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Seven Seas Café, 124 Devore Road, is where you can find the best, the healthiest, and the most delicious of Mediterranean taste. Seven Seas’ signature dishes include Gyros, Falafel and Hummus. A unique, truly one-of-a-kind cafe, featuring an eclectic range of Southern European and Middle Eastern cuisine with a So-Cal twist, its a healthy, delectable menu sure to delight both meat lover and vegetarian alike. (678) 624-9372, www.sevenseascafe.net Snap Technology announced that it will hold an exclusive grand opening of its new state-of-the-art offices and technology training center on Friday, June 15, from 5:30 — 9 p.m. at 103 Pilgrim Village Drive, Suite 100, Cumming. This grand opening will also celebrate the over 10 years of service in providing exceptional technology support to businesses and education institutions nationwide. “Our new state-of-the-art facility was designed with two main purposes in mind. One, to enable us to provide a high level of technology support to our clients located around the country. Secondly, to provide a technology training center that will benefit both the IT professional and the small business owner. . .” said Shawn Brown, CEO. www.SnapTechIT.com Karen Cashion launched Cashion Law, LLC in Alpharetta. Through her law firm, Karen, assists companies with incorporation, preparation of business contracts, drafting of technology and Internet agreements, franchise law advice, and representation in business disputes. Cashion Law, LLC is located at 2475 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta. (678) 457-2657, email to karen@cashionlaw.com, or visit www.cashionlaw.com.
Fulton County Schools Special Olympics program is running a capital campaign to raise money to pay for training and competitions held throughout the school year. The Fulton County Schools program has over 600 athletes with special needs who train for and compete in bowling; bocce; softball; volleyball; basketball; tennis and athletics. Special Olympians from Haynes Bridge; Holcomb Bridge; Hopewell Middle; Elkins Point; Independence High School; Roswell High School; Centennial High School; Alpharetta High School; Sweet Apple; Woodland Charter; New Prospect, Mimosa; Abbott’s Hill; Lake Windward Elementary and Alpharetta Elementary train for eight weeks prior to each competition. To make a donation or to purchase a t-shirt; hat or rubber bracelet, contact Maureen Wales at wales@fultonschools.org. Rural/Metro Ambulance recently received a donation of more than 1,000 stuffed animals to share with scared children thanks to students from Alpharetta High School’s LEO Club and their sponsor, the Alpharetta Lions Club. “We’re very thankful to the LEO Club as these stuffed animals are a huge help for our crews as they try to care for a scared child,” said Tony Anteau, Division General Manager for Rural/Metro Ambulance in Georgia. “The simple act of hugging the stuffed animal can melt a child’s fear, and helps the child trust our crew members that handed them a new friend.” EMT Roberto Sanchez and Paramedic Staci LeCompte accept the donation of 1,000 stuffed animals. The 16th Annual Mayor’s Challenge which has been held in May, hosted by the Rotary Club of Alpharetta and the City of Alpharetta, is moving to an evening 5K on Friday, July 20. The new race, A Midsummer Night’s Mayors Run and Fun 5K Run, will also include a movie night and block party. Time: 6:30 p.m. Race Check-In; 7:45 p.m. 5K Race; 9 p.m. Movie. New location will be 2 South Main Street (across from Alpharetta City Hall). Calling all crafters, artists, and vendors! St. Benedict Catholic Church, 11045 Parsons Road, Johns Creek, will be hosting its Annual Holiday Bazaar this year on November 10 from 9 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Visit http://stbenedict.net/info/info_tab/Ministry_Related/Women.s_ Guild_Holiday_Bazaar.pdf for vendor applications. If you have any questions, call (770) 623-5718 or (770) 558-4232. Entry deadline is May 31, 2012.
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May May 2, 4 THE EAGLES Time: Location: Information:
8 p.m. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 2200 Encore Pkwy www.vzwamp.com
May 2, 9 RUSH MANAGEMENT Time: 8 a.m. Location: Wills Park Equestrian Center 11915 Wills Road Information: Hunter jumper horse show www.rushshows.com
May 3 MILTON ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Milton High School Auditorium 13025 Birmingham Hwy, Milton Information: The 110+ players of the Milton High School Orchestra present their final performance of the school year. www.miltonorchestra.com
May 3, 16 FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING Times/Locations: May 3 6 — 8 p.m. Northside Hospital-Forsyth Cancer Center 1100 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 140, Cumming May 16 6 — 8 p.m. Northside Hospital Cancer Center 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta Information: (404) 845-5555 x0
May 5 3rd ANNUAL DRAKE WALK Time: 9:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. (rain or shine) Location: Starts at Roswell UMC Corner of Mimosa Blvd & Magnolia Street, Roswell Cost: Individual: $15, Family: $30, Group of 10: $10 Information: Family event with walking routes of various distances through historic Roswell,
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Things to do in Alpharetta
ALLIANCE RIDE May 10 22nd ANNUAL TASTE OF ALPHARETTA Time: 5 — 10 p.m. Location: Historic Downtown Alpharetta Two South Main Street Information: The largest “Taste of” event in the South celebrates its 22nd year. Dine at over 65 restaurants in one unforgettable night. Sample delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts, experience chef’s competition, cooking demonstrations and exhibits. Bring a blanket to competitions at either the Culinary Arts or Music Stage. Play at the Fun Zone and party with metro radio stations. www.alpharetta.ga.us
followed by a Finish Line Festival. www.thedrakehouse.org
3rd ANNUAL STROKE AWARENESS 5K Time: 7 a.m. Location: Northside/Interchange Professional Bldg 5780 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta Cost: $25 Information: In recognition of National Stoke Awareness Month in May. All walkers and runners will receive a T-shirt at finish. (404) 851-6219, www.northside.com
A CHERRY BLOSSOM MOTHER’S DAY TRIBUTE Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Alpharetta High School Fine Arts Center 3595 Webb Bridge Road Cost: $19 adults, $17 seniors, 10 students under 22 Information: The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents “A Cherry Blossom Mother’s Day Tribute.” www.ludwigsymphony.org
Location: Jackson Healthcare Headquarters 2655 Northwinds Pkwy Information: 2012 Jackson Healthcare/Scott Rigsby Foundation Alliance Ride, honoring Wounded Warriors from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom! Proceeds from this event support Wounded Warrior Family Retreats and Warrior counseling services. Designed for all levels of cyclists this ride will follow a 25-mile and 50-mile police managed course through Alpharetta and Milton. www.allianceride.com
PREEMIE REUNION Time: 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. Location: Northside Hospital Women’s Center Parking Deck Hollis Cobb Drive, Atlanta Information: The annual event reunites the families who have gone through the hospital’s Special Care Nursery. All families of preemies born at Northside Hospital-Atlanta are welcome.
May 5, 12, 19, 26 ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET Time: Location:
8 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Two South Main Street (404) 402-5389
May 10, 11, 12 ATLANTA SYMPHONY Time: 8 p.m. Location: ASO Hall Woodruff Arts Center Information: Guest pianist Leon Bates will join the orchestra for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, the program will also include Copland’s Symphony No. 3. www.atlantasymphony.org
May 11 — 13 ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Time: May 11, 12, 6 p.m. May 13, 3 p.m. Location: The Atlanta Academy 2000 Holcomb Woods Pkwy, Roswell
Community Involvement BLOOD DONATIONS
Cost: $5 except students and children under 3 are free Information: www.atlantaacademy.com
attendees to georgiahypnotherapy@live.com or call (678) 938-7274. www.virtualgastricbandgeorgia.com
May 12 MILITARY ACADEMY DAY
May 19 AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY OF GA Celebrating Our Military Heritage Series
Time: 10 — 11:30 a.m. (open: 9 a.m.) Location: Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Marietta Information: Representatives from all five academies will be in attendance, open to students in grades 8 – 12. U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, and Representatives Phil Gingrey, Hank Johnson, and Rob Woodall will participate.
May 13 ATLANTA SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Time: 3 p.m. Location: ASO Hall Woodruff Arts Center Information: Final performance in the Youth Orchestra’s 2011 – 12 season.
May 17, 22 WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR Time: 7 — 8 p.m. Location: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates 6478 Putnam Ford Drive, Woodstock Information: Learn about the virtual gastric band for weight loss as seen on “Dr. Oz.” Presentation free but requires advance registration, email date and number of
Contest Corner
Time: 7 p.m. Location: Historic Old Milton High School (Milton Center) 86 School Drive, Alpharetta Cost: Free Information: Meet and greet Our Veterans of All Wars and show your appreciation as we honor the USO Canteens and Camp Shows of WWII! Event includes swing dance and big band music, dress in WWII period attire or characters or just come as you are. View exhibits and displays; hear war and home front stories and more.
May 21 2nd ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT Time: Registration 11 a.m. Location: Trophy Club of Atlanta 15135 Hopewell Road Cost: Single player fee $150 Information: Proceeds from the Children’s Classic will provide a $2,000 scholarship for a deserving high school senior who resides in a shelter or group home to attend college classes or a technical or trade school. (770) 649-7117, www.ChildRN.org
Find the hidden picture
Alpharetta Times/Locations: May 21 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. New York Life 5965 Cabot Parkway May 23 8 a.m. — 1 p.m. ACE Group 1157 Great Oaks Way Johns Creek Times/Locations: May 9 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. NCCPA 12000 Findley Road May 10 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Piedmont Office Realty Trust Johns Creek 11695 Johns Creek Pkwy Information: 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) www.redcrossblood.org
May 26, 27 ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK Time: Location:
May 26, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. May 27, 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. Old Milton Park 35 Milton Avenue
May 28 Memorial Day Celebration Time: 10 a.m. Location: 13000 Deerfield Pkwy Information: City of Milton will host a Memorial Day Celebration
Mini Batra was our winner for April’s contest corner. She will receive a gift card to Alpine Bakery and Trattoria. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email: art@myalpharettamonthly.com *Only emailed answers will be accepted. Contest participants are able to win one time per calendar year
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COMMUNITY Fulton Teacher of the Year
The Fulton County School System proudly announces that Pamela Haight from Alpharetta Elementary School is the district’s Overall Teacher of the Year for 2012 – 2013. Pamela was first named the system’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year and was then selected as the district winner from among two other Fulton County finalists: Barbara Bell from Ridgeview Charter School, who is the system’s Middle School Teacher of the Year, and Kimberly Cooney from Chattahoochee High, who is the High School Teacher of the Year. Pamela knows that she doesn’t have the quietest class on Alpharetta Elementary fifth grade hall, but it is a place where students are excited to be learning. “As you’re walking down toward my class, you will probably hear us singing at the top of our lungs about adverbs, adjectives, or some other part of speech,” she wrote in her Teacher of the Year application essay. “Maybe you’ll see my fifth graders standing on chairs, acting out Hamlet, or dressed all in black with berets reciting original poetry. We are different, but we like it.”
State School Superintendent Addresses North Fulton Chamber
The North Fulton Chamber welcomed Dr. John Barge (pictured), State School Superintendent, as the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s April Eggs & Enterprise breakfast. Before his election to office in 2010 as Georgia’s State School Superintendent, Dr. Barge worked as a teacher, principal, district-level curriculum director, and state Director of Career, Technical and Agricultural Education for the Georgia Department of Education. He was recognized in 1996 as a STAR teacher, an honor bestowed on a teacher by the STAR student. He considers being a husband and father his most important accomplishments. As a life-long educator who understands the impact a quality education can have on the life of a child, as well as our state’s economy, Superintendent Barge’s vision for education in Georgia is simple: “Making Education Work for All Georgians.”
Bank of North GA Presents Awards
Bank of North Georgia and Bank of Coweta, divisions of Synovus Bank, are pleased to announce that Rudy Tribble, facilities project manager, and Nicholoe Collins, a teller at Bank of North Georgia’s Jasper branch, are winners of the WOW Volunteer of the Year 8
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Award. A $500 contribution has been made to each of the nonprofit organizations represented by the team members to honor their volunteer service. Rudy received the 2011 WOW Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of his meaningful work as a counselor and volunteer with the Hightower Baptist Association Food Bank in Cumming. Nicholoe received the 2011 WOW Volunteer of the Year Award after her extensive volunteer work of more than 100 hours in serving as the 2010- 2011 chairperson of the Pickens County Relay for Life, a role she is continuing in 2012.
Left to right: David Cain, senior manager of Facilities and Construction at Bank of North Georgia, Rob Garcia, president and COO, Shane Blackburn, chairman of the Hightower Baptist Association Food Bank, and Rudy Tribble, facilities project manager at Bank of North Georgia.
Left to right: Diane Hales, Bank of North Georgia Jasper branch manager, Nicholoe Collins, teller, Dani Walsh, community manager, American Cancer Society and Lewis Cline, Bank of North Georgia Community executive.
Thanks Business Partners
Ocee Elementary School teachers dressed up in their 50s finest to thank the business partners and volunteers for all they do to support Ocee Elementary. The “rocking” brunch was complete with homemade breakfast, juke boxes, guitars, and poodle skirts! “Many thanks to each and every one of you!”
Earlene Nichols, RN, Receives NFH DAISY Award
North Fulton Hospital (NFH) leaders and staff recently presented Earlene Nichols, RN, (pictured) with the DAISY Award. Earlene was selected for this honor following nominations submitted by her patients and peers. more on page She has been a nurse for 10 years, and during her 10 2 ½ year tenure in the Intensive Care Unit at North
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Fulton Hospital, Earlene has been respected for her dedication, compassion and leadership. Her desire to assist when needed in critical care and women’s health services makes her valued among her peers and among the hospital’s leadership team.
Alpharetta Quilter Semi-Finalist
Debra Svitil, Alpharetta resident, was selected as a semi-finalist for the 2012 AQS Quilt Show and Contest. Her quilt, Mulligana – The Goddess of Golf, was on display at the Paducah Expo Center in Paducah, Kentucky in April. Quilts from 45 states and 11 countries were available to view at the contest.
VEOP Phase Two Kick-Off
The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, along with the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections, kicked off Phase Two of the North Fulton Voter Education Outreach Program (VEOP). The North Fulton Chamber has been instrumental in rallying business, corporate, and major nonprofit leaders to publicly champion the importance of voter education, registration and participation throughout the region. Commissioner Hausmann said, “Brandon Beach and the North Fulton Chamber have been instrumental in the success we have seen with this voter initiative.” In accepting the award, Beach said, “A critical component of the electoral process requires that citizens register to vote and then exercise that right to vote. With many important elections on the horizon, it is vital that all citizens register and head to the polls.” Left to right: Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections Director Sam Westmoreland, North Fulton Chamber President Brandon Beach, and Fulton County Commissioner Liz Haussman.
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S C H O O L
Private & Charter Schools Alpharetta International Academy (770) 475-0558, www.aiamontessori.com
Amana Academy www.amanaacademy.org
The Atlanta Academy (678) 461-6102, www.atlantaacademy.com
Chandler Academy (770) 346-0509, www.chandleracademy.com
Chrysalis Experiential Academy (770) 649-7077, www.chrysalisexp.org
Creme de la Creme-Alpharetta
(770) 777-2960, www.cremechildcare.com
Eaton Academy
King’s Ridge Christian School
(770) 754-5738, www.kingsridgecs.org
Legacy Academy
(678) 624-2234, www.lookatlegacy.org
Mill Springs Academy
(770) 360-1336, www.millsprings.org
Mount Pisgah Christian School
(770) 336-3300, www.mountpisgahschool.org
Primrose School of Alpharetta
(770) 664-7508, www.primroseschools.com/Alpharetta
Primrose School of Christopher Robin
(678) 339-0107 www.primroseschools.com/ChristopherRobin
(770) 645-2673, www.eatonacademy.org
Public Schools Fulton County School District: www.fultonschools.org | (404) 768-3600 Elementary Schools Alpharetta Elementary 192 Mayfield Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 740-7015 Principal: Adam Maroney
Birmingham Fall Elementary 14865 Birmingham Hwy. Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2820 Principal: Susan Matzkin
Cogburn Woods Elementary 13080 Cogburn Road Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2845 Principal: Bruce Fraser
Crabapple Crossings Elementary 12775 Birmingham Highway Milton, GA 30004 (770) 740-7055 Principal: George Freiberger
Creek View Elementary 3995 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 667-2932 Principal: Matt Rogers
Lake Windward Elementary 11770 E. Fox Court Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 740-7050 Principal: Martha Messina
Manning Oaks Elementary 405 Cumming Street Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 667-2912 Principal: Kirk Shrum
New Prospect Elementary
Webb Bridge Middle
Summit Hill Elementary
High Schools
3055 Kimball Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022-4417 (770) 667-2800 Principal: Charlia Faulkner
4455 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 667-2940 Principal: Susan Opferman
13855 Providence Road Milton, GA 30004 (770) 2830 Principal: Nancy Murphy
Alpharetta High
Middle Schools
3595 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 521-7640 Principal: Shannon Kersey
Fulton Science Academy Middle
Centennial High
1675 Hembree Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 753-4141 Principal: Kenan Sener
9310 Scott Road Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 650-4230 Principal: Steven Miletto
Haynes Bridge Middle
Fulton Science Academy High
10665 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 740-7030 Principal: Lauren Seidman
4100 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 475-3223 Principal: Namik Sercan
Holcomb Bridge Middle
Independence High
Hopewell Middle
Milton High
2700 Holcomb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 594-5280 Principal: Joy Schroerlucke
86 School Drive Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 521-7611 Principal: Tabatha Taylor
13060 Cogburn Road Milton, GA 30004 (678) 297-3240 Principal: Lenora Patterson
13025 Birmingham Highway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 740-7000 Principal: Cliff Jones
Northwestern Middle 12805 Birmingham Highway Milton, GA 30004 (770) 667-2870 Principal: Jasmine Kullar
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance May 18
Last Day of School
August 13
First Day of School
Local Colleges & Universities DeVry University
(770) 619-3600, www.devry.edu
Georgia Perimeter College (404) 413-7878, www.gpc.edu
Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: www.fultonschools.org/parent_connect.htm
Lanier Technical College
(770) 781-6800, www.laniertech.edu
North Fulton Center of Reinhardt University
(770) 720-9191, www.reinhardt.edu
University of Phoenix North Alpharetta
Learning Center (678) 731-0555, www.phoenix.edu
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SCHOOL Manning Oaks Curriculum Fair
Manning Oaks Elementary School recently held its 1st Curriculum Fair. The school bubbled with excitement as students and parents enjoyed hands-on activities and curriculum presentations in the cafeteria and an interactive science program in the gymnasium. Oliver Buch and Jessica Stone
Summit Hill Talent Show
Virginia Lindsay, Jenna Hinks, PE teacher Rick Johnson, Music teacher, Shelly Tomich, Evan Hurst, assistant teacher Darci Costanzo, and Tori Laney danced and sung at Summit Hill Elementary’s recent annual Talent Show. During the spectacular evening, the audience was entertained by musicians, singers, acrobats, karate moves and comedians.
Reading Across Alpharetta
Fourth grade teacher, Mr. John Weigand (pictured left), took on the challenge of the tongue twisting tale of “Fox in Socks.” To rate his performance, student Sam Goldfein (pictured right), had a buzzer to identify the times Mr. Weigand’s tongue zigged when it was supposed to zag! Mr. Weigand held his own for most of the tongue twisting challenge. Johns Creek Mayor, Mike Bodker, enthralled the first graders of Dolvin Elementary with the Dr. Suess book “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut.” Music teacher, Mrs. Megan Endicott, took the books of Dr. Seuss and put a few to music, including “Hooray for Diffendoofer Day” and “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.”
Johns Creek Mayor, Mike Bodker, read to Findley Oaks third grade classes.
King’s Ridge Christian School media specialist, Mrs. Borain, dressed as “Mrs. Milky Way” during the school’s fund-raising “One for Books Donation.” Proceeds were used to support rebuilding Hackleburg ES library in Alabama.
AES Jumps for Heart
Alpharetta Elementary School (AES) recently held its 13th annual Jump Rope for Heart event. As part of its kickoff event, the school hosted a jump rope demo team from Morris AES students, Leon Carralero and Brandon Elementary School Callie Snodgrass, with the Morris from Atlanta. This year the Brandon team. students of AES hoped to raise 5,000 dollars for the American Heart Association.
Ocee Cat in the Hat Team Ms. Scaccia’s kindergarten class at Ocee ES celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by dressing up as his famous feline and singing songs to the tune of the “Addams Family.”
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Trail of Trees
Tim Womick, also known as a modern-day Johnny Appleseed, visited Crabapple Crossing Elementary School with his Trail of Trees program. Tim has journeyed across America for over 10 years planting trees at schools, parks and other places. The Trail of Trees program educates students about the importance of trees in a community and for individual human beings. After the program, students followed Mr. Womick outside to watch as he planted a tree as part of his “trail.” A tree was planted in front of the school in remembrance of the late wife of the school’s custodian, Mr. Kim. Left to right: Joe Burgess with the Georgia Forestry Commission; 5th grade teacher Paul Hulsing; modern-day Johnny Appleseed, Tim Womick; CCES custodian Mr. Kim; and more on page CCES principal George Freiberger. 16
Exceptional Children’s Week
Lake Windward Elementary had the wonderful opportunity recently to celebrate Exceptional Children’s Week; this year’s theme was Life’s A Happy Song. The highlight of Austin Laserna, Special Friend Brock the week was a Musical Margho, Collin Carta, and Arnav Performance by the Sivakumar. Exceptional Children and their Special Friends for upper grades, parents and special guests. This performance was wonderful, full of music, laughter, props, and songs. Special Friends are 5th grade students Performance by Exceptional Children that are selected each year to participate during with their Special Friends. some class time weekly as a friend to help in an Exceptional Child.
Amelia Anbild from Alpharetta Elementary shares how she feels being a buddy to a child with special needs at Alpharetta Elementary. Normally, people think that helping special friends is just more work; but, I think it is a wonderful gift to be able to help out. It makes me really happy when I see how much fun our friends with special needs have when we come to work with them. I love making friends with them and helping them to do things like art projects or playing Left to right: Amelia Anbild helps Briana Shebat. a game. If they weren’t at this school, I think that, not only would we be missing out on great opportunities, but this school would feel really empty. I enjoy being a PE Buddy in the gym and getting a t-shirt, but to me, it’s not about the prize, but about caring and really wanting to help someone.
the things I will remember the most is the Milton/Roswell football game in 2008. Milton beat Roswell at the last second for the first time in many years. It was awesome to see the excitement among the players, students, teachers/staff, parents, and the entire community.” Congratulations to Joanne Duke who is Milton’s Professional of the Year for 2012 – 13. Mrs. Duke is a Para Professional and has worked for 11.5 years for Fulton County Schools and 10 of those years have been at Milton. Mrs. Duke works in the Media Center and is a “jack of all trades” as she assists students and staff in using the many resources the Media Center has to offer. When asked to relate a memorable moment at Milton, Mrs. Duke stated: “I started work in August 2011. A month later 9/11 occurred. I will never forget the way the students, teachers and staff responded and how our Milton community pulled together that day.” (photos and information Milton Left to right: Stacy Johnson, Milton Principal News) Cliff Jones, and Joanne Duke
Independence High School Activities
The Independence High School students in Ms. Wynona Kuehl’s Early Childhood Development class had the opportunity to behave like young children again when they visited Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK) on a recent trip to Gainesville. INK, a leader in child development and enrichment, is a museum where kids can truly become figments of their own imaginations. With realistic child-sized displays designed to nurture cognitive, social and language development, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids is a totally hands-on environment in which kids are encouraged to twist, pull and shake their way through the neighborhood; every child’s dress-up dream comes true. Ms. Kuehl’s students observed and took part in role-play activities with children who were visiting the museum. Whether shopping in the grocery store, having their hair styled, enjoying lunch in the soda shop or milking the life-sized cow, the IHS students were able to witness the importance of children learning through play.
Milton’s Teacher and Professional Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Stacy Johnson who is Milton’s Teacher of the Year 2012 – 13. Mrs. Johnson has been an educator for nine years at Milton HS and teaches GPS Accelerated Algebra Honors (9th) and GPS Advanced Algebra (11th). When asked to relate a memorable moment at Milton, Mrs. Johnson stated: “One of
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SPORTS Basketball State Champions
Congratulations to the Varsity Eagles Boys’ Basketball Team on their State AAAAA Championship win. In state tournament play, the team defeated Walton HS, Shiloh HS, and North Gwinnett HS on the road to the championship game against Savannah HS. (photo and info Milton News)
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Radio Disney Visits Crabapple Crossing
Students at Crabapple Crossing Elementary School participated in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Get Active, Get Fit Challenge. Students were encouraged to get at least 20 minutes of physical activity a day during 45 of the 55 day challenge. Each student had a tracking sheet and received a check for each day the challenge was met. Crabapple students had a 96.5 percent completion score and the school was awarded a Radio Disney Dance Party! The dance party was held during the school day and included an awards presentation, music, games and prizes. Congratulations to the CCES students for getting active and getting fit!
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Under the
DOME
by Representative Charles E. “Chuck” Martin
Legislative Session Concludes The Legislative Session concluded, adjourning ‘Sine Die.’ As always, I look back for things we did well, things we did not do so well, and areas where we have to get better — adjournment sine die: The end of a legislative session “without day.” These adjournments are used to indicate the final adjournment of an annual or the two-year session of a Congress. Things We Did Well — Bills Which Passed: HB 711 – Family Violence Prevention Act, making it easier for prosecutors to get the necessary evidence to convict abusers and providing privacy protection for victims that seek refuge in a family violence shelter. HB 1176 – Criminal Justice Reform Act, making it easier for the criminal justice system in Georgia to appropriately assess risk and to apply sentencing in a method that properly balances protecting the public and punishing the criminal. HB 33 – Zero Based Budgeting Act, making Georgia’s budget process more transparent and providing more opportunities for savings. HB 456 – Government Accountability Act, allowing for a commission to review all departments and agencies that receive state funding to be evaluated to identify areas of overlap and to provide savings to the Georgia taxpayer. HB 100 – Georgia Tax Tribunals Act, providing a low-cost mechanism for Georgia’s citizens to resolve disputes involving taxes that are currently administered under the Department of Revenue. This tribunal does not limit a citizen’s ability to file their matter with the Superior Court and all decisions of the tribunal are subject to appeals to the Superior Court. 18 My Alpharetta | may 2012
We Did Not Do So Well — Bills We Failed to Pass: HB 811 – The Directed Fee Act, which would have required the legislature to use money generated from certain fees for the legislative purpose they were intended. While I support the bill, and in fact support even stricter language, the bill passed the House but was effectively killed in the State Senate, more later. HB 641 – Revised Juvenile Justice Code, which would have been our first major revision in decades and would have made a positive impact on Georgia’s troubled youth. While the bill was overwhelming supported in the Georgia House, it stalled in the Senate and will have to be addressed in the coming session. Getting Better. . . We are better when we are honest. To be honest with the voters we need to pass a bill like HB 811, The Directed Fee Act. If we, as a legislature, pass a fee and our clear intent is to use that fee for a stated purpose then we should use it for that purpose or cease to collect it, period. We get better when we have discussion and debate. HB 386, while this bill is well intentioned and for the most part taxpayer-friendly, it was not subject to the normal committee process in terms of time and debate. I could not support the measure as a whole because of the limited time. I was afford less than 24 hours to review a lengthy bill, (55 pages) and I had many unanswered questions when the bill came to a vote. I understand some will say that I am putting: “form over function,” or “overall it was good,” or that, “we had to do something,” perhaps they have a point. My point is this, if it was a good bill with a 24-hour review and a limited number of legislators providing input, just imagine what a great bill it could have been. . .! So I will continue to try and advocate for more inclusion, conversation, and debate on important measures affecting my state, my district, and my community. Space doesn’t allow for a full accounting on all bills, so please visit our website for full session information. Thank you for allowing me to serve and I hope your will invite me back to be your advocate in this election cycle. Representative Chuck Martin, District 47 417 State Capitol Building Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: (404) 656-5064 Fax: (404) 463-2249 Email: chuck.martin@house.ga.gov Website: www.martinforgeorgia.com Twitter: Martin4GA
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COVER
Your Home
Audio & Video
Connection
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efore even graduating college, Canton resident Michael Buckner had built a successful side business installing car and home audio systems while also gaining valuable experience and expertise working full-time for one of the nation’s leading electronics retailers. Buckner’s accomplished background eventually led him to a regional training position with Pioneer Electronics and, after a few years of traveling and the offer of a promotion, to a critical crossroads. “I was working 70 hours a week between my fulltime job at Pioneer and my Audio Intersection side business,” Buckner explains, “and I knew I couldn’t continue to do both. I had built up a good clientele with Audio Intersection over the years, so I decided it was time to fully commit to it.” Audio Intersection, located at 631 E. Main Street near historic downtown Canton, was officially incorporated in 2006. The home audio/video installation and integration business has
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since expanded to include partner and director of installations Ryan Quinlan, along with system designers; installers, integrators and programmers; sales; and administrative support staff. “Our goal at Audio Intersection is to help local consumers get the most use of and enjoyment from their electronics — at a price they can afford,” Buckner says. “We provide the relationship between consumers and their electronics.” Here, Buckner offers a glimpse into the different services Audio Intersection provides in home audio/video integration: How would you describe the services Audio Intersection provides from the very basic to custom packages?
We’re not trying to sell customers more electronics. Our core mission is to make consumers’ existing electronics work better — Photos courtesy of Devon Morgan, www.photosynthesisatlanta.com
whether that means moving to one universal remote that controls everything, enhancing sound quality by adding surround sound, or designing a complete home-theater experience. We can do as little or as much as customers want. What are the most common questions you get from consumers looking to enhance, streamline or simplify their electronics?
The majority of our customers want help in simplifying their electronics so that everyone — not just the husband, as the case usually is — can enjoy them. They want everything to be so easy to understand and use that everyone from Grandma to the babysitter could figure it out. What are the most cost-efficient options for integrating TV, DVD and music?
We offer Apple TV ($100), a digital receiver that streams iTunes, Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, select sports, and other digital content. A universal remote ($249) will enable consumers to control, with just a click of a button, different features in a single room. Control4 Automation ($449) makes it possible for consumers to control the TV, music, lights, heating/air, security and more throughout the entire house. Our average customers spend less than $500 to make their existing electronics more streamlined and simplified, while others may put $10,000-$20,000 — or in some cases $100,000 or more — into a whole-home audio/video automated system. What would you recommend to consumers wanting to create a media room on a budget?
Talk to an A/V tech before beginning any remodeling or rewiring, because the builder and electrician often make recommendations that don’t deliver the best theater-type experience. Stick with dark colors and soft, plush features. Light blue walls, for example,
will make images on the TV look pink, and carpet will enhance the sound so that you spend less on the sound system. What are some of the benefits of staying up on technology trends like 3-D and Internet TV?
Options and price-savings. The more educated consumers are about technology, the more they can save by getting the most use from what they have. The Internet has revolutionized how people think, connect, work and even entertain themselves; Internet TVs allow consumers to sit on the sofa and feed their brain with all kinds of exciting information. How is Audio Intersection different from other audio/ video service providers?
We cater to people who know little to nothing about electronics, but love having music and TV in their homes. At the same time, we can take those who are more tech-savvy further “down the rabbit hole.” We offer after-hours phone support (customers may opt for our premium 24/7 support) and can also remotely access customers’ home controls when troubleshooting any problems. Describe any job-site policies, certifications or warranties that help ensure customer satisfaction.
Audio Intersection has held a state license as a low-voltage, unrestricted contractor for five years and is a member of CEDIA (Custom Electronics and Design Installation Association).
In addition, technicians have individual certifications in specific areas, such as Control4 programming. We are respectful of our customers’ homes and wear shoe booties in an effort to protect flooring. We all take pride in the work we do, but for me as the owner it’s more personal. I work hard to correct any problems and keep our customers happy and satisfied. What do you foresee as the next big trend in home audio/video?
More demand for integrating security features and energy controls into automated and remote systems. Simple applications will allow parents at work to monitor kids’ activity at home or adjust the thermostat, lights or security system. Some providers already offer these services for a monthly fee, but we can install the necessary electronics, for a one-time charge, that will allow customers to control these different areas whenever they want for as long as they want.
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SUMMER Safety Tips WHAT’S NEW IN Orthodontics? by Vishant Nath, DMD
The summer months bring with them lots of fun playtime, which can often lead to accidental injuries. It’s important to familiarize yourself with the best way to react to certain injuries, so that you can respond appropriately.
by Brett Gluck, DMD, MS, PC
Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may contact him at (678) 352-1090 or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com.
If your child has an injury that causes a tooth to become knocked out, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. If the tooth is a primary, or baby tooth, the emphasis will probably not be toward saving the tooth. However, it’s still important for your child to be seen by a dentist so that they can check for damage to any adjacent teeth. If your child loses a permanent, or adult tooth, it’s much more critical that every effort is put into saving the tooth. Obviously it’s most important to assess your child’s overall medical condition in the case of an injury. Injuries to the mouth can oftentimes be accompanied by injuries to the head. First determine if your child’s injury requires emergency room care. If the injury is focused only on the mouth, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Most dentists should have a 24hour phone number to contact if the injury occurs after hours or on weekends, if you are an existing patient. In many cases if getting to a dentist is difficult, getting to a children’s hospital nearby would be an alternative option in case of emergency. Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. Do not scrub it with soap. Use only water. If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk, saliva or water. The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth. If your child chips or fractures a tooth, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist. Some dental emergencies are not caused by injuries or trauma. Toothaches can be quite painful and bothersome to your child. Again, it’s important to contact your pediatric dentist immediately. To comfort your child, rinse the mouth with continued on page 33 22 My Alpharetta | may 2012
As an orthodontist, I can confidently say that orthodontics, just like the rest of medicine and dentistry, constantly evolves with time. There are two aspects of orthodontics, though, that have been with us for many years. One is the Dr. Brett Gluck is an orthodontic use of brackets (braces) to specialist at The Brace Place. You may straighten teeth. Originally, contact him at (770) 664-6003 or visit braces were bands that www.bracedoctor.com. wrapped around every single tooth. Sometimes these bands are still utilized in orthodontics. But, generally they are only placed on the back molar teeth, if needed at all. So, in general, the braces are bonded to the surfaces of the teeth. The bracket bonding technology was first widely used in the 1960s/70s. It is true that the bracket technology has changed over the many years. But, brackets are still being utilized to move teeth on a regular basis. Invisalign provides a way to straighten teeth without braces with a series of clear removable trays produced by 3D imaging technology. Though Invisalign is not really new, since the company was developed in 1999, orthodontists used it mostly for simple orthodontic cases at the beginning of the development of the technology. So, its use as a true replacement for brackets is a relatively new development in the timeline of orthodontics. Up until very recently, a 3D image of the teeth was created for the Invisalign treatment with a mold of the teeth. Impressions are used at the beginning and often at the end of traditional orthodontic treatment as well. But for Invisalign, the mold is scanned to create the 3D image that can be manipulated and used to create the trays based on progressively straighter images of the teeth. Now, there are scanners that can be used in the office that can make a 3D image without an impression. A scanning wand and computerized device capture a 3D image immediately. The images can be useful for traditional orthodontics as well as Invisalign. They can replace plaster models used for orthodontic records and can potentially be utilized to fabricate orthodontic appliances such as retainers. The images are directly downloaded to an orthodontic lab rather than sending the lab the impression or model. continued on page 33
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My Community Monthly magazines recently celebrated the winners of the My Community Favorites Awards. My Alpharetta Monthly and My Roswell Monthly winners, friends and family enjoyed an evening at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. State Senator John Albers and Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle were among the honored guests in attendance. The event was held to honor the accomplishments and successes of these local businesses. Congratulations to all of our winners!
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THE ROYAL Advantage
IS Overheated? YOUR ATTIC
by Michael Consoli
by Dan Jape
Royal Caribbean International is investing $300 million to bring the latest innovations to the cruise line’s ships across the fleet and introduce the highest guest-rated programs for its award-winning Oasisclass ships. The revitalizations Michael Consoli is owner of will offer guests a greater Cruise Planners. You may contact variety of new onboard dining him at (770) 650-7667 or online at and entertainment options, www.planmycruise.com. pervasive Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations, and many more amenities, to deliver even more of the “WOW” aboard all Royal Caribbean ships sailing worldwide. These fleet-wide enhancements build on Royal Caribbean’s best-in-class global vacation offering and deliver to guests the Royal Advantage — the industry’s most innovative cruise ships, combined with exciting itineraries and destinations, and world-renowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service.
In the past two years, many homes in the Atlanta area have had new roofs installed due to the hail damage and storms that have been epidemic. With these new roofs came a very harmful side effect sold to the unsuspecting homeowner by the various roofing companies: Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. You may contact him a scorching hot attic. Most at (770) 594-9096 or visit him online homes in Atlanta have a power at www.reliableair.com. assisted fan installed, that exhausts hot air in the summer, and keeps the temperature down in the attic, which allows the air conditioning to work properly. The duct work in many homes is actually in the attic and it is very important to keep the heat exhausted, so the air conditioner can maintain the proper indoor temperature.
The Royal Advantage revitalizations began with Radiance of the Seas in May 2011, and followed by Splendour of the Seas in November. In 2012, revitalizations are scheduled for Vision-class ships including Rhapsody of the Seas (March 2012) and Grandeur of the Seas (May 2012), as well as Radiance-class Serenade of the Seas (November 2012). Each ship will enter dry dock for approximately a month and re-emerge as even better versions of the ships that guests love, complete with new dining venues, entertainment options, technology enhancements and more. With the cruise line’s recently announced 2012 – 13 deployments; vacationers have the opportunity to enjoy new and unparalleled onboard experiences and itineraries. Revitalized Grandeur of the Seas will offer vacationers sevennight Western Mediterranean or 10- and 11-night Greece and Turkey itineraries from Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and Venice, respectively, in summer 2012. Moreover, the newly revitalized Rhapsody of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas will offer vacationers additional dining and entertainment options for a cruise or cruise tour in awe-inspiring Alaska in summer 2012 or rugged Australia and New Zealand in winter 2012 – 13.
The problem has come from the fact the majority of roofing companies have convinced the homeowner they no longer need power fans, instead replacing them with a venting system called “ridge vents.” A ridge vent is simply a cap that goes over a hole cut along the peak of the roofing shingles. It is supposed to allow super heated air to naturally rise up and out the roof of your home through convection, instead of using an electric fan to blow the air out of the attic. This system depends on the correct amount of air entering the attic through the vents in the overhang or soffit. The coolest air available on a hot day is under the eve of the home. While this system can work well on new homes, where there is adequate intake vents in the soffit, in most existing homes that have had a roof replaced, the roofers simply install the top ridge vent and do not modify or increase the intake vents. This causes an overheating problem, where the air conditioner struggles to keep up in the summer.
Revitalizations and Enhancements
Many times, we see a home that has cooled perfectly in the heat of the summer and then the roofer removes the attic exhaust fan during a reroof and the home no longer cools. The fan is then replaced and the a/c actually works properly shutting off and on at the preset temperature. The attic should be sealed at all can lights, plumbing openings and around attic staircases so the attic fan will not draw conditioned cool air into the attic; this also allows an attic fan to save enough in energy costs to quickly pay for itself.
New Technology: Guests will enjoy pervasive Wi-Fi, interactive flat-panel televisions in staterooms, and electronic mustering.
An attic fan can be mounted on the gable of the home or cut into the roof. Both types of fans are controlled by an
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IS YOUR CAR Ready to Trade-In or Sell? How long have you had your car? As the economy starts to turn upwards (like your odometer) many people are now thinking about trading in their current car, and purchasing a new one. In order to maximize the tradein value of your automobile, there are several cosmetic repairs that will make a difference. According to a 2011 February Cars.com article, keep the negotiations of a new car purchase and your trade-in separate. This will benefit you the most. The article stated that a used car’s profit margin, though based on a lower selling price, is much greater than that of a new car. So, don’t underestimate your car’s value to a dealer. One way to get considerable benefit is to shop your car to used car dealers. I know that time is money, and driving all over town is a hassle, but it could be worth it. For example, if you have a Volkswagen Passat and you’re considering buying a Nissan Altima, try selling the Passat to a Volkswagen dealer yourself. In most cases, a used Volkswagen is worth more to a VW dealer than a Nissan dealer. Whether you’re working with one dealer or two, remember that combining the trade-in and new car purchase is what you’re
trying to avoid, maximizing the selling and buying price points. How can you increase your value? Take the time to understand the damage currently on your car. Do you have dents or dings? Is there damage to your bumper or your alloy wheels? Do you need paint touchup for scratches? Repairing this damage adds considerable value to your vehicle. If you have dents and dings, trained technicians can remove them using a paintless dent repair process. That’s right, no paint needed! If your Alloy Wheel Tires have rubbed a few curbs and need to be cleaned up, that is a good investment too. Also, inspect the inside of your car. Do you have rips in your leather? Does your car have stains or smells? Repair your leather and vinyl by trained representatives so that the rips and tears are magically gone. Taking some cosmetic steps before you visit the dealerships with your car will maximize your trade-in value. It will look so good you may reconsider turning it in! Of course, if you are just passing your car down to your 16-year-old child, I recommend waiting a few months to get the dents and dings removed! Look for a one-stop shop that can get the job done quickly and at an affordable price. You want to make your car look and feel new again before selling it to help increase its value. Suzanne Taylor, Marketing Manager Atlanta Dent Company, (770) 594-6376
Atlanta Dent Company congratulates its sister company, Interior Magic, for winning the 2012 Franchise of the Year award. The company has 40 franchises in 18 states. For quality leather and fabric repairs or dyeing, alloy wheel repair, headlight restoration, stain removal, and other automotive interior restoration, contact them at (770) 594-6376 or visit their shop at 993 Mansell Road across from the Walmart for a FREE estimate.
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ADVANCED DIRECTIVE FOR HEALTH CARE
Your Treatment on Your Terms
by Helen Rice Imagine that your teenage son has been in a car accident near the college he attends. Frantic, you call the hospital to ask for the details of his condition. That’s a bad time to learn that privacy laws prevent them from giving you any information without his written consent. What can you do to make sure this doesn’t happen to your family?
Helen Rice is an attorney at Robinson & Miller, P.C. Attorneys at Law. She can be reached at (770) 817-4999 or by emailing hrice@robinsonmiller.com. www.robinsonmiller.com
An Advance Directive for Health Care authorizes an agent you trust, like a family member or close friend, to communicate with hospitals and doctors. The agent also has the power to make decisions about your care and medical treatment if you are unable to do that for yourself. The document also gives your agent the information needed to fulfill your wishes regarding the type of treatment you would choose. You may be familiar with a living will, which provides guidance regarding life-sustaining procedures if you have a terminal condition with no chance of recovery. Surveys show that 70-95 percent of people would rather refuse aggressive medical treatment than have their lives medically prolonged in an incompetent or terminal state. The advance directive includes this guidance, and it also gives your agent authority to make any type of medical decision, even in a short-term situation like an accident or a routine surgery. Your advance directive should expressly permit your agent to access your private medical information under HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), or some information may still be withheld by medical providers. What happens if you do not have an Advance Directive for Health Care and you become too ill to communicate your own treatment decisions? If the need to care for you will be ongoing, a family member or friend would have to petition the Probate Court to be appointed as your Guardian in order to have authority to make decisions for you. That process is expensive, time-consuming, and involves a court hearing. Ultimately the court has no way to know if the person asking to be your guardian is the person you would have chosen to make health care decisions for you. continued on page 33 28 My Alpharetta | may 2012
TOP 5 ‘Money in Motion’ Scenarios by Rob Burts On a daily basis, we interact with a wide variety of people who find themselves in a situation that involves ‘Money in Motion’. Let’s explore five of the most common scenarios and then we’ll review how to find the financial assistance you may need to address these issues.
Rob Burts is a Synovus Securities Financial Consultant at Bank of North Georgia, a division of Synovus Bank. Rob can be reached at robburts@synovus.com. 8025 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta www.bankofnorthgeorgia.com
1. Major Life Event — Will you or someone you know have a major life event in the near future where you may have some funds to invest? Major life events include an inheritance, legal settlement, job change, divorce, retirement, or property sale. For example, as it relates to a job change, most people would need to roll over a 401-k from a former employer.
2. Aging Parents — Many of us have an aging parent or family member that needs assistance with the management of their assets. Even if the need doesn’t appear to be immediate, it is always best to plan ahead and seek assistance before the need becomes an urgent matter. 3. Retirement Planning — We all know someone who needs assistance with retirement planning whether they are twenty years old or approaching sixty-five. And that person just might include YOU! It is so important to plan for retirement as early as possible and to know what kind of retirement income to expect from your present assets. Understanding how to use your IRA assets to generate an income stream for retirement is just one benefit of seeking expert assistance. 4. Investment Mix and Level of Risk — Most people are unsure of how to evaluate their current investment mix to determine if they are properly diversified for their present age and whether or not there are avoidable duplications. What’s more, many do not understand the importance of portfolio diversification among all asset classes (for example, why choose bonds over stocks?). 5. Sale of a Business — Do you know someone who is planning to sell their business in the next 6 – 12 months? continued on page 33
JESUS’ LOVE —
Commitment, Steadfast, Sacrifice by Ron Bradley During the month of May many of our activities are centered around family — graduations, Mother’s Day, and weddings. Gregory Boyle in his book “Tattoos on the Heart” tells the moving story of a 15 year-old Dr. Ron Bradley is the pastor at First gang member named Rigo. Baptist Church Roswell. You may Rigo was getting ready for contact him at (770) 587-6980 or a special worship service for ron@rfbc.org. incarcerated youth when Boyle asked if Rigo’s father would be coming. “No,” he said, “He’s a heroin addict and has never been in my life. When I was in fourth grade I was sent home in the middle of the day. When my father asked why, I said, “If I tell you, promise you won’t hit me?” He said, “I’m your father. Course I’m not gonna hit you.” So I told him. Rigo began to cry and started rocking back and forth. Boyle put his arm around him until he calmed down. When Rigo could finally speak again, he spoke very softly, “He beat me with a pipe. . . with. . . a pipe.”
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This month we thank God for parents like Rigo’s mother, and for Jesus Christ who seeks after us like lost children.
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After Rigo composed himself, Boyle asked about his mom. Rigo pointed to a small woman, “That’s her over there. There’s no one like her. I’ve been locked up for a year and a half and she comes to see me every Sunday. You know how many buses she takes every Sunday to see me?” Rigo started sobbing again. “Seven buses! She takes. . .seven. . . buses. Imagine.” Boyle concludes the story with an analogy. God, as revealed in the person of Jesus, loves us like Rigo’s mother loved her son — with commitment, steadfastness and sacrifice. We have a God who “takes seven buses, just to arrive at us.” All throughout Jesus’ ministry — his birth, his meals with sinners, his healing of the sick, his death on the cross — He showed us the heart of God, the God who will take a long journey of love to find us. This month we thank God for parents like Rigo’s mother, and for Jesus Christ who seeks after us like lost children.
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Submitted by Neha Balachandran, Age 12 Giggles, smiles, and pure joy. This is what my amazing mom brings to me and my family. I am sure that my mom is the best in the world, let alone Alpharetta! The best thing about my mom is that even if she is sick, she goes out of her way to do everything for us. We do a lot of things together. We love to watch our favorite detective shows together while eating a snack. The most important thing she has taught me is to be myself. “No matter what anyone thinks,” she says, “You are perfect to me.”
Jill Baker Submitted by Olivia Baker, Age 13 The best thing about my mom is her personality. She has a totally goofy side to her, but she gives the best advice when I’m going through a tough time. My mom and I blast music in the car and dance like idiots. My mom and I like to have long conversations about random things. We love to laugh until we cry. My mom has taught me to be true to myself and to hold my head high. She teaches me to find the best in everyone, and to look for inside beauty. I love my crazy, loveable, caring mom.
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Catherine Johnston Submitted by Natalie Reagan Johnston, Age 7 My mom is the best mom in the world because she helps me with my homework. Me and my mom like to play games. We play games like tic-tac-toe and Candyland. When I wanted to learn how to roller skate, my mom helped me roller skate. My mom is the best! Submitted by McKenna Nicole Johnston, Age 10 My mom is the most outstanding mom in the world! She is always teaching me a lesson. One time I came home late from a friends. My mom didn’t get mad at me she just punished me so I wouldn’t do it again. My mom is always making sure we can shop together. My mom and I love to go shopping. She buys me things I want just to make me feel special, but that’s not the greatest thing about her. My mom is always loving. Even when we disagree, she will always love me. My mom is the greatest mom ever.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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FOOTPRINTS
Leaving a Legacy
THE DRAKE HOUSE I
magine being homeless. Now, imagine being a single mother with children and being homeless. Unable to provide for their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter; feeling desperate, fearful, hopeless, where can you turn? Nestled in the heart of North Fulton is an amazing place that offers hope and guidance to women and children facing this seemingly hopeless situation. The Drake House provides emergency housing to homeless families headed by single mothers in the North Fulton community. The Drake House was the dream of a leadership class from the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Through the hard work and determination of the members of this class, their families and many willing community businesses, the dream of helping mothers and children became a reality. Christy Merritt, Director of Programs for The Drake House, shared, “We were started in the business community as opposed to the faith based community. But we are based on faith.” Renovations began in January 2006, taking an old apartment building and creating a place for help and hope. In June 2006, the doors of The Drake House opened. With 15 apartments available for families, as of April 2012, The Drake House has assisted 224 families, 411 kids to build better lives.
Leading these families toward a brighter future, The Drake House provides much more than just a roof overhead. Each mother attends life skills classes held weekly to address the areas of personal finance, parenting, organizational skills, and health and wellness. They are taught relationship skills and how to set healthy boundaries. 32 My Alpharetta | may 2012
Bridging Hope and Opportunity
One of the main goals while living at The Drake House is to secure gainful employment. The families’ needs are completely met during their stay — water, electricity, food, rent — allowing the mothers to save every penny they are earning and establish a nest egg and plan for their future. The average length of stay is four months, with six months being the maximum time. Amazingly, The Drake House has a 75 percent success rate. “We’re not here to solve all of their problems,” shared Christy. But given this opportunity to learn and grow and develop new life skills and establish financial goals, the skills are taught and the foundation is set for a changed future. The Drake House was named after Mary Drake, one of the first social service providers in the area and loyal volunteer at North Fulton Charities. “I called her the Mother Teresa of Roswell,” Christy said. Mary always talked about a place to serve this particular need in the community. “She passed away just before we opened, but she was at the ground breaking,” noted Christy. One of The Drake House annual fundraisers is named after Mary, ‘Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’. (see sidebar) The Drake House partners with many churches and businesses in the area to provide for these women and children. One opportunity to get involved is the ‘Neighbor to Neighbor’ program. This volunteer group takes “ownership” of one apartment: financial donation, painting, furnishing, providing a “homey feel,” assisting with move-ins
www.thedrakehouse.org and move outs. With this program, the group is acknowledged with a plaque with their name on it at the doorway of the sponsored residence. ‘Advocates’ are also paramount to the program, offering support, encouragement and friendship as these women transition to a better path of life. Cleaning and paper products are always a need for the food pantry, as well as volunteers to organize the items. Please visit the website to learn of the many ways to support The Drake House.
HOW CAN I HELP? 3rd Annual Drake Walk May 5, 2012 9:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. Historic Downtown Roswell www.thedrakewalk.org
8th Annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ August 26, 2012 2 — 4 p.m. Roswell Square
The Drake Closet — Women’s Resale Boutique 825 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Opened in October, 2011 Donations are needed — new and used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. And always in need of shoppers and volunteers! Residents of The Drake House are given clothing from The Drake Closet while seeking employment. Please visit the website for up-to-date volunteer opportunities.
Is Your Attic Overheated?
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automatic thermostat that turns the unit on and off at a preset temperature. Solar powered fans are also available to exhaust attics without using any electricity and on certain applications can do a very good job keeping the temperature down in an attic. You should check your attic fan to make sure the motor and the thermostat are in good working order before the heat of summer arrives and if the old attic fan was removed during a roof replacement, a new fan should be installed.
Summer Safety Tips
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water. Apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth. Do not apply heat or aspirin to the sore area. All of these scenarios have something in common. All require the immediate attention of a dentist. Time is truly of the essence. Having a pediatric dentist who is familiar with you and your child can greatly assist you in nursing your child back to great dental health!
‘Money in Motion’ Scenarios
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Or, what if a person is predeceased by his or her spouse and that individual owned a sizeable business? The spouse may be feeling overwhelmed with all of the financial responsibilities of the family business as well as in overseeing the personal accounts.
These five ‘Money in Motion’ scenarios all indicate the need to obtain the proper financial guidance and expertise to achieve success. In these instances, it is best to seek the expertise of a professional investment advisor in your local community. Recognizing that they are not all alike, take the time to actually interview and get to know two or three individuals before you make this critical hiring decision. Synovus Securities, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment products/services are not FDIC insured, are not guaranteed and may lose value.
Happy Mother’s Day!
The Royal Advantage
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Digital Way-finding Systems: Onboard activities, real time updates, customized directions and routing, as well as ship factoids will all be at guests’ fingertips with new plasma and LCD touch screen signs prominently placed throughout each of the ships. Outdoor LED Video Walls: Oversized video screens will be installed on the pool decks to liven up outdoor entertainment and programming, day and night. Royal Babies and Tots Nursery: Safe, fun and interactive vacation environments will be available in nurseries designed for babies and tots ages six through 36 months. New Staterooms: New levels of accommodations, including staterooms ideal for families, will be added to meet a variety of guest needs and requirements. This is why Royal Caribbean ships have a “Royal Advantage” over other lines and make a great choice for couples, families and multi-generational groups.
What’s New in Orthodontics?
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For Invisalign, the scanning machine can create an image that can be directly downloaded to the company so that the trays can be manufactured faster. The machine will also provide a more accurate scan than one that’s made from an impression. So, orthodontics still does continue to improve.
Directive For Health Care
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In a medical crisis, emotions take over and decision-making becomes difficult. Taking a few moments to create an advance directive is not only the best way to make sure you receive the kind of care you want, it is also one of the kindest things you can do to help your family take care of you. Advance directives are not just for the elderly. As your high school senior prepares for college, give him the gift of knowing you can be there if he needs you, and you’ll give yourself peace of mind too. For more information, visit our website at www.robinsonmiller.com and our blog at www.robinsonandmiller.wordpress.com.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES Baptist Bethany Baptist Church 2065 Bethany Road, (770) 475-6748
Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church 1200 Birmingham Road, (404) 444-6490 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.boilingspringspbc.org
Bridgeway Church
First Baptist Church of Alpharetta 44 Academy Street, (770) 475-6556 www.fbca.com
Hopewell Baptist Church 15730 Hopewell Road, 770-442-0793
Johns Creek Baptist Church 7500 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 623-8203 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.jcbc.org
4755 Kimball Bridge Road,(770) 751-1972 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. www.bridgeway.net
Providence Baptist Church
Clear Springs Baptist Church
1125 Alpha Drive, (770) 456-5881 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.visionbaptist.com
11575 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 475-9223 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.csbcga.com
Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church 2725 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 664-6863
County Line Baptist Church 430 Strickland Road, (770) 475-9429
Crabapple First Baptist 12760 Birmingham Highway, (770) 475-6111 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.crabapplefbc.org
Cross Plains Baptist Church 6500 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 475-1210
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
20075 Providence Road, (770) 475-3627
Vision Baptist Church
Catholic Saint Brigid Catholic Church 3400 Old Alabama Road, (678) 393-0060 Sunday Services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5 p.m (Life Teen) www.saintbrigid.org
Alpharetta First Ward 500 Norcross Street, (770) 640-7357
Webb Bridge Ward 510 Brannon Rd., Cumming, (678) 455-5292
Episcopal St. Aidans Episcopal Church 13560 Cogburn Road, (770) 521-0207 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. www.staidans.org
Jewish Chabad of Alpharetta Jewish Center 10180 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 410-9000 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 10:30 a.m. www.chabadnf.org
Congregation Gesher L’Torah St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 535 Rucker Road, (770) 475-4501 Sunday Services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (En Español) 5 p.m (Life Teen) www.sta.org
4320 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 777-4009 www.gltorah.org
Lutheran Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church
Stonecreek Church 13540 Highway 9 North, (770) 754-7900 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.stonecreekchurch.org
4655 Webb Bridge Road, (770) 475-0640 Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 10:55 a.m. www.cts.org
Lord of Life Lutheran Church ELCA 5390 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 740-1279 Sunday Services: 8:30, 11:00 a.m. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. www.lord-life.org
Presbyterian Alpharetta Presbyterian 180 Academy Street, (770) 751-0033 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.alpharettapres.com
Messiah Lutheran Church - WELS
Other Churches
4765 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 751-9357 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.messiahlutheran.ws
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 10250 Haynes Bridge Road, (770) 475-4250 Sunday Services: 9:15 (Tradtional) & 10:45 a.m. (Modern) www.poplcalpharetta.org
The River Church 501 S. Main Street, Suite 101, (678) 860-0971 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.wadeintheriver.org
Abundant Life Community Church 625-A Sims Industrial Boulevard, (678) 319-9700 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.livingabundantly.net
Alpharetta Church of God 1460 Mid Broadwell Road, (770) 475-5788 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.alpharettachurchofgod.com
Baha’i Faith of Alpharetta 10690 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 442-1332
Methodist Alpharetta First United Methodist Church 69 North Main Street, (770) 475-5576 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.afumc.org
Birmingham United Methodist 15560 Birmingham Highway, (770) 475-3591 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.birminghamumc.org
C3 Church 13695 Highway 9 North, (678) 696-1401 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.thec3church.com
Calvary Chapel 200 James Road, (770) 442-8167 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.calvaryalpharetta.com
Community of Christ 3315 Francis Road, (770) 521-1112 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. www.cofchrist.org
Crabapple Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 910 Mayfield Road, (678) 339-0349
The Hanuman Mandir 390 Cumming Street, Suite 1, (770) 475-7701 www.thehanuman.org
Inner Quest 12830 New Providence Road, (770) 521-2875 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.innerquestchurch.org
Islamic Center of North Fulton 1265 Rucker Road, (678) 297-0019 www.alpharettamasjid.com
Jehovah’s Witnesses 9400 Brumbelow Road, (770) 594-9400
Kingdom Ambassadors Intl. Worship Center Wills Recreation Center 11925 Wills Road, 770-853-7231 www.crystalstallings.org
Morning Star Chapel 2780 Bethany Bend, (678) 319-0041 www.morningstarchapel.org
Reach One Church Meets at Mill Springs Academy 13660 New Providence Rd., (770) 609-7941 Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m. www.reachonechurch.org
Restoration Church of God 410 Rucker Road, (770) 751-9697 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.restorationchurchna.org
Midway United Methodist Church 5025 Highway 9 N, (770) 475-5230 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. www.midwayumc.org
St. James United Methodist 3000 Webb Bridge Road, (678) 762-1543 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. www.stjamesumc.org
Non-Denominational Keepin’ It Real “Lighthouse”, Inc. 61 Old Canton Street, (770) 360-5601 www.keepinitreallighthouse.com
The Lighthouse Church 18271 Union Hill Road, (770) 664-3644
North Point Community Church 4350 Northpoint Parkway, (770) 290-5600 Sunday Services: 9, 11 & 12:45 a.m. www.northpoint.org
Spirit of God Christian Church 11940 Alpharetta Highway, (770) 777-6889 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.spiritofgodcc.org
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Business Organizations
BNI-Alpharetta Accelerators Chapter Contact: Jim Somers, (770) 753-2032 Website: www.bniatlanta.com
National Association of Women Business Owners Contact: (678) 539-8090 Website: www.nawboatlanta.org
North Fulton Senior Services
Ryan Lee Holland Cancer Foundation, Inc Contact: Jacqueline Holland, 678-242-0471 info@ryanleehollandfoundation.com Website: www.ryanleehollandfoundation.com
United Way of Atlanta Contact:
The North Fulton Bar Association
Contact: Ben Staten, (404) 323-0049 Website: www.ga400rainmakers.com
North Metro Women’s Connection Contact:
Rosan Hall, (770) 335-6013
Northside Business Network Group Contact:
Diane Williford, (770) 594-2200
Powercore Contact: Jeremy Faulkner, (404) 816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net
Charitable Organizations Alpharetta Clean and Beautiful Contact:
(678) 297-6200
Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia Contact:
(770) 499-1164
(770) 614-1000
Civic Organizations
Contact: Charles Gabriel, (678) 735-5900 Website: www.northfultonbar.com
GA 400 Rainmakers
Contact:
(770) 475-9023
Alpharetta Junior Women’s Club
Greg Cabrera, (770) 752-8122
Alpharetta Lions Club Contact:
Garner Andrews, (770) 475-9344
Alpharetta Roswell Newcomers Club
Contact: karenleasman@aol.com Website: www.aauwnorthfultonga.wordpress.com
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
North Fulton Jaycees Contact:
Wendell Whitefield, (404) 786-2665
Rotary Club of North Fulton Contact: Joyce Abernathy, (770) 475-0656 Website: www.northfultonrotary.org
VFW Post 12002 Website: www.12002.net
Political Organizations
Friends of the Alpharetta Library
North Fulton Community Charities Contact: (770) 640-0399 Website: www.nfcchelp.org
Contact: Don Nahser, (770) 475-9684
Alpharetta Golden Age Book Club Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142
Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomers Club
Alpharetta Singles movie club Contact:
(770) 662-0916
Alpharetta Walkie Talkies AlphaFretters Dulcimer Group
The Drake Closet
(770) 642- 9185
Alpharetta City Band
American Association of University Women North Fulton Branch
Contact: Glenn Rudh, (404) 375-7033 grudh@bellsouth.net
Contact:
Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142
Contact:
North Fulton Optimist Club
Homestretch
Contact: Nancy Hetsko, (678) 361-5198 Website: www.alpharettadbc.org
Contact: Barb Hill, (678) 318-1442
Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com
Contact: (770) 740-2425 E-mail: fotal-forum@yahoogroups.com Website: www.fotal.org
Alpharetta Bridge Club
Contact: (678) 318-1442 Website: www.arnewcomers.org
Contact:
(770) 649-7117
Contact: Rachel Ewald, (770) 641-9591 Sharon Franklin, (404) 729-3374 E-mail: rachel@fostercares.org Website: www.fostercares.org
Contact: Danita Grant, (678) 994-5630 Website: www.alphaartsguild.com
Alpharetta Optimist Club
Contact: Crystal D Weitzel, (770) 476-3090 Website: www.jlgnf.org
Foster Care Support Foundation
Alpharetta Arts Guild
Contact:
Children’s Restoration Network
Contact: (678) 682-3551 thedrakecloset@thedrakehouse.org Website: www.thedrakehouse.org
Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142
Contact: Debora, (678) 218-5732 Website: www.ajwc.net
Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties, Inc.
Companion Animal Connection
Contact:
Contact:
Alpharetta American Legion, Auxiliary Unit 201
Contact: (770) 992-4339 Website: www.cdakids.org
Contact:
Alpharetta Adult Activity Center Book Club
Alpharetta Camera Club
Website: gsgatl.org
Child Development Association
Recreation & Hobbies
Contact: (770) 993-1906 Website: www.ssnorthfulton.org
Chattahoochee Republican Women’s Club Contact:
Dell Makuch, (770) 667-0620
Atlanta Stamp Collectors Contact: John Coles, (770) 962-5888 Website: www.stampclubs.com
Chattahoochee Celtic Pipes & Drums Contact: Rory Howe, (770) 926-6898 or pipemajor@ccpipesanddrums.com
Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club of Alpharetta Contact: 770-751-7210, (770) 361-1237 Website: www.dudesndarlins.com
The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra Contact:
(770) 623-8623
Milton Garden Club Contact: Faye Troka, (770) 781-4634, dtroka@earthlink.net Website: gardening.meetup.com/172
Multisport Explosion Women’s Only Triathlon Team Contact: Jennifer Lesser, jless@comcast.net Website: multisportexplosionyouthtriathlonteam.com
Multisport Explosion Youth Triathlon Team Contact: Lisa Marshall, (404) 308-6656 klacmarshall@comcast.net Website: multisportexplosionyouthtriathlonteam.com
Marjean Birt, sandrabjohnson@gmail.com
North Fulton Democrats Contact:
Contact:
Lewis Lay, (678) 267-6142
North Fulton Amateur Radio League Contact:
Jim Stafford, W4Q0, (770) 993-9500
Anne, (404) 303-9142, ext. 2
North Fulton Republican Women’s Club Contact: Suzi Voyles, (404) 851-9704 svgagop08@gmail.com
Newtown Recreation Contact:
(678) 297-2662
Songs of Atlanta Chorus Contact: (770) 977-4031
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Southern Winds Concert Band
Emotions Anonymous (EA)
Contact: George Cekis, (404) 295-5093 gvcekis@comcast.net
Contact:
Stars Soccer Club — Men’s League Contact: (678) 366-9008 Website: www.StarsSoccerClub.com
Writers Network Contact:
Bobby Christmas, (770) 924-0528
Suzanne, (404) 307-1735
Foster Care Support Group Contact: Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Contact:
Lee H., (678) 576-4838
National Alliance on Mental Illness — NAMI Contact: Jerry Bishop, (678) 446-5080 bishopjerryo@bellsouth.net
Support Organizations
Overeaters Anonymous Contact:
Alcoholics Anonymous Contact:
Barb G., (770) 686-3082
Anorexia Nervousa and Associated Eating Disorders — ANA Contact:
Kim, (404) 307-5442
Atlanta Harm Reduction Center Contact: (404) 817-9994 Website: www.atlantaharmreduction.org
Bill, (770) -992-6481
Parkinson’s Support Group Contact:
Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
SA Contact:
(770) 993-7253
S-Anon Contact:
(770) 993-7253
Bereavement Support Group Contact:
Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767
Brain Injury and Stroke Group Contact:
(770) 751-2650
Care Partner Support Group Contact:
Dawn Reed, (678) 777-7241
Diabetes Support Group Contact:
Joe Mengoni, (770) 889-7577
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ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS
United States Government
President Barack Obama (D)
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
(202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090 fax: (202) 224-0103
Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6
P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
Rep. Rob Woodall (R), District 7 90 North Street, Suite 360 Canton, GA 30114-2724 Website: www.woodall.house.gov
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570 (202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 232-3005 fax: (770) 232-2909
(202) 225-5211 GA: (770) 535-2592 fax: (202) 225-8272
State Government
Governor Nathan Deal (R)
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
(404) 613-4433
Juvenile Court: Chief Judge Sanford Jones
(770) 612-4401
Court of Clerks: Cathelene Robinson
(404) 730-5300
(770) 613-4070
Board of Commissioners 141 Pryor St. S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 www.fultoncountyga.gov
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
John H. Eaves (D-1)
e-mail: john.eaves@fultoncountyga.gov
Robb Pitts (D-2)
(404) 612-8206
(404) 612-8210
e-mail: robb.pitts@fultoncountyga.gov
Liz Hausmann (D-3)
(404) 612-8213
Tom Lowe (D-4)
(404) 612-8218
e-mail: liz.hausmann@fultoncountyga.gov e-mail: tom.lowe@fultoncountyga.gov
(404) 612-8222
Joan P. Garner (D-6)
(404) 656-0048 fax: (404) 651-6768
(404) 612-8226
e-mail: district6@fultoncountyga.gov
(404) 612-8230
e-mail: william.edwards@fultoncountyga.gov
Board of Education
State Senator John Albers (R) (D-56)
local: (678) 667-3656 business: (404) 463-8055 fax: (404) 656-6484
511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: info@senatoralbers.com
State Rep. Jan Jones (R) (D-46)
(404) 656-5072 fax: (404) 657-0498
340 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jan.jones@house.ga.gov
Linda Schultz (D-1)
schultzl@fultonschools.org
Katie Reeves (D-2)
reevesk@fultonschools.org
Linda McCain (D-5)
mccainl@fultonschools.org
Julia Bernath (D-7)
bernathj@fultonschools.org
Other
State Rep. Chuck Martin (R) (D-47)
417 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: chuck.martin@house.ga.gov
State Rep. Harry Geisinger (R) (D-48)
(404) 656-5064 fax: (404) 463-2249
(404) 656-0254 fax: (770) 594-1510
State Rep. Wendell Willard (R) (D-49)
Fulton County Schools Superintendent:
State Rep. Lynne Riley (R) (D-50)
(404) 656-5125 fax: (404) 481-7111
(404) 656-0188
401 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: lynne.riley@house.ga.gov
Fulton County Medical Examiner: Randy Hanzlick, MD
(404) 656-5912
(404) 730-4400 fax: (404) 730-4405
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Theodore Jackson (404) 612-5100 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Website: www.fultonsheriff.org
Fulton County Tax Commissioner: Arthur E. Ferdinand
(404) 730-4000
141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
City of Alpharetta
(404) 768-3600
Robert M. Avossa, Ed.D. 786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 e-mail: superintendent@fultonschools.org Website: www.fultonschools.org
430 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 e-mail: loec@fultonschools.org
132 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: wendell.willard@house.ga.gov
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(404) 613-4497
William Edwards (D-7)
421-F State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: david.shafer@senate.ga.gov
220 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: tom.rice@house.ga.gov
State Court: Chief Judge A.L. Thompson Magistrate Court: Chief Judge Stephanie Davis Probate Court: Judge Pinkle T. Toomer
e-mail: emma.darnell@fultoncountyga.gov
State Senator David Shafer (R) (D-48)
State Rep. Tom Rice (R) (D-51)
(404) 730-4991
Emma I. Darnell (D-5)
203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.ga.gov.com
601 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: harry.geisinger@house.ga.gov
Superior Court: Chief Judge Doris L. Downs
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768
Rep. Tom Graves (R), District 9 90 North Street, Suite 360 Canton, GA 30114-2724 Website: www.linder.house.gov
Courts
City of Milton
David Belle Isle dbelleisle@alpharetta.ga.gov Mayor Joe Lockwood joe.lockwood@cityofmiltonga.us
(678) 297-6020
(678) 242-2484
11605 Haynes Bridge Rd,
(770) 993-8806
Ste. 100, Alpharetta
www.gnfcc.com
The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Means Business! Its mission is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton.
5th Annual North Fulton Business Expo was held at the Alpharetta Marriott in March, featuring more than 90 exhibitors, several business seminars, a silent auction and more.
GNFCC Chairman Teddy Russell, GNFCC President Brandon Beach, EXPO Title Sponsor Mark Wyssbrod of Proactive Payroll, Roswell City Councilmember Rich Dippolito, Steve Stroud of Roswell Business Alliance, and Roswell City Councilmember Jerry Orleans.
Expo Exhibitor Delta Community Credit Union: Nelson Alvarado talks with an Expo attendee.
Expo Exhibitor LGE Community Credit Union: Vicki Aghajanian (center ) and Katrina Kaiser (left) talk with an Expo attendee.
GNFCC Membership Team: Lisa Smith, King Stracke, Deborah Lanham, Lisa Ethridge and Phillip Bartolacci.
Expo Exhibitor: Yepser Internet Strategy’s Matt Gardner.
Expo Sponsor: Shane’s Rib Shack – Charlie Feehan.
Expo Exhibitor LAN Systems staff.
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