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The Georgia Department of Economic Development has awarded the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau $16,500 to jump start its tourism marketing efforts. The local agency, which is funded through the local hotel/motel tax, suffered a severe decline in revenue during the pandemic. The Convention and Visitors Bureau placed this gateway marker in August 2020 at State Bridge Road and Kimball Bridge Road. Read more, Page 6.
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Police respond to report of gun drawn in fight JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police were dispatched to a Waffle House along Medlock Bridge Road after two acquaintances began fighting and one threatened to shoot the other with a gun early June 12. According to police, an argument between the two women inside the restaurant turned physical. It spilled outside when one of the women went to her car and retrieved a Glock. Witnesses said she threatened to shoot the other in the head. The Johns Creek woman admitted to pulling the weapon to protect herself, but claimed she never pointed it at anyone. The victim declined to pursue charges. Police made no arrests and allowed both women to leave the scene.
Owners report break-in following vacation trip JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A residential burglary along North Eagles Bluff was
PUBLIC SAFETY reported to police June 9. The victims claimed the break-in occurred sometime between June 3 and 8 while they were on vacation. When they returned home, they found a door in the garage pried open. According to police, the victims reported over $3,000 worth of items missing. That included a laptop, two Smith & Wesson pistols and white pearls.
Johns Creek man charged with vandalizing church JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man was arrested June 8 for allegedly breaking into the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, spray painting it with graffiti and posting a TikTok video of his actions. Christopher E. Wollstein, 37, was charged with theft by taking and vandalism to a place of worship. A deacon at the church along Jones Bridge Way reported the vandalism June 4, telling officers the property was undisturbed at the May 30 service. Black spray paint was scribbled in several places and two stone tablets with the Ten Commandments had been moved onto the church property. The deacon showed officers Instagram and TikTok videos of Wollstein allegedly stealing wreaths from the property. He was also armed with black spray paint in the videos.
DRUG & DUI arrests Nathan James Beneteau, 28, of Hartridge Drive, Johns Creek, was arrested June 9 on Nesbit Ferry Road for DUI and too fast for conditions. Nyfield Johnson, 34, of Addison Lane, Johns Creek, was arrested June 10 on Jones Bridge Road for DUI, no insurance, expired tag, acquiring license plate for purpose of concealing vehicle ID and failure to maintain lane. Tonya Kay Quinn, 47, of Whitestone Place, Johns Creek, was arrested June 10 on Abbotts Bridge Road for DUI and improper turning. Ramiro Samayoa-Torres, 34, of Orchard Place Circle SW, Lilburn, was arrested June 11 on Medlock Bridge Road for possession of marijuana, no insurance and three counts of possession/purchase of any controlled substance. Devin Jae Ok, 46, of Denton, Texas, was arrested June 13 on Old Alabama Road for DUI. Police recognized Wollstein from a May 17 call and quickly obtained warrants for his arrest. He was taken into custody at his Leadenhall Street home.
FBI charges Alpharetta man for actions during Capitol riot ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Atlanta FBI agents on June 9 arrested an Alpharetta man who allegedly participated in the Jan. 6 breach on the U.S. Capitol and assaulted federal officers trying to protect the building from insurrectionists. Kevin Douglas Creek, 46, faces federal felony charges, including assault on a federal officer, physical violence on Capitol grounds, obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. According to a criminal complaint
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North Metro Atlanta will hold Fourth of July celebration events BY ADAM DARBY adam@appenmedia.com Cities throughout North Metro Atlanta will reprise many of their July Fourth celebrations this year after unceremonious pandemic cancellations in 2020. Residents of Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, Dunwoody and Cumming can once again celebrate our nation’s founding outdoors with friends and family. Johns Creek Johns Creek will launch new traditions by kicking off the holiday weekend with an outdoor concert at Newtown Park featuring The Block Party Experience. The musical celebration, which will start Friday July 2 at 6 p.m., will also include activities, food trucks and a fireworks display. All ages are welcome to attend the free event. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, call 678-512-3200. “The city is excited to once again celebrate our country’s independence with a community-wide celebration, open to all ages, and filled with food, fireworks and fun,” said Communications Director Bob Mullen. Roswell The City of Roswell will host two celebrations throughout the holiday weekend. Before the big day, residents can get in the spirit with “Twilight” at Barrington Hall on July 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees will be treated to a barbeque meal and concert by local cover-band LooSe ShoEs. Yard games including Jenga and cornhole will be available on the lawn. The Mill Kitchen and Bar is catering the meal with additional
beverages served by Top Job Beverage and Events. For dessert, guests can purchase popsicles and treats from King of Pops. To secure tickets, visit www.RoswellGov.com/Twilight. On July Fourth, Roswell Area Park will host their first “Fireworks Extravaganza” beginning at 5:30 p.m. The explosive event will feature live music, entertainment and food trucks. Fireworks are expected to start around 9:30 p.m. depending on weather. To check for live updates, visit the Roswell Parks and Recreation Facebook page. Food truck options will include Gotta Have It, South of Philly, Kajun Asian, The Patty Wagon, Let’s Taco Bout It, Steel City Pops, Sweet Escape and Kona Ice. Dunwoody Dunwoody is striking a balance between old and new this year with their POPS/Patriotic Concert at the Brook Run Park Amphitheater on July Fourth at 5 p.m. The concert is a brand new event for the city and will feature the Callanwolde Concert Band performing free live music for all ages to enjoy. For more information, email Music Director Glenn Moore at callanwoldecb.conductor@gmail.com. Dunwoody’s Fourth of July Parade, the biggest Independence Day parade in the state, will be held this year on July 5 beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, visit the City of Dunwoody website or call 770-817-8100. Alpharetta Alpharetta will lean on tradition this year with their usual fireworks display at Wills Park. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, this event will not feature additional activities seen in years
past. Facemasks are encouraged and the fireworks display will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on July Fourth. For more information, visit www.AwesomeAlpharetta.com. “We are excited to be in a place where we can host Alpharetta’s annual fireworks display in Wills Park again this year,” Morgan Rodgers, director of recreation, parks and cultural services for the City of Alpharetta said in a press release. “The Fourth of July holiday is a wonderful time for the community to come together in celebration!” Milton Although the City of Milton will not be hosting any celebrations on the holiday itself, their Independence Day Walking Parade will be on July 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Broadwell Pavilion. Residents are encouraged to decorate bikes, wagons and strollers while wearing red, white and blue clothing. The parade will be led by a city firetruck. Once the parade ends, attendees can return to the pavilion for music, arts and crafts, snacks and shaved ice. “We are looking forward to celebrating Independence Day in person with
the Milton community again after such a difficult year,” said Anita Jupin, Milton’s special events coordinator. Cumming With July Fourth falling on a Sunday this year, Cumming decided to hold their festivities on Saturday, July 3. The full day of celebration begins with the 64th Annual Thomas-Mashburn Steam Engine Parade at 10 a.m. Steam engines will start at Woodland Drive with the parade spanning from Forsyth Central High School to the Cumming Fairgrounds. Later that afternoon, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Fairgrounds Celebration will include live music, vendors, food, kid’s activities and more. Wrapping up the night is the classic Fireworks Extravaganza, beginning at 9:30 p.m. “Independence Day has always been a very important holiday in the City of Cumming,” said Public Information Assistant Crystal Ledford. “The City also loves being able to have our entire community gather at the Fairgrounds during the hours leading up the fireworks display, which is always like the icing on top of an amazing cake in celebration of our nation’s birthday.”
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North Fulton Master Gardeners Fulton County Schools pursues announces fall lecture classes sales tax extension on fall ballot NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — North Fulton Master Gardeners has announced its lineup of free virtual classes for the fall. The series of seven classes begins Wednesday, Sept. 1, and will be available through live Zoom webinars and Facebook Live. The classes will also be available for later viewing on YouTube. Each class emphasizes practical gardening activities at the time of year that is best suited for that activity. This year’s classes are: Fall Lawn Care in Atlanta, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. — Early fall is the only effective time to reseed or plant cool-season grasses. If you have a warm-season grass, you need to prevent winter weeds from taking over. North Fulton Master Gardener John Kligora will cover warm vs cool-season grasses; soil testing; fertilizing, watering and weed prevention. Fall Vegetable Gardening, Sept. 12, 2 p.m. — North Fulton Master Gardener George Scesney shares his expertise on how to prepare your garden, select the best vegetables to grow in the fall in the Atlanta area, the optimal time to plant
each type and some tips for a bountiful harvest! The ABCs of Fall Gardening, Sept. 19, 2 p.m. — The transition to cooler days and more rainfall, provides the perfect time to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and some cool weather vegetables. It is also time to change out your summer containers and replace the plants with colorful plants that will survive from fall until spring. The lecture will explore how to modify containers by adding garden art to celebrate end of year holidays. This class is presented by North Fulton Master Gardener Carole MacMullan. Landscaping Lessons Learned!, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. — Presented by Michael Snow, an intern with the North Fulton Master Gardeners, the class teaches how to experience a stress-free landscaping project and produce a more beautiful result. Early planning can substantially reduce the amount of time and backbreaking work required. Fun Garden Projects to do with your Kids, Oct. 10, 2 p.m. — North Fulton
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Residents will be asked to approve $1.2 billion in capital improvements By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmedia.com ATLANTA, Ga. — Fulton County voters will be asked to approve the extension of the one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for education to fund needed improvements and upgrades to schools and buildings through 2027. The revenue from the penny added to all sales transactions in the county will be shared with Atlanta City Schools based on enrollment. The estimated revenue for Fulton County Schools is expected to be $1.2 billion over the five-year cycle. If approved by voters during the Nov. 2 election, it will be the fifth renewal of the education SPLOST since first being passed in 1997. The current SPLOST “sunsets” on June 30, 2022. SPLOST 6, if approved, will go into effect on July 1, 2022. In May, the Fulton County School Board approved the Capital Plan 2027 which provides the five-year blueprint for new school construction, renovations, technology enhancements and security upgrades. The complete list of projects can be viewed on the district’s website. It is based on a facility assessment completed over the past two years by the school district to evaluate all current needs across the system. Evaluators looked at everything outside and inside the schools, from the buildings to buses to “behind the scenes” functions like air conditioning and roofs that keep the buildings safe and operational, explained Noel Maloof, chief operations officer. “This project list is inclusive of every grade level, elementary, middle and high,” he said. “It spans the entire district.” The bulk of the $1.2 billion Capital Plan 2027 is focused on bringing all schools up to acceptable standards. The facility assessment shows about 29 of the district’s 100 schools are in “very poor to
fair” condition. Roughly $648 million of the overall Capital Plan budget is targeted to the facility master plan to address deficiencies. Left undone, the deficiency could grow to $1.4 billion in necessary investments within a decade. “Based on our current deficiencies the district has a current need of nearly $400 million,” Maloof said. “Over time, this need will grow.” In the North Fulton region, the plan includes major overhauls to Holcomb Bridge and Haynes Bridge middle schools. These include either replacement or reconfigurations of these older schools, along with funding for schools to potentially convert to K-8 academies. SPLOST revenues will be targeted as the funding source for the long list of projects identified in the Capital Plan 2027. If voters reject the one-cent sales tax the district must find alternate sources of revenue, including a possible millage increase, said Maloof. Only items contained in the Capital Plan 2027, and presented to voters, can be funded through SPLOST proceeds, according to state law. This prevents school districts from redirecting SPLOST funds once approved. School Board President Julia Bernath noted the one-cent sales tax for education is funded by everyone who spends money in the county, not just the residents. “The value [of SPLOST] means the burden of keeping up the school district does not fall solely on homeowners,” Bernath said. “Anyone who chooses to shop in Fulton County is supporting our schools Since first approved by Fulton County voters in in 1997, SPLOST has raised nearly $2.5 billion for the Fulton County School System. The one-cent sale tax has allowed the system to fund capital programs without borrowing money. In January, the Fulton County School System paid off its last remaining bond, which was issued in 1998 to fund school construction. In the North Fulton region, 20 schools have been built, or replaced, with SPLOST funding since 1997.
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Riot: Continued from Page 2 5 and travelled home Jan. 7. They used credit card records and license plate readers to corroborate his journey both ways. A complainant tipped the FBI off to Creek on Jan. 9. While visiting the Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, the witness overheard him bragging about being involved in the Jan. 6 melee. Creek said officers gassed him as he and others ran up the steps to the Capitol Building, trying to breach the entrance. An FBI special agent interviewed Creek on May 21 in the presence of his attorney, David Joyner. Creek admitted to participating in the riots but claimed he “did not remember
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assaulting any officer,” according to the criminal complaint. He described the events of Jan. 6 in “great detail” and even drew a map for investigators that traced his movements. When the special agent asked Creek if he regretted his actions that day, Creek replied “50/50,” the complaint said. Charging affidavits show Creek is the registered owner of Nailed It Roofing and Restoration, a familyowned roofing business based in Johns Creek. He’s also a Marine Corps veteran, according to his Facebook page. A total of 465 people have been arrested on charges stemming from the Capitol breach since Jan. 6. At least 10 have Georgia ties, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. More than 130 alleged rioters face charges for assaulting officers or impeding law enforcement.
North metro cities receive grants to revive tourism By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Local tourism bureaus are digging out from a pandemic that shuttered hotels, canceled conventions and stifled travel. Festivals, like the popular Taste of Alpharetta that draws tens of thousands of people, dissolved in the wake of health threats and social distancing. In an effort to revive tourism, the Georgia Department of Economic Development has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 35 destination marketing organizations through the Explore Georgia Tourism Recovery Marketing grant program. In Johns Creek, monthly revenue from the hotel occupancy tax, which funds the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, dropped by 80 to 85% during the pandemic compared to previous years, according to Chairwoman Lynda Lee Smith. Back in February of 2020, the board of directors opted to freeze all non-essential expenditures and have not yet been able to lift it. This grant, Smith said, will allow the JCCVB to reignite their marketing efforts months earlier than they otherwise would have. “Given the impact to revenue for the last 15 months, the grant will not put us totally back on track, but it is certainly a jump start which is what we desperately needed,” Smith said. The JCCVB plans to spend the majority of the $16,500 they were awarded on paid social media campaigns. “Over the last year during COVID, we’ve done a lot of testing with very little money to see what gets the greatest response,” Smith said. “So, we are going to take the remainder of the grant and invest in additional social media advertising and really drive people to see our fantastic culinary options … and all of our wonderful events that are coming up.” In Alpharetta, tourism revenue was
down 60% from previous years, Finance Director Tom Harris said. The backbone of tourism revenue for the city, according to Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta CVB, has transitioned from corporate to leisure travelers over the past year. Targeting these leisure markets will be the primary goal of the $30,000 grantfunded marketing campaign. “Having these additional grant dollars to use to specifically target our leisure drive markets and help support our overall efforts to attract more visitors to Alpharetta … will benefit Alpharetta’s local businesses in rebuilding our community’s economy,” Rodgers said. In Roswell, the CVB received 25% less in allocated tax funds than was budgeted for 2020, Visit Roswell Director Andy Williams said. The agency will use its $50,000 in grant funding on print and digital advertising, focused on reaching potential tourists all over the southeast. Visit Roswell receives just under half of the money collected from the city’s 8 percent lodging tax. The city expects to allocate $367,000 to Visit Roswell in the coming year. By comparison, Visit Roswell received $695,000 through the lodging tax in 2019, the year before the pandemic. “While the travel industry is likely recovering faster than originally expected, we still have a ways to go to get back on track,” Williams said. “However, being awarded funds for recovery marketing is going to have an amazing impact for us. Simply put, these dollars will allow us to expand our reach during a time when Americans, particularly those in the South, are champing at the bit to make travel plans.” Discover Dunwoody, the CVB for that city, also received grant funding from Explore Georgia in the amount of $72,526. During 2020, Dunwoody occupancy tax revenues were down by 51% as compared to 2019.
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There has been a large number of new constructions sales, and, well, it’s obvious it’s a seller’s market, and there isn’t enough to go around ALLAHVA PANTON, Metro Atlanta real estate agent 8 | Johns Creek Herald | June 24, 2021
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NORTH METRO ATLANTA – A recent National Association of Realtors report shows the Atlanta-Sandy SpringsAlpharetta metro area is experiencing new-home growth amid a national housing shortage. The area ranked fourth in the country for metro areas with the most single-family home building permits over the past year. Metro Atlanta real estate agent Allahva Panton has seen a large increase in real estate sales in the Atlanta area, but not so much in Sandy Springs or Alpharetta. “There has been a large number of new constructions sales, and, well, it’s obvious it’s a seller’s market, and there isn’t enough to go around,” Panton said.
The NAR tracked the number of building permits issued by metro areas from May 2020 to April for the report. There were 31,627 permits issued in the Atlanta-Sandy SpringsAlpharetta area over the 12 months. According to the NAR, about 680,000 fewer homes are available for sale across the country than the average number of active listings in the past five years. The association said the shortage pushed national home prices in April to a record high at $342,000. The NAR warned if home prices continue to rise at the same pace, many Americans could be priced out of the market. The average home price in the Atlanta metro area in March was $396,500, up 15.9% from 2020, according to the Atlanta Realtors Association. The housing inventory, however,
has dropped 55.8% from March 2020. Panton said since the resale inventory is low, now is the best time to invest in home construction. She also believes the number of permits may be higher than what the NAR reported. “Most builders are waiting on the counties to approve their permits and are complaining about the wait times. We are all just waiting,” Panton said. “The waiting list for new constructions is a mile long. It’s just a waiting game, but those permit numbers are going to remain steady as long as the market can stand it.” The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro area in Texas had the most single-family home building permits issued in the past year, followed by the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area in Arizona was third.
Fulton County agency schedules new webinar to aid small businesses ATLANTA — Fulton County and its economic development initiative, Select Fulton, is hosting the second in a series of 2021 Fulton County Empowering Entrepreneurs webinars on Wednesday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to noon, via Zoom. This webinar will focus on small business access to capital and funding. Experts at Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) will provide steps on how to prepare your business to secure new capital, coaching tips and connections to help borrowers create and grow sustainable businesses. ACE is an Atlanta based 501(c)(3) nonprofit
and community development financial institution that has provided $97 million in loans and business advisory services to more than 1,400 small business owners and helped create or save more than 12,000 Georgia jobs. “As a Fulton County Executive Sponsor of Economic Development, I know it is critical that we support our young entrepreneurs and small businesses,” said District 1 County Commissioner Liz Hausmann. “Having access to capital means you are able to grow your business into the next phase, which is what we want for all of our Fulton County
small businesses.” Future events will focus on small business needs such as tax planning, marketing and social media promotion. Representative organizations include the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Small Business Development Center and SCORE Atlanta. More than 92 percent of all businesses in Fulton County have four or fewer employees, said Samir Abdullahi, deputy director for Select Fulton. To register for the free webinar, visit selectfultoncounty.com/entrepreneurs.
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Why do some tumors track along nerves? Brought to you by: Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta At a recent conference, an outstanding lecture by Dr. Scott Lester of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, provided insight into the question of why tumors exhibit “perineural invasion” – the behavior of tumors wrapping around and travelling along nerves. The answer is another example of how nature and biology never cease to surprise. In medical school, one of my favorite professors loved to say, “50% of what you are going to learn during these four years will ultimately be proved wrong.” As I sat in my hard wooden chair taking notes on apparently error-ridden knowledge, I hoped that the 50% that was misinformation was at least not the half that mattered. As it turns out, one of the pieces of misinformation apparently concerned perineural invasion. In medical school, I was taught that some tumors track along nerves because nerves are convenient highways to other parts of the body. This was the “path of least resistance idea.” Professors also posited that some of the vessels and lymphatics running along with the nerve are an additional reason for tumor growth along nerves – essentially the idea that tumors spreading along nerves is really just tumors spreading along the surrounding lymphatics and blood vessels – “business as usual.” Several recent studies presented by Dr. Lester have provided data that sheds new light on this subject: In one experiment, scientists placed a nerve next to but well apart from a tumor growing in a petri dish. The tumor extended a strand of cells in the direction of the nerve and grew toward the nerve. This challenges the idea that perineural tumor growth in patients is simply cancer extension along nerves already touching a tumor. Then, the scientists tested proteins found in the nerve and found that the entire nerve did not have to be present in the dish to attract tumor growth. When scientists put a small amount of a nerve protein called GDNF (glial derived neurotrophic factor) in the dish, the tumor grew towards the GDNF. Apparently, proteins in the nerve attract tumor growth. So nerves are not just highways: some tumors seek out nerves by growing towards proteins that nerves produce. In another experiment, scientists placed pancreatic cancer cells next to the sciatic nerve inside of a live rat. Predictably, the cancer grew and invaded the sciatic nerve. The muscles relying on the sciatic nerve were unable to function which caused partial paralysis. However, when the scientists delivered radiation to the rat’s sciatic nerve BEFORE implanting the
pancreatic cancer, the tumor grew but paralysis did not occur upon tumor implantation against the nerve. Nerves that had received radiation produced less GDNF. We have long thought of radiation as primarily working by killing cancerous cells because radiation is known to cause breaks in cancer cell DNA resulting in cell death. But these studies led Dr. Lester, a radiation oncologist, to ask if radiation therapy’s effect on healthy tissue is just as important to its success as its effect on cancer cells themselves. Perhaps in some cases, radiation’s effect on growth factors in healthy nerve tissue is critical to preventing cancer recurrence. As many questions as answers are raised by these studies. Will we one day have medicines that treat perineural tumors by inhibiting neurotrophic factors? For tumors that do not track along nerves but that invade muscle, bone or other tissue, will medicines increasingly target growth factors in these tissues to prevent spread? Already, medicine that targets “vascular endothelial growth factor” is being used to treat certain cancers. Perhaps one day a local injection of a medicine that blocks neurotrophic factors will be used to help treat perineural tumors. As a Mohs surgeon, I took interest in these studies because many skin cancers track along nerves and because identifying perineural invasion under the microscope is an important part of my job. When I find significant perineural invasion, radiation therapy after surgery is an option I discuss. I hope that I might one day be able to offer a targeted pill or injection as an alternative to radiation. However, I thought that these studies are of broad general interest because they are an intriguing example of how the obvious or intuitive answer so often is not the correct answer when biology is involved. Tumor growing along nerves is not just a case of taking the path of least resistance. So much of what we assume or are taught does not turn out to be the whole story. Nature is always more complex than we imagine, and new discoveries provide opportunities for medical advancement. If you or a loved one struggles with skin cancer or any dermatologic complaint, consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta. Dr. Brent Taylor and Kathryn Filipek, PA-C are delighted to help you achieve your skin health goals. Dr. Taylor is a Harvard-graduate, a board certified dermatologist and vein care expert, and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. Kathryn Filipek has greater than 15 years of dermatology experience with expertise in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology including fillers, Botox®, and sclerotherapy.
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Life, Legacy, and Grandpa’s Rules Brought to you by: Village Park Across the country, citizens enjoyed their Sunday by celebrating Father’s Day. Fathers and father figures play an important role in communities by creating a legacy for the generations to come. In honor of the special occasion, we asked the experts at Village Park Senior Living to share their advice about life, fatherhood, and grandpa’s rules. Delos Knight is a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In his experience, he has learned the importance of a father’s position in their children’s lives. He emphasizes that fathers have the ability to impact mental wellness and influence future decision-making skills for their children. “Fathers support emotional development and set the standards for their kids’ future relationships,” Delos continues to explain the residual impacts of the role. “If you do a decent job fathering, your kids will pass it along when they become fathers.” To further clarify how somebody can do a decent job fathering, Delos shared a token of his best advice. “You’ve got to trust your children
to be intelligent and do the right things, then congratulate and reward them when they do.” Although fathers are characterized as the ones who establish positive behavior in their children, grandpas are often distinguished by their own positions. Fellow resident, John Wozniak, shared what grandchildren can expect from family dynamics. “Your parents have the responsibility of making you into the citizen they think you should be, but your grandparents have the responsibility to spoil you. That’s our job.” John enjoys creating memories full of happiness for his grandchildren. He says whenever they visit, they know at grandpa’s house, it’s grandpa’s rules. Prior routines and regulations are often adjusted for a joyous experience. “There’s nothing wrong with having ice cream for breakfast, there’s nothing wrong with having ice cream before your meal,” John smiles. “That’s what grandparents do.” At Village Park Senior Living, we would like to thank John, Delos, and all of the fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers that continue to guide the upcoming generations. Designed to embrace the community,
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Milton community honors life of father, coach By JOE PARKER joe@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — Family, friends, athletes, coaches and dozens of others filled the gym at Milton High School June 18 for a “Celebration of Life” event for beloved business owner and coach Brad Zettler, who recently passed away from a rare form of cancer. Zettler, 47, a husband and father of two, died June 7 as a result of ocular melanoma. Following a visitation on June 17 at Northside Chapel in Roswell, the community continued to pay their respects to Zettler at the celebration of life event at the school. Zettler’s family, friends, colleagues and others shared their sentiments and stories about the fun-loving, dedicated and passionate man and the positive life lessons and experiences he instilled within them. “He was one of a kind, my absolute true love,” Zettler’s wife, Dana, said. “He was loyal, fun, loving, the best husband, father, son and friend anyone could ask for. He made me and everyone else a better person.” Brad, Zettler’s eldest son, said the love and support he and his family received from the community over the last few weeks was “unbelievable.”
Zettler was perhaps best known around the Milton community for his role in local athletics, specifically Milton football. He served as the feeder program’s coach for six years and headed the Touchdown Club for three years. Dana called football his “escape.” “He generously invested his time in developing our children, coaching football, baseball, basketball and soccer for over 20 years,” Zettler’s family posted online. “Brad passionately taught our boys lifelong lessons about character and competition and modeled what it looks like to be a good man and an outstanding human being.” After spending over 20 years with a pharmaceutical company, Zettler became a franchise owner for IceBox cryotherapy. Dana said upon learning about his diagnosis, Zettler moved to simplify, downsize and focus on family and friends — what really mattered. He also gave himself just a day to feel sorry for himself, Dana said, before hunkering down and continuing to control what he could control. “He was a fighter and was until the very end,” she said. “His battle was intense, but it was silent. He wanted to enjoy life and not be burdened by his cancer.”
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Brad shared that sentiment. “My dad didn’t know how much time he had with us this year, but he used every day to make an impact on people around him,” Brad said. “Never did he sit back and feel sorry for himself.” Dana advised those in attendance to use Zettler’s passion and drive to achieve goals to inspire themselves. “Go hard, live, live loud,” she said. “Let’s all do this in his honor.” The community has showed its support for Zettler’s memory through a GoFundMe drive set up by his family for a Brad Zettler “Live Loud” scholarship fund. As of June 18, more than $27,000 had been raised, enough to fund the scholarship for four years.
Following the generous outpouring for the scholarship, Zettler’s family is seeking to make one of his dreams a reality — a team meeting room in the Milton football field house through the Milton Football Touchdown Club. The family has set a goal of $75,000 it says will offer an ideal environment to teach and reinforce the Milton football’s culture of brotherhood, effort and toughness. Tax deductible donations can be made through miltoneaglesfootball.com, or mailed to Milton Touchdown Club, 12460 Crabapple Road, Suite 202-Box 265, Milton, GA, 30004. Those wishing to donate to the Live Loud scholarship fund can visit bit. ly/3vypRSw. First IC Bank NMLS# 1629665
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Housh Rahimzadeh
Housh Rahimzadeh of Johns Creek, Georgia passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021. Born June 3, 1938 in Mashhad, Iran, the oldest son of seven children, he began the journey of his true passion of mathematics and engineering in 1957 when he came to the United States. After a short time in Charleston, West Virginia, learning to speak English, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology where he earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering. During that time he met and later married the love of his life Sybil McCraney. He began his career at Chastain & Tyndall Engineering. In 1972 he joined John Portman & Associates (Architectural & Engineering) where he later became Managing Director of Structural Engineering. Housh delighted in the many landmark architectural and engineering accomplishments in which he played a vital role throughout his career. While working at Portman he created over 200 structural system designs that support buildings from 2 to 100+ stories. Many buildings in the US (Atlanta, Detroit, San Francisco), China, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur & many others have his mark. He was internationally recognized for his ability to solve structurally complex design issues. To quote one of his associates, “he had the unique ability to look at a set of plans and determine the fastest and most cost effective solution without having to run any numbers”.
After retiring from Portman he developed, patented and trademarked a new approach to structural framing for commercial and high rise buildings. From there he began a new family business, DIVERSAKORE, with his son Marc. He continued to work, furthering his legacy until finally retiring to relax and spend time with his family. Housh had the great fortune to travel around the world, both professionally and personally with his family. He was an active and supporting member of Pilgrimage Presbyterian Church in Lilburn and most recently Northminster Presbyterian Church in Roswell. He is remembered fondly for his bright smile, his kindness, his love for family and his wisdom. Among those left to cherish his memory are his wife Sybil Rahimzadeh, his daughter Monica Rahimzadeh Emery, her husband Carl Emery, his grandchildren Austin & Nicole Emery, his son Marc Rahimzadeh and his wife Bettyanna Rahimzadeh, his brother Khosrow Abdi, his sisters Afah and Manzar and many more family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mohammad Hassan and Khanoon Agha and his sisters, Soroor, Behjat and Amjad. The Memorial Service will be private and for immediate family only. Those wishing to honor his life may make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: givenow.lls.org
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Grace Peng, pianist in the Sycamore Trio, played her way to the grand prize in the Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition. The Memorial Day weekend competition hosted student instrumentalist from all over the state who were judged by William Fred Scott, former music director of The Atlanta Opera and Chanticleer; Elizabeth Pridgen, concert pianist and artistic director of Atlanta Chamber Players; and Sergiu Schwartz, professor of violin at Columbus State University. The teenage trio featured Peng on piano, violinist Tobias Liu and cellist Evan Nicholson. The three were awarded $2,000 to dedicate toward continuing their study of music. In addition to the cash prize, the Sycamore Trio also had the opportunity to perform on stage with the judges and faculty of Franklin Pond at the awards concert.
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Dunwoody senior Janae Profit (right) was named the Outstanding Female Field Athlete for 2021 in the Powerade All-Metro Track and Field Team.
Local athletes named to All-Metro track and field team NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Several local athletes were named to the 2021 Powerade All-Metro Track and Field team June 10 at a banquet hosted by the Atlanta Track Club. Dunwoody senior Janae Profit was named the Outstanding Female Field Athlete for 2021. Profit ended the season ranked top in the state in the discus and shot put after earning the Class 7A championship in both events. She is ranked second in the state’s all-time list in the discus and fourth in the shot put. Profit will attend the University of Virginia this fall. “I try to cherish every moment, especially since I lost a season,” Profit said. “Since sports are not forever I think something that I look back on and can’t believe I did was breaking the shot put record. I didn’t plan on doing that and sometimes the people around me have to remind me I did it.” Profit was named to the All-Metro team for the shot put and discus. Other local athletes named to the All-Metro team include; Girls Hannah Minniutti, Blessed Trinity, 1600-meter run Boys Alpharetta’s 4x400-meter relay team (Dylan Merrell, Matteo Carrier, Kylen Crosby, CJ McFerrin) Denmark’s 4x800-meter relay team (Tavin Anderson, Ethan Ashley, Hayden Hare, Karthik Kochuparambil) Isaac Osifo, West Forsyth, high jump — Joe Parker
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The feathers of summer make for great hobby It’s always intriguing the kind of things you find when you’re fishing. Sometimes, you’ll pick up a stray lure that some previous fisherperson accidentally lost. A couple of weeks STEVE HUDSON ago, for example, I Get Outside Georgia, found an almost new aa4bw@comcast.net Roostertail spinning lure stuck in the branches of a tree. I managed to retrieve it without falling in the water. Those things are great, and this one was just the right size for trout. You can bet I’ll be putting it to use on a future fishing trip! It’s not unusual to find lures while you’re fishing. When you’re fishing, it’s easy to misjudge a cast by a few inches. That’s all it takes. I’ve left plenty of lures in plenty of trees all over the southeast, and I hope that the folks who eventually found them went on to enjoy them. You’re welcome! You find other things fishing too. Once, while pursuing wild trout way back in the middle of nowhere, my nephew discovered a “hydration pack” – one of those backpack-like water bags you see from time to time. He took it home, cleaned it up, and as far as I know uses it still. On another backcountry foray, I found a really cool camo poncho that someone had apparently forgotten to take home. It was almost completely covered in leaves, but once I tugged it free I found it to be in remarkably good condition. I still use it, and it has kept me dry through several sudden summer downpours. Yes, finding such things is fun. But it’s nothing compared to the fun of finding feathers. The nice thing about finding feathers is that it can happen just about any time. One day earlier this week, for example, I decided to do a little fishing over at the lake at Roswell Area Park. After supper I grabbed the flyrod and drove on over and enjoyed an hour or so of relaxed flyrodding as I walked along the shore. I caught a couple of fish, enough to scratch the itch. But then I saw the feathers. They were all over the ground, and I decided to pick some up. Now what in the world am I going to do with feathers? Well, you may know that I enjoy creating (“tying”) my own flies for fishing. Feathers are prime fly-tying material, and what’s more authentic than tying flies using feathers gathered right beside the water?
So I picked up a dozen or so. Later, at home, I washed them off and then put them in the freezer where they’ll sit for a few days to get rid of any bugs. Someday soon I’ll use them to create some fishing flies, and I’ll then use those flies on a future fishing trip. What fun! These particular feathers were goose feathers, and the good news is that over the next few weeks there will be more and more of them. The reason? Late June and early July is molting season for geese. “Geese go through a molting process in the summer,” notes Tina Johannsen, assistant chief of Georgia DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) Game Management Section, “during which they lose their flight feathers and are in the process of growing new ones.” The downside, at least for the geese, is that there’s a period in there when they can’t really fly. Instead, they hang around in your front yard, walking to and fro and occasionally doing what geese do (that’s another way of saying “watch where you step”). At any other time of year, the geese would probably leave at your approach. But since they can’t fly during the molt, you’re kind of stuck with them for a little while. Sure, it can be a little bit aggravating to constantly be on watch for goose poop But be patient, advises WRD, and enjoy those feathered friends while you (and the geese) wait for new
feathers to grow. Meanwhile, you too might want to pick up a feather or two. Maybe you’d even like to learn a little bit about how to use feathers, yarn, and other materials to craft some fishing flies of your own! See how smoothly I worked that in? I’m a great advocate of the fine art of making fishing flies, and I take every opportunity to encourage folks to try it! So…would you like to learn to tie a fly yourself – maybe with one of those feathers you found? Well, you’ll have a great chance to do so on Saturday, June 26, at Alpharetta Outfitters in Solution downtown Alpharetta. As part of the A R I L
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Gwendolyn Kromer, of Roswell, passed away June 14, 2021. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Director & Crematory. Larry Lancaster, of Cumming, passed away June 11, 2021. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
Henry George Moore, Sr., 88, of Cumming, passed away June 14, 2021. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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