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New Councilman Kirk Driskell recites the oath of office during a Jan. 5 ceremony.
New Councilwoman Katie Reeves recites the oath of office during a Jan. 5 ceremony.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Newly elected mayor and city council members began their first days in office with a private swearing in ceremony attended by family and friends Jan. 5 at Roswell City Hall. Council members Jennifer Phillippi, Eren Brumley and Chris Zack will join the dais alongside sitting council members Sarah Beeson, Allen Sells and Christine
Hall. They will govern alongside Mayor Mary Robichaux who won in the December 2024 runoff election. The public ceremony will take place at City Hall before the council meeting Jan. 12. An open reception will begin at 6 p.m. and the ceremonial swearing in will kick off the City Council meeting at 7 p.m. — Hannah Yahne
Alpharetta City Council swears in 3 members By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta welcomed two new council members and seated a reelected incumbent Jan. 5. During an evening swearing-in ceremony, council members Kirk Driskell, Katie Reeves and Douglas DeRito were administered the oath of
office and took their seats on the dais. In Post 1, Driskell was unchallenged and replaces Donald Mitchell, who reached his term limit. In Post 2, Reeves beat opponents Bart Dean and Donna Shaw Murphy for the seat vacated in June by Brian Will.
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Equipment theft reported at North Point work site ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police investigated the theft of construction equipment valued at $3,000 Dec. 16. The theft was reported about 9:30 a.m. at a North Point Parkway construction site. A 54-year -old Adairsville man said the controller to a soil compaction device was missing. The man said he had last used the machine Dec. 15. Officers inspected the machine and determined the controller had been removed. Officers had no suspect in the reported theft. The incident was classified as a felony theft by taking, greater than $1,500. — Jon Wilcox
Search of car passenger turns up illegal drugs ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Police are investigating the theft of a package from a front porch along Branch Valley Way Dec. 16. The victim, a 57-year-old Roswell woman, reported the theft Dec. 20. She said she received a notification from FedEx confirming the package’s delivery Dec. 16 with a photo of the parcel on her front porch. The package was missing when she arrived home. The victim said she thinks the package was taken between 2:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. The contents of the package are valued at $1,254, including six pairs of luxury shoes, one shirt and a designer bag. While the victim’s home has an operating Ring camera, she said it did
Authorities seek suspect in assault at gas station ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Officers investigated a reported aggravated assault at a Windward Parkway gas station Dec. 18. Alpharetta police said a man reported he was approached and verbally harassed by another man inside the gas station. The suspect left the gas station and returned, striking the victim with a crowbar or pipe, police said. EMTs treated the victim, who had swelling and bruising on his left shoulder and upper back. Police viewed surveillance camera footage, which showed the suspect leaving on a bicycle. — Jon Wilcox
Roswell trading card store suffers 2nd theft in month ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police are investigating the second theft in a month at a trading card store along Holcomb Bridge Road Dec. 27 after someone cut through drywall to access merchandise. The store, owned and operated by two young adults, reported someone Dec. 8 for purchasing a $5,000 Pokémon card with a stolen credit card. Officers investigated the incident and secured warrants for the suspect’s arrest. A little more than two weeks later, officers said they returned to the shop to investigate a second-degree, forced burglary. One employee, a 19-year-old Marietta man, said someone gained access to the company’s storage room through the building’s interior hallway between 7 p.m. Dec. 26 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 27. The officer said he found an opening in the drywall inside the
interior hallway, allowing the suspect to remove merchandise on the other side. The officer said it appeared the suspect only removed merchandise that was on the shelving parallel to the wall. The employee said stolen merchandise includes packs of Pokémon and “Magic: The Gathering” cards, valued at around $500. The officer said tools used in the burglary were left behind in the hallway, and he later found two possible entry points into the building. The case remains active with the Roswell Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division. — Hayden Sumlin
Deputies track vehicle, arrest robbery suspect FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies investigated a reported robbery at a Peachtree Parkway grocery store Dec. 22 and later arrested a suspect in the crime. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said an employee reported a 48-yearold Hoschton man entered the store, asking where the restroom was. The Hoschton man returned and demanded the employee give him money out of a cash drawer, the sheriff’s office said. The man allegedly told the employee he was serious and that he had a gun. The man left the store after the employee told him he lacked the code to retrieve the cash drawer. A store manager provided deputies with a surveillance camera video of the parking lot showing a black Dodge Durango with silver wheels and a fake license. A deputy identified the Hoschton man using a surveillance video. Employees allegedly confirmed the man as the suspect through a photo lineup. The sheriff’s office tracked the Dodge Durango with Flock security cameras and stopped it, then arrested the suspect. — Jon Wilcox
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Alpharetta parents Anna and Mike celebrated the birth of their son at 6:09 a.m. weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces. — Hannah Yahne
St. James Community Church schedules annual Unity Walk ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Community members are invited to participate in the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service and Unity Walk hosted by St. James Community Church Jan. 19 at 9:30 a.m. This year’s theme, “Together We Can Make a Change,” calls people of all faiths and backgrounds to unite in purpose, service and hope at 3000 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta. The morning will begin with a 10 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary, featuring guest speaker the Rev. Olu Brown, who founded Impact United Methodist Church and served as lead pastor until his retirement in 2022. He is currently campaigning for Georgia governor after announcing his candidacy in August. Attendees can participate in the Unity Walk following the service. The annual walk from St. James
Community Church to Brooke Street Park in downtown Alpharetta symbolizes solidarity and shared commitment to Dr. King’s vision of justice and love in action. A community reception will follow at First Baptist Church of Alpharetta, 44 Academy Street. The church partnered with Beauty for Ashes to collect new or gently used blankets or sleeping bags in support of transient and unhoused individuals. Event organizers ask people to refrain from donating bedroom comforters or bulky bedding. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service and Unity Walk is free and open to the public. St. James Community Church welcomes everyone, regardless of faith tradition, to stand together as living examples of Dr. King’s call to unity and change. — Hannah Yahne
‘Hope for the Holidays’ cheers Roswell families ROSWELL, Ga. — Zion Missionary Baptist Church and community members delivered essential support and festive cheer to families from Roswell elementary schools Dec. 13 during “Hope for the Holidays.” The event was designed to alleviate holiday stress for local families while providing a joyful experience for children. Through a coordinated community effort,
the church provided hundreds of families with food security and holiday gifts. The church distributed more than 180 boxes of food to help families prepare holiday meals and gifted 400 pairs of pajamas to local students. More than 300 toys were distributed to ensure children had gifts to open this holiday season. — Hannah Yahne
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Holcombe. DeRito garnered about 58 percent of votes. The ceremony also saw the swearing in of municipal court judges, city solicitors and board and commission members. The Alpharetta Community Chorus and members of the Alpharetta Symphony provided musical performances.
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Hooch boys, girls fall to South Forsyth By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — South Forsyth stormed the court at Chattahoochee High Jan. 3 where both boys and girls teams walked away with double-digit wins. Chattahoochee hadn’t played since school let out for winter break, but the South Forsyth teams had participated in a tournament. In the girls game, the War Eagles pulled ahead after a back-and-forth first quarter, eventually increasing the lead to 30 points in the 71-41 victory. South got off to a strong start in the first period when freshman phenom Carib Morris hit a step-back 3-pointer to put the War Eagles up 9-4. Morris went off for a monster double-double of 34 points, 14 rebounds and three steals to lead her team. The Cougars answered with a run that knotted the score at 14 points apiece going into the second quarter. Chattahoochee posted their only lead of the game early in the period with a free-throw by senior Grace Harris, but South charged ahead and never looked back. Morris connected on five 3-pointers and has already broken school records this season – most points in a single game with 39 against North Atlanta. The 6’2” wing has deep range, is a two-sport athlete in flag football, and was On the Radar Hoops’ No. 1 standout player from the Parkview Tip-Off Classic tournament in November. Morris was named to ESPN HoopGurlz 2029 Basketball Prospects list and is Prep Girls Hoops’ No. 1 player in Georgia’s freshman class. As an eighth grader, Morris held more than 10 Division I offers and was one of just two players in her class, along with 13 in the 2028 class, invited to the USA Basketball Jr. National Team Minicamp this summer. She told Appen Media that she has been enjoying the up-tempo style of play the War Eagles have been finding this season. As for college, she said she has yet to decide on a top five list of schools. “It’s really fun to see that my hard work is paying off and see that maybe this can go further than I thought,” she said. “I think as a collective, we all just enjoy winning, and I really don’t like losing. We have really good team chemistry, and I think that plays a big role into how we play as a team.” South Forsyth Athletic Director and girls basketball head coach Keith Gravitt said he was pleased to see a season-high 16 team assists and nearly every player on the court scoring. “We’ve played some competitive
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Chattahoochee girls basketball head coach Lorenzo Withrite, blue shirt, shakes hands with South Forsyth girls basketball head coach Keith Gravitt before the matchup between the teams at Chattahoochee High School Jan. 3. Gravitt coached the War Eagles to a 71-41 victory. teams, some very, very good teams from different states as well as in our state,” he said. “We feel that playing those type of teams are the things that are going to help as we get into the region play.” In the boys matchup, Chattahoochee head coach Jake Birdsong bowed out before the game due to the birth of his son, Tatum, earlier that day. Cougars Athletic Director Chris Short said the school knew since the middle of the night that the head coach may have to miss the game. “About three hours before game time, [Birdsong] texted me that the baby had arrived,” Short said. “We’re so excited for him and his family.” Senior Josh Coleman led Chattahoochee with 23 points as a veteran voice on the varsity squad. Junior point guard Jackson Nunes posted a near double-double with eight points and nine assists. The War Eagles were fresh off a tournament win at Sequoyah High School to close out the 2025 portion of the season. After dealing with several injuries and illnesses at the beginning of the season, the boys wrapped up non-region play against Chattahoochee, while the girls have one more tournament remaining this month. South Forsyth head coach Chris Reonas said region 6 of 6A is strong through and through this season, and he said the War Eagles’ 8-6 overall record is indicative of the battles fought against tough teams.
South Forsyth junior Jack Pierce shoots a free throw at Chattahoochee High School Jan. 3. Pierce and the War Eagles went on to beat the Cougars 72-62. “We played a tough schedule on the road early on,” he said. “We need to buckle down, but we had a couple days off and are getting back into the flow of things. We need to work on finishing at the rim and limiting teams to one shot.” The Cougars kept the game close through the first two periods until South Forsyth made a push in the second half. Chattahoochee wasn’t able to keep up. South senior guard Luca Fornaro led the charge with a double-double of
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BASKETBALL: GIRLS: EAGLES 61, COUGARS 15; BOYS: EAGLES 83, COUGARS 56
Milton thrashes Chattahoochee; retires alum’s jersey By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — High School boys and girls swept visiting Chattahoochee Dec. 16 on a night that included retiring Eagles alum Bruce Thornton’s jersey in between the games. The evening featured two firstyear head coaches – Jake Birdsong of Chattahoochee boys and Triston Cooper of Milton girls. The girls faced off first, and the Eagles dominated against a smaller 4-8 Cougars squad. Chattahoochee tied the score once with their first bucket of the game, a 3-pointer by senior Morgan Washington. From there, the Eagles kept a comfortable lead until it stretched to nearly 50 points by the final buzzer. Milton graduated seven seniors last year and had just one junior on the team, forward Caroline Young. Head coach Triston Cooper said Young has gone above and beyond all his expectations, and he has been impressed with her leadership as the only senior.
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Ohio State University point guard and Milton alum Bruce Thornton, center, stands with his mother, grandmother and two younger brothers at his jersey retirement ceremony Dec. 16. Thornton is the sixth leading scorer in NCAA basketball and was named to the Wooden Award watchlist at the beginning of the season.
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Can shingles shots lower the risk of Alzheimer’s? Brought to you by – Premier Dermatology As researchers continue to search for the cause of Alzheimer’s disease, herpes viruses remain prime suspects. The herpes family of viruses includes herpes simplex 1 (HSV - the cause of cold sores) and varicella zoster virus (VZV – the cause of both chicken pox and shingles). Both HSV and VZV cause inflammation and, in some cases, cell death. They both have been known to cause brain infections (encephalitis) and thus it stands to reason that these viruses might increase one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Moreover, herpes viruses are with us for life. A lifelong infection that can cause inflammation in the brain… seems like an excellent candidate for causing at least some cases of dementia. Researchers speculated that herpes viruses might be a cause of the famous “amyloid” protein found to build up in Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, proving that these viruses cause dementia has been challenging. Every few years, conflicting studies come out that strengthen then weaken the evidence of an association between HSV, VZV and dementia. Most studies have been retrospective cohort studies meaning the study looks back at a group of patients and sees whether the group that developed dementia was also more likely to have been diagnosed with herpes or shingles. Cohort studies are not as effective at proving associations as randomized controlled trials, but large controlled trials are expensive and challenging to perform. No definitive randomized trial to answer the question has been carried out. However, the next best thing to a randomized controlled trial happened in Wales, where results of a vaccination policy provided surprising insights. On September 1st, 2013, the country of Wales began a vaccination program that made people aged 79 years old eligible to receive the shingles vaccine. Those already 80 years old were ineligible. Every year, those who turned 79 became eligible as well. Researchers assumed that there should be very little difference between those who were barely still 79 and received the vaccine and those who were 80 and barely missed the cut-off. What they found was that those who received the shingles vaccine were about 20% less likely
to develop dementia than were the unvaccinated. Just as exciting, those who were already diagnosed with mild dementia or “mild cognitive impairment” were less likely to suffer disease progression and die from dementia (as recorded on death certificates) than were the unvaccinated. Interestingly, even some past studies that seemed to not find a link between herpes viruses and dementia identified subgroups that suggest an association. For example, one study found that a diagnosis of shingles itself wasn’t a risk factor for dementia, but a diagnosis of shingles involving the eye or the tissue around the eye (herpes ophthalmicus) was associated with an approximately 6 fold increase in dementia incidence. This makes sense because many times the shingles virus re-emerges in a nerve that goes to the arm, the leg, the chest, the belly or the back. Presumably, in these cases, the virus is primarily living in nerves near the spine and not in the brain. In contrast, shingles in and around the eye indicates infection of a cranial nerve – a nerve with a direct link to the brain. The shingles virus is the only human virus conclusively known to replicate in cerebral arteries and to be able to cause diseases of blood vessels that supply the brain. Researchers speculated that herpes virus in a cranial nerve might cause diseased blood vessels leading to dementia. Whether herpes viruses infect brain cells and contribute to Alheimer’s disease protein “amyloid” or whether the viruses indirectly cause dementia by damaging blood vessels, the takeaway seems to be that herpes viruses do play a role in at least some cases of dementia given that vaccination is sometimes preventative. If you are interested in lowering your risk of shingles, your internist or family physician is the most likely doctor to offer a shingles vaccine. Your dermatologist will often assist with managing “cold sores” (herpes simplex), shingles outbreaks and some of their complications, while an emergency visit to the ER or an ophthalmologist is needed if you suspect you have shingles in or around the eye. Even those who have received a vaccine can sometimes suffer an attack of shingles, and early treatment with oral antiviral pills can greatly improve one’s chances of a good outcome.
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Sedation dentistry: navigating anxiety for the best dentist experience Brought to you by – Dr. Bradley Hepler, Atlanta Center for Dental Health
Many people get nervous going to the dentist. So many people have had bad experiences in the past or just don’t like it. Fear of the dentist is common and affects people of all ages. Whether it’s the sound of the drill or fear of potential pain, dental anxiety can prevent people from seeking the oral care that they need. Sedation Dentistry allows patients to relax while undergoing dental procedures. There is an alternative. You can have comfortable, anxiety-free visits to the dentist with Sedation Dentistry. Dental offices like the Atlanta Center for Dental Health offer comfort amenities including bottled water, snacks, courtesy Wi-Fi, a warm inviting environment, relaxing music, noise-cancelling headphones, Netflix movies, lavender eye pillows and warm neck pillows, cozy blankets, and warm face towels to make your visit as comfortable as possible. In addition to all those amazing benefits, you can also choose from a range of sedation options. Sedation Dentistry uses medications to help patients relax during their dental procedures. The goal is to create a calm, anxiety-free environment, making it easier for individuals to receive necessary dental care. This benefits not only
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Jersey: Continued from Page 9 Young led the charge against the Cougars with 16 points. “We came in and did our job, and we’re 2 and 0 in region,” Cooper said. “But ultimately, we’re not going to play to the scoreboard. Our goal is to come out and compete all 32 minutes.” Junior guard Deyva Davis came off the bench with her usual flash of quickness and scoring. Other major contributors included junior Tamia Tomlinson and sophomore Aaleanna Milord in the frontcourt. Milton presented Bruce Thornton with a framed jersey to remember his time at the school and unveiled where Thornton’s jersey is now displayed in the rafters. Thornton was honored with a lengthy brag sheet that listed four years of
accomplishments at Milton. He never missed a game as an Eagle, starting in all 120 games as a four-year captain. Thornton was named Georgia Freshman of the Year, won multiple tournament MVP awards and was named to three All-American teams during his time at Milton. His senior year, he won nearly every award possible, Player of the Year from many publications including the AJC, Atlanta Tip Off Club and Gatorade Player of the Year. This season, he was named to the Wooden Award watchlist and is currently the sixth leading scorer in NCAA mens basketball. He is the leader in assists and points at Milton and is pushing toward the top of Ohio State’s records. “My high school coaches and teammates built me up so that I could just transfer everything I learned right to Ohio State,” Thornton said. “I didn’t change much, just stayed true to who I am. The competitive drive started here,
and it’s been a great experience to be back.” The boys team had special warm up gear with all the players donning Thornton’s name and number before the game. With a new head coach and a new roster, Chattahoochee boys basketball is looking to make a statement. Exceeding expectations against Milton, junior Jackson Nunes led the Cougars with a game-high 21 points. Head coach Jake Birdsong said he doesn’t let the team get discouraged with a 2-12 record. “I love this group of guys because we have completely committed to just getting better every day,” he said. “Our goal is to be the best team we can be at the end of the season.” Milton sophomore Pierce Strom led the Eagles with 19 points and five 3-pointers. Milton’s boys and girls teams both had numerous seniors graduate last
year, and coaches say the junior class this year has stepped into leadership roles comfortably. Junior Niko Bratton was named a captain alongside Tate Golden and Jackson Harrison. Bratton, a 6’8” forward, has attracted recruiting attention and has posted several monster double-doubles this season. “We’re gonna work regardless,” he said. “We’re gonna find shots and make shots and be scrappy on defense regardless of our size, regardless of whatever.” Head coach Allen Whitehart reflected on the region victory and how it feels to see alumni pass through the program. “I’m glad we were able to get the win, but more importantly, the night was about Bruce,” he said. “He’s a legacy here. He’s very humble and loyal, no one has a bad word to say about him, so it was great to be able to honor him tonight.” Milton girls now improve to 6-1 and the boys are up to 6-2 on the season.
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New laws address professional services, homeowner protections By TY TAGAMI Capitol Beat ATLANTA — Most new laws from this year’s legislative session took effect in July, but a handful of significant bills became law on Jan. 1. They address shortages in accounting and dentistry, and they increase homeowner protections. They update campaign finance and vehicle licensing requirements. One adds a new look for car tags. House Bill 148, The Public Accountancy Act of 2025, was brought by Rep. John Carson, R-Marietta, a certified public accountant trying to address a shortage of accountants. It updates a licensing framework established nearly three decades ago by offering new paths to becoming a certified public accountant. It also lets accounting firms do some work in Georgia without having an office in the state. House Bill 551 by Rep. Jason Ridley, R-Chatsworth, updates rules for owning and operating a motor vehicle, adding numerous new requirements around the issuance of temporary operating permits and setting standards for a new electronic system for issuing them. It also lets permitted property owners install an immobilization device on trespassing vehicles rather than just having them towed. House Bill 567 by Rep. Katie Dempsey, R-Rome, addresses regional shortages in dentistry, authorizing licensed dentists to practice online, with regulation by the Georgia Board of Dentistry. It also permits coverage of teledentistry by dental benefits plans. “Geography should not be a barrier to dental
care,” Kristen Morgan, the Georgia Dental Association executive director, said in May when Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill into law. Senate Bill 35 by Sen. Larry Walker, III, R-Perry, gives homeowners more time to prepare for loss of insurance. It doubles the minimum notice period for nonrenewal of certain residential policies to 60 days, from 30. Senate Bill 112 by Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, requires that manufacturer warranties of residential HVAC systems transfer to homebuyers. It also requires that warranties take effect on the date a system is installed by a licensed contractor and prohibits requiring product registration as a condition of warranty. Senate Bill 199 by Sen. Sam Watson, R-Moultrie, prohibits the State Ethics Commission initiating investigations of candidates within 60 days of their election. It also requires that local elected officials file mandatory financial disclosures with the Commission rather than locally. It also requires that political action committees maintain bank accounts with detailed reporting when they contribute to candidates in the state. It establishes uniform reporting dates for campaigns for all levels of office and requires redaction of home addresses from any records the Commission makes available to the public. Senate Bill 291, the America First Act, by Sen. Steve Gooch, R-Dahlonega, establishes a special license plate featuring the American flag and the words “America First.” Funds raised from the sale of this plate will go to the state general fund. Gooch pushed the bill through as Senate majority leader, a post he has since left to run for lieutenant governor.
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Legislature keeps focus on big tech’s influence on children By TY TAGAMI Capitol Beat ATLANTA — Big tech has reached so far into the lives of children that some Georgia lawmakers want to push back. After legal missteps to restrain the industry, the State Senate got new recommendations this month from a study committee that heard grim stories about the impact of social media and other platforms. Among those who testified were parents of children who died by suicide after extensive use of social media and experts who spoke of an escalating mental health crisis after the merger of two technologies. “Smartphones and social media, they take the person who is vulnerable, who is struggling mentally, and further isolate and distance them from real human relationships,” Dr. Stan Sonu, a medical director at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, told senators
at a hearing at the state Capitol in November. He described a patient who had become withdrawn over the past year, burying his head in TikTok videos. He said the boy had high scores for anxiety, depression and thoughts of self-harm despite a calm demeanor. Sonu said he initially dismissed the changed behavior, ascribing it to teen angst. Then, the 12-year -old disclosed what had been bothering him: other boys had made him watch sex videos in the school cafeteria, bullying him afterward because of his discomfort. Sonu said the boy had been using social media to self-medicate. “Social media is, and I don’t say this lightly, it is legalized digital heroin,” Sonu told the senators. “By leveraging neuroscience to grab a hold of our attention, it promotes this powerful illusion that your real-life problems can be pushed aside.” The committee is picking up the pieces after the tech industry
torpedoed the General Assembly’s last attempt to rein in social media. The Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act sailed into law with broad bipartisan support last year, but an advocacy group for tech companies sued. A federal judge for the Northern District of Georgia ruled in June that the plaintiff was likely to prevail on claims that the law violated the First Amendment’s speech protections. She issued a preliminary injunction against enforcement. The law required social media companies to make “commercially reasonable efforts” to verify users’ age, and it mandated parent consent for those under 16. It also banned advertising to children. It had been a priority for Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a Republican who is now running for governor. Jones authorized the bipartisan committee — co-led by a Democrat and a Republican — that issued new legislative recommendations in late
December. The committee proposed a prohibition on addictive platform design, stricter data privacy and making artificial intelligence platforms subject to product liability laws. The committee also backed measures to empower parents, such as a proposal that social media companies secure parent consent before letting minors access their platforms. But that would require age verification by everyone, like the mandate that prompted the federal judge to sideline last year’s law on the grounds that it was a “severe burden” on adults to require them to prove their age. The committee also recommended expanding on a measure that will go into effect next fall: a prohibition on student use of personal digital devices in public elementary and middle schools. The committee recommended extending the ban to high schools.
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The overwhelming sound of a silent press In another life I worked at the Miami Herald, which was owned by KnightRidder. I was there for about seven years in the 1980s. At that time, newspapers were still hugely profitable – rolling in money. RAY APPEN Corporate KnightPublisher Emeritus ray@appenmedia.com Ridder was in the Miami Herald building where I worked – on the 6th floor overlooking Biscayne Bay. Knight-Ridder had been formed by the merger of the Ridder and Knight newspaper chains in 1974 and combined, created a company that operated 35 daily newspapers with a combined circulation of just under 4 million – the largest circulation in the country at the time. This was probably in the early 1980s. Alvah Chapman, Knight-Ridder’s CEO, was driven into work daily. One day, he noticed a homeless person in downtown Miami at an intersection with a cardboard sign asking to work for food. After he got to his office, Mr. Chapman called someone at the Herald and instructed him to go find
the homeless man; pick him up and find a place for him to stay and feed him. I have never forgotten the story. I remembered that story as I was reading my Sunday AJC this week – reading stories about the history of the paper – past reporters, editors and events through the years – as the slow countdown continues, the last few weeks before the final print edition of the Atlanta Journal Constitution rolls off the press in December 2025 after 157 years. What happens when the newspaper is gone? I thought. What happens when the guy being chauffeured into work is no longer there to help the homeless guy – figuratively? Stay with me. The answer, I’m afraid, is that a great big black hole is created – a void with no one left/nothing left to fill it. It’s not that newspapers were not businesses and motivated by making a profit; they were. It’s not that they didn’t have agendas at times ; they did. The difference however, between those newspapers and other businesses, was the “why”– the mission. You see, no matter how negatively you might view today’s media – including the “mainstream media” – the local newspaper
in the small town or in the big city has always been part of the heartbeat, part of the soul, part of the security and belief that when all else fails, the local newspaper was always there to help right a wrong, celebrate a victory, rally the troops to save a park, a theater, or create a shelter, help raise funds for a museum or a school team, and hold crooked politicians or business people to account. The local newspaper was part and parcel to our humanity, our security, our sense of “its going to be OK.” The AJC has been that heartbeat for Atlanta since 1868. During that time, others also contributed – The Coca-Cola company, Home Depot, Georgia Power to name a few. But their mission was not the same as the AJC. One of the last publishers of The Miami Herald under Knight-Ridder was Dick Capen. His primarily responsibility I think was to be the head cheerleader – the talking head, the public face – for the Herald. I heard him speak many times, and I don’t think I ever listened to him that he didn’t invoke the core “idea” of the Herald – its “sacred trust.” That is, it’s obligation to report what was true to its readers. “Truth”
was that “sacred trust” he referred to time and time again. Said very simply, when the last print issue of the AJC rolls off the press, we all are going to lose something “sacred” – our local advocate for what is “good and true” and our local defender against what is “bad and corrupt.” Yes, there will still be a digital effort to continue that mission, but it will not be the same. Converting to digital from analog will not be unlike fighting a war via proxy* – with drones and missiles – instead of with boots on the ground – presses, press operators, circulation / delivery people, reporters reporting without using Ai, local defenders of community, working in-person face to face – on site - whose marching orders are simply to get it right, find what is true, and report it – locally. We'll never get that from Zuckerberg, Google, Musk or their digital ilk. Never. When that last print issue rolls off the press and the press becomes silent forever, the sound will be deafening. I can hear it already.
*The current publisher of the AJC – Andrew Morse – doesn’t even live in Georgia. That is how far Cox has fallen from its core mission.
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Lender for life, or just another transaction? When buying almost anything, everyone wants a “good deal.” That instinct makes sense. But when it comes to mortgages, many buyers do not fully understand what a good deal actually D.C. AIKEN looks like. Guest Columnist dcaiken.com I see it every day. Borrowers often ask two questions: “What’s my rate?” and “What will it cost?” Most of the focus, however, is placed almost entirely on the rate. Recently, I have seen 30-year fixed-rate quotes ranging from the national average near 6.25 percent to numbers as low as 5.50 percent for identical borrower profiles. That spread alone should raise a red flag. Rates do not exist in a vacuum. In most cases, the difference comes down to discount points —fees paid upfront to “buy down” the interest rate. In today’s market, achieving a 5.50 percent rate could require roughly 2.5 discount points, or about $10,000 on a $500,000 loan. While the lower rate may reduce the monthly payment by approximately
$250, the breakeven period is close to 40 months. If a borrower refinances before that point — as many expect to do during a potential refinance cycle in 2026 — the lower rate becomes the more expensive choice. The lesson is simple: Compare total cost, not just the headline rate. Buyers should also ask whether a quoted rate can actually be locked today. It is not uncommon to see lenders advertise aggressive rates that cannot be executed for a standard 30-day lock. Some loan officers know borrowers are shopping purely on rate and will quote below-market numbers that are not immediately available. While effective as a sales tactic, it can be misleading and ultimately damaging to the borrower. Another critical question is loan servicing. Will the lender continue servicing the loan after closing, or will it be sold immediately? Companies that service a majority of their loans maintain an ongoing relationship with the borrower. This continuity can matter. Servicers are more likely to monitor market conditions, advise clients when refinancing makes sense, and — here in Georgia — help borrowers avoid paying intangible tax again on a refinance, which can represent meaningful savings.
Finally, get referrals, and vet them. Ask your real estate agent who they trust. Research the loan officer’s experience, availability, customer reviews, and track record. This is likely the largest financial transaction of your life, and it deserves more scrutiny than a quick online quote. Mortgage lending is slow right now, and some originators are under pressure to win business at any cost. Buyers should look beyond the transaction and seek a lender for life — someone who prioritizes long-term financial outcomes, not just today’s closing. What to ask your lender A quick checklist before you choose 1. Can this rate be locked today? If the rate cannot be locked for a standard 30-day period, it may not be a realistic quote. 2. How much does this rate cost in points? A lower rate often requires upfront fees. Ask for the total dollar cost — not just the interest rate. 3. What is my breakeven timeline? Find out how long it will take for monthly savings to recoup any upfront costs, especially if refinancing is likely.
4. Will you service my loan after closing? Lenders who retain servicing can provide continuity, guidance and potential cost savings on future refinances. 5. What happens if rates drop before I close? Ask whether a float-down option or rate-adjustment policy is available. 6. How long have you been originating mortgages? Experience matters, particularly in volatile markets. 7. Are you available nights and weekends? Real estate does not operate on banker’s hours. Neither should your lender. 8. Can you provide recent client reviews or referrals? Reputation and service history are as important as pricing. DC Aiken is Senior Vice President of Lending for CrossCountry Mortgage, NMLS # 658790. For more insights, you can subscribe to his newsletter at dcaiken.com. The opinions expressed within this article may not reflect the opinions or views of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC or its affiliates.
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What to do with your amaryllis bulb after the holidays ED O’CONNOR
Nothing says the holidays like fresh flowers and plants in your home! Especially popular are amaryllis bulbs, which are very easy to grow and are readily available at most stores throughout the holiday season. Did you know that these bulbs can be forced to bloom in your home for years to come? This beautiful plant, native to the cape of South Africa, can even be planted in your garden for years of outdoor enjoyment. Eight years ago, I started planting the bulbs in my yard because I was curious to see if I could get them to re-bloom. After my first success, I just kept the cycle going. While the bulbs have tended to get larger, it’s really the same three bulbs that I’ve had rebloom over the years. Here’s how to bring the beautiful blooms back year after year. After the amaryllis blooms, it’s okay to cut the faded flowers, but do not cut the strapping green foliage. As with most bulb plants, the green foliage provides nutrition to the bulb to help the plant flower in the future. To reuse your bulb, I usually like to refer to some key dates on the calendar: April Fools’ Day, Halloween and Christmas. April: What does April Fools’ Day have to do with reusing your amaryllis bulb? Well, it happens to be around April 1 when the bulb can be safely planted outside in North Georgia without the fear of frost affecting the foliage. On or around April 1, I recommend that the bulb be planted in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, leaving the strapping foliage on the bulb. Fertilize the bulb with a liquid fertilizer until mid-August. From here, you should see the bulb grow significant foliage throughout the summer. It’s okay to leave the amaryllis in your garden permanently, but it will most likely not bloom until the following spring/summer. Halloween: The next key date is Halloween. Around the end of October, remove the bulb from the ground, leaving the strapping green foliage. Place the bulb in a paper bag and store in a dark, dry, cool (50°F) area, such as a garage. To force-bloom the bulb, it’s important to allow the bulb to rest and dry for at least six to eight weeks. Christmas: In mid/late December, plant the amaryllis bulb in a pot approximately 1 to 2 inches wider than the diameter of the bulb. The container can be any number of different materials, ceramic, plastic or glass. Trim Guest Columnist
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Clockwise from left, amaryllis brings beauty to cold winter days; plant the bulb in a sunny spot with well-draining soil in April; remove the bulbs from the garden and allow them to dry out in late October.
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This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Ed O’Connor, a 2024 Master Gardener and member of the North Fulton Master Gardeners. Ed is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in business administration. He’s an avid gardener, hiker, camper, backpacker and all things outdoors. the dried foliage and roots. The bulb can be placed in either potting mix or glass ball/marbles medium. The upper half of the bulb should remain above
the soil surface. Water thoroughly and place in a warm sunny location. The ideal temperature should be between 70 and 75 degrees. When the plant begins to bloom, move it to a slightly cooler location that does not receive direct sun. This will prolong the life of the flowers. After blooms have faded, keep the bulb moist until April Fools’ Day when it will be time to place the bulb outside and start the process all over. Good plant care will ensure that you enjoy beautiful blooms year after year from your amaryllis! Happy Gardening!
North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization whose purpose is to educate its members and the public in the areas of horticulture and ecology in order to promote and foster community enrichment. Master Gardener Volunteers are trained and certified by The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Learn more about NFMG at nfmg.net. Previous Garden Buzz columns are featured at https://appenmedia.com/opinion/columnists/ garden_buzz. Save the date for NFMG’s 2026 signature event: Garden Faire on April 11, 2026. Learn more at nfmg.net.
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CITY OF MOUNTAIN PARK NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The City of Mountain Park Mayor and Council will hold an initial public hearing regarding the City's 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update at the Community Building located at 100 Lakeshore Drive, Roswell, Georgia 30075 on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to brief the community on the process to be used to develop the plan update and opportunities for public participation in the plan development, and to obtain input on the proposed planning process. All interested parties should attend. Questions should be directed to Jennifer Zalokar, City Administrator and Clerk, at city.clerk@mountainparkgov. com or (770) 993-4231. CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be considered by the City Council on Monday, January 26, 2026 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
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The following Item will be considered by the Mayor and City Council at a Public Hearing on Monday, January 26, 2026, 7:00PM at Roswell City Hall, Council Chambers, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA, 30075.
b. Z-25-07/CU-25-15/V-25-20 Alpharetta District Places Consideration of a rezoning, conditional use, and variances to allow for the construction of 165 ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’ units and approximately 35,000 square feet of retail/restaurant on 3.02 acres in the Downtown. A rezoning is requested from C-2 (General Commercial) to DT-C (Downtown Core) and a conditional use is requested to allow ‘Dwelling, ‘For-Rent’. Variances are requested to Unified Development Code (UDC) Subsection 1.4.2 and Subsection 3.2.2 to allow utilities in a required landscape strip, Subsection 3.2.8(D) to reduce the landscape strip along Marietta Street, Subsection 3.2.8(K) to remove trees within the building setback along Marietta Street, Appendix A Subsection 2.3.3(E) to modify the Collector Street Commercial/Mixed-Use streetscape requirements for Marietta Street, and Appendix A Subsection 3.5.5 to increase the maximum building footprint. The property is located at 0 South Main Street and 131 South Main Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 695, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.
The complete file is available for public view at the Roswell Planning & Zoning Office, 38 Hill Street, Suite G-30, Roswell, GA, (770) 817-6720 or planningandzoning@roswellgov.com. Refer to www.roswellgov.com.
c. Z-25-14/V-25-31 10235 Waters Road Consideration of a rezoning and variance to allow for the subdivision of a 0.841-acre property into 2 ‘For-Sale’ single-family detached lots. A rezoning is requested from CUP (Community Unit Plan) to R-15 (Dwelling, ‘For-Sale’, Residential) and variances are requested to Unified Development Code (UDC) Subsection 2.2.5(D) to reduce the front and rear setbacks. The property is located at 10235 Waters Road and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 58, 1st District, 1st Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.
a. ZMCC-1125-000005 – 770 Old Roswell Place, Unit F-200 The applicant, Patricia Toussaint/Massage Haven, LLC, is requesting a conditional use permit for massage establishment; land lot 487. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250), within two (2) years, file a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law is available in the office of the City Attorney.
CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PLANNING RETREAT The Mayor and City Council of the City of Alpharetta plan to attend a strategic planning retreat where a quorum of the members will be present. The purpose of the retreat is to discuss the goals, initiatives, and direction for the City of Alpharetta. The retreat will take place at Chateau Elan, which is located at 100 Rue Charlemagne Drive, Braselton, Georgia 30517. The first session of the Planning Retreat will begin on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Nice Room, and the second session of the Planning Retreat will begin on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Nice Room. The agenda and minutes for the upcoming 2026 City Council Planning Retreat will be posted to the City of Alpharetta’s online Meeting Manager Portal at www.alpharetta.ga.us.
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Software Developer & Computer Systems Analyst sought by s/ware solutions co. Must have proof of legal authorization to work in the US. M-F, 40 hrs/ wk. Job to be performed at 5470 McGinnis Village place, Ste 104, Alpharetta, GA- 30005. For full info about the job opportunity refer to internet posting at https://www.datasparx.com/career/ Refer to Job #: SD120825, SD120925, SD121025, SD121125, CSA120925, CSA121025, CSA121125, CSA121225 to apply send resume to hr@datasparx.com or else mail it to HR, DATASparx LLC, 5470 McGinnis Village Place, Ste 104, Alpharetta, GA- 30005. Ryder System, Inc. seeks an Application Development Lead in Alpharetta, GA, to participate and provide input into the design, redesign and development of technology products and applications. Telecommuting is permitted. Apply at https://www.jobpostingtoday.com/Ref #95376.
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