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Johns Creek bids farewell to fire chief JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council recognized its former Fire Chief Jeff Hogan at its Jan. 28 council meeting.

Earlier in January, the city announced Hogan would be leaving to accept appointment from Jim Beck, Georgia’s Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner, to become State Fire Marshal.

Hogan began his career more than 35 years ago when he joined the Fulton County Fire Department.

After a successful tenure where he held various operations, investigative and supervisory roles, Hogan joined the newly formed Johns Creek Fire Department in 2008.

After only a few years, he rose through the ranks to become the city’s fire chief in February of 2011. In this role, Hogan worked to improve the city’s fire protection rating making Johns Creek a Class 2 fire department, ultimately saving the citizens of Johns Creek over $6 million in insurance premiums.

In his role as State Fire Marshal of Georgia, Hogan will manage all responsibilities of the Fire Marshal’s Office and oversee building inspection, manufactured housing inspection, engineering, hazardous materials inspections and licensing.

Johns Creek Assistant Fire Chief Chris Coons will serve as Interim Fire Chief until a permeant replacement is hired.

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Councilman Steve Broadbent, right, on behalf of the city, gifts former Fire Chief Jeff Hogan with a framed copy of County Line magazine. Hogan appeared on the cover of the March 2014 issue.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman contacted police Jan. 23 after she realized several electronics were missing from her leased Taylor Road home.

The victim told police she had been renting the property for the past four months and had been preparing to move out at the end of the month. The company that owns the property sent someone to change the locks sometime Jan. 21, she said.

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Several items stolen from unlocked locker JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded to a Jan. 27 incident in which items were stolen from an unlocked locker at LA Fitness on Medlock Bridge Road.

A Johns Creek man told police he left his Honda car key, work key, driver’s license, Chase credit card and business cards in the locker. At 1:44 p.m. he received a notification from Chase asking whether he had made a $1,016.49 purchase from Target. He cancelled the purchase, he said.

The man was locked out of his vehicle. He said a towel that was inside the car was found lying on the ground nearby, and he thinks the thieves may have rummaged through the car, but it appeared nothing was taken.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman contacted police Jan. 24 when she discovered her Glastonberry home had been burglarized while she was on vacation.

The woman said she left town Dec. 11 and returned home around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 24. She found a rear window in an upstairs bathroom had a small

Sometime that day, someone entered the residence and stole an Apple Air Laptop, an Apple iPad and two Panasonic flat screen TVs, valuing $4550 total, she said. The woman also said the company that changed the lock damaged the front door.

The victim said she had called the company that changed the locks several times but had not heard back.

hole smashed out and the window was unlocked. There was glass on the floor inside the bathroom, according to the police report.

In the bedroom directly off the bathroom, several jewelry boxes had been emptied and thrown about and drawers and cabinets appeared to have been ransacked. No other rooms upstairs appeared disturbed, the report said.

Downstairs, a ceramic vase had been removed from a bathroom and set up against the wall outside the bathroom, the victim said. Nothing else appeared missing. The woman said she was not sure what exactly was missing but knew there were several pieces of jewelry gone.

Police interviewed the woman’s neighbors, including one who saw a suspicious car parked in the driveway and another who had captured footage on a doorbell camera.

Suspected shoplifters take phone from Target JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Police responded to an incident Jan. 25 at the State Bridge Road Target in which an iPhone X was stolen.

The store’s security officer told police that around 3:07 p.m., two men arrived in a silver minivan. Around 3:30, one of the men used a prying device to remove an iPhone X, worth $1,199, from the metal security device.

The man then concealed the phone on his person and left the store, the employee said. The second man had already left and it is not known if he took any merchandise.

The employee provided police with the iPhone serial number and a DBD of security footage. He described the suspect as Hispanic with black hair, about 5’11”, 180 pounds, 18 to 22 years old, wearing a brown leather jacket and black Adidas pants.

Purse, wallet missing in vehicle burglary JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman contacted police Jan. 21 to report her purse had been stolen from her car while she was at work.

The woman said she parked her white 2011 Toyota Sienna van in the parking lot outside the Medlock Bridge Road restaurant at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20.

At 11 that night she was alerted to an unauthorized charge on one her credit cards for $40 at a Doraville gas station.

The victim said her brown Fossil tote bag was missing along with a multi-colored Fossil wallet containing her American Express credit card and a PNC Bank Visa credit card. She said the bag was sitting on the floor in the back seat.

The driver’s side window of the car was smashed, and it appeared the suspect reached in and grabbed the bag, according to police.

Woman loses $100 by email scammer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman contacted police Jan. 27 to re-

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NEWS

New finance plan could pad Johns Creek revenues

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek officials approved a finance plan that may net the city just shy of half a million dollars in extra revenue this year.

At its Jan. 28 meeting, the City Council approved moving city funds to a state supervised account that will maximize interest earnings.

Based on the recommendation of Finance Director Jeff Bohm, the city will move some general fund money and funds associated with the transportation sales tax referendum, or TSPLOST, to a Georgia Fund 1 account operated by the state.

The funds for the parks bond are already held in a Georgia Fund 1 account, and the council also voted to grant Bohm control over the account.

As explained in a prior work session, the city is legally limited in how it can invest its money. High interest accounts are typically off limits because they carry some risk.

The city has been storing $40 million in general funds in a United Community Bank account yielding 0.15 percent as of November 2018.

Georgia Fund 1, an investment pool offered by the state to counties, municipalities and other public entities, was yielding 2.223 percent as of November 2018.

Finance Department estimates show, with a monthly balance of $20 million, the city could earn $414,600 additional

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In Mayor Mike Bodker’s absence, Mayor Pro Tem Lenny Zaprowski led the Jan. 28 Johns Creek City Council meeting. interest annually for its general fund.

The TSPLOST fund, which was earning 1.81 percent in an East West Bank money market account, would see additional revenue of $52,000.

The council also discussed adopting a cash and investments policy for the city at its Jan. 28 work session. The policy draft outlines the goals of investment, ethical standards, types of investment and reporting the status of the investment portfolio.

“An investment policy should de-

scribe the most prudent, primary objectives for a sound policy,” Bohm said.

“Safety, liquidity, and yield, in those orders, are very important.”

This policy is based on state and federal laws and the guidelines of the Georgia Government Finance Officers Association, Bohm said. It is scheduled to be voted on at the council’s next meeting, Feb. 11.

“A lot of this is just reflective of what state law already has, so it’s not a major policy change,” City Manager Warren

Hutmacher said. “We’re not working without boundaries now. We’re basically working within the bounds of this policy already.”

In other business, the council approved a $525,000 contract with E.R. Snell for patching potholes and other pavement repairs. This amount was budgeted in the city’s 2019 financial plan.

The contract addresses potholes on Jones Bridge Road, Medlock Crossing Parkway, West Morton Road, Buice Road and Old Alabama Road.

Council delves into transparency, accountability

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council spent nearly an hour delving into safeguards it could implement to hold itself more accountable.

The item was added to the Jan. 28 agenda by Councilwoman Stephanie Endres, who cited instances when local elected officials attend meetings where issues concerning the city are discussed, and that information is not passed to other council members.

“Even though there’s one individual that’s going to a meeting, there’s no reason why other council members, depending on the meeting, shouldn’t at least be aware if they want to go,” she said.

Endres proposed making council members’ calendars public and writing summaries of meetings they go to as

possible transparency safeguards. She also said she’d like the ability to review other council members’ speeches if they are made in the name of the city, such as the State of the City address.

Mayor Pro Tem Lenny Zaprowski, who led the meeting in Mayor Mike Bodker’s absence, said he liked Endres’ ideas but wasn’t sure how to put them into enforceable policy.

“I don’t know how we get to that point,” Zaprowski said. “Obviously, there are relationships on council, and sometimes they’re stronger than others, so someone may not feel like the information came to them. I’ve been in that spot before.”

The council took no action on the matter, but indicated the subject will come up again.

Questions about transparency were raised at a Jan. 17 work session, when Councilman John Bradberry questioned

the mayor and city staff about incorrect information that had been provided at a previous meeting.

Dec. 10, when the council was reviewing potential solutions to the Medlock Bridge and State Bridge roads intersection, they were told that Peachtree Corners would be building a Thru-U intersection at East Jones Bridge Road.

When Bradberry questioned that assumption, Mayor Mike Bodker said it was “absolutely accurate.”

However, Jan. 17 Bradberry read a letter from Peachtree Corners City Councilman Alex Wright, stating that while his council had discussed a ThruU intersection, they had not authorized moving forward with it.

Bodker said that what he said in December was what he thought to be true at the time.

“If you ever wonder why the haters and the crazies are out there fighting

you [Bodker] tooth and nail, it’s because of things like this,” Bradberry said. “We think we can’t trust what we’re being told. I don’t want to spend as much time as I spend researching and double checking.”

Bradberry and Endres have said in the past that citizens were misled in the run-up to the transportation sales tax referendum in 2016.

Before the referendum, city officials have been cited declaring that any transportation project approved for sales tax funding could be modified after the election. Since that time, City Attorney Ronald Bennett has advised that the council is bound to the documents presented in advance of the referendum.

The question of whether the council can deviate from the documents presented before the referendum has stalled some local traffic projects, such as the widening of Jones Bridge Road.

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Education issues on the front burner for General Assembly Legislature to examine raises, safety, testing

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Expect to see a number of education issues dominate conversation under the gold dome this legislative season, with school safety, testing and teacher raises among the top issues to watch.

State lawmakers are mindful of the impact of keeping teachers and parents happy. In 2002, the education bloc played a key role in the election of Gov. Sonny Perdue over popular incumbent Roy Barnes, and has continued its influence on all subsequent leaders.

This school year was the first time local school districts were fully funded under the state’s funding formula — a promise made and kept by former Gov. Nathan Deal. Talk will now turn to how to revise the antiquated funding law developed nearly 35 years ago.

The 2019 Legislative Session, which began mid-January and is in session for 40 days, opened with new leadership at all levels — from a new governor and lieutenant governor, to key committee assignments related to education.

In his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020, Gov. Brian Kemp is recommending a $3,000 raise for the state’s nearly 140,000 teachers in an effort to attract and retain top teachers. He also recommends a 2 percent raise for school bus drivers, school nurses, and school nutrition workers.

State budget officials say the cost of a $3,000 raise will cost $420 million in the first year alone, and rise each year; the 2 percent raise will add an additional $80 million in state spending.

School safety will be the other bucket likely to see additional state funding.

Kemp is recommending allocating $69 million — $30,000 to every public school in Georgia — to enhance safety, along with $500 million to fund a gang task force under the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

There will also likely be some pressure, primarily from officials with the Georgia Department of Education, to align mandated state tests with federal mandates to limit the number of tests students must take each year.

Angela Palm, director of policy for the Georgia School Board Association, said she is optimistic Kemp will be an advocate for education.

“Education will always be a priority

Upcoming legislation Here is a preview of early legislation under consideration: HB 32 - Revisits the law which established the state’s Chief Turnaround Officer and assisting underperforming schools.

HB 53 – Defines freedom of religious speech for students and faculty members in public schools.

HB 59 - Requires students in a military family to be enrolled in a public school when official military orders are received, even though the physical residence hasn’t been established.

HB 83 – Revives the recess bill that failed to make it last year. Local board policy would have to prohibit withholding recess as a punishment in addition to the time requirement.

HB 109 – Proposes changes to Teacher Retirement System for those joining the system on or after July 1, 2019.

SB 40/HB 43 – Another attempt to address sexual contact between a student and school employee. for the governor and Legislature, but there are other equally urgent needs the state is addressing this year,” said Palm, who publishes Capital Watch Online through the GSBA. “Gov. Kemp has taken a far more supportive tone on the role of local boards and the work of our teachers than we have seen in some time.”

She noted there have been a number of major changes in recent years in education, which school boards are still wading through.

“We need to let those get through implementation and review before we make more,” Palm said. “Hopefully this will be a year of tending the garden rather than plowing it up again.”

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Lack of vaccination linked to Metro Atlanta measles outbreak Vast majority of Fulton school kids are protected, say officials

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Three recent cases of measles in Metro Atlanta are raising concerns among public health officials that the serious, but nearly preventable, disease may be making a comeback.

“In the Iast five years, Fulton County didn’t have a single measles case reported,” said Alicia Cardwell Alston, communications director for the Fulton County Board of Health. “We are concerned for people traveling to those states where measles outbreak is occurring [and then] importing it to Fulton County and Georgia residents.”

Since 2005, only six cases had been reported in Georgia before the recent cases brought the number to nine. All three people with confirmed measles in Atlanta are from the same family – and had not been vaccinated against measles.

A measles outbreak last month outside Portland, Ore., affected more than 50 people — nearly all children under age 10 — and led to an emergency declaration in the Pacific Northwest.

The outbreak first occurred in an area with low vaccination rates — less than 80 percent — among its public-school students.

Measles was considered eliminated in the United States in the year 2000 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), after 12 months of zero cases reported.

The agency gave credit to the measles vaccination which was developed in the 1950s and has a 97 percent prevention rate.

Prior to the vaccination, nearly all children got measles before they were 15, and it was the direct cause of death for about 500 children annually in the U.S., according to CDC statistics. With the vaccination, death from measles in the U.S. is rare, although it remains a deadly disease in many parts of the world.

According to the World Health Organization, in 2017 about 110,000 people died from measles and its complications — mostly children under 5.

In 1998, a since medically discredited study linked autism to early childhood vaccinations and led to a small but growing group of “anti-vaxxers” who choose not to vaccinate their children.

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tion on “anti-vaccination.”

Health officials say medical evidence shows vaccinations do work, pointing to the eradication of small pox, and the control of other once common illnesses, including polio and whooping cough, through vaccinations.

“Opting out of immunization will put your children at risk of acquiring measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases,” said Cardwell Alston, district communications director for the Fulton County Board of Health. “Measles was completely eliminated from the U.S. in 2000, but, unfortunately, it is emerging due mostly to the increase in unvaccinated children/population in recent years.”

Measles is particularly concerning to health professionals because if one person has it, 90 percent of the people close to that person who are not vaccinated will also become infected. The measles virus can live for up to two hours in an airspace where the infected person coughed or sneezed.

“The best protection against measles is the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. MMR vaccine provides longlasting protection against all strains of measles,” said Nancy Nydam, communications director for the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Last school year, Nydam said 93 percent of students in Georgia in grades kindergarten through 7th grade were up to date for all school required vaccines, which included two doses of MMR. This high compliance rate provides “herd immunity” for those students unable to get the vaccination or who remain unvaccinated.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “herd immunity” occurs when enough people are vaccinated so germs cannot spread as easily from person to person, preventing an outbreak.

In the Fulton County School System,

Measles was completely eliminated from the U.S. in 2000, but, unfortunately, it is emerging due mostly to the increase in unvaccinated children/population in recent years.”

Cardwell Alston Fulton County Board of Health district communications director

no reports of measles have been reported this year, but health officials note the district works closely with the Fulton County Board of Health on protocol in the event of an outbreak of any contagious disease.

In Georgia, parents have the right to waive vaccinations for their public school children for medical or religious reasons. In 2015 following a nationwide measles outbreak, the GDPH required parents to file a notarized Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization (DPH Form 2208) with their school.

Lynne P. Meadows, coordinator of Student Health Services for Fulton Schools, explained if parents file a religious waiver, they agree in the event of an “epidemic or threatened epidemic” involving a disease preventable through vaccinations, such as measles, students will be required to either get vaccinated or remain out of school till the emergency ends.

All states have medical exemptions for vaccinations, but only three states – California, Mississippi and West Virginia – do not allow religious exemptions for vaccinations.

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A group of community members, students and educators have joined forces to construct a “state-of-the-art” greenhouse at Chattahoochee High School.

Chattahoochee High to build greenhouse

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Chattahoochee High School will soon be able to offer its students a new hands-on learning experience, thanks to a joint community effort to build a greenhouse on the campus.

Construction of the greenhouse began late January and is expected to be complete the first week of March.

It’s a project five years in the making for Chattahoochee’s School Governance Council, a group of parents, students, staff and community members that works to address the needs of individual schools.

The SGC pitched the idea to the school board thinking it was a pipe dream, according to Margaret Garth, a Chattahoochee English teacher who serves on the council. But the board loved it, and over the past few years, the group oversaw the planning and bidding process.

“Now, this culmination of five years of planning is actually coming to fruition which is really neat,” she said.

This year, Chattahoochee began offering botany as a science elective, and

in a month those students will be able to begin getting their hands dirty. In the long term, the school wants to use fruits and vegetables grown in the greenhouse in the school cafeteria.

“There are a bunch of different electives at this school,” Garth said. “And I think it’s really neat for our science lovers that they have a science elective that they can take. They’re really excited about it. It’s just gotten really, really awesome feedback, and every day they can see a little bit more of the progress.”

Garth said she thinks Chattahoochee will be the only school in the area with a functioning greenhouse.

The facility was constructed by Van Wingerden Greenhouses, whose resume includes work for the Atlanta Botanical Garden and several universities.

The only difference between those other state-of-the art facilities and Chattahoochee’s greenhouse, Garth said, is the size.

“It will be able to hold about 30 students and an instructor, so normal class size,” Garth said. “It looks tiny, but it’s not … They’ve done such a phenomenal job. If it looks anything like those other greenhouses, it will be gorgeous when it’s done.”

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Soniah Kamal, who recently published her second novel, lives in Johns Creek.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — As a writer of 20 years, Soniah Kamal is familiar with all the ups and downs that come from trying to be published.

She will share her knowledge gained from experience and talk about her newest novel at the Spruill Oaks Library Feb. 9.

Kamal, who was born in Pakistan and now lives in Johns Creek, published her second novel in January. “Unmarriageable” is a retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” set in modern day Pakistan.

“Growing up in Pakistan, I was a British literature student,” Kamal said. “I read British literature around the clock.

Hardy, Dunn, Keats, Austen. There was nothing back then written in English which had Pakistani characters, nothing that reflected my Pakistani culture. I really wanted to see something like that.”

Kamal has long been a Jane Austen fan, and while many readers are attracted to her iconic romances, Kamal said her favorite part of Austen’s work is the comedy of manners.

“She’s into exposing hypocrisies and social absurdities and class consciousness,” she said. “Those are the tropes

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Kamal said adapting the story to another time and culture while staying faithful to Austen’s style of social satire was a fun challenge. For example, she had to figure out why the women would marry men who are arrogant or baboonish, in a world that does not carry the same social expectations of Austen’s England.

“I had a lot of fun writing this novel,” she said. “It was my dream novel to be able to weld together East and West.”

Kamal will lead a free workshop on getting your work published at the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library in Johns Creek Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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Forsyth local reflects on first days as Lt. Gov.

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com GEORGIA — Forsyth County residents have many reasons to be proud of where they live. Now, some can say they live next to Georgia’s lieutenant governor.

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan took office Jan. 14 after winning a tight race in the Nov. 6 election.

He was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2012, representing the 26th District which includes much of eastern Forsyth County.

“One of the reasons I think I was elected at lieutenant governor is because I had Forsyth County on my resume,” he said. “Forsyth is recognized all over the state as a community that has an incredible public education system, a vibrant and growing economy. People from all around the state know where Forsyth County is and understand the direction we are headed.”

Duncan said he used examples of Forsyth’s achievements during the campaign.

“I am absolutely proud to be from Forsyth County and am excited to share our values with the rest of the state.”

Duncan announced his intention to run for lieutenant governor two years ago. He said he had the support of his wife, Brooke, whom he met while at Chattahoochee High School in Alpharetta, and their three sons, Parker, Bayler and Ryder.

“My family and I spent two years traveling the state,” Duncan said. “We were trying to convince people we had a good plan to be the next lieutenant governor.

Now, it’s time to go to work.”

Duncan said he’s thrilled the legislative session has

have three kids in the public school system in Forsyth County. I have seen what a strong education system can do for a community. We’ve all seen that play out in Forsyth County. I want to find ways to replicate that educational success all across the state.”

He plans to achieve that by looking at ways to remove bureaucratic clutter to allow teachers to teach more.

As the CEO of Wellview Health, Inc., Duncan said healthcare is another topic that hits close to home.

As a member of the House, he wrote a number of bills around healthcare reform.

“I will be looking for ways to provide free market solutions to improving healthcare here in Georgia, truly becoming a national model for how to handle healthcare reform as a state,” Duncan said.

A third priority garnering his attention this year is integrating technology into the state’s economy.

Alpharetta is often recognized as the technology hub of the state, but Duncan wants to expand that sense throughout the state. This is important because nearly every business today can be considered a technology company, he said, because everyone depends on data, social media and a web presence.

“I want all of Georgia to be recognized as the technology capital of the East Coast,” he said. “If we can achieve that goal of being recognized globally as the technology capital of the East Coast, then that means a lot of things are going right. We are educating our kids to a 21st century standard, we are training a work force across the state and we are continuing to create a business-friendly environment. I want to create an ecosystem in Georgia that attracts a global economy.”

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Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan took office Jan. 14.

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“I am a policy over politics person just by nature,” he said. “So I’m enjoying this part of the process because now we are in session, the policy is before us and we get to weigh in on that every day.”

In his expanded role, Duncan said he has enjoyed getting to know all the senators and build relationships.

He is now focusing on three areas he plans to make priorities.

“I want to continue to look for ways to improve K-12 education in the state of Georgia,” he said. “I PAID ADVERTISEMENT

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Girls Scouts give back to community

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Girl Scouts of Johns Creek have been hard at work to give back to other children in the area.

Troop 16391 will host a blood drive Sunday, Feb. 10 to help sick children at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and Troop 11507 has been working to ensure families in need can still give their kids a fun birthday.

The scouts of 16391 will host a blood drive Feb. 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Oxford Mill Clubhouse.

The girls have volunteered with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and learned all about the blood donation process to prepare for the event, troop leader Kelci LaPorte said.

Donors can sign up at tinyurl.com/GirlScoutTroop16391BloodDrive and walk-ups will be accepted. The drive will be administered by the LifeSouth bloodmobile parked at 10325 Oxford Mill Circle.

Meanwhile, Cadette Troop 11507 is completing the final components of their Silver Award project.

Kate Wilson, Cassie Upton and Jenna Sapong, all 8th graders at Rivertrail Middle School, have provided 80 birthday party bags for low-income families.

The girls came up with the idea while volunteering with Meals by Grace, a nonprofit that provides meals to children in need. The troop realized if these families have trouble providing food for themselves, birthday celebrations may be out of reach. So the girls took it upon themselves to give these children a reason to smile on their birthdays.

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Kate Wilson, Cassie Upton and Jenna Sapong of Troop 11507 prepared 80 birthday bags for families in need throughout 2018.

plates, napkins, decorations and a personalized note wishing them a happy birthday. Suellen and Stephen Daniels from Meals by Grace helped the scouts assemble a list of families in the area with children 14 and under.

Kate, Cassie and Jenna shopped for supplies, assembled the bags and distributed them through the nonprofit. From January to December 2018, the girls delivered 80 bags, with each committing more than 50 hours to the project.

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The Girl Scouts of Troop 16391 will host a blood drive Feb. 10

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Soloists, women’s choir featured in upcoming events

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Live music fans will have two opportunities to enjoy local talent this February, complements of the Johns Creek Chorale and women’s Tapestry choir.

The Chorale and Tapestry will present “Give My Regards to Broadway” on Feb. 9. Rather than a full choir, the concert will mostly feature soloists and duets.

From Golden Age classics to modern hits, the production will feature all kinds of Broadway showstoppers, according to Musical Director Nathan Frank.

“There will be things from ‘Phantom of the Opera,’ and there will be things from ‘Monty Python’ the musical,” Frank said. “We’ve got a few Disney-oriented Broadway tunes.”

Later this month, the newly formed Tapestry Women’s Choir will perform their first solo concert. Tapestry was formed in 2018 to create more opportunities for women singers.

“It’s more than just a choir,” Franks said. “It’s a community group for them.

They come and sing together and talk together and live together, so I’m pretty

The Johns Creek Chorale is made up of passionate singers from the Johns Creek community. excited about it.”

Tapestry performed with the Chorale at its November “Songs of Remembrance” concert and its Christmas concert, but the “Midwinter Tapestry Concert” is the first show dedicated to the women’s choir.

“We’re doing music by popular musicians, but we’re also doing classic stuff,” Frank said. “There’s pop, classical, musical theatre, so it’s something for everybody.”

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Forsyth native gives millennials place to network

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — After Laine Hoke graduated college and moved back to Forsyth County, she realized there was not much for young professionals to do.

She got together with some friends, and they decided they could not be the only ones with the same problem.

“We realized we were having a hard time connecting with other young professionals,” Hoke said. “My friends and I were constantly struggling to find activities during the week that weren’t all the way down in Atlanta.

There really were fun things to do here, nobody was seeking it out or willing to plan an event.”

So she decided to throw a party disguised as a networking event and asked fellow millennials at Cherry Street Brewing in Cumming if they would help. They agreed.

Thus, Network Millennial was born.

That first event was last October, and Hoke said she was surprised when nearly 100 millennials attended.

Hoke, 27, owns a marketing agency, so her background helped her continue organizing monthly meet ups. Each event has drawn larger crowds.

The events are all held at locations north of Atlanta — Roswell, Sandy Springs and Cumming.

“I’ve created a brand,” Hoke said. “It belongs to the community and the people attending. Other groups may not seek to build a community as intentionally as Network Millennial does. We’re different because we want to be. After I saw strangers starting to show up, I realized I had a responsibility to a community larger than my own.”

Other networking groups often have regulations for membership and meetings. Hoke did not want Network Millennial to have any rules.

Each month the group donates a portion of ticket sales to various local charities. So far, more than $500 has been raised. February’s event will benefit Erin’s Hope for Friends, a safe community created for young adults on the high functioning autism spectrum.

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Networking is a crucial part of the business world, Hoke said.

“It’s not enough to do your job well,” she said. “You have to be out there. We are so internally focused. This event is not about me, it’s about building a bigger community. You are so much more successful when you realize it’s what you can do and connect with others.

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Veterans getting raw deal from home sellers I work hard to maintain a positive outlook on things, constantly reminding myself how lucky I am to live not only in the best country on the planet, but also in one of the best parts of the best country on Geoff smith the planet. But every Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com now and again, something comes up that allows me to get perturbed, guilt-free.

I have a client who just lost out on a deal because the home seller said she “hates VA loans.” This is a trend that has been going on for years, and I quite frankly have had enough of it.

The VA loan is one of the best loans on the market. It funds up to 100 percent of the value of the home without charging the veteran monthly mortgage insurance. They do have to pay a funding fee, and it can be steep, but it gets rolled into the loan amount so they don’t have to come out of pocket for it. The VA loan also has some of the best interest rates on the market when you compare it to FHA and conventional loans. And the guidelines in some cases are much more flexible in qualifying a borrower.

It’s an awesome loan, and it’s the very least we can do for someone who signed a piece of paper agreeing to risk their life for our country. I would have thought a seller would accept an offer because it was a veteran making it.

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The VA loan has developed a reputation in our industry as being less reliable than other loans. There are really two reasons for this. The first is the appraisal process.

Unlike other types of loans, VA appraisals have to be ordered directly through the VA. And there isn’t much a lender can do to hurry an appraisal along. So listing agents and sellers are wary that VA appraisals will take too long. I never really argued with them there. But before writing this, I looked at my last six VA loans. I was surprised to find that they had an average turn-time of only 9 days! That’s not business days, that’s actual days. I ran the same numbers for my last six conventional and FHA loans and they averaged 7 days. So I’m not seeing a significant delay.

Agents and sellers also worry about the VA appraisal bringing in lower values.

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any real issues that wouldn’t have come up with an FHA appraisal. Some say they are worried about having to pay closing costs that the VA doesn’t allow the veteran to pay. But I’ve never seen a seller have to pay any more than a couple hundred bucks — which is a pretty small price in the grand scheme of a $100,000-plus transaction.

I’m sure some have horror stories, and I went through several chat rooms on the internet. But most of the complaints I saw really had more to do with the lender not properly pre-qualifying the buyer, or the appraiser just doing a bad job — things that can happen with any type of loan.

The VA loan was established as a way to give back to those who gave us the freedom to live comfortably in the homes we will one day sell. Don’t get caught up in the hype. Just make sure there is a good lender helping that veteran with the VA loan, and you should be fine.

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

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FEATURED: GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTH GA What: Registration is open for this physical-activity based, positive youth development program that inspires girls grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident over 10 weeks starting Feb. 11.

When: Feb. 11-May 1 Where: Various Girls on the Run sites throughout Forsyth County Cost: $165 More info: girlsontherunnorthga.org

EVENTS: HOME SCHOOL ADVENTURES

What: Homeschool lessons based on nationally recognized curriculum. This topic is “Presidential Teeth.” Ages 6-11.

When: Friday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org

REMEMBER THE 400

What: The commemoration of the 400th year since the first Africans touched American shores. The group seeks to implement and support initiatives that right the wrongs of this dark past and commence the healing process.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 1 – 3 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: rememberthe400. com

OPEN HEARTH LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION

What: Clarissa Clifton, living history interpreter and open hearth cooking expert, will focus on foods common in the slave community and the differences in food by levels of the slave community. Free.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellroots.com

What: Johns Creek resident sare encouraged to take a step toward better health with a health program that brings doctors and patients together. Every walk will feature a different health topic.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.

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

ADOPT-A-SENIOR VALENTINE

What: Help bring joy to a senior by assembling gift bags and delivering them to the residents during a Valentine’s party with food and drink.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.-noon Where: Roswell Nursing and Rehab Center, 1109 Green St, Roswell More info: adoptasenior.net

MINI JOB FAIR

What: RUMC Job Networking will host its first mini job fair of the year complete with job search workshops and keynote speakers.

When: Monday, Feb. 11, 12:30-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814, Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumcjobnetworking.com

VALENTINE’S DINNER CLASS

What: In this hands-on class, learn how to make a Valentine’s dinner.

Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $75 per person More info and registration: roswellgov.com

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 12, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

What: The primary goal is to generate constructive analysis of issues, develop positive positions and implement programs that would result in more inclusive and peace-loving neighborhoods.

When: Thursday, Feb. 14, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: 770-545-9675

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR SENIORS

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

ENCHANTED WOODLAND TRAIL

HEALTH AND FITNESS:

What: Register now for Seniors Enriched Living classes for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Choose from 22 different topics including WWII, art history, foreign policy, philosophy and more.

When: Jan. 8 through Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Where: Seniors Enriched Living, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $50 per session More info: selroswellga.org What: Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail opening this winter.

Included with general admission.

When: Through Feb. 28, all day Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell More info: chattnaturecenter.org

JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS

What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader.

When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming More info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program.

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545

CUPID CHASE 5K ROAD RACE

What: The PT Solutions Physical Therapy Cupid Chase 5K is for all skill levels and age groups and benefits Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 – 11 a.m.

Where: Sweet Apple Village, 12050 Etris Road, Roswell Cost: Registration starts at $30 for adults, $25 for students.

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GREAT VALENTINE RACE 5K AND 10K

What: Love Rolls, a non-profit organization in Atlanta that provides toilet paper to the homeless will receive a portion of all the proceeds from the event.

When: Sunday, Feb. 10, 8:3010:30 a.m.

Where: Kids R Kids Johns Creek, 3835 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek Cost: $25 More info and registration: fivestarntp.com/valentines-race. html

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

ENERGY YOGA

What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

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

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THERAPEUTIC YOGA

What: Sign up for volunteer opportunities in seven service areas.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 a.m.2 p.m.

Where: First Baptist Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info and registration: fbroswell.org

What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor.

When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

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BEYOND OUR WALLS SERVICE DAY

What: Children with special needs and their siblings will enjoy play time with APC’s caring Promise Class staff while parents enjoy an evening out.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

What: Join for weekly dinner and fellowship. Volunteers needed for serving and cleaning.

When: Wednesday nights, 4:456:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $7 per adult More info: rumc.com/wno

WINTER FOOD DRIVE

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

What: North Point Community Church is having a food drive to benefit North Fulton Community Charities.

When: Sunday, Feb. 10 Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

What: Make and grow faith-based friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

STARS POTLUCK AND SPEAKER

What: The four different circles offer women opportunities to spend time together, support each other in happy and sad times, learn from each other and grow in faith. Child care options available.

When: Esther Circle, each first Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; Ruth Circle, each first Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lydia Circle, each first Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Martha Circle, each first Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com/ adults/small-groups/

What: Bring a dish for a potluck lunch and join STARS, APC’s fellowship group for seniors as they learn from an interesting presentation on internet fraud and scams aimed at seniors.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 13, noon Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org

TRAVELERS CLUB

What: Following lunch, the program will be provided by Chris Nelson, Executive Director of the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, who will talk about its programs and facilities.

When: Thursday, Feb. 14, noon Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually.

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: “CIRQUESCAPE”

What: “Cirquescape” showcases dance company members ages 7 – 18. Dance styles in this show include hip hop, modern/ contemporary, character, ballet, tap and jazz.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $12 More info and tickets: tututix. com/client/roswelldancestarz

BLACK HERITAGE: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF ROSWELL What: This exhibit focuses on the story of the everyday heroes of the black community and their labors from the days of slavery and Reconstruction and through the trials of segregation.

When: Mondays-Fridays, Jan. 2-Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

“PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS”

What: The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance will host an invitational juried art show with works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, mixed media and collage.

Original works will be for sale.

When: Through March 30 Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: RFAA.org

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

When: Saturdays, 8:30-11 p.m.

Where: Firefly Restaurant & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta More info: fireflyalpharetta.com

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer.

When: Saturdays, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

What: Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza.

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharettta. com

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Topics will vary from week to week.

When: Friday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

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AARP TAX PREP

What: Bring a copy of 2017 federal and state tax returns, all tax year 2018 documents, a check with your home address and name for direct deposit, a picture ID and a Social Security card for each person that will be on the tax return.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m-1:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: Proceeds go toward supporting the library and its programs. Put on by the Friends of the Milton Library.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

ADULT ART CLASS: WOOD ART

What: Create a tea cup with hearts wood art piece. All levels welcome.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2:303:30 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050

DESTRESS WITH THERAPY DOGS

What: Hang out with Hesston, winner of Milton Library’s 2018 Canine Service Excellence Award. For teenagers.

When: Thursday, Feb. 14, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

“GETTING PUBLISHED”

What: Award-Winning Writer Soniah Kamal will tell her story of how she first got published and share tips.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 10:3011:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820

JOYS OF INDONESIAN COOKING

What: Representatives from Indonesian American Community in Atlanta will share and demonstrate traditional Indonesian culture and recipes. Samples will be provided.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 12:302:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6136735

BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING

What: Come join us for four classes of basic programming in Python, a powerful programming language used in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. For middle school students.

When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897

BABY STORY TIME

What: Join for a special themed story time for babies. Ages 0 to 2 with caregiver.

When: Friday, Feb. 15, 1010:30 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897

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: MondayFriday 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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Overcoming life’s messes (NAPS) — Each January, people set resolutions for the New Year, but according to U.S. News & World Report, approximately 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February. If organizing is your Achilles’ heel, the solution is to tap into local professionals to help guide you through the process and give you the tools necessary to sustain order.

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By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — While the hype and pageantry of the Super Bowl in Atlanta dominated the metro landscape last week, a local youth baseball team used the opportunity to give back to its surrounding community.

The Milton-based Georgia Jackets 12U team with coach Richard King participated in the Safe Zone Activity Day at Atlanta’s Humphries Elementary School last Wednesday. The event was a part of Vincent Country, an initiative led by 16-year NFL veteran Troy Vincent to bring opportunities to underserved communities.

Ten Jackets players and King made the trip to volunteer to work the baseball station at the event, which allowed Humphries students to hit baseball off a tee and learn to throw and catch. King said it was a truly memorable experience for him and his players.

“We felt honored to participate,” King said. “It was a great day for Auterson Baseball and the Georgia Jackets travel organization to share the love of baseball with over 300 children.”

King said the experience was eye-

opening for his players, some of whom had assumed all kids played baseball.

“While some had been playing baseball for a while, other children had never put on a glove, held a real baseball, swung a bat or thrown properly,” King said. “But it was kids helping kids, and it was truly a beautiful thing to be a part of.”

King said the experience was not only valuable for the Humphries students, it was important for his team, many from affluent families, to give back.

“There was genuine laughter, high fives and all the universal signs of enjoyment,” King said. “The kids were able to see how powerful it is to be present in the moment. It’s about more than just writing a check and it shows you don’t have to go far to help someone.”

In addition to dedicating time, the Jackets donated baseballs, gloves, catcher gear and bats with the Humphries PE coaches to use at the school.

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It is time to embrace the diversity around you When I was 4-years-old, my family moved to Alpharetta. My parents still live on the same street in the same house we moved to in 1996. A few of our neighbors from then are still Kathleen Sturgeon back around, but most of Editor kathleen@appenmediagroup.com the homeowners have changed.

One thing that stays constant is how diverse my neighborhood is.

Growing up, I was in the minority when I would play with other kids on the street. We had black, Muslim and Indian families.

My favorite neighbor to play with was a little girl whose parents came from Mexico, and my brother often played with boys down the street whose families hailed from Japan and China.

We went to school with kids who did not look like us, brought special meals and spoke in other languages.

To us, it was just everyday life.

I learned a lot from being immersed

in a community that is so beautifully different.

So when I attended a Forsyth County Board of Education meeting last month and the topic of diversity was brought up, my ears perked up.

The officials discussed how to be more inclusive inside and outside the classroom, how to incorporate other cultures into their teaching and, most importantly, why this is so crucial.

It is no secret that our world is changing. We discuss gender identity, sexual preference and race constantly.

So it makes total sense that the people educating the minds that will shape our future have to take all of that into account.

I was pleased when I heard the board members agreeing that diversity and inclusion need to be on the forefront of the district’s mind. It was great to see a government agency being proactive rather than reactive.

I wondered what reaction the readers would have, but I hoped it would be positive because ultimately, giving the students the best possible place and ways to learn are the most important things.

But I was disappointed and disheartened when I saw the response from the public was not positive.

I read comments about how the system is trying to “shove the LGBTQ agenda down students’ throats,” how this is “another way for liberals to force their beliefs on students,” and how “the district is already diverse, so they don’t need to make such a big deal about it.”

Since when did making sure every student, teacher, staff, parent and community member feels welcomed, included and appreciated become a political issue?

The world, including Forsyth County, is changing. That is not a Republican or

Democrat way of thinking. It is a fact.

Our schools are becoming more and more diverse, and students are able to express their true self. This is not a bad thing.

The district is simply trying to keep Forsyth County the place to get an incredible education, while making sure the students are comfortable in the classroom.

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Roswell company designing adaptive bikes Cyclery shop creates specialized vehicle for Georgia natives

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgia natives and brothers Kyle and Brent Pease have competed in nearly a hundred road races, marathons and Ironman competitions over the years, but they received a big boost recently from a Roswell bicycle shop.

Kyle, who has cerebral palsy, and his brother have gained national recognition and have been an inspiration for people with all physical abilities by competing together in grueling distance competitions. In October, the brothers had their chance to shine in the world’s premier Ironman competition in Kona, Hawaii.

Kyle said their historic appearance as the only wheelchair-assisted pair in the 2018 competition, and second all-time, would have not been possible without the assistance of Roswell’s Cannon Cyclery.

“I don’t think we would have gotten through the bike course without [Cannon Cyclery owner] Curtis Henry,” Kyle said. “The biking portion is our equalizer. For me, the biking portion is one of the most challenging parts of the day. It’s very uncomfortable, but Curtis kept working with us to make sure I was somewhat comfortable and was able to switch gears and hopefully not crash.”

When the Pease brothers got the call they were invited to the Kona competition last July, Henry, Kyle and Brent all began working on the specialized bike with just 17 weeks to build it from scratch.

Weight, aerodynamics, the bike’s drivetrain and efforts to ensure Kyle was as comfortable as possible presented challenges given the grueling heat and the pervasive wind of Kona.

On previous bikes, Kyle sat in an upright position, the same as his customized wheelchair. That position also allowed him to drink and eat over the 14-hour plus race. But with aerodynamics a premium at Kona, Brent said Kyle chose to sacrifice comfort for speed.

“All the other versions of the bikes we made any concession that Kyle needed, but this was the first time we said this is how’s it’s going to be, and Kyle just said make it work,” Brent said.

A lightweight race-car style seat was mounted to the frame of the three-wheel

bike, with Kyle in a slightly reclined position to reduce drag. Henry and the Cannon team also installed a new drivetrain to power both rear wheels and shredded any unnecessary weight, ensuring the two would complete the 112-mile biking portion of the competition.

The bike, dubbed “Kona 1,” is the latest partnership between Henry and the Pease brothers dating back to 2011.

Cannon and the Kyle Pease Foundation headquarters share a wall in Roswell near WellStar North Fulton. The history of the relationship between the company and foundation is evident in the rear of the building, where the predecessors to Kona 1 are housed.

Henry has also partnered with Freedom Concepts which creates adaptive bikes for those with physical limitations.

“Because of what I’ve done with [the Pease brothers] and my background in engineering, we work on a lot of crazy adaptations for people,” Henry said.

Those creations have included bikes with different crank arm lengths for those with injuries, adding electric motors for active tandem bikes and creating an electric assist system for a woman recovering from a brain tumor who is relearning how to ride. The shop also revamped all the equipment for Decaturbased adaptive sports non-profit BlazeSports.

The Kyle Pease Foundation, created to promote awareness and raise funds to assist those with disabilities in sports, has grown rapidly in recent years, putting 72 athletes across 48 finish lines in 2018, mostly in metro Atlanta. As the foundation has grown, so has the partnership between Cannon and the Pease brothers.

“As the foundation has grown we have been more and more married together,” Henry said. “We’ve done all design, maintenance, the builds, all the customizations, and that has morphed into taking care all of the other equipment, including the running chairs. As they’ve grown, we’ve been able to support them and it’s just a great fit.”

It is a union that the group hopes will provide those with limited physical abilities a chance to ride and compete, either on the world stage at Kona or in their own backyard.

“It’s funny to me looking back, it’s just become a collaboration among friends,” Brent said. “Curtis became a friend to us and the foundation very fast.

Like any relationship, we pushed and pulled on each other, but we just kept figuring it out. The race is the reward, but the fun is in the process.”

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Kyle Pease (left) and Brent Pease (middle) competed in the 2018 Kona Ironman using an adaptive bike built by Roswell’s Cannon Cyclery and owner Curtis Henry.

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Kyle and Brent Pease competed at the 2018 Kona Ironman competition in Hawaii last October. The brothers were the only wheelchair assisted duo in the world’s premier Ironman competition.

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I want to buy stock in this company when he does the IPO For those few of you who actually read what I manage to write occasionally, you know I often talk about my primarily source of knowledge and insight into this world we live in Ray appen comes from my chilPublisher ray@appenmediagroup.com dren. The older I get the more I believe that they are my best source to learn about the outside world and myself.

I just have to listen and look — with focus and intention.

One example of learning from my children comes from my daughter Amelia who is out to save the world from plastic, predatory employers who don’t pay living wages, and people who grow, transport, or sell food that generates unnecessary and avoidable poison to the earth and environment in which we live.

It must be “organic” and it must be “free trade.”

People like her when I was growing up were called tree-huggers. They were the subscribers to Mother Earth News, who composted early, and stopped shaving their legs and under their arms and who recycled way before “normal” people stopped throwing away their aluminum cans, plastic and paper. And the same thing also goes for all those animal rights folks way back when. Ruin my circus will you? And breaking into those labs testing rats and rabbits — I mean really? Need to be locked up.

Now all that stuff is mainstream — like behavior that “normal” people exhib-

it. Who knew? My children knew, that’s who — with apologies to Dr. Seuss.

One of my regrets — and I have very few — is not taking that course, or those courses, during my days at FSU, studying how public policy was made and originated. I did miss out on what would have been the most fascinating field of study — and still would be for anyone who is headed into the university life in this day and age.

Anyway, I interviewed a young person today for my podcast which is called — and this is pure and unashamed promotion here — which is called “Boardroom Buddha” on the Appen Podcast Network. Yes, the Appen Media Podcast Network — something that my son Hans, Appen Media’s general manager — launched a little over a year ago and which I believe now includes 13 different podcast channels. If Hans were not doing this, I would have no clue about this new media. However, he is doing it, so just ask me anything you want to know about podcasting, even though I probably still won’t be able to answer your questions. I will just fake it or tell you I will get back to you.

If you have an iPhone, just look for that little purple podcast icon, and click on it. Search for Boardroom Buddha, and follow the prompts. If you have an Android, I can’t help you. Call Hans. Or you can go to NorthFulton.com/podcasts, and then call Hans.

I digress. What’s new with that?

The thing that I am supposed to do every week for “Boardroom Budda” is interview local entrepreneurs in one of Appen Media’s two podcast studios in our office. Did I mention that Hans

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is fully set up to lease out studio time so you can do your own? Or that he/ we can write, produce and disseminate your podcast for you — or that Hans has other newspapers calling him up all the time to pick his brain about his coprodding, his network and his business model? No? Sorry, but they are.

It has been really something to watch. I mean I have seen people who wouldn’t be caught dead in a newspaper office — because, of course, all newspapers are liberal fear mongers, right? — knocking at our front door to come to their podcast interview. Go figure.

So, my interview today was with a kid who basically blew me away. He graduated from Milton. He is now 23.

His name is Evan Roberts. He started his business three years ago and is just now entering his fourth year of business. He has 19 employees now — not contractors, employees. He did $6,000 the first year, “six figures” the second year. The third year, he increased at least 300 percent over the second year.

His goal for the fourth year is ambitious. With his 19 employees, he is

already working in five states including Georgia. The goal for 2019 is to become a national brand and have representation in all 50 states. His business model — the little pearl of wisdom that he shared in the pod interview I did with him today — is to “maintain quality at scale.” Yep, quality at scale. How cool is that.

More than a few times during the Boardroom Buddha interview, I had to stop the interview and ask him “who taught you that?” He didn’t offer to explain. “I make a lot of mistakes,” he said, “and learn from them.”

He is a man on a mission. Did I mention that in his former life he was lead singer and guitar player in a band, and after that he was the manager of a pizza restaurant?

I told him I wanted to buy stock.

“Just don’t forget this interview and call me when you are ready with your IPO,” I said. He smiled.

I told him I was serious. “Don’t smile.

You better call me.”

His business?

Well, you’ll have to listen to the podcast. Booya!

Boardroom Buddha. Don’t miss it.

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Rotary International president plans Feb. 16 visit to Roswell

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Local Rotarians are gearing up for a rare opportunity to host their organization’s world leader Feb. 16, and they’re using the occasion to support charity work for those in need.

Rotary International President Barry Rassin and his wife, Esther, will be at Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, from 12:30-2 p.m. to meet with the community and speak about his work.

Rotary International is a service organizaRASSIN tion whose more than one million members and 35,000 clubs scattered throughout the world provide humanitarian service and goodwill around the globe. Rotary focuses on six goals: promoting peace; fighting disease; providing clean water and hygiene; saving mothers and children; supporting education; and growing local economies.

Eradicating polio worldwide has been a signature project for several years.

Roswell Rotary has hosted retired Rotary International presidents in the past, but this will be the first time that a sitting president has visited the club in its 68-year history.

“It’s such a great opportunity to meet

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a global leader, someone who’s not political or a religious leader,” said Roswell Rotary President Becky Stone. “Because Rotary is not political or religious. We’re a service organization. This man, over the last eight months, has touched the whole world. To be able to meet somebody and talk to him for a few minutes or speak, you can’t get that anywhere else.

“This is wide open. Anybody can come. We’d love the Roswell community to come.”

Rassin has been a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, the largest Rotary Club in the Bahamas, since 1980. He earned an MBA in health and hospital administration from the University of Florida and is the first fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives in the Bahamas. His theme as president is “Be the inspiration.”

Rassin has been meeting with dozens of Rotary clubs worldwide during his one-year term.

“He’s literally traveled the whole year everywhere — India, China, Russia, the United States,” Stone said. “To be picked, to have him come here, is a huge honor.

There’s 35,000 Rotary Clubs throughout the world that he could visit, so to be one that he picked to visit during his one year as president is incredible.”

Rassin comes to Roswell by way of Roswell Rotarian and past District Governor Bob Hagan, who served with Rassin about 10 years ago in the Bahamas, Stone said.

They since have become friends, and that personal connection helped the club land a visit with Rassin after completing several applications, she added.

To coincide with the visit, Roswell Rotary will host a service project to collect supplies for seniors in Puerto Rico.

The group will be collecting adult diapers, body lotions, wet wipes, and Ensure and vitamin drinks in powdered form.

“Puerto Rico is one of the places that President Barry has been very active in as a Rotarian, not necessarily as president,” Stone said. “After the earthquake and the hurricanes and everything that’s happened there, it’s been very hard for people to bounce back. We wanted to pick a place where we thought we could make a difference.”

Registration for Rassin’s visit is free for Roswell Rotarians, $7.50 for Interactors and Rotaractors, and $15 for all other attendees. People can register at roswellrotary.club.

There will be a champagne reception and cocktail party with Rassin from 6-8 p.m. hosted by Hagan. The event will benefit the Polio Plus Program to eradicate polio.

To purchase tickets for the reception, go to rotary6900.org/v2/event/3900.

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Rotary, Kausche team up on food drive JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Braving cold temperatures Jan. 25, local Rotary clubs and State Rep. Angelika Kausche teamed up to collect $500-worth of food and toiletries.

With support from the Roswell Rotary and Johns Creek North Fulton Rotary, food raised in the drive will fill the shelves at Community Assistance Center in Sandy Springs, which were emptied in January as it helped families affected by the federal government shutdown.

The Rotary clubs raised $1,000, half of which was used to purchase food and half was donated to Community Assistant Center directly.

“Thanks to all of those that volunteered and donated at our food drive yesterday,” Kausche stated on Twitter. “The support was overwhelming!

Johns Creek is a community that cares.”

“It could be anyone of us in need,” Johns Creek Rotary President Mary Trapp said. “Rotary has a motto ‘service before self,’ if we have the opportunity to help we are there. In this case, there was not time to think and plan. We were notified that the shelves were empty and there was a need.

Within hours we were able to collect enough funds to make food available.”

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Volunteers including, from left, Miko Dougherty, Adrain Carrasquillo, State Rep. Angelika Kausche and Johns Creek Rotary President Mary Trapp collect $500 of food at Johns Creek Books and Gifts.

CITY OF JOHNS CREEK PUBLIC NOTICE

PURPOSE An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on January 25, 2019 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage, Wine and Distilled Spirits.

PURPOSE Consumption on Premises Beer, Wine, Liquor, Catering Sunday Sales

BUSINESS NAME G Nanak Hospitality, LLC Dba Masti Indian 9700 Medlock Bridge Rd Suite 100 Johns Creek, GA 30097

APPLICANT Alpha Bites, LLC d/b/a Never Enough Thyme 8 South Main St. Ste. 1BW Alpharetta GA 30009

OWNER/OFFICERS G Nanak Hospitality, LLC Dba Masti Indian 9700 Medlock Bridge Rd Suite 100 Johns Creek, GA 30097

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The woman said she received several emails that appeared to be from her work supervisor who asked her to purchase 10 iTunes gift cards for clients he was entertaining.

She purchased the cards for $100 each, or $1,000 total, and emailed the card numbers as requested.

The woman became suspicious when she received a request for an additional 10 gift cards. She contacted Apple security and was able to deactivate all but one of the cards, leaving her out $100.

Phone reported stolen from employee locker JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman contacted Johns Creek Police Jan. 21 to report her iPhone was missing

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from her employee locker at Alcon.

She said that between midnight and 12:30 her iPhone 6 plus, valued at $1,000, was taken from the employee locker room. She provided police with the phone serial number and opened a case with Apple.

Tax documents missing from resident’s mailbox JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man went to the police station Jan. 24 to report IRS tax paperwork had been stolen from his mail.

He said he looked up what mail was supposed to be delivered to his address through the USPS website.

On Jan. 22, the site showed he was supposed to have received eight pieces of mail, but he only received seven.

The one missing piece was IRS tax return paperwork. The man does not have security cameras or know of any suspects.

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Mount Pisgah athletes commit JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Seniors from Mount Pisgah Christian School signed on Nov. 14 to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Baseball player Michael Nardella committed to playing at The University of the South while shooting guard Quinn Richey committed to playing basketball at James Madison University. More signings include Carson Kinnett to Jacksonville University for lacrosse and Noah Swift to Lander University for wrestling.

Northview student commits to UA JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Northview student Cam Auerbach has recently signed his National Letter of IntentTop of Form to join the University of Alabama Swim Team in the fall. Auerbach will be joining his two older brothers on the team. Auerbach swims year-round with the Dynamo Swim Club and has the Junior National Standard or better in six different events. Auerbach is a two-year captain and six-time Georgia 6A State Championship finalist.

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Maxton Joe Duttenhofer, 12 weeks old, passed away January 19, 2019.

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Thomas Benedict, 31, of Alpharetta, passed away January 25, 2019.

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James Travis Flowers, Jr.,79, of Cumming, passed away January 25, 2019.

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Annamarie Bloom, 80, of Milton, passed away January 26, 2019. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

John Boyer, 76, of Roswell, passed away January 27, 2019. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Joel Hillard Davis, 54, of Cumming, passed away January 24, 2019.

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Gloria Harris, 81, of Suwanee, passed away January 25, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Dave M. Lee, 81, of Roswell, passed away January 20, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

James Robert Mashburn, 78, of Cumming, passed away January 24, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Rebecca McConnell, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away January 26, 2019.

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Luther L. McKenzie, 79, of Cumming, passed away January 23, 2019.

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Carol Murphy, 68, of Cumming, passed away January 24, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Jimmie Lou Vaughn, 94, of Cumming, passed away January 25, 2019.

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Monica Wick, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away January 27, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Emily V. Yard, 82, of Cumming, passed away January 29, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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