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Cindy Badgett of Sawnee Electic Membership Corporation presents Ed Densmore, Johns Creek Chief of Police, with a $7,800 grant at a city council meeting.

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Sawnee Electric donates to Johns Creek public safety JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation presented a $7,800 grant to the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation to purchase of three new bicycles and car racks for the Johns Creek Police Department.

“We greatly appreciate this much needed and generous grant from the Sawnee Foundation,” said Councilman Steve Broadbent, who also serves as the Chairman of the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. “Their contribution

to public safety speaks volumes about their commitment to the welfare of our residents.”

With the proposed construction of the Cauley Creek Park, which will become one of the largest parks in the metro-Atlanta region once complete, the city identified police bicycles as a need for the police department to more effectively and safely patrol the park.

The $7,800 grant comes from the Sawnee Foundation’s Round Up pro-

gram, which gives Sawnee Electric member the option to round up their electric bill to the next highest dollar.

“This “extra change” goes directly into the Foundation, and is then gifted back into the communities we serve,” said Blake House, Vice President of Member Services at Sawnee EMC. “Commitment to community is one of the corner stones of this cooperative and the Sawnee Foundation gives us the perfect conduit to lend a hand when there is a need.”

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Officers placed on leave after ‘coin flip’ arrest

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Two Roswell police officers have been placed on administrative leave after a video surfaced showing them allegedly leaving the fate of a woman up to a coin flip.

Officer Courtney Brown pulled the woman over April 7 for allegedly speeding past her on a wet road.

Brown said on the video that she had to reach up to 90 mph to catch up with the woman, but later told another responding officer, Kristee Wilson, that she did not have any speed detection or tickets on her.

After talking to Wilson for advice on how to handle the situation, Brown ultimately opened up a coin toss app.

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Repair shop loses rental to female customer ROSWELL, Ga. — The Nalley Lexus on Mansell Road called police July 5 to report that their rental vehicle had been stolen.

An employee told police that a woman had visited the business June 12 to have her Lexus LS 400 evaluated for an oil leak. During the visit, she signed a one-day rental agreement for one of their loaner cars – a white 2017 Lexus RX350 valued at $70,000.

The next day, the business contacted the woman about her car and she declined any work.

She did not return the rental that day as per the agreement, and a data check on her car indicated that it had a suspended registration.

In the video, Wilson can be heard saying, “A head, R tail,” with “A” standing for arrest and “R” for release.

After the sound of a coin flip, Brown laughed and said that it had landed on tail.

But Wilson told Brown “23,” a code for arrest, causing Wilson to laugh and respond with “Michael Jordan.? Alright, so I’ve got too fast for conditions, reckless driving…”

The woman was arrested shortly after without knowing about the coin flip until investigators with 11Alive contacted her months later. Likewise, the officers did not turn in their guns and badges until after 11Alive investigators began questioning the department.

The two officers involved, Brown and Wilson, were “immediately” placed on Over the following weeks, the business tried contacting the woman over 10 times without results. Police later likewise tried contacting her unsuccessfully.

The car has been listed as stolen.

Woman struck by container during road rage incident MILTON, Ga. — A man allegedly threw a gum container at a woman following a road rage incident.

The woman and her passenger were stopped at a red light on Bethany Bend and Morris Road in Milton. A truck driven by a male was behind them at the intersection.

The man began honking the horn and yelling for the woman for not turning right at the red light. The victim said she “flipped (him) the bird” and pulled into her subdivision.

The truck driver followed her car and blocked it from traveling. The man then threw a gum container at the woman, striking her in the mouth.

The victim did not want to press charges.

administrative leave after Roswell Chief of Police Rusty Grant became aware of the incident, he said.

“This behavior is not indicative of the hard working officers of the Roswell Police Department,” Grant said in a statement. “I have much higher expectations of our police officers and I am appalled that any law enforcement officer would trivialize the decision making process of something as important as the arrest of a person.”

The department is conducting an internal investigation and is not releasing details of the incident until the investigation has concluded.

The woman’s charges were ultimately thrown out of court, with the prosecutor saying that she “absolutely refuse[s]” to prosecute the case.

Apartment burglarized during month-long vacation ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A woman reported July 10 that several items had been stolen from her apartment while she was away, including a safe, $6,000 in jewelry, a debit card and important personal papers.

The woman had been out of town since early June, and her daughter had been routinely checking on the apartment during the woman’s absence.

When the daughter checked the apartment on July 6, she saw that it had been rummaged through and several items were missing.

The missing debit card had unauthorized charges in California, and Arizona.

There were no signs of forced entry, according to police.

The woman had changed the locks before police arrived, and officers were unable to locate any evidence since the crime scene had been “compromised.”

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Higher costs threaten proposed parks Cost estimates for new park projects over time

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek faces a tough decision prioritizing future park projects as projections show costs exceed the $40 million parks bond passed by voters in 2016.

At a July 9 work session, the City Council heard a presentation on the construction plans for three pocket parks and a concept plan for the larger Cauley Creek Park.

Mayor Mike Bodker and council members expressed frustration when the projected cost of the plans exceeded the amount the council had allocated for the projects by millions.

“What it feels like is we set a number and now staff is coming back and saying ‘well, why don’t you just go ahead and double the number’ and we’re not really left with the options,” Bodker said.

Given the difference between the allocated money and the projected costs presented at the work session, the council now faces with three options: allocating more money for the projects, reducing the quality of the projects to fit with the previously allocated amounts or completing the projects in phases.

The plans presented to the council on July 9 did show some changes from the original concepts, notably moving stormwater detention underground in Bell Boles Road Park and Morton Road Park. However the plans did not include sufficient details to explain the change

Cauley Creek Bell Boles Morton Road State Bridge Total

Designs presented October 2016 $16 million $1,150,000 $2,540,000 $2,900,000 $22,590,000

in cost, some council members said.

“I just want to understand. Because while there have been changes, and I get that, I’m not hearing changes that help me appreciate why all of these have basically doubled or tripled in price,” Bodker said.

City Manager Warren Hutmacher said the staff will provide the council with more details on the projects, as well as options for each park with regard to phasing or scaling down the project.

Some confusion stems from the fact that multiple prices have been quoted for these park projects over time.

When the city first considered a parks bond in early 2016, plans estimated the cost of these projects would be in the $50 to 70 million range. Ultimately, though, voters saw a referendum for a $40 million bond.

The decision to lower the bond was because this was the first ever bond of its kind in Johns Creek, Bodker said.

“We felt that that was too tall an

Budget presented July 2017 $10 million $900,000 $2 million $1 million $13,900,000

ask when we had never ever, ever done a bond referendum in the past, so we knew going into it we were not going to be able to afford the buildout of the entire parks. We knew we would have to phase it,” Bodker said.

The majority of the parks bond was intended to go to developing five new parks: two large parks at Cauley Creek and Linear Park and three “pocket” or neighborhood parks at Morton Road, Bell and Boles Road and State Bridge. In addition, the parks bond would be used to improve existing parks, Autrey Mill, Newtown, Ocee and Shakerag, and for land acquisition.

At an October 10 meeting, the council passed design concepts for the new parks in order to give the public time to review the plans before the referendum.

Council members Lenny Zaprowki and Stephanie Endres tried to delay the vote for two weeks, fearing they were rushing the process.

These 2016 plans estimated the

Updated plans presented July 2018 $26,471,635 $1,837,670 $3,551,270 $2,780,010 $34,640,585

Cauley Creek project at $16 million and the pocket parks at a total cost of $6,590,000. In November 2016, the referendum for the $40 million bond passed with 65.7 percent in favor.

At a work session on July 10, 2017, city staff presented a recommended budget for allocating the bond money. This allocation reduced the amount allocated for each of the projects and specified that Cauley Creek Park would need to be completed in stages. However, the council never officially approved that budget at that meeting.

“We brought to you documents that tried to set a budget for the parks knowing that we’ve got within the parks plan $80 million worth of needs and $40 million in the parks bond for these projects,” Hutmacher said.

Moving forward the council will have to decide if they can accept a lower quality park, and if not which parks, or which sections of the larger parks, are the highest priority.

Johns Creek hires new Public Works director

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The City of Johns Creek has appointed Lynette Baker the

new director of Public Works, where she will oversee the planning, construction and maintenance of the city’s transportation system.

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partment manages 252 miles of roads, 20 bridges and 81 miles of trails and sidewalks in the city. It also oversees privately owned solid waste haulers, handling drainage issues and supervising the recreation and parks division.

“This is a team of super hardworking folks,” Baker said. “Many of them live in the city, and we are all ultimately working together with City Council, the mayor and city manager to make this a great place.”

Baker has lived in Johns Creek with her husband and two daughters for 14 years. She said she will bring the perspective of a resident to her new post.

“I’ve been in Johns Creek for 14 years, I’ve spent the past six years driving to Midtown every morning, so I understand where they’re coming from,” Baker said.

Her main goals are to keep the city’s strategic vision in mind as it continues to grow and to bring the vision down to a tactical level.

“I anticipate we’ll make some good decisions and then get them in the ground, whether its construction or traffic signalization, for the short term as well as the long term,” Baker said.

Baker has been Baker employed by Jacobs Engineering Group, a private engineering and construction company that is under contract with the city for public works and parks operations, for the past 18 years. She brings 22 years of transportation and infrastructure experience.

Baker was featured as one of 100 Influential Women to Know in Engineering Georgia magazine. She previously led a technically expansive transportation infrastructure group in Atlanta which included highway and bridge design,

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City Council drafts new language for comprehensive plan

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — As Johns Creek hammers out details of a revised landuse plan, city officials are paying special attention to striking a balance between property owners’ concerns and development.

The comprehensive plan is a document that lays out the goals of the city and vision of its future. By state law, cities are required to draw up a new comprehensive plan every 10 years, guided by citizen input.

The comprehensive plan includes a future land-use plan that attempts to predict how land in Johns Creek will be used or developed over the next 10 years.

Johns Creek’s first comprehensive plan had certain plots of land listed as “transitional” or “distinctive,” terms used when the planning committee was unsure how the land would be used in 10 years.

“It was saying at the point in time when this was drafted in 2008, we’re not sure what’s going to happen with these areas of the city,” said Community Development Director Sharon Ebert.

At a public hearing July 12, the

The future land use map is just as it says in the very beginning of this document. It is a vision for the next 10 years of what the citizens of Johns Creek want to see happen to the city in terms of its growth and its development. It does not endow any rights to any properties.”

Sharon Ebert Community Development Director

discussion focused on eliminating use of the “transitional” and “distinctive” designations in the new comprehensive plan.

One citizen made a statement on behalf of the State Bridge Road property, saying it should remain distinctive. Two people spoke on behalf of the Atlanta Athletic Club, asking the designation of Heisman Field to remain distinctive or for the City Council to work with the club to develop new language.

On the other side, four citizens said the council should not change the draft with regard to State Bridge Road and

Heismann Field, arguing doing so would circumvent the zoning process.

The future land use plan does not directly affect the zoning of any plot of land. However, the city council may consider the future land use plan when hearing rezoning cases.

“The future land use map is just as it says in the very beginning of this document. It is a vision for the next 10 years of what the citizens of Johns Creek want to see happen to the city in terms of its growth and its development. It does not endow any rights to any properties,”

Ebert said.

However, Baxter Russell, an attorney speaking on behalf of the Atlanta Athletic Club, argued that the future land use plan could be a roadblock if the club were to try to have Heisman Field rezoned.

“Because of the importance that Johns Creek places on their comprehensive plan in their zoning decisions, we view it as another step in the zoning process,” Russell said.

Councilwoman Stephanie Endres said the club still can make a request through the normal zoning process, just like any other property.

“In my experience, not to be flippant, it depends on your council makeup as to how it would vote, because people could easily do an exception. I’ve seen it done many times. I’ve seen many councils also say we’re sticking to [the future land use plan] solidly,” Endres said.

Councilman Lenny Zaprowski and Mayor Mike Bodker both said that if a rezoning case was brought before the council, they would consider making an exception for the right proposal that would benefit the community and not disrupt the surrounding neighborhoods.

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Runoff election begins early voting

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Early voting for the state runoff elections runs through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

County election officials encourage eligible residents to cast their ballots early to avoid long lines on Election Day, Tuesday, July 24.

Voters are eligible to vote in the runoff even if they did not vote in the initial primary on May 22.

However, voters who cast a Democrat or Republican primary ballot can only vote in that same party’s primary runoffs.

Except for some local races, candidates running for office in Georgia must secure the majority of votes to win.

When no candidate receives a majority on the first ballot, there is a runoff between the two highest vote-getters.

Republicans can cast their ballot for the party’s nominee for governor, between Lt. Gov. L.S. “Casey” Cagle who received 35.35 percent of the primary vote, and Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp who received 25.55 percent of the vote. Kemp was less popular in Fulton County, receiving 17.39 percent of the vote and coming in third behind Cagle and Hunter Hill.

Republicans will also see a runoff vote for lieutenant governor between state Rep. Geoff Duncan and state Sen.

David Shafer and a runoff for secretary of state between former Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle and state Sen. Brad Raffensperger.

Democrats will vote for their candidate for state school superintendent between Sid Chapman and Otha E. Thorton Jr. Those residing in District 6 can vote for their nominee for the U.S. House of Representative, between Kevin Abel and Lucy McBath.

On both parties’ ballots as well as the nonpartisan ballot, voters will choose either Kevin M. Farmer or Fani Willis in the runoff election for Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit Judge. The 20 judges of the superior court preside over administrative appeals and civil, major criminal and domestic relations cases.

Early voting will be offered at the following locations: • Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta 30009 • Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton 30009 • Robert E. Fulton Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30005 • Roswell Branch Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell 30075

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AJ McNaughton sports a pair of floral patterened Vans skate shoes, left, while Pat Fox shows off his gray and blue New Balance running shoes.

True to your sole Look down and learn I recently watched a popular YouTube video where a man asks a police officer, “what are those!?” in regard to his plainlooking shoes. The video suggests the officer is uncool for AJ McNaughton his bland choice of Production, Newsroom Manager aj@appenmediagroup.com footwear.

When I saw my coworker Pat Fox walk into the office last week wearing a pair of New Balance on his feet, I immediately thought, “what are those!?”

The only people I have seen wear New Balance are middle-aged men who tuck their T-shirts into their jeans and wear their cellphone clipped to their belt; to put it bluntly, a dad.

Not what one would call the epitome of fashion.

I, on the other hand, have always viewed myself as fashionable, as evident by my floral pattern Vans.

While I schooled Pat on his fashion faux pas, our college intern Conner chimed in. According to Conner, New Balance are all the rage on college campuses and especially in fraternities.

A quick Google search for “dad shoes” and the first article prominently displays a pair of New Balance with the tagline “The shoes are fashion’s latest in men’s sneaker trends.”

Oh no!

Am I the one out of touch and Pat the trendsetter?

Or maybe the only thing that matters is you’re happy with who you are.

I am right at home wearing my funky footwear.

While Pat is the poster boy for frat boys across the country as the model for the dad culture they try and emulate… mainly because he is a dad.

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Long ago, a gentleman I admired told me every time he greeted someone, he would move forward with a firm handshake and a long nod.

The handshake, he said, was a show of welcome. The nod was a clandestine excuse to examine

the man’s shoes.

“You can tell a lot about a man by his shoes,” my friend said. “If they’re well kept and polished, I judge him to be honorable.”

Unfair as it sounds, I’ve never forgotten that.

Around the neighborhood, my ratty pair of sneakers are fine. But, in public, at work, I try to mind my appearance.

It has little to do with fashion, more with how you regard yourself.

For more than five years, I shared a desk with a guy who wore cutoffs and sandals to work. He did the same job I did, and he was good at it. Late in the day, he often leaned back with his feet up on the desk, toes near my keyboard.

I couldn’t help but question his approach to our profession, a profession that paid my mortgage, fed my family and helped fund my daughter’s college.

When on the job, I wear dress shoes that are polished. At more casual events – say, at an office news meeting – a nice pair of sneakers will work, even a pair of New Balance sneakers.

If that brands me a “dad,” well, I’ve been called worse.

I don’t begrudge those whose tastes run to the more adventurous, those who look good in the latest style. But while I admire their daring, I’m sometimes bewildered by what they are trying to say through their feet.

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — At least three of the seven Fulton County commissioners have indicated they plan to roll back the tax rate on property to avoid a spike in residents’ tax bills this year.

At its first two public hearings on the proposed general fund millage rate July 11, the County Commission reviewed without a formal vote, a tax rate of 10.38 mills, the same rate as last year. One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

A third and final hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m., Aug.1 at 141 Pryor Street in Atlanta with video conference from the North Service Center Auditorium at 7741 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs.

For the purposes of public hearings,

the millage rate the county advertised is 10.38 mills.

Because of sharp rises in proper valuations this year, to be revenue neutral the county would need to roll back the tax rate to 9.62 mills.

At the morning public hearing, four members of the public spoke in favor of the rollback rate to be revenue neutral.

Commissioners Liz Hausmann, Bob Ellis and Lee Morris each said that 10.38 mils was an upper limit only for the purposes of advertising the public hearing and that they intend to pass a lower rate. The board of commissioners has the ability to pass a millage rate less than the advertised rate, but not more without holding additional public hearings.

“We have no intention of having a windfall,” Hausmann said.

Fulton County is also waiting on cities to set their millage rates.

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Commission voted unanimously on June 11 to renew its contract with Lifeline Animal Project to provide animal control services.

Lifeline has been under contract with both Fulton and DeKalb counties to provide animal control services, as well as running its own private shelter, since 2003.

Lifeline’s goal is to end shelter euthanasia of homeless animals, and in 2016 more than 13,000 animals were adopted, rescued or returned to their owners, according to the Lifeline website.

In the 15 years Lifeline has worked with Fulton County lifesaving rates have risen from 39 percent to 89 percent.

Fulton County mayors were presented with the option to continue current “baseline” services, defined as meeting minimal staffing requirement and program needs, or upgrade to “best in class” service. Best in class would have required significant investment to increase shelter capacity at the main facility as well as satellite facilities in north and south Fulton.

At a meeting on December 14, the mayors unanimously voted to remain with the baseline level of service while

I think they have made a lot out of the location they inherited and the situation they inherited... but we’re not happy with the state of the shelter, so we need a plan.”

Liz Hausmann County Commissioner maintaining the option for a jurisdiction to individually enhance their level of service.

County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts questioned whether the county was satisfied with Lifeline’s services, the only company that offered a bid, given the relatively low evaluation score they received. The evaluation was completed by a committee selected by Matthew Kallymyer, the director of animal services; David Brown, animal service coordinator; Tony Phillips, director of parks and recreation and Joseph Barasoain, director of emergency services.

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Alpharetta police social media campaign highlights safe practices

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It’s a simple reminder, but a potentially crucial one: lock your doors before you go to bed.

Over the past several months, the Alpharetta Police Department has taken to Facebook and Twitter to make sure people secure their car and home every evening with the #9PMRoutine.

“The act of locking your doors seems pretty straight forward,” said Chief Public Affairs Officer Jim Cheatham. “You would be surprised how many people do not.”

Several thefts in the Alpharetta area alone regularly involve unlocked car doors, Cheatham said. And some of the most commonly stolen items in such cases include computers, iPads, purses, briefcases, guns and jewelry.

“You may think we are joking, but we are not,” he said. “Time after time, we receive calls for valuables stolen out of vehicles that were parked in their driveway overnight with the doors unlocked…

“This is not an isolated problem, and we want to help build a better habit for our community.”

The department’s posts generally include reminders to check on loved ones

and secure valuables along with locking doors.

Alpharetta is one of many agencies across the nation posting these daily reminders. The #9PMRoutine was coined and started by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office in Florida last summer. Dozens of other departments across America and Canada have since joined the call. A trip through the hashtag shows hundreds of gifs, memes and simple reminders posted each night.

The Alpharetta Police Department plans to keep the #9PMRoutine going “with no end date in sight.”

“We could slow down when we stop seeing entering autos or other thefts where the doors were left unlocked,” Cheatham said. “But I hope this becomes as common as ‘hello’ when it comes to people caring about each other and being crime prevention oriented.”

So far, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety has only used its social media channels to promote the message. But it also stresses the importance of such habits during crime prevention presentations with the community and local businesses.

The department encourages everyone to be a part of the routine, use the hashtag #9PMRoutine, and to post or

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Each night, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety reminds the community through social media to lock doors, secure valuables and check on loved ones as part of the #9PMRoutine. tag the department. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety can be found on Facebook @AlpharettaPublicSafety and on Twitter @AlpharettaDPS. “Don’t forget to tell your neighbors

and co-workers to join in also,” Cheatham said. “Have some fun with it, but ultimately check on loved ones, secure your valuables and lock those doors. #9PMRoutine.”

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Chamber offers development workshops for small business

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce has custom built a program to provide help to small businesses they might not otherwise have access to.

The Business Builders workshop series offers different types of professional development for its members who might not have the resources or time to do in-house training, according to Laura Houston, the executive director of marketing.

“Small business owners are so busy running their businesses they don’t always have time to train and develop themselves or their staff, nor do they have professional development programs in house, like larger businesses might.

The majority of our membership is small business owners, many home-based,” Houston said.

These workshops are often one-hour luncheons offered for $15 for members and $25 for guests.

However, half and full-day programs will be offered throughout the year. The first full-day program will be “Chicks in Charge” on October 17 and

it will feature women speakers and storytellers.

The chamber’s latest workshop took place on July 10 at 12 p.m. at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Michelle Gray, the director of care transformation with Emory Healthcare, led a discussion on what customer service means.

As the small group of business professionals lunched, Gray talked about how Emory strives to provide patient and family centered care.

“It’s about working with patients, not just providing care to and for patients,” Gray said.

Gray, along with Marilyn Margolis, chamber chair and C.E.O. of Emory Johns Creek Hospital, discussed strategies Emory has implemented and their impact on patient satisfaction. These strategies included delivering shift reports at the patients’ bedside and developing a pledge for staff behavior.

Simple things like having staff introduce themselves, referring to patients by their preferred name and avoiding medical jargon can have a significant impact on patient satisfaction, Gray explained.

Gray also talked about the importance of apologizing and resolving

Small business owners are so busy running their businesses they don’t always have time to train and develop themselves or their staff, nor do they have professional development programs in house, like larger businesses might. The majority of our membership is small business owners, many home-based.”

Laura Houston Executive director of marketing. conflicts between employees, especially in a field where poor communication can be a matter of life or death. Gray led the workshop attendees in an active listening exercise.

The workshop concluded with the attendees, some from the healthcare field but others from banking and recreation, reflecting on how they can apply the strategies discussed to their own business.

This diversity of industries is one of

the strengths of the program, Houston said.

“Presenters reach out to us. It is always great visibility to present to a Chamber of Commerce. The audience is a diverse representation of businesses at our events which means our presenters are making new contacts and getting referrals,” Houston said.

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Indian banquet hall opens in Johns Creek

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Residents hungry for an Eastern menu in a unique setting can take heart with the grand opening June 30 of Sankranti Restaurants and Banquets, a new Indian fine dining restaurant and event venue.

The restaurant offers a lunch buffet on weekdays and Saturday, a brunch buffet on Sunday and a la carte dinners.

The buffet is one of the largest in North America, featuring more than 80 items on the weekends. The cuisine ranges from traditional Indian dishes to IndoChinese and intercontinental fare.

The name Sankranti references a traditional Indian festival that brings together the many diverse cultures of the country to celebrate the harvest – like Thanksgiving in the United States.

Srinivas Nimmagadda, the owner, hopes he can bring Johns Creek’s large Indian population together with the American community, as well as other ethnic groups.

“The main slogan here is we have something for everyone. You have pasta and you have some traditional Indian food as well,” Nimmagadda said. The restaurant offers everything from kabobs to tandoori to fish and chips.

Nimmagadda is an information technology professional, who branched into the food industry because it is his passion. He spent two years converting the former karate studio into the decadent restaurant it is now.

“There have been a lot of challenges, but the city has been cooperative. The Johns Creek city is very friendly,” Nimmagadda said.

Tiles, chairs and ornate carved doors

were imported from India. Many guests have commented on the beauty of the high ceilings, chandeliers and carpets, Nimmagadda said.

“People have to come here to see the ambiance because they can never have this experience elsewhere. It’s one of its kind.”

As an event venue, Sankranti is prepared to host corporate events, weddings, birthdays and charity events. The main banquet hall can host 450 guests, and an additional 175-seat private dining room accommodates mid-sized events.

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Beltline creator looking way into the future I was entertaining myself a couple weeks ago at Ponce City Market in intown Atlanta, and noticed it was the first building I’d been in where a biking trail was incorporated into Geoff smith the building. This Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com wasn’t the first time that the trail, known to everyone as the Atlanta Beltline, has done something I’ve never seen before.

New sections of the Beltline are opening and under construction, and this success is guaranteed to continue as revenue generated by the Tax Allocation District along it easily covers operational costs of the non-profit, and goes further to pay for new development of the trail.

On top of that are tens of millions of dollars that Atlanta’s corporate partners donate every year. Humungous mixed-use projects have been, and are being, planned for sections that have not even been built yet.

And experts from around the country have lauded it as one of the most significant economic development projects to happen anywhere in the country in the last 10 years.

The Beltline is a continuous walking and biking trail being built along an abandoned rail line that circles the city.

It connects neighborhoods and provides a generally pleasant way to travel on a nice day.

About four years ago a mutual friend introduced me to the Beltline’s creator, Ryan Gravel, who developed the idea as his thesis paper while a student at Georgia Tech.

At that time, the Beltline had recently become a reality, was the darling of the economic development world and Gravel was working solely as a design manager for the project. He was a proud papa then.

Since then, the Beltline has grown to the behemoth that it is today and is reshaping every neighborhood it goes through. Gravel decided a couple years ago to set out on his own both so that he could advocate for things about the development of the Beltline that he disagreed with (something he could not do while he worked there), and to focus on other issues.

Through his company Sixpitch, he now is working with cities and organizations to design and consult on development projects, and he travels around the world talking about design principals and his book, “Where We Want to Live.” He helped start an initiative through Georgia Tech called Generator, which brings smart minds together to develop ideas on how communities can be proactive in preparing for future growth.

I called Gravel a couple weeks ago to see what he was up to and to get his thoughts on some of the issues our community planners are dealing with today.

One of his most passionate issues, and one of the reasons he left Beltline Inc., is to make sure there are affordable housing options for our lowerincome workforce.

Land and labor have become so expensive in the metro area that developers can’t seem to figure out ways to build much housing in the under $300,000-range.

While some have pitched the idea of offering subsidies to developers, or having nonprofits buy and manage property, Gravel doesn’t see this as a good long-term solution.

“Affordable housing is a problem all over the world,” he said. “But we will never be able to subsidize our way out of it. We need our private sector to find our way out of it.”

He said municipalities can help by loosening regulations in the way of offering higher densities to developers in exchange for more affordable hous-

ing. Or by allowing more people to rent out parts of their homes, something intown cities are grappling with more and more.

He also said they could require less parking, which would significantly reduce costs while opening up more developable land. Of course, less parking is easier to do when there are more available transit options.

Gravel predicts that 2.5 million more people will move to the metro area in the next 25 years, and we need to start planning for that now.

He looks at how online shopping is squashing out the need for physical, retail storefronts.

This is playing out all over the metro area as stores like Target and Khols close locations, leaving behind big, empty buildings. Gravel said he believes we need to plan in a more proactive, and less reactive, way.

“Change is coming and we need big ideas to address it,” he said. “To start, we need to [look ahead at what we will be like in 25 years] and design a place that we want to live in.”

He sees successful communities as those that will embrace more urban design principals, incorporating walkable developments and redevelopments that are less reliant on cars.

If you want to learn more about Gravel’s outlook on community planning, check out his book “Where We Want to Live.”

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Developer plans Alpharetta luxury sports training campus Facility would target professional athletes

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. − An Atlanta developer plans to build a high-end athletic training facility in Alpharetta’s Northwinds District that he says will attract top professional and aspiring athletes from across the country.

Lux Atlanta won City Council approval July 9 for an athletic training campus on five acres near Kimball Bridge Road and Northwinds Parkway. The facility would border the southern leg of the Alpha Loop.

Brandon Wheeless, CEO and developer for Lux Atlanta, told the City Council he wants to build a facility that can train, rehabilitate and care for aspiring professional athletes in a setting that invites commitment with unique landscaping and amenities.

After a seven-year stint in the military which took him to all parts of the globe, Wheeless said he struck out to begin his own business, an enterprise that would marry athletics with the beautiful landscaped settings he toured in the East.

His vision, Lux on the Alpha Loop, would include a 40,000 square-foot gymnasium, 20,000-square-foot-building with medical offices, 12,800 square feet of free-standing restaurants, a 60-room boutique hotel and below-grade parking structure.

Wheeless said Georgia ranks No. 3 in the nation in the number of professional athletes it turns out. Many of those athletes live in North Fulton, he said.

The City Council, which needed to approve the site for the special uses, gave enthusiastic support for the plan.

“I congratulate you for being ambitious and going for something like this,” Mayor Jim Gilvin said, adding that he would encourage Wheeless to explore a scholarship program for young, local athletes to use the facilities.

“I would encourage you to reach out to some in the community who might not otherwise be able to achieve pro status without these types of facilities,” Gilvin said.

The only sticking point raised among council members was whether the final site plan should be approved by the city planning staff or by the Design Review Board. With Councilman John Hipes absent, the members were evenly split on the issue.

Ultimately, the City Council voted unanimously to have both groups sign off on the final plans before permits were issued.

Following the presentation, Wheeless spoke about bringing his dream to Alpharetta.

“I’m world traveled,” he said. “I’ve been around the world. I’ve seen beautiful developments, and I’m looking to take aspects that I’ve seen in Singapore and China and bring them here to the U.S. and put them in a development – exquisite architecture, exquisite landscaping. We want people to step on our property and just be amazed and want to be there.”

In addition to the clientele, Wheeless said Alpharetta offers many other intangibles that make it an ideal location for his development.

“Alpharetta is suited for us because of the people,” he said. “It’s a fantastic community, fantastic leadership. If you take the clientele we’re looking to house and have these amenities for, a lot of them are local. Then, with the swing of development here in Alpharetta, it makes it ideal to be up here.”

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Ed and Barbara Spivia have run the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market for 15 years.

Lakewood 400 celebrates 15 years

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A community staple offering local antiques is celebrating a milestone of 15 years in business.

Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, located at 1321 Atlanta Highway, opened in 2003 after owner Ed Spivia started the business at its original location in Atlanta more than 40 years ago.

After the city of Atlanta purchased the lease in 2006, he and his wife, Barbara, moved the business to Cumming.

“Fifteen years is a long time,” Barbara Spivia said. “We’ve had growth in all areas over the years as in the number of dealers that come and the number of those which stay with us.

We average about 90 percent rebooking, which means they rebook for the next show.”

The number of shoppers for the monthly shows at the antiques mall remains steady, indicating a loyal customer base, Spivia said.

“They are very diverse,” she said.

“We have the older collectors of everything from Life magazine to antique toys to watches. We also have younger families who are looking for quality furniture. Customers like the mid-century modern and industrial looks. There are also home decor people looking to decorate for specific items or a ‘wow’ piece.”

Often, she will see shoppers reminiscing when they find vintage items, and she enjoys getting to show off “older” items to children.

“The most fun is when I see children younger than 15 whom I stop

and ask what a wall telephone is and they have no idea,” Spivia said. “I show them a typewriter and they’re like ‘really?’ That part is really fun to stop and ask if they know what it is and they say ‘no.’”

But she most enjoys getting to see dealers sell items to someone else who thinks it’s special.

“Our dealers go all over the country and do other shows,” she said. “That’s why we’re only once a month instead of being an open mall. We get doors out of an old factory in Ohio, and a builder might come in and say ‘this door will fit what I’m doing.’ The repurposing is really cool and the fact it’s being used with somebody else.”

Over the years, Spivia has been welcomed by the community and in turn has invited them into the business.

She’s worked with groups from special needs children to older people who visit in their van.

“I enjoy very much being part of the community,” she said.

Lakewood offers a multitude of other types of entertainment including a children’s consignment store, a quilt show and a cat contest.

These offerings have garnered local and national attention because Lakewood has been named one of the best antique markets in the nation.

“It was encouraging and motivating just to know people do come from all over,” she said. “This fits a niche that works. It’s keeping the history and old in with the new. We are not like your grandmother’s living room where you can’t touch anything. Touch it, feel it and appreciate it.”

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The Friends of the Roswell Library will be holding a pre-renovation book sale extravaganza July 2123 with proceeds going to supporting the library and its programs. This will be the organization’s last sale of the year, as the library will be closed starting in mid-August for six months for extensive renovations. Cash or check is accepted. The sale will be held at the Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St. The sale will be held July 21, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; July 22, 2-5:30 p.m.; and July 23, 10 a.m.7:30 p.m. For more information, visit afpls.org.

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ADAPTIVE RECREATION BINGO NIGHT

What: Parents are encouraged to drop off young adults with special needs to enjoy an evening of bingo, pizza, drinks, prizes and fun. For ages 15 and up.

When: Friday, July 20, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Park Place Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $10 More info: johnscreekga.gov

SILENT RETREAT IN THE CREEK

What: Join the studio for a “pop up” silent retreat and recharge your mind, body and spirit with a personal “Monk Day.” When: Friday, July 20, 1-4 p.m.

Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 500, Johns Creek Cost: $14 More info: greyowlmb.com

FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: ZUMBA What: Join for a free group exercise class outside. All classes are weatherpermitting and open to the public.

Check online for any cancellations.

When: Saturday, July 21, 9-10 a.m.

Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

PICKLEBALL

What: Pickleball is now available for “open play.” Open court availability to come with a group to play or join a “pick up” game.

When: Saturday, July 21, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

FREE FAMILY MOVIE SERIES

What: Bring a picnic along with lawn chairs and blankets. Food and drinks may be purchased at the concession stand. This month’s movie is “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

When: Saturday, July 21, movie starts at dark Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS: YOGA

What: Yoga moves at a slower pace, improving flexibility, muscle tone, strength and stress management through stretches, poses and relaxation techniques. Ages 16 and up.

When: Sunday, July 22, 10 a.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov

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: Monday, July 23, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 10700 State Bridge Road Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURES

What: Barrington Hall hosts regular lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s is on the “The Integration of the Fulton County School System” by Kirk Pfrangle.

When: Wednesday, July 25, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: Suggested $5 donation More info: roswellgov.com

What: Canasta is a rummy-like game enjoying a resurgence today. Learn to play and join a game. New players welcome.

When: Tuesday, July 24, 12:30 p.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “GUYS AND DOLLS”

What: Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, taking audiences from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City.

When: July 13-Aug. 5. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors More info and tickets: act1theater.com

SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: “CARDBOARD EXPLOSION!”

What: The brings four original stories to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of imagination. Audience members will help the puppeteer create new puppets.

When: July 16-21. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each. Summer passes available at $30.

More info: roswellpuppets.com

“CAMELOT”

What: Follow the story of the marriage of England’s King Arthur to Guinevere.

When: July 12-Aug. 5. ThursdaySaturday, 8 p.m. Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.

Where: The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 More info and tickets: playhousecumming.com

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARGARET J. NOVOTNY

What: Margaret Novotny is a freelance photographer who loves to showcase nature at its best through vivid compositions that tell a story.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 1-Aug. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mjnovotny.photography

LIBRARY EVENTS: ACT PRACTICE TEST

What: Get ready for the college entrance exams with this practice test, which includes individualized results.

When: Friday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 404-613-6738

MEET THE AUTHOR: ALIZAH ANNE KAITE

What: Come read and sing along with local author Alizah Anne Kaite as she reads from her children’s book “Filbert and Wally: Chattahoochee Daydreams.”

When: Friday, July 20, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

DOG BITE PREVENTION

What: Dog Behavior Expert Lauren Van Duzer will lead a seminar on decoding dog body language and behavior to prevent bites.

When: Saturday, July 21, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

DECLAWING TEST ANXIETY

What: Help your students take the edge off of high-stakes testing and explore confounding factors. Discuss practical strategies to help anxious testers.

When: Saturday, July 21, 2-3 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

TOURING SOUTHERN FRANCE AND ITALY What: Linda Jenkins, CEO, of VacationsAbroad.com has traveled extensively and will share her photographs and knowledge. Reservations required.

When: Saturday, July 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY CELEBRATION

What: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by making Ziploc bag ice cream. The library will provide ingredients.

When: Monday, July 23, 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

THE INFLATABLE ZOO

What: Adam Komesar will create a menagerie of fun. For ages 4-8.

When: Tuesday, July 24, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

LEO DA VINCI’S FLYING MACHINE: SHADOW PUPPET SHOW

What: Travel from the vineyards of Tuscany, through Leonardo’s apprenticeship in Florence and into his work as a scientist, engineer and artist.

When: Wednesday, July 25, 11 a.m.noon Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org or 770-640-3075

PET ADOPTIONS: FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta Additional adoptions: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta More info: 404-613-4958

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Get outside, Georgia:

A walk to the Edge of the World

What’s in a name? When it’s a place name, sometimes a lot. They’re like tiny little bits of marketing, and the really good ones up the nature of a place in just a few words.

Take “Grand STEVE HUDSON Canyon,” for inGet Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net stance – not “Mediocre Ditch,” but “GRAND CANYON.” Even if you’ve never seen it, the name alone tells you that it’s not your run-of-the-mill erosion gulley. No sir. Not at all.

One of the best ever place names, at least to my ears, is one found closer to home – “Edge of the World.”

As place names go, “Edge of the World” has it all – mystery, suspense, tension, the lure of the unknown.

Among place name fans, it’s a winner.

But among fans of rivers, especially whitewater enthusiasts, it is revered.

Why? Because “Edge of the World” is the name of a spectacular rapid on Georgia’s Amicalola River just west of Dawsonville.

To paraphrase the TV commercial, “With a name like Edge of the World, it has to be good.” And it is, at least if you define “good” as meaning “tough” and “technical“ and maybe a bit “terrifying” too.

“Edge of the World” rapid is located at the point where the “Ami,” as it’s known, drops across the zone of tortured rock formed by the Brevard Fault. In fact, the drop is so great that the downstream part of the river can’t be seen as you approach from upriver.

From a canoe or kayak seat, it really does look like the river simply flows off the edge of the world.

Whitewater enthusiasts like to rank rapids on a scale from 0 (pretty much flat water) to 5 or 6 or more (“abandon all hope, ye who enter here”). Depending on the water level, this one can be rated as high as a IV. Have I ever taken my canoe down this rapid? No, and I can say with a fair degree of confidence that there’s not much chance I ever will. It can be a tough and technical rapid that (especially at higher water levels) can make even gonzo whitewater enthusiasts pause and reconsider. Besides, I’m over 40 and don’t have to do that kind of thing any more.

But I can certainly appreciate it from shore, which brings us to the Amicalola River Trail.

Amicalola River Trail is a blueblazed loop with a length of less than

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You can find the Edge of the World rapid on the Amicalola River just west of Dawsonville. three miles. The hike begins at a graveled parking area on the north side of Highway 53, just east of the bridge that carries the highway over the river. According to the sign at the parking area, you’ll need either a recreational lands pass or a hunting or fishing license to park there.

You’ll want to get this in advance of your visit, too, since there’s no place to get either one once you arrive and since cell service (needed to get one online) may be spotty. Note that this is not a state park, so your park pass will not do.

From the parking area (which may be crowded on weekends) the trail follows the river downstream for about a half mile. Then, it turns left and climbs up and over a ridge, briefly following a forest road before returning to the woods and eventually bringing you back to Highway 53, not far from where you started. It’s a neat hike, and you’ll enjoy it.

From the parking area, there are two ways to reach the trail. One is to descend the metal-grate steps leading down to the trail. There are only about 50 steps here, and they’re easy to negotiate if your legs are up to even a little bit of climbing.

But what if your legs are not quite what they used to be? What if you use a cane or a walker or are in a wheelchair?

It’s an unavoidable fact that many natural areas are not accessible to those with mobility issues. Topography and trail conditions often make it tough for folks with even minor mobility challenges to access and enjoy the outdoors.

Part of the Amicalola River Trail, however, is an exception to that rule. In

fact, the loop trail includes about a half mile of easy-to-get-to and ADA-compliant hiking along a particularly scenic section of the river.

Here’s how to get to the accessible section: From the end of the parking area, a paved drive leads downhill to a small handicapped parking area. The accessible portion of the trail starts there and continues downstream along the river for about a half mile – all the way, in fact, to an observation platform at the upper end of Edge of the World.

There are several benches along the way which provide good rest spots should you or someone in your group need a break along the way. Note that the trail surface may be slippery if it’s wet, but otherwise it’s easy going on this section of the trail. It’s a great place for everyone, regardless of mobility, to enjoy Georgia’s outdoors.

Earlier, I mentioned that I’m over 40. That’s true. I did not say exactly how much over 40 I am, but I do know that there may come a day when my knees look at the mountain trails I love so much and say to me, “I don’t think so.” That’s the way the course of life goes – and when it eventually takes me there, I’ll be glad to know that there are trails like this one out there waiting for me.

I’ll be glad to know that I will still be able to walk to the Edge of the World.

Plan great summer and fall hiking with Steve Hudson’s award-winning guidebook HIKING THE HOOCH, the only complete guide to the hiking trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. It’s available from local outfitters, on Amazon, or direct from the author at ChattahoocheeMedia.com.

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Woodward North Intimate, yet worldly. Nurturing, yet academically rigorous. Loving, yet on the cutting edge of technology. Can a school really have it all? We think it has to.

Woodward North is the Johns Creek campus of Woodward Academy. Enrolling pre-K through sixth grade students and located on 33 beautifully wooded acres, it combines the intimacy of home with the resources of our Main Campus.

With an average student-teacher ratio of 6:1, everyone from our principal to our school nurse to our beloved teachers is dedicated to caring for our kids every step of the way, while guiding them through a challenging college-preparatory curriculum.

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Educating the whole child means cocurricular programs, athletics, and the arts are a vital part of every student’s educational journey. Programs like our world championship-winning Odyssey of the Mind teams teach students to collaborate, problem-solve, and employ design-thinking to overcome obstacles

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Creating tomorrow’s leaders Marine Military Academy has been forging the leaders of tomorrow for more than half a century.

MMA is a college-preparatory boarding school for young men in grades 7-12 with an optional post-graduate year.

Since 1965, MMA is the only private school in the world based on the traditions and values of the U.S. Marine Corps. Located in Harlingen, Texas, MMA has been home to thousands of sons from across the world and is quarters to the historic Iwo Jima Our purpose is to inspire positive academic, physical and moral growth in every cadet.

To achieve this, we provide a disciplined, distraction-free setting that allows cadets to focus on their educational and personal development. Throughout this journey, cadets learn to take ownership of their lives and develop the tools they need to succeed not only in college, but in life.

The proven educational model at MMA helps young men earn higher grades, develop exceptional character and maturity, and plan their short and long-term goals for the future.

The benefits of sending your son to a boarding school can be summarized in the following categories:

Self-reliance Boarding-school students quickly learn how to perform many domestic chores and complete school assignments by themselves. They become experts at managing their time, money and resources. These students mature quickly and tend to be very independent and successful in college and life.

Fewer Distractions Boarding school students can focus better on their studies because television, video games, phones and other distractors are limited. These young scholars usually perform better academically because they live in an environment that is conducive to learning.

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Fluency in Another Language Students whose first language is not English often become fluent in English in two semesters through language immersion. Those who stay in boarding school for at least three years typically

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Bilingual students possess a valuable skill that gives them a significant advantage in the domestic and international workforce. Studies show that they score higher on standardized tests and demonstrate greater problem-solving skills.

At MMA success is measured by the life goals our cadets set out to achieve, the passion and pride they pour into their work and the leadership and commitment they exude in their professional and personal lives.

Eaton Academy A “one size fits all” approach to education does not work for students today.

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Students receive carefully customized instruction.

Option 2: An Independent Study Program (ISP), tailored to students’ schedules and academic needs, permits individuals to work at their own pace.

The tutorial setting enables aspiring athletes, actors, or musicians to graduate and follow their dreams. Some students enroll in ISP to accelerate their scholastic work or to receive greater remediation than traditional classes can provide.

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Students with dyslexia, severe attention issues, and school anxiety can flourish in Eaton’s safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment.

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Whatever students need, Eaton works to create the perfect education solution for them. Eaton Academy is one place to which families may come for clear answers.

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Success in school, success in life “If a student can’t learn the way we teach … we should teach the way a student can learn.”

–Tweetie L. Moore, Founder Mill Springs Academy is an SACS/ SAIS accredited independent school community dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in the traditional setting. Since 1981 Mill Springs has been supporting student learning by raising expectations and developing self-motivation, while providing skills and values for life to students with ADHD and/or learning disabilities.

Mill Springs offers a broad range of college preparatory options, along

with fine arts and a competitive athletic program to foster interests or hidden talents. Small classes and an individualized curriculum help to capitalize on strengths while learning compensatory strategies. We offer an extended day program during the school year as well as summer school and camps in the summer months.

Our 85-acre campus is nestled in the beautiful rolling hills and pasture land of Alpharetta. For more information, please visit our website at www.millsprings. org or call (770) 360-1336. Mill Springs participates in the GSNS/SB10 program.

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Peachtree Park Prep To celebrate 20 Years of Loving to Learn at Peachtree Park Prep there were several Alumni events including the 1st ANNUAL “I WAS A PREPPIE” national tee shirt Day. PPP Alumni, PREPPIES, are currently attending Westminster, Pace Academy, Lovett, Woodward, Weslyan, Kings Ridge, Greater Atlanta Christian and well over 90% of PPP Alumni tracked are in accelerated classrooms at Johns Creek, Northview, Alpharetta, and Norcross public high schools.

PPP Alumni are currently attending or have earned degrees from Harvard, Clemson, Georgia Tech, UGA, Auburn, North Carolina, Duke, Lehigh, Emory, LSU, SCAD, and many more, with several PPP graduates currently working on their PhD and one PPP Alumni has obtained a degree at Yale Medical.

Graduates from PPP are elite high school and college athletes, some of them already participating in the NFL and MLB, as well as a PPP graduate in training as a hopeful Olympic competitor.

A recent PPP graduate has had photos published in a luxury Atlanta magazine and the PPP community is following a former graduate “super model” on the international stage, as

well as a PPP Alumni appearing in a feature film due in theaters in 2018.

The accomplishments and achievements tracked and recorded through 23 years of PPP Alumni are outstanding! The point being two-fold.

The importance of early education and a solid foundation founded and fostered in “Loving to Learn” cannot be over-stated or under appreciated.

Second, the importance of retaining a Fabulous Faculty with years of dedication and enthusiastic service to students’ early education at PPP shows in the students achieving the Love of Learning that will last them a life-time.

These two concepts cannot be separated.

Peachtree Park Prep has received many accolades through the years, but no award is more important and meaningful than hearing about the accomplishments of the students, past and present, and their parents attributing an important part of their success to the early foundation of Loving to Learn that they received at Peachtree Park Prep.

Visit PPP website at peachtreeparkprep.com. Enjoy Parent comments at greatschools.org. Now accepting Kindergarten applications and fall enrollment for Infants ~ PREPPIES.

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McGinnis Woods Country Day School McGinnis Woods Country Day School is dedicated to inspiring students with the passion to excel through engaging hands-on, minds-on instruction. McGinnis Woods is a non-parochial school located in Alpharetta that offers a challenging curriculum for infants through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC and provides students with an exceptional learning environment.

Small class sizes emphasizing individualized attention are a priority at McGinnis Woods. The rich core curriculum includes art, music, physical education, Spanish, health, computer education,

and library instruction. Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technologies with emphasis placed on differentiated groupings, STEM curriculum and unique projects which make each day memorable.

Engaging guest speakers, monthly field trips, community service, and leadership opportunities round out the curriculum.

Drama, Science Olympiad, Competitive Sports, and Robotics teams train year round. After school programs and Specialty Clubs are also available.

Please visit www.mcginniswoods.org to learn more, or call 770-664-7764 to set up a private tour today. Experience the McGinnis Woods difference!

Johns Creek Montessori School Of Georgia Sowing the seeds of organic learning Located near the intersection of 141 and McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek, Johns Creek Montessori School of Georgia provides excellence in Montessori education for infants to six years old.

JCMSOG provides an authentic Montessori environment, where each individual’s needs are respected and everyone works together for the good of the community. The focus is always on helping the children to develop themselves in a caring, peaceful environment. By helping children to develop independence, we assist them in their physical and emotional development.

As their sense of security in their ability to care for themselves and their environment grows, their brains have more energy or “bandwidth” for increased academic learning. Additionally, this focus on development of muscular control is a first step in developing self-discipline. The multi-age groupings in our classroom allow for non-competitive, mutually beneficial relationships between children. The younger children

learn by observing the older children.

The older children test their learning by repeating lessons for their younger friends.

Our specially trained, Montessoricertified teachers act as “guides” to the extensive curriculum, planting a seed of wonder that grows into a desire for greater knowledge. This dynamic, structured environment nurtures a strong work ethic, love of learning, and a passion for discovery not found in other schools. Each of our vibrant classroom communities are outfitted with high quality Montessori materials designed to meet each child’s individual developmental needs, so that no matter a child’s learning style or pace, we have the right equipment on hand to give him exactly what he needs.

Dr. Maria Montessori wrote: “Education should no longer be mostly imparting of knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentialities.” Help your child to reach their full potential.

The JCMSOG Difference is best experienced in person. Please call 770814-8001to schedule a tour to observe our “Montessori Magic” or visit www.

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48 years of excellence in dance Brought to you by The Dancers Studio/Backstage Entering its 48th year providing the best in performing arts instruction, The Dancers Studio/Backstage in Johns Creek keeps getting better with age. Offering classes addressing the needs of each individual student with special emphasis placed on correct technique and progress. The goal is to give each student knowledge and appreciation for the art of dance, while adequately and enthusiastically encouraging students who are striving for the next level; such as summer intensive programs with prestigious schools as well as scholarships to colleges and professional dance.

A legacy of excellence created by Founder and Director Jonnie who received her early training in Atlanta, New York City and the National Ballet School in Canada. Having taught for over 45 years, she was the Founding Artistic Director of Atlanta Dance Theatre, the official performing company for The Dancers Studio/Backstage in North Atlanta.

Her credits including: Regional Ballet, Musical Comedy Productions, Dinner Theatre and Touring groups, both as a performer and a choreographer.

Past alumni include dancers in Carolina ballet, Ballet West, Nashville Ballet, Lexington Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet as well as Broadway, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Disney productions and Glo-Atl. Many others have majored in dance in college and are now teachers in their own schools.

The Dancers Studio/Backstage offers instruction in: Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Modern and Hip Hop. Atlanta Dance Theatre, an honor company with Regional Dance America/ Southeastern Regional Ballet Association, performs Nutcracker in December and a family favorite in the spring.

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Retainers – hold that smile Brought to you by: Dr. Jeffrey Jordan Jordan Orthodontics Creating the perfect smile takes time, energy, effort, and money, all valuable assets! However, keeping a beautiful smile requires a little maintenance, like most things in life. Fortunately, today’s orthodontic patients have the option of either fixed or removable retainers.

Stories surrounding lost retainers have become family legends, leading some patients to choose a fixed wire.

A very thin wire is glued to the back of the teeth after treatment. With continuous coverage, the fixed wire has a 24/7 advantage, but requires more attention when cleaning the teeth. Also, the wire can become loose and must be repaired quickly before the teeth move. In addition, fixed upper wires can sometimes interfere with the patient’s bite. Consequently, most patients opt for a fixed lower retainer and a removable upper retainer.

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American Commerce Bank Branch Manager Soraya Kenney, CSR Pat Thomas, teller Travis Carithers and market president Carlos Laverde.

People bank with people “Folks who understand banking recognize that people don’t bank with banks. People bank with people.” John Medlin, the legendary former chairman of Wachovia Bank, knew this and repeated the statement often.

Banking and financial services have surely become complicated in recent years. Data security and privacy concerns have made some “folks” nervous about on-line and mobile banking services, and the advent of 1-800 lines has made it difficult to have a genuine relationship with your bank—and your bankers.

Unless, that is, you’ve met the staff at American Commerce Bank in Johns Creek. ACB is an independent community bank with services that rival institutions many times its size. The bank prides itself in bringing big bank services down to the community bank level by combining “high tech” with “high touch” customer service. “By getting to know our clients, we come to understand their needs and bring value to their banking relationship”, says Atlanta market president Carlos Laverde. “That’s how we like to do business.”

ACB recently added to its staff by

hiring Soraya Kenney, a long-time Johns Creek resident and well-known local banker. Kenney joins the bank as Vice President and Branch Manager. “Soraya brings with her a wealth of experience and customer relationships” says Laverde.

True to form, new customers have been arriving regularly at the Johns Creek office to open accounts with Kenney. “Soraya is the epitome of a warm, competent, service-oriented professional” says Dr. Fred Broder, the popular speaker and corporate trainer. “Frankly, I was unfamiliar with American Commerce Bank. But when I heard that Soraya had moved there, my wife and I closed our accounts at her previous bank and reopened them at American Commerce.

My expertise includes communication skills, leadership and professional relationships—and I want my banker to have those skills, too. Soraya does.”

ACB offers customized lending, treasury services and market-leading deposit products. For more information about American Commerce Bank, stop by their branch at 10690 Medlock Bridge Road or visit www.AmericanCommerceBank. com

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The new sidewalk closes the gaps between Abbotts Bridge Road and Medlock Bridge Road.

Parsons Road sidewalk project complete JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Crews have completed the sidewalk construction project along Parsons Road.

The project, which included five sections of sidewalk, closed a gap in the sidewalk network between Abbotts Bridge Road and Medlock Bridge Road. The 5-foot wide and 8-foot wide sidewalk segments are along an elementary school walking route, and improve overall safety and walkability in the area.

The project also includes a lighted crosswalk between Stonegrove Overlook and the bridge over Johns Creek.

The Parsons Road sidewalk gaps were ranked numbers four, five, 16, 30 and 58 on the City Council-approved sidewalk priority list. The gaps have been grouped together as one project to complete a sidewalk network along Parsons Road.

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Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ set for Aug. 26 ROSWELL, Ga. — Visitors may sample more than 100 flavors of homemade ice cream from 2 to 4 p.m. on August 26 at Roswell Square Park made by community volunteer ice cream “crankers.”

Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ is now in its 14th year and will be presented by BurgerFi this year.

Children may enjoy activities such as a bouncy house and face painting. They can also compete in famous ice cream eating and stacking contests.

Tickets for individuals are $6 and families cost $25 for up to five people.

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Mizz Socks has been seeking adoption for several months. She is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. She is at the humane society’s Mansell Campus, located at 1565 Mansell Road in Alpharetta.

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Johns Creek Symphony announces lineup JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is announced its 2018-2019 season, opening with a free concert at on October 6 at 7 p.m.

The free concert will be part of the City of Johns Creek’s Summer Concert Series at the Mark Burkhalter Park Amphitheater at Newtown Park on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

This concert will be followed by three subscription concerts, which will take place at the Johns Creek United Methodist Church at 11180 Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek.

“The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra season subscription is an excellent arts and entertainment value right here in North Fulton, without the hassle and expense of traveling elsewhere,” said Linda Brill, the symphony executive director.

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• Maestro and Friends Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m.

An evening of chamber music, featuring Dvorak’s Quintet Op. 77 and Mendelssohn’s Octet, Op.20, with Maestro Baughman as emcee.

• Christmas Gala Holiday Pops Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m.

A celebration featuring the Johns Creek Chorale, sing-alongs and special guests.

• An Evening of French Music Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.

The Johns Creek United Methodist Church’s organ, rescued from the devastation of New York’s Ground Zero, will take center stage in Poulenc’s Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings, performed by organist Jeremy Rush. Also on the program is Maurice Duruflé’s hauntingly beautiful Requiem, in which we feature the Johns Creek Chorale.

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Northern Ridge District announces June Eagle Scouts ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on June 28.

The Scouts who passed their Eagle Board of Reviews, held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, are: • David Hamstead, of Troop 347, sponsored by Milton Ward Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Church, whose project was constructing three benches at Bell Memorial Park to honor University of Georgia students killed in a car crash.

• Addison Wenzel, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was creating a platform for sled hockey players, walkers to help handicapped children play ice hockey and shelving for Sparks Atlanta, a group that helps handicapped youth play on ice rinks.

• Oak Thu, of Troop 985, sponsored by Northbrook United Methodist Church, whose project was constructing two flagpoles, located at Myanmar Buddhist Association of Georgia.

• Peter Stepka, of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was making a wooden canopy for the play area sandboxes at the Child Development Association.

• Chad Beals, of Troop 226, sponsored by Bridge to Grace Church, whose project was the rehabilitation of Bridge of Grace Church’s outdoor chapel.

• Hayden Light, of Troop 143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the construction of two memorial benches at Findley Oaks Elementary School.

• Campbell Davis, of Troop 143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was constructing five sensory tables for the Children’s Hope Center.

In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts David Hamstead, Addison Wenzel, Oak Thu and Peter Stepka. In the bottom row, from left, stand Chad Beals, Hayden Light and Campbell Davis.

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National hockey tournament returns to Alpharetta

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Many of North America’s top youth and adult roller hockey players have gathered in Alpharetta to compete in a national tournament hosted by The Cooler.

The North American Roller Hockey Championships East Coast finals began on July 12 and will conclude this Sunday.

The 10-day tournament pits top roller hockey teams from across the nation, ranging from as young as 6 to the adult pro league. The pro teams will compete for a $20,000 purse.

The tournament features dozens of teams, each competing in a division of its age bracket at the youth level. Men’s and women’s teams also compete by skill level and age.

The Cooler, which hosted the finals in 1998 and 1999, was announced as the host site earlier this year.

NARCh Tournament director Rich Garvey captured two national championships during the organization’s first trips to The Cooler in the late ‘90s.

He said he was impressed not only by The Cooler’s recent renovation, but also the city itself.

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Konixx and the Pama Labeda Golden Knights professional teams faced off on July 12 at the NARCh East Coast finals at The Cooler in Alpharetta.

“It’s amazing to come back 20 years later and see all the positive changes that have been made,” Garvey said. “The facility looks totally different and fantastic. There have also been some great improvements to the infrastructure and entertainment options in the area.”

The Cooler owner Tom Bardis said

the business is excited to host the tournament after a two-decade absence.

“We are thrilled for the chance to do this again,” Bardis said. “We’re happy its back.”

With a successful tournament this year, Bardis hopes The Cooler will be selected to host the event again in two

years after the massive renovation of the complex.

The proposed revamp calls for a bevy of additions, including an indoor/ outdoor stage area, volleyball courts, a splash pad and outdoor bar.

“We are just getting started with the renovations,” Bardis said.

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Local woman gives hope through horseback riding

By ISABELA CARDONA interns@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Robin ChisolmSeymour has faced the lows of hearing loss and how it interfered with one of her lifelong passions.

But through it all, she also wants to share her story to show people with deafness and hearing loss that there is always hope.

The Alpharetta resident first started riding horses when she was 8-yearsold. She began showing horses at 9 and received her first horse at 10.

“I’m pretty much horse crazy,” Chisolm-Seymour said.

Throughout her riding career, Chisolm-Seymour has participated in numerous horse shows, won several regional championships and a national championship. Despite her impressive resume and notable passion for horseback riding, she learned to overcome the challenge of hearing loss.

Chisolm-Seymour was a confident rider, but when she gradually began to lose her hearing in her 30s, her riding dynamic shifted.

“When I got on a horse it felt like I was on a boat,” Chisolm-Seymour said.

“You need balance to ride and I’d get on

the horse and feel like I was wobbling.”

At first, Chisolm-Seymour used hearing aids to help with the hearing loss.

But they were not a permanent solution because they didn’t correct her balance, and her auditory senses continued to decline as the years passed.

“Hearing aids only amplify sound, they don’t help you understand speech or nuisances of sound,” she said. “It’s like being given instructions in another language that you don’t understand, so I can hear you but not necessarily understand what you’re saying.”

The hearing loss greatly affected Chisolm-Seymour’s confidence. She reached a point where she was riding at a beginner level. A few times she stopped riding altogether.

“When you lose something or someone important, you go through a process of grieving, and I had to grieve for the loss of my hearing,” Chisolm-Seymour said. “There’s a sense of deep loss, and it eats away at your confidence and selfesteem because you feel like people don’t understand you and you can’t understand people.”

After Chisolm-Seymour lost all hearing in her right ear, her audiologist suggested she be evaluated for Cochlear Implants. Unlike the hearing aids, which

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“The passion and fire in me kept me moving forward, but there were days where I questioned myself and my ability,” Chisolm-Seymour said. “But I’m an optimist by nature and sought options and set a goal to ride again.”

After getting her first Cochlear Implant in 2010 and her second in 2012, Chisolm-Seymour began to work with a personal trainer, who works with special needs people.

Cindy Bickman, of Chattooga Gym, took her on as one of her students and helped her with her balance and confidence, and the implants gradually helped her hearing.

“With the Cochlear Implants I can hear now,” Chisolm-Seymour said. “And I can basically do anything a hearing person can do.”

Despite the obstacles, ChisolmSeymour’s riding has improved with the help of her trainer and the implants. She still rides today and has won awards since receiving her implants.

“Horseback riding is something I can’t picture not doing,” ChisolmSeymour said. “You can go through a hardship like hearing loss, but there’s support and there are options out there, and even when there’s a challenge or set back in your life there’s always hope, and you can come out even better in the long run. “ For more information about Cochlear Implants visit cochlear.com and for more information about hearing loss visit hearingloss.com.

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Alpharetta added a horse-themed public piano July 15 to the Wills Park Equestrian Center provided by Play Me Again Pianos. The nonprofit charity installs and maintains pianos throughout the Atlanta area.

Alpharetta presents new public piano

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Play Me Again Pianos, a nonprofit charity dedicated to installing and maintaining pianos in the Atlanta area, announced July 11 its newest piano will be unveiled at 3 p.m. July 15 at Wills Park Equestrian Center.

Play Me Again Pianos invited the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the piano named “Morgan.” The event will feature a brief performance, after which Morgan will be open for everyone to play and enjoy.

Morgan was painted with an equestrian theme by Sandra Barth.

Morgan was also the breed of “King Bubba,” a favorite horse Barth once owned.

Additionally, the name is a nod to Morgan Rodgers, the Department Director of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks who reached out to Play Me Again Pianos with the vision to bring public pianos to the parks of Alpharetta.

Morgan follows “Flannery” in Cogburn Road park and “Oscar” in Rock Mill Park.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — A couple reported July 4 that their car was burglarized and their wallets stolen while they were walking the park trails on Riverside Road. The couple had parked at Vickery Park at 3 p.m. and started walking on one of the nearby trails. The man told police that a minute or two after they started walking, he heard his car alarm go off.

The car alarm, however, had a history of malfunctioning, so the man said he just silenced it remotely using his key fob and continued down the trail.

When the couple returned 45 minutes later, they saw that the rear passenger side window of his silver Toyota Land Rover was broken and several items, including their wallets, were missing.

The couple “immediately” began cancelling their credits cards, but one of the cards had already been used at a gas station. Police found no “obvious” items nearby that could have been used to break the window.

Police arrest theft suspect for property damage ROSWELL, Ga. — A man was recently charged with two counts of criminal trespass after allegedly damaging a mailbox and a car side mirror.

A man called police at 2 p.m. after watching the suspect walking down Shallowford Road and appearing to take items from a work vehicle. The man yelled at the suspect to stop, and the suspect responded by hitting a nearby mailbox until it broke off its post.

The suspect started walking away, and the man began following him in a car and recording the incident on his phone.

At that point, the suspect turned around, yelling, and grabbed the passenger side mirror to pull it off. Police later talked to the suspect and arrested him.

Gym property damaged during customer fight ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An employee at the Life Time Fitness on North Point Parkway called police July 4 after part of the business’s property was damaged during a physical altercation.

The employee told police that two women had been arguing in the locker room shortly before midnight.

After the employee separated the two, the fight erupted again outside the front door. During the fight, a pole which contained the handicap button for the front door was bent and the button was damaged. The damage is estimated at $1,000.

The two women left before police could arrive.The employee was able to pull a video of the fight from the gym’s security cameras.

Duo, dressed as employees, allegedly steal tools ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Employees at the Lowes on Duke Drive reported July 4 that several tools had been stolen from their store by a duo wearing WalMart uniforms.

Earlier that day, two men wearing what appeared to be WalMart uniforms entered and loaded up a shopping cart with $1,600 worth of tools.

One of the men was able to convince an employee to remove anti-theft tags prior to purchase. While the employee was distracted, the second man left with the shopping cart of tools.

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Council: Continued from Page 6 No one on the council suggested changing the draft of the future land use plan. However, there was discussion around changing the wording of the goals to clarify that the plan does not take away property rights.

Prior to the meeting, Bodker, Zaprowski and Councilman Steve Broadbent drafted language to emphasize that the comprehensive plan does not supersede the traditional zoning process.

Their draft stated “For parcels designated in 2008 CLUP [comprehensive land-use plan] as transitional/distinctive

The Bodker, Broadbent and Zaprowski draft also made minor changes to the wording of some of the stated goals and removed one objective under goal 3, to “preserve golfing facilities as natural resources.” the terms ‘transitional/distinctive’ were deemed ambiguous and indefinable and are, therefore, removed without prejudice and the zoning on the specific parcels remains unchanged. The city should remain mindful of what surrounds each parcel and, if a unique and beneficial development were to be submitted for

rezoning, it would be considered.”

Bodker said this language may not go as far as the Atlanta Athletic Club would have liked but does represent what is already granted by the law.

The Bodker, Broadbent and Zaprowski draft also made minor changes to the wording of some of the stated goals and removed one objective under goal 3, to “preserve golfing facilities as natural resources.”

Endres said the wording was unnecessary because considering rezoning proposals is already required by law. The other council members were not ready to vote on the proposed new language, but agreed to come up with suggested wording in advance of the next meeting.

Director: Continued from Page 4 traffic and ITS services, environmental planning services, program and construction management, construction engineering and inspection, civil site development and survey/laser scanning.

She has also managed numerous Georgia Department of Transportation and local county projects from inception to completion.

“I’m a big believer in communication and really collaborating between all the different departments as well as the City Council, the mayor and city manager,” Baker said.

Baker earned a bachelor of science in environmental biology from Colgate University and has held leadership positions with the Shakerag Elementary School Governance Board, Fulton County School Governance Council, Women in Transportation and Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership.

CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday, August 9, 2018 commencing at 3:00 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Historic Preservation Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, August 27, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-18-06 R.D. Manning House Historic Designation /10 Cumming Street Consideration of a request to designate this property as historic. The property is located at 10 Cumming Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1253, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. b. PH-18-07 Lewis Manning House Historic Designation/40 Cumming Street Consideration of a request to designate this property as historic per zoning conditions of CLUP-17-02/Z-17-04 Taylor Morrison/40 Cumming Street on September 25, 2017. The property is located at 40 Cumming Street and is legally described as being located in land lots 1196 and 1253, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c. PH-18-08 Troy Rucker House Historic Designation/1080 Rucker Road Consideration of a request to designate this property as historic. The property is located at 1080 Rucker Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 1276, 2nd District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Animal: Continued from Page 10 said there was a need to discuss other options and develop a plan for the future.

“I think they have made a lot out of the location they inherited and the situation they inherited . . . but we’re not happy with the state of the shelter, so we need a plan,” she said.

Some cities, such as Johns Creek, have looked into alternatives to the county’s services, including city-operated, a regional collaboration with other North Fulton cities, enhanced services with Fulton County and

a partnership with another county. However, ultimately the city approved renewing the agreement with Fulton County due to increased cost and lack of interested partners.

Ultimately, county commissioners approved a $3.6 million contract to include all personnel, supplies, utilities, necessary insurances and equipment for the unincorporated areas of Fulton County as well the county’s 15 cities, excluding Atlanta.

North Fulton cities have already approved an intergovernmental agreement for the county service. College Park and Hapeville have yet to approve their contracts.

The agreement runs from Aug. 1 through Dec. 31, 2018 with four renewal options.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PLANNING COMMISSION, PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC HEARING: MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MUNICIPAL COURT 11445 JOHNS CREEK PKWY JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097

ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA FOR CREATIVE PLACEMAKING PLAN FOR NORTH POINT AREA RFP 19-101

The following Land Use Petition and Concurrent Variances located within the City of Johns Creek are scheduled for a Public Hearing as stated above.

LAND USE PETITION & CONCURRENT VARIANCES:

RZ-18-003, VC-18-003-01, VC-18-003-02 & VC-18-003-03 PETITIONER: Dr. Peter D. Boulden, DMD LOCATION: 3500 Block of Old Alabama Road (3590 Old Alabama Road) CURRENT ZONING: CUP (Community Unit Plan) Conditional PROPOSED ZONING: O-I (Office-Institutional) Conditional PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Dental office with concurrent variances to allow encroachment into the 10-foot improvement setback (-01); to eliminate landscape islands in parking lot (-02), and to allow a flat roof for the proposed building (-03).

The City of Alpharetta (City) is requesting proposals from highly qualified contractors to provide all necessary services to prepare a CREATIVE PLACEMAKING PLAN FOR NORTH POINT AREA extending from Mansell Road to Haynes Bridge Road on North Point Parkway. The intent of this project is to improve safety and walkability along North Point Parkway. The plan will formulate wayfinding concepts, streetscape, design guidelines, public art, and signage.

The Request for Proposals document will be available online Thursday, July 5, 2018 at our bid posting website, https://www.ebidexchange.com/alpharetta.

Interested parties are required to log in to review the RFP documents.

Proposals are due on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

For information, please contact Debora Westbrook at the City of Alpharetta Finance Department via email at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us or at 678-297-6052.

DEATH NOTICES Luther Anderson, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away July 1, 2018. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

William Brown, 89, of Roswell, passed away June 28, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Tracy Chang, 64, of Roswell, passed away July 7, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lacy Chatneuff, 73, of Roswell, passed away June 30, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Lu Chien Lan Ging, 86, of Johns Creek, passed away July 8, 2018. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home.

Judy Gordon, 68, of Alpharetta, passed away July 8, 2018. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Rufus Hudson, 87, of Alpharetta, passed away July 3, 2018. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Franklin Hughie, 52, of Cumming, passed away July 6, 2018. Arrangements

by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Cynthia Krausen, 56, of Alpharetta, passed away June 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Sarah Elizabeth Lipscomb, 42, of Forsyth County, passed away July 9, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

James O’Reilly, 90, of Roswell, passed away July 6, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors.

Martha Jean Phillips, 78, passed away July 10, 2018. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home.

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