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Man assaulted, robbed in vape shop parking lot JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a July 27 incident in which a man reported a group of men shoved him against a car and stole his backpack outside Rising Cloud Vape Lounge on Jones Bridge Road. The victim said that during that afternoon he had been hanging out with three of the men at the lounge. Although he had spent time with the suspects in the past, he said he did not know their identities. After about an hour and a half, they walked to the parking lot and continued talking.
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Burglars steal drugs from local pharmacy JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police met with the owner of Prestige Pharmacy on McGinnis Ferry Road July 25 after he reported burglars had broken into the store. The owner reported receiving an alarm alert for the front door at 2:46 a.m. Video footage showed at least three suspects enter the business through the front door after backing up their vehicle in front of the business. Inside, a sheet metal cabinet labeled “Class 3-5” drugs had been pried open and the drugs stolen. The owner was unable to provide a specific inventory at that time. The office was also ransacked, with damage to a wood door.
Suspect smashes windows at two neighboring stores JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a July 27 incident in which the windows of Cosmo Med Salon and Spa and Shaboo Jewelers on Jones Bridge Road were smashed by an unidentified suspect. Around 1 a.m., a blue or grey SUV pulled into the parking lot of the businesses. Based on security footage, an
The victim said one of the men pushed him several times, eventually onto his girlfriend’s vehicle and held him there while another suspect pulled off his backpack, which contained $100. The suspects then climbed into a silver Chevrolet Spark and drove north on Jones Bridge. The victim’s girlfriend and an employee of the lounge had similar accounts of the incident. The employee said there may be video footage of the incident.
individual wearing a blue long-sleeved jacket, red or orange baseball cap, blue pants and black tennis shoes, holding a crowbar and a large round outdoor plastic trash can, smashed a portion of the front glass window of both businesses. The suspect did not enter the jewelers but entered the salon briefly. Nothing appeared missing from either business at the time of the initial report. The suspect left one tennis shoe and his hat in front of the jewelry store.
Pistol ammo, knife stolen from Hyundai JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two cars were burglarized in front of a Murano View home between 7:30 p.m. July 21 and 7:45 a.m. July 22. The victim said the car doors were left ajar which alerted them to the crime. There were no signs of forced entry on either car. From a Hyundai, a box of 20, 9mm pistol cartridges and a pocket knife, worth about $50 total, were stolen. Nothing was missing from the other car, although the center console and glove box had been rummaged through.
Video games stolen from car in driveway JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man reported that thieves broke into two cars parked in front of his Forest Run Trace home between 9 p.m. July 21 and 7 a.m. July 22.
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Fraudulent charges made with card stolen from car JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a July 22 incident in which a thief used a Visa card to make fraudulent charges after it had been stolen from a Johns Creek man. The victim said around 7:30 a.m.
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GDOT to resurface Medlock Bridge Lane widths to be reduced to 11 feet By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced the schedule for resurfacing Ga. 141, also known as Medlock Bridge Road. GDOT will be resurfacing the thoroughfare from the Gwinnett County line at the Chattahoochee River north to the Forsyth County line at McGinnis Ferry Road. The anticipated schedule runs from July 2019 to February 2020, though officials said they hope the project will be completed sooner. “I think it’s fairly obvious they’re giving themselves lots of cushion,” John’s Creek Mayor Mike Bodker said. “Knowing our Public Works staff and our past experience with GDOT projects, they’re going to push them as hard as they can to get the hell out of here as quickly as possible.” Most of the work will be done overnight from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., seven days a week. Though GDOT is working to minimize impacts on rush hour traffic, commuters should be prepared for lane closures. As part of the project, lane width will be reduced from 12 to 11 feet to accommodate a wider shoulder. The Public Works Department is also working to reduce the speed limit from 55 to 45 mph as a measure to improve safety. “As folks are traveling slower, they have the ability to stop more quickly,”
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Johns Creek Public Works Director Lynette Baker said. “That would help with the number of rear-end accidents that currently occur.” From 2016 to 2018 there were 859 rearend accidents along Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek, according to city reports. The narrower lanes will create a wider shoulder so drivers will have more space to maneuver if they need to avoid accidents or a place to pull over if their car breaks down. The additional space could also allow emergency vehicles to
more easily navigate traffic. Some City Council members questioned the department’s decision to request the narrower lanes without running it by the council. “I’m a little concerned about the arbitrariness of how we’re dealing with some of these projects,” Councilman John Bradberry said. “The Public Works Department as part of TSPLOST has proposed a six-lane restriping that would have removed the shoulder. Now, we’re being told we’re going to great lengths to
increase the shoulder.” Baker emphasized that the number of lanes would not be changed as part of the GDOT repaving. Assistant City Manager Kimberly Greer said that it would have been up to the discretion of the city manager’s office to share those details with council. The city manager at the time of negotiations with GDOT, Warren Hutmacher, was let go from the city in June, and a full-time replacement has not yet been announced.
City hires Community Development head New director has background with Gwinnet County, Brookhaven By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek has announced Gwinnett County staffer Ben Song will take over as the city’s new director of the Community Development Department. Song most recently served as the director for the Real Estate and Records ManSONG agement with Gwinnett County, and previously served as the Community Development Director for the city of Brookhaven. “I’m confident Ben’s results-driven leadership, and land
use and zoning proficiency, will help keep our city in step with our comprehensive plan and strategically guide the department forward,” Police Chief and Acting City Manager Ed Densmore said.. “He possesses the right experience to implement the community’s vision and guide appropriate development and opportunities in our city.” Song is an active member of the American Planning Association and the Georgia Planning Association. He has also previously held land use and planning roles in Peachtree Corners and Johns Creek. “Ben’s familiarity with the City of Johns Creek, coupled with his decade-plus experience across other cities and counties make him a fit for Johns Creek and the needs of our community,” Mayor Mike Bodker said.
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Local pharmacist inspires patient-choice state law By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Over the past year, Jennifer and Mike Shannon, owners of Lily’s Pharmacy in Johns Creek, have worked with state legislators to pass a law to prevent conflicts of interest in the pharmacy industry. The Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act, which will go into effect Jan. 1, 2020, prohibits insurers and benefits managers who have ownership in a pharmacy from steering patients to that business. The law endeavors to reduce conflicts of interests, increase transparency and give patients more choice. The law was inspired in part by local pharmacist Jennifer Shannon, who saw first-hand how coercive steering practices can negatively impact patient care. Jennifer and Mike created Lily’s Pharmacy, named after their first daughter, in 2013. While Jennifer is the head pharmacist, Mike handles business affairs, and both pride themselves on the customer service and level of care offered at the pharmacy. “Patients should know their pharmacist,” Jennifer said. “We’re the last
person that checks that their medication is safe for them. We realized there were no local pharmacies in the area – there were so many chains everywhere – so we decided to do it in Johns Creek where we live.” Lily’s Pharmacy works closely with Emory Johns Creek Hospital and other nearby healthcare providers to ensure a quality continuum of care. “We know them well,” Mike said. “We get a lot of referrals from the local providers because we’re out front talking with our patient and not just treating them like a prescription going across the desk.” As with any mom-and-pop shop, competing with larger chain pharmacies can be challenging for Lily’s Pharmacy. But the biggest challenge, the Shannons said, was not attracting patients to their neighborhood pharmacy, but retaining them because of steering campaigns or restrictive insurance plans. “A doctor can never tell you ‘Hey, you have to go to the lab, and you have to go to the one that I own,” Mike said. “That’s illegal. But in pharmacy, the [pharmacy benefit managers] are allowed to say
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Law: Continued from Page 5 ‘You have to go to this specialty pharmacy’ or ‘You have to use my wholly-owned, mail-order pharmacy.’” This is not only a conflict of inter-
est, they said, but it hurts small businesses and can be detrimental to the patients. “You would be surprised how many people, mostly Medicare patients, are forced or coerced,” Jennifer said. “They will get letters in the mail, phone calls saying ‘You’re due for this medication. Why don’t we just send you 90 days,’
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when they probably have no business getting 90 days of anything because their meds change.” Jennifer said she has spent hours on the phone fighting with insurance companies and mail-order pharmacies to grant her clients the ability to have their medication filled at the pharmacy of their choice. Frustrated by the system, Jennifer reached out to the lobbyist with the Georgia Pharmacy Association, and along with the Medical Association of Georgia and Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology, they developed the bill that would become the Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act. While mandating mail-order pharmacy was already illegal in the state of Georgia, many patients have been the target of steering campaigns that remove or complicate their ability to choose their own pharmacist. Under the new law, the practice of steering patients, whether through insurance plans or misleading marketing materials, to a pharmacy that is owned by the insurance company or pharmacy benefit manager is now illegal and punishable by fines and possible loss of license in Georgia. Jennifer testified before legislative committees to help ensure the bill’s passage. With unanimous support in the Senate and one dissenting vote in the House, Georgia became a leader in ensuring patients can chose their pharmacist. Jennifer said she is incredibly proud of the new law and hopes similar laws will be passed in other states. “To have the choice and not be coerced will save so many patients, especially the elderly,” Jennifer said. For more information about Lily’s Pharmacy, visit lilyspharmacy.com.
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International music festival debuts in North Fulton By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Musicians and violin students from across the globe descended upon Johns Creek and Sandy Springs in July for the inaugural Atlanta Festival Academy. Johns Creek resident and music instructor William Pu wanted to expand the arts scene in the Atlanta region in a way that could attract an international audience. Pu joined forces with his wife Amy Change and fellow violinist Wei Lin to create a 9-day classical music festival. “One of the things Atlanta really needs is vibrant cultural life,” Pu said. “So I thought, because my background is in youth education, I would develop more cultural youth activities to promote, to raise the level and meet the need of the community.” From July 22 to July 30, 70 violin and cello students participated in master classes, lectures, workshops, private lessons and three concerts. About 20 of the students came from outside Georgia, with many from Asia and Europe. “This touches me and my wife every single time,” Pu said. “Through music making, people who don’t know each other, who don’t speak the same language, are able to become friends and make something beautiful together.” Even when countries are at odds politically, children can become friends through music, he said. “These children will grow up one day,” Pu said. “They’ll be the leader of their countries, and programs like this can build friendships between countries.” The summer institute mostly took place at Johns Creek United Methodist Church. Pu, who has worked
The students from the Atlanta Festival Academy rehearse at Johns Creek United Methodist Church. with the church for the past four years on the Atlanta Youth Orchestra summer intensive, thanked the venue for hosting the festival. “They’re absolutely sincere, wonderful, and with an absolutely beautiful facility,” Pu said. “It’s very fortunate that they’re supporting us, and I hope they’ll be supporting us for years to come.” During the Grand Finale, held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, students performed alongside faculty and world-renowned performers. The headliner was 11-year-old Singaporean violin prodigy, Chloe Chua, the junior winner of the 2018 Menuhin Competition. This was her first performance in the U.S., Pu said. The Atlanta Festival Academy was made possible through partnerships with the Lin Yao Ji Music Foun-
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dation of China, the Menuhin Competition and the Harpa International Music Academy in Iceland. Four students who participated in the Atlanta festival were given a scholarship to the Harpa International Music Academy for a string quartet intensive this August. The students will learn under the guidance of Sibbi Bernhardsson, a world-renowned string quartet violinist. Pu said he hopes the festival will continue for many years and continue to grow. “I think this is going to be really great,” he said. “We all as a community should be really proud of it. I hope next year we can make it bigger and better.” For more information about the Atlanta Festival Academy, visit atlantafestivalacademy.org.
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Alpharetta moves forward with police surveillance tools By PATRICK FOX pat@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta police will soon have two new tools at their disposal to crack down on speeders and identify suspected criminals. The City Council is set to adopt a change to the local code this week allowing for installation of automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones. The measure comes in the wake of legislation passed earlier this year allowing for deployment of detection equipment to monitor school zones. The Alpharetta code change passed on first reading at the council’s July 22 meeting and is expected to come up again this week for final adoption. The measure would allow the city to partner with a private contractor to monitor school zones for speeding violations. Because any funds generated from fines would be split with the city, the arrangement would cost Alpharetta nothing. At a special council workshop held in May, Alpharetta Police Maj. T. Lindgren presented a report showing that during a one-week period, monitors recorded more than 3,500 speed violations at six
The Alpharetta code change passed on first reading at the council’s July 22 meeting and is expected to come up again this week for final adoption. local schools. The study was performed by traffic safety systems firms Red Speed USA and Verra Mobility and covered 2 hours a day, one hour before and one hour after classes for five days. The study revealed dozens of cases where motorists were clocked at more than 30 mph over the speed limit in the school zone. New Prospect Elementary logged 53 such cases. One motorist was clocked at 59 mph through a school zone. Lindgren said the monitoring equipment used under the program would be state certified for calibration, and all violations would be reviewed by an Alpharetta police officer before a citation
would be issued. The city hopes to have the monitoring equipment set up by the fall, said Alpharetta Police Maj. S. Mechler, but it will depend on how soon it is delivered and can be installed. “We do have a significant problem, and we have for many years, of people who are speeding, driving irresponsibly in school zones when children are present,” Mechler said. There is a requirement for a 30-day testing/grace period and the posting of signs to alert motorists of the monitoring devices. The City Council also recently approved an agreement with Georgia Power for $67,000 to provide equipment and services necessary to establish a SiteView license plate reader program. The agreement provides for three surveillance devices stationed at three locations within the city, making use of the utility’s infrastructure. Within the past month, Alpharetta began operation of one mobile reader that can operate in patrol cars. Within its first day of operation, the device detected one motorist with a suspended license, Mechler said. The driver was also found to be in possession of 2 grams of marijuana.
By the numbers Here’s a rundown of speeding violations logged at six Alpharetta schools over a one-week period this spring, monitoring traffic one hour before the opening bell and one hour after dismissal. • New Prospect Elementary: 1,333 violations in 10 hours • Webb Bridge Middle: 1,374 violations in 10 hours • Haynes Bridge Middle: 896 violations in 9 hours • Alpharetta High: 680 violations in 9 hours • Manning Oaks: 100 violations in 9 hours • Creek View Elementary: 66 violations in 9 hours Total: 3,557 violations Note: Violations were not recorded in both directions, and the total only includes those vehicles clocked at 11 mph or above over the speed limit. Source: Red Speed USA and Verra Mobility
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Mayor reappointed to Legislative Policy Council JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker has been reappointed to serve on the Georgia Municipal Association’s Legislative Policy Council. The council is responsible for proposing the association’s Legislative Platform and engaging other city officials in the legislative process throughout the year in helping move the platform forward. The Legislative Policy Council, a grassroots lobbying effort, is the focal Crier 8/8/19 Crossword point for the association’s legislative
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Juried show to bring hundreds of visitors to local Arts Center
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Arts Center’s largest annual juried art show, Summer Serendipity, will open Saturday, Aug. 10. There will be a reception that night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet some of the artists featured in the show, and prizes will be announced. The competition was open to all artists 18 and older for both 2D and 3D artwork. Each year the competition attracts a wide variety of work. Summer Serendipity, now in its sixth year, is the largest show the Art Center hosts with juried entries. In the past, the Summer Serendipity show has typically seen up to a thousand visitors. One award that will not be announced at the Aug. 10 reception is the people’s choice, which visitors will have an opportunity to decide through the run of the exhibit. The Johns Creek Arts Center is at 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, suite 700.
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Johns Creek High schedules benefit to help fight cancer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — This September, Johns Creek High School will use its homecoming to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Johns Creek High will host a #GoGold for Childhood Cancer homecoming game. Amid all the fun of homecoming, the school will be giving back on behalf of children and teenagers facing cancer by participating in Coins 4 Cure, with proceeds going to benefit Cure Childhood Cancer, an Atlanta-based nonprofit, that funds targeted therapies for childhood and teen cancers. The coin toss that evening will be tossed by Mark Myers, director of Communications at Cure Childhood Cancer, whose daughter, Kylie, died of childhood cancer when she was 12. She would have been a rising senior this year. The event to support childhood cancer is a collaborative effort between the Parent Teacher Student Alliance Health, Cure Childhood Cancer, JCHS Athletics and the Gladiator Nation.
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Second year of FirstSTEP brings 71 student teachers into classrooms Fulton Schools program serves as recruiting tool to draw area’s top talent By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com An innovative program to recruit and retain top teachers enters its second year with 71 teacher interns embedded in Fulton County schools for the 201920 school year. The goal of the district’s FirstSTEP (Student Teacher Education Program) is to transition these interns into full-time teachers, with a year of classroom experience and lessons learned from mentor teachers. “We want [our interns] to start their career with us and stay,” said Marsha Francis, PhD., program manager for FirstSTEP. “[The program] identifies teachers before they enter the labor market with the expectation they will choose to remain with Fulton Schools at the end of their internship.” The 71 interns this school year come from six local colleges and universities — Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Spelman College, the University of West Georgia, and the University of Georgia. The interns receive a $3,000 stipend for the 9-month internship, and the promise of a full-time contract upon successful completion. The success of the FirstSTEP program was evident based on last year’s pilot program, said Francis, who spent two years crafting the innovative approach to the traditional student teaching experience. Of the original group of 41 interns, 35 accepted offers to continue with
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Fulton School System interns for the 2019-20 school year gathered at the New Teacher Celebration in July. They are among 71 interns participating this year in the Fulton FirstSTEP program. Fulton Schools this year, exceeding the program goal of 80 percent retention. “Last year was an exciting inaugural year, and I was so tickled to see a large group of our former interns/now first-year teachers at the New Teacher Celebration [in July],” Francis said. She noted the district has made some enhancements to the FirstSTEP program this year based on feedback from the pilot year. These changes include expanding the number of participating schools, implementing periodic “lunch and learn” opportunities, and placing at least two interns together in a school so they can learn and grow together. Francis is also excited about the involvement of the University of Georgia which is participating on a trial basis this year. CDAR Member SWIFT Code: GMCBUS3A
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“Distance can be a factor for university supervision, but the teacher intern is a graduate of Fulton County Schools and [expressed interest] so her faculty agreed to try out the partnership,” Francis explained. With 17 school districts in Metro At-
lanta all competing for a dwindling pool of teachers, creating a pipeline of teacher candidates is critical, she said. A program, such as Fulton’s FirstSTEP, which develops effective teachers ready for day one, is even more beneficial. “FirstStep is a staffing solution. We want [our interns] to start their career with us and stay,” Francis said. “[The program] identifies teachers before they enter the labor market with the expectation they will choose to remain with Fulton Schools at the end of their internship.” Ron Wade, Fulton Schools’ chief talent officer, said the district must fill nearly 600 positions for the 2019-20 school year with the goal of having 6,850 teachers in place by the start of school Aug. 12. The FirstSTEP program is a key component in filling some of those vacancies. Francis said other districts are taking note of Fulton’s FirstStep and reaching out for more information on how to implement it in their areas. To share best practices, Francis has made presentations at the state and national level, including at the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators, the National Association for Professional Development Schools and Association of Teacher Educators.
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Roswell Inc to host first of career expo series Aug. 21 By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Local job seekers will get a little help in the coming months. Roswell Inc, the city’s economic development arm, is hosting the first of several career expos on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 1-5 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 909 Holcomb Bridge Road. It is hosted in partnership with the Georgia Department of Labor and sponsored by Gas South. Roswell Inc chose the hospitality industry as the focus of the first expo. “This career expo series is unique in that each event strategically focuses on the staffing needs of a key industry,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc. “The hospitality industry is one of Roswell’s leading industries, and with three new hotels and a number of restaurants and attractions set to open within the next year, it continues to grow. We are excited to help support that growth through the Roswell Hospitality Career Expo.” Roswell Inc chose the hospitality industry for two main reasons, according to the organization’s Digital Communications Coordinator Ashley Allen. “Hospitality is one of our fastest growing industries in Roswell,” Allen said. “Also, many businesses in the hospitality industry lose staff in August as people head back to school.” The career expo will feature an exhibit hall with more than 35 Roswell-based restaurants, breweries, hotels and attractions. Employers will be able to promote available positions and recruit job seekers. The expo will also provide a private space for one-on-one interviews. “We created this series to help business in our community grow and suc-
ceed,” Allen said. “Being located in the North Metro area provides Roswell with great access to workforce, but the hiring process can still be a lengthy endeavor. This event series serves as a way to make the hiring process easier and more beneficial for our employers. By partnering with the Georgia Department of Labor and other local job networking groups, we are bringing our employers and the areas’ best talent together.” It’s all a part of Roswell Inc’s larger vision to make Roswell the best in the region for innovative, community-minded businesses and entrepreneurs, she added. Roswell Inc is currently in the early planning stages for the following career expos, which will focus on the automotive
and medical industries. The organization is focusing on leading industries in Roswell that show a strong staffing need for the expos, Allen said. “We spoke with business owners and organizations within each industry to assess the staffing needs,” she said. “There was an overwhelming positive response for bringing an event like this to Roswell.” Outside of the career expos, jobseekers can also find tools and help from the Georgia Department of Labor’s website employegeorgia.com. Roswell Inc also encourages anyone looking for jobs in Roswell to get involved with local job networking groups, including Roswell United Methodist Church Job Networking and Metro Atlanta eXchange.
Local dentist earns lifelong learning and service recognition ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Academy of General Dentistry recently announced that Dr. Brett Smith Silverma has earned the 2019 Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition for his services to communities in need, mentoring associates and new dentists, and participating in organized dentistry. The academy is a professional association of more than 40,000 generSILVERMAN al dentists who are dedicated to professional excellence through the pursuit of continuing education. Silverman was presented this recognition during the AGD’s 2019 scientific session held in Connecticut at Mohegan Sun. The Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition is presented only to AGD members who have gone above and beyond earning the association’s highest honor of mastership. To accomplish this recognition, Silverman completed at least 1,600 hours of continuing dental education in 16 different dental disciplines. In addition, recipients must complete at least 100 hours of dental-related community and volunteer service. Silverman graduated from University of Detroit, Mercy Dental School in 1995 and currently practices dentistry in Alpharetta. He is a member of the Georgia Dental Association.
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Tariffs, not Fed, drops rates again
The attributes of successful leaders
I was right in the middle of writing an article that would have disappointed you interest rate hawks about how the Federal Reserve’s rate cut did not translate to a direct mortgage interest rate cut. Then the Geoff smith president flew in with Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com an announcement of new tariffs on China, which sent rates sinking. The Federal Reserve’s Fund Rate isn’t the mortgage interest rate. The Fed’s rate is basically the rate the Federal Reserve charges big banks to store their money at the Federal Reserve. Banks have excess cash sometimes and they always want that cash working for them. It’s usually working in the way of investments in stocks and bonds, or earning interest on business and personal loans, among other things. But when that cash is in transition, the bank might store that money at the Federal Reserve. When the downturn happened in 2008, banks didn’t want to invest in the stock market because it was tanking. And they didn’t want to lend it out to anyone because the economy was crashing in such a way that every person and every business seemed like a big risk. So they wanted to park that money in the Federal Reserve and wait out the storm. But the Federal Reserve didn’t want them doing that. It wanted banks to lend that money to people and businesses who would in turn spend it and help move the economy. So it dropped its interest rate down to near 0 percent. Banks basically make money off of money. And if they parked all of their money at the Federal Reserve, they wouldn’t have made any money at all back then. So they did what the Fed wanted them to do and loaned it out and invested it. And that moved the economy. So that’s what the Federal rate is. And generally, what the Fed does with it is a symbolic gesture to how the experts
A major differentiator to successfully running and growing a small business is leadership. Small business owners who are great leaders are more successful. dick jones Founder & President How would you Jones Simply Sales rate your leadership qualities? The main attributes associated with being a good leader are very consistent, and there is also a strong connection between them. Let’s start with the most important attribute: honesty. If you are not making honest and ethical behavior a top priority, you’re probably not viewed as a good leader by your employees. Honesty goes hand-in-hand with having integrity. Integrity requires that you always tell the truth, to all people, in every situation. Good leaders also have a vision of where they are going and what they are trying to accomplish. They share their vision in simplistic terms with all of their employees in a way that engages them to be part of the journey. Good leaders also have courage, which means they are willing to take risks to achieve their vision. A major attribute that also separates the good leaders is humility. Humility in leadership means that you have the self-confidence to recognize the value of your employees without feeling threatened. In other words, good ideas on how to improve your small business often come from employees, and your ability to recognize and leverage this requires humility. Good leaders are meticulous planners, have a tremendous focus on getting things done, show their enthusiasm and confidence all the time, and inspire others to do the same. Are you a good leader or not?
I was right in the middle of writing an article that would have disappointed you interest rate hawks about how the Federal Reserve’s rate cut did not translate to a direct mortgage interest rate cut. Then the president flew in with an announcement of new tariffs on China, which sent rates sinking. at the Federal Reserve view the shape of our near-term and long-term economies. The experts at the U.S. Federal Reserve are some of the best in the world. And they have access to the best data in the world. So their opinion on the economy spurs investors into action. By raising the Fed rate, they can slow down lending and investing by giving banks a safe place to earn a decent return. They do this when they think the economy is overheating and inflation, the measure of the rise in costs for goods and services, is rising too fast. The Federal Reserve is an artist when it comes to releasing information. There is no slower drip of hints as to what something will do than that of a Federal Reserve chairman talking about what the board will and won’t do. As such, experts were confident over a month ago that the Federal Reserve would lower their rate at the July meeting. So investors, including mortgage rate-makers, adjusted accordingly. As such, when the Fed announced its rate-cut, mortgage rates really didn’t move very much. They moved a little lower because many experts interpreted the chairman’s comments as hinting of yet another rate-cut soon. And that’s where I thought it was going to stay. Then on Thursday, our president declared he would impose a 10 percent tariff on $300 billion in Chinese imports. Rates did indeed drop on this news. Mortgage interest rates are actually closely tied to the 10-Year Treasury Yield. That’s because most people sell their
homes after 7-10 years. The yield, and mortgage rates, go up when investors feel good about their understanding of the economy and instead of buying 10-Year Treasuries, they invest in stocks. Both go down when investors are uneasy about what’s about to happen in our economy, so they pull their money from the stock market and invest in more safe investment mechanisms like bonds. No one, probably including both our president and the Chinese premier, know exactly where this trade war is headed. Or how exactly these new tariffs will impact our economy. And when investors don’t know where the profits will be, well, you know the story. They buy bonds. And that’s what they did Thursday. To the point where it drove the 10-Year Treasury Yield down to its lowest point since 2016. And rates dropped with it. The average rate for a 30-year fixed Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac loan is 3.77 percent, according to MortgageNewsDaily. 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
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SUMMER SOUNDS: SECRET AGENT 23 SKIDOO
Grammy-winning hip hop artist, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo combines the excitement of hip hop with the magical world of childhood. Positive themes of empowerment, love, imaginations set loose, hope, ambitions, and dreams infuse his fun-filled performances. See the show live Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m.-noon. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Tickets are $10 each. For more information and tickets, visit roswellgov.com.
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FEATURED: COMPASS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC TURNS 5
What: Join for a community celebration with food, a bounce house, inflatable double shot basketball competition, a fire truck, music, cornhole, giant Jenga, door prizes, face painting, froses for adults and more. When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Compass Family Chiropractic, 1745 Old Spring House Lane, Dunwoody More info: compassfamilychiropractic.com
SUMMER MEET AND GREET
What: The Dunwoody Newcomers Club is sponsoring a Meet and Greet for current and prospective members. The club is a social organization open to women residing in the Dunwoody area fewer than three years. When: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m. Where: Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody Info: dunwoodynewcomers.com
COMEDY ON THE CLAY
What: Comedy on the Clay features comedians Cyrus Steele, Mandal and Andrew Stanley for a night of family-friendly comedy in Downtown Duluth. When: Friday, Aug. 16, 8-9:30 p.m. Where: Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth Cost: $20 More info and tickets: etix.com
STONE MOUNTAIN CHORUS GUEST NIGHT
What: To celebrate the arrival of the new director Ben McDaniel, the chorus will open up rehearsal to welcome prospective singers for a special guest night. When: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7-9 p.m. Where: Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, 4480 Peachtree Corners Circle, Peachtree Corners More info: stonemountainchorus.org
What: Scout Expo is a one-day event organized by the Northern Ridge District to bring together scouts and youth and show them the fun of scouting. For ages 5-10. When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church Sports Field, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 More info: atlantabsa.org/nr
AN AFTERNOON OF DISCOVERY, PEACE AND PURPOSE
What: Rachel Macy Stafford, New York Times best-selling author, will share an awareness strategy on keeping yourself from drifting from your best life. Proceeds benefit All About Cats Rescue. When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 2-5 p.m. Where: Mt. Pisgah High School Cafeteria, 9875 Nesbit Ferry Road, Johns Creek Cost: $20 or $35 with a copy of “Only Love Today.” Book signing afterward. Info and tickets: onlylovetoday. brownpapertickets.com
SOUTHERN SUMMER
When: The theme of this art show is “Southern Summer” and will showcase a wide range of artists and media. When: July 1-Sept. 27 Where: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St., Alpharetta More info: artsalpharetta.org
‘MAMA MIA!’
What: The story-telling magic of ABBA’s songs propels this tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating a show following a young woman’s search for her birth father. When: Sept. 5-29, times vary Where: Tams School Street Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming Cost: Tickets start at $27 More info and tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com
SENIORS ENRICHED LIVING
What: Thirty-two classes are offered and include history, art, sports, religion, genealogy, music and more. Registration is open. When: Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 17-Nov. 7 Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell Cost: $55 for unlimited classes More info and registration: selroswellga.gov
EVENTS:
SUMMER FESTIVAL
What: This free event that will offer three different age-appropriate slides (150 feet, 100 feet and 50 feet). Event offers food and music. When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Leita Thompson Park, 1200 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
What: Join for live music, sparkling cocktails and rose, street tacos from Portico Global Cuisine, local pop-up vendors and a silent auction benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. When: Thursday, Aug. 15, 5:308 p.m. Where: Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter, 111 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta Info: discoverdunwoody.com
FREE FAMILY MOVIE SERIES
MULTI-COMPANY JOB FAIR
What: This month’s movie is “Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse.” Bring a picnic along with lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening under the stars filled with music, playground fun and a family movie. When: Saturday, Aug. 10, Movie begins at dusk Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com
What: Bring your resume and be ready to meet businesses face to face. Multiple job opportunities including full-time and part-time positions. Staffing companies will also be onsite. When: Friday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.noon Where: The Place of Forsyth County, 2550 The Place Circle, Cumming More info: theplaceofforsyth.org
MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK
HEALTH AND FITNESS:
SLIP-N-SLIDE EXTRAVAGANZA
What: Families are encouraged to bring blankets and relax as they watch the movie. No alcohol or pets. Pre-show activities include an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities, giveaways and music. When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov
WINE AND READING: DANIELLE DEADWYLER
What: Enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers as Atlanta’s professional actors bring a play’s characters to life. This month’s play is “The Ood” by Danielle Deadwyler. When: Sunday, Aug. 11, 2-4 p.m. Where: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody Cost: $20 More info and tickets: dunwoodynature.org
‘FRANCIS MARION: THE SWAMP FOX’
What: Barrington Hall hosts lectures on the Civil War and other areas of interest to local residents. This week’s lecture will be on “Francis Marion: the Swamp Fox” by Robert C. Jones. When: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 7 – 9 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com
WATERMELON 5K
What: A 5k run on a flat, fast course with proceeds benefitting the scouting programs of Scouts BSA Troops 62 and 5062. When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 8-10 a.m. Where: North Forsyth Middle School, 3645 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming Cost: $25-30 More info and registration: runsignup.com/race/ga/cumming/watermelon5krunwalk
MUSTARD SEED 5K
What: Proceeds from this 5K run/walk will support the Saint Brigid Mustard Seed Ministry, which works to serve abandoned children with disabilities in Nicaragua and uplifting marginalized communities. When: Sunday, Aug. 11, 8 a.m. Where: 3835 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek More info and registration: runsignup.com/Race/GA/JohnsCreek/MustardSeed5K
WALK WITH A DOC
What: Walk with a Doc is a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk. Every walk will feature a different health topic. When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. Where: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road More info: walkwithadoc.org
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FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL
What: Start the weekend early the third Thursday of every month with a free, familyfriendly festival held concurrently on historic Canton Street and historic Roswell Square. Free, regular trolley service connects the two venues. When: Thursday, Aug. 15, 5 – 9 p.m. Where: Downtown Roswell More info: aliveinroswell.com
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 More info: dunwoodyfarmersmkt.com
DUNWOODY FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS
What: This foodie event, complete with live music, features a variety of new and different offerings each week. When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 24 Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody More info: discoverdunwoody. com
JAEMOR FARMS POP-UP FARM MARKET
What: Find homegrown produce and best-selling flavors of the season at this pop-up farmer’s market. When: Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through September Where: Kaiser Permanente Forsyth Medical Office, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive #350, Cumming More info: 770-869-3999
MOUNTAIN PARK FARMERS MARKET
What: Features small businesses, locally-grown 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
RELIGIOUS EVENTS: BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
What: Students of all ages are encouraged to bring their backpacks to worship for a special blessing and keepsake as a new school year begins. When: Sunday, Aug. 11, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com or 770-751-0033
LIVING LANDSCAPES OF THE BIBLE
What: Dr. Bill Brown from Columbia Theological Seminary will explore the various landscapes of creation portrayed in the Bible and discover how they speak to us today. All are welcome. When: Sundays in August, 9:30 a.m. Where: Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com or 770-751-0033
ALPHARETTA GRIEFSHARE
What: GriefShare is a weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Limited to 20 people. When: Mondays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 26 Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: afumc.org/griefshare
DUNWOODY GREIFSHARE
What: GriefShare is designed to help bring healing to those grieving the death of a loved one. The group is designed to offer comfort and encouragement. When: 14-week cycle begins Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. Where: Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $20 for materials More info and registration: 770458-4311
MEN’S MINISTRY: FRIDAY MORNINGS
What: The First Baptist Roswell men’s group meets every Friday morning for friendship and to help each other grow spiritually. All are welcome to attend. When: Fridays, 7 a.m. Where: Panera Bread, 1195 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: fbroswell.org
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
What: Gain health benefits from relaxing yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. No experience necessary. Taught by an advanced certified yoga instructor. When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Where: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell More info: rumc.com or 770261-1705
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS What: Make and grow faithbased friendships for all ages. Enjoy a hot meal and/or volunteer. When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St., Alpharetta More info: afumc.org
MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: MUSIC AT TWILIGHT
What: Enjoy a free concert. This week’s concert features Americana and Country-Folk singers Swearingen and Kelli. When: Friday, Aug. 9, 8:3010:30 p.m. Where: Corner of Milton Avenue and North Main Street, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta. com
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BETH WOOD & NATHAN ANGELO What: Canadian Country Music Association Female Artist of the Year Victoria Banks and Americana singer songwriter Jesse Terry will perform a free concert. When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: homebydark.com
ATLANTA CONCERT BAND: ‘WHY SO SERIOUS?’
What: The Atlanta Concert Band will perform a free concert, “The Wonderful World of Disney” highlighting music from Disney. Everyone is invited to dress up as their favorite Disney characters. When: Sunday, Aug. 11, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: atlantaconcertband.org
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: DEBRA K. YAUN
What: Debra K. Yaun will be exhibiting her scratchboard art. All artwork is from the artist’s own photos from her travels to U.S. nature centers, parks, zoos and Costa Rica as well as on her own property in Georgia. When: August and September 2019 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info: debrayaun.com
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
ARTAROUND ROSWELL SCULPTURE TOUR
What: The ArtAround Roswell “museum without walls” 20192020 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
WOODSTOCK 50TH ANNIVERSARY
What: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with a discussion of the musical personalities involved, its social impact, and its lasting presence in America’s collective memory. When: Thursday, Aug. 15, 7-8 p.m. Where: Hampton Park Library, 5345, Settingdown Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
LIBRARY EVENTS: MILTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE
What: The Friends of the Milton Library is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly book sales to raise money to support the programs and events at the Milton Library. When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta Info: afpls.org or 404-613-4402
MOVIE DISCUSSION
What: Dr. Ian Afflerbach of the University of North Georgia will lead a discussion on the film “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (1967). When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 2-3 p.m. Where: Hampton Park Library, 5345, Settingdown Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org
GEOLOGICAL AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP What: Join for a free class about growing plants in rocks indoors and outdoors permanently without soils and fertilizers. When: Saturday, Aug. 10 Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org
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HEALTH & WELLNESS • Sponsored Section
Seal out tooth decay By Dr. David Remaley Roswell Dental Care Brushing and flossing are the best ways to help prevent cavities, but it’s not always easy to clean every nook and cranny of your teeth – especially those back teeth you use to chew (called molars). Molars are rough, uneven and a favorite place for leftover food and cavitycausing bacteria to hide. Still, there’s another safety net to help keep those teeth clean. It’s called a sealant, and it is a thin, protective coating (made from plastic or other dental materials) that adheres to the chewing surface of your back teeth. They’re no substitute for brushing and flossing, but they can keep cavities from forming and may even stop early stages of decay from becoming a full-blown cavity. In fact, sealants have been shown to reduce the risk of decay by nearly 80% in molars. This is especially important when it comes to your child’s dental health. In October 2016, the Centers For Disease Control released a report on the importance of sealants for school-aged children, of which only 43% of children ages 6-11 have. According to the CDC, “school-age children without sealants have almost three times more cavities than children with sealants.” You may have many questions about sealants, and we have answers for you below. Read on to learn more about sealing out tooth decay. How do sealants work? Think of them as raincoats for your teeth. When the cavity-causing bacteria that live in everyone’s mouth meet leftover food particles, they produce acids
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‘Just rub some black salve on it and call me in the morning’ (And other phrases you won’t hear your dermatologist tell you) By Dr. Brent Taylor Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Frequently, I field questions from patients about alternative therapies for treating the skin and specifically skin cancer. One of the most Dr. Taylor interesting treatments available is called “Black Salve” – interesting because it is not merely a placebo, but rather does have real effects. Black salve is also interesting because its history has intersected with that of allopathic medicine in ways that are important to medicine’s most advanced skin cancer treatments. Black salve has been used for decades as a way to treat growths including warts, moles and even skin cancer (but dermatologists do not recommend using it for this purpose). Black salve is a mixture of zinc chloride and Sanguinaria canadensis (aka Bloodroot), and sometimes Larrea tridentata (aka creosote bush or chaparral). But what are these three ingredients? Zinc chloride is an escharotic and tissue fixative. An eschar is a piece of dead tissue that will eventually turn black and slough off the skin. When applied to the skin, zinc chloride causes cell death and chemically fixes tissue into a relatively hard dead mass or plaque -- an “eschar.” If applied to a skin cancer, zinc chloride may kill the cancer, but the zinc chloride may also damage surrounding tissue. Zinc chloride is non-specific, damaging both unhealthy and healthy tissue that it contacts. Numerous case reports exist in the medical literature of people applying zinc chloride paste only to have a cancer come back worse or metastasize. Application of this paste has also been reported as causing severe scarring and deformity. Bloodroot is a flowering plant indigenous to eastern North America. Bloodroot gets its name from a red sap that can be harvested from the roots to dye baskets or cloth. Bloodroot also produces an ammonium-based chemical that kills animal cells and that is an escharotic, similar to zinc chloride. Creosote or chaparral is a desert plant whose extracts include certain compounds touted as having antioxidant properties. Chaparral is listed in the FDA’s poisonous plant database where its entry states that it has caused liver injury and even fulminant hepatic failure requiring a liver transplant. An interesting intersection of black salve with allopathic medicine is that Dr. Frederick Mohs used a compound combining zinc chloride, antimony trisulfide
and bloodroot as a “chemopaste” that was instrumental in helping him to develop “Mohs surgery” – the skin cancer treatment that bears his name and is now the most effective, precise and advanced method for treating skin cancer. Developed in the 1930s, Mohs’ chemopaste allowed him to harden and fix a skin cancer and a small area of surrounding skin. He then would remove that area, slice it thinly and examine it under the microscope to make sure that the margins were clear of tumor. When cancer was still present at an edge, he would remove more skin from the patient and again examine it under the microscope until all the cancer had been removed. The chemopaste was often applied the night before surgery, was very painful and caused substantial damage to surrounding tissue. Mohs’ method of using chemopaste and examining tissue under the microscope was imperfect, but it was certainly better than alternative methods of skin cancer removal available at the time. By the late 1970s, machines that could freeze tissue and allow it to be cut with precision and without the use of this chemopaste became available, making the chemopaste obsolete. Modern Mohs surgery involves numbing a skin cancer and the surrounding skin with lidocaine, removing the visible tumor and a small margin, checking the edges for tumor and repeating this process until all microscopically visible cancer has been removed. Modern Mohs surgery results in a 99% cure rate for most skin cancers, and suturing and repair techniques are so refined that deformity is extremely rare and in most cases minimal scarring occurs. Black salve’s cousin “Mohs’ chemopaste” played an important role in the development of Mohs surgery. Patients inclined toward naturopathic remedies should not feel that choosing Mohs surgery over black salve is a rejection of their holistic worldview. Rather, modern medicine and evidence-guided physicians honor the natural world when we acknowledge the astounding number of modern treatments derived from nature and guide our patients toward therapies that offer the greatest chance to heal. Black salve should not be viewed as an alternative to Mohs surgery but rather as an important historical stepping stone to this incredibly effective surgical technique. If you or a loved one has skin cancer, consider Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta. Dr. Brent Taylor is a board certified dermatologist, vein specialist, and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. He and his outstanding team take pride in providing personalized, caring and state-of-the-art treatment.
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Task force: Middle class shrinking in North Fulton Poverty Task Force to host inaugural summit Nov. 7 By Julia Grochowski julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Financial vulnerability has been an emerging, growing issue in North Fulton as affordability and the middle class has shrunk, according to representatives of the North Fulton Poverty Task Force. The representatives spoke at the Aug. 8 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park to offering a look at North Fulton’s “invisible neighbors.” Suburban poverty has been growing nationwide, but metro Atlanta is among the highest with 129 percent poverty growth in five years, said North Fulton Poverty Task Force executive team member Nancy Diamond. The reason for growth, she said, is a disparity between wage earnings and rent over time. “Wage growth is not keeping up with housing costs and cost of living,” Diamond said. To illustrate the point, she compared numbers from an MIT study estimating Fulton County’s cost of living with average income numbers.
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North Fulton Poverty Task Force executive team member Nancy Diamond provides an update about area poverty at the Aug. 1 Roswell Rotary Club meeting at Roswell Area Park. So, for the task force, it became clear that ‘poverty’ isn’t a title that covers what we’re seeing. We’ve become a task force focused on the growing financial vulnerability phenomenon.” The employees being impacted by this belong to an essential workforce that includes healthcare support, teachers, first responders and service jobs, Diamond said. And the task force said they had several anecdotal examples of this issue. A middle school teacher in the North Fulton area, for example, was recently found to have been sleeping and living out of his car, Diamond said. This discrepancy between living costs and wage earnings has several consequences for North Fulton. One of the most visible impacts, Diamond said, is that about 85 percent of traffic in Roswell is from out of town, because
employees cannot afford to live where they work. Additionally, the discrepancy means that local businesses have trouble finding and retaining workers, and the next generation cannot afford to live where they grew up, she added. “We’ve seen businesses move to Georgia, to North Fulton, and quietly shift to other parts to improve retention,” Diamond said. The North Fulton Poverty Task Force is looking at ways to combat the issue. And on Nov. 7, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., it will host its inaugural community summit at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church to discuss and develop ways to address the problem. The summit is free, but seats are limited, so attendees are asked to register. For more information and to register for the summit, visit ourinvisibleneighbors.org.
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MLB scores double play with Chamblee twins By CONNER EVANS newsroom@appenmediagroup.com CHAMBLEE, Ga. — A set of twins who graduated from Chamblee Charter High School in 2015 were signed to Major League Baseball contracts last month after playing at small Georgia colleges. Christopher Burgess signed with the Baltimore Orioles July 12, and brother Brenton Burgess signed with the Atlanta Braves on July 22. Both players have been assigned to the rookie level Gulf Coast League for their respective teams. “It’s an unbelievable story,” their father, Caesar Burgess, said. “They’ve been playing baseball since they were 5 years old.” During his career at Chamblee Charter High School, Brenton had a .305 batting average, with 65 RBI and five home runs. Christopher had a .300 career batting average, 50 RBI and six home runs. The twins also played football in high school, Brenton starting at quarterback and Christopher playing wide receiver and linebacker. Brenton went on to play for Georgia Gwinnett College, where he batted .347 and had six home runs last season. He also helped Gwinnett on their run to fourth place in the 2019 Association of Independent Institutions championship. He was selected for first team All-Association for his conference.
Brenton was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 2016 and the New York Yankees in 2017, but he chose to stay in school. Instead, he started his professional career with the Braves. Brenton had the bigger profile of the twins, so his father said he was even more surprised when Christopher received interest this summer. Christopher played at Middle State Georgia University, where he will forego his senior season to play for the Orioles. In 2019, he batted .217 with 25 RBI and three home runs. On the defensive end, he started at catcher and threw out 24 out of 46 runners attempting to steal. Christopher was signed because of his strong arm, his father said. His work on the defensive end is his greatest skill, he said. Brenton played mostly shortstop in college, but the Braves have him pegged as a pitcher, playing him in a relief role for now. He boasts a 96 mph fastball, but will have to adjust from being an everyday player, his father said. Their father has coached varsity basketball at Chamblee High School for 18 years, and said the reason for their love of baseball came from their mother, Brenda. “She’s at every game.” he said. “She’s their biggest cheerleader, critic and coach. She’s tough on them. She doesn’t miss a game at all.” The twins were set to play against each other for the first time as pros this week.
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Local brewery to host eight-week cornhole league By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — This fall, the new Johns Creek-based Six Bridges Brewery will host an eight-week cornhole league. The lifelong dream of father-andson team Charles and Clay Gridley, Six Bridges opened last year in Technology Park. To date, they have served more than 60 craft bears with local flavor. “They’re all original recipes we’ve put together and are making with our own blood, sweat and tears,” Taproom and Event Director Tyler Zari said. The Six Bridges Taproom, where patrons can bring their own food or enjoy the rotation of food trucks, hosts a variety of events from trivia nights, sports viewing parties, live music, charity fundraisers, and this fall, cornhole competitions. Cornhole is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing bean bags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. The object of the game is to be the first team to reach 21 points. Three points are awarded if a bag is thrown in the hole; one point if on the board. “It’s a pretty straightforward league,” Zari said. “There’s a couple [of leagues] in the area in Suwanee and Duluth. We just thought would be a cool way to maybe attract some people to the brewery and to have another something for people to do while they’re here.” Six Bridges kicked off the cornhole season with a free tournament Aug. 4. The regular season will begin Aug. 28 and continue for eight weeks on Wednes-
day nights between 6:30 and 8 p.m. There will be seven weeks of regular season play, with one best-of-three match-up each week. The final week there will be a seeded tournament to determine the champion. The top team will be eligible for a state tournament. Players and teams can register up to Aug. 25, although there is a lower registration fee for those who join by Aug. 14. The Six Bridges league will be co-ed. This fall, the brewery will also host charity nights every other Wednesday. For each pint sold, $1 will go to a local cause. Past beneficiaries have included the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation and North Fulton Senior Services. The next charity night will be Aug. 21 for ALS of North Georgia. “We’re just trying to as much as we can to support local charities and good causes,” Zari said. Six Bridges Brewing is at 11455 Lakefield Drive. For information about the brewery, visit sixbridgesbrewing.com. For more information about the cornhole league or register, visit peachstatecornhole.com.
Autrey Mill to host creek cleanup Aug. 24 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and the city of Johns Creek are seeking volunteers to help clean up the city’s namesake, Johns Creek. Homeowners along the creek are encouraged to venture into their backyards to help with the project. Debris and litter collected may be brought to Autrey Mill Nature Preserve to properly dispose of the waste. Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon, volunteers can join Autrey Mill and Fulton County Water Resources at the Old Alabama Road overpass over Johns Creek. Attendees will help, survey for fish, gather litter and learn the process for Adopt-A-Stream Bacterial Monitoring. Afterward, the Fulton County Department of Public Works will take participants on a tour of the Tom Lowe Atlanta Fulton Water Treatment Facility. The tour is restricted to the first 20 participants and requires a minimum of 10. Tour participants must be over the age of 7 and wear closed-toe shoes. There will breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at Autrey Mill. For more information, visit autreymill.org or call 678-366-3511.
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It has all led to this. In previous installments we have covered a wide array of topics on preparing you for the day your bundle of joy arrives. You are still nowhere near what any person with even the most basic vocabulary would call “ready,” but there is no more time. Baby is arriving.
Well, maybe. Your partner may experience Braxton Hicks, which are essentially false contractions, and not to be confused for the name of some country music artist debuting his new album, “A love as falser as her contractions.” Sometimes your partner’s due date will come and go with no sign of an upcoming birth. There are plenty of old wives tales that supposedly induce labor, including eating eggplant parmesan. There is no medical reason why the dish can cause such a reaction, it just goes to prove that even children in-utero would rather go through the stress of being born than eat eggplant. Other suggestions are going for a walk or even intercourse. However, at this stage your partner will look like a potato with toothpicks for extremities, so her willingness to do anything physical is pretty much out of the question. Eventually, then the 10-month, baby-building process will come a conclusion. Yes, dad-to-be, the whole “pregnancy is nine months” idea is false, a belief put in place to give pregnant mothers hope that it’ll be over soon during those final weeks as their abdomen stretches to the size of a beach ball. Once you and your partner have confirmed that labor is underway, it’s time to grab the “hospital bag” we talked about in the last installment. Remember how I said you should ensure you have plenty of sedatives for yourself? Now is the time to take them. Along your journey to fatherhood, you have probably felt pangs of anxiety and nervousness, but nothing up to this point will compare to the moment your partner goes into labor. And nothing can prepare you for what you are about to see. I could go into detail about the actual birthing process, but in the throes of the excitement, stress and crippling-anxiety, you won’t remember any advice I give you. All you will be able to think about is being there for your partner, trying to comfort her in any way that you can while you share this amazing experience
and “OH MY GOD THE HUMAN BODY SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO THAT.” Staying above your partner’s shoulders can also dangerous to your wellbeing because she will likely be hitting you with a strength and frequency that would put Manny Pacquaio to shame. Of course, not all births occur this way. Sometimes baby is extremely cozy in her uterine apartment and has to be evicted through medically induced labor (eggplant is pumped directly into the mother’s bloodstream). A surgeon will then perform a cesarean section, named after its inventor, Caesar Section. Those with weak constitutions or weak stomachs should stay above you partner’s shoulders during this procedure because the surgeon will cut through approximately 4,146 levels of your partner’s flesh, muscle and tissue to get to baby. Not all c-sections are planned, though, and sometimes for the health of baby and mother, an emergency surgery will need to be performed. If your partner has to be anesthetized, there is a good chance you will not be permitted in the operating room. Nurses may have you wait in a dark 4-foot by 6-foot room, alone, while sheer terror for the health of your partner and baby races through your mind. At least, that is what happened in my case, and why I suggest sedatives. No matter the method of delivery, once baby makes her first appearance and you see for the first time this life that you helped create, you will be absolutely overcome with emotion — joy, relief, excitement, bliss, fulfillment, serenity and, of course, confusion. Your bewilderment will be caused by the fact that babies fresh from the womb, and there’s no gentle way to put this, look like alien life forms from a cheesy sci-fi movie. They are slimy, covered in various viscous substances and are simultaneously around five different colors. But you will be so overjoyed that this little alien is your son or daughter. And in a show of gratitude for bringing this sheer happiness into your life, you will lovingly caress your partner, who at this point will have thankfully gotten all the punches out of her system. All the time spent planning, preparing and anticipating has ended. Baby is finally here, and you are officially a father, though this will still seem surreal. But it will soon become extremely real, and that is the subject of the next installment in which we will go over the first days of being a father, and how hospitals will let you, a person with absolutely no experience at parenting whatsoever, care for every aspect of a human life.
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MSG Foundation to hold Run Your Can Off 5K benefit run By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com CUMMING, Ga. — The MSG Foundation is hosting the second annual Run Your Can Off 5K benefit Aug. 24 at Otwell Middle School. The event begins at 7 a.m. with the option to participate in a 5K run starting at 8 a.m. or a 1K run at 8:55 a.m. All proceeds will go to the MSG Foundation in its fight against hunger for Forsyth County residents and households struggling to feed their families. “I feel the benefit is a natural fit for our community,” said Wayne Hartshorn, Race Committee Chair. “Most people are compassionate and willing to help their fellow man when they can. Giving a couple of hours for a good cause while doing something one enjoys is a no-brainer. Even with the northern suburbs considered well off, Hartshorn said, one in five persons suffers from food insecurity in the county, state and country. “What better cause is there to fight hunger in our own hometown, so no one goes to bed hungry?” he said. “Supporting our event allows us to secure and keep food items on hand at all times for immediate need.” Otwell Middle School is the host school for the MSG foundation for the
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The MSG Foundation is hosting the second annual Run Your Can Off 5K benefit Aug. 24 at Otwell Middle School. entire year. The organization meets on the third Saturday of every month at the school to sort and pack groceries. These are then sent to the nine most economically challenged sites in the county and dispersed to needy families. “We provide a spot for the volunteers to put together their boxes of love (food) and load them up into cars for delivery
every month,” said Steve Miller, principal of Otwell Middle School. “The MSG Foundation provides a critical support for those in our community in need. I appreciate the time and energy they put into getting volunteers and coordinating the drop off of food to those in need.”
All pre-registered runners will receive a free T-shirt with the chance to win customized medals for different categories. The course features a series of loops running through City Hall and downtown Cumming that circle back to the school for the finish. Snacks and goodie bags will be provided with a special surprise treat waiting at the finish line. Much like the positive reception of the previous year’s benefit run, Hartshorn hopes that the event will turn a profit to further benefit the community. “The community really opened its arms for our event…” said Hartshorn. “Our support came from sponsors who bear the bulk of the event expense, many who also had runners…not only did our first race break even, we made a profit thanks to the support of our community. This year we will also offer an opportunity for participants to donate non-perishable food items that will go straight to our clients.” Registration for the 5K is $25 until Aug. 10 and $35 from Aug. 11 until the day of the event. Registration for the 1K will remain priced at $15. Otwell Middle School is located at 605 Tribble Gap Road. For more information about the run or to register, visit www.active.com.
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SPORTS
Johns Creek native qualifies for U.S. Amateur Championship By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek resident Preston DeSantis will join a field of some of the world’s top amateur golfers next week in the 2019 U.S. Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The tournament, which has fielded such notables as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Mark O’Meara, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Matt Kuchar, takes place Aug. 12-18. DeSantis, 19, earned a spot in the tournament July 23 by posting the low round of a qualifying tournament at Jennings Mill Country Club in Bogart, Georgia. “It’s been a roller coaster of a ride and a dream to get to the amateur championship,” DeSantis said. “Going into the qualifying tournament, I knew it was maybe the biggest event of my career. It was great for my game to come together on an event that I felt was the biggest [tournament] I could play.” The Marist graduate shot a 9-under par 135 over the two-day qualifying tournament at Jennings Mill, which put him tied for low-medalist with Jansen Preston of Kentucky. DeSantis said the course played to his strengths. “I’m used to playing tight courses around residential areas with out of bounds very close to the fairways,” he said. “I was comfortable and felt like I was home.”
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Johns Creek resident Preston DeSantis, 19, will compete in the U.S. Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club next week. DeSantis got off to a hot start, opening the first day with an eagle and birdie on his first two holes of the tournament. That momentum carried on through the first day with DeSantis leading the field after 18 holes after shooting 6-under par 66.
“I knew at that point I wanted to keep it that way and avoid the stress of a playoff,” he said. “I was able to keep it going and make minimal mistakes.” Despite the pressure of leading the
field going into the second round, DeSantis said he was relaxed and was not trying to force any shots. He compiled five birdies and two bogies in the second day for a 4-under par 68 to tie for the tournament win and punch his ticket to Pinehurst. DeSantis, a rising sophomore at Berry College and a member of the golf team, said he is eagerly awaiting his chance to play in the prestigious amateur championship at the well-known country club. “It’s going to be awesome for me, there are so many people supporting me and making the trip,” DeSantis said. “Everyone I’ve talked to has told me that [United States Golf Association] events are so special and that I shouldn’t worry about golf and just soak it all in. I know the whole Pinehurst village is an incredible area, so I’m going to enjoy it and just let the golf happen.” While he will enter the tournament with a relaxed disposition, DeSantis is still focused on a good showing. He hopes to make the cut after day two of stroke play to earn one of 64 spots available in match play. “Anything can happen in match play, it doesn’t matter if you are playing the No. 1 guy,” he said. “Reaching match play is my goal, and I think I can accomplish that by just continuing to do what I’ve been doing.”
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Local U16 soccer team captures national championship By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A local club soccer team can now exclaim it is the best in the nation. The United Futbol Academy U16 girls team captured the US Club Soccer National Cup XVII in the premier group July 23 at the championships in Commerce City, Colorado. The team, comprised of players from Forsyth, Dekalb Gwinnett and Hall counties, went undefeated in the tournament. “It’s amazing, not many clubs are able to accomplishment this, so it’s a big achievement for us,” head coach Sergio Magana said. “It was also a great experience to travel across the country and play against some of the better teams in the country.” The UFA club qualified for the nationals last fall by winning its Southeastern Clubs Champion League title. Their impressive record in league play earned the team an automatic bid to nationals, allowing the team to bypass the regional
tournament. The National Cup featured eight of the top U16 teams in the nation, with teams divided into two brackets to compete in group play. The UFA squad ran the table in the group stage, beating teams from Minnesota, New Jersey and Texas with a goal differential of 7. UFA’s performance in group play earned the team a spot in the finals where they faced Hawaii Rush Maui for the national title. UFA retained its undefeated record and took the match 3-1 to earn the tournament trophy. “The players were phenomenal, this is something they have worked hard for all year,” Magana said. “At our first team meeting (before the tournament) the girls said if we leave here without winning then they have not accomplished much. As a coach, you want to say they have already accomplished a lot, but you know where they are at and this was something they have worked for all year.” For more information about United Futbol Academy, visit unitedfa.org.
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The United Futbol Academy U16 girls team, which includes players from Forsyth County, captured the US Club Soccer National Cup XVII in Colorado on July 23.
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Counting bugs for science! Bugs. They’re part of summer, and sometimes you hate ’em. And yet there’s a lot to love about some bugs, especially those known as “pollinators.” They’re the ones you see on flowers, the ones responsible for the apples and blueberries and squash. Pollinators are everywhere. You see ’em all the time – bees, butterflies, and more – so it’s easy to assume that there are plenty to go around. Lately, however, some have warned of declining populations of these allimportant insects. So how are pollinator populations actually doing? One of the people interested in answering that question is Becky Griffin, community and school garden coordinator for the UGA Extension Service. Becky is the driving force behind a statewide initiative known as the Great Georgia Pollinator Census, an innovative program designed to promote sustainable pollinator habitat throughout the state while increasing what she calls “entomological literacy” and, simultaneously,
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Becky Griffin, community and school garden coordinator for the UGA Extension Service and creator of the Great Georgia Pollinator Census. capturing a snapshot of how pollinators are doing across the state. It’s science, sure. It’s also a great excuse to get outdoors later this month and do something totally different while making make a contribution to the greater good. Becky notes that the Great Georgia Pollinator Census is modeled after Cornell University’s annual (and highly successful) Great Backyard Bird Count. Like the Backyard Bird Count, the Pollinator Census is a citizen scientistbased program where regular folks like you and me can help gather data (count
bugs, that is) and thus make a meaningful contribution. Pollinators, for the purposes of this count, are grouped into eight categories (bumble bees, carpenter bees, small bees, honey bees, wasps, flies, butterflies and other insects). Counting them is remarkably straightforward, and there’s even a video on the project’s website (GGaPC. org) to show you how it’s done. The magic happens on either Friday, Aug. 23 or Saturday, Aug. 24, when folks across Georgia will literally count pollinators on “pollinator plants” – that is, on a plant with flowers that attract
pollinating insects. Just 15 minutes is all that’s required. You can spare a quarter hour, can’t you? Sure you can! Do it for the bugs! A key, of course, is to locate a suitable pollinator-attracting plant. You may need look no farther than your own backyard. Zinnias, lantana, black-eyed Susans, even milkweed – the list goes on and on. Another approach is to visit one of Georgia’s many botanical gardens. The State Botanical Garden in Athens and the Coastal Botanical Garden in Savannah are good bets; so are many other gardens and a number of state parks. If none of those options pans out, how about observing a flowering potted plant on your porch or back deck? That works too, Becky says. The project website includes a list of suitable plants that will be blooming in August, and you may be able to pick one up at your local nursery. Of course, the longer you can have that plant in place before census day, the better your chances of attracting pollinating insects. Once your plant has been chosen, decide how you’ll observe it. You will need to be close to it, but since the observation period is only 15 minutes, you won’t have to plan for long-term comfort. Then, when census day rolls around, get into position and set your timer for 15 minutes. Then let the counting begin. For even more fun, get your kids or grandkids involved in the bug counting too. How do you figure out what you are seeing? Illustrations on the project website will help you determine what’s what and will, for example, help you distinguish flies from wasps and bees. But wait a minute. Did I say bees and wasps? Isn’t that risky? “As long you’re not grabbing anything,” she says, “those insects are going to stay focused on the flowers. They’re not interested in you at all.” So (hard though it is for me to say this, since I absolutely am not a fan of things that sting) don’t sweat the wasps and bees. Instead, focus on seeing how many pollinators you can spot on your plant. As you identify each pollinator, tally what you see on the reporting sheet printed from the GGaPC website. That sheet provides blocks where you can record sightings for each of the eight different types of pollinators being counted. The final and critically important step is to upload your results on the project website. Reporting your results only takes a few minutes. Once you send your data on its way you’ll be able to bask in the satisfaction of having made a contribution to some potentially very important research. There. You’ve done some science and gotten to know some pollinators too – and I’ll bet you’ve had some fun while doing your bit for the betterment of those all-important bugs. For more information on the Great Georgia Pollinator Census, visit GGaPC.org.
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Northside hospital to host fundraiser for ‘Miracle Babies’ JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Northside Hospital will host a golf and tennis event Sept. 23 at the Standard Club in Johns Creek to raise funds for families of infants in intensive care. The event will include a game of golf or tennis, breakfast, lunch and a gift for each attendee. The money raised will help fund Miracle Babies at Northside Hospital, a program that provides transportation support and resources to families while their babies are in the neonatal intensive care nursery. The event will be Monday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6230 Abbotts Bridge Road. Sponsorships and individual registrations are available. Registration is $100 for tennis players and $500 for golf players. For more information or to register,
visit: give.northside.com. Other events Northside Hospital will host in September include “Wine, Women and Shoes” on Sept. 15 in Buckhead Guests try wines, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and shop exclusive designer fashions, all benefiting the Leukemia and Women’s Cancer Programs at Northside Hospital. The event will include a fashion show, a Key to the Closet raffle, and live and silent auctions. The event will be 1 to 4 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, 3300 Peachtree Road NE. Northside will also hold community skin screenings in Sandy Springs on Sept. 19. The Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is offering the screenings at no cost. The screenings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Cancer
Institute, 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE. Medical professionals will provide a brief skin assessment in a private setting. Exposed areas such as patient’s face, arms, hands, neck and feet will be examined. The screenings are open to all adults, 18 and older. Recommended screening attire includes shorts and T-shirt. Qualified interpreters will be available free of charge, with advanced requests.
There is no cost for the screening, but pre-registration is required. To schedule an appointment or for information about other upcoming cancer screenings, call 404-531-4444. The Northside Hospital health care system is one of Georgia’s leading health care providers with more than 240 locations across the state, including three hospitals in Atlanta, Cherokee County and Forsyth County.
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Northern Ridge District announces July Eagle Scouts NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton, recently announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Scouts who passed their Board of Review on July 25 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Brady Wilson of Troop 143 was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. He upgraded the outdoor puppy play area. Wilson also designed and constructed two benches, power washed the wooden fence and mulched the entire play area. Jared Gonding of Troop 69 was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. He repaired erosion damage at the Milton High School cross country course by fixing the eroded bank and then placing rip rap rocks to protect the bank. Gonding also installed flow reduction devices to reduce future erosion. Jacob Leis of Troop 10 was sponsored by St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. He de-
signed and constructed six vaults for the ROTC obstacle course at Kings Academy. Clayton Collins III of Troop 69 was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed a utility shed for Meals by Grace Aquaponics Farm. Luke Elliot of Troop 1134 was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. He collected and created personal toiletry, snack and boredom buster bags for patients and families for Cure Cancer. Elliot created over 140 bags. Jack Chasin of Troop 69 was sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed four storage boxes for toys and linens as well as two standing PVC organizer racks that can hold 12 bins for Bosley’s Place, a shelter for homeless puppies. Varun Vangala of Troop 2143 was sponsored by Johns Creek United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed a trail through the Butterfly
Edwin D. Spivia, 78, of Gainesville, Ga., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, July 27, 2019 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He is best known for putting Georgia on the map for filmmakers and as a favorite destination for millions of tourists. Known by many as “Big Ed,” he was born in Murphy, N.C., June 6, 1941. After attending Young Harris College he became a radio announcer at WCVP and WKRK radio stations in Murphy. In 1965, Mr. Spivia moved to Atlanta becoming a traffic and news reporter for WGST Radio. At age 25, his interview with newly elected state Rep. Julian Bond led to the House refusing to seat the young legislator, and then, ultimately, the courts supporting Bond. The incident thrust Bond into the national spotlight and Mr. Spivia into Georgia journalism history. In 1968, Mr. Spivia began work for the Georgia Department of Industry and Trade, where, after visiting the “Deliverance” film site, he conceived of making Georgia a prime location for movie and television producers. He presented the concept to then Gov. Jimmy Carter who chose him to develop the Georgia Film Commission, to lure film production to the state. The effort began in earnest in 1972, and within 10 years, over 200 films were produced in Georgia, including blockbusters like “Smokey and the Bandit” and “The Big Chill.” Mr. Spivia was then asked to head up the Georgia Tourism Division where the successful marketing phrase “Georgia, for
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In the back row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Brady Wilson, Jared Gonding, Jacob Leis and Clayton Collins III. In the bottom row, from left, stand Luke Elliot, Jack Chasin, Varun Vangala, Babalola Awe and Austin Love. Garden at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Babalola Awe of Troop 206 was sponsored by Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He designed and constructed a Little Free Library for the Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit Assisted Living Facility. Awe also
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Good Time or a Lifetime” and the Georgia Peach State logo were created. During his seven-year tenure, he promoted the different regions of Georgia, eliminating the practice of communities competing against each other for tourists. This approach increased the state’s tourism budget three-fold and resulted in Georgia moving from 27th in tourism revenue and visitation nationally to 7th — second only to Florida in the Southeast. Mr. Spivia’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to the Lakewood Fairgrounds in Atlanta to develop the property to include a major film studio. In 1983, former Macon Mayor Buck Melton and Macon businessman Ben Porter formed Filmworks, USA. Mr. Spivia was named president. Filmworks owned a 50-year lease on the Lakewood site and created what became the nationally acclaimed Lakewood Antiques Market. Through his contacts at Universal Studios, Mr. Spivia convinced Universal to build the 18,000-seat Lakewood Amphitheatre on the site. In 2006, he worked with the City of Atlanta as they repurchased the lease. Today the site houses EUE Screen Gems Studios of New York, one of the country’s premier movie production facilities. Ed Spivia and his wife, Barbara, and long-time friend and business associate Diane Dominick, moved the antiques market
to Cumming, where it became the thriving Lakewood 400 Antiques Market with over 200 dealers. Mr. Spivia’s two sons, Rhett and Greg, became partners in the business in December 2018. Though retired from the film industry, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue reached out to Mr. Spivia in 2006 to revive efforts to entice film producers to the state, asking him to chair the newly formed Georgia Film Video and Music Advisory Commission. The panel led the effort to pass an incentives package through the Georgia Legislature, helping make Georgia among the top three film, video and music production states in the country today. Mr. Spivia served on boards of the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, Travel South USA (chair), Georgia Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, American Diabetes Association of Georgia and Georgia Press Association Associates (president). In 2017, he received the Georgia Entertainment Gala & Awards “Outstanding Contribution to the Georgia Entertainment Industry” award. Mr. Spivia, himself, claimed his finest accomplishments were his three children, his marriage to Barbara and their blended family.
stocked the library with books. Austin Love of Troop 429 was sponsored by Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. He designed and constructed three portable benches for Cumming Nursing and Rehab Center. Love also cleaned the courtyard and pressure washed the walkways.
In Memoriam
He loved nothing more than spending time with them, especially on Lake Lanier. When a man’s stories are remembered, it is said he is considered immortal. With too many stories left to tell, “Big Ed,” and his piercing blue eyes, beautiful smile and charismatic personality will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Ed Spivia was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Graves and Edwin Spivia and his stepfather, Burton Graves. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Barbara Black Spivia; sons, Rhett (Paula) and Greg (Amy); daughter Cole; stepsons Philip Beegle ( Jennifer), Brian Beegle and Kevin Beegle; sister, Nancy (Spivia) Anderson (Clay); brothers, Ronnie Graves (Pat) and David Graves ( Jill); a host of nieces and nephews, five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family expressed gratitude to Mr. Spivia’s caregivers, Linda Griffin and Mary Ellen Sperry, who supported Barbara in her effort to fulfill her husband’s desire to die at home, in his bed, looking at the lake with his family and his dogs around him. The family will hold a private celebration of his life. Donations can be made in Mr. Spivia’s honor to Lewy Body Dementia Association 912 Killian Hill Road, SW Lilburn, GA 30047 404-935-6444 https://www.lbda.org/donate
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Milton High School students organize book drive to benefit nonprofit By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com MILTON, Ga. — Books can be informative and transformative, they can induce critical thought, transport us to other times and places or provide an escape from daily troubles and concerns. However, not everyone has access to books. Two Milton High School students hope to improve access to books while increasing the availability of literature in African nations by organizing an upcoming book drive at the Milton Library. The drive, which takes place Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Milton Library, will take donations to benefit the Books for Africa nonprofit.
The organization collects donated books and ships them to African countries where they are distributed to students. The event was organized by Milton High sophomores Diya Chutani and Esha Pentakota. Chutani said the book drive has two main benefits — providing books where they are needed and enabling the Milton community to come together for a good cause. “I particularly like fiction, and when you read fiction you are transported into that story,” Chutani said. “That is especially important for kids who may not be as privileged as we are here, they can escape with books. My dad has also always told me about the importance of reading and education, so we hope to give those
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Milton High School sophomores Diya Chutani (left) and Esha Pentakota have organized a book drive to benefit the Books for Africa nonprofit. The students will be taking book donations Aug. 10 in front of the Milton Library.
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Blotter: Continued from Page 2 that morning he was alerted to possible fraudulent charges on his card. He then discovered his Nissan Juke parked in the driveway of his Alberton Lane home had been rummaged through. His wallet, driver’s license, $80 cash, a debit and credit card were missing.
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driveway of his Timberstone Drive home. The man said the thief must have accessed the vehicle between 4:30 p.m. July 21 and 8:30 a.m. July 22. Several bank cards and a driver’s license were missing. No cameras captured the incident.
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