Johns Creek Herald — April 25, 2019

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International Festival to be held April 27

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Annual 55+ Lifestyle Expo draws record crowds

Representatives from Johns Creek Physical Therapy welcome visitors to the annual Appen 55+ Lifestyle Expo April 13 at The Metropolitan Club. Johns Creek Physical Therapy was one of more than 40 vendors at the free expo and, as the title sponsor, the company gave exclusive talks with experts about common health concerns and pain management. Hundreds attended the annual gathering to learn more about local services and resources for every stage of senior life. Read more, Page 14.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman contacted police April 13 around 11:45 p.m. when she returned to her Talisman Drive house to find the electricity shut off.

When she entered the home she saw a closet door open and heard a noise she believed to be something falling. When her husband tried to restart the power, he noticed it had been flipped off.

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Honda Accord missing from apartment complex JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating an April 13 incident in which a white 2018 Honda Accord was stolen from Caswyck Trace.

The car owner said he last saw the care around 9 a.m. that morning.

Around midnight, he noticed the car was missing, and he was unable to locate it.

An Apple iPod and important documents were also in the car.

Thief removes valuables from car at Newtown Park JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police met with a woman April 10 after someone broke into her 2013 BMW and stole her purse while the car was parked at Newtown Park.

The woman said around 6:20 p.m. someone broke the front passenger window and took her purse, which contained various credit and debit cards and her Georgia driver’s license.

A child witness told police he heard glass shattering and saw a black mid-sized SUV parked next to the victim’s vehicle.

A black man about 5 foot 10, wearing a hoodie was standing between the vehicles, entered the SUV and drove off.

Around 7:30, the victim said her American Express and Discover card were used fraudulently at the Kroger’s

Police officers observed the home had been ransacked and the black glass door was shattered.

The homeowner said she was home all day before leaving for a party around 6 p.m. Her husband was out of town.

The homeowners said $160 in cash, $5,000 in jewelry and three men’s watches, worth $4,500 total, were missing.

on Dunwoody Club Drive, for a $1,0111 charge which was denied, and at the Kroger on Chamblee Tucker Road.

There, four separate charges of $305.95 were made. The manager of the store said he would provide video.

Vandals strike three times at Witheridge Drive home JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigation an incident in which a man-made pond behind a Witheridge Drive home was damaged.

The homeowner contacted police April 10 after what she said was the third time someone had disturbed or damaged her pond in about a week time period.

Police said miscellaneous items and irrigation equipment was strewn about.

Irrigation tubing was cut and thrown in the water along with a sealed bag of sand. The tubing was worth $100.

Two cars burglarized at Hyatt Place hotel JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two individuals reported that their cars were targeted by thieves while parked at the Hyatt Place on Medlock Bridge.

One woman said that between 9 p.m. on April 11 and 7:45 a.m. April 12 someone broke the passenger window of her rental vehicle, a black 2017 Mercedes Benz with a Florida tag. Nothing of value was stolen.

A man said overnight someone shattered the front passenger window of his black 2018 Jeep. His iPhone 5 was stolen.

Items left in vehicle removed overnight JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man contacted police April 12 when he noticed a bag he left in his car overnight was missing.

The man parked at his Hedgewick Trail home the night before around 11 and noticed the bag missing around 10:30 that morning. He left the car unlocked.

He told police the bag was brown, old, about 2 feet in length and otherwise nondescript. Inside were gourmet cooking utensils worth around $450.

Apple phone stolen while owner at gym JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman contacted police April 9 after her phone was stolen while she worked out at Crunch Fitness on Medlock Bridge Parkway.

The woman said the night before around 7 she attended a class at the gym. She left her phone in her handbag, which was unattended during the class. On her way home, she discovered her phone was no longer in the bag. The gym said no cell phone had been returned to them. The Apple store was able to locate the phone in Norcross.

Man suspects contractor scammed him on work JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man contacted police April 9 because he believed himself to be a victim of fraud. He told police he paid a contractor $400 for a new shower door in January, but the contractor has not returned to his home since then.

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Fulton County Commission OKs Board of Assessors appointment

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — After the repeated rejection of a nominee from the northern districts, the Fulton County Commission appointed a South Fulton real estate consultant to the Board of Assessors on April 17.

In a 6-0 vote, commissioners approved Pamela J. Smith, the appointee of Commissioner Marvin Arrington, to replace Rhonda Brown to a term ending June 2022.

Though he ultimately voted for Arrington’s pick, Commissioner Bob Ellis said he was torn because of the “disrespect” shown when other commissioners repeatedly failed to vote for Ellis’s nomination.

“The past several weeks we had a representative that was nominated before us for the northern seat, a qualified individual with no objection to him, that failed because three people refused to even cast a vote,” Ellis said.

In February, Ellis had nominated Alpharetta attorney Ken Zdrok to replace real estate developer Salma Ahmed upon the completion of her four-year term in July.

Ellis said the board needed fresh blood after recent controversies involving spikes in property assessments.

Zdrok received endorsements from several mayors and city council members from North Fulton.

Ellis’ nomination came before the commission three times and each ended in a 3-0 vote, with Commissioners Liz Hausmann and Lee Morris joining Ellis in support, and the other commissioners not voting.

The past several weeks we had a representative that was nominated before us for the northern seat, a qualified individual with no objection to him, that failed because three people refused to even cast a vote.”

Bob Ellis Fulton County Commissioner Facing a vote on Arrington’s nomination, Ellis said he was tempted not to vote.

“We could sit here and flip and just have another 3-0 vote and a dissolve into what I think is sort of the worst of politics,” he said. “I’m still insulted by what took place over the previous nomination, as well as a number of the citizens that I represent, and I’ve struggled with how I want to handle this to be quite honest.”

Ultimately, he said that Smith seemed to be a qualified individual with support of South Fulton officials, so he would treat the other

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Hausmann echoed Ellis’s sentiment.

“Two wrongs do not make a right,” she said. “Like Commissioner Ellis, I am willing to support a qualified nominee that understands the South Fulton community like the nominee that failed understood the North Fulton community in the hopes that when another nominee comes forward that it will be viewed objectively and favorably on the merit of the nominee and on the merit of the support that nominee has from the North Fulton community.”

Chairman Robb Pitts said he stood by his decision to not support Zdrok.

“It has been represented that the north has been disrespected,” Pitts said. “Well respectfully, I represent all one million-plus people who reside in Fulton County from Alpharetta to Palmetto. The person that I had said that I was going to put before this board for reelection [Ahmed], which I still plan to do when her term expires, is in fact a resident of Roswell.”

In other business April 17, commissioners voted 4-0 in favor of new legislation sponsored by Pitts and co-sponsored by Morris to immediately begin to phase out single-use plastics in Fulton-owned, operated and leased facilities.

The proposal aims to substitute all single-use plastic, such as straws, utensils or shopping bags, with nonplastic alternatives by Jan. 1, 2020.

County leaders hope the legislation will also encourage Fulton County’s cities to pass similar measures.

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Tennessee superintendent next in line for Fulton’s top job School board sets meeting to confirm Michael Looney

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com

A former Superintendent of the Year in Tennessee will likely be tapped the next superintendent for the Fulton County School System pending the Board of Education’s final vote later this month.

Michael “Mike” Looney, Ed.D., 56, current superintendent for the Williamson (Brentwood, Tenn.)

County School System, was named the sole finalist for Fulton Schools Superintendent. The decision was made on April 15 after a three-month national search. Under state law, the school board must wait 14 days before a final vote.

LOONEY In announcing the selection, district leaders cited Looney’s record of rising test scores and participation rates in high level courses during his tenure. Over the past 10 years, a record number of students in the Williamson District have been named National Merit Scholars, earning over $1 billion on college scholarships.

“Dr. Looney has a very impressive background and track record of success during the 10 years as superintendent in his current district,” said Fulton School Board President Linda Bryant. “We are excited for Dr. Looney to visit our schools and engage with the community over the next few days and weeks.”

Looney visited several schools around the district last week, including two high schools in Roswell, to meet teachers and parents.

“Fulton County schools have been doing some amazing things, and I look forward to meeting many of [its constituents] and hearing questions and concerns,” Looney said. “It would be an honor to serve this community and work with so many dedicated educators in the schools and district office.”

Looney will replace Jeff Rose who resigned from the district in December in the midst of contract negotiations,

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Continued from Page 4 citing personal reasons. Since then, the district has been led by interim Superintendent Cindy Loe. Looney will be the ninth superintendent for Fulton Schools in the past 20 years. He has been with Williamson County Schools since 2009, after a fouryear stint as superintendent in Greenville, Ala., where he was named the Citizen of the Year by the city.

A Marine veteran and recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Looney worked his way up the educational leadership ladder from substitute teacher, to teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and finally superintendent. He has a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Alabama.

In Fulton County, Looney will lead a district more than twice the enrollment size of his current locale, and demographically much different. The Williamson County School System covers the Brentwood area of Tennessee — one of the wealthiest areas of the state — and has low diversity compared to Fulton’s wide range of students.

Looney has weathered controversial events over the past few years, including a 2018 charge of assault against a par-

It would be an honor to serve this community and work with so many dedicated educators in the schools and district office.”

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ent and teacher following an altercation at a high school. A judge cleared Looney, and an internal investigation found no basis for an arrest.

He also found himself in the national spotlight in February apologizing after a middle school teacher assigned racially insensitive homework. In light of that issue, Looney ordered sensitivity training for all employees, including cultural competency and privilege awareness, which drew some criticism from political groups.

Terms of Looney’s contract with Fulton Schools will not be made public until the board’s final vote. He is, however, expected to be among the higher paid superintendents in Georgia, based on previous salaries and benefits for Fulton Schools.

Rose’s salary at his hiring was $295,000 annually, not including benefits.

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Country Club of the South to host golf tournament

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The annual Callaway Golf Junior Classic will be held April 26 to 28 at the Country Club of the South.

Since its inception in 2009, the Callaway tournament has brought together some of the top junior golfers in the world to compete annually each spring in Johns Creek. This 54-hole stroke play event is a two-time recipient of the American Junior Golf Association’s “Open Tournament of the Year” award.

Each year the competition brings together local amateurs and some of the game’s future stars to support local charities. The tournament has raised more than $400,000 for junior golf and local causes.

Local junior golf organizations are supported from this event including the AJGA ACE Grant program, whose goal is to provide national golf opportunities to junior golfers regardless of financial resources, and the Shepherd Center Foundation.

The Shepherd Center offers a comprehensive rehabilitation program for service members who have served in the military since September 11, 2001 and who are experiencing post-traumatic stress and mild to moderate brain injury.

This year, the tournament includes

golfers from eight countries. There is no entry charge to see world class golf right here in Johns Creek.

The AJGA has an annual junior membership (Ages 12 to 19) of more than 6,900 junior golfers from 50 states and 55 foreign countries. AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. More than 200 former AJGA juniors currently play on the PGA and LPGA Tours and have compiled more than 830 wins.

Jones Bridge ALDI reopens JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After months of remodeling, ALDI grocery store at 10955 Jones Bridge Road reopened March 28.

The store is part of a $1.9 billion initiative to remodel and expand more than 1,300 ALDI stores nationwide by the end of 2020. Locally, ALDI is investing $45M to update 34 stores in the Atlanta region.

As part of the company’s aggressive expansion plans, ALDI is adding 25,000 new jobs in stores, warehouses and offices nationwide by the end of 2022.

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Johns Creek to host International Festival April 27

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The second annual Johns Creek International Festival will showcase food, drinks, music and dance from around the world April 27.

The International Festival is organized through a partnership between the city, the Johns Creek Arts Center and the Convention and Visitor Bureau. The free event will feature restaurants and food trucks, artisan vendors, an international beer and wine garden, live music and dance performances, and children’s activities.

Last year, the first International Festival saw more than 22,000 attendees from across the state.

“We are hoping for the event to be even bigger and have more to offer attendees this year,” CVB Executive Director Shelby Marzen said. “Many of the favorite vendors, performers and food trucks are returning, with several new ones, as well.”

Foodies will have a world tour of cuisine at their fingertips, ranging from Asian and Indian spices to the savory flavors of the Mediterranean and Europe, to the delicious dishes of Latin America.

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Last year’s International Festival drew a crowd of more than 22,000 and kicked off a new tradition. for ages 21 and up, will feature brews and wines from around the globe. From stouts to chardonnay, attendees will be able to explore beverages from countries far away and close to home.

“Many of the food and global market place vendors are local businesses or owned by residents,” Marzen said. “The

festival is an incredible opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity of our city all come together for a common purpose.”

Salsa dancers, martial artists, traditional drummers, rock bands and more will perform at the festival’s two stages.

Children’s activities, organized by the

Johns Creek Arts Center, will include face painting, cultural storytelling and craft stations.

“From the variety of cuisines, global marketplace, international beer and wine garden and a variety of kid’s art activities, there is truly something for everyone at this event,” Marzen said.

The idea for the festival was born from a Cultural Diversity Task Force founded in 2016 to study ways to celebrate the city’s diversity.

A study by Wallet Hub found Johns Creek to be the third most diverse city in Georgia, and it ranked 11th in the nation for a city of its size and second for religious diversity out of all the cities included in the study.

With a population of more than 83,000, Johns Creek is home to a sizeable Indian, Chinese, Korean and Mexican population, just to name a few of the many ethnicities and nationalities that call the city home.

The Johns Creek International Festival will be at Heisman Field, located across from the Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive. Guests can enter at the traffic light of Medlock Bridge Road and the Atlanta Athletic Club.

There will be parking, including handicap parking, on-site at the festival.

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Johns Creek High School raises awareness of organ donation

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek High School’s Parent Teacher Student Association hosted a booth April 12 to educated students about becoming a registered organ donor.

According to Donate Life America, more than 114,000 people are waiting for life-saving organ transplants. About 58 percent of the U.S. adult population are registered organ donors.

For National Donate Life month, the PTSA held an educational booth during students’ lunch to help them make an informed decision about organ donation.

“Many teens are looking at the question ‘Do you want to be an organ donor, yes or no?’” said Stephanie Zimmerman, one of the event organizers. “We wanted them to have accurate information they could discuss with there parents so they can make a well-informed decision.”

Students also received a gift bag with awareness bracelet, pop sockets and other swag courtesy of Life Link Foundation and Donate Life Georgia.

Several students were able to be registered as organ donors. This was a first-of-its-kind event for Fulton County Schools.

“It’s not a cause people even think about,” Zimmerman said. “But if they think about it ahead of time, it makes a lot of things easier should there by a catastrophic event.”

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Local bookstore steps in to host community library events

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Both libraries in Johns Creek will be closed for renovations for most of 2019, but a bookstore run by two local women is picking up the slack.

Johns Creek Books and Gifts opened in July 2018, fulfilling a lifelong dream of Tina Newman and Anne Hamilton.

The store specializes in books for students, young adult readers and book clubs, as well as carrying gifts and puzzles. Newman said shoppers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and personalized recommendations.

“Everybody wants a local, community bookstore,” Newman said. “Once people come in, they come back.

Once they know that we’re here, everybody walks out saying ‘this place is great.’”

Newman and Hamilton have been keeping the space busy with monthly book clubs, authors’ talks and charity drives. With the Ocee and Spruill Oaks Libraries closing this summer, the bookstore will take over hosting some of the community groups that normally meet at the public libraries.

“We thought it was a win-win,” Hamilton said.

“Obviously as a bookstore we are book lovers, and as a new store we are still trying to get our name out into the community” Some of the events the bookstore will host include yoga, story time, anime club, board games and the PAWS reading program.

“When people found out their libraries were going to be closed this summer, they were rightly upset,” Ham-

ilton said. “The libraries weren’t given a lot of control, but with both Spruill Oaks and Ocee being closed this summer, that impacts a lot of people in this area.”

Many families rely on libraries to provide entertainment and education to their kids while they’re out of school for the summer.

“Elementary school kids that don’t read over the summer lose a lot of their reading skills,” Hamilton said.

“I think having some of these library events will give kids things to do, yes, but then also encourage that love of books. Continuing their reading through the summer is very important for long-term academic success.”

On May 4, the bookstore will host internationally acclaimed poet Cecilia Woloch. She will present a reading and a workshop from from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m., presented by the Johns Creek Poetry Group and sponsored by Poets & Writers, Inc., and The Friends of the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library.

“This is an event the library planned, and we feel very honored we get to host that for them,” Hamilton said.

Woloch is the author of six collections of poems and

a novel. She is a Fulbright Scholar and the recipient of a Pushcart Prize, The New Ohio Review Poetry Prize and more.

Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, at 9560 Spruill Road, was scheduled to close April 15, but the closing has been delayed. The Dr. Robert. E. Fulton Ocee Library, at 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, is scheduled to close June 3, and is expected to reopen January 2020.

The renovations are part of a $275 million Fulton County bond referendum passed in 2008 that funded creation of eight new branches and the renovation of 22 existing libraries.

Improving accessibility, modernization and sustainability are the aims of all the renovations. Both Johns Creek locations are pursuing LEED Silver certification.

The renovations for Spruill Oaks and Ocee will include repairs to exterior walls and the roofs; a refresh to paint and flooring; LED lighting; new furniture and updated technology, including self-checkout stations.

Both libraries are getting small study rooms for two to six patrons, a sale and storage area for the Friends of the Library groups, a café area in the lobby and a dedicated storytelling space in the children’s area.

Both renovations will include reconfiguring the parking lots to improve flow, with directional arrows, stop bars, restriping and crosswalks.

“We’re sad that the libraries have to close for the summer, but we think this is a way for the community to not feel that hole so much,” Hamilton said.

Johns Creek Books is at 6000 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite B500. For more information on events, visit johnscreekbooks.com.

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However, I can still hear these judges, who usually have the same personality as a bowling ball, go on about how something was a good performance, but they needed something more to be wowed.

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In no way is the Highlander akin to William Hung singing “She Bangs,” on American Idol many years ago. In fact, there is little the three-row SUV gets wrong, but the judges (me in this case) would certainly call out its lack of pizzazz.

The Highlander looks like a threerow SUV, and that’s about all one can say about its styling. In the mid-range XLE trim I tested the interior is neither lavish nor meager. Its driving characteristics are not inspiring or sporty, though in many ways the Highlander slots into reasonably good where handling, feel and ride quality are concerned.

The Highlander does a lot of things right, it’s just not going to blow the audience away.

Wind and tire noise are kept to a minimum in the cabin, and the threerow does provide a comfortable ride over all but the most cavernous of potholes.

There’s room to stretch for those in the front and middle row, though fitting adults in the third row is a tough proposition if they happen to have legs. It is also challenging for large adults to climb over the 60/40 split middle row to reach the third. However, Toyota also offers optional captain’s chairs for the middle row which would ease in-car contortions.

The Highlander is well equipped with safety features in the base LE trim and includes radar cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist, automatic high beams and a pre-collision

system with brake assist. Other standard features include an LCD information display, four tie-downs in the cargo area and 18-inch wheels.

Opting for the mid-range XLE adds blind spot warning, roof rails, a large moonroof, leather-trimmed seats in the front and middle row, push-button start, second row window shades and other amenities that most drivers seek without hurting the wallet too much with higher trims. The XLE also offers Driver Easy Speak which uses the microphone in the overhead console to project the driver’s voice through the rear speakers for those times when you really need to emphasize you will turn this damn car around.

Other tech features include an 8-inch infotainment screen that is mostly easy to use. There is an auxiliary audio jack, Bluetooth and three USB ports in the front, but those hoping for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity are out of luck.

The Highlander is offered with three engines including a hybrid, a four-cylinder and the option I tested, a 3.5-liter V6 offering 295-horsepower. The V6 can be a bit sluggish to respond to input, especially when the light turns green, but non-enthusiasts will likely take no issue with its capabilities.

All engine options are paired with a mostly smooth eight-speed Continuously Variable Transmission. The CVT is mostly unnoticeable but does occasionally seem reluctant to downshift.

There isn’t much feedback to be gathered from the Highlander’s brakes or steering, but neither feels overly disconnected.

Those who don’t often need the added three seats of the third row will get plenty of cargo area. With the third row folded flat, the Highlander provides an ample 42-cubic feet of cargo area. That cubic-footage is reduced to 13.8 with the rear seats up.

If you decide to take the Highlander off the pavement, you know, like people once did in SUVs, the Toyota offers allwheel drive and downhill assist control.

The V6 and hybrid models also have a 5,000-pound towing capacity.

With rear-wheel drive in base trim, the Highlander starts at $36,610.

The XLE with all-wheel drive starts at $41,030, but the version I tested had a few options to put the price tag at just over $44,000.

One of the added options was the BluRay DVD Entertainment System that include a 9-inch, drop down display with two wireless headphones, an RCA jack in case you want to hook up a PlayStation 2, and a remote. But buyer

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Or, God forbid, they could play the audio of a judge rambling on during a televised talent show.

Those judges would likely not shower the Highlander with praise, but they would commend it on a strong performance that fell just a bit short of the style and flair they sought.

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A new hybrid system will be available using a 2.5-liter four-cylinder which Toyota says will jump the hybrid’s efficiency from 28 to 34 combined mpg.

Upper trims will come standard with captain’s chairs in the second row versus the 60/40 bench, new safety features have been added and the infotainment screen will swell to 12.3 inches.

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Annual 55+ Lifestyle Expo draws crowds

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hundreds flocked to the fourth annual Appen Media Group 55+ Lifestyle Expo on April 13.

The four-hour expo, held at the Metropolitan Club on Windward Parkway, surpassed last year’s crowds, with more than 500 registered attendees and 40 vendors. It was a free event that allowed visitors to meet, greet and gather information on every stage of senior life, from retirement planning to empty nest lifestyle to caregiving.

Although it is geared primarily toward the 55-and-older demographic, the expo provided information for anyone with aging parents and provided information on healthcare professionals.

Senior Advertising & Events Executive Paul Flowers said this year’s event was a huge hit.

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Physical Therapist Marc Stewart of Johns Creek Physical Therapy directs an exclusive seminar on back pain and sciatica during the expo.

“Everyone seemed to enjoy the event, from the various vendors, to the food and the entertainment,” he said. “The overall favorite was the drawing of various prize donated by the various vendors.”

The expo provided information on topics such as active-adult lifestyle options and communities, senior services providers, home-care services, healthcare services and providers, and assisted living communities.

“The vendor mix changes each year,” Flowers said. “We had smart home vendors and CBD vendors this year, as well as entertainment. Luke, the certified comfort dog, was a huge hit to all our

attendees.”

This year, the expo changed its giveaway format, from a bingo game to a passport, which encouraged attendees to meet with each vendor. Dozens of lucky attendees walked away with drawing prizes.

The T Tones, an acapella musical act and favorite from last year’s expo, returned this year to serenade visitors with songs from the ’40s and ’50s.

This year’s title sponsor was Johns Creek Physical Therapy, which held three exclusive informational talks and Q-and-A sessions with experts in pain management, Sciatica, neck and shoulder pain, and physical therapy.

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Tech Alpharetta CEO talks work-life balance

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Karen Cashion, a trained attorney from Duke University with over 20 years of law experience, never thought she would become the CEO of a nonprofit.

She would have laughed if you had suggested it while she was finishing her degree, Cashion said. She had it all planned out. Law would be her life-long career.

But, Cashion said, life has a funny way of working out, and she couldn’t be happier with her new, unexpected role at Tech Alpharetta.

Cashion spoke at the April 16 Women Who Walk the Walk event at The Golf Club of Georgia. Women Who Walk the Walk is speaker series put on by the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce that invites women leaders to speak about their experiences and how they go beyond their comfort zones.

Cashion worked for several law firms, both large and small, in New York and Georgia. Some of her past companies include Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, EarthLink and Travelport, LP. And in Atlanta, she got her dream job of working as in-house council for a large company.

The hours were long and demanding, Cashion said, but she thought she was sticking to her five- and ten-year plans.

She had a wakeup call after a minor health scare made her realize how unhappy and tired her job was making her. As in-house council, she was often required to travel to California to attend trials and mediations, pulling her away from her newborn baby.

“That’s kind of tricky to do when you have a baby at home,” Cashion said.

“What I hadn’t counted on was the fact that it made me feel pretty miserable to be gone for two weeks at a time… I felt like I was running an endless marathon.”

Cashion said she was torn and terrified about leaving her dream job, but she knew she had to do it.

“I thought about it — what was I going to regret more when I was 65?”

Cashion said. “Not climbing the ladder at this company and making it to the top? Or, not having spent time with my daughter? It’s a different answer for everybody. But I felt compelled that I really wanted to be in a different situation where I could spend more time with my family and daughter.”

Cashion then moved to Alpharetta, and, for a while, struggled to balance work she enjoyed with her family life.

“I took on what was by far the hardest job I’ve ever had, the job of a stayat-home mom,” Cashion said. “I traded order and predictability in my life to complete chaos… I traded what was a very respected executive position for what, sadly, is still not as respected a position as it should be, to stay at home and care for your kids. But I never regretted it.”

She worked for a few years in her own law practice, when she decided in 2013 to start her own nonprofit called the Greater Alpharetta Tech Network to help connect the budding technology community.

Shortly after creating the nonprofit, Cashion’s life was once again upturned when her husband lost his job, and she was forced to quit her independent practice to find a higher-paying job in Atlanta.

But, Cashion said, she soon found herself in the same spot she was years

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Dozens of professionals crowd The Golf Club of Georgia on April 16 to hear Tech Alpharetta CEO Karen Cashion speak at Women Who Walk the Walk.

Karen Cashion, CEO of Tech Alpharetta, speaks at the April 16 Women Who Walk the Walk event at The Golf Club of Georgia. ago — spending too much time away from family, commuting over three hours each day, and becoming miserable because of it.

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other way. It was then that she learned about the up-and-coming Tech Alpharetta, a nonprofit that grows technology and innovation in Alpharetta. City officials approached her to head it full time, and she accepted.

“It was kind of a no-brainer,” Cashion said. “I enjoyed practicing law, but I already knew from running a nonprofit that I loved that better… And I’ve been there ever since. I love what I’m doing, and when you love what you’re doing, it stops being work.”

Cashion added that she never would have predicted her life’s course, but she’s learned several lessons along the way, including adaptability and to not make sweeping predictions about life.

“Things are going to change, and the things that matter most to you are going to change during the course of your career,” Cashion said. “Don’t be afraid to take chances. Don’t let the fear of failure drag you down… And when you do fail, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and learn from it.”

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Perimeter Center creating new center of gravity Utilizing best Local experts have said for years that practices the draw for these If you think you have a handle on the Perimeter Center area in Dunwoody and how it is growing, you might want to think again.

There are three huge office projects in the works that will Geoff smith add more than 2.5 Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com million square feet of office space, 500,000 square feet of retail and over 3,000 residential units. In an article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Dunwoody Director of Economic Development Michael Starling said these projects will create “a new center of gravity for the Perimeter office market.”

Park Center is the largest project currently under construction and is a 17-acre, master-planned project that includes four, 20-plus story buildings that will house more than 10,000 employees for State Farm. It is the largest ground-up corporate office project in metro Atlanta’s history, according to the article. The first building is complete and currently hosts State Farm employees, and construction is underway on buildings II and III which will open in January 2020 and January 2021 respectively.

Construction has not started on the fourth building, but it is being marketed to a non-State Farm tenant.

The campus is directly across Hammond Drive from the Dunwoody MARTA station, and pedestrian bridges will connect the buildings to each other and to the MARTA station. There also will be links to multi-use trails that will lead to surrounding parks and other trail systems.

Twelve24 is the second project, and it broke ground last July. It sits across Hammond Drive from the State-Farm project and next to the Dunwoody MARTA station. It will include a 16-story office building with 11,000 square feet of restaurant space, a 9,500-square-foot

projects was the availability of the land so close to the transit station. fitness center and a conference center.

Connected to the building will be a 10-story Hyatt Place Hotel. The office has a large tenant slated to move in with Insight Global.

With the introduction to the area of at least 10,000 State Farm employees and thousands of others, one would wonder whether the surrounding services can support them. My office is in the Perimeter area and I can tell you that at noon, most of the restaurants I go to are already packed. The answer is a development that will be called High Street.

This third project has not broken ground yet, but will be the area’s largest mixed-use development. It is being developed by Avalon-developer North American Properties and will include 400,000 square feet of retail, 400,000 square feet of office, luxury residences and a 400-room hotel. This project when complete will feel more like a gathering place. When built, this project appears as though it will serve as the true center of town for the Perimeter area. And being located also across Hammond Drive from the State Farm project, its retail will no doubt have a tremendous amount of daytime customers an easy walk away.

Local experts have said for years

that the draw for these projects was the availability of the land so close to the transit station. Companies are working harder to lure the next generation of our workforce, and those workers seem to be more flexible when it comes to alternatives to using the car.

The state and local municipalities have come to grips with the understanding that we need to spend more money on providing transportation alternatives or risk having traffic choke our ability to keep attracting businesses to the metro area. The metro counties for the first time have come together to collect dedicated tax money that will be set aside for MARTA, which will slowly transform its name and brand to The ATL. The state dramatically increased its spending on transit and transportation projects in the metro Atlanta area. And while there may not be significant expansion of MARTA’s current rail system, money has been dedicated to expand bus rapid transit, which is less costly to get started and shows a much quicker timetable to implement.

The residents and workers who will occupy the new spaces around the Dunwoody transit station will all have quick access to the new network of transit options. And the office developers, and State Farm, are betting big that the future workforce will see this as an important amenity in choosing where they want to work.

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

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A best practice is either a method or technique that has consistently shown better results than those achieved by other means. For example, if you have a sales rep that is closing 50% of their pipeline while everyone else is closing only 10%, you probably want to know what they are doing differently. Sharing best practices can help facilitate this process.

Sharing best practices is one thing, but actually adopting best practices is where you will really get the biggest return. Plenty of small business owners share best practices, but few take it to the next level by implementing those practices across their business. While there is value is sharing best practices, the real value is delivered by implementing them.

Often best practices come directly from your top performers. Taking the time to better understand what they are doing to outperform others in your business is a key way to identify best practices. While sharing and implementing best practices does take time, the benefits of having everyone “rise up” as a result are undeniable.

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JOHNS CREEK INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

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This free community event includes food trucks, vendors, an international beer and wine garden, live music and dance performances. Join the celebration on Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Atlanta Athletic Club fields, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek. For more information, visit jcinternationalfest.com.

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FEATURED: FIESTA 5K CHALLENGE

What: Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team presents the 13th annual Fiesta 5k Challenge.

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When: Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: $35 More info and registration: runsignup.com/runloco4als

INAUGURAL PETANQUE TOURNAMENT

NORA FLEMING SIGNING

What: Nora Napientek, the founder and designer of Nora Fleming, will host a signing event. She will sign her serving pieces and give away a free gift with each platter/base piece purchased.

When: Wednesday, May 1, 4-6 p.m.

Where: Findlay Rowe Designs Gift Shop & Boutique, 1030 Woodstock Road, Suite 3114, Roswell Info: findlayrowedesigns.com

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE

What: All are welcome to this inaugural Roswell event dedicated to Petanque, the French cousin of Bocce. Learn to play or watch and enjoy.

When: April 27-28 Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell Info: atlpetanqueleague.com

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

When: Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m.

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

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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 Info: girlsontherunnorthga.org

What: Irish tenor Paul Byrom, an original member of Celtic Thunder and now a solo artist and theatrical performer, will present a concert in Kennesaw as part of his U.S. tour.

When: Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Kennesaw State University, KSU Center Room 400, 333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw Cost: Tickets start at $35 Info and tickets: paulbyrom.ie

What: Join Keep Roswell Beautiful for the first-ever Earth Month celebration. This free event will be educational, inspiring and inclusive in celebration of the natural world. Includes a lantern parade.

When: Saturday, April 27, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell Info: keeproswellbeautiful.org

GARDEN FAIRE

What: The North Fulton Master Gardeners is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year. Come see gardening demos, shop garden selections, hear live music and find flea market treasures. Rain or shine.

When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell More info: nfmg.net

DEA DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

What: Safely dispose of expired, unused or unwanted medications.

Do not drop off syringes or liquids.

When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Location will be announced closer to the date More info and locations: cityofmiltonga.us

ROCK FOR RESCUES

What: Combining Milton’s love of music and animals, this free festival will showcase a variety of local rock bands. Food trucks will be available. All proceeds will benefit local pet rescue organizations.

When: Saturday, April 27, 1-10 p.m.

Where: Crabapple Road, Milton More info: rockforrescues.org

ROSWELL MOVES!

What: Canton Street in Roswell will be converted into a park for one day. Join for food, fun, races, bike rides, live music and more.

When: Sunday, April 27 Where: Canton Street, Roswell More info: bikeroswell.com

GARDENING MYTHS

What: Learn about some common gardening misconceptions, including shelf life, home remedies for soil amendments and pets, and mulch.

When: Wednesday, May 1, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net

TASTE OF ALPHARETTA

What: Dine at more than 60 restaurants while listening to live bands on stage. Sample appetizers, entrees and desserts from the best restaurants in town.

Samples are typically $1-3.

When: Thursday, May 2, 5-10 p.m.

Where: Historic Downtown Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com

DREAMWEAVERS OF GEORGIA SPRING BAZAAR What: Shop and enjoy light refreshments while browsing local vendors. All proceeds benefit foster children in Georgia.

When: Thursday, April 25, 5-7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 26, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: The Kalen Center, 201 Vaughan Drive, Alpharetta More info: 770-255-1019

CANCARE CONCERT 4 A CAUSE What: Listen to the Tim Tyler Duo and enjoy Smoke Bros.

BBQ, while children enjoy face painting, snow cones and games, all while supporting cancer patients and survivors.

When: Saturday, April 27, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, 10950 Bell Road, Johns Creek Cost: $25 per ticket. Children 12 and under are free.

More info and tickets: cancareatlanta.org

CLAWS FOR A CAUSE

What: Enjoy cold beer, spicy crawfish and shrimp, chicken jambalaya and live music by Suburban Angst, all while supporting Senior Services North Fulton. Rain or shine.

When: Saturday, May 4, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Six Bridges Brewing, 11455 Lakefield Drive #300, Johns Creek Cost: $50 in advance, $55 at the door More info and tickets: ssnorthfulton.org

ATLANTA BIRD FEST

What: Presented by the Atlanta Audubon Society. The event will feature exclusive, bird-centered field trips, workshops and speakers for casual and experienced nature and bird observers.

When: April 13-May 19 Where: Throughout Atlanta More info: atlantaaudubon.org/ atlanta-bird-fest

ROSWELL GHOST TOURS

What: Learn about the spirits and history of the Roswell Historic District.

When: Friday and Saturday nights in April, by reservation only Where: Historic Roswell More info and reservations: roswellghosttour.com

GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS

What: Participate in a free tour of the historic gardens led by a staff horticulturalist. No reservations necessary.

When: April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 9:30-10 a.m.

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

FIFTH ANNUAL ROSWELL AZALEA FESTIVAL

What: Celebrate the beauty of Roswell during springtime and to its abundant azaleas, a flower native to Georgia. Activities include plant sales, art exhibits, bicycle races, ghost tours, comedy night and more.

When: Through April 30, times vary Where: Across the City of Roswell Info: roswellazaleafestival.com

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

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

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

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

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

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HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: ZUMBA

What: Join for a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public.

When: Saturday, April 20, 9-10 a.m.

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

FULTON GOLDEN GAMES

What: For more than 20 years, the Fulton Golden Games has helped mature adults stay physically active, socially engaged and competitive, thus improving their quality of life.

When: Kick off Wednesday, April 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Games run through May 25.

Where: Milton’s Bell Memorial Park, 15245 Bell Park Road More info: cityofmiltonga.us

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week.

Women of all levels welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

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 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

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com

ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

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

When: Saturday, April 13, 8:30 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

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MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

LIBRARY EVENTS:

“JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK”

NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Someone took Junie B.’s new black furry mittens, and they didn’t even put them in the lost and found. Junie B. is on a mission to prove she’s not a nutball, avenge her black furry mittens and maybe get a great new colorful pen too.

When: Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. Additional shows April 20 and 27.

Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: $10 per ticket More info: get.org

ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures.

When: Opens April 13, through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

What: The Roswell Photographic Society will be exhibiting a juried flower exhibit. This will be in conjunction with the Azalea Festival that occurs every April.

When: April 1-May 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: roswellphotosociety. com

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, April 26, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402

INTRODUCTION TO AP EXAMS What: Learn how and when to prep for the AP exam. No registration required. Teens ages 13 and above.

When: Saturday, April 27, 3-4 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

THE 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, April 27, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-6735

LIVING WELL FOR LIFE

What: The talk covers natural healthcare, preventing injury, healing from injuries, workplace wellness, increased productivity, staying mobile and more.

When: Saturday, April 27, 12:30-1 p.m.

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

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

What: Adventure Calls. Do you have what it takes? Roll the dice. Premade characters are available. Ages 10 and up.

When: Sunday, April 28, 2-5:45 p.m.

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

HEALTHY COOKING WITH CHEF LYNN

What: Chef Lynn will explore the spring harvest, with recipes and samples provided.

When: Monday, April 29, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

TEEN BOOK MEETUP

What: Teenagers will get together to discuss award-winning titles from last year. This month’s book is “Dear Martin,” by Nic Stone. Copies are available to pick up at the front desk.

When: Monday, April 29, 4:455:30 p.m.

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

SAHAJA MEDITATION

What: Each class begins with an introduction and demonstration, followed by a guided meditation session. All are encouraged to attend.

When: Thursday, May 2, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

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Biology always surprises and is (nearly) impossible to predict

By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta In this month’s March issue of JAMA (the Journal of the American Medical Association), an interesting article apDr. Taylor peared entitled “The Surprisingly Positive Association Between Obesity and Cancer Immunotherapy Efficacy.” The article summarized recent findings that modern immune-system based anti-cancer medications sometimes work better if a patient is obese. This seems to be true in the case of melanoma in males. Obese men with melanoma exhibited increased survival on immunotherapies than non-obese men. This was not true for traditional chemotherapy.

Before we get ahead of ourselves and encourage the men in our lives to eat more and exercise less, it’s worth mentioning that other studies have found that obesity increases our risk of developing cancers in the first place. This is also true for melanoma – in one study, obese men were 31% more likely to develop melanoma than non-obese men.

The aforementioned article simply supports that obese men with a melanoma diagnosis on certain medicines may fare better than fit males with a melanoma diagnosis.

To a physician, the finding of a positive effect of obesity in cancer is even more surprising because obesity is generally thought of as an immunocompromised state. In general, obesity weakens the immune system. Why would a medicine that depends on the immune system work better in someone with an unhealthy immune system?

Perhaps the medicine does not so much depend on the immune system to work as bolster the immune system. If a lack of a healthy immune system is part of the obese patient’s problem, then should we not have anticipated that the obese patient would experience greater benefit from an immune-bolstering therapy?

Biology is very difficult to predict one or two steps ahead. It is easy to formulate a hypothesis for why an immunebased therapy would be more effective in someone with a compromised immune system, just as it is easy to formulate a hypothesis for why such a medicine might be less effective. Perhaps immunocompromise means immune-based therapies can’t exert their maximum effect. Or perhaps immunocompromise

means immune-based therapies are even better than anticipated because they are meeting a greater need.

Regarding the melanoma case, why would obesity be helpful in men and not women for certain cancers? Women deposit fat differently; fat in different locations can produce different hormones and be more or less pro-inflammatory, and perhaps women were designed to be able to be healthy with higher levels of adipose tissue, but what is the key factor? Biology is very difficult to predict by first principles alone. That is why a familiarity with the medical literature, a willingness to study, and a reliance on experimental results are so critical to a physician’s efficacy. All this is what is meant by the buzz phrase “evidence based medicine.”

And as surprising as it may be that obesity may offer a rare health benefit, you might be interested to find that several “unhealthy” things may result in various benefits. If you’re curious, then look into the evidence that tobacco use may lower the risk of Parkinson disease, ulcerative colitis and be associated with lower risk of obesity… almost everything carries risk and reward. Many times, a physician’s job is to help you balance risk and reward: Is it really important that you spend less time in the sun?

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Northview’s Yarbrough takes head coaching job at Sequoyah Girls head coach led Titans program to two final fours

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Northview girls basketball head coach Chris Yarbrough announced April 18 he is leaving the program to take the girls head coaching job at Sequoyah. Yarbrough took over the program five years ago and led the Titans to an incredible rise during his tenure.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity [at Sequoyah], but I am sad to leave,” Yarbrough said. “Sometimes you have to try new things. The girls really bought-in from day one, and this has been a special place. This is my first head coaching job, and we had our ups and downs and I learned a lot on the job.”

The Titans went 8-19 in Yarbrough’s inaugural 2014-15 season but quickly rose to one of the top program’s in Class 6A. Northview earned its first playoff berth in 2015-16 and reached the Re-

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Northview girls basketball coach Chris Yarbrough has announced he is leaving the school to take over the Sequoyah girls program. Yarbrough led the Titans to a 101-48 record in five seasons. gion 6-AAAAAA championship game by downing region tournament hosts Lambert in double overtime in the tournament semifinals.

Yarbrough felt that game was pivotal

to the Titans’ later success.

“That was such a crazy game and it really was a turning point for our program,” he said.

Following their first playoff appearance, the Titans made history by capturing the first of their three straight Region 7-AAAAAA championships and reached the final four of the state tournament.

Northview went 28-4 that season.

“I knew we were going to be good, but I didn’t think we’re going to make that jump so quickly,” Yarbrough laughed.

The Titans continued their success under Yarbrough in the 2017-18 season with another region title and trip to the final four. Yarbrough closed out his tenure with a 25-5 overall record and state quarterfinals appearance this past season.

“If you told me five years ago we would win three straight region championships, make two trips to the final four and an elite eight run, I would have said you are crazy,” Yarbrough said.

The head coach was quick to pin that success on his players and assistant coaches.

“I really think it takes a special group of players to get to the levels we got to,” he said. “They were always willing to try new things We revamped a lot of things

year to year and we really challenged ourselves. These girls have really put in all the work and they should get all the credit. We do our part as coaches, but they have done everything we have asked. I couldn’t be happier with the success we’ve had.”

Under Yarbrough, multiple Northview players signed scholarship offers to compete at the collegiate level, including Shannon Titus, Asjah Innis, Makayla Davis, Ashlee Austin and Maya Richards.

Yarbrough also thanked principal Brian Downing and Scotty McDaniel for giving him the opportunity to coach, and in turn, for his new position with Sequoyah.

Yarbrough said he could not pass up on the opportunity when Chiefs’ head coach Derrick DeWitt announced he was leaving the program for Marietta.

“I think Sequoyah is in a really good place and they have a lot of great talent there,” Yarbrough said. “The community at large is so gung-ho for athletics, and the school atmosphere is fantastic. I’m really excited for the opportunity.”

Yarbrough is Northview’s all-time winningest coach with a record of 10148, with 33 of his losses coming in his first two seasons.

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A good day on the river Yeah, yeah, I know. One of the universal truths of this world is that the way to be sure you’ll hook a big one is to leave your net at home.

You may recall that this is the time of year when white bass STEVE HUDSON make their springtime Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net spawning runs from lakes up into rivers and streams. It’s an annual pilgrimage that not only ensures the presence of future generations of white bass but also makes fishermen’s hearts beat a little faster. You see, during these runs, white bass are not only abundant. They’re cooperative, too. On good days you can enjoy quite a lot of action, and when the white bass are in town those good days can be more common than you might expect.

To make the most of those days, I’ve been trying to squeeze in an hour or two of after-work as often as I can. In fact, just last week (just a day or so before the latest monsoon hit) my friend Scott called me up and twisted my arm just enough (it didn’t take much) to convince me to brave rush-hour traffic and meet him for some white bass fishing.

And that’s exactly what I did.

At the water, I was slow to get ready.

Scott, more expedient, was in the water before I even had my wading boots laced up and started fishing right away. Me, I got sidetracked talking to my buddy Dan, a fellow fly fisher whom I’d first met at that very spot four or five years before. Each year we seem to cross paths there during white bass season, and it’s always good to say hello.

As it turned out, that very day was Dan’s birthday. I gave him a freshly-tied white bass fly — a small gift that just a few minutes later brought Dan a nice birthday present of another kind — a white bass on a fly rod. I am pretty sure I

North Fulton Master Gardeners/Special

The April 27 Garden Faire will offer thousands of natives, perennials, trees, herbs and other plants for sale. heard the fish singing “Happy Birthday” before Dan released it and went back to casting. That’s a good day on the river.

Scott, meanwhile, was already fishing.

He hooked a nice white bass on his first or second cast (always a good sign), and then we each went on to catch and release several more over the next hour or so.

But then…but then…

You know how sometimes your ninja fishing sense just says to you “cast over there?” Well, mine did exactly that. I’d been doing okay on white bass “over here,” working a section of the main current that flowed near a series of loggy blowdowns. My fly, a flashy little pattern called the Rolex, was doing a good job. It was the kind of situation that an angler doesn’t want to leave. But then came that whispered voice again: “cast over there.”

There’s an old fisherman’s adage that tells you not to leave fish to find fish.

There’s a lot of wisdom in those words.

But sometimes you have to go against prevailing wisdom and take a chance.

Okay, I’ll give it five casts, I told myself.

And so…

I repositioned a few feet and cast the little gold-and-silver fly to that new patch of water. It looked like all the other patches of water, and as I began to

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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Aspiring and seasoned horticulturalists alike will soon be able to celebrate their love of all things garden at the Garden Faire.

The annual faire, now in its 20th year, will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bulloch Hall in Roswell. It is hosted by the North Fulton Master Gardeners in partnership with Historic Bulloch Hall and the 2019 Roswell Azalea Festival. Parking is available at Roswell City Hall, with trolley service provided by the Roswell Trolley.

The Garden Faire will feature more than 2,000 plants for sale this year.

Some of the specialty plants include orchids, Japanese maples and hostas.

“The North Fulton Master Gardeners’ Pass-Along Plant Sale is the most popular feature at Garden Faire,” said Publicity and Marketing Chair Lee Tanenbaum. “Many of our loyal customers know that this is the place to find perennials, herbs, veggies, ferns, shrubs, trees and more to enhance

their landscapes at prices that even the big gardening centers cannot match.

Since most of the plants come from the gardens and greenhouses of the [North Fulton Master Gardeners] themselves, the sale also offers the opportunity to have questions answered by the people who know the plants best.”

Visitors can peruse the Vintage Fleatique, which will feature birdhouses, tools and garden decor. Several vendors and bakers will also be on site.

The Garden Faire is one of North Fulton Master Gardeners’ largest fundraisers. Proceeds from the event will go toward the group’s educational classes, university and college scholarships, and local demonstration gardens. The group also helps maintain the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve entrance, a wildlife meadow at the Big Trees Forest Preserve at Sandy Springs and a demonstration garden at Bulloch Hall.

“The Garden Faire is a fun way for us to provide horticultural education and inspiration to the North Fulton gardening community,” Tanenbaum

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retrieve the fly I found myself wondering why it had drawn my attention.

Flies like the Rolex have to be animated on the retrieve. The idea is to make them look like minnows, so you’ll typically retrieve them in a steady stripstrip-strip cadence, varying the pattern till you find what the fish prefer on that particular day.

Strip…strip…strip…

And that’s when I just about lost my fly rod as something really, really strong nailed the fly – hard! I set the hook and the reel began to scream as an underwater locomotive took off down the river.

This was definitely not another 9-inchlong white bass.

Since I’m about out of space here I’ll skip all the details — the excited yelling, the encouragement from Scott , the frantic stumbling around all over the river to keep the fish (still unseen after 10 minutes) out of those nearby blowdowns where it would surely have broken off.

But luck was on my side, and the fish stayed connected. At last, about minute 14, it started to tire, and I was too. Its dorsal fin broke the surface, slicing the water like a shark’s.

Holy cow. It really was a big fish.

And that’s when I realized that I didn’t have a net.

You don’t usually need a net when white bass fishing, but I sure did need one then.

“Scott!” I called across the river. “See anybody with a net?”

About that time who should happen by up on the shore but Luca and his buddy Colter. Both are accomplished anglers, and (lo and behold) they did indeed have a net! Serendipitous encounters with net-bearing buddies — that’s a good day on the river too!

Scott, being the fine friend that he is, dashed through the water (at least as much as you can dash while wearing waders) to the bank and then returned, borrowed net in hand. Bless his heart, he was able to net the fish on the very first try.

It was a striped bass — a huge one, at least by the standards of what I usually catch, of Biblical proportions and all.

We admired the fish and took a few pictures and then eased it back into the water.

“I think I’m done,” I said to Scott, for that is the sportsmanlike thing to say after landing a big one, especially when you do it with the help of your buddies.

Besides, my arm was still tired.

But arms recover quickly, especially when there are white bass to be caught, and within 10 minutes I was fishing again. We fished till dark, landing more white along the way.

It was a good day. Yes, it was a good day on the river.

said. “An important goal of the Master Gardener program is to answer the public’s questions about gardening or other horticulture issues using university research-based information.

We are available at Garden Faire to give helpful information or advice about gardening, tree care, indoor and outdoor pests, environmental topics, or help you identify a plant. If we don’t know the answer, we’ll find the answer through our UGA publication

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library and network of extension specialists.”

The Garden Faire has become increasingly popular, with attendance more than doubling in the past three years, from 700 attendees in 2016 to 1,800 attendees in 2018, she said.

Because of the event’s increasing popularity, Tanenbaum recommended that people interested in purchasing any particular plants should arrive early, before they are sold out.

New this year are two specialty booths: the Children’s Corner and the

Eco-Corner.

The Children’s Corner, held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., will include several ageappropriate activities, including tomato planting, decorating garden hats and face painting.

The Eco-Corner is hosted by Keep Roswell Beautiful and will provide information about sustainable and ecofriendly gardening practices and products.

For more information about North Fulton Master Gardeners and the Garden Faire, visit nfmg.net/index.html.

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Barnwell advances to state Science Olympiad JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Barnwell Elementary School has advanced to the statelevel Science Olympiad competition.

Barnwell placed third out of 36 elementary schools at the Fulton County Science Olympiad competition March 23 at Centennial High School. Competing in all 18 events, the team was led by Barnwell science, technology, engineering and math teacher Katie Stiers and assisted by teacher coaches Leslie Black, Breana Rounds, Michael Metz, Caroline Power and Jennifer Boling.

The team was also supported by five Barnwell graduates from previous Science Olympiad teams and several parent volunteers.

Volunteers from Heath & Lineback Engineers, a Marietta-based company, also assisted by providing engineering support.

Barnwell’s Science Olympiad participation started in 2016. It was revamped in 2017 to make it a Science Olympiad Club for all students in fourth and fifth grade who wanted to participate.

SCHOOLS The team will head to Kennesaw State University on Saturday, May 11 to compete against more than 100 schools.

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The Barnwell Elementary 2019 Science Olympiad Team displays their trophy for winning the state-level Science Olympiad competition.

This year, 60 students joined the club. In December, all club members were invited to try out for the team, and the final 20 members were announced in early January.

Stiers and her team of 20 students include fifth graders Abby Dowd, Agustin Trillo, Alexander Rossetti, Anish Kelam,

Dylan Risner and Sania Singh. Fourth graders include Aaron Logigan, Angela Zhou, Andrew Kuehn, Aniket Tank, Avika Gupta, Cameron Kippels, Ethan Kushnir, Ewan Bolt, Kerrington Cox, Kevin Fan, Megan Latham, Riya Kumar, Rummaan Malik and Yusuf Ahmed.

The team spent early mornings before school perfecting their studies and builds and practiced at home on weekends. Team members also take on other roles throughout the school year such as science ambassador during Barnwell’s STEM week.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Autrey Mill Middle School students hope to “Make ‘Em Laugh” with their production of “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27.

Adapted from the beloved 1952 movie musical, “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” tells the story of Hollywood leading man Don Lockwood, played by seventh grader Cole Hall, as Tinseltown transitions from the silent-film era to “talkies.”

The musical-romantic comedy also features the talent of eighth grader Vyjayanthi Burma as Kathy Selden, eighth grader Ugo Anyanwutaku as Cosmo Brown and seventh grader Olivia Courtney as Lina Lamont.

“The musical is very exciting with lots of singing and dancing. With the help of our teachers, we are getting better every second along the way,” Anyanwutaku said. “Working with the whole cast is an awesome experience, and we have a great ensemble.”

More than 40 students have been involved to put this show together since

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Schools: Continued from Page 28 January under the guidance of drama director Shelly McCook, assistant director Michelle Hains and chorus director Vanessa Edwards.

“My favorite part is that it’s a great opportunity to bring the community togeth-

er,” McCook said. “The student performers and crews are working closely as a group; all are engaged and problem-solving. The parents volunteer after hours to build sets and props and take care of most logistics.

All of us are working together to make this gift for the community.”

Both cast and crew have enjoyed the putting together the show.

“I really like it because I get to do different fun things, like moving a trolley

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or a bench during the show, and get to work with my friends,” crew member Emanuel Smith said.

The opportunities are not limited to the older students.

“It has been very fun,” said Kaidon Morgan, a sixth grade cast member. “We get to make new friends. Everyone enjoys working together, learning the songs and dances, and helping each other.”

Several of the performers are also

members of the Junior Thespian Troupe which will compete at the International Thespian Conference at the University of Nebraska in June, after receiving a superior rating at the regional Junior Thespian Conference in February.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at autreymillchorus.com/ sitr-jr-tickets.html. Shows begin at 7 p.m. at Autrey Mill Middle School, 4110 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek.

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North Fulton’s Only On-Site Crematory DEATH NOTICES Luther M. Boggs, 77, of Milton, passed away April 10, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Virginia Burgess, 88, of Alpharetta, passed away April 11, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Marcia Carruth, 85, of Roswell, passed away April 13, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Ronald Cenderelli, 79, of Alpharetta, passed away April 14, 2019. Arrangements

by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Ronald Allen Dorsey, 70, of Cumming, passed away April 12, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Helen English, 94, of Alpharetta, passed away April 11, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Fairy Sue Gilbert, 82, of Cumming, passed away April 11, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Joan Patricia Jablonski, 89, of Cumming, passed away April 10, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Crematory.

Pamela Priscilla Juhan, 61, passed away April 14, 2019. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home &

Barbara Ann Kucej, 80, of Milton, passed away April 15, 2019. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Donna F. Lockhart, 83, of Cumming, passed away April 17, 2019. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Cathi Lund, 69, of Roswell, passed away April 15, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Sarah Elizabeth Meers, 67, Cumming, passed away April 14, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Elizabeth Miles, 93, of Alpharetta, passed away April 10, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &

Alan J. Mills, 46, of Forsyth County, passed away April 16, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Edward W. Snelling, 95, of Roswell, passed away April 14, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Doug Voth, 51, of Cumming, passed away April 15, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Lynn Nichols, 88, of Cumming, passed away April 14, 2019. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Hurene Westmoreland, 95, of Cumming, passed away April 11, 2019. Arrangements

by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

William Osthoff, 93, of Cumming, passed away April 16, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jimmy Ray Wood, 78, of Cumming, passed away April 13, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Doris T. Penn, 97, of Roswell, passed away April 15, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Joel R. Young, 39, of Alpharetta, passed away April 8, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jessie Richards, 85, of Cumming, passed away April 10, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Pete Shoemake, 60, of Cumming, passed away April 14, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

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