Johns Creek Herald – October 11, 2018

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Fulton Schools pass on new state assessments

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Mixed-use development in the works in Forsyth

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Johns Creek women open local bookstore Tina Newman and Anne Hamilton (not pictured) co-own Johns Creek Books and Gifts. The shop will host a Q&A and book signing with bestselling author Nic Stone Oct. 17. Read more, Page 12.

Family of 5 Scouts achieve top honors

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Public Safety

Chattahoochee teacher faces molestation charge 770-442-3278 | NorthFulton.com 319 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 PUBLISHER Ray Appen EDITORIAL QUESTIONS: Alpharetta-Roswell: ex. 122 Forsyth Herald: ex. 143 Johns Creek Herald: ex. 123 Milton Herald: ex. 139 Northside Woman: ex. 102 Calendar: ex. 122 TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL: News/Press Releases: NorthFulton.com/Sponsored Calendar/Events: NorthFulton.com/Calendar ADVERTISING QUESTIONS: General Advertising: ex. 101 advertising@appenmediagroup.com Classified Advertising: ex. 119 classifieds@appenmediagroup.com Circulation/Subscriptions/Delivery: ex. 100 circulation@appenmediagroup.com Our Publications

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ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department and Fulton County School Police arrested a former Chattahoochee High School teacher and coach Oct. 1 for inappropriate contact with at least one juvenile.

Preston Paris, 32, of Marietta, faces charges of child molestation, statutory rape and enticing a child for indecent purposes.

Paris previously taught social studies at Chattahoochee High School and was the head coach of the school’s swimming and diving team. He is no longer employed with the Fulton County School System.

In late September, Roswell police were contacted by the Cobb County Police Department regarding an incident involving Paris and a 13-year-old girl that occurred within the City

Police Blotter All crime reports published by Appen Media Group are compiled from public records. Neither the law enforcement agencies nor Appen Media Group implies any guilt by publishing these names. None of the persons listed has been convicted of the alleged crimes.

Man forks over $500 in ‘Apple support’ scam JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An online scammer took $500 from a man Sept.

24 after posing as an “Apple Support” technician.

The man called what he thought was Apple Tech Support after he started having problems with his phone.

The person he was connected to asked the man to purchase a $100 iTunes gift card, which he did. He was then told that the computer had an error and was asked to buy two more $100 cards – one to cancel the previous order and the second to reinstate the authentication code.

After doing so, the man was once again instructed to purchase two more $100 cards.

A few minutes later, the man received several texts from the number saying that the company was closing, and he would need to pay a $500 service fee.

The man then realized it was a scam and called police.

of Roswell.

Paris allegedly arranged to meet with the juvenile.

The juvenile was not one of Paris’ students, Roswell Police spokeswoman Lisa Holland said. The two met on the mobile dating app Tinder, she added.

Paris was arrested Monday morning at the school before classes started.

The Fulton County District Attorney’s OfParis fice aided in the investigation.

Any additional victims are urged to contact the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100.

– Julia Grochowski

Woman reports extortion in social media exchange JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are looking for a man suspected of extortion over the social media app Instagram.

On Sept. 28, a woman told police she had communicated with the man only online for a few weeks. At one point, while she was drunk, the woman sent the man some nude photos of herself.

Later, the man told her that he needed some help. He asked her to buy four $100 gift cards and send her bank account information as well.

When the woman refused to do so, the man said he would post her photos online The man was described as 45-50 years old and originally from Germany.

Man seen entering multiple parked cars JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek police are investigating a string of possible car break-ins in the Lakefield Place area.

A man living in that area called police at 3 a.m. on Sept 27 after he saw a suspect enter several cars in the apartment complex’s parking lot.

The man saw the suspect enter at least three cars. The suspect took a

backpack from one of the cars but later dumped it in a nearby breezeway.

Nothing was taken from the backpack or the affected cars, but the car owners noticed signs of rummaging.

A search with K-9s produced no results.

Electronics stolen from car overnight JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are looking for a suspect connected to a car burglary on Wentworth Terrace.

On Sept. 29, a woman discovered someone had entered her parked car overnight. A laptop and iPad were missing.

The backpack that once housed these electronics was found in a neighborhood across from the woman’s house.

It was empty Police said there were no signs of damage to the car or residence.

Police investigate incident linked to credit card ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking into an incident from Sept. 25 that resulted in several fraudulent charges

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SCHOOLS

Fulton Schools sits out 1st round of program that promotes flexibility in student testing Board members dismayed by delay in implementation

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Noticeably absent from the list of school districts applying to be part of the state’s Innovative Assessments Pilot Program this year is the Fulton County School System, which is opting to sit out a year before participating.

This summer, the Georgia Department of Education (opened the application period for the program which allows flexibility in testing at the local level.

The state allowed up to 10 school districts (or groups of districts) to implement new ways to assess student achievement.

The program is part of Georgia’s federally approved compliance plan ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) to meet guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education. One federal goal under ESSA is to encourage flexibility in testing at the local level.

In the first round of applications, the Georgia Board of Education approved

four applications involving 22 school districts. These include Cobb, Clayton, Newton, Putnam and Marietta City school districts.

After signoff by the USDOE, the plans for innovative assessments can be used this year in place of the state’s mandated, annual assessment – Georgia Milestones – to measure achievement.

The fact that Fulton Schools is not part of the early rollout did not sit well with some members of the Fulton County Board of Education, which learned about the delay at a board retreat last month.

“As far as sitting on the sidelines while other districts pursue this opportunity for their students, I admit is an unusual position for our board,” said Katie Reeves, who represents North Fulton. “As a leader in the state battle to enable school districts to choose another form of assessment other than Milestones, the board had always discussed taking advantage of this opportunity as soon as possible. So as one who has advocated for this opportunity, I am disappointed.”

In 2017, Reeves, along with Superintendent Jeff Rose and other Fulton officials, testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Education in support of legislation that would allow flexibility in testing and assessments.

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As a leader in the state battle to enable school districts to choose another form of assessment other than Milestones, the board had always discussed taking advantage of this opportunity as soon as possible. So as one who has advocated for this opportunity, I am disappointed.”

Katie Reeves Fulton County Board of Education In a letter to U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in 2017, the state’s top education official pointed to the support from Fulton Schools as the state pushed for flexibility in federal rules.

“Gwinnett County Schools and Fulton County Schools, two of our state’s largest districts, have expressed their deep desire to have additional assessment options, and have utilized local funds to explore innovative solutions,” wrote State School Superintendent Richard Woods.

In explaining its decision to bow out this year, a spokesperson for Fulton Schools said the district determined it was not “advantageous,” and plans are to apply for the 2019-20 school year.

“The Fulton School System is not interested in risking making a change that in the end may not be approved either at the state or federal level, resulting in changing an assessment system three years in a row,” said Cierra Chuly Boyd, communication manager for Fulton Schools.

The district adopted a new assessment platform a year ago, Illuminate, and is in the process of implementing that system. Putting together a separate plan under the Innovative Assessments Pilot could lead to “double testing students,” she noted.

The Innovative Assessments Pilot program has been in the works for two years, beginning with the passage last year of Senate Bill 211 which authorized alternate assessments, followed by Senate Bill 362 this year which authorized the pilot program.

Fulton School Board member Linda McCain, who serves as vice president, voiced her concern of Fulton’s lack of participation in the first round.

“Our Board has been on the forefront of advocating for less high stakes testing, which does little to improve student achievement but much to increase

anxiety in students,” McCain said. “I am definitely disappointed that Fulton has taken a backseat on the Innovative Assessment Pilot.”

Boyd said the delay till June 2019 will allow Fulton to find a potential partner in the process and “hold until there is a clearer direction presented.”

She noted, “At this time, no one knows who the state will approve to submit their platform to federal, or even if that applicant will be approved by federal.”

Meghan Frick, communications director for the GDOE, noted the department has worked closely with individuals instrumental in the passage of ESSA as they developed the Innovative Assessments Pilot program. “[We] feel comfortable submitting an application that includes multiple innovative assessment systems in the pilot,” Frick said. “The state legislation (SB 362) requires us to seek maximum flexibility and that’s our approach.”

Waiting in the wings is an unusual spot for the Fulton County School System, which is known for pushing the envelope when it comes to local control and freedom from the “one size fits all” approach.

In 2012, Fulton became the first school district approved as a charter system by the GDOE, waiving the system from most state rules and regulations.

When the “Math Wars” erupted in 2006 over the controversial changes to math standards, Fulton led the charge to allow a return to traditional math.

“We also led the state when the SLO (student learning objectives) requirement from the state came and went,” said Reeves, who has been a board member since 1999. “I am looking forward to updates from the administration on our progress toward applying in June of next year.”

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NEWS

Zoning case stirs pushback from neighbors

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — About 20 residents, several donning red, attended the public participation meeting Oct. 4 for a zoning case that could bring 12 medium-density homes to State Bridge Road near Jones Bridge Road.

The 2.88-acre triangular lot at 11085 State Bridge Road is owned by Chabad North Fulton and has been zoned for commercial use since 2002. The developer, Loyd Development Services, is requesting a zoning of R-5A, which under Johns Creek’s ordinance is the highest density for single-family homes.

The lot, zoning case RZ-18-008, is bordered by Long Indian Creek, a singlefamily home subdivision to the west, a townhome community to the south, office and commercial space to the east and State Bridge Road to the north.

As with many Johns Creek projects, the impact on stormwater and traffic were top of mind to the attendees. To the residents of Long Indian Creek, who made up the majority of the audience, the impact on wildlife and the natural feel of the area were also concerns.

“It’s just important to maintain the character of the community,” said Caro-

photos by CARSON COOK/Herald

Concerned citizens, most residents of Long Indian Creek, ask questions of John Loyd (right) at a public participation meeting Oct. 4. lyn John, president of the Long Indian Creek Homeowners Association. “Don’t disrespect those that have lived in the community for so many years and what

brought us here.”

A petition on change.org asking the city to deny the rezoning proposal garnered 488 signatures at the time of the

public meeting.

Loyd Development is proposing a 12lot subdivision at 4.17 units per acre. As part of their application, the developers are requesting two variances to reduce the minimum distance between buildings from 14 to 10 feet and to reduce the perimeter setback from 40 to 5 feet.

The homes will be three stories with a terrace level, so they will appear to be two stories from the street view. According to the traffic study submitted with the application, the homes would generate nine trips during morning peak hour, 12 in the evening peak and 114 daily.

The subdivision will have a right-in, right-out entrance and likely a deceleration late, said John Loyd, president of Loyd Development Services.

Loyd said he is committed to this development but he is also listening to the public input.

“We are going to listen to what you’re saying, and we’re going to take a look at this plan,” Loyd said.

The next step in the process is for city staff to review the case and make their recommendations. If the developer decides to move forward with the plan, it will be heard by the Planning Commission before heading for a vote before the City Council.

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Roswell library renovations draw community pushback

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County’s decision to commit an additional $1.8 million to renovations at the Roswell library has received pushback from a surprising source: the Friends of the Roswell Library.

In a 4-3 split, county commissioners voted Sept. 19 to divert money from the library contingency fund to raise the roofline and create a grander entrance to the facility on Norcross Street.

Friends of the Roswell Library is an organization of citizens that since 1984 has provided financial assistance, volunteers and advocacy work to the Roswell branch.

Its president, Cora Cramer, wrote a letter to commissioners and spoke at the Oct. 3 meeting asking the board to revisit the vote. Cramer said the decision is an improper use of contingency funds, was made without public input, will result in the library being closed additional months and will increase heating and cooling costs for no benefit other than aesthetics.

“It will be an unused space. The Roswell business gentry is getting what it wants at taxpayer’s expense,” she said.

County Commissioner Liz Hausmann, who proposed funding a raised roof, said she understood the concerns but is hopeful the library will not be closed seven additional months as was anticipated.

“No one wants the libraries closed, and I understand that,” she said. “But I think it’s far more important to do it right.”

As for concerns about heating and cooling, Hausmann said the new HVAC system will work more efficiently and make up the cost.

Last year, the county held public input meetings for renovation plans.

Friends of the Roswell Library was heavily involved in this process.

Based on citizen input, designers developed a plan that included a new entrance on Norcross Street, sidewalk and a porch. The entrance will be opposite the building from parking space and the existing doors but closer to Roswell’s downtown, what many consider the front of the building.

Some residents wanted the new entrance to be more notable from the street and consistent stylistically to the nearby City Hall and downtown area. Roswell Downtown Development Authority, Roswell Historic Preservation Commission

There was never any decision to go back before the public and say ‘Hey, is this what you really want?

Is this enough of a change to really warrant an addition spend of $1.8 million or are there other needs?’”

Bob Ellis Fulton County commissioner vice chair and several members of the City Council are among those who pushed for the raised roof, Hausmann said.

County Commission Vice Chair Bob Ellis, whose district encompasses the Roswell library, voted against the raised roof. On Oct. 3, he requested an additional public hearing to allow citizens to weigh in on both designs, but the motion failed.

“There was never any decision to go back before the public and say ‘Hey, is this what you really want? Is this enough of a change to really warrant an addition spend of $1.8 million or are there other needs?’” Ellis said. “None of that took place at all from a public standpoint, even though getting to the original design was a very public process.”

Ellis said he was also concerned about use of contingency funds for this purpose.

“These libraries, they’re at the very front end of the renovations, so it’s really hard to predict what sort of contingencies will come up,” he said. “You could have a sinkhole in a parking lot. Who knows?”

Ellis said the commissioners should wait to see what is left at the end of the

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Fulton passes measure to ease bail requirement

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com

Law enforcement officers may still detain people charged with one of the following: disorFULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton derly conduct, loitering County Commission passed an ordifor the purpose of pronance Oct. 3 requiring law enforcement curing others to engage officers to issue a citation for ordinance in sexual acts for hire, violations and certain misdemeanors, driving under the influfreeing those suspects from the threat of ence, family violence spending a night in jail.

Pitts offenses, misdemeanor When an arrest is made, a person sexual battery and other offenses which can either be booked into jail where they the law enforcement agency reasonmust post bail to be released prior to able believes involve violence, threat of their court date or they can be issued violence to a person or is necessary to a citation. If a citation is issued, the maintain the peace. suspect is given a court date, avoids For those who are detained, the new spending that night in jail and is free to ordinance also guarantees they are go home without posting bail. entitled to a bail hearing no later than “The situation is there are people 48 hours after arrest if arrested withwho are in jail based upon misdemeanout a warrant or 72 hours after arrest ors who are there for overnight, a week, if arrested with a month, several warrant. months simply Furthermore, because they can’t if bail is imposed afford to pay $100, and the suspect $200, $300 in bond remains in jail after money,” Chairman the hearing solely Robb Pitts said. for inability to pay, The ordinance he or she will be only applies to the brought back before Fulton County the court no later Police Department than 30 days from and Fulton County the date bail was Marshal’s Departset for considerment. ation of whether Suspects will there are reasonbe issued citations able alternatives to in lieu of arrest for cash bail. violating county In September ordinances or the 2018, 64 percent of following misdeinmates in Georgia meanors: animal jails were awaiting cruelty, fare evasion trial, according to on public transporthe Georgia Departtation, prohibited ment of Community noises, opening or Robb Pitts Affairs. consuming alcoFulton County Commission Chairman The America holic beverages Civil Liberties Union near retail outlets, has argued bail juvenile curfew, practices are unconstitutional and violoitering, loitering for purposes of engaglate due process rights under the 14th ing in drug-related activity and failure Amendment, the prohibition against to register or properly deactivate burglar excessive bail in the Eighth Amendment, alarm system. and the right to a speedy trial guaranCitations will identify the code alteed by the Sixth Amendment. Fulton legedly violated, the date of the alleged violation, and the date, time and location County worked with the ACLU to draft the new policy. of the person’s court hearing.

This May, Governor Nathan Deal “One of the benefits of this ordinance signed a similar law which, among other is it removes payment and one’s financriminal justice reforms, amended the cial condition as an impediment to posting bail,” Fulton County Attorney Patrise state’s code to establish procedures for issuing citations for motor vehicle violaPerkins-Hooker said. “It also clears out tions. our backlog in terms of jail population.”

The situation is there are people who are in jail based upon misdemeanors who are there for overnight, a week, month, several months simply because they can’t afford to pay $100, $200, $300 in bond money.”

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OPINION

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Suicide awareness needs further study As the parent of a teenager who died by suicide, I always read articles written about it because at first I thought I missed something that would have told me that my son was considering this. Sadly, every article omits the fact that there are suicide victims that do not show ANY sign of suicide thoughts. My son was one of them.

These articles are a good start, but they can give parents a false sense of relief if their child does not show any of the suicide risk factors or warning signs you called out in your article.

I would ask that you continue to bring this topic to the forefront of awareness, but please include that there is the 11th sign/warning.... there is no sign.

I never want another parent to go through the nightmare we have dealt with these last 18 months.

I would like to also call out that there is a walk held in Piedmont Park every November that raises funding and awareness of suicide and the need for prevention. Please check out https://afsp.donordrive.com/ index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive. event&eventID=5233.

This is the link for the Out of the Darkness walk this Nov. 4. We would love for you to walk with our family on this date.

– Michelle Lange, Johns Creek

Letter to the Editor:

Fulton County funds new entryway for Roswell library The story “Fulton County increases funding to Roswell library,” published on Sept. 27 shows exactly what is wrong with government at all levels. There is a big whizbang announcement of maybe $1.8 million spent on cosmetics at the library. How many books and DVD’s could be bought with that? But instead, we get vestibules and entry doors and covered porches.

Materials are not flashy, even though they are the reason for the library’s existence.

Politicians cannot stand there with big scissors and have a photo op cutting a ribbon for books.

As long as you’re spending other people’s money, you can afford to waste it. You may recall the Taj Mahal Fulton County government center building downtown with the palm trees that started dying immediately . . .

This is typical.

Throw away tax money and then brag about how wonderful you are for doing it.

– Terrance Bramblett, Johns Creek

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New bookstore to host local author

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Books and Gifts will host a Q&A and book signing with Nic Stone, author of the bestselling “Dear Martin,” Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Stone, a graduate of Norcross High School and Spellman College, will promote her new book “Odd One Out” which was released Oct. 9.

“Odd One Out” tackles LGBTQ themes as two best friends — one boy, one girl —develop a crush on the same new girl.

“Young adult authors are willing to tackle subject matter that sometimes adult authors don’t tackle,” said store co-owner Tina Newman.

This author event is a first for Johns Creek Books and Gifts, which opened in July. The store is the fulfillment of the long-term dream of two Johns Creek women, Newman and Anne Hamilton.

“Now that I’ve been in the business for a whopping two months, I had no idea what a big deal it is for us to get someone like her to come to the store,” Newman said.

Stone’s bestselling “Dear Martin” tells the story of Justyce McAllister, a black student at an Atlanta prep school

Tina Newman co-owns Johns Creek Books and Gifts along with Anne Hamilton. who begins writing letters to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as the young man grapples with racism and police shootings.

“For all that’s going on right now in our society, it’s just something worthwhile for everybody to read,” Newman said.

The store curates a collection of books for students, young adult readers

photos by CARSON COOK/Herald

The author of Dear Martin and Odd One Out, Nic Stone, will speak at Johns Creek Books Oct. 17. and book clubs, as well as carrying gifts and puzzles.

“Everybody wants a local, community book story,” Newman said. “Once people come in, they come back. Once they know that we’re here, everybody walks out saying ‘this place is great.’”

Newman said people come back for the welcoming atmosphere and personalized recommendations. The store also hosts monthly book clubs in the morn-

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“Book clubs are a way for women to connect,” Newman said. “I mean there’s the tennis and there’s going out to lunch, but if you want a way you can use your mind, book clubs are a way you can travel in your mind, you can learn.”

Johns Creek Books and Gifts is at 6000 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite B500 in Johns Creek.

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Rumor has it “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.”

This aphorism, attributed to U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, was referenced by Johns Creek City Manager Carson Cook Warren Hutmacher at Reporter carson@appenmediagroup.com a City Council meeting Sept. 24.

The question on the table was whether Johns Creek should follow in Roswell’s footsteps and create a city “rumors page” to debunk inaccurate information spread in the news or social media.

“I want to make sure that we really narrowly define it as something that is a fact that we can rely on, not just an opinion,” Hutmacher said.

Differentiating fact from fiction and from opinion is my full-time job, so take it from me, it’s easier said than done.

While I believe there is a universal truth out there, uncovering that truth is a messy, continuous process. Human perception and memory are flawed. It would be hard enough to uncover the truth if all misinformation were honest mistakes, and on top of that, the world is full of people who lie and twist information to suit their own agenda.

And then there’s the matter of opinions.

Pew Research recently did a study where they asked respondents to identify a statement as a fact or an opinion.

Not whether it was true or false, just whether the statement could be factually proven or not. For example, a factual statement was “ISIS lost a significant portion of its territory in Iraq and Syria in 2017.” An opinion was “Democracy is the greatest form of government.”

Only 26 percent of respondents could correctly identify all the factual opinions, and 35 percent could correctly identify all of the opinions. People were, perhaps unsurprisingly, much more likely to consider something factual if it aligned with their political beliefs.

Perhaps that is why several members of the Johns Creek City Council opposed the creation a rumors page.

The proposal made by Hutmacher had a few stipulations: 1. The webpage would be managed by city staff independent of the council, so that no elected official could use the page to advance a political agenda.

2. The page would only address rumors that had become widespread.

3. The site would not identify the source of the rumor, so it could not be used

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as a tool to punish or shame media outlets that cover the city unfavorably.

4. The rumors page would link to corroborating city documents, such as zoning applications or city ordinances.

With these limitations, I would not oppose a rumors page. It would only be compiling information already on the city website in one convenient location.

However, I fully understand the opposing council members concerns that this could be a slippery slope, and I think each of those stipulations is essential. There could perhaps even be additional checks to ensure that everything on the webpage is a verifiable fact and is noteworthy enough to belong on the page.

One of the things they teach you when you earn a communication degree is the “Streisand effect,” named after Barbra Streisand, although she is far from the first to experience this phenomenon.

In 2003, a photographer made 12,000 photos of the California coastline to document erosion. One of the photos depicted Streisand’s Malibu home. Streisand sued the photographer and website that published the images for a violation of privacy. She lost her case, and the story of a celebrity initiating a $10 million lawsuit attracted far more attention than the coastal erosion project ever could.

Since then, the term Streisand effect has been used whenever a business or public figure has tried to suppress an unflattering story and inadvertently brought more attention to it.

A rumors page could have this kind of unattended consequence, drawing more attention to a claim few people knew of or believed.

In fact, Johns Creek has already seen an example of the Streisand effect. At the same Sept. 24 meeting, Mayor Mike Bodker made a statement about smears he has faced online.

Pedophile, cradle robber and communist are among the things Bodker has been called, language he said is libelous.

Since Bodker’s public statement, these claims were repeated in the Johns Creek Herald and the Atlanta Journal Constitution and likely reached a far greater audience than the individual Facebook page they originated.

The city may pursue, abandon or reimagine the rumors page project, but this debate over facts and opinions, of fake news and online libel, isn’t going away.

So we all need to learn to be critical of what we hear and read, and especially careful of what we share.

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At that time, there were only two treatments available; robotic assisted surgery and radiation (either by external beams or seed implants). I Ray appen chose seed implants, Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com and so far the procedure has been successful and I continue to be cancer-free.

This week, an old friend from college (FSU) shared a post he made on Facebook about his recent experience with prostate cancer which detailed his research into the disease and included information on some of the newest treatments. Since September was Prostate Cancer Month, I thought I would share this brief account my friend emailed me.

First, here are a few facts taken from the American Cancer Society website (www.cancer.org) about prostate cancer.

In 2018 the ACS estimates 165,000 new cases of prostate cancer and over 29,000 deaths. One in nine men will be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime.

As these stats show, if you’re a male over the age of 50, prostate cancer should be on your radar and you may want to consult with your physician on the advantages of getting an annual blood test to check your PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen).

A rise in PSA levels can be an early indicator of cancer and is the best first line of defense.

Catching the disease early can have a major impact on treatment options and the severity of side-effects. Luckily, prostate cancer is extremely slow growing and the mortality rate is low if it does not spread into other areas of the body.

Here is my friend’s story: My PSA level showed up high at my last physical early last spring. My primary care physician told me that an elevated PSA could mean several things, including cancer, and to wait two months to check it again. The test two months later stilled showed it elevated and she recommended an MRI to take a look.

This is where my story starts to get interesting, and potentially helpful to others. I contacted several well-respected urologists in the Atlanta area, all with practices qualified to do the initial MRI to see if a cancer tumor was present.

They all confirmed they use MRI targeted biopsies.

There are three types of MRI-targeted biopsies: visual registration, softwareassisted registration and direct in-bore.

However, my physician suggested that I also reach out to a physician in Chattanooga who, according to her, is the only physician in the Southeast who does the in-bore or “real time” MRI guided biopsies.

The in-bore method gives the doctor updated images every 6 seconds confirming the position of both the biopsy needle(s) and the cancer tumor. According to this doctor, this increases accuracy and reduces the number of needles needed. I opted for the Chattanooga practice, and they found a suspicious tumor in the initial MRI. A few days later I went back for the in-bore biopsy, which confirmed both the size and severity of the tumor.

There are two major descriptions of prostate cancer tumors; the size in millimeters and the degree of advancement of the cancer. The size is a straight measurement of diameter. The degree of advancement is quantified by a Gleason Score. A complete description of a Gleason Score is beyond the scope of this article, but it is expressed as two numbers (scale of 1-5 each, with 5 being the worst).

The first number scores the largest mass in the tumor. The second scores the next largest mass. These are added together for a total score. The lower the first number and the lower the overall score the better.

I had a 4+3=7 Gleason Score on a tumor measuring 17mm. These numbers are shared since they factor in my selection of a treatment.

So, by mid-June, I knew I had cancer and began my research into treatment options. I read everything available on the internet published over the past eight years. I consulted with physicians and prostate cancer survivors. Through my research, I learned there are four major treatment paths available currently in the U.S. • Active Surveillance — where you do nothing immediately but keep a close eye on it for growth.

• Surgery — done robotically and removes the entire prostate.

• Radiation — either by external beams or by brachytherapy (seeds) planted in the prostate • High Intensity Focused Ultrasound — The HIFU treatment is newly approved by the FDA and is just now becoming more readily available by local practitioners.

Fortunately, the Chattanooga MRI specialist knew about, and was a proponent of, a fifth option which is also a HIFU treatment but performed in a different way and is only available in Europe.

It’s called TULSA Pro.

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another friend However, the more I read and researched, the more it seemed like the incidence of complications was much greater. This was the really tough part for me and for all of us who have, or might face, prostate cancer. Can the cure be worse than the disease?

TULSA stands for Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation. It is basically HIFU done from the inside out rather than the outside in, making it more accurate (1.3 mm compared to 5 mm) than the HIFU done here in the states. TULSA Pro is currently under clinical trial in the U.S. (look up Profound Medical TACT) by over 20 major medical institutions. The final results of TACT will be released in early 2019, and they are currently under review for FDA approval.

After reviewing all of these treatment options, my research showed that all of the treatments were very effective in removing the cancer from the prostate but differed significantly in the frequency and severity of the two main side-effects — incontinence and impotence.

The problem I ran into was assessing how likely I might have one or both of these side effects for each of the five different options.

The oncologists and urologists were all pretty confident that the probabilities of these complications for their specific treatment (surgery, radiation or HIFU) would be extremely low — significantly less than 20 percent.

However, the more I read and researched, the more it seemed like the incidence of complications was much greater. This was the really tough part for me and for all of us who have, or might face, prostate cancer. Can the cure be worse than the disease?

In the end, with a Gleason Score of 4+3=7, I was not a candidate for Active Surveillance. The cancer was too developed to leave alone. Also, because of the size and the location right on the edge of the prostate, I decided surgery and radiation had too great a risk for the side effects. The HIFU here in the U.S. had merits, but it has a 5 mm margin outside of the target zone, and again there wasn’t enough room for that without risking side effects, I believed.

The TULSA Pro seemed like my best option because it offered the combination of good clinical removal of the cancer with the tightest accuracy.

I inquired about the clinical trial (TACT) currently going on for TULSA Pro to see if I could qualify to participate and have the treatment completed here in the states. However, this tumor was too big and Gleason Score too high. So instead, I opted to go to Bielfeld, Germany to the Alta Klinik and had the surgery performed by Dr. Lumiani – one of Profound Medical’s leading providers of the TULSA pro treatment.

The purpose of sharing this is not to recommend one treatment or another but to let your readers know of the different options of treatment for prostate cancer.

I didn’t just take the advice of the first professionals I spoke with, and I heavily researched opinions and recommendations before reaching a decision.

From my astute PCP, I learned about the more advanced MRI methods being used by the doctor in Chattanooga.

That doctor told me about the TULSA Pro treatment being done in Europe — which from what I have been able to see, is not yet on the radar here in the states. I ended up having my procedure (TULSA Pro) in Germany and am now home in North Fulton and rapidly recovering — hopefully cancer and complication-free.

I sincerely hope you won’t ever need the information in this, but if you, or a friend, or loved one, ever do, I encourage you to learn, explore, research, question and arm yourself with as much information from as many resources as you can before making any final decisions.

If you do want to ask me more about my experience I am willing to talk to you but, again, I am not a medical person.

I am just a guy who went through the process of prostate cancer discovery and treatment and am willing to share my experience to help other prostate cancer victims.

I created an email address that you can contact me with: prostatehealthinformation@gmail.com. Be sure to include your call-back number if you want me to call you.

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By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As the Halcyon opening date of March 2019 approaches, residents are eager to keep up with the progress of the much anticipated mixed-use development.

Project Manager Danielle Handy and RocaPoint Principal Phil Mays gave a behind-the-scenes tour Oct. 2 of the $370 million development which sits on 135 acres along McFarland Parkway off exit 12 on Ga. 400.

When it opens next year, Halcyon is expected to have an economic impact of $150 million to the county over the next 20 years. That number is significant, according to Mays.

“There are not a lot of office retail centers like this in the county,” he said.

The location was chosen because of its proximity to an exit off a major highway.

“We were looking for opportunities that were leap-frogs in development,” Mays said. “When you look at this Exit 12 corner, it hadn’t been developed in a number a years. But it leap-frogged off the development on Exit 13 and 14 and it goes down the exits.”

The spot seemed like a “hole in a doughnut,” Mays said, adding that it presents an opportunity for the countless neighborhoods within a close proximity who don’t have many entertainment options close by.

“There isn’t much to offer them as far as services, class-A office space, retail and dining unless you want to get back on Ga. 400, battle traffic and go somewhere else,” Mays said. “This is an opportune location that was yet to be

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Halcyon is on track to be completed by March 2019, with phase one including a 10-screen theater, multiple restaurants and retail shops, and a large Town Square for live music and gatherings. A market hall concept, similar to Ponce City and Krog Street markets, will feature Kilwins ice cream, TOCAYO, Sweet Tuna, Gu’s dumplings, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and Pita Mediterranean Street Food. All tenants have been secured. developed.”

Following the success of the Beltline in Atlanta, Halcyon is developing an extension to the Big Creek Greenway with a paved and lit parking lot, restrooms and a trailhead.

“One of the things we grabbed onto early on was the fact the Greenway was so close by,” Mays said. “Later on, we started talking to the county and they had a lot of foresight. We talked about how this property could be developed.”

Mays said Halcyon has incorporated a trailhead to the property to provide an easy access and adding almost a mile to the Greenway.

The Big Creek trail is now 13 miles,

connecting Halcyon to almost 10,000 homes. Mays said that connectivity will differentiate the development from nearby Avalon in Alpharetta.

Another distinction is the fact many of the retailers and restaurants coming to Halcyon are locally owned.

There is a growing list of restaurants and retailers that will be at Halcyon, including three distinct eateries from renowned chef Marc Taft: CO-OP Community Table + Bar, FEED Fried Chicken + Such and a burger restaurant. In addition, Hog Island, MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza, Cocina & Taqueria, Butcher & Brew, Never Enough Thyme and Cherry Street Brewpub have all announced they

will be part of the development.

A Market Hall concept similar to Ponce City and Krog Street markets, will feature Kilwins ice cream, TOCAYO, Sweet Tuna, Gu’s Dumplings, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and Pita Mediterranean Street Food. All tenants have been secured.

“When we first bought the property, we thought the people who had the most knowledge of the area and the ability to be the most successful already had knowledge of the area,” Mays said. “It was something really important early on.

We had to figure out who would be a good fit for us. We had a lot of them who drove by all the time and were excited to join.”

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Sky’s the limit, it seems, for our economy People, process The U.S. unemployment rate is now at its lowest point in 49 years. So if you have work that needs to get done, roll up your sleeves because everyone else seems to be busy.

Geoff smith In its monthly Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com jobs report, the Labor Department said the unemployment rate dropped from 3.9 percent in August to 3.7 percent in September. This news rode in with a wave of other good news regarding our national economy and has given our Federal Reserve Chairman and Board of Governors confidence that things will continue in this manner for some time.

They continued their predetermined path of raising the Fed’s short-term interest rate to between 2 and 2.25 percent last week.

And on PBS, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy is experiencing “a remarkably positive set of economic circumstances,” and that “there’s no reason to think this cycle can’t continue for quite some time, effectively indefinitely.”

That is a strong statement coming from a person whose every word is dissected and inspected by economists all over the world. It’s also interesting because even though we have been through the second longest economic expansion in the history of the U.S., according to a recent Bloomberg article, he’s saying there is nothing he sees that will keep us from continuing to do that.

That is a serious amount of confidence he is displaying.

When most people say such statements, to be taken seriously by economists and forecasters, they have to back those comments up with mountains of data — all of which can be picked apart and interpreted differently.

But when the Fed Chair says that, he

We are hitting imports from China with tariffs, so they are hitting exports from us with tariffs.

We are creating alliances and trade agreements with other countries with parts aimed to weaken China’s trade capacity, and it’s likely they will try to do the same. doesn’t. The Fed Chair is assumed to be the expert of the experts. He or she has access to all of the most relevant and up-to-date data. Investors and business leaders make important financial decisions based on what the Fed Chair says, so it is also assumed that the Fed Chair feels that weight and thus measures his or her statements.

Every Fed Chair is different and Chairman Powell is relatively new, having just taken the job over from Chairwoman Janet Yellen. The Fed Chair has earned a lot of trust since our economy broke in 2008 and the Fed never really saw it coming. Hopefully Chairman Powell will retain that trust and our economy will keep pushing onward and upward.

The biggest concern I’m reading about has to do with the trade wars that are going on between us and other countries around the globe, specifically China.

We are hitting imports from China with tariffs, so they are hitting exports from us with tariffs. We are creating alliances and trade agreements with other countries with parts aimed to weaken China’s trade capacity, and it’s likely they will try to do the same.

We navigate a battleship near those fake islands they built, and they navigate one of theirs in our path so that we have to swerve out of the way.

Wait, what?

Yes, you may have missed that.

I had to find it buried on one of the inside pages of the Wall Street Journal last week.

The front page was dominated by the Kavanaugh hearings. In case you didn’t know, China essentially went out into shallow international waters, poured tons and tons of sand, built airports on those piles of sand and then called those waters theirs. They have been told to stop, but they haven’t listened. So now what?

It appears we might find out. An article in Business Insider estimated that $5 trillion in trade passes through those waters each year.

So it is in a lot of countries’ and businesses’ interest to keep them out of China’s hands.

Economists are paying attention to that, as well as how low unemployment will affect our companies’ ability to grow. But according to Powell, right now things are still on the up and up.

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Eva Horton, managing director at NKF Capital Markets, represented the seller, the world’s largest CMBS special servicer, LNR Partners LLC. Located on either side of Holcomb Woods Parkway, the office buildings offer easy access to Holcomb Bridge Road and Ga. 400 from Old Alabama Road.

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Harry Norman welcomes Kimberly Hoechstetter CUMMING, Ga. — Harry Norman, Realtors Forsyth-Lake Lanier recently welcomed Kimberly Hoechstetter as the newest member of its growing team.

As a graduate of The Georgia Institute of Real Estate and a Real Hoechstetter Estate professional, Hoechstetter will provide the expert assistance for today’s complex real estate market for buyers or sellers in Forsyth County, Lake Lanier or across the North Atlanta area.

As a resident of the Atlanta area for the past 20 years, Hoechstetter knows

the market of suburban neighborhoods north of the perimeter.

Hollywood Feed acquires Rucker Pet FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga — Memphisbased Hollywood Feed recently acquired Atlanta-based Rucker Pet, bringing Hollywood Feed’s Atlanta store count to 16 and its nationwide store count to more than 80.

Hollywood Feed will offer positions to all Rucker Pet employees on staff.

Hollywood Feed is continuing its own growth in the Atlanta area with plans to open eight new stores in the coming months.

For more information, visit hollywoodfeed.com.

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A full day of lessons and conversations from the feminine leadership perspective put on by the Johns Creek Chamber. Ladies who lead will teach and tell stories about the paths taken and obstacles overcome on their leadership journey. Not a women’s only event. Tickets are $30 for members, $40 for guests. Join Wednesday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-4p.m. at Emory Johns Creek Hospital 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek. For more information and registration johnscreekchamber.com/events.

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Featured events: FREE BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSON & PLAY

What: Learn the basics of bridge play in a day and enjoy the game for a lifetime.

Free snacks and coffee. Limited to 60 people.

When: Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Center, 631 North Main St., Suite 113, Milton More info and registration: alpharettadbc.com

Cambridge presents “PETER/WENDY”

What: Don’t miss the One Act Performance of “Peter/Wendy,” written

by Jeremy Bloom.

When: Oct. 17 and 18, 7 p.m.

Where: Cambridge High School Theatre, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton Cost: $10 More info and tickets: cambridgehs. seatyourself.biz

EVENTS: LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

What: Ocee librarians will deliver information to local businesses to increase awareness of library services.

When: Friday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, Clarissa Clifton, will demonstrate making traditional Southern food in the Cook House.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

FALL IN GEORGIA – THE BEST TIME TO PLANT TREES AND SHRUBS

What: Master Gardeners explain why this is the best time of year to plant trees and shrubs, and the steps to take to ensure success.

When: Oct. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. in Roswell and Oct. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. in Alpharetta Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building in Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, and the Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta More info: nfmg.net

68TH ANNUAL FRANCES MCGAHEE YOUTH DAY PARADE

What: The Youth Day Parade will be followed by a Fun Fitness Challenge Obstacle course. Concessions will be available for purchase.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10-11 a.m.

Where: starts at First Baptist Church on Mimosa Boulevard and ends at Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Free activities, exhibits and demonstrations with the Roswell Garden Club. Includes a scavenger hunt, floral arranging, wagon rides, petting zoo and more.

Where: Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

OKTOBERFEST COOKING CLASS

What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $50 per person More info: rowellgov.com

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: Monday, Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m.

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

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

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

When: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 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 770-4950545

HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

22ND ANNUAL HISTORIC ROSWELL 5K What: This race precedes the annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Parade and benefits the Friends of the Roswell Park.

Participants will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt at the finish.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Starts at Mimosa Boulevard, near the Roswell United Methodist Church; ends at Roswell Area Park Registration: Starts at $25 More information: active.com

WALK WITH A DOC

What: Take a step toward better health with this program that brings doctors from Emory Johns Creek Hospital and residents from Johns Creek together.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.

Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: walkwithadoc.org

JESSE’S HOUSE FAIRYTALE DASH

What: Come out to the Fairytale Dash benefitting Jesse’s House. 5K, 10K, and Fun Run are all available. Costumes encouraged.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $30 More info: jesseshouse.org

EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP

What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide. Ages 6 and up.

When: Saturdays, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info: chattnaturecenter.org

ENERGY YOGA

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

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 10:15 a.m.

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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: KIDSTUF

What: KidStuf is the place where kids and parents learn together about God’s big ideas. Digital, interactive experience.

When: Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.

Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info: northpoint.org

VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR

Joi each week for a round-table discussion on various topics. This week’s topic focuses on Dementia.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770-261-1741

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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

What: All creatures great and small are invited to this informal event to receive a treat and blessing from the pastors.

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com or 770360-8897

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

What: Stop by the front lawn with your pet, on a leash or appropriate container, for a blessing by a minister during Alive in Roswell.

When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.

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

WARM COAT DRIVE

What: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church and Alpharetta Rotary Club are teaming up to collect new and gently used coats to donate to North Fulton Community Charites and The Place of Forsyth.

When: Through Oct. 12 Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

What: Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

What: Featuring fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

What: Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, through October Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

ALIVE IN ROSWELL

What: Last Alive in Roswell of the year.

Live music, food, displays and shopping make this event a fun and familyfriendly event. The event is free, with trolleys moving between venues.

When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Canton Street, Roswell City Hall More info: aliveinroswell.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:

WIRE AND WOOD SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

What: Nationally recognized singersongwriters will gather to perform original songs. Unlike previous celebrations, this year, both days are free.

When: Oct. 12-13, multiple venues Where: Downtown Alpharetta; Avalon More info: wirereandwoodalpharetta.com

MUSIC ON THE HILL

What Join for the last performance of this free outdoor concert series. The last show will star the Divas, who will perform the greatest hits of Carole King, Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks.

When: Friday, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

FALL BALLET PERFORMANCE

What: This free performance features selections from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and a tribute to Aretha Franklin.

When: Oct 12-13, times vary Where: Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek More info: metropolitanballet.org

CONFESSIONS OF A BROADWAY STAR What: Solo concert of memories and melodies with Terry Burrell, an accomplished Broadway musical actress who now resides in Roswell and continues to perform for Atlanta’s top theatre companies.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13 p.m.

Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets start at $30 More info and tickets: roswellgov.com

“1940’S RADIO HOUR” AND “EINSTEIN’S DREAMS”

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce both as two of their three One Act Play competition pieces this fall.

Shows run back to back with a brief intermission in between.

When: Oct. 11 and 12, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com

“THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME”

What: Milton Theatre Company will produce this show as its One Act Play competition piece for the GHSA entry.

When: Oct 24 and 25, 7 p.m.

Where: Milton Theatre at Milton High School 3025 Birmingham Highway, Milton More Info: MiltonTheatreCompany.com

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: MARY BOOTH CABOT

What: Mary Booth Cabot’s paintings capture the essence and beauty of flowers and native birds, and her love of nature is evident in the details of each botanical painting and lithograph. Free.

When: Through Oct. 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: mboothcabot.com

“GENESIS XXIV” JURIED ART SHOW

What: This juried art show displays works by members of Roswell Fine Arts Alliance.

When: Open through Oct. 25 Where: Cherokee Art Center, 94 North Street, Canton More info: northfulton.com

NATURALLY ARTISTIC: CELEBRATING THE FOUR ELEMENTS

What: Get inspired to reflect on nature through various forms of art, including painting, sculpture and more at multiple art stations throughout the property.

When: All days, through Nov. 30 Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers More info: chattnaturecenter.org

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

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

When: Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE

What: The Friends of the Milton Library is a non-profit organization that holds monthly book sales to raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING

What: For middle school students. The class will cover the basics of Python through exercises and projects. No experience required.

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2-3:15 p.m.

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St., Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

TEEN READ WEEK

What: How well do you know your local library? Follow the scavenger clues to find the wonders of the library.

When: Oct. 9-12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

MAKERSPACE

What: Join a librarian as she leads an inventive project with the MakerSpace.

Ages 6 and up. Bring components or items to include in the design.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

HISTORY BOOK CLUB

What: Join as the club discusses “One Minute to Midnight” by Michael Dobbs, a history of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The book is available to checkout at the Reference Desk.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

SPARKLY PUMPKIN

What: Join for a Pre-K painting program for children 3-5 years old. Registration is required and space is limited.

When: Thursday, Oct. 18, 3-4 p.m.

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

PET ADOPTIONS:

ACT MOCK TEST

What: Take a practice ACT test and received personalized results.

Registration required.

When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org or 770-360-8897x230

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

What: Come adventurers through perilous times as you and your new allies travel the world and explore unknown dangers. Ages 8 and up.

When: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

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

FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What: Pet adoptions When: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way, Forsyth County More info: 678-965-7185

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES What: Pet adoptions When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 6370 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area turns 40 Anniversaries are always special, and this year marks a big one for a place that’s near and dear to any Atlanta resident who enjoy the outdoors.

It’s the 40th anniversary of the Chattahoochee River STEVE HUDSON National Recreation Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net Area, a National Park Service park that extends along the Chattahoochee River for close to 50 miles from Buford Dam downriver to Peachtree Creek in Atlanta.

The actual anniversary was Aug. 15. On that day 40 years ago, President Jimmy Carter signed legislation that ultimately led to the CRNRA we enjoy today. Whether you hike, ride mountain bikes, fish or trout, paddle a kayak, or just enjoy a day along the river with your family, CRNRA has plenty to offer in the way of quality outdoor recreation.

The park was born after local residents banded together back in the 70s to save the river through Atlanta from the ravages of development. Now, 40 years later, the various “units” of CRNRA draw in the neighborhood of three million visitors each year. That’s a lot of folks, but

CRNRA offers a lot of space. Rarely does it feel crowded.

One of the people who helped in the push to establish this park is Jerry Hightower. Now a naturalist at CRNRA, Jerry has introduced untold numbers of people to the magic of the river environment.

Anyone who has encountered Jerry while visiting the park knows that he’s one of those people blessed with infectious enthusiasm for the out-of-doors. If you meet him, you’ll remember him.

If you haven’t met him, you might get your chance on Saturday, Oct. 20, when Jerry will host a “Hunter’s Moon Campfire and Night Hike” at the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center (8615 Barnwell Road in Johns Creek). It’s one of several special programs being held at CRNRA during this anniversary year, and it promises to be a special one too with legends, stories, and after-dark hiking by the light of the moon – and marshmallows roasted over an open fire!

If you’ve never hiked along the Chattahoochee after dark, then you don’t know how neat the experience can be.

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Now, 40 years later, the various “units” of CRNRA draw in the neighborhood of three million visitors each year. That’s a lot of folks, but CRNRA offers a lot of space. Rarely does it feel crowded. to the car. On more than one occasion, I confess, I’ve found myself in the dark, inching along a CRNRA trail, relying on moonlight alone to help me find my way.

A better way to experience after-dark hiking at CRNRA is with someone like Jerry Hightower as your guide – and this event gives you that opportunity. This event will include after-dark hiking on a moonlit trail with the “hunter’s moon” to guide you. The full moon is actually four days later, on Oct. 24, but the 20th is close enough (and a Saturday too).

Besides walking in the woods under

that almost-full fall moon, you’ll learn about the Native Americans who once called this river corridor home. According to CRNRA, you’ll also learn the Cherokee’s river song and a Cherokee legend too. In addition, all participants will receive a complimentary Chattahoochee River Journal with wildlife lists and paw print illustrations.

What’s the weather going to be like on Oct. 20? Who knows? Of course you’ll want to dress for it, whatever it is, and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on a forest trail. A light jacket might be nice if the evening is cool. And don’t forget your flashlight.

There is no charge for this program, but reservations are required and space is limited. I’m betting it will fill up fast. To check on available space and make a reservation, call the park at 678-538-1200.

It’s going to be fun. And did I mention that there will be roasted marshmallows?

Jerry Hightower once described the Chattahooche River corridor as a “medicine chest” for Atlanta residents, and there is definitely something soothing and calming about exploring there.

Yes, CRNRA is a special place – and on Oct. 20 those roasted marshmallows will make it even better!

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Smile makeover: Reinvent your smile A smile makeover is the process of improving the appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as: • Dental Veneers • Ceramic Bonding • Tooth Implants • Teeth Whitening Some of the components taken into consideration include your facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, teeth (color, width, length, shape and tooth display), gum tissue and lips. Smile makeovers are performed for many reasons and customized according to your unique considerations.

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Aesthetic Components of a Smile Makeover In addition to the color, alignment and balance of your teeth in the aesthetic zone of your smile (the section of upper and lower teeth that show when you smile), there are several attributes of your teeth and smile that your cosmetic dentist will evaluate with you when planning your makeover. These include: Tooth Length: Long teeth lend a youthful appearance. Aging produces wear and tear that often results in shorter teeth, and a gummy smile also can make teeth appear shorter. A treatment for shorter teeth may include reshaping and lengthening the two front central teeth with composite bonding or porcelain veneers. If you have a gummy smile, your cosmetic dentist may provide treatment to modify the gum line and lengthen the appearance of the teeth using laser dentistry procedures. You may also be referred to a periodontist for crown lengthening if necessary.

Teeth lengthening may also impact your overall facial appearance. For example, shapely, long, square teeth on a round-faced individual can provide a slimming effect.

Smile Line: The smile line is an imaginary line that follows the edges of your upper teeth from side to side, which ideally should be the same as the

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Assessing your risk for cancer

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If you have a strong family history of cancer, genetic testing can help you assess your personal risk and make a decision regarding preventive measures and access earlier or more frequent cancer screenings.

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This standard point of reference may be used to help determine how long your new teeth should be.

Tooth Proportions: As a cosmetic dentist we will examine your teeth to determine if they are in correct proportion with each other. Most people recognize a pleasing smile as one in which the two central front teeth are dominant and have a width-to-length ratio of 4-to-5.

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Maintaining Your Results Cosmetic dentistry procedures require regular oral hygiene care and may require maintenance over time.

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Testing can provide information on risks for a wide range of cancers including breast, colon, prostate, ovarian, and uterine cancers.

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It’s important to note though that a genetic test does not diagnose cancer. It can only give you risk information – tell you about gene mutations that you have that increase your risk of developing cancer.

Genetic counseling is recommended before and after any genetic testing to help you learn the implications for the results you receive and options for next steps. Part of the consultation includes the cost of testing. Many people don’t realize that the cost for testing and dropped considerably in recent years, and it is very well covered by insurance.

Knowledge is power, and genetic testing can be the first step to taking action against your cancer risk.

Katie Lang, MS, CGC is a certified genetic counselor and the coordinator of the Cancer Genetics Program at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. Appointments are available in Cumming, Alpharetta, Canton, Holly Springs, Atlanta and Stockbridge. For more information, call 404-851-6284 or visit, northside. com/cancer-genetics-program. ment. Dental crowns typically require replacement after 10 to 15 years. Gummy smile improvements may also require enhancement over time.

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Street theatre connects locals to Alpharetta’s past

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — October means ghost tours, scarecrow contests and trick or treating, but Alpharetta residents have one more unique way to get into the spirit.

On Oct. 20 and 21, downtown Alpharetta will be transformed for the historic street tour and performance “Restless in Resthaven,” where locals can meet and learn about some of the city’s most influential historical players.

Produced by Atlanta Theatre-To-Go, the tour covers one mile and one hour, beginning and ending at The Village Green, 30 South Main St. “This year, tour participants will have interactive experiences while learning about Alpharetta’s most influential people of the past telling stories of bootlegging, the fire of 1902, the mayor who had his own dress code and others,” said David Rucker III, artistic director of Atlanta Theatre-To-Go. “Although this is not a ‘ghost tour,’ people will be moved when they meet the ‘Spirit of the Soldier’ in Resthaven Cemetery who highlights Alpharetta’s military heroes.”

This is not the first time the city has hosted such a celebration. For its 150th anniversary, the city held several events.

But it was the live reenactments that “really captured people’s attention,” said the city’s Special Events Coordinator Hilary Lew. The city approached the theatre company to help expand that kind of performance into a full-blown production in honor of Alpharetta’ history.

“The hope is that by educating people and preserving Alpharetta’s history, citizens will have a greater understanding of where they came from, how the city has grown and why certain decisions were made,” Lew said. “For example, there are some pieces of history seen in the naming of roads, the preservation of certain properties, and even the architecture of some buildings new under construction in Downtown Alpharetta’s City Center.”

“Restless in Resthaven” is now in its seventh year, but returning fans will find new surprises. This year, the street theatre will include a new walking route and several new characters.

Atlanta Threatre-To-Go Executive Director Lois Koepke said some of the new characters include: Sally Dodd, wife of Constable James Dodd, who housed female prisoners The “Spirit of the Military,” who pays respect to the men and women of Alpharetta who have served A spirit who represents the African-

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The streets of downtown Alpharetta will come alive Oct. 20 and 21 in a special street tour performance featuring historical figures come to life through Atlanta Theatre-To-Go.

Americans who helped build Alpharetta and are buried at Resthaven cemetery The production will include 12 professional actors along with background actors, tour hosts and musicians. There will be some interactive moments during the tour.

Atlanta Theatre-To-Go produces several performances throughout Metro Atlanta year round. The company specifically aims to bring live theatres to seniors in community centers, independent and assisted living communities and places of worship. In 2018 alone, it has served 75 facilities.

The company likewise has been branching out to produce more historical street theatre performances.

The Alpharetta tours will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 20 and 21 at The Village Green on 30 South Main St. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

For more information and tickets, visit atlantatheatretogo.com or call 479239-2210.

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By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — To achieve an Eagle Scout designation or Girl Scout Gold Award is a rare accomplishment.

Rarer still is when five siblings in one family all achieve the recognition.

That’s the story of the Davis family, four brothers and one sister who all received the highest recognition in their respective scout programs, something only about 5 percent of scouts achieve.

“I’m so proud, and I’m so glad each of them decided to do it,” said Marilyn Davis, mother of the five scouts.

The family has been involved in Boy Scouts for more than 20 years, and in 2008, the first son, Chip Davis, received his Eagle Scout Award after building water spigot covers for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve.

Chip was followed by Lang Davis in 2010, who built an outdoor learning space at Medlock Bridge Elementary, and Alex Davis in 2012, who assisted a back-to-work program for the homeless.

This year, twins Campbell and Caroline Davis, both seniors at Northview High School, completed their projects.

Campbell built sensory play tables for the Children’s Center for Hope and Healing in Gainesville. Caroline developed a smartphone app, Explore Johns Creek, which highlights historical places around the city.

Campbell and Caroline remember helping their older brothers complete their projects, and the brothers returned the favor. Lang advised Caroline on the technical aspects of developing an app,

and Alex helped Campbell connect with the Children’s Center.

“It was definitely a big family effort all the way through,” Caroline said.

Campbell said growing up, it was always in the back of his mind that one day it would be his turn.

“For me it was always how can I match it and how can I get there too?”

Caroline said. “I was always looking up to them.”

For Caroline, the hardest part of achieving the Gold Award was balancing her project with school and other obligations.

“It feels like a lot of work when you’re doing it but it’s definitely worth it,” Caroline said. “It will pay off in the future and it furthers your character, your ability to have time management.”

Campbell struggled with time-management too, but said the hardest part was not micromanaging the people helping him with his project.

His advice to Boy Scouts pursuing the Eagle Scout recognition: “Your project is not going to be the same as everyone else’s, nor should it be,” Campbell said. “It should be exactly what the beneficiary needs.”

After helping five children through the programs, Marilyn and Cliff Davis had the same advice for parents of scouts: help them keep the project going.

“You need to monitor of the progress of it because they’ll find other things to do if you don’t keep the focus,” Cliff Davis said. “It’s a long time commitment and a long time period, but it’s not thousands of hours. They only make it feel that way.”

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North Fulton announces latest Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District – which consists of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton – recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on Aug. 30. The Scouts who passed are: • Nihar Thatipamula, of Troop 841, sponsored by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, whose project was designing and constructing a camping deck with railing. He also cleared the camping area at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

• Harrison Morgan, of Troop 430, sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the design and creation of .25-mile markers (eight total) for the Johns Creek High School Cross Country Trail.

• Michael Dimond, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of an information board and 60-foot stepping stone pathway for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

• Alston Schmelzer, of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of a drop off ledge for the mountain bike trail of Roswell-Alpharetta Mountain Bike Park.

• Michael Barton, of Troop 1134, sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, whose project was the design and construction of a garbage can enclosure, removal of an old irrigation well and landscaping the area for St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church.

• Gavril Lim, of Troop 429, sponsored

by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of a guitar rack for the orchestra room at Chattahoochee High School.

• Matthew Landis, of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a bridge connecting the soccer fields at Cambridge High School.

• Joshua Gordon, of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, whose project was the renovation and landscaping of a meditation garden for Congregation Dor Tamid Temple.

• Nicholas Cooper, of Troop 1459, sponsored by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, whose project was the removal of a dilapidated fence. He then designed and constructed two wooden picket replacement fences with gates for St. Aidan’s.

• Ethan Brinser, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the de-

In the top row, from left, stand Nihar Thatipamula, Harrison Morgan, Michael Dimond and Alston Schmelzer. In the bottom row, from left, stand Michael Barton, Gavril Lim, Matthew Landis, Joshua Gordon and Nicholas Cooper.

In the top row, from left, stand Ethan Brinser, Abhinav Gaddipati, Ethan Wedge and Owen Kern. In the bottom row, from left, stand Tyler Shin, Jason Meng, Vishal Vijay, Mohit Singh and Anish Gupta. sign and construction of an information kiosk at Brookside Park for the city of Alpharetta.

• Abhinav Gaddipati, of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the collection of used shoes for the Charity Soles for Souls. Gaddipati collected over 600 pairs of shoes.

• Ethan Wedge, of Troop 10, sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, whose project was the collection of personal items and first aid supplies for Project Cure.

• Owen Kern, of Troop 69, sponsored

by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a 20-foot

extension of a retaining wall at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

• Tyler Shin, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was creating and assembling 25 prosthetic hands using a 3D printer for children in need for Enabling the Future.

• Jason Meng, of Troop 2143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and creation of a garden bed for the outdoor classroom at Johns Creek High School.

• Vishal Vijay, of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project

included renovations at the ARH at Chattahoochee High School. Vijay constructed a pathway, cleaned the boardwalk and replaced six sign boards • Mohit Singh, of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a bug hotel for the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

• Anish Gupta, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a sound booth (which included removing 48 chairs bolted to the floor) for Alpharetta First Baptist Church.

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Johns Creek girls host dance for children with disabilities

By JILLIAN DIMARCO interns@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. —A special group of students danced the night away on Sept. 29 during the Ignite the Light homecoming dance at the Falls of Autry Mill Clubhouse.

Johns Creek High School students Mary Janell Tredway and Megan Cosgrove organized the dance because some students were unable to attend the school’s homecoming dance because of their disabilities.

The girls’ mission was to provide the opportunity for all students to be able to participate in a homecoming all their own. The event featured a DJ, a cotton candy machine and people from the school and community.

The lead singer of The Moxie Band Rich Tagenhorst provided his DJ services free for what he called a great cause.

The girls were gratified with the response.

“I have a cousin who has Down syndrome and there is no difference between them and us,” Tredway said.

“They are so special and are such a light, so we decided to dedicate them with a dance of their own.”

The Ignite the Light girls paired with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes program, the FLOOD student missionary program and the Peers Assisting Learning Support, or PALS, program at Johns Creek High School to complete their dance plans.

The FCA program helped at the dance and also brought volunteers, the FLOOD program brought the cotton candy and volunteers, and PALS volunteers came along with the PALS students.

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Johns Creek High School students Robbie Woomer, McKenzie Rowan and Kaylee Dyleski dance together at the Ignite the Light homecoming dance.

The girls have been brainstorming for more ideas and hope to expand to other events in the future.

“We are hoping to have some movie nights or events like that to bring us all together for a fun time,” Tred-

way said. “We want to have another homecoming for next year, too.”

To learn more on how to get involved, visit ignitethelightorg.wixsite.com/MJandMegan.

Johns Creek High graduate educates community on NASA

By JILLIAN DIMARCO interns@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — To honor the 60th anniversary of NASA, Johns Creek High School graduate and future Georgia State University student, Fatema Jalal wrote an essay to educate the public about the lesser-known history of the agency.

“I wanted to get the public educated about their history because NASA has provided humanity with knowledge about the universe that, otherwise, would have been impossible without the agency’s technological innovation,” she said.

Her interest in NASA originally sparked when she was learning about the Apollo 11 and Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon. This interest in NASA led her to aspire to become an aerospace engineer.

“My main goal here is to get as many people involved in the space industry as possible,” Jalal said. “I don’t want people to be left out when we’re on our way to such an exciting and successful future.”

Jalal features many different aspects

of astronomy and NASA in her essay, such as its accomplishments and multiple missions.

“Today, NASA is setting its sights to returning back to the moon — but this time to stay,” JaFATEMA JALAL/SPECIAL lal wrote in her Fatema Jalal wrote essay. “President a NASA awareness Trump is planessay to educate her ning to refocus community. on America’s spaceflight program and returning to the moon.”

In her essay, Jalal commemorates past events that have contributed toward our evolving future.

“These missions and discoveries are just a few things of what NASA has done during its 60 years in operation,” Jalal wrote. “Through hard work and determination, NASA’s next 60 years and beyond will take humanity to a journey through the cosmos.”

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Johns Creek launches ‘Walk with a Doc’ program JOHNS CREEK, Ga.— Johns Creek and Emory Johns Creek Hospital will team up to host “Walk with a Doc,” a health program that brings doctors and patients together as the walk.

The event launches at 10 a.m. Oct. 13 at Newtown Park.

The walks will continue on the second Saturday of each month.

The program brings the community together to exercise and keep the citizens healthy.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the City of Johns Creek to help educate the community about a variety of health topics while getting them moving at the same time,” said Marilyn Margolis, CEO of Emory Johns Creek

Hospital. “The program gives participants an opportunity to ask medical questions in a more causal setting.”

Every walk will feature a different health topic which gives the opportunity for different questions each walk.

The first walk will be hosted by Dr. Maria Piraner, Director of the Center for Breast Care at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Piraner will discuss the importance of breast cancer early detection, prevention, and tips to stay healthy.

For more information, visit walkwithadoc.org.

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Arts exhibit to celebrate global diversity

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Beyond Borders, an upcoming exhibition at the Johns Creek Arts Center, will highlight the varied cultural viewpoints of local artists.

The exhibition will feature about 60 pieces and artists from 14 countries. The artists are based in the Atlanta area now, but come from as far as China, India and Vietnam. There are also pieces by African and Latin American artists.

“I wanted to do a show that reflected [Atlanta’s] growth in both ethnic and cultural diversity,” Curator Althea Foster said.

This is a new show for the Johns Creek Arts Center. Foster said she hopes the artwork will educate and inspire visitors.

“I hope that they learn a lot about the customs and the practices of other cultures,” Foster said. “I also hope that they grow to appreciate the diversity in our community and how it makes our community a much stronger and richer place to live.”

Foster said though the pieces come from a diverse background, they depict universal themes like family.

“We seem to have a lot of political divisiveness and mistrust of people,” Foster said. “I just hope this shows us that we really have much more that unites us as humans than we have that separates us by borders.”

There will be an opening reception Saturday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., where visitors will have an opportunity to view the works, meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

The exhibition will be free and open to the public Oct.13 through Nov. 10 during the center’s operating hours, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2

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“Mandanganj Women,” an oil painting by Malika Garrett, is one of the pieces on display at Beyond Borders.

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At the closing reception, Nov. 10 from noon to 2 p.m., there will be a Q&A with one of the artists, Malika Garrett. Garrett was born in Calcutta, India, and attended Wesleyan College in Macon.

The Johns Creek Arts Center is at 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700 in Johns Creek.

Taylor Road Middle encourages innovation

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — You’ll get different answers from different people when you ask them “What is the Taylor Road way?”

To some, it is the collaboration and kindness among teachers that make the school special. To others, it is the creative ways they find to help students succeed.

“I’ve been using ‘Taylor Road way’ since I got here 10 years ago,” said Kelly Parker, the school’s new principal. “It was probably used before that. It’s just the way we do things here.”

Parker was promoted from assistant principal this year. Since taking the reins, Parker has coined a new catchphrase, “the Taylor Road way forward.”

“I want to make a break from just because we’ve always done it that way, is that the way we should do it going forward?” Parker asked. “It’s a twist on honoring the past and honoring the tradition and rethinking and revisiting why we do the things we do.”

One new idea implemented at Taylor Road Middle over the past few years is an open classroom. Rather than the traditional school rooms connected by

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Nicole Thompson leads the orchestra at Taylor Road Middle School Sept. 25. a hallway, in one wing of Taylor Road there are classrooms connected by open doorways.

This floorplan makes it easy for teachers to collaborate with each other and for students to be inspired by what the other class is working on, said STEM teacher Jeff Aiken. It works best with classes where students are doing handson work rather than taking quizzes, he said.

Another recent innovation can be found in the social studies department, where teachers like Rachel Hicks and Julia Hylinski are using hypothetical zombie apocalypses to teach Georgia studies. Students are presented with a

scenario and then have to decide which region of the state would offer the best natural resources to defend themselves.

“They’ve found a way to make Georgia studies interesting,” Parker said.

Soon, students and Taylor Road Middle School will participate in a new astronomy project offered through Georgia Tech.

The Aloha project is a telescope located in Hawaii that can be controlled from Georgia to allow students to study the stars during the day. Samantha Serna’s science class will be among the first to test the technology.

“There’s a lot of cool stuff going on here,” Parker said.

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Guests file through the brightly lit gallery of the Alpharetta Arts Center on Mayfield Road. On display at the Oct. 4 opening were numerous works by local artists. The $3.3 million renovation was funded in part through a bond referendum voters passed in 2016.

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By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A stream of more than 300 people passed a freshly cut ribbon Oct. 4 to get their first look at the new $3.3 million Alpharetta Arts Center.

Local, county and state dignitaries hailed the event, commenting that the transformed building, which once served as a Fulton County Library branch, will now transform the community.

Mayor Jim Gilvin said the concept for a building to serve the city’s burgeoning arts community began a few years after the 2011 bond referendum to fund Alpharetta’s downtown City Center project.

During the planning process, he said, the mayor and council members came upon the idea of locating a new, stateof-the-art library facility to the heart of the city.

Finally, an agreement was struck for what was, in essence, a land swap, whereby Alpharetta donated land in its City Center in exchange for the old library property at Mayfield Road and Canton Street.

From the start, Gilvin said, the arts community came forward to promote the use of the building for the arts.

The mayor also called out City Councilman Donald Mitchell for his efforts at seeing the project through to its completion, shepherding it over funding

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Visitors tour the Arts Center Blackbox Theater which seats about 50 people for intimate stage performances. obstacles and design alterations.

Mitchell was unable to attend the opening, but Gilvin asked everyone in attendance to shake his hand and thank him for his work on the project.

“There’s nobody in this city who loves the arts more than Donald Mitchell,” Gilvin said.

County officials also praised the newly redesigned center.

“It’s fabulous. It’s more than we could have expected,” said Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann.

“The grounds are beautiful. Look at the crowd here.”

Hausmann noted the property swap between the county and the city was completed for $1, and it has become a great deal for both.

“Obviously, this is a welcome addition to the community,” she said. “It’s everything we could’ve asked for.”

County Commissioner Bob Ellis said the building has a rich history providing learning opportunities for young people as a library. Now, he said, that tradition will continue.

“This is going to be a special place for all these young folks and for some of us old folks too,” he said.

The Alpharetta Arts Center features visual arts studios, a digital media studio, a clay studio and a performing arts studio that seats about 50. It also includes gallery space and space for lectures and other arts events.

Ben Hollingsworth, co-chair of Arts Alpharetta, said after many years, local arts organizations now have a venue to practice, teach and display their talents.

“It’s going to be a very active place,” he said. “We’re very excited for the future and how the community is going to be involved in this wonderful place.”

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Milton Library to sell thousands of donated books MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Library books garnered through a generous donation from the Roswell Bookmiser shop. The shop recently shut its doors and donated its remaining stock to the Friends of the Milton Library.

Bookmiser co-owners Annell and Jim Gerson considered what to do with the thousands of books, and Anelle said it was a “no-brainer” to donate to the Milton Library.

Annell said Milton has a rich literary community and people committed to bringing together people and authors.

Those initiatives include the Milton Literary Festival, Bookmiser selling books at Steve Beecham’s Christmas event at

Olde Blind Dog and Bookmiser and the Milton Library teaming up to bring bestselling authors to North Fulton.

“All of these literary events kept coming back to people in Milton,” Anelle said. “I just felt that these folks in Milton, and the community as a whole, are committed to enriching their community in a lot of ways. But one way that resonated with me, as an ex-English teacher and bookstore owner, was connecting readers with authors.”

The books, which include all genres except children’s, will be sold at the library on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and from 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 14.

Shoppers can fill a grocery bag, or a bag brought from home, for $5. Two hardcover books can be purchased for $1 and paperbacks are four for $1.

Christy McWhorter, a volunteer with Friends of the Milton Library, said the sale will generate funds for a NASAbased STEM program at the library next year, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

McWhorter said the library’s barn can hold around 15,000 books, and this donation is about twice that amount.

“We are so thankful to the Gerson family for supporting the Milton Library in this way despite the loss of their store,” McWhorter said.

Library volunteers learned of the donation just a few days before store closed. It was a scramble to box and move the 30,000 books, but the process went without a hitch, McWhorter said.

Parking is limited, but those looking to attend the sale can park near Broadwell Pavilion and use the sidewalks along Mayfield Road to reach the library if the parking lot is full.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police are investigating a string of car burglaries from Sept. 23 that resulted in at least five cars with damaged windows. Officers met with one of the victims at the Best Buy at North Point Parkway who told them his car was damaged after he had entered the store to buy a dash camera. When he returned a few minutes later, the back

totaling $2,000 to a woman’s credit card.

The woman was notified about the charges Sept. 25 by her credit card company and issued her a new card. The woman said the data breach might have occurred while she was attending school in Clarkston. Three days later, the woman received a package containing a brake tool that was delivered from Missouri. It was ordered using the compromised credit card.

When the woman called the company, a representative said they had been receiving several calls from the suspect asking about tracking information for two packages.

The representative helped the woman get in contact with a delivery truck driver who had information and footage of the suspect who picked up the second package under the woman’s name.

All of the information was turned over to police to aid in the investigation.

Gate sensors missing from private residence ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a burglary Sept. 24 that resulted in the loss of two $1,400 gate sensors.

The sensors – which allow the residential gate to open and close – were installed that morning at a house on Wills Road and were working.

But when the couple returned home that night, the gate would not open. The sensors, worth $1,400 each, were missing.

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following item will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Friday, October 12, 2018 commencing at 12:00 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, October 22, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a. PH-18-13 Unified Development Code Text Amendments - Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Consideration of text amendments to Unified Development Code to amend Section 2.8 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.

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passenger window of his car was shattered and a wallet was missing. Police found pry marks on the door. At least

four other nearby cars were burglarized in a similar manner — with shattered windows and pry marks on the doors.

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Library: Continued from Page 7 process. Hausmann, however, argued the decision needed to be made before renovations start.

Al Collins, administrator overseeing library construction, said raising the roof requires significant change to the

structure of the building.

“That really does need to be done up front,” Collins said. “To do a renovation and then come back at a later time and take the roof structure off I think exposes all of the renovations that you’ve done on the interior of the building to weather.”

The library bond includes $108 million in renovations of 22 existing libraries, including the Ocee and Spruill Oaks

branches in Johns Creek. Ellis expects moving forward more libraries will request additional funding, now that the Roswell facility has opened the door.

“We need some sort of policy in place for considering and evaluating other changes and uses of contingency money,” Ellis said. “I’ve got another library in my district, and now they’re raising questions.”

Ellis said if other libraries request

additional funding, he wants to see more public input and understanding of the financial impact.

But Hausmann sees this as a good thing.

“Because the voters strongly supported us doing these renovations, we should provide the best facility in every community that has a library renovation project that we can afford,” Hausmann said.

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Johns Creek rolls over Pope; Northview falls to Cambridge

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Johns Creek 52, Pope 13 Johns Creek earned another lopsided win over region opponents Friday night by blasting Pope at home. The Gladiators have scored 50 or more points in three of their last four games.

Johns Creek quarterback Zach Gibson, coming off a seven-touchdown performance against Northview, compiled four touchdown passes against the Greyhounds. The Gladiators also had a 21-yard touchdown rush from Nate Hope and a passing score from Yong Min Lee Dalton Pearson.

Pope remained close in the first quarter with two rushing scores, but Gibson’s 6-yard touchdown pass to Quincy Darnell early in the second began the onslaught of unanswered Johns Creek scores. Johns Creek (5-1, 4-0) will travel to face Cambridge Friday.

Cambridge 40, Northview 21 Cambridge improved to 3-2 in region play Friday night with their third straight win over Northview.

The Bears opened a 27-7 lead on two rushing scores from Phillip Michael Collins, a pick-six from Josh Bodunrin and a 13-yard touchdown run from Ridge Polk.

Northview’s Beau Lark cut the lead with a rushing score late in the third quarter.

Collins’ third touchdown gave the Bears a 33-14 advantage, but Northview remained close with a Lark touchdown pass to Jonathan Baker. However, Cambridge iced the game by holding Northview’s offense on fourth down ahead of Polk’s second touchdown of the night.

Cambridge (3-4, 3-2) hosts region leaders Johns Creek next Friday. Northview (4-3, 3-2) has a bye before facing Alpharetta Oct. 19.

Centennial 49, Chattahoochee 22 Centennial downed winless Chattahoochee to remain tied atop the Region 7-AAAAAA standings Friday night in Johns Creek.

Centennial quarterback Max Brosmer connected with Richard Shaw for four touchdowns, and Cal Dickie rushed for over 300 yards with three scores to power the Knights’ win.

Centennial and Hooch exchanged blows throughout the first half, and the Cougars scored on the final play of the second quarter to cut the Knights’ lead to 28-22.

However, the Knights ran away with the game in the second half to power the 49-22 win.

Centennial (4-2, 4-0) hosts Dunwoody next Friday while Hooch (0-7, 0-5) faces Alpharetta.

Roswell 48, Cherokee 21 Roswell downed Cherokee for the fifth straight year and opened Region 4-AAAAAAA play with a win Friday night at home.

Roswell led 14-7 after a tightly contested first half but pulled away in the final quarter.

Both teams exchanged scores in the third period with Roswell maintaining a 28-14 lead. The Hornets then scored three unanswered touchdowns, including their third defensive score, to provide the necessary separation in the final quarter.

The Hornets (5-1, 1-0) host Lassiter on Oct. 12.

Read the full recap by visiting NorthFulton. com/Sports late in the first quarter and settled for a 3-0 lead with a field goal.

Alpharetta was set up with a short field after a Dane Motley interception but turned the ball over on downs, and the Raiders took their 3-0 lead into the half.

North Atlanta gained a 6-3 lead after a long punt return and rushing score.

With seven minutes left in the third, the Warriors added a field goal.

Alpharetta regained the advantage with a 23-yard rushing score from Kent Cherry early in the fourth. Cherry found the end zone again four minutes later to extend the margin to 17-9.

The Warriors took their ensuing possession and drove inside the Raiders’ 10yard line with a minute remaining. North Atlanta scored, but an unsportsmanlike penalty after the play moved the ball back to the 18-yard line for the 2-point conversion. The Raiders held.

Motley then recovered the onside kick to seal Alpharetta’s narrow victory.

The Raiders (4-2, 2-1) return home to face Chattahoochee on Oct. 12.

Blessed Trinity 47, Denmark 6 Blessed Trinity extended its win streak to 11 games dating to last season and improved to 2-0 in region play after downing region newcomers Denmark on the road Friday night.

The Titans were led by Carson Harof Alpharetta 17, North Atlanta 15 who compiled two rushing scores and Alpharetta survived a nail-biter a receiving touchdown. Running back against North Atlanta on the road Friday Steele Chambers found pay dirt twice on night, denying the Warriors’ late comethe ground. back attempt.

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Chambers, and added 17 points before the half.

Blessed Trinity’s defense held Denmark to a lone touchdown in the second quarter.

Through six games, BT has surrendered only 56 points and has held their last three opponents to single-digit scoring.

Blessed Trinity (6-0, 2-0) travels to take on another newcomer to Region 7-AAAA, Flowery Branch, Oct. 12. Denmark (4-3, 1-2) faces defending region champs Marist.

Pinecrest Academy 21, Mount Pisgah 10 Pinecrest Academy came off its bye week and earned their second consecutive Region 6-A win by topping Mount Pisgah Friday night at home.

Pinecrest found the end zone first on an interception returned for a touchdown, but an 83-yard pass from Mount Pisgah’s Connor Norwood to Chase Grande knotted the game midway through the second quarter. The Patriots took a 10-7 lead three minutes later with a converted field goal by Payton Broaddus.

The Paladins’ responded with a passing touchdown to take a 14-10 lead into halftime.

Pinecrest scored the only points of the second half, and its defense held on to improve Pinecrest to 2-2 in region play.

Pinecrest hosts St. Francis Friday.

Mount Pisgah (2-5, 2-3) has a bye week.

King’s Ridge 32, Walker 18 King’s Ridge prevailed in a battle of winless teams Friday night with a win on the road against Walker.

The Tigers rushed for over 300 yards and all five of their scores came from the rushing attack. Quarterback Braxton Chadwick found pay dirt on three occasions. King’s Ridge (1-5, 1-3) faces Fellowship Christian Friday.

DEATH NOTICES Natalie Ambrose, 86, of Roswell, passed away September 27, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Louise Crist, 90, of Roswell, passed away October 1, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

William Gentry III, 76, of Suwanee, passed away October 2, 2018.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Thomas C. Bush, 95, of Roswell, passed away September 27, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Carol Featherstone, 64, of Johns Creek, passed away October 1, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Victor Honore, 98, of Roswell, passed away September 29, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Patricia G. Carusone, 76, of Roswell, passed away September 24, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Donald B. McAfee, 80, of Roswell, passed away September 26, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

June Merkle, 88, of Roswell, passed away September 25, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Alison Moyer, 82, of Alpharetta, passed away September 28, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Elizabeth Roland, 99, of Alpharetta, passed away October 2, 2018.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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The Salter Forehand Team IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE MOVED TO ANSLEY ATLANTA REAL ESTATE AS FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE NEW ALPHARETTA OFFICE

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770.284.9900 | 8000 AVALON BOULEVARD, SUITE 220, ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA 30009 Equal Housing Opportunity | Rhonda Haran, Managing Broker. All information believed accurate but not guaranteed