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Christy haffner, D.M.D. Pediatric dentistry is paramount in laying a strong foundation for the future of a healthy smile. Dr. Christy Haffner is a pediatric dentist specially trained to treat the dental needs of all children, of all ages. Focusing on the individual needs of each child, Dr. Haffner and her highly trained staff are helping to build beautiful smiles, one mouth at a time.
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eDuCation Cation GuiDe C Are you looking for educational opportunities for your child, teen or yourself? You can find quality care and education right here in North Fulton. 28
reaDers’ ChoiCe Ballot Time is running out to vote for your favorite North Fulton businesses. You can vote online at www.aroundnorthfulton.com. Deadline is Friday, February 11 at 5 p.m. 34
t tourna Ment of roses Winners Congratulations to Marjean and Lucas Birt for being AroundAbout North Fulton’s 2011 Tournament of Roses winners. To learn what they attribute to a life of wedded bliss turn to page 34.
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unDer the GolD DoMe The 2011 session, I want to share with you the issues that are of utmost importance to our state. 14
froM the Mayor The city of Alpharetta has remained true to its basic mission: to provide the highest quality basic government services efficiently and at the best possible value to our citizens.
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enDoMetriosis When menstrual pain isn’t normal; for 5 million American women, heavy bleeding and severe cramps are signs of a very serious problem — endometriosis.
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Myths aBout orthoDontiC treatMent As new patients come through my office, some have misconceptions about braces. I will highlight my top myths about orthodontic treatment and address some of the more common misconceptions. 37
esthetiC Dentistry If our smile looks great, we want to smile more! Things like chipped and discolored teeth may make us less likely to give our best smile. This is also true for children. 38
is your BoDy really CravinG What it neeDs? The body craves different foods for different reasons. Here is a few of the most common cravings and why.
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editorial & art Publisher Brian Meek Editor Michelle Meek Contributing Editor Cherryl Greenman Art Director Tiffany Atwood
sales Senior Market Manager Janet Ponichtera
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if i Were you With the onset of on-demand players like GoogleTV, which can deliver Netflix, Vudu, Hulu, Amazon, YouTube, there are tons of free or really cheap choices in TV content out there.
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froM the Pastor In February our minds turn to thoughts and deeds of love. It was Mother Teresa who said, “Be faithful in the little practices of love which will build in you the life of holiness and make you Christ-like.”
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f faux finishinG for your hoMe or Business Faux finishing is an art. We go to schools and learn from masters, but every faux finisher has their own technique and specialized finishes. 41
allure of the seas aCtivities The Allure of the seas continues sailing, receiving rave reviews from passengers who are astounded by the breadth of activities onboard this ship.
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t tax CreDits extenDeD for 2011 The 25c tax credit program has been extended for 2011 for qualifying heating and cooling systems.
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The New Year brings changes to AroundAbout North Fulton A business is like a child. You watch it grow up to be a healthy self-sufficient entity. AroundAbout Woodstock and AroundAbout North Fulton are ready to leave the nest. Tracy and I are announcing the sale of AroundAbout Woodstock and AroundAbout North Fulton Community Magazines to Brian and Michelle Meek, owners of Footprints Publishing, Inc. Seven years ago Cherryl Greenman, an editor for more than 30 years, approached me and my wife Tracy about starting a magazine. I have always been in business and ministry. You might call it an integrated life. Or, you might call it crazy. Cherryl moved to Colorado and is semi-retired, doing some consulting. The church Tracy and I pastor, has gone wonderfully crazy with a movement of life and community that only God could originate. The magazines have survived and grown through a very intense economic downturn. Whew. Now it is a time in our lives that we have discerned God moving us to simplify and consolidate. Through AroundAbout we have made so many friends and have been honored to share so many of your stories of community and life. I now know what mixed feelings feel like. I have a feeling of sadness As we begin this new journey in our because I am going to miss the moment by moment publishing careers, we are excited to be a vital part involvement with so many parts of our community and of North Fulton, continuing to provide positive, its amazing business owners. But, I have a feeling of uplifting, local community news and information to satisfaction in knowing that AroundAbout Woodstock and AroundAbout North Fulton could not be in better the residents and business owners. We have been hands. Brian and Michelle are experienced publishers publishing AroundAbout magazines for the past four with a vision for carrying these publications forward years and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know to new levels of excellence. Only God can make a the unique people and places that make up each business transaction be a win, win, win. A win for community. Our family of magazines now includes Tracy and me, allowing us to move into a new season, AroundAbout-East Canton, AroundAbout-West Canton, a win for Brian and Michelle as they are able to serve two new wonderful communities, and a win for you AroundAbout-Woodstock and AroundAbout-North as you now have the combined excellence of our two Fulton. As we combine the talented staff of each office, offices that will bring to your home the next issue of we will continue to produce the quality, monthly, AroundAbout, better than ever. Thank you so much. n community-focused magazines that our readers have come to expect and enjoy. The North Fulton area is rich in culture and community and we look forward to being an integral part its continued growth and prosperity. Michelle and Brian Meek Owners
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Creative studios of atlanta (1), 500 Bishop street, suite F8, atlanta, casting company and training facility for professional actors (from kids to adults), specializing in television/film and voice over and featuring the highly selective Kids, t tweens & t teens Film academy Company, recently hosted an “alice in Wonderland” inspired “un-birthday” party to celebrate the grand opening of Csa’s new education, casting and voice over studios. With greetings by the mad Hatter, the event featured vocal performances by Isabella amara, a sr. Film academy Company member and a professional young entertainer coached by atlanta’s premier vocal coach, Jan smith. the party included a tour of the new facility, demonstrations of voice over equipment, and of course, tea and cakes. 404-355-4588 d an rg, Feinbe mie Catrett, Heather Ja ta, cos A Jon : ht Left to rig Ken Feinberg
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KangaZoom (2), 5530 Windward Parkway, suite 400, alpharetta, recently held a grand opening for its 10,500 squarefoot indoor play center. the center features bouncing inflatables, giant slides, obstacle courses, toddler exploration areas, parent lounges, retail space, and private party rooms. owner of KangaZoom, tameka t raymond also owns estella, and estella Home boutiques. t tameka, who is the mother of five boys, says, “I love that I have been able to be actively involved in the selection of everything at my KangaZoom location from the paint colors, fabrics, lighting to the actual jumps. I guess those are some of the perks of being an independent investor in your own business. It’s been an absolute joy and I appreciate being an entrepreneur.” 770-772-0552, www.kangazoom.com
KangaZoom recently held a grand opening of its new facility in Alpharetta.
emory Johns Creek Hospital announced it opened its new cystoscopy suite, a type of operating room featuring built-in fluoroscopy technology that provides physicians access to both traditional x-ray pictures and real-time moving images of internal body structures. the technology in the suite provides clear, crisp digital viewing capability that is ten times stronger than what’s been provided by typical radiology systems. emory Johns Creek Hospital, located in the heart of Johns Creek, is known for its state-of-the-art technology in a luxurious, hotel-like setting. as a community hospital participating in most insurance plans, services include 24/7 emergency care, state-of-the-art all digital imaging including a 64 slice Ct, mrI, the birth place with level III neonatal intensive care unit, 24-hour anesthesiologists, intensive care, advanced cardiac care, vascular medicine and surgery, rehabilitation services and women’s services. emory Johns Creek Hospital is also home to the atlanta bariatric center. emory Johns Creek Hospital is located at 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek. 678-474-7000 8
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the alpharetta Historical society (aHs), promoting an interest in and the study of history and genealogy related to alpharetta and old milton County has launched its new website, www. alpharettahistoricalsociety.org. the newlydesigned site includes easy-to-navigate menus and an updated look with new photos, updated graphics and expanded content. the redesign was a response to the organization’s interest in appealing to a broader audience and continuing their mission to educate the public about alpharetta and the area’s history.
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r roswell mat men (3) qualified for state for the first time in high school history. on saturday, January 8 the r roswell Hornets varsity wrestlers placed first in region 6 – 5 a Duals at West Forsyth High school. In round one r roswell was seeded third and drew the sixth seed northview. r roswell defeated northview 68-12. roswell r then had to go against the second seed, north Forsyth which came down to their last bout where sam Cowart (senior) pinned his opponent in the third round to give r roswell a 35-24 victory. and in the finals, r roswell defeated West Forsyth by one point (34-33). It was an incredible journey. the team had intense workouts and sacrificed their winter break. this is the first time in the history of r roswell that the team will be going to the state Roswell Hig h School wre Duals Championship in macon. Congratulations to head coach stling team. evan Goff, and assistant coaches t travis Carr and Daniel Brunner. senior co-captains Jake martin and Brent Zucker helped lead the team to victory. t team members include Brennan ninesling — 103, rowdy r miller — 112, Jake martin — 119, Brent Zucker — 125, Charles r routt — 130, eric lewis — 135, Chaz Gunning — 140, Conner slewitzke — 145, Corey Wilson — 152, sam Cowart — 160, andrew Kwateng — 171, nick Hodges — 189, timmy thomas — 215,and max navarra — heavyweight. other varsity team members that were present at the tournament were Danny Bazemore, miller smith and Patrick Partain. r roswell has been celebrating a successful season so far by taking a second place finish in the turkey t trot Duals and second in the morgan County tournament. t t
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February 11 • FATHER/DAUGHTER VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE
On-Going • AMERICAN LEGION Alpharetta Community Center Dessert and dancing for fathers and daughters will be held at the Alpharetta Community Center from 7-9 p.m. Alpharetta residents $20 per person, and non-residents $30 per person. 678-297-6100 or accprograms@al accprograms@alpharetta.ga.us
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Alpharetta American Legion Post 201 is urging high school students to apply for scholarships. American Legion Post 201 of the American Legion will award four $1,000 scholarships to deserving, college-bound high school seniors each academic year. The deadline for applications for the scholarship program is March 25, 2011. 770-479-4253
Bill Johnson Community Activity Building The Roswell Recreation & Parks department will host a Valentine’s Day dance for dads and daughters at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, from 7-9 p.m. Roswell residents $12 and non-residents $18. 770-641-3760
Thru February 18 • MEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL The Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs department will offer men’s flag football. Teams play on sundays and occasionally saturdays. Registration ends February 18; cost is $655 per team. 770-641-3705, www.eteamz.com/rrpd
February 4-6 • CAMP ROCK: THE MUSICAL Christian Youth Theater, an after school theater arts training program for students ages 4-18, will present this musical Friday, February 4 at 7 p.m. saturday, February 5 at 2 and 7 p.m. and sunday, February 6 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held at The Milton Center, 86 school Drive, Alpharetta. 314-591-8756, info@cytatlanta.org
February 8 • COOKING WITH CHEF JOHN WILSON Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, will present Couples Cooking for Valentine’s Day from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Class is limited; cost is $50 per person. 770-640-3855
February 8-27 • 11TH ANNUAL 2011 ATLANTA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL A 20-day cinematic exploration of Jewish life, culture and history, seeking to use the power of film to both entertain and educate. opening night kick-off will be at the Fabulous Fox The-
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atre. Also held at the Buckhead Theatre; Lefont sandy springs Theater; Regal Cinemas at Medlock Crossing stadium 18 and Atlantic station stadium 16; and a new venue in East Cobb, the Georgia Theatre Company Merchants Walk Cinema. 404-806-9913, www.ajff.org
February 11 • LOVE BIRDS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY The Crabapple Government Center will host a workshop for children to create fun birds using cut-outs and lots of imagination. Pre-registration required for ages 3-5 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and children ages 6-8 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. 678-297-6165, arts@alpharetta.ga.us
February 11 • EVENING OF HOPE This black tie event held at the Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway at 7:30 p.m. The event will include both silent and live auctions including items such as a trip to Costa Rica and an African safari. In addition, there will be a delicious array of food and a first class wine tasting. The cost is $125 for one, $200 per couple. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer society. 770-475-8969, www.eveningofhope.org
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February 12 • 10TH ANNUAL CHATTAHOOCHEE CHALLENGE 10K Fun run starts at 7:30 a.m. and 10K begins at 8 a.m. official qualifier for the 2011 Peachtree road race this run follows the Chattahoochee River and benefits the nature center. 770-992-2055
February 12 • BEETHOVEN ROMANCE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY The Ludwig symphony orchestra will present this concert at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest street at 8 p.m. 770-623-8623, info@ludwigsymphony.org
February 12 • 9TH ANNUAL TEA & HAT SHOW The smith Plantation will host two informal tea and fashion shows at the historic home from 12-2:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite hat. Admission is $15 for ages 8 and up. 770-641-3978
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February 13 • “GLORIA! EXPRESSIONS OF JOY” This concert will be presented by the Michael O’Neal Chamber Singers at 3 p.m. at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. Cost is $10. 770-594-7974, www.mosingers.com
February 13 • WINTER STARLAB Come see the brightest stars of the year at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Take a naturalist-led journey through the night sky in STARLAB, CNC’s portable planetarium. Ages 5 and up. General admission: adults $8, seniors $6, and children 3-12 $5. 770-992-2055, www.chattnaturecenter.org
February 22 • ROSWELL GARDEN CLUB Renea Winchester will be the guest speaker at the free monthly meeting held at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Bldg., 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell at 10 a.m. 770-518-7021, www.roswellgardenclub.com
February 24 • WINE TASTING BENEFIT A wine tasting and silent auction will be held from 6-8 p.m. at Vino 100, 131 S. Main Street, Alpharetta to benefit German Shepherd Rescue of GA. Cost is $10. info@gashepherd.org, www.gashepherd.org
February 24-March 13 • “INHERIT THE WIND” Georgia Ensemble Theatre will present this play at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street. Performances are on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.; Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m. 770-641-1260, www.get.org more on page
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by Representative Charles E. “Chuck” Martin
The 2011 Legislative Session: What are the biggest issues facing Georgia today? On January 10, 2011, with the metro Atlanta area under a blanket of snow, I was sworn in for a fifth term as a Georgia legislator and our 82nd governor, Nathan Deal, began his four-year term. Given the weather, this session began as an uphill battle and it continues to shape up to be a busy one. Today, I want to share with you the issues that are of utmost importance to our state. Budget With the national and state economies still suffering, the Georgia budget faces a great deficit this session. The Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds end this fiscal year and those dollars must be replaced with state dollars. In his State of the State address on January 12, Governor Deal reduced the revenue estimate on which the budget is based by over $27.5 million. Therefore, economic strains will be amplified this fiscal year given the loss in federal funding as well as the decreased revenues from state fees.
In the Community Tax Committee Recommendations On January 7, 2011, the Special Council for Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians made their recommendations regarding taxes in the state. Some of these recommendations include: simplifying and minimizing personal income tax adjustments, simplifying corporate income tax credits, reducing the insurance tax premium to a rate of 1.75%, raising the cigarette tax to $0.68 per pack, as well as various other suggestions. Education If we are going to combat low graduation percentages and high drop-out rates across the state, the K-12 education system is in need of attention. While there are numerous talented teachers and staffs in Georgia, we must embrace new ideas, adopt new education policies, and reward excellence. Governor Deal has said he will make K-12 funding a top priority in the budget, he sees it as our number one economic development tool. Transportation I don’t need to tell you twice that the highway congestion in the metro Atlanta area is a concern for all citizens. As the state of Georgia and city of Atlanta seek to continually attract new business, the roadways and congestion may become deterrents to potential investors. However, we must be realistic in regard to the budget and potential improvements. A compromise needs to be reached between infrastructure costs and improvements, as well as the realities of the budget and current situation. Water The United States census found that Georgia grew 18.3 percent over the last ten years and with this rate of growth, natural resources must be preserved. While there are abundant water resources, long-standing disputes with Alabama and Florida and recent droughts make the realities of our resources more pertinent. This will be a focus of the governor and state assembly this year, as we work to preserve Georgia’s water availability. In Closing As I work alongside my colleagues in the Georgia House of Representatives, I invite you to do what you can as a citizen of our state to improve these very issues.
Representative Chuck Martin, District 47 245 State Capitol Building, Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: 404-463-2246, Fax: 404-463-2249 chuck.martin@house.ga.gov, www.martinforgeorgia.com Please forward any questions, concerns or items of specific interest to aroundtown@martinforgeorgia.com.
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February 26 • CHILDREN’S & BABY BARGAINS SALE Roswell Recreation and Parks department will host a garage sale for baby, toddler, and children items at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road; from 1-6 p.m. Fee for booth is $12 Roswell residents and $18 non-residents. 770-641-3760
February 27 • “COTTON PATCH GOSPEL” The Sounds of the Spirit concert series will present this concert at the Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell at 5 p.m. Tickets in advance are $10, at door $15. 770594-0512, amoore@rumc.com
February 27 • TURTLE TREATS AT CNC Come explore the world of turtles with CNC naturalists and wildlife staff! Create your own turtle shell to wear, play turtle games, and see what CNC turtles and tortoises eat while you enjoy some healthy and tasty turtle treats. Ages 5-8, $30 non-members, $15 members, pre-registration required, 770-992-2055, scheduling@ chattnaturecenter.org
March 4 • GNFCC 2011 BUSINESS EXPO The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce will host its 4th annual North Fulton Business Expo at the Alpharetta Marriott featuring more than 85 local businesses. www.gnfcc.com
March 11-12 • TOTS TO TWEEN SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples will host a consignment sale at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Friday from 1-8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.noon. 678-453-6993, sale@nowamom.org, www.NOWAMOM.org
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by Alpharetta Mayor Arthur Letchas
Throughout the current global economic crisis, the city of Alpharetta has remained true to its basic mission: to provide the highest quality basic government services efficiently and at the best possible value to our citizens. To that end, during the past two fiscal years the city of Alpharetta has maintained existing service levels while improving efficiency of delivery. We even found a way to provide tax relief in the form of an expansion to the Arthur G. Letchas is the mayor of Alpharetta. You may contact him Homestead Property Tax Exemption. by calling 678-297-6020 or e-mail As I write this, our citizens and professional aletchas@alpharetta.ga.us. staff are working together to forge a new vision for Alpharetta’s future, one that will see our community mature to its full potential while holding fast to our values and heritage. This plan will be finalized during the summer and will have a large impact on the city’s philosophies and projects for years to come. In terms of visible projects, job one for the city of Alpharetta in 2011 will be the completion of the final leg of Westside Parkway. Progress on this section of road has been stalled while the city fought to gain ownership of the right-of-way, which was tied up in the bankruptcy case involving the Prospect Park development. We believe that the city will gain ownership of that property early in 2011 and will be able to begin the final stages of construction on the road by mid-year. The city will also undertake important projects to bring renewed excitement to downtown Alpharetta. Planned improvements to Main Street/State Route 9 will make our downtown core safer and more inviting to pedestrians through the addition of landscaped medians and signalized mid-block crossings. We also expect to see the rebirth of the city center development project in a form that is economically appropriate. Finally, as a community we will revisit our original Downtown Development Plan to ensure that the vision and recommendations that it promotes make sense in the new economy. Transportation improvements to Kimball Bridge Road, Encore Parkway, and other key roadways will begin in 2011. Many of these improvements will also include enhancements to encourage and support pedestrian activity and bicyclists. Some projects, such as improvements to the northbound exit ramp at Windward Parkway from Georgia 400 and aesthetic improvements at key interchanges and overpasses in Alpharetta, will be made possible with the support of the North Fulton Community Improvement District – a group that has been a fantastic partner with the city over the past few years. Economic development will be a big emphasis in the new year. With a new economic development plan anticipated for release during the first quarter of the year, Alpharetta will introduce new strategies for attracting new jobs, but more importantly for helping to grow businesses that already call our community home. These efforts will be designed to benefit the community as a whole. In all, 2011 will be a very busy year for the city of Alpharetta. The projects and initiatives mentioned here are but the tip of the iceberg; however, through it all we will remain focused on our core mission of providing the high quality, efficient basic government services at the best value to the citizens of Alpharetta. It is that focus that has made our community what it is today and that will lead us to success in the days and years to come.
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Pediatric Dentistry is paramount in laying a strong foundation for the future of a healthy smile. From a very early age, a positive dental experience with a caring pediatric dentist could determine the future of proper and timely checkups and mouth care. Dr. Christy Haffner, a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, is specially trained to treat the dental needs of all children, of all ages. She has been serving the families of North Fulton for the past 12 years. Protecting healthy mouths for a lifetime is the goal. Focusing on the individual needs of each child, Dr. Haffner and her highly trained staff are helping to build beautiful smiles, one mouth at a time.
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Impacting her community, Dr. Christy Haffner genuinely cares for each patient and each family that visits her office. Her greatest joy is to see a child reach adulthood with perfect teeth. In order to continue to offer this high level of care, Dr. Haffner has made many changes throughout the past couple of years, as our community has struggled through a recession. Her Pediatric Dental practice and, most importantly her patients, are her priority. Providing the best dental care, in the best of times and worst of times, is what she continues to do. Dr. Haffner adjusted payment policies for patients that had lost jobs and insurance and also teamed up with other insurance companies in order to provide the necessary care. Refocusing the Alyssa, age 10, and Katrina practice to meet the true needs has allowed families to continue their treatment. “If we all help, using the gifts that we each have, all areas of society could benefit,” Dr. Haffner noted. “God has continued to take care of us as we give back.” In talking with Dr. Haffner, her genuine concern for her patients is evident. And her genuine concern for her community is evident, desiring to encourage everyone to use their gifts to help. “Patient care is at the top of the list, not financial gain. I would like to encourage people to help others.”
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Dr. Haffner is truly acting out her beliefs, that if we all utilize the talents we have been blessed with, we can positively impact our community and our world. In addition to striving to meet the individual needs of her patients, she also visits area preschools and elementary schools to educate the kids on proper oral hygiene. Dr. Haffner takes part in medical mission trips to areas such as Mexico and the Dominican Republic to visit orphanages and care for the children’s dental needs.
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Caring for kids’ dental health is a very specialized area. Dr. Haffner is one of a small, elite group with the education and background in the area of Pediatric Dentistry. After Dr. Haffner’s extensive training, she decided to return to her roots and open her Pediatric Dental practice in North Fulton where she grew up. Dr. Haffner follows the American Academy of Pediatric Dentisty’s recommendation that a child should visit a dentist on or around their first birthday. Beginning the process early, the child learns proper preventative care, often avoiding extensive dental work and restorative care as an adult. “A healthier mouth leads to less dental work over a lifetime,” she noted. Pediatric Dentistry is not just for small children. Dr. Haffner enjoys seeing her college age patients as well. “The number one time that dental health gets off track is in the college years,” she shared. Continuing the positive dental habits that were started at a young age will decrease the risk of dental problems during the young adult years. Friendly and inviting for kids of all ages, the office is designed for the comfort of the child. A Kids Klub tree house in a large tree offers an area for kids to play in the young children’s waiting room. As they enter the examination area, with children’s shows playing at all times. An “11 and over” waiting area is decorated to please the taste of the more mature, complete with modern, trendy design, stainless steel and of course, technology to make their dental visit more pleasant. The office also offers Wi-Fi, for patient and parent alike. Dr. Haffner caters to the needs of each child, gently caring for each individual and consulting with each family. “We want them to want to come, to not be afraid,” she shared.
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Dr. Christy Haffner has a genuine care and concern for her patients, as well as her community. “I really believe that people that go into health care really care about their specialty.” Her hope is that others will be inspired to use their gifts and talents to also touch lives and positively influence their community and beyond.
Christy Haffner, DMD Pediatric Dentistry
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2011 Education Guide
It is said that education is the building block of a child’s future, but no longer is there only one blueprint for them to follow. Our educational community provides diverse choices and opportunities that could lead your child to a long life of success.
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Articles 20 private school Chrysalis Experiential Academy 10 Mansell Court East, Suite 500 Roswell, GA 30076 770-649-7077 www.chrysalisexp.org
21 BUllYiNG: UNderstaNd it aNd stop it By: Richard Becker In an effort not to be victimized by a bully at any age, it is important to identify the various forms of bullying that are encountered on a daily basis by school age youth and yes, even by adults.
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Parents today are often confronted with a Catch-22. They see the potential and giftedness of their son or daughter, while at the same time they realize that this same potential and giftedness is not being realized in their child’s current educational program. Parents recognize and cherish the uniqueness of their child, and they are not looking for the uniqueness to be changed. They know when their child needs a learning environment that responds and challenges them instead of demanding that the student respond to the learning environment. Chrysalis Experiential Academy is such a place. Chrysalis teaches individual students — not classes, not curriculum, not textbooks. Within their rigorous academic program, Chrysalis makes a conscientious effort to draw from many resources, experts, and materials to address a student’s
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learning style and academic needs. Selfesteem is built in young people by their valuing what they have to give to others. Chrysalis students creatively support community or a civic organization each month which becomes one of the practical learning environments of Chrysalis. Not only do students learn economic principles, but their character is shaped. Founder and director of Chrysalis Experiential Academy, Richard Becker shares, “We are moving into our 10th year, and through these years we have watched the metamorphous of these children into great learners and great human beings. In a society where everything is glorified with glitz and glamour, our parents see a difference in their kids’ values, a transition from ego-centric children to generous teenagers.” Melisa McGuire, assistant director and language arts instructor adds, “The students become aware of the world around them. Their studies take on a new relevance
when they see that they can make a difference.” Chrysalis is starting a new entrepreneurial track in 2011. Beginning with business and marketing in the sixth grade, the goal is to educate the student to become inventive in their thinking process. Becker states, “If you are educating kids to what exists today or to even what we know about today, you are misguided because the knowledge of today is already obsolete. The great technology of today is outdated yesterday. So, how do you take the kids to a new level of cognition? What drives them to learn? Those questions continually shape the environment of Chrysalis.” One of Chrysalis’ newest students, Adam Livezey, is destined for one of the finest music schools in the nation. The traditional educational environment he was in could not adapt to his needs. Chrysalis was able to create a program around his interest including a class that helps prepare him for his required audition. Adam shares, “I became really dissatisfied with the school I was in. I understood the path I was on in my music, but there was no recognition of that in school. Here at Chrysalis, the teachers make an effort to listen to me and they have given me a huge amount of their time. At my old school I was in AP classes, and here it is just as rigorous or more, but the difference is there is an effort to connect your education to real world experience.” With ongoing enrollment throughout the year, your child/ teen can immediately participate in this inviting, fun and effective learning atmosphere. If you are interested in learning more about Chrysalis Experiential Academy visit www.chrysalisexp.org or call 770649-7077. Chrysalis Experiential Academy is located at 10 Mansell Court East, Suite 500, in Roswell.
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Understand It and Stop It by richard Becker In an effort not to be victimized by a bully at any age, it is important to identify the various forms of bullying that are encountered on a daily basis by school age youth and yes, even by adults. Identifying the problem is the first step to putting a stop to the behavior. Richard Becker is director of Chrysalis The primary forms of bullying Experiential Academy. He may be are physical, verbal, emotional, contacted at 770-649-7077. sexual, racial or ethnic and cyber. There are shades and degrees of bullying; however, bullying to any degree should not be tolerated. A bully feeds off a need to feel dominant. A bully, male or female, demonstrates aggressiveness through deeds and/or threats of physical or verbal assault toward others. Many people think that bullies are shrewd or devious because they carry out their assaults without being caught. The truth of the matter is that the bully is a coward. They carry out these destructive behaviors in the midst of their small network of friends to bolster their
distorted vision of self-importance and worth or when they can isolate their victims. Victims must be taught and encouraged to report all bullying. This is difficult for individuals to do because of the fear that retaliation will take place. The school, home and community must form a safety net for victims in an effort for them not to be repeatedly victimized. It is the responsibility of schools and other organizations to create an environment in which the culture recognizes and does not tolerate any form of bullying. The individuals must see it as their responsibility to report or stop all acts of bullying. By doing this they immediately withdraw the power of the bully. While most parents and professionals immediately respond to physical bullying when they become aware of it, they fail to recognize the gravity of verbal bullying and abuse. One of my major concerns pertaining to verbal bullying is that over time it can be carried out so subtly that adults are unaware that it is occurring. I am also concerned that frequently the perpetrators are parents or other adults that carry it out under the guise of discipline. The family should set it as a priority to discuss this topic at dinner or in a family meeting. The school should have clear written consequences that are consistently applied when bullying occurs. Religious organizations should address the responsibility for every individual to confront this form of abuse.
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Celebrations! Babies, Birthdays and Anniversaries
Notable Neighbors North FultoN resideN eside ts help Fight CaNCer esideN
Paige Elizabeth Dunmire Age 5 on February 1 Happy Birthday, Paige!! We love you!!
North Fulton County residents in conjunction with the American Cancer Society will host the 5th annual Evening of Hope on February 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Club, located at 5895 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta. This event is being held to raise money in the fight against cancer. This special evening will feature both silent and live auctions with hundreds of items available, a delicious array of food from local eateries and first class wine tasting sponsored by Pop’s Wine and Spirits. As part of the festivities, local cancer survivors will be honored as Beacons of Hope. For additional information, to purchase tickets or make monetary donations, please visit www.eveningofhope.org. You may also contact Bob Hagan at 770-330-9852 or Tracy Thiesen at 770-887-4656. Front row (left to right): Evening of Hope organizers Debbie Davidson, Mindy Jones, Tracy Thiesen, Elizabeth Thompson, Jonna Giles, Joy Ralston, and Nancy DeLoach. Back row: Nancy Alterman, Tim Young, Laura Bailey, Tracy Taft Morton, Gail LaFleche, Adrienne Saputo, Gina Hakim, Nancy Davis, and Bob Hagan.
Chase Quandt Age 8 on January 30 Have a Happy Birthday! Love, Mom, Dad & Myles
Tavyn McKenzie Smith Age 11 on February 18 Daughter of Marvin & Natasha Sister of Payton WANT TO SEE YOUR PHOTO IN OUR CELEBRATION SECTION? See the details on page 28!
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Northside hospital Breast Care reCeives doNatio N Natio N Alpharetta-based Select Sport America recently presented a check of $5,000 to Northside Hospital’s breast care program. Select Sport America, strongly supports the fight for a cure for breast cancer and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hand-sewn synthetic leather balls, producing more than 2 million balls each year. “Northside is honored to have the generous support of organizations like Select Sport America,” said Susan Casella, R.N.,C., breast health coordinator, Northside Hospital. The money was raised from sales of specially designed “pink ribbon” soccer balls and will be used to provide for further education, treatment and research at Northside. Left to right: Susan Casella, breast health coordinator, Northside Hospital, and Debbie Rose, finance manager, Select Sport America.
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Foster Care Support Foundation The Foster Care Support Foundation is a non-profit organization which provides clothes (new and gently used), new toys, bicycles, and equipment to more than 3,000 foster children in Georgia each year. Rachel Ewald and former first lady Mary Perdue were on hand at Roswell United Methodist Church to discuss their passion for foster care and to ask for support. Mary Perdue made foster care her primary issue for advocacy during her eight years in the governor’s mansion, working with FCSF and Fulton County DFCS. Rachel is an experienced foster parent who continues to focus on the needs of families of foster kids. The 7th annual All Kids Count Gala will be held on Saturday, March 19 at the JW Marriott, Buckhead, Atlanta beginning at 7 p.m.. Proceeds from the gala will go to Foster Care Support Foundation. Contact gala chairperson Julie Butler at juliabutler@fostercares.org, 678-249-7860 or Rachel at Rachel@fostercares.org, 770-641-9591. DFCS staff with former first lady Mary Perdue, and Rachel Ewald.
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Celebrations! Babies, Birthdays and Anniversaries
Logan Shearouse Age 12 on February 5 Good luck hunting! Happy Birthday! Love you, Dad
Julia Farrier Age 9 on February 8 Daughter of Damian & Carolina Sister of Eduardo
Jack Eshelman Age 2 on February 18 Happy Birthday, Jack! We love you so much! WANT TO SEE YOUR PHOTO IN OUR CELEBRATION SECTION? See the details on page 28!
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gNFCC New Board aNd ChairmaN Brandon Beach, president and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, announced the installation of Andy Macke, vice president of government and community affairs for Comcast Cable Communications, as chairman of the board. Macke becomes the chamber’s 39th chairman and succeeds Lou Douglass of LJD Partners, LLC. In making the announcement Beach said, “Andy has been a valued and active member of the GNFCC, and will be a tremendous asset to the leadership of the chamber in the North Fulton community. We are very fortunate to have Andy as our GNFCC 2011 chairman chairman.” Macke responded to his appointment, saying, Andy Macke “I am privileged to be selected for this honor. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has a notable history of representing business interests in our community and improving the quality of life for everyone. I am excited about the opportunity to work with the professional staff and distinguished board of directors to build on that legacy.” The GNFCC 2011 board of directors includes: Kerry Armstrong, Duke Realty Corporation; Sharon Bartels, Gwinnett Technical College; Brad Beisbier, RBC Bank; Bill Bland, Choate Construction Company; Mike Bodker, city of Johns Creek mayor; Dennis Boyden, AT&T Georgia; Susan Brown, North Ridge Restoration, LLC; Wendy Butler, Coleman Talley; Raj Carpenter, Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure; Ken Cornelius, Siemens; Dave Coulter, Apex Signs & Graphics; Michael Cross, Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC; Nancy Davis, Georgia Power Company; Ken Davis, Bank of North Georgia; John Dorris, Corporate Communications Group; Lou Douglass, LJD Partners, LLC; Jason Fazio, G4S Members of the GNFCC 2011 board Wackenhut; Tim Gaffney, Gillman Insurance Group; Eva Galambos, city of Sandy Springs mayor; Todd Gordon, The Benefits Group, Inc.; Jennifer Hall, SunTrust Commercial Banking; Mark Hancock, The Private Bank; Freda Hardage, Northside Hospital; Greg Heenan, Verizon Wireless; Penn Hodge, Pioneer Real Estate; Randall Johnson, city of Johns Creek; Debbie Keel, North Fulton Hospital; Arthur Letchas, city of Alpharetta mayor; Joe Lockwood, J.K. Lockwood Construction Co., Inc.; Roger Lusby, Frazier & Deeter, LLC; Sean Mabey, Wells Fargo; Andy Macke, Comcast Cable Communications; Paul Maggard, Maggard Ventures; Dean Marianos, Atlanta Gas Light Co.; Robert Mimms, Mimms Enterprises; David Molson, North Atlanta Bank; Paul Morochnik, Weissmann Zucker Euster Morochnik P.C.; Brian Mould, Better Office Systems; Prince Niyyar, Commdex Consulting; Adam Orkin, Orkin & Associates, LLC; Chris Owens, Lowe Engineers; Jay Patel, North Point Hospitality Group, Inc.; Trevor Ralph, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra/Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park; John Rasper, DeKalb Office; Bob Regus, city of Alpharetta; Brian Riggins, Magnolia Golf Group; Teddy Russell, Russell Landscape Group, Inc.; Katherine Simons, DDS Staffing Resources, Inc.; Doug Smart, Smart Business International; Erwin Thomas, Philips Healthcare; Pete Walczuk, State Bank & Trust; Trey Wise, Quantum National Bank; Connie Woltz, First Citizens Bank; and Jere Wood, city of Roswell mayor.
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National Charity League Gardenia Chapter Hosts Mother Daughter Tea More than 130 members of the National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) Gardenia Chapter attended the annual Mother-Daughter Tea. The tea is a NCL tradition from the early days when an afternoon tea was considered a proper social event and remains an important Gardenia Chapter activity which also has a functional purpose. Each family donated packages of diapers and baby wipes to support the mission of North Fulton Community Charities in Roswell. In total, the Gardenia Chapter collected 4,082 individual diapers and 7,638 baby wipes during the tea. According to Allison Wagasky, Gardenia Chapter president, “The daughters played an integral role in organizing and implementing the event, which carried a black, white and pink theme.” Top: Roswell High School seniors Lauren Cerny (standing) and Alicia Muzzy (sitting) counted exactly how many baby wipes and diapers were received during the annual Mother Daughter tea. Bottom: National Charity League, Inc. Gardenia Chapter members Beth Ann Casstevens and Anna Acenbrak helped to serve tea and punch to the attendees of the annual Mother Daughter tea. Beth Ann and Anna are juniors at Roswell High School.
PAL Charity Bike Drive The Alpharetta Police Athletics and Activities League , a non-profit youth organization building leaders for tomorrow, held a bike drive on January 6 and 8 at the PAL gym in the Eagle Village youth complex. The aim was to procure enough bicycles for a youth bicycle riding program. You may donate money to help launch the program or purchase helmets and T-shirts for the kids; visit www.alphapal.org for information on how to donate. “Bringing a bicycling program to PAL has been one of my goals since taking over the organization,” said PAL CEO officer Laurie Nicholson. “Alpharetta’s beautiful and distinctive greenway is a close, safe location where the PAL kids can go, and all we need now are the bicycles.” For more information, visit www.alphapal.org or call 678-297-6212.
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Praiseworthy PuPils Creek view v elemeN eleme lemeNtary — NF NFl play 60 super sChool Students and teachers at Creek View Elementary School recently hosted a special visitor. Atlanta Falcon’s wide-receiver Roddy White, along with a representative from the NFL, came to Creek View to award the school a $10,000 NFL Play 60 Super School grant. Roddy White spoke to students in an assembly about the importance of fitness and healthy nutrition, in support of the NFL’s Play 60 initiative. He also led a PE class of 30 students in the school. Creek View was awarded this grant from over 100 schools in the Atlanta Falcon’s NFL market that participated in Back to Football Friday on September 10. Members of the school’s PTA and PE department partnered to plan special health and fitness related events for the students that day, and documented the events with photos and essays that were submitted for the grant.
Liam Kane Neitzel Age 2 on February 5 We love you very much! Mommy, Daddy & Erin
Swanson cipal, Betty Assistant prin y White s player Rodd escorts Falcon ’s gym. into Creek View
Laiten Ann & Maisen Lane Horne Age 1 on February 12 Daughters of Eddie & Jessi Horne We love you!
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Creek View princ ipal, Matthew Ro gers is presented a check for $10,00 0 by Falcons’ player Ro ddy White.
Principal Matthew Rogers introduce s Roddy White to Cr eek View student s an d explains the NFL Play 60 Super Sc hool grant to students and staff.
f gets into cafeteria staf Creek View’s ring Falcons’ spirit by wea the Falcons’ feteria staff lly made by ca scar ves specia e Crowe. member, Lynn
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Milton Welcomes Assistant Principal Milton HS recently welcomed Rich Spierto to the Milton family as its newest assistant principal. Mr. Spierto is a Georgia native, born and raised in Stone Mountain. He attended Clarkston HS, the University of Georgia, and Florida Atlantic University. Rich comes to Milton from Marietta HS where he was an assistant principal overseeing ninth graders for the past two and a half years, he will oversee the class of 2013 at Milton. (Photo courtesy of Milton website) Milton’s new assistant principal Rich Spierto.
Third Graders Learn Through Building The third grade hall was “Under Construction� on Tuesday, December 21. The third grade students were learning how to build a piece of writing by using the six writing traits. Students rotated to each of the classrooms on their way to discover the tools that help them to become better writers.
Left to right: Erin Grissom, Montana Vernon, Logan Rawdin, and Elodie Derouen.
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Lake Windward WRAD Each year Lake Windward Elementary School participates in WRAD (write and read all day) Day. During WRAD day students and teachers alike come to school in their PJs and slippers. The focus is to get cozy and curl up to read and write. The school also host special readers during the day including parents, former teachers, and community leaders.
Mrs. Morris’ second grade class excited about reading.
River Eves Students Advance to County Technology Fair Eleven students from River Eves Elementary School were selected to advance to the 10th annual Fulton County Technology Competition, which was held on January 29 at Riverwood High School. Each of the eleven students placed first or second in their category out of all the students in grades 3-5 who entered the River Eves student technology fair.
Front row (left to right): Camden Thompson, Caroline Riordan, Shaina Scoma, Connor Moland, and Halee Abernathy Back row: Divali Legore, Elizabeth Moore, Anna Hansil, Chason Thompson, and Jada BufordSingleton. (not pictured Rohan Cordes)
Saint Francis Students Receive Art and Writing Awards The 2010 Scholastic Art and Writing awards and Georgia Regional exhibit and awards ceremony, hosted by Georgia State University’s Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design, for Georgia middle and high school students was held December 4. Saint Francis High School students, many with only 1-2 years experience, competed and received awards in graphic design, mixed media, ceramics and portfolio. Senior, Charlotte Muir was awarded Gold Key. Silver Keys were awarded to seniors, Ben Braunstein and Maggie Diehl and to juniors, Erin Quinn and Rachel Wilks. Honorable mentions went to seniors, Libbi Coyne, Bobby Kuhlke, and Alisha Van Ham and to junior, Meredith Willibey. Honorable mention in art was awarded to senior, LeAnne Shub.
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2011 Tournament of Roses
by Cindy Morrow
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roundAbout North Fulton recognizes an exceptional couple annually with the Tournament of Roses award for their enduring marriage. For 2011 that couple is Marjean and Lucas Birt, married fiftyfour years. If Marjean Birt could save one memory of her life with Lucas Birt, it would be of the many spring vacations they spent on Prince Edward Island. When I first asked her that question she said, “Our whole marriage,” but I told her that was cheating, so she narrowed it down. Engaged in Piedmont Park, they were married in what is now Mount Paran Church. The Birts have one daughter, Heather, and one grandson. They live at Dogwood Forest of Alpharetta, which Marjean insisted I note, “…is a wonderful facility staffed with the kindest, most caring people. They have become almost like family to us. There is so much to do and they provide an outstanding environment for us.” Unfortunately, at the time this article was written, Mr. Birt was temporaily in a rehab facility after he was injured. Lucas is originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada, and met his bride nine years prior to when they really got to know each other. It goes like this: Marjean attended a church conference in Tennessee, which Lucas also attended as a member of the choir. Nine years later, a relative invited Marjean for a visit and insisted she meet this ‘handsome, nice young man’. They met, and Lucas continued to pursue Marjean over the next year through phone calls, letters and finally a visit to Atlanta, which eventually led to their marriage. Three years later, 34
while playing a board game with the question, ‘Where in the U.S. have you lived?’ the answers narrowed it down to the fact that they had met previously at the church conference in Tennessee so many years before. Marjean has been active in community service over the course of their marriage. She held the position of president of the Alpharetta Women’s Club many times in decades past, and currently is president of the Chattahoochee Republican Women’s Club. Lucas was a commercial contractor and his fondest hobby was deer hunting. He has received many awards and trophies not only locally, but also nationally, and once got an eight-point buck. Besides deer hunting, Lucas loves to deep-sea fish in his hometown on Prince Edward Island. After three honeymoons—one to North Carolina, one to Florida and one to Prince Edward Island—Marjean would choose only one word to describe her husband: ‘wonderful’. She chose him because he was nice, respectful and a good Christian man. He hasn’t surprised her much over the years, but she gives him highest marks for his gentle nature, kindness and his hard work providing for the family. Often people will ask them what the secret to a long marriage is and Marjean always attributes their longevity to the same thing: they pray and attend church together. Congratulations, Marjean and Lucas — this year’s Tournament of Roses winners!
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“The richest love is that which submits to the arbitration of time.” -Lawrence Durrell
Cindy Morrow writes freelance from Woodstock. She can be reached at gloryspill@gmail.com.
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Endometriosis
When Menstrual Pain isn’t Normal By Vicki Barnett, RN, MSN, CNOR, director of surgical services, Northside Hospital
Many women consider heavy bleeding and severe cramps a normal part of their monthly menstrual cycles. However, for 5 million American women, these are signs of a more serious problem — endometriosis, one of the most misunderstood, and often painful, disorders of the reproductive system. Effective treatments are available to help relieve pain and improve quality of life. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where stray uterine tissue grows where it shouldn’t — outside the uterus, often on ovaries, the bladder or the bowel. Each month, hormones cause the uterine lining (or endometrium) to grow and thicken, preparing the body for possible pregnancy. If a woman does not conceive, the lining breaks down and leaves the body during her menstrual cycle. However, for women with endometriosis, the tissue is trapped, which often causes scar tissue and cysts, as the cycle repeats monthly. What are the Symptoms? Endometriosis can affect any menstruating woman, regardless of whether or not she has had children, which means that young girls can have it, too. The most common symptoms are pain, irregular bleeding and infertility, and the severity of symptoms does not indicate the extent of the condition. For instance, some women with only small patches of endometriosis may experience unbearable pain, while women who have much larger growths may experience little or no discomfort. The inconsistency of symptoms often causes endometriosis to go undiagnosed until a woman has trouble getting pregnant and seeks help from her gynecologist. Is it Harmful to a Woman’s Health? While the cause of endometriosis is unknown, it is not considered to be a precancerous condition, nor has it been linked to affecting a woman’s overall health. However, symptoms can be so painful and debilitating that they disrupt a woman’s daily life when left untreated.
Can Endometriosis be Treated? Women should have a pelvic examination early in their reproductive years, which can reveal the presence of endometriosis. Although there is no cure for it, treatment options can alleviate pain and improve fertility. The sooner a woman receives treatment, the less impact the condition will have on her reproductive health. Pain Medication: Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium, may help ease painful cramps. If the maximum dose doesn’t provide full relief, a doctor may prescribe something stronger. Hormone Therapy: Oral contraceptives are effective in reducing or eliminating pain because they interrupt a woman’s menstrual cycle. However, as these treatments prevent pregnancy, they are not appropriate for all patients. Surgery: Small nodules of endometrial tissue can be removed or destroyed by laparoscopic surgery. Even women with advanced endometriosis may be treated using today’s minimally invasive surgery techniques, including robotic surgery for partial or total hysterectomy. Lifestyle Changes: Exercising regularly, eating a well balanced diet and getting enough sleep can help the body fight pain. Home remedies such as hot baths and heating pads help relax muscles and relieve pain.
A Leader in Women’s Services More cases of endometriosis are treated by operative laparoscopy and robotics at Northside Hospital than at any other hospital in Georgia and the hospital ranks in the top five percent of U.S. hospitals for GYN robotic procedures. As Georgia’s premier hospital for women’s health, Northside is making considerable advances in its gynecologic (GYN) surgery program this year, offering a full scope of GYN services including additional surgery options, specialized for women. In March, the hospital will host physicians, from around the globe, at the World Symposium on Endometriosis, which aims to bring to the forefront the need for further discussion and research surrounding endometriosis. For more information about endometriosis, or to find a physician, visit www.northside.com.
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Healthy Living
MYTHS ABOUT
Orthodontic Treatment by Jeff Kincaid, DMD, MS
Two Convenient Locations to the North Fulton Area Holcomb Bridge 2955 Holcomb Bridge Rd Just West of Nesbit Ferry Rd
770-641-1217 Roswell 615 W. Crossville Road In the Trader Joe’s Shopping Center
770-645-6457
There is so much information out there regarding braces and orthodontics that it is sometimes difficult to separate fact from fiction. As new patients come through my office, some have misconceptions about braces that may have been true 20-30 years Dr. Jeff Kincaid is a specialist in ago, but are no longer valid. orthodontics and owner of Kincaid Orthodontics in Woodstock and Often times, these misconcep- Roswell. Visit his Website at tions were never true in the www.kincaidsmiles.com. first place and are part of folk lore! Over the next few months I will highlight my top myths about orthodontic treatment and address some of the more common misconceptions. Braces have to hurt or feel tight to work— no pain, no gain, right? Not exactly. In the old days, only stiff, stainless steel or braided steel wires were available. When tied into the braces, these stiff wires exerted heavy forces when deflected and lead to pain and discomfort for the patient. High pressure and quick, painful dissipation of the forces also required the patient to be seen more often to continue wire activation. Now, with new technology, we are able to utilize different types of titanium wires. These new, more flexible wires allow us to activate them more, yet the force of dissipation is slower and spread over a longer period of time thereby significantly reducing discomfort to the patient and how often they need to be seen. These days, you can have straight teeth with minimal discomfort compared to the “good ole days”. However, I still have some patients that complain about not having enough pain because they think that without pain, their teeth are not moving. Really? Remember, it does not have to hurt to work! The tighter the better, Doc. I want my braces off faster! This comment is also associated with the first myth. You may think that tighter, more frequent adjustments and heavier forces will move teeth faster. While a certain level of force is necessary to move teeth, research has taught us that a force level too high may start to damage the bone, surrounding tissue, and even the roots of the teeth. Too much force, in fact, can actually slow tooth movement by creating bone necrosis rather than bone resorption, which is necessary for tooth movement. The optimal force needed can also be different for each individual. Orthodontics is, therefore, a delicate balance of forces to obtain continued on page 45
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Healthy Living
Esthetic Dentistry
by Vishant Nath, DMD We all know how important it is to keep our teeth in good health. That’s why we spend time each day brushing and flossing. But it’s also important to keep our teeth looking healthy. If our smile looks great, we want to smile Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of more! Things like chipped and Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may discolored teeth may make us contact him at 678-352-1090 or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com. less likely to give our best smile. This is also true for children. This article will describe some of the options available to improve the look of your child’s smile. Dental trauma can often result in a chipped tooth. There are several options available when this occurs. The tooth can be restored to its original appearance by bonding tooth-colored plastic to the tooth or cementing tooth-colored veneers to the affected tooth. This technique is less costly than the application of a crown and can usually be performed with little preparation to the tooth. A downside to this type of application is that bonded teeth and veneers are not as strong as the original tooth structure. Situations such as nail biting, eating hard foods and subsequent dental trauma can cause them to loosen. They can be better maintained through good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Porcelain crowns give nice cosmetic results for discolored, chipped, or broken teeth. They do present two realities of which a parent should be aware. First, crowns are more expensive than other treatments. Second, the dentist must remove a significant amount of tooth structure to place a crown. Therefore, porcelain crowns are seldom recommended for pediatric patients. There are several situations that can lead to discoloration of the teeth. Dental trauma can lead to tooth discoloration. Certain illnesses, medications, or minerals can cause discoloration of the teeth. Also, poor oral hygiene can lead to tooth discoloration. Depending on the age of the child, tooth bleaching is an option for treating discolored teeth. This option is nice because is requires no anesthetic and removes no tooth structure. Your pediatric dentist can work with you to determine if the bleaching should take place in office or at home. Another technique for treating discolored teeth is microabrasion. In this technique the dentist uses a mild abrasive to remove microscopic bits of discolored enamel from the tooth. This technique is useful when treating surface discoloration from the tooth. Even though primary teeth will not be with your child forever, keeping them healthy and looking great can greatly impact your child’s overall health and confidence. Work with your pediatric dentist to give your child their best smile!
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Healthy Living
is your body
Really Craving What It Needs? by Elizabeth Miller, D.C. Cheese, chocolate, bread and salt are probably the most common food cravings patients tell me about. I know when we uncover food allergies and/or sensitivities; it is almost always someone’s favorite food they are sensitive to. This can make for a really unpleasant office Dr. Elizabeth Miller practices at visit. But, why does our body Historic Roswell Chiropractic and focuses on finding the cause of health crave certain things and is there challenges. Call 770-993-5009 or visit a way to change cravings? www.hrchiro.com. The body craves different foods for different reasons. Cheese is a comfort food, chocolate can indicate a magnesium deficiency, bread is often the body looking for nitrogen and salt cravings are largely mineral cravings. Now, will eating what you are deficient in take away the cravings? In the long term, it should. In the short term, probably eating a bowl of kale is not going to take away that soda craving. The trick is to build up your nutritional status and watch the cravings disappear. Sweet cravings can indicate several nutritional deficiencies, such as chromium, carbon, phosphorus, sulfur and tryptophan. Increasing your dietary intake of the following list of foods may reduce your sweet cravings: broccoli, chicken, fresh fruit, beef, liver, eggs, nuts, legumes, kale, cabbage, lamb, raisins, sweet potatoes and spinach. Where will you find that magnesium to help with chocolate cravings? Magnesium is found in raw nuts and seeds, legumes and fruit. Crave oily snacks or fatty foods? This may indicate a calcium deficiency. Increase your intake of mustard and turnip greens, broccoli, kale, legumes and sesame. Have PMS cravings? Try eating foods higher in zinc such as red meats, organ meats, seafood, leafy vegetables and root veggies. Chew ice? This can be an iron deficiency, so look to add meat, fish, poultry, seaweed or black cherries. Do you like burned food? Try eating more fresh fruits; you may be deficient in carbon. Even beverage cravings can indicate deficiencies. Crave coffee? It may indicate a deficiency in either phosphorus (chicken, beef, liver, fish, eggs, nuts, legumes); or sulfur (egg yolks, red peppers, garlic, onion, cruciferous vegetables and muscle protein); or salt (sea salt, apple cider vinegar); or iron (see above). Crave soda or other carbonated beverages? Try upping calcium (see above). Crave water? You are probably dehydrated, so aim to drink more. The trick is to build up your nutritional status and let the cravings disappear. Increasing daily intake of protein, fruits and vegetables will reduce most deficiencies in the body and improve most cravings over time. 38 AroundAbout North Fulton | february 2011
Life At Home
IF I were You
by Michael Buckner
Every day, more and more people are asking me about Internet-based TV. With the onset of on-demand players like GoogleTV, which can deliver Netflix, Vudu, Hulu, Amazon, YouTube, there are tons of free or really cheap choices in TV content out Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio there. The question remains, Intersection located at 631 E. Main Street, Canton. For more information are we far enough along for you on any of his monthly columns, for to kill your cable bill? While the questions or to set up an appointment, short answer is yes, the more call 770-479-1000. realistic answer is not exactly. While you certainly could, most of you would not want to. The current reality is that while you probably cannot eliminate your cable subscription service, you can drastically lower your TV bill by using an on-demand player in conjunction with the most basic TV service to keep you entertained. Let me give you some scenarios: Let’s say you’re a football fan. Currently, there’s no way to enjoy the game without subscribing to TV service, because the games are usually on Fox and ESPN. The good news is that both DirecTV and Dish Network offer plans for $24.95 per month that covers these two channels and more. Then, with an on-demand player, you can access ESPN on-line and ESPN3 to this mix for free. Now, let’s say you’re a news buff. There again, there’s no way to get the local news everyday through an on-demand player in the same fashion as turning on the TV and going to your news channel of choice. So what you do is get CNN and local news with the $25 plan, and then you can use an on demand player to access CNBC, Wall Street Journal, plus enhanced CNN on-demand, which often times has later breaking news. What about sitcoms and movies? The “Everything Pack” with Dish Network that has every HBO, Showtime, Starz, etc. is $99. With DirecTV it’s $115, and Comcast is $150’ish. I instead propose that you use an on-demand player to watch your favorite TV series, as you can find almost 100% of TV shows and movies on-demand. Both Netflix and Hulu only charge $8 per month for this. Best of all, it’s instant, rather than having to wait for the show or movie to arrive on TV. Again, this would allow you to subscribe to the $25 Dish or DirecTV package, plus Netflix On-Demand. Instead of $1,200-1,500 per year for TV service, it would lower to approximately $400. Many people are afraid of the complication that on-demand content brings. Certainly, if it’s not simple and easy, most continued on page 45
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Life at Home
FAUX FinisHinG
For Your Home or Business by Brenda Piotrowski Faux finishing is an art. We go to schools and learn from masters, but every faux finisher has their own technique and specialized finishes. Some finishes can be un-textured like sponging, ragging, or washing. Textured finishes include European plasters, animal hides, Brenda Piotrowski is the CEO/lead and sculptures. Textures can designer for Fauxtastic Finishes, Inc. You may contact her at 678-522-9453. also be added, and then ragged or color washed to add more of an effect. The most popular finishes are leathers, wood grains, and marbles. Prices range from $2-$30 a sq. ft., depending on the faux finisher you hire. Interview a number of faux finishers until you find one that you are comfortable with. Remember the cheapest isn’t always the best, and always check to make sure that they are a certified faux finisher. Ask to see their portfolio of finishes. Don’t just trust a photograph; the work may not be their own. Ask to see some of the work they’ve done for other clients. This way you can talk to the client and find out what they were like to work with. You can ask to see a board of the finish as well. Most faux finishers will do this for a fee of $35-$75 a board, depending on the finish. This will be well worth the cost. It could end up costing you a lot more if you have to call someone else to fix it. It will also give you something to hold up in the natural light of the room. This way you’ll get a pretty good idea of how it will look when completed. Also, be sure to ask if the finish can be painted over if you decide to change the color. When choosing colors, ask what are the most popular. Don’t choose a color that may not be popular if the finish is permanent. Some finishes can not be painted over. Cabinet finishes are critical. Your cabinets are your home’s biggest asset. Done incorrectly, it can cost you dearly to have them redone, or in the worst case replaced. I have seen a lot of unprofessional work around Atlanta. It’s always a good idea to check the finish before the finisher gets too far, this could save you in the long run. Faux finishing is a great accent to any residence or business. Some finishes are also a great conversation piece. We’ve all seen some beautiful finishes in fine restaurants, hotels, and even night clubs. You can do some homework online and get an idea of some of the finishes that are available. Some of you may even be brave enough to try these finishes on your own, but be wary. It takes training and years of experience to get the professional finishes that you’re seeing online. Good luck in your search! If you have any questions on the topic or other design issues, feel free to contact me. 40
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Life At Home
the allure of the Seas: Activites
by Michael Consoli The Allure of the Seas continues to receive rave reviews from passengers who are astounded by the breadth of activities onboard this ship. Many people are choosing the Allure of the Seas because they enjoy an active lifestyle and the Allure doesn’t disappoint. Michael Consoli is owner of Micore The Aqua Theater boasts Travel, LLC. You may contact him at 770-650-7667 or online at www. the largest and deepest fresh planmycruise.com. water pool at sea. By day, passengers can swim or take scuba lessons. By night, it is transformed into a theater setting with a water show complete with fountains, lights, acrobatics, and high diving. There are also water ballet shows with underwater video cameras that project the show onto screens by the pool so spectators don’t miss any of the action. The pool and sports zone is the center of activity onboard. The H2O Zone is a colorful water park for kids with a separate wading pool for infants and toddlers. The sports pool is for swimming laps and for playing water sports. The beach pool has a sloped, ocean-like entry. And the main pool is the perfect location if you just want to lounge or cool off in the hot Caribbean sun. On the sports deck, passengers can choose between two Flow-Rider surf simulators; the sports court, where you can join a game of basketball or volleyball; the zip line takes you over the Boardwalk area (nine decks below) and the miniature golf course. If you are into fitness, you will appreciate the fitness center on Allure. It is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment including 158 cardio and resistance machines and a free weight area. Classes are offered daily in Pilates, kick boxing, yoga and spinning. They also offer Kinesis, a new form of resistance exercise designed to burn extra calories. For joggers, the Allure features the longest jogging track at sea with just 2.4 laps per mile! Royal Caribbean was the first cruise line to feature rock climbing at sea and the Allure continues this tradition with not one, but two rock climbing walls, each about 6 decks high! Practice your triple toe loops on Studio B’s ice rink; or if you’re a beginner, take a lesson or two! This is just a taste of what is available for those passengers who want to stay active while on their cruise and most of the activities I mentioned are included at no additional cost to passengers. Truly, a remarkable ship!
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tax credits
Extended for 2011! by Dan Jape There is great news for every homeowner who missed out on the $1,500 tax credit in 2009 and 2010. The 25c tax credit program has been extended for 2011 for qualifying heating and cooling systems. At the time I am writing this, congress has put Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable a maximum limit of only $500 Heating and Air. You may contact him for the new one year extension, at 770-594-9096 or visit him online at www.reliableair.com. but there are some who feel when the new congressional session starts next year, they might up the credit back to the $1,500 that we have become used to. This would be a very good use of the stimulus money as opposed to some of the other projects I have seen funded. But don’t worry, here at Reliable Heating and Air, we have arranged with Trane to triple the 2011 $500 tax credit back up to $1,500 on qualifying systems for the next three months, allowing those who missed out last year to take advantage of this special program. We have instant cash rebates to bring the credit up to $1,500 when combined with the federal credits available. This would allow a homeowner to upgrade their old inefficient heating and cooling systems and get top of the line systems for almost the same price as an entry level system. The system that qualifies for the $1,500 tax credit is a very unique air conditioner and furnace that has multiple stages or outputs of heating and cooling. Instead of just coming on and running wide open putting out its full capacity, the two stage cooling and heating system slows down and runs at half capacity to more evenly heat and cool your home. It is much more efficient to gradually condition your home and this approach removes more moisture in the summer and keeps the heat very consistent in the winter. The special variable speed 2-stage furnace operates on D/C current instead of A/C, allowing a savings of over $200 a year just in blower costs. This package also includes a special thermostat that not only controls temperature, but also controls the humidity. You can set the desired humidity level in your home and with this special feature there can be 5% to 10% more moisture being removed in the summer — the more moisture that is removed, the more comfortable you will feel at a warmer temperature which will generate lower cooling bills. There is a great new humidifier available from Aprilaire that can be installed on second floor upstairs systems where there has been a threat of freezing water in the past. It is the model 800 steam generator and it can be remote mounted up to 26 feet continued on page 45 42 AroundAbout North Fulton | february 2011
Faith and Family
moms and tots Coupons
by Colin Morris Couponing is my new favorite pastime. I have been couponing for just over a year now, and I will never go back to paying full-price at the grocery store again. In November of 2009, my husband’s job Colin Morris is a freelance writer who resides in changed. Like so many Woodstock with her husband and three children. other families, we were forced to make hard decisions. My grocery budget was cut in half. “How exactly is this going to work?” I wondered. We still have five people in the family, and we all need to eat. As I discussed this problem with a friend over coffee, she suggested I try couponing. Thank the Lord for girlfriends. Her good advice led me to some coupon websites and my education began. Now, in this column, I usually write about an activity that moms and kids can do together. Although this month may
appear off-topic, I would argue that the grocery store is chock full of moms and kids shopping together. Not many moms would count that as leisure time, or even fun, but as moms we learn to make every situation count. Couponing with my kids adds a whole new level of value to the shopping experience. Couponing allows me to save money for my family. Couponing with my kids shows them that I support my husband, and that if we spend our money wisely, we can buy more groceries for less money. Plus, it is just fun. My kids hunt coupons for me. They love to bring me coupons from the dispensers they find in the aisles. I quickly learned to put a limit of two coupons per dispenser. Although I applaud their enthusiasm, I don’t need ten coupons for pickles. My kids have realized that I am looking for things on sale. When they ask for things that are not on my “official” list they are smart enough to tell me that the item they want is on sale. Even though they don’t usually get the item, the fact that they consider the price is a victory in my book. I knew my couponing was wearing off on my kids when we took a trip this fall. On our way to the airport, I stopped at the grocery store. I gave my son two dollars and told him to buy me a bottle of water. When he returned, he gave me three bottles. “Mom,” he said, “There was a coupon on this water, continued on page 45
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Faith and Family
those little
Practices of Love by Ron Bradley In the month of February our minds turn to thoughts and deeds of love. It was Mother Teresa who said, “Be faithful in the little practices of love which will build in you the life of holiness and make you Christ-like.” It is those “little practices of love” that make all Dr. Ron Bradley is the pastor at First the difference in our lives and Baptist Church Roswell. You may contact him at 770-587-6980 or the lives of those around us. ron@rfbc.org. In the Bible Romans 12:10 says it this way, “Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.” Think what our world would be like if we would OUTDO one another in love! Recently I read the wonderful love story about Susan, a 34 year-old woman, who lost her sight due to a medical misdiagnosis. She fell into a deep depression. Once fiercely independent, now she couldn’t function. Her husband, Mark, suffered along with her. Mark loved his wife and was determined to help her, so he worked with her on each of the skills needed for her to return to independent living. After many months, Susan decided she could return to work. Every day, Mark, an Air Force officer, would drive his wife to work; walk her into the office; make sure she was settled; then leave to go to work at his base across town. This went on for several weeks, but for reasons of distance, cost and time, it couldn’t go on that way indefinitely. Mark told Susan that she would have to learn to take the bus. “But I can’t ride the bus to work,” she replied, “I’m blind. How am I going to know how many stairs there are? How am I going to know what path to take? I feel like you are abandoning me.” Just as he had done from the very beginning, Mark promised that he would do whatever it took to help her until she felt confident and independent on the bus. He helped her with the routes. He helped her learn the stairs and learn the paths. Finally, after two weeks of practice, Susan faced the journey alone one Monday morning. Susan made her way to work successfully, on her own, every day that week. On Friday morning, as Susan went to pay her fare, the bus driver said, “Ma’am, I envy you.” Susan said, “Are you talking to me? What do you mean?” The driver replied, “Every morning for the past week, a fine looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you when you get off the bus. He makes sure you cross the street safely, and he watches you until you enter your office building. He never takes his eyes off of you. Then he blows you a kiss, gives you a little salute, and walks away. You are one lucky lady.” That’s what it means to OUTDO one another in love! 44 AroundAbout North Fulton | february 2011
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buy two get one free, so I was able to get all three for less than two dollars.” Sweet. How often do my kids save me money? I could get used to that. Look into couponing. www.couponmom.com is a great place to start. Spending less money sounds good right about now. Even your kids can enjoy hunting bargains at the grocery store.
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people don’t want it. I would challenge you to get out there and see for yourself how easy these on-demand players are. Find someone (me) who can show you the different choices out there that vary in ease of use. If someone asked you if it would be worth a couple of days getting used to a new way of watching TV in exchange for $1,000 per year in savings, and 1,000’s of more choices in content, I think most of you would be willing to figure it out.
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away from the furnace, so there would be no chance of water freezing on an extremely cold day. The steam humidifier can handle any size home and provides comfort and savings in all weather conditions. Many people like to add moisture to their second floor bedrooms and in the past this was not possible without the risk of water damage. This unit also does a great job on first floor systems and can be installed in crawlspaces or basements. It can bring higher humidity levels to your home and add a level of comfort never realized before.
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optimum efficiency of movement. The new wires available today are able to provide forces closer to the optimal range and only your orthodontist should determine when and how much force should be applied. Bottom line; more frequent, tighter adjustments may actually increase the overall time you need braces! Next month we’ll continue this line of thought and discuss other misconceptions and myths. Wearing braces is more tolerable when you are an informed patient so stay tuned!
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North Fulton Directory Listings Faith & Worship Anglican
Bridgeway Church 4755 Kimball Bridge Road, 770-751-1972 www.bridgeway.net
St. Peter’s Place Anglican Church 200 Holcomb Woods Pkwy., Suite 27 678-352-1224, grow@stpetersplace.org
Clear Springs Baptist Church 11575 Jones Bridge Road, 770-475-9223 www.clearsprings-church.com
Apostolic
Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church 2725 Kimball Bridge Road, 770-664-6863
Armenian Church of Atlanta 9820 Coleman Road, Roswell, 770-641-9267 www.armenianchurchofatlanta.org
Assembly of God Roswell Assembly of God 11440 Crabapple Road, 770-993-6586
Baha’i Faith Baha’i Faith of Alpharetta 10690 Jones Bridge Road, 770-442-1332 Baha’i Faith of Roswell 1-800-22-UNITE
Baptist Atlanta Street Baptist Church 340 S. Atlanta Street, 770-993-9451 www.asbcroswell.com Bethany Baptist Church 2065 Bethany Road, 770-475-6748 Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist church 1200 Birmingham Road, 404-444-6490 www.boilingspringspbc.org
County Line Baptist 430 Strickland Road, 770-475-9429 Crabapple First Baptist 12760 Birmingham Highway, 770-475-6111 www.crabapplefbc.org Cross Plains Baptist Church 6500 McGinnis Ferry Road, 770-475-1210 Crosspointe Community Church SBC 77 E. Crossville Road, Suite 100 770-640-9959, www.crosspointeonline.org First Baptist Church of Alpharetta 44 Academy Street, 770-475-6556 www.fbca.com First Baptist Church of Roswell 710 Mimosa Blvd., 770-587-6980 www.rfbc.org First Romanian Baptist 5505 Winters Chapel Road, 770-992-4274 Gethsemane Garden Missionary Baptist Church 398 Hardscrabble Road, 770-993-8232
Hopewell Baptist Church 15730 Hopewell Road, 770-442-0793 Johns Creek Baptist Church 7500 McGinnis Ferry Road, 770-623-8203 www.jcbc.org Lebanon Baptist Church 11250 Crabapple Road, 770-993-3635 www.lebanonbaptist.org New Haven Baptist Church 2925 Holcomb Bridge Road, 770-993-1691 North River Baptist Church 12090 Hardscrabble Road, 770-992-7777 www.northriver.org Northside Baptist Church 11125 Houze Road, 770-993-5207 office@northsidechurchroswell.com Philadelphia Baptist Church 3550 Spruill Circle, 770-664-6915 Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 725 Pleasant Hill Street, 770-993-2707 www.pleasanthillmbc.org Providence Baptist Church 20075 Providence Road, 770-475-3627 Union Hill Baptist Church McGinnis Ferry Road, 770-475-5077 Union Primitive Baptist Church 335 Cox Road, 770-993-0862 Vision Baptist Church 1125 Alpha Drive, 770-456-5881 www.visionbaptist.com
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FAITH & WORSHIP Willeo Baptist Church SBC 990 Willeo Road, 770-993-5189 www.willeobaptist.org Zion Missionary Baptist Church 888 Zion Circle, 770-993-8587 www.zionmbc.org
Catholic Epiphany Byzantine Catholic Church 2030 Old Alabama Road, 770-993-0973 www.byzantines.net/epiphany
Christian and Missionary Alliance Roswell Alliance Church 1100 Allenbrook Lane, 770-643-0180
Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist 10920 Houze Road, 770-998-9977 Christianscienceroswell.org
Church of Christ
Saint Brigid Catholic Church 3400 Old Alabama Road, 678-393-0060 www.saintbrigid.org
Church of Christ — Northside 10920 Woodstock Road, 770-993-3512 www.nschurchofchrist.org
St. Andrew’s Catholic Church 675 Riverside Road, 770-641-9720
Church of Christ — Roswell 11670 King Road, 770-992-2097 www.simplychristians.org
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church 11330 Woodstock Road, 678-277-9424 www.stpeterchanel.org St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 535 Rucker Road, 770-475-4501 www.sta.org
Charismatic Christian Center Church 1850 Woodstock Road, 770-993-2038 www.cccroswell.com World Harvest Church 320 Hardscrabble Road, 770-643-9223 www.worldharvestchurch.org
CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Community of Christ 3315 Francis Road, 770-521-1112 www.cofchrist.org First Christian Church of Roswell 11365 Crabapple Road, 770-993-4617 www.fccr.org
Church of God Alpharetta Church of God 1460 Mid Broadwell Road, 770-475-5788 www.alpharettachurchofgod.com Restoration Church of God 410 Rucker Road, 770-751-9697 www.restorationchurchna.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Cumorah (Spanish) Branch 500 Norcross Street, 770-640-0531 Roswell/Alpharetta First Ward 500 Norcross Street, 770-640-7357 Webb Bridge Ward 510 Brannon Rd., Cumming, 678-455-5292
Community Churches Abundant Life Community Church 625-A Sims Industrial Boulevard 678-319-9700, www.livingabundantly.net
Bridge To Grace 2385 Holcomb Bridge Road, 770-587-2460 www. b2gc.org Roswell Community Church 700 Grimes Bridge Road Meets at The Cottage School 678-677-4840, www.roswellcommunity.org
Eastern Orthodox St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church 11450 Houze Road, 770-642-9727 www.suscopts.org/stmarysatlanta
Episcopal St. Aidans Episcopal Church 13560 Cogburn Road, 770-521-0207 www.staidans.org St. David’s Episcopal Church 1015 Old Roswell Road, 770-993-6084 www.stdavidchurch.org
Interdenominational Calvary Chapel 200 James Road, 770-442-8167 Calvaryalpharetta.com
Islam Islamic Center of North Fulton 1265 Rucker Road, 678-297-0019 www.alpharettamasjid.com
Jehovah’s Witnesses Crabapple Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 910 Mayfield Road, 678-339-0349 Jehovah’s Witnesses 9400 Brumbelow Road, 770-594-9400
Jewish Chabad of Alpharetta Jewish Center 10180 Jones Bridge Road, 770-410-9000 www.chabadnf.org Congregation Gesher L Torah 4320 Kimball Bridge Road, 770-777-4009 www.gltorah.org Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, 770-642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com Temple Kehillat Chaim-Reform 1145 Green Street, 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org
Jewish — Messianic Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org
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FAITH & WORSHIP Light of Messiah Ministries 990 Holcomb Bridge Road, Ste. 4 770-642-4706, www.lightofmessiah.org
Lutheran Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church 4655 Webb Bridge Road, 770-475-0640 www.cts.org Cross of Life Lutheran Church ELCA Roswell 1000 Hembree Road, 770-475-9159 www.crossoflifelutheran.org Lord of Life Lutheran Church ELCA 5390 McGinnis Ferry Road, 770-740-1279 www. lord-life.org Messiah Lutheran Church - WELS 4765 Kimball Bridge Road, 770-751-9357 www. atlanta.lutherans.net Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ELCA 10250 Haynes Bridge Road, 770-475-4250 Poplc. home.mindspring.com The River Church 501 S. Main Street, Suite 101, 678-860-0971 www. wadeintheriver.org
Metaphysical Christian Inner Quest 12830 New Providence Road, 770-521-2875 www. innerquestchurch.org
Methodist Alpharetta First United Methodist Church 69 North Main Street, 770-475-5576 www.afumc.org Birmingham United Methodist 15560 Birmingham Highway, 770-475-3591 www. birminghamumc.org Christ United Methodist Church 1340 Woodstock Road, 770-993-3945 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 12900 Hwy. 140 N, 770-640-7287 www.ebenezerumc-roswell.org Midway United Methodist Church 5025 Highway 9 N, 770-475-5230 www.midwayumc.org
Roswell United Methodist 814 Mimosa Blvd., 770-993-6218 www.rumc.com St. James United Methodist 3000 Webb Bridge Road, 678-762-1543 www.stjamesumc.org
Non-Denominational Fellowship Bible Church 480 W. Crossville Road, 770-992-4956 www.fbconline.org Iglesia Cristiana Ministerios Rhema 1041 Cambridge Square, Suite D 770-346-8641, www.ministeriosrhema.org Keepin’ It Real Lighthouse, Inc. 61 Old Canton Street, 770-360-5601 The Lighthouse Church 18271 Union Hill Road, 770-664-3644 Spirit of God Christian Church 11940 Alpharetta Highway, 770-777-6889 www. spiritofgodcc.org
Northbrook United Methodist Church 11225 Crabapple Road, 770-998-2000 www.northbrookumc.com
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FAITH & WORSHIP Stonecreek Church 13540 Highway 9 North, 770-754-7900 www.stonecreekchurch.org
Roswell Presbyterian Church 755 Mimosa Blvd., 770-993-6316 www.roswellpres.org
North Point Community Church 4350 Northpoint Parkway, 770-290-5600 www. northpoint.org
Reformed Church in America
Vision of Faith International 105 Nobel Court, www.visionoffaithintl.org
Bridge To Grace 2385 Holcomb Bridge Road, 770-587-2460 www. b2gc.org
Presbyterian (PCA)
Swedenborgian
Grace North Atlanta Alpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell Street, 770-331-1010 www.gracenorthatlanta.org
Presbyterian (USA) Alpharetta Presbyterian 180 Academy Street, 770-751-0033 www.alpharettapres.com Canaan Korean Presbyterian Church 11320 West Road, 770-552-5505 Northminster Presbyterian 2400 Old Alabama Road, 770-998-1482 www.northminster-atl.org
Morning Star Chapel 2780 Bethany Bend, 678-319-0041 www.morningstarchapel.org
Unitarian Universalist UU Metro Atlanta North 11420 Crabapple Road, 770-992-3949 www.uuman.org
Organizations Business Organizations BNI-Alpharetta Accelerators Chapter Meeting: Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Jim Somers, 770-753-2032 Website: www.bniatlanta.com
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International Association of Administrative Professionals Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact: Deborah Padgett, 678-982-2314 debra_padgett@bellsouth.net Job Networking Group Meeting: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5:55 p.m. Contact: 770-642-7943 Website: www.rumcjobnetworking.com National Association of Women Business Owners Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 3rd Thursday at 11 a.m. Contact: 678-539-8090 Website: www.nawboatlanta.org The North Fulton Bar Association Meeting: 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m. September-May Contact: Charles Gabriel, 678-735-5900 Website: www.northfultonbar.com North Fulton Connects Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Ben Staten, 404-323-0049 North metro women’s connection Meeting: 2nd Wednesday Contact: Rosan Hall, 770-335-6013
Organizations Northside Business Network Group Meeting: Wednesday breakfast at 7 a.m. Contact: Diane Williford, 770-594-2200 Powercore Meeting: Once a week, Tues-Fri 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 Child Development Association Contact: 770-992-4339 Website: www.cdakids.org Children’s Restoration Network Contact: 770-649-7117 Companion Animal Connection Contact: 678-493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com Family Haven Contact: 770-889-6384 Foster Care Support Foundation Contact: Rachel Ewald, 770-641-9591 Sharon Franklin, 404-729-3374 E-mail: rachel@fostercares.org Website: www.fostercares.org Friends of the Alpharetta Library Contact: 770-740-2425 E-mail: fotal-forum@yahoogroups.com Foundation for Ensuring access and equity Contact: Mychal Wynn, 678-395-5825 Website: www.accessandequity.org Hospice Advantage Contact: 770-218-1997 Homestretch Contact: 770-642- 9185 Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter Contact: 770-887-6480 E-mail: forsythpets@comcast.net Website: www.forsythpets.com Humanists of Georgia Meeting: 3rd Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Contact: 770-662-6274 Website: http://humanistsofga. freewebsites.com Keep Roswell Beautiful Contact: 770-641-3715 Website: www.keeproswellbeautiful.org
Middle East Bible Outreach Contact: 678-339-0296 Website: www.middleeastbible outreach.org Next Century Youth Contact: Mary Brooks Green, 770-335-7317 Website: www.nextcenturyyouth.org North Fulton Community Charities Contact: 770-640-0399 Website: www.nfcchelp.org North Fulton Senior Services Contact: 770-993-1906 Website: www.ssnorthfulton.org Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption, Inc. Contact: 770-887-9741 Website: www.rescuepug.com United Way of Atlanta Contact: 404-614-1000
Civic Organizations Alpharetta American Legion, Auxiliary Unit 201 Meeting: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: 770-475-9023 Alpharetta Library Book Sale Meeting: 1st Saturday of each month 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact: 770-740-2425 Alpharetta Junior Women’s Club Meeting: 1st Tuesday Contact: Debora, 678-218-5732 Website: www.ajwc.net Alpharetta Optimist Club Meeting: Bi-monthly, Wednesdays, 7:45 a.m. Contact: Greg Cabrera, 770-752-8122 Alpharetta Lions Club Meeting: 4th Thursday Contact: Garner Andrews, 770-475-9344 Alpharetta Roswell Newcomers Club Contact: Barb Hill, 678-318-1442 American Association of University Women North Fulton Branch Meeting: 2nd Saturday at 10 a.m. Contact: karenleasman@aol.com Website: www.aauwnorthfultonga. wordpress.com Children of the American Revolution — Martha Stewart Bulloch Society Meeting: 3rd Sunday during Aug-May Contact: Robbin, 678-461-9550 wheattree@hotmail.com Website: www.msbnscar.org
Daughters of the American Revolution Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter Meeting: 2nd Monday at 10 a.m. Contact: Marguerite, 770-521-1142 mmd1018@comcast.net Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Meeting times depend on availability of troops Contact: Lisa Martin, 770-702-9120 Lmartin@gsgatl.org Website: gsgatl.org Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties, Inc. Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Crystal D Weitzel, 770-476-3090 Website: www.jlgnf.org Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell Meeting: Every Thursday at noon Contact: David, 770-356-5211 Website: www.roswellkiwanis.org Latin American Association Contact: 404-638-1800 Website: www.thelaa.org North Fulton Jaycees Meeting: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Adam Boze, 404-259-1356 president@northfultonjaycees.com North Fulton Optimist Club Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Glenn Rudh, 404-375-7033 grudh@bellsouth.net RH Bassett American Legion, Post 319 Meeting: 1st Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact: 770-992-7744 Roswell Junior Woman’s Club Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Sept-May Contact: Teffany Dowdy, 770-649-9483 Website: www.roswelljuniors.org Roswell Lions Club Meeting: 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: Jerry Bramblett, 770-642-1653 Website: www.roswelllions.org Roswell Optimists “Bring Out the Best in Kids” Meeting: Weekly at 7:15 a.m. Contact: Mike Bagnulo, 770-993-5440 Roswell Rotary Club Meeting: Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Contact: 770-217-1217 Website: www.roswellrotary.com Rotary Club of North Fulton Meeting: Tuesdays at noon Contact: Joyce Abernathy, 770-475-0656 Website: www.northfultonrotary.org
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Organizations Sons of Confederate Veterans — Roswell Mills Camp #1547 Meeting: 1st Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Contact: Ross Glover, 770-396-5034 Sons of the American Revolution — Piedmont Chapter Meeting: 3rd Saturday at 8 a.m. Contact: Bob Sapp, 770-971-0189 2rasapp@bellsouth.net The Veterans Alliance Honor Guard Meeting: 1st Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: Wayne Cantrell, 678-773-8346 Website: www.veteransalliance honorguard.com
Alpharetta City Band Meeting: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Don Nahser, 770-475-9684
Roswell Fine Arts Alliance Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, call for times Contact: Nancy Fairchild, 770-640-8936
Alpharetta Golden Age Book Club Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. Contact: Lewis Lay, 678-297-6142
Roswell Garden Club Meeting: 4th Tuesday at 10 a.m. Contact: 770-518-7021
Alpharetta/Roswell Newcomers Club Meeting: 3rd Wednesday—time varies Contact: 678-318-1442 Website: www.arnewcomers.org
Roswell Harmony Brigade Meeting: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Dick Lord, 770-317-9571
Alpharetta Singles movie club Meeting: 1st and 3rd Satuday at 2 p.m. Contact: 770-662-0916
Roswell Photographic Society Meeting: Check Website Contact: 770-594-6122 Website: www.roswellphotosociety.org
VFW Post 12002 Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. Website: www.12002.net
Alpharetta Walkie Talkies Meeting: Call for information Contact: Lewis Lay, 678-267-6142
Sawnee Art Association Meeting: 4th Monday at 6:30 p.m. Website: www.sawneeart.org
POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS
AlphaFretters Dulcimer Group Meeting: Call for details Contact: Dell Makuch, 770-667-0620
Songs of Atlanta Chorus Meeting: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: 770-977-4031
Atlanta Stamp Collectors Meeting: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: John Coles, 770-962-5888 Website: www.stampclubs.com
Southern Winds Concert Band Meeting: Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Contact: Steve Wood, 770-436-2745
Chattahoochee Republican Women’s Club Meeting: 4th Thursday Contact: Marjean Birt sandrabjohnson@gmail.com Forsyth County Young Republicans Group Meeting: Monthly Contact: Josh Jones, 678-207-6723 Website: www.newconservative.org
Chattahoochee Celtic Pipes & Drums Meeting: Thursdays Contact: Rory Howe, 770-926-6898 or pipemajor@ccpipesanddrums.com
Stars Soccer Club — Men’s League Meeting: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: 678-366-9008 Website: www.StarsSoccerClub.com
North Fulton Democrats Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Anne, 404-303-9142, ext. 2
Cobb County Stamp Club Meeting: 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Contact: C. Rejent, 770-330-0790 Website: www.stampclubs.com/cobb
STAR—Singles Together at Roswell Meeting: Thursdays at 6 p.m. Contact: 770-993-2012 or Website: www.rumc.com/singles
Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact: drbatch@aol.com
Writers Network Meeting: Call for information Contact: Bobby Christmas, 770-924-0528
Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club of Alpharetta Meeting: 2nd and 4th Fridays at 8 p.m. Contact: 770-751-7210, 770-361-1237 Website: www.dudesndarlins.com
Support Organizations
North Fulton Republican Women’s Club Meeting: 1st Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. however, off during the summer Contact: Suzi Voyles, 404-851-9704 svgagop08@gmail.com
Recreation & Hobbies Alpharetta Adult Activity Center Book Club Meeting: 4th Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Contact: Lewis Lay, 678-297-6142 Alpharetta arts guild Meeting: 1st Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: Danita Grant, 678-994-5630 Website: www.alphaartsguild.com Alpharetta Bridge Club Meeting: See online schedule Contact: Nancy Hetsko, 678-361-5198 Website: www.alpharettadbc.org Alpharetta Camera Club Meeting: Call for information Contact: Lewis Lay, 678-297-6142
Georgia Regional Girls Choir Meeting: Thursday afternoons Contact: 770-722-3656 grgcinfo@gmail.com Website: www.grgc.org The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra Contact: 770-623-8623 North Fulton Amateur Radio League Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of the month Contact: Jim Stafford, W4Q0 770-993-9500 Newtown Recreation Contact: 678-297-2662
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting: Wednesday at 7 p.m.—men Thursday at 8 p.m.—mixed Contact: Barbara G, 770-650-8482 Anorexia Nervousa and Associated Eating Disorders — ANA Meeting: Thursdays at 7 p.m. Contact: Kim, 404-307-5442 Atlanta Harm Reduction Center Contact: 404-817-9994 Website: www.atlantaharmreduction.org Bereavement Support Group Meeting: Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact: Patty Hampton, 770-261-1767 Brain Injury and Stroke Group Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: 770-751-2650
Organizations Care partner support group Meeting: 1st Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Contact: Dawn Reed, 678-777-7241
Infertility Support Meeting: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: Patty Hampton, 770-261-1767
Diabetes Support Group Meeting: 3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Joe Mengoni, 770-889-7577
Lupus Support Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 2 p.m. Contact: Patty Hampton, 770-261-1767
Divorce Recovery Seminar Meeting: Ten-week course, new schedule every three months, 7 p.m. Contact: Patty Hampton, 770-261-1767
MOMS Club of Roswell — East Meeting: Monthly, plus weekly activities and playgroups Contact: momsclubroswell@yahoo.com
DreamPower Therapeutic Equestrian Center Contact: 678-456-8082 Website: www.dreampowertherapy.org
MOMS Club of Roswell — South Meeting: Monthly, plus weekly activities and playgroups Contact: Libby Field, 770-772-6478 cornyfields@yahoo.com
EA Meeting: Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Contact: Suzanne, 404-307-1735 Foster Care Support Group Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 10 a.m. during Sept-Nov and Jan-May Contact: Patty Hampton, 770-261-1767
NA Meeting: Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at 7 p.m. Contact: Lee H, 678-576-4838 National Alliance on Mental Illness — NAMI Meeting: 1st Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Jerry Bishop, 678-446-5080 bishopjerryo@bellsouth.net
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Saturdays at 9 a.m. Thursdays at 7 p.m. Meeting: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. Contact: Cindy, 404-394-9333 Bill, 770-992-6481 Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 4 p.m. Contact: Patty, 770-261-1767 SA Meeting: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Dixie, 770-993-7253 S-Anon Meeting: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Evelyn, 770-993-7253 Women’s AA — Sober Sisters Meeting: Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. Contact: Barbara G, 770-650-8482
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LOCAL OFFICIALS
Local Officials United States Government President Barack Obama (D) 202-456-1414 fax: 202-456-2461 president@whitehouse.gov www.whitehouse.gov Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) 202-224-3521 fax: 202-224-0103 http://chambliss.senate.gov Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 202-224-3643 fax: 770-661-0768 GA: 770-661-0999 http://isakson.senate.gov Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 202-225-4501 fax: 770-565-7570 GA: 770-565-4990 http://tom.house.gov Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 202-225-4272 fax: 770-479-2999 GA: 770-479-1888 www.linder.house.gov REp. TOM GRAVES (R), District 9 202-225-5211 fax: 202-225-8272 GA: 770-535-2592 www.tomgraves.house.gov
State Government www.legis.state.ga.us Governor Nathan Deal, R 404-656-1776 fax: 404-657-7332 203 State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Sen. David shafer (R), District 48 404-656-0048 fax: 404-651-6768 david.shafer@senate.ga.gov Sen. John ALbers (R), District 56 678-667-3656 info@senatoralbers.com rep. Jan Jones (R), District 46 404-656-5024 jan.jones@house.ga.gov rep. Chuck Martin (R), District 47 404-463-2247 fax: 404-463-2249 chuck.martin@house.ga.gov rep. Harry Geisinger (R), District 48 770-993-4264 fax: 770-594-1510 rep. wendell willard (R), District 49 770-481-7100 fax: 770-481-7111 wendell.willard@house.ga.gov
rep. Mark Burkhalter (R), District 50 770-418-9098 fax: 770-418-9669 mark.burkhalter@house.ga.gov
School System
rep. tom rice (R), District 51 404-656-5912 tom.rice@house.ga.gov
Superintendent Cindy Loe 404-768-3600 786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 loec@fultonschools.org www.fultonschools.org
Courts
Medical Examiner
Superior Court Chief Judge Doris L. Downs http://home.fultoncourt.org
404-730-4991
State Court Chief Judge A.L. Thompson 404-613-4497 http://www.georgiacourts.org/courts/fulton/ Magistrate Court Chief Judge Stephanie Davis 404-613-4433 http://www.georgiacourts.org/courts/fulton/ Probate Court Judge Pinkie T. Toomer
404-730-4690
Juvenile Court Chief Judge Sanford Jones
404-224-4822
Clerk of Courts Cathelene Robinson
404-730-5300
Board of Commissioners 678-493-6000 fax: 678-493-6013 141 Pryor St. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303 www.fultoncountyga.gov John H. eaves, District 1 404-612-8206 john.eaves@fultoncountyga.gov Robb Pitts, District 2 404-612-8210 robb.pitts@fultoncountyga.gov Liz Hausmann, District 3 404-612-8213 liz.hausmann@fultoncountyga.gov Tom Lowe, District 4 404-612-8218 tom.lowe@fultoncountyga.gov Emma I. Darnell, District 5 404-612-8222 emma.darnell@fultoncountyga.gov Joan P. Garner, District 6 4404-612-8226 district6@fultoncountyga.gov William Edwards, District 7 404-612-8230 william. edwards@fultoncountyga.gov
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Chief Examiner Randy Hanzlick, MD 404-730-4400 fax: 404-730-4405 430 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30312
Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Theodore “Ted” Jackson 404-612-5100 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 www.fultonsheriff.org
Tax Commissioner Arthur E. Ferdinand 404-730-4000 141 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
Board of Education Linda Schultz, District 1 schultzl@fultonschools.org Katie Reeves, District 2 reevesk@fultonschools.org Ashley widener, District 5 widenera@fultonschools.org Julia Bernath, District 7 bernath@fultonschools.org
City of Alpharetta Mayor Arthur Letchas 678-597-6020 aletchas@alpharetta.ga.us
City of milton Mayor Joe Lockwood 678-242-2487 joe.lockwood@cityofmiltonga.us
City of roswell Mayor Jere Wood 770-594-6288 mayorwood@roswellgov.com
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37
ChiropraCtors Historic Roswell Chiropractic
IBC
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5
Dr. Jeff DeMercy
11
Kincaid Orthodontics
40
Roswell Pediatric Dentist
IFC
Smiles on Main
50
Dr. Wei-Yen Chang
13
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Young Life Academy
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53
Northside Hospital-Forsyth
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44
Wellstar Health Systems /
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18
Pete’s Plumbing Inc.
11
Reliable Heating & Air
1
22 3
Accuair Heating & Cooling Inc
31 23
Cabinetsmart
38
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27
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Pineapple Park
37
The Great Frame Up
39
The Picture Framer
42
Good Measure Meals
42
Schakolad Chocolate Factory
BC
Atlanta Classic Tree Service, Inc. 38
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laWn Care Deep Green Lawn
49
Pike Nurseries
36
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IFC
Fresh-n-Fit Cuisine – Roswell
3
Cigar Merchant
13
Dogwood Forest of Alpharetta
11
Feld Entertainment GhostNet
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Greater North Fulton Chamber of
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Edible Arrangements
Ringling Bros/
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Yours Forever Portraits
Audio Intersection
23
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Kim Bates Photography
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New Visions
7
Fauxtastic Finishes
Thomas Eye Group
Continuing & Professional Education
44
interior Design
C, 16, 17
physiCians & MeDiCal serViCes
CCS Creative Works
15 3 18
Commerce Business Expo
25
Ladybugs & Lizards
18
Man’s Best Friend
43
Micore Travel, LLC DBA Cruise Planners
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Roswell Tour of Homes
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