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Ga. Supreme Court rules on part of DUI law By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA — Local police departments are bracing for changes brought on by a recent Georgia Supreme Court decision. On Feb. 18, the court released a unanimous opinion that the refusal of a breath test for blood alcohol levels cannot be used against the driver in a trial. Doing so violates a person’s right against self-incrimination in the Georgia Constitution, the court said in the opinion. “We acknowledge that the state has a considerable interest in prosecuting DUI offenses (and thereby deterring others), and that our decision today may make that task more difficult,” the opinion said. “[But], the right to be free from compelled self-incrimination does not wax or wane based on the severity of a defendant’s alleged crimes… “This court cannot change the Georgia Constitution, even if we believe there may be good policy reasons for doing so;
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Deputies search for suspect in armed robbery at CVS FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff’s Officers are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred Feb. 2 at the CVS Pharmacy off Buford Highway. A store employee said a man with a handgun told her to give him all the money in the register and that she had 10 seconds to do it. She went to the register and he repeated his demand with the gun pointed at her. She gave him the $150 from the register. He pocketed the money and left. She gave a description of the man as a white male in his mid to late 20s, about 5 feet 11 inches tall. He was wearing sunglasses and had covered his face with a cloth and a hoodie. A pharmacy technician said she was
only the General Assembly and the people of Georgia may do that. And this court cannot rewrite statutes. This decision may well have implications for the continuing validity of the implied consent notice as applied to breath tests, but revising that notice is a power reserved to the General Assembly.” The court decision stems from the prosecution of Andrea Elliot after a Clark County police officer stopped her for traffic violations and DUI. She refused a breathalyzer test and was jailed, after which her attorney filed to repress her refusal and was denied. Elliot then appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court. Both the Alpharetta and Roswell police departments have said they are considering changes to their DUI arrest procedures. “In light of the new ruling, we’re continuing to aggressively enforce our DUI laws to keep our roadways safe, and read the Georgia Implied Consent notice in its entirety,” said Alpharetta Sergeant Howard Miller. “The only change we’re making is that when we suspect a person of driving while intoxicated, we’re only going to request they take a state administered blood test.”
on her lunch break in her car when she saw a white pickup truck park in the lot. The vehicle was parked crooked and left in a hurry. She did not pay attention to the driver or truck. Video footage shows the man and the truck. He was wearing gloves, so investigators could not process the scene. During a follow up, a pair of gloves was found in the parking lot similar to what the suspect had worn.
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eventually left. She was able to get the tag on the vehicle. The car is reportedly registered to an 82-year-old man from Alpharetta. Another Walmart employee said she saw the same man in the past week. He was flirting with her and left shortly after. The women were told to contact the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office if he returns so he can be charged.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies are looking for a man who reportedly flashed his genitals to a number of people over the past few months. A woman who works for Walmart off Peachtree Parkway said sometime before Christmas or Thanksgiving, an older white man exposed himself to her in the parking lot. She said she was walking through the lot when he pulled up with his pants open. She said on Feb. 4, the same man approached her inside the store. He made crude comments to her and
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A trash bin was reported stolen from Cameron Court Feb. 5. A homeowner said he came home and noticed he could not find his trash bin provided by the homeowner’s association. After asking around, the man reported neighbors had seen a U-Haul driving around picking up bins along the sidewalks. They said they thought the U-Haul was cleaning the bins. No one witnessed the homeowner’s bin being taken, but that was the only suspicious activity reported at the time. The HOA said they do not employ anyone in U-Haul vehicles to clean the bins. They were unaware of the activity and denied any involvement. Neighbors said they would look into security cameras that face the street.
Motorcycle found nearby following attempted theft FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities located a motorcycle soon after it was reported stolen at an apartment complex off Estuary Trail. The owner said his roommate noticed the motorcycle missing the morning of
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City taps Youth Council for advisory role By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The City of Cumming wants to get a peek inside the mind of a teenager. At its Feb. 19 meeting, the City Council agreed to use the Cumming Youth Council in an advisory capacity. Mayor Troy Brumbalow proposed the idea for an advisory group composed of high school students. The Youth Council will include nine junior and senior level members from Forsyth Central High School and the Alliance Academy for Innovation. Members will serve a one -year term from June 1- May 31. They will be sworn in at the June Cumming City Council meeting. Brumbalow said he has been in contact with both principals at the schools and they were excited about the prospect. The mission of the group is to provide local youth with the experience of working with city government while obtaining a sense of civic responsibility and lead-
ership skills. Interested students can complete a questionnaire and submit it to school administration by April 25. Questions include why they want to serve, extra-curricular activities and plans after high school. The city will then select the nine members. The Youth Council will elect its own leaders including: • Mayor: The mayor will preside over the meetings and will be responsible for setting the meeting’s agenda. • Mayor pro-tem: The mayor pro-tem assumes all duties of the mayor in the event of the mayor’s absence. • Administrator: The administrator will be the liaison between the Youth Council and the City of Cumming. • Clerk: The clerk will be responsible for taking minutes of meetings and any necessary reports. The Youth Council will meet monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Cumming City Council Chambers. They occasionally will present items to the City Council and may also tour the city facilities.
Duties of the Youth Council • Observing, evaluating and staying abreast of programs and services available to the youth in Cumming • Informing and suggesting to the City Council ways to make youth-oriented policy • Creating a climate of public awareness and responsibility to address the needs of the Cumming youth • Fostering leadership among youth through education and outreach • Promoting public awareness on the strengths and abilities of youth • Involving youth in planning, developing and implementing social, cultural and recreational activities • Enhancing the community for the youth Informing the City of Cumming of the needs and wishes of the youth • Promoting community pride in the youth community
County considers adequate buffers between gas stations, neighborhoods By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is expected to continue discussions this week on the minimum distance requirements between gas stations and homes. At a meeting last week, County Commission Chairwoman Laura Semanson said when the county last discussed the issue, commissioners did not have enough input and direction on how to
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proceed. Tom Brown, director of Forsyth County Department of Planning and Community Development, said the county has created a map showing the gas stations and neighborhoods, including any new proposals. The topic was first discussed at a Nov. 6 work session where officials directed county staff to explore current buffers for a recommendation as to how future applications should be considered. Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills said last year she was worried about gas stations that are currently being developed. “I’m saying because there’s one gas station that’s coming in right now, should we change our entire Unified Development Code because of that?” Mills said. “Just because (a neighborhood) doesn’t like one coming in, should we change our entire UDC?” But Commissioner Todd Levent said the buffer issue will be decided so future stations will know what’s acceptable before even beginning the application process. “How far would you want a gas station to be from your back deck with several hundred cars coming and going, especially at night?” Levent said. “You have to think about the noise and slamming doors and they’re heavy traffic areas. You come, get what you need and go. Fast in and fast out. Typically there’s not a house or subdivision right up behind them. We’re trying to protect those people from not being stuck after they’ve lived there a period of time.” County Attorney Ken Jarrard said they could work on zoning so the gas stations must be part of a shopping center. Levent agreed saying such an ar-
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Forsyth County is expected to continue discussions this week on the minimum distance requirements between gas stations and homes. rangement would help establish a buffer between the homes and the stores. “The problem is we’re a bedroom community and we have subdivisions that are located on major highways like Ga. 400, Ga. 369 and McGinnis Ferry Road,” Mills said. “Now you have commercial wanting to come in. There will be other commercials that want to come in.” Jarrard said gas stations are always zoned as Conditional Use Permits, and the conditions for those may prevent this
problem. Semanson said her district deals with this often, but she wants the standards to be based on some sort of fact. Mills agreed saying each situation needs to be determined on a case-bycase basis to see what’s surrounding the area and the location, rather than rendering decisions based on a set number. “Just look out the window and see how close you’d want a gas station to your backyard,” Levent said. “Go measure it.”
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District names Donald F. Hendricks Middle School By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The newest school in Forsyth County will be named Donald F. Hendricks Middle School. The district’s 11th middle school is slated to open in August 2021 and will be located on the west side of Hyde Road. The Board of Education voted on the name at its Feb. 19 meeting, selecting it over two others in contention. There were three proposed names for the school: Cobb Creek: This option is named after the stream that runs through the school property. The family name “Cobb” has ties to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the early history of Forsyth County. Drew: This option is named after the unincorporated community Drew, which was named after Drew E. Bennett, an early postmaster. The post office operated from 1889-1904 at the intersection
of Drew Road and Post Road. Hendricks: This option is named after former Board of Education member Don Hendricks, who died in 2002. Hendricks served on the board for 10 years and was instrumental in the formation of local school advisory councils and the strategic plan. A public survey’s results overwhelmingly favored Hendricks, with more than 15,000 votes cast for this option. The other two proposals, Cobb Creek and Drew, received around 1,500 votes, each. “We had more than 20,000 people vote which is what we wanted,” Director of Communications Jennifer Caracciolo said. “We have a population of 220,000 people. We wanted 10-15 percent of the population to vote.” The board is responsible for the naming and renaming of facilities and portions of facilities, including buildings, grounds, stadiums, athletic fields, annexes and media centers. Names of living people are not considered.
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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two educators have been named as the new principals for two elementary schools. Ben Jones will be principal at Shiloh Point Elementary School beginning the 2019-20 school year. “Shiloh Point has a rich history of success as they have focused on the whole child since their inception,” Jones said. “The entire JONES staff focuses on the mind, body and spirit of the children they have been entrusted with and it shows in everything they do.” Jones first came to the district in 2004 as a social studies teacher at Liberty Middle School, and later he became the graduation coach. In 2012, he was promoted to assistant principal at Silver City Elementary and moved in 2016 to South Forsyth Middle School as assistant principal.
He received the Hal Beaver Outstanding Assistant Principal Award last year. “My inspiration for taking on the role of principal at Shiloh Point is to find ways to positively impact as many people in the community as possible,” Jones said. “Our schools play a vital role in the lives of everyone in Forsyth County and I am honored to be able to play a small part in making a positive difference in our community.” His plans for the school are to “continue the upward trend of success that Shiloh Point has previously paved.” The staff at Shiloh Point has a 5-year plan that they have just implemented to create more authentic learning experiences and mastery based learning opportunities while at the same time continuing a focus on the social-emotional wellbeing of everyone,” Jones said. “I look forward to continue the implementation of this plan and excited to see the amazing result.” Current Shiloh Point Elementary Principal Derrick Hershey will the
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Mock shooting emphasizes school safety By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County schools and public safety are preparing for one of the worst possible scenarios — a school shooting. An active shooter drill at Riverwatch Middle School on Feb. 19 brought together Forsyth County Schools, Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency, Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office. Prior drills were held at high schools, but this was the first held at a middle school. The drill is designed to provide collaborative training opportunities for the four agencies. Sheriff Ron Freeman said the active, full-scale drill focuses on school safety. Since the last full-scale event at West Forsyth High School in 2017, Freeman said his agency has done training with first responders like the Fire Department, EMS and other partners in school safety. Last year the Sheriff’s Office and school district put together a school safety task force, and both have made a number of changes and improvements in the schools This drill was an opportunity to put it all to test, he said. “You can train and write policy,
Contact Campus Crime Stoppers Text CRIMES (274637), start message with FCSS Call: 770-888-3466 (ext. 1 or 3) Online form: tipsubmit.com/ webtipsstart.aspx but until you actually do the practical run through, you see where the rubber meets the road and the opportunities to get better,” Freeman said. “We saw a vast improvement over 2017. There were some things we did significantly better. We locked down the shooter and got rescue teams in to tend to injured faster.” Even so, Freeman said they still found some challenges in the structure of the building and communications. “We found opportunities to move faster than we did,” he said. “We’ll go back and have an 8-hour training class with the Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department together so we hear each of our responsibilities. It’ll be followed up by small-scale scenario training. That’s how we get better.” There are nearly 40 school resource officers in the district, and trainings like
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More than 100 public safety personnel united Feb. 19 for a mock school shooting drill at Riverwatch Middle School. this are ways for them to sharpen their skills. “They are our first line of defense,” Freeman said. “We had well over 100 public safety personnel involved. In reality, in the first hour we would probably have 300 here if this, God forbid, had been a real situation. A lot of things are taken into consideration, not just what’s going on in the school. We don’t want to learn on the fly. We want to be prepared now.”
It is important to be organized and orchestrated, Freeman said. “We are really good at going and finding bad guys and stopping them,” he said. “But there is so much more than this. Obviously, our first and foremost priority is to not let anyone else get hurt. But there are so many other pieces of this. The more we get exposed, the more they are comfortable with what their job is and moving together as teams.”
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Sexual abuse survivor inspires public to help others By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — When Dave Moody was 14, his life changed forever when he was sexually abused by an acquaintance. Moody, who owns the Lithonia-based C. David Moody Construction Company, did not tell anyone for years. One day, he accidentally mentioned it to his wife. From there, he struggled with anxiety and panic attacks until he realized the connection from his childhood was now effecting his adulthood. Speaking at a Community Awareness luncheon Feb. 21 at Beaver Toyota, Moody said it is so important for members of the community to learn how to help childhood sex abuse survivors. “The best thing you can do is get trained,” Moody said. “The sooner a child can be helped, then they don’t have to go through what I did. It takes a while for some people to get the confidence to say something because you feel embarrassed, tarnished, dirty or like it’s your fault. If anyone thinks it won’t happen in their family, they’re crazy.” Moody’s offender was the son of his usual babysitter. His mom started to notice something was off about her child, so she told him to not let anyone touch him. “It was too late,” Moody said. “So I thought it was my fault. That’s why it’s so important to get trained so you know how to talk to a child. If you don’t respond properly, they’ll probably do what I did and not say anything for 26 years. Even though I’ve been very successful and I have a good life, the damage is real.”
Often, children who experience similar situations turn down a dark path toward a destructive lifestyle, Moody said. “They have no one to help him deal with this,” Moody said. “The problem is it’s usually someone close to the family so you don’t want to believe that about them. The first time that often happens to the survivor is they’re told, ‘that can’t be true.’ That child will then shut down.” His family moved out of state, away from the perpetrator. It was easier for him to clear it from his mind until 1992 when he spoke out to his wife. “It was the first time I said it,” Moody said. “I had not even said it to myself. That’s kind of what you do. It didn’t exist if I never told anyone. Then it becomes all the way real. I still hurt. I will never get that innocence back. It’s gone forever.” By getting trained to help children, Moody said people can save lives. “You’ll probably save someone from a life of drugs, alcohol, human trafficking because you took the time to talk to that kid,” Moody said. “You have to get other family members to deal with it. There is an estimated 42,000,000 survivors just in the U.S. It’s real. We have to stop being afraid to deal with it.” The people reaching out to those who have been abused may not realize the impact they’re making, but Moody said they will be helping others. “It’s horrible what happened to them, they have to go to therapy and may be kind of messed up from it,” he said. “But you can still have an incredible life, family and laugh. I refuse to let that person control my life forever.”
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OPINION
Orwell would love today’s marketers I get confused when I see certain words assembled into newly coined terms that mean almost the opposite of what they once meant. In some cases these little nostrums are efforts to blunt pat Fox the pain of paying for Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com a product. Sometimes, they’re just someone’s attempt to be clever. In both cases, they’re just silly. Let me give you some examples: Payment coupon — Back in the day, a “coupon” was a good thing, a piece of paper entitling you to a price reduction. Coupons were desired — revered even. People clipped them out of the Sunday paper. Children had their own scissors, sat with mom around the kitchen table, rescuing the family from ruin, ensuring solvency, driving bargains. Now, the term “coupon” has become associated with pain, pain over the realization that I owe someone money.
Do you know what companies used to call these little slips of paper at the bottom of a bill? Nothing. They didn’t have a word. And everybody was happy. They kept their mouth shut, tore the stupid thing off and mailed it back with a check, then forgot about it. Salad kit — This one really threw me when I first saw it on supermarket shelves, again back in the late 1990s. Most people above the age of 20 associate the term “kit” exclusively with a model airplane or car one assembles from parts. It was a fun word when I was a kid. But it wasn’t just toys. I helped my dad assemble a tube amplifier kit when I was 8. I didn’t know what I was doing, because he hooked it up to a microphone, ran wire and speakers into our upstairs bedrooms and used it to wake us up for school every morning. There he’d sit, down in the kitchen, sipping coffee and howling on the microphone. Sometimes, he’d sing, accidentally stumbling on the ultimate cure for childhood narcosis.
Convenience fee — C’mon. How does one chart the degree of insult in this term? I’d put it at a 10 on the Richter scale of effrontery. I couldn’t come up with a better way to say: “Thanks for your loyalty, now here’s a little something extra on your bill for inconveniencing us.” I pay my cell phone bill each month by driving to a retailer conveniently located down the street. I can either fork over the cash to a teller or use my debit card in an ATM-like machine in the corner. Either way, it’s a burden to them because they charge me $3 extra as a “convenience fee.” Inactivity fee — A friend showed me his February bill for his home equity line of credit. It included a $50 inactivity fee. He called the bank and, after several minutes, spoke with a “team member” who explained the charge comes when the customer goes a year without charging something against the loan. Each month, my friend pays the interest, plus a little on the principal and forgets about it. As he explained it to me, he took the loan to make home improvements. Since
then, he’s been committed to paying the loan back — not adding to it. After the “team member” explained the fee, here’s how the conversation concluded: Team member: “Is there anything else I can help you with today? My friend: “No, I guess not, unless you can erase that inactivity fee.” Team member: “Let me see what I can do.” Guess what. The bank removed the fee with a stern warning that it would pop up again if the credit line wasn’t used within 12 months. Small victory. Marketers have always taken liberties with the truth, often promising something more than they can honestly deliver. Usually, though, it was done to sell a product. Now they’ve extended it to include paying for it It’s all a little Orwellian to me. I look forward to the day when I receive a bill for an online order that says: “Thanks for purchasing our salad ingredients. Our cost was $5. Yours is $6.50. Use the return slip for your payment.”
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Don’t take it personally Writing a story about Chinese New Year this week gave me an opportunity to revisit my Chinese zodiac. I was born during the year of the rat. That doesn’t sound great, but Carson Cook allegedly in ancient Reporter carson@appenmediagroup.com China rats were seen as signs of wealth and surplus. Rats like me are believed to be clever, energetic and stubborn (which I think sounds like me). They’re also supposedly traditional, cowardly and poor communicators (which doesn’t). In addition to being born in the year of the rat, I’m an Aquarius, an INFJ and a Ravenclaw. My enneagram is seven, and if I were a tea I would be Earl Grey. Buzzfeed figured that out just by asking me to pick a dream vacation destination and my favorite Hollywood Chris. (It’s Evans). I know, logically, these types of personality types are, at best, a disreputed, barely researched branch of psychology and at worst, completely made up. They trick you into thinking “OMG! That is so me!” with a combination of descriptions so generic they could apply to anyone — one test told me my greatest desire was to have my need fulfilled — and contradictory statements. Rats were described as ambitious, but content with a peaceful life; stingy, but occasionally reckless spenders. This trick works because no one is stingy or wasteful, ambitious or idle, 100 percent of the time. We can all like to think of ourselves as someone who is smart about money, but we can also easily remember a time we blew a lot of money on something we didn’t really need. And though I always recognize these tricks at play, the next time my friend sends me a link that reads “Decorate a bedroom and we’ll tell you which ‘Friends’ character you are,” I won’t be able to resist the need to confirm that I’m a Monica. Though I’d never plan my life by them, I think personality quizzes and horoscopes are fun, especially when you share them with your friends and family. And what kind of Aquaius-ratINFJ-Monica would I be if I didn’t have fun once in a while?
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Awards night honors outstanding deputies, civilians By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies and civilians who stood out in 2018 for their bravery and hard work were honored Feb. 19 at the annual awards ceremony for the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Many officers were given commendation bars, including: • Sgt. Christina Vickers • Deputy Nathan Greene • Deputy Tisha Sam • Civilian Jonathan Baylin • Deputy 1st Class Bob Abanto • Deputy 1st Class Michael Hobbs • Deputy 1st Class Matt Pittman • Deputy Blake Couch • Deputy 1st Class Lisa Walnut Four deputies were bestowed with Life Saving Awards, including Deputy Caitlin Tomalka, Deputy Brian McKenzie, Deputy Zachary Dobleman and Deputy Connor Johnson. Other awards included: • Medal of Merit 1st Lt. James Poe • Medal of Merit Deputy 1st Class John Crane • Medal of Merit Deputy 1st Class Ken Haney • Jail Bureau Civilian of the Year:
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of the Year: Sgt. Josh Bell • Law Enforcement Bureau Civilian of the Year: Mariko Fujimara • Law Enforcement Bureau Deputy of the Year: Cpl. Kevin Pittman • Volunteer of the Year: Ray Welch Several people were promoted during the event, including: Lieutenant: Tom Moore 1st Sergeant: Mike Garrison Sergeant: Josh Bell, Mike Nelson, Nicole Greaves, Rodney Pirkle, Tyler Sexton, Christina Vickers Corporal: Jason Burndrett, James Cutcliff, Andrew Day, Richard Funkhouser, Philip Kelley, Drew Long, Corey Miller, Joseph Morris, Rodney Pirkle, Kevin Pittman, Brian Sadler
Sgt. Josh Bell receives the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Services Bureau Deputy of the Year award.
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A fundraiser at The Dojo in Cumming provided $4,000 for the Orange Duffle Bag Initiative which helps low-income students with their education.
‘Who did you help today?’ Family turns tragedy into help for others By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On May 20, 2018, Christopher and Jackie Haywood’s lives changed forever. Their 19-year-old son, Liam, was driving his motorcycle when another driver turned in front of him and killed him in front of the St. Ives subdivision on Peachtree Parkway. While looking over his belongings a couple of days later, Liam’s phone, which survived unscathed, sounded an alert, Christopher said. “It turns out Liam had set himself a daily reminder which read ‘who did you help today?’” Christopher said. “Apparently Liam had, at 19, helped a good many people and had made a profound affect.” Liam taught at a local karate studio, The Dojo, and more than 500 people including his students and their families attended his memorial service. “He was that dedicated to his students,” Jackie said. “The youngest there were 5-years-old. He was a kind soul and never liked bullying. He felt he had a mission. His little acts of kindness have lived on in the past nine months that he’s been gone.” It was at that same studio where a fundraiser was held earlier this year. On Feb. 9, his parents presented and The Dojo presented a check for $4,000 to the Orange Duffle Bag Initiative. This group helps low-income students with their education. “The Dojo has taken Liam’s reminder to heart and Mr. Josh, head instructor and owner, dedicated this last three months to ‘Live to Give,’” Christopher said. “Liam was used as an example to the students as someone who wasn’t
Liam Haywood was killed when a driver turned in front of him at St. Ives subdivision on Peachtree Parkway as he was riding a motorcycle. afraid to get involved to help others, and who acted without hesitation.” Liam had been riding on motorcycles since he was 6-years-old, Jackie said. Two years later he began attending The Dojo, and earned his Black Belt when he was 11. A few years later, he began working there part time then full time. The family took a trip in May 2018 and Liam received a call that he got the green light to open his own Dojo studio. But, that evening was when he was killed. The family picked the Orange Duffle Bag Initiative because it supports local students who may be struggling with a direction in life. “It’s inspirational because it helps kids who were my son’s age,” Jackie said. “Lanier Tech is where he was going to college so it has a connection to us. Even though he was 19, these people believed in Liam and didn’t even know the things he was capable of doing. People have told me Liam will live on forever in their family and in their hearts.”
We want LoveLifts Village to be a thriving hub for nonprofits in North Fulton. Keith Jennings, Jackson Healthcare vice president of Community Impact 12 | Forsyth Herald | February 28, 2019
Jackson Healthcare opens Alpharetta campus to nonprofits By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Local nonprofits in need of office space now have a place they can call a temporary home. Jackson Healthcare recently dedicated a section of its Alpharetta campus at 2655 Northwinds Parkway solely for nonprofits to rent and use. Once complete, the area, known as LoveLifts Village, will contain a full 2-story building with approximately 15-16 office suites and 60 single office cubes. “The vision behind LoveLifts Village is to create an environment that fosters a sense of community for area nonprofit organizations in search of flexible, affordable office and co-working space in a professional work setting,” said Shane Jackson, president of Jackson Healthcare. “In this environment, they can continue to advance their missions of serving others in a space that enables them to collaborate, share ideas and best practices, and grow in community with other like-minded organizations.” Leases for LoveLifes Village last for a minimum of six months and include reception, parking, cleaning, security and internet services. Anyone interested in applying must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization. “We want LoveLifts Village to be a thriving hub for nonprofits in North Fulton,” said Jackson Healthcare vice president of Community Impact Keith Jennings. “We believe that by bringing these organizations together under one roof, it can foster collaboration, best-practice, and idea-sharing and innovation. The more successful nonprofits can become, the greater the impact they will have on communities locally and around the world.” LoveLifts Village is Jackson Healthcare’s latest addition to its LoveLifts initiative to help the community through volunteerism, business mobilization, supportive partnerships and corporate giving. The village is part of that social mission and is the brainchild of President Shane Jackson, Jennings said. “Given our organization’s active support of hundreds of nonprofits over the years, Shane was aware that many struggle to find dependable, flexible office space,” Jennings said. “With our recent campus expan-
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Jackson Healthcare has recently dedicated a portion of its Alpharetta campus, now known as the LoveLifts Village, for nonprofit use. sion, he saw the opportunity to provide not only office space, but a place that fosters community and collaboration among area nonprofits.” While LoveLifts Village was created primarily to provide space for nonprofits, it also serves a critical function by providing more visibility for the nonprofits, Jennings said. “Another key part of the vision for LoveLifts Village is having our associates intersect and interact with these nonprofits on our campus,” he said. “Our hope is that this brings ‘lift’ to both our associates and these organizations through volunteerism, knowledge sharing and support. Other amenities at LoveLifts Village will include a
breakroom with coffee and tea as well as conference and meeting spaces. Tenants will also have access to the restaurants and fitness center on the Jackson Healthcare campus for purchase. The first tenant has already moved into the first office space available. Jackson Healthcare is in the process of moving out of the building, and the full space is expected to be available this summer for other nonprofits to use, Jennings said. They have already gotten a lot of strong interest in the space, he added. For more information about Jackson Healthcare’s LoveLifts initiatives and the LoveLifts Village, visit jacksonhealthcare.com/community.
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Tax Specialty Firm KBKG names new principal ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG recently promoted area resident John W. Hanning to principal. He leads the firm’s Southeast practice, including a team of engineers and specialists based out of KBKG’s Atlanta office, located on Milton Avenue in Alpharetta Hanning joins nine other principals on KBKG’s leadership team. His primary responsibilities include HANNING servicing capital clients with value-added services relating to cost segregation, R&D tax credits and green building tax incentives. Additionally, Hanning is a certified member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals, an organization that requires members to adhere to a strict code of ethics and standards. Currently, he serves on the ASCSP Board of Directors as treasurer. Hanning is a council member of the Washington D.C. Real Estate Round-
table group, a nonprofit organization focused on policy areas governing tax, capital and credit, environment and energy, and homeland security. He is also a nationally-recognized author and educator. Hanning’s work has been featured in publications such as Accounting Today, CCH and TaxPro Today.
Building Kidz School welcomes first students at Roswell campus ROSWELL, Ga. — Building Kidz School, a national preschool that incorporates performing arts into academic learning to enhance “whole child” development for children as young as 3 months, recently opened the doors at its newest location, Building Kidz of Roswell. Located at 11516 Woodstock Rod, Building Kidz of Roswell is open Monday through Friday and offers extended school hours (6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) to support local families. The newly-renovated 12,000-square-foot campus also represents Building Kidz’ first Georgia location. Building Kidz integrates a traditional academic experience with performing arts programs and concepts, including
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dance, music and theater, to accelerate social emotional learning, cognitive and physical development, communication, and classroom capabilities Through customized, age-appropriate curricula, Building Kidz of Roswell also encourages familiarity and learning across language, math, science and social skills while offering weekly performing arts lessons and periodic recitals and show productions. The Building Kidz faculty and staff includes seasoned educators, early education specialists, a registered nurse and childcare providers. Heather Oaks, a former caseworker for foster children and kindergarten and preschool teacher with a master’s degree in early childhood and elementary education, will serve as the school’s director. Kelly Henderson, a former first grade, third grade and EIP teacher with Fulton County Schools, also joins as Community Director. Building Kidz nationally gives back to its communities through charitable contributions. Each Building Kidz school dedicates 25 percent of its profits to nonprofit partnerships focused on improving the lives of underprivileged children in surrounding neighborhoods, all at no cost to parents or franchisees.
NEWBUSINESSSPOtlight Alpharetta welcomes TheraWays Business name: TheraWays Owner: Dr. Priyal Doshi About: TheraWays provides patient care by delivering quality, affordable healthcare that is customized for an individual approach. Some of the services include osteopractic physical therapy, sports and dance medicine, yoga, TMJ disorders, women’s health, massage therapy and nutrition coaching. Opened: Feb. 1, 2019 Address: 631 North Main Street, Suite 201, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 Phone: 908-209-5828 Website: www.theraways.com
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CALENDAR ROSWELL MARDI GRAS BALL
JOG FOR A CAUSE IN MILTON
Milton presents the 16th annual Jog for a Cause and Milton Mayor’s Run on Saturday, March 2 from 7:30 – 10 a.m. This 5K race is a Peachtree qualifier and is to benefit the families of local pediatric cancer patients. The route will begin and end at Milton’s Freedom Park, located at Deerfield Parkway and Webb Road. Cost is $25. For more information and registration, visit cityofmiltonga.us.
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GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTH GA
CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY
What: Registration is open for this physical-activity based, positive youth development program that inspires girls grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident over 10 weeks starting Feb. 11. When: Feb. 11-May 1 Where: Various Girls on the Run sites throughout Forsyth County Cost: $165 More info: girlsontherunnorthga.org
“SOLOS OF SPRING” CONCERT
What: The Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra presents the “Solos of Spring” concert, featuring finalists from their Youth Concerto Competition. When: Saturday, March 9, 7 p.m. Where: Crabapple First Baptist Church, 12760 Birmingham Highway, Milton Cost: $6 for students, $12 for adults More info and tickets: alpharettasymphony.com
What: Join for a Read Across America birthday celebration featuring Dr. Seuss. When: Friday, March 1, 10:30 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770360-8897
ROSWELL READS: ME, MY NAME AND I
What: To encourage children to think, write and talk about their families, much like Rick Bragg does in his books, Roswell Reads is bringing a book reading and children’s activity to the community. When: Saturday, March 2, 1-2:30 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: roswellreads2019. eventbrite.com
What: Celebrate Mardi Gras with the Viola Foundation’s annual Roswell Mardi Gras Ball, Bourbon and Boas, benefiting the Roswell Woman’s Club and Skyland Trail. Live music and a charity auction. When: Saturday, March 2, 7 – 11 p.m. Where: The Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive, Roswell Cost: Tickets are $150 More info: facebook.com/roswellmardigrasball
JOHNS CREEK WEDDING EXPO
What: Discover the best wedding venues and event services in Johns Creek, Georgia at this boutique wedding show. Free and open to the public. When: Sunday, March 3, 1-4 p.m. Where: St. Ives Country Club, 1 St. Ives Country Club Drive, Johns Creek More info and registration: bit. ly/2Carddw
CHICKS IN CHARGE
What: See Joyce Bone, “Author of Millionaire Mom;” Cara Convery, Deputy District Attorney of Fulton County; Hope Knosher, Certified Health & Wellness Coach; and Dr. Michele Fleming, Townsend Leadership Coach. When: Monday, March 4, 8 a.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: emoryjohnscreek.com or 678-474-7000
TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY
What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts. When: Tuesday, March 5, noon2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org
MARDI GRAS COOKING CLASS
What: In this special, handson class, learn how to make chicken and sausage gumbo, jambalaya and bread pudding souffle with whiskey sauce. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $85 per person More info: roswellgov.com
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION BANQUET
What: Join the NWTF Sawnee Mountain chapter for its annual banquet, with silent and live auctions. There will also be wildlife art displays, raffles, food and door prizes. When: Wednesday, March 6, starts at 6 p.m. Where: Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $65 for adults, $25 for children. Ticket packages available. More info and tickets: nwtf.org
HOME SCHOOL ADVENTURES
What: Homeschool lessons based on nationally recognized curriculum. This topic is Teddy Roosevelt. Ages 6-11. When: Thursday, March 7, 10 a.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org
TIME TRAVELERS CLUB
What: Participants will discover different historical eras through activities, games and crafts from the past. This month’s theme is cameras and snapshots of history. Ages 6-11. When: Thursday, March 7, 2 p.m. Where: Autrey Mill Nature Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers More info: autreymill.org
GARDEN PLOT REGISTRATION
What: Johns Creek gardeners can begin signing up for a chance to land a plot at Johns Creek’s Newtown Park Community Garden. Each plot is four feet by eight feet. When: Feb. 15-March 15 Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $60 for general application, $25 for seniors More info and registration: sites. google.com/site/johnscreekgardenassociation/
JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS
What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader. When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188
SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
ALL RECOVERY MEETING
What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101
WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING BULLOCH HALL QUILT SHOW
What: The Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild will present its 37th Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at historic Bulloch Hall, featuring more than 150 quilts made by local artists and displayed throughout the antebellum home. When: March 8-17 Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $8 for adults More info: bhqg.org
What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545
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HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN
What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com
ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)
DISCO AND DECADES YOUTH FUNDRAISER
What: Enjoy a groovy evening of food and fun while raising funds for APC youth summer mission trips and activities. When: Saturday, March 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $10 More info: alpharettapres.com
What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace
APC BOOK CLUB
ENERGY YOGA
What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques. When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org
What: Join Lord of Life Lutheran Church will kick off celebrating Lent with a special worship service for Ash Wednesday. When: Wednesday, March 6, 1 and 7 p.m. Where: Join Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5390 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta More info: lord-life.org
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MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS
KIDSTUF
What: KidStuf is the place where children and parents learn together about God’s big ideas. It’s a 45-minute digital, interactive experience that occurs once a month. When: Friday, March 1, 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 3, 1:10 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org
SERVING SIDE BY SIDE
What: Serving Side by Side is the theme of RUMC’s 13th Annual Global Impact Celebration, a four-day, church-wide event packed with opportunities to engage in the missional movement. When: Feb. 28-March 3 Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com
What: Join for a discussion on Stephanie Dray’s “America’s First Daughter,” an historical fiction novel about Patsy Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson’s daughter. When: Monday, March 4, 7 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually. All are welcome to attend. When: Fridays, 7 a.m. Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT
What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning. When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES
What: The four different circles offer women opportunities to spend time together, support each other in happy and sad times, learn from each other and grow in faith. Child care options available. When: Esther Circle, each first Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; Ruth Circle, each first Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lydia Circle, each first Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Martha Circle, each first Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com/ adults/small-groups/
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “REMEMBERING THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK”
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“DRIVING MISS DAISY”
What: The beloved story of unlikely friendship and the history of Atlanta in the 20th century, with characters you know and love – or soon will. A tribute to Bob Farley, who always said, “It’s a perfect play.” When: Feb. 28 – March 17, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org
“PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS”
What: The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance will host an invitational juried art show with works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, mixed media and collage. Original works will be for sale. When: Through March 30 Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: RFAA.org
JAZZ AT FIREFLY
What: Free, live music each week. When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m. Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com
What: Two childhood friends of Anne Frank, Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg, recount their stories via video as professional actors portray them as teens on stage. When: Tuesday, March 5, 7-9 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS
“GETTING TO KNOW OKLAHOMA!”
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What: Perimeter School students will take the stage for an abbreviated version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, “Oklahoma!” When: Thursday, March 7, 4 p.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: perimeterschool.org/ oklahoma
“A WRINKLE IN TIME”
What: A strange visitor comes to the Murry house and beckons three friends on a most dangerous and extraordinary adventure - one that will threaten their lives and our universe. When: March 2, 9 and 16, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org
ALPHARETTA LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: The Friends of the Alpharetta Library have a monthly book sale. All proceeds benefit the Alpharetta Library. When: Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
JOHNS CREEK POETRY GROUP What: Join published poets in this informational workshop and speaker series. For everyone ages 8 and older. When: Saturday, March 2, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
COMMUNITY AUTHORS SHOWCASE: FORSYTH WRITES
What: Meet the local authors of Forsyth and celebrate their works. Features Ginger Garrett. Free and open to the public. Includes author talks and workshops. When: Sunday, March 3, 2-4 p.m. Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Saturdays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com
MIDDAY AT MILTON BOOK DISCUSSION
What: The March selection is “The Music Shop” by Rachel Joyce, named one of the best books of 2018 by the Times UK and the Washington Post. When: Friday, March 1, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402
MAH JONG MEET UP
What: Drop in and meet other Mah Jong players. If you have a set, bring one in case the group needs another. When: Friday, March 1, 1-3 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: apfls.org or 404-6134402
CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION
What: This class will offer instruction to help people pass the naturalization test. When: Monday, March 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
What: Come join new allies in traveling the world and exploring unknown dangers. Premade characters are available. Ages 10 and up. Registration required. When: Tuesday, March 5, 5:307:45 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Q&A By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta As a Mohs surgeon, my primary job is treating the three most common skin cancers – basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carciDr. Taylor noma, and melanoma. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the skin cancer that often causes the most confusion, partially because it shares the name “squamous cell” with other squamous cell cancers that do not arise from the skin. Recently, patients have asked questions about cutaneous (skinderived) SCC, and their questions and answers are worth repeating given how common this cancer is and how many readers are likely either affected by it or have a loved one with cutaneous SCC. Q: Is squamous cell of the skin the same as squamous cell of the lung? A: No, SCC of the skin and SCC of the lung are not directly related. The reason that they share the word “squamous” is because in both locations, these epithelial cells look similar under the microscope. Cells in these locations overlap one another similar to how scales of a fish or shingles on a roof overlap, and “squama” is latin for scale. SCC of the skin and lung differ markedly in terms of what causes cancer (for example, ultraviolet damage vs smoking), how they are treated, and prognosis. Q: Why, then are cells growing in such a similar fashion in the skin and the lungs? A: In both locations, squamous cells come in contact with air, and the overlapping design of squamous cells allows them to decrease evaporative water loss and protect underlying tissue from damage caused by outside air or irritants. In the case of the lungs, the “outside” air happens to be inside our bodies while we breath, but the same principle applies. Squamous cells offer protection and a more limited exchange of “outside” influences with deeper body tissues. Q: Is squamous cell of the skin as serious as squamous cell of the lung? A: In general, no. Because SCC of the skin arises on the skin, we usually notice it when it is not advanced, and patients and dermatologists can typically catch SCC of the skin very early. Approximately 1 million SCCs of the skin are diagnosed each year, and only about
15,000 deaths occur. In contrast, about 25-30% of lung cancers in the US are squamous cell carcinoma. According to cancer.org, there will be about 225,000 new cases of lung cancer in 2019 and about 140,000 deaths. Mohs surgery for squamous cell carcinoma of the skin offers a higher than 99% cure rate for small squamous cell carcinomas. Often, the squamous cell carcinomas of the skin that result in death are either long-neglected and allowed to grow or occur in an immunocompromised patient such as a transplant patient who may have an SCC grow so quickly that it is able to spread before it is eliminated. Q: Are there other treatments besides Mohs surgery for squamous cell of the skin? A: Yes, for a shallow SCC called “squamous cell carcinoma in situ”, patient may often choose between Mohs surgery, a wide excision and even topical creams. Invasive squamous cell carcinoma is often best treated with either surgery or radiation. If an SCC has already spread, a multidisciplinary approach including chemotherapy and/or radiation may be necessary and will require the assistance of an oncologist. If you or a loved one has sun-damaged skin or a history of squamous cell carcinoma (of the skin), consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta for your skin care needs. Dr. Brent Taylor is a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and board certified dermatologist offering state-of-the-art skin cancer treatments and care.
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Seven local wrestlers capture state championships By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MACON, Ga. — Dozens of wrestlers from North Fulton and Forsyth County schools competed in the GHSA traditional wrestling state championships Feb. 13-16 and seven won state titles in their respective weight classes. Two local wrestlers, Blessed Trinity’s Vincent Baker and Cambridge’s Gavin Kane, won their third state titles. Baker won the Class 4A 182-lb. title by a technical fall to complete a 41-0 record in GHSA competition. Kane completed a 46-0 run and won the Class 6A 160-lb. championship by fall. Mount Pisgah’s David Bertrand was the top qualifier and earned the 160-lb. state title in Class A with a 2-1 decision. Milton sophomore Ben Williams earned a 13-1 major decision to capture the Class 7A 132-lb. title. Also in Class 7A, North Forsyth’s Paul Watkins took the 145-lb. championship. This year’s state meet was the first to field girls brackets, and North Forsyth’s Sophie Egilan became the first local girls state champion by capturing the top spot on the podium in the 146lb. class.
Two local wrestlers, Blessed Trinity’s Vincent Baker and Cambridge’s Gavin Kane, won their third state titles. Fellow Forsyth County wrestler Mark Metz of Pinecrest Academy secured the state Class-A 106-lb. championship. In addition to seven state champions, 32 North Fulton and Forsyth County competitors earned top-six finishes to place on the podium. In Class A competition, Mount Pisgah placed three wrestlers on the podium. Josh Noble placed third in the 106-lb. class, Catherine Grace Bertrand was fourth in the 113-lb. bracket and Noah Swift placed fifth in 182-lb. competition. Saint Francis’ Troy Beasley and Andrew Whitesides stood on the podium in their respective classes. Whitesides finished sixth in the 195-lb. class and Beasley captured fifth by fall in the 285lb. class. Joe Metz of Pinecrest Academy placed fourth in the 145-lb. bracket. Blessed Trinity placed fourth in Class 4A in team scores, led by Baker’s state
title and six total podium placements. Gunner and Jackson Filipowicz each placed as state runner up. Gunner lost a 13-8 decision in the finals match of the 132-lb. class and Jackson earned second in the 220-lb. class, dropping an 8-2 decision in the finals. Patrick Riordan placed fourth in the 126-lb. bracket, Alex Poma was fourth in the 160-lb. class and Kevin Daniels won the 120-lb. fifth-place match by fall. In Class 6A competition, Chattahoochee, Cambridge and Centennial had wrestlers earn podium placements. Cambridge’s Kyle Romano placed second in the 132-lb. bracket, falling short of the state title by a 12-4 major decision. Also representing Cambridge, Connor McHugh placed fifth in the 182-lb. class and Evan Kurtz (170-lb.) was sixth. Centennial’s Josh Siegel placed as state runner-up in the 138-lb. bracket. Thomas Isaiah earned fifth in the 152 lb.
class and Leroy Macon lost a 1-0 decision to Cambridge’s McHugh to place sixth in the 182-lb. bracket. Chattahoochee was led by a thirdplace finish by Daniel Gladwell in the 182-lb. bracket. Fellow Cougar Stephens Marcus placed fourth in the 170-lb. class. In Class 7A competition, Forsyth Central placed five wrestlers on the podium. Steven Messer claimed fifth in the 113-lb. class with a 12-0 major decision, Abraham Perez was fourth in the 120-lb. bracket, and Mikel Stowers and Keaton Placed fifth in the 132- and 195lb. classes. Central’s Ashlee Rice placed sixth in the girls 106-lb. bracket. West Forsyth’s Hailey Patrick placed fifth in the 176-lb. girls bracket. Also from West, Dylan Fairchild placed fourth in the 285-lb. bracket, Ethan Rickert placed fourth (145-lb.) and Creston Lorenzo placed fifth in the 170-lb. bracket. AJ Riner led South Forsyth with a third-place finish in the 126-lb. class with Trevor Patrick placing sixth (220lb.). North Forsyth’s Tate Bissel was fifth in the 138-lb. class and Roswell’s David Cartier was third in the 132-lb. class.
Blotter: Continued from Page 2 Feb. 5. As deputies were gathering information, another deputy called to say he had the missing motorcycle at the front of the apartment complex. The owner said the motorcycle appeared to be in good working order. However, the electrical box had been popped open so it seemed someone moved and had tinkered with the bike. The owner was able to move the motorcycle and drive it back to his apartment.
Damaged well pump floods neighbor’s yard FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A well pump was damaged Feb. 4 causing to flooding in a nearby yard off Virginia Heights Drive. Deputies saw the brick retaining wall around the pump was decimated. No disturbed dirt or track marks could be found. But there was white transfer paint on parts of the brick that deputies said indicated something tall hit it. The actual pump system was damaged to the point that water was flowing into a neighbor’s yard down the street before it could be shut off. The owner said he did not have any enemies who would damage his property. He said he just moved into the
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Estelle Argo, 84, of Cumming, passed away February 12, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Ronald Bebernes, 81, of Roswell, passed away February 12, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Charlotte Y. Buckley, 100, of Alpharetta, passed away February 17, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Joseph Nicholas Didio, 79, of Cumming, passed away February 19, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Hugh Francis Fitzpatrick, 84, of Cumming, passed away February 18, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
NEWS area and did not know many people yet. No neighbors reported seeing anything suspicious.
Online scammers lay waste to woman’s bank accounts FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A woman said her bank accounts were emptied through her computer Feb. 6. The woman said a month before the incident, she had had her laptop repaired online by what she thought was Microsoft tech support. Since then, she said she has received multiple phone calls from the same number. She called back and asked them to stop, but they said they were going out of business and she would get a refund for the service she had performed. The man on the phone asked for her bank account information which she refused to give. He threatened to lock her out of her phone and computer, but she again refused. He then said it did not matter because he had access anyway and proceeded to pull up a window showing that her checking account was empty. She was then locked out of her computer, and he said the only way to get her money back was to buy $1,000 in Google Play cards and send it to him. There was a successful transfer for all the funds in her checking account and an attempt to empty her savings account, but the bank was able to stop that.
H. E. Harrison, 83, of Cumming, passed away February 17, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Ralph E. Hause, Jr, 74, of Forsyth County, passed away February 19, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Helene C. Long, 60, of Alpharetta, passed away February 18, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery. Donald J. Montesano, 83, of Cumming, passed away February 13, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Barnard Morris, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away February 19, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Clyde James Nettles, Jr., 69, of Cumming, passed away February 15, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Principals: Continued from Page 5 2019-20 principal at Sawnee Elementary School. Mike Sloop will be principal at Silver City Elementary School beginning the 2019-20 school year. “I am drawn to the close-knit community of Silver City and look forward to continuing the great work that the current staff and administration have been doing at the school for the past decade,” Sloop said. “I am also thrilled to once again be part of the North Forsyth Synergy Team and the network of schools that feed into North Forsyth High School. As a community, we are stronger together.”
Dolores Elaine Fribus O’Hara, 91, of Cumming, passed away February 17, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Norma Thompson Pierce, 78, of Cumming, passed away February 18, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Ma. Remedios Bucio Pompa, 66, of Alpharetta, passed away February 10, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.
Sloop began his education career as a science teacher at Otwell Middle School in 2002 after a career as an engineer. He served as instructional technology specialist at Otwell Middle for two years. He then took on the SLOOP role of assistant principal at Big Creek Elementary School in 2013, Little Mill Middle School in 2015 and Desana Middle School in 2018. He was the 2006 Forsyth County Teacher of the Year. Current Silver City Elementary Principal Paige Andrews will be the 2019-20 principal at Poole’s Mill Elementary School, planning for the school’s opening in August 2020.
Bradford Sherman, 70, of Alpharetta, passed away February 15, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Jacquelyn Blissett Tanner,71, of Cumming, passed away February 17, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Wonafa Pruitt, 83, of Cumming, passed away February 18, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Philip Brian Thomas, 46, of Cumming, passed away February 13, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.
Johnny William Robertson, Jr., 59, of Cumming, passed away February 15, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Bradley Franklin Vaughn, 48, of Cumming, passed away February 11, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
Joe Howell Seale, 67, of Alpharetta, passed away February 15, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Reuben Wallis, 82, of Cumming, passed away February 15, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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