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From right, City Clerk Joan Jones escorts newly appointed Fire Chief Chris Coons to be acknowledged by Mayor Mike Bodker at a meeting June 17.
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Former assistant chief takes over Fire Department JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — “Ever since I started in the fire service at 20 years old — which is frightening — I’ve wanted to be the fire chief,” said Chris Coons, whose dream cam true this month when he was promoted to Johns Creek Fire Chief. Coons has served in Johns Creek’s Fire Department since 2008 and as assistant fire chief since 2012. He brings more than 26 years of professional experience to the position. “Many times when you go through a search for a leader it is assumed that the inside person gets the job,” Mayor Mike Bodker said. “That was not the case. Chief Coons was among some very,
very, very qualified finalists, but the decision was overwhelming.” Coons has served as the department’s interim fire chief since January 2019, when former chief Jeff Hogan was appointed State Fire Marshal. “The people who I answer to are the people who live, work, play, visit the city of Johns Creek,” Coons said. “Our performance is key to their safety, and as long as they’re happy, I’m happy. We will do the best we can do to serve the citizens here, especially from here on out.” — Carson Cook
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Shoplifter makes off with Dyson vacuum JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police responded to a June 6 shoplifting incident at Target on State Bridge Road. The Target security officer told police around 6 p.m. a woman walked around the store and put several items in her shopping cart, including a $500 Dyson Cyclone Vacuum. The woman then went to the selfcheckout register, appeared to scan the vacuum, paid for other items and left the store in a Silver BMW X5. Records show the vacuum was not paid for. The security officer gave police information about the woman who has been accused of using the same routine at other Target locations.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man contacted police June 12 around 5:30 p.m. when he discovered all four wheels of his 2015 Toyota Camry were stolen while the car was parked at his workplace, Macy’s Technology. The victim told police the Pirelli tires, worth approximately $1,000, were bought new three months ago. He arrived to work around 9:15 a.m. and
The employee said when she closed the store, she turned off the power breakers except for the refrigerators, following the direction of another employee. As a result of the power loss, there was no security footage between 8:25 p.m. June 9 and 7 a.m. June 10. Around 1:30 a.m. the morning of June 10, officers said the saw the rear door to Smoothie King open. They checked the business but were unable to contact a keyholder at that time.
parked the car on the bottom deck of the parking lot in front of the main building. Police contacted security to acquire surveillance footage.
Georgia Power says meter was altered JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Georgia Power representative contacted police June 11 to report a power meter that had been tampered with. The representative said on Jan. 22 a technician was checking a Medlock Bridge power meter and found that the seal had been tampered with, the lock bypassed, and the connector unplugged, causing the meter to not register the amount of power used by the connected business. The incident was documented, and the meter fixed. A similar incident was discovered June 10. The representative said Georgia Power does not want to pursue criminal charges at this time but will if the tampering happens again.
Wallet reported missing from brunch restaurant JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A woman contacted police June 11 to report her wallet was missing after dining at First Watch on Medlock Bridge Road. The woman said around noon she remembers paying her lunch bill with cash from the wallet. Later that day she realized her wallet was not in her purse. She asked several people at the restaurant and searched her car and around the building and found nothing. She contacted her bank to alert them
to the lost or stolen cards. There had been no authorized activity. The victim said one $100 black Michael Kors wallet, her drivers license, her husband’s I.D. card, her Social Security card, nursing license, several insurance cards and debit and credit cards and $21 cash were missing.
Employee suspected in cash register theft JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An employee of Burger King on Abbotts Bridge Road is under suspicion of stealing $100 from the drive thru register on June 11. The manager showed police a video of the suspect take what the manager believed to be a $100 bill from a customer, place it next to the register and cover it with napkins. Later he crumples the bill and napkins and appears to place them in is pockets. The register count came up $100 short. Luvunte Brown, 25 from Auburn, Ala., was arrested under the charge of theft by taking, misdemeanor. During the investigation, police discovered an active warrant from Cobb County for probation violation related to a theft by taking charge.
Rental car missing from doctor’s office JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man contacted police June 11 after his rental grey 2018 Dodge Challenger was stolen from the parking lot of Advance Urology on Medlock Bridge Road sometime between
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Johns Creek cuts ties with city manager Police chief to fill position in interim By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After five years on the job, Warren Hutmacher is out as Johns Creek city manager. In an unannounced move June 17, the City Council unanimously approved a separation agreement with Hutmacher, who was not present at the meeting. Police Chief Ed Densmore was immediately appointed acting city manager. Council members cut short their work session, which convenes two hours before the regular meeting, and disappeared into executive session for HUTMACHER more than an hour. When they returned, Councilwoman Stephanie Endres added the separation agreement and appointment of an acting city manager to the night’s agenda. According to the separation agreement, Hutmacher’s official termination date will be July 11, and he will be given six months’ severance, $110,800. The agreement also contained a con-
fidentiality agreement binding Hutmacher and the city not to disclose the events leading up to the separation. Though they played the move close to the chest, some council members have not shied away from criticizing Hutmacher in the past. At a March 25 work session, Endres and Councilman John Bradberry questioned whether the manager’s policy for city staff interacting with council members was compliant with the city charter. Mayor Mike Bodker and Councilman Steve Broadbent defended Hutmacher at the time. Hutmacher became Johns Creek’s city manager in 2014, after previously serving in the same capacity at Dunwoody, Norcross and Avondale Estates. Hutmacher replaced John Kachmar, who left amid a storm of controversy. Kachmar was given a settlement of six months’ salary, $138,000, to voluntarily resign after threatening a multimilliondollar lawsuit. Kachmar alleged he was wrongfully fired as retribution for his testimony against Mayor Mike Bodker in 2013. The City Council, though, said the dismissal was justified after Kachmar was alleged to have verbally attacked two citizens, one of whom filed an assault charge. Densmore has served as police chief since the department was created in 2008. He had served as interim police chief at Alpharetta in 2006. He will con-
tinue his duties as chief while serving as acting city manager. “I’m disappointed we’re having this discussion, but at the same time I have complete faith and confidence in Chief Densmore,” Bodker said. After public comment, the council returned to executive session for nearly another hour to discuss one personnel and two land matters before continuing its posted agenda. In other business at the June 17 meeting, the council agreed to allow a developer to withdraw a proposal to build a 32,050-square-foot shopping center at the corner of McGinnis Ferry Road and Johns Creek Parkway. The developer, Johns Creek Village Management, stated there was a need to address soil issues at the site and redesign elevation plans before proceeding. The vote was 6-0, with Bodker absent for the vote. The council also voted 6-0 to spend $30,000 to gather traffic data that will be used to optimize signal timing on weekends and another $50,000 to install wireless communication devices at seven signals. The funding is for an ongoing project by the Public Works Department to reduce travel times by better synchronizing traffic signals. The department reported the findings from the first phase of the project earlier this month and found travel times mostly improved in areas where optimization had been implemented.
Staff changes The city manager position is the sixth key city staff position that has undergone turnover in the past year. Here’s a rundown of other major staff changes: July 2018 • Lynette Baker is hired as Public Works director. September 2018 • Communication Director Jeff Breslau leaves the position and is indicted on criminal charges committed from 2012 to 2013 when he was a U.S. Navy captain. November 2018 • Bob Mullen is hired as Communications director. • Jeff Bohm becomes Finance director. January 2019 • Fire Chief Jeff Hogan leaves to become State Fire Marshall. March 2019 • Community Development Director Sharon Ebert steps down; Assistant City Manager Kimberly Greer fills the position in the interim. June 2019 • Chris Coons is promoted to Fire Chief. • Warren Hutmacher is let go as city manager.
Alpharetta weighs impact of express lanes, express bus on local traffic City officials warn too much transit could swamp streets By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City officials fear Alpharetta may be in the crosshairs of a commuting nightmare if they don’t have a say in how bus rapid transit is set up along Ga. 400.
They also say they’re concerned about feeder traffic along Webb Bridge Road and nearby streets, where the DOT plans to provide direct access ramps for express lane traffic. The Georgia DOT is in the environmental phase of a $1.8 billion plan to add two express lanes in each direction
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along 12 miles of Ga. 400 from I-285 north to McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County. As part of that project, MARTA plans to operate rapid transit bus service along the route. At a meeting June 17, members of the City Council drilled MARTA and Georgia DOT officials about the impact on city streets from commuters seeking access to the express lane interchange just north of Webb Bridge Road and to any of the three bus transit stations planned within the city. Councilman Jason Binder said the direct access point to the express lanes, called Webb+, is likely to affect traffic along several city streets, including Cumming and Academy streets, Westside Parkway and Webb Bridge Road — mostly with residential developments. He said he suspects the DOT’s preliminary study predicting a minimal traffic impact on Webb Bridge Road is because the street is already near capacity. “Is it already a cup full of water, and us adding more is just going to continue to overflow?” Binder asked.
GDOT officials conceded the street’s current overcapacity was a factor in the calculation. Tim Matthews, program manager for GDOT’s Major Mobility Investment Program, said the early estimates do not include the detailed analysis required to make accurate traffic projections for the impact the access ramps and bus stations will have on surrounding streets. But, he added, GDOT is in the midst of conducting environmental studies where that information will be gathered. He said the draft environmental document, including refined traffic impact estimates, should be completed by next summer at which time there will be public meetings for city officials and residents to ask questions and offer suggestions. Councilman Donald Mitchell told MARTA officials he was concerned about plans for bus transit stations within the city. As plans stand now, the service is proposing two in-line stations along Ga. 400: one at North Point Mall and one
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Fulton County Commissioners agree to limit add-on items By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — In a 4-2 vote, Fulton County Commissioners made an ordinance change to restrict their ability to pass add-on agenda items June 19. Commissioner Bob Ellis said he proposed the change in an effort to increase transparency. His proposal originally was to require a unanimous vote among board members to add any item to the agenda during a meeting. That proposal previously failed June 5. Ellis argued the new rule would ensure that last-minute add-ons were used only for emergencies, whereas in recent meetings there had been average of three to four add-on items a meeting. At the June 19 meeting, Commissioner Liz Hausmann made a friendly amendment so that a two-thirds majority, or five votes, would be required to add on an agenda item. This is similar to the policy in Cobb County, Ellis said. If an add-on item failed to pass, it could be brought back at the next meeting, after the public had time to review it, and would only require a simple majority to pass.
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an add-on item she put forward at that meeting: a resolution to support LGBTQ Pride month that needed to be passed before the end of June. “There are circumstances that cause add-ons to be done at the last minute,” Hall said. “But I agree that there’s something that needs to be done.” In other business, commissioners
considered a resolution to repeal and replace a measure passed earlier this year that banned single-use plastics at county-owned facilities. The new measure would have weakened the resolution passed in May, with a goal to reduce single-use plastics, rather than outright ban them. Several people spoke out about the matter during public comment, ranging from environmental activists in favor of the ban to lobbyist for food packaging manufactures disparaging any sort of effort to reduce plastic use. Hausmann made a motion to hold the resolution. “I do want to come up with something that everybody can agree to and everyone can buy into,” Hausmann said. “I’m not asking for it to be disapproved. I’m just asking for a little more time to study it and make sure that we have engaged all parties that are affected here.” Pitts was skeptical more time was needed. “The reality of it is that nothing is going to satisfy everyone that has an invested interest in this,” Pitts said. With a 3-3 vote, the resolution failed to pass, but could come before the commissioners again.
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What do you think?
Annual Johns Creek community survey studies what residents think of their city
Researchers invited 7,000 randomly selected residences to take an online survey. 511 surveys were completed.
By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The results are in for Johns Creek’s 2019 community survey; they say most residents are happy with city’s direction, but critical of development and traffic. Johns Creek funds an annual survey to get feedback from the people who call the city home. While residents always can — and often do — give public comment at council meetings, attend public input meetings and town halls, or email their council members, the survey reaches a random sample of residents who may be less vocal. The survey was conducted by Kennesaw State University’s Institute of Public Service and Research. This spring, researchers invited by mail 7,000 randomly selected residences to take an online survey. About 500 surveys were completed. Almost all respondents felt positive about public safety, schools and overall quality of life in the city. Among those with an opinion, 73 percent said Johns Creek was headed in the right direction. “There was a definite decrease as you looked at older respondents in the percentage that said you were headed in the right direction,” said Terry Sloope, assistant director of the institute behind the survey. “Of the 55-64 age group, it was only 62 percent, and 65 and over age group it was only 48 percent.” Among those unhappy with the city’s direction, nearly half said the reason was the rate of development, with traffic as the next largest concern with 17 percent. Similarly, Community Development was the lowest ranked department, with half of residents familiar with the department approving of the job it’s doing. Differences with previous surveys were marginal, and some of these changes, like the increase in respondents who answered “don’t know,” could be a result of switching from a phone survey to an online format, Sloope said.
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Is Johns Creek headed in the right direction?
Among those unhappy with the city’s direction, nearly half said the reason was the rate of development, with traffic as the next largest concern with 17 percent.
Johns Creek is ... Percentage of respondents that strongly agreed or agreed
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A good place to raise children A safe place for residents A good place to age Good for new businesses
Approval of City Departments* City Council
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Community Development
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Public Works
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Police
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Fire
100%
* Excluding those who said they don’t know know
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Johns Creek Veterans host author By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Bruce Cowee, author of the “Vietnam to Western Airlines” series, spoke to the Johns Creek Veterans Association on June 19 about his books and the legacy of the Vietnam War. “Vietnam to Western Airlines,” which includes three volumes, is a compilation of stories from nearly 100 pilots who served in Vietnam. Cowee, an Air Force veteran, met the pilots when he worked for Western Airlines after the war. “Most of the guys were Vietnam veterans,” he said. “That’s just the workforce they were hiring.” Cowee said most of the men did not talk about Vietnam when they were working together, but after retirement, he wanted to try to document some of their stories. “I was fortunate to get access to these guys because I worked with them, and over time, we built up trust,” he said. “It’s all about trust and experience.” Cowee said he never imagined his history project would turn into a three – potentially four – volume book series, but after the first book was published, men who were initially hesitant to tell their story came forward.
“Therapy and healing is part of this project, and it started as a personal history project,” he said. Cowee said he’s grateful to help veterans talk about something that in many cases they had kept locked up for decades, and to help preserve their story for future generations while the firsthand accounts can still be shared “I’ve been to three memorial services and at each one I’ve had a wife or son or daughter come up and thank me for putting their story in print,” he said. “That’s my biggest selling point when people aren’t sure if they want to write for the book. I say it’s not for you; it’s for your children.” For those interested in Vietnam history, Cowee said he hopes his book offers a different perspective from what Hollywood has to offer. “This is the real deal,” he said. “These stories are how it happened.” During the event, Cowee signed and sold books. All proceeds were donated to The Wall That Heals installation project. The Wall that Heals is a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. The chevron-shaped wall bears the names of 58,000 service members who died or were missing in action during the conflict. Johns Creek hosted the wall in the
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Bruce Cowee, editor of the “Vietnam to Western Airlines” series, explains the origins of the books to the Johns Creek Veterans Association on June 19. spring of 2017, when more than 8,500 people visited. Last year, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund announced that Johns Creek will become the permanent home of the half-scale memorial. The Wall That Heals will be installed at the Veterans Memorial Walk. The JCVA will host a groundbreaking ceremony for The Wall That Heals project on Wednesday, July 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk
inside Newtown Park. The groundbreaking will precede the city’s Independence Day celebration, which includes food, live music and fireworks at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheatre. Johns Creek Veterans Association meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Park Place, 3125 Old Alabama Road. All veterans are encouraged to enjoy a burger, a beverage and tell a story.
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Performing arts center advocates hire consultant By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com
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“Driving Miss Daisy” comes back to Georgia Ensemble Theatre ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgia Ensemble Theatre, the professional North Fulton theater company, is driving to Brookhaven this summer to remount its acclaimed production of the Pulitzer prizewinning play “Driving Miss Daisy” by Alfred Uhry. In partnership with Oglethorpe University, the theater brings “Miss Daisy” to the Brookhaven area college June 28-July 21 at the Conant Performing Arts Center. Directed again by theater Education Director Laurel Crowe, this production will feature veteran Ellen McQueen in the role of Daisy Werthan with Rob Cleveland and William S. Murphey reprising their roles from earlier this year. The production runs at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays for four weeks. Set against the historical backdrop of Atlanta’s development through the mid20th century, the story of aging Southern matron Daisy Werthan, her longsuffering son Boolie and her chauffeur, Hoke Colburn, unfolds over 25 years of friendship, loss, racial tension and love. Ticket prices for “Driving Miss Daisy” at the Conant Performing Arts Center will start at $35. Book early for best prices.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek Cultural Arts Center is one step closer to becoming a reality; the task force has hired a nonprofit consultant to study the financial feasibility of such a facility. The Cultural Arts Center Task Force, a subgroup of the Cultural Arts Alliance at Johns Creek, recently announced Convergent Nonprofit Solutions will study the feasibility of building a multi-use arts space in Johns Creek. Building a theatre to house the city’s performing arts groups, such as the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, Johns Creek Chorale and North Atlanta Dance Theatre, has long been a vision of many community leaders. Advocates hope the financial feasibility study will help them launch a fundraising campaign. Wayne Baughman, chair of the Johns Creek Cultural Arts Center Task Force and director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, said he is “boldly optimistic.” “I am hopeful we will see in the not too distant future the ability to raise the kind of money that will be needed,” he said. The kind of high quality, multi-use facility the task force envisions comes with a multimillion-dollar price tag. Last year, a professional study completed by Webb Management Services developed a rough plan for an arts center with a 600 to 800-seat auditorium, rehearsal space, a catering kitchen and a new home for the Johns Creek Arts Center, combining visual and performing arts under one roof. An ideal space would have flexible
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Advocates hope the financial feasibility study will help them launch a fundraising campaign. seating in the auditorium, so the facility could be used for business meetings, weddings and a variety of performances. Such a building would cost upward of $50 million, not including the cost of the site, Webb estimated. Still, given the affluence of Johns Creek and the strength of the arts in the area, Baughman and other advocates are hopeful the money can be found. “We’re in our third year of talking and now we’re beginning to do significant things,” he said. “There is a light at the end of the tunnel.” The Webb study was funded with hotel-motel tax revenue with the unanimous approval of the Johns Creek City Council, and in March this year, the council passed a resolution in support of the project. However, the council has indicated
that they’re not likely to make a large financial contribution to the project in the near future. Funding for the Convergent study has been provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, due in large part to the efforts of Commissioner Liz Hausmann. Convergent representatives expect to begin their work by mid-July and will present their final report before Thanksgiving. The Cultural Arts Alliance and Johns Creek Arts and Culture Board began working on the project in 2016. Baughman said the project has come a long way from pie-in-the-sky conversations in coffee shops a few years ago. “As I compare our project with similar projects across the country, we’re a little longer than some but we’re shorter than most,” Baughman said. “It is a long process. All of these things begin with quiet, behind-the-scenes conversations and they develop over years.” Baughman said those interested in supporting the project should spread the word about it and look out for fundraising opportunities later this year. “No contribution is insignificant,” Baughman said. “This is going to be a people’s project. This is going to belong to the people.”
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OPINION
You just go with the flow on Chattahoochee River I’ve somehow managed to make it this far in life without going on a canoe trip, much less a canoe trip on Georgia’s own Chattahoochee River. It was a real oversight on my part. Julia Grochowski As I’ve said multiple times to my patient Reporter julia@appenmediagroup.com friends, Roswell has a gem few cities have: a natural river. It’s a shame to not visit and appreciate its splendors. Which is why when I got the chance to finally travel down the river with guides from the Chattahoochee Nature Center, I jumped on it. Not literally — that could capsize the canoe, after all. But I was excited. Nervous too, once I actually got to see the canoe. I would be out on the water with only one other person to help. And my recent string of bad luck, starting with a dead car battery and ending with a broken paddle before I even got on the canoe, didn’t help. Would I be able to move the canoe along? Would I get us capsized or stranded?
As soon as my canoe was pushed in the water, all of those worries were left on the riverbank. The first few swipes of the paddle were rough, and I banged by fingers against the side of the canoe more than once. But when I got the hang of it, it was thrilling. The guides lead me and the group down the river, toward Bull Sluice Lake, north of the Morgan Falls Dam. Along the way, the guides taught us about the local vegetation and ecology. Despite the high humidity and heat that has been plaguing Atlanta the past few weeks, an almost continuous breeze cooled the river. And the rains from the previous day had brought much-needed cloud cover. Even if I didn’t go anywhere, I thought, just being surrounded by the serene atmosphere of the river was a treat. Several birds agreed with me. A pair of egrets seemed to trail us for a while as a great blue heron watched from the shore. Overhead, starlings fought over insects, a vulture darted into the bush and a bald eagle soared down the river. And while we didn’t see it, we heard the call of the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s mascot, the kingfisher.
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Julia Grochowski takes a canoe trip down the Chattahoochee River with guides from the Chattahoochee Nature Center. A dragonfly even joined me on my canoe for a length of the trip. The real fun, and this might sound odd, was grabbing any trash we saw floating along the way. It became a game of sorts. As soon as someone spotted an old beer can or piece of Styrofoam, we raced for it. The satisfaction of “winning” was doubled by knowing you were helping keep the river clean. The highlight of the trip was a short section where we passed by an island. We were in luck, the guides said. Sometimes the waters are too shallow to take that route.
Silence descended for a few minutes as we let the current ferry us through the area. The sounds of the busy road had fallen behind us, and all we could hear was the buzz of cicadas and chittering of birds. We were on guard to spot deer and beavers in between the verdant leaves. It was dreamlike. We didn’t see any animals on that go around but experiencing that gorgeous stretch of river more than made up for it. If you get the chance, take a trip on the Chattahoochee River. I know I’ll be back soon. I’ve got a lot of missed opportunities to make up, after all.
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Don’t forget the arts in Roswell’s future I joined the Georgia Ensemble Theatre Board of Trustees a little over a year ago. It is a joy and a privilege to support such a wonderful professional theater company with 27 years of roots in the Roswell HANS APPEN community. General Manager hans@appenmediagroup.com Everything about Georgia Ensemble screams of the thing we all need more of in our lives. It is a moment in time away from life’s burdens. It is an opportunity to let your mind wander. It is a snapshot into the raw beauty of human beings and the art they are capable of. For years, the theater has been a resident of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center in the heart of the city and a stone’s throw from City Hall. With your help, we can keep it that way. I got an email a couple of days ago from Anita Farley, the Theatre’s cofounder, with a call to action. The City of Roswell is holding a series of listening and learning workshops to gather the public’s input on a vision for Roswell’s future. Presumably, based on that, the city’s staff and City Council
Meeting schedule • Thursday, June 20: 10 a.m.-noon; Adult Rec Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road • Saturday, June 22: 2-4 p.m.; East Roswell Park Gym, 9000 Fouts Road, Childcare available • Monday, June 24: 7-9 p.m.; Roswell Area Park, Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Childcare available • Tuesday, June 25: 7-9 p.m.; East Roswell Park Gym, 9000 Fouts Road, Childcare available
will develop a strategic plan to mold the city’s future. This means that where your tax dollars are spent, what projects receive priority and timelines for implementation — all of that is up for discussion before the decisions are made. The time to get involved is now. Farley said that if you feel Georgia Ensemble Theatre is a key piece of the city’s arts and culture scene, then express those feelings at one of these meetings (see box). If you cannot attend any of these events
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Johns Creek Chorale invites singers to audition By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chorale is looking for people with a song in their hearts to join their family of performers. The Chorale is a group of adults from across the north Atlanta region that performs vocal concerts throughout the year. They also have a woman’s choir, Tapestry. The group is holding auditions Saturday, July 13 and July 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Johns Creek United Methodist Church. Auditions are open to anyone over the age of 17. “They don’t have to be a professional singer,” Executive Director Linda Bergmann said. “Amateurs are welcome. They just have to love to sing.” The Johns Creek Chorale formed five years ago. Its mission, Bergmann said, is to inspire a lifelong love of singing. Many of the members, including Bergmann, sang in school but pursued other interests in college or early adulthood. “We want to keep people singing,” she said. “The group is so much fun to be a part of and there is so much tal-
The Johns Creek Chorale is a group of adults from across the region passionate about singing. ent in this area.” The audition will consist of a vocal range check, tonal memory check and sight reading a short piece chosen by Artistic Director Nathan Frank. Bergmann encouraged interested singers to not be intimidated by the audition process. The Chorale is looking for around 70 members. Chorale members are asked to pay a $100 fee and agree to make all of the performances and 90 percent of rehearsals. Rehearsals are most Tuesday nights
from late August to late April beginning at 7 p.m. Auditions, rehearsals and most performances will be at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, at 11180 Medlock Bridge Road. Auditions will be in the Gathering Room located near the sanctuary. Anyone interested in auditioning cam sign up for an audition timeslot at the Chorale’s website: thejohnscreekchorale. com. Singers are asked to arrive five minutes prior to their scheduled audition time.
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By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com NORTH ATLANTA — Cities across Atlanta’s northern suburbs are gearing up to celebrate the red, white and blue this Independence Day. Local cities have provided the following information about their 4th of July events: Dunwoody The annual Dunwoody 4th of July Parade, hosted by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Reporter newspaper, will begin this year at the Mount Vernon Shopping center at 9 a.m. The parade will proceed 2.5 mile down Mount Vernon Road and will end with a Family Festival in Dunwoody Village. This year’s theme is “Happy Birthday, Dunwoody” and will feature marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities. The 2019 Parade Grand Marshal is the Dunwoody Police Department. More than 2,500 people participated in the parade last year. For more information, visit dunwoodyga.org. Forsyth County The Cumming Fairgrounds will host this year’s July 4th celebrations. Starting at 10 a.m., everyone is invited to visit the fairgrounds at 235 Castleberry Road for food, music, dance contests, a Kid’s Zone and fireworks. The annual July 4th Steam Engine Parade will kick off the festivities at 10 a.m., led by the mayor and City Council, and will run for approximately two hours. The dance contest will be held at 8:30 p.m. followed by fireworks scheduled for 9:30 p.m. While parking is free, admission is $5 for ages 13 and up. Children 12 and under get free admission. No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the fairgrounds. For information, visit cummingfair.net. Johns Creek Johns Creek’s celebrations will begin a day early, July 3, at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road. From 6-10 p.m., visitors can cel-
ebrate America’s independence with live music by the Crystal Clear Band, activities, food and a fireworks display. This family-friendly event is free. Festival-goers can bring their own food or purchase from several food vendors that will be on site, including Patty Wagon, Southern Crust, Lat’s Taco Bout It, Peace of Pita and King of Pops. No pets, personal fireworks or outside alcohol is allowed. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Tables with reserved seating for eight are available for rent for $200. For information or to reserve a table, visit johnscreekga.gov. Milton The City of Milton kicks off its celebration early with the Independence Day Walking Parade on June 29. The parade will run from 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. and will make its way from Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, to the heart of Crabapple. This tradition, hosted by the city and Crabapple Community Association, welcomes wagons, carts, bikes and pets to walk or ride in the parade. The Milton Fire Department will head the procession. After the parade, there will be several prizes for the most spirited families, dogs
and wagons. Games, popcorn, crafts, face painting and treats will be provided. For information, visit cityofmiltonga.us. Alpharetta Everyone is invited to celebrate at Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, with festivities starting at 6 p.m. and fireworks beginning at dusk. Three DJs will provide music throughout the park. Several food vendors will be on site with classics like barbeque, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and dessert. Several food vendors will only accept cash. Alcohol, tobacco, charcoal grills and personal fireworks are prohibited. Pets may join but must be on a leash or in a crate. While some of the activities may be delayed or cancelled due to weather, the fireworks extravaganza is rain or shine. Parking is available at the Alpharetta Community Center, Wills Park Recreation Center and near the Wacky World Playground. Old Milton Parkway between Ga. 9 and Wills Road will close when the parking lots are full. For more information, visit alpharetta.ga.us. Roswell The 20th annual Roswell Fireworks Extravaganza will be held on the front
lawn of Roswell High School, 11595 King Road. Festivities will start as soon as 5:30 p.m. with giant inflatables, carnival games, live music, face painting and prizes. Admission is free, but food and games will require a number of tickets. Each ticket costs $1, or visitors can purchase a $20 wristband for unlimited access. Food trucks will be available on the grounds. Live music will include Last Call Band and Party Nation. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Dogs are not permitted. Fireworks are expected to begin at 9:30 p.m., but the exact timing may vary depending on weather conditions. The City of Roswell’s Facebook page, @CityofRoswellGA, will provide updates. Barrington Hall will again provide festivities earlier in the day with its annual Barbeque and Bluegrass. This free tradition will be held on the historic grounds of Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive. Activities will include live music from the Smokerise Bluegrass Band, hayrides and games. The Mill Kitchen Restaurant and Bar will provide barbeque, beverages and desserts for purchase. For information on both celebrations, visit roswellgov.com.
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Milton hosts business expo to foster commercial growth Annual symposium gives big and small forum for learning By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — While overlooking the crowd gathered at Milton’s third Small Business Symposium on June 20 at City Hall, Economic Development Director Sara LaDart said big changes are coming to the business landscape of the city. The annual symposium brings together Milton-based business for informative sessions with industry experts, networking and an expo where community members and other firms can interact with those doing business in the city. Milton began the conference three years ago after a survey of business owners revealed a desire for interaction among local companies. With construction on new retail and office spaces underway and additional construction coming down the pipeline, LaDart knows next year’s symposium will likely have grown along Milton’s business base. “When we are back here next year, there are going to be buildings out of the ground, and there is going to be a lot of growth in the next 12, 24 or 36 months that is going to transform Milton,” she said. “It’s going to be exciting to watch.” Two significant developments will materialize soon in Downtown Crabapple. Expansions to Crabapple Market will add six retail/residential buildings and a parking deck along Crabapple Road and Heritage Walk. Construction
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Representatives with 3:8 Juice and Eatery hand out samples of their products at Milton’s third Small Business Symposium June 20 at City Hall. began recently on Town Center East, a three-story retail/office development on Mayfield Road across from the Milton Library. Though Milton’s coffers are healthy, the city could still use a shot in the arm for business growth. “The ratio is supposed to be more
70/30 for residential tax base to commercial,” LaDart said. “We are about 85/15, so the more we can make small businesses grow, the more we can show them Milton is a good place to start and grow your business, that’s what we need here.” The city has taken up the cause of
incubating business growth in recent years with initiatives that include a launch program for new firms in the city. This year, Milton began its Corridor Conversations, informal meetings held at each of the city’s commercial districts fostering relationships between the city and its companies. The Small Business Symposium also provides needed exposure. “For some expos like this, you are paying hundreds of dollars for a table,” LaDart said. “Here, it’s $30. You not only get exposure (at the symposium), you are exposed on our flyers, our website and our social media channels. That’s huge for a small business.” It is also critical for home-based companies, which account for 48 percent of Milton businesses. Around two dozen people attended each of the five information sessions at the symposium, which included strategies for hiring employees with disabilities, marketing through Facebook and information on new tax laws for nonprofits. New construction and the city taking steps to foster business growth is attracting companies, LaDart said, and many share a common principle. “Developers are not coming in here and putting a concrete structure and boring things, they are bringing unique businesses,” she said. “And the people looking to come to the Birmingham Crossroads or Downtown Crabapple, they want to sponsor the local baseball team. When they drive through here, they get the sense that is the kind of businesses here, and that’s who lives here. Even though we are growing, the businesses that are coming here still want that local feel.”
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East Cobb debates cityhood I ran into a friend the other day who was excited to tell me that the area many affectionately refer to as “East Cobb” is looking into becoming its own city. The issue was near and dear to my Geoff smith heart. I actually grew Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com up in an area that was unaffectionately called “unincorporated Fulton.” I grew up in the Martin’s Landing neighborhood east of Ga. 400 which has since been incorporated into Roswell. The city nearly doubled in size early last decade to include everything east of Ga. 400 that now calls itself Roswell. It is still trying to catch up bringing to that side of Roswell the same levels of service it provides to the residents within its original boundaries. But I can tell you, they are better off than when I was growing up there, when we had to go to downtown Atlanta to talk to our lopsided County Commission to fight a development we didn’t want, or ask for services we weren’t getting. The Commission back then was a strong, southside majority and North Fulton probably seemed like another country 45 minutes up the newly built Ga. 400. Martins Landing was an incredible place to grow up. It surrounds a lake and stretches along the Chattahoochee River, and what I think is the most scenic drive anywhere in North Fulton in Riverside Road. Growing up, I felt like a Roswellian. I played sports through the Roswell Recreation and Parks system and represented the Hornets in football up until high school, when my “unincorporated” friends and I were shipped off to Crestwood High School. Crestwood had all the charm of an early 1900s Northeastern industrial jail cell. I don’t remember any
windows in the building, although I’m told some existed. It was quickly built in the 1970s to house the influx of new residents moving from other parts of the country to the new neighborhoods east of Ga. 400 in North Fulton. After my sophomore year they put it out of its misery and we were the first junior class at Chattahoochee High School — the first high school built in North Fulton east of GA400. If we were a city, perhaps we would have had better representation sooner. I’m not sure there was a meaningful strategic plan in place for the preincorporation development of most of the areas east of Ga. 400. We were fortunate that the private sector came through with some great neighborhoods that helped propel economic development in North Fulton. Country Club of the South, which today is in the newishly formed Johns Creek, was Georgia’s first gated community and put North Fulton on the map as one of the premier, upscale communities in Metro Atlanta. Willow Springs and Horseshoe Bend as well as several others also helped to propel that idea. Before incorporation, we were just a collection of neighborhoods whose only representation existed 15 miles south in downtown Atlanta. That part of Roswell is still fighting for its identity, but at least now it only has to cross Ga. 400 to do so. East Cobb kind of reminds me of that. The borders of the proposed new city would essentially run along Roswell’s borders to the east, along the Chattahoochee River south to Marietta’s borders near I-75 to the west, then run just east of Sandy Plains almost to a point near 92. It is one of the most dense collections of swim and tennis neighborhoods in the metro area and includes the Pope, Walton and Wheeler High School districts. It has its own unique neighborhoods and characteristics. Drive through the streets along Paper
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Mill Road and you’ll find multi-milliondollar homes sprawling along roads on massive acreage. I’ve met people at the Starbucks on Paper Mill and Johnsons Ferry and the parking lot is a showcase of $100,000+ cars. The group that is leading the push for cityhood is facing opposition. Many argue that their taxes will go up, saying that every other city in Cobb County charges higher mileage rates than what the county is charging them for the same services. Proponents of cityhood counter that the services would improve. The movement is being led by a group called the Committee for Cityhood in East Cobb, Inc. Phil Kent, a local political leader, has acted as a spokesperson for the group. “East Cobb is an ideal place to work, live, raise a family and retire,” he said in a recent Marietta Daily Journal article. “But residents desire a stronger voice for matters pertaining to our own backyards. There’s zero intent to raise taxes or diminish services for our neighbors.” North Fulton has since been totally incorporated with two new cities emerging in Johns Creek and Milton. Both have had their growing pains (Milton sought the help of a therapist in 2007 to help the council get along). But both might argue that their character and city brand have been fostered since getting local representation. Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases. Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com 770-674-1433 Personal: NMLS#104587 Business: NMLS#70876 *The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Assurance Financial Group
Checking in on employee performance As a small business owner, how often do you review the performance of your employees? When you review your employee’s performance, are you using this time not dick jones only to rate their Founder & President performance but Jones Simply Sales also to coach them on how to improve it? The lifeblood of successfully running a small business is high performing employees. If you’re not continually focused on reviewing and improving your employee’s performance, you most certainly are not optimizing their ability to help you grow your business. The starting point for reviewing your employee’s performance is to have a documented performance plan which spells out what you want them to do. The more specific you are on what you expect, the easier it is to provide feedback. Including both qualitative and quantitative measurements, such as new account quotas or sales goals, will help you to provide more precise feedback. When reviewing an employee’s performance, it should be a “two-way” conversation. Have each of your employees do a “self-review” first of how they think they are performing. This will allow you to better prepare for the actual review and leverage the input from your employees. With hundreds of things on your mind as a small business owner, never lose sight of the fact that your employees are most likely your top asset. Spending time reviewing their performance will help them do a better job, and by doing this, it will help you to better run and grow your small business.
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CALENDAR JOHNS CREEK TOASTMASTERS
What: Join the weekly meeting to learn how to become a better speaker and better leader. When: Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. Where: Johns Creek Christian Church, 10800 Bell Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreek.toastmastersclubs. org or 404-513-3188
ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARK
Creativity hits the park in Downtown Alpharetta. This monthly market runs through Sept. 28 and features local artists creating handcrafted work, including pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, clothing and more. Join the fun on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Main Street and Milton Avenue. For more information, visit awesomealpharetta.com.
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What: Vocalist Karla Harris is known for dynamic diversity within the music world. Her latest album, “Certain Elements,” is a suite of original music and cover tunes. When: Wednesday, July 17, 8-9:15 p.m. Where: City Winery, 650 North Ave., Atlanta Cost: $18-24 More info and tickets: karlaharris.com
HOMESCHOOL USED BOOK, CURRICULUM SALE
What: Books, school supplies, games and curriculum will be on sale at the Annual BEECH Community Curriculum Sale. For all ages through High School. Sale is open to all and free to attend. When: Thursday, June 20, 5-8 p.m.; Friday June 21, 11-2 p.m. with a 25% off sale from 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, June 22, 50% off sale from 10 a.m.-noon Where: Newpoint Tabernacle Church, 2150 Antioch Road, Cumming More info: BeechHomeschool.com
EVENTS: CAREER EXPO
What: World Harvest Church will host a free, two-day career expo. When: June 27-28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: World Harvest Church, 320 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell More info: whccareerexpo.com
‘THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, PART 4’ What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture is by George Thurmond and Robert Sapp. When: Wednesday, July 3, 7-9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com
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What: Enjoy fireworks, live music, food vendors and more. Fireworks start at dusk, rain or shine. Pets must be on a leash or in a crate. When: Wednesday, July 4, 6 p.m. Where: Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
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What: Activities will include live music from the Smokerise Bluegrass Band, hayrides and games. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase. When: Thursday, July 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgo.vocm
ALL RECOVERY MEETING
What: Join an open discussion for those in recovery from addiction or those affected by people with addiction. Not a twelve step program. When: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Where: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek More info: navigaterecoverygwinnett.org or 678-743-1808 x101
What: Classes include financial planning, film appreciation, The Holy Land Revisited Part 2, and discussions by 18 local authors. When: 10-11 a.m., 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. and 1:15–2:15 p.m., through July 29 Where: St. Lukes’s Presbyterian Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $50 for six-week course More info and registration: palsonline.org or 770-698-0801
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What: Join Mary Veal, outdoor enthusiast and yoga instructor, in a nature detox sunset hike and yoga experience along the Laurel Ridge Trail. Ages 12 and up. When: Sunday, June 30, 6-8 p.m. Where: Grey Owl Mind-Body Studio, 6250 Abbotts Bridge Road #500, Johns Creek Cost: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers Info and registration: greyowlmb.com
What: This program uses science-based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program. When: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org
NAVIGATORS TOASTMASTERS PATHWAYS
What: Reach your personal and professional goals through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program. When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Where: Club House, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming Info: navigators.toastmastersclubs.org
CUMMING
What: Enjoy food, music, dance contests, a Kid’s Zone and fireworks. The celebration kicks off with the Steam Engine Parade. When: Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming More info: cummingfair.net
DUNWOODY
What: This year’s parade theme is “Happy Birthday, Dunwoody” and will feature marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities. When: Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m. Where: Parade begins at Mount Vernon Shopping Center and ends at Dunwoody Village More info: dunwoodyga.org
What: Join for networking every Wednesday. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests Info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545
HEALTH AND FITNESS: NATURE DETOX: SUNSET HIKE & YOGA
BROOKE STREET PARK YOGA
What: Classes are free and for all levels. Bring a mat and a water. Hosted by the City of Alpharetta with Lift Yoga teachers. When: Saturdays, 9 a.m., through October, weather permitting Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us
JOHNS CREEK
What: Celebrate America’s independence with live music by Bogey and the Viceroy, activities, food and a fireworks display. No pets or outside alcohol allowed. When: Wednesday, July 3, 6-10 p.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
MILTON
What: The Independence Day Walking Parade will include wagons, carts, bikes and pets, with prizes given away for the most spirited entries. Games, crafts and food will follow. When: Saturday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Broadwell Pavilion, 12615 Broadwell Road, Milton More info: cityofmiltonga.us
ROSWELL
What: Enjoy giant inflatables, carnival games, live music, food trucks, face painting and prizes. Dogs are not permitted. When: Thursday, July 4, 5:30-10 p.m. Where: Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell Cost: Admission is free, carnival tickets start at $1; $20 unlimited passes available More info: roswellgov.com
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FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK: BOOTCAMP
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER:
What: Join for a free group exercise class with Fitness in the Park. All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. When: Saturday, June 22, 9-10 a.m. Where: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
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FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS:
NASHVILLE DOWNTOWN
ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET
What: Find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats; gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs; and makers of all sorts of edible home goods, from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: North and South Broad Street, Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com
DUNWOODY FARMERS MARKET
What: Browse through more than 25 vendors and help contribute to the success of local farmers and businesses. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, through September Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: dunwoodyfarmersmkt.com
DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of offerings each week. When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody Info: discoverdunwoody.com
FAMILY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
What: Enjoy an array of food trucks each month through September. Bring a blanket and chairs. Drinks available for purchase. When: Friday, June 28, 6-8:30 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
MOUNTAIN PARK FARMERS MARKET
What: Features small businesses, locallygrown foods and hand-made items. When: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. Where: 118 Lakeshore Drive, Mountain Park More info: facebook.com/MountainParkFarmersMarket
ROSWELL FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET
What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for wonderful fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon, through Oct. 26 Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com
What: Enjoy free, live music. Bring food and friends. This concert will feature Blues and Americana singer-songwriter Trisha Adams. When: Friday, June 28, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Where: Corner of Milton Avenue and North Main Street Info: awesomealpharetta.com
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ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 2019-2020 Tour will feature 10 new sculptures and nine permanent sculptures. When: Through February 2020 Where: Across the City of Roswell More info and maps: roswellartsfund.org
LIBRARY EVENTS:
What: Icons and Legends Now is a tribute show to the artists that forged the classic era of country music. When: Saturday, June 29, 4-10 p.m. Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming Cost: $10 general admission Info and tickets: ticketleap.com
A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A HUMMINGBIRD
BROOKE STREET PARK SUMMER CONCERTS
INFLATABLE ZOO
What: The concert series offers 11 free, family-friendly concerts through October. Bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn. This week’s concert features AlphaJazz, featuring the Alpharetta City Band. When: Saturday, July 6, 7:30 p.m. Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. More info: alpharetta.ga.us
SUMMER PUPPET SERIES: ‘RUCKER, GO HOME!’
What: Lee Bryan, “That Puppet Guy,” presents the world premiere of “Rucker, Go Home!” When: June 24-29. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Cost: Tickets are $5 each More info and tickets: roswellpuppets.com
RUSSELL COOK AND THE SWEET TEETH
What: The Dunwoody Nature Center Summer Concert Series is back with concerts monthly. Food trucks available. When: Saturday, June 29, 7-9 p.m. Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5345 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: Free for members, $5 for nonmembers More info: dunwoodynature.org
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA What: The Atlanta Chapter 107 of the Colored Pencil Society of America will be displaying their artwork. All work is colored pencil on different surfaces. When: Through July 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: cpsa.org
STUDENTS & FACULTY JURIED EXHIBITION What: Spruill Gallery presents its Student and Faculty Juried Exhibition. When: Through Aug. 24 Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org
What: Join the Atlanta Audubon Society to meet their newest animal ambassador, Sibley the Hummingbird. Ages 5 and up. When: Friday, June 28, 10-11 a.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org What: Enjoy the inflatable zoo with songs, animals and fun.
When: Friday, June 28, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-6738
GLEE CLUB WITH BACH 2 ROCK
What: Learn songs and make new friends. Club meets daily starting July 1 with a final performance for family and friends at the end of the week. Ages 8 and up. When: Monday, July 1, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org
MEDITATION CLASS
What: Every class will include guided meditation. Group leaders cover different topics that include the details of the energy centers, subtle system and more. All levels welcome. When: Tuesday, July 2, noon-1 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4050
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City Calendar Events JULY
Young Adults Bocce - Adaptive Rec. Newtown Park - Park Place 6:30 p.m.
of Zoning Appeals 16 Board City Hall 7 p.m.
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Independence Day Celebration Newtown Park 6:00 p.m.
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Independence Day City Administrative Offices Closed
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Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga Newtown Park - Amphitheater 10 a.m.
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City Council Work Session City Hall 5 p.m.
Outdoor Fitness - YOGA 21 Free Newtown Park - Amphitheater
City Council Meeting City Hall 7 p.m.
Council Work Session 22 City City Hall
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Planning Commission Meeting City Hall 7 p.m. Walk with a Doc Newtown Park - Veterans Memorial 10 a.m. Movies at Newtown Wreck it Ralph: Ralph wrecks the Internet (PG) Newtown Park 7 p.m.
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Free Outdoor Fitness - Barre Newtown Park - Amphitheater 10 a.m.
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Young Adults Bocce - Adaptive Rec. Newtown Park - Park Place 6:30 p.m.
Public Art Gateway Community Meeting City Hall 7 p.m. and Visitors Bureau Mtg 17 Convention City Hall 8:30 a.m.
Recreation & Parks Committee Mtg City Hall 6:30 p.m.
10 a.m.
5 p.m.
City Council Meeting City Hall 7 p.m. Art Gateway Community Meeting 25 Public Newtown Park - Park Place 7 p.m.
Adults BINGO Night - Adaptive Rec. 26 Young Newtown Park - Park Place 7 p.m.
Adults Bocce - Adaptive Rec. 30 Young Newtown Park - Park Place 6:30 p.m.
Johns Creek City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive For a complete list of events, meetings, and classes please visit: johnscreekga.gov/calendar
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When is a rash not a rash? By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta During my dermatology residency, our professors loved to talk about “imitators” – the diseases that mimic other diseases and can Dr. Taylor fool the unsuspecting student. Historically, the “Great Imitator” was syphilis because it could affect so many organ systems and manifest on the skin in numerous ways. Syphilis can show up as a sore on the skin, sores in the mouth, a rash, nodules, a collapsed nasal bridge, dementia, deafness and can occur in many other forms. Sir William Osler, one of the four founding physicians of Johns Hopkins Hospital, once said “the physician who knows syphilis knows medicine.” Nowadays, penicillin has suppressed syphilis to a great degree, and family doctors are so expert at diagnosing syphilis that it rarely makes its way to the dermatologist before being caught by someone else. Still, one of the joys of practicing medicine is making a diagnosis that is either challenging or obscure, and dermatologists across the country are ever vigilant for imitators. There are other diseases that qualify as imitators, and for this week’s article, I thought it worth mentioning a few of the common imitators that I see in clinic. For the following diseases, patients often present complaining of a “skin rash,” but what they have turns out to not be rash at all or to not be skin-based. 1. Actinic pupura – This term means sun-induced bruise. Many mature patients have bruises on the backs of their hands and their forearms, and they sometimes present to clinic asking about a rash in these locations. These are actually bruises, and they occur because years of sun-damage causes skin to bruise easily. Actinic purpura is the diagnosis when bruises are occurring only on the sun-damaged dorsal hands and forearms. Actinic purpura is, in general, not a worry. If bruises occur in areas that haven’t seen the sun, then we have to worry about a different diagnosis such as low platelets, leukemias or other blood disorders. 2. Notalgia paraesthetica – Say that word ten times fast (or even just once?!). Patients present to my clinic asking about a rash on their upper back, but there is no rash at all. The skin is completely normal, but patients are itching and uncomfortable. Notalgia paraesthetica is itching of the back caused by varying amounts of arthritis or degenerative changes in the
Patients often present complaining of a “skin rash,” but what they have turns out to not be rash at all or to not be skin-based. cervical or thoracic spine irritating the spinal nerves. These nerves go to the skin on the neck and back, so this neurologic problem is perceived as a skin problem. For really severe cases, nerve dulling medicines are sometimes helpful. 3. Diffuse actinic keratoses – Actinic keratoses or “AK’s” are pre-cancers. Because patients’ sun damage is often over an entire area such as the entire cheek or scalp, patients sometimes present to clinic worried about a rash that turns out to be a field of pre-cancers. Creams and light therapies (PDT) can help eliminate these growths before they turn into skin cancer. 4. Poikiloderma of Civatte – This is another false rash that comes from sun-damage. It occurs as a red-brown mottling of the skin usually on the neck that patients dislike either because of its cosmetic appearance or because it can sometimes be mildly irritated and symptomatic. Laser treatments in combination with sun protection can improve this condition. 5. Stasis dermatitis – In this case, the problem is actually a rash, but I include it on this list because it’s so often misdiagnosed. Patients come to clinic because they keep having “cellulitis” (skin infection) over and over, but they do not have a skin infection. Rather, their veins are not working, and venous reflux leads to inflammation in the skin that mimics a skin infection. True leg skin infections are usually in only one leg and stasis dermatitis often affects both legs repetitively. Very effective modern vein treatments (such as EVLA & ECA) are available to fix the venous system and help with leg pain, swelling or stasis dermatitis. We hope you enjoyed learning about the Great Imitator and a few Lessor Imitators. And if you or a loved one has a spot concerning for skin cancer, vein problems or other skin issues, please consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta. Dr. Brent Taylor is a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, boardcertified dermatologist and vein specialist with his practice located at the corner of North Point Parkway and Webb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta.
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Appen Media Group announces new podcasts By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group’s podcast family is growing. One new show, “The Re-Readables,” premiered June 11 on all podcast platforms.Hosted by intern Conner Evans, the
show covers high school and college literature as well as some young adult fiction in a new light. It includes show categories like “Best Scene,” “What Aged the Best?” “What Aged the Worst?” and “Best ‘Over-Writing.’” The idea for the podcast came from a similar show that looks back on old movies, Evans said.
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK MAYOR AND COUNCIL JULY 2019 MEETING The Mayor and Council of the City of Johns Creek will hold their monthly meeting on: Monday, July 8, 2019
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5:00pmWork Session 7:00pm Council Meeting
Both Work Sessions and Council Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers located at 11360 Lakefield Drive, in Johns Creek, 30097 and are open to the public. Should you have any questions regarding these public meetings, please call the City Clerk Joan Jones (678-512-3212). Joan Jones City Clerk
“I think a lot of times novels that you read in school can have all the life sucked out of them when all you focus on in ‘The Great Gatsby’ is the green light and old money verses new money,” he said. “There’s so much that can pop out at you that you can fall in love with when you revisit books later on. Plus, I just love talking about this stuff with my friends with categories that we can argue over a little. Hopefully, it makes people want to read some of these and get something new out of them.” Another show, “The Good Life,” is expected to premier this month on podcast platforms and YouTube. Hosts Frank Duffy of Duffy Realty and attorney Frank Giudice, along with featured guest Ted Jenkin, CEO of oXYGen Financial, will welcome listeners into “The Good Life” each week with topics like sports, drinks, steaks, business and gambling. “‘The Good Life’ is a group of successful local Atlanta businessmen sitting around a steak dinner at a fine restaurant raising a glass or two talking about subjects that interest guys (and curious women) in pursuit of extracting the most out of the ‘good life,’” Duffy said. “It’s a two-hour, weekly, unapologetic, nostalgic return to the era of the Rat Pack.” “Jenn Means Business” is also expected to launch this month on all
podcast platforms and YouTube. The show, hosted by Jenn Errico, covers everything a young female professional needs to know to make her mark in the professional world, stand out and succeed in corporate America. “It’s important as a woman in corporate America to know how to navigate certain situations when society often still sees it as a ‘man’s world,’” Errico said. “I’ve been fortunate to have some great mentors throughout my career and am excited to be able to share my knowledge and experience with women (especially young women and m illennials) who may not be as fortunate to have strong, powerful women in their corner.” One of Appen’s most listened to shows, “Lunch Break,” is also expected to premier its second season soon. Host AJ McNaughton will return with his wife Kimber as they eat and drink their way around St. Louis. “Our goal at the Appen Podcast Network is to provide our listeners with a wide variety of entertaining content so that you are sure to find your new favorite show in our rapidly growing library,” said Director of Media Production Daniel Milana. Local business owners interested in advertising on an Appen podcast can email Milana at daniel@appenmediagroup.com. For more information about all of Appen Media Group’s podcasts, visit northfulton.com.
Blotter: Continued from Page 2 7 a.m. and noon. Staff told police there was video footage of an unidentified person walking from the road, entering the car and driving away, but police were not able to view the footage at that time.
Renter loses $1,000 to landlord scammer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating an incident in which a man lost $1,000 to a person who pretended to be leasing a Leasingham Way home. Through a translator, the victim said someone on Craigslist claimed to be the homeowner. The victim paid a $1,000 down payment to the alleged scammer and was instructed to retrieve the keys from a lockbox at the house. At the house, the victim realized the home was for sale by a separate company. The lock box was broken. The victim gave police “David Michael’s” email address and a lease agreement that did not appear legitimate.
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So it’s officially summer. That means two things. One is that it’s hot. The other is that folks ask me, “What’s a good place to fish for summertime trout?” I love that question, and the answer is easy: the Chattahoochee tailwater, especially near the
stand that fact get themselves in trouble. Some don’t make it, and that’s tragic. During a release, you don’t get a sudden tsunami of rampaging water. Instead, the flow simply starts to increase
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— higher and faster, higher and faster — and before you know it that peaceful river has transformed itself into a fast-flowing monster that’s impossible to fight. The level comes up quickly, especially close to the dam, rising several feet in just a few minutes. If you’re unaware, you might not realize what’s happening until too late. Thus, step one of any Chattahoochee tailwater adventure (whether fishing, floating, or anything
else) is to know and understand the release schedule and how it will impact the section of river that you’re on. To check on upcoming releases, call the Corps of Engineers information line at (770) 945-1466. You’ll get a recorded message. At the dam, listen to that message at 1610 on an AM radio. When in the river near the dam,
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dam. The Hooch tailwater (a “tailwater” is that part of river below a dam) starts at Buford Dam, where water is drawn from the bottom of the lake comes out in the high 40s or low 50s. That’s cold! Just thinking about it makes me shiver, even in June. But trout love it, and so do trout anglers. The fishing starts right below Buford Dam at the Lower Pool West recreation area (accessible via Buford Dam Road). There’s actually good trout fishing for many miles downriver, but the area known simply as “the dam” is one of the best-known spots. Many anglers begin at the Lower Pool West boat ramp. The area near the ramp offers a variety of fishing experiences for wading, floating and even shorebound anglers. There’s a small fee to park, and at times it gets a bit crowded – especially on hot summer days. But the fishing can be good. I’ll get to the “how” of fishing there in a minute. But first, I want you to understand what you’re getting into — literally — when you step into that cold, cold water. Specifically, I want to talk about safety. The first thing to understand here is the matter of water releases. When water is being released, the Hooch below the dam undergoes a dramatic change in personality and can be deadly. Every summer, river users who don’t under-
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU MEETING
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF JOHNS CREEK ARTS AND CULTURE BOARD MEETING JULY 18, 2019
The next Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 8:30am. The meeting will be held in Johns Creek City Hall located at 11360 Lakefield Drive in Johns Creek. Please contact the City Clerk’s office should you have any further questions at 678-512-3212.
The Johns Creek Arts and Culture Board will meet Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in City Hall which is located at 11360 Lakefield Drive in Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Please contact the city clerk’s office at 678512-3212 should you have any questions.
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front overhang and flexing flanks. BMW says the new chassis lends itself to improving the X5’s off-road performance and the manufacturer is now offering an off-road package. The optional equipment includes underbody protection, two-axle air suspension and a rear differential lock. My tester was suited for pavement and fitted with multiple M division upgrades to add to the aforementioned exhaust system. The 20-inch wheels and sporty steering wheel carry M badging and the Dynamic Handling Package ($3,650) includes an increase in the already sizeable brake disks, a sport differential and roll stabilization. It all makes for genuinely sporty and enjoyable performance. There is good feedback to be found from the steering wheel, which is perfectly weighted (and just feels nice in the hands), and the sizeable ventilated brake discs give drivers confidence while pushing the BMW big boy into corners. I experienced perceptible body roll just once while pushing the Beemer hard into a sweeping curve with significant negative camber. Even then, the lean was relative controlled and manageable. The firm suspension is appreciated when pushing the X5, but it means you will feel potholes and the road’s lumps and bumps. Drivers can change the transmission cogs themselves with paddle shifters, but really there is not much point considering the X5’s eight-speed automatic delivers spot-on shifts in whatever driving mode you select. The auto was unflappable and smooth in city traffic and on state highways, and in sport mode, the revs were kept high when needed but quick to change when the situation called for a downshift. On the daily trek, the X5 is accommodating and comfortable. While there is a dizzying array of menus, BMW’s iDrive controller is still fantastic for navigating through the 12.3-inch touchscreen. Creature comforts include 4-zone climate control, a Harmon Kardon stereo system, optional rear HD touchscreen displays and heating/cooling cuphold-
ers. However, I was a bit perplexed the X5 does not come with ventilated seats, something my backside definitely needed while testing the Beemer under Georgia’s seemingly triple-digit humidity level. Opting for the Premium Package ($2,050) adds a head-up display, wireless charging WiFi hotspot and other amenities. The package also includes gesture control, which I described as gimmicky in my X4 review, and my opinion has not changed. The X5 also has the first voice-recognition system I have encountered that I simply could not stump. I even tried by throwing out my (awful) German, French and deep South accents. Hey, everyone has their own way of dealing with traffic. For the safety conscious, the X5 has your expected features like lane, blind spot and collision warnings. The optional Driving Assistance package goes further with traffic jam assist which allows hands-free driving in certain situations, automatic lane change, active cruise control with stop and go and front cross-traffic alert. The package also includes what has to be the most pervasive lane keep assist system fitted to any car, anywhere. Not only does it keep the X5 in its lane, it pulls the steering wheel whenever you are seemingly a few millimeters beyond dead center. If the system could hold a wooden spoon, I’d like to imagine it would give you a knock on the noggin each time you sway slightly in your lane. The xDrive50i starts at $75,750 with my tester and its five options packages bringing the tag up to $91,000. Opting for the inline-six in the xDrive40i will save you a significant amount of coin, but at what cost? One day, you will be driving along and hear the growl of the eight-cylinder bellowing out of the M Sport exhaust. At that moment, you will likely let out a deep sigh and think, “I could’ve had a V8.” I am infatuated with the X5’s new powerplant, and really, the X5 in general. It is practical, spacious and comfortable for everyday needs with serious, smile-inducing performance. And did I mention you can get one with a V8?
Trouting: Continued from Page 27 be aware of the law which says that anyone (yes, even you and me) in or on the river from the dam down to Ga. 20 must WEAR a life jacket. I put “WEAR” in caps, because you have to be wearing it to comply. It really is the law, and you can be ticketed if you don’t. Yes, rangers do check. Besides checking the release schedule and wearing that life jacket, savvy
OPINION river users also rely on their own senses to tell them if the river is changing. A wading angler, for example, should be aware of the feel of the water. Is it pulling harder than it was a few minutes ago? That might mean that the level is rising. Don’t wait to think about it. Just get out of the river. If you’re wrong, the worst that’ll happen is you’ll lose a few minutes of fishing time. If you’re right, you may save your life. Keep an ear on the sound of the river too — and an eye on how the water looks. If the sound of nearby rapids changes, if the water is suddenly less
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clear, or if you start seeing leaves and tennis balls floating by, those are indicators that the river’s coming up and that you should get out right away. But don’t they sound warning sirens? Yes, near the dam. But sirens are mechanical, and mechanical things break. Besides, as the recording says, “schedules can change with hydropower demands or equipment failure.” Translation: always be aware of the river. Despite too many sad news stories in recent years, every summer folks still head for the river when they should not. That may happen because of ignorance
or bravado, but whatever the reason, it happens too often. Well, I see we never did get around to talking about the how’s of fishing near the dam. We’ll look at that next time. But we did have the safety talk. That’s a good place to start. Learn much more about fishing for trout in the Chattahoochee in Steve Hudson’s book “Chattahoochee Trout: The Definitive Guide.” It’s available from local outfitters or from Amazon, and signed copies are available direct from the author at ChattahoocheeMedia.com.
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