Academy — for the technology-themed high school currently under construction in downtown Alpharetta.

The school is scheduled to open in August 2020 on the site where the former Milton High School stood for more than eight decades.

The names were selected by a seven-member committee appointed by school board members. The panel met three times to come up with the names.

Jones said the committee unanimously agreed on Eagle Innovation Academy as the first choice. Eagle Academy was the runner-up. The committee cited the links to both the past and present, and the role of the school as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning center.

“Eagle has a double meaning… reaching high goals and soaring to new heights,” Jones explained, using the committee’s descriptions. “Innovation symbolizes a program without limitations, and flexibility as technology changes in the future.”

“Academy” reflects a different type of learning environment, and ties the schools to its location on the street once known as Academy Street.

While the naming committee was in agreement, Fulton School Board members had mixed reviews.

Katie Reeves, who represents Alpharetta and Milton, said she has had positive feedback on the names, adding “nothing is ever unanimous [but] folks are happy that there is a nod to history without being too blatant.”

However Johns Creek board member Linda McCain expressed concern the name was too closely aligned with Milton High School and its Eagle mascot. She noted the name may not

Choosing a name of a public building, especially a school, has lasting impact on a community [and] I take that responsibility very seriously, as did the entire naming committee.”

Liz Hausmann Fulton County Commissioner generate enthusiasm from students in other areas of the district.

“This is a huge project,” McCain said, “[and one] that needs buy-in from our kids who are coming from all over [including] Johns Creek, Roswell and Sandy Springs.”

She noted the committee may not have taken into consideration what appeals to students.

“With all due respect, [the committee members] are all my age and older and may not have a perspective of younger kids who are deciding to go to this school,” McCain said. “I want them to be excited about the school.”

Board member Julia Bernath, who represents Sandy Springs, also expressed concerns about the word “Eagle” in the name, saying “we want to the name to be [appealing] so that anyone from the district will be drawn to it.”

Board member Katha Stuart cited the “huge rivalries that exist between our schools” as her concern over the school name.

“I have not socialized this name to my community and I am anxious to do that because I want to make sure that all of the student in this school community [feel welcome],” she said.

Jones, who previously served as principal at Milton High School, noted several schools in the district also have eagles as their mascot and those schools are in each of the four Learning Communities.

McCain’s representative on the naming committee was Fulton County

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Fulton Schools advances ‘Stop the Bleed’ initiative District among first to implement safety campaign

officer for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, welcomes the initiative of Fulton Schools in adopting the potentially life-saving program.

“This is exciting news from our partners at Fulton County Schools,” Cheatham said. “It is always a good thing when

By CANDY WAYLOCK community members can learn lifesavcandy@appenmediagroup.com ing skills to help themselves and others in case of an emergency.”

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Fulton For Meadows, adding this additional County School System will become one level of wellness training for school staff of the first districts in the state to fully is vital for major events, as well as rouembrace the Stop the Bleed campaign tine, day-to-day incidents. to provide another level of wellness and “I need to always focus on caring for safety for students and staff. kids and making our building safer for The nationwide campaign was kids,” she said. “I know active shootings launched in 2015 by the U.S Departare on the forefront of everyone’s mind, ment of Homeland Security to encourbut we have playground injuries all the age bystanders to become “trained, time, and stopping the bleed can be benequipped, and empowered” to help in a eficial there.” bleeding emergency before first respondMeadows said there are a total of ers arrive.

44 registered nurses, This year, each of including herself, asFulton’s 105 schools signed throughout the will have 10-15 staff district, with clinic aides members trained in place at every school. to correctly apply a These individuals were tourniquet and control among the first trained bleeding until help arin controlling bleeding. rives. Each school will From there, each school also have 12 bleeding designates additional control kits provided staff for training. by the Georgia Trauma Ongoing training Foundation containing for the Stop the Bleed items needed to manage campaign will be part of bleeding. annual safety protocol Lynne Meadows, at each school, along coordinator of Student with CPR and AED Health Services for (automatic defibrillator) Fulton Schools, said training. she learned about the Being among the Stop the Bleed profirst districts to implegram from the Georgia ment the Stop the Trauma Foundation Bleed campaign meant during a school nurses virtually no cost to the conference in 2017. She district, Meadows said. immediately started Lynne Meadows “We jumped on the the process to bring Coordinator of Student Health Services pilot program because the program to Fulton for Fulton Schools there is no cost to the Schools. school system other “When we heard the than ‘in kind’ donations compelling evidence of having to take the time to become inthat simply knowing how to use a tourstructors and training on site,” she said. niquet can save a life, it was a win-win Additionally, a state grant to the for the school district,” said Meadows, Georgia Trauma Foundation covered the who also serves as the state director cost of the bleeding control kits in the for the Georgia Association of School schools.

Nurses.

According to the Foundation, the Early intervention from bystanders state grant has been funded to train and is critical because first responders may equip all Georgia public schools with not arrive on scene for several minutes.

According to the New England Journal of bleeding control kits, but the efforts do not stop there. The goal for the organiMedicine, about 60,000 people die each zation is to expand the program to the year from “hemorrhagic shock” due to general public to learn the simple steps loss of blood. to stop bleeding.

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When we heard the compelling evidence that simply knowing how to use a tourniquet can save a life, it was a win-win for the school district.”

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OPINION

Enrichment is the great equalizer

By LEE CHADWICK Guest contributor Unlike a typical dance school, stepping through the doors of Metropolitan Ballet Theatre reveals an unexpected atmosphere of calm and warmth.

Chadwick No cell phones, they have been placed in a basket at the front desk. Interaction with friends here is real, not virtual.

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre founder, prima ballerina Maniya Barredo took her final curtain call on the stage of the Atlanta Ballet after 20 years. When she departed, she was already planning to establish a ballet school that would produce artists totally prepared for the demands of a professional dance career.

Keep in mind, even if you have what it takes, training as a lead dancer takes as long as it might to become a brain surgeon and also costs thousands of dollars. You have to LOVE it!

Tickets to the nutcracker in Atlanta can easily cost $1,000 for a family of four; far from the reach of most middle

Plan to see ‘The Nutcracker’ The Metropolitan Ballet Theatre presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at Blessed Trinity High School on December 14th, 15th, and 16th. Details and Tickets at AtlantaNutcracker.com class families.

To share their passion and grow lovers of Ballet, MBT spends thousands of dollars annually to provide enrichment to our community through: • Quality in-school and community programs • Free Nutcracker performances • Free tickets to all performances for area charities • Annual scholarships for students committed to the work required for professional ballet career Real change in the world is possible through gifts like these. How could you estimate the positive impact on the imagination of a child seeing a real full

production ballet…for the first time?

Unaccustomed as they are to their share of life’s cultural treasures.

The dancers are always striving to improve their personal best, but incubating the unity of the company is the ultimate goal — growing wonderful people through parents and students working together to create a quality production and to share the beauty of a spectacular performance.

The dancers are taught that their education here must consist of more than conquering the perfect pirouette.

Self-reliance, responsibility, integrity and compassion are all part of what it takes to succeed — not just in art but in life. Discipline, focus, responsibility and respect for others are all essential to the work year.

MBT devotes itself to the highest standard of classical training. This program is built on encouraging students in the rigorous and exact technique required. Twenty years ago MBT was one of very few programs in the world where a small town girl could train in a way that would actually prepare her for the New York Ballet.

Like large prestige programs in New York and San Francisco, MBT places many of its graduates directly into highly competitive professional dance companies. The remarkable internal strength training… serves its “civilian” alumni just as well.

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New apartment complex, programs thriving at The Drake House

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — It’s been about half a year since The Drake House doubled its housing capacity, and all of its new families are doing well.

That’s according to Executive Director Kathy Swahn, who has Swahn seen eight families move in since the Drake Village opened for Drake House graduate families.

The Drake House offers short-term crisis housing for single mothers and their children. The 90-180-day program includes intensive background checks and several mandatory components.

Those who stay at The Drake House must gain employment during their stay, attend life skills classes, make weekly appointments with career coaches, go through an empowerment program and engage in other life-building activities.

Graduates have the option to go to the Drake Village for up to two years of temporary, affordable housing.

“The apartments really help stabilize them in the community,” Swahn said.

“It’s just up to getting the pay up to the rate that the moms can afford to stay here.”

The Drake Village is designed to help the mothers gain their footing while navigating the increasingly expensive housing market in North Atlanta. It’s the same lack of affordable housing that drive many of The Drake House’s mothers to seek help in the first place.

“Rents are getting so high here that its really pushing any kind of family on the edge further and further out into areas with no transportation,” Swahn

said. “Given that our mothers are single mothers, most don’t get any entitlements or child support. They’re struggling to keep their affordability, their ability to pay only 30 percent of their income in rent. It’s just completely impossible here.”

Many families end up in The Drake House because they’re spending 50-60 percent of their income on housing, which is unsustainable, she added.

It’s estimated that a person would need to earn over $20 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment in this area, Swahn said.

There’s more help on the way from The Drake House. The organization is currently in the final stages of opening the last building in the Drake Village with the help of HomeAid Atlanta, which has converted all of the units of the former Roswell Oaks Apartments into two-bedroom units.

Once renovations are complete, the building will open up an additional eight units, bringing The Drake House’s total capacity to 32 units.

Renovations are expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Two families are ready to move in as soon as the last building opens, and Swahn said she is confident all of the units will be fully occupied by February.

This year was also the second anniversary of The Drake House’s afterschool program for children in grades K-8.

Volunteers and teachers work with the children of The Drake House mothers to provide stability and enrichment.

“Our moms usually have a lot of balls in the air,” Swahn said. “So this is really an opportunity for the children to really get care when mom is at work — safe, sanitary, protective, enriching programming.”

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Our moms usually have a lot of balls in the air. So this is really an opportunity for the children to really get care when mom is at work — safe, sanitary, protective, enriching programming.”

Kathy Swahn The Drake House executive director continue to attend their original school thanks to a partnership with 60 Fulton County schools. The afterschool program offers structured recreation, healthy snacks, art programs, therapy dogs to help reading and tutoring opportunities.

“The stability that we’re seeing from the families is just remarkable,” Swahn said. “The children, who are used to experiencing a lot of movement from place to place, are being very stabilized and safe and secure, and they’re blossoming.

We’re seeing an increase in attendance and academic scores.”

The program and organization is expected to grow in the coming year.

Swahn said they are looking to hire more staff and career coaches to accommodate the Drake Village and the afterschool program.

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Local theater remounts ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgia Ensemble Theatre, the professional North Fulton theatre company, will remount its 2017 smash hit, the Tony Award-winning musical, “Million Dollar Quartet,” at the Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University.

Inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time, this production will run Dec.14 through Jan. 12, 2019 at a new venue in Brookhaven at Oglethorpe University.

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Smith, who operates another store with her sister in Thomasville, said she is anxious to draw in customers from throughout the region.

“We want to cater to people locally but also those who live in a 30-mile radius,” she said. “We want to hear what they want, what they’re looking for. If we don’t have it, we can find it.”

Like the other shop owners, Smith said she wants to instill a sense of community at City Center by participating in local benefits. The store plans to donate a portion of its profits each year to a cancer patient nominated by customers.

Pink Valise offers a variety of clothing and gifts with price points across the board.

Smith said she expects things will pick up as more restaurants go online at City Center and word of mouth travels.

Todd Bridges, owner of Kilwins Chocolate, Fudge and Ice Cream, said hot chocolate was the order of the day Saturday. The first retail operation to open at City Center, Kilwins has been scooping ice cream and confections for about three months.

Bridges said he thinks customers appreciate the uniqueness of the stores in City Center, no national brands or chains.

Saturday’s weather slowed things down a bit, he said.

“Last Sunday, it was sunny and in the 70s,” he said. “We’re doing a lot of gift baskets for the holidays.”

In addition to serve-up treats from the counter, Kilwins offers gifts that range from $2.99 to $100, depending on your budget.

Bridges said he’s seen business pick up as more shops and restaurants have opened in recent weeks.

“Cold and rain impacts our business,” he said, “but as more merchants open, it benefits us all.”

The outlook was reflected at The Red Hound Gifts, where owner Vanessa Schepis was tending her shelves of specialty gifts to celebrate special occasion.

“All the people in here, we have a real community feel,” she said. “We want people to feel they know us.”

Schepis said the winter festival cancellation was a disappointment, but the merchants may get together again to schedule a similar event closer to the spring when the weather is more favorable.

Meanwhile, she said she’s confident the shops within City Center will settle into the community.

“People who own the development curate a center with a lot of heart,” she said. “We’re all local owners. We’re in this together. We all want to grow together.”

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French author details human toll of Normandy Invasion

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Francois Gauthron, a French author and professional tour guide, visited Roswell Rotary Club Dec. 6 to speak about the Invasion of Normandy.

Dozens of residents and community leaders turned out at Roswell Area Park to hear the lecture.

Gauthron is a native of Normandy, and his mother was 16 when she was liberated by U.S. forces in 1944. He has had a lifelong interest in the battle, culminating in his newly released book “Colors of War: Not Black and White, but Nuances of Gray.”

Gauthron said it is important to know what precipitated the invasion and war in order to fully understand it.

And for that, people must study WWI, he said.

WWI was a time of empire building, when England and France in particular set out to dominate certain corners of the world. Eventually, the two countries formed an alliance that other countries found hard to compete with, Gauthron said.

In order to compete, Germany allied with Austria-Hungary and later other

counties. It was this alliance system between two warring powers that eventually led to the First World War, Gauthron said.

From these battles, Gauthron said, a new principal of war emerged — destabilizing a country from within by interfering with foreign politics and economy — which was used by Germans against Russia.

Germany and the rest of the Triple Alliance eventually fell in 1918 with the Treaty of Versailles. But while the treaty ended the war, its provisions also effectively kept Germans away from supplies and self-sufficiency, a situation which helped pave the way for WWII, Gauthron said.

“By 1921-1922, the Germans were ready for the next war,” Gauthron said.

“They’re not going to attack France directly, though. Why? Because they didn’t want to start another four-year war. The idea was to do with France what they did with Russia by interfering with the politics and industry. And it worked. It worked so well, they created a Nazi party in France.”

Then, once British forces created the new Tallboy bomb and began bombing German-occupied France, it fed into Nazi propaganda, as hundreds of French

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Three years into the war, Allied forces launched the Dieppe Raid, which was a crucial operation that helped make way for the Normandy landings, Gauthron said. It was this raid that allowed Allied forces to secure and crack German ciphers, he said.

The actual Normandy landings, which started on June 6, 1944 with D-Day, worked because several fake operations, known as Operation Bodyguard, were launched at the same time to confuse the German high command.

These deceptions included an American Ghost Army that used inflatable tanks, fake radio transcriptions and other fake equipment to add to the confusion.

The feint work, and Normandy took German forces by surprise.

The devastation of that day is still seen today in France, Gauthron said.

“We’re talking about 77 days of a nonstop battle,” he said. “We’re talking about the first week of July when the Allied forces were losing 900 men a day — lost, killed, wounded, taken as prisoner.”

Gauthron’s book on both world wars and Normandy “Colors of War: Not Black and White, but Nuances of Gray” is available on Amazon.

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Business survey reflects growing pains persist in economic boom

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — While recent data shows Georgia continuing to prosper in a growing economy, not all is rosy at the ground level.

The Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University recently reported the state’s job additions surged in the third quarter, nearly equaling the number of new jobs added in the first half of 2018.

“In the first six months of 2018, the Peach State saw job gains of 35,600, just slightly above the same period last year,” GSU economist Rajeev Dhawan wrote in his quarterly forecast report last month.

“In the third quarter alone, employment increased by 35,900 jobs due to the return of corporate job creation.”

Strong sales and property tax collections have also resulted in city and county-level job gains in the government sector, Dhawan reported.

That’s all good news for a state that saw more bank failures during the Great Recession than any other in the country.

But it has created some problems.

A recent survey of local businesses conducted by the Alpharetta Business Association raised concerns with traffic, affordable housing and growth.

“Our annual member survey provides our membership a voice, and we want to make sure the local community as well as government officials hear what the members’ concerns are,” said ABA President Peg Hussing.

The survey showed that business operators are concerned about the same things that worry residents, she said.

Even with tens of millions of dollars pouring into North Fulton road projects

through the transportation sales tax, businesses still cite traffic issues as a major problem.

“That’s really a concern of every resident here, every business owner,” Hussing said. “There’s a lack of parking and everybody’s concerned with the traffic with all the new construction going up.”

Housing is another issue.

While Metro Atlanta remains among the most affordable of the nation’s larger cities, housing and rental prices continue to rise.

Home prices have soared to levels that make ownership difficult for average workers, Hussing said.

“I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 30 years, and I’ve seen tremendous growth,” said Hussing, who bought a house eight years ago in a subdivision just north of City Center. “If I had to buy my house today, I couldn’t afford it.”

Rental costs also continue to climb.

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A one-bedroom apartment in Alpharetta will cost you $1,238 a month, well above the national average of $952. A two-bedroom in Alpharetta now averages $1,430. The national average is $1,181.

The same report shows a one-bedroom apartment in Roswell will cost you $1,243 a month, and a two-bedroom unit will cost $1,436. That’s up 3.6 percent over last year.

On the bright side, Hussing said city leaders appear to be aware of the problems. She said she thinks the current leadership is listening.

“I think the Alpharetta Business Association is a pretty influential organization, and we’re very active with the city,” she said. “We share this with them, and I think they listen to us — at least I hope they do. I think the more information you can provide to our city leaders,

whether from business organizations or from residents who live here, the better off we are.”

Hussing stressed that the survey shouldn’t be taken as an indictment against all growth but as a reflection of those conditions that are of concern to the local business community.

On the other hand, as a resident, she said she thinks growth has gotten a little bit out of hand.

“I hope they slow down and see where we’re going,” Hussing said.

Meanwhile, there are things to be grateful for, she added.

City leaders are adding another downtown parking deck on Milton Avenue, and City Center has opened to a flood of visitors.

“I was at an event at City Center last night, and I couldn’t believe how many people were walking around downtown,” Hussing said. “There were people shopping and going to restaurants — just families, you know? It was really neat to see.”

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New computer museum is nothing short of spectacular Tracking win I’m not sure humankind has ever witnessed something so impactful to human existence, change so drastically in such a short time, as the computer.

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Just 30 years after Geoff smith its invention, the car Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com was accessible to most American families who were then able to travel longer distances in shorter periods of time.

The car brought people closer together and expanded everyone’s horizons.

But just 40 years after the invention of the first personal computer, the Kenbak-1, almost every American adult carried a computer in the palm of his or her hand. And whereas the car brought people closer to their neighbors, the computer has given people immediate access to people and information anywhere on the planet.

Next July 20, on the 50th anniversary of man’s first walk on the moon, North Fulton will be blessed with the opening of the Computer Museum of America.

Based out of Roswell’s Town Center, the museum will eventually be one of the most extensive collections of rare and antique computers in the world. When fully finished, the museum will show off rare items like the Kenbak-1. Only 14 of these are believed to exist in the world (only 40 were ever built). The first ever Apple Disk II with a serial number of 00001, and hand-wired by Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak, is there. There is a supercomputer exhibit, Arcade games, robots, magazines and thousands of original computer manuals.

I was lucky enough to attend an open house recently and tour the museum, which still has months to go before opening. The museum’s founder is local real estate owner and developer Lonnie Mimms. This vast and rare collection is the result of his life’s obsession travel-

ing the world, meeting with hundreds of industry founders, and spending a whole lot of his own money amassing this collection of more than 250,000 artifacts, one of which is on display in the Smithsonian.

Be warned. If you get him talking about any one part of his collection, you are going to be there a while. There are stories behind every piece: how it was built, who built it, how the machine fit into the broader scope of computer technology at the time, how he found it.

He loves his collection and was busting at the chance to tell everyone about it.

One exhibit at the open house showed the history of the personal computer. He had on display almost every model I ever saw growing up. Each one brought back the feelings I had as a child pushing the loud keys and writing reports, or playing what today are considered antiquated games, but back then were fascinating. He has a pop-up exhibit devoted to the story of Apple, featuring five Apple 1s, the original Lisa and the aforementioned Apple Disk II. Another exhibit I really liked was devoted to Byte magazine. Byte was where industry experts would go to see the latest developments in computer technology. The museum displays on a single wall, in chronological order, every issue from the magazine. What makes this exhibit so interesting are the covers. Most were paintings created

by Robert Tinney specifically for the magazine. He had his own artistic style and used it to create paintings that summed up the latest trends. It was fun to stand and look across the covers and literally watch computer technology age and progress.

In my opinion, the show-stopper of this museum will be Mimms’ collection of supercomputers. He has the world’s largest collection of Cray supercomputers. Seymore Cray was the father of supercomputing and the leading manufacturer of supercomputers since the 1970s when he built the Cray-1, and sold it for

$8.8 million. Cray was known not only for building the fastest and most complex computers, but also some of the most stylish. The computers on display are the size of small cars and are artistic and fun to look at. The Cray-1 actually sits within its own walls and was built with bench-seating all around it.

I’m only scratching the surface. The museum will evolve over time as some collections are taken out to make room for other collections that are being kept in storage (what is on display now is merely a small fraction of Mimms’ entire collection). The current museum is about 35,000 square feet. In addition, there is a 10,000-square-foot ballroom that stretches along large glass garage doors that look out across the field of supercomputers. It is a wildly unique space to hold a party in and is available to rent out for corporate events, fundraisers or even weddings.

Classrooms are included in the space, and there are plans to add 65,000 square feet and a Geodesic Dome out over the entrance looking out to Holcomb Bridge and Ga. 9. There is still a lot of work to do before the official opening next July. But I can imagine computer people would flock to this much in the way others flock to the College Football Hall of Fame or the Aquarium downtown. With Alpharetta being considered the Tech City of the South, one would think this could be a jewel in the crown that is North Fulton, and really Atlanta.

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Roswell Inc celebrates local businesses

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Hundreds of local business owners and community leaders flocked to Roswell City Hall Dec. 5 to join in one of the city’s biggest networking events of the year.

December Roswell Connect is organized each year by Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm, to help attendees connect in a relaxed environment. Over 200 people attended this year.

“It’s a special night, during a special season, in a very, very special place called Roswell, Georgia,” said Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud. “Thank you for the businesses that support us in Roswell, that help you do business in Roswell. Roswell is an important place.”

Several City Council members also mingled with the crowd, and the mayor spoke on behalf of the city to encourage businesses to get to know the local government.

“Please know that our doors will always be open, that you will always be welcome here,” said Mayor Lori Henry.

“We are eager to help. We are eager to create partnerships with you all. So welcome, and thank you for choosing Roswell.”

During the event, Stroud also took a

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Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud welcomes everyone to the annual December Roswell Connect.

moment to honor Dotty Etris, longtime head of Roswell’s tourism who recently announced her retirement.

“When she became executive director of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau 28 years ago, she lit a fire in Roswell,” Stroud said. “To come see Roswell was in her heart every single day… We want to thank Dotty Etris for

1920 Tavern, along with several other local restaurants, serve samples of their popular dishes at the December Roswell Connect in City Hall. her time, her service, her love and her passion.”

She was presented with several gifts as a thank you from local businesses.

“I just have to say thank you to everyone and especially this community,” Etris said. “This has been 28 years of joy that I’ve been able to come to this job every day and serve such a wonderful community.”

This year’s hosts for the event were

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Sponsors were Ashman Luxury Real Estate, Comcast business, SAFEbuilt and the Vickery Rose Resort Lifestyle Communities.

Several local restaurants served small bites, including 1920 Tavern, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Moe’s Original BarB-Que, Osteria Mattone, Spice of Thai and Sugar Shack in the Back. Gate City Brewing Co. served refreshments.

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The Roswell Village Shopping Center, located on the southwest corner of Ga. 9 and Holcomb Bridge Road, is being redeveloped by Florida-based real estate firm Sterling Organization, which acquired the property in October 2014.

“As a longtime Atlanta resident and local real estate professional, I have felt for almost a decade that this property was one of the better repositioning or redevelopment opportunities in the city,” Sterling Organization Regional Director Rob Morris said in a statement after the purchase.

The 149,000-square-foot shopping center was originally developed in 1973. According to Roswell Inc Executive Director Steve Stroud, the property sees more than 95,000 cars pass by every day. The center also has a daytime population of almost 120,000 employees within a fivemile radius, he added.

Since construction began in April, the Sterling Organization has confirmed six new tenants. Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls and Crunch Fitness will all serve as anchors for the plaza. The other confirmed tenants are Lush Nails, Goldfish Swim School and Phenix Salon Suites.

Seven other businesses yet to be announced have secured spots, said Roswell Inc Director of Communications & Public Relations Carisa Turner.

There are still 12 spaces available.

“What attracted Sterling Organization to the area was long-term investment opportunities and the knowledge that we have a strong market in Roswell,” Stroud said. “The redevelopment of this property along with the addition of new tenants, many of which are still to be announced, is going to serve as a huge catalyst for this area and will make it one of the most sought-after shopping destinations in the city.”

Several old favorites will remain at the center. Roswell Shoe Repair, China Garden, Jersey Mike’s and Pizza Hut will all stay and remain open during construction.

The project is expected to be completed in summer 2019.

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CHRISTMAS GALA AND HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT

Enjoy this anniversary celebration featuring the full Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and Christmas Gala Chorus with traditional Christmas music. Location accepts donations for Toys for Tots. Hear the concert Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30-10 p.m. at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Tickets are $32 for adults, $27 for seniors and $16 for students. For more information and tickets, visit johnscreeksymphony.org.

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FEATURED: “WORSHIP THE KING” CHRISTMAS CANTATA

What: Christ the Shepherd’s Choir will perform “Worship the King” led by the music minister Shelley Stenger. Cookies and hot chocolate served after each performance.

When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 8:45 and 10:15 a.m.

Where: Christ the Shepherd, 4655 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: cts.org

VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY JOHNS CREEK

What: Winter and spring volleyball academy for ages 8-15. The sessions are very fundamentals focused and the session will be divided up by age and skill level.

When: Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan.7-30; Elementary-aged players practice 6:30-7:30 p.m., 11-15 year olds practice 7:30-8:45 p.m.

Where: Endurance Center, 7340 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 200, Johns Creek Cost: $150 More info and registration: intensityvolleyball.com

“THE NUTCRACKER” PERFORMANCES: GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

When: Nov. 30-Dec. 16, times vary Where: Infinite Energy Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Cost: Tickets start at $32 More info and tickets: gwinnettballet.org

What: Usher in the holidays with a founding member of the Zac Brown Band and celebrity chef Rusty Hamlin for two concert and food opportunities benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

When: Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Where: Olde Towne Athletic Club, 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta Cost: Brunch tickets are $65, dinner tickets are $150 More info and tickets: jdhchristmasconcert.eventbrite.com

COOKIES WITH MRS. CLAUSE

What: Join Mrs. Claus for live storytelling, decorating cookies and writing letters to Santa.

When: Dec. 15 and 17, 10 a.m. and noon Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $10 per child More info: roswellgov.com

COOKIES AND CRAFTS

What: Drop off the children for some holiday fun, including making naturethemed crafts and gifts. Ages 6-11.

When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $7 for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: autreymill.org

“I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS” What: Back by popular demand, Georgia Music Hall of Fame Inductee Francine Reed is ready to get everyone get into the holiday spirit with Joe Gransden’s Big Band.

When: Monday, Dec. 17, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $30 More info and tickets: get.org

NORTH GEORGIA BARBERSHOP SINGERS 2018

When: Dec. 15-16, times vary Where: South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $10 More info and tickets: sawneeballettheatre.org

What: The North Georgia Barbershop Singers have been entertaining sellout audiences at the Cumming Playhouse for many years. Don’t miss this year’s Christmas performance.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m.

Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $15 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

METROPOLITAN BALLET

“TROUBLE IN TOYLAND”

SAWNEE BALLET THEATRE

When: Through Dec. 14-16 Where: Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $20 More info and tickets: metropolitanballet.org

ATLANTA BALLET

When: Dec. 8- 24, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $35 More info and tickets: foxtheatre.org

What: It’s Christmas Eve – but the toys aren’t finished, the elves are on strike, Santa has lost his laugh and Rudolph has a runny nose. Presented by Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” as part of the Roswell Winter Puppets series.

When: Dec. 20 through Dec. 22, times vary.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 More info and tickets: roswellpuppets.com

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

What: In this holiday favorite, Charles Dickens shows Ebenezer Scrooge as he falls asleep in his dingy, cold quarters on Christmas Eve and is later visited by three ghosts.

When: Dec. 7-9, 13-16, 18 and 2023, times vary Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $20 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

NFCC SANTA SHOP TOY DRIVE What: North Fulton Community Charities’ annual holiday program provides toys and gifts to low-income children in the North Fulton area.

Donate toys and gifts, volunteer and/or sponsor a family in need.

When: Dec. 10-14 Where: Roswell Town Center, 610 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 260, Roswell More info: nfccholiday.org

“A 1940S RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL”

What: It’s Christmas Eve, 1943, the Feddington Players are broadcasting their interpretation of Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” from a hole-inthe-wall studio in Newark.

When: Shows through Dec. 15, times vary Where: Act3 Productions, 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs Cost: $15-23 More info and tickets: act3productions.org

“SANTA’S MISSING MAIL”

What: Ominous Crook and his sidekick, Skellmutt, are two dastardly bad-guys who are out to stop Christmas by stealing Santa Claus’ mail. The audience will also help write a letter to St. Nick.

When: Dec. 13-15, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 More info and tickets: roswellgov. com/CAC/puppets

“A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS”

What: The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation being presented by Roswell Youth Theatre.

When: Dec. 14-16, times vary Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $12 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

JOHNS CREEK ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

What: Johns Creek Arts Center’s annual holiday sale features original, hand-crafted fine art gifts made by instructors as well as youth and adult students.

When: Nov. 17-Dec. 22 Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER”

What: When the horrible Herdman kids demand parts in the local Christmas pageant, mayhem ensues until the reverend helps the community see the Christmas story and the Herdmans through new eyes.

All ages.

When: Nov. 30-Dec. 16, times vary Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 More info and tickets: act1theater. com

“CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE THE MUSICAL”

What: A snowstorm has stranded Ashley and Savannah, two pageant queens, at the Birmingham airport along with two marines, home on leave.

When: Nov. 29-Dec. 16, times vary Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $25 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

SANTA’S TOY FACTORY

What: Experience the magic of the holidays by entering Santa’s workshop and becoming an official toy tester.

When: Through Dec. 24, times vary Where: North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta More info: northpointmall.com/ en.html

SANTA’S VILLAGE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

What: A collection of lights, animated characters, trains and Christmas characters for parents and children to enjoy. Train rides also offered.

When: Fridays-Sundays, 6-9 p.m. weather permitting, through New Year’s Eve Where: 405 Waverly Hall Drive, Roswell More info: northfulton.com

AVALON ON ICE

What: Ice skate at Avalon on the Rockefeller Center-sized ice skating rink in the plaza. Enjoy special events and themed nights throughout the season. Lessons available.

When: Nov. 19- Jan. 21, 2018; times vary Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Cost: General Admission starts at $18 More info: experienceavalon.com

SANTA AT AVALON

What: Jolly Old Saint Nick will be in his cottage at Avalon to spread Christmas cheer, take photos, story time and breakfast with Santa.

When: Nov. 19- Dec. 24 Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: experienceavalon.com

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MITTIE BULLOCH WEDDING REENACTMENT

RACE FOR RECOVERY 5K

What: Step back in time to the 1853 wedding of Mittie Bulloch to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. The memorable evening concludes with storytelling and a special frozen desert.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 15, shows every half hour from 6-9 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 535 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $15 More info: roswellgov.com

TIME TRAVELERS CLUB

What: Participants will discover eras through engaging activities, games and crafts from the past. This month’s theme is “Full Steam Ahead.”

When: Thursday, Dec. 20, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek More info: autreymill.org

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail opening this winter. Included with admission.

When: Through Dec. 22, all day Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

VICKERY VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET

What: Shop grass-fed beef, seafood, fruits and vegetables, honey, coffee, cookies, bread and more.

When: Thursdays through Dec. 20 Where: Vickery Village, 5920 Post Road, Cumming More info: vickeryvillageshops.com

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

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

What: Reach your professional and personal goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770495-0545

What: Proceeds go to the Mustard Tree Foundation, which supports addiction recovery efforts for teenagers and young adults.

When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m.

Where: 3835 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek Cost: Registration starts at $30, group discounts available More info: fivestarntp.com

YOUNG ADULT BOCCE BALL

What: Anyone with a developmental disability looking to play bocce ball and socialize with peers is encouraged to participate.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 310 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: OUTREACH MINISTRY ANGEL TREE

What: The Angel Tree Program was established to provide assistance to families in need during the Christmas holiday. Gifts distributed Dec. 15 When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m.1 p.m.

Where: St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: stjamesumc.org

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

What: Join as youth and adults blend words of ancient scripture with modern humor in ‘Crooked Halos and Wiggly Sheep: A Christmas Pageant.’

When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

JUMP START

What: Jump Start is a 20-minute presentation where parents and children learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. It’s designed to help parents jump start a conversation about faith.

When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE

What: Rev. Beverly Markham will lead a special service of hope for those who are grieving during the holidays. All are welcome.

When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

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 770-2611705

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT

What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning.

When: Wednesday nights, 4:45-6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: 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

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: JANE TURNER HASSELER

What: Jane Turner Haesller returns with her “People on Canton” exhibit.

Her acrylic and ink renderings depict the people and businesses on Roswell’s Canton Street.

When: Nov.1- Dec. 29, all day Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

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AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza.

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Join other new moms and their babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m.noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

FURKIDS ANIMAL RESCUE

What: Play with puppies, learn about pet adoption and pet ownership, and maybe take home a Furkid of your own. Furkids is a nonprofit, no-kills shelter.

When: Friday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

What: Join the race to help save lives. To schedule a donation, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “eastroswell.” For adults.

When: Friday, Dec. 14, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: redcrossblood.org

FAMILY GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB

What: This new book club encourages families to read together. For children in grades 3 and up and their parents. This month’s selection is “Dog Man” by Dav Pilkey.

When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

“PRINCE CASPIAN: RETURN TO NARNIA”

What: Through this story, Hampstead Stage hopes to encourage students to stand up for what is right and to help those around them. Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration required.

When: Sunday, Dec. 16, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

What: Join for a showing of the classic “Home Alone” to get into the holiday spirit. All are welcome.

Cookies and cocoa will be served.

When: Monday, Dec. 17, 4-6 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

MOBILE CAREER COACH

What: The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission offers help with job searches, interview techniques, resumes and more. No registration required.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m.2 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

MEDITATION CLASS

What: Every class will include guided meditation. Group leaders cover different topics that include the details of the energy centers, subtle system and more. All levels welcome.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 18, noon-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afps.org or 404-6134050

READ WITH ECHO

What: Reluctant or anxious readers can sign up to read with Echo, a trained therapy dog. Registration required.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-6747

FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP

What: Practice French skills in a casual group setting for beginners, intermediates and advanced. For teenagers and adults.

When: Thursday, Dec. 20, 6:307:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Surprisingly, multiple approaches to making a diagnosis exist, and there is considerable variation across specialties within medicine. Each approach has its pros and cons, and most physicians are likely using a hybrid approach that takes the best from each model. And thank goodness, arriving at the right diagnosis doesn’t require magic.

When I was a medical student, I remember being quite impressed at one emergency medicine doctor’s emphatic insistence that all physicians should memorize the emergencies and “can’t miss” diseases that would match up with any complaint that they see. His name is Dr. Corey Slovis. He is a phenomenal teacher, and he shared with his students that there are approximately five “can’t miss” diagnoses for every “chief complaint.” For example, if a patient presents with chest pain, Dr. Slovis said that every doctor should immediately think of heart attacks, cardiac tamponade, aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, tension pneumothorax and Boerhaave syndrome (sometimes five adds up to six). He had five emergencies or can’t miss diagnoses for almost every complaint a patient could have. He said that you couldn’t rely on consults or reading textbooks to make these diagnoses. Time was of the essence. Dr. Slovis’s approach to differential diagnosis seemed to be to rule out the emergencies, which you had to memorize in advance, then move on to the less time-sensitive diagnoses.

On another rotation, a fantastic internal medicine resident shared with me his approach to differential diagnosis, summed up by the mnemonic “VINDICATE,” which stands for vascular dis-

ease, infections, neoplasms, drugs, iatrogenic, congenital, autoimmune, trauma and endocrine disease. This resident told me that when making a diagnosis, I should consider all the options and try to run through possibilities. For example, for the smoker with a cough, could the cough be from a vascular disease such as heart attacks leading to heart failure, or an infection like pneumonia, or a neoplasm such as lung cancer, or a reaction to a drug such as an ace inhibitor, etc.,?

My resident friend suggested running through the possibilities systematically and thinking of every category of disease first so as to avoid missing something important, such as lung cancer presenting as a cough. Another physician suggested thinking through each organ system (cardiovascular, pulmonary, etc.,) instead of thinking through VINDICATE when creating a list of diagnoses.

Finally, a family medicine physician advised me that I should be patient and let my list of possible diseases build with time and experience. He said that the common diseases are almost always the correct ones and that with time the number of diseases that I could think of would grow.

I believe that all these approaches have their merit. And each approach seemed to fit the field of the physician who espoused it. In medical school, my synthesis was that I should first try to memorize the emergencies and “can’t miss” diagnoses for as many complaints as possible. In dermatology, a “can’t miss” list for someone with a scaly rash might include cutaneous t-cell lymphoma and syphilis, for example. Second, I should let my list of common diagnoses grow with experience, and if a presentation matches perfectly, there’s rarely reason to go further. However, if someone’s presentation is atypical or doesn’t seem to add up to one of the diseases on the “can’t miss’ list or the common list, then it’s useful to think of VINDICATE or organ systems systematically and generate a list of diseases to work through before turning to textbooks, consultations or medical journals.

Obviously, there is a lot more to say on this subject, but I hope that this brief synopsis of methods of differential diagnosis is interesting and thoughtprovoking.

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Cancer fighting drugs in your medicine cabinet

By Jonathan Stegall, MD When we think of cancer treatments, we typically think of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. But did you know that you might have some great DR. STEGALL cancer fighting drugs in your medicine cabinet at home?

It turns out that many drugs which have been approved for non-cancer indications are found in subsequent research to have an anticancer effect.

The most well-known of these is the diabetes drug metformin. In addition to its blood sugar lowering effects, metformin has also been shown to kill cancer stem cells, a key in cancer’s spread.

The cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins have also been found to have an anticancer effect, by affecting the way cancer cells use fat and carbohydrates for fuel. Even baby aspirin,

Writing off the end of the year Americans are officially abandoning attempts to be healthy until 2019, according to a new study.

A new study into the health and diets of Americans saw as many as 45 percent say they’re postponing any resolution to eat clean or lose weight until after the holiday festivities. The research, commissioned by Herbalife Nutrition, delved into the true extent of holiday indulging and found the average person gains six pounds in holiday weight. Just 12 percent will make it through the holidays without any weight gain at all.

Where does that weight gain come from?

• Forty-four percent have eaten more than one Thanksgiving dinner in the same day.

• Four in 10 have devoured so much holiday food they’ve needed to loosen a button on their pants.

Nutrition and health expert Dr. John Agwunobi says that holidays don’t have to throw off your healthy lifestyle.

“Healthy snacking is a useful tool in combating overindulgence. Consuming protein-rich snacks before heading out to a holiday feast can help make you feel full, so that you don’t overindulge.”

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These are just a few of the many drugs which have been shown in studies

to have an anticancer effect. However, it is worth noting that these drugs are not FDA approved to treat cancer, so their use is considered “off-label.” As always, please discuss this with your doctor to see if these medications might be a helpful addition to your treatment regimen.

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Local nonprofits see uptick in donations on Giving Tuesday

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA — Several local charities felt their communities’ generosity Nov. 23 during Giving Tuesday.

The annual tradition, which started as a social media hashtag in 2017, urges everyone to donate to causes they care about the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

“Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for all nonprofits to join in a global day of giving,” said Trish O’Neill, marketing communications director for the Children’s Development Academy in Roswell.

“It provides a bigger voice in encouraging others to give to charities that are doing good work in our local communities.”

Children’s Development Academy, which provides affordable early learning programs and childcare for preschool children in Metro Atlanta, raised over $22,000 from Giving Tuesday. The organization uses the day to kick off its annual fund drive.

This year, two families are challenging the community to donate to Children’s Development Academy — the Shickler family and Hagan family — and will match donation amounts.

“There is still a need for affordable care in our community,” said Board De-

The annual tradition urges everyone to donate to causes they care about the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. velopment Chair Angela Medley. “In the past few years, we all have seen tremendous economic growth happening in our North Fulton community. However, sometimes lost behind the scenes is the large population of hard-working families that are experiencing economic and affordable housing challenges. By giving a child a day, a week, a month or year, your gift is doubled and you will make a tremendous impact on the families we serve.”

The Drake House, another Roswell nonprofit that provides crisis housing for single mothers and their children, raised $13,000 this year from Giving Tuesday.

That’s up $5,000 from last year’s results.

“We’re pleased to bring that number up considerably,” said The Drake House

Executive Director Kathy Swahn. “We’ve considered so much growth with just the organization itself, and we could really use the funds.”

She added that local nonprofits like The Drake House often depend on the community’s generosity and support to continue operating.

The Drake House, which is now at full occupancy, will continue with a gift card drive this holiday season. The organization is limited in space, and gift cards are easy to store and can be used for any of their families’ needs or supplies, Swahn said.

North Fulton Community Charities, which helps fight poverty and homelessness in North Fulton, also saw an uptick in donations on Giving Tuesday. Donors gave more than $25,000, which is $5,000 over the nonprofit’s original goal.

That money will go directly into helping buy GED class materials for 80 students, pay rent for 48 families and pay utilities for 110 families during the winter, said Director of Development Holly York.

“This is the first year we’ve ever done an organized Giving Tuesday campaign, and we were so moved by the outpouring of support from the community,” York said. “The money raised during Giving Tuesday helps us fulfill the mission, but

more importantly it represents neighbors helping neighbors… When families in North Fulton fall on hard times, North Fulton Community Charities is the first line of defense.”

Giving Tuesday helped to kick off the organization’s year-end giving campaign.

The Place of Forsyth County, which provides essential needs and teaches self-sufficiency, participated in Giving Tuesday for the first time this year and raised over $1,000.

“We do not receive government funds, therefore every donation we receive is extremely important for us to continue to assist our neighbors,” said Executive Director Joni Smith. “Giving Tuesday brings awareness and promotion for local nonprofits, like The Place, and our need for donations. This initiative is a way for new donors to learn about their local nonprofit organizations.”

The Place is also currently collecting gently used coats to distribute to those in need. Other holiday drives for The Place include a toy drive and winter fundraiser to help pay electricity bills for families who struggle through the winter.

To learn more, get involved or donate to any of the organizations listed, visit cdakids.org, thedrakehouse.org, nfcchelp.org or theplaceofforsyth.org.

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COMMUNITY

Centennial head football coach Michael Perry resigns Perry led Knights to 15-8 overall record in two seasons

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Centennial High School head football coach Michael Perry announced his resignation Dec. 6 after leading the Knights for two seasons. According to Centennial Athletic Director Jeff Burch, Perry will take over the East Hall program.

Perry led the Knights to a 15-8 overall record in two seasons, including two playoff berths and the program’s first playoff win in 15 years. Perry has the highest winning percentage (65 percent) of the Knights’ six head coaches.

Burch said Perry’s resignation was

a surprise, and the coach, who lives in Hall County, took the East Hall job to be closer to his family.

“We were looking to find an individual that treats the position as a destination and not a stop,” Burch said. “We Perry thought we had that, but it’s unfortunate [Perry] made the decision he did to be with his family, but I don’t begrudge him for that decision.

It was just too short [of a tenure], that’s the biggest thing.”

Perry took over the Knights program in 2017 and led Centennial to an 8-4 overall record. The Knights finished second in the Region 7-AAAAAA standings and beat Lanier in the first round of the playoffs to end a 15-year playoff win

drought.

Centennial went 7-4 this season with another region runner-up finish and playoff berth in a year in which the Knights were plagued with injuries.

Burch said the process to replace Perry is already underway, and his intentions are to find a long-term coach.

Perry replaced Lenny Gregory in 2017 who stepped away from the program after two seasons to take over the Collins Hill program.

“There’s definitely a lot of interest around the job,” Burch said. “We have experienced coaches and coordinators looking to make the jump. I’m going to sit down with our booster club president and our principal to set up a rubric for what we’re looking for out from a coaching, teaching and community perspective.”

The Knights have compiled three

straight winning seasons for the second time in program history, and Burch said Centennial’s future is bright for the program with a new head coach next season.

“We’ve had some of the best records we’ve ever had in recent years, and they have been strung in a row,” Burch said.

“As a result in terms of what our goals were, we underachieved this year, but we still had a very successful season, and we are in a prime position to continue that success. And nothing against coach Gregory or Perry, but every time we have gone through this process we have improved.”

Burch said the head coach position is officially open.

“I’m looking forward to hearing from our candidates and taking the next steps for the success of Centennial football,” he said.

Roswell park opens new staircase North Fulton solidifying itself

as high school football hotbed

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The trail at Vickery Creek by Roswell Mill just got easier to enjoy.

On Dec. 8, the Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy along with the National Park Service held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new trail stairway right after the covered bridge that marks the trail’s start.

Vickery Creek is a national park that is part of a larger park system spanning 48 miles along the Chattahoochee River.

The staircase is a long time coming, according to Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy Board President Sally Bethea.

Previously, the trail head looked more a like a dirt wall: steep and often muddy. The staircase will make it safer and easier for visitors to navigate the trail, Bethea said.

“There used to be erosion by the creek, people were falling down and hurting themselves,” she said. “Now, they’ll be able to make it safely to the top of the hill where there are all of these fabulous trails.”

The National Parks Service and the City of Roswell are also planning to use the staircase as a gateway for a more connected parks system that will lead to Riverside Park, said Bill Cox, superintendent of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

“This is just the beginning,” Cox said.

“Making this a nice entry into that larger unit from a Roswell Park to a national park unit is pretty important. It demonstrates a good partnership.”

Funding for the staircase came from

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com

JULIA GROCHOWSKI/Herald

From left, Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy Board President Sally Bethea and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Superintendent Bill Cox celebrate the opening of a new staircase at Vickery Creek trail on Dec. 8.

REI and community fundraising. Other donors include the Malon D. Mimms Company and the Hagan Family Foundation.

The project itself took two years.

The staircase was originally planned to be complete by now, but construction has been delayed because of recent bad weather. It is now expected to be finished by the end of the year.

For more information about the conservancy and its future plans, visit chattahoocheeparks.org.

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Those arguing that North Fulton is one of the state’s premier football hotbeds have hard data to back it up.

For the fourth consecutive year, a local team has reached the football state finals, and for the third season in that span, two teams have earned championship berths.

And no matter the result for Blessed Trinity and Milton in this week’s state finals, the 2018 season has continued a trend of success for local public and private schools.

North Fulton teams have amassed over 540 wins since Cambridge became the 13th North Fulton team to compete in 2012. In that span, winning percentages among all local teams has steadily risen when combined. In 2012, North Fulton squads had a joint 65-72 record.

–Since then, all teams have combined for a winning record each year, including this year’s mark of 84-60 without the results of this year’s state championship games.

At least two North Fulton teams have amassed 10 or more wins in a season in four of the last five years.

Since 2012, at least four teams from the area have reached the playoffs each year, and no fewer than seven have earned berths in the last three seasons.

Overall playoff records have also

Check for Blessed Trinity, Milton state finals results at NorthFulton.com/ Sports risen from a 1-5 mark in 2012. North Fulton teams have had winning playoff campaigns in each season since, including an 11-8 record in 2016, 11-7 in 2017 and 10-5 in 2018 before the results of Wednesday’s state finals.

In addition to playoff success, North Fulton teams won a region or subregion title for every region in which they compete in 2018.

Fellowship Christian earned the Region 6-A subregion B title, and Johns Creek, Blessed Trinity, Milton and Roswell captured titles in their respective regions.

North Fulton teams came close to sweeping region titles in 2014, with three of the four regions earning titles, but Cambridge in 7-AAAAA fell short of the subregion title.

While all local teams have had success in recent years, Roswell schools are leading the championship charge.

Located approximately within a mile of each other, Roswell, Fellowship Christian and Blessed Trinity have combined for six state finals appearances and seven region championships since 2015.

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STEM: Continued from Page 8 Commissioner Liz Hausmann who previously served on the Fulton School Board. In a social media post, Hausmann defended the committee’s decision.

“Choosing a name of a public build-

ing, especially a school, has lasting impact on a community [and] I take that responsibility very seriously, as did the entire naming committee,” she wrote.

“We feel strongly that the committee has made a very solid recommendation.”

Board members also expressed concerns that students were not part of the naming process, a practice that has been done in the past when new schools opened. However, in those situations the

new schools had a target group of students – those from schools that fed into the new school.

Because the North Fulton STEM is open to all students, that pool of students could potentially be in the tens of thousands of students.

Interim Superintendent Cindy Loe suggested the district reach out to student councils at each school or other student groups already in place. Jones

said he would develop a process to get input from students over the next several weeks. The board voted to pull the item from the agenda for a month and bring it back in January.

Other area members of the naming committee included former Alpharetta councilman Jim Paine, artist G Lee Hills of Roswell and Dr. Susan Muly of Sandy Springs. Travis Allen of Milton served as the community representative and chair.

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Alliance Francaise of Atlanta announces 2018 winners ROSWELL, Ga. — Alliance Francaise of Atlanta recently announced the winners of its 2018 French and Francophone Culture High School Essay Contest and Middle School Visual Art Contest.

The winners are Ye Lim Cecelia Woo from Johns Creek High School, Katharine Malinda Campbell from Lassiter High School, SriDhanya Muppalla from

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Witness catches glimpse of auto burglar in lot ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A witness told police she saw a man burglarize a nearby car at the Barnes & Noble on North

Dodgen Middle School and Valeria Lopez from McClure Middle School.

This year’s contest question gave high school students the opportunity to write essays expressing their views on the importance of French and Francophone culture in their global lives. It gave middle school students the opportunity to create visual art pieces reflect-

ing their views about the role of French culture in today’s global society.

The contest is in English and open to all students and is not limited to students who take French as a foreign language.

It is intended to reach out to all students, especially students in art, music, world history, fashion, literature,

environmental science, hospitality and other classes who learn about French and Francophone culture.

The 2018-2019 schoolyear is a pilot year for the contest offered in high schools and middle schools in North Fulton and Cobb counties.

The contest will be offered to Atlanta metro wide next school year.

Point Parkway Nov. 29.

The witness said she was sitting in her car when she heard a sound like ice falling. When she looked up, she saw a man next to the adjacent car.

The man removed a black bag from the car, then saw the woman before he ran into a burgundy Chevy and drove off.

The car’s owner said the bag was worth about $40 and had a laptop. There were no cameras in the parking lot.

DEATH NOTICES William A. Anderton III, 69, of Cumming, passed away December 4, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Willard R. Arnold, 93, of Johns Creek, passed away November 28, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mattie Sue Barnes, 86, of Cumming, passed away November 29, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Margaret Ford, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away November 28, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Jean M. Jones, 80, of Roswell, passed away November 29, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Joan Mayer, 82, of Roswell, passed away November 28, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Edward James Fuhrmann, 95, of Cumming, passed away November 28, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

John McDermid, 80, of Milton, passed away December 1, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Sherry Glattstein, 65, of Roswell, passed away December 3, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Crematory.

Robert Ed. Hayes, 73, of Roswell, passed away November 24, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Linda K. Moore, 75, of Roswell, passed away November 30, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Darothy L. Coburn, 87, of Suwanee, passed away November 25, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jeffery Allen Hughes, 57, of Alpharetta, passed away December 03, 2018.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Paul David Mullinay, 62, of Cumming, passed away December 3, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Gary A. Cook, 62, of Roswell, passed away November 27, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Louise Janas, 92, of Roswell, passed away November 29, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Crematory.

Steven Blumenfeld, 60, of Roswell, passed away November 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Robert C. Dilbeck, 87, of Cumming, passed away December 4, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Roshan Lal Sharma, 83, of Cumming, passed away November 28, 2018.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mary Sharp, 92, of Roswell, passed away November 29, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Gretta LaRue Shore, 83, of Cumming, passed away November 30, 2018.

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Fred Lee Stephenson, Jr., 87, of Cumming, passed away December 2, 2018. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Crematory.

Hsiu-Yin Su, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away November 29, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Cynthia T. Tolbert, 59, of Alpharetta, passed away November 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Betty Floyd Wheeler, 83, of Cumming, passed away December 2, 2018.

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