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Johns Creek International Festival draws thousands By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Thousands gathered Saturday Oct. 23 for the third Johns Creek International Festival. The all-day event, held across the street from the Atlanta Athletic Club, included nearly 70 vendors featuring food, products, activities and entertainment from all over the globe. Regularly lauded as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the state, Johns Creek hosted individuals from all different backgrounds at the Saturday event. Edie Damann, the city’s external communications manager, took point on organizing the festival. “It’s important that people can come together and experience different types of foods and cultures and music and dance and all of the amazing things that make us different and unique, but can be enjoyed by everybody,” Damann said. “We want people to have a place or an event where they can come and learn about different cultures or try new foods, seek different types of performances… that perhaps they may have never had the opportunity to see before.” More than 50 volunteers worked alongside Damann and Johns Creek staff to help stage the city’s largest annual event. The city allocated $40,000 to the event, but much of the costs were supplemented through vendor fees and 13 different sponsorships, Damann said. As in past years, the city partnered with the Johns Creek Arts Center to run the Kids Zone. Arts Center Program Director Althea Foster worked for months to develop crafts and mini art projects

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Visitors wander through a maze of nearly 70 vendor booths offering food, wares and entertainment at the Johns Creek International Festival held Oct. 23 across from the Atlanta Athletic Club. to engage the kids. Her research and deliberate planning resulted in eight different types of crafts for kids ranging from toddlers to middle schoolers. Each of the crafts represented a different country and came with cultural context and significance. Arts Center Executive Director Stephanie Donaldson said the organization created more the 1,200 crafts for the kids to complete at the festival. Its 40x40-foot tent was packed with artlovers all day. Arts Center instructors and student volunteers from local high schools helped in the effort. Other community organizations had booths on Saturday, including the Rotary Club of Johns Creek, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. City Council candidates were also

on hand. Some manned booths to interact with and provide platform information to prospective voters ahead of the Nov. 2 election. Throughout the day, attendees saw performances that spanned three continents from groups including the Magic Eastern Ensemble, Pure Hearts of Georgia and DanceFlix Academy. Shafiq Jadavji, president of the Johns Creek Cricket Association served as emcee. The Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau promoted the event on their website and accompanying social media in the week leading up to the event. The organization also placed ads in Atlanta Magazine to promote the city at large. In a letter printed in the event’s program, Mayor Mike Bodker said the city intends to continue to grow the event each year.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The community-favorite Spooky Mill will resume haunting the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve this year. The family-friendly event will be divided into two parts on Oct. 30. From 1-4 p.m. the preserve will host Junior Spooky, focused on younger children. From 6-9 p.m. it will host Ooky Spooky which will have more haunts, better for older children and adults. While the event is hosted around Halloween, Board of Directors President Lara Maltby said Spooky Mill really serves as a fall festival for the community, highlighting autumnal traditions from various cultures. “We’re trying to make it be not just about Halloween, but about celebrating fall, because in many different cultures it’s a time of celebration and it’s a time of community building,” Maltby said. “Fall festivals are all about bringing the community together, celebrating the bounty of the harvest, celebrating the triumph of light over impending darkness, so we’re trying

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Man falls to scammer posing as his boss JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man was swindled out of $1,600 by someone who called him pretending to be his boss Oct. 14. The man said he received a text message from someone who claimed they were the CEO of the company the victim works for. The caller used the purported CEO’s name and claimed he was at an out-of-town conference, which the victim’s boss actually was attending. The caller told the victim to go to a Kroger store off Sharon Road and buy three $200 gift cards for clients. After the victim complied with the request, the

PUBLIC SAFETY caller instructed him to send photos of the three cards with their security numbers exposed. After the victim sent the photos, the caller had him buy five more $200 Google Play cards and text photos. The caller then asked for another 10 cards with the same amount. The victim told officers that’s when he became suspicious and called his credit card company and reported the fraud to Google Play and to police.

Woman suspects buyers of stealing bank cards JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported she had her debit and EBT cards stolen from her Fairway Ridge Drive residence Oct. 14. The woman told police she put two dressers up for sale on the Nextdoor app and made a deal with a woman. The buyer was accompanied by three other people when she came to the victim’s house to pick up the dressers. All four

DUI arrests Robert E. Hazzard, 58, of Rebel Court, Snellville, was arrested Oct. 16 on Medlock Bridge Road for DUI. Rosa Magdalena Cardo, 42, of Walford, Maryland, was arrested Oct. 17 on Medlock Bridge Road for DUI, open container violation while operating motor vehicle and failure to maintain lane. people entered the victim’s house, and she said she helped them load the dressers in their vehicles. The woman said she found her purse on the ground when she came back in the house. Her Chase Visa ATM card and an EBT card in her name were missing, according to police. The victim gave police descriptions of the people who came to her home for the dresser as well as their vehicles.

Spooky Mill: Continued from Page 1 to bring a little bit of that in.” Junior Spooky will feature a bouncy house, carnival games and activities in addition to an “Interview with a Vampire Bat” as well as a spooky-season themed puppet show presented by Hall of Cryptids. Those ready for a little more scare will be rewarded at Ooky Spooky. Visitors will get a chance to tour the preserve’s serpent house and take a haunted night hike through the woods. After dark, the preserve will also have a campfire and a night predator show, where visitors can witness owls and other birds of prey during their hunting hours. Tickets to participate in activities can be purchased for $1 each. The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve was not sure whether they would be able to host Spooky Mill this year. Maltby said it was on the chopping block during budget cuts following lost revenue during the pandemic. However, after receiving unexpected funds from local flower farmer Wills LaCrosse’s sunflower field, Spooky Mill went back on the schedule. “It’s still a lot of fun and it’s something that we offer for the community to enjoy,” Maltby said.

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Autrey Mill Nature Preserve will host its annual Spooky Mill event Oct. 30. The family-friendly fun will be split with activities for younger children from 1-4 p.m., and more haunting available for older children and adults from 6-9 p.m.

Some version of Spooky Mill has been hosted by the preserve for 10 years, and organizers are excited to have it back, Maltby said. For more information on this year’s Spooky Mill, visit autreymill.org.

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QUESTIONS Question 1: What do you see as the city’s greatest challenge near-term, and have you any ideas on how to address it? Question 2: Which policy or project facing the council do you feel most passionate about, and how will you work to pass/complete it? Question 3: What is the impact of misinformation in Johns Creek and how will you address it if elected? * Answers are the candidates’ responses with minimal editing.

Seat: Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry Background: I am a Marine veteran, family man, business owner, founder of Preserve Johns Creek, 20-year resident, and an experienced and effective City Council BRADBERRY member. I have a history of keeping promises, honesty, and achieving results. I have a vision for this city and the ability to make it a reality. 1: The Town Center is a challenge — to bring it into reality as a vibrant and unique destination while also keeping it to scale and in character with our community. My vision is a multi-use space that builds our sense of community. It will include a venue for concerts, sporting events and festivals. There will be a residential component along with dining, shopping and recreation anchored by the Legacy Arts Center and tied together by natural features and walking trails. We can create this inviting destination without adding so much density that we overwhelm our schools, roads, stormwater and other infrastructure. I will make our Town Center amazing without developing so much that we drain resources from the rest of Johns Creek. I will bring all stakeholders together to build the consensus necessary to advance this project. I will work with the residents, City Council, staff, private sector and relevant government entities to keep this project moving forward. I will proactively

seek creative solutions that will turn our community’s vision into reality. I have demonstrated over the past four years my ability to move projects forward and build consensus. I will be the mayor that makes the Town Center a reality. 2: I want to build Johns Creek into a greater community. Johns Creek is a good city, but it can be an even greater community. Physically, I want to build a network of sidewalks and trails to create greater connectivity and walkability. Socially, I want to increase our community events and programming and include more culturally diverse events that engage more of our community throughout the city. Economically, let’s encourage our dated retail shopping centers to give us their best proposals for redevelopment to become more vibrant and offer experiential shopping and become greater neighborhood assets. Lastly, a vibrant and unique Town Center is key to building greater community, by creating a greater sense of place and identity. 3: The citizens of Johns Creek deserve elected officials that they can trust. Just as I kept all my promises from my 2019 campaign, I am committed to standing by everything I have proposed in this campaign. Trust should be the foundation of the relationship between elected officials and the public. I promise to lead with integrity and transparency so that I always have the trust and confidence of the people. As your mayor, I will shoot straight with you.

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Seat: Johns Creek Mayor Brian Weaver Background: I’m a proud native Georgian. I have a bachelor’s degree from UGA and a master’s from Columbus State. I am a graduate of the FBI National AcadWEAVER emy and have served as a police officer for 37 years. I was part of the inaugural squad and second-in-command for the Johns Creek Police Department and retired in 2019. 1: In my opinion, the greatest challenge will be to change the culture and reputation of our elected officials by working together to fulfill the needs of our community. Since this will be four new elected City Council and mayor, there must be more collaborative efforts to move the City of Johns Creek in a positive direction. As the next mayor of this exceptional city, I will foster relationships with City Council members to embrace more collaborative efforts with elected officials and staff to reach our common goals. This will be done by encouraging all elected officials and staff to participate in our first working retreat in January. I believe this will be the key to our success and provide our community with a desirable and safe place for all families to be proud of. My leadership

and experience managing personnel and critical events for almost 40 years will play a vital role in our success now and in the future. Stormwater will be our first test of how we collaborate to improve the lives of property owners who have been devastated by poor infrastructure. 2: The Town Center Project is the project I’m most passionate about. This project has been talked about and tossed around for years, but no development, no progress. I believe this project will provide our community with a special sense of identity and help unite and bring our community together for families to enjoy each other and the beauty of our city. This place will be vibrant, beautiful, and a safe gathering place for visitors and our community. Finally, our community will have a place we can all be proud of and be a destination in our city. This will also be an economic boost for our community which will include the Legacy Arts Center. This will help to give Town Center more entertainment along with housing options and commercial shops and stores. 3: In my opinion, misinformation in Johns Creek definitely has a negative impact on our community. Most of the time, this information is slighted or tilted to influence people towards a particular goal or outcome. As the Mayor of Johns Creek, I would present the facts to the community via social media and in person.

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Seat: Johns Creek City Council Post 1 Lee Heard-Tucker Backgroud: I’m a proud Johns Creek homeowner, a successful businesswoman overseeing a staff of 60, and most importantly I’m the mom to the most amazing 6-year-old HEARD-TUCKER in Johns Creek. I’m also proud to be a candidate in the race for Johns Creek City Council, Post 1, at-large. 1: Building a City Center with the Legacy Arts venue will be one of my top priorities when elected because it will promote the arts and the array of cultures that make our city great. It will also serve as a space for Johns Creek citizens to have

Seat: Johns Creek City Council Post 1 Dilip Tunki Backgroud: Resident of Johns Creek for 21 years, I am actively involved in City of Johns Creek serving on multiple committees and organizations within Johns TUNKI Creek. My education, experience, knowledge, leadership skills and community involvement will make a council member who can make informed decisions for the City of Johns Creek. 1: Greatest challenge will be the stormwater infrastructure, for which current council already put in the framework by charging residents’ utility fee. The funds from this fee will cover the repairs, maintenance, and improvement of the existing and future stormwater systems from head wall to head wall over the 10-year period. Ten years is a long time, some of the infrastructure might incur additional damage by the time we get to those, so finding supplemental funding to expedite the process is crucial. I personally spent a good bit of time researching on supplemental funding for stormwater-related expenses, did find one through Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a federal grant match of 60% of project cost up to $400,000. There are more grants out there that we can explore and use towards the storm-

community gatherings, and it will generate revenue and jobs. Moreover, there is an abundance of community support for the City Center; we just have to build it. We must continue to contribute to the vibrancy of our community through projects like this one that fosters cultural understanding and community-building. I envision this center preserving Johns Creek for a long time to come, and when elected, I will work diligently with my colleagues to finally make our City Center a reality. 2: Over the last several years, our city has been devastated by stormwater damage mainly due to the lack of infrastructure revitalization and maintenance. I’ll fight to bring much-needed stormwater management tools to Johns Creek to help protect our natural resources and citizens. To accomplish this, we need to get back to

water infrastructure expense to expedite the process and get it done in less than 10 years. If we can focus on identifying additional grants, we could provide support to some of the dredging projects in the neighborhoods. 2: Town Center is the project that would be my first and foremost task as council member. I will focus on the city-owned land around City Hall and incorporate key elements into the space around the lake. This will have restaurants overlooking the lake, trail around the lake and stage in the middle of the lake. These additions will draw residents to the area to spend the evening with their family, where every family member will have something of interest to them. As this work progresses, will start discussions with the property owners in Town Center area under consideration for public-private partnership. Private landowners will see the vision and future appreciation in the property value, makes it easy for the city to convince these private landowners for public-private partnership. 3: Misinformation is unacceptable, that will send wrong message to the resident of Johns Creek and the elected body will lose trust with the residents. So, keeping transparency on all decisions about city with the residents will build that trust. Once elected, I will make it a point to meet with residents once a month to update them on projects/tasks completed and upcoming projects in the pipeline and seek their input.

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spending taxpayer dollars wisely on infrastructure improvements that will benefit everyone. 3: Unfortunately, there’s misinformation everywhere, and its impact devastates our community’s growth, which is why I’m running my campaign on a platform of complete transparency. When elected, I will continue to maintain transparency as your City Council member. I will introduce and support various measures to publish open data on all city contracts and contractors concerning the City Center we voted on to build. I will encourage open communication between myself and constituents through town halls and forums. Finally, I will work together with the citizens of Johns Creek to ensure their voices are heard and considered in the city plans that directly affect them.

Seat: Johns Creek City Council Post 3 Bob Erramilli Background: In 4.5yrs in Johns Creek, I have voted 26 times. I care. I am vested. Flying combat jets for 14 years taught me: if I care, I gotta get busy. Was the ERRAMILLI president of my church and my HOA. I served on I-Heart Committee. Currently a 2nd Lt. in USAF auxiliary. 1: My focus: expand the revenue base from the businesses. It would ease residents’ tax burden, and provide more options for the city. Johns Creek has many ambitious projects in the works, viz the Town Center project and major parks which need to become available sooner than later. While keeping the city’s semiurban character, we need to retain & grow existing businesses, while actively becoming a destination for new businesses. I would advocate for smart growth in the knowledge-based economy. Emory Johns Creek to be an effective catalyst for ancillary startups. To achieve that status of being a coveted destination for businesses, we need dedicated resources like the Economic Development director, who works proactively with various chambers of commerce, the CVB. The city can help new businesses by making the transition easy, with fewer surprises. The zoning and building codes need to be reviewed, without compromising the city’s character or safety. Explore synergies between cities,

so as to be an attractive region for businesses. Work with Fulton County to iron out major wrinkles which make businesses hesitate coming to Johns Creek. However we do not need big box stores to achieve this goal of tax base expansion. 2: Being from the health care sector led me to believe open spaces are not only conducive to great health, both physically and mentally. COVID enhanced our deprivation of the outdoors. We missed mothers running behind strollers, fathers pitching to their daughters or the serious cyclist. Both Cauley Creek and Linear parks will be huge assets for our citizens. However, revitalization of our shopping centers, is a pre-requisite; to have the monies to get started on our projects. Working on 2018 Comprehensive Plans would be a good start. Not doing so and consequent fall of property values, is highly undesirable. 3: Misinformation from leaders breeds mistrust. Citizens trust leaders to be informed, and in turn inform them. Being vague and mouth empty, at best, is an adhoc tactic. It is not a long-term strategy to gain trust or willing partners. From an organization: the lack of transparency, encourages misinformation. Crisp, concise, regualar and well-thought communication would go a long way to mitigate spread of misinformation. Citizens expect honest conversation. False assurances of kumbaya are decoys for a weak resume or worst — a quick sale. Beware of the feeding with an empty spoon.

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Seat: Johns Creek Post 3 Cassandra Littlejohn Background: Cassandra is a transformational leader. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies and is a certified life coach. As former school LITTLEJOHN board chairwoman, she understands the importance of good governance, leadership, proper oversight, budgeting, transparency and community relations. She hopes to bring her experiences to Johns Creek City Council. 1: The City of Johns Creek has an esteemed reputation for incredibly ranked schools, low crime rates, a

strong economy, top jobs, as well as diverse tribal demographics. While we are proud of these accomplishments, we must not rest on our laurels. Johns Creek is at a critical juncture in which some are fighting to maintain the current status quo while others are calling for noticeable changes. The uniqueness of who we are should not confound our needed development. With just weeks away from electing a new City Council, there is risk of decelerating years of discussions and decisions that have led to much-needed progress. We cannot allow ourselves to digress from the diligent progress made. We need forward-thinking leadership, resolute in ensuring that we move forward with plans to address

infrastructure improvements as an expected essential and that all stakeholders’ views are valued. Recognizing the need for smart growth is paramount in ensuring the long-term benefits of our great city. Working together with internal and external stakeholders to develop major projects like the Town Center, and other improvements will mean seeking out commonalities as we strive to grow an exceptionally improved Johns Creek. 2: A lot of people in Johns Creek say that a Town Center is needed to enhance the quality of life in our city. I support the residents desire for innovative land development that will encourage economic growth and position Johns Creek to become a destination city.

As a trusted leader on City Council, I will work to move the city forward. Johns Creek Comprehensive Plan is a useful guide to ensure focus and timely execution. I promise to always engage the residents for input in decisions that affect our quality of life. 3: Misinformation when deliberate is intended to deceive. I believe in transparency and honesty. When elected, I promise to be accountability in governing the people’s business, and “It’s All the People’s Business.” If you lose the confidence of your constituents, you can no longer be effective in a leadership role. I will ensure that our policies are clear and concise and will reflect our values for truth and honesty as means of doing business in Johns Creek.

Seat: Johns Creek City Council Post 3 Anthony Shorter Background: A resident of Johns Creek for 8 years, I celebrate with you our diversity and vibrant culture. My wide array of experience in the private sector, predomiSHORTER nantly in the entertainment & higher education field would prove beneficial to the city’s growth and development. I will push for

comprehensive and practical solutions to help enhance Johns Creek’s infrastructure and move our city forward at the right pace. 1: I see the greatest challenge being the building of the Town Center & Legacy Center. It’s very apparent that the residents of Johns Creek would like a Town Center. However, we do not have a comprehensive plan in place to accomplish building it without it being a huge impact to taxpayers. I have over 25+ years of experience working in the private sector with large corporations

and private investors. Through active recruitment and collaboration, I am confident I could find private partnerships to help relieve some of the taxpayers’ burden and get the Town Center built within a reasonable timeframe. This is my primary profession now, and I plan to bring those skillsets to City Council when elected. 2: I am the most passionate about keeping our property tax millage rate reasonable and at a fair market rate, while retaining, expanding and recruiting businesses. I believe if we encourage the

growth of businesses in Johns Creek, we could use our surplus to offset the millage rate. 3: There is a great deal of misinformation circulating in Johns Creek, specifically regarding stormwater and the building the Town Center & Legacy Center. We need to encourage the participation in town hall meetings that inform the public on issues facing the city. We need to operate with complete transparency & fiscal responsibility. When elected, that will be my priority to all constituents.

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Seat: Johns Creek City Council Post 2 Stacy Skinner Profile: My family and I moved to Johns Creek from Lawrenceville in 2013 and I have been involved in the community ever since. We absolutely SKINNER love Johns Creek for its diversity, safety, beauty, parks, and the schools. Our city is the best and I will assure it remains that way. 1: One of the city’s greatest challenges near-term is retaining and attracting businesses. A huge bulk of our revenue comes from sales tax, and it’s extremely important we retain, attract and support our businesses to alleviate the burden on the residents. Johns Creek has often given the impression we are not open for business, and changing that mindset will be the biggest challenge. The Economic Development director will play an integral part in reaching out to our businesses and neighboring cities. Firstly, they need to access what we can do to better retain and assist in expansion for our current businesses, and secondly, see what our surrounding cities have to offer that Johns Creek doesn’t. Additionally, the city needs to review and revisit its licensing and permitting policies and procedures to be more “business-friendly.” Are our licensing and permitting policies more overbearing and deterring business more than inviting business? That needs to be reviewed

Day 1. That being said, smart growth is key to the success of Johns Creek. We absolutely do not want overdevelopment and big-box retail on every corner. We want to attract and attain businesses with controlled growth and development. 2: Revitalization of our shopping center nodes is the project I feel most passionate about. Several of the shopping centers around Johns Creek are at least ¼ empty. If the shopping centers do not revitalize to keep up with surrounding areas, their class status will fall lower, which equates to a loss in revenue for the property owners, the city, and additionally, lowers our property values. I’m excited that the 2018 Comprehensive Plan addresses the need and sees the value in revitalizing our shopping centers. Extremely important is assuring that council does not change the zoning laws to allow for multifamily housing in those shopping centers. 3: Misinformation is extremely harmful. The way it needs to be addressed is by 1.) Communication, and 2.) Transparency. Those are fundamentally the most critical ways to address and combat misinformation. Equally important is electing those candidates that have the knowledge of the inner workings of the city (i.e., my statement at the debate that we needed more funding for our parks. The 2016 Park Bond will be completely depleted PRIOR to beginning Phase 2 of Cauley Creek and PRIOR to beginning Linear Park). Information to the contrary is inexcusable and simply a lack of knowledge.

Seat: Johns Creek City Council Post 2 Rashmi Singh Profile: My name is Rashmi Singh, and I have been working as a tech consultant for Fortune 500 companies for over two decades. I am married and have three children. SINGH My youngest is a sophomore at Northview High School. I am also a member of an HOA board, and I chair a landscape committee. 1: The greatest challenge for the city near term is lack of identity and lack of shortterm and long-term vision. This seeps into addressing various issues we face, such as can we move forward with the actual build of the Town Center and the Legacy Center? Do we want to be known as an affluent community only? Do we want to look at ways to help small businesses that are facing labor shortages? How far are we willing to go to support our infrastructure? Although gaining consensus in all areas would be a challenge, we can easily do this in some areas. There is consensus around Town Center and a center for Arts and Culture, and most residents would like to see the city move forward with this. More dialogue in other areas will

need to occur, and options would need to be weighed in and evaluated. 2: Although I am passionate about my entire platform, moving forward with Town Center will be a step in the right direction for the city. I have heard from many residents that they are looking forward to progress being made with the Town Center implementation. As we know, currently there is no budget allocated for this project so this will need to be a longer-term project. 3: Misinformation as a tool to control the narrative and create misrepresentation has been used for a long time. Though misinformation has been an ongoing issue, the rise of social media has elevated this to another level. The rise of social media has hugely increased the spread of misinformation and with severe consequences. Also, complete misinformation is easy to spot, but it is harder to do that with information with partial truths. Social media companies also need to take responsibility for this spread and deploy solutions to keep the spread of misinformation in check. We need to have more trusted and fair resources available to us. If more trusted and appropriate resources are available to us, we can check the validity of the information and can decide for ourselves if the information is accurate.

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Saturday, Nov. 6th • 9am – 5pm Sunday, Nov. 7th • 10am – 3pm Over 110 vendors with a large variety of unique and beautiful gift items – Jewelry, Wreaths, Pottery, Fine Art, Holiday and Home Décor, Accessories, Knits, Children’s Items, Huge Bake Sale and much more! • Tons of parking • All booths are indoors • Enter our Titan Tidings Raffle to win prizes

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Seat: Johns Creek City Council Post 5 Pablo Cecere Background: I grew up and studied in Argentina, and emigrated to America in 2002. I am the father of two teenage boys, one in college and a sophomore in CECERE JCHS. Professionally, I am a technology consultant that has a proven record in managing complex projects for global companies, that knows how to get things done. 1: Our current council has some members with strong personal agendas... that can’t, MUST NOT continue. We need a vision and a path for this city, regardless of personal interests and agendas. We need councilmen and women that can reach across the aisle and put the wellbeing of our citizens first.

2: Well, that is easy... and maybe my answer is not shocking, but it is definitely sincere: I am passionate about having a thriving Town Center and a world-class Legacy Center. I truly believe both will have a huge positive impact on our lives and will bring communities together. They will also contribute to the financial well-being of Johns Creek, and increase property values. 3: Same as everywhere else, misinformation creates chaos and divides people, muds waters, and stops progress. I have a clear plan to leverage technology and social media for facts-based content creation and distribution. I believe we should also engage our citizens for them to create content as well and bring to our attention those topics that keep them awake at night. My plan includes a process for facts checking and publishing... you will learn more when I win

Seat: Johns Creek City Council Post 5 Larry DiBiase Background: I have lived in Johns Creek for 27 years with my wife and two children. I have two degrees, accounting and geography/international busiDIBIASE ness. I have worked in software for 25 years I am a small business owner and enjoy hiking and cycling with family and friends. 1: I believe that stormwater is the greatest threat the city and individuals will face over the next 10 years. While the stormwater utility fee was recently enacted, it does not begin to address the complexities of the problem, nor the root cause. Rather, it is simply a patchwork of repairs, while needed, it does not go deep enough to address future challenges or mitigating factors for both residents and the city. Going forward, a committee should be formed comprised of residents, experts, and city officials who represent the interests of all stakeholders. A long-term plan must be identified, and all solutions should be explored to solve the problem, not just fix what is broken today. In addition, technology can be employed to better categorize

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individual land lots with more granularity and assess proper fees. Without a comprehensive solution, the negative effect of stormwater will severely impact current and future land values throughout the city. 2: As a former member of the Town Center Advisory Committee, I understand how this project can positively transform the city in many ways. From providing a focal point for residents to gather and celebrate events, to overall increased property values. All these activities will help lead to an overall better feeling of pride by living in Johns Creek. The Town Center Project will require a council that is creative, dedicated and committed to working through the challenges as they are encountered. As a council member and former TAC member, I will be committed to seeing this great project become a reality. 3: Misinformation, regardless of context, only serves to create false expectations, miss guided intentions, and serves to erode the fabric of any subject. The simplest way to remove any purposeful or innocent misinformation is to establish policies and procedures which are rooted in transparency. Clear, documented procedures, audit tracking, and routine Town Hall events should help reduce the start of misinformation.

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Alpharetta office complex sold to institutional buyer ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Private equity real estate manager Velocis has sold three assets in a portfolio sale to an institutional buyer, including Parkway at Avalon in Alpharetta. Parkway at Avalon is a 194,644-square-foot, two-building office property directly across from Avalon, one of the top mixed-use developments in the South. Velocis purchased Parkway at Avalon in 2017 from a special servicer, LNR Partners, through an online auction platform and significantly repositioned the asset through a lobby renovation and amenity upgrades. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. The property was marketed for lease as having a free on-site fitness center and proximity to 22 restaurants, two luxury hotels, shopping and nature trails. Through prioritizing investments in the Sunbelt markets, Velocis acquired Kierland One in Phoenix, Parkway at Avalon in Alpharetta and 3120 Fairview Park in Falls Church, Va. “By initiating several strategic renovations and marketing campaigns for each property, we were able to unlock value for our investors,” said Jim Yoder, co-founder and partner at Velocis. “These value additions, alongside our long-standing industry relationships, provided the perfect opportunity for all three assets from different markets to be sold together.”

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Premier Dermatology – Providing excellence. Every patient. Every time. Brought to you by - Dr. Brent Taylor, Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Congratulations to Premier Dermatology and Mohs surgery of Atlanta for its fourth year in a row of being voted Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist of North Fulton! Since opening in 2017, Premier Dermatology has quickly become the go-to dermatology practice for quality and comprehensive dermatologic care. As in years past, I decided to sit down with Dr. Brent Taylor and Kathryn Filipek, PA-C to get their take on their success and to learn a bit more about them. Alyssa: Hey you two! Thanks for meeting with me again. Winning the Best Dermatologist and Best Vein specialist for four years in a row means you must be doing something right! To what do you contribute your continued success? Dr. Taylor: Thank you! Well, I believe that my patients understand our sincerity and our dedication to their healthcare. Kathryn and I and our amazing team all honestly care about our patients and their wellbeing. I hope that that sincerity comes through during our interactions. We always strive to give our patients our complete attention and to learn more about an individual as a person as well as a patient. There are plenty of times when a patient brings something to our attention or when a case compels us to do additional research. Kathryn and I are constantly collaborating and advocating on our patients’ behalf. I believe that comes through. Kathryn: I agree with everything that Dr. Taylor said, our team really is wonderful. And we have received a lot of compliments that the practice has a personal and “boutique” feel, even as we deliver care that is scientific and academic. Alyssa: Dr. Taylor we all know that you are a board-certified dermatologist, and a fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. There is no doubt of your ability to skillfully handle dermatology and skin cancer patients. How many surgeries have you performed now? Dr. Taylor: Oh, probably over 10,000, but more important than the number is the type of cases that we are treating. I believe that we are one of the only practices in the state of Georgia that performs true Mohs surgery for melanoma on the face. Many of the surgeries that we perform are truly lifesaving, and I am proud of the type of work that we perform. Alyssa: How does varicose vein treatment fit into your practice and

what advancements did Kathryn Filipek bring? Dr. Taylor: We are beyond grateful for the addition of Kathryn! She really is a fantastic and knowledgeable provider. Most importantly, our skillsets really complement one another. For example, my focus in the vein clinic portion of our practice is on treating venous disease that results in leg swelling or pain, and Kathryn has years of experience performing aesthetically-focused cosmetic sclerotherapy. She brought PRP for hair rejuvenation to the practice as well as chemical peels and is a truly outstanding injector of Botox® and cosmetic fillers. The addition of another provider also means that we are frequently able to accommodate patients for same day or next day appointments. Alyssa: Well, I think that will help our readers understand more of what helps you both win Best Of year after year. But, as is now tradition, I thought we could ask a few casual questions to allow your readers get to know you both a little better. When you started working at Premier Dermatology, what surprised you? Brent: The administrative side of running a practice was more complicated than I had anticipated. I was not wearing rose-tinted glasses when we opened, but electronic medical records, government reporting, and the insurance-side of medicine all were more challenging than I expected. I want to thank all the patients who put up with the hiccups in the first two years for their understanding as we were working out some of the kinks. Kathryn: Prior to joining Premier Dermatology in early 2020, I had spent almost 19 years working in larger dermatology practice settings. In starting here, I was pleasantly surprised by the “family” feel of the practice and not only how close the staff were to each other, but how close some of the patients were to my current coworkers. It is comforting to be a part of a true “work family.” What are your pet peeves? Brent: I think most of my pet peeves involve reckless or aggressive driving. On the road, people all too often act like they see cars as obstacles rather than as fellow travelers. Kathryn: Expecting instant gratification without the willingness to do the work. I believe hard work is often necessary to achieve your goals. This is something I tell my kids about homework and

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The Aging Roadmap Brought to you by – Michelle Wilson, Eldercare Attorney, Wilson Legal, PC Wouldn’t it be nice if you could talk to someone about your situation and find out if you can live the way WILSON you want to live for the rest of your life? Do you have enough money to live that way no matter what happens? How much does care cost and are there ways you can cut the cost of care? Wouldn’t it be great if you could see the roadmap for the next 10-20 years and the options you have if one of you get sick along the way? You have that right here in town. Michelle Wilson offers an Eldercare Analysis that does just this. You bring in your information about your dreams, health and finances, she reviews it with you and draws you a map of your life to show you how long money will last, when benefit programs can help and how to manage care so that you don’t go broke or

Premier: Continued from Page 12 good grades, as well as my patients who often require a regular routine to maintain or improve their skin conditions. If your childhood had a smell, what would it have been? Brent: Blueberry pie and fresh cut grass. My grandfather had a blueberry and Christmas tree farm and my mom is a fantastic baker. I am beyond lucky to have been able to play outside all day, explore the farm, catch various critters then come inside to homemade desserts. I had a fantastic childhood. Kathryn: Basically, the outdoors in Michigan. Nose-closing crisp air in the winter, water (from the snow melting) in the spring, fresh grass and dirt or sap on my hands as a kid, and leaves in the fall (which basically ended in September for me.) What is the most ridiculous outfit you’ve ever worn? Brent: I once won a Halloween contest by dressing up as a bag of Jelly Belly jellybeans. My neighborhood Costco gave me a huge clear plastic bag, and I punched holes in it for my arms and legs and filled it up with dozens of different color balloons then taped a Jelly Belly logo across it. My costume was the hit

of the party, and nobody could get past me because I was seven feet wide. Kathryn: Anything in the 80’s. Don’t even ask about my hairstyle. Perms rocked! Lastly, if you could tell your 16-year-old self something, what would it be? Brent: To not put too much stock in timelines. I was raised very traditionally, and I thought that I was going to meet my wife in college, get married right after we graduated then start a family a few years later, and it made me worried when I hadn’t met the right person by the time that I expected. My advice to the teenage me would be to just pour yourself into positive and worthwhile activities and that the result would be becoming who you are supposed to and meeting who you are supposed to all in its own time. Kathryn: Stop stressing. You’ll make it happen. I was so focused on my future, worrying about not achieving my goals, and how I was going to put myself through school that I didn’t stop to enjoy being 16. In hindsight, I realize that having a bit more faith would have gotten me to the same endpoint without all of the pressure I put on myself. Thank you to Dr. Brent Taylor and Kathryn Filipek for sharing a little more about themselves and congratulations again for winning both Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist in North Fulton for 2021!

become a burden on your kids. You can even bring your kids if you want. It’s a great way to get peace of mind and it’s a great time of year to do it too! Michelle’s office is open during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks when schools are out. Just call Wilson Legal at 770-205-7861 and ask to schedule an Eldercare Assessment.

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Changing the Game Brought to you by – Village Park Whether you shout Roll Tide or Go Dawgs, one Village Park resident will surely have you saying War Eagle. Former Auburn Football All-American National Champion, Don Braswell says that stepping out on the field led him to scoring touchdowns throughout his life. There’s nothing like stepping foot onto the crisp green turf of a football field before game time. Although it’s been several years since he last played the game, Don Braswell recalls his moments as a player on Auburn University’s undefeated 1957 football team as if it happened yesterday. Don is affectionately known as ‘Coach’ by his friends and family and with good reason. Coach’s inspirational career with the Tigers has the ability to motivate anybody. Although having just one eye, Coach played guard for the historically undefeated team. Coach played football in junior high where his skills were quickly noticed. Initially, Coach was known for his speed but later his talents in defense shined through. He had a rare ability to successfully play both offense and defense. During football season, Coach says he

and his teammates gave it all they had. Although the practices were tough, and he endured various injuries, Coach says he enjoyed almost every minute of it. “It’s wonderful really,” Coach said. “You know, if you work enough a certain way, you got a chance to win and that is surely a fact.” His experiences at Auburn University taught him how to improve himself both physically and mentally. “You will feel the results,” Coach says. “Auburn proved that to me, that’s why it was so good.” His passion for the game continued after the season inevitably ended. After he finished playing the sport he loves, Coach became a coach. Coach became a role model and taught future football players for more than 35 years. His advice for future football players and coaches is simple yet, powerful. “You got to have a team to practice together,” Coach emphasizes. “You got to have some speed and you got to have some determination.” Teamwork, talent, and dedication are essential to any group of people’s success story. Coach Don Braswell was inducted into the Albany Sports Hall of Fame in 1994 and his knowledge and insight of

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‘Day of the Dead’ festival slated at Roswell City Hall By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell is hosting its second Dia de los Muertos festival at City Hall, featuring traditional Mexican entertainment, food, face painting, costume contest and margarita tasting. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is traditionally celebrated Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 in the central and southern regions of Mexico. The holiday is centered around remembrance of lost loved ones, as communities come together to celebrate their memory and pray for their safe spiritual journey. The city hosted its first Dia de los Muertos festival in 2019, but the event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s festival is slated for 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, and visitors of all ages are welcome to attend. The festival is free to the public, except for food vendors and one special ticketed experience. Along with entertainment by Aztec dancers, Oaxaca Group and a mariachi band, there will be food vendors on site selling Mexican cuisine such as empanadas and tamales. There will be a Catrina and Catrin contest at 5 p.m. for those who dress in a Day of the Dead costume and paint their face. Cash prizes will be

awarded for best costume. Of course, no Dia de los Muertos celebration would be complete without traditional candy skull face painting, which will be available at the festival. A showing of Disney’s “Coco” will start at 6 p.m. The tequila/specialty margarita tasting experience will showcase the unique flavors of Mexico. It includes tasting tokens and a souvenir tasting glass for the first 500 participants. For $35, participants will receive eight tokens that can be used to taste any combination of six different types of specialty margaritas and four different types of tequila, including a Blanco, Joven, Reposado or Anejo. Vendor, artist and exhibitor opportunities are available. All vendors must be Day of the Dead themed, and products must be sold by the artist or direct representative. Roswell City Hall is located at 38 Hill Street. This year’s festival is presented in partnership with the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. For more information about the event, to sign up to be a vendor or artist, or to buy tickets for the tequila/specialty margarita tasting experience, visit RoswellGov.com/DayoftheDead.

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CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC HEARING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11360 LAKEFIELD DRIVE, JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 The following Land Use Petition is scheduled for public hearing: LAND USE PETITION: PETITIONER: LOCATION: CURRENT ZONING: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:

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Appen Media chosen as legal organ of Roswell By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — For the first time in its more than 30-year history, the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, part of the Appen Media Group, has been chosen to serve as the legal organ of the City of Roswell. The legal organ publishes all public notice advertisements for the city as required by state law. To qualify, a newspaper must be published continuously at least weekly for two years and contain no more than 75 percent advertising content in no more than one-half of its issues during the previous 12 months. The Herald has been in publication in Roswell since 1983 and delivers every Thursday. The Roswell Neighbor previously served as the city’s legal organ, but it recently made the decision to move to an online model only. In July, the City of Roswell issued a request for quotes to establish an annual contract with a local newspaper, and in September, interim City Administrator Michael Fischer signed the contract with Appen Media, formally making the

Herald the legal organ of Roswell. The city states that in a typical month, Roswell places an average of 20 legal advertisements and legal notices for public hearings in various sizes along with retail displays. The city also typically runs four ads associated with elections and approximately 20 alcoholic beverage license application notices every year, as required by law, and paid for by the applicants. In a response to the city’s request for quotes, Publisher Hans Appen wrote that the core of the Herald’s mission is to keep the Roswell community engaged and informed by promoting local businesses and reporting on quality-of-life issues so citizens can be involved in the changes they wish to see. “A city’s promotion of its legal advertising is an extension of its efforts to transparently communicate government services that are paid for using taxpayers’ dollars,” Appen wrote. “We believe we are the most effective possible partner to verifiably take on that responsibility….” The Herald will begin publishing legal advertising this month.

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Alpharetta man charged with human trafficking By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — An Alpharetta man is accused of sex trafficking a 14-year-old girl who had been reported missing. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 23-year-old Nicholas Fernandez in Athens-Clarke County on Aug. 31 at the University of Georgia, where he is a student at the Terry College of Business. Fernandez was charged with kidnapping, statutory rape, aggravated child molestation, child molestation and trafficking of persons for labor or servitude (sex trafficking of a minor) in both Athens-Clarke and Cook counties. He is currently being held without bond at the Athens-Clarke County Jail. The investigation began April 16, 2020, when the Sparks Police Department in Cook County requested the GBI to assist with a missing person’s case. The investigation led agents to Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, where

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or servitude (sex trafficking of a minor) and two counts of enticing a minor in Cook and Athens-Clarke counties. He was extradited to the Cook County Jail late last month. Hart had been arrested in connection to the case about a year and a half ago but was later released on bond. Fernandez was also arrested in Cook County on July 21 for conspiracy to commit interstate interference with custody, interference with custody and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. At this point in the investigation, the GBI said, only one victim has been identified. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI’s Regional Office in Douglas at 912-3894103 or the Sparks Police Department at 229-546-8211. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-8477, online at gbi. georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

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a 14-year-old girl was found hiding in a crawl space under the home of 50-yearold Brady Alan Hart. After further investigation, agents said they linked Fernandez as Hart’s associate. According to the Kent County News, Fernandez and Hart are accused of transporting the young girl to locations in Cook and Athens-Clarke counties for labor or servitude. The newspaper also reported on Sept. 29 that Hart told police he had met the girl online about a year and a half earlier. In a statement of probable cause, Hart said he had traveled to Georgia at least two other times to see the girl and had picked her up in April 2020 “at her request.” Hart allegedly told police he knew the girl had run away because he had been in contact with her since she left home, according to the newspaper. Most recently, Hart was arrested in Kent County on Sept. 8 and charged with enticing a minor, kidnapping, interstate interference with custody, two counts of trafficking of persons for labor

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