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Three incumbents re-elected to Johns Creek City Council By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com

Johns Creek City Council Nov. 7. Incumbent Councilwoman Stacy Skinner defended the Post 2 seat against Devon Dabney. Skinner earned 2,977 votes, or 64 percent, of the 4,642

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — All three incumbents were reelected to the

cast. Skinner was elected to fill an unexpired term in 2021. She previously served on the Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals and

volunteers in other capacities around the community. Post 4 Councilman Chris Coughlin and Post 6 Councilwoman Erin Elwood ran unopposed.

North Metro SWAT 5-city partnership focuses on region By R.J. TURNER newsroom@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), a multijurisdiction tactical team, provides safety and protection throughout a large five-city community. Formed in 2009, the North Metro SWAT originally consisted of Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Dunwoody. Later on, Brookhaven and Chamblee became a part of the unit. Appen Media covers the three original North Metro SWAT police department members and each reflects on being a part of the unit. In total, there are approximately 30 specially trained officers from each cities’ police department

keeping safe a large population of residents with knowledge of each city. The team has undergone rigorous specialized training in order to respond to hostage situations, barricaded suspects, heavily armed criminal engagement, counter terrorism, active assailants and dignitary protection. Sandy Springs Police Department “North Metro SWAT provides additional support to our law enforcement partners. The team primarily responds to violent barricaded subjects, hostage rescue situations, serves high-risk warrants, or any other situation outside the capabilities of uniform patrol,” SWAT Commander

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A College Park man reported to police Oct. 31 that while he had been delivering packages for Amazon on Wilshire Chase Drive, three men threatened to rob him. The victim, a 27-year-old Black man, told police the three White suspects approached him and asked if he was a “gang banger” and if his job sucks. The victim said he responded by saying his job was okay, then walked back to his van. While approaching his van, the suspects told the victim to “run his pockets,” according to the incident report. When the victim did not give the suspects anything, one of the suspects pulled an undisclosed weapon out of his pocket. The victim told police he punched the suspect, then got back into the van and drove up the road. According to the incident report, no packages or items were stolen, and the victim did not sustain any injury.

Man loses $400,000 in cryptocurrency trades JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man reported to police Oct. 30 that he had lost $400,000 since February in fraudulent cryptocurrency investments. The man told police he began buying and trading cryptocurrency with a woman he met on an app for social networking and investing. After making $22,000 in crypto purchases, the man told police he and the woman began to have an online relationship, and in May, he

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Child assaulted, robbed while trick-or-treating JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported to police Nov. 1 that while her son was trick-or-treating in the Seven Oaks neighborhood, another child assaulted him, and others stole some of his clothing. The woman said her son was hit in the back of the head, then chased through the neighborhood until other kids demanded he take off his $600 Christian Louboutin belt and $350 Air Max shoes. The woman said when her son hesitated, the group of young suspects threatened to break his face and his teeth if he did not comply. The woman said the suspects also told her son to take off his pants, but he did not. Soon afterward, she told police a nearby adult had intervened and the suspects took off with her son’s possessions, which the son later heard were thrown into a pond inside in the neighborhood. The woman told police she was sure her son knew who one of the suspects were and wanted to press charges.

Deputies arrest suspects in construction site theft FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County deputies arrested two men and two women Oct. 31 who allegedly took part in stealing materials from a construction site on Browns Bridge Road. Deputies reported seeing a pickup truck exiting the parking lot of the Popeye’s near the construction site around 3 a.m. Deputies noticed the rear of the truck was low to the ground, and its bed was filled with roof tiles and construction equipment. Deputies stopped the vehicle, noting there had been several thefts reported at the nearby Aldi construction site, the report states. While scanning the truck’s tag, deputies reported the plate was registered to a Tesla Model 3. Deputies contacted the owner of the Tesla and were told the tag had been stolen. The suspects could not explain where the materials came from and said they did not know the tag was stolen, the report states. The first suspect, a 20-year-old man from Norcross, was charged with felony and misdemeanor theft by taking, as well as misdemeanor loitering and prowling. He is being held at the Forsyth County Jail on a $12,930 bond. Deputies leveled the same charges against a second suspect, a 34-yearold man from Stone Mountain. He is being held at the Forsyth County Jail, with bond set at $23,930. An 18-year-old female suspect from Sugar Hill was also charged with felony and misdemeanor theft by taking, as well as misdemeanor loitering and prowling. Her bond is set at $18,870. The fourth suspect, a 20-yearold Norcross woman, was charged with misdemeanor attempting to misrepresent tag in addition to theft by taking. No bond information is available.

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Officials call results at Milton City Hall By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — The second floor of Milton City Hall buzzed with commotion when polls closed at 7 p.m. on Election Day, with 24 tabulators determining ballot markings, several poll watchers roaming the entire area and others observing from afar behind a rope. Observers came and went. But, some stayed for the entirety of tabulation, like State Election Board Member Janice Johnston – a Republican Party appointee and known critic of Fulton County election management. There were also several students from Auburn University who study election administration and their mentor Mitchell Brown, a professor of political science. Separated by precinct, six groups of four tabulators started with a recount of the ballots, then went onto reading the results. As poll workers carted Election Day ballots to the floor, tabulators had a head start with ballots cast during advanced voting. With each precinct changeover, Deputy City Manager Stacey Inglis posted

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After the last of the ballots were sent in for review, nearly three dozen poll officials and watchers wait for the unofficial results for Milton’s municipal election in the early morning of Nov. 8 on the second floor of City Hall. a sign to show what ballots were being tabulated and announced the number of tally sheets clerks would need to complete their work. Tabulators had some fun reading aloud some write-in candidates. One giggled as she announced a voter wished for “anyone else” for some unidentified race. There were also a few write-ins for Councilman Paul Moore, who didn’t seek another term, and other characters like Mickey Mouse, the Cookie Monster and Pedro. For a write-in candidate to win the election, they would have had to have qualified. With that, write-ins were mostly statement pieces. Occasionally, clerks struggled to read the marks, and the two assistant managers of tabulation walked over from their desk to make their call. If they couldn’t make a final say, Inglis would step in and decide whether a ballot was a “total reject.” Inglis served as the city’s deputy election superintendent as well as the chief manager of tabulation. As batches of around 50 ballots were accounted for, they would make their way to the assistant managers at the front of the room. One manager called out precinct numbers, candidate names and the number of votes, while the other made changes to excel spreadsheets displayed on a monitor. There were two forms for everyone to see, the Summary of Tally Sheet and unofficial results; both were used for a regular update to the city’s “Elections” webpage, a task that had Communications Director Greg Botelho zooming around. The election results are scheduled to be certified at a special called City Council meeting Nov. 13. Some distinct words were used during the assistant managers’ announcements, like “overvote” and “undervote.” According

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to Milton’s Tabulation Manual for poll workers, obtained in an open records request, “undervote” means there was no vote for a race, and “overvote” means there was more than one vote for a contest. The manual also tackles items like the way ballots are boxed and archived for a two-year, surveilled hold. It even explains what to do if a candidate dies – their votes are still counted. While Milton’s Training Manual for poll workers saw at least one update after real-world application, Appen Media has not confirmed whether the Tabulation Manual received the same treatment. During tabulation, a six-hour affair, Inglis periodically made her way over to the area of onlookers to explain any snags. One situation involved a 650-ballot label count on a bag, but tabulators had counted 649 ballots; Inglis said the poll pad system counted 649 check-ins in addition to one supplemental voter. By the end of the night, though, the total number of voters equaled the total number of ballots counted with 3,653 of each. The energy of the crowd had simmered by 1 a.m. But, the excitement of Milton running its first Election Day was clear among many of the participants.

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Cumming honors veterans at City Center observance By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Dozens of guests gathered on a rainy Nov. 10 to honor the service of veterans with a ceremony and live music at Cumming City Center. The 11 a.m. Veterans Day service was the first to be held at the development. Previously, the commemoration was held at the Veterans War Memorial on Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow welcomed guests, saying it was an honor to host the Veterans Day ceremony at City Center, which he had envisioned as a community gathering place since taking office in 2018. “We know that without the efforts of each and every service member throughout history, our great nation would not be that: the land of the free,” he said. “And the remark that the United States is the land of the free because of the brave is most definitely true.” Brumbalow said the new Veterans War Memorial at Cumming City Center reflects the city’s recognition of veterans’ contributions.

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The Forsyth County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office Joint Honor Guard presents the colors at the annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10 at Cumming City Center. The program featured music by the Forsyth Central High School Flash of Crimson Band; prayer; performances by local students; a presentation of colors by the Forsyth County Fire

Department and Sheriff’s Office Joint Honor Guard; and a rifle salute by the Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard. American Legion District 9 Commander Gary Ely said one of the Legion’s priorities is to advocate for health care, education and employment opportunities for veterans. He said there are more than 6,000 veterans who commit suicide each year, and he encouraged the crowd to offer support. “But Veterans Day is not just a day of celebration and remembrance,” Ely said. “It is a day of action. It is a day when we must recommit ourselves to the wellbeing of veterans and their

families.” Former Strategic Weapons Submarine Officer Bob Ravener delivered the keynote remarks of the morning. Ravener serves as a trustee on the Naval Academy Athletic Foundation for Athletic Scholarships and Programs and is a member of the VFW and American Legion Post 215. While all speakers honored the service of veterans, some highlighted more specific experiences. Gainesville Theatre Alliance at Brenau University freshman Maighen Parke recognized the history of women in the armed forces. This year marked the 75th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which allowed women to serve in all four military branches. “In the last 75 years, women have made great strides in serving their country,” Parke said. “… Today, women are taking on leadership roles, rising through the ranks and helping to shape the future of the U.S. military.” The program concluded with a rifle salute, “Taps” and benediction by First Baptist Cumming High School Pastor Scott Carpenter. “In this era of uncertainty and division, it is our veterans who serve as a unifying force,” Ely said. “They come from all walks of life, representing a rich tapestry of our nation. Yet, when they put on the uniform, they become an even greater power, the embodiment of the American spirit. Our debt to these heroes can never be repaid, but our gratitude and respect must last forever.”

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Wellstar North Fulton celebrates success at 40-year anniversary By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Business owners, elected officials and WellStar team members celebrated the 40-year anniversary of the North Fulton Hospital Nov. 8 with hors d’oeuvres and drinks in the Hospital Atrium at 3000 Hospital Boulevard in Roswell. The Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center served as host and sponsor of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours event Nov. 8. The networking sessions are usually sponsored by a corporate cornerstone of the North Fulton community and typically held on the second Thursday of each month. Kristin Caudell, executive director of strategic community development for Wellstar Health System, spoke briefly about the relationship between the chamber and Wellstar North Fulton. “We work together to have shared messaging in the community, to have a seat at the table and to support their efforts in making this a great community to live, work and play,”

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From left, Jon-Paul Croom, president of WellStar North Fulton Hospital, stands with Dr. Karim Godamunne, chief medical officer, during the 40-year anniversary celebration of the Roswell hospital Nov. 8. The North Fulton Medical Center opened in November 1983 and became a part of the WellStar Health System in 2016. Caudell said. Jon-Paul Croom, president of Wellstar North Fulton, began his role in April 2017. “This is the week, 40 years ago,

that our hospital opened in 1983,” Croom said. “We had already planned to do this, it just happened to coincide with this After Hours.” The North Fulton Medical Center

opened in November 1983 and became a part of the Wellstar Health System in 2016. “We’re fortunate to live where we live in Georgia, there’s a lot of great health systems around,” Croom said. “We all make each other better, and everyone wants to provide great patient care.” In the seven-and-a-half years since Wellstar Health Systems acquired the hospital, the nonprofit has invested $92 million at 300 Hospital Boulevard. The results are 218 inpatient rooms in a newly renovated, state-ofthe-art facility. In March 2023, CyberKnife technology for radiation therapy was introduced at the new Comprehensive Cancer Center. Wellstar North Fulton Hospital is a Level II trauma center, a Level II emergency cardiac care center, and a Joint Commission primary stroke center. Dr. Karim Godamunne, chief medical officer at the hospital who recruits physicians and staff to North

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Gym owner touts exercise to fight effects of pandemic By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns exposed an array of health problems in America. Health officials say a person’s risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases as the number of underlying medical conditions they have grows. The severity of illness from contracting the virus can be influenced by a person’s age, ethnicity or economic status, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says. The CDC drew attention to asthma, chronic organ diseases, diabetes and several other conditions for demonstrating a conclusive increase in risk for hospitalization, admission to the intensive care unit, intubation or mechanical ventilation or death. The CDC estimates over 1,150,000 Americans have died as a result of COVID. An article in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health argues the lockdowns were not effective in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors, Moshe Yanovskiy and Yehoshua Socol, found neither previous pandemics nor the coronavirus pandemic provide clear evidence that lockdowns help prevent deaths. “It is suggested therefore that a thorough cost-benefit analysis should be performed before imposing any lockdown in the future,” Yanovskiy and Socol wrote. On the other hand, physical activity

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SmartMED aims to innovate health care in Metro Atlanta By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — SmartMED, a drivethru medical clinic at 612 Holcomb Bridge Road, seeks to innovate health care for Metro Atlanta residents by providing a quick and accessible alternative to the traditional office. Roswell residents Stacy and Dr. Luke Lathrop founded SmartMED in fall 2022 after operating a COVID-19 testing site at Fellowship Bible Church. Luke Lathrop works as an emergency room physician in Kennesaw, and while Stacy Lathrop said she had no medical background, as a mother of two young children, she had plenty of experience at doctor’s offices. Stacy Lathrop, who now serves as SmartMED’s CEO, said it was a visit to the pediatrician at the beginning of the pandemic that inspired the idea. “What was so nice about this is that because it was COVID, everything was shut at the pediatrician, so they actually came to the door to look at their ears and listen to them and had the whole visit without them getting out of the car,” she said. “And it kind of occurred to me at that point … why is everyone being forced to go inside and wait on appointments when you could just roll up and see a

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physician at the car door?” The couple conceived a similar set-up but for general medical services and began surveying patients to field interest in the concept. “… when COVID testing ended, we had this huge database of maybe 24,000 people that we had tested for COVID that had really demonstrated an interest in being seen for all different types of medical conditions in the car,” Stacy Lathrop said. “And we took that feedback, and we developed a model that is completely patient centric.” Patients approach SmartMED much the same as customers would approach

a fast-food drive-thru. Then once a patient arrives, a staff member takes their insurance information and identification and creates a medical chart. If a patient is new, they fill out two forms before pulling ahead to the second station, where another staff member takes their vitals. Finally, the patient pulls ahead to be evaluated by the physician. Typically, a visit takes between 10 and 15 minutes, and it is completely done at the patient’s car door. The drive-thru clinic also includes a full-service laboratory. Luke Lathrop said all lab tests are completed onsite, but staff calls the patient when their results come in, so waiting is unnecessary. “Patients really like the convenience factor, that they don’t have to wait,” Luke Lathrop said. “There’s no real downtime. The whole time, they’re registered, they’re getting examined, vital signs are being taken, they’re discussing with the physician. So, the whole time is quality time, and then they’re on their way.” Insurance companies, excluding Anthem, consider SmartMED a general medicine practice, so patients pay a primary care copay. SmartMED is in-network with all major insurance providers. “We wanted to do more than just save

people time,” Stacy Lathrop said. “We wanted to provide exceptional medical care that’s convenient, thorough and fast.” The Lathrops first began offering services at their previous location, a tent at Fellowship Bible Church, around October 2022. The clinic offers diagnoses for pink eye, ear and upper respiratory infections; flu and RSV treatments; weight management medication; IV hydration; and stitches and sutures. SmartMED staff also treat headaches, sinusitis, rashes, seasonal allergies, abscess drainage and infections. Taking advantage of the database they collected during their COVID testing, the couple had a list of patients to welcome to their new clinic. But, as time went on, the drive-thru cemented a loyal following for its speedy treatment and hands-on care. “I mean, I’m on the phone with people, if they need our help, I’m on the phone with them until 9:30 at night and on weekends when we’re not open,” Stacy Lathrop said. “I mean, they know that they can always reach us, and it’s just been such a such a joy to bring this to the community and see their reaction, and it just really fills my heart.” Visit smartmeddrivethru.com for more information on services, hours and pricing.

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Continued from Page 1 Capt. Norm Vik of the Sandy Springs Police Department said. Sandy Springs currently has 15 SWAT officers. Johns Creek Police Department “The team trains together on a regular basis and each representing agency Chief and Command Staff are consistently briefed and de-briefed regarding high-risk situation “callouts” or planned operations that occur in each jurisdiction, Johns Creek Police Chief Mark Mitchell said. “The collaborative efforts and communication of SWAT team commanders ensures each city is on the same page and actively ready to respond when needed in each represented city or other law enforcement partners who need tactical assistance.” Johns Creek currently has three SWAT officers. Dunwoody Police Department “The North Metro SWAT team is a multi-jurisdictional special response team serving over 300,000 citizens in Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Johns Creek, Chamblee and Sandy Springs.

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said. “We are very balanced.” Nash said the Wildcats have scored the most points this season since 2011 with exceptional play from quarterback Matt Pearch. This year’s Wildcat offense featured a wide-open, air raid scheme, Nash said. Offensive coordinator Matt Schmitz has coached at the high school and college levels. On the other side of the football, Nash said the team has given up the least number of points since the 2007 season. Ryan Gentry, defensive coordinator and former Wildcat, has stressed pressuring the line of scrimmage and making opponents snap the ball. “Bend, but don’t break,” Nash said. Back to full strength Nash attributed the success to having a full coaching staff for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. “The only way to be successful in high school football is to have a supportive administration, a supportive community and great kids,” Nash said. “Once you get the support, the great kids will be there.” The Wildcats were off to a 4-0 start to the season as the team entered region play. They narrowly defeated the Lakeside Vikings in their first region game 16-15. The following week, the Wildcats suffered their first loss of the year to Marist. The Marist Eagles, eighth in Class 6A rankings, finished the year with the number one seed from Region 4. The Wildcats went on to defeat St. Pius, South Cobb and Riverwood, before losing to North Atlanta in their last regular season game. While the Wildcats failed to clinch home field advantage at North DeKalb Stadium, the team historical season was not over. In Class 6A Georgia high school football playoffs, teams from Region 4 are paired against Region 1 teams. The Region 1-Class 6A playoff teams include three programs in the top 10 of state rankings. The Wildcats opponent in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs Nov. 10 was the fifth-ranked Lee County Trojans. Georgia High School Football Daily, an e-newsletter serving as oddsmaker, had the Trojans as 38-point favorites. While the Wildcats covered the point spread, the Trojans dominated from the start, taking a 44-7 lead at the half. Each team would add one more touchdown in the second half.

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The fiduciary question answered with questions In discussing my career as a financial planner with a gentleman, he asked, “Are you a fiduciary?” Since money managers and financial advisors are LEWIS J. WALKER, CFP increasingly asserting that they Columnist are fiduciaries, The Investment Coach what does that mean to you as a consumer of financial services? Per Dictionary.com, as a noun a fiduciary is “a person to whom property is entrusted for the benefit of another.” As an adjective, fiduciary means “of or relating to the relationship of trust and good faith between a fiduciary and the person for whom the fiduciary acts.” In short, a fiduciary is morally, ethically and legally bound to render services and act in a manner that is in your best interest. How does any professional in financial services, whether banker, insurance agent, stockbroker, or financial advisor, know what’s in your best interest? You have a challenge as a consumer since “financial services” covers a wide range of disciplines, and money management offers far more options than existed 50 years ago when the first credentialed Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) graduated from the College for Financial Planning in 1973. Realizing that planning and the achievement of financial independence was about far more than the purchase and holding of bank products, stocks, bonds, other securities or insurance vehicles, the term “financial life planning” ultimately became fashionable. What impact have life events, joyful and tragic, had on your planning and longterm wellbeing, and by extension, financial strategies? Ultimately, it’s the conversations that you have with an advisor about your life,

past, present, and your potential future, and the depth of data gathered, that will form the basis for comprehensive financial life planning. What is your story? How did you get to where you are? How did family influences and life experiences shape your ideas and strategies regarding purpose in life, values, personal achievement, the earning of money, spending, saving, and risk taking? Where are you in terms of goal achievement? As you ponder the next 10 years, what challenges do you see, positive or negative, relative to the accomplishment of your goals and objectives? What questions do you have about where you wish to be in ten short years? Questions precipitate deep discussions relative to determining what alternatives are available given specific challenges. What resources are available to power the best alternative relative to a challenge? They may be financial resources. Perhaps human capital related (especially as that pertains to a closely-held business venture), or appropriate to other advisory resources in fields such as law, accounting, medicine, and/or other subject areas. What do you wish to experience? Human beings are complex creatures, and what’s in your best interest may be very different from someone else. Who else is involved in your envisioned future? What is the role of family, spouse, children, parents and grandparents, siblings, inlaws, business partners, anyone that you love and care about? Who depends on you? What are their needs and challenges? When it comes to marriage, opposites do attract. Your spouse is likely to have very different answers to the above questions. He or she is likely to have varying degrees of concerns about any given challenge, priorities that differ from yours. The same may go for teenage children on the cusp of adulthood and the making of important life decisions. How do family dynamics play into your planning? A closely-held business is like a family of

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Jordon home on Spalding Drive served longer than intended

VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF Columnist

The old home that once sat along Spalding Drive just west of where Spalding crosses Ga. 400 was the home of Elon Mosley Jordon and Sarah Elizabeth Spruill Jordon. Driving along Spalding Drive toward Roswell Road, the home was on the

right. Elon Jordon was born in Rex, Georgia, in 1897 and came to Dunwoody with his parents James D. and Lula Jordon in 1917. His family lived in a home along Roberts Drive that was previously owned by Larkin Martin. Elon and Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) married in 1924. Lizzie was the daughter of John Milton Spruill and Hattie Ann Hardin, who already lived in the area. Elon and Lizzie built their home on land given to them by her greatuncle John W Ball. Elon started out by building a one-room home to live in while he built a larger home. The

materials for both homes came from the land. Elon and Lizzie had three children, Mary Pauline, John David and Betty. The 1930 and 1940 census records show the family living on their property in the Oak Grove district of Fulton County in what is now Sandy Springs. They were making their living as farmers. In 1967, the construction of Ga. 400 forced the family out of their old home and into a newer brick home moved to the property. The family moved, but the old home continued standing and Lizzie sometimes returned to it for cooking. She preferred using the wood stove in the old home. The old farmhouse remained standing until 1986. Elon and his son John David, known as J.D., were both skilled carpenters. Elon became known for his birdhouses, made from poplar tree bark. They were sold at Hastings Nursery in Atlanta between the 1930s and 1960s. Elon also used his carpentry skills to make toys and rocking chairs for the students at Dunwoody School. When Elon Jordon passed away, he was referred to as Elon

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M. “Birdhouse” Jordon in his obituary. Elon and Lizzie’s son J. D. continued the tradition of building birdhouses and children’s rocking chairs. J.D.’s son, Larry Jordon, continued the tradition of making rocking chairs. Larry Jordon graduated from Dunwoody Elementary School in 1962 and attended Chamblee High School.

He grew up in a home on Chamblee Dunwoody Road where St. Andrews subdivision is today. The home was built in 1948 on 12 acres. One of Larry’s vivid memories is of a family trip made in the 1960s to visit his mother’s parents in Marietta. His family drove from Chamblee Dunwoody Road to Mount Vernon Road, through Roswell Road and on to either the Johnson Ferry Bridge or Powers Ferry Bridge over the Chattahoochee River. The two bridges were both one-lane steel structures then. Back in those days, there was only one traffic light along the entire route. Elon Jordon died in 1972, and Lizzie Spruill Jordon died in 1985. They are buried together at Greenlawn Cemetery in Roswell. Much of this history was provided by Larry Jordon, grandson of Elon and Lizzie Jordon. Award-winning author Valerie Biggerstaff is a longtime columnist for Appen Media and the Dunwoody Crier. She lives in Atlanta. You can email Valerie at pasttensega@gmail.com or visit her website at pasttensega.com.

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From Long Island to London, mysteries that are ‘unputdownable’ As you search for your next great read, you’ll see the phrase, “an unputdownable mystery” or thriller or whatever genre the book falls into. I suspect the books fall short of KATHY MANOS PENN that hype all too Columnist often. For different reasons, the last two books I read truly were unputdownable, at least for me. Both have witty, snappy dialogue, though one takes place on Long Island and the other in London. Both are contemporary novels with strong women characters. The Long Island story seems slightly less serious early on, but as it progresses, the stakes become higher—as in life and death for the protagonist. The London tale focuses on lifechanging circumstances — how life can change in a flash for better or worse. In both books, it’s how the women shift their perspectives and handle what’s thrown at them that will keep you turning the pages.

“Takes One to Know One” by Susan Isaacs I recall reading Isaacs’ 1978 novel, “Compromising Positions” and finding it hilarious. I may or may not have seen the movie version, “Positions,” with Susan Sarandon, Judith Ivey and Raul Julia. I certainly don’t recall seeing Joe Mantegna as the murder victim. But I digress (not unusual for me!). I picked up this 2019 book when I saw a blurb about a second book featuring Corie Geller, a former FBI agent turned suburban housewife. Naturally, I went in search of the first one so I could start at the beginning of what may turn into a series. I knew I’d made a good choice when I saw this “Wall Street Journal” review: “Ms. Isaacs is a witty author, but comedy gives way to terror as Corie’s inevitable confrontation with her dangerous quarry nears. All the foreshadowing and presaging pays off in spades, and the scenes that tie up loose ends are a pleasure to read.” The WSJ nailed it. It’s the snappy and snarky dialogue that makes the book, though the mystery is wellplotted, too. The dynamics between Corie and her handsome husband,

Judge Josh Geller, and the cover story she lives so that her Long Island friends don’t find out about her past, lay a fascinating foundation for the mystery. I recommend reading it for the laugh-out-loud moments, the family dynamics, and the twists and turns. I’m off to find “Bad, Bad Seymour Brown,” the sequel. “Someone Else’s Shoes” by Jojo Moyes What a story! We women certainly know the power of a good pair of shoes, whether it’s the heels that make us feel like a million dollars (until we walk in them for more than 10 minutes) or the go-to, practical and comfy flats that allow us to accomplish the endless tasks we tend to everyday. This tale captures both as we get to know several strong women – strong in different ways, but in the end, strong. Nisha, the original owner of a pair of red Louboutin heels, is a glamorous woman wed to a powerful but controlling man. Sam, the hardworking career woman who unwittingly picks up the wrong gym bag, has little sense of style. She’s too busy

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Dorothy Warren – longtime resident knows everybody Sometimes contributors to local history are well known because they appear in public or frequently appear in newspapers. Other influential people may fly under the radar, never seeking BOB MEYERS Columnist a high profile. Such is one amazing North Fulton woman Dorothy Warren. Together with her husband Mike (1936 – 2023) she influenced many people. “She knows everybody” was a common refrain. Dorothy Warren was born and raised in California. Her parents were members of a club that had a swimming pool where Dorothy learned to swim. Before a vaccine was introduced in 1955, polio was the scourge of the United States. Throughout the 20th century paralytic poliomyelitis infected about 16,000 people every year in the United States, mostly children, and left many of them

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The Warrens at their wedding, Sept. 17, 1960 in Santa Monica, California. permanently crippled. During several epidemics between 1948 and 1955, many people avoided places where crowds gathered including swimming pools, some because of the hordes of people and some because they thought swimming pools spread the disease. During one of the epidemics, the pool where Dorothy swam was closed, and Dorothy was unable to continue her love of the water. Dorothy met Mike on a Hawaiian cruise, and they married in 1960. In the early 1970s, the couple moved to Houston. When polio was eliminated in the United States, Dorothy took up swimming again. She became a proficient swimmer and went house to house in her Houston neighborhood teaching women and babies how to swim. Houston wasn’t very cold, so she could work most of the year. In 1975, the Warrens moved to Alpharetta and, naturally, bought a house on Bethany Bend where they could install a pool and raise their three children Lori, Steve and Michael. “No one was teaching swimming,” Dorothy says. “Boys would go fishing with their fathers even though they could not swim. One day a boy from down street came by and asked if I could teach him to swim.” Soon Dorothy was giving swimming lessons in her pool and other backyard pools. “The kids were so excited to have a swimming teacher,” she recalled. “Usually, I taught several hundred students each summer.” Dorothy became quite well known.

Dorothy and Mike Warren at their 50th wedding anniversary, September 2010 at the Biltmore House, Ashville, North Carolina She never advertised but successfully taught swimming for 22 years to an estimated 2,000 people. This high-energy couple was always involved in something. First, they raised chickens on their 4 acres. A friend, Carlos Bagwell, raised cattle and had twin baby bulls. Carlos asked Dorothy to raise one baby bull since the mother would take care of only one. In a few months, the bull was quite large and started eating the chickens. Dorothy returned the bull to Carlos. The Warrens continued raising chickens, guinea hens, turkeys and pigs for 20 years. Mike became active in the Alpharetta and Old Milton County Historical Society. Dorothy joined the Alpharetta Garden Club in 1976 where she was a member for 48 years. In the early years, club meetings were held in members’ homes. When the 1910 vintage home of cotton farmer Earl Mansell was moved to Wills Park in 1993 by the city of Alpharetta, the Garden Club was offered a permanent meeting place in exchange for planting and caring for a garden. That is why the Mansell House today has such

beautiful gardens. The club has more than 50 members currently and has a two-day sale of plants every April to raise funds. Dorothy served as president of the club in 1999/2000. Dorothy was active in the Alpharetta Methodist Church and for seven years prepared supper for churchgoers every Wednesday night. One day, L ynn Sickeler came in and suggested they start a gourmet club like the one L ynn used to belong to. The club was formed and has been going strong ever since. Longtime gourmet club and garden club member Joy Ross says that Dorothy “is the type of person who welcomes everybody and is always interested in what people have to say. She is like a mother hen, who wraps her feathers around her chicks.” What a nice tribute to someone who has contributed so much to our local history without fanfare. Bob is director emeritus of the Milton Historical Society and a Member of the City of Alpharetta Historic Preservation Commission. You can email him at bobmey@bellsouth.net.

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INVITATION TO BID CITY OF JOHNS CREEK

INVITATION TO BID CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ITB #24-335-1 AUTREY MILL NATURE PRESERVE AMPHITHEATER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

ITB #24-335-2 AUTREY MILL NATURE PRESERVE NATURAL SURFACE HIKING TRAIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The City of Johns Creek extends an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to qualified firms for the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Amphitheater Construction Project. ITB’s will be received electronically via the City’s bid platform, BidNet no later than 2:00PM on December 1, 2023. Questions are accepted and answered online only via BidNet. Deadline for questions is November 20, 2023, 5:00 PM.

The City of Johns Creek extends an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to qualified firms for the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Natural Surfaces Hiking Trail Construction Project. ITB’s will be received electronically via the City’s bid platform, BidNet no later than 2:00PM on November 20, 2023 . Questions are accepted and answered online only via BidNet. Deadline for questions is November 14, 2023 5:00 PM.

Quotes, bids, and RFPs are electronically managed through the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet , our online bidding/vendor registration system, on the city website: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/Residents/Purchasing. To access the ITB document you must register with BidNet. Go to the City website above and click the link “register and view quote/bid/RFP opportunities”.

Quotes, bids, and RFP’s are electronically managed through the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet , our online bidding/vendor registration system, on the City website: https://www.johnscreekga.gov/Residents/Purchasing . To access the ITB document you must register with BidNet. Go to the City website above and click the link “register and view quote/bid/RFP opportunities”.

The City of Johns Creek, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d—42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award .

All offerors must comply with all general and special requirements of the ITB information and instructions.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Neil Trust at the City of Johns Creek Procurement Division at purchasing@johnscreekga.gov or (678) 512-3233. The City of Johns Creek reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to wave technicalities and informalities, and to make award in the best interest of the City of Johns Creek.

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