Alpharetta-Roswell Herald - October 27, 2022

City hails launch of east-west link for Alpha Loop

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — State and local officials broke ground on the newest phase of the Alpha Loop Oct. 24, celebrating the beginning of work to connect east and west sections of Alpharetta’s multi-use trail.

The Alpha Loop trail system, launched in 2016, will connect the city’s most active areas — Downtown Al pharetta, Avalon, Northwinds and North Point. When completed, the trail system will include an approximately 4-mile inner loop and a 7-mile outer loop.

“If you want to find the cool places to Alpharetta, this is it,” Alpha Loop Foundation President John Goss said at the groundbreaking event. “This is really truly the be ginning of what we see for the future, of how Alpharetta

Diwali festival fills park for cultural celebration

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —

Anokhi Parikh migrated from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, to the United States at 10 years old. In her younger years, she always felt the need to fit in, not knowing how to speak English well.

The bright-eyed 27-yearold came to know the varied cultures in America but

never forgot her roots, with parents who instilled Indian culture and values from the beginning. With a growing appreciation for her heri tage and a purpose to bring the East to the West, Parikh founded Merakhi, one of around 15 Indian clothing and accessory vendors at the Johns Creek Diwali festival Oct. 22.

Roswell condemns land for Oxbo Road

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — For the first time in decades, the City of Roswell is taking ownership of one of the last parcels of land needed for the Oxbo Road realign ment project.

At its Oct. 24 meeting, the Roswell City Council unanimously authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire 1,368 square feet of property at 50 Maple Street for fee simple right of way and another 2,947.41 square feet for a temporary easement for construction of the project.

Eminent domain, or condemnation, is the taking of property for fair market value for redevelopment purposes such as roads, sidewalks and parks. It can prevent projects from running behind schedule if the city cannot reach agree ment with landowners on a price.

Proposed more than a decade ago, the Oxbo Road project is designed to solve a host of safety and mobility problems by eliminating the staggered intersection at Ga. 9 and converting the portion of Oxbo Road near Mimosa Bou levard into a two-way street.

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Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin speaks at a Oct. 24 groundbreaking for the Alpha Loop Extension project.

AMBER PERRY/APPEN MEDIA A dancer performs during the Johns Creek Diwali festival Oct. 22 at Shakerag Park.

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can connect the citizens to its stuff.”

Goss said Alpha Loop’s future is bright and will one day offer a host of amenities beyond the multi-purpose trail, like relaxation pods, educational areas for kids, and habitats for native Georgia species.

“All of those things are really what you’re on the precipice of seeing with the beginning of the kickoff today,” he said.

When completed, the new 1-mile Alpha Loop trail section will connect trail sections off Old Milton Parkway with Northwinds Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road, linking the city with several neigh borhoods and larger employee hubs, Parks Director Morgan Rodgers said.

“It’s designed to connect people to stuff …. And it is truly a game changer,” Rodgers said. “I think it sends a message that we’re serious about the Alpha Loop and that this city is going to complete the Alpha Loop.”

Rodgers and other city officials said this phase of work will be one of the most essential sections of Alpha Loop so far, because of the connectivity and momentum it will bring to the project.

“This is a huge step forward,” Al pharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said. “Once we can get through this corridor, we’re

State, county and local officials break ground Oct. 24 on a $15 million project that will connect parts of Alpharetta’s Alpha Loop. The new Alpha Loop extension project will connect trails at Old Milton Parkway to Northwinds Parkway, officials said.

going to connect to Northwinds and ac tually tunnel along Haynes Bridge Road so we can get over to the [Big Creek] Greenway at North Point. That’s going to be tremendous.”

This Alpha Link multi-purpose trail will connect the two loop systems off Haynes Bridge Road and Encore Parkway with a 1.2-mile, 12-foot-wide, lighted path. Plans call for the Loop to

tap into the Greenway’s larger trail sys tem that extends from Roswell north into Forsyth County.

Gilvin said community support for this phase of the project has been huge and has received significant dona tions from groups like the Federal Park Service, which pledged $500,000, and the North Fulton CID, which kicked in $250,000 in matching funds.

“It’s really exciting to see public sup port coming forward to help make this

happen,” Gilvin said.

In total, this newest section of the Alpha Loop will cost approximately $15 million, funded through donations, gifts and Alpharetta’s share of the transpor tation sales tax. Rodgers said residents can expect it to open about 14 months

“We have a very aggressive time frame,” he said. “So, by December 2023, we hopefully will be cutting the ribbon on this section of the Alpha Loop.”

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Renderings show the new Alpha Loop Extension project celebrated by officials at a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 24. Officials said the $15 million project will connect Alpha Loop sections from Old Milton Parkway to Northwinds Parkway once construction is completed in 2023.

Alpharetta approves North Point Streetscape designs

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council laid the groundwork Oct. 17 to bring the aging North Point Mall area in-line with the city’s modern, tech nology, leisure and business focus.

Councilmembers approved plans for the North Point Streetscape Project, which will redesign the roadway from six to four lanes, promoting pedestrianfriendly amenities and ties to the Big Creek Greenway and Alpha Loop.

Alpharetta Director of Public Works Pete Sewczwicz told council members, city staff settled on the four-lane design after working with Community Develop ment Director Kathi Cook and her team.

“Kathi’s team did a great job showing why the four-lane road would work and it’s public works responsibility to take it to the next level,” Sewczwicz said.

The next step in the process, he said, would be to have metro-Atlanta design ers Atkins Engineering and Columbia Engineering complete final plans and designs, which will cost approximately $1.8 million.

Councilman Jason Binder asked Sewczwicz whether Alpharetta has

PROVIDED/CITY OF ALPHARETTA A graphic displays the City of Alpharetta’s plans to reconstruct six-lane portions of North Point Parkway into four lanes, with walking and biking paths on both sides. City officials approved the plans Oct. 17.

enough funding to complete the project, considering the possible decrease in the city’s allocation of countywide sales tax dollars, which funds a large portion of the city’s budget.

Sewczwicz replied that the city cur rently has secured half of an estimated $30 million needed to complete the

project; $5 million in funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission and $10 million from TSPLOST funding.

They are hard at work securing the other half, he said.

“If your question is ‘is there enough today for the whole entire corridor?’ The answer is no,” he said. “However, things

are in the works … and the ARC is look ing at funding additional dollars toward this project.”

Sewczwicz said they expect to seek bids for the project in fall 2025. But get ting there will take longer than normal,

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Local organizations launch podcast to tackle teen mental health issues

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com

ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Rotary and Wellstar North Fulton are partnering to increase access to behavioral health resources and prevent suicide among youth.

“Roswell Teen Talk,” a five-episode limited series podcast, launched Oct. 11, featuring peer-to-peer content and sto ries with resources, tips and experiences intended to help listeners determine when and how to seek help for them selves, a friend or a loved one.

While the experiences shared come straight from a diverse group of Roswell High School and Fellowship Christian students, they are guided by Wellstar Health System experts to ensure the resources shared are accurate, relevant and actionable.

The first episode is titled, “Don’t Say ‘Yes’ to the Stress: Stressors, Coping

Mechanisms and Mental Health.” In the episode, Roswell teens talk about how stress impacts them and share practi cal tips on how to cope with the effects. The Roswell teens participating in the podcast were chosen by fellow Rotarians and represent all grade levels.

They include band members, cheer leaders and football players, which Ro swell Rotary Club past President Becky Stone said was important to let others know they’re not alone and it’s OK to seek help.

“You never know whose story could make a difference in someone else’s life,” Stone said.

Typically, Roswell Rotary divides the funds raised from its annual golf and tennis tournament among 30 charities. This year, Stone said they decided to focus on a Community Impact Project with the hopes of making a “big differ ence.” Roswell Rotary and Wellstar North Fulton then met with different parties, including a social worker from Roswell High School, to brainstorm ideas.

From there, they decided to invest $57,000 toward the launch of “Roswell Teen Talk” through a partnership with the Wellstar Foundation. Dr. Ryan Bres hears, chief behavioral health officer at Wellstar Health System, will serve as a guide. He said the emergency rooms in local hospitals treat youth every single day for a wide range of behavioral health crises.

“It is so important to find ways to as sist teens, their parents and loved ones through difficult times and direct them to resources before they end up in the emergency department,” Breshears said.

According to Wellstar, nearly 4 mil lion people in Georgia are living with a behavioral health condition, and the last few years of the pandemic have only exacerbated the severity of the problem and the need for enhanced, accessible

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behavioral health resources.

This is especially true for youth, many of whom have or know a friend or loved one who has faced behavioral health issues. Wellstar states youth ages 11-17 are more likely than any other age group to exhibit moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety and depression.

With 1,451 deaths by suicide in Georgia in 2019, prior to the impact of the pandemic, and suicide as the second leading cause of death in the state for individuals 10 to 34, there is an urgent need to expand education, support and access to behavioral health care in local communities, according to Wellstar.

Roswell Rotary Club immediate Past President Terry Taylor said he hopes the podcast format will help reduce barriers and stigmas related to behavioral health.

“This critical information is avail able privately, and it’s accessible right in your phone or laptop,” Taylor said. “Teens, teachers, friends and parents can listen on their own to start getting the help they need even before they ask for it.”

All five episodes of “Roswell Teen Talk” are available now and are stream ing for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or at roswellteentalk.podbean.com. In addi tion to listening to the podcast, if you or someone you know needs help, the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available. For help, call or text 988 or visit 988life line.org.

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But, Mayor Kurt Wilson said, an independent investigation conducted by the law firm Jarrard & Davis last year found that one of the circum stances that led to delays and multimillion-dollar cash settlements in the Oxbo Road project was the city’s “longstanding inability to use eminent domain.”

Before leaving office, former Mayor Lori Henry said Roswell was “wellknown” for avoiding the use of con demnation, and City Attorney David Davidson said the last time he could remember the city authorizing or consid ering its use was in 2008.

The project’s cost has now more than doubled the original estimate of $7 mil lion to $18.4 million. It is expected to

Proposed more than a decade ago, the Oxbo Road project is designed to solve a host of safety and mobility problems by eliminating the staggered intersection at Ga. 9 and converting the portion of Oxbo Road near Mimosa Boulevard into a twoway street. It is expected to be completed by Dec. 24, 2023.

be completed by Dec. 24, 2023. Wilson said that while he does not take the use of eminent domain lightly, it’s needed to

get the Oxbo Road project done.

“Tonight, is a historic night,” Wilson said, “because this council and this staff recognizes that tool has to be part of an ar senal of protecting the taxpayers’ dollars.”

City Councilman Mike Palermo made the motion to approve the condemnation for property at 50 Maple Street. The mo tion was seconded by Councilman Peter Vanstrom. Before the vote, Palermo said he thought it was in the best interest of taxpayers.

“I certainly do not want the city to be making an easy decision of eminent domain,” Palermo said. “It’s a very

The City of Roswell is using eminent domain to acquire 1,368 square feet of property at 50 Maple Street for fee simple right of way and another 2,947 square feet for a temporary easement for construction of the Oxbo Road re alignment project.

difficult decision. At the same time, when there are transportation projects that clearly have a lot of support from the residents, the last thing residents want is overpaying for a property when there’s someone not willing to fairly negotiate.”

Appen Media’s request to the city for an update on the Oxbo Road realign ment project has gone unanswered since Sept. 1.

An open forum is scheduled for Tues day, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

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Milton City Council declines sanctioning fellow member

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

MILTON, Ga. — In a unanimous vote Oct. 17, the Milton City Council decided to take no action against Councilman Paul Moore for a ruling from a threemember panel that he violated city eth ics policy.

The council vote comes six weeks after the city’s Ethics Commission de termined that Moore improperly par ticipated in a vote to table discussion of whether the city should provide funding for traffic calming devices within his neighborhood, White Columns. The eth ics complaint was filed May 6 by Tony Palazzo, president of the White Columns Homeowners Association.

The violations are related to sec tions dealing with ethics for city officials and department directors, disclosure of interest and abstention to avoid conflicts of interest.

At the Aug. 30 ethics hearing, at torneys recommended to the mayor and City Council that Moore be given a written censure or reprimand outlining the ethics violations he committed and that they be publicly announced at one of their regular meetings and included in the official minutes.

After noting that Moore commit ted three out of seven ethics violations he was charged with, Mayor Peyton Jamison said Moore has been “suffi ciently sanctioned.”

“Per the city’s ethics code, the council is not empowered to disturb or change the panel’s findings on violations of the code,” Jamison said. “Our only author ity is to determine what, if any, penalty should be imposed.”

Over the past several months, many residents have come forward to voice support for Moore at the City Council

Paul Moore, center, is sworn as a council member by Milton Municipal Court Judge Brian Hansford in January 2020. The Milton City Council has decided to take no action against Moore who was found in violation of the city’s ethics code for vot ing to defer a decision to provide city funding for traffic calming devices within his neighborhood.

meetings. They have also sent emails to local media highlighting Moore’s many years of service to the community.

At the Oct. 17 meeting, three Milton residents spoke on his behalf, includ ing former Milton City Councilwoman Laura Bentley who called on officials to re-evaluate the ethics ordinance.

“The full picture is not just the find ings,” Bentley said.

She said Moore was found to have had the appearance of impropriety based on a statement that he never made. Bentley also said case law that support ed a complete dismissal was ignored.

“The process is flawed,” she said.

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AMBER PERRY/APPEN MEDIA Former Milton City Councilwoman Laura Bentley advises councilmembers to reevaluate the city’s ethics ordinance at the Oct. 17 meeting.

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Entrepreneur Jake Hughes was quite a fellow

BOB MEYERS Columnist bobmey@bellsouth.net

Every time I drive by The Silos pocket park in Alpharetta I think of Jake Hughes, and I wish I had known him. Successful entre preneur, farmer and friend to all, Jake was the definition of an overachiever.

Jacob William Hughes (1898-1987) was one of 13 children raised on a cot ton farm in Neeces, South Carolina. He was a natural born businessman. In his mid-20s, he decided that the future was in transportation. He bor rowed seed capital from the local bank and bought a used eight-seat Buick with a luggage rack on top. He painted “Bus” on the sides and launched his first real business, hauling passen gers from Columbia to Charleston, SC. Later in 1933, he and friend Lon Ship man (1900-1988) joined forces with a small bus line and founded Southeast ern Stages. To this day, the company provides scheduled and charter motor coach services throughout the South east. Jake’s son Bill worked his way up in the company and served as CEO until 2020 when he retired. He is cur rently chairman emeritus.

The founders weathered the Great Depression and moved operations to Atlanta in the late 1930s. During World War II, the company made a lot of money transporting soldiers around the state. But Jake and Lon had farming in their blood, and both bought farmland. Lon bought 60 acres in Sandy Springs and became a weekend farmer. Jake began accumulating land in old Milton County, eventually more than 1,000 acres. Jake’s brother C. A. Hughes managed the farm while Jake continued to live in Buck head. On weekends, he would come up to his farm from Buckhead and cut hay where the North Farm subdivision is today.

Never one to sit still, Jake started several farm-related businesses. Toward the end of WWII, he established the Jake Hughes Hereford Farm and began buying Hereford cattle by bidding on the best cattle specimens at cattle auctions. In March 1945, the Atlanta Constitution commenting on “the new and budding” Hereford industry, reported that at one auction where 45 of the finest cattle in the state were sold, Jake bought one of the two top specimens Clybel Princess 1st for $1,500. The following month, he sold a Hereford, Millie Domino III, for the top price of $1,300 at an auction where 75 Herefords were sold. Sometimes he would have as many as 100 Herefords

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Jake Hughes paid $1,500 for a champion heifer cow, the second highest price for a cow sold at a Hereford cattle show in Mansfield Ga. Forty-five Herefords were sold at the auction. Jake’s young son Billy Hughes, left, is shown holding his fa ther’s auction purchase. March 1945

on his farm.

Next, Jake went into the dairy busi ness with Holstein cows, known for their high milk production. They were the only breed that could make money, according to Roy Rusk (1916-2012) who worked for Jake for many years. Jake hired numerous workers for that labor intensive business. In 1950, he built the three silos that constitute the pocket park where field crops such as corn and grains were ground up and stored until they fermented into animal feed. His large dairy barn was just north of the silos.

Jake stopped using the silos in 1967 when he switched from dairy cows to Black Angus and pure French Charolais cattle. They ate hay rather than silage and could take advantage of Jake’s abundant grazing acreage. Jake once sold a Charolais bull named Alabama Designee for $100,000, says C. V. Dinsmore, a land and commer cial real estate specialist who enjoyed a number of business relations with Jake.

Jake’s next business, which he

operated for several years, was egg production. He had some large chicken houses and sold his eggs all over the country.

Then came the business of regis tered American Quarter Horses. Jake built a large circular arena where he auctioned off high-quality animals to buyers from all over the world. He operated the business for about 10 years in the 1950s and ’60s and had as many as 30 horses at any given time. C. V. Dinsmore recalls that Jake had two award winning champions, Cap tain Joker and Jake’s a Million. Jake called his business the Jake Hughes Quarter Horse Farm.

From 1953 to 1973, Jake and Roy Rusk operated the Crabapple Sausage Company producing 1,500 to 3,000 pounds of sausage a day which they sold to the public at the sausage mak ing facility and to grocery stores all over Georgia.

Jake loved to play the stock market and read the Wall Street Journal every day.

When Jake was in his 70s he sold

CRABAPPLE DENTISTRY/PROVIDED Jake Hughes built these silos in 1950 to make and store feed for his dairy business, and he used them until 1967 when he switched from dairy to raising beef cattle which fed on grass in his large pastures. Circa 1950s.

The City of Alpharetta created a pocket park in 2003 surrounding the silos that Jake Hughes built to support his dairy business. The silos are one of the most recognized symbols of the city and are a constant reminder of the area’s agrar ian roots.

off parcels of his holdings to develop ers. Neighborhoods such as North Farm, Saddle Creek and the Kroger shopping center in Crabapple were built on his land.

Jake Hughes was a caring and gra cious man with a Midas touch who always sought the very best of the best and who left his mark in many ways in North Fulton.

Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bob mey@bellsouth.net.

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Diwali:

Shakerag Park was buzzing with up to 12,000 people for the festival of lights, packed with other small Indian businesses and cuisine, their tents lining the field. Bounce houses were at one end of the field, walking into the park. Cultural performances took place on the park’s center stage. Visitors also practiced cricket in the batting cages.

Parikh, who wore traditional Indian clothing, but with Western influences, said she has always celebrated Diwali. Describ ing its significance as good over evil, she said Diwali is the light one can see at the end of the tunnel, the Indian New Year.

“As we go into the new year, we’re celebrating with a lot of love and light,” Parikh said.

Parikh grew up in Johns Creek and said the city didn’t always have a lot of South Asian influence.

“The fact that this is the first ever Johns Creek Diwali festival is huge,” she said. “To be able to see a mix of crowds that are coming out here and supporting all these local businesses truly means a lot.”

Parikh said she’s able to repre sent her culture to the public through Merakhi, which is Greek for “to put your soul into something that you love.” She handmakes all the jewelry, big and colorful pieces characteristic of Indian fashion. Basic designs take three to four weeks to make. More intricate bridal designs take six to eight months.

Parikh also specializes in block printing, designing all Merakhi’s clothing, which is then handmade by artisans in India who don’t have reach outside of their community.

“It’s a way for them to have a roof over their head, for them to be able to feed their families,” she said.

Shivangi Patel and her sister-in-law Jolly Bhatt shopped through Merakhi’s offerings. Patel talked about the value of the Diwali festival because of the large South Asian community in Johns Creek.

“I’m very, very happy that Johns

Creek did this,” Patel said. “It’s a huge thing for Johns Creek.”

Both Patel and Bhatt described their colorful, traditional Indian attire. Bhatt said it’s not exclusive to any one season and you can wear it any time, on a more casual outing all the way up to high-end bridal.

“Wearing it at a festival like this is really important because it brings us together,” Bhatt said.

Merakhi’s setup was located near the park’s center stage, where cultural performances took place from several groups of young dancers. All performers dressed in bold colors, had up-dos with

ornate accessories and wore blackwinged eyeliner. Some of the dancers’ hands were marked with red dye, on the fingertips and a larger circle in the center of the palm.

Before each dance, an instructor would announce the significance of the dance, which generally incorporated meaningful ritual. Poonam Datta, who coordinated all of the cultural perfor mances, said the style of each perfor mance is rooted in a different region of India. Each Indian state has its own culture, she said.

Between performances, Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry spoke alongside

Anokhi Parikh stands next to a rack of her handmade clothing. Parikh is the owner of Merakhi, one of the many vendors at the Diwali festival.

Himanshu Karnwal, who spearheaded event organizing. Bradberry thanked the many volunteers who made the event possible.

“No better way to build community than for community members to make the events of our community,” Bradberry said.

He also thanked the City Council for making the event possible. Bradberry said its members had the determination and willingness to lean in and embrace Diwali. He then called them up one-byone.

Before leaving the stage, Karnwal asked the City Council, “We can’t let you leave without a little dance, right?”

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A group of young dancers perform at the festival. The event had a wide array of cultural performances, rooted in different regions across India.

Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry thanks the volunteers who helped orga nize the Diwali festival.

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he said, because they have to work through Georgia DOT’s development process.

The designs and proposal were ap proved 6-0, with Councilman Brian Will absent.

Fire engine replacements

Councilmembers also approved a $2.4 million contract to replace three city fire engines.

Alpharetta Fire Department Opera tions Chief Brad Denkinger said the city will need to replace engines 81, 85 and 86 soon, and due to the “significantly prolonged” current build and delivery time for the vehicles, the order should go in now.

Denkinger said there is a 28-month lag time for delivery of new fire engines, and they expect several rounds of cost increases over the next year.

The three new fire engines will be updated versions of the trucks the city has now and will be leased for 12-years for a total of $2,353,251.

The proposal was approved 6-0.

Park designs approved

Proposals to redesign and improve Wills Park and Waters Road Park in Al pharetta were also approved Oct. 17.

Sewczwicz said the Wills Park project will improve several sections of the park’s recreation and equestrian fea tures, adding amenities and improving park infrastructure.

For the northern recreation side, he said they plan to install “gateway features” at the Wills Road and Roswell Street ends of the park, with a wide new, “spine” sidewalk connecting the gate ways.

The city will also make improvements to the Wacky World playground and the Waggy World dog park and will expand restroom facilities at the baseball fields.

Improvements to the equestrian por tion of the park on the south side will be “much more complicated,” he said.

“We are dealing with existing facili ties and infrastructure, not only in flood plain but in the stream buffers,” he said.

Project designers are still in the process of working out how to miti

Plans show proposed improvements to Wills Park’s recreation and equestrian portions, which will add amenities, connectivity and make important infrastructure improvements. The council approved the plans Oct. 17.

gate issues on the equestrian side, but Sewczwicz said the project may include swapping a parking area and riding rink along Wills Road to eliminate some stormwater issues.

Also at the meeting, Parks Director Morgan Rodgers presented a final plan for Waters Road Park off Waters and Kimball Bridge roads in Alpharetta.

Rodgers said plans for the small community park have not changed since they were originally introduced to the council during a work session Oct. 3.

Park amenities will include a small playground, walking trails that loop through the park, benches, a picnic pavilion, restrooms and a natural rec reation greenspace. Rodgers said all the amenities would be geared toward small group activities.

“Y’all have done a fantastic job with all these parks that we’ve purchased and trying to make them happen in a fairly quick time,” Councilman Jason Binder said.

Both the Wills Park and Waters Road Park proposal were approved 6-0.

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Members of the Alpharetta City Council consider North Point Streetscape Project plans to redesign North Point Parkway in the coming years during an Oct. 17 meeting.

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Johns Creek to expand administration

City seeking applications for additional assistant manager

By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek is adding another new assistant city manager.

At the Oct. 17 City Council meeting, City Manager Ed Densmore said the job posting went live Oct. 7 and that it would remain open for the next 30 days while he reviews candidates’ resumes and cover letters.

The new hire would be in addition to Kimberly Greer’s position as assistant city manager. Greer took over the role in December 2014 after serving as an assistant to the city manager for the City of Dunwoody for five years.

According to the job posting, the position includes an annual salary of $146,566. The assistant city man ager is expected to provide accurate and timely information to support the decision-making process and policy

direction.

He or she will also oversee and guide the activities of various divisions and special projects to ensure that they are done correctly and may also assume the duties of the city manager when neces sary.

The minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, 10 years of ex perience in a municipal management position with authority over program direction and budget administration, or any equivalent combination of educa tion, experience and training.

For more information, visit icma.org/ job-posts/135926.

In other business at the Oct. 17 City Council meeting, Densmore said there are discussions to open the North Fulton Jail in Alpharetta by the end of 2022.

The Fulton County Board of Commis sioners decided last spring to spend half a million dollars to renovate and reopen

the jail at 2565 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta. The annex would hold people arrested on the Northside ahead of a possible transfer to the county’s main jail in Atlanta.

The Alpharetta facility has been closed since March 2020 due to staff ing and COVID-19 concerns. As a result, some police agencies in North Fulton have been forced to drive up to 30 miles to the main jail, leaving them in traffic instead of patrolling city streets.

The five mayors of North Fulton floated the idea of trying to re-open the facility themselves under a new jail authority, but Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat said in February that with the renovation, the annex would be open by summer, but, so far, that hasn’t hap pened.

The next Johns Creek City Coun cil meeting is at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at City Hall.

Alpharetta orchestra sets ‘Wires and Pines’ concert

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra will present “Wires and Pines,” a concert bringing the warmth and majesty of ancient Rome to Alpharetta on Nov. 4 at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church.

The concert will begin at 8 p.m. with Music Director Grant Gilman leading the performance. Members of the Alpharetta City Band’s brass sections will join the symphony in this musical tour de force.

Featured in the concert is a true child prodigy and Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition win

ner, cellist Philip Jeong. At 13 years old, Jeong has already won several interna tional music competitions across North America and Europe. His playing has taken him to incredible performance spaces, including the Beethoven House in Bonn, Germany, the Teatro Studio, Parco Della Musica in Rome and Carn egie Hall in New York City. Jeong will perform Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1, widely considered to be one of the greatest classical works for cello.

ALPHARETTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA/PROVIDED The Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra will present “Wires and Pines” on Nov. 4 at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church.

Other works presented will be Wil liam Schuman’s “Newsreel,” a musical glimpse into popular feel-good themes in the news, and Jean Sibelius’ brief, but iconically moving, “Valse triste.”

Another highlight of the concert will be “Pines of Rome” by Ottorino Respighi, which was featured in Disney’s “Fanta sia 2000.”

Kid Biz Expo goes ‘beyond the lemonade stand’

By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Lemonade stands, those cliche starter projects for busi ness-minded kids, are typically isolated on some neighborhood intersection, without the educational experience of surrounding competition.

But, at Kid Biz Expo, young entrepre neurs are empowered to go “beyond the lemonade stand,” through workshops and markets where they can sell goods around same-aged peers. Dedicated to expanding a kid’s entrepreneurial spirit, Kid Biz Expo serves ages 8 to 18. Co-founder Renee Dierdorff said middle school ages are the “sweet spot.”

Ten-year-old Avery Adcock sold bracelets with her business AdorAble You at the Oct. 1 Kid Biz Expo in Milton — the two A’s are purposefully capital ized to refer to Avery’s initials.

Mom Kimberly said they set up a lemonade stand over the summer.

“Mom buys the lemonade. Mom buys the bracelet kit. And, then they just get to make a little bit of money for that hour or two,” Kimberly said. “But for this, it was really about investing in her table … and kind of being responsible for all of those aspects of the marketing, the business and learning that you get out of it what you put in.”

Kevin Peppers homeschools his daughter Clara, a crafty 11-year-old who also participated in her first expo. She sold an array of accessories, like home

made earrings, crocheted scrunchies, quilted keychains and fabric lipstick holder keychains.

Kevin said he’s been watching Kid Biz Expo from day one.

“[The expo] is such an exercise in un derstanding entrepreneurship,” he said.

Entrepreneurship is a concept he built into Clara’s homeschool lesson plans. Before attending, he and wife

Angela sat down with Clara to go over product inventory and pricing, profit and loss.

The expos are also a great chance for Clara and her mother to work together crafting, Kevin said.

Ainsley Ro, a 12-year-old artist, was another first-timer at the Kid Biz Expo in Milton. She sold canvas and glass paint ings along with homemade stickers.

Her mother Cyndi Ro said Ainsley has ADHD and struggles in school and that art has always been an important outlet for her. Ainsley started her own Etsy shop when she was 11. It didn’t get a lot of traffic. But Kid Biz Expo changed up the dynamics.

“She always says she’s not a real art ist. That’s like her tagline,” Cyndi said. “But, this really helped her because she sold so much merchandise. She was like, “Wow, people actually like what I do.”

Dierdorff and friend Amy Guest came up with the idea for Kid Biz Expo a few years ago, when Guest’s middle daugh ter Avery started selling cotton candy and Guest’s other daughters, Aidyn and Austyn, wanted to start something of their own. Guest’s oldest is best friends with Dierdorff’s oldest, so Dierdorff’s two daughters, Layla and Harper, got involved, too.

After using Cherokee Connect to poll interest, Dierdorff and Guest organized their first event in a church parking lot in August 2021. There, 27 kids set up shop and more than 400 people at

tended.

There isn’t much engagement be tween sellers and customers at a farm ers market, Dierdorff said. But at the first expo, visitors asked the kids a lot of questions about their products.

“It was just a very positive environ ment that day,” Dierdorff said. “You can’t replicate it anywhere.”

The expo’s success led Dierdorff and Guest to establish the idea as a nonprof it. After applying in December last year, Kid Biz Expo became an official 501(c)(3) in March.

The nonprofit’s flagship is the Kid Biz Expo, where kids can register for a spot for a $45 fee. Kid-preneurs bring their own 10x10 tent, signage and other supplies.

Dierdorff and Guest also started hosting workshops in January, to total nine for the year. The workshops, which are on business-related topics, are scheduled between the expos for prepa ration.

Dierdorff recalled a recent workshop about brainstorming business ideas. Others have been about developing a pitch, goal planning and digital market ing.

Next year, Dierdorff plans to launch Kid Biz Coach and Kid Biz Connect.

Arranged in a conference style, she said Coach will be like “workshops on steroids.” There, kids will be able to con nect with people from industries that

It was just a very positive environment that day. You can’t replicate it anywhere.

RENEE DIERDORFF, Co-founder of Kid Biz Expo

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Avery Adcock, 10, accepts payment from a customer at the Kid Biz Expo Oct. 1 in Milton. Avery sold bracelets from his business, AdorAble You.

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are specific to their business and stay in touch with them throughout the year.

Kid Biz Connect will be a kid-to-kid networking event.

Dierdorff also has plans for Kid Biz Tech and Trade, which will be for kids whose businesses are service based, like dog walking, as well as for those inter ested in careers like coding.

Now, Kid Biz Expo has a board of nine directors, including Dierdorff and

Guest, each offering a unique perspec tive to operations.

“It’s been a whirlwind,” Dierdorff said.

While Dierdorff doesn’t get paid through Kid Biz Expo, her efforts are rewarded in other ways.

“On the days of the expos, I think the biggest thing that warms our hearts is the confidence and the smiles from the kids,” Dierdorff said. “As the day goes on, especially if they’re new to it, and they’re maybe a little timid in the begin ning, but quickly, they see how engaging and positive the people that come are … their confidence just soars.”

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Proper grammar never gets old

I just read Ray Appen’s column on grammar in the Herald. Kudos. The decrease in correct grammar, not only in speech but in writing, is disturbing. Defenders say we have a marvelously elastic lan guage and it’s always chang ing, etc. While there is truth in the natural evolution of word meanings and use, gram mar is a different matter. And an increasing failure to use correct grammar negatively impacts our ability to com municate and to understand others.

The letters we have of Civil War soldiers, even if they are not entirely representative of the population, do suggest a thoughtfulness, understanding and ability for expression far higher than the average college graduate today.

I tend to be wordy myself, and must take care. In my work writing, I use such aids as Grammargirl.com and now even Grammarly!

My biggest peeve lately is the “Me and him” subject construct I seem to hear all the time. Not only should it be “I” and “he” but the “he” should be placed first out of common courtesy (which might even help people to remember the subject/object difference). But it’s “me” first these days, in more ways than one.

I diagrammed sentences in school, and better, was lucky to have married a girl who grew up in Catholic school and was made to diagram sentences a lot! Children growing up in our house got edited by me for content and flow, and their mother for clear, concise, grammatically correct writing!

Anyway thanks for your column. You may be playing “Nearer My God to Thee” on the deck of the Titanic, but that’s the way to go down!

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Blue Light season has returned

Brought to you by – Brent Taylor, MD, Premiere Dermatology and Mohs Sur gery of Atlanta

Blue light therapy, also called pho todynamic therapy (PDT), is a treatment that can help eliminate precancerous lesions and lower one’s risk of skin cancer. A PDT treatment involves ap plying a medicine called aminolevulinic acid (ALA) to a patient’s skin and then shining blue light on the treated area to activate the medicine. ALA is an organic, naturally occurring amino acid that our bodies use to make hemoglobin.

When applied to the skin and acti vated by blue light, ALA preferentially kills pre-cancerous cells that make up lesions called actinic keratoses (AKs). Patients can often feel their own AKs by running their fingers over sun damaged areas such as the tip of the nose, the tops of the ears or the scalp. AK’s usually feel rough or hard and will sometimes bleed if picked. AKs can develop into skin cancer if untreated.

PDT has a “season” because most precancer treatments leave the skin tempo rarily irritated and paradoxically vulner able to the sun’s rays for a period of a few days to a week as healing takes place. Good cells need time to heal into the place

previously occupied by bad cells. After a PDT treatment, a patient needs to avoid the sun for a few days. If a patient is go ing to see a child or grandchild’s baseball game, go fishing, golfing, boating or other wise be in the sun, then many dermatolo gists would recommend waiting to perform preventative skin cancer treatments until a less sunny time of year when it’s easier to avoid the sun’s UV rays.

Now that the days are getting shorter and the sun is less intense, it’s time to start thinking about skin cancer preven tion again. Multiple treatment options exist to help prevent skin cancer includ ing in-office treatments like PDT as well as at home creams that a patient applies such as fluorouracil, imiquimod, diclof enac and tirbanibulin. A dermatologist can help a patient choose the best, per sonalized treatment.

PDT and the best topical treat ments can eliminate 75% or more of one’s actinic keratoses and dramatically decrease the number of times a patient has to have spots frozen or cancers cut out. Our experience is that thoroughly treated areas that were growing skin cancers at the rate of one per year often

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Every insurance carrier must physi cally mail you these changes for the upcoming year in a booklet called the Annual Notice of Change, or ANOC for short. If you have not received your ANOC, contact your insurance carrier to request one or contact us through our website at www.SeniorSourceMedicare. com/contact-seniorsource/ and we would be happy to provide you with a booklet on your plan changes.

If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan (also referred to as a Medicare Plan) or a Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plan (PDP),

you should review the changes annually. You’ll usually hear from your Medicare Insurance Agent about major changes in the plans; but for more specific changes, like changes to the prescription drug for mulary, the insurance carrier would only notify the member and not the agent.

Just remember to check your doc tors, check your prescription drugs, and review your ANOC. By reviewing these three items, you’ll know whether you should allow your current plan to auto matically renew or if it might be a better idea to look at changing to a new plan.

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Advantages to living in a community

Brought to you by - Inspired Living Alpharetta

1. Comfort - Encourages a Low Main tenance Lifestyle

From raking leaves to washing clothes, there’s always something that needs to be done when living at home. Retirement communities eliminate home maintenance tasks by doing them for you. Additionally, senior housing provides a safe setting where residents can discover new pastimes.

2. Peace of Mind- We manage your Personal Care

As we age, there are daily tasks that get harder to do after a while. Activities of daily living (ADLs), housekeeping, and lawn care can be quite a burden to seniors and their families. Having every day responsibilities taken care of allows seniors to live life to the fullest. You can have peace of mind knowing that you don’t have to worry about hiring or

covering if a caregiver needs a day off or unable to work.

Staff members are well-trained to help residents with dressing, bathing, eating, and other activities. Wellness aides are important because they not only help residents who require it but also independent seniors who may need something as simple as a medication reminder.

3. Safety & Security

Although you may not need help with personal care, accidents can still hap pen. Household falls and injuries could occur, and if you live alone, the thought of not receiving the help you need can be a little scary. Retirement communities offer alert systems in each apartment home to maintain safety and peace of mind.

4. Supports Healthy Senior Living

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From chair yoga to Zumba and strength training, fitness is essential to the wellbeing of a senior. In most cases, the benefits of exercising on a day-today basis offset the risk factors. Even medical conditions can be improved with fitness, including memory loss, heart disease, obesity, and high blood pres sure.

5. Provides Transportation Services

When driving becomes unsafe for seniors, assisted living communities offer reliable transportation to nearby shopping areas, restaurants, events, and doctor appointments. You no longer have to worry about getting an oil change, go ing to the car wash or scheduling a part replacement. Transportation services al low residents to get around town at their own leisure.

6. Promotes Socialization

Socialization is one of the top reasons why many people make the switch to living in a retirement community. If your weekly agenda is empty, but want an en gaging social life, then a senior housing community might be your perfect match. You can join a music group, book club or take a new fitness class to meet peers in your neighborhood. Active residents enjoy activity calendars full of fun and exciting learning opportunities.

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Tired of going through the hassle of cooking, buying groceries and wash ing dishes? With three freshly pre pared meals made by culinary chefs, residents in senior communities enjoy delicious food fit for their nutritional needs. As a bonus, restaurant-style dining rooms motivate mealtimes with friends and family, making each gath ering a fun social event that residents look forward to. Each day allows you to celebrate something new in a retire ment facility.

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When comparing all the features and benefits of living in a memory care and assisted living community with living at home, it becomes a very reasonable option. Rates include room and board, oversight, maintenance and housekeep ing. Laundry and 3 meals a day. In ad dition, most all utilities including electric and water and basic cable as well as all the amenities such as putting greens, beautiful courtyards and 24-hour staff ing.

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Three ways to work with sadness in your life

Brought to you by - Jason Howard, Licensed Associate Professional Coun selor at Summit Counseling Center

As the last quarter of another year moves along, the days get shorter, and holiday festivities ramp up, it is very common to feel sad. It is also common to tell ourselves just to think happy thoughts, push through, and avoid any of the mental or physical signals this very useful emotion brings. New re search studies are finding people experi ence physical relief, emotional calm, and improved relational connection when they allow themselves to observe, name, and work with rather than against sad ness. There is also a benefit to recogniz ing when normal sadness is shifting into depression and choosing to take steps to help your body and brain respond.

Here are three suggestions that can help when you notice feeling sad:

1. Get Curious. Every emotion has a set of body and brain cues. Emotions also have valid and natural purposes, including sadness. When you feel tired, sluggish, teary, or have a lack of motiva

tion, pause and get curious. Instead of judging the moment, get curious about why it is showing up today or in this season. See the helpful reminders to honor the loss of someone or something important. Reflect on losses or goals not achieved this year. Getting curious about sadness often provides a new ap preciation for the people and experiences that still bring you meaning and value.

2. Get Active. Sadness signals its presence with a set of automatic natural body cues. All of us at some point experience sadness as a range from tiredness and low energy to feeling pain or hollowness in the gut. We also can easily forget the positives in life. These cues are hard-wired into our brain and body to signal a need to pay attention and make a possible change. First, we need to check if the sadness is justified and helpful. If it is not justified or helpful, act opposite the sadness by reaching out to a trusted friend, dis tracting with positive or upbeat music, pray, walk outside, or text encourage ments to three people. If the sadness is justified and it would be helpful to engage it, get active by allowing your self to remember and grieve. The key to working with the sadness is to let your

brain and body know you are taking the signals seriously.

3. Get Support. If you find yourself feeling persistently numb or afraid of giving sadness any space in your life, it may be time to get support from a trained professional who understands how thoughts, emo tions, and actions affect our life. At the Summit, we have an easy-to-use online tool to help you determine in a few min utes if your recent thoughts or actions tied to sadness may be associated with a common, treatable mental health need.

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go multiple years without another skin cancer after PDT treatments. Cosmetically, PDT can be part of a skin rejuvenation regimen. On the face of men and women and on the upper chest “décolletage” area of women, PDT treatments can address the pre cancerous component of sun-damaged skin, and then laser treatments (such as 532/1064nm Nd:YAG laser) can help address aesthetic components of sun damage. These treatments allow

Visit screening.mentalhealthscreening. org/SUMMIT to get your results and a recommendation for a counselor that can help.

Sadness can be a valuable emotion. Choose to pay attention to its signals and access the help you need in order to feel more connected to yourself and enjoy each day more.

many rough, red or brown spots to be eliminated resulting in medical and cosmetic benefit.

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Barbara Ann Arnold Kimbrell In Memoriam

Barbara Ann Arnold Kimbrell, age 82, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away peacefully at North Fulton Hospital on September 20, 2022. Barbara was born on December 25, 1939 to Arvin and C.E. “Ted” Arnold in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Barbara was married to her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Joseph Eugene “Gene” Kimbrell, Sr., for 64 years before his passing in 2020. Their marriage was a blessing and wonderful example to all who knew and loved them. Their greatest achievement together was their devotion to raising and loving their three children: Gene Jr., Ted and Sabrina.

Barbara was an adoring and cherished wife, a loving and supportive mother, and a fun and dedicated grandmother to five blessed grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Barbara deeply loved and cared for her friendships, many of which were lifelong. She loved her many traditions but was always excited for new adventures and experiences. She will be remembered for her good humor, her thoughtful heart for everyone she loved, and always seeing the best in every situation.

Barbara was a life-long believer in a strong, well-rounded education. She attended Central High School in Chattanooga, TN, earned her undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University, and her masters from Georgia State University.

Barbara had a successful and fulfilling career as a kindergarten teacher. She began her career at Roswell First Baptist and retired from Roswell North Elementary, where she touched the lives of many families and colleagues, several of whom remained lifelong friends. She was asked to pilot the kindergarten program for Fulton County schools of which her classroom model is still used to this day; consequently,

Barbara was chosen as teacher of the year for the entire state of Georgia.

Following her retirement, she spent her days traveling all over the world with Gene, enjoying time with their beloved family and friends, and supporting her church, First Baptist Roswell, where Barbara, along with Gene, served as a Sunday school teacher to high school students for over 25 years, was one of the first female Deacons, and served as President of the Fellowship Sunday School class.

Some of the most memorable and relaxing days of her life were spent on the lake with Gene, their children and grandchildren at Lake Lanier and at her family’s cabin in Wolftever Fishing Club in Harrison, TN, where they especially enjoyed time with their lifelong friends Shirley and Harris Housley.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents; her husband; her son, Joseph Eugene “Gene” Kimbrell, Jr.; her daughter, Sabrina Ann Kimbrell Seaman; and her granddaughter, Maddison Ann Seaman.

She is survived by her son, Ted Arnold Kimbrell (Terri); son-in-law, Jim Seaman; grandchildren, Cristin Kimbrell Kirbo (John), Joseph Eugene “Joe” Kimbrell, III (Kristine), Taylor James Seaman, Ian Thomas Kimbrell; and great-grandchildren, Callahan Clark Kimbrell, Helen Elizabeth Kirbo, Carter Luke Kimbrell, Jane Hall Kirbo, Kennedy Quinn Kimbrell, and MacKenzie Mae Kimbrell.

A visitation will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10am to 12pm at First Baptist Church Roswell, immediately followed by a memorial service at 12pm, with Dr. Kevin Head and Dr. Ron Bradley officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barbara’s memory may be made to the First Baptist Church Roswell, attn: Missions, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA 30075.

Wellstar Health System welcomes new surgeon

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Wellstar Health System recently welcomed a new doc tor and surgeon at its Orthopedics and Sports Medicine practice on Upper Hem bree Road in Alpharetta.

Officials with the hospital system said Dr. Eric Kiskad don, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, recently joined the Alpharetta practice after years of practice and re search in the orthopedic field.

“I was drawn to Wellstar by the opportunity to build a truly unique joint replacement program, while working with a dedicated and compassionate team,” Kiskaddon said. “I look forward to working with the community of Wellstar physicians and providers to provide a world-class joint replacement experience for our patients.”

his orthopedic surgery residency at Wright State University in Day ton, Ohio, serving as administra tive chief resident and was named an emerging leader by the American Orthopedic As sociation.

Following residency, he completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction at The Ohio State University.

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“He performs direct anterior approach and posterior approach total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and revision hip and knee replacement,” officials said. “In addition, he manages fractures around prior joint replacements as well as in fected hip and knee replacements.”

Kiskaddon received his doctor ate of medicine at the University of Louisville, where he was named to the Gold Humanism Honor Soci ety, officials said. He completed

For more information about Kis kaddon, Wellstar Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine or to schedule an appointment, please visit wellstar.org or call 470-267-0410.

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Name: Lend A Helping Hand Healthcare Advocates

Owner: Melanie M. Parks

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Opened: April 2022 Phone: 678-522-7908

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ROSWELL CITY HALL 38 HILL STREET, SUITE 215

DATE & TIME

Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.

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APPLICATION FOR: Package/Liquor, Beer, Wine, Sunday Sales

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470 S. Atlanta St. Roswell, GA 30075

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Forsyth County women win state-level tennis tourney

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A group of nine Forsyth County women recent ly returned from a costal Georgia tennis tournament as state cham pions.

The team of women, with home courts at Central Park off Keith Bridge Road in Forsyth County, competed at the 65 and older U.S. Tennis Associa tion 3.5 level during the state champi onships on Skidway Island in south east Georgia.

PROVIDED Tournament champions include, from left: Nancy Gravitt, Vickie Andreaus, Pam Hatch, Carol Kimbell, team cap tain Barbara Hendricks, Patsy Kilmar tin, Pam McBride, Phyllis Case and Clarice Doernte.

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The following item will be discussed at a neighborhood meeting on Thursday November 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. Roswell, Georgia in Room 220

a RZ20223878 CV20223881 – 385 Pine Grove Road

The Applicant, Pine Grove Ventures LLC, is requesting a rezoning from RS-18 to RS-12 for 8 single family homes and a concurrent variance to reduce the primary street setback at 385 Pine Grove Road, Land Lot: 347

The complete file is available for public view at the Roswell Planning & Zoning Office, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-30, Roswell, Georgia (770) 817-6720, or planningandzoning@roswellgov.com. Refer to www.roswellgov.com.

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In Memoriam

Peter Joseph Callahan

Mr. Peter Joseph Callahan, 81, of Roswell, GA passed away October 4, 2022. Pete was born on October 9, 1940 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Helen Callahan.

Pete served honorably in the United States Army. He was also a successful business owner. Pete enjoyed playing golf and tennis. He spent many years volunteering with Children’s Restoration Network and Special Pops Tennis. Pete was a father, a brother, an uncle, and a lifelong teller of the worst dad jokes which he took great delight in telling his children, nephews, nieces and grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his fiancé, Mary Crawford; son, Peter; daughter, Sharon; grandchildren, Kathleen, Claire, Mary, Zackary, and Michael; son-in-law

Patrick; brother, Jick; family friends, Randy, Lelis, and Deborah; and many loving nephews and nieces. Pete was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda and sister, Sydney.

A visitation for Pete will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076. A funeral Mass will occur Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 10:30 AM at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 11045 Parsons Rd, Duluth, GA 30097.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Pete to one of the following charities: Special POPS Tennis, https://www.specialpopstennis.org/ or the Children’s Restoration Network, https://www.childrn.org.

DEATH NOTICES

Sandra Christian, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away October 3, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Katherine Clark, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away October 4, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Joanne Hall-Hellen, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away October 9, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Geoffrey Lariosa, 61, of Alpharetta, passed away October 15, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

John McHugh, 96, of Roswell, passed away October 11, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Raymond Pohlman, 78, of Roswell, passed away October 3, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

In Memoriam

Susan Redmond Herron

Susan Redmond Herron, age 79, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2022. Susan was born in 1942 in Atlanta, GA to her late parents William John Redmond and Jane Rowe Redmond. She was a member of Crabapple First Baptist Church.

Susan enjoyed trips to the beach and the mountains with her family, especially with her late husband Paul Wesley Herron. Susan also enjoyed her daily walks at local parks, reading the Bible, and continually praying for her family and our country. She loved good music, especially songs that brought honor and glory to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her brother William Scott Redmond; sister-in-law

Betty Redmond; two sons James Brittain Baker and William Matthew Robbins; daughter-in-law Amy Robbins; grandchildren Jacob Baker, William Robbins, and Katie Robbins; a niece and a nephew; and many dear friends and neighbors.

A visitation for Susan will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076. A funeral service will occur Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Roswell Funeral Home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. roswellfuneralhome.com for the Herron family.

James Pounders, 72, of Roswell, passed away October 8, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Ai Qiu, age 68, Alpharetta, passed away October 9, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Iris Seltzer, 88, of Roswell, passed away October 8, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Charles Stefl, 87, of Milton, passed away September 28, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Joseph Tillman, 93, of Roswell, passed away October 7, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Jay Tokarz, 63, of Milton, passed away October 11, 2022. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Seeking part-time Building/Facilities Assistant Manager for Alpharetta Presbyterian Church from about 12-4 Monday – Friday.

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Haulers

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Call Ralph Rucker 678-898-7237

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Roofing

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Flooring

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Gutters

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