Forsyth Herald — September 26, 2019

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Symposium updates area parks plans

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Miss Georgia headlines local charity fundraiser

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State, local officials tour animal shelter

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Halcyon welcomes first visitors After close to 10 years of planning and construction, Halcyon, the 135-acre, mixed-use development in Forsyth County, opened for its debut to the public Sept. 18. Read more, Page 7

Milton plans strategy to boost Crabapple

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Public Safety

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An employee of a Norcross home builder called authorities on Sept. 3 to report a theft. The construction site superintendent stated that 8 windows and one front

CUMMING, Ga. — Two teens were arrested after authorities received a complaint of suspicious activity at the pool house of Castlebrook subdivision. The males, age 18 and 19, were sitting in the pool area with a handgun and backpack. One of the teens threw the backpack out of the pool area after seeing an officer arrive on scene. Both initially denied ownership of the Glock, but in separate interviews, the 18-year old admitted to owning it, having purchased it from an individual at an Atlanta gas station. Both were charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug-related objects. The 18-year old was also charged with possession of a schedule II narcotic and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Store loses thousands in stolen merchandise CUMMING, Ga. — Witnesses say a man stole several pairs of Prada and Gucci sunglasses from a store at The Avenues in the evening of Sept. 8. Witnesses told deputies the man tried on several pairs of sunglasses before grabbing two pack-

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door had been stolen from a Gardenside Court in Alpharetta.

A report was needed to file an insurance claim for the $1,900 worth of materials.

ages of merchandise and running out of the store. One witness said he was pushed by the suspect before he ran out of the store. The store was able to provide video footage of the incident. An attempt to lift prints was unsuccessful due to numerous smudges on the lens.

Merchandise was valued at $5,750.

Just two hours earlier, a white female entered the store and, placed one pair of sunglasses in her pocketbook. She continued to wander through the store, eventually collecting four pair before leaving. Video evidence was turned over to authorities.

The merchandise was valued at $1,228.

Motorcyclist injured in roadway collision CUMMING, Ga. — Authorities were called to a motor vehicle accident involving an SUV and a motorcycle late Sept. 6.

Deputies said a 17-year old male was riding his 2018 motorcycle on Pilgrim Mill Road when a 2006 Toyota RAV4 failed to yield the right of way.

The motorcyclist attempted an evasive maneuver but struck the driver’s front part of the SUV. He was ejected from the motorcycle, landing in the front yard of a residence. He was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center with serious injury to his right leg. The driver of the SUV and his passenger were not injured. The driver is being held in the Forsyth County jail, charged with serious injury due to a right of way violation and failure to yield left turn.

Vehicle up for sale stolen from front yard CUMMING, Ga. — A Dallas, Ga., man reported that his vehicle had been stolen from a property on Spot Road. The owner

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After checking with the vehicle owner and financing company, it was determined that the truck had not been repossessed but stolen.

Lottery tickets taken from convenience store ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On Sept. 11 an employee of an Alpharetta convenience store reported to authorities that lottery tickets had been stolen. He told authorities that he had video evidence that another employee took the tickets and sold them to a customer between 4:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sept. 2. According to the report, $840 worth of scratch-off tickets were stolen.

Police arrest suspect in several store thefts ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested a man Sept. 11 for shoplifting from multiple stores at North Point Mall.

Police arrived after a loss prevention officer witnessed the man leaving the Abercrombie & Fitch store without paying for his items. The loss prevention officer said the man had placed items in a Macy’s shopping bag before exiting the store.

Police stopped the man outside of the Cheesecake Factory and found him in possession of more than $500 worth of stolen clothes from nearby stores.

The man told police that he took the clothes because someone was after him, and he was trying to flee the city.

The man, later identified as 53-year-old Barry Wells of Atlanta, was arrested without incident and charged with shoplifting.

Thief removes items from woman’s purse ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are investigating a Sept. 9 incident in which a thief removed valuables from a woman’s purse at the Antico Pizza on 1st Street.

The woman said that while eating lunch with some friends around 3 p.m., she stepped outside to take a call, leaving her bag in the restaurant. She returned to her seat and noticed nothing amiss.

But on her way to her car later, she noticed that her car keys, cards, Louis Vuitton band and Louis Vuitton purse were missing. She placed a value of $1,900 on the stolen items.

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NEWS

River Park Symposium provides updates on area parks, trails

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Sweeping plans are in the works for North Atlanta’s national parkland that borders the Chattahoochee River.

On Sept. 18, park directors from Forsyth County and North Fulton cities met with Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Superintendent Bill Cox and Chattahoochee Nature Center Executive Director Chris Nelson to share their latest park plans and discuss the future of the river. Dozens of residents, Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy members, and local and state representatives attended the symposium in the Island Ford Visitor Center in Sandy Springs.

The symposium, now it its third year, is held annually by the Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy, the official friends group for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. This year’s symposium focused on local trails and was sponsored by Visit Sandy Springs and Cox Enterprises.

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is among the top 40 most visited national parks in the nation and has three times the economic impact of the Atlanta Braves, according to Conservancy Board President Sally Bethea.

But, the parks need some help to improve its services, she added.

“It’s worth investing in and it’s worth protecting,” Cox said. “The parks alone have $15-$16 million worth of improvements in the works… because

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our citizenry is asking for it. They’re asking for better places to hike, exercise, bike and connect with nature, especially along the Chattahoochee River.”

For the past five years, Cox and his team have focused on Paces Mill, Vickery Creek and enhancing the national water trail designation.

And while quality of the water in the river had been improving for several years, park representatives said they’ve seen it plateau and lose ground recently, Cox said.

The biggest two factors that influence the river’s health, he added, are pathogens and sediment, and the two largest sources of pathogens are human activity and dog waste.

“Those little bags you see on the trail?” Cox said. “They are not biodegradable, and they are not fertilizer.”

Bethea said the Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy is working with the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area to launch an awareness campaign to curb dog waste pollution along the river.

Local city and county representatives also provided updates on their park and trail plans along the Chattahoochee River.

Roswell is working toward a Riverpark Master Plan to invest in and maintain the parkland along the river.

The parkland, especially the Riverwalk Trail, has become a widely popular area in Roswell for residents and visitors alike, said Roswell Recreation and Parks Director Jeff Leatherman.

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Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Outdoor Division Manager Matthew Pate speaks about the future of the county’s parks. isn’t being used by the community,” he said. “On a weekly basis, we’re seeing nearly 6,000 trips in Phase V, which we just installed.”

The Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell is likewise working on a campaign to, among other nature center upgrades, replace the aging boardwalk on the riverside and build a pedestrian bridge connecting the boardwalk over Willeo Road to the nature center. The campaign has already raised $4 million of the $8 million needed for this project, Nelson said.

Over to the north and east, the City of Johns Creek has scattered national parkland in between large swaths of residential areas. Johns Creek Assistant Public Works Director Chris Haggard said the city is looking at ways to connect those parks to each other and to other city trails. One of the major plans is to create a loop within the Abbotts Bridge Unit that people can use to run 5Ks. National parkland runs north from Johns Creek into Forsyth County up to Buford Dam. The greatest wants by residents there include trails, playgrounds, picnic areas,

river access and a disc golf course, said Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Outdoor Division Manager Matthew Pate.

This year, Forsyth was able to honor one of those requests and opened an 18hole disc golf course in Chattahoochee Pointe Park.

The work on these parklands will continue, and people should begin thinking about how to raise the next generation to appreciate and support natural lands, Cox said.

“It really does take a village to manage this urbanized area,” he said. “It will take all of us to do our part to protect this investment over time.”

For more information about the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, visit nps.gov and to get involved, visit chattahoocheeparks.org.

Correction The Sept. 19 story about Forsyth County’s 2020 budget incorrectly referred to County Manager Eric Johnson as “Ericson” after he was first introduced in the article.

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COMMUNITY

Miss Georgia wins hearts of residents for foster care drive Local volunteers plan formal event to help nonprofits

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — Victoria Hill, Miss Georgia 2019, will be one of the featured artists at a red-carpet event Sept. 28 in Cumming to benefit area nonprofits that serve foster children.

The event, Foster the Cause, is the initiative of Forsyth County residents Wayne and Sally Richards and Cindy and John Moon who are hosting the benefit at Polo Golf & Country Club.

Wayne Richards said he met Victoria Hill through his father, Joe, a decorated World War II veteran who befriended her when she was a home-schooled child of 14. During one of his daily walks for exercise, the young girl noticed Joe’s World War II hat and asked him to visit their home to discuss the war.

“A few years later, my father was in hospice, and Victoria sang to him for seven days before he was buried at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton,” Wayne Richards recalled. “She sang one last time for this World War II veteran, my father.”

Hill, now 21, was crowned Miss Georgia in June.

The Richards said they teamed up with the Moons to help Hill in her campaign to shine a light on foster care and support the families and organizations who help the children.

“We’re spending a lot of time helping her campaign,” Wayne Richards said.

Foster the Cause is designed to raise funds for two local homes that provide housing, guidance and support to foster children: Bald Ridge Lodge for boys in Cumming and North Georgia Angel House for girls in Canton.

More children than homes The Georgia Division of Family and Children’s Services reports that Georgia has more than 14,000 children in foster care, and there are only about 5,000 homes certified to foster.

Support has already been pouring in through sponsorships, Sally Richards said. All donations from Foster the Cause are made out to either Bald Ridge Lodge or Angel House, she said.

She also pointed out that the foster system needs mentorships and employment opportunities for the young men and women preparing to leave foster care.

Donations for Foster the Cause should be made payable directly to either Bald Ridge Lodge, Inc. or North Georgia Angel House Inc. Donors should indicate «Foster the Cause» on the memo line of contributions. They may be mailed to the group’s business office: Cheshire Group Inc., Attn: Foster the Cause, 5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 14, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022, or a volunteer can arrange to stop by the donor’s office for pick up.

The event is from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 at Polo Golf & Country Club, 6300 Polo Club Drive in Cumming.

The evening includes a formal chef dinner and musical entertainment featuring Miss Georgia performing Broadway and classical numbers. She will be accompanied by pianist and vocalist Brian Osborne, head of the Music Department at Reinhardt University.

More information can be found at: eventbrite.com/e/foster-the-cause-tickets-70518541857, or by email at wayne. richards@cheshirebenefits.com.

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Tickets are $75, and all proceeds benefit either Bald Ridge Lodge or Angel House.

Miss Georgia speaks to Rotary Aside from her appearances across the state as Miss Georgia, Hill has also been on the campaign trail locally, promoting support for foster care organizations.

The Canton native shared details of her campaign with the Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club at its weekly meeting Sept. 17.

Her platform, “Flip the Script on Foster Care,” has set three main goals that include raising awareness of the need of the Georgia foster care system, engaging businesses and organizations to help the children in foster care and encouraging mentorship for the young adults aging out of the system.

“Let’s flip the script,” Hill said. “Instead of seeing these children waiting on homes, I want to see homes waiting on children.”

She told Rotarians that “you don’t have to foster to help children in foster care.”

Other means of support include donating services. Local businesses have provided a new roof at North Georgia Angel House in Canton, where Hill serves as an intern.

Another company has taken care of plumbing needs at the home, and a third business partner is remodeling the back porch area. These are just some of the “many ways businesses and organizations can get plugged in,” she said.

Mentorship is another important service for the success of those aging out of the system at 18, Hill said.

When these young adults age out from the foster care program, she said, usually a couple of things happen within a short time. Statistics show that they end up homeless or incarcerated, she said.

Generational foster care can be prevented through mentorship, too.

“Young women end up pregnant at a very young age and are unable to take care of their children who are then having to be put in the foster care system,” Hill said. “So the cycle is continuing and becoming a bigger problem. We need to end that through mentoring and supporting teenagers who are now living life all by themselves, no family, no connections.”

State, local officials honor local animal shelter staff

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Animal Shelter was recognized for its excellence Sept. 18 in front of an audience that included state and local officials and representatives from local law enforcement agencies.

The Georgia Pet Coalition and the Humane Society of the United States recognized Cindy Iacopella, shelter manager, and the shelter staff for the work done on behalf of animals in the county. The shelter has been designated an “Emerging Gold Standard Shelter” for the state of Georgia.

“It was a great opportunity to discuss big-picture issues affecting animals in

Georgia and local issues,” Iacopella said.

The Coalition and Humane Society wanted to highlight the achievements of Forsyth County and its support from the County Commission, Iacopella said.

Included in the accomplishments were a reduction in euthanasia, the implementation of progressive programs, SPLOST funding for a mobile spay/neuter unit, partnerships with other agencies for unwanted pets and a partnership with the Sheriff’s Office in which inmates work with shelter dogs.

“There’s so much support from the commissioners,” Iacopella said. “It’s great. They’re all animal lovers.”

Peggy McCarthey, co-chair of the Georgia Pet Coalition Advisory Board, echoed Iacopella’s gratitude and described the commissioners as “the

dream team of officials.”

The coalition works with state legislators to help change policies and educate lawmakers about issues involving overpopulation, among others, according to McCarthey.

“There is a crisis of overpopulation in, Georgia,” she said. “Forsyth County is the gold standard for best practices regarding over breeding and puppy mills.”

McCarthey who is quick to point out that adoption is a better alternative. She added a perk to adopting from a shelter.

“You can adopt the official state dog of Georgia,” she said. “In 2016 the adoptable dog was officially declared the state dog of Georgia.”

State Sen. Greg Dolezal, State Rep. Todd Jones, along with county commissioners and law enforcement person-

nel were among those who toured the Forsyth County Animal Shelter, learning about its “innovative, solution-based achievements,” McCarthey said.

“Forsyth County has a first-class animal shelter, and the staff goes above and beyond to care for the animals,” Dolezal said. “Their adoption program is a great way to show our love for animals and it’s hard not to fall in love with the furry friends when you enter the adoption area.”

District 4 County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills shared that a dog park is in the works and would be located across the street from the shelter. Finals plans have not been approved but it is possible that the park will be opened within a year or so.

Iacopella said sponsorships are welcome.

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Halcyon welcomes first visitors to mega development

By DENISE RAY denise@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After close to 10 years of planning and construction, Halcyon, the 135-acre, mixed-use development in Forsyth County, opened for its debut to the public Sept. 18.

The $370 million development at Ga. 400 and McFarland Parkway staged festivities and giveaways throughout the day and running through Sept. 22.

Families and dog lovers roamed the sidewalks, enjoying offerings from eateries and relaxing on outdoor furniture in the spacious greenspace. Rectangular green space is referred to as the heart of the community.

Preschooler arts and crafts, live music at lunchtime and games were on the green, much to the enjoyment of young families.

Visitors could test ride a Pedego electric bike on the campus as a fun way to tour the development’s offerings. For those in the market for a place to live, representatives from Elan and Everleigh were on site answering questions about living at Halcyon.

Promoted as “idyllic” and “the next generation of mixed-use development,” Halcyon will feature office space, two hotels and boutique shops. It offers a

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number of options for eating and entertainment, including a luxury dine-in movie theater which opens Sept. 27.

It is located in the southern part of the county at the trailhead of the Big Creek Greenway. The combined 455,000-squarefoot office and retail space also connects with 700 new homes and apartments, available for lease or purchase.

Some of the businesses already up and running include: Cherry Street Brewpub (a local brewpub and beer garden), CT Cantina Taqueria (a Latin restaurant with food and margaritas), Market Hall (a gathering space, complete with six food stalls), It’s a Sweet Life (a specialty cake boutique and bakery), Kilwins (chocolate, fudge and ice cream shop), Mercedes-Benz Experience Center by RBM of Alpharetta (an experience center for people to learn about the latest designs and innovations of the auto brand), Popbar (a frozen treat shop offering handcrafted gelato, sorbet and yogurt creations served on a stick) and RW Design & Exchange (an upscale interior design studio and gallery showroom.

Reviews from people were generally positive. Some were a little confused about the parking kiosks at the retail center.

Alpharetta resident Elizabeth Bradford, at Halcyon with her 2-year-old son, Adam, was confused.

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“I didn’t pay for parking today,” she said. “Why should I pay to park and shop and eat when I can go to Avalon or other places and park for free? It’s ridiculous.”

Phil Mays, principal at RocaPoint Partners said that “there will never be a fee to park in the parking deck, which includes more than 1,300 parking spots available for guests to use at no charge.”

The parking meters for the parking spots surrounding the Market Hall and Village will be turned on as needed in the coming months for a nominal fee, according to Mays.

“When the meters are being used, these are intended to prevent office employees, Halcyon employees and Halcyon apartment residents from parking in these designated spaces, making it easier for guests to park at the village,” he said.

Restaurants and retailers can validate parking for guests.

May said Halcyon is designed as a connected destination where people can explore by foot, bike or car. With its connection to the Big Creek Greenway, visitors have more options for ways to access Halcyon beyond their vehicles, he said. If guests do choose to drive, they are able to park their cars once, then walk or bike around to the village’s

unique mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment offerings all in one place.

When complete, Halcyon will include 455,000-square-feet of combined office and retail space, two hotels and 665 new homes and apartments. Halcyon is currently overseeing construction for a new, northern trailhead and bridge on the Big Creek Greenway that will connect pedestrians and bikers to the mixed-use development. Construction is also underway for a 152-room Embassy Suites

by Hilton hotel, which is scheduled to open in late 2020. A second hotel is planned to be developed across Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

The restaurant village is currently 90 percent leased and the market hall is 100 percent leased, according to RocaPoint Partners, which is part of the development team with New York-based The Georgetown Company. A full list of Halcyon’s current restaurant tenants is available online at https://www.visithalcyon.com/dining.

“We are in final negotiations with some of our restaurant tenants and will be sharing exciting announcements regarding additional tenants and openings soon,” Mays said.

Retail representation is provided by JLL and Newmark Knight Frank is handling office leasing.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Let’s recognize Forsyth’s outstanding librarians

As a member of our community, now is the perfect time and opportunity to honor the contributions, service and dedication of our librarians by nominating your favorite Librarian for the prestigious national “I Love My Librarian” award.

Co-sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the New York Library and the New York Times, 10 librarians from across the nation will be selected to receive this prestigious award, a cash prize of $ 5,000 each, a recognition plaque and a travel stipend to attend the “I Love My Librarian” Award Ceremony Jan. 25, 2020 in Philadelphia.

For Forsyth County residents who visit any of the library branches (Cumming, Hampton Park, Post Road or Sharon Forks), this is a unique opportunity to give thanks and recognize the outstanding service and dedication from our librarians staffing and managing the Forsyth County Public Library System, widely recognized as one of the finest in the nation.

The nomination process is open until Oct. 21, 2019. For more information about this prestigious award and submission forms, please visit http://www. ilovelibraries.org/lovemylibrarian.

Edgar Ortiz Cumming

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OPINION

Flying rainbows at Dahlonega Butterfly Farm What is it about butterflies? Like most folks, I enjoy watching them flutter around the flowers in the yard or the hanging baskets on the porch.

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The Dahlonega Butterfly Farm is the brainchild of Jo Ann Goldenburg.

She’s passionate about nature, but especially about butterflies.

As a child, Jo Ann raised plants to attract butterflies. She would search those plants for caterpillars to bring home, putting them in “anything I could find.” Then she would feed the caterpillars, tending them until they formed pupae and adult butterflies eventually appeared.

Years later, and well into a career in

Atlanta television, she realized that she still had a fondness for butterflies. She had an idea too — an idea for a fullscale butterfly garden — and so she sat down and put together a 17-page plan outlining her vision.

“Then,” she says, “I put it aside and let it sit for a year to make sure I wasn’t crazy.”

Meanwhile, she had become interested in the Dahlonega area.

“Dahlonega had always been my getaway spot,” she says. So she acquired 8 acres and then got to work, and the result is the Dahlonega Butterfly Farm. It opened just over three months ago, and it’s been drawing a steady stream of visitors ever since.

Where do the farm’s butterflies come from? They’re hatched from pupae (acquired from growers in Florida) in the so-called containment room next to the office and gift shop — and because butterflies typically live only two to three weeks, a steady stream of new residents is required. It takes about two weeks for new butterflies to emerge from the pupae in a process known as “eclosing.” After eclosing, the butterflies spend about 10 minutes pumping

up their wings and then another four hours waiting for their wings to dry so they can fly. Then they’re transferred to the fully enclosed conservatory where they fly free — and where visitors like you and me can enjoy one-on-one interaction with these colorful delegates from the insect world.

At any given time, Jo Ann says, there are roughly 200 adult butterflies flitting about in the warm air of the conservatory, where the temperature is kept in the butterfly-friendly range of 86 to 90 degrees. That’s a little on the warm side for most folks, but the butterflies are so captivating that you won’t mind at all.

Inside the conservatory, a footpath loops through lush plantings of nectar plants (where the butterflies go to drink nectar) and resting plants (where they alight to rest) — and butterflies seem to be everywhere. Most have alighted on plants. But one, a golden beauty about two inches across, lands on my ballpoint pen while others land on “butterfly sticks,” small foam paintbrushes that have been dipped in

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Context really is the key to music When the Beatles released “Abbey Road” on Sept. 26, 1969, we were all ready for a diversion.

Riots, the war, assassinations — all of them had us longing for an escape. Where better to find it than pat Fox on the airwaves?

Editor pat@appenmediagroup.com For those who grew up in the ’60s, the Beatles were more than music.

What they did, how they dressed, what they thought set the trend for everyone over 7 and under 25. They did more than create new songs, they created new music.

While certainly no fanatic, I was always impressed with the musical paths they forged — month after month, year after year, throughout my childhood.

Their new songs were truly “new,” unlike anything they’d done before and miles ahead of what almost anyone else was doing.

I was as anxious as anyone to hear what was to follow the wildly strange “White Album” from the year before.

Somehow, it seems, everyone knew this was going to be special.

Equally exciting, those living at the

time will recall that “Abbey Road” came out amid rumors that Paul McCartney had died in a car crash back in 1966.

The music industry had covered up the tragedy and replaced McCartney with a double, so it was theorized.

Radio stations were devoting programs that included audio of Beatles’ lyrics from earlier albums — some played forward, some backward — with clues like “turn me on dead man” and “I bury Paul.”

That’s a lot of weirdness for an unformed psyche.

Weird, yes, but weirdly engaging to a young teenager.

Part of me wants to surrender these memories to obscurity. You can’t impart the impact of “Abbey Road” on anyone who didn’t grow up with a transistor radio tucked in their pocket. You can’t revisit the experience on Spotify.

I didn’t hear a cut from “Abbey Road” until about a month after its release, right around Halloween when the air was crisp and the mystery shrouding Paul took on added dimension.

And there it was, finally, a macabre John leading the procession with: “One and one and one is three…” — proof!

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my money, the cleanest, most perfectly joyful, and possibly best rock song ever written. It simply has no flaw.

Come to think of it, much of the rest of “Abbey Road” is the antithesis of John’s funereal “Come Together” — Paul’s sweet crooning in “Golden Slumbers” or his wailing “Oh Darling,” or what about George’s loving tribute “Something” (quite a coup for the “third” Beatle)?

Oh well, as they say, you had to be there. If you weren’t, it’s hard to imagine how a whole generation feels about this anniversary.

On the other hand, it’s not entirely impossible to experience another generation’s music and come away with an echo of how it felt at the time.

It happened to me once, and it happened with a bang.

Oddly, it was Stanley Kubrick who teed up the ball.

I was in my late teens, watching the

political satire “Dr. Strangelove” at home with my parents late one Saturday.

The highlight of the film is the ending sequence when, with his usual sardonic flair, Kubrick unleashes a montage of atomic explosions onscreen to the strains of the 1939 classic “We’ll Meet Again.”

“We’ll meet again Don’t know where Don’t know when But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day” I chuckled aloud.

My mother shushed me, offended by Kubrick’s irreverence and my ignorance.

She was nearly crying.

“I used to sing that song every night during the war,” she said. “I had three brothers fighting over in Germany, and we never knew if they were still alive until we got a letter from them, maybe twice a month.”

I haven’t watched “Strangelove” since.

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Fatherhood: Tips from a man who has no idea what he is doing

Part 6: How being a dad will change you The pregnancy is over, the delivery is complete, the hospital stay has concluded, and you are home with your baby, reveling in this new role of dad.

For the past year, you have heard JOE PARKER everyone who has a Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com child say that at this point everything in your life changes. It is likely you believed this to be true, but you probably held that not “everything” would change.

You were wrong.

It is not until you are in that role that you realize that others weren’t exaggerating when they said EVERYTHING would change.

A major contributor to all aspects of your life being impacted is the fact that you will have to learn how to be a functional adult and parent while sleeping in blocks no longer than an NBA shot clock.

Sure, you had a good idea that you would be losing sleep, but losing sleep really isn’t the correct phrase for what

you will experience as the parent of a newborn. You have to be in possession of something to lose it, and once baby is out, you will never “have” sleep.

You might think back on those nights you spent drowning in cheap vodka until 5 a.m., waking up just two hours later to head into work. You may think to yourself, “Yes, that was rough, but I made it through.” If you think that kind of experience in any way compares to being the parent of a newborn, you are — and I don’t say this lightly — an absolute moron.

Working on a few hours of drunken sleep is nowhere like being a parent because, you see, that grogginess only lasts a day. As a parent, you will have to operate on a few hours of sleep interminably.

You may truly love sleep like I do, and I’m not talking about that pleasantly content, silent sleep portrayed in NyQuil commercials. I am talking the legs splayed, snoring soundtrack-ed, mouth agape, slobber on the pillow, dead-tothe-world kind of sleep. If I had to list my hobbies, sleep would be among the activities recorded. But that, like all my other hobbies, have vanished. You can expect the same.

You may have enjoyed things like reading books, playing video games, golfing, woodworking or going to the movies before your bundle of joy arrived, but kick those pleasures goodbye. Your new hobbies will include discovering all the various ways of removing excrement from clothing, how to do every daily household task with one hand, different techniques for helping relieve gas, ways to change a diaper before baby decided to “go” again and general babblery.

Being a dad also changes your appearance. You may have taken pride in your appearance before baby’s arrival, but now you will only change your shirt if it has more than three spit-up stains.

And there will be spit-up, lots of it, and there will be loads of full, dirty diapers, and gas aplenty. Basically, a newborn is approximately 10 pounds of disgusting wrapped in a cute package.

This changes you because, for the first time in your life, you will be deeply concerned about another human’s bowel movements.

There will come a point where you will cheer, with genuine excitement, for a dirty diaper. You will loudly exclaim “Yay!” with the passing of gas out either

end of the tunnel. You and your partner will discuss the frequency, size, color of every movement with the nonchalance usually reserved for discussing coffee filters.

Besides talking about such matters, you also must address them. Believe me when I say I have tried, but you simply cannot get a newborn to change their own diaper. That means you will have to deal with another human’s excrement.

Like I said, everything changes.

There is of course trepidation to such a task, but you have likely heard other parents say, “Oh, it won’t bother you once it’s your child.”

These people need to be locked up in mental institutions, because the male species was simply not meant to deal with other people’s excrement. Laugh about it, make jokes about it, sure, but not deal directly with it.

You will never grow accustomed to dealing with soiled diapers, you must grin and bear it with your shirt collar high above your nose, if it doesn’t have too much spit-up on it.

Stay tuned because in our next installment I’ll be doling out advice for… something. I’m too tired to remember.

We feel this is an opportunity Milton businesses can take advantage of, and residents will invest in coming to Milton, bringing their friends, and create that opportunity.

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Milton to launch new initiative to boost business climate Meet Me in Milton hopes to draw crowds, revenue to downtown

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton is banking that its new enterprise will provide a shot in the arm for the businesses of downtown Crabapple by bringing residents and outsiders to the city to drink, dine and shop.

In the same vein as Alive in Roswell, the city will host Meet Me in Milton gatherings from 4 to 8 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month from April through September.

Before the full season, however, the city will kick off the initiative Oct. 26 with vendors and live music on The Green adjacent to City Hall and Crabapple Market.

Milton Economic Development Manager Sara LaDart said each event will be a “family-friendly Milton block party.”

LaDart and representatives with Crabapple developments, including those under construction, brainstormed ways to bolster the business climate in the area, and Meet Me in Milton is the result.

That name carries many meanings, LaDart said.

“It can mean meet me for dinner, meet me to grab a cocktail or meet me to hear some music,” she said. “And we could see that 10 years down the road, the third Saturday of the month means you go to Milton. We want that to be in the minds of people. The name also means that people will think to go to places other than downtown Crabapple.

The Deerfield area continues to grow, or maybe people will think to go to Matilda’s (music venue) for a concert.”

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Downtown Crabapple will be the site for Meet Me in Milton events which organizers hope will provide a boost to the city’s economy.

With several developments under construction in the area which will add to Crabapple’s businesses, the city decided to pull the trigger on the initiative now.

“When we brought this group together, we didn’t just think about this year,” LaDart said. “In 2020 the Market District will open up, and in 2021 phase 2 and 3 of Crabapple Market will open.

We can go through the growing pains now, figure it all out, and when we have all these developments finished, people will be used to coming out each third Saturday.”

The opening event next month will feature vendors lining the Green and live

music from Process of Elimination.

LaDart said events in 2020 will be more “organic” in fostering shoppers and diners to the area, with the city providing the hive but businesses creating the honey.

Each gathering will have a different feature on The Green, with plans including a cornhole tournament, outdoor movie screening, a car show, art show and other features that will draw crowds to the area.

“People might initially start their evening on The Green, but then they might wind up in a clothing boutique or restaurant,” LaDart said. “At that point we kind of put the ball in the businesses

court and see what they are going to do to draw people in.”

While it remains to be seen how much of a boost Meet Me in Milton will provide the city’s businesses, hopes remain high.

“We’re are exited to see what happens and what the response is,” LaDart said.

“We don’t really know because we have never done anything like this before, but we feel this is an opportunity Milton businesses can take advantage of, and residents will invest in coming to Milton, bringing their friends, and create that opportunity.”

For more information, visit meetmeinmilton.com.

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Alpharetta’s tech village courting Fortune 500 tenants Plans may finally be coming together in Alpharetta for a 62acre tech village that could now include one or two Fortune 500 companies. The site is attractive to large employers because of its proGeoff smith posed sense of place, Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com mixed-use concept and because it ties into the proposed Alpha Loop.

The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports the large site sits at the corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Ga. 400 and has been proposed as a tech village concept since at least 2016. The developer, Atlanta-based TPA Group, claims to be in late-stage negotiations with a company that would take up about 110,000 square feet, and is in early discussions with another company it says is valued at over $40 billion. While no names have been mentioned by the developer, the article said payroll giant ADP, which has several offices in Alpharetta, and Colonial Pipeline, which is currently headquartered in Roswell, are both looking for new locations.

To accommodate the increase in office space, the company scaled back the project’s townhomes from 141 to 63, and the number of apartments from 276 to 255.

The project would also include a 4-acre park along with retail and restaurants.

The site sits one exit south of Avalon and just over a mile from Alpharetta’s downtown City Center, which just won an Excellence in Town Center Development from the Urban Land Institute’s Atlanta district. With the addition of Avalon and City Center, the area has changed dramatically over the last five years as TPA has conceptualized their site. With the rollout of the proposed Alpha Loop, a multi-use trail encircling the downtown area to connect the different nodes of the city, developers have been able to better market their properties to companies whose employees would find

being on the loop attractive.

Since the enormous success demonstrated along the Beltline in Atlanta, communities across the metro area have designed their own conceptual multi-use trail systems. Just south of Alpharetta, Roswell has the Roswell Loop. Building such a project is expensive, and few cities have been able to raise the funds to build it, instead building it in small sections as they make improvements to intersections and roadways.

To get a look at Roswell’s loop, drive through the new roundabout built at Chaffin Road and Hardscrabble. A small section was built there. Roswell’s loop would also continue across the new redesigned Big Creek Parkway, which would include a second bridge crossing Ga. 400 just north of Holcomb Bridge Road.

Employers, and thus big developers and planners, are drawn to areas with strong amenities. Gone are the days where all you need are 20 acres for an office park. To draw in quality projects, or quality redevelopment, cities are having to better brand different character areas to accentuate the style that makes those areas unique. It isn’t so much about logistics and drive-time anymore, employers want style and a sense of place.

Years ago, TPA branded their development as a tech village. That has been the theme planners worked with as they designed layout of the project and architectural style. And that theme isn’t out of left-field either. Alpharetta has been calling itself the Technology City of the South for a while now, and for a city that has more tech companies in it than Austin, Texas, it really isn’t much of a stretch to say that.

There is no timeline yet for the project, but TPA filed plans with Alpharetta asking them to expedite their review of the revised master plan in an effort to get their possible new tenant in the new space by 2021.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group

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Defined sales process can keep you on track Do you currently have a definable, repeatable and measurable sales process in your business?

Is this process documented?

Does everyone dick jones on your sales Founder & President Jones Simply Sales team follow this process?

If your answer is yes, you probably are experiencing predictable sales results. If your answer is no, your results most likely are unpredictable.

Without a defined sales process, it is virtually impossible to determine what you need to do to improve your sales results. Having a sales process that is defined and measurable can help you pinpoint improvement actions. For example, if your business relies on a steady stream of new business leads and there is no tracking system in place to account for these leads, how would you possibly know if your lead generation process is adequate for achieving your sales goals?

Documenting a sales process for your small business is not time consuming and can reap huge benefits. Just like a football team uses a playbook to execute the “process” of running a play, a sales process is a playbook for your sales team.

Take the time to document your sales process and develop measurements. Train your sales team on the process and require that they follow it. Track your results and identify ways to improve both the effectiveness and efficiency of the process.

Having a definable, repeatable and measureable sales process can have a profound impact on enabling sales growth in your business.

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CALENDAR SOUTHERN SUMMER

VIKING ENCAMPMENT

See Viking life re-enacted by costumed re-enactors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 28-29. This event boasts demonstrations of Viking ritual combat, craft demonstrations, and Viking camp life.

Includes a Kid’s Zone. Admission is free. There will be vendors with food and drink available for purchase. Join the fun at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. For more information, visit roswellgov.com.

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FEATURED: SPALDING GARDEN CLUB

What: Spalding Garden Club invites the public to attend the next meeting, with special guest speaker will be Gloria Ward, a master gardener and leading hydrangea expert.

When: Friday, Sept. 27, 9:15 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody More info: 770-396-5443

TAIWAN YES! NIGHT MARKET ATL What: Enjoy authentic outdoor Taiwanese street food and pastries at this traditional festival.

Games, music and dance will also be available for children.

When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 4-9 p.m.

Where: Kings Business Center, 4350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. NW, Peachtree Corners Cost: $5 each, children 12 and under get in free More info: facebook.com/ events/2458694887698366

‘THE GIRL IN THE WHITE PINAFORE’

What: Cambridge High School Theatre shares the story of a 1937 Texas tragedy in a play by Jiggs Burgess. See how the 300 lives lost haunt the man who was in charge that fateful day.

When: Oct. 3-4, 7 p.m.

Where: Cambridge High School Theatre, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: $10 online, $12 at the door More info and tickets: cambridgetheatre.org

ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY GRAND OPENING

What: Celebrate the grand opening while enjoying fun, food and games. Visitors can take a tour of the facility and sign their child up for the academy with a tuition discount.

When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Zion Christian Academy, 888 Zion Circle, Roswell More info: zionchristianacademyga.com

TRANSFORMATIONAL PARENTING

What: a four-session workshop guiding parents to “Understand Yourself, Understand Your Child, Engage in Positive Parenting, and Enjoy being a Parent,” presented

by Joan K. Teach, PhD. When: Thursdays, Sept. 19Oct. 10, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Community Resource Center of the Brookhaven United Methodist Church, 1366 North Druid Hills Road, Brookhaven Cost: $100 More info and registration: ldag.org

When: The theme of this art show is “Southern Summer” and will showcase a wide range of artists and media.

When: July 1-Sept. 27 Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: artsalpharetta.org

ALL LEVEL COMMUNITY YOGA

What: Weather you’re starting off or finishing your day, do so with a stress release practice that emphasizes flows and gentle strengthening poses. Bring a mat and water. Multiple locations.

When: August-October. In Dunwoody, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; in Sandy Springs, Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody; and Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, 805 Mt. Vernon Highway NW, Sandy Springs Cost: $15 More info: TheElitePeasant.com

‘MAMMA MIA!’

What: The story-telling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating a show following a young woman’s search for her birth father.

When: Sept. 5-29, times vary Where: Tams School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

SUPER FUN DAY 5K RUN/WALK

EVENTS: MILTON WINE FESTIVAL

What: Taste and discuss over 100 wines from France, California, Italy, Germany and South America. Benefiting Children’s Charities, the festival will focus on the major and most notable varietal or wine from each region.

When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 4-8 p.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton Cost: Tickets start at $50.

Info: miltonwinefestival.com

DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL

What: Enjoy family-friendly events all weekend long, including concerts, a parade and a 5K. Free busses running from select middle schools available.

When: Sept. 28 and 29 Where: 3142 Hill St. NW, Duluth More info and tickets: duluthfallfestival.org

SPECIAL NEEDS FASHION SHOW

What: Jonny & Xena’s Spread the Words Foundation will host a special needs fashion show fundraiser. The event includes a raffle, silent auction and food.

When: Sunday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m.; doors open at 3:15 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek High School, 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost; $10 More info and tickets: facebook. com/xenaandjonny or xenathewarriorpuppy.com

What: Become a real-life superhero at this 5k run/walk and create lasting family memories and adventures. Costumes encouraged.

When: Sunday, Oct. 20, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Dunwoody Elementary School, 1923 Womack Road, Dunwoody Cost: Registration starts at $30; save $5 with discount code SCK2019 More info and registration: savvycyberkids.org/5K

SPIRITS FOR SPRUILL

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‘HARVEST AT THE FARMHOUSE’

What: Thirty-two classes are offered and include history, art, sports, religion, genealogy, music and more. Registration is open.

When: Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 17-Nov. 7 Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $55 for unlimited classes More info and registration: selroswellga.org

What: Join for an evening of art and merriment at Spirits for Spruill, an annual fundraising event for the Spruill Center for the Arts with live music and food.

When: Thursday, Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $40 More info and tickets: spruillarts.org/spiritsforspruill

What: Enjoy an evening of bluegrass music and family-style dining with live music and localsourced foods.

When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodypreservationtrust.org

ALPHARETTA BREW MOON FALL FEST

What: Downtown Alpharetta comes alive for this event featuring brew, wine and food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants in one big street party. Group tables available for purchase.

When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 6:30-11 p.m.

Where: Downtown Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

FALL FESTIVAL SIDEWALK SALE

What: North Point Village will host a Fall Festival Sidewalk Sale. The event will include food trucks, police and fire representatives, raffles and gift baskets along with discounts at select stores.

When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 6, noon-5 p.m.

Where: North Point Village, 7300 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northfulton.com

DUNWOODY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL

What: Join Dunwoody Christian School for a day of fall fun with bounce houses, face painting, a pumpkin patch, cake walk, treats and more.

When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Dunwoody Christian School, 2250 Dunwoody Club Drive, Atlanta Cost: $10 More info: dunwoodycs.org

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE HEALTH SEMINAR

What: Learn the real cause of disease and the road to recovery.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Wellness For Life, 3480 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming More info: eventbrite.com

BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA

What: Classes are free and for all levels. Bring a mat and a bottle of water. Hosted by the City of Alpharetta and features Lift Yoga teachers.

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Soleil Laurel Canyon named Best 50 Master-Planned Communities Tucked away in the North Georgia foothills of Canton and just a short drive from exciting Atlanta, Soleil Laurel Canyon is more than a beautiful community of maintenance-free, ranch-style homes and breathtaking views. It’s the lifestyle you’ve worked your whole life to enjoy.

If you are 55+, we invite you to come experience Soleil’s incomparable array of recreation, culture, and entertainment for yourself. You’ll have no doubt why it was named among the Best 50 MasterPlanned Communities in the U.S. by Where to Retire Magazine in 2015.

“Clubhouses, fitness centers, social clubs and education classes mean residents get much more than a house at a planned community,” said Karen Northridge, publisher of “Where to Retire.”

One of the great pleasures of living at Soleil is that a low-maintenance home gives you the free time to take advantage of all that the community offers or take a trip without concern. The landscaped grounds of Soleil Laurel Canyon are al-

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$200,000s to $400,000s for adults 55+.

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It’s time to check your cholesterol level Brought to you by Home Helpers of Alpharetta September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a perfect time to check your cholesterol level and take action if it’s high.

High cholesterol typically doesn’t have any symptoms, and that can make people ignore their cholesterol levels or think that high cholesterol isn’t really a problem. However, high cholesterol is a major health risk factor.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 100 million American adults have total cholesterol levels at or above 200 mg/dL, which is above healthy levels. More than 35 million of these people are at high risk for heart disease with levels of 240 mg/dL or higher.

Understanding what cholesterol is and how it affects health can help you address the serious health concerns this can pose for you or your older loved one.

About Cholesterol The Mayo Clinic describes cholesterol as “a waxy substance” that the body uses to make new cells. Cholesterol is produced in the liver, but it is also present in some of the foods people eat, like meat, poultry, and full-fat dairy products. The high amounts of saturated and trans fats in those foods cause the liver to kick into overdrive and produce even more cholesterol than the body needs, causing cholesterol levels to rise and possibly reach unhealthy levels.

Cholesterol levels are measured using a simple blood test. Doctors look at total cholesterol levels as well as LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is the bad kind. HDL is the good kind.

Total cholesterol level should be 200 mg/dL or lower. Ideally, LDL cholesterol

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Eat more dark chocolate – doctor’s orders

By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta The best drink that I have ever tasted in my life wasn’t a cold beer or a full bodied wine; it was a paper cup of dark hot chocolate at Kollar Dr. Taylor Chocolates on Washington Street in the town of Yountville. (Their passion fruit truffle was also particularly outstanding!) I love dark chocolate. And I mean seriously love dark chocolate! There are wine people, craft beer experts, kambucha fans, but for me, dark chocolate is where it’s at. Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco is, for me, hallowed ground.

The other night, as I found myself in search of a dark chocolate late night snack, it occurred to me that I should look into how dark chocolate is good for the skin… somewhat to help my patients and somewhat to justify my vice! So this is my attempt to validate my dark chocolate habit as healthy. Enjoy!

It turns out dark chocolate has been studied A LOT. Particularly with regard to cardiovascular health. Dark chocolate contains polyphenols called flavonoids.

They have been celebrated for their antioxidant effects. Dark chocolate contains polyphenols that induce the release of nitric oxide (NO) through activation of endothelial NO synthase. This can dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure and may be cardioprotective. An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2007 reported a decrease in hypertension prevalence from 86% to 68% of their study population during an 18 week trial with consumption of between 6 and 7 grams of dark chocolate per day. White chocolate did not result in this decrease, and the study omitted the fact that white chocolate is also not as yummy.

But that was just one study. The Cochrane Database Review is considered the gold standard for determining whether the sum total of published studies have identified discoveries that are real and significant. A Cochrane Database Review found that dark chocolate “may have a small but statistically significant effect in lowering blood pressure by 2-3 mm Hg in the short term.”

Not exactly strong words, but, when it comes to dark chocolate, I will take what I can get.

What about dark chocolate and the skin? Researchers Calzavara-Pinton and colleagues were able to demonstrate that a dark chocolate extract taken every

day for a week made it more difficult for study participants to sunburn – they suggest that dark chocolate may be photoprotective. So practicing sun-safety means sun-protective clothing (check), sunscreen (check) and eating dark chocolate (triple check). Got it.

There is also a hot area of research about connections between gut health and skin health. Researchers increasingly believe that different types of intestinal bacteria may have either a pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory effect, and some studies suggest that dark chocolate may help shift our gut bacteria towards an anti-inflammatory milieu.

Just as importantly, the International Journal of Dermatology found that regular consumption of moderate amounts of dark chocolate worsened a number of male teenagers’ acne. Thank goodness.

This is excellent news for parents like myself whose spouses scold them for not sharing their chocolate-based desserts with their children more generously.

Dark chocolate is expensive, and my future teenage boys have no business raiding dear old dad’s pantry and eating all of his chocolate, and now science has proven it. So adults everywhere, keep calm and eat dark chocolate!

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Elevating the senior living experience Honored to recently be named Appen Media Group’s “Best Senior Living Community”, Village Park Senior Living would like to thank the wonderful communities and individuals that we are privileged to serve. In addition to bringing excitement and celebration to our staff and neighborhoods, receiving this award has given us the opportunity to reflect back on our humble beginnings.

After graduating with a degree in Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Village Park’s founder and CEO, Tim Gary, immediately started developing his first senior living project in 1996.

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East Haven offers choices for 55+ active adult living Choosing a new home, especially when you are near retirement, must include different factors. Your home should make it simple to enjoy your lifestyle and meet new people. It should be convenient to all your favorite areas around town and it should be easy to navigate around your home.

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nectar. Kids love the butterfly sticks. So (judging from the smiles and laughter) do adults.

This is fun, to be sure, and Jo Ann delights in the joy that butterflies bring to visitors’ faces. But she envisions even more. One of her goals is to develop ossword what she calls a “science and education center” where people can experience nature up close, learning to appreciate and protect it with butterflies as the catalyst to spark interest in and awareness of the natural world.

The magic of butterflies, she explains, “is one of the first things we learn about Solution nature,” and she wants to capitalize on A B U T

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that to encourage a broader appreciation of nature in folks of all ages.

My daughter, now grown and visiting us for a few days, has come with me to the butterfly farm. Like everyone else I see there, she is mesmerized by the dance of winged color that flutters all around.

“Dad,” she says to me, “you’ve got to bring the grandkids here!”

I will. You can count on that, The Dahlonega Butterfly Farm is located PuzzleJunction.com at 427 Castleberry Bridge Rd., Dawsonville, GA. 30534. It’s open from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Adult admission (ages 13+) is $8, and children 12 and under are $5. Group and school tours, as well as very reasonable season passes, are also available. For more info, call (706) 867-9473 or visit dahlonegabutterfly.com.

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James Allen, 82, of Roswell, passed away September 8, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Frederick D. Bloemeke, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away September 14, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Tony Brock, 75, of Cumming, passed away September 15, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Ray Jack Burton, 83, of Cumming, passed away September 16, 2019.

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Margaret Colucci, 77, of Roswell, passed away September 14, 2019.

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Sara B. Edge, 20, of Milton, passed away September 11, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Marshall W. Medlin, 60, of Cumming, passed away September 14, 2019.

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Gertrude E. Sanders, 98, of Cumming, passed away September 17, 2019.

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Patricia Claire Egan, 92, of Cumming, passed away September 15, 2019.

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Jared Robb Lively, 32, of Cumming, passed away September 15, 2019.

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Bernadette S. Sanzone, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away September 14, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Jean Evans, 88, of Roswell, passed away September 15, 2019.

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Carolyn Mae Martin, 91, of Alpharetta, passed away September 12, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Gladys Hicks Mashburn, 82, passed away September 12, 2019.

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Matthew E. Lohlein, 50, of Roswell, passed away September 15, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Gus Alan Penton, 37, of Alpharetta, passed away September 11, 2019.

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Dorothy M. Phillip, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away September 14, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Alfred C. Soldavini, 87, of Milton, passed away September 13, 2019. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Shirley Jean Rogers Stumpf, 81, of Cumming, passed away September 17, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Varndell H. Thompson, 72, of Roswell, passed away September 10, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Charles H. Turner, 89, of Alpharetta, passed away September 19, 2019.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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