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Mayor Mike Bodker, second from left, joins City Council members, from left, Erin Elwood, Stephanie Endres and Brian Weaver as they break ground for a new multi-purpose trail at Cauley Creek Park Oct. 15. The ceremony kicked off the initial phase of the trail which will eventually cover 3.1 miles — or 5K. Read more, Page 4
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Police search for burglar who made off with tools JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man who broke into an Ace Hardware on Jones Bridge Road was seen on surveillance cameras stealing more than $5,700 worth of tools. Johns Creek police said the burglary occurred about 6 a.m. on Oct. 8. The suspect stole five chain saws, a concrete saw and a climbing sling from the hardware store. The tools were valued at $5,785, according to the police report. A store employee told officers the
Early voting for General Election now underway FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election is now underway at several locations in North Fulton. Advanced voting will take place Monday through Friday through October 30 with select dates for Saturday and Sunday voting. Early voting is available Monday through Friday Oct. 12-16 and Oct. 19-23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 26-30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Polling locations in North Fulton include; • Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta • East Roswell Branch Library, 2310
PUBLIC SAFETY DUI arrest Francisco A. Castillo, 36, of Bannerhorn Run, Alpharetta, was arrested Oct. 11 on State Bridge Road for DUI and failure to maintain lane.
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suspect pried open the business’ back door and walked straight to the more expensive professional-grade saws. Security cameras showed him entering the business twice to take items without even checking their labels, according to police reports. The worker told officers it appeared the suspect knew their exact location on the shelves. The burglar was described in reports as a 6 foot tall white man, approximately 180 pounds, and leaving the scene in a Ford F-150 single cab pickup with no distinguishable features.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police cited a man and woman who were discovered sleeping in their car in Newtown Park after hours on Oct. 6. According to a police report, a patrol officer noticed a Hyundai Accent parked in the public park while conducting patrols around 12:30 a.m. Newtown Park closes at midnight. The officer found a 41-year-old Griffin woman and a 19-year-old Atlanta man sleeping in the front seat of the vehicle. The officer recognized both of them from a Sept. 12 call when he caught them sleeping in the park after hours. The report noted the officer explained to the woman during the September call that she was not allowed in the park after midnight. The officer cited both with prohibited acts in public parks, a city ordinance violation.
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Construction kicks off on multi-purpose trail at Cauley Creek Park By KATIE ANDERSON newsroom@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek officially broke ground at Cauley Creek Park for the initial portion of the multipurpose trail on Oct. 15. The first section of the trail will be 14 feet wide and run about 2,500 yards. It will run from the park entrance on Bell Road to the Rogers Bridge Trail. The multi-purpose trail will be made of a rubber material rather than concrete or asphalt. “The city wanted to use a material that would reduce the stress on the joints of walkers, joggers, runners and especially members of our senior population,” Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Manager Robby Newton said. “We also needed a trail constructed of a durable material that would hold up to the stresses from the day-to-day park users including strollers, bikes and skateboards. The material is also pervious in nature and allows for better absorption of water when compared to other materials such as concrete.”
The segment, with an estimated cost of $670,000, is scheduled to be completed in spring of 2021. Newton said the public will have access and can begin using the trail upon completion of construction. Funding comes from a $40 million parks bond passed by Johns Creek voters in 2016. Money from the bond fund is geared specifically for the development and acquisition of parks and green space. The city has set aside $17 million of bond money for development of Cauley Creek Park and recently received another $3 million in state grant funding for the project. The grant comes from the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act which provides funding to support parks and trails and protect land critical to wildlife, clean water and outdoor recreation in Georgia. Johns Creek officials said they plan to put the grant money toward development of the multi-purpose trail, two steel pedestrian bridges, three wildlife observation decks and landscaping at the Cauley Creek Park area. The full trail will be 3.1 miles, a
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City and community leaders gather Oct. 15 to recognize the beginning of construction on the new Cauley Creek Park multi-purpose trail, which will eventually cover 3.1 miles — or 5K. perfect 5K, and will wrap around the park. It is expected to be finished with the other park elements in late spring of 2022. Once completed, Cauley Creek Park will be home to one of the only rubberized 5K trails in the country. “That’s definitely going to make this park stand out alone,” Newton said. “I think it’ll attract a lot of 5K runners and racers as well.” Cauley Creek park is approximately 191-acres, making it the largest park in Johns Creek and one of the biggest in the metro area, comparable to Piedmont and Chastain Parks. In addition to the
trail, amenities will include playgrounds, multipurpose fields, baseball and softball fields, basketball and pickleball courts, disc golf and a dog park. The multipurpose fields will be used for lacrosse, soccer and even cricket. Newton explained that trails and greenways were the number one desired amenity cited in the park strategic plan, and the Cauley Creek trail is the top priority for the park. “The main significance of this trail is providing a safe, comfortable, and multiuse trailway for our residents and visitors from the community,” Newton said.
Local charity sees record numbers as families sign up for holiday aid North Fulton nonprofit seeks volunteers, funds By MATT BRUCE news@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The holidays are approaching, and that means it’s busy season at North Fulton Community Charities.
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The Roswell-based nonprofit spends much of the year addressing homelessness and hunger. But the focus shifts to easing the financial strain on struggling families in the lead up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Oct. 5, NFCC opened applications
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from families for five holiday giveback programs. North Fulton County is on pace for a record year of need. NFCC officials said more than 700 families signed up for holiday help through the first week of registration. “We have never seen this high a demand,” NFCC Executive Director Holly York said. “We just have had to add so many families because of COVID that have never been in this situation before.” The nonprofit has organized a winter coat drive and is collecting turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner giveaways. That coincides with donations being accepted for senior gift baskets and a holiday toy drive. Families in financial crisis can also begin signing up for a holiday sponsor later this month. York said she expects the number of people who participate in this year’s slate of holiday programs will be more than double the usual rate. The programs aim to alleviate the financial strain of seniors and families living in poverty or from paycheck to paycheck around holiday season. York said organizers will make a
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Fulton schools reopen after 7-month pause Virtual learning remains the choice for thousands By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON — A milestone in the slow rebound from COVID-19 was the reopening of schools in Fulton County last week and the cautious return of students and staff. On Oct. 14, almost seven months to the day the pandemic shuttered school buildings, teachers and students were again in the same classrooms — albeit socially distanced and wearing face masks under the new rules of normal. Approximately 60 percent of the district’s 90,600 students chose to return to schools. The rest chose to continue with classes online. Among North Fulton’s 48 schools, the return rate was slightly higher with about 65 percent of students opting for face-to-face instruction. Decisions varied across the region, from nearly every child back in class at Vickery Mill Elementary in Roswell, to fewer than 35 percent returning in person at Creekview Elementary in Alpharetta.
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Zone 5, which includes schools in the Centennial and Roswell high school cluster, saw the highest rate of return with 76 percent of students opting for in-person instruction. Zone 6, which includes Chattahoochee, Johns Creek and Northview high schools, had the lowest return rate, with just over half of students back in classrooms. School Superintendent Mike Looney said the district has been planning since last spring on how to safely reopen
schools as the pandemic persists. A phased re-opening tied to health data served as the Fulton School System blueprint. “I’m really pleased and thankful that we stayed true to the commitment [I made] to the community of letting the data drive the decision-making process,” Looney said. Schools began phase one after Labor Day, beginning with small groups of students in school for one day a week and gradually adding more students for longer periods. Looney said the decision to move forward with the full reopening on Oct. 14 was made at nearly the last minute to ensure health data supported the decision. The target was for the county to have fewer than 100 COVID cases per 100,000 residents. “We had two back-to-back reports [that gave us] the green light for faceto-face instruction,” Looney said. “I’m thankful we stayed true to [our] commitment of letting the data drive the decision-making process.” Despite health data that indicates an improving situation, thousands of parents opted to keep their kids home. Many took to social media to challenge the health data and the decision to reopen.
Chief Academic Officer Cliff Jones said the district supports any decision parents make for their children. “We will honor and continue to support [families who], for whatever reason, do not want to return to face-to-face instruction,” Jones said. He outlined the 12-step process for virtual learning designed to improve instruction and address concerns parents and teachers have expressed. Schools are also working to support teachers as they instruct students in person and remotely. Many teachers have said the hybrid approach for inclass and virtual students is not sustainable. School can choose from three ways to organize classes: teachers either have all remote or all face-to-face; teachers have a mix of students; and/or teachers have some classes in person and other classes with remote learners. Because of the complexity in scheduling with the three options, parents are being asked to not change their decision from face-to-face or remote learning until next semester. A representative for Fulton Schools said Looney will make a decision by Thanksgiving on plans for instruction next semester.
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COMMUNITY kets, delivered Nov. 14 and Dec. 13, are decorated then filled with grocery store gift cards, non-perishable food items for holiday dinner and a small trinket. Volunteers are needed to deliver the baskets, which residents can donate Nov. 12 and Dec. 9. Visit: nfcchelp.org/senior-baskets.
Continued from Page 4 number of changes this year to keep participants and volunteers socially distanced. That could mean restricting the number of families allowed at giveaways and scheduling more pick-up dates. This month is a critical period. The program needs more food and gift donations, and volunteers are needed in abundance to handle the high demand. York encouraged schools and businesses to organize toy and food drives, but she said she understands that could be a challenge during the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re having to be more creative, more flexible,” York said. “We’ll be especially challenged because many offices that normally do that for us are not working in person, so they’re not going to be able to do the toy drives. And then our biggest food drives in the North Fulton area was the schools this time of year. And they’re just going back.” Coat drive Warm Coat Day has kicked off NFCC’s holiday assistance season for the past 13 years. Last year, about 1,900 new and gently worn coats, jackets, hats, scarves and gloves were distributed. This month, those items can be donated through Oct. 31 at
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Children’s presents, meals and other financial assistance were part of the 2019 holiday campaign at North Fulton Community Charities. the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA, 3655 Preston Ridge Road. NFCC has registered a wish list of items at Target. The charity will continue to accept donations Nov. 2-4 at the Old Thomasville Furniture store, 310 North Point Parkway Circle. The donations will be handed out to families in need the first week of November. Visit: nfcchelp.org/warm-coat-day.
giveaway provides families with a frozen turkey, a gift card to Kroger or Publix and bags of non-perishable goods for a home-cooked Thanksgiving Day feast. The items will be distributed to families Nov. 21-23. Volunteers are needed to help receive and distribute items. Visit: nfcchelp.org/thanksgivingfood-distribution.
Thanksgiving Food Distribution NFCC will receive food donations Nov. 17-19 for the annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution. Last year’s turkey drive served 445 families. The annual
Senior Baskets More than 150 holiday baskets are given to disabled residents and isolated seniors each November and December. The Thanksgiving and Christmas gift bas-
Santa Shop Nearly 1,500 children in need got toys through the Santa Shop last year. Unwrapped toys, supplied by donors, are arranged as gift options for parents to select for their kids. Toys for young children and gift cards for teens are always in high demand. Donors can drop off gifts Dec. 13-17, and the toys are handed out to families Dec. 16-20. “It’s hard for the children to really understand the pandemic,” York said. “But it’s even harder to understand around the holidays. They are still kids, and they want to have some sense of normalcy. And this program is one of those things that bring some sort of normalcy for a family.” Visit: nfcchelp.org/santa-shop. Sponsored Families Families going through extreme financial strains can be eligible for a holiday sponsor. Those gifts are distributed in December, and families can register this month. Volunteers should visit: nfcchelp.org/ volunteer.
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Advocacy group reminds drivers to keep their focus on the road Alpharetta woman injured in 2008 crash leads campaign effort By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — It is a message often heard and always understood — distracted driving endangers all on the road — but sometimes we need a reminder. That is the message behind a new campaign from Molly Welch, an Alpharetta native and founder of distracted driving awareness group A Second Later. The group is fundraising for bumper stickers and magnets reminding drivers to keep their eyes on the road, a simple message with serious implications Welch knows all too well. In 2008, Welch was a junior at Auburn studying journalism. After visiting a friend over the weekend, she was driving back to her school when she suffered the consequences of distracted driving firsthand. Welch took her eyes off the road to play back a recording she had made of an interview. In that momentary lapse, her car veered into oncoming traffic and was struck by a pickup truck. The crash left Welch in a coma for weeks and with a traumatic brain injury. The incident left her nearly unable to speak, and it was three years before she could walk again. Welch’s story has a positive outcome, though, following speech and physical therapy. She completed her bachelor’s degree four years after the crash and now works as a motivational speaker and leads initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of driving while distracted. It is her hope the bumper stickers and magnets will help keep drivers’ attention on the road ahead. “I want to see them on the back of every car, bus or truck,” Welch said. “Like the name, ‘A Second Later,’ that’s all it takes. It’s not worth it. No conversation, no text message, it’s not worth the suffering and heartache.” Marie Koch, owner of North Atlanta Kids Directory, became involved with Welch and the awareness campaign and emphasized the importance of the magnets as a reminder to stay focused while driving. “It’s a nice reminder,” Koch said. “It can change your life, a stranger’s life and then you have the ripple effect to
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families, just because someone was putting on mascara while driving. It’s not just texting, it’s eating, being distracted by music or anything else.” Welch said she hopes the stickers and magnets will raise awareness and help her get the message to others. Funds collected through A Second Later will be used to spread the word on billboards and in movie theaters. It will also help Welch to travel to other states to speak. Her message is geared to all ages. She has spoken before senior resource groups and to kids in fifth grade. “Distracted driving can affect any age,” Welch said. “Kids definitely should make sure they are not a distraction, and make sure parents have a cell phone mount so they’re not holding the phone or distracted by it.” A GoFundMe page has been set up for those who want to donate to the first round of magnets and bumper stickers and can be found at gofundme.com/f/ keep-your-eyes-on-the-road.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — THH, LLC, a technology-based holding company, has announced two new leadership hires, which will increase the company’s reach in the private equity arena and expand its footprint in the country. The newly established CFO and CRO positions are tasked with growing the “carve-out” department, which focuses on providing financial, integration, software development, sales and marketing, FISHER and IT support to newly formed companies created through divestiture. Kyle Fisher joins the company as chief financial officer. With more than 10 years of finance, accounting and audit experience, Fisher specialized in working with private equity clients the WELLS past two years. Fisher will also head up a new THH location in Indianapolis, allowing the team to better serve clients in the Midwest. Charles Wells has been named the new chief revenue officer. Wells brings 10 years of revenue generation and business consultation experience. For the past three years, he focused on driving new growth for carve-out companies. Wells is based in the Atlanta headquarters and will service clients globally, focusing on revenue growth. Since 2019, THH has been involved in more than 26 acquisitions, including carveouts. The increased focus on carve-outs leverages the firm’s strength in building smaller companies into profitable, yet highly efficient and scalable, organizations.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Parsons Meadow Professional Park, a 32,069 square foot medical office building in Johns Creek, recently sold for $5.9 million. Cushman and Wakefield, a large real estate services firm, arranged for the sale on behalf of Rushmore Properties. “This transaction is a great example of the resiliency of the medical office investment market,” said Travis Ives, U.S. Capital Markets Team member for Cushman and Wakefield. “We launched this deal at the onset of the pandemic, during a time when many transactions in other investment sectors were hitting pause.” Located at 10700 Medlock Bridge Road, Parsons Meadow Professional Park is 96 percent leased to a variety of medical specialties such as primary care, dental, plastic surgery, dermatology, physical therapy, allergy and endocrinology. Cashman and Wakefield credited Emory of Johns Creek Hospital, part of the Emory Healthcare system and a top-tier provider in the Atlanta market, as another driving factor for the demand for medical space in the Johns Creek area. Parsons Meadow is located within a 10-minute drive to Emory of Johns Creek Hospital. Healthcare work plays a large role in the economy of Johns Creek. The city reports there are more than 200 businesses in the city and more than 3,500 people from Johns Creek in the healthcare workforce. “The city is pleased to hear of the successful sale of the Parsons Meadow Professional Park building,” Johns Creek Communication Director Bob Mullen said. “The building itself is stra-
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Parsons Meadow Professional Park on Medlock Bridge Road is 96 percent leased to an array of medical specialty firms. tegically aligned with the medical office and healthcare industry, a primary target for future business growth and an industry which helps to drive the local economy, as is evidenced by our largest employers such as Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Alcon.” Mullen added that Johns Creek is attractive to healthcare and med-tech industries for relocations or new offices due to the city’s educated workforce and the quality of life provided through housing options, safety, recreational amenities and the highly ranked school system. This sale comes at a time when the city is in the beginning stages of
appointing committee members to the iHEART Johns Creek Advisory Committee to the City Council. Adopted in 2018, iHEART Johns Creek is a strategic focus on innovation and wellness. The goal is to create a stronger residential and business community and provides opportunities for all within Johns Creek to participate and contribute to the aspiration to be a top city in healthcare innovation and wellness. Johns Creek currently has seven medical office properties listed for sale, according to LoopNet, an online commercial real estate marketplace. The buildings range from 1,000 to 13,000 square feet of space.
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Fulton Schools extends superintendent’s contract By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON — The Fulton County Board of Education expressed its confidence in the district’s leadership by unanimously approving a contract extension for Superintendent Mike Looney through 2023. The three-year contract is the maximum length a school superintendent can be under contract in Georgia. Historically, the Fulton County School Board has maintained a three-year rolling contract for its superintendents. The extension made no others changes to Looney’s initial contract in June 2019 when he was hired. That contract provided Looney with a benefits and salary package of nearly $400,000 a year, placing him among the highest paid superintendents in Georgia’s 189 public school districts. In announcing the contract extension on Oct. 13, School Board President Julia Bernath praised Looney for navigating the state’s fourth largest school district through the COVID-19 pandemic. In mid-March, the Fulton School System became the first district in Georgia to move to remote learning after a staff
member tested positive for the virus. “It is clear through this tumultuous time that Dr. Looney’s guidance was critical to the stability and success of the district,” Bernath said. “With all the ups and downs, it was important for the board to confirm that district leadership remain consistent through the transition period back to education under nonCOVID circumstances.” Last week, the district’s 106 schools finally opened to in-person instruction after a seven-month pause. Stability in the leadership position has come under scrutiny in Fulton Schools in recent years. Looney is the ninth superintendent, either full time or interim, for the district over the past 25 years. Only one served longer than five years in the top position. Looney’s 14-year tenure as superintendent in the Williamson County (Tenn.) School District was a key factor in the board’s decision during the hiring process, according to those close to the selection. “We have amazing students, teachers, principals, staff, parents and taxpayers, and they deserve consistent management as we focus on recovery and excelling going into the future,” Bernath said.
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Senior class of 2020 sets ACT score record Fulton Schools’ average rises despite pandemic By CANDY WAYLOCK candy@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON—Fulton School System students in the class of 2020 set a district record on their ACT performance despite a spring testing season disrupted by COVID-19 and a halt to in-school learning. The district average score of 24.4 on the 36-point scale is the highest on record for the district and continues the upward trend in scores posted for more than a decade. The overall score is also well above the state average of 21.7 and the national average of 20.6. “Because COVID-19 disrupted education and the way we do business in so many ways, these results are more impressive than ever before,” Fulton School Board President Julia Bernath said. The reported scores are based on 2020 high school graduates who took the ACT at some time from grades 10 to 12. In all, more than 3,100 students in Fulton’s class of 2020 took the ACT.
The overall score is also well above the state average of 21.7 and the national average of 20.6. The disruption in education due to the pandemic may have played a role in a decline in the number of students in the class of 2019 who took the ACT. In all 15 percent fewer students took the test. Among the district’s traditional high schools, Northview High School posted the highest score with a composite average of 28.1. That score was the second highest in Georgia, bested only by perennial frontrunner Gwinnett School of Math and Science with a 30.2 composite score. Other Fulton County high schools among the top 10 out of the state’s 189 school systems were Chattahoochee (No. 5), Johns Creek and Cambridge (No. 10).
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ACT Results for North Fulton high schools* * among high schools with more than 15 test takers
Alpharetta Cambridge Centennial Chattahoochee Johns Creek Milton Northview
# of test takers 2019-20 324 / 333 348 / 337 210 / 174 319 / 239 399 / 308 372 / 356 298 / 233
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“Kudos go out to the expertise of our teachers and the achievement of our students,” said Cliff Jones, Fulton Schools Chief Academic Officer. “This growth reflects our dedication to ensuring our students are ready for college and careers.” The ACT is a test commonly used for college admission and placement. It measures English, math, reading and
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science proficiency, with an optional writing section. The SAT is the other widely taken college admission test. Historically more Georgia students have taken the SAT, but the numbers continue to grow for the ACT. In Fulton County Schools, more than half of graduating seniors take both college admission tests, according to district officials.
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An interview with Dr. Taylor Brought to you by — Alyssa McNamara Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Congratulations to Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta for its third DR. TAYLOR year in a row of being voted Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist of North Fulton! I decided to sit down with Dr. Brent Taylor and physician assistant Kathryn Filipek at Premier Dermatology to get their take on their success and to learn a bit more about them. Alyssa: Hey you two! So nice to see you guys again! I’ve previously had the pleasure of speaking with you both separately regarding Premier Dermatology and your particular contributions to the practice, but I wanted to take time to sit down with you both to hear your thoughts on your continued success. Dr. Taylor, congratulations on another win for Best of North Fulton 2020! This marks your 3rd year being named both Best Dermatologist and Best Vein Specialist in North Fulton since opening in 2017. That’s quite an accomplishment. To what do you attribute your continued success? Dr. Taylor: Thank you Alyssa! Well, as I’ve said in the past, I believe that my patients understand our sincerity and our dedication to our patients’ healthcare. Kathryn and I and our amazing team all honestly care about our patients and their well-being. I hope that that sincerity comes through during our interactions. We always strive to give our patients our complete attention and to learn more about an individual as a person as well as a patient. There are plenty of times when a patient brings something to our attention or compels us to do additional research, and Kathryn and I are constantly collaborating on our patients’ behalf. I believe that comes through. All of that, and my awesome dad jokes are a big hit. I’m a father of three boys ages seven, five and two, so I have plenty of time to practice my material. Kathryn: I agree with everything that Dr. Taylor said, especially how nice the patients are to laugh at his jokes. Our team really is wonderful. We have experienced and caring team members. And we have received a lot of compliments that the practice has a personal and “boutique” feel, even as we deliver care that is scientific and academic. Alyssa: Kathryn and Dr. Taylor, how is
everything going in this odd Covid time? I believe Kathryn joined the practice in March? I bet that was an interesting time to expand? Dr. Taylor: We are beyond grateful for the addition of Kathryn! She really is a fantastic provider and is knowledgeable and experienced in dermatology. Most importantly, our skillsets really complement one another. For example, my focus in the vein clinic portion of our practice has been on treating venous disease that results in leg swelling and pain, and Kathryn has years of experience performing aesthetically-focused cosmetic sclerotherapy. She brought PRP for hair rejuvenation to the practice as well as chemical peels and is an expert Botox® and filler injector. The addition of another provider also means that we are frequently able to accommodate patients for same day or next day appointments. Covid was inconvenient but the slowdown also allowed us to make sure Kathryn’s integration to the practice was seamless. Alyssa: Well I think that’s enough serious business for now. I thought we could ask a few casual questions to allow your readers get to know you both a little better. If you won the lottery tomorrow what would be the first thing you did after you cashed it? Brent: I would probably pay off the mortgages of my family and all my staff. And I would buy some new socks because mine are pretty sad right now. And some chocolate chip cookies. Kathryn: Flee the country and not tell my husband. No, seriously, after working so hard to put myself through college and my medical training, I would love to set up an educational fund for young adults from my hometown in Michigan so they could receive higher education and not have to take half of their adult life to pay it off. If you could immediately become fluent in something, what would it be? Brent: Italian. Feeling like a local in a foreign country has to be fun, and I think Italy tops my list. Kathryn: Spanish. I was able to apply a lot of my “Splanglish” while living in South Florida, but Dr. Taylor puts me to shame when he is able to communicate fluently, and I only understand a portion of what he or my patients are saying. What were you like in high school? Brent: I was very smart. And very naive.
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Premier: Continued from Page 14 I had very little time for much besides keeping my nose to the grindstone but was still happy and people still joke that in the back of my head I seem to have The Girl From Ipanema playing on repeat. Kathryn: I moved halfway through my freshman year, so it took me a bit to find my place. I was outgoing and took part in Cross Country, Basketball, Track, several academic and service clubs, played piano and worked as a server at a restaurant. I also enjoyed a lot of time on the beach of Lake Superior (cold, but true) Who is someone you look up to? Brent: My dad. Sounds cliché’ but it’s true. My dad is just such a wonderful man. He’s kind and patient and incredibly intelligent. He has worked extremely hard to accomplish everything he has in life and really instilled in me a strong work ethic and a compassionate heart. I am beyond fortunate for my family. Kathryn: My Grandmother. She grew up on a dairy farm on Prince Edward Island, Canada, and taught school in a one room schoolhouse until she went to nursing school in Ontario in her 20’s. She didn’t marry my Grandfather until her late 20’s, had her children in her 30’s and worked as a nurse in Detroit until her 70’s. She always had a positive outlook on life and a laugh that would turn into a “hissing fit” because of her asthma, which made all around her giggle. What do you do in your free time? Brent: I use those ten seconds to fantasize about having free time. I’m only half-joking. Hobbies are a bit on pause with three boys seven and younger. Every moment my wife and I have we try and do something for the kids. The park. Hiking, playing baseball in the backyard, reading together, teaching them to ride a bike, fishing, playing piano. I don’t have children that will just sit and watch a movie. I don’t know if it’s their age but they are just nonstop. My wife refers to them as tiny tornados. When I do have time again, I’d like to resume flying. I have my pilot’s license and love the beauty of the world seen from the air. Kathryn: Traveling if I have that much time. Otherwise running, golf, hiking, kayaking and family and friend time. Honestly, I love taking my dog for a walk on the greenway too! If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Brent: Is this my opportunity to plug Outback Steakhouse and hope they
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Fulton Science Academy principal earns doctorate while guiding school expansion Administrator says degree will help him set course to promote achievement By ADAM DARBY adam@appenmediagroup.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Heading one of the most prestigious private STEAM schools in Georgia is no simple task. But for Kenan Sener, complacency in his own educational leadership is not an option. While overseeing the multiple phases of Fulton Science Academy’s current campus expansion projects, Sener recently earned his doctorate through a program provided by John Hopkins University. Throughout his near 19year tenure at the academy, substantial changes have occurred in the fields of science and education. Those shifts
prompted him to commit to the program in the hopes of keeping up with advancements and improving his own credibility as a leader and educator. “We have begun living in a world where everything changes so rapidly,” Sener said. “I can now say that starting my doctorate at Johns Hopkins was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. The quality of the program never disappointed me…I now look at educational issues from broader and multiple perspectives to better serve our school community.” Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Sener always had an interest in technology growing up. He was accepted into Bosphorus
University to study computer programming. However, after experiencing a few internship opportunities in the corporate world, he quickly began to change gears within his career path. “I had a passion for teaching and education, and accordingly, I accepted a computer teaching position in Nairobi, Kenya,” he said. “It was a significant change in my life to move from Istanbul to Nairobi at that young of an age. I spent four wonderful years in Kenya teaching computers in a secondary school, continuing my education and also coaching and coordinating Kenya’s national team in the International Olympiad in Informatics.” Upon visiting a number of countries around the world, he earned a scholarship in San Diego and moved to the United States to continue his education. Sener loved teaching computers and robotics. He soon became involved with Fulton Science Academy’s administration during the school’s establishment in 2002. “I was also helping the school administration on instructional technology issues, and that led to an offer to work in the administration,” Sener said. “I am truly proud of our community for creating a caring academic atmosphere for our students to flourish. It never feels like a job for us.”
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Principal: Continued from Page 16 ment students in Pre-K through eighth grade. Continuing to double their enrollment every year, the academy began offering classes for high school students in 2015. The school currently serves 740 advanced students and earned its ranking as one of the best private schools in Georgia. Sener could not be more proud of their accomplishments in recent years. “Education is a very rewarding field,” Solution B E T A
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labs, art and music classes, and 35 additional classrooms. The academy is now in the final phase with the additions of an athletic field, art center with an auditorium, greenhouse, tennis courts and an outdoor basketball court. In recent weeks, members of the faculty have discussed ways to better assist students who are struggling with virtual learning and the many changes that go with it. In the hopes of forming stronger relationships with students and parents beyond the classroom, the school has created a virtual home visit program. “It warmed my heart to see that they genuinely care to help each student in
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Frank John Lombardo, Jr., 67, of Cumming, passed away October 7, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Sandra Merrick, 76, of Alpharetta, passed away October 9, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Kevin Charles Paige, 19, of Cumming, passed away October 10, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.
Kathryn Samples, 94, of Roswell, passed away October 6, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.
Jayantibhal Desaibhai Patel, 82, of Cumming, passed away October 7, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Delores Ann Payne, 59, of Cumming, passed away October 12, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Winifred G. Read, 94, of Roswell, passed away October 10, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green
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Robbins, 68, of Alpharetta, passed away October 6, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Roswell Funeral HomeDirectors & Crematory.
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Jewel Rogers, 94, of Cumming, passed away October 14, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Faithfully Serving Roswell Since 1839
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Patricia Steele, 77, of Alpharetta, passed away October 9, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors &
Marion Richard Stone, Jr., 65, of Suwanee, passed away October 9, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Theresa J. Yackley, 86, of Alpharetta, passed away October 8, 2020. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green
Roswell Funeral Home Lawrence Donald Zyla, 87, of Alpharetta, Green Lawn Cemetary passed away October 19, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Faithfully Serving Families Since 1839
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