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Michelle and Brian Meek are the co-owners of AroundAbout — Alpharetta magazine. Brian spent the last 15 years in sales and

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Football SchedulesHigh school football takes on a whole life of its own at our local schools. Take time to support your team.

Grandparents DayThe impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. President Jimmy Carter, in 1978, proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year it is celebrated on September 11.

Back to School Alpharetta kids were excited to be

going back to school. They rode buses, cars and walked to begin

another year of learning and seeing friends.


In the Community

The owners of Johns Creek Driving School (2) and Drive Smart Georgia are very proud to announce that both schools have been designated as AAA-approved. “only three schools in the state of Georgia are AAA-approved, so this is a huge deal for us,” explains owner Steve Jones. “It was a long and tedious process, but the final approval was definitely worth all the work.” The AAA approved driving school network is a nationwide organization of quality driving schools designed to help motorists identify the best driver training resources in the country. “The approved driving school network guarantees AAA members quality schools and instructors that have passed our stringent standards,” said Michele Harris, director of Traffic Safety Culture, AAA Auto Club South. “AAA continuously monitors the performance of qualified schools and works together with them to ensure the integrity of schools displaying the AAA brand.” out of more than sixty driving schools in the state of Georgia, only three are approved by AAA, including Johns Creek Driving School and Drive Smart Georgia.

Emory Johns Creek Hospital announced it will offer a variety of imaging services to patients on Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to the services it provides during regular weekday hours. The new Saturday and Sunday hours are being offered to make it more convenient for patients to obtain a number of imaging services. The expanded schedule provides ultrasound and CT-scan services from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. MRI’s will be available from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Mammography services will be offered from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month, and diagnostic x-rays will be available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays with no appointment needed. To schedule imaging services, call 678-474-8100. Physician orders may be faxed to 678-474-8101 or patients may bring them to their appointments.

AroundThe People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Alpharetta.

by Cherryl Greenman, [email protected]

What’s New? With Georgia leading the nation in new business startups, a new kind of small business incubator recently launched, Alpharetta Accelerator (1), located at 221 Roswell Street. The new company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 9, and is ready to serve the needs for more and better small-business growth and job creation throughout the state. The Alpharetta Accelerator has been designed by its principals to offer multiple new services to its clients, unlike other small business incubators. The services include a 75-member board of advisors; access to the soon-to-be-established $10 million Alpharetta seed capital fund; and preferred access to the Atlanta Gathering of Angels, a group of accredited investors who meet twice monthly. The Gathering of Angels group has found capital for more than 375 young companies since it was founded in 1996 by Tarby Bryant, one of the managing partners of the Accelerator.

SomaNu, a new, unique, physician-driven medical weight loss facility is now open in Milton. The office is located at 12990 Hwy 9 N, in the Aldi shopping center. Dr. Krishna Doniparthi and his team and at SomaNu Medical Weight Loss implement physician-created medical weight loss programs that are individually tailored to their clients — first to lose weight, and then help to maintain a lifetime of wellness. SomaNu also specializes in laser lipolysis procedure; SmartLipo; Zerona, unlike invasive weight loss surgery, Zerona is applied externally using cold laser technology and provides results without the dangers associated with surgery, while at the same time allowing patients to remain active during treatment. Dr. Krishna Doniparthi is passionate about helping people have wellness in their lives.

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Left to right: Jim Paine, Alpharetta city council Post 5; Liz Hausmann, Fulton County commissioner, District 3; Chris Owens, Alpharetta city council Post 3; Jim McNabb, owner of Staffing Technologies and managing partner of Alpharetta Accelerator; Christine Kieffer, managing partner of Concept III International, partner in the Alpharetta seed capital fund and member of the board of advisors of Alpharetta Accelerator; and Tarby Bryant, CEO of Sweetwater Capital Corp, founder of the Gathering of Angels investment group, and managing partner of the Alpharetta Accelerator.


In the Community

2011 – 2012 Women’s Advisory Board North Fulton Hospital is proud to introduce the 2011-2012 Women’s Advisory Board. The board addresses matters relating to women’s health advocacy and hospital based

programs such as maternity, breast health, hearth health and general well being. They also provide feedback on various women’s programs, help raise awareness about various health concerns for women and provide suggestions to help address local women’s concerns. The advisory board includes Micah Brown, Laura Elkins, Linda DePrimo, Dotty Etris, Natalie Gravlee, Patty Decker-Hasty, Renee Holdo, Libby Levitt, Helen Bausano, Katie Troline, Sarah LaDart, Beth Cayce, Laura Rivers Pearson, M.D., Janet Rodgers, and Laura Surrett.

NFCC Golf Tournament WinnersNorth Fulton Community Charities’ (NFCC) golf tournament was held on July 25 at The Standard Club. Not even a quick downpour could dampen the spirits of the golfers and volunteers. The overall winning team was Ted Shields, Scott Shields, Hunter Beach and Tyler Gruca from GeoResults. The Alpharetta united Methodist

team, Don Martin, Wayne Monroe, Dave Ferguson and David Hunt, took home the Faith Challenge trophy for the third year. NFCC thanked its sponsors, volunteers and players for a day of fun and fellowship for a great cause.

NFCC Baby ShowerThe historic Roswell Kiwanis Club recently gave North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) a baby shower. Kiwanians brought baby gifts appropriate for new mothers. NFCC Barbara Duffy and Vonda Malbrough opened each gaily wrapped gift to the ooohs and AHHHs of the members. The Kiwanians laughed at silly baby shower games and shared cake together. The Roswell club meets at Brookwood Grill and when the restaurant learned of the plans for a baby shower for NFCC, some employees also contributed gifts. The welcome supply of diapers, clothes and gifts will be distributed to NFCC new mothers in need.

Shae, NFH DAISY Award-Winning NurseKim Shae, BSN, RN, was presented with the DAISY Award for Nursing by leaders and staff at North Fulton Hospital (NFH), 3000 Hospital Blvd. Kim was selected for this honor following nominations submitted by her patients. She has been a nurse for 15 years at North Fulton Hospital and is currently pursuing her Masters in Nursing Education and wants to go on to get her Doctor

of Nursing Practice. one of Kim’s patients says, “Kim kept us informed of changes made in my mom’s care, and explained everything to us about mother’s condition and what to expect while on the floor. . . Kim was caring, efficient, responded to my mother (patient) and father’s needs like they were her own parents. I can’t thank her enough!”

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Front row (left to right): Micah Brown, Laura Elkins, Linda DePrimo, Dotty Etris, Natalie Gravlee, and Patty Decker-Hasty. Back row: Renee Holdo, Libby Levitt, Helen Bausano, Katie Troline, and Sarah LaDart.

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Left to right: NFCC executive director Barbara Duffy and Kiwanis member Janet Liberman.

Left to right: Ted Shields, Scott Shields, Hunter Beach and Tyler Gruca from GeoResults.

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COMMUNITYcontinued from page 6 NewsGNFCC Small Business Persons of the YearThe Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) announced Julie and Michael Haley of Edge Solutions had been named the 2011 Small Business Persons of the Year. As founders of Edge Solutions, an Alpharetta-based infrastructure solutions provider, Julie and Michael were presented the award during a ceremony at the Country Club of the South – with a keynote presentation by u.S. Senator Johnny Isakson.

“We are pleased that our hard work to build a thriving north Atlanta-based business continues to be publicly recognized. We thank the Chamber and its committee for recognizing the efforts of our entire team,” said Julie Haley after accepting the award.

“The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is proud that Edge Solutions has been selected for this award,” said Susan Brown, committee chair for the Small Business Person of the Year award. “our mission at GNFCC is to support the growth of our members, and recognize the entrepreneurial spirit and achievements of small businesses, which make up a large portion of our membership. Edge Solutions exemplifies the qualities we like to see in a thriving business that gives back to the local community.”

other finalists included Laura (Beth) Cayce founder of CaraVita Home Care and CVSC, LLC, a private homecare agency serving the North Fulton/Metro Atlanta region since 1998. Located at 1095 Canton Street, Roswell, Beth opened the first “Smart House” to showcase how to use technology and resources to remain independent at home. over the years, CaraVita has won three best practice awards in Georgia and South Carolina for its approach to senior care. Beth’s passions also include her service to Africa and Romania through leadership training, sustainable business development, health promotion and applied technology.

Darrin S. Cohen founded Wealth Enhancement & Preservation of GA in 2002. He decided to become a financial planner while in junior high school, and wrote the paper that became his long-range business plan at that time. Darrin’s passion for assisting

people in obtaining financial peace of mind has never waned. He currently serves as vice president and previously treasurer for Homestretch, a North Fulton non-profit that assists working homeless families.

Ted and Dawn Shields are co-founders of GeoResults, a national database marketing and consulting firm. Ted’s unique combination of business development and technical expertise enables him to lead his company to assist service providers and fiber companies in building the bridge between the business market and the required telecom infrastructure to serve it. Dawn is responsible for GeoResults’ overall financial policies, with 22 years experience in business management, GIS mapping, wire center analysis, market research, network engineering, human resources, budget administration, and resource management.

Left to right: Susan Brown, Michael Haley, Julie Haley and U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. (Photo courtesy of Bob Pepalis.)

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septemberspecialEvents

Things to do in AlpharettaCalendar

On-Going • DOWNTOWN ALPHARETTA FARMERS’ MARKETHeld each Saturday in Historic Downtown

Alpharetta, Two South Main Street,

from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. through october.

www.alpharettafarmersmarket.com

MILTON GARDEN CLUBClub meets last Tuesday of each month.

Future meetings include: Fall/Winter Vegetable

Gardening, Making a Fall Centerpiece, Medicinal

Plants and Aroma Therapy, Poison and Invasive

Plants, Enchanted Evening Gardens. october

is a plant swap and installing perennials at the

Bethwell Community Center.

www.MiltonGardenMeetup.com

September 1 • COOKING SCHOOLPublix Apron’s Cooking School, 4305 State

Bridge Road. Chef Floyd Cardoz will feature his

pioneering new Indian cuisine.

(770) 751-8560, www.store.publix.com

September 1 • TRAIN & MAROON 5Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore

Pkwy., will feature this multiplatinum band at

7 p.m. www.vzwamp.com/events

September 2 • MUDCAT

Matilda’s Cottage, 377 South Main Street,

presents Danny “Mudcat” Dudeck at 8:30 p.m.

(770) 754-7831, www.matildascottage.com

September 3 • COWTOWN STRING BANDMatilda’s Cottage, 377 South Main Street,

presents Cowtown String band at 8 p.m.


September 3 • CHUKKAR FARM CONCERT SERIESJames Catro, Heather Morgan, and Tim Buppert

will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m.

1140 Liberty Grove Road. (678) 665-0040,

www.homebydark.com

September 4 • CAR SHOWCaffeine and octane car show features more

than 500 muscle, classic, and exotic cars. Held

the first Sunday of each month at Nino’s Italian

Kitchen, 11070 Alpharetta Hwy, from 8-11 a.m.

(770) 998-2846, www.caffeineandoctane.com

September 9 • GEORGIA SOUL COUNCIL

Matilda’s Cottage, 377 South Main Street,

presents Georgia Soul Council performing R&B,

fun and oldies beginning at 8:30 p.m.


September 10 • ST FRANCIS Matilda’s Cottage, 377 South Main Street,

presents a new rock-country crossover band,

St Francis, beginning at 8 p.m. (770) 754-7831,

www.matildascottage.com

September 11 • SPECIAL ECUMENICAL EVENING PRAYERSt. Thomas Aquinas, 535 Rucker Road, will

host a special ecumenical evening prayer to

mark the anniversary of 9/11 at 7:30 p.m.

September 15 • 2011 WINDWARD CHALLENGE 5K RUN/WALKThe 2011 LexisNexis 5K run/walk will be

held at 1000 Alderman Drive beginning at

6:30 p.m. (770) 518-8002, www.lexisnexis.com/

windwardchallenge

September 15 • ROGER DALTREYVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore

Pkwy., will host Roger Daltrey beginning at 8 p.m.

(404) 733-5010, www.vzwamp.com/events

September 17 • 2ND ANNUAL DREAMWEAVER BENEFITDreamWeavers will host its 2nd annual one

Night of a Thousand Dreams at the Manor

Golf and Country Club to benefit foster

children in Georgia. 6:30 – 11 p.m.

www.dreamweaversofgeorgia.org

September 17 • INCUBUSVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore

Pkwy., will host Incubus beginning at 8 p.m.

www.vzwamp.com/events

September 17-18 • FALL FEST HORSE SHOWLocal GHJA show held at Wills Park Equestrian

Center, 11915 Wills Road, featuring beginner

classes, medal and equestrian classes, as well

as Hunter Classic. Admission is free.

(770) 827-0175, www.horseshowventures.com

September 17 • ZYDECO TMatilda’s Cottage, 377 South Main Street,

September 10 –11 • IRONKIDS ALPHARETTAIronKids Expo will be held

Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

and Sunday from 8-11 a.m. Age

divisions for IronKids Triathlon:

Junior (ages 6 to 8):

50-yard swim, 2-mile bike and

500-yard run

Intermediate (ages 9 to 11):

150-yard swim, 4-mile bike and

1-mile run

Senior (ages 12 to 15): 300-yard

swim, 8-mile bike and 2-mile run

(678) 297-2811,

www.awesomealpharetta.com


presents Zydeco T at 8 p.m. (770) 754-7831,


September 18 • 2011 BRIDAL SHOWCASEThe Wedding Alliance of North Georgia Bridal

Showcase, presented by the Alpharetta

Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be held from

1 – 4 p.m. at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta.

www.awesomealpharetta.com

September 18 • PARIAH DOGSVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore

Pkwy., presents Pariah Dogs, and their alliance

with Ray LaMontagne, beginning at 7 p.m.


September 20 • FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGNorthside Hospital Cancer Center, 1000 Johnson

Ferry Road, Atlanta. (404) 845-5555 x 0 to

register, appointments are required.

September 21 • VOLUNTEERS FOR PGA TOURDream Makers Youth Foundation needs

volunteers to work concessions stands during

PGA tour. Proceeds will benefit S.T.A.R.S.

adaptive sports program.

www.volunteermatch.org

September 23 • BLONDIEVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore

Pkwy., presents Blondie beginning at 8 p.m.


September 23 • CHERRY ROYALEMatilda’s Cottage, 377 South Main Street,

presents Cherry Royale performing soul/neo-

soul and psychedelic funk at 8:30 p.m.


September 24 • ALPHARETTA ART IN THE PARKGallery 35 will present more than 35 artists

exhibiting artwork, some for sale, rain or shine.

(678) 762-1035, www.gallery35.com

September 24 • DAVIN MCCOYMatilda’s Cottage, 377 South Main Street,

presents Davin McCoy at 8 p.m.


September 30 • ZACH DEPUTYMatilda’s Cottage, 377 South Main Street,

presents the one-man band Zach Deputy

at 8:30 p.m. (770) 754-7831,


October 1 • ANNUAL SCARECROW HARVESTover 75 lively scarecrows created by

elementary school children line Hwy. 9,

downtown hayrides, fall crafts, farmer’s market,

live music, food and fun. (678) 297-6078,

www.alpharetta.ga.us

October 1 • ANTIQUE AND ART FESTIVALCrossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival

will be held in historic Crabapple at 790 Mayfield

Road, rain or shine. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. free parking

and admission. www.crabapplefestival.com,

www.cityofmiltonga.us

October 1 • CHUKKAR FARM CONCERT SERIESJames Castro is joined by the Nashville

Songwriters Tour beginning at 7:30.

1140 Liberty Grove Road. (678) 665-0040,

www.homebydark.com

October 1 • MAKE A MOVE TOURVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore

Pkwy., presents Third Day, Steven Curtis

Chapman, Tenth Avenue North and Trevor

Morgan beginning at 7 p.m. (404) 733-5010,

www.vzwamp.com/events

October 2 • CAR SHOWCaffeine and octane car show features more

than 500 muscle, classic, and exotic cars. Held

the first Sunday of each month at Nino’s Italian

Kitchen, 11070 Alpharetta Hwy, from 8 – 11 a.m.

(770) 998-2846, www.caffeineandoctane.com

October 6 • 5TH PAL 5K CHALLENGE5th annual Jackson Healthcare/PAL 5K will be

held at Jackson Healthcare headquarters,

2655 Northwinds Pkwy beginning at 7 p.m.

(678) 297-6309

CornerContest

September’s Trivia Question: Which city in the United States was the first to celebrate Labor Day?

If you know the answer or find the picture, be the first to call (770) 720-7497 or email to [email protected]. Please notify us that your answer is for “Alpharetta.”

Find the hidden picture

Cathy Shepherd (hidden picture) & Marlen Quiroz (trivia) were our winners for August’s contest corner. They received a gift card to Starbucks. Congratulations!


In the Community

SCHOOL News

Let the Learning BeginNorth Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) hosted its annual Back to School Health and Wellness Fair in its parking lot to help kids get ready to head back to school in style. Through the organizational skills and passion of NFCC program director Eden Purdy, more than 1,370 backpacks and school supplies were distributed free to children in need. The event included a variety of fun and interactive activities to help families make positive changes towards a healthier and safer lifestyle.

“The morning of the fair could not come soon enough for some families. Griselda arrived Friday evening at 8:45 p.m. camping out to be the first person in line. She was joined at 3 a.m. Saturday morning by Mark and his family. Both of them had to be at work by 10 a.m. Saturday. Before the sun came up on Saturday morning, they had been joined by more than 200 parents and children, including a young mother who was in labor,” said Eden Purdy.

Whether children were receiving haircuts or playing in the misting machine, fun was had by all. From the 350+ volunteers who supported the event to the more than 2,000 individuals who attended, all students in North Fulton went back to school ready to learn.

NFCC strives to prevent homelessness in North Fulton by supporting families during short-term emergencies with food, clothing, rent, utilities and other basic needs. For more information on how to support special programs offered by NFCC, please contact Eden Purdy at 770-640-0399 x208 or [email protected], or visit website www.nfcchelp.org/volunteer/special-programs.

Brian with Baby on the Go is ready to talk to parents about booster

seats and car seats for their children during the NFCC Health and

Wellness Fair.

Lions Club member and its mascot were in attendance to talk to the kids during the NFCC fair.

Several donations of school supplies were available to be distributed to the kids.

Abigail and Benjamin Hudson donated backpacks for

the fair.


Information

SCHOOL

September 5 School HolidayOctober 17 Teacher Workday — Students offNovember 23 — 25 School HolidayDecember 23 — January 3 School HolidayJanuary 4 Teacher Workday — Students off

Public Schools

2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance

Elementary Schools

Alpharetta Elementary192 Mayfield RoadAlpharetta, GA 30009(770) 740-7015Principal: Adam Maroney

Birmingham Fall Elementary14865 Birmingham Hwy.Milton, GA 30004(770) 667-2820Principal: Susan Matzkin

Cogburn Woods Elementary13080 Cogburn RoadMilton, GA 30004(770) 667-2845Principal: Bruce Fraser

Crabapple Crossings Elementary12775 Birmingham HighwayMilton, GA 30004(770) 740-7055Principal: George Freiberger

Creek View Elementary3995 Webb Bridge RoadAlpharetta, GA 30005(770) 667-2932Principal: Matt Rogers

Lake Windward Elementary11770 E. Fox CourtAlpharetta, GA 30005(770) 740-7050Principal: Martha Messina

Manning Oaks Elementary405 Cumming StreetAlpharetta, GA 30004(770) 667-2912Principal: Kirk Shrum

Fulton County School District: www.fultonschools.org | (404) 768-3600

Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com

Parent Connect: www.fultonschools.org/parent_connect.htm

Alpharetta International Academy(770) 475-0558www.aiamontessori.com/index.htm

Alpharetta Methodist Christian Academy(770) 518-1652www.alpharettamca.com

Chrysalis Experiential Academy(770) 649-7077www.chrysalisexp.org

Creme de la Creme-Alpharetta(770) 777-2960www.cremechildcare.com

Private SchoolsMill Springs Academy(770) 360-1336www.millsprings.org

Mount Pisgah Christian School(770) 336-3300www.mountpisgahschool.org

Primrose School of Alpharetta(770) 664-7508www.primroseschools.com/Alpharetta

Primrose School of Christopher Robin(678) 339-0107www.primroseschools.com/ChristopherRobin

New Prospect Elementary3055 Kimball Bridge RoadAlpharetta, GA 30022-4417(770) 667-2800 Principal: Charlia Faulkner

Summit Hill Elementary13855 Providence RoadMilton, GA 30004(770) 2830Principal: Nancy Murphy

Middle Schools

Fulton Science Academy Middle1675 Hembree RoadAlpharetta, GA 30009(770) 753-4141Principal: Kenan Sener

Haynes Bridge Middle10665 Haynes Bridge RoadAlpharetta, GA 30022(770) 740-7030Principal: Lauren Seidman

Holcomb Bridge Middle2700 Holcomb Bridge RoadAlpharetta, GA 30022(770) 594-5280Principal: Joy Schroerlucke

Hopewell Middle13060 Cogburn RoadMilton, GA 30004(678) 297-3240Principal: Lenora Patterson

Northwestern Middle12805 Birmingham HighwayMilton, GA 30004(770) 667-2870Principal: Jasmine Kullar

Webb Bridge Middle4455 Webb Bridge RoadAlpharetta, GA 30005(770) 667-2940Principal: Susan opferman

High Schools

Alpharetta High3595 Webb Bridge RoadAlpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 521-7640Principal: Shannon Kersey

Centennial High9310 Scott RoadRoswell, GA 30076(770) 650-4230Principal: Steven Miletto

Fulton Science Academy High 4100 old Milton Parkway, Suite 100Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 475-3223Principal: Namik Sercan

Independence High 86 School DriveAlpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 521-7611Principal: Tabatha Taylor

Milton High13025 Birmingham HighwayAlpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 740-7000Principal: Cliff Jones

Local Colleges & Universities

DeVry University(770) 619-3600www.devry.edu

Georgia Perimeter College(404) 413-7878

www.gpc.edu

Lanier Technical College(770) 781-6800

www.laniertech.edu

North Fulton Center of Reinhardt University

(770) 720-9191www.reinhardt.edu

University of Phoenix - North Alpharetta

Learning Center(678) 731-0555www.phoenix.edu


The monthly chamber breakfast, Eggs & Enterprise, is held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. u.S. Congressman

Tom Price will be the keynote speaker on September 27 at the Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive, Roswell.

Home Decorators Collection, 7691 North Point Parkway, is one of the nation’s largest direct sellers of home decor. It offers exceptional values on an extensive selection of high-quality furniture, area rugs and accessories, available by website, catalog and retail store and is committed to making decorating your home easy, affordable and fun. ordering is a breeze with Home Decorators Collection’s easy-to-follow online instructions and its knowledgeable call center staff that is on hand to answer questions or take orders any time, day or night, seven days a week. It also offers simple shipping, where you see what you pay — no extra delivery fees or freight surcharges. So whether you shop by website, catalog or at the retail store, you can be sure you will always find top-quality merchandise for your home at the very best prices. (770) 998-7083, www.homedecorators.com

North Fulton Primary Care celebrated the grand opening of its second location at 4895 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta, on August 9. This expanding network of primary care physicians opened its first practice at 2612 Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta earlier this year. Dr. John Swan and Dr. Jacob Varghese will be practicing out of the Windward Parkway location. Their office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. North Fulton Primary Care (NFPC) is a group of family medicine practices located in Alpharetta and Roswell. Serving residents of North Fulton and the surrounding areas, NFPC specializes in pediatrics, gynecology, sports physicals, and general family medicine. For more information about the practice, call (770) 475-0888, www.NorthFultonPrimaryCare.com

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Ribbon Cuttings

11605 Haynes Bridge rd,

Ste. 100, Alpharetta

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Means Business! Its mission is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton.

770-993-8806

www.gnfcc.com

The Johns Creek Alliance is a large networking group which meets on alternating Thursdays at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek. It provides opportunities to network and grow your business in the North Fulton area.

Young Business Networkers (YBN) met at Buca di Beppo, 2335 Mansell Road, Alpharetta, on August 4. YBN is a quarterly informal networking opportunity for young professionals or anyone new to their career field. YBN’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, october 6, contact GNFCC project manager Sarah LaDart at [email protected] for additional information.

The Monthly Chamber Breakfast


In the Community

SPORTS News

Mary overton, a 5-foot-10 freshman setter from Alpharetta High School is one of the new recruits. other recruits include: Jessica Feder, Katie Gilstrap, Abby Hutchinson, Samantha Kennett, Taylor Larkey, Jessie Liinangi, Kim McIntyre, Mallory oberholtzer, and Heidi Switzer.

Reinhardt University Lady Eagles 2011 recruits and head volleyball coach Jenny Hayes.

reinhardt Soccer recruitsVeteran Reinhardt university head women’s soccer coach Andy Kaplan has signed five players to a letter of intent to attend Reinhardt this fall and play for the Lady Eagles this season. All five of Kaplan’s recruits are from Georgia. “This is a very important recruiting class for our program,” said coach Andy, who is starting his 10th year at the helm of the Reinhardt program. “We graduated some very accomplished players last spring. This current group of recruits has the ability to step in immediately and strengthen those areas the departed seniors occupied. I am confident that all of these recruits will contribute to a successful season this year.” Alpharetta homeschooler Alex Mahan, a 5-foot-3 freshman forward will be joining the team. other recruits include Kaleigh Clarke, Jillian Matthews, Heather Sherman, and Sarah Yoder.

Left to right: Kaleigh Clarke, Heather Sherman, Sarah Yoder, Jillian Matthews and Alex Mahan.

Milton Student Wins Grant Every month a number of high school student-athletes are awarded the National Leadership grant sponsored by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and NCSA athletic recruiting. In June, Chase Coleman, a 2011 graduate of Milton High School, was one of the student athletes chosen to receive a national grant. The student-athletes who receive these awards are chosen based on leadership in their communities, academic achievement and a written essay describing why they are qualified and deserving of the honor. Following the selection process, NCSA works closely with each student and their parents in developing an on-line profile which includes athletic statistics and a highlight video, high school transcripts, SAT and ACT scores, a listing of community involvement initiatives and other key personal achievements. NCSA develops and builds four essential communities (athletes/parents, high school/college, coaches and colleges/businesses) and works with families through their vast network of 35,000 collegiate coaches to find a university that best matches each student’s academic and athletic achievements. NCSA is the nation’s premier athletic recruiting network and leadership platform for student-athletes to find internships and business careers. Congratulations to Chase Coleman on his recognition by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and NCSA Athletic Recruiting sponsorship.

reinhardt Lady Eagles New recruitsReinhardt university head volleyball coach Jenny Hayes recently announced her 2011 recruiting class. Coach Jenny is starting her second year at the helm of the Lady Eagles, adding 10 new players to Reinhardt’s roster for the upcoming season. “I am very excited about this group of young ladies, especially since they are my first recruiting class here at Reinhardt,” Coach Jenny said. “We are adding more depth in our program which will make us a lot stronger team. Some of these girls will need to make an immediate impact for our program, as we only have five returning players. We will be young, but we have upperclassmen who I know will be huge mentors for them.”

Chase Coleman

8/26 At North Cobb

9/2 Mill Creek

9/9 Duluth

9/16 At Marietta

9/23 At Northview

9/30 West Forsyth

10/7 At Milton

10/14 Roswell

10/28 Centennial

11/4 At North Forsyth

8/26 At Cherokee

9/2 Walton

9/9 Harrison

9/16 At Lassiter

9/29 At Centennial

10/7 Alpharetta

10/14 At Northview

10/21 West Forsyth

10/28 North Forsyth

11/4 At Roswell

*Colored, italic school names denote away games.

All gAmes begin At 7:30 p.m.

Alpharetta

Milton



In the Community

Under the

DOMEGoldby representative Charles e. “Chuck” martin

In this piece I will make my case to avoid a national financial crisis, one even more dramatic than the stock market loss experienced in early August; that the federal government must cut spending and not raise revenue. Below see the explanation of Deficit, Debt, and Downgrade, then thoughts on spending cuts and raising revenue — one will work, one will not. Deficit

The amount by which a government’s expenditures exceed its tax revenues. The difference is made up by borrowing from the public through the issuance of debt.

Note: In FY 2009 and FY 2010 the deficit exceeded $1.0T (trillion) and combined to

be almost $2.5T. By the way $2.5T looks like this $2,500,000,000,000.00.

Debt

The total amounts owed by a government that must be repaid from tax revenues. This amount owed does not include future unfunded or underfunded liabilities created by regulation or legislative action. As we all know, the U.S. government just exceeded the prior debt ceiling of $14.3T with additional future obligations exceeding $100T. By the way $100T looks like this $100,000,000,000,000.00.

Downgrade of u.S. Bond rating

First, let’s examine the ratings:

• AAA — Extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments. Highest Rating.

• AA — Very strong capacity to meet financial commitments.

The U.S. government’s debt was downgraded from AAA to AA+, which over the long run will cost more in interest, but

more importantly will have a ripple effect on other government issues. In fact, as I write this article S&P downgraded 11,000 municipal governments.

Disclosure: This publication is not a political one and I don’t wish to make this about

politics but full disclosure, I am an elected Republican and a fiscal conservative.

The Washington Deal

The government spends more than it makes; even this latest “deal” fails to address the problem because virtually all of the spending cuts are in future years and therefore subject to future Congressional approval. The deal doesn’t work; we saw that in the downgrade, and unfortunately in our IRAs.

Solution 1: Raise Revenue Raise revenue, code words for raising taxes, some say the answer is for high wage earners to pay their “fair share,” that everyone should “feel the pain.”

Ok, let’s look at the current breakdown: The top 25% of wage earners (earning over $67,280) paid 86.34% of Federal Personal Income Tax as of 2008; the top 50% of wage earners (earning over $33,048) paid 97.30% of the Federal Personal Income Tax. So 50% of the wager earners in the U.S. pay less than 3% of the person income tax.

I submit high wage earners, those making over $33,048, are feeling the burden, if not the pain of paying 97.30% of the taxes, that’s enough. In my opinion, raising revenue, and taxes, is simply not the answer for two reasons:

• First, there isn’t enough money to fill the gap; period, the deficit and debt dwarf the ability of the U.S. taxpayer to pay.

• Second, time and again, when taxes are raised they just spend it. . .

Raise Revenue: NO

The Federal Deficit, Debt, and Downgrade

In the Community


In the Community

Representative Chuck Martin, District 47245 State Capitol Building, Atlanta, GA 30334Phone: 404-463-2246, Fax: [email protected], www.martinforgeorgia.com

Please forward any questions, concerns or items of specific interest to [email protected].

Solution 2: Cut Spending The federal government needs to reduce its spending to stay in line with its revenues just like the state of Georgia does, and just like your family does. As we have seen recently in our state budget this is not easy but it can be done. Certainly, Georgia families have had to undergo “belt tightening” which causes them to forego purchases they once enjoyed. Cutting spending will generate a great deal of debate because everyone will have an opinion about what is “nice to have” and what is “must have,” so I say let the debate begin and get it done. In the meantime stop spending money you do not have, money you will have to get from the U.S. taxpayer is some point — money that quite frankly does not belong to you and is not yours to take.

Quite frankly, in my opinion, if private business operated like the U.S. government, the executives would go to jail for running a ponzi scheme.

Cut Spending: YES

What makes a good dental practice? How can you be assured that you are

getting the correct diagnosis or treatment? Do you worry about these questions when you are faced with the fact that you need a good dentist because that toothache just will not go away? Or are you simply tired of looking at the gap between your front teeth?

Dr. Jeff DeMercy of DeMercy Dental has been in practice in the North Fulton community since 1986. He believes that the trust his patients have in his work keeps them coming back and referring their friends and family to DeMercy Dental.

What makes DeMercy Dental different from other practices? “We strive to provide quality dental work in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere,” Dr. DeMercy says.

“I decided I wanted to be a dentist in the eighth grade,” Jeff explains. “I had a sports injury that year and my front teeth were broken very badly. The dentist that worked on me was very kind and took the time to explain everything he was doing to me. I developed a trust in him and decided I wanted to become a dentist myself.” His decision at such a young age never changed. “It was always in the forefront of my mind,” he laughs.

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Jeff went to dental school at Loma Linda University in Southern California and graduated in 1985. “I met my wife Tammy during that time; she was a dental hygienist,” he says. “We traveled to Roswell a lot to visit Tammy’s parents, and we decided it was a great place to raise our family.” The DeMercys have three children — Amanda is in her third year of dental school at the Medical College of Georgia; her dad is looking forward to her joining the “family” practice. Jordan is a senior at Georgia State University and is on a basketball scholarship. Alexandra is starting her first year at the University of Alabama.

“We didn’t come into town to take it by storm with our dental practice,” Jeff states. “Instead, I wanted to create a family practice that offers great dental care from a dependable doctor. There were several dentists in the area, but we have stayed the course and built a practice with patients that trust us and recommend us to their family and friends,” he adds.

DeMercy Dental welcomes patients of all ages, beginning at 1 year-old. Dr. DeMercy has many patients that he saw when they were children, and now they bring in their own children. “I love it when my patients come back with their children. It signals to me that their own experiences here were so positive that they trust me with their children. I try to give positive reinforcement to all of the children that come in,” Jeff states. “Because there is so much negative in the world, I feel some positive comments are always good.”

education is Key

Educating his patients is very important to Dr. DeMercy. He takes extra time with each patient to thoroughly explain their necessary

treatment and to answer any questions they may have. Dr. DeMercy has installed TV screens in the treatment rooms so that patients can see their own teeth up close. “I want my patients to see what I am suggesting. The intraoral camera and TV screens have helped so much, because I can show a cracked tooth or a broken filling where we can both see it. I want to ensure that they understand why they need treatment and trust that I am doing what is best for them. It’s important to educate my patients about their teeth and gums.”

DeMercy Dental offers a wide array of services, including cosmetic dentistry for those patients who are dissatisfied with their teeth and want a change. “I find it very rewarding to help people with their smile. Some have chipped teeth, or a gap, or they just want a brighter smile. If I can make them happy, then I’m happy. It is very satisfying to see someone leave our office with a smile on their face because of a procedure we did for them.”

Cosmetic dentistry includes teeth whitening, veneers or even cosmetic crowns. Dr. DeMercy takes his time with each patient

that comes in the office. “If someone is not happy with their teeth, we can help!” he says. “There are so many options in cosmetic dentistry. Correcting problems like chipped teeth or dark stains or even the size of the teeth is very easy to do. I like to make sure my patients understand what is available and how it will benefit them, as well as the cost.”

The staff at DeMercy Dental is also very important, starting with the office manager Tammy. “Tammy has been my office manager for 25 years. She has taken care of the business aspects of the practice and allowed me to focus on the dentistry,” Jeff says. “She and I have, in turn, hired the right people, and with the right people around, my patients feel the warm, comfortable and inviting atmosphere that starts at the front desk and continues throughout their visit.” The DeMercy Dental staff includes three dental hygienists, two dental assistants and two front office administrators.

For more information about DeMercy Dental, please visit the office at 10930 Crabapple Road, Suite 140 in Roswell, or call (770) 641-8010 for an appointment.



In the Community

In May, the Alpharetta city council unveiled the vision for the redevelopment of 22-acres of property in the heart of downtown Alpharetta. The original conceptual plans included the creation of a large public park, the new Fulton County Library, a new Alpharetta City Hall, structured parking, and the realignment of Haynes Bridge Road.

After the initial unveiling, public meetings were held in order to give the community the opportunity to comment on the proposed plan. On June 16, June 30, July 14, and July 21 area residents and business owners were given the opportunity to review the plan, provide comments, participate in a community preference survey, and revise the concept. This process then allowed us to tweak the concept plan to create the best possible development.

There were five primary concerns of those attending the meetings. First, many felt the parking deck was too big or too tall — all in all, it was simply too visible on the site plan. Second, many felt the open space and planned water feature needed to be better defined and created in a way that made it more usable. Third, the concept plan felt too monumental and formal; it should be made more of a “village style.” Fourth, several questions arose in regards to the future of the private development in the area. People questioned the viability, access, parking, layout, timing, and connections to existing retail of the private development. And finally, there was concern in regards to the impact of moving Haynes Bridge Road.

Staff members are working with our consultant team to implement the revisions based on public comment. Specifically, changes that will be included in the plan include:

1. Reducing the visual impact of the parking structure

2. Considering re-using the existing City Hall building

by Alpharetta mayor Arthur letchas

Arthur G. Letchas is the mayor of Alpharetta. You may contact him by calling 678-297-6020 or e-mail [email protected].

3. Reducing the footprint and the monumentality of proposed City Hall

4. Reducing the size of buildings to a scale more fitting of downtown Alpharetta

5. Adding parking in closer proximity to future development

6. Providing better definition to the green / park space

7. “Greening” the parking areas

8. Providing a pedestrian link to Publix

Once these revisions are included in the new concept plan, the public will once again be invited to review the plan and provide feedback. I expect this information to be available by the time this article is printed. Please continue to visit our website at www.alpharetta.ga.us/downtownproject to view updated plans, share your thoughts via an online forum, and learn about additional meeting opportunities.

All of this planning is leading towards the creation of a Downtown Development Concept Plan that will be ready before November. In order to fund the public elements of the proposed development, a general obligation bond will appear as a referendum on the November ballot.

Our intent is to construct the public portions of the project — those elements that are good and proper for local government to build and own. The environment that is created will serve as an incentive for private development, but the city will not fund what the private sector builds.

For those of you who participated in the June and July community input meetings, I thank you for your time and contributions. Our goal is to create a beautiful, workable, and livable downtown that our residents enjoy. We will continue to tweak the concept plan in the remaining time we have this year. I hope you will continue to provide your feedback throughout this process. This is your Downtown, so be a part of it.

CITY HALLThe View From

This is Your Downtown

Outrageous Interiors has changed quite a bit from its humble beginnings as a small salvage store in Marietta to a thriving home furnishings store with four North Atlanta locations. Owned by husband and wife team Kurt and Patti Gosch, the original store was started in 1988 by Patti in an old warehouse on Cobb Parkway, with just four employees. She sold odd lots, extras and overruns at discounted prices. Her knack for finding and selling interesting and desirable merchandise at attractive prices set the pace for their future growth.

Early in the 1990’s, Kurt came on board and they refined their offering to focus on unique and different home furnishings. They moved their store to East Cobb and over the years added Kennesaw, Alpharetta and Suwanee locations.

Shoppers won’t find cookie cutter room designs at Outrageous Interiors. With her strong sense of design, Patti keeps their stores fresh

and current, stocked with eclectic, yet stylishly timeless pieces. And with their complimentary design services, customers can enlist the trained eye of an interior designer to help them furnish a room or an entire home.

Being a full service home furnishings store, they are able to help clients from start to finish. Filled with an amazing mix of furniture, accessories, lamps, rugs and wall art, their stores are fun places to shop. Outrageous Interiors provides customers the ability to touch, feel and dream all under one roof. Their talented designers are able to help customers interpret their vision.

Kurt and Patti followed their natural skill sets: Patti does most of the buying for Outrageous Interiors and Kurt leads the business and management side of the business. Their proficiencies truly compliment each other. Having separate functions makes it much easier to work and live together!

As a family-run business, they believe strongly in unwavering customer service. Patti and Kurt want the shopping experience to be fun and relaxing. They realize their customers are savvy shoppers, so creating an inviting and intriguing shopping experience is very important to them.

It has been an amazing 23 years in business for Kurt and Patti. Outrageous Interiors is very committed to their clients, and the communities they serve. They could not have been successful without an outstanding staff, and the support of their loyal clients. They feel blessed and look forward to the years to come.

Patti & Kurt GoschOwners



Healthy Living

SSeptember is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent” cancer because the symptoms can be vague or only a “whisper,” often going unnoticed until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage. Early detection is especially important for ovarian cancer to ensure the most effective treatment. You can help protect yourself by knowing your body and recognizing symptoms early.

Know the Symptoms

A Pap test does not detect ovarian cancer, so it’s important to pay attention to warning signs. If they persist on a daily basis for more than two weeks, call your doctor. The most common symptoms are:

• Bloating• Pelvic or abdominal pain• Trouble eating or feeling full quickly• Experiencing urinary frequency and urgency

Know Your risk

The risk for developing ovarian cancer appears to be affected by several factors — increasing age, obesity, smoking and alcohol use, never having had children, having children late in life, taking estrogen or hormone replacement therapy, among others. If you have a strong personal or family history of cancer, genetic testing can help you reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer and increase your chances of survival.

Better Hope for a Cure

Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy remain the three traditional treatment options for women with cancer. However, new treatments and technologies offer ovarian cancer patients better hope for a cure.

Robotic surgery combines laparoscopy with robotic technology, allowing surgeons greater range of motion and the ability to perform more precise, less invasive procedures. Patients benefit from smaller incisions, less blood loss and postoperative pain, and shorter recovery times.

WHAT EVERY WOMANShould Know About Ovarian Cancer

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion, or HIPEC, is performed immediately following surgery, while still in the operating room, and delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity, where it can penetrate diseased tissue directly. The combination therapy is effective at slowing or preventing recurrence of the disease and can add quality months — even years — to the patient’s life.

At the Forefront of Cancer Care

More cases of gynecologic cancer, including ovarian, are diagnosed and treated at Northside Hospital than at any other hospital in Georgia. Northside was the first in Georgia to perform robotic radical hysterectomy for gynecologic oncology patients and ranks in the top 5 percent of all robotic GYN programs in the country. The hospital also offers genetic testing for families with a history of ovarian cancer and participates in multiple oncology research programs and clinical trials, some of which often are found only at large academic medical centers and research universities.

As an NCI Community Cancer Centers Program, the hospital offers a comprehensive treatment process that encompasses the entire cancer experience, from education, prevention and screening to diagnosis and treatment, research, support and survivorship.

for more information about ovarian cancer or any of the screening and treatment services available at northside hospital, visit www.northside.com.


Healthy Living

A Healthy Body is located in the area of Hickory Flat, in Canton Georgia. My name is LaCretia Munroe, D.C. I have been in practice for 11 years, the last six years I have practiced in Canton as a Sports Chiropractor. Having a Masters in Sports Physiology and having had a practice in the Gold’s Gym of Woodstock for five years, it seemed the logical step to take when I opened in Canton. But over the last three years my practice has changed. Now I see challenging patients that are seeking alternative medicine approaches.

Since chiropractic is really the study of the nervous system, and not “cracking backs” as most people think, I started taking classes with the Carrick Institute of Functional Neurology. Functional Neurology is a specialty in healthcare that focuses on the health and performance of the brain, the

by laCretia munroe, ms, dC

A HEALTHY BODYFunctional Neurology

Dr. LaCretia Munroe specializes insports chiropractic, functional neurology, and metabolic solutions.Providing exceptional care for difficult cases. Call the office at (770) 720-0865 or visit www.ahealthybody.com.

rest of the nervous system, and its interactions with the entire body. Chiropractic is a learned profession which teaches that the relationship between structure and function in the human body is a significant health factor and that such relationships between the spinal column and the nervous system are most significant, since the normal transmission and expression of nerve energy are essential to the restoration and maintenance of health. I apply the knowledge of the how the nervous system works normally to determine when it isn’t performing.

My office offers brain based therapy as well as traditional chiropractic to help patients achieve a greater level of health. We have just added brain mapping and Neurointergration therapy for our patients with ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism, anxiety and insomnia. I utilize cutting edge equipment to help the nervous system heal from symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, balance and movement disorders.

A Healthy Body is one of the few offices chosen in Georgia by Dr. Datis Kharrazian, the author of the book “Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Test Are Normal” to teach Dr. Kharrazian’s methods to patients. His website is www.thyroid360.com. Our office is located at 6124 Hickory Flat Hwy. Ste E. Canton, GA, 30115. Call (770) 720-0865 or visit www.ahealthybody.com for more information.


Healthy Living

Oftentimes when children are diagnosed with cavities, parents ask the question, “When should we have them treated?” They wonder, “Is this something that needs to be done right away, or can it wait until a later date?” I always emphasize that treatment should be done right away, as untreated cavities can lead to severe dental infection.

According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, students miss more than 51 million school hours per year because of dental problems or related conditions. Dental pain can distract students, cause their schoolwork to suffer or even lead to absences. Children and adolescents with healthy teeth have better attendance, are more attentive in the classroom and tend to participate more fully in school-related activities.

Although finances can be a deciding factor in choosing to defer treatment for parents, it’s important for parents to remember that untreated decay can lead to more expenses, discomfort and hassle if the child were to require hospitalization for a serious dental infection from untreated dental decay.

The type of dental infection that can lead to hospitalization can have the following symptoms(1):

• The affected child may be dehydrated and in pain. • The child’s body temperature may exceed 101 degrees F,

which indicates a severe infection. • Trismus may develop. This is the inability to open the

mouth widely. It is caused by inflammation of the chewing muscles (muscles of mastication).

• A dental infection can spread deep into the face and neck, and may require surgical drainage in order to resolve the problem.

• Deep infections of the face, head and neck can quickly produce life-threatening complications that would lead to hospitalization.

This type of dental infection is treated in the following manner(1):

• The most important step in treating a dental infection is removing the source and cause of the infection. This often

Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may contact him at 678-352-1090 or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com.

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Nowadays the focus on health and weight is more important than ever before. And while most in the health care industry tout exercise as a way to stay “healthy,” the messages behind more exercising should be evaluated.

Exercise is not an essential component of life. You read right. Exercise is a tool to assist in well-being, but not all people need to exercise. In effect, doing work and exercise are cousins to each other. When trying to lose weight, exercise is not the key component.

Your body burns a certain number of calories each and everyday, regardless of your daily life activities (working, exercising, brushing your teeth, etc.). We call this the body’s basal metabolic rate (BMR). Most people’s BMR is between 1,200-2,000 calories a day. When someone exercises, it helps to change the BMR to a higher level. The BMR will increase in proportion to the amount of muscle in your body. It is the BMR that will work away at the fat storage, and not the immediate exercise you did at any particular moment.

A good analogy for this is equating fat weight to your bank account. Your available energy expenditure (how much money you can spend) is limited. If you pull $100 cash and put it in your pocket, then you can only spend $100 when you go shopping. If you want to shop more, then you need to go back to the bank and withdraw more money. By the way, one pound of fat equals 4,090 calories. This is why someone cannot run for three hours straight and then get on a scale and hope to lose a half a pound. The method of losing weight is a complex biochemical process. The only immediate weight you can lose is almost entirely water weight (sweat).

What if you don’t need to lose any weight? What is the purpose of exercise in this case? Exercise for those who don’t need to lose weight serves several purposes: increases the BMR, conditions the heart, strengthens or maintains muscles, increases or maintains bone density.

Can you have too little or too much exercise? Too little exercise will not increase the BMR, does not condition

Dr. Krishna Doniparthi is the Medical Director of SomaNu Medical Weight Loss & Wellness. You may contact him at 678-242-0204 or visit www.somanumwl.com.

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EXERCISEby vishant nath, dmd

WHENPediatric Dental Treatment Is DelayedTo Improve Overall Health and for Fun

Dr. Tatiana Shifrin grew up in the metro Atlanta area. After graduating high school, she decided to attend Georgia Institute of Technology. There she received her Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics. With her degree in Physics, she decided to change course, and go into the dental field.

Dr. Shifrin was accepted to University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduation, Tatiana Shifrin took on an additional role as a Captain in the US Air Force. She was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base for three years. Her dental career began with serving the dental needs of the military from airman to generals. She enjoyed living in Washington, DC exploring museums, restaurants and local attractions. However, she longed to move back to her home town, Atlanta.

In 1997, Dr. Shifrin started her dental practice a few miles north of where she

grew up. Finally, she was close to her family and friends.

Dr. Shifrin’s dental practice has evolved with the times. Since she opened her doors in 1997, a lot of new technology has evolved. Dentistry has changed, diagnostics have changed and patients’ options are better than ever.

Dr. Shifrin has invested heavily in the technology spectrum. Her office is equipped with digital x-rays, digital panoramic x-ray and digital intra oral photography. This makes educating patients very easy. In fact, now the patient and doctor can work together to co-diagnose. She has lasers that can detect cavities and can manipulate soft tissue. Her office is completely paperless.

The one thing that Dr. Shifrin feels has really changed dentistry is the introduction of dental implants. With dental implants, patients who have lost

their teeth have the option of restoring their smile, no more bridges, or loose dentures. Also, cosmetic dentistry has improved and restored patients teeth to Hollywood smiles.

Dr. Shifrin believes in continuing education. She has traveled as far as Brazil this year to improve her technique and knowledge in dentistry. Dentistry is evolving, and dentists have to evolve with it. She has spent numerous hours in educating herself about implants, technology and cosmetics. She is a member of the Peachtree Summit Dental Club, American Dental Implants Association. Recently, she volunteered in the Dental Mission of Mercy.

In her free time, other than attending continuing education, Dr. Shifrin spends time with her two children. She enjoys traveling, exercising and living life to the fullest!



Healthy Living

You may be showing signs of Fibromyalgia (FM). “Pain is the most common and frequent symptom of FM. People with Fibromyalgia may feel tired and weak, have disturbed sleep, sensitivity to sound, light or cold, have difficulty concentrating and experience depression and anxiety. In some cases, symptoms may come and go, or they may be aggravated by additional stress or changes in weather,” according to The Arthritis Society. Studies show that more than 10 million Americans suffer with Fibromyalgia, with the majority being women.

In recent medical history, providers were reluctant to diagnose Fibromyalgia (FM). The diagnosis was deemed the “I don’t know” diagnosis. After exhausting all lab testing and treatment options at their disposal, the providers would finally diagnose

INTRAvENOUS INFUSION THERAPY

Shows Positive Results

Jackie McGee is the practice administrator of Southeast Fibromyalgia Center. You may contact her at [email protected] or call 770-777-1061.

Fibromyalgia. While the diagnosis provided relief to the patients suffering, the problem of how to treat it still remained. The patients now had a name for what they were suffering from, but they had difficulty finding a treatment. The traditional method of prescribing pain medicine sometimes created larger problems and only masked the pain. Patients frustrated with looking for help and relief began giving in to their condition and slowly started diminishing their daily life activities in order to make it through a day.

Many advances are being made in the diagnosis and treatment of Fibromyalgia. You may have recently seen ads on TV specifically for the treatment of Fibromyalgia. Two of the most common medications are Cymbalta (SNRI) and a similar medication, Savella. Increasing the activity of the serotonin and norepinephrine in the body many patients have found up to 30% reduction in pain. For many suffering with this debilitating disease, 30% just isn’t enough to continue their daily activities. A lesser known, but up and coming treatment option is intravenous infusions customized to each individual.

Intravenous infusions work in the same manner that an IV drip distributes medication to a patient in the hospital. For multiple

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Life At Home

I’m usually so excited about all the latest gadgets out there that I rarely discuss the basics of a high performance A/V system. I’d like to discuss with you the most important, and often overlooked foundations of a great sounding and looking system.

Positive and negative speaker terminals are not there just for looks. There is a reason that one is red and the other is black — they matter! If I had a dollar for every time that I’ve seen these hooked up backwards, I’d be rich. If two speakers in a system are not hooked up right, they are what are called “out of phase.” This will cause the system to sound hollow, “tinny,” and it will lack bass response. While you may have hooked up

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Michael Buckner is the owner of Audio Intersection located at 631 E. Main Street, Canton. For more information on any of his monthly columns, for questions or to set up an appointment, call 770-479-1000.

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the system and it works, it is suffering tremendously if it is like this. So go back to your speakers, and make sure that the positive wire coming from the amp is in fact hooked up to the positive terminal on the speaker.

Another common oversight is the use of analog RCA cables instead of digital ones. In rank of best to worst, you should first try to use HDMI to get the signal from your TV box or DVD player to your surround sound receiver. If your receiver doesn’t have HDMI, hopefully it has coax digital or optical digital (also called Toslink). Both of these sound identical, although coax digital is usually cheaper (you can just use a standard audio cable). Only if you don’t have any of these options should you resort to using the red and white audio cables. Even then, make sure you use a quality set, not the cheapies that come in the box. On the nicer systems, we hand-make all of our RCA cables so that we can ensure proper length and performance.

Lastly, let’s talk about video. If you have an HDTV, you should NEVER use the yellow video cable coming from your cable box, DVD, or blu ray player. The yellow output is standard definition, not high definition. Again, HDMI is the best method, but component video cables aren’t far behind.



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Michael Consoli is owner of Cruise Planners. You may contact him at 770-650-7667 or online at www.planmycruise.com.

by michael Consoli

There is only one passenger ship that can rightly claim to be “iconic.” Named after a reigning monarch, the Queen Elizabeth II recently retired after 41 years of service with Cunard to start a new life as a floating hotel and conference center in Dubai. Since launch, she has traveled over six million nautical miles while sailing to fascinating ports around the world and hosting 2.5 million guests on 1,428 voyages.

Classic ship historians can spend hours recounting stories about this most famous Cunarder. One particularly interesting tidbit is how the ship’s name was decided upon. Without a doubt, the British have a strong sense of tradition and protocol and the naming of the ship in 1967 represented an interesting challenge. The ship was designed by the Cunard team in Liverpool but built at John Brown’s shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland. She was to be named at the launching ceremony by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and also carry her name. But after the launch things became more complicated. Cunard’s chairman, Sir Basil Smallpiece determined after consulting with Royal aides that the ship should be named Queen Elizabeth 2 with the Arabic letter and not the Roman numerals “II.” Why? Because until that time only Royal Navy vessels had carried a reigning monarch’s Roman numeral suffix. And, Her Majesty was also Queen Elizabeth I of Scotland, where the ship was built. Therefore, she was named QE-2 instead of QE-II and went on not only to be the most famous ship in history but the one whose name was misprinted most often.

Cunard offers a wide array of sailings, now on 3 ships: Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. All are very new, most notably Victoria and Elizabeth. They cruise the world offering superior accommodations, food and service. They also offer a very unique experience in cruising — one that reminds us of what cruising used to be.

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Duct leakage in homes and businesses not only costs the owners thousands of dollars in energy costs, it is rarely addressed and/or corrected and continues to waste energy every year. We have seen unsealed duct work systems leak 35% to 50% of the system’s airflow capacity, this leakage occurs in attics, crawlspaces or unconditioned space. Duct leakage causes heating and cooling systems to work harder and run longer causing premature failure. Leaks can also cause mold growth; dust and debris is pulled into ducts causing indoor air quality issues. There is an answer to this waste and everyone should explore this remedy.

Liquid aerosol rubber sealant can be injected into the leaky duct system, it seeks out the areas that are not sealed properly, hardens into a complete seal, stopping the leak. The sealant can seal a hole up to 5/8” and is the only way to correct leaky ducts in a wall or hard to reach area. Duct cement or mastic can correct easy to reach places but hard to reach places requires the liquid aerosol rubber sealant. This sealing method was developed in the early 1990’s with funding from the EPA, the Department of Energy and the Electric Power Research Institute and has been in use for years. It is completely safe and non-toxic and has a 10-year warranty.

There are several advantages to an airtight duct system: an even home temperature; reduction in humidity and dust particles; and odors associated with an attic or crawl space being drawn into the living space.

To properly seal ducts will require a thoroughly cleaned system which also improves the indoor air quality. This includes cleaning the ducts, grills and registers along with the furnace coil, blower wheel, and plenums. A sanitizer is then used to prevent any mold, bacteria or fungal growth.

Most duct systems can benefit from cleaning, tightening and rubber sealing. Technicians complete a computer-generated testing to establish a leak rate before any sealing is done and a report showing how tight the duct system is after the sealing is completed.

by dan Jape

Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. You may contact him at 770-594-9096 or visit him online at www.reliableair.com.


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Family and Faith

SOMETHINGBeautiful . . .

Part 2 — Last month I left off talking about how there is beauty in everything, no matter how ugly, smelly, or uncomfortable my experience may be. And, more specifically, I began talking about the beauty of relationship and how easy it seems to be able to move away from, disregard, or even outright reject others because of a difference between us. This may be the top item on my list of “Man, that bugs the snot out of me,” list. And mostly, because I think my heart (which is full of Jesus even when I’m the one who’s “ugly”) grieves the loss of the most amazing gift we have on this earth.

In the discipleship community of which I am a part (called The Ride), we have regular times of conversation around our heart’s desire and the battle of the flesh to snuff it out. One of the thought provokers I pose when introducing the subject of brokenness is: “Think of a relationship that has hurt you the most. What did it feel like? What did you know in the midst of the pain? What did you want to do?” It is glorious conversation, but also very painful. As I listen to the many stories of broken relationships, and share some of my own, I recognize in the midst of it just how miraculous it is to be given the gift of freedom to mess up. We all do, maybe over and over, but when the one(s) with whom you have relationship stick it out through the flub ups, glory breaks out all over the place.

So why then does it seem so many relationships end up in disaster, or at least in a place of unreal “niceness?” Well I’m sure there are many reasons one could come up with, but, I’m convinced it really comes down to one foundational issue — we don’t see the beauty. Another way to say this is we’ve been blinded (by deception) to the wonder of miraculous intimate connection with others. And there is nothing the enemy of our soul enjoys more than watching the children of God trample on the greatest reflection of Love Himself on this earth.

I hate to admit it, but I’ve been on both sides of this atrocity in the past. I’ve been a “rejector” and a “rejectee.” I’ve seen my flesh fight to be “right” (not a pretty sight) and I’ve watched my heart scream out for freedom when I needed to be listened

Laurie Troublefield is the director of training with Grace Connections. You may contact her at [email protected]

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In the movie, “Contact,” Jodie Foster plays a scientist who is whisked away to another planet after a special spaceship was built with blueprints provided by extra-terrestrials. In the scene where she makes contact with the space aliens, she is carried through one space wormhole after another until she finds herself standing beside a beautiful ocean on the planet to which they have carried her.

The beach where she stands is an awesome and beautiful place. In her first moments in this otherworldly paradise, she gasps with amazement while tears of joy stream down her cheeks. Up until this point she has tried to document her journey in scientific terms for her fellow academicians who selected her to make the trip. She has studied it through the lens of a scholar. But now, as she tries to take it all in, her scientific paradigm fails her. She stands riveted in one spot, overwhelmed by the beauty of it all, and simply whispers through tears of joy, “They should have sent a poet.”

“They should have sent a poet.” So it is with the love of God. Theologians can’t describe Him. Books can’t contain Him. Sermons and songs don’t do Him justice. His love is immeasurable, immutable, and irrevocable. Being supernatural, His love can’t be understood by natural minds or natural means. It overflows the bounds of human experience and defies adequate explanation. A chimpanzee could sooner teach molecular biology than a man can do justice to explaining the scope of God’s love.

Divine love makes no sense to the natural mind. It so drastically transcends the pallid experience that man calls love, that it almost seems a violation of the word for humans to use it. His love outpaces human love to the point of absurdity when judged by common man using common sense.

Divine love passionately ravages the senses of God’s chosen ones and leaves us absolutely breathlessly in love with Him. Let those of us who have an ear to hear — listen, as He whispers sweet affirmations in a hundred ways every day. Let us open our eyes and see the beauty of His presence in every detail of our life. Let’s taste and see that the Lord is good in the countless way He reveals His love to us. May we feel the gentle touch of His loving hand in the places where we hurt. And smell His sweet fragrance as He holds us in His arms and swears that He will never let us go, even for a moment.

by steve mcvey

WHERE’S A GOOD POETWhen You Need One?



roswell/Alpharetta First Ward500 Norcross Street, (770) 640-7357

Webb Bridge Ward510 Brannon Rd., Cumming, (678) 455-5292

St. Aidans Episcopal Church13560 Cogburn Road, (770) 521-0207Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. www.staidans.org

St. David’s Episcopal Church1015 old Roswell Road, (770) 993-6084Sunday Services: 7:45 & 9 a.m. www.stdavidchurch.org

Chabad of Alpharetta Jewish Center10180 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 410-9000Sunday Services: 9:45 & 10:30 a.m. www.chabadnf.org

Congregation Beth Hallel950 Pine Grove Road, (770) 641-3000 www.bethhallel.org

Congregation Gesher L Torah4320 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 777-4009 www.gltorah.org

Light of Messiah Ministries990 Holcomb Bridge Road, Ste. 4, (770) 642-4706 www.lightofmessiah.org

Temple Beth Tikvah9955 Coleman Road, (770) 642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com

Temple Kehillat Chaim-reform1145 Green Street, (770) 641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org

Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church4655 Webb Bridge Road, (770) 475-0640Sunday Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 10:55 a.m. www.cts.org

Cross of Life Lutheran Church ELCA roswell1000 Hembree Road, (770) 475-9159Sunday Services: 8, 9 & 11:15 a.m. www.crossoflifelutheran.org

Lord of Life Lutheran Church ELCA5390 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 740-1279Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. www.lord-life.org

Messiah Lutheran Church - WELS4765 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 751-9357Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.atlanta.lutherans.net

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ELCA10250 Haynes Bridge Road, (770) 475-4250Sunday Services: 9:15 (Tradtional) & 10:45 a.m. (Modern) www.poplcalpharetta.org

North river Baptist Church12090 Hardscrabble Road, (770) 992-7777 www.northriver.org

Northside Baptist Church11125 Houze Road, (770) 993-5207 [email protected]

Philadelphia Baptist Church3550 Spruill Circle, (770) 664-6915

Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church725 Pleasant Hill Street, (770) 993-2707Sunday Services: 8 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. www.pleasanthillmbc.org

Providence Baptist Church20075 Providence Road, (770) 475-3627

union Hill Baptist ChurchMcGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 475-5077

union Primitive Baptist Church335 Cox Road, (770) 993-0862

Vision Baptist Church1125 Alpha Drive, (770) 456-5881 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.www.visionbaptist.com

Willeo Baptist Church SBC990 Willeo Road, (770) 993-5189Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.willeobaptist.org

Zion Missionary Baptist Church888 Zion Circle, (770) 993-8587Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. & 5:45 p.m.www.zionmbc.org

Epiphany Byzantine Catholic Church2030 old Alabama Road, (770) 993-0973Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Saint Brigid Catholic Church3400 old Alabama Road, (678) 393-0060Sunday Services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5 p.m (Life Teen) www.saintbrigid.org

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church675 Riverside Road, (770) 641-9720

St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church11330 Woodstock Road, (678) 277-9424Sunday Services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5 p.m www.stpeterchanel.org

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church535 Rucker Road, (770) 475-4501Sunday Services: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (En Español) 5 p.m (Life Teen)www.sta.org

Cumorah (Spanish) Branch500 Norcross Street, (770) 640-0531

Atlanta Street Baptist Church340 S. Atlanta Street, (770) 993-9451Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.asbcroswell.com

Bethany Baptist Church2065 Bethany Road, (770) 475-6748

Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church1200 Birmingham Road, (404) 444-6490Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.boilingspringspbc.org

Bridgeway Church4755 Kimball Bridge Road,(770) 751-1972Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. www.bridgeway.net

Clear Springs Baptist Church11575 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 475-9223Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.csbcga.com

Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church2725 Kimball Bridge Road, (770) 664-6863

County Line Baptist Church430 Strickland Road, (770) 475-9429

Crabapple First Baptist12760 Birmingham Highway, (770) 475-6111Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.crabapplefbc.org

Cross Plains Baptist Church6500 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 475-1210

Crosspointe Community Church SBC77 E. Crossville Road, Suite 100, (770) 640-9959 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.crosspointeonline.org

First Baptist Church of Alpharetta44 Academy Street, (770) 475-6556 www.fbca.com

First Baptist Church of roswell710 Mimosa Blvd., (770) 587-6980Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.rfbc.org

First romanian Baptist5505 Winters Chapel Road, (770) 992-4274

Gethsemane Garden Missionary Baptist Church398 Hardscrabble Road, (770) 993-8232

Hopewell Baptist Church15730 Hopewell Road, 770-442-0793

Johns Creek Baptist Church7500 McGinnis Ferry Road, (770) 623-8203Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.jcbc.org

Lebanon Baptist Church11250 Crabapple Road, (770) 993-3635Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.lebanonbaptist.org

New Haven Baptist Church2925 Holcomb Bridge Road, (770) 993-1691

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St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church11450 Houze Road, (770) 642-9727

Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11:30 a.m.

www.suscopts.org/stmarysatlanta

Grace North AtlantaAlpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell Street, (770) 331-1010Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.gracenorthatlanta.org

Alpharetta Presbyterian180 Academy Street, (770) 751-0033Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.alpharettapres.com

Canaan Korean Presbyterian Church11320 West Road, (770) 552-5505

Northminster Presbyterian2400 old Alabama Road, (770) 998-1482Sunday Services: 10 & 11:15 a.m. www.northminster-atl.org

roswell Presbyterian Church755 Mimosa Blvd., (770) 993-6316 Sunday Services: 9:45 & 11:15 a.m. www.roswellpres.org

Abundant Life Community Church625-A Sims Industrial Boulevard, (678) 319-9700Sunday Services: 11 a.m.www.livingabundantly.net

Alpharetta Church of God1460 Mid Broadwell Road, (770) 475-5788Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.alpharettachurchofgod.com

Armenian Church of Atlanta9820 Coleman Road, Roswell, (770) 641-9267 www.armenianchurchofatlanta.org

Baha’i Faith of Alpharetta10690 Jones Bridge Road, (770) 442-1332

Baha’i Faith of roswell1-800-22-uNITE

Bridge To Grace2385 Holcomb Bridge Road, (770) 587-2460Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.b2gc.org

Calvary Chapel200 James Road, (770) 442-8167Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Calvaryalpharetta.com

Christian Center Church1870 Woodstock Road, (770) 993-2038

Church of Christ — Northside10920 Woodstock Road, (770) 993-3512Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.nschurchofchrist.org

Church of Christ — roswell11670 King Road, (770) 992-2097Sunday Services: 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. www.simplychristians.org

Community of Christ3315 Francis Road, (770) 521-1112Sunday Services: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. www.cofchrist.org

Crabapple Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses910 Mayfield Road, (678) 339-0349

First Christian Church of roswell11365 Crabapple Road, (770) 993-4617Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.fccr.org

First Church of Christ, Scientist10920 Houze Road, (770) 998-9977Sunday Services: 10 a.m. christianscienceroswell.org

The Hanuman Mandir390 Cumming Street, Suite 1, (770) 475-7701 www.thehanuman.org

Inner Quest12830 New Providence Road, (770) 521-2875Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.innerquestchurch.org

Islamic Center of North Fulton1265 Rucker Road, (678) 297-0019 www.alpharettamasjid.com

Jehovah’s Witnesses9400 Brumbelow Road, (770) 594-9400

Morning Star Chapel2780 Bethany Bend, (678) 319-0041 www.morningstarchapel.org

restoration Church of God410 Rucker Road, (770) 751-9697Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.restorationchurchna.org

roswell Alliance Church1100 Allenbrook Lane, (770) 643-0180

roswell Assembly of God11440 Crabapple Road, (770) 993-6586

roswell Community ChurchMeets at The Cottage School700 Grimes Bridge Road, (678) 677-4840Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.roswellcommunity.org

St. Peter’s Place Anglican Church200 Holcomb Woods Pkwy., Suite 27, (678) [email protected]

uu Metro Atlanta North11420 Crabapple Road, (770) 992-3949Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.uuman.org

World Harvest Church320 Hardscrabble Road, (770) 643-9223Sunday Services: 9, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. www.worldharvestchurch.org

The river Church501 S. Main Street, Suite 101, (678) 860-0971Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.wadeintheriver.org

Alpharetta First united Methodist Church69 North Main Street, (770) 475-5576Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.afumc.org

Birmingham united Methodist15560 Birmingham Highway, (770) 475-3591Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.birminghamumc.org

Christ united Methodist Church1340 Woodstock Road, (770) 993-3945

Ebenezer united Methodist Church12900 Hwy. 140 N, (770) 640-728Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. www.ebenezerumc-roswell.org

Midway united Methodist Church5025 Highway 9 N, (770) 475-5230Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. www.midwayumc.org

Northbrook united Methodist Church11225 Crabapple Road, (770) -998-2000Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.northbrookumc.com

roswell united Methodist814 Mimosa Blvd., (770) 993-6218Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.rumc.com

St. James united Methodist3000 Webb Bridge Road, (678) 762-1543Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. www.stjamesumc.org

Fellowship Bible Church480 W. Crossville Road, (770) 992-4956 Sunday Services: 9:15 & 11 a.m. www.fbconline.org

Keepin’ It real Lighthouse, Inc.61 old Canton Street, (770) 360-5601

The Lighthouse Church18271 union Hill Road, (770) 664-3644

North Point Community Church4350 Northpoint Parkway, (770) 290-5600Sunday Services: 9, 11 & 12:45 a.m. www.northpoint.org

Spirit of God Christian Church11940 Alpharetta Highway, (770) 777-6889Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.spiritofgodcc.org

Stonecreek Church13540 Highway 9 North, (770) 754-7900Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.stonecreekchurch.org

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aChildren of the American revolution — Martha Stewart Bulloch SocietyContact: Robbin, (678) 461-9550 [email protected] Website: www.msbnscar.org

Daughters of the American revolution Martha Stewart Bulloch ChapterContact: Marguerite, (770) 521-1142 [email protected]

Girl Scouts of Greater AtlantaContact: Lisa Martin, (770) 702-9120 [email protected] Website: gsgatl.org

Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties, Inc.Contact: Crystal D Weitzel, (770) 476-3090 Website: www.jlgnf.org

Kiwanis Club of Historic roswellContact: David, (770) 356-5211 Website: www.roswellkiwanis.org

Latin American AssociationContact: (404) 638-1800 Website: www.thelaa.org

North Fulton JayceesContact: Adam Boze, (404) 259-1356 [email protected]

North Fulton Optimist ClubContact: Glenn Rudh, (404) 375-7033 [email protected]

rH Bassett American Legion, Post 319Meeting: 1st Thursday at 7 p.m. Contact: (770) 992-7744

roswell Junior Woman’s ClubContact: Teffany Dowdy, (770) -649-9483 Website: www.roswelljuniors.org

roswell Lions ClubContact: Jerry Bramblett, (770) 642-1653 Website: www.roswelllions.org

roswell OptimistsContact: Mike Bagnulo, (770) 993-5440

roswell rotary ClubContact: (678) 318-3647 Website: www.roswellrotary.com

rotary Club of North FultonContact: Joyce Abernathy, (770) 475-0656 Website: www.northfultonrotary.org

Sons of Confederate Veterans — roswell Mills Camp #1547Contact: Ross Glover, (770) 396-5034

Sons of the American revolution — Piedmont ChapterContact: Bob Sapp, (770) 971-0189 [email protected]

The Veterans Alliance Honor GuardContact: Wayne Cantrell, (678) 773-8346 Website: www.veteransalliancehonorguard.com

VFW Post 12002Website: www.12002.net

Hospice AdvantageContact: (770) 218-1997

HomestretchContact: (770) -642- 9185

Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill ShelterContact: (770) 887-6480 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.forsythpets.com

Humanists of GeorgiaContact: (770) 662-6274 Website: http://humanistsofga.freewebsites.com

Keep roswell BeautifulContact: (770) 641-3715 Website: www.keeproswellbeautiful.org

Middle East Bible OutreachContact: (678) 339-0296 Website: www.middleeastbibleoutreach.org

Next Century YouthContact: Mary Brooks Green, (770) 335-7317 Website: www.nextcenturyyouth.org

North Fulton Community CharitiesContact: (770) 640-0399 Website: www.nfcchelp.org

North Fulton Senior ServicesContact: (770) 993-1906 Website: www.ssnorthfulton.org

Southeast Pug rescue & Adoption, Inc. Contact: (770) 887-9741 Website: www.rescuepug.com

STAr House FoundationContact: (678) 306-4600 Website: www.starhousefoundation.org

united Way of AtlantaContact: (770) 614-1000

Alpharetta American Legion, Auxiliary unit 201 Contact: (770) 475-9023

Alpharetta Library Book SaleContact: (770) 740-2425

Alpharetta Junior Women’s ClubContact: Debora, (678) 218-5732 Website: www.ajwc.net

Alpharetta Optimist ClubContact: Greg Cabrera, (770) 752-8122

Alpharetta Lions ClubContact: Garner Andrews, (770) 475-9344

Alpharetta roswell Newcomers ClubContact: Barb Hill, (678) 318-1442

American Association of university Women North Fulton BranchContact: [email protected] Website: www.aauwnorthfultonga.wordpress.com

BNI-Alpharetta Accelerators ChapterContact: Jim Somers, (770) 753-2032 Website: www.bniatlanta.com

International Association of Administrative ProfessionalsContact: Deborah Padgett, (678) 982-2314 [email protected]

Job Networking Group Contact: (770) 642-7943 Website: www.rumcjobnetworking.com

National Association of Women Business OwnersContact: (678) 539-8090 Website: www.nawboatlanta.org

The North Fulton Bar AssociationContact: Charles Gabriel, (678) 735-5900 Website: www.northfultonbar.com

North Fulton ConnectsContact: Ben Staten, (404) 323-0049

North Metro Women’s ConnectionContact: Rosan Hall, (770) 335-6013

Northside Business Network GroupContact: Diane Williford, (770) 594-2200

PowercoreContact: Jeremy Faulkner, (404) 816-3377 Website: www.powercore.net

Alpharetta Clean and BeautifulContact: (678) 297-6200

Basset Hound rescue of GeorgiaContact: (770) 499-1164

Child Development AssociationContact: (770) 992-4339 Website: www.cdakids.org

Children’s restoration NetworkContact: (770) 649-7117

Companion Animal ConnectionContact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com

Family HavenContact: (770) 889-6384

Foster Care Support FoundationContact: Rachel Ewald, (770) 641-9591 Sharon Franklin, (404) 729-3374 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fostercares.org

Friends of the Alpharetta LibraryContact: (770) 740-2425 E-mail: [email protected]

Foundation for Ensuring Access and EquityContact: Mychal Wynn, (678) 395-5825 Website: www.accessandequity.org

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Chattahoochee republican Women’s ClubContact: Marjean Birt, [email protected]

Forsyth County Young republicans GroupContact: Josh Jones, (678) 207-6723 Website: www.newconservative.org

North Fulton DemocratsContact: Anne, (404) 303-9142, ext. 2

North Fulton republican Women’s ClubContact: Suzi Voyles, (404) 851-9704 [email protected]

Alpharetta Adult Activity Center Book ClubContact: Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142

Alpharetta Arts GuildContact: Danita Grant, (678) 994-5630 Website: www.alphaartsguild.com

Alpharetta Bridge ClubContact: Nancy Hetsko, (678) 361-5198 Website: www.alpharettadbc.org

Alpharetta Camera ClubContact: Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142

Alpharetta City Band Contact: Don Nahser, (770) 475-9684

Alpharetta Golden Age Book ClubContact: Lewis Lay, (678) 297-6142

Alpharetta/roswell Newcomers ClubContact: (678) 318-1442 Website: www.arnewcomers.org

Alpharetta Singles movie clubContact: (770) 662-0916

Alpharetta Walkie Talkies Contact: Lewis Lay, (678) 267-6142

AlphaFretters Dulcimer GroupContact: Dell Makuch, (770) 667-0620

Atlanta Stamp CollectorsContact: John Coles, (770) 962-5888 Website: www.stampclubs.com

Chattahoochee Celtic Pipes & DrumsContact: Rory Howe, (770) 926-6898 or [email protected]

Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club of AlpharettaContact: 770-751-7210, (770) 361-1237 Website: www.dudesndarlins.com

Georgia regional Girls ChoirContact: (770) 722-3656, [email protected] Website: www.grgc.org

The Ludwig Symphony OrchestraContact: (770) 623-8623

Milton Garden ClubContact: Faye Troka, (770) 781-4634, [email protected] Website: gardening.meetup.com/172

North Fulton Amateur radio LeagueContact: Jim Stafford, W4Q0, (770) 993-9500

Newtown recreationContact: (678) 297-2662

roswell Fine Arts AllianceContact: Nancy Fairchild, (770) 640-8936

roswell Garden ClubContact: (770) 518-7021

roswell Harmony BrigadeContact: Dick Lord, (770) 317-9571

roswell Photographic SocietyContact: (770) 594-6122 Website: www.roswellphotosociety.org

Sawnee Art AssociationWebsite: www.sawneeart.org

Songs of Atlanta ChorusContact: (770) 977-4031

Southern Winds Concert BandContact: George Cekis, (404) 295-5093 [email protected]

Stars Soccer Club — Men’s LeagueContact: (678) 366-9008 Website: www.StarsSoccerClub.com

STAr —Singles Together at roswellContact: (770) 993-2012 Website: www.rumc.com/singles

Writers Network Contact: Bobby Christmas, (770) 924-0528

Alcoholics AnonymousContact: Barb G, (770) 686-3082

Alpharetta Fibromyalgia Support GroupContact: (770) 777-1061Website: www.sefcenter.com

Anorexia Nervousa and Associated Eating Disorders — ANAContact: Kim, (404) 307-5442

Atlanta Harm reduction CenterContact: (404) 817-9994 Website: www.atlantaharmreduction.org

Bereavement Support Group Contact: Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767

Brain Injury and Stroke GroupContact: (770) 751-2650

Care partner support groupContact: Dawn Reed, (678) 777-7241

Diabetes Support GroupContact: Joe Mengoni, (770) 889-7577

Divorce recovery Seminar Contact: Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767

DreamPower Therapeutic Equestrian CenterContact: (678) 456-8082 Website: www.dreampowertherapy.org

EAContact: Suzanne, (404) 307-1735

Foster Care Support GroupContact: Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767

Infertility SupportContact: Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767

Lupus Support Contact: Patty Hampton, (770) 261-1767

MOMS Club of roswell — EastContact: [email protected]

MOMS Club of roswell — SouthContact: Libby Field, (770) 772-6478 [email protected]

NAContact: Lee H, (678) 576-4838

National Alliance on Mental Illness — NAMIContact: Jerry Bishop, (678) 446-5080 [email protected]

Overeaters Anonymous Contact: Cindy, (404) 394-9333 Bill, (770) -992-6481

Parkinson’s Support GroupContact: Patty, (770) 261-1767

SAContact: Dixie, (770) 993-7253

S-AnonContact: Evelyn, (770) 993-7253

Women’s AA — Sober SistersContact: Barbara G, (770) 650-8482

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President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov

Senator Saxby Chambliss (r) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 GA: (770) 763-9090 Washington, D.C. 20510 fax: (202) 224-0103 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov

Senator Johnny Isakson (r) (202) 224-3643 1 overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov

rep. Tom Price (r), District 6 (202) 225-4501 P.o. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 GA: (770) 565-4990 Website: http://tom.house.gov fax: (770) 565-7570

rep. John Linder (r), District 7 (202) 225-4272 90 North Street, Suite 360 GA: (770) 479-1888 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (770) 497-2999 Website: www.linder.house.gov

rep. Tom Graves (r), District 9 (202) 225-5211 90 North Street, Suite 360 GA: (770) 535-2592 Canton, GA 30114-2724 fax: (202) 225-8272 Website: www.linder.house.gov

Governor Nathan Deal (r) (404) 656-1776 203 State Capitol fax: (404) 657-7332 Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.ga.gov.com

State Senator David Shafer (r) (D-48) (404) 656-0048 421-F State Capitol fax: (404) 651-6768 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State Senator John Albers (r) (D-56) local: (678) 667-3656 511 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. business: (404) 463-8055 Atlanta, GA 30334 fax: (404) 656-6484 e-mail: [email protected]

State rep. Jan Jones (r) (D-46) (404) 656-5072 340 State Capitol fax: (404) 657-0498 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State rep. Chuck Martin (r) (D-47) (404) 656-5072 340 State Capitol fax: (404) 657-0498 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State rep. Harry Geisinger (r) (D-48) (404) 656-0254 601 Coverdell Legislative Bldg. fax: (770) 594-1510 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State rep. Wendell Willard (r) (D-49) (404) 656-5125 132 State Capitol fax: (404) 481-7111 Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State rep. Mark Burkhalter (r) (D-50) (770) 418-9098 401 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

State rep. Tom rice (r) (D-51) (404) 656-5912 220 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: [email protected]

Superior Court: Chief Judge Doris L. Downs (404) 730-4991

State Court: Chief Judge A.L. Thompson (404) 613-4497 Magistrate Court: Chief Judge Stephanie Davis (404) 613-4433 Probate Court: Judge Pinkle T. Toomer (770) 613-4070

Juvenile Court: Chief Judge Sanford Jones (770) 612-4401

Court of Clerks: Cathelene Robinson (404) 730-5300

141 Pryor St. S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 (678) 493-6000 www.fultoncountyga.gov fax: (678) 493-6013

John H. Eaves (D-1) (404) 612-8206 e-mail: [email protected]

robb Pitts (D-2) (404) 612-8210 e-mail: [email protected]

Liz Hausmann (D-3) (404) 612-8213 e-mail: [email protected]

Tom Lowe (D-4) (404) 612-8218 e-mail: [email protected]

Emma I. Darnell (D-5) (404) 612-8222 e-mail: [email protected]

Joan P. Garner (D-6) (404) 612-8226 e-mail: [email protected]

William Edwards (D-7) (404) 612-8230 e-mail: [email protected]

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Ashley Widener (D-5) [email protected]

Julia Bernath (D-7) [email protected]

Fulton County Schools Superintendent: Cindy Loe (404) 768-3600 786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fultonschools.org

Fulton County Medical Examiner: Randy Hanzlick, MD (404) 730-4400 430 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 fax: (404) 730-4405 e-mail: [email protected]

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Theodore Jackson (404) 612-5100 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Website: www.fultonsheriff.org

Fulton County Tax Commissioner: Arthur E. Ferdinand (404) 730-4000 141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

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muscles, and allows for elevated cortisol levels — a hormone that can promote weight gain and many other nasty problems. Too much exercise can promote excess cortisol release as the body believes it is being “stressed out” and can make you feel excessively hungry after working out. The phrase “worked up an appetite” is absolutely true.

So go ahead exercise (especially strength training) to improve overall health and for fun, but do not focus on weight loss as the primary goal.

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means removing (extracting) the offending tooth. Extracting the offending tooth has the additional benefit of providing a way to drain the infection.

• Antibiotics are of secondary importance in treating a dental infection, and antibiotics are not automatically used to treat dental infections. Antibiotics are used for treating infections involving rapidly progressive swelling, diffuse swelling, a medically compromised child, or an infection that has invaded the extraoral spaces.

• If a child with an infection is dehydrated, IV fluids may need to be administered.

The bottom line is that most, if not all of these types of infections can be avoided by following through on dental treatment recommended by your dentist as quickly as possible.(1 )Flynn TR: Oral-facial emergencies. The Swollen face. Emergency Clinics of North America. 18(3) August 2000.

reasons, a person may be unable to digest the oral route of medication properly. After reviewing specific lab work, a provider will prescribe the necessary nutrients in the infusion. The provider will then take the digestive tract out of the equation and go straight to the blood stream. The cells being nourished directly can produce almost instantaneous increases in energy levels; better sleep cycles and soothe nerve endings. Using infusion therapy the provider is able to help patients achieve goals better and faster. Based on symptom assessment, personal assessment and lab values, a provider can help those suffering with Fibromyalgia or chronic illnesses get back to their daily lives at a rate much greater than 30%, sometimes closer to 90%. Patients are able to perform daily living activities sooners and the strength to keep going is stronger.

With cable TV, you can’t really see the difference between HDMI and CV, so don’t worry if you don’t have an extra HDMI cable lying around. Blu ray players look far better with HDMI, so spend the money on that part of it.

Following these basics can ensure that you get your money’s worth from the equipment that you have. I’ve seen people’s jaw drop to the floor when I correct these mistakes and they realize that they don’t need new speakers, after all. A strong rule in our world, though, is that a system will only perform as good as the weakest link, so make sure that you use quality wire, and place your speakers correctly. You can have the best system in the world, and it can perform horribly if not installed properly and with the right cabling.

A clean duct work assures the homeowner their energy dollars are being spent wisely and they have done all they can do to stop waste in their HVAC system. There are many qualified companies in every community that can visit your home and inspect and check your duct system for leakage. Please give me a call if you would like additional information about this process.

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to and even held tight through the battle raging within me to retreat when others have hurt me. Both sides are painful, often really ugly, and always filled with pressure, but there is HOPE if we look to Jesus to be our Source of Love and Light when it feels like we’re about to blow.

Stay with me and we’ll look to that miracle of Hope next time.

I want to allow the greatness of His love to engulf me. I don’t want to resist it. I want the finite experiences of my life be swallowed up by infinite love. I want to take my eyes off my circumstances and look at Him. I want to stop worrying about tomorrow and look at Him. I want to turn away from regrets about the past and look at Him. Those things that distract me, disturb me, dilute me . . . I want to turn away from it all and look at Him. As I reflect on his love, only one question comes to mind — where’s a good poet when you need one?


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Dr. Jeff DeMercy Cover, 24, 25

Roswell Pediatric Dentist IFC

Shifrin Dental 33

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LAo’WN Academy 17

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LaVida Massage 34

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Atlanta Re-Roof Specialist 9

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Cabinetsmart 45

CCS Creative Works 11

Meer Electric 45

Reliable Heating & Air 9

Southern Living Pool Services 23

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Atlanta Classic Tree Service, Inc. 11

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PhotoJack.net Inside Front Cover

Yours Forever Portraits 17

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A Healthy Body 31

Northside Hospital-Forsyth 7

SomaNu Weight Loss Inside Back Cover

SouthEast Fibromyalgia 1

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City of Milton Roundup 45

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GhostNet 11

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce 16

Ladybugs & Lizards 23

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