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“Everyone Has a Seat in Johns Creek” is a proposed interactive mural for Newtown Park. Designed by globally renowned street artist Kelsey Montague, below. Leadership Johns Creek is fundraising to make the mural a reality.

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The mural’s proposed location, which will be mapped on Montague’s website, is on the south wall of the concession stand in Newtown Park across from the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater. The mural is proposed to be 8 feet by 24 feet. SPECIAL

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man contacted police Feb. 3 after he learned of $7,200 worth of fraud on his business bank account. The business owner had recently looked through his bank statements, when he noticed some suspicious activity.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman reported Feb. 4 that a check she had mailed earlier had disappeared and was later altered and cashed. The woman said she placed the $200 check in the mailbox in mid-December, but it never arrived at its intended destination. About a week later, the woman learned that the check had been cashed. It had been altered to be made payable for $1,200.

Man nearly loses money to person posing as boss JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a Feb. 6 incident in which a man almost lost $1,000 to a scammer posing as his boss. The man said he had received an email that day that appeared to be from his boss instructing him to go to Publix and purchase five $200 EBay gift cards. The man did as instructed, but he became suspicious when the scammer told him to send the numbers for the cards. Instead, the man stopped speaking with the scammer and contacted police. He was able to get a refund for the cards.

MacBook Pro stolen after delivery to home JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating the alleged theft of a mailed pack-

He learned that on Jan. 31, someone had wire transferred $4,800. When the man contacted his bank about the incident, he discovered that someone had also forged a $2,400 check with his signature.

age that contained a new MacBook Pro. The man who ordered the computer said it had been delivered Jan. 31 in the evening. When he arrived home, however, he was unable to locate it. The computer is valued at $1,300.

Burglar hits home while owner away JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek woman contacted police Feb. 7 after she realized her home had been burglarized while she was out shopping for a new car. The woman and her husband left the house that morning and returned five hours later. When they approached the door, they found broken stained glass. Initially, the husband said, they thought a delivery package had been thrown at the door, damaging it. When they went inside, however, the two found their home had been ransacked. Some watches, valued at about $400 total, were missing inside. The door is valued at $1,000.

Equipment stolen from man’s work van JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Norcross man reported Feb. 4 that two work tools, worth $4,700, had been stolen from his van. The victim said he works for a plumbing and drain service company and had been planning to resign, so he conducted an inventory of his items. That’s when he realized two were missing. One of the tools, worth $3,000, belonged to the company. The other belonged to the man. The man said the last time he had seen the tools was two weeks prior.

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DUI arrests Jimmy Whitaker, 54, of Waters Road, Alpharetta, was arrested Feb. 5 on Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI and failure to obey traffic control devices. Britney Deshan McCraney, 26, of Dallas, Texas, was arrested Feb. 5 on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek for DUI, tire tread violation and failure to maintain lane.

Wary bank employee disallows forged check JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Police are investigating a forged check that a suspect attempted to pass Feb. 3 at the United Community Bank on McGinnis Ferry Road. The suspect had attempted to cash an $800 check that afternoon. Because of the large amount, the teller contacted the issuer and learned that while the check was valid, it was not written out to the suspect. When the teller talked to the suspect again, he asked for his personal documents. The suspect left.

Thief removes tag from parked trailer JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A Johns Creek man reported Feb. 3 that the tag on his trailer had been stolen. The man said he had stored his trailer for a day and a half at the Kroger parking lot on State Bridge Road. The tag had gone missing sometime in early January, but the man said he was unsure about the exact timeframe. The man initially went directly to the tag office to attempt to get a replacement tag but was told to report the tag as stolen.

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City Council weighs in on pending legislation By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council focused on the Gold Dome Feb. 10, as they discussed ranked choice voting, funding for special needs programs and the transportation sales tax. This year, discussions at the Capitol have largely focused on the state budget, as income tax revenue has fallen short of expectations and Gov. Brian Kemp has called for significant budget cuts. The Johns Creek council previously passed a resolution opposing House Bill 302, which would restricts a city’s ability to regulate residential development design standards. Johns Creek joined Alpharetta, Milton and Roswell in their opposition to the legislation, which failed to pass last year but has been revived. Last week, the council considered other matters they would like to see the Legislature consider. Instant runoff voting In a 5-2 vote, the council came down in support of a bill that would allow mu-

nicipalities and counties to use instant runoff voting for local elections if desired and to set up a study to evaluate the system for future statewide elections. Instant runoff voting, also known as ranked choice voting, has been adopted statewide in Maine and in a growing number of municipalities across the country. Under a ranked choice system, each voter ranks the candidates from their favorite to the one they least prefer. If one candidate wins an outright majority of first-place support, they win, just like an ordinary winner-take-all race. If no candidate wins an outright majority, the candidate with the least first-place votes is eliminated. Those who voted for that candidate, their votes are transferred to their second-place choice. This repeats until a candidate wins the majority. Proponents of ranked choice voting argue it saves taxpayers’ money, prevents spoiler candidates, discourages negative campaigning and gives voters more choice. Critics say that the system is confusing, could discourage people from voting and allows for someone with fewer first-place votes to win an election.

Councilman Chris Coughlin has long supported ranked choice voting, but he was unable to convince council members Lenny Zaprowski and Brian Weaver, who voted against the resolution. Some council members, including Mayor Mike Bodker said they were not necessarily fans of ranked choice voting for Johns Creek but that cities should be given local control. “I think there’s advantages and disadvantages to each [voting system],” Coughlin said. “This is just expanding your toolbelt, so cities and counties can use what is best for them.” Special needs waivers In the work session, the council reached consensus on asking the governor and Legislature to allocate addition funding to a set of programs that supports individuals with special needs. The New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) provide services for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The NOW program enables individuals with less intense

needs to live independently, while COMP serves people with more urgent needs. The 2020 budget proposed by Kemp froze funding for NOW and COMP, which would have allowed people currently on the program to stay on but would prevent new people from joining. Endres, who has a son with special needs, added the item to the agenda and asked the council to advocate for people who are unable to advocate for themselves. “You have an entire group of families, children and adults that need this money and need it desperately,” she said. Bodker said he normally would advise the city against getting in the middle of budget disputes, but that he could not ignore the importance of this issue. A resolution asking the state to add funding for these programs will be officially considered at the next council meeting, Feb. 24. “It took great courage to have the discussion that your brought to the work session,” he said. “I went into it with a fairly close mind, I listened to what you

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Famed muralist could paint at Newtown Park By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Leadership Johns Creek is raising funds to bring the work of globally renowned artist Kelsey Montague to Newtown Park. The social media savvy are probably familiar with Montague’s work, even if they don’t know her name. From New York to Nashville and across the globe, her interactive street art, most ironically murals of giant wings, have been shared by thousands.

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Montague has been commissioned by Taylor Swift, Universal Studios and now, Leadership Johns Creek. Leadership Johns Creek is a program that fosters local leadership talent through workshops and a community service project. This year’s team #SeeTheCreek set the goal to create more public art in the city. “We wanted a project that would represent the diverse and varied aspects of Johns Creek, something that was positive in nature,” Leadership Johns Creek mural team member Chad Smith said. “We also wanted it to be tangible, something we could point to with pride.” Working with Montague checked all the boxes, Smith said. Given Montague’s popularity, the mural will bring new visitors to Johns Creek and support local businesses, the team says. Her mural in The Gulch in Nashville is estimated to have reached 10.5 million Instagram users in the first year, and more than 6,500 via Snapchat in two days. “We feel that this piece of art will help develop, energize and activate the city of Johns Creek,” Smith said. “We don’t really have a lot of public art, so this will be a first.” The mural’s proposed location, which will be mapped on Montague’s website, is on the south wall of the concession stand in Newtown Park across from the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater. The mural is proposed to be 8 feet by 24 feet. “We think that will be a big hit during the summer concert series,” Smith said. “A lot of people will come to get their picture taken with it.” The proposed design, titled “Everyone Has a Seat in Johns Creek,” will feature several eclectic chairs that visitors can “sit” on for photos. Each chair will represent an aspect of Johns Creek. The mural represents Johns Creek’s diversity and inclusivity, Smith said. The mural will include the hashtags #SeeTheCreek and #WhatLiftsYou, Montague’s signature tag. It will

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Kelsey Montague is famous for her murals of giant wings, like this artwork at The Gulch in Nashville.

also feature a 3 foot by 3 foot wings for dogs. “Obviously we have a large dog park there, and we think that will be a big draw as well,” Smith said. “We don’t want to forget our four-legged friends” Leadership Johns Creek is partnering with Johns Creek Beautification for the project. The team is looking for support from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fulton County and corporate sponsors.

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River Trail Middle robotics team wins region competition JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A rookie team of four 8th graders from River Trail Middle School won the FIRST Tech Challenge Central Georgia League Championship on Jan. 25. Competing against 26 teams from central Georgia, Team 17456 Atlantis took home the league championship, first place innovation award, second place design award and third place control awards. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. In FIRST Tech Challenge, teams in grades 7 to 12 have 10 weeks to design, build and program a 40-pound robot to compete in a challenge.

Applications open for community garden JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek gardeners can begin signing up for a chance to reserve a plot in the Community Garden at Newtown Park Feb. 15 through March 16. The Community Garden at Newtown Park is open to any Johns Creek resident interested in planting and maintaining a small garden plot. The garden features 41 beds for flowers, vegetables, fruit and herbs. Johns Creek gardeners can submit their applications to the Johns

Creek Garden Association. Individuals or groups can sign up for one or more beds, each measuring 4 feet by 8 feet by 12 inches high. The garden plot application includes a $10 membership fee and $60 application fee, $25 for individuals over the age of 65. All plots, except the small demo plots, are assigned by a random drawing of all applicants. Membership and application fees are refundable for people not selected for a plot. The Community Garden is managed and operated by the Johns Creek Garden Association.

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Johns Creek considers adopting hate crime policy By CARSON COOK carson@appenmediagroup.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — This month Johns Creek could become one of a handful of cities in Georgia that imposes harsher penalties for acts of vandalism or disorderly conduct that are deemed hate crimes. Modeled after a policy that passed in Sandy Springs last summer, the Johns Creek City Council is considering a code change that would instruct municipal judges to impose harsher penalties if a crime is motivated by the victim’s actual or perceived race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability. The hate crime policy would only apply to specific city code violations. “As our code is currently written, we have three code sections that would logically connect with the enhanced hate crime penalty,” Assistant City Attorney Ronald Bennett said. “Those are vandalism, the example of a swastika painted on somebody’s house; disorderly conduct, which is a general catch-all for all kinds of bad behavior; and creating a disturbance at school.” More serious crimes, like assault or homicide, would be tried at the state level, and so the city’s policy could not apply. Georgia is one of four states in

America without a hate crime law. Police Chief Ed Densmore said he would generally seek the harsher penalty, even if taking it to the state level means losing the hate crime designation. The maximum a municipal court can sentence someone to prison is one year. “If somebody is beating somebody up, the chief is not going to charge them with disorderly to get the hate crime enhancement,” Bennett said. “He’s going to charge him with assault and battery.” City Councilwoman Erin Elwood said the three crimes specified lend themselves to demonstrating hate. “If I get robbed, I’m going to assume I got robbed because I had my iPad sitting out, not because of a protected class,” she said. “But those types of offenses against a person, it’s easy to see targeting.” The court would have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the crime was motivated by hate. “They’re not going to just throw it in there, ‘Oh, the victim happened to be black, so we think it was a hate crime,’” Elwood explained. “You have to prove the crime happened beyond a reasonable doubt, and you have to prove it was because of the victim’s protected class beyond a reasonable doubt.” During their Feb. 10 work session, City Council members discussed examples

of what would fall under the new policy. “Say, I have a Trump sign in my front yard, and someone goes and paints ‘racist’ on my garage door,” Councilwoman Stephanie Endres said. “If the person was caught, would they be held accountable for a hate crime?” That would not be a hate crime under the proposed ordinance because political affiliation is not a protected class. Councilman John Bradberry asked what if someone targeted him because of his North Point Community Church bumper sticker. “They’re singling me out because of where I go to church, which would be religion,” he said. “It’s not the minority religion. It’s actually one of the biggest churches in the United States.” That could be a hate crime because religion is protected. If the crime was against a white person because of their race, that could also be a hate crime. “It’s not about minority protection,” Elwood said. “It’s about hating someone for who they are, either a way you are born in an immutable characteristic or something that is so intrinsically tied to your identity.” The proposed ordinance is based on the federal Civil Rights Act and American with Disabilities Act, with the addition of sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes.

Mayor Mike Bodker said he brought forward the ordinance following a request from a friend and Johns Creek resident who asked the council to consider it. “As a person who moved here in 1970, I can still remember folks literally saying to me I was the first Jewish person they had ever met,” Bodker said. “I can remember that there was a hate crime involving my synagogue every year as a child growing up. To this day, there is generally every couple of years something that happens.” Bodker said hate, whether against a Jewish person or any other “reasonably protected class,” should have no place in their city. “It gives the police department another tool in their toolbelt which they may or may not use, but more importantly it sends an important message to the public … that hate is not going to be allowed in Johns Creek,” he said. The policy states that any fines collected related to a hate crime should be used to support educational programs on bigotry. The ordinance also includes provisions that ask the Johns Creek Police Department to work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to collect statistics on hate crimes. The hate crime policy is set to be decided at the Feb. 24 City Council meeting.

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Council: Continued from Page 4 had to say, and there is no question I was moved. I still have a concern, but the concern is irrelevant compared to the issue.” Transportation sales tax Councilman John Bradberry brought forward discussion on amending the 2016 state law that created the transportation sales tax, or TSPLOST. Bradberry raised several criticisms of the law, such as the lack of a “sunset clause” or end to the tax and the lack of flexibility. “I would like there to be some kind of absolute clarity that gives the city some legal protection as it operates with the discretion that I think we already have, but I would like it to be spelled out even more clearly,” he said. Though the council has disagreed in the past over how to interpret the current TSPLOST law, they were in agreement that parts of the law should be changed. The generic Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) law,

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unlike TSPLOST, explicitly gives a city council the ability to decide a project is no longer feasible and reallocate those funds. “If you look at when you put the list together compared to when you vote on it compared to actually doing something, time has moved on,” Bodker said. “You may find you need the ability to move on yourself, with appropriate restrictions because you shouldn’t bait and switch. You shouldn’t say this, then go do something completely different.” In Fulton County outside of Atlanta, the TSPLOST projects are government by an intergovernmental agreement. While in theory the IGA was done to create a coordinated transportation network, in reality, it just put the cities in a bind, Bodker said. “If a municipality were to decline participating in the IGA, the intergovernmental agreement with the other cities in Fulton County, then the taxes would be levied, but we would not receive any of the revenue,” Bradberry explained. “To me, that was an unfair hammer.” This resolution will also be discussed at a future council meeting.

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They are also crowdfunding the project at gofundme.com/f/seethecreekkelseymontagueinteractivemural. The Johns Creek City Council approved the public art petition unanimously. Their only input was to ask the artist to try and make the mural accessible for people with mobility issues who may be unable to squat as the artwork was designed. “I’m super impressed,” Councilman John Bradberry said. “Thank you, Leadership Johns Creek. I look forward to one day getting my own picture taken with my family sitting in those chairs.”

In its first 10 years, Leadership Johns Creek completed more than $150,000 in projects for the city, including the public art installation in the Newtown Park tunnel, the police mascot Billy Badge and jumpstarting the International Festival. “This is another example of why Leadership Johns Creek has been such a great program,” Mayor Mike Bodker said. “I remember when it was launched, they said we’re going to leave lasting legacies for Johns Creek. I can completely see how this is going to be a lasting legacy for Johns Creek. You will literally re-establish us on the map.” Bodker said he hopes there will be more murals like it in the eventual town center.

Emory to host women’s health expo Feb. 27 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Emory Johns Creek Hospital will host a Women’s Wellness Expo on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The hospital will provide free glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings to the community. Doctors Sana Ansari, Christy Kenkel and Stacey Pereira will lead a panel discussion about minimally invasive surgery, treatment options for heavy bleed-

ing and gynecologic specialty services. Attendees will have a chance to meet one-on-one with clinicians and learn more about breast health, cardiovascular disease, cancer care, cholesterol, signs of stroke and heart attack and women’s health. No registration is required for this free event. Light refreshments and desserts will be served. For more information, call 678-474-8330.

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Annual Meals with Meaning to benefit nonprofit fighting homelessness By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com

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About 200 people attended the first Meals with Meaning put on by Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb March 2019 at Heritage Sandy Springs.

ROSWELL, Ga. — Local residents will get a chance to enjoy a family-style dinner with live music, all for a good cause. On Thursday, March 12, Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb, a nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness, will hold its Meals with Meaning dinner starting at 6 p.m. at Roswell Historic Cottage, 972 Alpharetta St. All proceeds will go toward supporting the nonprofit’s mission and will include a testimony from a recently graduated family. “Meals with Meaning started with a board member’s vision of holding a family style dinner in her home for her friends,” said Executive Director Andrea Brantley. “Rather than spending money going out to dinner, her friends would enjoy her home-cooked meal and for their appreciation would donate to her favorite charity Family Promise NFD. We decided shortly after that we could make Meals with Meaning a larger event along the same lines and serve a family-style meal to a larger audience.” Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb provides temporary assistance and case management for about 35 homeless people, or 10 homeless families, annually through a rotational shelter program. Their average length of stay is about 90 days or until stabilization.

Each day, however, the nonprofit responds to about 50 calls and emails and provides referrals, resources and case management to those in need. While homelessness seems out of character with the perception of areas like Roswell and Alpharetta, it exists, Brantley said. Meals with Meaning can help bring more attention to the issue, she added. “We will have the opportunity to educate our audience on the invisible neighbors in our community and how they can help,” Brantley said. Last year’s event, the nonprofit’s first, featured keynote speaker Renee Montgomery from Atlanta Dream as well as a single dad and son who spoke about their history with homelessness. The event has since become Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb’s annual fundraiser. This year, Meals with Meaning will start with light appetizers and cocktails along with live music from Captain and the Kid, followed by a family-style dinner with beer and wine. Organizers will show a video from the past year during the festivities along with testimony from a graduated family. Tickets for Meals with Meaning start at $75. Sponsorship packages are available. For more information, to purchase tickets and to get involved, visit familypromisenfd. org.

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Community banks succeed as their customers succeed Community banks succeed as their customers succeed--and behind every success is a great story. American Commerce Bank in Johns Creek is pleased to be helping yet another business to advance in our prospering community. It may look to an outsider that Ali Jamal is in the hospitality business, but he’s really in the affordable housing business. Ali started Stable Gold nine years ago. As an entrepreneur, he was driven to build a business—but a business that has a heart. Stable Gold’s model is to acquire distressed or foreclosed hotel properties and convert them into extended stay affordable housing units. At present, his company operates eight hotels under the “Economy Hotel” brand. Said Carlos Laverde, ACB’s Atlanta market president: “I was impressed to see how Ali was building a business by refurbishing mis-managed properties and positioning them for a clientele that truly needs a place to stay—for days, weeks and sometimes months. It is quite a unique and successful model. With the line of credit we were able to provide, Ali now has available liquidity to purchase more real estate and flexibility to negotiate favorable terms. We were pleased to provide him with tailored solution to help his business grow.” Ali is also pleased to have expanded financial capacity. “Carlos and his team have been instrumental partners for us, helping us identify financing options that will aid us to expand our real estate

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Charities group offers free tax preparation services By JULIA GROCHOWSKI julia@appenmediagroup.com ROSWELL, Ga. — As tax season rolls around, North Fulton Community Charities is again looking to smooth out the hassle for local families. North Fulton Community Charities is now offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance with a team of IRS trained and certified volunteers for area residents. The service is intended for moderate to low income individuals to help with basic tax returns. “The reason we do this is to make sure folks understand what they are eligible for, to avoid scams and to avoid the refund loans that several places will trap people into,” said Director of Programs Eden Purdy. “This program is very widely respected nationwide.” Each year, North Fulton Community Charities sees several people who fall for scams or are taken advantage of when they are charged enormous fees for such services or have their personal information stolen by illegitimate tax preparers, Purdy said. The VITA program, which is held in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service and United Way, is one way residents can avoid such pitfalls. Another big advantage of the program is that it can also save time and money, as the average tax return costs about $200, Purdy said. “It is saving you money, but also, the way that we file, through e-file, your refund is deposited directly into your bank account,” she said. “So, the refunds are processed much faster.” Last year, North Fulton Community Charities helped over 400 people through VITA. This year, the number is expected to grow to about 450-500 people.

Necessary information In order to take advantage of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services, interested individuals must bring specific documentation and information with them, including: • A picture ID • Social Security cards, a copy of the cards or a Social Security number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration • The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number letter • Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN • Birth dates • Wage and earning statement forms from all employers • Interest and dividend statements from banks • Proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit, such as a blank check A full list of required information is available online at nfcchelp.org.

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IRS trained volunteers can help residents file basic tax returns for free through April 14 thanks to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offered by North Fulton Community Charities in partnership with the IRS and United Way. That increase in demand could indicate that it’s getting harder for people to live and work in the local community, Purdy said. “Even though we have a thriving economy and North Fulton is a very affluent area to live in, there are a lot of folks that we see every day that are struggling just to

live in this area,” she said. “We are seeing rent going up, and we are seeing wages stagnant… It only takes a car to break down or for the main provider to get sick for someone to start losing their income and to get into financial trouble when you live in North Fulton, especially those who are living paycheck to paycheck.”

North Fulton Community Charities, located at 1125 Elkins Road in Roswell, will offer the VITA program MondaysFridays and some Saturdays through April 14. Appointments are required during weekdays. Walk-ins and appointments are available some Saturdays. Assistance is available both in English and Spanish. To learn about VITA tax preparation services, available dates or to make an appointment, visit nfcchelp.org or contact vita@nfcchelp.org.

“All three of my children are ELP graduates from 2017-2019. As high school juniors facing college decisions, ELP helped expand their understanding of our North Fulton community and its structure which helped guide their career interests. The contacts made with fellow students, parents and community leaders have already proven beneficial for each of them.” Emerging Leaders (ELP) is a yearlong high school program for students who wish to develop leadership skills, identify and address community issues and interact with local leaders. Students will enjoy a combination of interactive lectures, discussions, site visits, community service, and networking opportunities.

– Linda Coyle, Milton Resident and ELP Parent

Applications available at: www.GNFCC.com/business development/leadership programs Deadline April 1.

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Don’t like the weather? It will change Many years ago and right out of college I worked for a good ol’ boy who owned a successful home remodeling company. We’d get to the job site on a blustery morning, the kind where the wind Geoff smith feels like tiny icicles Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com stabbing through your clothes, knowing that we were outside all day. Before we could say anything, he’d say “Don’t like the weather? Stick around ’cause it’s gonna change.” He didn’t have a lot of patience for me back then, but I like to think that at least I amused him. Another one of my favorite sayings I stole from him came from when we were about to start the demolition on a 150year old house in Atlanta. The interior walls were horsehair plaster over old wooden slats. As we stood there ready to get started, I was pontificating about any possible pipe or electrical wire that could be hidden in the wall that he didn’t already think of. I pointed out the location of the bathrooms, kitchens, electrical boxes and explained scenarios where those things could be connected via a pathway through that wall. After standing there with a sledgehammer in his hand and watching me go on, he finally shoved it at me and said “Boy, you about to find out.” And I did. Quickly. With that said, I’ll get to it. The weather here in Georgia is quite insane, especially this time of year. The changes are mostly due to the jet stream sliding north and south of us. When it’s to our south, it’s cold because we are feeling the air coming down from Canada. When it is north of us, it’s warm because we are feeling the air coming up from the Gulf. That’s why a couple weeks ago we went from a beautiful spring day with

a high of 72 degrees on Thursday, to a high of 42 degrees with snow on Saturday, back up to 70 degrees the next Tuesday. That is a huge shift, but do you know what the weather was for that same time period in Chicago? It was a high of 32 degrees on Thursday, 30 degrees on Saturday and 35 degrees Tuesday. As I’m writing this, it is 0 degrees in Chicago and “feels” like -15 degrees. No wonder I have so many friends who moved from there to here. I’ve been there in the summer, and it is a truly wonderful city. It occurs to me that the winters must be truly awful to push people away from there. My Chicago friends laugh when they see us natives freak out over the first hint of snow. But for us, for our children, we know snow here is fleeting. I was at a Cub Scout Pinewood Derby when the snow began to fall last week. A dedicated group of dads had worked hard with their sons to carve a small car out of a block of wood and were eager to see how their car competed against the others. An even more dedicated smaller group of dads had worked the night before setting up the track in the Queen of Angles gym. But once those fluffy white flakes started falling and accumulating, we had no chance. It could have been full-sized drag racing with Guardians of the Galaxy superheroes driving and there still would have been no possibility of keeping the young scouts inside. The snow did accumulate. Snowmen and snowwomen were made. Sledding

occurred. And by 4 p.m., the roads were clear. Here in Atlanta, we are admired for the success of our business community. We grow more jobs every year than almost every other major metropolitan city. We talk about the work done at the ports, on growing our logistics, fintech, data-centers and auto industries. We talk about the genius in laying fiber-optic cables all over the place and making the climate here business-friendly. But I will tell you that, in secret, our top economic development experts will tell you that our greatest asset is our weather. While we may be famous for shutting down during snow days, those days are far and few between. We don’t have hurricanes or earthquakes. We get a little of every season, and for the most part, our businesses stay open. So enjoy those short bursts of spring and fall. Because they don’t last long here in Georgia. The weather will always change. 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

Include a to-do list as part of routine in your workday Are you getting all your tasks and activities completed each day? Do you feel that you don’t have enough time to get all your work done? Are things slipping through dick jones the cracks and Founder & President Jones Simply Sales not getting done? Maintaining and managing a to-do list can help you get more done and help you to focus on your top priorities. It doesn’t matter if you are maintaining your to-do list manually or using technology to manage your tasks and activity. The important thing is that you have a process for identifying, prioritizing and documenting what you need to do each day. Start by creating a list of what you need to do. Include the time that is required to complete the task and also the relative importance (like A, B, C). Once you have a prioritized list, you’ll be able to focus on tasks that are most important. Some tasks are a part of a bigger project or initiative, so you’ll want to make sure they are sequenced appropriately. Other tasks take less time to complete and when completed, can free up your time to focus on more important activities. Check off the things you complete and how long it took. This will be helpful for planning recurring tasks. You should also consider automating this process. There are hundreds of computer and mobile applications that can streamline this process and make it even more productive for you. Maintaining and managing your to-do list is a key to working more efficiently every day.

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CALENDAR CAMP ALEFBET 2020

‘TUCK EVERLASTING’

See this classic tale on the stage by Georgia Ensemble Theatre. In 1880, 10-year-old Winnie Foster, trapped by her strict family’s rules, runs away and discovers the Tuck family who, long ago, had accidentally drunk from a spring that gave them eternal life. Winnie promises to keep their dangerous secret but a sinister stranger arrives, planning to steal the immortal water for himself. Shows run Feb. 22 through March 7, times vary, at Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. Tickets are $10. For more information and tickets, visit get.org.

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What: Enjoy a live auction, silent auction, dinner, drinks and dancing, with proceeds going toward the Alpharetta International Academy Montessori School’s building fund to update the primary classrooms. When: Friday, Feb. 21, 6:3010:30 p.m. Where: The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta Cost: $80 More info and tickets: qtego. net/qlink/aiamontessori

BLACKSTORY: WORKS BY AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS

What: This exhibition showcases contemporary African American artists working in a variety of media and representing multiple perspectives on the African diaspora and/or African American culture, history or experience. When: Opening reception Saturday, Feb. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.; works on display through Feb. 29 Where: Johns Creek Arts Cen-

ter, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekarts.org

OASIS

What: Divorce and separation is painful. North Point Community Church offers eight week mentor-led groups to connect attendees with support to help move toward healing and personal restoration. When: Weekly, starting Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m. Where: North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta More info and registration: northpoint.org/oasis

MYSTERY ON THE HIGH SEAS FUNDRAISING GALA

What: Dress up in “cruise wear” and join for an evening of dinner, drinks and a murder mystery show. Proceeds benefit the Schiff School at Temple Emanu-El. When: Sunday, March 8, 6-9 p.m. Where: Temple Emanu-El, 1580 Spalding Drive, Sandy Springs Cost: $75 More info and tickets: bit.ly/ mystery-seas-2020

What: Creative programming, experienced educators and happy campers for babies to Pre-K. When: June 1-July 30, Mondays-Fridays, flexible hours Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Atlanta Cost: Prices vary More info: alefbetpreschool.com

EVENTS: PRUNING 101

LAWN CARE FOR SPRING AND SUMMER

What: This class will cover how cool and warm-season grasses differ and what they require, soil testing, fertilizing, weed control, aerating and watering. When: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com

What: Interact with admission representatives from higher education institutions, and connect with resource groups as well as Greek letter organizations. Opportunity to obtain free college admission counseling. When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: East Roswell Park Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell More info: roswellroots.com

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING AND LIVING HISTORY

What: Clarissa Clifton, living history interpreter and openhearth cooking expert, will demonstrate open-hearth cooking using traditional 19th century southern recipes. Free. When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell More info: roswellroots.com

VALENTINE’S DINNER CLASS

What: Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. Complimentary wine and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is included. When: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $65 per person. More info and registration: roswellgov.com

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

What: This session offers simple and powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Ages 7 and up. Fee. When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 9-11 a.m. Where: Prime Combat Sports, 4415 Front 9 Drive, #500, Cumming More info: innerengineering.com

TOTALLY HAPPY FEET RUN/ WALK GROUP

What: Orlando Beltran of the Forsyth County Master Gardeners will teach how to prune a garden correctly in preparation for Spring. When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

ROSWELL ROOTS: COLLEGE AND GREEK FAIR

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VA BENEFITS TOWN HALL

What: Learn more about changes to the GI Bill, launch of Blue Water Navy Act and Solid Start program along with other new initiatives. Presented by the Veterans Benefits Administration. When: Wednesday, March 4, 4-5 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta More info: legion201.org

SOUTHERN SOUL FIXINS: SOUL FOOD COOK-OFF

What: Roswell Roots welcomes amateur, youth and professional cooks to compete in the Southern Soul Fixins Cook-Off. Vote for dishes and enjoy live music and dance. When: Saturday, Feb. 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell More info: roswellroots.org

ROSWELL ROOTS FESTIVAL

What: Roswell will celebrate Black History Month with a series of unique and fun events for everyone. Roswell Roots is the largest and most comprehensive celebration of black history and culture in the state. When: Multiple events throughout the month of February Where: Throughout the City of Roswell More info and full schedule: roswellgov.com

What: Be a part of this weekly group run. The 3-mile run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon. When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Starts at Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta More info: visithalcyon.com/ events/totally-happy-feet-runwalk-group-halcyon

RUNNING CLUB

What: Join Alpharetta’s new, free social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting. When: Meets twice a week, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Where: Meet at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us

FREE FITNESS FOR WOMEN

What: Join your Alpharetta Females in Action group for free, peer-led workouts each week. Adult women of all fitness levels are welcome. When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Where: Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming More info: fianation.com

ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX)

What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance fitness program. When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/ parkplace

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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL GATHERING

LADIES CONFERENCE

What: Join for the Ladies Conference, #the320life, with special guest, speaker Wendy Pope. When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. Where: Canvas Christian Church, 3560 Browns Bridge Road, Cumming Cost: $20 More info and registration: eventbrite.com

BEST MAN BREAKFAST

What: Each week, DUMC Men’s Ministry hosts a faith and fellowship hour led by Rev. Josh Amerson and Rev. David Melton. This week’s guest speaker is Patrick DiMarco. When: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7-8:30 a.m. Where: Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt Vernon Road, Dunwoody Cost: $10 More info and registration: dunwoodyumc.org

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

What: Baha’i children’s classes awaken the spiritual capacities of children, encouraging them to develop essential human virtues. When: First and third Sunday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon Where: The Bahai’s of the Dunwoody Community, 5816 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: 770-298-9993 or vojdanis@yahoo.com

YOUTH NIGHT

What: Youth gather for music, devotions, dinner and fellowship, and discuss topics like sacrifice, joyfulness, struggle, gratitude and more. When: First Saturday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Where: 4482 Fergus Way, Dunwoody More info: 770-757-3197 or mouzhan@yahoo.com

What: All are welcome to share prayers and readings from the sacred scriptures of all Faiths. When: Sundays, 4-6 p.m. Where: 1397 Wickendy Court, Dunwoody More info: 770-394-4539 or shayesteh8@gmail.com

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP

What: Explore meditation and silent prayer in a supportive group setting. When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Room 205, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

MUSIC, ARTS & THEATER: ELODIE VIGNON AND KYUNGAH KIM PIANO RECITAL

What: Join for a piano recital of Chopin’s music. Kyung-Ah Kim has won numerous competition awards. Elodie Vignon‘s career as a soloist has taken her across Europe and the United States. When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 6 p.m. Where: Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: chopinatlanta.org/ index.html

‘LEADING LADIES’

What: From the writer of “Lend Me a Tenor,” and “A Comedy of Tenors,” Ken Ludwig, comes the story of two broke Shakespearean actors who plan to impersonate the nephews of a wealthy dowager but suddenly discover the “nephews” are actually nieces. When: Feb. 20-March 8, times vary Where: Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest St., Roswell More info and tickets: get.org

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QUESTIONABLE ORIGINS EXHIBIT

GENEALOGY: THE ONLINE RESOURCES

What: Sculptor Eileen Braun conjures the skeletal hulls and germinating pods of an infant organism in her biomorphic forms. When: Through March 14, 11 a.m-6 p.m. Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta More info: spruillarts.org

What: Join for a genealogy program that explores the libraries online resources for tracing your family tree. When: Friday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info: afpls.org

ADULT COOKING CLASS: HEART HEALTHY COOKING

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBIT: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JIM ALEXANDER

MARDI GRAS STORYTIME

What: Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer who has amassed a large collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs. When: Jan. 9-March 31 Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Info: jimalexanderphotography.com

What: Bring the little ones to celebrate Mardi Gras with a special storytime and craft. Recommended for ages 3-5. When: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info: afpls.org

‘AILEY REVEALED’

What: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with six performances showcasing Ailey’s 32 dancers, including world premieres that shine a spotlight on social issues. When: Feb. 20-23, times vary Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Cost: Tickets start at $29 More info and tickets: alvinailey.org, foxatltix.com or 855-285-8499

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

What: Celebrate American Heart Month with fresh-tasting recipes low in sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol. Presented by Chef Lynn Ware. Ages 18 and up. When: Saturday, Feb. 22, noon1 p.m. Where: East Roswell Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell More info: afpls.org or 404-6134050

ACT PRACTICE TEST LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

What: Join every Sunday afternoon for live music on the patio along with food trucks and cold beer. When: Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Where: Truck & Tap, 30 Milton Ave., Alpharetta Info: awesomealpharetta.com

LIBRARY EVENTS: ROSWELL READS REWIND

What: See Roswell Reads’ 2019 star performances on video. This one-hour program features Rick Braggs on writing. When: Friday, Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St., Roswell More info and reservations: roswellreads2020.eventbrite.com

What: Full-length proctored tests enable participants to see where they stand on the test without the pressure of an official score. When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta More info and registration: afpls.org

THE LIFE AND WRITING OF PHILLIS WHEATLEY

What: Celebrate African American History Month with the next event in the ongoing “Race and American Culture” series led by Dr. Ian Afflerbach. When: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m. Where: Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming More info: forsythpl.org

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High-water lemonade Unless you’ve been living in your basement for the last few weeks, you may have noticed that it has rained…and rained…and rained. There have been brief flashes of sun, but the picture that my mind STEVE HUDSON paints is one of delGet Outside Georgia, uges and monsoons. aa4bw@comcast.net Where does all that water go? A lot of it has gone into Lake Lanier. I heard this morning on the radio that the lake level is about four feet above full pool, and when you’re talking about a lake the size of Lanier, that translates into a lot of water. Lanier, however, is just one of many things affected by all that precipitation. The trails are too wet for hiking, at least when I’ve been able to get out… the streams are too high for fishing… the boat ramps are all underwater…for the outdoor adventurer, it’s a list of woes that goes on and on. Poor, poor pitiful me, stuck inside, on the wrong side of

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the window looking out and not in. How sad. But before I let it get me down, I’ll try to distract myself with another question instead: Where does all that water in the lake come from? Well, Lanier gets a lot of its water from the Chattahoochee River. The river, in turn, gets its water from myriad smaller streams. And that’s where the idea of Chattahoochee Lemonade comes in. If there’s one good thing about rain in the Chattahoochee watershed, it’s the fact that all that extra water does incredible things to waterfalls. Diehard waterfall fans know that, for there is no better time to visit and appreciate and photograph waterfalls that in the days following a period of sustained rain. In fact, I’ll bet that at this very minute there are untold numbers of waterfall aficionados making plans for some waterfall hiking just as soon as the opportunity presents itself. I confess: I’m making exactly that kind of plan myself! What Chattahoochee watershed waterfalls am I planning to visit? There are a lot to choose from, more than you or I, or both of us together, could visit in a week’s worth of Saturdays, but I’ve narrowed it down to a short list of four perpetual favorites. Here they are, and happy waterfall watching! Anna Ruby Falls, near Helen We’ve mentioned Anna Ruby Falls before, and the chance to see it after lots of

rain is not something to be missed. Anna Ruby is actually two waterfalls sitting side by side (a 50-foot falls on York Creek and a second 150-foot falls on Curtis Creek), and they’re easily accessed via a family-friendly paved interpretive trail at the Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area near Helen. You can get to this site via Ga. 356 and Smith Creek Road. Just follow the signs. A small admission charge gives you access to this area, and the roughly half-mile trail to the falls begins to the left of the visitor center. Dukes Creek Falls, near Helen Dukes Creek Falls awaits you at the end of a moderately challenging, but definitely do-able, hike (about 1 mile in and another mile out). It’s accessible off Ga. 348, which turns west from Ga. 75A near Smithgall Woods State Park. The parking area for the falls (it’s marked by a sign, and there’s a small parking fee) is on the left a little ways down 348. From the parking area, you’ll descend to the main trail, where you’ll turn left and begin the long descent to the falls. The star here is actually a 150-foot waterfall on Davis Creek, a major tributary to Dukes Creek, but just to its right you’ll also see a set of cascades on Dukes Creek itself. Large wooden viewing platforms provide spectacular (and safe) views. Sure, the hike back will be uphill. But that’s a small price to pay to see this falls at its prime.

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Amicalola Falls, near Dawsonville Another must-see, rainy-season waterfall is Amicalola Falls in Amicalola State Park near Dawsonville. With a height of 729 feet, it’s absolutely unforgettable. There are viewing areas at the top of the falls as well as at the bottom, but you won’t see much from the top. The view from the bottom is the one you want, though fully appreciating it requires you to complete the challenging hike (climbing many, many stairsteps in the process) which begins at the parking area and ends at viewing platforms near the base of the falls. Note that a daily or annual state parks parking pass is required. Helton Creek Falls, near Blairsville Helton Creek Falls is actually a pair of waterfalls with a total drop of around 100 feet. These falls are accessible via the short (0.2-mile) and fairly easy Helton Creek Falls Trail. The trailhead is located off US 129 south of Blairsville. From Blairsville, go south on 129 for just over 11 miles and then turn right onto Helton Creek Road. The turn will be just over a mile beyond the entrance to Vogel State Park. After making the turn, continue for about 2.2 miles to the small pullout parking area and trailhead on your right. The trail takes you to good vantage points for seeing both falls. Warning: Never try to climb on the rocks around these falls! They are extremely slippery and offer a treacherous footing.

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North Fulton athletes excel at swim and dive state championships Cambridge, Blessed Trinity girls win overall state titles By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. — North Fulton swim and dive teams had standout performances at the 2020 GHSA swim and dive state championships Feb. 6-8. Dozens of athletes earned state titles, the girls teams of Blessed Trinity and Cambridge won team titles, and North Fulton schools nearly swept the boys and girls podium in Class 6A. Blessed Trinity Blessed Trinity girls swim and dive captured its second state championship in three years by outscoring Chamblee by 17 points for the Class 4A-5A title. The girls team ended the meet with a state title-clinching performance in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Rachel Saxon, Maggie Pokorny, Amelia Cooper and Grace Findlay teamed up to outpace the field by over two seconds to capture the championship in the event and clinch the state title. Pokorny, Baker, Tessa Weidner and Lauren Presley earned fourth in the 200-yard freestyle and the BT 200-yard medley relay team earned seventh. The Titans girls also had notable individual performances. Grace Findlay placed fifth in the girls 200 freestyle ahead of Pokorny in sixth and Cooper in eight. Findlay also raced to seventh in the 100 free. Saxon was fourth in the 200-yard individual medley and fifth in the 100-yard backstroke. Cooper placed third in the 500-yard free, Pokorny was eighth in the 100 fly and Katie and Loren Baker added top-15 finishes.

The BT boys placed seventh in team scores led by Daniel Batallion, who placed fifth in the 200-yard freestyle and fifth in the 500-yard event. Batallion joined Joseph Palmich, Patrick White and Nate Matthews to place fifth in the 200-yard medley relay. Centennial Centennial had a strong showing at the state meet with the defending state champion girls team placing third in 6A team scores and the boys finishing fifth. The girls were led by Madeline Singletary who notched two state runnerup finishes in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events. Singletary, Hannah Collerette, Alexis Bender and Katharine Ward placed third in the 200-yard medley relay and third in the 400-yard free relay. Ward placed third in the 100-yard breaststroke and was fifth in the 200yard individual medley. Collerette notched a top-5 in the 50-yard freestyle. Sebastian Sergile led the Knights in boys competition by placing as state runner-up in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events. Sergile tied with a Cambridge swimmer for second in the 200, but took the spot based on his preliminary time. Ben Engel also took a state runnerup finish in the 1-meter dive. Sergile, Justin Bender, Bryan Teffeteller and Rhese Goodsite were fifth in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Chattahoochee Lilly Kasra earned the top finish for Chattahoochee at the state meet, finishing as runner-up in the 100-yard freestyle just 0.18 seconds off state title

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pace. Kasra earned another podium by placing third in the 100-yard backstroke. Kasra, Katie Wong, Danielle Urban and Seema Chavis placed fourth in the 200-yard medley relay and were eighth in the 400-yard event. Wong placed third in the 200-yard individual medley and was fifth in the 100-yard breaststroke. Johns Creek Though Johns Creek could not replicate its state championship from last season, the Gladiators still had standout performances at the state meet. The boys finished third in team scores and the girls in fourth. The Gladiators notched one individual state championship when Andrew Simmons paced the field in the 100yard backstroke. Simmons was just 0.3 seconds off state title pace in the 200yard individual medley to finish as state runner-up. Simmons, Preston Browne, Jason Bao and Jason Steel edged Alpharetta for second in the 200-yard individual medley. Browne, Bao, Steel and Davis Hsi were third in the 200-yard freestyle relay. The boys notched another podium finish

in relay competition with the 400-yard freestyle relay team of Simmons, Eaton, Hsi and Carson Kennedy finishing third. Eaton earned top-5 finishes in the 200-yard individual medley and 100yard backstroke. Brown and Hsi were in the top-10 of the 100-yard fly, and Jason Steel was state runner up in the 50-yard freestyle and fourth in the 100-yard backstroke. Adeline Farrington, Evelyn Hendrick, Allison Swift and McKenzie Rowan placed third in the girls 200-yard freestyle relay. Farrington added to her success by placing as the state runner-up in the 200-yard individual medley and 100yard breaststroke. Swift was fourth in the 500-yard freestyle, and Bella Cicogna placed sixth in the 100-yard fly. Mount Pisgah Mount Pisgah’s Emma Livezey led the Patriots with two top-10s in individual races and earned eighth in the 200-yard medley relay with Madison Childress, Haley Agin and Julia Franz. Livezey placed fifth in the 100-yard freestyle and sixth in the 100 back. Childress notched 13th in the 100yard breaststroke.

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In The Interest Of Others

The challenge of our times

By LEE CHADWICK Guest contributor Boomers are not the generation who dumped tea into Boston Harbor, but they are the children of a whole nation of parents who grew victory garChadwick dens, rationed gas and felt fully a part of the average citizen’s effort to avert totalitarianism during World War II. A different, unimaginable danger was on the horizon then. Everyone could see it coming and it rallied the nation. Today, individually, we may not grasp the true pace of the problem of global climate change or what current science suggests could be the source of our salvation. This is a war of a different sort. It is clearly time to stop pretending this is someone else’s dilemma. Sadly, many boomers seem indifferent. It is also useless to waste time looking to blame those linked to this crisis. We need to find consensus in steps each one of us can make. Small changes, when collectively repeated, in the millions of times, will begin containing instead of further expanding the threat. Realistically, we must take into consideration our respect for the radical independence of our culture. To begin, ignorance needs to be discarded as we seek a clearly informed approach to make the necessary changes. We are further encumbered by our naïve confidence of those in public service and the federal agencies charged to protect us. Those people and institutions have morphed to bend to the financial power of lobbies serving the very interests so toxic to people, places and the

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very atmosphere we breath. These are the companies who pay liberally for the “right” to pollute. We — a vulnerable, largely uninformed public — are now sadly tasked with understanding what is best for us. We must insist that resources be utilized to execute a logical science-based standard of action created in the public good. When that plan is in place, it will still require sacrifice from each of us as well as our support of the grassroots efforts needed to expand results. If you really investigated the destructive facts of the science, you would identify the truth that our lives are in red danger. Consider the 88 people who died in lovely, peaceful, well-prepared Paradise, Calif. They died because of earth changes that cannot currently be properly anticipated or stopped. Ask yourself how Dubai experienced 21 inches of rainfall in one day in January when its average January rainfall hovers around .5 inches. We are always asking: “Why are we (America) always the Earths policemen?” When we successfully collaborated with 196 other countries to produce the Paris Accord, all of those nations were prepared to be held accountable for making the hard changes needed to clarify and arrest the progress of global warming. America’s withdrawal from that accord was made without regard for the consequences.... to you or to your children. That action confirmed foundationless beliefs. This mistake has given less committed nations an exit strategy to delay or deny the obligations and regulatory actions that affect our very lives. The demands of our own overcommitted lives need to be reevaluated for content. What do we do that matters?

For ourselves, for those we love, as citizens of this nation? Do you think of yourself as a citizen? Our forefathers conceived and then created public education for children less fortunate than their own. The idea was that building equality was the basis of building a truly free country. We now have totally different responsibilities to protect the children of the next generation from the fear, and very real day-to-day danger, of a life incompatible with their planet. Do you think any of the World War II era families asked “why me?” when asked to participate in a national drive to support freedom? To sacrifice? To make a special effort? To preserve limited resources? It was their duty, some as warriors on the front, and others at home. In this war, what we do ‘”in the interest of others” is also in our own best interest. The squabbling is only allowing this situation to deteriorate further to a tipping point of unimagi-

nable loss. This problem is not going to be solved in the typical American way. We will not be sending six slightly crazy, brilliant space cowboys into the stratosphere with a missile in the last seconds to blow something up... When do we look into this crisis to see what we should do as an Americans and as human beings? No matter how you name the God of your beliefs, is he not the worldly giver of so many richly varied gifts? We all see butterflies, sunsets, waterfalls; the small treasures we personally value. For me, the totally unnecessary delight of lightning bugs makes me believe that the God of my tradition, and I, really understand each other. This Earth is a gift we need to treasure. Our actions must confirm our understanding of that. For further information on global warming, you may visit: www.nature. org; www.ucsusa.org; www.cooleffect. org; www.nrdc.org/stories/global-warming-101.

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Roswell nonprofit provides programs for the active mind By HATCHER HURD For The Herald ROSWELL, Ga. – Despite serving North Fulton’s active older adults for more than 30 years with an endless variety of enrichment classes and activities, Seniors Enriched Living is still an unknown quantity for many residents 55 and older. “That’s because we have the fastest growing population of senior citizens [per capita] in the nation,” said SEL Executive Director Rob Albertson, a doctor of educational leadership. “And while we have a far-ranging number of topics every quarter, by far the biggest thing SEL accomplishes is to provide these older adults the chance to join a community. “It’s a community of like-minded adults who are still knowledge seekers, still curious about the world around them and eager to make new friends.” Albertson notes that retirees are coming in ever greater numbers drawn to North Fulton for its great climate, affordable living space — and closer proximity to their grandchildren. “What our seniors find here is a new community with people their own age, and who are also life learners — people who still have a curiosity over a wide range of subjects,” Albertson said. For instance, a current seminar about the NASA space program is conducted by a former NASA executive. A seminar on “The Great Decisions of the 20th Century” next door has its discussion led by a former member of the U.S. State Department. Often the seminars are led by members who are sharing knowledge gleaned from their far-flung careers or their own experiences gleaned from personal study. Members of classes are encouraged to participate and ask questions. Classes are as varied as the interests of the volunteers who teach them. A sampling of courses this quarter include: “Unprotected: Broken Promises in Georgia’s Healthcare Industry,” led by the AJC reporter who wrote the investigative series. “Astronomy 101,” a study of how ancient cultures depended on the stars and relied on the sky as a reliable clock for survival. “The Venezuelan Situation,” as told

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Seniors Enriched Living lecturer John Baumbusch, a mechanical engineer by profession, talks with members after class about his passion for all things NASA. Baumbusch became an engineer with a dream to work for the space agency, but his career would not wait for the space shuttle program to start up. Nevertheless, students of the class reaped the knowledge he acquired along the way. through the personal experiences of a Venezuelan living in Atlanta. “ Beekeeping 101,” which teaches how to raise bees in the suburban environment. In short, there is no “typical” SEL seminar. “SEL provides a way for people from all over the country who have settled here to find community, friendship and a way to continue to explore the world around them in diverse way,” Albertson said. SEL got its start from an idea of Roswell United Methodist Church Senior Minister the Rev. Malone Dodson back in 1989. Even then, he saw the need and the benefit of continuing education courses for North Fulton’s older adults. The first thing Dodson did was to recruit some civic minded “co-conspirators” to organize and develop a program for retired adults — his Assistant Pastor John Wolf, Mary Drake (fondly remembered for her help in founding North Fulton Community Charities), and community leader Marion Hicks. Also helping with the organizational plan were church members Tom Nash and Mel Smiley. Smiley brought his experience organizing a similar program for seniors called North Atlanta Senior Services. It began modestly with classes in a house owned by the church. Other local churches joined in providing space on a rotating basis. However, SEL over the years became a victim of its own success as facilities strained to keep up. But with completion of the Dodson Youth Center on the RUMC campus, SEL has a permanent home on the second floor for year-round classes with the help of Roswell Presbyterian Church just down the street providing space for

art classes. In 1996, Dick Higgins was hired as the group’s first executive director. By 2013, SEL had transitioned into a separate independent nonprofit organization with its own board of directors and some 800 people on membership rolls. “What we have is a community of lifelong learners,” Albertson said. Founding volunteer Tom Nash claims to be retired but he is always taking classes at SEL. He said he and Mel Smiley thought what North Atlanta Senior Services was doing inside the perimeter would be a great thing in this community. “The thing about taking an idea to Rev. Dodson is he immediately assumes you are a volunteer. And not many people can say no to him,” Nash said. Thus in February 1990, SEL opened its doors. In 1996, Dick Higgins became the first paid executive director. He was an original attendee and instructor and helped grow SEL until he retired — but not from teaching SEL seminars. “Once SEL gets in your blood, it doesn’t wash off,” Nash said. “Most of us wouldn’t know what to do with ourselves without SEL in our lives.” Former SEL board members Birdel Jackson, Sue McCloskey and Phyllis Clayton sat down to talk about their experiences as well. Jackson, a professional engineer who now serves as president of the Jackson-Davis Foundation, said he thrives on the “intellectual stimulation” SEL provides. “I came to SEL out of curiosity. I liked that the classes are interactive — discussion is usually sought out. And I wanted to be involved because I like people,” Jackson said. “Later I was asked to

teach and that was fun, too.” That is typical, as SEL members are encouraged to become teachers as well. Jackson noted people have moved into the North Fulton area from all over the country, and each SEL member brings a wealth of unique and interesting experiences that they are encouraged to share. McCluskey said she came to SEL after she lost her husband and her mother in the same month in 2009. At SEL she found community, friendship and a renewed interest in learning. “I had lived in Roswell for 30 years and never heard of it,” she said. The saddest part, she added, is that her husband was a history teacher and would have loved SEL. “I haven’t missed a session since that first one I attended,” McCluskey said. “I always loved school when I was young. So now I get up and go to school and I have never been disappointed.” Clayton echoed those sentiments. She said it is always a journey of exploration. She took a seminar called “The History of Science Fiction” taught by a Lutheran minister, the Rev. Kevin Martin. “He talked about the symbolism one finds in their stories,” Clayton said. “The class showed me a depth of meaning in those stories I had never thought about.” Nash was asked to look back over the last 30 years of SEL and reveal its “secret of success.” “SEL fills a need. It’s the need for seniors to stay active and involved,” Nash said. “You can take a little or a lot from SEL. But everyone takes away from it something they want. “It’s all about being part of a community. Simple really.” Simple enough when committed people come together to make it happen.

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In defense of denim Recently, I accepted my wife’s request to join her at a party thrown by her employer. Normally, this is a sentence you tell a friend punctuated with a strong roll of the eyes and a JOE PARKER lengthy sigh. Spend a Editor joe@appenmediagroup.com night around tons of people I don’t know while they share their inside jokes, office banter and talk about their work duties, a subject that I have about as much knowledge in as aeronautical engineering? Sorry honey, I seem to have just come down with a rather serious case of Ebola, so I won’t be able to join you. But no, my wife works at a company that is youthful, hip and on the cutting edge of what office jobs may look like in the future, with ping pong tables in the break room and an attitude of getting work done without the overlord oppression from the higher ups. So, imagine my surprise when my wife told me that no, I could not wear jeans to her company’s shindig because they did not conform with

the dress code. I was not planning on wearing the bright blue ones with the hole in the crotch, mind you. I am holding on to those for the purpose of embarrassing my daughter when I pick her up from school some years down the road. No, I planned on sporting a nice, new pair that were dark, fit well and, in the dimly lit room where the party was to take place, could not be told apart from the finest of dress slacks from 10 paces. I am fairly certain the only stipulations of this company’s everyday dress code state that genitals must be covered, most of the time, anyway. So I was rather surprised that the company had outlawed denim from its party like its cotton fibers would usher in the actual Ebola virus. Maybe it is because I am a sports journalist, the least well-dressed in a profession not exactly known for being the epitome of fashion, but I see nothing wrong with donning a nice pair of denim pants in any situation. But it seems that opinion is still a bit radical for those who have a deeply seeded belief that jeans are far too low class to be worn at certain events or in general office culture.

Perhaps it is the blue-collar background of blue jeans that causes denim discrimination. Some people scoff at the notion of wearing jeans to a Christian church service, as if God will smite those who do not don the finest of fabrics around their legs while in his house. And show up to a country club in jeans? Wearing the same thing a farmer wears to work at this fine Bushwood establishment? A question Ted Knight as Judge Elihu Smails would likely ask.

I have experience in the latter situation where I was barred from trying out for my high school golf team. I went to school that day wearing denim, and being an ill-prepared freshman, I left my “country club suitable” pants at home. Not having the time to go home and retrieve them before the tryout started, I donned my jeans and approached the coach to tell him why I was wearing such “ghastly” pants at a golf club. My explanation fell on deaf ears, and I was barred from making the team for my pants, not for the real reason I should have not made the team — I am, and have always been, a terrible golfer. But I dream of day where a man is judged not for the fabric of his pants, but for the content of his character. We must break the belief that denim is somehow inferior to slacks, dress pants and other means of covering our legs. It is also imperative that we break the stigma that jeans are only for those with blue collars, and wearing them outside of such endeavors is worthy of a scoff. We also must realize that denim is within the means of almost all, because not everyone can afford a silk suit. It is for all these reasons I believe we must end this denim discrimination! And maybe for the fact I wanted to wear jeans to the aforementioned party because I have put on weight and all my dress pants are a bit tight now…

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Northern Ridge District announces January 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 Jan. 30 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church are: Cade Fowler, of Troop 431, was sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed an informational kiosk and two bike racks for Haw Creek Park. Benjamin Pipitone, of Troop 431, was sponsored by Roswell United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed two picnic tables for Mountain Park Elementary School. Lincoln Nelson, of Troop 7747, was sponsored by Fowler Park Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He designed and constructed a 46-foot fence to cover the garbage cans and dumpster at The Place of Forsyth. Kevin Samraj, of Troop 27, was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He designed and created three large outdoor wooden signs and 12 small wooden signs at various sites at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center. Dominic Florio, of Troop 1134, was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. He designed and constructed

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a pocket park on Jan Hill Lane in North Druid Hills. Florio built 130 yards of connecting trails, planted flowering plants at the trail heads, installed five benches and installed a sign. Robert Billings, of Troop 40, was sponsored by the Roswell Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints. He designed and constructed 15 signs to remind visitors to stay on the trails at Leita Thompson Memorial Park. Muhammad Khwaja, of Troop 27, was sponsored by the Johns Creek Christian Church. He collected and created 150 hygiene kits for the refugee community in Clarkston via the Al-Rahmah Islamic Center. Khwaja also distributed these kits to the refugees. Brandon Welch, of Troop 226, was sponsored by Bridge to Grace Church. He designed and constructed eight raised dog platforms and eight cat scratching posts for the Jackson County Humane Society. In addition, Welch collected three dog crates, 101 pounds of dog and cat food, 20 leashes and 14 collars. Hunter Nelson, of Troop 7747, was sponsored by, Fowler Park Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He constructed 40-foot path on the historical grounds of the American Indian Information Center in Forsyth County. Palmer Nelson, of Troop 7747, was

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sponsored by Fowler Park Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. He restored the historical grounds by clearing a 25-foot by 40-foot area for the American Indian Informa-

tion Center in Forsyth County to use for upcoming projects at the Historical Park. William Bushey, of Troop 430, was

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CITY OF ALPHARETTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on Thursday, March 5, 2020 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. Items forwarded by the Planning Commission will be considered by the City Council on Monday, March 23, 2020 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. a.

CU-20-02/V-20-04/E-20-05 Village Park at Wills Phase 2 Consideration of a conditional use to allow ‘Assisted Living Facility/ Congregate Housing’ for Phase 2 of the Village Park at Wills Assisted Living Facility. A variance is requested to reduce the front building setback and an exception is requested to increase the building height. The property is located at 11940 Alpharetta Highway and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 600, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

b. MP-20-01/V-20-05 The Providence Group/Notting Hill Consideration of a master plan amendment and variance to allow 54 ‘For-Sale’ townhome units on 3.27 acres in the Downtown. The property is currently approved for 42 ‘For-Sale’ condominium units. A variance is requested to allow some front-loaded townhomes. The property is located at the southwest corner of Thompson Street and Park Street and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 749, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. c.

Z-20-02/V-20-06 Sedgwick Residence/Devore Road Consideration of a rezoning and variance to allow one (1) single-family detached home on 0.29 acres in the Downtown. A rezoning is requested from C-2 (General Commercial) to DT-MU (Downtown Mixed Use). Variances are requested to reduce the requirement for a street-facing garage to be recessed a minimum 20’ behind the front façade in the Downtown and the reduce the minimum 18’ driveway requirement. The property is located at 0 Devore Road on the south side of Devore Road and east of Alpharetta Highway and is legally described as being located in Land Lot 693, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia.

The following items will be heard at a public hearing held by the City Council on Monday, March 23, 2020 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chambers, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia. d. E-20-04 Burlington Sign Exception Consideration of a sign exception to allow a 2nd wall sign on the front elevation of a building and a wall sign on the North elevation of the building. The applicant proposes to utilize unused wall sign area to allow for two (2) additional wall signs. The property is located at 7731 North Point Parkway and is legally described as being located in Land Lots 638 and 655, 1st District, 2nd Section, Fulton County, Georgia. Note: Georgia law requires that all parties who have made campaign contributions to the Mayor or to a Council Member in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) within the past two (2) years must complete a campaign contribution report with the Community Development Department. The complete text of the Georgia law and a disclosure form are available in the office of the City Clerk, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, Georgia.

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In the back row, from left, stand new Eagle Scouts Cade Fowler, Benjamin Pipitone, Lincoln Nelson, Kevin Samraj, Dominic Florio and Robert Billings. In the front row are new Eagle Scouts Muhammad Khwaja, Brandon Welch, Hunter Nelson, Palmer Nelson, William Bushey, Lucas Gruver and Nicholas Rice.

Scouts: Continued from Page 23 sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church. He renovated the playground for the church. Bushey removed a deteriorated sandbox and built a new one, built a toy chest, constructed a bench and re-mulched the playground area.

Lucas Gruver, of Troop 1134, was sponsored by St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. He revitalized and extended a meditation area at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. Gruver also designed and constructed two benches as well as planted flowers and shrubbery. Nicholas Rice, of Troop 629, was sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. He designed and constructed two informational kiosks at The Cottage School.

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prom at Autry Mill Clubhouse in Johns Creek. This second annual event was held was for middle school to high school age individuals with special needs who wanted to have a night to dance. The dance was put togetherSolution by four Johns Creek

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David Alan Dever, 71, of Cumming, passed away February 2, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Elizabeth Dickson, 66, of Cumming, passed away January 31, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. William Fullerton, 92, of Roswell, passed away February 5, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Gary Kenneth Garner, 60, of Cumming, passed away February 4, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Susan Garnett, 66, of Roswell, passed away February 7, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Richard Thomas Guerra, 72, of Cumming, passed away February 10, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

Kimberly Kay Holden, 58, of Cumming, passed away February 9, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. William Charles Jones, 43, passed away February 6, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Betty Ann Johnson, 90, of Alpharetta, passed away February 9, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Joanne Mathis, 82, of Roswell, passed away February 8, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Patricia Aline Roper, 64, of Cumming, passed away February 8, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory.

Richard Thompson, 71, of Milton, passed away February 10, 2020. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory. Robert Bennett Walker, 63, of Cumming, passed away February 2, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Lily Bell Weidman, 76, of Alpharetta, passed away February 5, 2020. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory. Ronnie Allen Wood, 80, formerly of Cumming, passed away February 6, 2020. Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home.

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