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City Council reviews two new trail projects By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
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Dr. Fares Hosseinzadeh cuts the ribbon at the opening of Family Health Primary Care Clinic in Johns Creek.
From refugee to physician, man returns to Johns Creek By WAYNE TIDWELL newsroom@appenmediacom JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — At just 6 months old, Fares Hosseinzadeh made a journey most people could scarcely imagine — carried in his father’s arms as his family fled Iran on foot in search of safety and a better future. Today, that same child is a
physician, a business owner, and a soon-to-be husband, building not only a medical practice but a life rooted in service, community and perseverance. His patients call him Dr. Hoss, and he strives to be more than just their doctor. Born to Iranian parents of the Baha’i faith, his family faced religious persecution that forced them to leave their home
country. Unable to travel freely, they first fled to Turkey on foot. From there, they were able to immigrate to the United States, settling in Kansas with the help of extended family before eventually relocating to Georgia, where relatives had already established roots.
See HOSS, Page 18
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Two new trail plans are moving Johns Creek closer to its goal of providing sidewalks on all major roadways. The City Council reviewed plans for trails at Medlock Bridge and Nesbit Ferry roads during a May 11 work session. Both roads are near residential areas. A $143,312 engineering contract would pave the way for a 10-foot-wide Medlock Bridge Road Trail from the Chattahoochee River to Bobby Jones Drive. There are no sidewalks or trails along the corridor currently. A Project Framework Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation would provide federal Transportation Alternative funds for engineering. The engineering phase is expected to take nine months. The council also discussed a trail project along the east side of Nesbit Ferry Road from Brumbelow Road to Nesbit Lakes Drive. The roadway, which connects several neighborhoods, has some areas with sidewalks but no bike lanes. Several council members said they preferred a hybrid trail of varying widths. City staff estimate the hybrid trail would reduce impacts to utilities and properties and come at a moderate cost.
See TRAILS, Page 18
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The Johns Creek City Council is considering path projects along two of the city’s major roadways, Medlock Bridge and Nesbit Ferry roads.