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Kemp signs mental health bill By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — A bipartisan supported mental health and substance abuse bill became official with the signature of Gov. Brian Kemp at a State Capitol ceremony April 4. HB 1013, known as “The Mental Health Parity Act,” cleared the Legislature on March 30, passing 54-0 in the Senate and 166-0 in the House. In remarks delivered at the ceremony, Kemp said the bill ensures Georgians do not fight alone and applauded the full bipartisan support from the General Assembly. “Today has been a long time coming, this outcome is exactly what we hoped for,” Kemp said. “Everyone in the General Assembly made history today.” The legislation was sponsored by Speaker of the House David Ralston (RBlue Ridge), who had marked it as a top priority. The 76-page bill brings sweeping changes to the treatment of mental health and substance abuse, including a state loan cancellation program and revised complaint filing and tracking procedures for private and state managed insurance plans. Also included is a provision permitting law enforcement to seek involuntary commitment under certain criteria. The law goes into effect on July 1. Ralston called the bipartisan efforts the model of effective lawmaking and acknowledged the work of Rep. Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth) and Rep. Mary Marga-
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs The Mental Health Parity Act bill at a ceremony April 4 at the Capitol in Atlanta. The legislation, which passed unanimously in the House and Senate, broadens mental health access to residents. ret Oliver (D-Decatur). “This will lift Georgia from the basin of mental health care,” Ralston said. The bill faced vocal right-wing opposition in a Senate Health and Human Services Committee hearing. Opponents said it would lead to guns being removed from people diagnosed with mental illness. The version signed by Gov. Kemp removed an earlier provision that required
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Thief uses stolen card to charge thousands DUNWOODY, Ga. –– A Tucker woman reported March 20 that more than $500 worth of property was stolen out of her vehicle in a parking deck on Ashford Dunwoody Road. The victim said she was not certain whether she had locked her vehicle. She said when she returned to her car, she said her suitcase, her Wells Fargo debit card, Sam’s Club membership card and insurance card had been stolen. Her suitcase was in the rear passenger seat of her vehicle. She also reported fraudulent transactions, totaling $20,503, had been made at The RealReal LLC on her debit card. There were then four attempts made at an ATM on Ashford Dunwoody Road for a withdraw of $100. The last transaction made was on BHNGiftcard.com for $255. The victim notified the bank to deactivate her debit card.
Man steals iPhones from demo display DUNWOODY, Ga. –– An unidentified man stole $3,600 in iPhones March 21 at Best Buy on Hammond Drive. The loss prevention officer said she had observed a male remove three phones from the demo area by cutting off the sensors. He passed all points of sale and then left on foot toward Hammond Drive. Loss prevention provided police with video surveillance.
Store reports theft of clothing articles DUNWOODY, Ga. –– An unknown male
stole more than $100 of merchandise March 21 at Marshalls on Hammond Drive. Loss prevention said that a male, between 5’11”-6’ with dreadlocks, had concealed packages of name brand socks, underwear and T-shirts totaling $114. Loss prevention had confronted the suspect, but he refused to go back into the store. He left the without paying and then walked toward the MARTA train station. He was recorded on security footage.
Man taken for $10,000 in TV service scam ROSWELL, Ga. –– A Roswell man sent approximately $10,000 in gift cards March 5 to a scammer who claimed to be with DirectTV. The caller advised him to send gift cards to receive a discount. Over the course of a month, the victim sent up to $10,000 in Target gift cards. He then realized that it was a scam call and contacted police.
Two women charged for shoplifting speaker ROSWELL, Ga. –– Two Roswell women were charged with shoplifting April 5 at Walmart on Mansell Road. Loss prevention told police they observed two women conceal a portable speaker inside a storage bin. Then, they used self-checkout and paid for the bin only. The women were detained by loss prevention. The speaker was valued at $146. Both women were cited and charged.
Woman’s purse stolen from unattended car ROSWELL, Ga. –– A Roswell woman had her vehicle burglarized March 5 while she was eating dinner at Fresco Cantina Grille on Alpharetta Highway. The thief gained entry by breaking out the back left passenger window. The victim said the only item she noticed taken was a black bag that had
$20 and old credit and debit cards. The restaurant had no security cameras overlooking the parking lot.
Roswell couple scammed with fake warrant ploy ROSWELL, Ga. –– A Roswell couple sent $7,300 to a caller who claimed to be with the Fulton County Federal Clerk’s Office. The caller said the woman had a pending arrest warrant and advised her to send $7,300 through Zelle and Google Pay to put a freeze on the warrant. The woman and her husband complied with the request, but they later learned police she did not have any warrants, and Fulton County law enforcement wouldn’t have asked her for money over the phone. Police advised the victims to contact their bank and inform them of the incident to prevent future losses from scammers.
Volunteers sought to help perform military funerals NORTH METRO ATLANTA –– The Veterans Alliance Honor Guard has posted a “Help Wanted” sign seeking military veterans to help lay their brethren to rest with proper ceremony. The Alliance is an all-volunteer veterans’ group whose primary mission is to perform funerals for honorably discharged veterans in Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Fulton, Cherokee, and Hall Counties. Alliance members Jim Phillips and Les Henry spoke to the Cumming Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America on April 5 to seek out individuals willing to join the group and provide a proper military funeral for deceased veterans from the area. Phillips and Henry say no experience is necessary, and the organization can train volunteers to provide a dignified tribute for veterans who have passed. Those interested in more information can contact Jim Phillips at 678-471-0140. – Patrick Fox
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Dunwoody High School girls soccer qualifies for return to state playoffs By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — Back-to-back region champions and number 1 seeded Dunwoody High School girls varsity soccer team is headed to the state playoffs again. The Lady Wildcats will face off against Etowah High School in the first round Tuesday, April 12. In addition to their athletic prowess, the team’s booster club co-president, Kimberly Josephson, said there’s more that makes this team special. “It’s a really warm and inviting program,” Josephson said. “The [seniors] make sure that the little ones are taken care of and feel like part of the program.” All 10 of the seniors on the team have known each other since they were 5 years old. And they’ve been playing soccer together for roughly the same amount of time, team captains Lily Garrigan and Julia Gild said. The bond the players share is part of what gives them an edge over the competition, and they hope, what will set them apart during the playoffs. “We all know almost everything about each other in our personal lives, but on the field, when you have that sort of relationship and bond… like I know where Julia’s going to take the ball,” Garrigan said. “You just kind of understand how each other plays and I think that’s how we get better… It allows us to push each other harder because of the relationship that we have and the chemistry that we have on the field.” Last year, the team also made it to the playoffs, but was eliminated in the Elite 8 in a loss against Walton High School. This year, the Lady Wildcats hope to make it all the way. But they’re after more than just a trophy. While a couple of the senior players have committed to continue with soccer
into college, for most of the girls, this is their last opportunity to play at the competitive level, Garrigan said. “We’re playing for something bigger than all of this,” Garrigan said. “This is our last time to all be together doing what we’ve been doing since we were five years old, through all the hardships and the injuries.” Gild said she feels the same way. “Every game in the playoffs, we’re playing like our last game, so that’s something even more to play for,” Gild said. Tuesday night’s game comes just a couple days after the players return from Spring Break. Last year, the team’s first game after the break served as a wake-up call, Garrigan said. The girls barely scraped by with a win against Archer in a match she said should have been an easier victory. This year, Garrigan said she and her teammates are making sure to stay in shape during the break and are keeping focused on the upcoming game. Before leaving town, Garrigan said head coach Nafis Karim reminded the players about the higher stakes of postseason play. “He was saying that there’s only 32 teams that are getting this opportunity, and we’re one of them,” Garrigan said. “And this week [spring break], for a lot of people, it can make or break their season and we don’t want that to be us. We have something to prove this season.” The Lady Wildcats will kick off April 12 at 5:30 p.m. at DeKalb Stadium.
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Alpharetta-based Valor Coffee expanding to Dunwoody DUNWOODY, Ga. — Alpharetta/Roswellbased coffee roaster and cafe Valor Coffee is opening a second cafe in the Dunwoody Village retail center. The cafe will sit in the 250 unit of Dunwoody Village, neighbored by tenants such as Bar{n} and Fresh Market. At over 2,000 square feet, the service area will be around three times the size of Valor’s small but bustling Alpharetta location, along with offering around 900 additional square feet of dedicated patio seating. Riley Westbrook, who started Valor as a 19-year-old with Ethan Rivers and Ross Walters, said they chose Dunwoody for their second location simply because they love the area. “Lots of folks thought we were a little crazy for trailblazing a third-wave/specialty coffee shop in the ‘burbs,’” Westbrook said. “But after cafe No. 1 was received so well, it just solidified, in our eyes, that these [outside the perimeter] cities need amazing coffee with friendly service as well. “As for Dunwoody specifically,” Westbrook continued, “we love the area. There’s so much residential and housing surrounding the area and tons of people walking around and enjoying where they live. That’s one of our favorite aspects of Alpharetta – we really have that ‘neighborhood café’ vibe up there, and we think that’ll play out in Dunwoody as well.” In 2016, Rivers, Walters and Westbrook started Valor as a mobile espresso cart that catered weddings, film sets and other events. Three years later, they opened their first cafe in Historic Downtown Alpharetta, and in December 2020, they opened their headquarters/roastery in northern Roswell. Westbrook said he thinks what sets
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Valor Coffee co-founders Ross Walters and Riley Westbrook work the grinds in 2019. the cafe apart are the core foundations and values they’ve put in place for their staff to grow upon. “Obviously, we didn’t perfectly hit every single aspect of the buildout of our first space, but we really think we created something special: a space where people feel welcome, days are made, and incredible coffee and bites are served,” Westbrook said. “Now our hope is to take that energy, that heart, and pick it up and move it 11 miles down [Ga.] 400.” Valor projects buildout completion and opening to come fall/winter 2022. — Chamian Cruz
Now our hope is to take that energy, that heart, and pick it up and move it 11 miles down [Ga.] 400.” RILEY WESTBROOK Co-founder of Valor Coffee
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Legislature’s adjournment kicks off campaign season By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com ATLANTA — A flurry of legislation cleared the Georgia General Assembly on the 40th day of the legislative session, a marathon that ran into the early morning hours of April 5. Around 12:15 a.m., a day of farewell speeches, voting and hurry-up-and-wait moments, finally ended. With the adjournment, legislators transition from lawmaking to campaigns as primaries scheduled for May 24 approach. Day 40 opened with laughs, backslapping, and a joyous singing of “This little light of mine” by Rep. Dexter Sharper (DValdosta). “I’m going to let it shine all sine die,” Sharper belted in song. Bipartisan favor continued through the first half of the day as Rep. Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) gave a farewell address ending a 48-year career. That continued as Gov. Brian Kemp signed “The Mental Health Parity Act” about 1:30 p.m. bringing changes to mental health and substance abuse treatment. Despite late evening political theatrics, at least three bills passed with support from both parties: • HB 911 represents the state’s $57.9 billion budget, with $30.2 billion coming from state funding and the rest from the federal government. This includes a $5,000 cost-of-living raises for full-time, benefit eligible state employees. Teachers will receive a $2,000 increase starting Sept. 1. • HB 1437 gradually lowers the state’s income tax rate to 5.49% in 2025 to 4.99% in 2029. Standard exemptions
would increase to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for married couples who file jointly. • SB 338 extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from six months to one year after childbirth. As midnight loomed, most bipartisan favor had faded as Republicans spurred on dormant bills. Around 8 p.m. Gov. Kemp spoke separately to both chambers and urged action. In the speeches, Kemp referenced a tax refund bill, movement on a bill addressing how race is taught in schools and a measure to restrict trans child participation in sports. Each had seen little movement as the clock approached midnight. A main thrust of the Republican platform cleared earlier in the session, providing an initial salvo for campaign season. These bills await the governor’s signature. One measure, dubbed the Freedom to Farm bill, limits conditions a nuisance suit can be brought against farms, livestock handlers or the timber industry. The permitting requirement to carry a concealed firearm was eliminated with SB 319, waiving additional background checks from the GBI and FBI, fingerprinting and the fee collected by county probate courts. Georgia is set to become the 25th state to eliminate these requirements. The governor had already signed SB 514 on March 29 allowing parents to opt their children out of school mask mandates. Two bills related to education were also bound for Kemp’s desk before the last
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Tax cut clears General Assembly in last hour of 2022 session By DAVE WILLIAMS Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers approved a tax cut during the final hour of this year’s General Assembly session April 5. After the state House of Representatives voted 167-2 to support a compromise version of the legislation reached by a joint conference committee, the state Senate followed by a margin of 41-13. The bill includes a phased-in rollback of Georgia’s income tax rate from 5.49% to 4.99% over six years, starting with the 2024 tax year. The current tax rate is 5.75%. Democrats had blasted the original version of the bill proposed by the Legislature’s Republican majority, which would have dropped the tax rate to a flat 5.25% immediately upon taking effect, arguing some Georgians actually would end up paying higher state taxes. “We haven’t been able to find anyone who pays more,” House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Shaw Blackmon, R-Bonaire, said of the compromise bill. “Everybody pays zero [more in taxes] or less under this plan.” The bill also includes a trigger mechanism to ensure tax cuts don’t continue if the economy falters. Taxes would not be reduced in any year in which state revenues don’t grow by at least 3% or the year’s net revenue collections are not higher than those of each of the previous five fiscal years. “If the triggers aren’t met, it will pause
a year,” said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Hufstetler, R-Rome. The legislation also increases taxpayers’ personal exemptions. Single filers will get an exemption of $12,000. Exemptions for married couples filing jointly will increase every two years, from $18,500 in 2024 to $24,000 in 2030. Hufstetler said the tax cut will cost the state $455 million during its first year and $1 billion during the second year. Danny Kanso, senior tax analyst with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, said it will end up costing more than either version of the bill the House and Senate passed earlier in the session. “Lawmakers are skewing the tax code so that the wealthy get massive tax cuts and would not have to pay their fair share, but only paying lip service to support for low- and middle-income families,” he said. Kanso noted the final version of the bill does not include a state-level Earned Income Tax Credit, which had been included in the Senate version. But Blackmon said the tax cut has something for all taxpayers. “This bill puts $1 billion back in the pockets of hardworking Georgians,” he said. The legislation now goes to Gov. Brian Kemp, who is expected to sign it. This story is available through a news partnership with Capitol Beat News Service, a project of the Georgia Press Educational Foundation.
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Roswell to host Tillman Honor Run to benefit service members By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The Tillman Honor Run is coming to Roswell. Formerly held in Atlanta, runners will now get to celebrate the memory of Pat Tillman at Riverside Park, starting at 8 a.m. on April 23. The race is hosted by the Arizona State University Alumni Georgia Chapter. Tillman, a former Arizona State University and Arizona Cardinals football player, left his sports career and enlisted in the U.S. Army in May 2002 in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. He was killed by friendly fire while in Afghanistan. The 4.2-mile race pays homage to Tillman’s number on the field and helps raise money for the Pat Tillman Foundation’s Tillman Scholars program, which helps active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses afford high-quality edu-
Governor: Continued from Page 1 The bill creates a litany of studies and reports that will be delivered to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house or the entirety of the Legislature in the coming years. “H.B. 1013 is a bill for 11 million hardworking Georgians,” Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said. It is not a Republican or Democratic bill Duncan said. Loan cancellation by the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA) is a key component to address the state’s fledgling mental health care staffing storages. Data from Mental Health America indicates the Peach State ranks 48th in access to mental health care. For students in paramedical or other fields related to aging or primary care, up to $10,000 per year may be cancelled. A person on track to become a doctor of medicine would be ineligible unless specializing in psychiatry or primary care. A person enrolled in a program to become a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse is also eligible for loan cancellation. Georgia National Guard members are eligible for loan cancellation, but must exhaust all federal funds, including those from the Departments of Defense or Veterans Affairs. A National Guard member would no longer qualify once active duty ends, fails to maintain sufficient academic standing or graduates. There is no requirement to study in a medical-related field. A student enrolled in a program related to mental health or substance abuse
cation. It is meant to be a casual, familyfriendly fun run. While the Pat Tillman Honor Run has been a longtime staple at Arizona State’s main Tempe campus, it has extended to more than 30 cities around the United States. Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson called Tillman an American hero at the March 28 City Council meeting. “I think what Pat embodies … is giving of oneself ultimately for others and no greater cause,” Wilson said. “… I ask all of my friends and fellow residents and nonfellow residents to come to the Pat Tillman run on April 23. It’s a great way to honor your country. It’s a great way to honor your community. It’s a great way to honor yourselves.” To register, visit asuevents.asu.edu/ content/tillman-honor-run-atlanta. Riverside Park is located at 575 Riverside Road in Roswell. — including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers or behavioral health — are eligible for loan cancellation. GSFA has the ability to identify areas with personnel shortage for future loan cancellation. Another provision in the bill changes how law enforcement may respond to a person experiencing a mental health or substance abuse emergency. If someone commits an offense and the officer has probable cause that the person is mentally ill requiring involuntary treatment, they can be taken for emergency examination by a physician. The officer does not need to file charges prior to the person going to a physician or emergency receiving facility. The officer is required to consult with a physician either in-person or by telephone and write a report that will become part of the clinical record. The physician in turn must authorize the person to be transported for examination. Police can transport the person to a facility. If county transport is required, vehicles normally used to transport criminals must be avoided. In some circumstances the person may be transported by family members to a facility. In nonemergency situations, a female may not be transported without another female who is not needing care. A female may be transported by a husband, father, adult brother or adult son. If transportation is not provided by a law enforcement agency, the cost cannot be billed to the respective government. It may be billed to the person needing care directly, but the cost is not an obligation of the health care facility.
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Today’s technologies offer patients more ways than ever to relieve pain and get back to doing their favorite activities. Over the last several years, new developments have made surgery safer and less invasive. Wellstar’s surgeons are experienced in minimally-invasive procedures, which reduce short and long-term pain, hospital stays, risk of infection, time off work and disability after surgery. Our providers work to keep surgeries as minimally-invasive as possible, making the experience more comfortable for patients and helping them get back to their routines quicker. No two patients are the same, so Wellstar providers tailor the operation to the patient, considering factors like their differing anatomy, medical conditions, bone quality and age. Each patient will have a supportive care team by their side through the entire process to answer questions and ensure a smooth recovery. To learn more about spine surgery, visit wellstar.org/neurocare. To make an appointment with a neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery in North Fulton, call (770) 664-9600.
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Georgians risk losing access to affordable health care We have learned too much about health policy that works to lose any ground we’ve gained in affordable care. Remember: at this time two years ago, we were trying to wrap our heads around a new reality of isolation MARY ROBICHAUX State Representative, District 48 and mitigation as COVID-19 spread throughout our communities and life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. The toll on our communities has been substantial and many are still reeling from the public health impact as well as the financial fallout. But even as we enter a third year with this global pandemic, there is reason for optimism. Cases and deaths due to the virus are down and today we have widespread access to three safe, effective, and free vaccines developed in record time. Good policy also plays a role in this optimism. Our federal leaders stepped up in an important way last year by expanding insurance subsidies through
the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which has given nearly 6 million Americans new access to affordable health care. This includes 127,100 uninsured Georgians who became newly eligible for tax credits. The impact of this financial assistance cannot be overstated—enrollment has reached record-breaking levels with more than 701,000 Georgia residents signing up for marketplace health coverage for 2022. This progress is significant, but we must keep in mind that millions of Americans will see their health insurance premiums rise considerably unless Congress acts to make current tax credits permanent before the end of the year when they’re set to expire. Premium payments could double for 14.5 million Americans with marketplace insurance coverage. Low-income enrollees could experience some of the largest premium increases. Many of these Americans could lose their coverage altogether as it becomes increasingly unaffordable. Current subsidies reduce premium rates for all individuals who purchase coverage in the marketplace. Making the subsidies permanent will ensure
these savings – which average $50 per month or $600 per year. Without an extension of health care subsidies, thousands of Georgians will soon face the financial burden of not being able to afford health care—especially as inflation is at an all-time high and people are paying higher prices for everyday goods. In fact, a 2021 Gallup poll found that more and more Americans are forgoing health treatment because costs are too high. No one should have to risk serious or fatal illness because they cannot afford the cost of care. Improving access to health care has been my life’s work. For over 35 years, I have helped lead health care organizations, including the American Heart Association, Emory Healthcare, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. My career has focused on bringing efficient, effective, and patient-centered care to everyone that walks into a hospital, doctor’s office, or clinic—regardless of their insurance status. Health care is just as personal to me as it is professional—one of my twin boys was born with a heart condition. Due to the tremendous care and
open-heart surgery he received at twoyears-old, he is thriving and doing remarkable work as a medical researcher at Emory. Unfortunately, however, too many families lack this same opportunity. Allowing federal marketplace tax credits to expire would be a huge mistake with detrimental consequences for Americans. With current ARPA health care subsidies, we have been able to deliver more financial relief than ever before to help people get covered and stay covered. There has never been a more important moment to ensure all Americans can get the quality health care they need and deserve. Georgians are counting on Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to do everything they can to permanently extend current marketplace subsidies so that more families and communities across our state are equipped to emerge from this pandemic stronger, healthier, and more resilient. State Representative Mary Robichaux represents Georgia’s House District 48.
Success means different things In last week’s episode of The Ben Burnett Show, my guest was Zach Blend from the Goshen Valley. Goshen Valley started decades ago as a group home for young men in BEN BURNETT foster care. Many of Guest Columnist these children had a difficult time being placed into a singlefamily residence. So, Zach’s family bought an expansive piece of land in northern Cherokee County and created a group home to care for these young men. Later, that became a series of group homes. Today it is one of the leading organizations in the country that cares for children placed into foster care. Children come into foster care for a variety of reasons; none of them their own. Goshen Valley continues to
gain influence within Georgia. In 2021, Brasfield & Gorrie selected the organization as it’s “Non-profit Partner of the Year”. Goshen Valley is comprised of volunteers from all walks of life, mostly from Fulton, Cherokee and Forsyth counties. However, they need more resources. They have expanded their offerings to include therapeutic services, in-home care throughout the state of Georgia, and mental health services. These expanded services strive to address issues far beyond what you and I will ever face. Many of these children will live with abandonment issues forever. When you think about inherent unfairness, Goshen Valley never quits. Goshen Valley is also a resource for many in the Georgia General Assembly on how the state can better care for our most vulnerable children. Improving the foster care system is one of the rare things with which few elected officials disagree. Former Gov.
Roy Barnes was instrumental in foster care reform. Former Georgia Gov. and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was an advocate for foster care, often taking children into his own home, even during his tenure in office. Forsyth County resident and current Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and local State Sen. Brandon Beach occasionally don’t see eye to eye; but they always work together to prioritize children in Georgia’s foster care system. One of my favorite aspects of public service was caring for Alpharetta’s kids. However, good deeds and great ideas are never exclusive to those in public service. When you listen to Zach Blend, you will realize that few people among us have such a gift and purpose. People like Zach are the difference we all aspire to see. I encourage you to see to the dignity that Goshen Valley provides these children. Kids who have no less value than my own. Listen to how they invest
in children who didn’t start out as their own and through the organization, come to find purpose, worth and direction. Goshen Valley leads many of these kids to successful livelihoods and vocations. Many of these “alumni” serve you today in our United States Military, while some go to college, work in the trades, and eventually go on to have their own families. If you take the saying “success means different things to different people,” your perspective on everything changes. If you are new to the area and desire a place to volunteer, there is no better organization. Take a break from the mess the world is in right now and listen to something hard, but also full of promise. Thank you to those of you who listen to my show. I am grateful for each of you. Ben served on the Alpharetta City Council from 2018-2021. You can listen to the fifth season of The Ben Burnett Show on Apple Podcasts.
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Lemonade: Continued from Page 1 festival that feel safe and comfortable attending. Maybe they’re going to see and run into those folks that they haven’t seen in a long time because the world has been different.” Now in its third decade, the annual event has become generational, Follmer said. “There’s kids that grew up going to Lemonade Days who now take their children to Lemonade Days, and I think that’s really cool,” Follmer said. The first Lemonade Days festival in 1999 sought to raise money for and honor victims of a tornado that ripped through the Dunwoody community the year prior. The next year, the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, which hosts the event, named it Lemonade Days, evolving from the phrase, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Now the festival serves as the only annual fundraising event for the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, but money raised over the five-days also benefits other community organizations, Follmer said. The money St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church raises from providing parking to visitors during the festival, Follmer said, funds their summer youth mission trips. “It’s a beautiful collaboration and partnership… and it’s just a great event that could not be put on were it not for everybody in Dunwoody in some way being a part of it,” Follmer said. “We’re putting on a festival, we’re generating money that we need for the DPT, but in essence we’re helping others too. So, it’s a great circle.” The festival will run April 20-24, 2022, with the following hours of operation:
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Lemonade Days takes over Brook Run Park Aug. 18, 2021. The festival will return on April 20 for its 22nd year. • April 20-22, 4-10 p.m. • April 23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. • April 24, 12-6 p.m. Wristbands for unlimited rides are available for $20 on Family Nights (Wednesday and Thursday) and for
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the speeches, passing bills with eyes towards the May primaries: • SB 259 removes places of worship from the unauthorized list where firearms or rifles can be carried. The bill also prevents local governments from prohibiting the discharge of firearms on land that is 10 acres or more. • HB 1, called “The FORUM Act,” prenext page vents universities and technical schools from creating free speech zones. • SB 345 prevents the state or local governments from asking for proof of COVID-19 vaccination before receiving any services or accessing a building. The requirement does not apply if adherence
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Legislature: Continued from Page 14 would violate Centers for Medicare and Medicaid or any federal requirements. • SB 441 authorizes the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate any election fraud claims. That authority currently rests with the Elections Division under Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. If a GBI investigation happens, the GBI director, assistant director and deputy director for investigations are authorized to issue subpoenas, with approval from the Georgia Attorney General. A subpoena could require local elections board to produce papers or documents. A prior elections bill, HB 1464, cleared the House, but was gutted in a Senate committee hearing. An earlier version of this bill had a provision about ballot chain of custody. Fifteen minutes before midnight political theater was on full display as the “divisive concepts” legislation was brought before the House for a floor vote. The bill, HB 1084, limits how “divisive concepts” such as race are taught in K-12 curriculum. It was amended at the last moment to include language allowing the Georgia High School Association to ban transgender participation in sports.
The House quickly approved 98-77 along a party line vote. A motion to reconsider failed 70-99. The Senate took up the bill just after midnight without debate and before the bill was printed. Despite objection from Democrats about the procedure, the Republican controlled Senate passed it 32-21. Before final dismissal, both chambers passed HB 824 giving lawmakers about a 40% pension increase.
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Evert Oerding passed away at the age of 86 on April 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Deanna Oerding (Humphrey) in 2004 and his second wife, Jane Oerding (Schroer) in 2016. Evert is survived by his daughters and sons-inlaw Marsha and Charles Grimes of Milledgeville, GA, Missy and Jeff Flood of Lawrenceville, GA, daughter Jennifer Richardson of Lawrenceville, GA and son and daughter-in-law Matt and Rachel Oerding of Boulder, CO. Also surviving are his nine grandchildren, Chase Grimes, Cord Grimes, Natalie Boyles, Taylor Richardson, Alex Flood, Jack Flood, Ryan Richardson, Reece Oerding and Kate Oerding, as well as two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and cousins. Evert was born in Concordia, Missouri and after serving in the Army graduated from Central Missouri State College in 1960. He and his wife Deanna had four children and lived around the U.S. and Germany during his 30+ year career in the Army Audit
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Agency, where he retired in 1993 as Director, Logistical and Financial Audits. Evert enjoyed his retirement in Dunwoody surrounded by family, cheering on the Braves, reading and doing volunteer work including serving for years at the non-profit Friends of the Dunwoody Library. He helped start their book sale program, raising funds to improve library facilities and resources. After his wife Deanna passed in 2004, Evert was remarried in 2009 to Jane Schroer and became active at Rivercliff Lutheran Church and continued his service work and exhaustive reading. His smile, quick wit, knowledge of and love for baseball, and passion for serving others will be greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Thursday, April 7th at 11am at Rivercliff Lutheran Church in Sandy Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rivercliff Lutheran Church and Friends of the Dunwoody Library.
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church has an opportunity for a compassionate and energetic individual who enjoys working with special needs children, youth, and adults to direct our Open Arms ministry. Responsibilities • Lead the Promise Class (where our special needs community congregates) during Sunday morning services in worship through music, Bible lessons, crafts, and other activities. • Supervise, work with, and coordinate volunteers and staff. • Direct quarterly respite events at the church. • Work alongside the Open Arms committee and Associate Pastor to identify opportunities to sustain and grow this ministry. Hours vary but average six per week, with 3–4 hours every Sunday morning. Compensation is up to $18/hour plus 3 Sundays (weeks) of paid vacation per year. Requirements • Annual Background Check and Child Safety Training • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR training/certification for infants, children, and adults (or complete within 3 months of hire) • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19, since you will be working with a vulnerable population. • Degree in Special Education and experience managing staff preferred. • Age 21 years or older. Interested? Send us a letter telling us why, along with your resume: jobs@alpharettapres.com To learn more about Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, please visit us in person or at https://alpharettapres.com/.
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