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Mixed-use village planned on Medlock

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Where to celebrate this Memorial Day

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North Fulton honors fallen police officers

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A heart to serve

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The Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary has been serving the hospital for over a decade, and with Emory’s sights set on expansion, the auxiliary is working to ramp up its efforts. Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary volunteers, from left, Sam, Susan and Walt work the concierge desk. Read more, Page 7

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded to the latest in a series of car break-ins May 11 at Newtown Park.

The victim said she was watching an athletic event around 11:40 a.m. when she heard her car alarm sound. She turned and saw a white man in a black and gray plaid shirt reaching into the car.

The victim said she screamed, and the suspect jumped into a gray hatchback parked next to her car and quickly drove away toward Old Alabama Road.

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Burglars steal appliances in residential break-in JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Property managers contacted police May 6 after a dishwater, refrigerator, washer and dryer were stolen from their Fenbrook Court house.

One of the managers told police that he last visited the home on April 28.

When they arrived May 6 around 5: 30 p.m. they found the appliances missing, damage to the stairway handrail and doorframe connecting the kitchen to the garage, and a flooded basement.

The previous residents had moved out a few weeks before. The property managers said they would provide police with details about the appliances stolen and who had access to the rental box.

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Another witness said told police he was confident the suspect was driving an Audi.

The victim’s Kate Space purse, which contained several credit and debit cards, a Georgia driver’s license and prescription medicine, was taken. The victim’s front passenger’s side window had six pinholes as if someone attempted to use a glass break tool.

Other car larcenies at Newtown Park were reported April 5 and April 10.

ken into their home.

The family had been in Utah since November 2018, and various service companies had performed work on the home during that time.

The home was ransacked, and an engraved $300 silver Movado watch and two $350 gold bracelets were missing.

A back window appeared to have been pried open.

Shoplifters team up to steal clothing items JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded to a May 6 shoplifting incident at the Target on State Bridge Road.

A Target security employee said that a heavy set black woman entered the store and placed a few items in a shopping cart while on her cell phone.

A short time later, she abandoned the cart, went outside, and got into a black Chevrolet Cruze.

She then drove around the parking lot and parked behind some trees.

A black male then exited the car, the employee said, and entered the store where he went directly to the abandoned shopping cart.

He pushed the cart some more and made a few selections. In the back of the store, he put two pairs of underwear, five shirts and two shorts inside the shorts he was wearing.

The man then walked out of the store without purchasing anything and headed toward the patio restaurant, where the Chevrolet met up with him, the employee said.

The man had a goatee and mustache and was wearing a white tank top and blue jean shorts. The woman wore a purple tank top, grey pants and a cheetah print hat.

Shopper switches tags on estate sale projector JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man contacted police May10 to report that a Sony Projector was stolen from a Weybridge Place estate sale.

The complainant said that a man arrived at the sale around 9 a.m. and replaced the sale $295 price tag on the projector with a tag that said $45. He then paid for the item at the lower price and left.

Counterfeit bills used to purchase gift card JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating an incident in which counterfeit money was used to purchase a $300 Visa gift card at the Walgreens on East Johns Crossing.

The store manager said a man in dark jeans and a pullover jacket entered the store and attempted to load a debit card.

Walgreens policy requires an ID to make such a purchase. The shopper said he did not have his ID and texted another man who came to the store and presented his driver’s license. The second man was wearing a ball cap with blue jeans and a gray shirt.

The manager said the cashier did not realize the bills were fake until later.

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Developers study mixed-use village on Medlock Bridge

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The new owners of Medlock Bridge Shopping Center are looking to turn the strip mall into a mixed-use village with more restaurants and boutiques, condos and office space.

WePartner Management, the Atlanta-based property managers that purchased the shopping center last November, held an informal public input meeting May 16 to share their vision with residents. The developers have not begun the formal rezoning process.

The shopping center at 6000 Medlock Bridge Road is home to Shoe Gallery, Mellow Mushroom, Route 66, several athletic schools and other small businesses.

Just south of Wilson Road, its neighbors are Medlock Bridge subdivision, St Ives Country Club and other strip malls.

“Shopping centers like Medlock Bridge are struggling to survive in metro-Atlanta and around the country,” WePartner Vice President of Development David Versel said. “We recognize that in order for Medlock Bridge to remain competitive we must make major improvements.”

In lieu of strip malls, mixed-use villages that bring shopping, dining, office space and residences together in a walkable center have become a trend in north Atlanta, with developments like Avalon, Halcyon and Alpharetta City Center.

“Every surrounding city has their square, their Avalon,” WePartner Marketing Manager Jessica Galeese said. “That’s lacking in Johns Creek. It doesn’t have to be big, just something walkable.”

The preliminary plan includes 132,000 square feet of retail, 16,000 more than existing space, 45,000 square feet of office space and 57 condo units. There is no price point set for the condos, but Versel said it would be no less than half a million a unit.

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A crowd of neighbors and business owners turned out May 16 to hear preliminary plans for turning Medlock Bridge Shopping Center into a mixed-use village.

“They would be luxury units that would be targeted to current Johns Creek residents who are looking to trade their single-family home for a walkable, lowmaintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle, while remaining in the community,” Versel said.

There would be 533 parking spaces, including a 156-space parking deck. At the center of the village, plans include a linear park with jewel box restaurant opening onto the greenspace.

Johns Creek’s comprehensive plan notes that shopping centers along Medlock Bridge have been suffering and proposes development of walkable villages as a possible solution. However, the plan also states that

additional residential units would not be needed, and creating sidewalks to connect retail to existing homes would be preferred.

A crowd of neighbors and business owners turned out to hear the developer’s initial proposal. The response in the room ranged from support to skepticism. From the business community, there was largely enthusiasm.

“As a business owner, I’m all for it,” said Tina Newman, co-owner of Johns Creek Gifts and Books, one of the small businesses in the shopping center. “This

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Fulton commissioner Ellis lays into tax assessors

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis criticized the tax assessor’s office May 15 for repeatedly failing to meet benchmarks.

The appraisers failed to meet their deadline for mailing 2019 assessments, failed to meet their deadline for processing exemptions and failed to meet their target for the percentage of appeals handled at the assessor level, according to statements made during the meeting.

“We continue to miss deadlines that we have set despite the fact we have pumped in a lot of additional resources,” Ellis said. “We’ve all got jobs to. I know work is hard, but when we put those things out there and then we miss them it just fuels the frustration around an area that has already been frustrating.”

The original schedule for releasing notices was April 19. Fulton County

Chief Appraiser Dwight Robinson said that date was not met because the technology they use needed to be updated to reflect new exemptions and then tested.

He did not have a new date for when notices will be released.

Even when the notices are set out, they may not include all of the relevant homestead and senior exemptions, Robinson said.

The goal for processing exemptions was May 17, but Robinson said they would not finish processing the exemptions until a few days after that deadline, even though new staff had been brought on to help with the new exemptions that passed in November.

“These exemptions were proposed — the referendum didn’t happen until November — but these have been known for a year as far as the likelihood of playing out, but yet we didn’t begin a programing process until the later part of last year?” Ellis asked.

Meanwhile, there are 2018 property

assessments still under appeal. There were more than 41,000 appeals on 2018 property assessments. Countywide, property values increased by more than 25 percent on average, the Assessor’s Office previously reported.

When a property owner makes an appeal, it first goes to the Board of Tax Assessors. Once the assessors have reviewed the appeal and notified the taxpayer, the property owner has 30 days to say whether or not they agree with the decision.

They can then take the appeal to a second level through the Board of Equalization, a hearing officer or arbitration.

All cases have been resolved at the assessors’ level, but about 40 percent of appeals are still waiting to be resolved at one of the second tiers, Robinson said.

About 10 percent of appeals were resolved at the Board of Tax Assessors, when the goal they set for themselves was 25 percent.

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Medlock: District attorney hosts citizen training Continued from Page 4

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County District Attorney’s office is presenting its annual Court Watch training June 1.

The free course is designed to help citizens understand the judicial process and local criminal justice system.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet prosecutors and hear guest speakers. “[The participants] get a lot out of it because they’re able to see firsthand what goes on in court,” Court Watch Director Kyrstal Lunsford said.

“Oftentimes, you see that someone is arrested and then you don’t hear back what happens.”

The Citizens’ Court Watch program encourages the community to attend court proceedings and, when deemed appropriate by the court, provide a community impact statement during trials.

When the judge sees that there are

community members who care about the outcome of a trial, it can affect sentencing, Lunsford said.

“It’s designed to give community members a voice,” Lunsford said.

“Often times in the court system, we hear the defense side, we hear from the prosecutorial side, but we never get to hear from those community members who actually live there.”

Lunsford helps citizens track cases that are of interest to their community. The Court Watch program is trying to recruit more North Fulton citizens.

“I realize it is further away, but I don’t see a lot of active participants in the Court Watch program from that area,” Lunsford said. “I really want to get them to come to the training so they can find out what it is so they can get more involved.”

The training will be June 1 from 10 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. at 141 Pryor Street.

There will be free food for attendees.

To register, visit annualcourtwatchtraining.eventbrite.com.

place has had empty stores for 20 years, so I think we need a change.”

There are four spaces available to lease at the shopping center, according to WePartner’s website.

“It seems to me a community would rather have a vibrant shopping center than a dead shopping center,” the bookstore’s co-owner Anne Hamilton said.

“As a resident I don’t always want to go to Alpharetta to shop or to go out to eat.”

Residents were more mixed in their views. Many said they would like to see more restaurants and high-end shopping, but there was skepticism that the walkable village model would work at this location.

“It’s too little too late,” Medlock Bridge resident Larry Fitch said. “Trying to make a walkable center without the rest of the shopping centers, people are still going to drive by. I don’t want to discourage them from making it more walkable and bikeable, but you can’t do it in isolation.”

Johns Creek Community Association President Marybeth Cooper said the development will face a long journey through the city’s zoning process. The condos will be biggest sticking point,

As a resident, I don’t always want to go to Alpharetta to shop or to go out to eat.”

Anne Hamilton Co-owner of Johns Creek Gifts and Books

with traffic and stormwater also being concerns.

“Here’s 57 condos,” Medlock Bridge resident Rick Szymke said. “Twenty of those [residents] will cut through our neighborhood guaranteed … If the price point is wrong, it will be young families with a lot of kids, and we can’t sustain that.”

Last year, the Medlock Bridge subdivision and its neighbors mobilized to oppose a proposed townhome development on State Bridge Road. Some residents remarked that the shopping center could face a similar fight if the developers don’t address their concerns.

“If they want to work with us, they’ll probably get support,” Szymke said. “If they try to bypass us, we’ve got a very active community. We can give them the problems, but they’ve got to come up with creative solutions.”

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Emory Hospital volunteers ramp up efforts

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Emory Johns Creek hospital Auxiliary has been serving the hospital for over a decade, and with Emory’s sights set on expansion, the auxiliary is working to ramp up its efforts.

The auxiliary is made up of 170 volunteers who commit at least four hours a week to help the hospital staff, patients and visitors. Their responsibilities include managing the hospital gift shop, staffing the concierge desk and providing logistical help for doctors and nurses.

“When you come to the hospital, you’re either sick, you’re visiting someone who’s sick, or you’re having a baby,” Auxiliary President Ed Holt said. “In any case, you’re stressed. Anything we can do as volunteers to get them to that place where they’re not as stressed, it really helps.”

Last year, the auxiliary contributed more than 36,000 hours in volunteer time to the hospital.

“We’re not doing any medical procedures, but we are making a difference,” Auxiliary Treasurer Ted Lynam said.

“You interface very positively with the patients, and at the same time you per-

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Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer of the Year Olivia Montgomery manages the gift shop. form those things that allow the medical staff to do their work.”

Lynam works the “rooster shift” in day surgery from 5 to 7 a.m. He decided to join the volunteer group after he was

a patient in the hospital in 2008.

“When I was a patient, the care I was receive was over and above what I would have expected,” he said.

The volunteers are mostly retirees,

Lynam said. In the summers, there is a high school and college student volunteer program.

In addition to thousands of hours in free labor, the auxiliary supports the hospital through scholarships and capital fundraising. With funding from gift shop sales and fundraising events, the auxiliary awards scholarships to students pursuing a career in medicine and to Emory staff seeking additional training.

The volunteer group contributes new equipment to the hospital such as cameras for the neonatal intensive care unit, additional blanket warmers and an adaptive vehicle for patients learning to drive after a stroke or injury.

Last year, the hospital announced plans for a $61 million expansion that would add two stories to the main hospital building. The hospital is also building a new parking garage and making additional improvements to meet the growing demand from patients.

“As it grows, we grow,” Holt said. “We need to grow with the hospital in order to support the hospital.”

To achieve this end, the auxiliary has restructured the gift shop to boost sales and is seeking new volunteers. To learn more about the Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary visit ejcha.org.

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Cities gear up for Memorial Day observance NORTH ATLANTA, Ga. — Memorial Day is fast approaching, and North Atlanta cities are expecting thousands to turn out this year.

Here’s a brief rundown of some of the local ceremonies on tap: Roswell The City of Roswell, in partnership with the Roswell Rotary Club, is widely known for hosting the largest Memorial Day Ceremony in Georgia, regularly attracting 6,000-7,000 people. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the annual Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony which will feature its second ever female guest speaker — Air Force Col. Patricia Blassie.

She’s best known helping identify her brother, 1st Lt. Michael Blassie, as one of the service members from the Vietnam War buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns, said David Young, co-chair of the Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony.

The program includes a presentation of colors, laying of the wreath, 21-gun salute and “Taps.”

Attendees are asked not to bring pets.

After the ceremony, attendees can enjoy a picnic on the grounds with live

music by the Chuck Nation Band.

The ceremony will be held rain or shine starting at 10 a.m. on Monday on City Hall Grounds, 38 Hill St. For more information and the full program, visit roswellmemorialday.com.

Alpharetta Meanwhile, in Alpharetta, the city and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta will host the fifth annual Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, beginning with music at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza.

The program will include an invocation, posting of colors, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, laying of the wreath, rifle salute and “Taps.”

Keynote speaker for the event is

Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Blackstock Jr., who, over his 30-year military career, has completed assignments in Saudi Arabia, Central America and Afghanistan. He has been awarded more than 30 decorations and badges, including a Defense Superior Service Medal, a Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal.

Alpharetta City Councilman and Rotarian John Hipes said the idea behind the Memorial Day Tribute began in 2009 when he attended the Roswell Memorial Day Ceremony.

“I was very impressed by Roswell’s ceremony and thought Alpharetta should hold its own ceremony given the importance of Memorial Day,” Hipes said.

That idea didn’t come to fruition until some five years later when Hipes moved to downtown Alpharetta and noted how the new Brooke Street Park behind City Hall would offer the perfect venue for such an event.

Milton Milton will host a Memorial Day ceremony on May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at Freedom Park, 13200 Deerfield Parkway. The event will feature a guest speaker, a presentation by the Milton

Public Safety Color Guard, local musicians and a roll call of Milton’s fallen veterans.

The Milton Veterans Memorial Markers will also post memorial crosses on display throughout the city.

Cumming The City of Cumming will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremonies on Friday, May 24 starting at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be located at 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. All families are welcome to come out and remember the veterans who gave their lives for their nation.

Brig. Gen. Reginald Neal of the Georgia Army National Guard will deliver the keynote address.

The national flags flown for the event will have been donated by family members of deceased veterans who served in the U.S. Military. The Avenue of Flags Dedication will be conducted by Master of Ceremonies Don Weldon.

The ceremonies will close with a rifle salute, “Taps” and a white dove release.

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North Fulton remembers fallen police officers

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Dozens of North Fulton residents and police officers gathered at Brooke Street Park May 17 to honor and remember six Georgia officers who died last year in the line of duty.

“Today’s ceremony is all the more poignant, because just six days ago, another Georgia officer, Sgt. Kelvin Ansari of the Savannah Police Department, was killed in the line of duty,” said Alpharetta City Councilman John Hipes. “When an officer dies, we need to remember that person is more than a name and a badge number, more than a headline in the news. That person is a son or a daughter and may be leaving behind grieving parents. That person may be the parent of children, who won’t have a mom or dad…

“Today, we are remembering people who had full, rich lives, in and out of uniform.”

Representatives from all North Fulton police departments and the Cobb County Police Department were at the ceremony, a tradition which the City of Milton started last year.

The ceremony was part of National Police Week, May 12-18, to remember

fallen officers through events and vigils. “[Their names] are forever etched as a stark reminder of those who died on American soil so that justice and peace may persevere for all,” said George Gordon, representative of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

Alpharetta Chief of Public Safety John Robison remarked that police officers lead a unique and dangerous profession that is one of the most highly scrutinized careers.

“It does not matter if it’s in a city with a high crime rate or city like all of the North Fulton cities with low crime rates,” Robison said. “Ultimately, any officer that puts on the uniform, a badge and a gun go to work every day with the possibility of making the ultimate sacrifice, just like the six officers that we’re honoring today had to do.”

Representatives from the Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell and Sandy Springs police departments read out the memorials for the six officers.

Georgia’s six officers who died in the line of duty last year are: • Officer Chase L. Maddox of the Locust Grove Police Department, who died after being shot Feb. 9, 2018 while assisting two deputies from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office serve a warrant.

• Officer Anthony Christie of the Savannah Police Department, who died May 25, 2018 after his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer at the scene of an accident. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

• Chief Francis A. McClelland, Jr. of the Ludowici Police Department, who died Sept. 15, 2018 after he was struck by a vehicle being pursued by other officers.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. • Officer Antwan D. Toney of the Gwinnett County Police Department, who died Oct. 20, 2018 after he was shot when investigating a suspicious vehicle.

• Officer Edgar I. Flores of the DeKalb County Police Department, who died Dec. 13, 2018 after he was shot during a traffic stop.

• Officer Michael W. Smith of the Henry County Police Department, who died Dec. 28, 2018 after he was shot while attempting to disarm a man.

“This job is emotionally, physically and mentally draining like no other job,” Robison said to the assembled police officers. “When you’re fighting the ills of society day in and day out, it can take its toll… But if you can’t find any other reason, always give your all every day you come to work in memory of those officers who have laid down their lives.”

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Maj. Chris Byers of the Johns Creek Police Department reads the memorial for Officer Michael W. Smith of the Henry County Police Department.

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Milton Police host opioid symposium

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — With mounting concerns over the opioid crisis and overdose deaths occurring by the thousands nationwide each year, Milton Police hosted an opioid seminar May 13 at Stonecreek Church to discuss how addiction is being addressed.

The keynote speaker at the event was Tanya Smith who serves as the director of Victim Services at Kennesaw State University and has two decades of experience in law enforcement.

Smith also championed the 911 medical amnesty law that allows for limited immunity from prosecution for those who call 911 when a person is experiencing an overdose. Smith was also a leading voice for police officers and others to carry naloxone, a drug which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Smith began by addressing the myth than drug addicts are lower class, uneducated people in a lifestyle they chose for themselves. She illustrated by showing a photo of her daughter, Taylor, who died from a drug-related overdose in 2014 after a two-year struggle with heroin.

Taylor’s addiction began with prescription opioids given to her after

cheerleading injuries. Smith also shared the story of a young man named Davis who did not fit the stereotypical image of a drug addict. Davis began taking his mother’s prescription opioids, drugs she had received from a dentist and forgotten about, which led to an addiction and eventual overdose.

With her first-hand knowledge, her experience in law enforcement and through her studies of opioid laws and treatment, Smith said recovery should go beyond 28day cycles at treatment centers.

More effective, Smith said, is a physician health program which has an 80-90 percent success rate of recovery.

Smith also emphasized that recovery from addiction is not a short-term process. Treatment, counseling, and the proper social environment are all crucial to success.

“Not one element is more important than the other, all have to work together for recovery,” she said.

From a law enforcement perspective, the so-called “war on drugs” approach should be discarded in favor of a more harm reduction-approach and working with the community, she said. While she called Georgia one of the more progressive states in battling the opioid crisis, Smith said there is still “a long way to go.”

Meanwhile, the 911 amnesty law and availability of naloxone is crucial to saving lives, she said.

“Young people are scared to call 911, they have the fear because their families are affluent, their dad is a lawyer or they want to keep their heroin use a secret,” Smith said. “We want to take away that fear and have people call 911 when someone is overdosing.”

Smith said when people do report an overdose, police often arrive before medical first responders. Before naloxone became available to officers, they typically could only perform CPR on an unresponsive person until medical personnel arrived.

“You don’t have time to wait,” she said. “When someone is unresponsive, they only have about four to six minutes left of life.”

Smith warned naloxone can be ineffective for people overdosing on heroin laced with fentanyl, which can be up to 100 times stronger than typical heroin.

Smith laid out what parents can do if they suspect their son or daughter is struggling with opioid addiction.

Parents must first expect to have tough conversations and to be honest, Smith said. She also added it’s important to gather evidence before confront-

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Keynote speaker Tanya Smith, director of Victim Services at Kennesaw State University, greets Milton Police Chief Rich Austin at an opioid seminar held at Stonecreek Church May 13 as part of National Police Week.

ing your child, and that parents should expect to be met with anger.

“There isn’t anyone who wakes up and wanted to be a heroin addict,” she said.

Parents should also set realistic goals, including clearly defining rules and consequences, keep their children in a safe environment and know addiction resources. Naloxone should always be available in households where someone is struggling with addiction, she said.

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Barrington Hall to host Roswell Lavender Festival June 8

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Every year, the City of Roswell celebrates its history and a floral favorite with the annual Lavender Festival. The event celebrates all things lavender and the many uses of the plant. This year’s festival is set for Saturday, June 8.

“We want to continue to provide the type of festival that features unique, hand-crafted items and products that differ from the typical arts festival offerings,” said event organizer Michele Glazer. “We’re proud of the relaxing environment of the festival and intend to keep it under 100 vendors, allowing plenty of room between booths to maintain the feeling that we’ve worked hard to achieve.”

The free event is inspired by Evelyn Simpson, a descendant of Barrington King. According to Glazer, Simpson was known for growing and selling lavender. She also frequently made lavender wands, a natural moth repellant and air freshener.

To keep with tradition, festival-goers will be able to make their own lavender wands this year for a $5 materials fee.

Other uses for the herb include infusing it in foods or drinks, adding it to soaps or potpourris and promoting relaxation or refreshment.

“Lavender has so many benefits,” Glazer said.

“It was grown on the property originally to treat Catherine King’s migraine headaches, but it also makes an excellent insect repellent, has relaxing,

sleep-inducing properties and is included in many lavender-infused foods and drinks.”

The 2019 Lavender Festival will be held at Barrington Hall. Participants will be able to enjoy live music from local bands as they browse through lavender-themed items from over 80 vendors.

Glazer said the event has grown each year, with dozens of classes, demonstrations, samples and activities available this year. She added that the festival regularly sees visitors from out of state, including North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee.

Festivities will kick-off at 10 a.m. with a free outdoor yoga class, followed by multiple meditation and massage opportunities throughout the day at the Zen Zone.

For children, there will be live storytelling and music every half hour starting from 10:30 a.m. as well as various craft opportunities.

This year, the Atlanta Petanque League’s Roswell club will demonstrate Petanque, a French game similar to bocce. Alliance Francais will also host a cooking demonstration that will include a take-home bouquet of Herbs de Provence.

Entrance to the event is free, but some of the demonstrations will charge a participation fee.

There will be no parking for the festival at Barrington Hall. However, parking will be available at Roswell Presbyterian Church on Mimosa Boulevard a quarter mile away. Trolleys will connect the two sites and provide safe, ongoing transportation.

For information about the Lavender Festival, visit roswellgov.com/lavenderfestival

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Bobby Dodd Memorial Golf Tournament returns to Atlanta Athletic

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Golfers can tee it up with famous athletes and coaches June 24 at Johns Creek’s Atlanta Athletic Club for the Bobby Dodd Memorial Tournament. The charity tournament will feature some of the most prolific names in college and professional athletics who will be paired with attendees for the scramble tournament.

The tournament, now in its 24th year, honors legendary Georgia Tech football coach Bobby Dodd, who led the Yellow Jackets to 165 wins and the 1952 national title in his 22-year tenure as head coach. The event has also raised nearly $1 million for the Bobby Dodd Charities Foundation.

Each foursome will be paired with a celebrity to play a round at Atlanta Athletic with a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m.

Some athletes and coaches expected to attend include former Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year recipients Tommy Tuberville, former Wake Forest head coach Jim Grobe and former Georgia coach Ray Goff.

Athletes include former Atlanta Brave Phil Niekro, Jesse Tuggle, Buddy Curry and Brian Finneran of the Atlanta Falcons, Kevin Butler of UGA, and Geor-

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The Bobby Dodd Memorial Golf Tournament will take place at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek June 24. The charity event will features prolific athletes and coaches paired with attendees for the scramble tournament. gia Tech’s Randy Rhino and Coleman Rudolph.

Shane Kimbrough, a Georgia Tech graduate and former commander of the International Space Station, will also be in attendance.

“There are a lot of charity golf events, but I always make time for the Bobby Dodd outing because it’s really rewarding and all for a good cause,” said Tony Barnhardt of the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation. “It also keeps the memory of Bobby Dodd alive for his former players and coaches who are very loyal to him.

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That sentiment was shared by Bill Curry, who played under Dodd before a ten-year tenure as a center in the NFL. Curry also served as the head football coach at Georgia Tech, Alabama, Kentucky and Georgia State.

“Bobby Dodd had a huge impact on who I am today,” Curry said. “He was a great coach, and he won a lot of games, but more importantly he gave me a mission in life. Everything Dodd taught me I have shared with the thousands of young men I’ve coached over the years.”

Jim Terry, Bobby Dodd Foundation chairman, said Atlanta Athletic Club is a pristine venue for the tournament. The club has hosted the tournament each year since 2014.

“Atlanta Athletic has done a fantastic job, and we’ve had great success there,” Terry said. “We are looking to make Atlanta Athletic the home of the tournament.”

Terry said the Bobby Dodd tournament is all about having a good time.

“It’s a really fun tournament, no one gets too serious about anything,” Terry said. “And of course, it’s for a good cause. Every year we raise between $65,000 and $100,000 dollars that all goes back to Atlanta-based charities.”

Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by an introduction of the celebrities and a shotgun start at 10:30. Following play, a buffet dinner will be served, teams will be given awards and a silent auction will be held.

A unique feature to the tournament is the helicopter ball drop which will take place in the afternoon. Any attendee can purchase golf balls that will be dropped from a helicopter hovering above a hole with a cash prize given to the person whose ball ends up closest to the pin.

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Inspiration at the Silos I went rock hunting the other day. I went far out in the country, miles from nowhere, to an area where they used to mine mica. It was an old mine which had seen its heyday during World War II. STEVE HUDSON There was much mica Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net found there, but other goodies showed up from time to time too — among them the occasional gemmy crystal of aquamarine.

So with high hopes I spent several hours looking, wandering all over the old site. I’ll bet I walked two miles, up and down slopes and back and forth through undergrowth, but I found nothing.

Sometimes that’s just the way it goes.

Finally, hot and tired, I called it a day and headed back to the truck. But as I lifted my foot to climb into the driver’s seat, what should I see but a glint of something sparkling and blue in the dirt right where my right foot had been?

Yes, you’re right. The gem I was looking for had been there, right where I started, all along.

But this is not a story about rocks.

This is a story about silos.

Silos Park, a microscopic little park next to a strip center near the intersection of Arnold Mill Road and Crabapple Road, is like that fragment of crystal — a tiny and often overlooked gem. Its centerpiece is, as you might expect, silos — a cluster of them, towering gray structures with half-sphere tops painted rusty red.

Once there were several, but only three remain. They stand as reminders of how things once were in a place that has become, by any measure, something altogether different than what it used to be.

The silos are neat, to be sure. But if you’re like me, learning about history of a place is half the fun of being there. To discover the “used to be” side of these silos, check out the site’s fourth (and much smaller) silo, a recent structure that houses captioned photos which depict the area as it was in days gone by.

You’ll learn something when you do.

And besides, it offers welcome shade from the sun.

Standing inside that little silo the other day, I found myself thinking about this area as it was when I discovered it years ago. It would have been the early ‘70s, I guess. I’d just started driving, and my folks had just bought a few acres in

the area. They wanted to build a place in the country. My dad said he figured that a little bit of land “way up there past Alpharetta” would surely fill the bill.

Back then, Alpharetta was just a little country town. You had to leave “the city” and drive through “the country” to get there. You’d drive and drive and drive some more. Highway 140 was a little twolaner, and other roads were not paved at all. But I didn’t mind. Such roads beg you to slow down and savor the landscape.

And then (after a while) there it was – Alpharetta, that place out in the country. It was a real place in every sense of the word.

Often I’d take my cameras (that was in my “photographer” phase) and explore that landscape through the camera’s lens. I’d borrow the family station wagon (remember those?) and wander those roads for hours, stopping way too often to take photos (on film, of course – it was, after all, the previous millennium). Sometimes a friend would go with me, and on occasion that friend was the lovely lady who eventually became my bride.

Later, with rolls of exposed film in the camera bag, I’d make the long journey back to far-away Stone Mountain to process film and then make some prints.

Sometimes my future wife would help me develop the film. Her grandmother, who we called “Mother Dee,” teased us one day and said we just wanted to “go into the darkroom to see what develops.”

Mother Dee was a perceptive person.

I remember that my goal on one of those trips was to photograph the silos.

Somewhere I’ve probably still got the negatives. Maybe they’ll turn up someday and I can see it again as it used to be. I do wish I knew where they are, for old negatives are remarkably like memories – you may not realize how significant they were until one day you discover that they’re gone.

These days, of course, that vaguelyremembered landscape is gone. It’s changed. I still look for it sometimes, meandering along country roads (yes, there are still a few), taking my time and letting echoes of the past wrap me up in their oh-so-comfortable embrace. But the reverie usually doesn’t survive long.

Somebody behind me, in a hurry to get somewhere else, will roar up and flash lights or blow horn. I’ll pull over and let ‘em zoom by. They disappear over the next hill, going fast, going urgently. But the calm returns once they’re gone, a soothing calm, a comfortable state of mind and a place where I like to linger.

I think about all this as I stand in the cool, shaded interior of that interpretive silo and look at the evidence of how things used to be. And then it’s time to go.

A plaque mounted to the right of the interpretive silo’s entry tells one and all that this little park is “dedicated to the memory of days gone by with the hope that they will inspire those to come.”

Yeah. There’s no doubt about it. Inspiration is a heady thing.

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Fulton County needs to start taking transparency seriously

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At the beginning of this month, Fulton County Commissioners reappointed a member of the Board of Assessors to another four-year term.

The vote was controversial because the North Fulton representatives had been trying to appoint a new candidate to the

position.

The reappointment was added to the agenda last minute, so it wasn’t even on the commissioners’ own agenda printed that morning, according to Commissioner Lee Morris. It certainly didn’t appear on the agenda that was released to the public on Friday.

In January, commissioners passed the county budget. As the motion to approve was made, commissioners Natalie Hall, Marvin Arrington and Emma Darnell made amendments totaling $1.3 million.

During that meeting, the county’s financial officer patched together a plan to fund the amendments by cutting funding from election equipment reserves, and the budget passed without the public even having an opportunity to call their representatives.

Last August, the county passed the property tax rate based on a presentation from the Finance Department made at the meeting when the rate was set, after the state-mandated public hearings had been held.

Commissioner Bob Ellis called on the

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commissioners to revoke the vote, arguing that the tax was higher than what had been advertised before the meeting.

The higher rate was not overturned.

Noticing a pattern yet?

After sitting through nearly a year of Fulton County Board of Commissioner’s meetings, I can say that it’s not uncommon for the meeting’s day-of agenda to barely resemble the document posted online the week before the meeting.

I can say the county has a habit of enacting multi-million-dollar decisions with little-to-no time for the public to review their plan.

The three examples I gave all passed in 4-3 votes, with the North Fulton commissioners opposed. But this shouldn’t be a matter of north county versus south county, it’s a matter of democratic principles.

If an elected official thinks the only way to get something passed is to sneak it in when the public isn’t looking, that’s a problem — even if what they’re passing would be good for the community.

Earlier this year, Ellis put forward an ordinance amendment that would have required any commissioner’s addon with monetary requests be published on the Friday before the meeting. That item was tabled in April and hasn’t been considered in a public meeting since then.

I hope this amendment passes, but it would only be a small step to stop this kind of behavior, leaving several loopholes open for commissioners to exploit.

What is needed is a change of mindset, a group of elected officials who take transparency and accountability seriously.

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Alpharetta’s obviously been a significant area of economic development which ultimately makes it a good environment for us to develop a data center footprint.

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Data center nearly doubles its footprint in Alpharetta

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta’s tech resume grew by more than a football field this week with the opening of a new addition to the Flexential campus off Windward Parkway.

The 70,000-square-foot, 2-story expansion is the Atlanta Region’s largest this year and increases Flexential’s Alpharetta footprint by close to 67 percent and its national data center footprint to 3.1 million square feet. The company operates 41 such data centers throughout the country.

Flexential is a relatively new name on the tech landscape, having formed in 2017 with the merger of Peak 10 and ViaWest. The company draws on local talent to create and maintain a facility that provides multi-layered security and redundancy for the space it provides to IT systems from an array of companies.

“Alpharetta’s obviously been a significant area of economic development which ultimately makes it a good environment for us to develop a data center footprint,” said Flexential CEO Chris Downie.

“We make sure it is powered as well as cooled in a manner that makes a good environment for computer infrastructure,” Downie said. “Even if there’s a disruption in the local utility, they need to stay up and running all the time so our customers’ businesses can stay up and running all the time.”

The Atlanta area has been one of the more active markets for data center development, he said, primarily because of its relative low cost, access to reliable power and growing economy.

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Alpharetta Economic Development Manager Matthew Thomas, center with Mayor Jim Gilvin to his right, asks questions of company executives on a May 14 tour of the new Flexential expansion facility off Windward Parkway. The tour was led by solutions engineer Rodney Gunther, far left, and Flexential Southeast Region Vice President Tim Langan, far right. The blue, center stacks contain “air handlers” that ensure an optimal environment for the computer equipment that will occupy most of the room’s remaining space. cial technology hub in the United States, with more than 70 percent of all credit card transactions processed through the Atlanta metropolitan area, according to the Atlanta Small Business Network.

Data-intensive companies require secure, reliable and scalable means to gain access and transport data without loss of connectivity.

At a special tour for city officials May 14, Flexential senior executives described some of the special attributes of the new facility.

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Two elements dominate the heart of the center, according to Flexential Regional Vice President Tim Langan.

Security, both physical and network, is key to companies who lease space for their equipment at the facility, Langan said. Flexential incorporates more than half a dozen protocols, from the front gate to the interior computer cabinets, to ensure only authorized personnel have access. The systems, themselves, employ the latest security applications.

The equipment, much of it computer

servers, is protected with a state-of-theart cooling system — or air handlers — that operate by running cooled water over fins, much like a car radiator.

Redundancy is a second element key to operations. All the systems — the cooling, the power, the security — are reinforced to ensure complete reliability, a feature Langan referred to as “table stakes” in the effort to attract and maintain customers. That effort, he said, includes a local investment in the tens of millions of dollars.

“We’re making a big bet on Atlanta, North Fulton and Alpharetta,” he said.

Alpharetta Economic Development Manager Matthew Thomas said the expansion is good news for the local economy.

“Because of Flexential’s multi-tenant, multi-user format, a variety of companies will now find Alpharetta even more desirable for their future investment and growth,” Thomas said. “In addition to new jobs created, Flexential brings a much-needed service that enables companies to innovate and grow.”

One of Flexential’s longest standing financial services customers, Delta Community Credit Union, says it depends on the Alpharetta location to quickly and securely serve its nearly 400,000 members.

“As Georgia’s largest credit union, we gain tremendous confidence and benefits through the geographical placement of Flexential’s connected data centers, which deliver the highest level of security and reliable service for our members,” said Chad Jaenke, vice president for IT Operations and Technical Support.

“Every person we work with at Flexential is knowledgeable, responsive and genuinely cares about the success of our business.”

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The Goat Farm isn’t what you think I first heard of the Goat Farm during our recent Super Bowl when it hosted a number of music acts to help entertain some of the thousands of people that flooded our city. I thought it was just a quirky name for a music venue. Then today I read an article about its “$250 million renovation” and I was forced to look again.

It turns out this is an arts center Geoff smith housed in a number of industrial Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com buildings from the 1880s in West Midtown. It has studio space for over 300 artists and hosts music concerts, traditional and experimental theatrical performances, film screenings, contemporary dance performances, art exhibitions, art residency programs and professional ballet and contemporary dance classes. Basically, The Goat Farm helps to cultivate artists as well as showcase their talents. But get this: it operates without public funding, donations or grants. It is a for-profit venture. Cultivation of artists and for-profit don’t typically go together like that.

According to an article in Atlanta Magazine, the place was updated to rent out studio and event space.

And when owners Anthony Harper and Chris Melhouse started seeing profits roll in from the facility, they used much of those funds to offer grants to local arts groups and to support ongoing projects within the facility. The internal investment in the projects and people at The Goat Farm led to a huge buzz that fueled a 500-person waiting list for studio space. The demand allowed the owners to take the money they were spending on

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The Goat Farm released plans for a $250 millionredevelopment that will include a new home for the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, a 125-room independent hotel, 80,000 square feet of artist work spaces, new restaurants, an office building and more.

marketing the facility and turn it into more grants to support the arts.

I was fortunate last Friday to be able to attend a men’s group event at my church where Catholic author and speaker Allen Hunt talked to us about the law of the harvest — that you reap what you sow. “If you give of yourself love to others, then you will be surrounded with love. If you want to be surrounded with hate, go out on social media-Facebook, Snapchat and all of that, and put out hate. You’ll see it all come back.”

Hunt was talking about more of a spiritual and personal journey. But to me, it’s like when you buy a new

kind of car, then you start seeing that same car everywhere. I came from Hunt’s speech and started reading about The Goat Farm. By investing a large portion of the profits into the success of its “customers,” The Goat Farm grew in its own success. It’s reaping what it sowed.

Now, because of its success, The Goat Farm released plans for a $250 million-redevelopment that will include a new home for the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, a 125-room independent hotel, 80,000 square feet of artist work spaces, new restaurants, an office building for digital agency Edgar Allan, and “a host of artist-in-residence programs,” according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The redevelopment will also include “affordable” apartments so The Goat Farm’s artists can live as well as work there, according to Atlanta Magazine. Based on projections, Goat Farm officials say they are aiming to double the amount of art grants it awards to between 40 and 60 grants totaling $500,000 a year.

The Goat Farm got its name because it is indeed next to a field where goats wander about. But it is farming an artists’ community to be sure. And all around it, small, new developments and businesses are sprouting up and feeding off of its success.

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CALENDAR MILTON

What: This annual event honors the men and women who have served.

When: Monday, May 27, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

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Alpharetta Arts StreetFest is a yearly celebration of the arts in Alpharetta’s historic district, presenting work of original artists from throughout the United States. This colorful festival features live jazz and acoustical music, cultural arts performances, children’s activities and festival cuisine. Join the fun 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 25-27. For more information, visit awesomealpharetta.com.

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MEMORIAL DAY: ALPHARETTA

What: Alpharetta’s annual observance of Memorial Day is a free tribute to honor fallen heroes.

When: Monday, May 27, 9 a.m.

Where: Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com

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What: Join in this annual Dunwoody tradition to honor soldiers who sacrificed everything.

When: Monday, May 27, 10-11 a.m.

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FORSYTH COUNTY/ CUMMING

What: Forsyth County and the City of Cumming unite annually with the display of The Avenue of Flags. Each flag is dedicated to a veteran that served in active duty.

When: Friday, May 24, 11 a.m.

Where: Veterans War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming More info: cityofcumming.net/ veterans-memorial

What: Pay tribute with honor guard, color guard, guest speakers, military tributes and patriotic music. After the ceremony, enjoy a picnic and a concert.

When: Monday, May 27, 10 a.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell Info: roswellmemorialday.com

EVENTS: FREE FAMILY MOVIE SERIES

What: This month’s movie is “Incredibles 2.” Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening under the stars.

Food and drinks may be purchased at the concession stand.

When: Saturday, May 25. Movie begins at dark Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

‘GEN. JOHN B. HOOD IN 1864’

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. Complimentary brunch food will be available. This week’s lecture is by Stephen Davis.

When: Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

EVENING IN THE CITY

What: Enjoy an evening of food, wine and music while browsing more than antiques and collectibles booths as well as pet adoptions and book signings.

When: Thursday, May 30, 6-9 p.m.

Where: City Antiques, 700 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: cityantiques.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.

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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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What: Register teenagers to learn the art of public speaking from a Toastmasters International staff member. New members are always welcome.

When: Sunday, May 26, 3 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek Info: afpls.org or 404-513-3188

What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is

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When: Wednesday, May 29, 7-9 p.m.

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

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

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

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

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

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

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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: 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: Games run through May 25 Where: North Fulton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

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

Adult women of all fitness levels are 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 More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace

ENERGY YOGA

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

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

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

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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 Info: awesomealpharetta.com

DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week.

When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com

FAMLY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

What: Enjoy different food trucks each month as well as live entertainment. Drinks available for purchase.

When: Friday, May 24, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.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: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.noon, through Oct. 26 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: ROSWELL ROOTS TECH FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE What: Topics will cover genealogy. Presentations will be from the RootsTech 2019 Conference held earlier this year in Salt Lake City. No registration necessary.

When: Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 500 Norcross St., Roswell More info: 404-805-7739 or ga_roswell@ldsmail.net

‘SEUSSICAL, KIDS’

What: Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and other favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this 30-minute musical extravaganza.

When: Thursday, June 6, 3 and 7 p.m.

Where: Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody More info: dunwoodyumc.org

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

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

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

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

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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

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

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Info: rumc.com or 770-2611705

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS

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

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

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

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: RASCAL FLATTS

What: Rascal Flatts will stop in Alpharetta as part of the Summer Playlist Tour 2019.

When: Saturday, May 25, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta Info and tickets: livenation.com

JILL PAQUETTE-DEZWAAN AND JASON HOARD

What: The second annual Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series offers 11 free, family-friendly concerts through October. Bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn.

When: Saturday, May 25, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK

What: This monthly outdoor market through Sept. 23 features local artists creating handcrafted work, including pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, clothing and more.

When: Sunday, May 26, 9 a.m.

– 4 p.m.

Where: Main Street and Milton Avenue More info: awesomealpharetta. com

JOHNS CREEK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

What: Hear Uptown Funk, a Bruno Mars tribute band. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the terraced lawn.

The concerts are free.

When: Friday, May 31, 6 p.m.

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

‘AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’

What: Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club with jumpin’ new beat, swing music. Enjoy familiar songs.

When: Through June 16, times vary Where: Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Cost: $15-$33 More info and tickets: stagedoorplayers.net

WIRED ART EXHIBIT

What: Join for a show of original art by local artists from the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance.

Original fine art for sale.

When: Exhibit open through June 5 When: Synovus Bank, 10446 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell More info: rfaa.org

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ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR

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

When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: ROSWELL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

What: Join adventurers as they travel through the world perilous times with new allies and explore unknown dangers. Premade characters are available.

When: Sunday, May 26, 2-5:30 p.m.

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

MEDITATION CLASS

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 Info: roswellphotosociety.com

What: Every class will include guided meditation. Group leaders cover different topics that include the details of the energy centers, subtle system and more. All levels welcome. For adults.

When: Tuesday, May 28, noon1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

COOKIES, CAKES & CBD

What: Free, live music each week.

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

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

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

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

When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m.

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

What: Learn about the history and current information on CBD with two medical professionals on hand to answer questions.

When: Tuesday, May 28, 6:45 p.m.

Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming Info: hempworx.com/goaskjackie

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What; Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

When: Friday, May 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

ASTROKIDS WITH PHIL DANNEMAN

What: Join Phil Danneman from the Atlanta Astronomy Club as he leads the monthly AstroKids program in May. Ages 5 and up.

When: Saturday, May 25, 2-3 p.m.

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

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF

What: Join the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library for magician Ken Scott during the Summer Reading Kick-off event. Held in Alpharetta due to library renovations.

When: Thursday, May 30, 2 p.m.

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

COMMUNITY CROCHET CIRCLE What: Join the club and crochet, talk, laugh and share ideas. Meets every other Thursday.

When: Thursday, May 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

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Hot Topic – Sunscreen in the Bloodstream

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The Johns Creek Young Men’s Service League celebrated its first year of service May 5 at the Atlanta Athletic Club

Young Men’s Service League celebrates first year of service JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek chapter of the Young Men’s Service League recently recognized its members for completing more than 2,500 hours of service in its first year.

Young Men’s Service League is a nonprofit organization that encourages young men and their mothers to pursue philanthropic involvement in their community and provides an opportunity to enhance mother-to-son relationships.

Its motto is “to assist, serve and support those who are in need.”

The Johns Creek chapter was established in 2018. In the first year, it

Chattahoochee High senior finishes first at architecture contest JOHNS CREEK, Ga.— Chattahoochee High School senior Robert Hunter won 1st place at the American Institute of Architecture Atlanta’s annual High School Design Competition.

The competition was held on April 18 at Georgia Tech’s College of Design.

Hunter previously competed in the event his sophomore and junior year and placed third and second, respectively.

This year, he submitted images of a three-dimensional model he had created in addition to the digital layouts he had designed. Once the program brief was released in December, Hunter spent the next few months coming up with a unique and functional design.

“I wanted to create a sustainable building,” Hunter said.

One of the steps Hunter took to create the building was nontraditional to

had 102 members, 51 moms and 51 sons. Members volunteered for local philanthropies including Meals by Grace, Foster Care Support Services, Children’s Restoration Network, The Memory Care Center and North Metro Miracle League.

The group served the community with over 2, 500 hours. Sixteen young men served more than 25 hours and three earned the Presidential Service Award.

These certificates presented on May 5 at an end of year banquet at the Atlanta Athletic Club. the competition. Most competitors relied on Revit, a computer program common to designers, but Hunter also created a three-dimensional model for the first time in competition history.

“I felt that there were limitations to that program that inhibit the process and I couldn’t express everything that I wanted to using it,” Hunter said.

He recognizes that architecture is an uncommon interest among teenagers, but nonetheless is able to find a community to belong to. He has had a lifelong interest in the activity and finds inspiration globally.

“When my family and I traveled to Europe and I saw the architecture there,” Hunter said, “that pretty much was the catalyst.”

At Chattahoochee, Hunter was able to further pursue his passion by starting an architecture club and learning design curriculum on his own time. Hunter will be attending Columbia University in the fall and plans on pursuing architecture there.

Together we can help children in our community learn to swim, attend summer camp, and go to after school programs while their parents are working.

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Newtown Park hosts ballet, orchestra collaboration JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The North Atlanta Dance Theatre teamed up with the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra to present a unique outdoor concert May 4 in Newtown Park.

More than 200 people were on site for “Vivaldi in the Park,” which featured the entirety of Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and other ballet and orchestral pieces.

North Atlanta Dance Theatre’s founders Kitty and Michael Garrison worked with Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Maestro Wayne Baughman to select the music.

The concert was a celebration of the ballet company’s 20th anniversary, as well as way to showcase the strength of Johns Creek’s performing arts community, the Garrisons said.

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Olivia McBain, right, dances accompanied by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, rear, at “Vivaldi in the Park” May 4. `

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Paladins fall in state championship debut

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy’s first trip to the state finals ended in disappointment with the Paladins dropping their May 16 soccer matchup with Wesleyan at McEachern High School.

“It’s really tough to play the worst half of your season in the first half of the state championship game, and that’s basically what happened,” Pinecrest head coach Domenic Martelli said.

Pinecrest’s first-half struggles began early with Wesleyan scoring just four minutes into the contest on a cutting shot through the box.

After jumping out to a 1-0 lead, the Wolves continued to mount offensive pressure and produce strong scoring chances by slicing Pinecrest’s defensive back line.

Midway through the second half, Wesleyan found the net again. Paladins’ goalkeeper Caroline Jeffcoat made an athletic save on a hard shot in close, but Wesleyan’s Lucy Mitchell caught her own rebound and sent her shot into the net.

After their offense was stymied for 39 minutes, the Paladins cut the deficit with a goal from Ivey Crain with 54

seconds remaining in the half. Pinecrest was awarded a free kick near midfield and Crain broke through Wesleyan’s wall to score with a header.

Crain’s goal was a much-needed lift for the Paladins, and Martelli said the momentum carried into the second frame. However, Wesleyan scored a brilliant goal midway through the second half and kept Pinecrest’s offense at bay.

“We adjusted, we had some life to get that goal at the end of the half, and we came out for the first 20 minutes [of the second half] and were really playing,” Martelli said. “We just couldn’t get a goal and our girls were done. We had two girls with illnesses, and we’re just not deep enough. Without us being on all pistons, it showed.”

Despite the frustrating end to their campaign, Martelli said he was still proud of the season and the program’s first trip to the state finals.

“How could you no be proud, we made it to the state championship for the first time,” he said. “The girls have to understand they gave it their all and there is nothing to be ashamed of. They just know we didn’t have that first half to get them going.”

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Pinecrest Academy players pose with the state runner-up trophy after falling to Wesleyan.

Martelli is also confident a strong foundation has been set for the Paladins to continue their success.

“We’ve got some great returners, and though we have lost some seniors, I would not think it couldn’t be us and

Wesleyan here again next year,” he said.

Pinecrest compiled a 16-4 overall record this year and won the program’s first area championship.

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Student Leadership Johns Creek recognizes graduates, incoming class JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The 2019 class of Student Leadership Johns Creek held their graduation ceremony and induction of their new class April 11.

Mayor Mike Bodker and Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann were guest speakers at the ceremony.

Fulton County Area Superintendent Tim Corrigan and City Councilwoman Stephanie Endres presented graduation cords and completion certificates to the 46 Student Leadership Johns Creek graduates.

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was also there to recognize the Secretary of State Ambassadors. Student Leadership Johns Creek has won the statewide competition for the second straight year.

Student Leadership Johns Creek is a two-year program that involves student leaders from all 4 Johns Creek High Schools. Participants in the first-year program learn leadership skills and adopt a community service project.

The students attend programs to learn about their state and city government. Students in the second-year work more independently to complete two

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The 2019 class of Student Leadership Johns Creek is recognized at a graduation ceremony April 11 at Northview High School. multi-media projects.

The first is a personal portfolio exploring resume building, which serves

them well as they begin the college application process. In addition, the students work with business professionals

on mock interviewing skills and proper ways to manage their digital footprint.

The second project is to shadow a business professional in a field they are considering pursuing. These business leaders have included Emory Johns Creek Hospital CEO Marilyn Margolis, Mayor Mike Bodker, Revenue Commissioner Lynne Riley, medical professionals from the area and marketing experts in many of the area’s top business firms including the Coca-Cola corporation.

The class of 2019 included the following students from Centennial High School, Corey Braun, Madison Bryant, Bailey Hebermehl, Rane Hill, Jenny Liu, Max Lucas, Will McCall, Elijah Medwed, Sumir Nemani, Callen Sweigart and Brady Williams.

From Chattahoochee High School, Sid Balaga, Erin Chang, Adiva Dutta, Xuanming Gu, Emily Guo, Vanisha Kudumuri, Emilia Osgoode, Seohyun Park, Suraj Peramanu, Srija Sengupta, Bree Stabler and Sindhu Tunki were recognized.

Th Johns Creek High School graduates were Samantha Bakal, Ryan Clapper, Cece Crumbley, Aranya Gupta, Maansi Gupta, Kriti Kothari, Olivia Logan, Sarah McWhirter, Nick Neuber, Evan Penn, and Kate Powers.

From Northview High School, the honorees were Kelsey Ahn, Nathaniel Alemayehu, Madison Brown, Amshu Chakragiri, Shashank Ganeshan, Dhyuti Gopalakrishna, Neha Gugaraj, Aniruddha Gupta, Kaitlyn Jung, Anuhya Kasam, Rory Pan and Livia Tibuleac.

Student Leadership Johns Creek also announced the Class of 2021. From Centennial High, the participants will be Evan Albright, Tamera McDuffie and Leslie Velasquez.

The Chattahoochee High participants will be Medhini Anand, Ashley Elam, Atharv Elamsenthil, Betty Guo, Michelle Ho, Sneha Jayanthi, Esther Kim, Praneeth Kota, Gayatri Kumar, Riley McCabe, Aditi Mohan, Aadhav Prabu, Julia Scott, Olivia Shaffer, Apurva Sharma, Sneha Tallam, Alison Yau and Akhila Yellapragada; From Johns Creek High, Sam Beagle, Klara Choi, Emily Cory, Elizabeth Douglas, Catherine Hannah, Asa Hawkins, Omeed Kalan, Siddharth Kawatra, Lydia Grace Logan, Luke Michaelis, Katie Ree, Anushka Sharma, Arya Sheth, Allison Swift, Margaret Wei and Carly Yin were selected.

Northview High students will include Noreen Ali, Navya Bingi, Ashutosh Chakragiri, Edward Chen, Anika Dahiya, Tianyu Dong, Adi Gupta, Melissa Liu, Anish Nair, Janice Nam, Niyomi Shah, Samay Shah, Samad Shaikh, Sneha Sharma, Anshi Vajpayee and Julie Wu. More information about Student Leadership Johns Creek can be found at studentleadershipjohnscreek.com.

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