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Video shows two teens raiding package center JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police on April 26 responded to reports of two teens stealing packages at the Avonlea on the River apartment complex along State Bridge Road. A property manager told investigators the alleged burglary took place April 21. The suspects broke into the complex’s package room three times within a 30-minute span. Officers reviewed security footage that showed the two teenage boys enter the mail room and remove several packages. They sat on a stairwell just outside the room rummaging through the packages and discarding empty boxes. The teens re-entered the package area two more times before leaving, according to police.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police were dispatched to the Abbotts Bar and Grill on Medlock Bridge Road late May 1 for an aggravated assault call. Two of the patrons were arguing over the song they wanted a live band to play next when one of the men allegedly pulled a .22-caliber pistol on the other. The victim said the suspect pressed the gun against his stomach then fled out the back door. The bar’s owner provided officers with security footage, which showed the suspect pull the gun and point it at the victim. The owner recognized the man as a regular and gave officers his name. The man had not been arrested as of press deadline.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police were called to Caswyck Trace on April 26 for reports of a woman who assaulted a mail carrier. The victim said he was delivering a package when a woman pulled in front of
DRUGS & DUI arrests Shane M. Taris, 21, of Lexington Farm Drive, Alpharetta, was arrested April 27 on University Parkway for DUI, failure to yield turning left and possession of marijuana. Grace E. Cunningham, 23, of Hawkstone Way, Alpharetta, was arrested April 29 on Hawkstone Way for DUI. his mail truck and began yelling obscenities at him. She pulled his shirt, ripping the front pocket, and demanded to know his name. When the postman told her his name, the woman, who is Black, told him to “take his a— back to Africa,” police indicated. She then punched him in the face, the mail carrier told police. While officers were on scene taking the mailman’s statement, a neighbor flagged them down and said the same suspect accosted two other women on the block. Police identified the suspect as Lydia M. Ketia, 37, of Johns Creek. Keita was arrested April 28 and charged with three counts of battery.
Historic cemeteries garner increased attention JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Historical Society announced this month that it has had 12 headstones and several footstones repaired and reset as part of an ongoing effort to restore the Macedonia African Methodist Church Cemetery. The work comes with the help of a volunteer effort through Leadership Johns Creek, a local nonprofit that promotes community involvement. The cemetery, near the intersection of State Bridge and Medlock Bridge roads, is known to be the burial place of at least two who were enslaved and others who were first and second generation descendants of slaves on local farms. The cemetery, abandoned for years, has garnered attention in recent years from the city and the Historic Society.
The Historic Society launched a study to research records and find out as much as possible about those interred at the site and where their graves were located. Late last year, the City Council allocated $52,000 to proceed with actions to acquire the property so the city would have authority to oversee its preservation. Also this month, the Roswell Historic Preservation Commission announced the Roswell Methodist Cemetery has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery joins Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall, the Roswell Historic District and the Smith Plantation on the National Register, said Julie Martin, Roswell city planner and historic preserva-
tion specialist. The announcement follows five years of work, said Janet Johnson of the Roswell Historical Society. The Methodist Cemetery dates back to 1836. It was originally the burial ground for the first Methodist church in the city, Mount Carmel Methodist Church, and the earliest legible burial monument is dated Jan. 26, 1846. “The entire story of the settlement of this area can be told by those that rest here,” Johnson said. “Here lie the farmers, the mill workers, the mill supervisors, the Methodists, many members of the Masonic and other fraternal organizations, many of the town’s merchants, doctors, safety officers are buried here as well.”
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City Council edges closer to creating TSPLOST II project list By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council is edging closer to a project list for the estimated $74 million it could receive if voters extend the transportation sales tax this fall. At a work session May 5, a majority on the City Council member said they opposed the extension, but they also acknowledged that a list would be necessary if the countywide tax passes. Otherwise, the city would receive nothing. Fulton County has set June 15 as a deadline for project lists for TSPLOST II from cities outside Atlanta, which has its own transportation tax. Council members have said they want to stay as broad as possible when naming projects by putting them into groupings, leaving city officials with flexibility to allocate funds. The adopted categories are bridges, congestion relief, debt retirement, landscape/streetscape, maintenance and safety, operations and safety, pedestrian / bike improvements, program management and quick response projects. “I’m not negating that there aren’t priorities, but I’m not interested in putting in any specificity,” Councilwoman Stephanie Endres said. “I think the more general,
the better after what we experienced last time, and then we can address where the needs most are.” Councilman Lenny Zaprowski said he thinks not enough funds were being allocated toward stormwater improvements, an ongoing issue in Johns Creek as it forms its own utility. The proposed breakdown of TSPLOST II spending assigns approximately $4 million for stormwater-related projects. Mayor Mike Bodker echoed these concerns and proposed that some of the funds be taken from the allocation for bridges. He suggested that the council remove one of the bridges from the projects lists because its sufficiency rating is adequate and there is money in the city’s accrual fund to handle an emergency. Endres said that while she supports committing more money for stormwater, she did not want to have any issues with bridges deteriorating. She asked that at least enough to engineer the third bridge be left in that fund. The council agreed and asked that $2.5 million of the $9 million bridge allocation be moved to operations and safety which could be used toward stormwater. Zaprowski upped the ante by suggesting some money be reallocated from Town Center to stormwater. While he said he
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advocates Town Center as an opportunity for growth, it should not garner twice as much funding as stormwater. The council also discussed education outreach to Johns Creek residents. State law allows the city and the council to educate but not advocate for or against an item that will be considered by the voters.
The council, while all in favor of providing information and educating the residents, leaned toward a more minimal approach with city social media posts and updates on the city website. Discussion of the TSPLOST II project list and allocation of funds was expected to continue this week.
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Johns Creek library branches show off new upgrades By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The 32 branches that form the Fulton County Library System opened their doors to the public May 4 for the first time in over a year. Through May, the libraries will be open on Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. During this time patrons can browse for books or use the computers for one hour. Kimberly SnoddyGeorge, branch group administrator, said they hope to phase in more days open to the public in June but did not want to jump in full force. She said because Fulton is such a large county that encompasses suburban and urban areas, they wanted to ensure the protocols were in the best interest of all of their libraries. On closed days, libraries will employ curbside pickup method, which has been largely successful during the shutdown. Many of the libraries got upgrades and renovations while their doors were closed to the public including the Johns Creek branches — Northeast Spruill Oaks and Ocee. The newly renovated Ocee Public Library reflects the Native American heritage of the community. The upgrades feature higher, sky- lit ceilings, large windows, study and meeting rooms, new furniture and a bookstore operated by the Friends of the Ocee Library. The children’s section now features a story-time and creative activity and learning space. Northeast Spruill Oaks had similar upgrades, with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing in more natural light. Snoddy-George said the library system hopes to see students using the study rooms as locations open to the public. All branches have seen upgrades in their technol-
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The newly renovated Northeast Spruill Oaks features floor to ceiling windows allowing for more of the surrounding nature and natural light to come in. ogy, including automated self-check-out and check-in systems that sort the books for librarians. “We’re excited to be able to welcome our patrons back inside our buildings and show off some of the renovations that were completed over the last year,” Claudia Strange, director of Marketing and Public Relations, said. Along with the openings, the Fulton County Library System is working to restore more in-person events, including summer reading programs for kids and adults.
Snoddy-George said plans currently call for programs to be held outdoors. Virtual book clubs and drive-up craft events are still being held at this time. For more event information, visit fulcolibrary.org. While masks are the norm for now, Snoddy-George said she looks forward to seeing the smiles underneath. “It just feels good because we’re here to serve the community,” she said. “It’s rewarding to have people excited about learning.”
Fulton County Libraries begin phased reopenings BY SYDNEY DANGREMOND newsroom@appenmedia.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — After more than 20 years and two stints as interim director, Gayle Holloman was promoted to director of the Fulton County Library System at the start of 2020.
Two months later, she was presiding over the largest disruption she’d seen in her career. Now, a year later, she is overseeing the reopening of all 32 Fulton County library branches. All branches opened May 4, and Holloman said she is looking forward to reengaging the commu-
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While libraries have cracked the door open for now, in-person library programming will likely not return until June 1, Holloman said. Online programming will continue in the meantime. The reopening was met with a lot of excitement, Holloman said. “It was just very, very wonderfully received,” she said. “We had at some locations 200 to 300 people.” In Milton, local Boy Scouts celebrated the reopening by hosting a clean-up day at the Milton Book Trail behind the Milton branch. All visitors and staff are required to wear masks and observe social distancing, and custodial staff are performing continuous disinfecting measures through the day. If COVID-19 positivity ratings continue to decline and government recommendations continue this trajectory, Holloman said, Fulton County libraries plan to reopen during all hours of operation beginning June 1.
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Milton Business Council forges ahead with growth on the horizon By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Several dozen owners of Milton-based businesses gathered May 4 in downtown Crabapple for the Milton Business Council’s “Network After Work” event for what could be considered a milestone moment for the local business community. John Herbert, chair of the Council, said the event was likely the biggest gathering of Milton businesses in the city’s history, and it marks an exciting time for those involved as the group, and the city’s base of companies, looks to expand. “The business community in Milton is definitely growing,” Herbert said. “Building this group is engaging one person at a time, one lunch at a time, and that’s the way we’re building a nice business group.” The Milton Business Council, which formally launched in 2020, is the first city-specific entity to operate under the banner of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. It aims to promote and foster Milton-based companies while using the guidance and resources of the Chamber. That partnership has been critical, Herbert said, in laying the foundation for the Council. “It’s really an ideal situation to be able to have the wide range of resources the chamber has and combining it with the small-town approach of having a Milton Business Council,” he said. “We have a lot of different resources to take advantage of, and we get the exposure to the five other cities [included in the GNFCC]. The partnership with the Chamber has been key.” While the COVID-19 pandemic has
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Dozens of business owners turned out May 4 for the Milton Business Council’s “Network After Work” in Crabapple. strained the local business community, the road ahead is exciting, Herbert said. At the event, Adam Orkin of Orkin & Associates, partners in the Crabapple Market development that anchors downtown, outlined the host of new companies set to open when the complex’s expansion is completed. “There are amazing things going on in Crabapple Market, the feel and texture walking up and down the street is really exciting,” Herbert said. Nearby, the Market District at Crabapple has its first tenants, and there is a push to bring several mixed-use
developments to the Deerfield Parkway/ Ga. 9 area of the city. “For residents, Milton businesses and for people who just want to come to visit Milton from other cities, Milton is a happening place,” Herbert said. “There’s great quality of life here.” With that growth, the Milton Business Council aims to put those new companies, and its established business, “on the map” by continuing to create connections and highlight firms in the area. “We are going to continue fostering an environment where [businesses] can connect with one another and continue
to spread their message through the Chamber to the other five cities,” Herbert said. “We’re glad to be getting back to networking and meeting other people.” As the Council continues to establish itself, creating those connections is vital, Herbert said. “2021 is our year of engagement,” he said. “We’ve definitely had more interest in the group as people are coming out of their caves and wanting to get back to meeting others. I know deals are getting done because people are meeting one another through the Milton Business Council, and that’s exciting.”
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Self-Advocacy and second opinions Brought to you by: Dr. Brent Taylor, Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Second opinions can be invaluable. A study by the Mayo Clinic found that a diagnosis was changed or discovered in 21% of patients seeking a second opinion, and nearly 66% of all patients seeking a second opinion had their diagnosis refined. Receiving care for the wrong diagnosis or, more often, not receiving care for an undiagnosed issue can be life altering or sometimes even prove deadly. Recently, a surprising number of patients have told me about experiences when their own initiative or a second opinion proved to be lifesaving. One patient was told that an incidental finding of low platelets (thrombocytopenia) was dismissed by his first physician as likely of little consequence. This patient sought a second opinion, and a bone marrow biopsy identified leukemia and led to treatment. Another patient’s doctor told her that a mass could be watched and that since imaging was not necessary, it would not be covered by insurance. She paid out of her own pocket for a CT scan that identified the cancer that she suspected she had. Multiple other patients shared similar stories. And whereas this may come as a shock to some, it is, sadly, not surprising to me. Physicians are not infallible. I genuinely believe that patients should be their own advocate. Good physicians support their patients seeking additional professional opinions. In fact, my patients and I share similar stories because a second (fifth actually) opinion saved the life – or more accurately the quality and course of life – of my son: I count my blessings that my wife holds to her convictions and advocates for our family. Multiple “second” opinions at her insistence saved my oldest child from a lifetime of developmental struggles and unnecessary deafness. Our oldest effectively stopped talking at about 14 months old. He never had a diagnosed or suspected ear infection. And although he would eventually turn towards us when we called his name, my wife was convinced that he could not hear. She took him to multiple pediatricians and was repeatedly dismissed with the counsel that “boys will be boys” and “not everyone is a talker.” These were board-certified, well-trained physicians. Over the course of a year, his speech deteriorated from a dozen words at 14 months to only 2 words at 2 years old. A pediatric ENT, an audiologist and another pediatrician examined him and suggested autism, but when asked, they could not support their conclusions convincingly. The diagnosis just didn’t fit, as there were no other symptoms of autism. Finally, at our second pediatric ENT and audiology appointment, the audiologist determined that the way sound waves bounced back from his ear drums was
not consistent with open, air-filled middle ears. Dr. Matthew Whitley (Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat of Atlanta) scheduled an appointment to place tubes in his ear drums and explore further. Shortly into the surgery, Dr. Whitley discovered that my son had “glue ear,” which is when a glue-like semisolid forms behind the ear drum. Our son could hear sounds, which explains how he passed his first hearing test at one year old, but sounds were heard as if underwater, and he could not differentiate between many sounds which made speech unintelligible. Dr. Whitley inserted tubes, removed the glue-like material from our son’s middle ear and restored his hearing. Within one week our son went from speaking two words to twenty words. We were informed that in a case such as our son’s, it would likely have taken years for the glue ear to resolve on its own. Had we stuck with our first, second, third, or fourth opinion, our son would have been severely affected by deafness (and thus speech) during critical developmental years. As a Mohs surgeon, I have had many of my greatest successes in the field of skin cancer, oftentimes in the context of my serving as a second opinion. One patient was told by his previous Mohs surgeon that further surgery was not possible on his scalp, which was riddled with painful cancers. However, my patient and I selectively employed photodynamic therapy, 5-fluorouracil cream and Mohs surgery with skin grafts. His scalp is now healed and pain and cancer-free. Other patients have come to me with skin cancers dismissed by their previous dermatologists who assured them that a biopsy was not necessary. The most common scenario has been that of growths that the patients were reassured were cysts but that ultimately proved to be squamous cell carcinomas. Biopsies have often identified the presence of skin cancers that, if left untreated, could metastasize to other organ systems. Perhaps most frustrating to my patients, innumerable individuals have come to me upset that at their previous practice they were never told that Mohs surgery is an option. Frequently, patients first see me when cancers treated elsewhere begin to regrow. Usually, these cancers were treated by a scrape and burn (ED&C), standard excision or freezing by another doctor. Each of these methods is appropriate in certain circumstances, but what frustrated these patients is that they were not offered the choice of Mohs surgery. Mohs surgery is a method of curing skin cancer by removing small pieces of tissue and checking the edges under the microscope until clear, cancer-free margins are obtained. Mohs surgery has the highest cure rate (usually 99%) of any procedure for the most common skin can-
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Over the years, we all face health challenges. For our older loved ones, there are a myriad of questions to answer when creating a plan for a safe homecoming from the hospital, surgery, rehabilitation or a nursing facility stay. Today we’d like to review the most common questions we receive at Home Helpers of North Atlanta and highlight how we can work to complement your senior health coverage to provide a wholistic approach tailored to your needs in the comfort of home. -What’s the difference between Home Health and Home Care? Providing you qualify under Medicare or Medicaid guidelines, Home Health provides professional, clinical medical assistance. A skilled nurse can come on an intermittent, part time basis to assist with things like injections, major wound care, pain management medications and ongoing medical tests. Licensed physical or occupational therapist visits may also be prescribed to help improve or maintain your condition. Typically, the plan involves a therapist coming out two or three times a week, with the responsibility for daily therapy homework to be performed by you when the therapist isn’t there. In either case, extended or 24 hour care is not covered. Services are not intended to last forever, but to reach a goal, and you are responsible for any copays. Your care plan will be reviewed and audited at certain points. Home Care services are typically not covered by health insurance but may be covered if you have a long term care policy or are a veteran. A trained inhome care aide helps with your activities of daily living - from bathing, dressing, incontinence care and grooming for a full range of personal care. Chosen for
Premier: Continued from Page 14 cers and is considered the gold standard treatment for skin cancer on the head and neck. Physicians have an obligation to present patients with the most reasonable treatment options, even when that treatment option is not available in their own practice. I sleep well at night knowing that I genuinely give my patients treatment that I would not necessarily pick for myself. My job is to present facts and to be a guide but not to choose for my patients. Just today, I saw a patient who was referred to me for Mohs surgery of a basal cell carcinoma on the lower edge of the nose. We reviewed his treatment options together. He had never consid-
their compassion and extensive skills training, a heart centered Home Helpers caregiver can also cover things like meal preparation, light housekeeping, assistance keeping medical appointments and following therapy homework for a faster and more successful recovery. The companionship and dedicated care provided can be critically important, especially upon homecoming. From several days a week to 24/7 coverage, and your inhome care can be adjusted as the road to recovery progresses. There are some Medicare Part C programs, also known as Medicare Advantage, that have also recently started to offer some coverage for in-home care. Requirements vary by the company you purchased coverage from. The Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Benefit Program can also help pay for these services. -Do you do PT or OT? How do they differ? With Home Health, Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) have two different aims. Physical Therapy treats or improves an impairment. Occupational Therapy teaches you how to function with a limitation. So, PT strengthens an injury and OT helps you learn how to use it in everyday life. If approved under Medicare for a medically necessary reason at your home, a licensed therapist will provide therapy sessions. Home Care can help on all the days therapists aren’t there, by helping to take notes about your homework exercises and making sure you complete them. How diligent you are about carrying out your therapy plans determines your success. We’re here to help, with proactive attention to detail by a team that has compassion, depth and skill. For a free consultation please call Home Helpers of North Atlanta at (678) 430-8511. ered radiation therapy until I presented it as an alternative to Mohs surgery, and ultimately radiation therapy is what he selected. Likewise, I occasionally have patients referred to me for Mohs surgery who select imiquimod cream instead of surgery after I present it as a treatment option for certain types of basal cell carcinoma. When non-surgical options exist, it is a surgeon’s responsibility to help educate a patient about treatment options worth considering. The providers at Premier Dermatology believe in second opinions and in patient advocacy. I, along with Kathryn Filipek, PA-C, strive to truly listen to our patients and empower them to seek second opinions and alternative courses of treatment. At Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta, whether we are your first or second (or fifth!) opinion, we make you and your family our priority.
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Johns Creek official blasts ethics complaint as frivolous By JEFFREY ALBERTSON Newsroom@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Councilwoman Stephanie Endres blasted a recent ethics complaint lodged by the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau, claiming the allegations are frivolous and unfounded. The response, filed through her attorney, accuses the Visitors Bureau of heavy-handed tactics against city officials and staff. “The incendiary language used throughout the complaint — personal attack, personal assault, oppression, and misrepresentation (and) egregious — appears to be a projection of the animating sentiments behind the (CVB)’s actions towards anyone concerned that their non-compliance with Georgia law risked serious liability for the city and taxpayers who would be responsible for any adverse legal settlement,” the answer stated.
The CVB ethics complaint alleges Endres used her position on the City Council to pressure the organization to change its bylaws to force compliance with Georgia’s Open Meeting and Open Records requirements, called Sunshine Laws. Endres wrote a memo to Johns Creek City Attorney Ron Bennett on Nov. 25, 2019 raising concerns about CVB’s non-compliance and cited three bylaw provisions that she recommended be amended. The CVB argues it is not subject to Sunshine Law requirements because it is a 501(c)(6) non-profit, yet it complies anyway. Through her attorney, Endres counters that the CVB has doubled down on its bizarre position that it is somehow exempt from the state law requirements. She says that non-profits receiving at least one-third of revenue from taxpayer funds must follow Sunshine Laws.
Johns Creek Attorney Ron Bennett and Councilwoman Erin Elwood refuted CVB’s claims, the document indicated. At a meeting on Jan. 14, 2021, the CVB entered into an executive session to discuss a legal matter and gross threat. Endres claims this meeting violated state law because it faced no realistic or tangible legal action at the time. Four days later, CVB Chairwoman Lynda Smith sent an email to the mayor and council requesting an investigation into Councilwomen Endres, Elwood and certain city staff. Smith sent a letter to Elwood and Endres on Jan. 26, 2021 with demands to withdraw any requests to change CVB bylaws, calling on Elwood to resign as liaison to the CVB and that both councilwomen submit a written apology. Smith indicated the CVB would change the bylaws once demands were met. Elwood sent a written apology and
offered to resign. Endres’ timeline indicates her response was sent on Feb. 8, 2021. That letter was not included in the CVB complaint, nor the answer she filed last week. The next step for the ethics complaint will rest with a hearing officer, selected by Johns Creek government. Johns Creek Communications Director Bob Mullen said the city has selected a hearing officer, who will conduct the ethics inquiry through individual interviews. The interviews will be held in private. A summary report will be issued once completed. Once the investigation starts, it must be completed within 45 days as required by city ordinance. The complaint may be dismissed or referred to the mayor and city council, who hold authority over any disciplinary outcome. The attorney for Endres did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Take a wildflower watching walk Springtime means fishing time, and you’ll find me on the water as often as I can get there. Usually, spring fishing is good. But some days they just aren’t biting. STEVE HUDSON That’s how it was Get Outside Georgia, the other day. I was aa4bw@comcast.net fishing for bass in Little River, a tributary to Allatoona Lake, but the fish were having none of it. So I’d admitted defeat and had decided, instead, to simply enjoy an afternoon of hiking. The trail was level for a while, but then it took me up a steep slope. At the top I stopped for a moment to catch my breath. And that’s when I saw them: a half dozen splashes of bright purple just inches from my feet. It was a little patch of wildflowers – and it was a reminder that wildflower season is here again. Not being a flower expert, I had no idea what I was seeing. So I pulled the trusty phone out of my day pack and snapped a few pictures. Then, as I often do when hiking, I sent one of the photos to my daughter. She’s a plant person,
and I figured if anyone could identify what I’d found, then she could. Pretty soon, the phone dinged to alert me to an incoming text – and sure enough, she had identified the flowers as “dwarf crested iris.” Now I have no idea whether the dwarf crested iris is particularly unusual or otherwise noteworthy, but I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt that it’s a spectacular flower. And I had found it! Like discovering a new secret fishing spot, spotting new wildflowers turns out to be a heady thing. It just might be as addictive as fishing. On that day, what else did I find? Well, there were bright yellow “creeping buttercups.” There were some purple ones called the “common vetch.” One I especially liked had fringed white petals and a bright yellow center – I believe it’s called “prairie fleabane.” Now lest you be impressed by my far-ranging knowledge of things botanical, let me confess that I had help from technology. It turns out that there are various apps for your phone that’ll help you identify wildflowers. Search for “Georgia wildflowers identification” or even just “wildflower ID,” and you’ll find a bunch of them. For some, in fact, all you have to do is upload a photo. That’s kind of neat.
In fact, it occurs to me that an interactive wildflower ID app might be a good way to pique young folks’ interest in the out-of-doors. I’ve learned long ago that where kids are concerned, it’s hard for the outdoor world to complete with the strong, strong lure of technology. But a wildflower ID app challenges kids to put that phone to work in the field – and you might be surprised how that plays out. There are also more traditional guides to wildflowers, too, and (even with the power of technology tucked away in my daypack) I want a traditional Georgia wildflower field guide to carry with me as I hike. Any suggestions from our more experienced wildflower watchers? This is all new to me, and recommendations are welcome. Please let me know what you recommend. What about the “where” of wildflower watching? When I spotted those little iris blooms, I was hiking at Olde Rope Mill Park near Woodstock. Other close-by favorites for finding wildflowers turn out to be the trails of the Jones Bridge, Gold Branch and Johnson Ferry North Units of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, the trails of Birmingham Park in Milton, and the trails at Kennesaw Mountain. Many parks and nature centers host guided wildflower walks, too, so there’s yet another possibility for you to enjoy. But remember that wildflowers, being wild, can be anywhere. You can even
look in your own back yard. Ours seems to be a sanctuary for wild violets. While I know they’re considered to be weeds, they sure are pretty to look at. Besides, if I am admiring them, I don’t have to worry about pulling them. That’s another plus to the wildflower watching game! The next few weeks should be great ones for spotting these hidden gems of color. Keep your eyes open as you hike this spring. It’s a great deal of fun, and there’s no telling what you might see. There are many great wildflower viewing opportunities to be found close to home in the units of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Steve Hudson’s book HIKING THE HOOCH will give you detailed info on the many hiking trails awaiting you there. It’s available from Amazon, and signed copies are available from the author at flykits.net.
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Innovation Academy to open with full classes in August By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA, Ga. — Innovation Academy in downtown Alpharetta will open in August with every available seat filled, and a host of others on a wait list in the event of a vacancy. The North Fulton region’s newest high school will enroll just over 900 students in grades nine and 10 in its inaugural class, with 150 students on a wait list. All were selected through a lottery. In two years, the school will be at full capacity in grades nine through 12. “It’s hard to believe that just a few short years ago this was just an idea up in the clouds,” said Principal Tim Duncan. “It’s been quite a pleasure to be entrusted with such an amazing project that is going to benefit so many.”’
The STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) school provides another option for students in the Fulton County School System outside traditional high school. The curriculum focuses on “building creators and problem solvers” with students on career paths of healthcare sciences, engineering or informational technology, Duncan said. The school is located on the campus where the original Milton High School once stood. The stadium and athletic fields are the only part of the original structures that remain, and they will be used for school activities and for community events. Duncan said about 80 percent of staff has already been hired, and he expects full staffing to be completed shortly. Additionally, Innovation Acad-
ROME, Ga. — The Johns Creek boys and Cambridge girls tennis programs defended their state titles May 8 at the Georgia High School Association state championships in Rome. The Johns Creek boys won the program’s third straight championship and fifth in 10 seasons, while the Cambridge girls captured their second consecutive title and third since 2015. Both programs knocked off North Fulton teams in the finals. Johns Creek downed Centennial 3-0 last month to claim its third consecutive Region 7-6A championship before going undefeated in the GHSA playoffs. The Gladiators knocked off Kell, Rome, Valdosta and crosstown rivals Chattahoochee all by a score of 3-0 to clinch another appearance in the state finals. The boys 6A championship match was an all-North Fulton affair with the Gladiators taking on Cambridge. Continuing the team’s dominant fashion, the Gladiators took a 3-0 win over the Bears to claim the 6A boys state crown. Johns Creek’s championship run continued North Fulton’s dominance in the Class 6A boys brackets. Johns Creek or Northview have won the 6A boys champi-
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onship each of the past five years. State runner-up Cambridge also had a strong playoff run. The Bears took down two region champions, Buford and Carrolton, on their way to the finals, outscoring opponents by a 12-2 margin. While the Cambridge boys team fell short of its first state championship, the girls program defended its 2019 state title after the pandemic cancelled the 2020 season. Cambridge, the Region 7-6A girls champs, outscored its first three playoff opponents 11-0 before taking down Region 4 champs North Atlanta in the semifinals. That win set up another Johns Creek/ Cambridge matchup for the state title May 8 with the Bears taking on the No. 2 seed from 7-6A. In the same result from the Region 7-6A championship match, the Bears took down Johns Creek 3-0 to lift the state title hardware. State runner-up Johns Creek swept its first three opponents 3-0 and beat rivals Centennial 3-1 to advance to the finals. In Class 5A girls competition, Northview was seeking its second state title in three seasons but fell just short with a 3-2 loss to McIntosh in the finals. Northview was the region 5-5A runner-up and the only No. 2 seed to reach the final four.
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Academy: Continued from Page 19 emy will be supported by a host of mentors and advisors, including 45 corporate partners, 39 North Fulton Chamber of Commerce partners, 145 outside advisors, and 25 Alpharettabased tech partners. Partners include WellStar and Emory health systems, Children’s Hospital, Georgia Tech and Georgia State universities, Southern Company, AT&T and Microsoft. Innovation Academy joins two other schools opening in August for students in the Fulton County School System. It joins Alliance Academy, which is a similar STEMbased school serving South Fulton, and the Fulton Academy of Virtual
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Northern Ridge names Eagle Scouts for April The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, has announced its newest Eagle Scouts.
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April 12: Matthew Wells, of Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was replacing the existing dugout benches at Roswell Area Park, Field No. 2, with brand new ones. April 13: Harrison Merrill, of Troop 143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design, construction and installation of fish habitats for the lake at the Deerlake Subdivision.
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April 14: Daniel Meng, of Troop 2143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a large hydroponic cart for the Johns Creek High School Cafeteria.
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April 18: Jacob Chien, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of a section of boardwalk for the trails at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.
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April 25: Brayden Lewis, of Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was renovation of two bridges located at Sweetwater park and the clearing of vegetation that had grown over the bridges.
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April 27: William James Bracey, of Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, whose project was the design, construction and installation of 10 Barred Owl Nesting boxes at Fellowship Christian School.
April 29: Peter Bunarek, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the clearing out of five areas and laying five concrete pads and placing a bench with landscaping in each area for BUNAREK the Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Department. April 29: Spencer Daniels, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was the restoration of the Senior Square area at Milton High School, by repainting and resealing the tables DANIELS and benches as well as power washing the area.
April 29: Mason Lynch, of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of adding an extension and two sets of stairs to the existing stage at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.
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April 29: Preston Shirmeyer, of Troop 226, sponsored by Bridge to Grace Church, whose project was the restoration and rebuilding of a pump house on the property of Bridge of Grace Church.
April 29: Alex Payne, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a memorial garden for Furkids. Payne landscaped and added a swing for patrons.
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April 29: Logan Sepeda, of Troop 226, sponsored by Bridge to Grace Church, whose project was the restoration of an educational tree trail at Roswell Area Park. Sepeda redesigned the trail map and replaced 36 identification signs. family owned & operated since 1928
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