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3. My Stir Fry lets you be the chef and put your own spin on classic stir-fry. Start with your starch, add veggies, pick a protein, and sauce it up for a custom culinary experience. 58 Canton St. mystirfry.com 4. Casual, crafty Asian-inspired classics flood the menu of Gu’s Dumplings, a smaller version of Gu’s Bistro (a Buford Highway favorite) that is now open in Alpharetta. Order dumplings, noodles, spring rolls and more (drizzled with homemade chili oil and dumpling sauce) to go, or eat in-house. 6330 Halcyon Way, Ste. 750. gusdumplings.com 5. Things are smoking at Loyal Q & Brew with low-and-slow barbecue, delicious made-in-house sides and 48 beers on tap inside its 7,000-square-foot sports bar packed with big screens, as well as private dining. 3655 Old Milton Pkwy. loyalq.com
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1. Oysters, poached jumbo prawns, smoked lamb belly and po’boys are just a teaser to brand-new Ocean & Acre’s synergistic celebration of local land and sea, full of fresh, seasonal flavor. 6290 Halcyon Way, Ste. 620. oceanandacre.com
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Make a day or a night of it! Check out these fun pla FEBRUARY FEB. 1 10th Annual Milton Boys Lacrosse Face Off 5K 13025 Birmingham Hwy. 9am (packet pickup begins at 8am) $30 Raise money for the Milton High School Boys Lacrosse program, and donate to Foster Care Support Foundation. active.com
FEB. 4 A City of the Dead: Stories, Symbols and Stone of Oakland Cemetery
10th Annual Milton Boys Lacrosse Face Off 5K See FEB. 1 for details
10 Park Plz. 2-4pm Free A behind-the-scenes presentation on the history of Oakland Cemetery’s famous inhabitants. Email jeffrey.stinson@fultoncountyga.gov for more information. afpls.org/alpharetta-branch
FEB. 5 PHOTOS COURTESY OF (10TH ANNUAL MILTON BOYS LACROSSE FACE OFF 5K) MANDY THOMPSON; (WORKSHOP ON MAINTAINING AND PRUNING SHRUBS AND ROSES) NORTH FULTON MASTER GARDENERS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY SANDRA SHAVE.
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Valentine’s Day Holiday Art 855 Mayfield Rd. 6pm Free Enjoy professional art lessons for children ages 5 and up for Valentine’s Day. afpls.org/locations/1610-milton-branch
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FEB. 8 Boxing Party at Da Vinci’s Donuts 131 S. Main St. 10:30am-Noon Cost of supplies Bring supplies and “pack a party in a box” for families in need celebrating children’s birthdays soon, benefiting Box of Balloons, Inc. facebook.com/ boxballoonsroswell
FEB. 9 Gtechniq Open House & Car Show 5512 Atlanta Hwy. 1-5pm Free See cool cars, watch demos, indulge in snacks and bring the kids for a fun-filled day at the car show! eventbrite.com
FEB. 15 Valentails Gala 2020 5895 Windward Pkwy., Ste. 100 6:30-11pm $100 Savor an evening of live music, cocktails, dinner and a silent auction at The Metropolitan Club to benefit BarkVille Dog Rescue. facebook.com/barkvilledogrescue
FEB. 16 How to Become a Professional Speaker 10 Park Plz. 3-5:30pm Free For adults 25-plus, learn tips and develop skills to start earning money as a public speaker. Hosted by the Alpharetta Branch library, RSVP required. To register, email: aj@thebossof.me. afpls.org/alpharetta-branch
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APRIL APRIL 15 Discovery Days Kids Club 6365 Halcyon Way 10:30am-Noon Free Preschool kids enjoy crafts, activities, animals, and more inside Market Hall during the weekly event on Wednesdays. visithalcyon.com/events
APRIL 30 Live Music at Smokejack 29 S. Main St. 6-9pm Free Enjoy live music every Thursday night. smokejackbbq.com/happenings
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assion is a word synonymous with professions in education, law, social reform, etc., but one meeting with North Georgia Replacement Windows adds their industry to the list, with co-owners Ted Kirk and Jonathan Collum stressing that what sets them apart is,
in fact, the passion they have for their product and the values that define their business model.
What started in 2003 as a company selling any and all kinds of windows changed completely by 2015. The two were approached by Infinity® from Marvin® about selling a window that could replace all of the other products at North Georgia Replacement Windows. It took a little convincing, but by 2016, they became the exclusive dealer in Georgia for Infinity® from Marvin® and dropped all of their other products to do so. The decision was fruitful. Most recently, Infinity® from Marvin® ranked highest in the J.D. Power 2019 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study.
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“The reason we sold so many types of windows before was because they each had distinctive advantages to them,” says Jonathan. “Custom sizes, decorative options, paint colors, they were maintenance free or durable, etcetera. But this product—it did it all. Made of fiberglass, it provided the beauty of a traditional wood window, the low maintenance of a vinyl window, durability, longevity and pre-finished color options all in one product that the customer would never have to worry about again.”
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One thing consumers do worry about is being able to afford the product on a budget.
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“Jonathan and I have been in the window business together for about 17 years, and we’ve learned a lot about windows in that time—more than most people would ever imagine to know,” says Ted. “We realized this one window they had built was the perfect window. Aside from that, the values associated with Marvin® (great customer service, innovation and family) aligned with ours, and so the partnership made sense.”
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North Georgia Replacement Windows places a lot of value on the customer and the customer’s time, so educating clients on the product and their investment is the company’s priority. They’re able to quote quickly and accurately, handle all service calls locally and provide expert-level installation. That’s because the team are experts in the industry, with every installer, service tech and project manager being InstallationMasters®, the highest level certification you can get. Most companies have none of these, some have one, but North Georgia Replacement Windows maintains all of their crews are certified at this level.
It’s not always just about
“Something like this is not like going to buy a car that you can trade in later,” says Ted. Adding, “These windows offer the security of knowing you’re protecting your family and yourself from the elements—rain, sun, wind, ultraviolet rays— forever. It’s an investment into your largest asset, replacing the largest surface area of your house, knowing you’ll never have to do so again.”
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replacing your rotted, builder-grade windows with new ones. The sleek, purposeful design of Infinity® from Marvin® offers more for the money. It’s something called biophilic design where people are creating spaces in their homes to bring the outdoors (think natural light, etc.) in. We know we’re happiest as a human race when we’re exposed unique design brings more of that light inside, by opening up your view to the outside, cutting off inches of what used to hide behind window frames and
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“We are so passionate about this product, that even if we had to replace only one window at a time to appease our budget, this is the one we would install,” says Ted. “We want it to be affordable for everybody, and for that reason, we don’t require a minimum quantity, and we do provide a price lock guarantee. In addition, with Infinity®, we’ve partnered with different financial institutions to offer financing with some of the best rates you can get.”
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Amanda Clay POLICE OFFICER • BIKE ENTHUSIAST • COMMUNITY CHAMPION By Barbra Buoy
Alpharetta police officer Amanda Clay’s passion for her hometown is indisputable. When iCan Bike, a one-week summer camp that teaches kids and adults with disabilities how to ride a bike, was in danger of being disbanded in 2015, Clay and her partner, officer Allen Elfreth, rescued it. “We thought, ‘We’re the bike unit. If not us, then who? Our citizens deserve this. Our community deserves this,’” explains Amanda. When she was 14, Amanda was introduced to the Alpharetta Police Department via the Police Explorers program, which allows children and young adults to learn about law enforcement. So in 2011, when Amanda became a sworn officer, it was no surprise that she joined the department’s Bike Patrol Unit two years later. “I like the opportunity to interact with people. They’re not just citizens I serve; they’re my neighbors. This is where my family lives. It’s where I grew up. I’m invested,” she says. Each year, Amanda and her partner raise money to cover the cost of running iCan Bike. “It costs about $15,000 to run one week of camp,” she says. “But it’s worth it. Kids come in on Monday and they can’t ride at all. By Friday, they’re lapping you in the parking lot.”
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When they’re not hanging out at home with their German shepherd, Lekso, a retired police dog, Amanda and Jonathan like to visit their favorite restaurants. On date night, they head to Village Tavern so Amanda can indulge in her favorite appetizer. “Their Freshly-Fried Potato Chips are pretty rock solid.” For a casual evening with friends, they prefer Taco Fiesta, a spot where they can play trivia and Jonathan can dig into Chori-Pollo, a grilled chicken breast covered in chorizo. During her rare solo moments, Amanda bikes on the Big Creek Greenway trail. “I think our world is better by bike, but I’m a little biased.” icanshine.org/alpharetta-ga
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Amanda found more than a career through the Explorers program; she also met her husband, Jonathan Hickel, when they were enrolled in Explorers. Now they run the program together. Jonathan even helps with iCan Bike. “I’m so fortunate that I get to partner, in every sense of the word, with the love of my life,” Amanda says affectionately.
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Todd Sentell A RT L O V E R • T E A C H E R • D A D By Melanie Preis
If a person can embody a mathematical theory, then Todd Sentell is a Venn diagram. Seemingly unrelated interests like art, teaching, boxing, marathons, sales, and writing, all intersect into the center circle: Todd Sentell. Described as a Renaissance man by his friends because of his interests and skills in a variety of topics, this 58-year-old father of two grew up in Atlanta and moved to Alpharetta in 1997. Besides his work as a special education teacher, Todd has become well known for his self-described “funny, kooky, stunning” folksy art. His own interest in Alpharetta’s art community developed into a natural leadership role within the Alpha Arts Guild, where Todd was recently elected board president.
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TS: It’s vibrant and productive with the center of art being, in my opinion, the new Alpharetta Arts Center. It’s where the city shows art and conducts classes, as well as hosts lectures for artists of all skill levels and ages.
Since I was elected president, it has been one of the highlights and honors of my adult life.
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TS: My favorite wine store is Fermented. I like an occasional fine cigar, so I love Cutters Cigar & Spirits. Of course, my new favorite place is the Alpharetta Arts Center! alphaartsguild.com
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TS: The Alpha Arts Guild, established in 2008, is a nonprofit organization that supports a vibrant group of artists who make, show, and sell many types of art. We hold classes, shows and lectures for ourselves and enjoy the camaraderie and fellowship of our love for art. Our new show, “Small Works,” can be seen now through spring in the hallways of the 5000 and 6000 Avalon office buildings. The Guild is always proud to have work showing in those two hallways.
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It is important to inspect your flashing. Flashing is an extra-protective part of your roof designed to direct water to run off the slope of the roof. In all seasons, we suggest keeping your Chad Cruce gutters clear so that your gutters do not clog up with debris. The added debris can lead to standing water, which can cause damage to your fascia, soffit, and siding.
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