Milton Herald – March 14, 2019

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County mulls synthetic marijuana, opioid ban

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Milton student eager to attend West Point

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Education bills pass on crossover day

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Hundreds turn out to learn about Ga. 400 project About 200 residents turned out at Alpharetta’s Hilton Garden Inn Feb. 28 for public information sessions on the Ga. 400 express lanes project. Officials from the Georgia DOT and regional transit agencies were on hand to explain what the project will do to ease congestion and the effects it will have on nearby residents. Read more, Page 6.

Healthcare firm opens expansion

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Car stolen overnight from gated community MILTON, Ga. — A woman reported March 3 that her car had been stolen overnight while parked at her home at Hopewell Springs Drive.

The woman said her gray 2018 Mazda CX9 was last seen at midnight in her driveway. The next morning, it was gone.

The woman said she heard nothing suspicious during the night. A set of car keys had been stored in the vehicle.

The neighborhood is private, with gates closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Someone would need a key code or remote to access the neighborhood.

Woman discovers fraud while at doctor’s office MILTON, Ga. — A woman called police March 1 after her credit card was rejected at a doctor’s office and a grocery store. She later discovered a fraudulent $900 charge on it.

The woman first tried to use her credit card to pay for her daughter’s doctor’s appointment, but it was declined.

It was declined again a few hours later when she tried to pay for groceries at Publix.

The woman said she did some digging and found the unauthorized $900

a pair of deer antlers. The items were pressed up against the back of his house, near a wire fence.

The man told police that people have hunted in the woods and field behind his house in the past. Police noted that they had previously found a hunting stand on the man’s property.

charge. When she called her bank, the woman found that someone had changed her security question and the address associated with her account.

She closed the account.

Temporary license plate removed from vehicle MILTON, Ga. — Police are investigating a March 3 incident in which a temporary license plate from a car on Hopewell Springs Drive was stolen.

The car was parked in the driveway overnight, and the owner noticed the temporary license plate missing at noon the next day.

No other cars on the driveway were damaged or disturbed. They were all locked.

There were no cameras in the area.

Police tracked the phone to 23-yearold Joshua Bass of Alpharetta, who was arrested for burglary.

Police car damaged by bounding deer ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A police car was damaged Feb. 27 after it collided with a deer on Arnold Mill Road.

The officer was patrolling near Hardman Lane at 5 a.m. when a group of deer ran onto the roadway from the left side. The officer slowed down in an attempt to avoid the deer, but one of the deer collided with the driver’s side of the car.

The officer was not injured.

The headlight was broken along with several dents and scratches to the front of the car.

Alpharetta man arrested Traffic stop ends after business burglarized in drug arrest ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested an Alpharetta man on Feb. 24 in connection with two burglaries at Home Glass on State Bridge Road.

Officers met with the business owner on Feb. 24 after she received an alert from her store’s security device that someone had broken into the building that night. Recordings showed a man pry open the back door. Several electronics, including an iPhone, iPad Pro and desktop computer, were missing.

The owner said a similar incident occurred Jan. 28, and the suspect description in that burglary matched that in the most recent break-in.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Police arrested an Atlanta man Feb. 26 after he was pulled over for a window tint violation and officers found him in possession of marijuana and MDMA. After police stopped the driver on Mansell Road, they said they could smell marijuana.

Police found a bag of MDMA and marijuana in the man’s pockets. Further searching yielded a total of 62 MDMA pills and five grams of marijuana.

The man, later identified as 29-yearold Gary Williams of Atlanta, was arrested for possession with intent to distribute MDMA and cited for possession of marijuana.

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Fulton County considers ban on synthetic marijuana, opioids

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Commissioners is considering an ordinance that would prohibit the sale, manufacture and distribution of certain synthetic drugs.

Commissioners discussed the ordinance and approved a first read at their March 6 meeting.

Proposed by Commissioner Bob Ellis, the ordinance bans synthetic cannabinoids, opioids and cathinone within unincorporated Fulton County and county parks. The ordinance was modeled after a similar measure under consideration in Milton.

“Synthetic cannabis, cannabis-related items and opioid-related items are sold primarily in convenience stores,” Ellis said. “The state has tried to shut a lot of these things down, and they get around state laws that have been established by doing a reformulation of the actual synthetic.”

As a local ordinance, this new rule would not carry the full weight of a state law, Ellis said, but could encourage other local governments to crack down on these drugs, which have led to deaths.

Commissioner Natalie Hall said she fully supported the ordinance. Commissioner Liz Hausmann said she supported the measure in theory, but had questions about the wording. Commissioner Marvin Arrington said he would like to hear from law enforcement and health

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The Fulton County Board of Commissioners discusses a ban of synthetic marijuana and opioids March 6. experts before voting.

In other action at the meeting, a motion by Ellis to appoint Alpharetta attorney Ken Zdrok to the Board of Assessors failed for the second time. The appointment would be to replace real estate developer Salma Ahmed upon the completion of her four-year term in July.

“He has a pretty deep experience with appraisal, valuation, appeals, compliance audits, really running the full gambit,” Ellis said. “I think he would bring a tremendous amount of depth to the Board of Assessors, which as we all know has had its challenges over the past couple of years.”

Ellis read endorsements of Zdrok from Roswell Mayor Lori Henry, Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin and Mountain

Park Mayor Jim Still.

Chairman Robb Pitts said the motion was premature and that Ahmed was the most experienced person on the Board of Assessors. Ellis said he brought the motion forward early because appointees must complete a state certification class, which is offered infrequently, before they can serve.

The vote was split along partisan lines, with Ellis, Hausmann and Commissioner Lee Morris supporting Zdrok’s appointment. The appointment will come before the board again.

Also March 6, the commission amended its funding for community service programs to add $75,000 for the Lionheart School in Alpharetta, which serves children with autism, and

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$75,000 for the Summit Counseling Center’s North Fulton Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative.

At its Feb. 20 meeting the commission approved spending $6 million on 82 nonprofit community service programs. The Lionheart School and Summit Counseling initially did not make the cut. Hausmann pointed out at that time that none of the funded programs were targeted toward autism or to suicide prevention.

The Department of Community Development acknowledged it needed to change its evaluation process to give more consideration to programs that filled service gaps. Finding extra money in its operation budget, the department recommended allocating $75,000 each to Lionheart and Summit.

House design bills fail in Legislature

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA, Ga. — A state bill that would prevent municipal and county governments from regulating residential building design failed to pass either chamber of the Georgia Legislature.

Neither House Bill 302 nor Senate Bill 172 made it to a floor vote by March 7, or “crossover day,” when bills generally must pass through one chamber to move forward this year.

The bills would have prohibited local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances or regulations relating to building designs, such as color, material, roof shape or window or door style, on one or two-family dwellings.

The bill includes a few exceptions, such as homes located within a historic district. It would also allow the regulation of home design through private covenants, such as home owners associations.

Proponents of the bill argued homeowners should have the freedom to design their home to their style, while opponents said it took power away from cities and could destroy the aesthetics of neighborhoods.

“This is a very dangerous precedent that they’re setting to home rule and to our ability to control the look and feel of our community,” Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said.

Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton and Forsyth County passed resolutions opposing the bill. The Georgia Municipal Association, a group that lobbies on behalf of Georgia’s cities, also opposed the bill.

“It could be disastrous, I think in my mind, if this does pass,” Milton Councilman Matt Kunz said. “Because right now, the government that governs local governs best. I think that we do a pretty could job here in Milton and I would hate to see that go away.”

Alpharetta Councilman Donald

Mitchell said if these bills pass, anyone could build a house constructed of cheap materials right next to homes with brick or stone.

He issued a message to the Legislature: “Pay attention to your citizens and do what we want instead of what you’re getting paid from the lobbyists to do.”

Rep. Chuck Martin, a Republican who represents parts of Alpharetta and Johns Creek, serves on the House Rules committee, where the legislation was stalled. He said he was adamantly opposed to the bill.

“HB 302 seeks to preempt local zoning ordinances that have been adopted by local governments in House District 49 and around the state, ordinances that protect our neighborhood home values,” Martin said. “I have vocally expressed that opposition in my questioning of the author of HB 302 in the House Rules Committee on Feb. 27 and will continue my opposition there, and as needed on the House Floor.”

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Milton High School senior chooses to attend West Point

BY JILLIAN DIMARCO interns@northfulton.com MILTON, Ga. — Milton High School senior Jack Miller had aspirations to attend West Point from the moment he entered high school. Now the senior class president can say he met that goal.

Miller’s political involvement includes serving as senior class president, chairman of the Georgia Teen Republicans, field director of Geoff Duncan for Lt. Governor campaign and the founder/chairman of the Fulton County Teenage Republicans.

MILLER “I got involved in politics because it was a way to make a relatively outsized impact on my community for someone who is not even of age to vote,” Miller said. “I am a strong believer that politics is an opportunity for any young person to shape the society that they would like to live and work in.”

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Miller fell in love with West Point because of the school motto, education opportunities and the challenges he knows he will face while attending.

“There is a strong camaraderie among the Corps of Cadets which strongly encouraged my decision,” Miller said. “But, above all, I am excited for the chance to serve our country.”

Miller said he thinks the academic, mental and physical rigor presented at the academy will refine his leadership and character in a way that could not be satisfied by any other pathway.

He advises other kids who wish to apply to West Point in the future to prepare far in advance.

“I had been preparing for the application since freshman year,” Miller said. “The most important things are to incorporate rigor into your course loads, start organizations, showing leadership and success.

While at West Point, Miller plans to earn his bachelor’s degree in systems or civil engineering.

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Hundreds turn out to learn more on Ga. 400 express lanes

By PATRICK FOX and JULIA GROCHOWSKI pat@appenmediagroup.com julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Roswell and Alpharetta residents had a chance recently to learn more and share their views on the latest plans for the state’s $1.6 billion managed lane project on Ga. 400.

The Georgia DOT plans to add two express lanes running in each direction along the thoroughfare from I-285 north 16 miles to McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County. The project is one of 11 initial Major Mobility Investment Programs designed to reduce traffic congestion along major corridors.

MARTA is also tying into the Ga. 400 project to provide rapid transit bus service up and down the corridor to the North Springs rail station in Sandy Springs.

Cities along the route are weighing in on where access points to the express lanes and where bus stations will be placed.

Hundreds of residents attended two open house sessions Feb. 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Alpharetta and March 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

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Roswell citizens learn about the Ga. 400 managed lane project during a March 7 meeting with Georgia DOT and MARTA officials.

Atlanta in Roswell. Current plans call for two access points to the express lanes in the Alpharetta and Roswell area. Only one of the locations in Alpharetta will provide direct ramp access to and from the express lanes. That interchange, called Webb+, is a special overpass designed for express lane vehicles only and

will be located just north of Webb Bridge Road.

The second Alpharetta access point will provide vehicles already on Ga. 400 to cross into the express lanes. That access point is planned just south of Haynes Bridge Road.

Tim Matthews, program manager

for GDOT’s Major Mobility Investment Program, said the lane project itself will require some modifications to existing structures along the route: • Widening the bridge over Mansell Road at Ga. 400 and partial reconstruction of ramps.

• Haynes Bridge Road bridge over Ga. 400 will require partial ramp reconstruction.

• Kimball Bridge Road over Ga. 400 bridge replacement will probably be necessary to accommodate a bus station south of Old Milton Parkway.

• Old Milton Parkway over Ga. 400 bridge will require partial reconstruction of ramps.

• Webb Bridge Road bridge over Ga. 400 will likely need to be replaced to accommodate the highway widening.

• Webb+ will require a new bridge to provide an access point for express lane entrance and exit.

• Ga. 400 over Windward Parkway, where the bridge will require widening and partial reconstruction of the ramps.

In Roswell, GDOT has planned one access point to the express lanes, but it will be limited to southbound traffic only. The access will be at the bridge

See GDOT, Page 15

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Breast cancer rehabilitation center plans March 23 fundraiser

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ATLANTA — One of the only breast cancer rehabilitation nonprofit organizations in Georgia is planning its annual fundraiser.

On March 23, TurningPoint will hold the 18th annual Pink Affair fundraiser from 6-11 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead, 3300 Peachtree Road. The event, which includes dinner, auctions, live music and complimentary beer and wine, directly benefits the organization’s breast cancer rehabilitation efforts.

TurningPoint, unlike other similar organizations, offers several specialized treatment options, including physical therapy, massage therapy, exercises, nutrition services and counseling. There are other organizations in the area that provide one or two of these services, but none offers all of them under one roof, said Executive Director Rebecca Cowens-Alvarado.

The variety of services allows TurningPoint to address several facets of the recovery journey, including the mental and emotional aspects, together.

“Many side-effects of breast cancer treatment can leave a patient with pain, limited range of motion, shoulder impairment, swelling, as well as body

image and emotional /psychosocial issues,” Cowens-Alvarado said. “TurningPoint approaches all facets of a patient’s recovery with evidence-based treatment to help patients move through the cancer journey and regain their lives.”

The services TurningPoint provides are individualized for each patient during their recovery, as one size does not fit all when it comes to treatment, she added.

“Each patient’s needs are a combination of the specific surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments she/ he experienced,” Cowens-Alvarado said.

“Just as medications affect people differently, so do cancer treatments, so each patient has a unique set of side-effects and needs. The American Cancer Society recommends that specialized rehabilitation be a part of every breast cancer care plan, yet fewer than 30 percent of patients are referred for rehabilitation.

If one had shoulder surgery, rehabilitation would be expected and part of every care plan.”

TurningPoint was founded by Jill Binkley, a physical therapist, after she realized there was a void in specialized rehabilitation services when she was recovering from breast cancer treatment.

Since the founding, TurningPoint has grown and now cares for almost 700 patients a year.

One patient’s husband, DJ Scalise, said TurningPoint was crucial in his wife’s recovery.

“Deep, whole-person healing was needed,” Scalise said. “TurningPoint gave her that.”

The program, he said, provided his wife with a safe place to rebuild, not only her physical self but her emotional self.

“They provided the healing that comes with a whole community of pink warriors around it,” Scalise said. “With every visit to TurningPoint, she came home a bit more confident. With every Pilates class, she came home with a bit more strength. The doctors can cut the cancer out. The chemo and radiation can kill what was still hiding. But it was TurningPoint that gave me back my Stephanie.”

The Pink Affair fundraiser will be red carpet, with WGST 640-AM midday personality Dana Barrett as the emcee. Funds raised by the event will help TurningPoint offer reduced fees and complementary services as well as community and healthcare provider education.

This year, the event will also give guests to share their personal story through the social media campaign #MakeItPersonal, said Chair and CoFounder Kathy Smith.

Tickets for the Pink Affair start at $150 for individual seats, with reserved tables available.

For tickets, visit thepinkaffair.org.

For more information about TurningPoint and to make donations or get involved, visit myturningpoint.org.

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SCHOOLS

Teacher internship program shows promise in Fulton Schools

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com An innovative program to recruit and retain new teachers in Fulton County Schools is proving successful based on first-year results and could help the district meet its annual hiring goals.

The Fulton First Step program works with area colleges to place education majors in one-year paid internships in schools across district with the promise of a fulltime offer at the end of a successful year. “[The program] is a recruitment and retention strategy by building key relationships early,” said Marsha Francis, Ph.D., program manager for Fulton First Step. “Our interns are reporting back they are [becoming familiar] with the culture of our district, treated as professionals, and feeling connected to it.”

This year, 45 interns were placed in schools throughout the district. There, they work alongside mentor teachers and are getting hands-on experiences that will serve them well as fulltime teachers.

The program expects to expand to 75 interns next year with the goal of 100 interns each subsequent year.

The immersion into a school environment during an entire school year allows teachers a “clinical” experience beyond the standard student teaching experi-

ence, Francis said.

She noted the Fulton First Step program is the first of its kind in Georgia and in the Southeast, and other districts as well as state education officials are taking notice.

The program began two years ago with early conversations among school leaders to gauge interest in placing yearlong interns in their schools.

“We made sure the presence of ‘cooperating’ teachers in each school was strong,” said Francis, noting these mentor teachers were a critical piece to the success of the interns.

The next layer was getting a $3,000 stipend for the interns approved by the Fulton School Board, recognizing this would add to the professionalism of the program. The stipend is dependent upon a favorable evaluation at each of six “checkpoints” throughout the year by the intern’s mentor. The goal, said Francis, is the continued development of critical skills needed to become an effective teacher.

The final hurdle for Fulton First Step was changing the mindset of colleges to support an internship program that would adjust the student’s coursework for a year, and without delaying graduation.

“But I came from a higher education [background] so I figured out what needed to be done and how to dream big,” said Francis, who previously taught

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This year, participating schools include Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Spellman College and the University of West Georgia. Conversations are underway to expand the number of institutions participating to broaden the scope of the program.

Francis noted the goal is 80 percent of the interns accept a contract with Fulton Schools to begin fulltime teaching the following school year, preferably in the school they interned at. That pipeline would supply about 20 percent of the district’s needs each year. More importantly, the teachers would come into a school better prepared for their first year.

“First Step is a staffing solution — we want [our interns] to start their career

2019-20 school year (under consideration) Abbotts Hill, Crabapple Crossing, Medlock Bridge, Mimosa, Mountain Park, Northwood, Ocee Haynes Bridge, Hopewell Alpharetta, Centennial, Milton

with us and stay,” Francis said. “[The program] identifies teachers before they enter the labor market with the expectation they will choose to remain with Fulton Schools at the end of their internship.”

The metro Atlanta area is home to 17 public school systems and nearly 50 private schools — all recruiting from the dwindling pool of qualified teachers. This school year alone Fulton Schools hired 500 new teachers to fill openings.

Francis said attracting top teachers is not based on salary alone, but “culture building” to make them feel a part of something positive. Under Fulton First Step, interns are provided with all the tools and resources they need, such as laptops and school-based emails, and even Fulton Schools-branded clothing to make them feel a part of the district.

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Education bills advance through Crossover Day in ’19 legislative session

By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com Crossover Day came and went in the General Assembly March 7 in a mad dash to see which pieces of legislation could hurdle the 30th day of the session and earn a shot at becoming law.

Among the education bills crossing over were a bill mandating recess for elementary kids, the “Tim Tebow” law for home-schooled students and changes to the dual enrollment program.

Legislative rules require bills to pass one chamber — House or Senate — by end of the 30th day to remain viable for the session. In politics, however, “dead” is a subjective term.

Education officials are keeping an eye on a few key bills, especially a proposed 2019 is the voucher bill for private schools, first half of which failed to the two-year cross over but session, so could make another appearlegislation not ance through a variety of resus- acted upon citation efforts. this year can “Legislators can attach be revived language from in 2020. a stalled billed to a bill [which] successfully crossed over to the other chamber,” explained Margaret Ciccarelli, legislative services director for PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators). “These bills are sometimes referred to as ‘zombie bills’, [since] no legislative proposal is truly dead until the Legislature adjourns.”

Another tactic is to add the stalled bill to an active bill as an amendment.

“We call them ‘Christmas tree’ bills,” said Angela Palm, director of policy for the Georgia School Boards Association, explaining how random amendments are tacked onto a main bill. “We’ll see this goes with smaller items [that are] dropped into a bill at the end of the session.”

Additionally, 2019 is the first half of the two-year session, so legislation not acted upon this year can be revived in 2020.

Sine Die, the last day of the current legislative session, is April 2.

Notable bills which passed Crossover Day include: SB 163 - The “Tim Tebow Law.” Georgia is poised to join the growing number of states allowing homeschooled students to participate in activities at public schools. It is named after professional athlete Tim Tebow who was the first homeschooled student to play public school sports since his home state of Florida allowed it. The Georgia bill also expands participation to all extracurriculars, such as clubs and academic teams at the school which the student is zoned to attend. It was amended to make those who leave a public school to homeschool ineligible to participate for 12 months.

HB 83 – Mandates recess for kids in grade K-5. Under the bill, schools must have recess on days when PE is not scheduled, and are encouraged to provide 30 minutes unstructured time, preferably outdoors. Several school systems, including Fulton Schools, have already made this policy.

HB 444 – Changes to dual enrollment. In response to the escalating cost of the program, the state is looking to provide additional guardrails on the popular program that allows eligible high school students to take college classes — on the state tab.

The bill limits students to a maximum of 30 dual credits before HOPE funds are applied, will no longer fund summer school hours and restricts participation to juniors and seniors for schools in the University System of Georgia. Sophomores can take classes at technical colleges; freshman will no longer be eligible. The cost of the program has risen from $16 million five years ago to over $100 million this year.

HB 530 – Prohibits withdrawing a student from public school to home school in order to avoid mandatory attendance, school discipline, parental involvement or parental responsibilities. This bill is in response to the deaths of two children in South Georgia who died after being removed from public school purportedly to be homeschooled after charges of abuse had been raised.

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2019 BMW X2 xDrive28i

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Spaghetti westerns, German-style In the range of subcompact SUVs and spaghetti westerns, there is “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” In BMW’s range of “sport activity coupes,” the X2 xDrive 28i is simultaneously all three.

JOE PARKER Let’s start with Reporter joe@appenmediagroup.com the good.

With an inline turbo four-cylinder dishing out 228-horspower and a peak torque of 258 lb-ft, the X2 has plenty more get-up-and-go in the flooded subcompact market, and you can either have that power sent to just the front or all four wheels. There is also the option for more power by ponying up for the M Sport X package, which BMW says will shave the X2’s 0-60 time from 6.3 seconds to 4.9.

The steering feels accurate, responsive and communicative without giving your forearms a workout in the parking lot. While I would not blame BMW for not wanting to change its slogan to “The Ultimate Parking Machine,” with an overall length of 172.2 inches, the X2 is easily maneuvered around tight, urban parking areas.

The sacrifice for the X2’s sporty ride is a bit of a harsh ride — and run-flat tires don’t help — but the upside is imperceptible body roll and agility through undulations and switchbacks.

Overall, this BMW drives like, well, a BMW. That immediately puts it in the upper echelon of the handling, power and the “fun-to-drive” categories in the subcompact SUV market.

Though it’s bogged down with endless menus, BMW’s iDrive system is still intuitive for the most common inputs.

The system is coupled with an 8.8-inch touchscreen which is angled toward the driver along with other console dials.

The X2’s sport seats are all-day comfortable, and those in the front seat will not be wanting for head or legroom if they are of an average size. Spring for the Convenience Package ($2,350) and BMW adds lumbar support and a sizeable panoramic moon roof among other amenities.

However, when it comes to options, we begin to hear the spurs of the bad in the X2.

It should come without surprise that one can easily dig into the deepest bits of their pockets when it comes to options on a BMW, and the X2 is no exception.

The xDrive28i starts at $38,400, but add the aforementioned Convenience Package, safety features in the Driving Assist Package, harman/kardon sound system, wireless charging, Sunset Orange metallic paint and heated front seats and steering wheel included in Left Lane’s tester puts the tag at nearly $45,000.

The X2’s interior styling is unlikely to offend, and while it is visually appealing, it misses the exciting mark. The interior can also be noisy at highway speeds with plenty of road noise permeating the cabin, and the engine is lethargic at low revs.

And I may just be nitpicking, but console front cup holders will not fit your typical double-walled cup.

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Integrate technology with life or integrate life with technology So the past few months have been a whirlwind for me.

And I am not exactly sure why.

My general manager and son Hans has been launching new products faster than my mind can follow Ray appen — ranging from his Publisher ray@appenmediagroup.com podcast network (Appen Podcast Network) to new email products and more. Yes, the pace of “life” is fast and getting faster. But it is everywhere else too, you know.

I have always enjoyed and been energized by this business — newspapers and the media in general. Meeting new people who are making things happen; being exposed to new ideas and agendas; and the nature of this beast make just about every day different. That’s about as much as one can ask for I think. The only thing that beats it is family.

I am meeting more and more people “doing their own thing,” people who had long and successful corporate careers and have opted to strike out on their own.

These people, by in large, fascinate me.

Recently I met Jim and Christy Noll who started iTRUST HOME SERVICES. Jim’s background includes many years on the tech and management side with IBM, HP, Bank of America and Mellon Bank. That is, he is a techie who knows how to get stuff done. And he knows that the stuff he gets done, he has to get done right. That’s a big deal to me.

He is also as passionate an entrepreneur as I have met in a long while — well,

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until this morning, but that is for another time. Together Jim and Christy have started a business in what they call “intuitive home automation solutions.” That translates to “intelligent technologies,” including smart, almost always digitalbased or enabled cameras, lighting, lighting controls, smart thermostats, smart locks and smart irrigation systems that “empower users to personalize protect, and control their homes from anywhere via smart phones or inside with ‘intelligent assistants’ like Siri.”

Most of us have heard about these smart gadgets, like the Amazon Echo or Google’s Home Assistant. Jim uses these and more to make homes smarter, more efficient, and, yes, more fun.

What hooked me with Jim and his iTRUST HOME SERVICES was not exactly that. It was something related but different. It was his determination, his utter honest transparency and his tenacity to staying on task no matter what.

You see, when Jim was talking with me about integrating technology into life he shared that when he first started his business he quickly ran into a problem.

Although most people liked the idea of making their homes smarter, too many balked at the idea of actually spending significant money doing it. He said that there was a disconnect between the idea of making a home smarter and a perception of insufficient relative value.

“Is that why you decided to hedge your business model to include iTRUST HOME SERVICES Painting and Restoration as well as Electrical,” I asked,

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Technology: Continued from Page 11 because when I saw that included in his list of services, it had puzzled me. I didn’t see where or how that low-tech stuff fit into his high-tech puzzle. He smiled and replied, “yes, but not how you are thinking.”

The key, he said, was in his realization that almost all home improvement decisions are made by the wife. “It is the women who want to stay current — current with the right color paint, the right shades of flooring and types of furniture.“ Trends change, and sooner or later, he said, the decision to “update” is made.

When he makes a house call for a paint estimate, he has the opportunity to share that other aspect of his business and give it value — more than enough value to make clients want to buy it.

The value, he explained, is that nothing makes a newly painted kitchen, living room, dining room or entire house look better than the right lighting.

“You walk into the 2-story foyer that so many North Fulton homes have, and with my smart lighting, that chandelier that is usually never turned on automatically comes to life as the door opens.

Light fills the room. And these often are gorgeous and expensive chandeliers that no one ever notices.”

Kitchens, he said, never look so grand as when the new paint and countertops — such as those Waterfall islands with their intricate stone patterns or the new built-up mitered edge countertops are showcased by the right lighting that is on at the right time at the right intensity.

Smart homes, said Jim, have smart lighting that magnify color and help focus attention on design and style.

“This is all discretionary spending,” he said. “I know that. I don’t sell needs; I sell wants.”

And I thought that all that “smart” stuff was about clapping your hands and something happening or telling Siri to play some Van Morrison or something. Duh. Value, I learned — or relearned from Jim — is a relative term. Frame the product properly and you end up creating sufficient value in the eyes of your customer.

When Jim figured out this roadblock he did what we would all do; he went out and started a paint division of his company. He bought trucks. He sought out and hired the best painters in the market, equipped them properly, paid them top dollar, and in a sense, created the demand for his core product, which was and is his Home Automation line.

He is a walking, talking Harvard case study. He is yet another reason that I love my job, still.

Oh yes, you can catch up with Jim and Christy at their website: iTRUST HOME SERVICES. Prepare to be amazed.

BMW: Continued from Page 10 The glaring issue with the X2 is the space for rear passengers.

While the X2 is clearly meant as a sportier version of the X1, the sloping roofline significantly cuts rear headroom to the point where it is cramped for most average-sized adults. While rear headroom will not be an issue for families with young children, hauling the brood and their luggage could be.

The X2 still offers 21.6-cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats erected, which is fairly commodious for the subcompact class, but it is still 6-cubic feet less than the X1 provides.

Finally, there is the Ugly of the X2 and that is, for lack of a better term, its looks.

I struggle to make heads or tails of the styling. Looking over the exterior, my eyes were akin to those of the Man with No Name, Tuco and Angel Eyes in the iconic cemetery shootout scene, dancing around trying to focus on multiple things at once.

From some angles, such as the profile, the X2’s styling is quite subdued.

From others, like head-on, it looks menacing despite the kidney-grille, which BMW has swollen to comical proportions. From the rear, the styling is busy, with upward and downward slopes at

The interior of the BMW X2. different angles and slanted rear lights cutting widely across the fifth door.

And then there is BMW’s decision to plop it roundel on the C-pillar. The manufacturer says it pays homage to its classics such as the 2000 CS, but it still comes off as a bit pompous.

It’s all a bit confusing.

But to paraphrase Tuco, there are two types of people in this world — those who will like the X2’s styling and those that do not.

Those who are in the market for a small, fun-to-drive car but still want the high driving position of a crossover, a low roofline and limited headroom in the rear will undoubtedly appreciate the X2 and all its good, bad and ugly aspects.

And if you are chasing the “Ecstasy of Gold,” BMW offers the X2 in Galvanic Gold metallic paint.

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Deputy district attorney speaks at chamber event

By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce’s business workshop Chicks in Charge featured local women leaders in business and law.

Held March 4 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, this was the second iteration of Chicks and Charge, an all-day event the chamber hopes to make a staple of its workshop offerings.

Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Cara Convery, who works in the Guns and Gangs Division of the office, spoke about her work on high profile cases like the shooting of Darius Bottoms, nephew of Atlanta’s mayor; the prosecution of Tex McIver and the murder of Alpharettan Kadaius Medlock.

Other speakers were Joyce Bone, founder of EarthCare and author of “Millionaire Mom;” Hope Knosher, founder of Healthy Living with Hope and Dr. Michele Fleming, a psychologist and business coach.

Convery gave insight into preparing for a major criminal case, including gathering evidence, crafting a narrative, dealing with media attention and selecting the right jury.

“I think some of my most successful jurors, the ones that deal with it the best, manage it the best, have come in and

really just compartmentalized,” Convery said. “This is my job. It’s OK to feel like it’s hard or emotional, but I’m here to do a job, to see if the state has met its burden beyond reasonable doubt.”

She also talked about the growing prevalence of digital evidence in courts, such as cell phone records, GPS tracking, security camera footage and 3D renderings, saying juries have come to expect this kind of evidence.

“Any of these cases I’ve talked to you about, I’ve never felt joy when I convicted anyone,” she said. “Just a sense of peace, and hopefully give families and friends some sense of closure by a verdict that’s what the evidence dictates.”

Hope Knosher told attendees about her journey dealing with chronic illness, infertility and breast cancer. She spoke about the healing power of yoga for her, and led the group through stretches, breathing exercises and positive mindset mantras.

“The mind, what we think, biochemically changes every cell in our body, every single one,” Knosher said.

Michele Fleming spoke about her career first in international marketing before becoming a psychologist. Her talk centered on handling difficult conversations, and the difference between men and women in their approach to conflict.

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Deputy District Attorney Cara Convery talks about the women who influenced her at Chicks in Charge March 4 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

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From left, Dr. Hunt Anderson, interventional cardiologist, and Jon-Paul Croom, president of WellStar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, present opening remarks at a ceremony March 4 celebrating the opening of the hospital’s new cardiac catheterization lab.

WellStar North Fulton Hospital unveils new catheterization lab Facility highlights latest innovations in coronary care

By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell city officials joined dozens of healthcare professionals March 4 to celebrate the official opening of WellStar North Fulton Hospital’s new cardiac catheterization lab.

The roughly $5 million facility, located on the hospital’s third floor, allows doctors to perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease.

“Our new cath lab brings many firsts to our community,” said Jon-Paul Croom, president of WellStar North Fulton Hospital. “It is the first cath lab for robotic procedures in the metro Atlanta area, the first electrophysiology procedures at WellStar North Fulton Hospital and the first catheter procedures completed in under 10 minutes at North Fulton.”

The wing includes two cath labs, private waiting rooms for families and some of the latest technology in the field.

It also includes a renovated rehabilitation facility to assist patients in their

recovery.

The lab features robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary interventions, whereby a balloon is inflated in the coronary artery to remove plaque. It is the first hospital in Metro Atlanta to employ the technology and one of only 50 sites worldwide.

Croom said the new cath lab reflects the hospital’s commitment to keeping up with the latest technology.

“Healthcare is changing rapidly. WellStar is leading the way,” he said. “Across our system, we had notable accomplishments from expansions, national recognition, new programs and technologies.”

The cath lab also allows physicians to perform electrophysiology procedures to treat abnormal heartbeats, as well as a procedure known as cardiac swing, which reduces exposure to radiation from X-ray equipment by limiting the number of images taken during a diagnostic catheterization.

Aside from the technology, one of the key elements of the facility is its attention to process, providing patients and their families the best care available, said Jeffrey Penton, director of cardiovascular services.

“I wanted to develop a whole setup

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Continued from Page 6 just south of Holcomb Bridge Road.

The state had earlier suggested an access point at the new Big Creek Parkway bridge, but the city rejected that idea.

“We believe the express lanes will improve mobility and decrease congestion along the Ga. 400 corridor,” Matthews said. “Anywhere we’re adding access points to the express lanes in the cities, we’ll study the impact to traffic to those side roads that we’re tying into, and that will help us make that final decision on whether access is a good idea there. But in general, for the corridor itself, we believe that’s the right solution for mitigation of congestion on this corridor.”

Representatives from MARTA were also on hand to discuss their plans along the route. The transit agency intends to operate a fleet of express buses with stops at four locations. Funding for the bus-only access points comes through a $100 million state grant announced last summer. MARTA says it will commit $8 million each year to maintain the buses and stations.

Traci Roberson, project planner for MARTA, said the agency is in the environmental and conception phase of its Ga. 400 service. She also said the bus project remains underfunded to the tune of between $45 million-$129 million.

That additional funding, she said, could come from local or state sources or from a federal transit grant.

When operational, the service is designed to provide passengers with station stops every 10 minutes, Roberson said.

Residents can give public comment on the project until Wednesday, March 27 using these methods:

WellStar: Continued from Page 14 where the patient has complete care in one setting,” Penton said. “They come in here, they’re cared for by cardiac specialty nurses. They go to the cath lab and come back to recover and are cared for by the same nurses that worked with them at the beginning.”

The wing includes complete facilities for pre- and post-procedure, so that the same staff is working with patients throughout.

The patient begins the journey in a private waiting room with family where a workup is performed. There, images of the heart are displayed to examine the area for blockages, and if any are found, how they should be addressed.

From there, the patient goes a short distance down the hall to the actual cath lab where the procedure is performed.

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Roswell residents meet with MARTA officials March 7 to learn about how the Bus Rapid Transit project would complement Georgia DOT’s Ga. 400 Express Lanes project.

• Online at dot.ga.gov/DS/GEL/SR400 • Online at dot.ga.gov/PS/Public/PublicOutreach • Mail in a comment card to Eric Duff, Georgia Department of Transportation, 600 West Peachtree St. NW, 16th floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Hardcopies of the project plans and displays used at the open houses are also available on the Alpharetta city website, alpharetta .ga.us/, or in Roswell through Rob Dell-Ross, engineering design manager with the Roswell Transportation Department, 770-594-6420.

So far, Matthews said, the department has been pleasantly surprised about the amount of support they’ve seen from the public about this project.

There will be another round of public information meetings next year after the department has progressed further into the project, Matthews said.

Even then, the family in the waiting room can ask the nurse for any updates on the procedure.

Following the procedure, the patient is returned to the room and the physician speaks with the whole family, using images displayed on the monitor in the room.

Penton said he had been working on the design for about two years before final plans were adopted. Throughout the whole process, he said, it was important to keep patients attached to the same nurses and staff who know their special history.

“So, the people who take care of you beforehand, they know exactly what you’re going through in that cath lab, and they’re able to take care of you afterwards with greater care than going to a floor where nurses may see one or two of them in a month,” Penton said.

“We see them every day, all day, so you get great care from those nurses because that’s their specialty.”

Today is the first chapter of building a long-term legacy that people will benefit from for years to come.

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Jackson Healthcare unveils $100 million expansion

By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Jackson Healthcare, a family of highly-specialized healthcare staffing, search and technology companies, officially opened its new, $100 million campus expansion on March 8 to accommodate its growth.

Hundreds of Jackson Healthcare associates, along with several state legislators and city leaders, flocked to 2655 Northwinds Parkway to celebrate the new 267,000 square-foot office tower and 39,000 square-foot associate amenities center.

“This is one of the largest corporate campus expansions in Georgia’s history,” said Jackson Healthcare President Shane Jackson. “This is one of the most unique corporate campuses anywhere. It really took a team of incredibly talented and hardworking people to pull off something this grand, this beautiful and this complex…

“Every inch of our expanded campus was designed with our associates in mind.”

The new campus features innovative work and collaboration areas, and new technologies and state-of the-art amenities to foster communication, collaboration, a sense of belonging, and to enhance well-being, Jackson said.

The campus is styled after an Italian piazza, complete with a fountain and a 1,385-car parking deck designed to resemble the buildings along the Piazza del Campo in Siena.

The centerpiece of the campus is a 3-story amenities building, inspired by the Roman Colosseum. It houses a fitness and wellness center, an indoor pool, spray-tanning studio, and mas-

Jackson Healthcare President Shane Jackson talks March 8 about the vision behind the company’s new campus extension on Northwinds Parkway. sage and chiropractor services along with two restaurants, a coffee bar and smoothie bar. The company expects to add a salon with a blow dry bar and nail services in the future.

“We are very proud to be in Alpharetta, Georgia,” Shane Jackson said. “It’s a great place to work, I think it’s a great place to live, personally, and the city’s been a great partner for us in really being flexible with some of the unique things we’re doing up here.: The new campus is expected to accommodate 1,400 new associates and is dedicated to all Jackson Healthcare associates, past, present and future, said Chairman and CEO of Jackson Healthcare Richard L. Jackson.

“Today is the first chapter of building a long-term legacy that people will benefit from for years to come,” he said.

The buildings on the existing campus are undergoing several renovations, including new workspaces, an

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The centerpiece of Jackson Healthcare’s new campus is the amenities building styled after the Roman Colosseum.

Following the advice of a few folks I trust, we have decided to take this weekly news article to the next level.

Starting a week ago, we will be recording a monthly podcast on all things economic Geoff smith development here in Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com the metro area.

When I started writing this column six years ago, it was simply a way to try to establish some presence and credibility as a mortgage banker. I was climbing out of a deep, dark hole that was created by the explosion of the 2008 economic collapse and I needed to get out in front of more people.

I knew other mortgage lenders who sent out weekly newsletters. I’d seen them. They were corny and filled with gobs of information about interest rates – something I’ve learned very few people outside of the real estate industry care a whole lot about. I thought I’d do something different. Using my skills earned as a newspaper reporter years ago, I started writing about issues that people seem to actually enjoy reading about.

It has morphed into where I write about a wide variety of topics, but has mostly gravitated around the topic of economic development in Metro Atlanta.

The newsletter list has expanded to the point where it now goes out weekly to more than 3,500 subscribers via email, and is printed in the Herald newspapers that are distributed throughout

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Business name: WorkSmart IT Owner: Allen Truett, general manager About: WorkSmart IT provides technology consultants and project leaders, with services that stretch from managed IT services to data backup and recovery.

Podcast: Continued from Page 16 North Fulton and Forsyth Counties.

Articles have been published at the Atlanta Business Chronical as well as several other annual and monthly magazines throughout North Fulton and Forsyth. I always get e-mails from readers each week and it’s fun to see the feedback.

There are articles where I spend hours researching data, putting together charts and talking to experts.

But I’ve found over the years that the articles where I’m on a deadline and I quickly write on a random topic — like the one I did years ago about Duck Donuts in Duck, N.C. — are the ones I get the most responses on.

It has been fun and a great outlet for me. I work hard to make sure the information is accurate and that we celebrate how great this city of Atlanta and all of its suburbs have become. I’ve been to other major metropolitan cities and have talked to high-level politicians and economic development people, and they all point to Atlanta and Georgia

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as something they one day strive to be more like. It is a great time to be living here.

I was approached a couple months ago about turning this newsletter into a podcast. The more I thought about it, the more interesting the idea became. I started to think of the kinds of people I would have on my own show and made a list. Then to my surprise, many on that list agreed to come on my show, which will be recorded in the studios of North Fulton Business RadioX. We aired our first podcast two weeks ago. I was lucky enough to have Al Nash, CEO of the Development Authority of Fulton County on the show. Among other things, he gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how officials throughout the state and in the metro area worked together to bring the Mercedes-Benz North American headquarters to Sandy Springs. That was a huge win for our city, and it was fascinating to hear how that was done, and to discuss the “halo” effect from that relocation, and the economic development that is going on throughout Sandy Springs because of it.

I’m excited about our next few shows where I intend to have on high-

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Kale Me Crazy opens in Alpharetta Business name: Kale me Crazy - Alpharetta Owner: Philip Wahl About: Kale Me Crazy has been become a local favorite with those interested in healthy fresh foods on the go. It is a super foods cafe and health food restaurant that’s all about promoting healthy living through fresh, organic and natural foods, providing a fast and convenient alternative to fast food. Kale Me Crazy serves wraps, salads, acai bowls, cold pressed juices, smoothies, energy shots and soups All are made from fresh fruits and vegetables delivered daily.

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level economic development people to talk about major commercial developments, exciting transportation projects coming down the pike, the creation of some of the region’s most successful economic development projects and more.

If you want to take a listen, or look to see who will be on my show, you can always reach out and subscribe to my weekly newsletter. E-mail me at gsmith@lendtheway.com. Or you can check my blog at www.geoffsmithofga. tumblr.com.

Please wish me luck. Please keep in touch. And please let me know what you’d like to hear more of. Thank you!

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Jackson: Continued from Page 16 updated dining facility and expansion of its on-site medical clinic. One building on the existing campus, known as LoveLifts Village, has been dedicated for office space use by local nonprofits.

Several companies helped build the new campus, including Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, LLC Architecture and Interior Design, Choate Construction and CA South.

Shane Jackson ended the ceremony by reminding everyone that the new buildings and amenities will ultimately help Jackson Healthcare fulfill its mission of service to others.

“True power is best shown by understanding and serving the needs of others,” he said. “Any other manifestation of power and influence will be lost. But what can be imparted on others through service will last. Today, we recognize that as impressive as these structures are, they will ultimately crumble and fade. So, we view these buildings as they are rightly to be seen: as tools to be used in the service of others.”

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AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW

What: The Johns Creek Arts Center hosts the Atlanta Photography Group’s most recent exhibit. Featuring 51 works by 35 local and regional artists.

When: March 9-April 20; opening reception Saturday, March 9, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org or 770-623-8448

GIRLS ON THE RUN NORTH GA

What: Registration is open for this physical-activity based, positive youth development program that inspires girls grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident over 10 weeks starting Feb. 11.

When: Feb. 11-May 1 Where: Various Girls on the Run sites throughout Forsyth County Cost: $165 More info: girlsontherunnorthga.org

What: As one of the largest juried fine craft shows in the Southeast, the event features 250 of the country’s top contemporary craft artists, specializing in everything from handmade ceramics to fine jewelry, apparel, furniture, home decor and textiles.

When: March 15-17, times vary Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway Southeast, Atlanta Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance More info: craftcouncil.org/ atlanta

ROSWELL READS WRITING WORKSHOP

What: In this workshop, local author and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Rick Bragg will he share his insights about writing across a lifetime of literary achievements.

When: Friday, March 15, 10 a.m. — noon Where: Roswell City Hall, Room 220, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellreads.com

What: On select Saturdays, people can take a quick peek of Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about their preservation and research efforts.

When: Saturday, March 16, tours at 1 and 2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: Free for members, $2 suggested donation for nonmembers More info: autreymill.org

ALIVE AT 25 DRIVER SAFETY COURSE

What: The Alive at 25 course was developed by the National Safety Council in an effort to address the No. 1 cause of death for drivers ages 15 to 24 - motor vehicle crashes. Registration required.

When: Saturday, March 16, 1-5 p.m.

Where: Milton Police Department & Municipal Court, 13000 Deerfield Pkwy, Ste. 107F, Milton Cost: Fee is $35 More info: cityofmiltonga.us

RALLY ON THE RUNWAY PROM FASHION SHOW What: Prom formalwear provided by David’s Bridal and Men’s Wearhouse to be modeled by local students. All proceeds go to the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research.

When: Saturday, March 16, 7 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Road, Johns Creek Cost: Tickets are $7 at the door or $5 in advance More info and tickets: bit.ly/rallyontherunwaytickets

ROSWELL READS LITERARY LUNCHEON

What: Roswell Reads’ 14th annual literary luncheon features Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Rick Bragg talking about all things Southern and his entire body of work.

When: Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m.

Where: Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell Cost: Tickets are $25 and are available on Eventbrite.com.

More info: roswellreads.com

THE BASICS OF VEGETABLE GARDENING

What: This class will cover planning your garden, sustainable organic garden practices, spring vegetables, herbs, as well as, mulching, weed control, fertilizing and pest control.

When: Tuesday, March 19, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

MIDDLE HOME SCHOOL

What: This advanced Home School Program is designed to inspire exploration, appreciation and preservation of local history and the natural environment.

When: Wednesday, March 20, 10 a.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers More info: autreymill.org

LAUNCH

What: The City of Milton invites all businesses less than two years old to join for a cup of coffee, a few minutes of introductions and networking with neighbors.

When: Thursday, March 21, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

MILTON CORRIDOR CONVERSATIONS

What: Milton’s Corridor Conversations has been designed to directly engage with the Milton businesses, leaders, and employers located in each of the city’s three business corridors.

Check online closer to the date for location announcement.

When: Thursday, March 21, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us

BULLOCH HALL QUILT SHOW

What: The Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild will present its 37th Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at historic Bulloch Hall, featuring more than 150 quilts made by local artists and displayed throughout the antebellum home.

When: March 8-17 Where: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $8 for adults More info: bhqg.org

GARDEN PLOT REGISTRATION

What: Johns Creek gardeners can begin signing up for a chance to land a plot at Johns Creek’s Newtown Park Community Garden. Each plot is four feet by eight feet.

When: Feb. 15-March 15 Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $60 for general application, $25 for seniors More info and registration: sites. google.com/site/johnscreekgardenassociation/

JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS

What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader.

When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.

Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs.org or 404-513-3188

SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

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

TAKE-A-PEEK TUESDAY

What: Take a quick peek at Autrey Mill’s building collections and hear about the preservation and research efforts.

When: Tuesdays, noon-2 p.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $2 More info: autreymill.org

NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS

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

When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

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

ALL RECOVERY MEETING

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

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

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

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

HEALTH AND FITNESS: FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

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

Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome.

When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

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

When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

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

ENERGY YOGA

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

When: Sundays, 10:15 a.m.

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

RELIGIOUS EVENTS: AN AFTERNOON WITH ANITA RENFROE

What: Anita Renfroe is a Christian comedienne and author who became famous for “Momisms,” her comic rendition of everything a mother would typically say to her children in the course of a day, set to the “William Tell Overture.”

When: Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m.

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors More info and tickets: rumc. com or 770-261-1719

CALENDAR WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faithbased friendships for all ages.

Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer.

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES

What: Conversations is a fourweek study designed to help a diverse group of people listen to and learn from one another.

When: Thursday, March 21, 7:30 p.m.

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

What: The four different circles offer women opportunities to spend time together, support each other in happy and sad times, learn from each other and grow in faith. Child care options available.

When: Esther Circle, each first Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; Ruth Circle, each first Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lydia Circle, each first Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Martha Circle, each first Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com/ adults/small-groups/

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP COURSE

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COVERSATIONS

What: First Baptist Roswell will once again be partnering with Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology to host a seminary-level Christian Leadership class this spring. Eightweek course.

When: Wednesday nights starting March 13, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: First Baptist Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: fbroswell.org

MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS

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

All are welcome to attend.

When: Fridays, 7 a.m.

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

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

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

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

Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705

“HAIRSPRAY”

What: Alpharetta High School presents the family-friendly, award-winning musical “Hairspray.” It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.”

When: March 14-17, times vary Where: Alpharetta High School, 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta Cost: $15 More info and tickets: alphatheatre.com

“SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION” What: This comedic drama tells the true story of a young con man who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, claiming he knows their son at college.

When: March 8-23, times vary Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta Cost: Tickets start at $17 More info and tickets: act1theater.com

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“A WRINKLE IN TIME”

What: A strange visitor comes to the Murry house and beckons three friends on a most dangerous and extraordinary adventure - one that will threaten their lives and our universe.

When: March 16, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $10 More info and tickets: get.org

“DRIVING MISS DAISY”

What: The beloved story of unlikely friendship and the history of Atlanta in the 20th century, with characters you know and love – or soon will. A tribute to Bob Farley, who always said, “It’s a perfect play.”

When: Feb. 28 – March 17, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

“PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGAMABOBS”

What: The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance will host an invitational juried art show with works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, mixed media and collage.

Original works will be for sale.

When: Through March 30 Where: Arts Center East Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: RFAA.org

JAZZ AT FIREFLY

What: Free, live music each week.

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

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

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

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

When: Saturdays, 4-7 p.m.

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

LIBRARY EVENTS: NEW MOM’S SUPPORT GROUP

What: Join other new moms and babies in an empathetic forum for sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Topics will vary from week to week.

When: Friday, March 18, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org or 404-6134402

COOKING CANCER PREVENTING FOODS

What: Join Chef Lynn and get started today with some healthy recipes taken directly from the American Cancer Society cookbooks.

When: Saturday, March 16, noon-1 p.m.

Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050

AP WORLD HISTORY PRACTICE TEST

What: High school students are invited to come in and pick up a practice test and take it in the library. Individualized results.

When: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-3608820

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

What: Come join new allies in traveling the world and exploring unknown dangers. Premade characters are available. Ages 10 and up. Registration required.

When: Saturday, March 16, 2-5:30 p.m.

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

COSPLAY STORYTIME

What: A special story time featuring stories read by favorite children’s characters. Put on by Cosplay for a Cause.

When: Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-3608897

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CONCERT

What: Lisa Handman is a Harpist and music teacher. She performs around the Atlanta area to people of all ages. Learn about this instrument as well as enjoy some traditional Irish Music.

When: Sunday, March 17, 3-4 p.m.

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

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Here’s how you can reduce your risk of diabetes

By Dr. Syed W. Rizvi Maintaining a healthy weight, eating healthy and physical activity is often associated with a healthy lifestyle. But these are also recommendations that will help ward off Type 2 diabetes.

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Legs: Continued from Page 26 of over the counter pain medication, leg elevation, exercise and medical grade compression stockings. If it seems likely that vein disease is causing the patient’s symptoms, an ultrasound will be ordered. The ultrasound provides a map of the venous system and a diagram of which vein or veins are diseased and would benefit from treatment. Medical records and ultrasound report are sent to an insurance carrier for review and prior authorization is requested.

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Often, a patient’s varicose veins can connect with one another. That means that treating one cluster of varicose veins can sometimes result in multiple adjacent varicose veins also going away. It is often in the patient’s best interest to space out treatments to minimize the number of treatments needed to achieve a cure.

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Healthy lifestyle goals will constantly evolve and change. It’s important to identify barriers that may potentially delay achievement of your goals. Resources such as the YMCA, local gyms, weight loss programs, diabetes education programs and your health care professionals are available to navigate you towards achievement of your long term goals.

Dr. Syed W. Rizvi brings years of experience providing preventive, acute and chronic illness care to adult and adolescent patients. Newtown Medical Associates is located at the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus, 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Building A, in Alpharetta. To schedule an appointment, call 770-740-8550, or visit newtownmed.com for more information. day conservative therapy waiting period, 2) a prior authorization review, and 3) a month or two of spaced treatments.

Cosmetic treatments would then typically follow medical treatments if desired. This can all be greatly accelerated if a patient has already completed conservative therapy before their first consultation with their physician or if the patient is not going through insurance for treatment.

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Day Camps Alpharetta Dance Presbyterian Church Dayschool to offer two new summer camps Established in 1990, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church (APC) Dayschool has been a beloved and respected part of the Alpharetta community for almost 30 years and is a member of the Georgia Preschool Association.

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Get healthy & have fun at Camp Shane First established in 1968, Camp Shane is the longest running weightloss camp in the world. With 51 years of experience in helping overweight children establish healthy diets and active lifestyles, Camp Shane provides a friendly, supportive and non-threatening environment. We maintain high ethics and an overriding commitment to care. Our impressive facilities, superb staff, meticulous planning, and professional partnerships such as Physicians, Registered Dietitians and licensed Ph.D. Therapists all serve to combine to provide the best Camp experience you can find, anywhere.

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Have your camper join us at McGinnis Woods this summer for our Sunsational Summer Camp 2019! An amazing summer filled with fun themes, caring counselors, art, music, STEM activities, interesting weekly field trips and guest speakers, water play and lots of smiles has been designed for campers ages 4-13. Camp begins May 28 and runs weekly themed sessions ending August 2. Campers may attend individual weeks or the entire summer. Camp hours are from 9am-5pm daily at a cost of $225 weekly. Before and/or after camp care is available at an additional fee.

We will visit exciting destination including Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Art Barn, Stars and Strikes, and Zoo Atlanta and enjoy daily activities including water slides, nature walks, STEM labs and group games in our full court, air conditioned gym. Our Specialty and Academic Camps offer a variety of educational classes to sharpen your camper’s skills and mind. Campers wanting to learn to cook, swim, experience a new sport, or do robotics can do just that at McGinnis Woods!

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Cold rain sparks thoughts of summer camps As I sit down to write this, it’s just started to rain (again). It looks like it’s going to keep raining too. That means it’ll be too rainy for the planned afternoon hike. It means that there’ll STEVE HUDSON be still more water Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net in Lake Lanier, and that means that the Chattahoochee will stay too high to fish for yet another indeterminate period of time. It means that the mountain bike trails will be closed (too wet). On and on and on goes the list — too wet for this, too muddy for that. Blah.

On the other hand, it means that it’s too wet to fire up the lawnmower and annihilate some early-season weeds.

That’s small consolation, but I’ll take it.

So what’s a body to do when facing yet another excessively hydrated weekend? Think toward summer, of course — and if you have kids, then it’s a great time to think about summer camps.

I think it’s safe to say that we are abundantly blessed with summer camp possibilities. There are all the usual camps, of course, and they’re great.

But how about something different?

How about a summer camp with an outdoor adventure theme? How about something like…oh…Camp TALON? Camp TALON — Yes, TALON, as in bird feet.

You’ve probably noticed that I’ve mentioned this birding thing a few times over the last few weeks. Maybe you’ve got a budding birder in your house, too, and if you do (and if that birder happens to be a teen), then you’ll want to check out Camp TALON (that’s an acronym for Teen Adventures Learning Ornithology and Nature). It’s a week-long coastal adventure (June 1-6) designed for teens who are “beginning to experienced bird-

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ers who don’t mind long, hot, sometimes “buggy” days on beaches and marshes.”

Camp TALON’s base camp is Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island.

From there, each day, campers will travel by charter bus to such varied destinations as barrier islands, state parks, wildlife management areas, and refuges along the Georgia coast. Among the destinations: Little St. Simons Island, Fort Stewart, Altamaha and Altama Wildlife Management Areas, Andrews Island, Sapelo Island, Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, and Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Wow! Each evening, after returning from the day’s adventure, campers will enjoy presentations on topics such as bird identification, songs, behavior, flight, and migration, among others.

All field trips and classes are led by ornithologists, biologists and environmental educators (each with more than 20 years of experience), and a studentteacher ratio of 3:1 helps ensure a quality experience.

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The Project TALON camp is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, TERN, the Georgia Ornithological Society and the Atlanta Audubon Society. You can learn more about it at www.GeorgiaWildlife.com.

But Camp TALON is by no means the only outdoors-themed camp offered this summer. Here’s a quick look at some other possibilities.

Charlie’s Trackers (ages 7-8) – Kids who participate in the one of the Charlie’s Trackers day camp sessions (named for legendary outdoorsman Charlie Elliott) will gain new outdoor skills while hiking forest trails, exploring waterways and searching for signs and evidence of the presence of wildlife. Highlights include games and crafts designed to reinforce the learning, with live animal encounters too. Camps are held June 4-7.

Wildlife Rangers (ages 9-10) – What was life like for Native Americans and early settlers? During a Wildlife Rangers

day camp, kids will travel back in time to see firsthand how it might have been.

Campers learn basic survival skills, such as shelter building, outdoor cooking, animal tracking, fishing, canoeing, archery and learning about old time music and enjoying fun-filled games too.

If they wish, campers can also enjoy a Thursday night campfire and tent campout, with parent pick-up the following Friday morning. iC.A.N Naturalist (ages 10-12) – In the iC.A.N Camp, young people explore how citizen scientists help conserve animals in nature. Campers learn to use technology in the outdoors to discover what biologists do in the field. Highlights include hiking, nature play, live animal presentations and more.

And be sure to check out the Outdoor Adventure Teen Challenge Camp (ages 11-13). This camp gives kids the opportunity to work together to learn outdoor skills and then use those skills to complete a variety of challenges. This fast-paced, high-energy camp is packed with outdoor activities including hiking, canoeing, fire-building and wilderness survival — all culminating in an all-out, every-team-for-themselves competition!

(What? Eight hundred words already?)

Oh no! I’m out of space, but there are lots more camps to check out on your own! These include shooting sports camps, Adventures in Conservation Education overnight camp, the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Wilderness Survival Camp and more. Again, you’ll find info on them at www.georgiawildlife.com.

Wow! Where were these camps when I was growing up?

They sure sound like more fun than sitting on the sofa in the A/C in front of the television set!

For info on these and many other similar day and residential camps, visit georgiawildlife.com and look for Junior Naturalist Summer Camps

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Northern Ridge District announces February Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District — which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton — recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their Board of Review on Feb. 28 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Hunter Curd of Troop 10, sponsored

by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, who designed and constructed 30 foot boxes for special needs students for the Fulton County Schools.

Pranay Appikatla of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, designed and constructed two two-tier outdoor shelving units of Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

Grant Norcom of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, constructed a railing for a footbridge as well as an arbor for a walking path entrance for Milton High School.

Phillip Nittala of Troop 3143, sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church, designed and constructed a

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In the top row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Hunter Curd, Pranay Appikatla, Grant Norcom, Phillip Nittala and Connor Norris. In the bottom row are Benjamin Edwards, Bryce Laderoute, Lakshman Ravoori, Bryan Penn, Luis Jimenez and Daniel Perez. prayer garden including eight benches and a large wooden cross for North Lanier Baptist Church. He also landscaped and mulched the prayer garden.

Connor Norris of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Method-

ist Church, designed and created an outdoor bird garden for Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center.

This included bird feeders and natural bird baths. Norris also landscaped and mulched the garden.

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Community Zoning Information Meeting 2006 Heritage Walk Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Design Review Board Meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Mayor and City Council Meeting Monday, May 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

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Benjamin Edwards of Troop 3000, sponsored by Birmingham United Methodist Church, collected over 2,000 food items for House of Hope.

Bryce Laderoute of Troop 356, sponsored by Fellowship Christian School, repaired a fence, mulched three beds, repaired the shingled roof of a kiosk and created a garden area for the Free Mason’s Lodge 235.

Lakshman Ravoori of Troop 429, sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, designed and constructed a nature trail for Congregation Dor Tamid.

Bryan Penn of Troop 430, sponsored

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Luis Jimenez of Troop 7153, sponsored by St. Brigid Catholic Church, designed and constructed an outdoor storage cabinet to hold the Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Track Teams’ shotput balls and discuses.

Daniel Perez of Troop 10, sponsored

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North Fulton’s Only On-Site Crematory DEATH NOTICES

Charles Airy, of Cumming, passed away February 28, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Yvonne S. Allen, 80, of Alpharetta, passed away February 28, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Fred Steven Black, 70, of Forsyth County, passed away March 5, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Louis H. Bunn, 99, of Alpharetta, passed away February 25, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Martha Dunwody, 97, of Alpharetta, passed away February 25, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

David Charles Easoz, 75, of Cumming, passed away March 2, 2019.

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Samuel Eckstein, 92, of Alpharetta, passed away February 27, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Ray Falcon, 78, of Alpharetta, passed away February 28, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Dr. Bahjat Alfred Faraj, 76, of Cumming, passed away February 25, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Frank Kokalj, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away February 24, 2019. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Haven Earl Reed, 66, of Cumming, passed away March 3, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Robert J. Laser, 87, of Roswell, passed away February 24, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Joan F. Russell, 89, of Cumming, passed away February 28, 2019. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Dorothy Gallagher, 78, of Roswell, passed away March 1, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Grace Luffel, 93, of Milton, passed away February 25, 2019.

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Doris Scott, 78, of Alpharetta, passed away March 3, 2019.

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Sandra Gantt, 83, of Alpharetta, passed away March 3, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Richard Marszalik, 64, of Roswell, passed away February 28, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Gail Sergot, 72, of Alpharetta, passed away March 4, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Frank Stanton Fletcher, 86, of Cumming, passed away March 2, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Glenda Gibbs Green, 76, of Cumming, passed away March 2, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Charles Gunter, 84, of Alpharetta, passed away March 3, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Michael J. Hovanec, Sr., 90, of Alpharetta, passed away March 2, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

James Kirkwood, 89, of Roswell, passed away March 2, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Charmaine M. McKinley, 46, of Roswell, passed away February 26, 2019.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Anthony Joseph Michael, 96, of Suwanee, passed away February 24, 2019. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Gregory Norris, of Roswell, passed away February 28, 2019.

Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Thomas Ronald Odziemski, 83, of Cumming, passed away March 5, 2019.

Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Deskin Francis Spaulding, 82 of Cumming, passed away March 4, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

Edna Westbrook, 84, of Milton, passed away February 28, 2019. . Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Deborah Eve Zorena Wine, 62, of Cumming, passed away March 1, 2019.

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory.

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