Johns Creek Herald - May 7, 2026

Gladiator teams post lacrosse wins, advance to Elite 8

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Artist Tracy Douchy discusses the inspirations that went into her work, Watchdog, May 1 at The Arts Center at Johns Creek.

‘Upcycled’ exhibit draws inspiration from old discards

By JON WILCOX | jon@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A French Bulldog wearing a sweater of old wrist watches, a grizzly bear’s eye wreathed in park brochures and small-town Main Street paved with scraps of baseball cards are on display at The Arts Center at Johns Creek.

The artworks are part of the center’s latest exhibit, “Upcycled: Reclaimed and Reimagined,” which asked artists to breathe new creative life into everyday junk.

Althea Foster, center curator and program director, said “Upcycled,” which coincided with Earth Day, is a reminder of the importance of conservation and exploration into the power of items people often ignore.

“It's garbage, but now it is not garbage because it's been taken out of its original context, and that is the kind of thing that we art historians live for,” Foster said.

The exhibit, which runs through May 16, also has captured the minds of Johns Creek residents, drawing about double the foot traffic of previous displays.

See EXHIBIT, Page 19

Chamber AI summit explores technology’s potential

By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Artificial intelligence can give the Johns Creek businesses a competitive edge, panelists at a Chamber of Commerce summit said.

The chamber explored the latest in the technology during its AI Summit at

its Johns Creek Parkway headquarters April 23. It featured a panel of AI experts with an array of backgrounds from university research to the private sector.

Richard Brooks, chamber management consultant, said the panelists commented on the blazing speed at which the technology is developing.

Stanford University’s Human Cen-

tered Artificial Intelligence Institute says the technology is poised to become the most transformative of the 21st century and is already embedded in daily life.

In 2023, the FDA approved 223 AIdriven medical devices, up from six in 2015, the institute said.

Self-driving cars developed by Tesla and Waymo are no longer science fiction,

taking to the roads in some U.S. cities.

In 2024, U.S. private investment in AI grew to $109.1 billion.

“AI is exponentially changing the workplace,” Brooks said. “By the end of the year, we will see huge changes we can’t even foresee.”

See SUMMIT, Page 18

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Seasonal state burn ban runs through September

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The state’s annual burn ban for 54 North Georgia counties starts May 1, adding to the 91 counties in South and Central Georgia under a 30-day ban to prevent wildfires.

State law prohibits the open burning of yard and land-clearing debris in Metro Atlanta between May 1 and September 30. This is in addition to the year-round state ban on the burning of household garbage.

The ban is enacted to lessen the

Jewelry reported stolen in North Point burglary

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise was reported stolen from a North Point Parkway jewelry store April 9.

Alpharetta police said officers were dispatched to the business about 5 a.m. after an alarm was triggered.

Officers found a front door had been pried open, and jewelry cases were ransacked.

No suspects were found at the location.

About $10,000 of jewelry was reported stolen, according to the police report.

The incident was classified as a felony forced burglary of a business.

— Jon Wilcox

Police discover fentanyl on female driver’s person

ROSWELL, Ga. — Police reported retrieving 6.87 grams of fentanyl and other drugrelated items from an Acworth woman’s body cavity during a traffic stop April 21 at an apartment complex in East Roswell April 21.

The woman, driving a 2022 blue Toyota Camry, was stopped after a Roswell officer received an alert that the car had been reported stolen out of Cherokee County the week before.

The driver was ordered from the vehicle at gunpoint and detained in handcuffs as the car was searched.

The driver said she lived at the apartment complex and had been

likelihood of wildfires and to enhance air quality in the drier months.

In Milton, there will be no open burning on properties zoned agricultural unless it qualifies for a specific exemption. However, those exemptions don’t apply when the Georgia Forestry Commission deems the fire danger to be a 3 or higher, which can be checked online daily.

Whether it’s before or after May 1, open burns for the disposal of yard debris are not allowed year-round in parts of

POLICE BLOTTER

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borrowing the vehicle from a former client since the beginning of April and hasn’t spoken to him since.

She told officers that she’d recently been arrested for an outstanding warrant and just started operating the vehicle again about 15 minutes before being pulled over.

Roswell contacted the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and learned that the vehicle’s registered owner reported lending the car to a female matching the female driver’s description for automotive work, but it was never returned.

Upon being taken into custody onscene, police asked if the woman had any illicit items or contraband, to which she said she had an estimated 50 rocks in her private area. A female police officer retrieved a bag with 6.87 grams of fentanyl, a glass pipe and an empty bag from her person.

In the vehicle, police discovered a folding knife, 1 gram of fentanyl separated into two bags and approximately 10 grams of methamphetamine spilled on the car’s floorboard.

While still on scene, the woman told officers she swallowed a large amount of methamphetamine after the traffic stop was initiated. Shortly after, she went in and

Milton that aren’t zoned agricultural. The burn ban coincides with the majority of Fulton County experiencing an extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, despite recent rainfall.

Wildfires continue to break out in counties across South Georgia after the burn ban was implemented April 22. The two largest wildfires, the Pineland Road Fire and Ga. 82 Fire, have burned nearly 55,000 acres combined.

— Hannah Yahne

out of consciousness, began seizing and ceased breathing. Officers administered three doses of Narcan and provided care until emergency medical services arrived on scene. She was then transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

The driver was charged April 22 with five felonies, including possession of controlled substances and theft by receiving stolen property.

— Hannah Yahne

Social worker alleges elder abuse of woman

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Police Department was alerted to a possible incident of elder abuse and financial fraud at a private residence April 22. It occurred while a 79-year-old woman was living with her daughter off Nesbitt Ferry Road.

The woman was admitted to a nursing and rehabilitation center on Clifton Road and disclosed to a social worker that she was not properly cared for while living with her daughter. She reported she would only receive one change a day when multiple changes were required.

She also alleged that her daughter would use her debit card without permission and make unauthorized purchases and withdrawals. She was unable to provide specific dates or amount of money taken.

The Roswell Police Department said it would file an inquiry with adult protective services.

— Hannah Yahne

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Campaign signs lead to the Roswell Library as advance voting opens in Fulton County for the May 19 primary election.

Fulton County opens polls for early voting in primary

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Monday, April 27, was the first day of early voting for the May 19 primary election. Registered Fulton County voters can cast their ballot at any early voting location.

The Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page will show individual sample ballots and polling locations. Fulton County voters can view early voting locations by visiting fultoncountyga.gov, then clicking on “Elections.”

Early voting ends on May

15. Polls are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Polls will be open May 2 and May 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 3 from noon to 5 p.m.

— Hannah Yahne

County seeks public input for Hazard Mitigation Plan

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Cities are participating in a countywide effort led by the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency to update the multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Fulton County now through May 15.

The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies potential hazards and outlines strategies to reduce the impact of natural disasters and other emergencies on the community. The plan must be updated and approved every five years by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to remain eligible for disaster mitigation grants and post-disaster assistance.

Over the next year, the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency will conduct planning meetings and outreach with jurisdictions throughout Fulton County. The process will create an updated, countywide HMP that includes specific mitigation strategies for cities and will remain in effect for five years.

Residents are encouraged to complete a survey to share feedback on local hazards and community priorities. The survey is available on the fultoncountyga.gov website. Search for “Hazard Mitigation.”

Local participation will help inform planning decisions and strengthen each city’s ability to secure future federal grant funding for mitigation projects.

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Fulton Schools’ Human Resources earns Oglethorpe Award

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — In a first for education organizations across the state, Fulton County Schools’ Human Resources Division was recognized with the Georgia Oglethorpe Award in April for its high-level performance.

The award from The Sterling Council honors the division’s commitment to strategic human capital leadership, operational excellence and customer-focused service delivery.

Chief Human Resources Officer Gonzalo La Cava, Ph.D. has now led two school district human resources organizations to this recognition during his career.

“This honor reflects the commitment of our HR team and the strong partnerships we have built across Fulton County Schools,” he said. “I am proud of our district for receiving this recognition for the first time. It represents focused work to align talent strategy with district priorities.”

The Oglethorpe Award is based on the nationally recognized Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, a proven leadership framework that has guided organizations for more than 30 years in achieving high performance and continuous improvement.

The Sterling Council, the organization behind the award, has similarly demonstrated more than 33 years of success using the Baldrige framework to help organizations reach state and national benchmark levels, advancing a shared mission of performance excellence.

“On behalf of the Fulton County Board of Education, we commend our Human Resources Division for this outstanding achievement,” said Board President Kristin McCabe. “This recognition reflects a strong commitment to excellence and to building a workforce that supports

student success across our district.”

The Fulton County Schools Human Resources Division provides comprehensive services in recruitment and retention, employee relations, leadership development, compensation, workforce planning and organizational effectiveness. The division supports thousands of employees across one of Georgia’s largest school systems and plays a critical role in ensuring schools are staffed with quality educators and professionals.

Through a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, the division has implemented innovative practices that streamline hiring, strengthen leadership pipelines and enhance service delivery to schools and departments. Central to this work is a culture of teamwork and shared accountability, positioning the division as a strategic partner to schools and district leaders.

The division also launched its signature professional development program, Level Up Fulton, designed to build HR capability, strengthen leadership skills and develop a pipeline of future-ready professionals. The initiative reflects the division’s commitment to investing in its people while elevating service and performance across the organization.

“Fulton County Schools is proud of the outstanding work of our Human Resources Division,” said Superintendent Mike Looney. “This recognition reflects their dedication to building systems that attract, develop and retain exceptional talent. Their teamwork, innovation and focus on supporting our employees directly benefit our schools and, ultimately, our students.”

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Johns Creek lacrosse enters Elite Eight

By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek High hosted a playoff double header May 1 where the girls and boys teams posted convincing wins to advance to the Elite Eight.

The girls went up against Decatur in a lopsided matchup that saw running time just over four minutes into the first quarter. Johns Creek shuffled their lineups and ran some directed plays to allow two of their players to score their first varsity goals, closing out the game 16-3.

Johns Creek is Lax Numbers’ No. 9 team in the state and has lost five games this season to No. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The Gladiators are led by a trio of juniors who are nearing or over 50 goals scored this season. If Hayden Huston can score a hat trick in the Elite Eight, she will join the 50-goal club duo.

Attacker Sydnee Cane has brought her career goal total to 161 goals after scoring 70 this year. Avery Mathewson raised her career total up to 83 with 50 goals on the dot this season. She also has 60 career assists.

Gladiators head coach Stephanie Mathewson said intensity in practice will be the focus before the Elite Eight against Pope. The team is united in their goal of making the program’s first Final Four.

She highlighted goalie Rachel Streeter’s clearing abilities, communication and field vision. Streeter has racked up 160 saves this season.

“Everybody brought exactly what we needed tonight,” Stephanie said. “They knew we needed high energy to capture this win to push and propel us into the next game. Everybody just needs to lock in and get ready, because we’re looking to make history this season.”

Stephanie said team chemistry is off the charts this year.

Sydnee Cane said the team has stepped up after losing their starting draw taker and goalie last year.

“We had some holes to fill, but we filled them immediately and we were just really consistent with our work and our efforts and going 110 percent in everything that we do,” Cane said.

The Elite Eight will be a rematch of the Gladiators’ 11-7 win over Pope March 10. Johns Creek will be playing for school history and to make their first Final Four.

The boys got off to a slow start with a stalemate into the second quarter until senior Daniel Louw found the back of the net with six minutes remaining in the first half for his first goal of two.

Woodstock answered with a goal

thanks to a lucky bounce and roll to end the second quarter knotted at one goal apiece.

Johns Creek defenders got the offensive momentum going, with the second goal being scored by Drayden Giannelli, and they closed out the game. Lucas Deal scored the last Gladiator goal.

Johns Creek goalie Jake Franklin steps toward a shot at Johns Creek High May 1. Franklin allowed just three goals after 20 shots on goal by Woodstock in the Gladiators’ 9-3 win to advance to the Elite Eight.

The starting line of attackers contributed four goals and four assists, but the defense was the story for Johns Creek.

Gladiators head coach C.J. Mucker was a defender for Johns Creek before he graduated in 2015. He can be found before games and at halftime helping with warmups, longpole in hand.

He said it meant a lot to be hosting a second-round playoff game.

Sophomore goalie Jake Franklin allowed just three goals by the Wolverines, faced with 20 shots on goal.

“I think our energy was at an alltime high,” he said. “The boys were buzzing tonight, and we all just really clicked together this game.”

And as for the upcoming Elite Eight game, he had this message to share.

“We’re gonna give it our all for [48] minutes,” Franklin said.

Their Elite Eight matchup is 2025 runner-up Lassiter. It will be a rematch of the Gladiators’ second game of the season, where they fell to the Trojans 21-1 with nearly the entire team out of the lineup with the flu.

Coach Mucker said not to count his team out even when facing a

erhouse like Lassiter.

“We are a team that can compete and that can actually play against some of the best,” he said.

Just

Milton Farmers Market seeks produce vendors

MILTON, Ga. — The Milton Farmers Market will return for the season, bringing fresh-grown, handmade and unique items to the Market District Crabapple starting May 20.

Vendor applications are open continuously throughout the season, and Renée Rivers, the Milton market’s manager, said they want to expand their produce and agricultural offerings this year.

The Milton Farmers Market will take place from 4-7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month through October.

Interested vendors can email Renée Rivers at trubluepoundcakesllc@gmail. com to participate. Residents can stay up to date on market offerings by following @miltongafarmers on Instagram.

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As the pollen finally settles and we ease into summer, it’s a natural time to take a fresh look at how your home is working for you.

How are your kitchens, storage spaces, and entry points functioning day to day? Are they keeping up with the rhythm of your life, or could they benefit from a bit of simplification as schedules fill up and routines shift? Often, it’s these everyday spaces that quietly shape how a home feels.

And just as importantly, what about the spaces just outside your door? This time of year tends to bring them back into focus. A good pressure wash, refreshed landscaping, or even a few well-placed planters can go a long way in making a home feel lighter and more inviting. Not in a dramatic way, but in the subtle way that makes you want to spend more time there.

There’s also a natural transition that happens between seasons. As spring gives way to summer, it can be helpful to take stock of what’s still serving your space and what may be ready to be cleared out. Not all at once, and not with the goal of perfection, but with intention. Even small adjustments can create a sense of ease that carries into the months ahead.

In a community like Johns Creek, where homes are designed to support full, fast-moving households, these kinds of thoughtful updates tend to matter more than they might seem at first glance. Buyers here are often looking beyond surface-level appeal. They notice when a home has been consistently maintained and when spaces have been considered with care.

If you’re thinking a step further ahead, summer is also an ideal time to consider where small investments can make a meaningful impact over time. Not every project adds value, but the right improvements, whether in landscaping, lighting, or simply how a home functions, tend to stand out in a lasting way.

Because more often than not, it’s not the major renovations that define a home’s value. It’s the steady, intentional care over time, and the understanding of which changes matter most.

The most dangerous place for seniors

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The bathroom, a place we take for granted, transforms into one of the most hazardous areas in the home for aging seniors. With slippery surfaces, high tub walls, and the need for frequent maneuvering, the risk of falls—the leading cause of injury among older adults—spikes dramatically. John Hogan, President of Bath and Kitchen Galleria and Aging in Place Expert says, “Proactive bathroom modifications are not merely an upgrade; they are an essential investment in the long-term safety, independence, and dignity of our seniors.”

To mitigate the dangers, several specific aspects of the bathroom should be modified to create a supportive and accessible environment:

Shower and Bathtub: The single greatest fall risk is often stepping over a high tub wall. The ideal solution is a curbless or low-threshold walk-in shower to eliminate this barrier entirely. For added security, install a permanent shower seat or bench and a handheld showerhead to allow for comfortable, seated bathing. Shower floor should have non-slip tile surfaces.

Grab Bars: Strategically placed sturdy, professional-grade grab bars are critical. They must be securely anchored into wall studs, not just

the drywall. Placement is key: near the toilet to assist with sitting and standing, and both inside and just outside the shower/tub for secure entry and exit. Modern grab bars come in a variety of stylish finishes to seamlessly blend with your décor.

Toilet Area: A standard toilet can be difficult to use for those with limited mobility. Installing a comfort-height or raised toilet seat reduces the strain on joints and makes the transition from sitting to standing much easier. Pairing this with well-placed grab bars provides a significant boost in stability.

Flooring and Lighting: Replace slippery tile or remove loose bathmats and throw rugs, which are tripping

hazards. Install slip-resistant flooring throughout the bathroom. Finally, good lighting is paramount. Bright, even lighting—including motion-sensor nightlights—helps seniors navigate safely, especially during middle-of-thenight trips.

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Creekside Overlook debuts near Lake Lanier with model now open and homes from the $700s

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A rare opportunity for spacious, refined living has arrived just minutes from Lake Lanier with the official debut of Creekside Overlook—now selling from the $700s. Featuring a beautifully decorated model home now open for touring, this new community offers a distinctive blend of luxury, privacy, and convenience in one of North Georgia’s most desirable settings.

Creekside Overlook is designed for buyers seeking more room to live, entertain, and unwind. Homes are situated on expansive homesites ranging from .59 acre to over 1.39 acre, providing a level of space and separation that

is increasingly hard to find in today’s market. The community’s natural setting, paired with its generous lot sizes, creates an elevated residential experience that feels both private and connected to the surrounding landscape.

The newly opened decorated model home offers a firsthand look at the thoughtful design and craftsmanship that define Creekside Overlook.

Built by David Patterson Homes these floorplans showcase open concept living, designer finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The model highlights how today’s buyers can enjoy both everyday comfort and upscale entertaining. From spacious kitchens and inviting gathering areas to well-

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The risks of transfer on death deeds

In July 2024, Georgia quietly joined a growing number of states allowing transferon-death deeds (TODDs) for real estate. Codified under O.C.G.A. § 44-17-1 et seq., this new law allows property owners to name a beneficiary who automatically receives real estate upon death—without probate.

At first glance, TOD deeds seem like a simple, inexpensive solution. But beneath that simplicity lies a range of legal risks that can create serious unintended consequences. For many property owners, these dangers outweigh the perceived benefits.

Georgia has strict post-death deadlines. Georgia’s TOD statute includes a critical— and often overlooked—requirement:

• The beneficiary must file an affidavit and supporting documents

• Within 9 months of death

• Or the property reverts back to the estate

This creates a dangerous scenario where: 1) Beneficiaries may not know about the deed; 2) Deadlines are missed; 3) Probate becomes necessary anyway. In addition, Title companies have been refusing to provide title insurance for sale of property after death of owner because there is no probate or Trust to determine outstanding debts, creditors, and heirs.

Another failure of the TOD is there is no protection against a beneficiary from

losing your property to his or her creditors, bankruptcy and divorces. Moreover, beneficiary's divorces and creditors could put a lien on your property while you are alive for the beneficiary's interest. Instead, a Trust can shield your home from beneficiary's creditors, lawsuits, and divorces while you are alive and even after your death.

In actuality, TODs provide a false sense of security and marketed as cheap and easy probate avoidance. But that simplicity is exactly the problem that can create "complex legal and financial issues when not carefully planned. TODs cannot do the following:

• Do not address incapacity planning

• Do not coordinate your wishes for multiple beneficiaries

• Do not provide tax or asset protection strategies

• Do not prevent beneficiary's creditors and liens on the property

Bottom line-Georgia’s new TOD deed law offers convenience—but convenience is not the same as good planning For many individuals, TOD deeds:

• Oversimplify complex estates

• Create unintended consequences

• Increase the risk of disputes and loss of control

• Increases the probability of beneficiary's creditors and divorces from putting liens on a TOD that otherwise would not exist

The reality is that TOD deeds are often a band-aid solution, not a comprehensive strategy. The biggest danger of a transfer-on-death deed isn’t what it does—it’s what it fails to do. Before using a TOD, property owners should carefully evaluate whether they are trading short-term simplicity for long-term problems.

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Tips and tricks for ‘senior’ gardeners

Not that any of this applies to you, but in case you are “asking for a friend...” Read on!

Gardening is the second most common leisure activity for older adults. The personal benefits of gardening are wellestablished: stress relief, exercise, fitness and regulation of emotions. As we age, gardening also protects our cognitive function and improves our ability to focus. It gives us a sense of accomplishment, which boosts our overall health and happiness. Studies show gardening promotes positive aging and may lower the risk of dementia by up to 36 percent.

Who can turn down an opportunity to dig in the dirt? However, with aging we may develop mobility, functional and physical limitations. Read on for smart gardening suggestions to protect and extend our abilities to garden.

Protect aging skin. Skin becomes thinner and more sensitive as we age, increasing the risks of cuts, scrapes and rashes. Wear long sleeves, gloves and pants to protect your skin. Always use SPF sun protection and a hat.

Minimize pain. Aching muscles and joints are often an obstacle for older gardeners, particularly low back pain, neck pain, shoulder tendonitis, carpal tunnel and kneecap bursitis. A few ways to deal with these issues:

• Limit bending over by using a garden bench/seat and long tools for weeding.

• Keep all your tools handy with a garden tool belt or a rolling cart.

• Water efficiently with drip systems or soaker hoses or use lightweight expandable hoses to minimize hauling heavy hoses around the yard.

• Prioritize mulching to decrease weeds and watering requirements.

• Minimize hand and wrist fatigue with lightweight, ergonomic tools designed for “experienced” fingers.

• Using long-handled tools such as a stirrup or diamond tipped hoe can really simplify weeding.

• Use garden augers attached to any power drill to make planting bulbs and small plants easier and cut through those pesky roots.

Most injuries from gardening come from heavy lifting and repetitive motion, such as hauling bags of soil and weeding. Recent research has focused on gardening biomechanics and ergonomics to prevent injury. Here are some recommendations:

• Break up gardening tasks into

20–30-minute increments.

• Change your body position and grip during longer activities.

• Warm up your body with stretching or a short walk before gardening.

• Take breaks to stretch during your gardening and especially afterward.

• Counter the effects of gardening on your body with swimming and yoga.

• Recruit help if you are unable to safely complete a task.

Raised garden beds and container gardening can allow us to continue to benefit from gardening with fewer physical demands.

The higher the raised bed, the less need for bending and stretching. Raised bed soil is loose, well-draining, and free of contamination from pests and weeds. Raised beds can be freeform, square or rectangular, are usually wood or metal

and may be on wheels or elevated to facilitate gardening from a wheelchair.

Metal raised beds are usually galvanized steel, coated with a zinc alloy to prevent rusting. They can be ordered online in numerous sizes, colors and configurations. Selection usually depends on available space and access to a water source. The height should be at least 3 feet to limit bending. To minimize stretching, the width is typically 2 feet but may be as wide as 4 feet if the bed is accessible on all sides. The depth of an elevated bed should be at least 18 inches, and 24 inches or deeper is ideal. Ensure adequate drainage. Low maintenance plants such as daylilies, herbs, hostas, coral bells and succulents are likely to thrive in a raised bed with minimal care. Raised beds are food-safe and ideal for raising vegetables.

You can make large containers easier to move around by reducing the weight and filling the bottom with pinecones or recycled water bottles before adding potting soil.

While bagged raised bed soil is excellent quality, filling a large, raised bed with bagged soil and compost can be expensive. Other options for filling a raised bed are the “lasagna method” and “hügelkultur” (an old German technique). With the lasagna method, the bed is filled with alternating layers of green and brown material. The green layer consists of vegetable scraps, garden trimmings and grass trimmings. The brown layer includes dry leaves, shredded newspaper, peat and pine needles and should be twice as thick as the green layers. Garden soil is placed on top. With hügelkultur, a layer of cardboard is placed at the bottom of the bed, followed by decaying logs, thinner sticks, 12 inches of compost and topped with garden soil. Both methods are inexpensive and sustainable.

You are never too old to enjoy the experience of planting and the wonder of watching things grow.

Happy Gardening!

North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is to educate its members and the public in the areas of horticulture and ecology in order to promote and foster community enrichment. Master Gardener Volunteers are trained and certified by The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Learn more at nfmg.net. Previous Garden Buzz columns are featured at https://appenmedia.com/ opinion/columnists/garden_buzz/.

Catch North Fulton Master Gardeners at these scheduled events throughout the season:

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• Crabapple Festival in Milton this fall

About the Author

This week’s “Garden Buzz” guest columnist is Anne Wiskind, a Master Gardner who completed her Fulton County Master Gardner curriculum in April 2024. She is a lifelong gardener with an active interest in ecological gardening and encouraging biological diversity. Anne is appreciative of the mentorship from the North Fulton County Master Gardeners. She does most of her gardening at her home in Blairsville, Ga.

Each line in the puzzle below has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 5 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, with each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!

WEATHER WATCH

1. Apothecary’s weight. Sultry. Gardener’s stock.

2. Breezy. Knight fight. Baker’s supply.

3. Winter forecast. Thin cracker.

South American mountain range.

4. Bread unit. Bird of prey. Nice weather prediction.

5. Coffee order. Kind of prize. Umbrella weather.

6. Music genre. Wintry. Belt-shaped region in the heavens.

7. Part of AWOL. Opera star. Dry as a bone.

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1 Apothecary’s weight. Sultry. Gardener’s stock.

2. Breezy. Knight fight, Baker’s supply.

How to Solve: Each line in the puzzle above has three clues and three answers. The last letter in the first answer on each line is the first letter of the second answer, and so on. The connecting letter is outlined, giving you the correct number of letters for each answer (the answers in line 1 are 4, 5 and 5 letters). The clues are numbered 1 through 7, which each number containing 3 clues for the 3 answers on the line. But here’s the catch! The clues are not in order - so the first clue in Line 1 may (or may not) actually be for the second or third answer in that line. Got it? Good luck!

3. Winter forecast. Thin cracker. South American mountain range

4. Bread unit. Bird of prey. Nice weather prediction

5. Coffee order. Kind of prize. Umbrella weather

6. Music genre. Wintry. Belt-shaped region in the heavens.

7. Part of

How to Solve: To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

line is the sum of the white squares in the sequence below it. You may only use the digits 1 to 9, and a digit can only be used once in any sequence.

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An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on April 27, 2026 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage, Wine and Distilled Spirits

BUSINESS NAME

Shree Siddhivinayaka Foods Atlanta LLC

Dba

House of Biryanis and Kebabs

11030 Medlock Bridge Rd Unit #110 Johns Creek, GA 30097

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Shree Siddhivinayaka Foods Atlanta LLC

Dba

House of Biryanis and Kebabs

11030 Medlock Bridge Rd Unit #110 Johns Creek, GA 30097

Owner’s

Anil Kumar Paila Prapthi Namballa

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An Alcoholic Beverage License Application was submitted to the City on April 21, 2026 for Consumption on Premises of Malt Beverage and Distilled Spirits

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Scott Chicago Investments BBQ Group LLC

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Famous Dave’s BBQ #3271

10710 State Bridge Rd Unit #150 Johns Creek, GA 30022

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Nothing stays the same, does it?

Many years ago, Florida State University was my home for nearly a decade.

Every time I drive through Tallahassee or south toward the coast, the sense of time passing hits me like a cold shower.

From Tallahassee to the Gulf, the landscape remains largely old Florida. Century-old oaks draped in Spanish moss line slow, winding roads with Native American names. Families still farm land-grant acreage originally deeded by Spanish colonial authorities or the U.S. government in the early 1800s. North of town, between Tallahassee and Thomasville, Georgia, sprawling hunting plantations occupy thousands of acres originally owned — and some still owned — by Northeastern industrialists, among them the Phipps and Carnegie families. Many continue to operate today, hosting well-heeled guests during hunting season. To the west, however, much of that old Florida is gone. Some new residential communities feature coastal mansions listed at $5 million to $10 million. The area now resembles an overdeveloped, gated resort community more than a

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stretch of natural coastline. Development is coming to the rest of the Panhandle, but for now, a few years may remain.

Some of the old haunts I frequented in Tallahassee are gone. I spent countless hours at Pastime Billiards on Tennessee Street — far more time than I spent studying. The floor was covered in peanut shells; patrons simply threw them down. Cheap beer, boiled peanuts, thick cigarette smoke and some of the South's best pool hustlers filled the place, most playing 9-ball for thousands of dollars.

Pastime drew players from across the region because of its central location along the circuit connecting New Orleans, Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte and Jacksonville. The best of them, Mike Carella, held a permanent table in the corner. Watching him play was like watching Tiger Woods or Wayne Gretzky at the height of their craft — except it was pool. He could run rack after rack without missing, always for money, and was known as much for his gambling as for his skill at the table.

He was later confirmed to have been running drug shipments into the United States for a cartel. He was found dead in a Miami hotel room, shot multiple times. He was, in some ways, a force of nature.

Mike's Beer Barn, another institution, was nearby. So was Bullwinkle's, a bar on Tennessee Street across from the FSU

As a hub of life science, healthcare and innovation, Johns Creek already knows the importance of embracing the cutting edge, Brooks said. AI can help local business leaders hone that edge and outpace competitors who fail to embrace it.

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campus, founded in 1956 by former FSU football player Mike Norman. By 1961, the establishment was open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, moving thousands of kegs of beer. In the 1970s, it was ranked the No. 1 beer retailer in the nation. It is still in business today, though the old Tallahassee atmosphere has faded — as it has everywhere.

Fred's Dry Dock operated two locations: one on Tennessee Street on the west side of town, another off Tharp Street to the north. Both were high-volume, no-frills bars serving stiff, cheap drinks to packed crowds. Any number of FSU students barely survived the 50-cent bottom-shelf shots. One of the manager-bartenders, a woman named Brenda, eventually went to prison for what she was selling under the bar — and it was not liquor. Both locations have since closed, which is probably for the best.

Very little stays the same over time. Perhaps that is what makes the things that do endure — or nearly endure — so compelling. It is a race against time, and no one wins. But if we are smart and fortunate, we embrace the passage of time and savor each moment, each image, each memory, each relationship, whether it involves people, places or the natural world. Old Florida is worth savoring. There is still some of it left.

Exhibit:

Artist Tracy Douchy said she is glad to give a new life to the old timepieces through the creation of her bulldog sculpture Watchdog. Douchy, a fan of puns,” also contributed Keynote, a hanging wall sculpture composed of rust keys.

“This all started when my grandmother had all this costume jewelry, and I couldn't really wear it, but if it's sitting in a drawer, it's no fun,” she said.

Using items she found around her home does more than recycle, she said. Douchy said she thinks the exhibit’s theme also makes it more accessible to the public, many of whom may not have formal art training like her.

That theme invites viewers to reconsider the power of objects that might otherwise be considered trash, Foster said.

“Rather than have things just sit around and collect dust, you can repurpose them into things that are truly meaningful, and they have their own history,” Foster said.

The result is artworks that have real inspiration, meaning and beauty, Foster said.

Mary Jablonski’s Grizzly Watching features a central grizzly bear’s eye lined in repurposed paper like newspapers, magazines, maps and brochures. A backdrop of park brochures hint at the artist’s upbringing in rural Georgia and years spent meandering protected landscapes.

“I challenge the perception of public lands and landmarks as neatly outlined resources to be managed or consumed, while simultaneously reflecting their vulnerability at human hands in the face of climate change, extraction and political instability,” Jablonski said.

Recycling has become a point of focus at the art center recently with some events capitalizing on the message.

A recent art supply swap asked local artists to bring their art supplies to exchange with those who might find better use for them.

The swap, which was a big hit, allowed many to clear their creative spaces while inspiring others to try their hand in new mediums, Foster said.

It’s a theme that is ever more important in today’s world as people are inundated with accessories and seek to leave the planet a better place than they found it.

“Most of this stuff came out of the trash,” Foster said. “You could do this too, and you will make amazing art, and you will save the only place we have to live.” Continued from Page 1

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