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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 Roswell 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 Every Issue4 Around Town6 CommuniTy news10 CelebrATions12 CAlendAr14 sChool news16 sChool informATion18 sPorTs

Directory Listings40 religious serviCes42 orgAnizATions44 loCAl offiCiAls48 AdverTiser index



In the Community

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

by Cherryl Greenman, [email protected]

What’s New? Aurora Day School’s Roswell Campus (1), 11125 Houze Road, is now open and ready for new students. Aurora accelerates learning for children with sensory, communications/language, motor, social and other learning challenges. The Aurora school is fully accredited by the Georgia accrediting commission and by the Georgia special needs scholarship program. Its students, grades K-12, average 2-6 years of gains in the subject areas of reading and math and in cognitive and language abilities. New headmaster at the Roswell Campus is George Dempsey, a native of Roswell. For the past 10 years, he has served as an educator, coach, athletic director and principal of the lower, middle and upper schools at Kings Ridge Christian school. Mr. Dempsey has also taught and coached at Milton High school, Crabapple Middle school, Haynes Bridge Middle school and City Park Elementary school.

North Georgia Hockey (2) recently opened at 900 Mansell Road, suite 9. The store is a full service ice hockey pro shop conveniently located a short drive to the local hockey rinks. It will be carrying a diverse line of new products from manufacturers such as Bauer, Reebok, CCM, Cascade M11 Helmets, Howies Tape, shock Doctor, swannys Hockey Lace Necklaces, ProGuard, Presk8, MoGo sport Mouthguards, Green Biscuit and more. Team discounts are offered on all new items. Custom orders are welcome. Complimentary skate baking and sharpening is free with the purchase of all new skates. North Georgia Hockey is open Monday – Friday from noon – 8 p.m., saturday from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and sunday from noon – 5 p.m. 770-992-8819, www.northgeorgiahockey.com

JimboLAFF, LLC, a Roswell business, recently announced the launch of Lifesaflipflop.com, a retail website where people can send the gift of LAFFter to friends and family or buy unique, long-lasting gifts for themselves. Gifts include flip flops, tee shirts, hats, custom-made frames, and other items bearing the Life’s A Flip Flop® logo and the LAFF in spite of everything® brand. “Life’s A Flip Flop® (LAFF) is our philosophy for how we live our lives. We LAFF in spite of everything® and our products represent our philosophy,” said CEo Karen Guest. “sharing the gift of LAFFter is a great way to let someone know you are thinking about them.” 404-915-6785, www.lifeaflipflop.com

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Aurora Day School principal George Dempsey.

Community InvolvementHelp Roswell Area Park win a $100,000 grant. Vote for Roswell Area Park as your favorite park and help to win a $100,000 recreation grant during the Coca-Cola ‘America Is Your Park’ campaign. To vote, log on to www.livepositively.com by september 6. Voting is simple. Visit www.livepositively.com and click on the red button “Vote for Your Park” in the lower left. There are a variety of ways to vote for Roswell Area Park including: Voting online at LivePositively.com; uploading photos from your favorite park to LivePositively.com; Checking in via Facebook Places from your favorite park; and uploading videos of you and your family being active in your favorite park to LivePositively.com.

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North Georgia Hockey is now open at 900 Mansell

Road, Suite 9.

You can now download a calendar app for events in the city of Roswell! The app is available on iPhone and Android smart phones. simply search for “Link2Roswell” in the App store or Market Place. Not only can you find out about events in Roswell, but the app also has contact information and other convenient features. Calendar listings include city of Roswell sponsored events, southern Trilogy events, Chattahoochee Nature Center events and many more community events. www.roswellgov.com



In the Community

North Fulton County Doctors Recognized

Dr. Douglas W. Lundy and Dr. Yvonne E. satterwhite of Resurgens orthopaedics were recently included in the 2011 list of Top Docs by Atlanta magazine. Dr. Lundy practices at the Resurgens office in Roswell, 1285 Hembree Road. His areas of expertise include orthopaedic trauma surgery and fracture and fracture reconstructive surgery. Dr. satterwhite practices at the Resurgens office in Johns Creek, 6335 Hospital Pkwy.; her areas of expertise include general orthopaedics, sports medicine, surgery of the shoulder, knee and elbow, and arthroscopic surgery. www.resurgens.com

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.

enAble Hosts Wine AuctionenAble of Georgia Foundation, Inc. held its third summer Wine Auction at the Ann Jackson Gallery, 932 Canton street in historic downtown Roswell. enAble of Georgia is a non-profit organization that supports people with special needs to lead fulfilled lives — physically, intellectually, and socially. More than 100 individuals are served by enAble, it also operates 18 personal care homes, and three day service centers. To find out more about enAble, call 770-664-4347 or visit www.enablega.org.

GET Artistic Director HonoredGeorgia Ensemble Theatre’s (GET) artistic director Robert J. Farley was honored recently by the Kennesaw state university College of the Arts, receiving its 2011 Flourish Award. “Not only have you created a tremendous cultural asset for Fulton County, but the work that you do extends far beyond the county line, thank you for all that you do to help the arts ‘flourish’ in our community,” the award selection committee told Farley. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Ksu, GET has had the opportunity to collaborate with many students and faculty from the Department of Theatre, Performance studies and Dance throughout the years and it has been a joy to work with such talented artists,” said Robery Farley.

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.

COMMUNITY News

Dr. Douglas W. Lundy

Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s artistic director Robert J. Farley

Dr. Yvonne E. Satterwhite

Left to right: NFCC executive director Barbara Duffy and Kiwanians 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 roswellCalendar

On–Going • RIVERSIDE FARMERS’ MARKETHeld every saturday in septmeber at

Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill street, Roswell from

8 a.m. – noon. (404) 613-7670

VOLUNTEERSVistaCare Hospice is now taking applications

from people looking for a volunteer experience

that really makes a difference. (770) 952-5574

September 3 • 2011 RIVERSIDE SOUNDS CONCERT SERIESFree outdoor concert at Riverside Park from

7 – 9 p.m. The soulphonics & Ruby Velle. (770)

641-3705, www.roswellrivesidesounds.com

September 3 • CNC NIGHT HIKEJoin a naturalist on an outdoor journey to see

what happens as the sun goes down and the

night comes to life! From 8 – 10 p.m., ages

5 – adult. www.chattnaturecenter.org

September 4 • 10TH ANNUAL END OF SUMMER CELEBRATIONHeld at Centennial High school, music, carnival

games with proceeds supporting Centennial Fine

Arts Booster Club. Game and activities begin at

6 p.m., “3-Way street” performs at 6:30 p.m.,

and “BackTracks” at 7:30 p.m. spectacular

fireworks at dark.

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 11 • GRANDPARENTS’ ICE CREAM SOCIALCNC and Bruster’s celebrate Grandparents Day

with free ice cream for grandparents and everyone

else $3 from 1 – 3 p.m. www.chattnaturecenter.org

September 15 • ALIVE AFTER 54th Annual Alive After Five event series

held in historic downtown Roswell. Live

entertainment, restaurant specials, free trolley

service to event location, shops and galleries

open late with special savings. 5 – 9 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 16 • OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE SERIESBring a picnic along with your lawn chairs and

blankets, enjoy music, play on the playground

and then settle in for movie fun — “Tangled”

begins at dark. Held at Riverside Park.

September 16 — 17 • TOTS2TEENS UPSCALE CONSIGNMENT SALEProceeds benefit Foster Care support Foundation,

designer silk and taffeta dresses, children

furniture, kids accessories, flower girls outfits,

prom and formal dresses and more. 1425 Market

Blvd, suite 340. www.tots2teensupscale.com

September 17 • FAMILY FUN AT THE MUSEUMClimb aboard the RRPD bus and travel to The

southern Museum in Kennesaw. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bus will leave the Bill Johnson Community

Activity Bldg at 9 a.m. www.roswellgov.com

September 17 • ST. THOMAS AQUINAS HEALTH FAIRst. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church,

535 Rucker Road, will host health fair from

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 770-410-4390

61ST ANNUAL YOUTH DAY PARADEThe theme is “The Rec Makes Life Fun!”

Any youth group or organization interested in

participating in the parade should call

(770) 641-3705. Parade lineup begins at

Roswell First Baptist Church with parade

ending at Roswell Area Park.

15TH ANNUAL HISTORIC ROSWELL 5K ROAD RACEThis annual 5K road race for runners and

walkers begins at 9:45 a.m. on Mimosa

Blvd., prior to the Youth Day Parade.

(770) 641-3760, www.active.com

FALL FARM DAYSThis annual family event will feature artisan

exhibits and demonstrations pertaining to

life on a 19th century farm, including living

history exhibits and activities. Held at The

smith Plantation home which will be open

from noon – 3 p.m.

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September 17 — 18 • 45TH ANNUAL ROSWELL ARTS FESTIVALThis annual event held at Roswell Town square

on Atlanta street, features performing arts as

well as art work and crafts for sale. shuttle

from City Hall to Town square. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

www.roswellartsfestival.com

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 20 • FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGNorthside Hospital Cancer Center, 1000

Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta. Appointments are

required, call (404) 845-5555 x 0 to register.

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 • POWER OF PINKA silent auction benefitting the susan G.

Komen for the Cure, held at the Country Club

of Roswell, 2500 Club springs Drive.

www.powerofpink.com

September 24 • 21ST ANNUAL RIVERS ALIVE FESTIVAL/CLEANUPJoin hundreds of other volunteers to help

remove litter and debris from the Chattahoochee

River and surrounding areas. Clean-up from

8 – 11 a.m. cookout and games, meet at

Riverside Park. Free and open to public.

www.keeproswellbeautiful.org

September 24 • 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT OF RUSSIAN MUSICThe Atlanta Balalaika society presents a concert

of Russian and Eastern European folk music,

featuring dazzling dance and song performances

by the Russian ensemble Barynya. Roswell

Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest street.

(404) 325-2449, www.atlantabalaalaika.com

September 24 • CHILDREN’S & BABY BARGAINS SALEThis sale is for baby, toddler, and children. Held

at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Bldg

beginning at 9 a.m. www.roswellgov.com

September 24 • FALL FAMILY CAMP OUTGrab your camping gear and join campers at

Hembree Park campground. Park will provide

s’mores, hotdogs, hot chocolate, breakfast treats

and a nice warm campfire. www.roswellgov.com

September 25 • 2011 METROPOLITAN ATLANTA THEATER AWARDSAwards celebration will be held at the Roswell

Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest street

beginning at 5:30 p.m. www.matawards.com

September 25 • 4TH ANNUAL TASTE OF JOHNS CREEKChattahoochee High school, 5230 Taylor Road,

will host the Taste of Johns Creek from 4 – 7 p.m.

www.tasteofjc.com, www.hoochfootball.net

September 27 • ROSWELL GARDEN CLUBDaryl Pulis will speak on affordable low

maintenance, environmentally-friendly landscape

advice for the do-it-yourself homeowner. Meeting

will be held at the Roswell Area Park Community

Activity Bldg., 10495 Woodstock Road. Free and

guests are welcome. www.roswellgardenclub.com

September 30, October 1 • CNC FALL NATIVE PLANT SALEHorticulturalists and Master Gardeners will be

on-site to assist you in picking the perfect plants.

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.chattnaturecenter.org

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 • HABITAT 5K/1-MILE ROAD RACEMt. Bethel, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, will host

this race to help build the 30 and 31 Habitat

homes. Entire proceeds will be used to move

two families from substandard housing to homes

of their own. (770) 744-3652, (770) 971-2880,

www.habitatroadrace.com

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 “Roswell.”

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

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.

SCHOOL News



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

Esther Jackson Elementary1400 Martin RoadRoswell, GA 30076(770) 594-5290Principal: Constance Coles

Fulton Sunshine Academy Elementary(Charter school)1335 Northmeadow ParkwayRoswell, GA 30076(770) 410-1500Principal: Murat Cetin

Hembree Springs Elementary815 Hembree RoadRoswell, GA 30076(770) 667-2902Principal: Kalpana Raju

Hillside Elementary9250 scott RoadRoswell, GA 30076(770) 552-6362Principal: John Anderson (Interim)

Mimosa Elementary1550 Warsaw RoadRoswell, GA 30076(770) 552-4540Principal: Lynn Johnson

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

Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com

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

Private Schools

Mountain Park Elementary11895 Mountain Park RoadRoswell, GA 30075(770) 552-4530Principal: stacy Perlman

River Eves Elementary9000 Eves RoadRoswell, GA 30076(770) 552-4550Principal: Neil Pinnock

Roswell North Elementary10525 Woodstock RoadRoswell, GA 30075(770) 552-6320Principal: Kindra smith

Sweet Apple Elementary12025 Etris RoadRoswell, GA 30075(770) 643-3310

Principal: Natalie Richman

Middle Schools

Crabapple Middle10700 Crabapple RoadRoswell, GA 30075(770) 552-4520Principal: Nathan Buhl

Elkins Pointe Middle11290 Elkins RoadRoswell, GA 30075(770) 667-2892Principal: Melinda springman

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

High Schools

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

Roswell High11595 King RoadRoswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-4500Principal: Jerome Huff

Other Centers

Crossroads/Second Chance North 791 Mimosa BoulevardRoswell, GA 30075 (770) 552-6334Principal: Dennis Kostulakos (interim)

Local Colleges & Universities

Georgia Perimeter College(404) 413-7878

www.gpc.edu

The Art Institute of Atlanta(770) 394-8300artinstitutes.edu

Strayer University(770) 650-3000

strayeru.com

University of Phoenix - Atlanta Campus

(678) 731-0555www.phoenix.edu

Blessed Trinity Catholic High School678-277-9083www.bttitans.org

Cottage School770-641-8688www.cottageschool.org

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

Fellowship Christian Academy770-992-4975www.fellowshipschools.org

Fellowship Christian High School770-993-1650www.fellowshipschools.org

High Meadows School770-993-2940www.highmeadows.org

Porter School770-594-1313www.porterschool.com

Village Montessori School770-552-0834www.vmschool.com



In the Community

SPORTS News

2nd Annual STAR House Golf MarathonFifteen golfers took the links in the 2nd Annual sTAR House Golf Marathon held at Brookfield Country Club. More than $20,000 was raised with each golfer’s goal of $2,200 towards scholarships for students who attend the sTAR House program. PaperHost CEo Jim Coyle and stroud’s Painting and Design owner steve stroud were this year’s golf marathon event chairs, other participants included Britt Faunce of Fifth Third Bank, winner of the Banker’s Cup — top fund raiser of all participating bankers. sTAR House has been providing afterschool educational programming and summer camps for at-risk children between the ages of 5 to 18 since 1993. www.starhousefoundation.org Golfers gather for coffee before taking the links

Golfers get instructions from the pro at Brookfield

Danny Broadway, Britt Faunce, Roger Wise and Matt Gardner Participant in the 2nd Annual STAR House Golf Marathon.

Board chair Linda Schultz and event chair Steve Stroud




8/26 Collins Hill

9/2 Peachtree Ridge

9/9 At Norcross

9/16 At Walton

9/23 At North Forsyth

10/7 Centennial

10/14 At Alpharetta

10/21 At Northview

10/28 West Forsyth

11/4 Milton

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.

Roswell

Milton



Bob and Michele Roman of Canton, Ga., were not overly concerned when their son, Joey, stopped talking at around 15 months old. “He had been developing normally until then and was speaking around 10 words, but then his language just sort of stopped,” recalls Michele. “His older sister, Hannah, didn’t start talking until she was around 2 years old, so we just thought Joey was an early talker and was regressing verbally for some reason. But, we began to see more and more signs that something wasn’t right.”

In addition to regressing verbally, Michele says Joey wasn’t playing with other children or toys properly; wasn’t making eye

contact; and wasn’t very affectionate. Although she didn’t know it at the time, Michele later learned that Joey was exhibiting behaviors typical of Autism. “We didn’t know anyone with Autism, so we were hoping that Joey didn’t have it,” she says. “We tried to convince ourselves that his language was getting better and that he just plays differently. We were in a bit of denial.”

Michele and Bob decided to try in-home speech and occupational therapy for Joey, in addition to therapy provided through his special-needs’ preschool. “They really engaged Joey,” Michele recalls, “but he was basically non-verbal still and had not progressed enough to enter mainstream kindergarten.”

The Romans chose to home school Joey — a decision that ultimately changed Joey’s life. “A friend of mine in the home-school program forwarded an e-mail from one of her friends, whose child had had amazing results through Brain Balance,” Michele says. The program was still very new, so Michele attended a seminar featuring Dr. Peter Scire, executive director of Brain Balance Achievement Centers of Atlanta, to learn more. “I was so excited and encouraged; I just knew God had orchestrated this and that Brain Balance was the answer.”

Bob, on the other hand, needed a little more convincing. “As a father, I wanted to get my son the help he needed, but I needed more proof,” he says. “I liked that Brain Balance takes a different approach from common therapies — attacking the right brain and, in a sense, regenerating it to work with the left brain. That’s science, so it made sense to me.”

Brain Balance is an individually designed, comprehensive, non-medical program that combines academic and sensory-motor activities to address specific neurobehavioral and learning challenges, including ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette’s, Asperger’s and Autism Spectrum Disorders. The program

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includes in-center and at-home exercises, along with dietary recommendations; typically, participants complete two 12-week sessions. Brain Balance Achievement Centers’ 47 nationwide locations include centers in Roswell, Suwanee and Peachtree City.

“Our goal is to get children to a higher level of functionality,” says Dr. Scire. “Even the smallest changes make a huge difference.”

Joey began his first 12-week session at Brain Balance when he was 6 years old — going to the center for an hour three days a week. Michele explains that the exercises were as simple as having Joey hop on one foot and listen to music in his left ear to stimulate the right side of his brain, but also featured “amazing technological tools” to help stimulate Joey’s visual and sensory-motor skills and core strengths. “We saw great improvements after about seven weeks. Before, Joey would jump around the house and squeal; sprinkle things inside and outside; and have trouble controlling his impulses. After just seven weeks, those tendencies really subsided. Soon after, his eye contact improved and attention span grew longer.”

A burn on Joey’s right hand delayed enrollment in the second 12-week session and forced him to do everything with his left hand. “It really enforced the idea that his left hand was triggering the right side of his brain,” Michele says, noting that Joey’s dependency on his left hand seemed to escalate his progress once he resumed in-center Brain Balance sessions. “His eye contact and concentration dramatically improved, and he started having conversations — whereas just a couple of years before he couldn’t put two words together.”

Joey, now 8½ years old, completed three different 12-week sessions at Brain Balance from 2009 through spring 2011, and Dr. Scire has recommended certain exercises for him to continue at home. “We wouldn’t rule out more sessions in

the future,” Michele says, “because Joey has made enormous strides every time.”

Michele says Joey’s progress through Brain Balance has changed not only Joey’s life but their entire family life. “Before, when we wanted to plan a family activity, we had to consider how Joey would react; it really limited what we could do and where we could go as a family.” Now, Joey attends church with the family and even received his first communion this past spring. He also likes to play outside with friends and be a part of the family now, Michele says, recalling a recent visit to her parents’ home, when Joey expressed feeling sad that Hannah was playing cards without him. “It was a miraculous event on many levels — not only that Joey wanted to participate but also that he was able to tell us what he was feeling and why he was feeling that way. He’s gone from one end of the spectrum to the other! Family members who don’t see Joey very often can’t believe how far he has come in such a short time.”

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In the CommunityIn the Community

The federal government in Washington DC is fighting over debt limits and deficits while our great state of Georgia has a balanced budget, no deficit and an AAA bond rating. If we can do it right, so can they! We should expect nothing less than a balanced budget and to start paying down the federal debt. I strongly favor a federal balanced budget amendment. Recently, leaders in Washington successfully passed a bill to increase our nation’s debt limit. This poor decision negatively impacted the federal government’s AAA rating when the S&P downgraded it to a AA rating. We need our federal government in Washington to be courageous and not continue to kick this can down the street for our children and grandchildren.

Unfortunately, as a result of this decision to raise the debt ceiling, we will now see our nation’s debt grow beyond the $14 trillion we already owe. In fact, just recently our debt hit 100% of GDP — a significant milestone, but not a positive one. Economic progress is already facing significant hurdles and the weight of our debt is adding to the problem. The reaction of the markets is showing that though we may have avoided the most immediate crisis, the underlying problem still exists.

Spending in our nation’s capital has become an illness — an addiction. Each American taxpayer is responsible for more than $130,000 of this debt. It’s time to get involved and demand our voices be heard. We must advocate for cuts in spending, reigning in entitlement program spending, and a

viable plan for paying down our nation’s debt. Our nation was most successful when we operated in a way that funded the basic needs of our government. Since that time we have gradually created a society built on those who want more than they are willing to work for. We have created a dangerous culture that relies on pricey government handouts and safety nets, rather than the drive and desire to do for ones self. We must reevaluate our spending based on the realities of today, modernize our military, and pay for the basic needs of government. Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security programs account for more than half of our nation’s spending. Entitlement programs continue

to drain our nation’s bank account. The time has come that we take serious look at reforming bureaucratic programs that have snowballed out of control. The time has come for an era for responsibility and accountability.

As congressional leaders continue to discuss our

debt, we in the state Senate are gearing up for special session, which started August 15. During this short session, we worked to redraw a fair map from the data we received after the 2010 Census. I’ll continue to update you throughout the process.

I urge you to get involved by contacting me at www.senatoralbers.com or logging onto http://georgiareapportionment.uga.edu for more information.

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sen. John Albers represents the 56th senate District, which includes portions of North Fulton County. He may be reached at his office at (404) 463-8055 or by email at [email protected].

America’s Debt: How Our Spending Addiction Remains an Untreated Illness

As congressional leaders continue to discuss our debt, we in the state Senate are gearing up for special session, which started August 15. During this short session, we worked to redraw a fair map from the data we received after the 2010 Census. I’ll continue to update you throughout the process.

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In the Community

Roswell now has its own App for the Iphone and Android Smart Phones. There are so many things happening everyday in Roswell, it’s hard to keep up. Link2Roswell lists Roswell events you won’t want to miss. It also has contact information and a Link2Roswell’s website. To download the App to your smart phone, visit the App Store or the Marketplace in search for “Link2Roswell.”

In September, there is lots to see and do in Roswell:

• “Pan Handle Slim and Oklahoma Kid” are playing at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street

• A Civil War exhibit at the Smith House, 935 Alpharetta Street

• A free concert at Riverside Park on September 3, “Soulphonics”

• Alive After Five in downtown historic Roswell on Canton Street, September 15 from 5-9 p.m.

• The 45th Annual Roswell Arts Festival will be held at the Square, with continuous shuttles from City Hall. Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 19 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Free productions of Shakespeare’s Henry the Fifth at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive from 7:30-9:30 p.m..

If your organization wants to have their events listed on the Roswell App, and the events are open to the public, contact Dotty Etris at the Roswell Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at [email protected] and ask to have your event listed.

Hope to see you around Roswell at the events listed on the Link2Roswell in September.

CITY HALLThe View From

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Jere Wood is the mayor of Roswell. You may contact him at [email protected] or visit www.roswellgov.com for more information.

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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

by vishant nath, dmd

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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Healthy Living

Not a lot of time is put into talking about one’s eyelids. However, eyelids are a very integral part of the eye. Eyelids protect the eye from injuries, particles and help distribute tear film. Often times, the eyelid becomes droopy and does not function in a proper manner. This condition is referred to as ptosis. The droop of an eyelid may be barely noticeable, droop over the entire pupil and can happen in both children and adults. Mostly it occurs in adults due to the aging process.

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a popular cosmetic plastic surgery to remove excess skin, fat or muscle from the upper and lower eyelids to improve the function of the eyelids for the eyes. In cases where ptosis causes visual disturbances, blepharoplasty is considered medically necessary. The visual disturbances may hinder a person’s ability to see in the case of the upper eyelid droop or severe dry eye syndrome resulting from the eyelids not closing properly or a droopy lower eyelid. When the eyelids droop it can cause loss of vision or severe dry eye syndrome, therefore, blepharoplasty is considered medically necessary to improve the eyelid function.

First, determine if ptosis is occurring by having a comprehensive eye examination from an eyecare professional. Rule out other pathology that may be causing any loss of vision or visual disturbance from dry eye syndrome. Another diagnostic test is the visual field which is performed by having a patient take the test with their eyelids taped open and then performed with the patient’s eyelids not taped. Then a comparative visual field print out is read to determine if the eyelid is causing loss of vision.

Once ptosis is determined, the patient has the option of moving forward to the surgical procedure of blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery. Qualified board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in the blepharoplasty and who have extensive experience in this field are the primary choices. Here are some questions to ask a surgeon:

1. Credentials, training and the number of times the treatment has been performed by that surgeon;

by edward J. furey, od PC

DROOPYEyelids?

Dr. Edward J. Furey specializes in primary eye care, glaucoma, low vision, geriatrics and is the Center Director of Furey Family Eye Care. Located at 250 East Crossville Road, Roswell. www.fureyfamilyeyecare.com, (770) 993-5592



Life At Home

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 6 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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Life At Home

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]

by laurie Troublefield



Family and Faith

One of my favorite books last year was, “The Power of a Whisper” by Pastor Bill Hybels of Willow Creek Community Church outside of Chicago, Illinois. He gives practical instruction how we can learn to hear from heaven as we navigate our lives here on earth. One of our greatest challenges in today’s loud culture is to hear and to distinguish the voice of God.

At a particularly difficult time at Willow, Pastor Hybels desperately was in need of a little encouragement from above, so he hopped on a boat, and headed out on the lake, prepared to hear meaningful words from heaven. During the next three hours there was nothing but silence. As he readied to haul up the anchor, he saw a Bud Light beer can float by. “I stood there wondering: Is this a message from God? If so, what could it mean? Am I supposed to drink Bud Light? Am I supposed to tell my congregation not to drink Bud Light? Is there a message inside the can?”

After a minute, he figured, “God was probably just telling me to respect His creation, fish the can out of the water and toss it into the garbage.” When he returned home, his family who knew he had invested his afternoon in “meaningful dialogue with God,” asked, “So, what did God say to you?”

“Pick up the beer can — that’s what He said,” they all laughed together. Sometimes God just speaks so simply to us, yet we try to complicate the message. Sometimes God just speaks to us in the power of a whisper.

After that experience, Pastor Hybels asked his congregation to share with him how God had whispered to them and how they had responded. Cecelia wrote, “A couple of months ago I came home from the grocery store and heard God say, ‘Give it all away!’ I jumped back into my car and drove directly to the church’s food pantry.” And she gave it all away!

How we all wish we could be so tuned to God’s voice that we hear and respond to His whispers! To love like He loves, serve like He serves, give like He gives! May our prayer ever be, “Speak Lord, for your servant hears!”

by ron bradley

Dr. Ron Bradley is the pastor at First Baptist Church Roswell. You may contact him at 770-587-6980 or [email protected].

DID YOU HEAR GODWhisper Today?

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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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Jewish

Lutheran

Catholic

Church of Jesus Christof Latter-Day Saints


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

Methodist

Presbyterian

Other Churches

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Non-Denominational


Rosw

ellChildren 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

Business Organizations

Charitable Organizations

Civic Organizations


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

Political Organizations

Support Organizations

Recreation & Hobbies

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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]

Linda Schultz (D-1) [email protected]

Katie Reeves (D-2) [email protected]

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

City of Alpharetta (678) 597-6020

City of Milton (678) 242-2487

City of Roswell (678) 594-6288

Rosw

ellUnited States Government Courts

Board of Commissioners

Board of Education

Other

State Government

Mayor Arthur [email protected]

Mayor Joe [email protected]

Mayor Jere [email protected]


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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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 Duca 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


Droopy Eyelids? continued from page 35

Remedy to Leaky Duct Work continued from page 37

2. Where is the surgery being performed;

3. Ask about the extent of the eyelid reshaping and any associated procedures you may be having/needing;

4. Recovery period and limitations to your activities;

5. Ask for an explanation of risks, possible complications and likely results;

6. Inquire as to the cost of the blepharoplasty and whether it is deemed medically necessary.

If you are having a medically necessary procedure and want to add on a cosmetic procedure performed at the same time, you can save out-of-pocket cost by combining the medically necessary and cosmetic procedures into the same facility and anesthesia fees.

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.

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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.

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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Index

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

Carpet Dry Tech 29

Dentist/Orthodontists

Dr. Jeff DeMercy 38

Kincaid orthodontics 36

Roswell Pediatric Dentist Inside Front Cover

shenk Dental Care 11

Dr. Wei-Yen Chang 37

Education/Instruction/Counseling

Brain Balance Achievement Centers Cover, 24, 25

LAo’WN Academy 17

open Arms Church 34

Health & Beauty

A Healthy Body 33

LaVida Massage 11

Pigtails & Crewcuts 3

Home Improvement/Repair/Service

Atlanta Re-Roof specialist 23

Cabinetsmart 34

CCs Creative Works 39

Hardwood services, Inc. 35

Meer Electrical Contractor, Inc. 35

Mr. Junk 17

Reliable Heating & Air Inside Back Cover

southern Living Pool services 35

Interior Decor & Accents/Services

The Great Frame up 17

Palazzo Interior Design Inside Front Cover

Landscaping/Landscape Services

Atlanta Classic Tree service, Inc. 27

X-Factor Lawn Care 3

Optometrist/Eyewear

Furey Family Eye Care 9

Pearle Vision 1

Photography

C&W Photographers 47

PhotoJack.net 27

Yours Forever Portraits 19

Physicians & Medical Services

Elite Care Internal Medicine 3

Meridian surgical PC 15

Northside Hospital-Forsyth 7

Restaurants/Food Services

Good Measure Meals 27

Services/Retailers/Miscellaneous

Cigar Merchant 39

Cruise Planners Inside Back Cover

GhostNet 19

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce 45

Ladybugs & Lizards 17

Lakeside Funeral Home 37

The Mad Hatter Service Company 23

Man’s Best Friend 29

Milton Roundup 46

Woodstock Market 29

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