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Buchanan stepping down as U.S. attorney on Jan. 19
By DAVE WILLIAMS Capitol Beat
ATLANTA — Ryan Buchanan has announced his resignation as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.
Buchanan will step down from the post on Jan. 19, one day before Donald Trump is sworn in as the nation’s 47th president.
After serving as assistant U.S. attorney for the district since 2013, Buchanan was nominated to move into the top job by President Joe Biden in late 2021. He took up the position in the spring of 2022 after his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
“It is nearly impossible for me to reduce to writing my admiration and gratitude for you,” Buchanan wrote Thursday in a message to members of his office. “You embody the high ideals of the Department of Justice, and you live out our mission daily. The Northern District, the state of Georgia, and the United States are safer because of your efforts.”
Under Buchanan’s leadership, the Northern District of Georgia created a dedicated section – the Public Integrity & Civil Rights Section – to formalize and expand the office’s civil and criminal civil rights work.
The new section helped convict former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill of intentionally violating the civil rights of six pre-trial detainees by ordering them strapped into restraint chairs for hours without legal justification. The unit also prosecuted 11 high-ranking city of Atlanta officials and contractors for bribery, theft, tax fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering, including the conviction of former Chief Financial Officer Jim Beard.
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Teen in stolen police vehicle dies from apparent suicide
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Sandy Springs police vehicle Jan. 6 that ended in the apparent suicide of a teen found at the wheel. Just before 7 p.m. Monday, Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies were notified of a theft of the police vehicle from the officer’s driveway in Forsyth County while he was away from home. At 7:11 p.m., the stolen patrol vehicle was located on Peachtree Parkway near Sharon Road. Forsyth County patrol deputies conducted a “box in” to
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Deputies arrest driver for misdemeanor DUI
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 20-yearold Cumming man was arrested on an intoxicated driving charge Dec. 21.
Deputies began following a sports car on Marketplace Boulevard at Mary Alice Park Road after observing its tag light was off, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office report.
After activating emergency lights, the deputies observed the car appearing to distance itself, according to the report.
The vehicle was stopped on Sanders Road at Old Corinth Road.
While speaking with the driver, deputies noticed the man’s eyes were bloodshot and watery, according to the report. His breath smelled of alcohol.
The man denied he had been drinking alcohol and said he was headed home.
During a field sobriety test, the
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stop the car near South Forsyth High School. The car struck the rear of a marked patrol car.
Deputies noted the driver was not responding to their commands and appeared to be bleeding from the head. Deputies quickly pulled the driver out of the car and noticed he had what
driver’s pupils had little reaction to light. The man was determined to be intoxicated and unsafe to drive.
A search of the car found a THC vaporizer. Deputies drew the man’s blood for testing.
The driver was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of multiple substances.
— Jon Wilcox
Sugar Hill man arrested for driving under influence
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 21-yearold Sugar Hill man was arrested on intoxicated driving and traffic charges Dec. 22.
Deputies spoke with a driver after he pulled into a QuikTrip on Buford Highway at Samples Road after several traffic infractions, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office report. The vehicle had failed to maintain its lane, abruptly corrected and almost hopped a curb.
The man admitted to failing to maintain his lane. He said he was tired and was driving from his college, which was outside the state. His eyes were bloodshot and watery, and his vehicle smelled of alcohol, according to the report. The driver told deputies he’d had one drink at a friend’s house.
appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. They began life saving measures until Central EMS arrived and transported the driver to the hospital.
The 15-year-old driver, later identified as a family member of the officer, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. This case remains under investigation by the FCSO Major Crimes Unit. Sandy Springs Police Department is cooperating and assisting in the investigation.
— Patrick Fox
A field sobriety test determined the man was unsafe to drive. He was arrested on driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to maintain lane charges.
Deputies obtained a blood sample for testing.
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Forest Park woman cited for felony drug possession
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 35-yearold Forest Park woman was arrested on drug and traffic charges Dec. 21. Deputies stopped a car on Buford Highway at Holly Court after running the license plate and determining the registration was suspended, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office report. The vehicle also had no valid insurance.
While speaking with the woman, deputies reported smelling marijuana coming from her vehicle. They searched the car and found cartridges, vaporizers and gummies containing THC.
The woman was arrested on a felony possession of a controlled substance charge and misdemeanor driving a motor vehicle with a suspended, canceled or revoked registration.
— Jon Wilcox
Three authors scheduled at six events in January
By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI newsroom@appenmedia.com
January, traditionally the month of deals, is serving up a unique offering in the two-for-one category: Author appearances.
Writers Jennifer Coburn, Terri Parlato and Will Carter are doubling up on local book talks in the coming weeks. Details for those six events, as well as just one other, are below.
Thursday, Jan. 9, Terri Parlato will sign her new release, “Watch Your Back.” Free. 5 p.m. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-7975566. Poeandcompanybookstore.com
Saturday, Jan. 11, Will Carter. Atlanta
In his long-awaited return to the airwaves, Caddy partners with his new co-host –and wife! - Donna, to bring his loyal listeners everything they’ve come to expect and love from Cadillac Jack.
Authors and Bookmiser will present the Kennesaw State University lecturer detailing his inspirational debut memoir, “Getting Better.” Carter will be in conversation with award-winning writer Christopher Martin. Both authors’ books will be available to purchase from Bookmiser. 2 p.m. Free. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., 770-594-6232. atlantaauthorsga.com
Thursday, Jan. 16, Lisa Malice discussing “Lest She Forget” with New York Times bestselling author Karen White. $20, which includes the newly released paperback. 5 p.m. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770-7975566.
Bestselling author Jennifer Coburn is one of three authors planning a pair of upcoming North Fulton appearances.
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Saturday, Jan. 25, Terri Parlato. The Friends of Sandy Springs Library and Bookmiser will host Parlato and her latest thriller, “Watch Your Back.” 2 p.m. Free. Sandy Springs Library, 395 Mount Vernon Highway Northeast. 770-509-5611. bookmiser.net/events.html
The Girls from the Glimmer Factory.” The bestselling author will be feted during an evening of cocktails and appetizers. $30, which includes the novel. 4 p.m. Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton. 770797-5566. Poeandcompanybookstore. com
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Saturday, Jan. 25, Will Carter detailing, “Getting Better.” Free. Noon. Read It Again Bookstore, 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 314, Suwanee. 770-232-9331. read-it-again. com
Saturday, Feb. 1, Jennifer Coburn. The free event, presented by Roswell Reads, in partnership with the city of Roswell and Bookmiser, will spotlight Coburn’s just-released “The Girls from the Glimmer Factory.” 2 p.m. Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St. RoswellReads.com
To submit an author event for the upcoming month, email Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi at kathydesjardins3@gmail.com by the 15th.
The Georgia Politics Podcast
Jimmy Carter, 39th President, Passes Away at 100
In this special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we reflect on the extraordinary life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who passed away today at the age of 100. From his humble beginnings in Plains, Georgia, to becoming the 39th President of the United States, Carter’s story is one of perseverance, service, and unwavering commitment to humanity.
We explore his presidency, marked by landmark achievements and challenges, and his post-presidential years that redefined what it means to serve beyond the Oval Office. As a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, advocate for global human rights, and champion of Habitat for Humanity, Carter leaves behind a legacy that has touched millions around the world.
The Georgia Politics Podcast focuses on all things under the gold dome. Show host Preston Thompson covers the most noteworthy updates to the legislative session of Georgia’s House of Representatives and State Senate.
Join us as we discuss his impact on Georgia, the nation, and the world, and celebrate the centennial life of one of Georgia’s most beloved sons.
The GOP’s Mount Rushmore
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We have a fun one for you. Our panel drafts their picks for who would appear on the GOP’s Mount Rushmore, with one or two caveats.
Who would grace a GOP Mount Rushmore (no Presidents or party nominees)? In this episode, our hosts dive deep into the history and legacy of the Republican Party to spotlight the unsung heroes, influential strategists, and legislative powerhouses who have shaped the GOP outside of the Oval Office.
We debate and deliberate who deserves a spot on this hypothetical monument. Expect spirited discussions, surprising picks, and maybe even a little controversy as we make our final selections.
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Equestrian Foundation says construction delay has hobbled fundraising
By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Delays in completing upgrades for the Wills Park Equestrian Center have complicated fundraising efforts to bring the project over the finish line.
In 2021, voters approved $5 million in Equestrian Center improvements as part of a $29.5 million parks bond package. Funds will go toward improving competition arenas, stormwater drainage, parking lots, driveways and other infrastructure.
The Wills Park Equestrian Foundation committed to match the city’s $5 million to overhaul the arenas. But so far, the nonprofit has raised about $2.5 million for that work and other improvements. About $1.4 million of donated funds is waiting to be allocated, Foundation President Cheryl Sims said.
“The foundation has the dollars for the next phase, but we have been put on hold for 12 months for no fault of our own,” she said.
Sims said fundraising has slowed substantially as donors wonder whether the project will ever become a reality.
“I’m constantly being asked by people, ‘What’s going on?’” she said. “And I’m having to say, ‘We are on a hold because of the city.’”
Alpharetta City Administrator Chris Lagerbloom said the project’s complexity has made setting a construction timeline difficult.
A rider and horse jump over an obstacle at
improvements as part of a 2021 parks bond. See EQUESTRIAN, Page 14
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the Wills Park Equestrian Center. The center is slated for
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Roswell business lets clients occupy a space before it’s built
By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
ROSWELL, Ga. — Mary Atchley thinks her business’s name will soon become a part of everyday language.
“We will become a verb. Everyone will walk your plans,” said Atchley, who owns Walk Your Plans in Roswell with co-owner Mark Brown.
Walk Your Plans allows clients to visualize their home, office or business by projecting the blueprints onto the floor of a 2,000 square-foot showroom. Since opening in November, the business has garnered rave reviews from those eager to get a real-life representation of their buildings before the first brick is laid.
“We didn’t open a Chick-fil-A or a McDonald's, something everyone is familiar with,” Atchley said. “People still have to wrap their minds around it, but we have been really, really pleased with the reception we’ve gotten.”
Independently owned and licensed, the Roswell location, at 3000 Northfield Place, Suite 900, is the third Walk Your Plans in the U.S. The first opened in Cleveland, Ohio, in late 2023. The concept originated from a business model introduced on the Australian version of the “Shark Tank” television show.
Atchley said she still vividly remembers watching a video of the episode on her Instagram feed on April 17. She instantly knew the idea had legs.
“I looked at Mark and said someone should do this in Atlanta,” Atchley said.
The next day, she called the founder, who told her there were already five people in line for bringing Walk Your Plans to Atlanta. She and Brown knew they had to act fast, hopped on a plane and were awarded the territory.
Walking your plans begins with booking a time slot on the business’s website. Atchley said they consult with clients before visits to explain pricing, which is by the hour, and get a feel for their specific needs.
Clients send them a PDF file of their space’s blueprints, which are then recreated in the showroom.
The plans are projected onto the floor, giving clients a trueto-scale, real-life feel for how they will come to life.
The experience provides a unique perspective on how a space will function.
The owners of a soon-to-be restaurant realized they could knock down a wall in the kitchen to give their chef some needed space.
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A crowd gathers Nov. 22 for a ribbon cutting at Walk Your Plans, a new Roswell
clients can visualize blueprints projected onto a showroom floor.
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The staff of a medical office came to their session with a stroller to ensure families would have easy access during visits.
Commercial project developers have unlocked unparalleled collaboration by bringing professionals from disparate backgrounds including interior designers, builders and corporate team members. Together, they may spend the day on their virtual site, making important decisions.
Atchley said her business hopes to soon partner with a local real estate agent and custom home developer to help them close sales.
The cost savings can be immense,
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and decisions that might have taken two months are made in a couple of hours, she said.
“The attention to detail is high,” Atchley said. “It’s fascinating to see the time spent on the smallest details.”
Because the concept is so new, clients have flown in from around the country and continent. One customer arrived from Canada to visualize a custom home he planned to build.
Already, the custom home building community has embraced the business, she said. And the response has been so good, she and Brown are looking toward 2025 and plan to some day open a second location in Atlanta.
“It’s been a fast and furious adventure,” Atchley said.
Comprehensive wound care and hyperbaric medicine
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Imagine living with a wound that doesn’t heal—days turn into weeks, then months. Every step becomes painful. You feel trapped, unsure where to turn. This is the reality for thousands in our community, especially those living with diabetes, neurologic or circulatory problems. Unfortunately, many patients stumble through emergency rooms, urgent care centers or hospital stays without finding the right help. Some even face life-altering amputations—an outcome that could often be avoided with proper care.
The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center is transforming how chronic wounds are managed in Roswell and the surrounding areas. Chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, vascular ulcers, pressure injuries and surgical wounds, affect millions of people nationwide. Without specialized care, these wounds can lead to serious complications, including infections and amputations, that dramatically impact quality of life and increase healthcare costs.
At Wellstar North Fulton, we offer our community
one of the most advanced wound care programs in Georgia. Our center combines cutting-edge treatments with a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of care.
Advanced care close to home
Our program is led by a board-certified physician specializing in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Patients benefit from a personalized treatment plan that may include:
• Wound debridement to remove dead tissue and promote healing
• Advanced therapies such as negative pressure wound therapy and skin grafting
• In-office diagnostics like ankle-brachial index testing to evaluate blood flow and accelerate referrals for vascular care
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment using pressurized oxygen to enhance healing, fight infections and prevent amputations. We are one of the few hyperbaric facilities in Georgia certified by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. HBOT has been especially effective for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, chronic infections and radiation injuries. Studies show that HBOT can improve healing rates by over 70% and reduce amputation risk by 50%, helping patients recover faster and get back to their lives.
Why it matters to our community
Many wounds require specialized care that general practitioners or urgent care clinics simply cannot provide. Without expert attention, what begins as a small ulcer can spiral into a serious condition requiring hospital admissions—or worse, amputation. Chronic wounds don’t only affect physical health—they can lead to emotional and financial burdens for patients and their families. Amputation is more than the loss of a limb—it’s a loss of mobility, independence and often income. The economic and emotional toll can be devastating for individuals and families. At Wellstar North Fulton, we’re dedicated to preventing these outcomes by addressing wounds early, thoroughly and with expertise. Our goal is to restore not only health but also hope and quality of life.
Take the first step toward healing
If you or a loved one has a wound that hasn’t healed, the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Wellstar North Fulton is here to help. Let us partner with you in the process of healing and avoid hospital stays, preserve limbs and restore your quality of life.
Chronic wounds don’t have to control your life. With the right care, healing is possible. Call us today at (770) 751-2830 to schedule an appointment.
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An ongoing healthcare partner means more support at every age.
At Wellstar, you’ll find lifelong primary care partners committed to every aspect of your well-being, at every stage of life.
Your primary care team knows your complete health history—with ready access to our integrated system of specialists, imaging facilities, labs and hospitals. We’ll help you get the best treatment, right when you need it. From preventative care and screenings to acute and chronic illness management, the expert clinicians at Wellstar personalize your wellness plan to your unique needs, putting you at the center of your own care. wellstar.org/primarycare
Honored to be Voted: Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist
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Dr. Brent Taylor is a Board-Certified Dermatologist, a Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon, and is certified by the Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine in the field of Vein Care.
He is an expert in skin cancer and melanoma treatment, endovenous laser ablation, minimally invasive vein procedures and cosmetics procedures such as Botox and injectables.
Kathryn is a certified physician assistant with over 22 years experience as a Dermatology PA and cosmetic dermatology.
Her specialties include general dermatology such as acne, eczema, rashes, hair loss, full body skin exams, abnormal growths etc. Kathryn also specializes in cosmetic dermatology including lasers, injectables, micro-needling, PRP, facial peels, sclerotherapy for spider veins and at home skin care.
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Great news in Pediatric Melanoma
Brought to you by – Dr. Brent Taylor, Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta
Isn’t it wonderful to hear that you are making a difference? Well, you are! All that hard work that you put in with children or grandchildren getting them to protect themselves from the Sun and wear sunscreen is making a difference!
A recent study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) of more than 76,000 pediatric melanomas confirmed a decline in melanoma incidence over the last ten years in children ages five and older. That decrease in melanoma is likely due to the measures you and your family members have taken during those years and during the prior ten to fifteen years when you worked so hard to protect them from the Sun.
And it is hard work. I have personally braved and endured myself. We all know what it’s like: The child in question seems to morph into a wet fish wriggling out of your grasp. Your slippery sunscreen hands don’t make it any easier! The rascal gets free, and you chase him or her down. Your drink gets knocked over. Sand gets on chairs, in bags and in other places you don’t want sand to get. It’s a task somewhere between roping a calf and getting a cat to take a bath. Grueling, grasping, groaning, finally it’s complete! The child may go and play. And in an hour and a half, you get to repeat the process all over again!
We know sun safety isn’t easy. What dermatologists ask of parents and grandparents is not a simple task. Is it really all worth it?
Yes! The results are in, and they are inspiring. This very encouraging study in the JAAD strongly suggests that all our hard work is paying off.
For children ages 10-14, there was a greater than 30% drop in melanoma between 2002 and 2020.
For children ages 5-9, there was a greater than 60% drop in melanoma between 2014 and 2020.
Interestingly, a small increase in pediatric melanoma cases for children ages four and younger supports that what we are doing is making a difference. Older children who develop melanoma are much more likely to have developed skin cancer from sunburns and sun exposure. Babies and children under 4 years old who develop melanoma are NOT likely to have developed melanoma from sun exposure. (But they still need to be protected from the Sun). Instead, genetics, a chance unlucky mutation or non-sun related environmental factors are more likely to be responsible for
melanoma in the extremely young. They simply haven’t had much time to be damaged by the Sun. The fact that melanoma in those ages four and under slightly increased but melanoma in those five and older dramatically decreased makes the claim even more credible that our efforts at sun protection are working.
Good news in pediatric melanoma is likely great news for these individuals’ entire lives. Our bodies have proteins called “mismatch repair enzymes” whose job it is to fix DNA that has been damaged by ultraviolet rays from the Sun. Unfortunately, these enzymes don’t do a perfect job, and many mutations in our DNA are with us for life. Our entire lives, these mutations increase the chance that we develop skin cancer. Dermatologists have tools including prescription creams and in office treatments that kill precancers and reduce one’s sun damage, but some of the Sun damage from childhood and adulthood is always with us. The fact that pediatric melanoma has plummeted in the last ten years gives us great hope that these same individuals will develop far fewer cancers as adults as well.
When you protect your loved one as a child, you are likely helping protect him or her for life.
The next time you wonder, “is it worth it?...Should I really use that sunscreen, that UPF 50 sun shirt or take on the herculean task of wrangling a kiddo channeling his or her inner feral cat?,” the answer is YES. You are making a difference. And we only see these wonderful results at the population level in a published study because of many, many daily actions at the individual level – through the genuine care and love of many, many parents and grandparents who love their family and showed it through their actions. Keep up the great work!
Dr. Brent Taylor
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OPINION
New Year’s resolutions
Are they made to be broken?
During this year’s holiday season, as in seasons past, people throughout the world celebrated many traditions. One of the oldest and most observed is making resolutions at the start of each new year.
For many people, the start of a new year is the time to launch new habits and set new goals. New Year’s resolutions are a way of understanding what’s truly important in our lives.
Experience teaches us that many of those resolutions become history by March or April or even sooner. Ben Blascz, a sales manager at One Life Fitness in Crabapple, estimates that there is a 30 to 45 percent increase in new members at the start of each new year. By the end of February, some have already fallen off, but fortunately about 35 percent of the newcomers continue their memberships.
Ancient Babylonia, a city in southern Mesopotamia in today’s Iraq, is credited with being the first to make New Year’s resolutions some 4,000 years ago. The new year began in March at the beginning of the farming season when Babylonians made promises to return borrowed farm equipment. They also made promises and possibly sacrifices to their pagan gods in hopes that the gods would favor them.
The ancient Romans adopted the Babylonian calendar and customs, but thanks to Julius Caesar, they changed to the Julian calendar in 46. B.C. January 1 was the start of the new year, and Romans made promises each year to the god Janus, after whom the month of January is named. Janus is depicted with two faces because he looks to the past and to the future.
In modern times, sweet foods are sometimes associated with good fortune in the new year, while champagne is common in Western Europe and the United States to toast the new year. In some denominations, resolutions have been and continue to be religious in nature. In others, festivities are the general rule.
Various theories exist about the first use of the word “resolutions” in print. One version is that a diary
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In ancient Roman mythology and religion, Janus was the god of transitions, doors and gates. He represented the midpoint between beginning and end, youth and adulthood, war and peace and life and death. He has two faces, one facing the past and the other facing the future. January, the first month of a new year, was named after Janus as the god of beginnings and transitions.
entry dated Jan. 2,1671 by Scottish writer of religious texts Anne Halkett (1623-1699) made pledges based on Biblical references. She titled the page “Resolutions” and included pledges such as “I will not offend anyone.”
An article in 1802 appeared in the Irish publication Walker’s Hibernian Magazine satirizing the practice by proposing obviously fictitious resolutions. Examples are “The Physicians have determined to prescribe no more than is necessary and to be very moderate in their fees.” and “The Statesmen have resolved to have no other object in view than the good of their country.” and “The Clergy have resolved to preach short sermons and to avoid all unnecessary repetitions.”
Possibly the first recorded use of the phrase “New Year’s resolution” appeared in an article in a Boston newspaper on Jan. 1, 1813. The article stated, “And yet, I believe there are multitudes of people who will sin all the month of December, with a serious determination of beginning the new year with new resolutions and new behavior, and with the full belief that they shall thus expiate and wipe away all their former faults.”
Even cities have New Year’s resolutions. Rusty Paul, Mayor of Sandy Springs, has three resolutions for 2025 for his city. He is a firm
An article from the Irish Walker’s Hibernian Magazine in 1802 satirized New Year’s resolutions by listing a series of humorous pledges made by different societal groups such as politicians, the clergy and doctors. The magazine was published from the 1770s to 1812.
believer in reasonable resolutions.
“If you try to do too much, you end up doing nothing,” he says.
His first resolution is to make measurable progress on expanding the City Springs district, which now consists of a 14-acre area which includes a central park, City Hall, retail and restaurant space, a residential development, and a 1,000-seat Performing Arts Center. The entire project should take more than two years.
His second resolution is to improve the Johnson Ferry/Mt. Vernon Highway project. Third is to improve Hammond Drive by making it four lanes from end to end.
According to a Statista survey of 1,050 U.S. residents, the five most common resolutions are to save more money, to eat healthier, to exercise more, to lose weight and to spend more time with family and friends. A Forbes study puts physical fitness at the top of the list. Zippia Magazine says that in Georgia the most popular resolution is to read more, which is good news for bookstores. WalletHub lists Atlanta as the 11th best city for keeping your New Year’s resolutions.
If you are among those who set lofty goals for the new year and fall off the wagon within a few weeks, rest assured you are not alone. Forbes says the average resolution lasts less than four months. The website BetKentucky says Georgians stick with our resolutions better than most, five months versus the average three months.
So, don’t lose heart. Settle on one or two realistic goals that are measurable and keep trying. Make the process simple and reasonable.
BOB MEYERS Columnist
Camp Gordon soldiers had holiday invitations
In November of 1917, The Atlanta Georgian newspaper suggested local families invite soldiers from Camp Gordon to their homes for Christmas dinner.
“The Georgian’s idea is that we should make this Christmas a ‘Soldier’s Christmas’ by taking the boys in brown into our homes and closer to our firesides and into our hearts on Christmas Day.”
The World War I training camp was in Chamblee, on land that is now DeKalb Peachtree Airport and beyond. In December 1917, 25% of the men were given passes to leave Camp Gordon for 38 hours during Christmas. Many were able to enjoy Christmas dinner with generous Atlanta families. Those who received a longer pass due to unusual circumstances traveled by train to visit family.
At 4 p.m. December 24, 1917, the bugle sounded and marches, drills, and rifle training paused until December 26 at 7 a.m. Eight thousand men headed to downtown Atlanta on the trolley or in cars. Other soldiers stayed on base where entertainment and a Christmas feast was planned.
The camp was decorated with multiple Christmas trees provided by women’s church and social groups. Religious services and celebrations took place at the YMCA and Knights of Columbus buildings, the base hospital and the infirmaries.
A building for Jewish soldiers was
completed in October 1918 and became known as the Little White House. The Jewish Welfare Board began work to improve the social and religious life of Jewish soldiers in early 1918. All soldiers were welcome at the Little White House.
Christmas dinner was served December 24, 1917, and featured roast turkey and boiled ham as the entrees. The side dishes were cranberry sauce, dressing, rice and gravy, green peas, corn and candied sweet potatoes. Dessert included lemon, apple and mince pie. Fruit, layer and mince cake were served. Plenty of fresh fruit, celery, olives and nuts were also included on the menu.
According to historian Franklin Garrett’s “Atlanta and Environs,” soldiers who did not have an invitation to stay with a family or a hotel room spent Christmas Eve night at the downtown YMCA. It was so crowded, some had to sleep on the floor. Christmas Day 1917 in Atlanta did not offer much entertainment for visiting soldiers, because stores, offices, and public buildings were closed. By Christmas 1918, WWI had ended. Many soldiers were given ten-day furloughs. Those who remained were entertained with Christmas dinner, music and dancing. They were also invited to gather at the YWCA Hostess House.
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This World War I Camp Gordon postcard depicts the YWCA Hostess House, meant to be a place where soldiers could feel at home.
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Pinch me!
Fighting Irish surprise UGA
MIKE TASOS Columnist
I’m firmly ensconced in the Man Cave, eagerly awaiting the UGA-Notre Dame kickoff.
Right off, no middle ground: I’m pulling and praying for the Irish. Ever since the nuns in Wilmington, California, indoctrinated me to the magic of South Bend, I listened to Lindsay Nelson describe the beauty of the Golden Dome, the Grotto and Touchdown Jesus.
John Huarte to Jack Snow, who was a student where my aunt taught, was pure magic over the airwaves.
Yes, I’m passionate about Notre Dame. However…
Prior to kickoff, I’ve been disappointed too many times. The last two times the teams played, once in Indiana and once in Athens, Georgia outplayed Notre Dame. I still remember Herschel Walker sealing the Heisman at the Sugar Bowl in 1981.
As talented as ND is, I feel like the Irish are playing Charlie Brown to UGA’s Lucy. Just when ol’ Chuck thought he was going to boot the ball, Lucy sadistically would snatch it away.
So here we go:
4:10 p.m.: ND wins the coin toss. An omen, perhaps?
4:15: A pass interference penalty gives Georgia life. Lucy!
4:25: Three penalties on three straight plays. I yelled at the TV. Threeand-out for ND. Somebody grab a rosary.
4:40: Irish blow up a running play and recover a fumble. ND has only run three plays, the same number of stupid penalties by Bryce Young.
5:00: UGA takes a 3-0 lead with 12:14 left until halftime. Could be a lot worse. That Bulldog defense has been nasty. Irish offense has been MIA.
5:10: Refs miss an obvious facemask penalty and a defensive holding. Someone should let the officials know confessions are being held later at St. Louis Cathedral, the prettiest church I’ve ever seen. ND kicks a field goal and we’re tied with 8:20 till the break.
5:25: Bulldogs go three and out. ND has the ball and will get the ball after the half.
5:35: Hold on to those holy cards. A Mitch Jeter field goal gives ND a 6-3 lead with :38 left before halftime.
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5:40: Perhaps Lucy took the day off. Irish score 10 points in 11 seconds to lead 13-3 at halftime.
5:42: Georgia has trailed nine times at halftime, Dawgs came back to win seven times. Gulp! And Kirby Smart is as cerebral as there is, so to heck with a snack, I’m going to light a candle.
6:05: Is the pope at the game? Jayden Harrison runs back the second half kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown. Irish up 20-3.
6:20: Georgia stifles ND and takes over. The Dawgs, with their size, speed and physicality, scare the bejezus out of me. There’s no way the Irish should be even a little bit comfortable.
6:25: Jordan Bell is wide open and drops a long pass. Saints be praised, but UGA is driving. Oops! Cash Jones catches a 32-yard TD pass and I’m scared to death, even with ND leading 20-10 with 9:36 left in the third quarter.
6:40: Irish QB Riley Leonard stopped 6 inches short on fourth down. Dawgs ball at midfield.
6:45: Irish return the favor and stop Georgia. This is good stuff from two great teams, two great fan bases.
7:00: ND kicks a field goal to lead 23-10, Irish killing themselves with silly penalties.
7:05: What else! Another stupid penalty on a fourth and 13 sustains a UGA drive. ND seems hell-bent on self-destruction.
7:15: ND gets a stop and takes over with 9:25 to play. I need a break, a snack or maybe a drink.
7:17: ND converts on a fourth down with, what else, another penalty. The Irish formation and razzle dazzle was more confusing than three books of Chinese arithmetic.
7:20: Irish quarterback Riley Leonard hurdles to convert on third down. Under five minutes to play. ND up 23-10. The clock is the Irish’s friend, and Kirby is out of timeouts.
7:32: Georgia takes over from the 20 with under two minutes to play.
7:35: A late Christmas present. ND wins 23-20 and plays Penn State next week in Miami.
“Wake Up the Echoes!” PET scan results be damned, my Irish came through.
Mike Tasos has lived in Forsyth County for more than 30 years. He’s an American by birth and considers himself a Southerner by the grace of God. He can be reached at miketasos55@gmail.com.
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“There’s a lot of moving pieces,” he said.
The city’s draft agreement proposed to the Equestrian Foundation estimates a completion date in 2025 for the project’s second phase. This includes upgrades for two arenas and center infrastructure. Sims said the foundation received the proposed agreement Dec. 24.
A completion date for the horse stalls is yet to be determined.
Lagerbloom said the City Council could approve the new agreement in January.
In late summer, the City Council agreed to hire a construction manager who would be responsible for selecting subcontractors for the project’s various parts.
Sims said the foundation found out about the plan to hire a manager only after the decision was made. As yet, no manager has been hired.
Although construction of the other Wills Park amenities are expected to begin in 2025, the city has no estimate for when the Equestrian Center will be finished.
Already, two rings have been completed, with about $1 million contributed to each by the city and foundation.
The Equestrian Center
Donated about 50 years ago, the Equestrian Center sits on 50 acres and features a covered arena, four outdoor rings and almost 300 horse stalls, which are slated for an overhaul.
The parks bond likely will provide
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no funds for stall renovations, but the city could allocate money for that work through other means, Lagerbloom said.
Riders of all ages use the center to train horses, compete and learn the intricacies of equestrian sports, like dressage, hunter/jumper and Western riding disciplines.
The center also hosts shows sanctioned by the United States Equestrian Federation, the national governing body for most equestrian sports.
Hosting those sanctioned shows requires complying with strict Federation standards.
Improvements included in the parks bond package would allow the center to upgrade its arenas within those standards and increase the number of participants in competitions, Sims said.
In November, the center hosted shows featuring about 200 horses and riders from around the region.
With upgraded facilities, Sims thinks that number could increase. They would also allow the center to host national final competitions, which would attract riders from all over the eastern U.S.
“There are riders who do not attend because of the condition of the rings and barns,” she said. “The whole Southeast area is rich with riders. There are plenty of people who would like to come because of Alpharetta’s amenities.”
That kind of interest provides a significant benefit to the city and local economy, Sims said. “With 200 horses, that’s 2.5 people per horse sitting here in Alpharetta,” Sims said. “They are shopping in the shops. They are eating in the restaurants … It’s a large asset for the city.”
The center also serves as a valuable resource for the city’s residents, she said.
Riders of all ages, from 4 to 70, have discovered the magic of horses at the center, she said. Older adults have gotten into equestrian sports after retiring, and families have watched youths flourish while working with the animals.
“This touches everybody,” Sims said. “In the 22 years I have done this, I can’t tell you the amount of leaders or impressive adults that this sport has created.”
There’s something special about communing with a 1,200-pound intelligent animal that can sense a rider’s emotions, she said.
“That bond between a horse and a rider is very, very significant,” Sims said.
Nine-year process
Improving the equestrian center has been a nine-year process, and the foundation is looking forward to its completion, Sims said.
“The frustration is very high,” she said. “We’re sitting here with funds donated, waiting.”
Sims, who works at the center regularly, said she is inundated with questions about the center’s construction. She said she is unable to offer any answers.
That lack of information has made fundraising difficult, she said.
In 2023, the foundation contributed funds for work on a second outdoor arena. Sims said the foundation is disappointed with the city’s communication since then.
“Since March 2024, I have heard little to none from the City of Alpharetta,” she said.
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