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Remembering ‘Mama’

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Taking Flight

Aviation instructor encourages women to soar to new heights

Finding Purpose Alpharetta woman called to serve, fight fires

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{ 10 } WOMEN IN BUSINESS Laura Thorburn-Gundlach inspires women to set their sights on the skies. { 12 } GOOD BOOKS Crime novelist and former police detective Trudy Nan Boyce discusses influences in her writing. { 14 } INTERVIEW Maria Fundora’s foundation raises funds for pancreatic cancer.

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As Alpharetta No. 83’s only female firefighter, Adelle Hart finds fulfillment among firetrucks and bunker gear. Read more on page 6.

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delle Hart had been on a personal journey to find her purpose in life when the Alpharetta resident woke up one morning, convinced that she had discovered it.

As a young girl living in a small town in South Africa, where other little girls her age dreamt of growing up to become teachers or doctors, Hart always dreamt of traveling to the United States. So, in 2015 at the age of 25, she took a leap of faith, crammed all of her belongings into a suitcase, and set her sights on the land of opportunity.

With little money and few resources, she landed comfortably in the role of au pair for an American family in North Carolina; six months later moved to Alpharetta. She soon learned the American culture, fell in love, married and is now settled nicely in Alpharetta.

But something was still missing. Hart felt unfulfilled in one particular area of her life — her career. She used the power of prayer, faith and patience to guide her, and it led her down the path of becoming a firefighter.

“I was always intrigued by the big fire trucks when driving past the fire station,” Hart said. “I woke up one morning and told my husband that I was going to become a firefighter.”

That same day, and with the support of her family, Hart walked into Alpharetta Fire Station No. 81, where she was welcomed by the firemen on duty. They gave her the tools she needed to begin her next journey. “[The firemen] introduced me to the Alpharetta Fire Corps, which is a volunteer organization that supports the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety,” she said. “I learned the basics of firefighting and got to do a few ride-alongs. I put on bunker gear for the first time, and I knew that this was my calling.”

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, only 4 percent of firefighters are women, but that fact and the rigorous training that lay ahead didn’t stop Hart from reaching her goal. She attended the Georgia Fire Academy in Forsyth, Georgia.

She trained hard to pass her physical agility test. Any self-doubt she might have had was overshadowed by her determination and willpower.

“There were a few times when I thought

I’d never get hired since it’s a competitive job, but it never crossed my mind to give up,” she said. “You have to physically and mentally prepare yourself every day.”

In 8 weeks, Hart completed her basic training and received her certificate in May of 2018. She also earned her EMT (emergency medical technician) certification and is in the process of taking her AEMT (advanced emergency medical technician) exam.

“Our training never stops,” she said.

After the overcoming the rigors of basic training and 18 months of volunteering, Hart is now a full-time firefighter. Even though she is the only female at Alpharetta Fire Station No. 83, she considers her male colleagues her second family.

“Everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission, which is to help people,” she said. “This truly creates a family environment, where everybody (male or female) is there for each other. I’ve gained a lot of brothers.”

For Hart, one of the highlights of her job is putting on her bunker gear and boots.

“It reminds me of how hard I’ve worked to get to where I am and to stay humble,” she said.

But she also loves how rewarding it feels to know she is making a difference in her community.

“To be able to make a difference in someone else’s life is the best gift you can give yourself,” she said.

Hart said she hopes to inspire young girls with dreams of their own.

“To know that I inspire young girls is incredible, especially girls who think they don’t fit in,” she said. “There was a time I didn’t think I fit in.”

Her advice to the next generation of girls seeking to overcome adversity is, “Be yourself and love yourself. Be strong, be fearless and beautiful, and believe that anything is possible when you have the right people to support you.”

Hart said she feels inspired by her accomplishments and admits that it feeds her motivation.

“It pushes me to be better, because I have a responsibility to not just the citizens [of Alpharetta], but also my fellow firefighters,” she said. “I’ve never been so proud of what I do, and nothing excites me more than my profession and helping people in their time of need.” ■

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ext month, Hart celebrates her one-year anniversary as a full-time member of the Alpharetta Fire Department. Her journey has taken her from a small town in South Africa to the northern suburbs of Atlanta, where she has found love, fulfillment and most importantly, purpose among the bunker gear, boots, firetrucks and her firefighting family.

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HER STYLE

Six items you’ll never regret having in your closet

By LORI WYNNE Contributing Writer

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client recently asked for my advice on selecting a few items that she could feel good about investing in and making a part of her foundation basics. There are many lists on Pinterest that describe what makes a complete wardrobe, or that itemize pieces you can’t live without. Most of these consist of jeans, a white T-shirt, a black T-shirt and so on. The color scheme is neutral and boring. But a boring foundation might lead you to impulse shop before an event or trip to find something with pizzazz to give you the confidence you are not feeling with your current wardrobe. Here is my list of tried-and-true items that you will never regret having in your closet.

Well-fitting bra

This is the most important thing to add to your closet, and you should have more than one. A well-fitting bra affects your posture, overall silhouette and how your clothes fit. Replace them every year.

If you have gained or lost 10 to 15 pounds, you should be re-measured for the correct bra size. The best places for most people to get properly measured are Nordstrom, Dillard’s or Soma Intimates. Some women may need specialty foundation-wear shops if their bra sizes are larger than an H cup. Even if you are an A cup, a proper fitting bra is a must-have. You won’t regret investing in and owning it.

Maxi dress

A maxi dress can take you from the beach to an afternoon wedding.

Find one in a washable, wrinkle-free fabric that can be thrown in a weekender bag. A great maxi dress always fits, thanks to the stretchable fabric. It covers hairy or veiny legs. It creates a longer and leaner silhouette. Pair it with flat sandals and a wide-brimmed hat for boutique shopping in a seaside town. Pair it with chandelier earrings and stacked wedge sandals for a night out at the local theater or upscale bar. Check out the Maggy London brand for great ideas of silhouettes and patterns to add to your own closet.

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Leather jacket

A classic piece that never goes out of style. When investing in a leather jacket, look for ultra-soft leather (or faux, if that is your thing), minimal accoutrements and classic lines. Skip the moto jacket style.

Color is up to you. Black is fine, but also consider brown, navy, khaki or blush. A leather jacket can add style to jeans and a T-shirt, as well as a wrap dress and heels. Leather is breathable, so keep it on when indoors.

It is part of your ensemble and not an outerwear jacket. A leather jacket should fit snuggly. If you grow out of yours and can’t zip it shut, just don’t zip it. Push the sleeves up and enjoy that second skin.

Black pants

Not a big shocker here. Black pants (not leggings) are a foundation basic everyone should have. If black is not your style/type, I recommend navy blue. Find an omni-seasonal fabric that can be worn year-round.

Washable and wrinkle-resistant materials are a must. A polyester blend with some stretch will maintain color and shape. Some affordable pieces can be found in the Investments brand at Dillard’s or the Style & Co brand at Macy’s. At these prices, you can replace them every year.

If you have curves of any kind and are 5-foot-6-inches or taller, I recommend a straight or wide-legged pant without belt loops or flap pockets. This creates a sleek silhouette that can be paired with peep-toe shoes and a white blazer in the office during the summer, or boots and a sweater in the winter.

If you are petite, I suggest an ankle-length pant (not Capri length) with a side zipper. This is a sleek silhouette that can be worn to a dinner party when paired with a shimmery top. Partner it with a pair of booties and a fur vest in the winter.

Royal blue blouse

Regardless of your skin tone or style/type, royal blue is a universally flattering color on everyone. Every time I mention this color to a client, they recall with fondness a blouse or dress that they loved, and it was in royal blue. It is an omni-seasonal color that pairs well with white jeans in the summer or a black velvet skirt during the winter holiday season.

Find a blouse or shell (not a T-shirt) that flatters your own silhouette.

This royal blue blouse will be your go-to blouse for evenings out, bridal showers or family reunion pictures.

Walking shoes

Never skip the opportunity to explore the Great Wall of China, wander the streets of Venice or hike to the famous view of Lagoa das Sete Cidades in the Azores. With proper walking shoes (not flip flops, Crocs or cheap imitation Sketchers), you can see it all in style. Check out comfort brands like ECCO, Born, Josef Seibel and Merrell for sandals, pumps and sleek hikers or euro sneakers.

The goal is to have more than one pair of great walking shoes, depending upon the season. You can decide which ones to buy first based on your next adventure. The secret to healthy feet is to switch off your walking shoes every day. Your feet need to rest, and so do your shoes.

Parting note:

Clients have told me they cry with frustration over never having the right thing to wear, even though they have lost weight, or had their closet custom-designed and organized. The answer is to have fewer bargain finds and more pieces that you absolutely love and feel confident wearing. ■

As a personal wardrobe consultant and owner of Alpharettabased Fashion With Flair, Lori Wynne helps people look their best. Connect with her at fashionwithflair.com.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Local woman encourages others to discover thrill of aviation

Laura Thorburn-Gundlach, co-owner of the Jasper-based flight school Get Inspired Flight.

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aura Thorburn-Gundlach is on a mission to help others reach new heights – one flight at a time.

She and her husband David are the owners of the Jasperbased flight school Get Inspired Flight.

The company offers a variety of services, from 20-minute discovery flights to training for a sport pilot certificate.

Their operation is small – they boast the smallest hangar at the Pickens County Airport – but steadily growing. While other flight schools cater to those seeking a commercial license, Get Inspired Flight focuses on the hobbyists and beginners.

And that’s the way Laura likes it.

“We want to share aviation with people and inspire them to get in the air,” Laura said. “It is so crazy-fun. It’s a privilege to be up there.”

Laura grew up near an airport in Carrollton, Ga. Despite an early love of airplanes, she said it never occurred to her that she could be a pilot.

In 2008, David and Laura encouraged each other to earn their private pilot’s licenses. While David worked his IT day job, Laura went on to earn commercial and instructor licenses, and eventually founded Get Inspired Flight. Last year, David joined the company full-time.

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As co-owners of Get Inspired Flight, Laura and David wear many hats: instructor, video editor, promotor, receptionist, mechanic. Luckily, they work well as a team.

David said their skills complement each other perfectly, with Laura often acting as the visionary and David as the “do-er.”

When people hear they run a flight school, most assume Laura and David are crazy thrillseekers, she said. While they do share a love for motorcycles and scuba diving as well as flying, she doesn’t consider them to be daredevils.

“Flying is safer than driving,” she said. “Up there, someone close to you is one mile away. Then you land and get in the car and there are other people going 60 miles per hour the opposite direction only three feet away.”

At altitude if something goes wrong, you have minutes to figure out what you want to do, she added. Driving, you may have less than a

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David and Laura have found that students who are nervous about flying often feel much better once they sit through the ground class and understand how everything works.

The sport pilot certificates that Get Inspired Flight offers require less training than a private license. The certificate comes with limitations, such as being unable to fly at night.

Pilots interested in going further can use the sport license as a steppingstone, or they can enjoy the license for what it is.

“If you just want to be up in the air for the fun and the challenge of it, sport is for you,” Laura said.

The company offers deals through Groupon and Airbnb, and the flights are frequently given as birthday, anniversary, graduation and retirement gifts.

Often, their clientele includes older pilots looking to brush up on their skills or to learn to fly a tailwheel aircraft, like the 2016 SkyReach BushCat used by Get Inspired Flight. But Laura and David love taking up first-time flyers.

“There are people who will never be pilots,” David said. “Medical reasons, budget reasons, they don’t have the time; but you can still come fly with us.”

Laura especially wants to encourage more women to take up aviation.

“Ninety-nine percent of the time, it’s girlfriends buying a gift for their boyfriends, wives buying a gift for their husbands, or daughters for their fathers,” Laura said. “It’s rarely the other way around … so I would love to encourage women to fly and to encourage men to encourage their women.”

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GOOD BOOKS

Former Atlanta police officer’s novels turn facts into gripping crime fiction

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI Contributing Writer

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uring 30-plus years on the city of Atlanta’s police force, Trudy Nan Boyce was determined to serve and protect citizens. From beat cop to homicide detective to lieutenant and, finally, second in command of Atlanta’s East Precinct, Boyce’s dedication translated into steady promotions till her 2008 retirement.

In her second career, she is proving just as successful. In 2017, Boyce, who is now the author of a trio of novels inspired by her experiences on Atlanta’s streets, was named Georgia Author of the Year.

With 2018’s publication of “The Policeman’s Daughter,” the prequel to her acclaimed first novel, “Out of the Blues,” Boyce’s trilogy reflects a career fittingly summed up in bullet points: • Beat officer in Atlanta’s projects.

• Supervisor in crimes against children, including the investigation into the House of Prayer child abuse case.

• Lead homicide detective for the investigations into the murders of two Atlanta police officers.

• Lead investigator in a mass murder in Atlanta’s Adamsville community involving the shooting of six family members; only one child survived.

• Senior crisis negotiator her entire career, responding to calls involving jumpers, hostage situations and suicides.

With a literary style that begs comparisons to the best crime writing, Boyce soon found herself with a New York literary agent and a three-book deal from Penguin Putnam. While retired life in Grant Park is decidedly quieter than her decades in law enforcement, Boyce talked about her literary future, making it clear that years spent serving Atlanta’s citizens will surely color everything she writes, whatever the genre.

How did you choose a career in law enforcement? Is the author of “The Policeman’s Daughter” a policeman’s daughter in real life?

My father was a Presbyterian minister, as is my sister. We have no other law enforcement in the family. I guess I had an adventure-seeking gene I didn’t really pay attention to early in my life. I think it was dormant till I finished my degrees. After receiving my Ph.D. from Georgia

State University in community counseling, I became an in-house counselor for the Atlanta Police Department. But I grew interested in the more immediate crisis work that police officers do and decided to take my intervention skills to the street as an officer.

How much of your three novels about Atlanta police officer Sarah “Salt” Alt might be considered autobiographical fiction?

country, but also it was terrible what was on my desk. Police officers, especially in cities like Atlanta, see so much tragedy. Normally, you would weep or be angry, but police officers can’t afford to do that. You have a job to do. Still, it wasn’t healthy just not to do anything. So I took a creative writing course, and I was hooked. It turned out to be a healthy outlet.

Reading “The Policeman’s Daughter” brought to mind gritty crime novels like those by Joseph Wambaugh, who also weighed in on your first book. Was he an inspiration?

Have decades of serving your community shaped your activities in retirement?

Many of the scenes and characters of my novels are inspired by my experiences. Salt is, however, younger, stronger, faster and better looking than I; and she's experienced childhood tragedy that I did not. And Salt is single.

I first began reading crime fiction via Joseph Wambaugh's books. He's considered the father of contemporary crime fiction. I was overjoyed when he wrote a lovely blurb praising my work. These days, I mostly read literary fiction — Marilynne Robinson and Jesmyn Ward are favorites — and the classics. “Crime and Punishment” has the prototype character for a detective.

How did the transition from the public work of a policewoman to the private life of a writer happen?

I began writing in 2001, seven years before retiring. I needed an outlet in order to try and make sense of the tragedies that I had experienced, both as a police officer and personally. 2001 was a terrible year. My best friend died of cancer, I was going through a divorce, plus I supervised a shift of detectives in crimes against children. The morning of Sept.

11, I was doing my usual reading through 30-40 reports of the previous day’s tragedies — child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, runaways — when a detective called me to the break room to watch the 9/11 coverage unfolding. Then I went back to my desk and my own tragedies. It was terrible what was happening in our

I am now a volunteer board member of the city of Atlanta's Citizen Review Board. It’s another avenue for citizens to have an entity address their complaints about the police department and individual officers, and it’s an opportunity for their voices to be heard.

After three novels featuring the same captivating character, what’s next?

Salt and company are on hiatus while I work on a stand-alone novel with a more literary bent. At the end of "Old Bones,” the last, chronologically, of the series, there is a natural "pause" in the action.

Where can readers meet you and hear more about your books?

I will be appearing at the Decatur Book Festival, which is Aug. 30 — Sept. 1. I am also available to speak to book clubs or other groups. Connect with me on Facebook or at trudynanboyce.com. ■

Contributing journalist Kathy Des Jardins Cioffi, owner of Johns Creek’s KRC Communications.

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INTERVIEW

Local restaurateur leading the fight against pancreatic cancer

By JOE PARKER

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aria Fundora is a firm believer that even a small group can unite in a single voice to make an impact on the lives of its neighbors and those far beyond. So when her mother died suddenly of pancreatic cancer in 2007, Fundora became a leading local voice in the fight against the disease.

She created the nonprofit foundation Purple Pansies and quickly began raising money for pancreatic cancer research. Her efforts since then have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for research. In the coming months, she hopes to add another $500,000 to that total.

This year’s campaign begins July 28 with Customer Appreciation Day at Casa Nuova, the Italian restaurant in Alpharetta that Fundora opened with her husband, Antonio, in 1998.

Each year, the restaurant holds a free event with a buffet, live music and games to thank its customers and raise awareness for Purple Pansies. Maria and Antonio’s children Pepe, Cari and Alex have grown up in the restaurant, and Pepe is now a co-owner of the restaurant.

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“It was very fast,” Fundora said of her mother’s battle with pancreatic cancer. “She was gone within three months, and it really changed the dynamics of my family.”

Affectionately called “Mama” by Casa Nuova patrons, Fundora’s mother, Iluminada Milian, was known for her delicious soups and generous spirit.

“She was such an amazing woman,” Fundora said. “Growing up, we would travel, and she would always bring candy, medicine or other things to a local church or organization. When she passed away so suddenly, I had to change my life and do something for my mom. I founded Purple Pansies to be able to heal, and the way I grieved was in helping others.”

In 2018, Purple Pansies raised $250,000.

The organization aims to double that amount this year through its annual Purple Pansies Gala, which will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 29 at Freemanville Estate, 15655 Freemanville Road in Milton. The space for the event was donated by the Littrell family; Brian, Leighanne and Baylee.

The gala will include a cocktail hour, multi-course dinner with wine pairings prepared by chef Antonio Fundora, entertainment, an open-bar throughout the evening and a silent and live auction.

Three pancreatic cancer survivors

CASA NUOVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 10TH ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY July 28, 2019, from 2-6 p.m.

5670 Atlanta Hwy., Alpharetta, GA The event features a complimentary buffet, live music and fun games for friends and families.

Donations for Purple Pansies are accepted before and during the event and all proceeds go directly to Purple Pansies Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3).

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will serve as honorary chairs for the event, including Howard Young, Elizabeth O’Connor and Teona Ducre.

Funds raised through Casa Nuova Customer Appreciation Day and the Purple Pansies Gala will benefit a large-scale clinical trial for pancreatic cancer. Atlanta was chosen as one of seven cities for the Translational Genomics Research Institute’s “final assault” trial.

“In 2018, we raised $250,000, and the majority of that money stayed in Georgia,” Fundora said. “So, our own citizens are able to benefit from this trial.”

Fundora said “donations are crucial.

While pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers, it receives only 2 percent of federal cancer research dollars, she said..

“I’m fighting for a cause that I think needs a lot of attention,” she said. “We want to bring awareness to how much pancreatic cancer research is needed, even for early detection, like a mammogram for breast cancer. If you are symptomatic of pancreatic cancer, you are most likely already in stage four. It doesn’t matter if my name or the organization’s name is on and awareness or funds, to me, it is just important to help.”

Tickets are available now for the Purple Pansies Gala at gala.purplepansies.org. ■

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Celebrate navy blue

By TRACY HARKNESS Contributing Writer

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lassic and enduring, navy blue has stood the test of time when it comes to decorating. In fact, navy can be considered a neutral, as it pairs nicely with any color and is extremely versatile. Here are some thoughtful ways to add navy to your home.

As much as I love decorating with neutral colors, especially on upholstered furniture, I also love the drama navy blue upholstery can add to a space.

There is nothing quite like a navy sofa to command attention in an otherwise neutral living room. If a sofa, or even club chairs, upholstered in a dark navy feels like too much of a commitment, adding navy throw pillows to your cream sofa is an easy way to amp it up. Rugs, lamps or accessories are other tried-and-true options to work navy blue into your home.

On a larger scale, navy kitchen cabinetry is a trend I am absolutely loving.

Whether you paint all the cabinets navy, or just the island or lower cabinets, you will add dimension and visual interest to your kitchen. I like to think of a navy kitchen as a modern, coastal look. I also love painting a home office or even a dining room navy. Painting all of the walls, the trim and any shelving or paneling navy looks spectacular, chic and classy.

Designer tip: My go-to navy paint color that never disappoints is Benjamin Moore HC-154 Hale Navy.

If navy upholstery or navy paint isn’t your thing, consider adding a patterned navy wallcovering to add personality to a room. The powder bath is always the first choice for a wallcovering, but I also like to add it to a laundry room, bedroom or even the dining room.

Whether your likes are traditional or on the more modern side, there are many ways to celebrate navy, the new neutral, in your own home. â–

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orth Atlanta is a hub for trendy-yet-refined interior decor. With plenty of brick and mortar stores to choose from, the difficult part is picking which styles best reflect your personality and taste.

Below, experts offer their views on designing for the lifestyles of today.

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hen observing the active lives many of my clients have in juggling work and family I often suggest creating an adult retreat within their homes.

Most parents put their children's needs and comforts first, which is laudable. Whether it be shuttling them to and from school or cheering them on through their extracurricular activities, little time is left to recharge and reflect.

Often when time presents itself, finding a space to simply be alone in does not exist. Identifying this area within your household need not to be as challenging as one may imagine.

In touring clients' homes I often see staged spaces that are not used by the family. The small room right off the foyer, a guest room that seldom hosts visitors, perhaps that storage room on the terrace level, or the abandoned screen porch can be purged of their contents and make the ideal location for your private retreat.

Once you have selected the space, choose furnishings and accents that you find calming.

A warm natural color palette,

along with selecting comfortable furniture textures will afford you the luxury of relaxing the body and clearing your mind. Be a little selfish in creating this “off-limit” space; surround yourself with only things that bring you comfort.

The perfect chair, chase or sofa that invites you to collapse into it free from guilt with a favorite book is a must. Lighting that can be dimmed along with a sound element that can be volume controlled will be sure to envelope your state of decompression.

When you have the opportunity to enjoy a view of your outdoor landscape it is sure to enhance the tranquility of your private space.

A soothing water feature is a nice touch which can be accomplished with a cascading wall fountain or dish garden. A posh rug encourages bare feet and will prove to be a welcomed addition to your retreat.

In closing know that taking care of you affords you the ability to better facilitate the needs of your family. So go ahead and build your “empty nest” before the fledglings fly! ■

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HER HOME SPONSORED SECTION

Walls are a simple yet high-impact way to transform any room

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ith shimmering metallic and elegant wallpapers, shiplap-style cladding and even simple paint effects, walls can create a dramatic focal point in a space.

If you’re considering an update, remember that color is a powerful design tool. It can make a room feel peaceful, happy, comfortable or dramatic. The paint colors you choose, as well as the color of the furniture and accessories, all create a mood. A neutral paint scheme may go with everything, but a lot of beige and gray can really get you down.

We love creating lively living spaces with vibrant pops of color. But choosing the right shade can be an overwhelming task. Even paint cards can be misleading – you’ll quite often find that a color looks more or less pigmented when applied to a large surface area, and the exact shade will be affected by the light fall, size and even the contents of the room. The good news is, if it doesn't work, you can simply start again.

If you’re considering a makeover for you home’s walls, here are five tips to get you on the right track.

• Consider the amount of natural light you get in the space. Sure, a dark shade will make for a dramatic feature wall, but without natural light, it’ll just end up looking grim and depressing.

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consider the size of the space you’re working with. If it’s not big enough to carry it, bright shades can overwhelm and create visual clashes. Remember, you can always introduce vibrant hues through cushions, throws and artwork.

Avoid going too matchy-matchy. Furniture, floor coverings, paintings and rugs can serve as solid inspiration for which color to choose, but avoid matching everything exactly.

Choosing a shade much lighter or darker than the pre-existing elements of a room works much more effectively.

Don’t rely on sample swatches. Always test the color directly on the wall to get a true sense of how it will really look. Leave it on the wall for a day or two, and observe how the light plays with it, creating shadows at different times. For example, black paint has a reputation for looking dramatically different in certain lights – from green to blue to gray. Colors tend to come out darker on walls than they appear on paint chips, so if in doubt, err on the lighter side.

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Are you pouring money into the Fountain of Youth?

HER BEAUTY

How to know if your facial products are worth it

By LORI WYNNE Contributing Writer

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verywhere you look, skin care products promise a virtual Fountain of Youth. But how do you know if your facial products can deliver on those promises? Which products are worth the money? Northside Woman recently asked licensed medical esthetician Brandi Moore to separate fact from fiction when it comes to beauty products.

“There is lots of snake oil out there,” Moore said. “Products that claim to reduce wrinkles, for the most part, are ineffective and a waste of money, if they can be purchased over the counter.”

She said the only products strong enough to create a visible change in the skin are professional products that must be purchased from a dermatologist, plastic surgeon or medical spa.

“The ingredients in over-the-counter products are not strong enough to penetrate the layer of skin where change can happen,” she said. “They may irritate the skin and cause slight inflammation, which in turn looks like it reduces wrinkles since it puffs up your skin a bit, but they do not actually reduce wrinkles.”

When looking at skin care products and ingredients, you first need to determine the results you are trying to achieve, she said.

If you need hydration, Moore suggests you look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which attracts 1,000 times its weight in water, or other humectants like glycerin. Essential oils such as coconut, argan, jojoba, apricot kernel, avocado, macadamia, kukui nut, marula, borage, rosehip and calendula can also be useful. Ceramides, which are skin lipids, help maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

For oily or problematic skin, you need to reduce bacteria on the skin without stripping the moisture out of it, Moore said. She says to look for ingredients like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, alpha hydroxy acid or lactic acid. Those will keep the skin turning over (exfoliating), and prevent a build up of dead skin tissue that can trap bacteria and oils.

“A false conception with oily or acneic skin is that you have to remove all oils,” she said. “That is incorrect, because if you remove all oil from the skin, then the body will over-compensate and produce more to try to replenish. So you have to keep a good balance.”

For aging skin, Moore said it is imperative to have a product with antioxidants like a vitamin C serum or something with retinol in it.

Antioxidants protect the skin from free radicals, which are what can cause damage to the tissue. Retinol keeps the skin turning over (which slows as we age).

Sunscreen is also very important, she said.

“You want a sunscreen that has protection against UVA and UVB rays — they call that broad spectrum,” Moore said. “Physical SPF (zinc and titanium oxide) is like applying a shield on top of your skin to block

out the sun. Chemical sunscreens like oxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate and avobenzone create a chemical reaction to protect the skin. These tend to be easier to spread on the skin and also don’t create that ‘chalky’ appearance on the skin. “[But] some of the chemical sunscreens are the ones that are being banned in waters where there are coral reefs, as they can damage the reef,” she said. “So a physical sunscreen is the best choice when you are in those waters.”

Finally, Moore said there are some basic products every woman over the age of 30 should have in her skin care routine. Those basics include a cleanser appropriate for your skin type, a good moisturizer, facial SPF 50 and a serum like a vitamin C or retinol. ■ As a personal wardrobe consultant and owner of Alpharettabased Fashion With Flair, Lori Wynne helps people look their best. Connect with her at fashionwithflair.com. july2019 | northsidewoman.com | 23

HER GUIDE

Giving back for the red, white and blue

By CHARMAINE JACKSON Contributing Writer

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he Fourth of July is always a fun day to celebrate America’s independence with parades, flags, fireworks, music and delicious barbecues with family and friends.

It’s also a wonderful time to remember our military and show our gratitude by giving back service for the red, white and blue. The Fourth of July celebrates our independence, won by our military, and the reason our veterans serve – to preserve the values of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

With school out, July is a perfect time for do-it-yourself service projects. Check out these ideas for service projects that you and your family can do together for our military service members.

Help a military family

Most of us know someone connected to the military. Maybe it’s your neighbor, friend or co-worker. Think about simple ways to serve them. Find out what a service member or members of their family might need. You could watch their kids, mow their lawn, wash their car, make a meal or buy them groceries.

Get the entire family involved. These small acts of kindness show your appreciation for their service to our country and to us personally. Most of the service projects you can do are free or mostly free. Get creative.

The sky’s the limit.

Write a thank you letter

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responder or new recruit just out of boot camp by writing a letter. Include children’s drawings and artwork for a special touch.

Some nonprofit military support organizations allow you to choose a specific soldier to help, while others send your letters and drawings to service members who need it most. Online, you can find tips on how to write and ship a letter to the military, as well as read soldiers’ elated responses from letters they have received.

Assemble a care package for the deployed

Put together a care package and send it to those serving abroad to let them know you care. A wide variety of items can be included in your care package, from baked goods, snacks, books, movies and sports merchandise to small electronics, toiletries and more. Service members appreciate reminders of home. The top needs and specific care package guidelines are provided by the nonprofit military organizations, along with the mailing requirement details. The United States Postal Service (USPS) provides a free “military care kit” with supplies for sending packages overseas, including boxes, packing tape and customs forms. Visit the USPS website: (https://www.usps.com) to get your free kit, which will be shipped to you within five to seven business days.

Volunteer your time with veterans

Volunteer your time with veterans programs in your local community based on your time and schedule. The nonprofit organization Volunteer Match allows you to put in your zip code and browse a variety of

volunteer programs available in your area.

You can also contact your local American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Veterans Administration Office for additional information.

Military nonprofit organization websites: •

United Service Organization (USO) – https://www.uso.org • Soldiers’ Angel – https:// soldiersangels.org • Operation Gratitude – https://www. operationgratitude.com • Support Our Troops – https:// supportourtroops.org • Blue Star Families – https:// bluestarfam.org • Volunteer Match – https://www. volunteermatch.org • American Legion – https://www. legion.org/• Veterans of Foreign Wars – https:// www.vfw.org • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – https://www.va.gov • Military – https://www.military.com Check Charity Navigator at https://www. charitynavigator.org for additional military nonprofit organizations. ■

As a tour operator and owner of GA Farm & Garden Tours, Inc., Charmaine Jackson creates unique and captivating tour experiences for your group. Connect with her at Charmaine@gafarmtours.com

HER CAREER

Coaching is the secret sauce

By KATE TUNISON Contributing Writer

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re you interested in becoming successful with a newly acquired skill? First, think about why you invested your time, money — or both — to gain that skill. Was it to advance your career or hone a desire to just become better in an aspirational area? Either way, you should take stock to see how you are progressing. Are you on track, or do you need to make a confession — a confession that you may need help with your skills?

It’s not easy to make that confession. Some people never do; they just push on and may struggle for years. However, those that do admit they need help will likely gain the shortest route to get where they want to be.

It’s sort of like using a map to get where you want to go, as opposed to setting out to drive and hoping you make it to your destination.

If you want the shortest route from where you are to where you want to be, consider engaging a coach for an objective assessment and to speed your success. One thing I know for sure is that when it comes to increasing your public speaking skills, coaching is the “secret sauce.”

We all would like the secret sauce, or the fairy dust, to speed our success. For increasing the chances of success, coaching is a well-known element. It’s just not so closely adhered to. Why don’t we engage a coach?

Because we are all so busy living, doing, putting out fires and creating activity. After all, coaching takes extra time, effort and skill. But consider this thought: Can you afford not to do it?

For my presentation skills clients, I’m especially passionate about encouraging them to include short coaching sessions following the training event. When acquiring new skills in an interactive environment such as public speaking, you are often in the moment and learning at a very fast pace. When the training day(s) are over, the tendency is to breathe a sigh of relief and put the training materials on the shelf with the thought, “That was a great session, I learned so much. I’ll get my notes out later and practice again.” Good thought; however, what really happens?

Life takes over, you get busy and rarely ever get back to your notes and/or practice. I hope you didn’t waste your money.

Do yourself a favor, increase your ROI in your newly acquired skill and schedule quick coaching sessions a few short weeks out from the initial event. This will increase your awareness of your newfound skills and encourage you to practice before getting back together with your coach. Statistics say when you have participated in a learning event, you stand the chance of losing up to 80 percent of what you learned within 30 days if it is not reinforced. That’s a sad waste of your initial investment.

So, don’t throw your hard-earned cash to the wind. Reinforce your skills. Invest in a coaching session or two, so that you continue building your confidence. The next time you get the opportunity to speak publicly, it won’t be overwhelming. ■

As owner and president of PresentingPlus! LLC, Kate Tunison helps clients develop confidence and skills as public speakers and business communicators. Based in Alpharetta, PresentingPlus!

Works with clients in the Atlanta area and nationwide.

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SHE's SEXY

No libido? No problem!

By ELAINE WILCO, MA, LPC Contributing Writer

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he sexual problem women report most often is lack of libido.

Women “want to want,” but they say they just aren’t feeling it.

Men want women to want them, and feel that something must be wrong if the woman in their life doesn’t crave sex the same way they do.

Why do so many women feel no free-floating desire at all, especially a few years into a long-term relationship? First, we need to recognize that men and women are profoundly different in sexuality. Men’s sexual drives are primarily driven by the testosterone, of which women have much less.

Women’s sexuality, after the novelty of a new relationship wears off, tends to be a more responsive sexuality; desire is only sparked as a response to an appropriate stimulus.

Some men, sensing this, may ask their partner what would interest them sexually. The trouble is, that question usually focuses on the wrong part of the process. The right question is, how do you want to start? A massage? A shower together? Snuggling on the couch? A glass of wine on 26 | northsidewoman.com | july2019

the deck? What do you need to unplug from your daily routine, and plug into eroticism?

This is a question that couples can explore together. Women need to realize that they don’t need to feel physical desire in order to begin a sexual experience with their partner; they just need to be open to the idea of getting in the mood.

Both need to remember that while the average man is like a gas stove — turn it on and it’s ready to go immediately — many women are more like an electric burner that heats up gradually. So, most couples will benefit if they do not depend on libido to drive sex, and instead take time to get the fires going. ■ Elaine Wilco is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience. She maintains a private practice in Alpharetta focused on helping those with intimacy issues.

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Red Sky Tapas, Marietta

1255 Johnson Ferry Rd #16, Marietta, GA 30068

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ed Sky Tapas is the creation of Brian Kennington and Terry Kirby, who opened the East Cobb small-dish eatery in 2008. There, the duo have created a place that delivers a fun social experience through delicious food, service and entertainment. Northside Woman was given the opportunity to sample Red Sky’s dishes and hospitality, and found the entire experience to be a little slice of heaven.

Red Sky offers an extensive cocktail list with daily specials and a diverse tapas menu to tempt any palate. Among the items we tried were the Lobster Mac and Cheese, Coconut Shrimp and the Shrimp and Filet Medallions.

The Lobster Mac and Cheese takes the ultimate comfort food to a whole new level. Succulent lobster is tossed in a mildly spicy cream sauce, cheddar cheese and bacon that is decadently satisfying with each bite. The Coconut Shrimp’s large beer-battered shrimp were served with a sweet and zesty orange-ginger sauce, and the marinated filet and tender grilled shrimp in the Shrimp and Filet Medallions were accentuated by a delicious chimichurri.

All items were excellent, very flavorful and offered more than enough to share. But we didn’t stop there. We finished off dinner with Red Sky’s signature Good and Evil dessert, a chocolate lover’s dream with an Oreo crumb crust, rich dark chocolate ganache, dark chocolate mousse and finished with white chocolate mousse. There’s only one word to describe it … amazing!

If you are in the area, definitely check out Red Sky Tapas. This hidden secret is located at 1255 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta.

And check out their upcoming events at www.redskytapas.com/pages/events with live music most every weekend. ■

— Suzanne Pacey, Publisher

Marlow’s Tavern, ALPHARETTA

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ith 17 locations in the metro area, Marlow’s Tavern has built an inviting neighborhood tavern experience for Atlanta’s diners. Executive chef, CEO and co-founder John Metz and his team are looking to tempt customers with a few fresh menu items to showcase seasonal ingredients this summer. Northside Woman was asked to try out some of the new cocktails and dishes.

We began with the Southern Sour, featuring Breaking and Entering American whiskey, Rothman and Winter Orchard Peach liqueur, fresh lemon, cane sugar and Bittercube Bolivar bitters. The cocktail reminded me of the whiskey sours my dad would make on Sunday afternoons.

We followed that with the special flatbread of the day, a thin crispy flatbread with fresh garden vegetables and a balsamic glaze. The combination of flavors was delicious. Next, we had the Grain and Veggie Poke Bowl, which featured tri-colored quinoa, farro, puffed wild rice, cucumber, radish, snap peas, shiitake, pickled red onion, fresh cilantro, avocado and herbed rice wine vinaigrette. We followed that with the Tavern ‘Slammin’ Steak Sandwich, a marinated and sliced sous vide flank steak, chow-chow, fresh cilantro and firecracker sauce all piled on a buttery roll. The poke bowl was light, with a great combination of flavors that totally filled me up. The sandwich, served at room temperature, was tender and delicious.

I recommend both items if you’re headed to Marlow’s for dinner or lunch soon. ■ — Suzanne Pacey, Publisher

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HER MONEY

5 little-known facts about your 401K

By ALLISON NYE Contributing Writer

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hile it’s still summer and things are slow, now is the perfect time to revisit your 401K. Here are five little-known facts you might not know about your 401K: • Maximum contribution: One common misconception is that ‘maxing out’ your contributions means contributing up to the employer match.

Maxing actually means contributing up to the limit allowable by law, which is $19,000 in 2019.

• Catch-up contribution: Once you turn 50, you are allowed a ‘catch up’ contribution, which lets you contribute an additional $6,000 per year to your 401K, totaling $25,000 in 2019.

• Self-directed brokerage account: Some 401K plans offer what’s called a self-directed brokerage account. This is a separate account inside your 401K that gives access to investment options you wouldn’t normally find in your regular 401K. Remember, these can be managed with the help of a financial advisor and all investment options should be thoroughly researched.

• Taking distributions before age 59.5: The rule of thumb for qualifies distributions is a 10 percent (not%) penalty assessed if the money is distributed before age 59.5. However, if you separate from employment in the year you turn 55 or later, then 10 percent penalty is waived. Be sure to talk to your HR department about your specific plan before making any decisions.

• Target date funds: Many people use them, but not many know how they work. Target date funds are designed for you to invest the funds in your 401K and not touch it until you retire. The risk is auto-adjusted to become less risky when you near retirement age.

Visit oXYGenFinancial.net with any questions about your 401K or how to make the most of your retirement! ■

Allison Nye, Wealth plan design specialist at oXYGen Financial.

Co-host of “They Don’t Teach You This” podcast.

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ASK THE VET

Know the difference between legitimate and illegitimate service and emotional support animals

By DR. JOANNE ROESNER, Loving Hands Animal Clinic www.lovinghands.com

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nimals, especially dogs, can be remarkable in improving the lives of human beings. Appropriately trained and selected animals can assist with physical, psychological and metabolic challenges; and they can help people function at higher levels and afford them the ability to expand their lives.

But assistance animal fraud is rampant today and threatens those with legitimate needs. Simply placing a vest on a pet animal is unethical. Twenty-five states have enacted laws making service dog fraud a criminal offense.

Between 2016 and 2017, airlines reported a 75 percent increase in animals traveling as emotional support animals (ESAs). In that same period, they reported an 84 percent increase in animal issues, such as urination, defecation and biting. I know personally of two legitimate assistance dogs that have been attacked by another dog wearing a vest. One of these animals had to retire, leaving his handler on a waiting list to get another dog.

So what is a legitimate assistance animal?

The absolute requirement for any assistance animal is a person’s documented ongoing medical or psychological impairment, and there are two categories covered under federal law: service animals (SAs) and emotional support animals (ESAs). SAs are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ESAs are governed by the American Air Carrier Act (AACA) and Fair Housing Act (FHA). Both require calm, tractable, controllable animals who do not urinate, defecate, bark randomly or demonstrate aggression in public. Even legitimate assistance animals can be denied access if they represent a threat to safety, fundamentally alter goods or services (like

barking in a movie theater) or place an undue burden on a business (like defecating in a restaurant).

Service animals, primarily dogs, are specifically trained to perform tasks to assist individuals with their disability. Those individuals may have a visible impairment like mobility or blindness, or they could have an invisible challenge like diabetes, epilepsy or a psychiatric disability. Service dog training starts in puppyhood with extensive socialization and exposure to novel stimuli.

Obedience training happens over the first 12 to 18 months of age and is followed by another 12 to 18 months of specific service training.

The overall cost of producing an SA ranges between $10,000 and $50,000. Many service dogs are furnished free of charge by nonprofit organizations, like Canine Assistants. There are lengthy waiting lists for these dogs, as need exceeds supply. Some service dogs are privately trained by appropriately qualified trainers.

Service animals have access to most public areas.

ESAs are not trained to perform specific support tasks; their role is more passive. Unlike SAs, ESAs are required to carry a letter stating the sole handler is under the current care of a specific mental health care provider. ESAs are only guaranteed access to air carriers and housing that does not allow pets. They are not guaranteed access to restaurants, hotels, public transit or other public venues. Access limitations may not be enforced by a given venue, but they are not required to do so by the law. The Department of Transportation is currently considering prohibiting amphibians, spiders, rodents and non-household birds as ESAs, however, no ruling has been made.

Legitimate service dog organizations provide a plethora of information for public education and may give guidance about

obtaining an animal for an individual with true need. Sadly, there are many organizations who will “register a dog” (there is currently no governmental registry, so this has no value) and sell vests and other equipment to anyone. Some of these sites may register an animal for any user and may not even require mental health documentation or ask any questions about the animal’s temperament or suitability. All they want is your money. Laws do not exist to prosecute these sites.

Please feel free to contact Loving Hands Animal Clinic if you have questions about this or any other article. You can join us free of charge for our next Pet Care University class Aug. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the clinic. Dr. Joanne Roesner will present the topic, “Behavior: Normal and Problematic in Dogs and Cats.” ■

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HER GARDEN

Get to knowAmerica’s head gardener

By ABRA LEE

Contributing Writer

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s founder of the University of Virginia, architect of Monticello, third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson’s name is synonymous with the Fourth of July. While these are some of the things that made Jefferson a household name, he is also known for being an avid plantsman, HUGHES with a legendary garden spanning 1,000 feet. To give you reference, a football field is 300 feet long. Clearly, Jefferson wasn’t playing games when it came to his vegetables, and an enslaved black man named Wormley Hughes was head of it all.

According to Monticello.org, Hughes was born at Monticello in March 1781 and listed as a “door-yard servant.” It is believed he may have been trained by Scottish gardener Robert Bailey, who worked at Monticello between the years 1794 and 1796. Jefferson’s daughter Ellen recalled Hughes being “armed with a spade and a hoe.” As a man of many skills and principal gardener, he planted seeds, bulbs and trees sent back 30 | northsidewoman.com | july2019

from Washington, D.C. Hughes also laid out the oval flower beds and spread dung in the vegetable garden. When challenged, Hughes was known to say, “I am in no wise discouraged” — a prophetic statement, as he was instrumental in the landscaping of Monticello and Jefferson’s other properties.

Freedom came to many Americans on July 4, 1776, but it didn’t come for the millions of enslaved descendants of Africans until 89 years later on June 19, 1865. That day, now known as Juneteenth, is when the abolition of slavery was announced by Union soldiers in Galveston, Texas — a full two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It was none other than Wormley Hughes who dug Jefferson’s grave. ■ Abra Lee is a horticulturist extraordinaire and unapologetically passionate about all things gardening. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @conquerthesoil.

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HER VIEW

Milton's Cuisine and Cocktails 800 Mayfield Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009

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xecutive chef Derek Dollar has rolled out a new seasonal menu highlighting ingredients from the restaurant’s on-site garden, which is currently bursting with corn, beets, lipstick bell peppers, zucchini, yellow pattypan squash, upland cress, cucumbers and heirloom tomatoes.

Our server Victoria recommended the Steakhouse Meatballs and a Celery G&T to start. The gin and tonic featured Hendrick’s gin, simple syrup, pressed celery and lime juice, and was finished with a lemon twist and celery leaf. It was a perfect summertime gin and tonic — very refreshing. The meatballs, which were served with a house pastrami rub, potato puree, spinach, brandy demi-glace and crispy red onion, were tender and flavorful with a little kick to them.

But we were just getting started. We followed the meatballs with the chef’s Summer Vegetable Plate, a bountiful serving of blistered squash and baby corn, sweet peppers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocado-whipped goat cheese and smoked paprika topped with blackened salmon. The variety of veggies straight from the garden tasted very fresh and tender, and the salmon was cooked to perfection.

We ended the meal with the lemon pound cake and strawberry cheesecake ice cream, topped with strawberry sauce and fresh basil. Before we left, we were treated to a private tour of the garden.

Be sure to stop by the restaurant at 800 Mayfield Road in Milton and sample some of the delicious new offerings that Dollar is creating this summer. ■ — Suzanne Pacey, Publisher

Local woman founds charity to help single parents graduate university

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enita Smith was 21 years old, a sophomore in college, when she discovered she was pregnant with her first child.

As a single parent, she knew she wouldn’t be able to complete a residency, so she changed her course of study from pediatrics to nursing, and later to business administration.

“I was told that I was not going to graduate because I was a single parent,” Smith said. “I was told my kids were falling being in school. That I would not be successful.”

All of those predictions have proven false.

It took her 10 years, but Smith graduated into a successful career at a hospice company. This year, her oldest son graduated high school with high marks.

Smith knew there were countless single parents like her who wanted to graduate college and have a fulfilling career, but were struggling with housing, childcare and other financial borders.

In 2009, she founded HOPE Inc, or

Helping Other People be Empowered. The nonprofit helps single parents working toward a four-year college degree by providing monetary assistance for housing and childcare, social services, counseling and financial planning “I started with no nonprofit experience, no donors,” Smith said. “We went from two

participants to 57.”

More than 30 single parents have graduated the program, and 111 children have been helped indirectly. Among the graduates, 90 percent increased their income by at least $25,000, and 38 percent were the first in their family to graduate college.

The nonprofit is based in Duluth, but serves parents across the state, mostly in the larger Atlanta area. May 22, Smith spoke before the Rotary Club of Johns Creek.

“Kanita is an amazing, powerful, heartfelt human being,” said John Bowers, a friend of Kanita who introduced her to the Rotary Club.

“I am better for having known her and our friendship is one of the best things to come out of my experience with Rotary.”

HOPE Inc. is looking for volunteers who can help with financial advising or tutoring.

The nonprofit is also looking for college students to assist, who must be U.S. citizens, a single parent, with financial need, a high school graduate or GED holder, enrolled in an accredit university and employed.

In October, the group will host the Deon Lewis Memorial Hope Run. For more information, visit hopbe.org. ■ july2019 | northsidewoman.com | 31

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t’s that time again, time for the well woman exam. The anticipation of this event may not always make our hearts flutter with glee, but this doctor’s visit can be one of the most important days of the year. In truth, well woman exams are vital to our health because they help detect problems that can become larger, perhaps dangerous burdens if they go unchecked. A well woman exam, at its least, helps us maintain healthy, vibrant lives, and at its most, can be life-saving.

A well woman exam generally consists of pelvic and clinical breast exams in addition to discussing lifestyle habits, safe sexual practices, contraception options, and recommended screening exams and vaccinations that vary based on age, lifestyle habits, and genetic risk factors.

Here, I’ll touch on the recommended screening exams you may encounter at your well woman exam.

For sexually active women under the age of 25, yearly STI testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis is recommended. This protects future fertility, protects against ectopic pregnancy, and prevents the spread of dangerous diseases. Testing in ages over 25 is certainly recommended if there are symptoms of infection or high-risk sexual practices.

Between the ages of 21-65 (with some exceptions after 65), regular pap smears are recommended. Roughly 80 percent of women have been exposed to high risk HPV by the age of 50. Importantly, virtually all cases of cervical cancer are caused by the high risk HPV. Pap smears check for the presence of high risk HPV, and to see if cervical cells exhibit abnormalities caused by this virus. If there are advanced cervical cell abnormalities, outpatient procedures can be performed to remove the portion of affected tissue at risk for morphing into cancer. Without first having a pap smear, these cell changes would be missed, and a patient could be at risk for cervical cancer, a deadly disease. The HPV vaccines are strongly recommended in hopes of alleviating the burden this virus creates.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and is either the most common or second most common cause of death from cancer among women of most races. Screening recommendations vary based on which guidelines are followed. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends yearly clinical breast exams and mammograms between the ages of 40-74. The frequency of screening tests can be increased depending on a patient’s risk factors. Referrals for mammograms and breast imaging can be made at the annual well woman exam.

Even if we as patients feel anxious or burdened by the idea of visiting the gynecologist for our well woman exam, let us remember that ultimately it enables us to enjoy vibrant lives by keeping our bodies safe. As gynecologists, it is our commitment to help you achieve that. ■

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A wide, full smile usually tells others that you are open and friendly. A pursed, straight-line smile typically indicates that you are shy and closed off. Healthy, clean teeth are the mark of someone put together and organized. Have you stopped and taken a second to consider what your smile is saying about you? If it’s not very positive, chances are that your teeth are to blame.

COMMON CAUSES OF UNSIGHTLY TEETH • Discolorations • Stains • Chips • Gaps • Crookedness DR. REMALEY DISCOLORATIONS/STAINS Your morning coffee and that glass of wine at dinner, while making you extremely happy, are staining your teeth. Discolored teeth can age you and make you appear unattractive. It is important to maintain a regular cleaning routine to keep your pearly whites, well, white.

CHIPS/BROKEN TEETH Only pro hockey players can pull off chipped or broken teeth, and that’s because they have the amazing story to explain it away. For the everyday person, chipped and broken teeth create an unbalanced smile.

Tooth decay can cause your teeth to become weak and break easily. So, even if your tooth loss is due to an accident, people may take it as a sign that you don’t have the best oral hygiene. Talk about embarrassing.

GAPPED/CROOKED TEETH Gapped and crooked teeth throw off the uniformity of a smile. In regards to beauty, balance and symmetry are very important for creating an appearance that is attractive to the eye. Gaps and crookedness that create an asymmetrical look can affect how appealing your smile is.

WHEN BRUSHING JUST ISN’T CUTTING IT It can’t be stressed enough that a daily, thorough oral regimen will help by leaps and bounds in providing you with an attractive smile.

Healthy teeth are the most important part of a smile. But even if your teeth are healthy, they may not be aesthetically pleasing. Sometimes it’s impossible to fight discoloration and the fact that you are sporting a huge front gap. Brushing certainly isn’t going to bring back a chipped tooth, and it can be embarrassing living with unattractive teeth. Luckily, you don’t have to. You can reclaim your beautiful smile with the help of porcelain veneers.

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DR. TAYLOR Historically, the “Great Imitator” was syphilis because it could affect so many organ systems and manifest on the skin in numerous ways.

Syphilis can show up as a sore on the skin, sores in the mouth, a rash, nodules, a collapsed nasal bridge, dementia, deafness and can occur in many other forms. Sir William Osler, one of the four founding physicians of Johns Hopkins Hospital, once said “the physician who knows syphilis knows medicine.”

Nowadays, penicillin has suppressed syphilis to a great degree, and family doctors are so expert at diagnosing syphilis that it rarely makes its way to the dermatologist before being caught by someone else. Still, one of the joys of practicing medicine is making a diagnosis that is either challenging or obscure, and dermatologists across the country are ever vigilant for imitators.

There are other diseases that qualify as imitators, and for this week’s article, I thought it worth mentioning a few of the common imitators that I see in clinic.

For the following diseases, patients often present complaining of a “skin rash,” but what they have turns out to not be rash at all or to not be skin-based.

1. Actinic pupura – This term means sun-induced bruise. Many mature patients have bruises on the backs of their hands and their forearms, and they sometimes present to clinic asking about a rash in these locations.

These are actually bruises, and they occur because years of sun-damage causes skin to bruise easily. Actinic purpura is the diagnosis when bruises are occurring only on the sundamaged dorsal hands and forearms. Actinic purpura is, in general, not a worry. If bruises occur in areas that haven’t seen the sun, then we have to worry about a different diagnosis such as low platelets, leukemias or other blood disorders.

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their upper back, but there is no rash at all.

The skin is completely normal, but patients are itching and uncomfortable. Notalgia paraesthetica is itching of the back caused by varying amounts of arthritis or degenerative changes in the cervical or thoracic spine irritating the spinal nerves. These nerves go to the skin on the neck and back, so this neurologic problem is perceived as a skin problem. For really severe cases, nerve dulling medicines are sometimes helpful.

3. Diffuse actinic keratoses – Actinic keratoses or “AK’s” are pre-cancers. Because patients’ sun damage is often over an entire area such as the entire cheek or scalp, patients sometimes present to clinic worried about a rash that turns out to be a field of pre-cancers.

Creams and light therapies (PDT) can help eliminate these growths before they turn into skin cancer.

4. Poikiloderma of Civatte – This is another false rash that comes from sundamage. It occurs as a red-brown mottling of the skin usually on the neck that patients dislike either because of its cosmetic appearance or because it can sometimes be mildly irritated and symptomatic. Laser treatments in combination with sun protection

can improve this condition.

5. Stasis dermatitis – In this case, the problem is actually a rash, but I include it on this list because it’s so often misdiagnosed.

Patients come to clinic because they keep having “cellulitis” (skin infection) over and over, but they do not have a skin infection.

Rather, their veins are not working, and venous reflux leads to inflammation in the skin that mimics a skin infection. True leg skin infections are usually in only one leg and stasis dermatitis often affects both legs repetitively.

Very effective modern vein treatments (such as EVLA and ECA) are available to fix the venous system and help with leg pain, swelling or stasis dermatitis.

We hope you enjoyed learning about the Great Imitator and a few Lessor Imitators. And if you or a loved one has a spot concerning for skin cancer, vein problems or other skin issues, please consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta. Dr. Brent Taylor is a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, boardcertified dermatologist and vein specialist with his practice located at the corner of North Point Parkway and Webb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta. ■

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By now or soon, you will probably take your child in for a sports physical and purchase the gear and DR. PATEL DR. CORBETT equipment they need for fall athletics. Make sure your student athlete heads onto the field with a mouthguard, too.

Did you know that 5 million teeth are knocked out each year while participating in sporting events? Tooth damage and other oral trauma can be minimized or avoided completely with the use of a properly fitted mouthguard.

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We’re happy to custom make a sportsguard for you or your child. They’ve been shown to not only protect teeth, lips, and gums, but also to enhance athletic performance!

Athletes who do not wear mouthguards are 60 times more likely to sustain damage to their teeth, according to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, and the American Dental Association estimates that wearing them prevents more than 200,000 oral injuries (e.g., chips, cracks, knockouts and other impact-related injuries) each year. Take advantage of our special promotion until September 30, 2o19 and get $75 Off A Custom Fit Mouthguard! Not only that, get $50 off your treatment when you complete $500 or more!

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That ’gotta go’ feeling – What is overactive bladder?

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veractive bladder (OAB) can be described as having the urge to go to the bathroom urgently and often. Statistics show that as many as 40 percent of women in the United States live with OAB symptoms. While OAB is a common concern among women, Emory Women’s Center Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery provider, Dr. Sana Ansari DR. ANSARI explains, “Overactive bladder can be such a strain on an individual and sometimes even on family members. Many women living with OAB do not seek medical treatment despite their urinary symptoms having an uncomfortable and embarrassing impact on their daily lives.”

The risk factors for OAB include: • Hormone changes • Pelvic muscle weakness or spasms • A urinary tract infection • Side effects from a medication • Diseases that affect the brain or spinal cord, like stroke and multiple sclerosis Emory Women's Center pelvic health providers have specialized expertise in urinary incontinence. Our physicians provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options for women with incontinence and overactive bladder. The good news is that there are several things you can do to manage OAB. Treatment options can include: • Behavioral Changes -- pelvic floor muscle exercises, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding foods/drinks that are irritating to the bladder, scheduled toilet trips • Prescription Medications • Minimally Invasive procedures, such as Bladder Botox and Nerve Stimulation Dr. Sana Ansari, MD, who treats patients both at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital along with her colleagues at Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown, are highly trained in laparoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

When it comes to patients with OAB, Dr. Sana Ansari wants women to know that “the benefits of treating overactive bladder can be far-reaching.” Emory Women’s Center has four convenient locations to serve you: Emory University Hospital/The Emory Clinic on Clifton Road, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Saint Joseph's, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Please make an appointment with one of our Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery providers to discuss your treatment options today.

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Are you looking for a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery center near you?

As part of Emory Healthcare, the largest and most comprehensive hospital system in Atlanta, Emory Women's Center offers our patients diagnostic and therapeutic options tailored to their specific pelvic floor needs. Women with incontinence, overactive bladder, and sexual dysfunction can meet with our team of experts at Emory Women’s Center and feel comforted in knowing that we take your issues seriously.

We offer coordinated interdisciplinary care that includes primary care physicians, gynecologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, and colorectal surgeons. We proudly offer providers with special expertise in chronic pelvic or bladder pain.

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Independence Day Celebration in Johns Creek 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Celebrate our country's independence with live music, activities, food and an exceptional fireworks display. Visitors are asked not to bring alcohol, pets or personal fireworks. Table reservations are available.

Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road. www.johnscreekga.gov

July Events ALL MONTH

Alpharetta Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays through Oct. 26.

The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, as well as a variety of home goods. North and South Broad streets in Alpharetta. www.alpharetta.ga.us Alpharetta Food Truck Alley 5 – 9 p.m. Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley on Thursday evenings offers a variety of six to eight rotating area food trucks in downtown Alpharetta. Enjoy live music with dinner to start the weekend early every Thursday through October. www.awesomealpharetta.com Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market 8 a.m. – noon. The Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market offers fresh, local farm, ranch and artisan foods direct from producers, and much more every Saturday from April through October. City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell. www.roswellfam.com Spotlight Artist: Colored Pencil Society of America The Atlanta Chapter 107 of the Colored Pencil Society of America will be displaying their beautiful artwork through July at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.

All work is colored pencil on different surfaces, including white or toned papers, sanded papers and prepared board. www.cpsa.org

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Summer puppet series: ‘The Pied Picker’ July 1 – 3 and 5 – 6. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.

Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. No shows July 4. All Hands Productions presents the Roswell premier of “The Pied Picker.”

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Fireworks and Festivities in Alpharetta 6 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket, pets or a picnic and celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Rain or shine. Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com Barbecue and Bluegrass 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy barbecue and bluegrass music in the backyard of Barrington Hall, just in time for the Fourth of July. Admission is free.

There will be a children’s area. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com Roswell Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza Begins at 5:30 p.m. This Roswell tradition is a family event filled with live stage performances, a kids’ zone and food. Dogs are not allowed.

Roswell High School front lawn, 11595 King Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com July 4 Celebration at Cumming Fairgrounds July 4 kicks off with the famous Steam Engine Parade at 10 a.m., followed by food vendors, music, a dance contest, a kids’ zone and fireworks. Free admission and parking.

Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. www.cummingfair.net

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AlphaJazz concert 7:30 p.m. See AlphaJazz, presented by the Alpharetta City Band. Part of a free summer concert series. Music fans are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn at Alpharetta’s Brooke Street Park. www.alpharetta.ga.us

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Riverside Sounds concert series 7 – 9 p.m., first Saturday of each month through October. This month’s free concert will feature Moves. Food trucks will be on location for spectators to enjoy dinner while watching live music. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

JuLY 8

Summer puppet series: ‘The Giant, the Beanstalk and Jack’ July 8 – 13. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.

Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Lee Bryan (“That Puppet Guy”) presents “The Giant, the Beanstalk and Jack.” Tickets are $5 each. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswellpuppets.com

JuLY 11

‘South Pacific’ Through Aug. 4. Show times vary. Love transcends the harsh realities of war and cultural conflict in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love stories. This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is set in a tropical island paradise during World War ll. Tickets start at $30 for adults.

Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School St. Cumming. www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com

JuLY 12

Joe Gransden and His Big Band 7 – 9 p.m. Music on the Hill is a free outdoor concert series that has returned for a full second season on the second Friday of each month, May through October. It is a rain or shine event.

This month’s band is Joe Gransden and His Big Band. Join the fun on the lawn of Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St. www.roswellgov.com

JuLY 13

Movies at Newtown Park 7 p.m. A free featured movie presented on a huge outdoor screen offers family fun for the summer. Pre-show includes an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more. Film starts at dusk. 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga.gov Home By Dark concert 7:30 p.m. See Christopher Cross as well as Marcia Ramirez and Caeland Garner from NBC’s “The Voice.” Part of a free summer concert series. Music fans are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn at Alpharetta’s Brooke Street Park. www.alpharetta.ga.us Free fitness in the park: Yoga 9 – 10 a.m. Join for a free group exercise class.

All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St. www.roswellgov.com Walk with a Doc 10 a.m. Walk with a Doc is a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk. Every walk will feature a different health

topic, each selected to provide information and the opportunity for walkers to ask questions one-on-one with the participating physician.

The walks start at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road. www.walkwithadoc.org

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JuLY 14

CASA NUOVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 10TH ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

Slip-n-Slide Extravaganza 1 – 4 p.m. This free event offers three different age-appropriate slides (150 feet, 100 feet and 50 feet), along with food and music. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to sign a waiver. Garrard Landing Park, 8000 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

JuLY 15

Summer puppet series: ‘The Fairy Tailor’ July 15 – 20. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.

Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Puppet Showplace Theatre presents “The Fairy Tailor.” Tickets are $5 each. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswellpuppets.com

JuLY 16

Puppet workshop 11 a.m. Additional workshop July 18. Join select performances to learn how to make a puppet and learn about the art of puppetry. For ages 4 and up. Tickets are $5. Accompanying adults do not need a ticket. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswellpuppets.com

JuLY 17

Wolves in the Milky Way 4 p.m. Autrey Mill will present a Cherokee Nation legend. Participants will learn the Cherokee story of how the Milky Way was formed, make spirit rattles, see wolf artifacts and more. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road. www.afpls.org

JuLY 18

Alive in Roswell 5 – 9 p.m. Head to Canton Street in downtown Roswell for one of the best street parties in the metro Atlanta area. Live music, food, displays and shopping make this a fun and familyfriendly event. The event is free, with trolleys moving between Canton Street and Roswell City Hall. www.aliveinroswell.com Art Night with Johns Creek Art 7 p.m. Join us for a free art workshop with Johns Creek Arts. Registration required. Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road. www.afpls.org

JuLY 24

Wednesday evening lectures 7 – 9 p.m. Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the

July 28, 2019, from 2-6 p.m.

5670 Atlanta Hwy, Alpharetta, GA The event features a complimentary buffet, live music, and fun games for friends and families.

Donations for Purple Pansies are accepted before and during the event and all proceeds go directly to Purple Pansies Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3).

Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This month’s lecture is on the “Ghost Towns and Mill Towns of the Atlanta Area,”

by Robert C. Jones. There is a $5 suggested donation. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

JuLY 25

Movies Under the Stars Movies begin at dark. Bring a picnic along with your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening under the stars filled with great music, playground fun and a family movie. Food and drinks may be purchased at the concession stand. This month’s movie is “Mary Poppins Returns.” www.roswellgov.com

JuLY 26

Photography workshop 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., July 26 and 27. Learn to take better images, use filters and phone apps too.

Also learn the best ways to store and postprocess your images. Bring a camera or use a phone camera. Classes are $50 per person and are held at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave. www.roswellgov.com

JuLY 27

Home By Dark concert 7:30 p.m. See Miranda Lambert’s band member Danny Mitchell and Ernie Halter. Part of a free summer concert series. Music fans are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn at Alpharetta’s Brooke Street Park. www.alpharetta.ga.

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August Events

AUGUST 3

Old Soldiers Day Parade 9:15 a.m. The city of Alpharetta and American Legion Post 201 will host the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade. The parade honors our country’s war veterans and recognizes their service to our country. There will be free hotdogs, drinks and activities. www.alpharetta.ga.us Riverside Sounds concert series 7 – 9 p.m., first Saturday of each month through October. This month’s free concert will feature folk rock band Family and Friends. Food trucks will be on location for spectators to enjoy dinner while watching live music. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

AUGUST 19

Taste of Johns Creek 4 – 9 p.m. Sample more than 20 local restaurants from $1 to $4 at the Taste of Johns Creek. There will be an Art Walk. Enjoy live music, local entertainment, kids’ activities and some of the best food the Johns Creek area has to offer at this family-friendly event. Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga.gov

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