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Oh you little scootchy wootchie DO YOU SWEET TALK YOUR PET, SHOWERING THEM WITH ADORATION AND AFFECTION? You're not alone! Long live baby talk and endless belly rubs. We love our pets. When we asked our friends and advertising partners about their pets, the gush gates opened and the stories filled our inbox. We are thrilled to share a few in this issue. Many thanks to photographer Christy Lee for your patience and good cheer while photographing the pets at Newtown Dog Park. You’ll meet our very own Karyn Slovin’s dog, Mocha. “She is the best companion to snuggle up with and great guard dog for our house. Mocha’s favorite thing is sunning on the deck on a lounge chair like a movie star. And she has a very soft, shiny coat which makes for beautiful photos,” says Karyn, our senior account manager. It’s all about the cats at our house. My husband and (grown) children bring cats (2 now) into our home and guess who cleans up the hairballs? I draw the line at scraping entrails, left as a gift, off the front porch, though. Pets bring us joy and teach us patience and understanding. Enjoy this issue with stories about ambitious youth and generous humans and dive
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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021
FEATURES 20 From Alpharetta to Broadway Alpharetta Actress Logan Marber in High School Musical Jr.
24 Michele Sheetz, Photographer From faces to fashion.
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28 Invest in Rest: the Importance of Making Time for Leisure A fresh perspective from a high school senior.
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9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY The City of Alpharetta and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta will host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. on the Town Green in Downtown Alpharetta. 2021 marks the milestone 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington D.C. and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. This ceremony will commemorate those tragic events as well as honor the courage and sacrifice of first
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responders. Music will start at 8:15 a.m. and the program will begin at 8:30 a.m. with an Invocation, followed by the posting of colors by an honor guard. The Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem will then be recited. Next, music and video with images of September 11, 2001, will be played and shown for the audience. A moment of silence will also be observed. Mayor Jim Gilvin is set to give remarks and Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Chief, John Robison, will give the keynote address. The emcee of the program will be William Choate (Cadillac Jack).
ORVIS LOVES CLEAN WATER Employees at Orvis Alpharetta and Orvis Atlanta inspired their customers and fundraised nearly $13,000 for clean, fishable waterways. “The Orvis Company believes in our work to protect the Chattahoochee River,” says Becca K. Powell, Development Director at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK). “We’re grateful for Orvis Giveback Days, which help the company and their customers to give back in a meaningful way.” CRK will also partner with Orvis on Saturday, October 23 for an All Girls Fish. Learn more at Chattahoochee.org/ Quality-Hooch.
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KIDS + PETS WHILE IT’S NOT OVER YET, SUMMER IS SOON COMING TO AN END AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO BID ADIEU THAN TO SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OUR FAVORITE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS! Embrace the end of the season by gathering the kids, dogs, and adults alike for some indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration, pet-friendly destinations that embrace our furry friends, and our end of summer and return to school summer party ideas!
END-OF-SUMMER HURRAH + Jerry Hancock used his chemistry background to develop a method of freezing ice cream using nothing more than liquid nitrogen (which comes from the air we breathe). 1170 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek + Alpharetta Art in the Park at Brooke Street Park - August 28 - 29, Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday 12 – 4 p.m. Outdoor artist’s market. + Chris Stapleton concert with special guest Sheryl Crow and Kendell Marvel at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – August 27, 7 – 11:30 p.m. 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta + Lyn Avenue at Matildas Under The Pines - August 7, 8 - 10 p.m. A Country/ Americana act driven by rich vocals and boot-stomping rhythms 850 Hickory Flat Road, Milton + Say Goodbye to Summer at Avalon – August 6, 2 – 9 p.m. Block party with streets closed for an all-day celebration. 400 Avalon Blvd
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KIDS AT PLAY + Roswell’s Computer Museum of America (CMoA) houses one of the world’s largest, most comprehensive collections of artifacts from the digital revolution. 5000 Commerce Pkwy + Join the block party along the Avalon Boulevard as they close the streets for an all-day celebration. 400 Avalon Blvd + The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is spread over a 48-mile section of the Chattahoochee River with 16 different areas. Clean while you go! 8615 Barnwell Rd. + Baseball on the Boulevard at Avalon – August 12, 6 – 10 p.m. Head to the Avalon Plaza for an Atlanta Braves™ watch party. 400 Avalon Blvd + Young Chefs Academy – Culinary adventure for the young chefs. Empowering
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PET-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES + Yappy Hour at Halcyon - Weekly doggy meet-up, Tuesdays features adoptable dogs from FurKids Animal Rescue, refreshing treats from Unexpected Pooch and free Halcyon dog swag. Halcyon + Waggy World Paw Park at Wills Park. Play off-leash at this fenced dog park, which includes a separate small dog area and waste bags. 75 Roswell St + Five Star Dog Resort is a 5-star boarding, training, grooming and daycare facility. 12870 Arnold Mill Rd + Furkids - the largest cage-free, no-kill shelter in the Southeast for rescued cats and Sadie’s Place, a no-kill shelter for dogs. Volunteer, adopt. 1520 Union Hill Rd + Jo-Thor's Dog Trainers Academy online dog trainer course. Earn your
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MICHELE SHEETZ BEGAN HER CAREER BEHIND THE LENS IN THE HECTIC WORLD OF SENIOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY AND LEARNED EARLY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS BEFORE PHOTOS SHOOTS. Getting to know clients, and learning their interests and hobbies is essential to capturing her subject. The portraits in her portfolio are filled with images that reflect the unique personalities of seniors during one of the most exciting times of their lives. She captures memories to cherish forever for the proud parents of the graduate. After years in the portrait business, Michele understood the importance that fashion played in her images. She began exploring fashion photography as a way to educate her clients on their clothing choices. Last year, Michele was offered the job to photograph a group of influencers on a shopping tour around Avalon. Her subjects adored working with her and she quickly captured the joy of a girlfriends’
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it up in the kitchen is how I most prefer to unplug. Whatever you choose, prioritize quality time over quantity. Any enjoyable activity that enables us to step back, relax, and de-stress, is time well spent. It’s time we start viewing the moments we spend on recreation as equally productive as the time we spend on our work. If we stop treating leisure time as a reward for our hard work, but rather as the harmonious counterpart to it, we will realize that investing in quality leisure is the key to being our best selves, and improving our quality of life. So, I encourage all of us to work hard. And then, make some time for play. Alina is a junior at Alpharetta High School and Editor in Chief of the school’s literary news magazine.
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Family Practice Center works in tandem with organizations around the world to help foster medical care and wellness for children of all ages. They participate in child sponsorship programs with Children Incorporated and Children International, international non-profit organizations that support children living in poverty. Their providers also partner with Doctors Without Borders and Mobile Medic charities. The providers at Family Practice Center offer a wide variety of expertise including general healthcare, matters pertaining to women’s health, dermatology services, and sports medicine. They offer ADD and ADHD assessments for adolescent patients using standard guidelines provided by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Their providers are able to diagnose behavior disorders and prescribe and manage medications for young patients. Additionally, they also perform school, sports, and camp physicals for adolescents and offer many essential immunizations for children in their offices. All providers at both Family Practice Center locations have been recognized as Georgia Top Doctors, ensuring the best
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