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State of Georgia Information<br />

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Driver’s License<br />

dds.ga.gov (404) 657-9300<br />

Atlanta Board of REALTORS<br />

abr.org (404) 250-0051<br />

Department of Driver Services<br />

dds.ga.gov (770) 528-5400<br />

<strong>Fulton</strong> County Voter Registration<br />

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Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau<br />

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Johns Creek Convention and Visitors<br />

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Visit Roswell Georgia Convention<br />

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Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism<br />

CVB and Welcome Center<br />

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Welcome to <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

Photo courtesy of Alpharetta CVB<br />

NORTH FULTON COUNTY, your new home.<br />

WELCOME HOME!<br />

At more than 534 square miles, <strong>Fulton</strong> County is one of the largest counties in Georgia; it is more<br />

than 70 miles from end to end. As the home of Atlanta and many other municipalities, <strong>Fulton</strong> is also<br />

the most populous county in the state, with close to one million residents. Because the county is so<br />

large, it has evolved into three distinct areas and identities: South <strong>Fulton</strong>, the City of Atlanta, and<br />

the communities of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>. It is a place rich in history, culture and entertainment, a leader in<br />

business and education and a great place for people of all ages to call home.<br />

The history of <strong>Fulton</strong> County spans more than 160 years. <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> was inhabited primarily by<br />

Cherokee and Creek Indians, who referred to the area as the “enchanted lands” before the land<br />

was ceded to the state in the early 1820s. The population soon began to grow, as people from the<br />

nearby states began to settle in the area. Many were of English, Scottish and Irish heritage. In 1853,<br />

the western half of DeKalb County was renamed <strong>Fulton</strong> County. Debate continues over whether the<br />

county was named after Robert <strong>Fulton</strong>, the inventor of the steamboat, or Hamilton <strong>Fulton</strong>, a surveyor<br />

for the local Western and Atlantic Railroad. The county grew even more in 1932 when it absorbed<br />

neighboring Campbell and Milton counties as a way to save those counties from bankruptcy during the<br />

Great Depression.<br />

Like many parts of Georgia, <strong>Fulton</strong> County played an important role in the Civil War, as part of Gen.<br />

Sherman’s route from Chattanooga to Atlanta. The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> city of Roswell had a cotton mill—the<br />

hub of the area’s antebellum economy—that was burned by Union troops in 1864. Despite the ravages<br />

of war, Roswell still boasts more historical pre-Civil War buildings than anywhere else in north Georgia.<br />

Barrington Hall and Bulloch Hall have both been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since<br />

the early 1970s.<br />

After the war ended, the entire area began to rebuild, and industry replaced farming as the primary<br />

economic engine. The City of Atlanta is now home to many Fortune 500 companies, including Coca-<br />

Cola, Delta Air Lines and Turner Broadcasting System. In <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>, the recent incorporations of<br />

Johns Creek and Sandy Springs have helped forge a new identity for that part of the county. Since the<br />

middle of the 20th century, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> has been building a reputation for being a business-friendly<br />

and tech-savvy community. Sandy Springs has been the headquarters for UPS since the early 1990s and<br />

the office parks of Alpharetta and Johns Creek house many up-and-coming technology firms.<br />

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For many people who are relocating to the area, health care is a big<br />

concern, particularly for baby boomers who are retired or thinking<br />

about retirement. According to realtor.org, the number of Americans<br />

nationwide 65 or older will nearly double between now and 2030, and<br />

the share of the population that is 85 and older will increase by 52<br />

percent. Fortunately, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> is home many of the metro area’s<br />

top-notch hospitals, including the Scottish Rite campus of Children’s<br />

Healthcare of Atlanta, <strong>North</strong>side Hospital and Emory St. Joseph’s<br />

Hospital.<br />

No matter their age, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> residents know how to have fun, and<br />

the area’s many entertainment venues draw visitors from all over metro<br />

Atlanta. World-class performing arts venues like the Verizon Wireless<br />

Amphitheatre at Encore Park provide access to some of the region’s best<br />

musical performances.<br />

Photo courtesy of Alpharetta CVB<br />

<strong>Fulton</strong> County boasts a temperate climate, with hot summers and cool—<br />

but not too cold—winters. Dogwoods, Bradford pears and azaleas burst<br />

into bloom in the spring and stay lush and green throughout the summer<br />

months. Autumn in the area is marked by bright oranges and reds in<br />

the trees.<br />

Only in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

In addition to these venues, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> has some unique geographical<br />

features that make it stand out from other parts of the metro area.<br />

Residents can run or bike along dozens of trails and parks in the county.<br />

In the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, there are 48<br />

unspoiled miles of waterway available for rafting, canoeing, kayaking or<br />

riding in a motor boat. Wildlife such as blue herons make their homes<br />

along the river banks, providing perfect opportunities for bird watching,<br />

and fishermen enjoy casting their lines in the hope that trout, bass and<br />

catfish will bite.<br />

In the 1960s and 1970s, the population of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> exploded, as<br />

more and more people left the city for the suburbs, and it has been<br />

steadily growing ever since. Now with a population of nearly 350,000,<br />

the communities of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> wield considerable influence in the<br />

metro area. They are known throughout the metro area as home to<br />

great schools and a high quality of life. Many <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> residents<br />

have college degrees or higher, which helps to drive up the median<br />

household income to about $90,000, compared to about $50,000 for<br />

the county as a whole.<br />

Education is a priority in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>. Of the 106 schools and learning<br />

centers run by the <strong>Fulton</strong> County school system, more than 60 of them<br />

are located in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>. These public schools consistently rank high<br />

in both state and national statistics on everything from AP test scores to<br />

scholarship money earned. Students who want to stay local have plenty<br />

of options when it comes to institutes of higher learning, with satellite<br />

campuses for schools like Georgia State University, Georgia Perimeter<br />

College and Gwinnett Technical College scattered throughout the county.<br />

Although only about 20 miles from downtown Atlanta, the communities<br />

of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> have a vibe all their own. The area’s five incorporated<br />

cities—Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell and Sandy Springs—<br />

strike a solid balance between honoring and preserving their history<br />

and welcoming innovation and change. Many of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>’s<br />

municipalities, including Roswell, have old-fashioned town squares that<br />

host a variety of concerts, parades, festivals, farmers markets and other<br />

events throughout the year.<br />

In addition to their small-town sensibilities, many of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>’s cities<br />

have been recognized for their efforts in everything from keeping residents<br />

healthy to operating strong family businesses. When it comes to quality of<br />

life, the communities of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> come out on top. Niche.com named<br />

Johns Creek as the second 2017 Best Suburbs to Live in Atlanta Metro<br />

followed by Alpharetta as third, Roswell as fifth and Milton as sixth.. Since<br />

2003, the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> Community Improvement District, which includes<br />

the cities of Alpharetta, Roswell and Milton, has invested more than $16<br />

million in the community providing, for example, pedestrian access along<br />

major roads.<br />

Photo courtesy of Johns Creek<br />

Like many other parts of the Atlanta area, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> County has<br />

myriad restaurants to satisfy every type of craving, with outposts of<br />

nearly every major chain restaurant as well as unique local fare. Diners<br />

can enjoy everything from classic Southern cooking at downtown<br />

Roswell Greenwood’s Restaurant to sophisticated European fare at<br />

Cibo e Beve. The burgeoning immigrant population in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

means that cuisine from every corner of the world is also easy to find.<br />

While the Atlanta housing market took a hit during the recent economic<br />

downturn, the suburban real estate market has bounced back to healthy<br />

levels in the past year. Housing options in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> run the gamut<br />

from newly constructed single-family homes to condos in historic areas<br />

and apartments near the local colleges and universities. Prices are<br />

historically lower here than within the Atlanta city limits, so buyers can<br />

get more for their money.<br />

Business, culture, education, green space, town squares, easy access to<br />

the city of Atlanta—<strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> County truly has it all. Residents enjoy<br />

a high quality of life and make the most of the area’s geography, history,<br />

and recreational opportunities. As a place that is both in touch with its<br />

history and looking forward to the future, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> has much to<br />

offer families, young professionals and retirees alike.<br />

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Getting<br />

Around<br />

The communities of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> are easily accessible via Interstate 285<br />

and Georgia 400, which means commuters can easily travel to and from<br />

downtown Atlanta, as well as to some of the other outlying counties. As<br />

of November 2013, drivers on Georgia 400 no longer have to pay a toll,<br />

making it a quick and easy way to get from Buckhead to <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>.<br />

The Perimeter area has quickly become one of the area’s busiest business<br />

hubs, making it easy for commuters all over the area to get to work. In<br />

addition to its road systems, the county also has two other unique<br />

transportation options for residents.<br />

MARTA<br />

(Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)<br />

While most of MARTA’s stops are within the boundaries of the city of<br />

Atlanta, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> also benefits from this bus and rail system. The<br />

Medical Center, Sandy Springs and <strong>North</strong> Springs rail stations help<br />

commuters access some of the largest businesses in the area, like<br />

Perimeter Mall and <strong>North</strong>side Hospital.<br />

GRTA<br />

(Georgia Regional Transportation Authority)<br />

GRTA was formed by former Gov. Roy Barnes to help address crosscommunity<br />

transportation issues. The authority now operates 13<br />

different Xpress bus routes that service 12 of the metro area’s counties.<br />

These routes accommodate more than 2 million passenger trips each<br />

year and provide access to some of the area’s major employment centers.<br />

Photo courtesy of Sandy Springs<br />

Your place to<br />

Grow<br />

A home to rest your head, a<br />

park where you can play, a trail<br />

to stroll, a community that<br />

welcomes you. Johns Creek is<br />

more than roads and buildings,<br />

more than houses of brick and<br />

mortar. This is a city where you<br />

put down roots, where lifelong<br />

friends are made, where you can<br />

watch your family grow.<br />

Recognized nationally for<br />

education and safety, Johns<br />

Creek is home to exciting<br />

community events, exceptional<br />

businesses, and so much more.<br />

Johns Creek has something for<br />

everyone and we invite you to<br />

make it your own.<br />

#IAmJohnsCreek<br />

JohnsCreekGA.gov<br />

678-512-3200<br />

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From the<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

County Chamber<br />

Welcome<br />

to <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>!<br />

It is an exciting time to be part of the growth of the “Golden<br />

Corridor” and it’s six vibrant and distinct cities – Alpharetta,<br />

Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy<br />

Springs. This year the Greater <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> Chamber<br />

celebrates 45 years of innovative leadership for our business<br />

community, and many of the successes in this region can<br />

directly be attributed to the hard work of the GNFCC.<br />

The mission of our Chamber is to be the catalyst for economic<br />

development, business growth and quality of life in <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Fulton</strong>, and our new strategic plan allows us to focus on five<br />

core objectives for the continued success of the Chamber<br />

and our region:<br />

1. Provide benefits and opportunities that enhance<br />

member value and engagement<br />

2. Support the growth of the business community and<br />

the region’s economic expansion<br />

3. Enable collaborative talent development that meets<br />

the needs of our workforce and economy<br />

4. Influence and advocate for public policies that<br />

enhance the well-being of the region<br />

5. Align and expand resources to support operational<br />

excellence and efficiency<br />

We are committed to our businesses and our community,<br />

and we are blessed by exceptional volunteer leaders<br />

who work with our professional staff to drive success. I<br />

encourage you to join us by actively participating in the<br />

GNFCC and the community. The returns you will see on<br />

your investment will be transformational.<br />

Kali Boatright<br />

President & CEO<br />

The Greater <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> Chamber of Commerce<br />

“Influence that Transforms”<br />

REICH DENTAL CENTER ROSWELL<br />

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Big on Business<br />

Top Ten Employers<br />

in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

6<br />

Grace Huseth<br />

No matter what your dreams, expertise or career plan, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

has a variety of jobs for everyone. Here are the top ten employers in<br />

the area you should seek out based on your talents.<br />

1. Caring Touch<br />

<strong>North</strong>side Hospital is one of the fastest growing health care<br />

organizations in the Southeast and currently employs more than 8,000<br />

employees including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals,<br />

administrative and support services personnel. In 2016, Forbes named<br />

<strong>North</strong>side Hospital to its list of America’s Best Employers in a survey<br />

that polled U.S. employees across all industries.<br />

2. Insurance<br />

3,000 people work at the State Farm Insurance Co. Atlanta Operations<br />

Center. Trustworthiness and customer service is priority with all auto,<br />

home, renters, condo, motorcycle, life and banking insurance. State<br />

Farm has a 2.2 million-square-foot campus at Park Center and is in a<br />

second phase of building a 22-story building expected to be completed<br />

by the end of 2019.<br />

3. Healthcare IT<br />

Nearly 2,500 people work at McKesson’s Alpharetta location in<br />

computer integrated systems design. They assist the healthcare<br />

industry by providing health information technology, medical supplies<br />

and care management tools. McKesson Technology Solutions will be<br />

rebranded as Change Healthcare this year after its merger with Change<br />

Healthcare Holdings. Change Healthcare will offer more software and<br />

analytics, network solutions and technology-based services.<br />

4. Technology Research<br />

Some of the best innovation labs for telecommunications can be found<br />

at 900 <strong>North</strong> Point in Alpharetta. The top employer at the technology<br />

building, AT&T Data Center, has a team of 2,200 employees ranging<br />

from sales to support. Keep an eye out for AT&T’s latest Enhanced<br />

Control, Orchestration, Management and Policy (ECOMP) platform<br />

which will create opportunities for standardization worldwide,<br />

according to AT&T’s Mazin Gilbert.<br />

5. Communications Culture<br />

The third-largest cable television provider in the United States, Cox<br />

Communications, is headquartered in Sandy Springs. They employ<br />

over 2,000 in cable and other pay television services, while parent<br />

company Cox Enterprises is a provider of voice, video and data<br />

solutions, national and local cable spot and digital media advertising.<br />

6. Business to Business Solutions<br />

ADP LLC National Account Services helps organizations unlock<br />

business potential. Those at ADP are matchmakers of HR, payroll,<br />

talent, time, tax and benefits administration, analytics and compliance<br />

expertise. In early 2017, ADP described itself as the “largest provider<br />

of HR services in <strong>North</strong> America, Europe, Latin America and the Pacific<br />

Rim”. 2,100 work in ADP’s accounting and payroll services Alpharetta.<br />

7. Pediatric Care<br />

Over 2,000 caring employees work at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta<br />

at Scottish Rite. Located near Sandy Springs and <strong>North</strong>side Hospital<br />

on Johnson Ferry Rd, Scottish Rite offers many services including an<br />

emergency department and a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation<br />

unit. Children’s is ranked among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals in<br />

the U.S. News & World Report 2016-2017 edition of “Best Children’s<br />

Hospitals.”<br />

8. Finance<br />

Financial software maker Fiserv plans to add 500 jobs in Alpharetta<br />

over the next few years. There are already 2,000 employed in<br />

computer processing and data preparation as part of a company that<br />

is one of the largest providers of information technology services to<br />

the financial services industry. Through a partnership with the INV<br />

Fintech Accelerator, Fiserv serves as a connection point between<br />

financial services startups and thousands of bank and credit union<br />

clients.<br />

9. Radiotelephone Communications<br />

Alpharetta economic development chief Peter Tokar said the city is<br />

a tech hub in the metro region. Verizon Wireless has joined the top<br />

tech companies in the area with 2,000 employees ranging in customer<br />

service specialists to innovation center experts creating the latest in<br />

wireless products. Verizon is continually researching faster network<br />

speeds and recently launched a new Fios Gigabit Connection service<br />

to create a service that approaches gigabit speeds.<br />

10. Postal Service<br />

The UPS headquarters complex in Sandy Springs employs nearly 2,000<br />

employees in two seven-story structures. Here they are experts in<br />

organization, specializing in air courier services and delivery logistics.<br />

This location supports Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport which<br />

provides airport-to-airport services for global coverage within one-tothree<br />

or three-to-five days.<br />

Other top employers:<br />

Alcon Laboratories Inc.,..1,700<br />

Emory St Joseph’s<br />

Hospital,.........................1,650<br />

Macy’s Inc. Systems &<br />

Technology,.....................1,600<br />

General Motors IT<br />

Innovation Center,..........1,300<br />

HP Inc. Data Center,........1,300<br />

Kimberly-Clark Corp.,.....1,300<br />

LexisNexis Risk<br />

Solutions,........................1,225<br />

First Data Corp.,..............1,200<br />

UPS Supply Chain<br />

Solutions,........................1,200<br />

Comcast Cable<br />

Communications Inc.,.....1,000<br />

Equifax Inc.,....................1,000<br />

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Choosing the<br />

RIGHT School<br />

8<br />

Public Education<br />

IN NORTH FULTON<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> County Schools<br />

fultonschools.org (404) 768 3600<br />

Number of Schools: 35 Elementary, 12 Middle, 11 High, 2 Charter<br />

When moving to a new city, or even just changing neighborhoods,<br />

parents want to know what the schools are like. Metro Atlanta<br />

boasts a wide range of options, from public schools to charters<br />

and a wide range of independent institutions that are committed<br />

to preparing students for college, careers and beyond.<br />

Determining the best choice for your family can be overwhelming,<br />

so do your homework and research on the system’s website<br />

(www.fultonschools.org).<br />

Public schools in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> are part of <strong>Fulton</strong> County Schools<br />

and the area is home to some of the system’s best schools. The<br />

FCS comprises 59 elementary, 19 middle, 18 high and eight<br />

charter schools and is the fourth-largest system in Georgia in<br />

terms of student enrollment. <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> is home to the cities<br />

of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and<br />

Sandy Springs. The system was the first school system in the<br />

country to receive system-wide accreditation from AdvancEd.<br />

After having boosted overall SAT scores from No. 25 in the state<br />

to No. 2, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> schools consistently perform well, with<br />

Johns Creek’s <strong>North</strong>view High School recently earning high<br />

marks with the Georgia Department of Education as the topperforming<br />

public school in metro Atlanta. Governor Nathan<br />

Deal recently announced 22 Forsyth County Elementary schools<br />

will receive 2016 Highest Performing or Greatest Gains school<br />

awards.<br />

With so many great schools across the county, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

students are sure to be prepared for their college and professional<br />

careers. Here is a quick look at just some of the county’s top<br />

schools; for additional information, including zoning, check out<br />

the system’s website (www.fultonschools.org).<br />

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS<br />

Medlock Bridge Elementary<br />

(470) 254-2980 10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek<br />

The curriculum for Medlock Bridge’s 700 students focuses on<br />

what Principal Tiffany Hutchens refers to as the four C’s of 21st<br />

century learning: communication, collaboration, creativity and<br />

critical thinking skills.<br />

Dolvin Elementary<br />

(470) 254-7020 10495 Jones Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022<br />

Principal Laura Zoll’s vision for Dolvin Elementary includes<br />

creating a 21st century learning experience using technology,<br />

balanced assessment, and community involvement.<br />

Abbotts Hill Elementary<br />

(470) 254-2860 5575 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Johns Creek<br />

Abbotts Hill, in collaboration with the community, is a place that<br />

celebrates and fosters the development of responsible, selfconfident,<br />

and self-reliant students. Students receive hands on<br />

helps with a student-teacher ratio of16:1.<br />

Resources to help the<br />

decision making process<br />

MIDDLE SCHOOLS<br />

Webb Bridge Middle<br />

(470) 254-2940 4455 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta<br />

As a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch, Webb Bridge<br />

consistently meets the national criteria for high-performing<br />

middle schools and can demonstrate measurable gains in<br />

students’ academic success.<br />

Holcomb Bridge Middle<br />

(470) 254-5280 2700 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta<br />

Not only does Holcomb Bridge Middle excel in academics, but<br />

students stay busy with over 20 clubs ranging from student<br />

council to robotics.<br />

<strong>North</strong>western Middle<br />

(770) 667-2870 12805 Birmingham Hwy, Alpharetta<br />

Between 2012 and 2013, <strong>North</strong>western raised its CCRPI score<br />

from 92.4 to 93.9 and it offers school clubs in everything from<br />

cooking and broadcasting to engineering and math.<br />

HIGH SCHOOLS<br />

<strong>North</strong>view High<br />

(470) 254-3828 10625 Parsons Rd, Johns Creek<br />

Over eighty clubs, service organizations, and performing<br />

ensembles coupled with a full athletic program support the<br />

Titans’ mission to instill excellence in academics, arts, and<br />

athletics. In addition to its recognition from the state, <strong>North</strong>view<br />

also earned a spot on Newsweek’s list of the top high schools<br />

in America for three straight years. It boasts a 94 percent<br />

graduation rate and offers 29 Advanced Placement courses.<br />

Chattahoochee High<br />

(470) 254-7600 5230 Taylor Rd, Johns Creek<br />

The school has earned accolades from Newsweek and Atlanta<br />

magazines and has twice been named a Georgia School of<br />

Excellence. Chattahoochee High School is ranked #300 in the<br />

National Rankings and earned a gold medal. Schools are ranked<br />

based on their performance on state-required tests and how<br />

well they prepare students for college. Ninety-five percent of<br />

its graduates go on to college, earning more than $8 million in<br />

scholarships.<br />

Johns Creek High<br />

(470) 254-2138 5575 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek<br />

Students at Johns Creek are sure to gain a wide range of collegeand<br />

career-applicable skills with 24 AP classes in subjects like<br />

3-D Design and Language and Composition. Parent involvement<br />

at JCH is high, with its PTSA earning its third consecutive win for<br />

Outstanding Local High School PTSA in Georgia.<br />

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PRIVATE SCHOOL PROFILES<br />

Alfred and Adele Davis Academy<br />

(PreK–8)<br />

davisacademy.org<br />

(770) 671-0085 lower school<br />

(770) 804-9191 middle school<br />

In addition to its challenging academics, students at Davis Academy also learn<br />

values, life skills and a strong background in Judaic studies. As an accredited<br />

Reform Jewish Day School, “Davis Academy strives to create a community in<br />

which children develop a life-long love for learning and commitment to Jewish<br />

life founded on morals, values and ethics, grounded in Torah,” according to<br />

the school’s website. Its focus on 21st century learning, as well as athletics,<br />

extracurricular activities and the fine arts, ensures that students grow to be<br />

confident, motivated and appreciative of the diversity around them.<br />

Bridgeway Christian Academy<br />

(PreK-4–8)<br />

bridgewayca.org (770) 751-1972<br />

This Alpharetta school was founded in 1998 with the mission of providing a<br />

quality, Christ-centered education. BCA’s nurturing environment begins with its<br />

small class sizes: fewer than 20 for PreK-4 through fifth grade, 22 for the middle<br />

school. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools<br />

and the Association of Christian Schools International, so parents can be sure<br />

their children are getting a quality education. As well as <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>, students<br />

come from Gwinnett, Cherokee and southern Forsyth counties to attend BCA,<br />

and represent more than 80 different churches across the metro area.<br />

The Cottage School (6–12)<br />

cottageschool.org (770) 641-8688<br />

The Cottage School began in 1985 as an after-school tutoring program for<br />

academically frustrated students. While the original “campus” was a one-room<br />

office in a Roswell office park, students now have access to a 23-acre wooded<br />

campus. Its enrollment of only 150 ensures that all students receive the one-onone<br />

attention they need in order to achieve success, and the school has stayed<br />

true to its mission to serve students who were disillusioned or discouraged<br />

with more traditional educational environments. TCS also teaches basic work<br />

and life skills, such as managing a budget, study skills and organizational skills.<br />

Fellowship Christian School<br />

(PreK-4–12)<br />

fellowshipchristianschool.org<br />

(770) 992-4975 elementary school<br />

(770) 993-1650 middle and high school<br />

Fellowship Christian began in 1986 serving students in kindergarten through<br />

eighth grade. The high school was added in 1993 and the Pre-K program in 2007.<br />

Current enrollment across all grades is 834 students, who attend 70 different<br />

churches. Located on a 30-acre campus in Roswell, FCS boasts computer labs,<br />

new playgrounds and an athletic building that includes facilities for baseball,<br />

football, softball, soccer, tennis and track and field. FCS also values the arts,<br />

beginning art and music classes in its Pre-K program and offering performing<br />

arts, yearbook, digital design and web design to its middle school and high<br />

school students.<br />

Greenfield Hebrew Academy<br />

(PreK–8)<br />

ghacademy.org (404) 843-9900<br />

As the first Jewish day school in the U.S. to earn SACS accreditation, Greenfield<br />

has been setting the educational standard in the Atlanta area since 1953.<br />

GHA has also been honored as a National School of Excellence by the Council<br />

for American Private Education. The curriculum includes general studies<br />

in language arts, math, science and social studies, as well as Judaic studies.<br />

Students at GHA consistently excel in regional and statewide competitions, in<br />

everything from science and math to writing.<br />

King’s Ridge Christian School<br />

(PK–12)<br />

kingsridgecs.org (770) 754-5738<br />

Founded in 2001 by the Advancement for Christian Education, King’s Ridge<br />

occupies 80 acres in Alpharetta, and most of its students live within 10 miles<br />

of the campus. Student enrollment is around 855, and the school maintains a<br />

student/teacher ratio of 8-1. King’s Ridge has earned accreditation from SACS,<br />

SAIS and the Georgia Accrediting Commission. Its rigorous academic program<br />

and strong focus on community service (high school students must complete<br />

50 hours of service prior to graduation) mean that students are well prepared<br />

for their college years and professional careers.<br />

Mill Springs Academy (1–12)<br />

millsprings.org (770) 360-1336<br />

Mill Springs focuses on the “whole child” by creating a multidisciplinary<br />

academic plan for each student, based on a variety of evaluations,<br />

communications and observations. This approach is in line with founder<br />

Tweetie L. Moore’s belief that “if a student can’t learn the way we teach …<br />

we should teach the way a student can learn,” a philosophy that is especially<br />

important for its students who have been diagnosed with learning differences<br />

such as dyslexia or attention deficit. In addition to its college-prep focused<br />

curriculum—with 95 percent of students earning college acceptance—the<br />

school also offers a communication arts school for grades seven through 12.<br />

Mount Pisgah Christian School<br />

(PreK–12)<br />

experiencepisgah.org<br />

(678) 893-5320 early school full day<br />

(678) 336-3300 early school half day/lower school<br />

(678) 336-3351 middle school (678) 336-3402 (upper school)<br />

Founded in 1986, Mount Pisgah educates students from the age of six weeks<br />

through the 12th grade and has a total student population of nearly 700. Its<br />

stellar academics are reflected in its class statistics: 100 percent of recent<br />

graduates earned acceptance to a four-year college or university, with 90<br />

percent earning acceptance into their first choice of school. Its students also<br />

score, on average, more than 200 percent higher on the SAT than the state<br />

average. The class of 2015 earned more than $3.3 million in merit-based<br />

scholarships.<br />

Mount Vernon Presbyterian School<br />

(Preschool–12)<br />

mountvernonschool.org<br />

(404) 252-3448 preschool–6 (404) 250-5880 (7–12)<br />

Located on 37 acres in Sandy Springs, Mount Vernon was established in 1972<br />

and has a current enrollment of nearly 900. With 100 percent of its student<br />

having access to a laptop computer, Mount Vernon understands the role of<br />

technology in encouraging creative problem-solving. The school also values<br />

learning outside of the classroom and offers travel opportunities for cultural<br />

arts, college tours, mission trips and internships. Students at Mount Vernon<br />

perform more than 10,000 hours of community service every year.<br />

High Meadows School<br />

(PreK–8)<br />

highmeadows.org (770) 993-2940<br />

Established in 1973, High Meadows School is recognized for its excellence in<br />

providing quality education, an innovative curriculum, and emphasis on love<br />

of learning, engagement, and connection. High Meadows School is a private,<br />

non-profit, co-educational, independent, and non-sectarian day school for<br />

students in preschool through eighth grade. Located on more than 40 wooded<br />

acres in Roswell, Georgia, High Meadows has a wide range of backgrounds<br />

and experiences. The school is in the center of a diverse community and its<br />

International Baccalaureate curriculum helps prepare students for the global<br />

community..<br />

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Come feel the difference at an upcoming open house<br />

LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL<br />

Main Campus (JK-8)<br />

4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA<br />

Sunday,<br />

Thursday,<br />

November<br />

November<br />

4, <strong>2018</strong><br />

9, 2017<br />

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–<br />

1-3<br />

10 a.m.<br />

p.m.<br />

Friday, November 11, <strong>2018</strong> - 9-11 a.m.<br />

Wednesday, January 10, <strong>2018</strong> – 10 a.m.<br />

Thursday, February 1, <strong>2018</strong> – 10 a.m.<br />

UPPER SCHOOL<br />

<strong>North</strong> Campus (9-12)<br />

2509 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, GA<br />

Sunday, Sunday, October October 14, 15, <strong>2018</strong> 2017 -– 1-3 2 p.m. p.m.<br />

Thursday, November 29, <strong>2018</strong> - 9 - 11 a.m.<br />

Saturday, November 11, 2017 – 9 a.m.<br />

Saturday, January 12, <strong>2018</strong> - 1 -3 p.m.<br />

Wednesday, January 17, <strong>2018</strong> – 9 a.m.<br />

www.MtBethelChristian.org • 770-971-0245 • /MBCAEagles<br />

Why BCA?<br />

Bridgeway Christian Academy (BCA) is a covenant Christian private school<br />

located in Alpharetta, Georgia. At BCA, our students experience a family like<br />

atmosphere where they are nurtured and challenged. We are committed<br />

to providing an education that develops the mind, nurtures the soul, and<br />

shapes the character of every student who attends our school. Our mission<br />

is to provide excellence in Christ-centered education, equipping students to<br />

know, grow, and go.<br />

We would love the opportunity to meet and show you around our school.<br />

Personal tours can be scheduled by appointment with our Director of<br />

Admissions, Melissa Hayes.<br />

School Contact Information:<br />

Main number-770751-1972<br />

Admissions-Melissa Hayes<br />

Website-www.bridgewayca.org<br />

Upcoming Dates:<br />

Check us out Little Acorns from<br />

10:00am-12:00pm,<br />

April 24th, May 15th, August 14th,<br />

September 18th, and October 16th.<br />

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Name & Enrollment<br />

Alpharetta Christian Academy<br />

Grades: PK-5 Enrollment: 344 Year: 1970<br />

Arlington Christian School<br />

Grades: K-12 Enrollments: 225 Year: 1958<br />

Atlanta Girl’s School<br />

Grades: 6-12 Enrollment: 223 Year: 2000<br />

Atlanta International School<br />

Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 1,201 Year: 1984<br />

Atlanta Jewish Academy<br />

Grades: PK-8 Enrollment: 550<br />

Year:1998<br />

Blessed Trinity Catholic High School<br />

Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 1,022 Year: 2000<br />

Bridgeway Christian Academy<br />

Grades: PK3-8 Enrollment: 166 Year: 1998<br />

Christ the King School<br />

Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 560 Year: 193<br />

Davis Academy<br />

Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 525 Year: 1992<br />

Fellowship Christian School<br />

Grades: K4-12 Enrollment: 809 Year 1986<br />

<strong>Fulton</strong> Science Academy Private School<br />

Grades: PK-11 Enrollment: 540 Year: 2013<br />

High Meadows School<br />

Grades: PK-8 Enrollment: 390 Year: 1959<br />

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School<br />

Grades: PK-8 Enrollment: 225 Year: 1958<br />

Holy Redeemer Catholic School<br />

Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 509 Year: 1999<br />

Holy Spirit Prepatory School<br />

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 575 Year: 1953<br />

King’s Ridge Christain School<br />

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 855 Year2001<br />

McGinnis Woods Country Day School<br />

Grades: PK-8 Enrollment: 250 Year: 1999<br />

Mill Springs Academy<br />

Grades: 1-12 Enrollment: 351 Year: 1981<br />

Mohammed Schools of Atlanta<br />

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 160 Year: 1965<br />

Mount Pisgah Christian School<br />

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 680 Year: 1980<br />

Pace Academy<br />

Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 1,105 Year: 1958<br />

Perimeter Christian School<br />

Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 550 Year: 1989<br />

The Lovett School<br />

Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 1,645 Year: 1926<br />

The Ron Clark Academy<br />

Grades: 5-8 Enrollment: 228 Year: 2007<br />

The Swift School<br />

Grades: 1-8 Enrollment: 260 Year: 1998<br />

The Westminster Schools<br />

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 1845 Year: 1951<br />

Trinity School Inc<br />

Grades: PK-6 Enrollment: 605 Year: 1951<br />

Woodward Academy <strong>North</strong><br />

Grades: PK-6 Enrollment: 285 Year: 1900<br />

Contact Information<br />

(770) 475-5762 Alpharetta, GA alpharettachristianacademy.com<br />

(770) 964-9871 Fairburn, GA arlingtonchristian.org<br />

(404) 845-0900 Atlanta, GA atlantagirlssschool.org<br />

(404) 841-3840 Atlanta, GA aischool.org<br />

(404) 843-9900 Atlanta, GA atljewishacademy.org<br />

(678) 277-9083 Roswell, GA btcatholic.org<br />

(770) 751-1972 Alpharetta, GA bridgewayca.org<br />

(404) 233-0383 Atlanta, GA christking.org<br />

(770) 379-9372 Atlanta, GA davisacademy.org<br />

(770) 992-4975 Roswell, GA fellowshipchristianschool.org<br />

(678) 366-2555 Alpharetta, GA fultonscienceacademy.org<br />

(770) 993-2940 Atlanta, GA highmeadows.org<br />

(404) 255-4026 Marietta, GA hies.org<br />

(770) 410-4056 Johns Creek, GA hrcatholicschool.org<br />

(678) 904-2811 Atlanta, GA holyspiritprep.org<br />

(770) 754-5738 Alpharetta, GA kingsridgecs.org<br />

(770) 664-7764 Alpharetta, GA mcginniswoods.org<br />

(770) 360-1336 Alpharetta, GA millsprings.org<br />

(404) 378-4219 Atlanta, GA mohammedschools.org<br />

(678) 336-3443 Alpharetta, GA experiencepisgah.org<br />

(404) 262-1345 Atlanta, GA paceacademy.org<br />

(678) 405-2300 Johns Creek, GA perimeterschool.org<br />

(404) 262-3032 Atlanta, GA lovett.org<br />

(678) 651-2100 Atlanta, GA ronclarkacademy.com<br />

(678) 205-4988 Roswell, GA theswiftschool.org<br />

(404) 355-8673 Atlanta, GA westminster.net<br />

(404) 231-8100 Atlanta, GA trinityatl.org<br />

(404) 765-4490 Johns Creek, GA woodward.edu<br />

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HIGHER Education<br />

in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> County<br />

As a leading city in the U.S. for higher education, Atlanta prides<br />

itself on its active student population and 22 institutions of<br />

higher learning. Both traditional and non-traditional students<br />

can take advantage of a wide range of degree and certificate<br />

programs, from the arts and sciences to medicine and law. With<br />

its large concentration of colleges and universities within its<br />

borders, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> County is a great place for students to earn<br />

their degrees, while also taking advantage of the recreational<br />

opportunities the county has to offer.<br />

DeVry University<br />

(Alpharetta campus)<br />

devry.edu (770) 619-360<br />

DeVry University is one of the most widely respected national<br />

and online universities. It is accredited by the Higher Learning<br />

Commission and is also a member of the <strong>North</strong> Central<br />

Association of Colleges and Schools. With locations all across<br />

the country and flexible scheduling, DeVry can meet the needs<br />

of traditional and non-traditional students alike. The Alpharetta<br />

location offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide<br />

range of programs that help students prepare for their careers<br />

like technical communication, finance, human resource<br />

management and accounting. DeVry’s Alpharetta campus<br />

has spacious classrooms, a research library and a fully wired<br />

computer lab. Students can also take classes at any of the other<br />

metro area locations, or online.<br />

Gwinnett Technical College<br />

risingspirit.edu (877) 527-3504<br />

The state’s third largest technical college, serving over 18,000<br />

students annually in college credit courses, adult education and<br />

continuing education.Gwinnett Tech has been providing careerfocused<br />

education and training for our region for more than 25<br />

years. They offer more than 50 programs – degree, diploma<br />

and certificate options – that you can finish in two years or less.<br />

They are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and<br />

Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree.<br />

The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> campus is located in Alpharetta. The college<br />

awarded 2,691 technical certificates of credit, and the highest<br />

number of associate degrees (569) in the state. Gwinnett Tech is<br />

one of the nation’s top producers of associate degree graduates<br />

in Computer and Information Sciences.<br />

The Art Institute of Atlanta<br />

artinstitutes.edu/atlanta (770) 394-8300<br />

Atlanta is home to one of the 50 Art Institutes schools located<br />

throughout <strong>North</strong> America that was founded in 1949. Students<br />

can focus on everything from the culinary arts and interior<br />

design to media arts and fashion design at this Sandy Springs<br />

campus. The 115,000-square-foot facility includes high-tech<br />

computer labs, a video production studio, animation lab, library<br />

and student cafe. Students represent 36 states and 27 countries<br />

for its Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of<br />

Science, Associate of Arts and diploma programs. Alumni include<br />

local chef Kevin Gillespie, a contestant on “Top Chef,” whose<br />

restaurant Gunshow opened in 2013 to wide critical acclaim.<br />

National Personal Training Institute<br />

(Johns Creek)<br />

nptifitness.com (800) 960-6294<br />

As the oldest and largest personal training school in <strong>North</strong><br />

America, the National Personal Training Institute provides<br />

students access to trainers and support staff with a wide range<br />

of experience in body building, weight training and exercise<br />

physiology. Classes are held during the day, evening and on<br />

weekends to accommodate working adults. All students complete<br />

300 hours of classroom instruction and 200 hours of handson<br />

gym time. Upon completion of the program, students earn<br />

the 500-Hour Diploma in Personal Training, which requires no<br />

continuing education courses and does not need to be renewed.<br />

Some students choose to take their diploma further and sit for<br />

the National Academy of Sports Medicine CPT certification.<br />

Strayer University<br />

(Roswell campus)<br />

strayer.edu (770) 650-3000<br />

Originally founded as Strayer’s Business College in 1892 in<br />

Baltimore, Strayer College has been offering Bachelor of Science<br />

degrees since 1969, master’s degrees since 1987 and online<br />

classes since 1996. The institution earned university status in<br />

1998 and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on<br />

Higher Education, one of the nation’s six regional accrediting<br />

bodies. The Roswell campus offers undergraduate and graduate<br />

programs in accounting, business, education, health services<br />

administration, information systems, and public administration.<br />

Strayer prides itself on providing strong academic and career<br />

support for its students, making it a great option for working<br />

adults.<br />

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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

Health Care<br />

The medical expertise in metropolitan Atlanta is a reflection of the<br />

city’s growth and leadership in innovation. Atlanta hospital systems<br />

bring with them the top medical specialists, giving residents access<br />

to virtually any treatment they need. Whether treatment is an annual<br />

physical or neurosurgery, Atlanta’s hospitals have the latest technology.<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>’s Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite is part of<br />

one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country. Emory Saint Joseph’s is<br />

recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast<br />

and ranked the number two hospital in both Georgia and metro Atlanta<br />

in U.S. News & World Report’s 2016-17 Best Hospitals Guide. WellStar<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> Hospital provides many services in addition to being an<br />

accredited cancer program and primary stroke center.<br />

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta<br />

choa.org<br />

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta 404-785-KIDS (5437)<br />

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta offers several locations in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

including radiology, sports medicine and urgent care. Visit choa.org<br />

locations for the location nearest you.<br />

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent dedicated to<br />

kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s<br />

is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Our<br />

specialized care helps children get better faster and live healthier lives.<br />

Managing more than a million patient visits annually at three hospitals<br />

and 28 neighborhood locations, Children’s is the largest healthcare<br />

provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical<br />

care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than<br />

60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top<br />

children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. With<br />

generous philanthropic and volunteer support since 1915, Children’s<br />

has impacted the lives of children in Georgia, the United States and<br />

throughout the world. Visit choa.org for more information.<br />

Emory Johns Creek Hospital emoryhealthcare.org/johnscreek<br />

6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, 30097 678-474-7000<br />

Emory Johns Creek Hospital is a 110-bed acute-care facility located<br />

in the heart of Johns Creek. As part of the Emory Healthcare<br />

Network, we’re committed to providing Johns Creek and surrounding<br />

communities with academic and research based medicine, close<br />

to home. Our team includes more than 900 employees, 482 Emory<br />

faculty, 474 private practice physicians and 78 Emory Specialty<br />

Associate physicians, along with more than 150 volunteers. We offer<br />

a comprehensive range of services including: emergency medicine, 24-<br />

hour Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, a birth center with Level III<br />

neonatal intensive care, adult intensive care, Winship Cancer Institute<br />

of Emory University, breast imaging with 3-D digital mammography, a<br />

certified bariatric center, advanced cardiac and stroke care, vascular<br />

care, sleep medicine, rehabilitation, surgical services, gastroenterology,<br />

pain center and a wound care center.<br />

Emory Saint Joseph’s<br />

Hospital of Atlanta<br />

emoryhealthcare.org/locations/#<br />

5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta 678-843-7001<br />

Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in<br />

14<br />

1880, and is Atlanta’s longest serving hospital. The 410-bed acute-care<br />

hospital is recognized as one of the leading specialty-referral hospitals<br />

in the Southeast.<br />

Noted especially for cardiac care, Emory Saint Joseph’s provides training<br />

to physicians from around the world in robotic surgery for valve repair<br />

and is a primary location for cardiac rehabilitation.<br />

The hospital is also noted for neurologic, vascular, gastrointestinal,<br />

respiratory, and orthopaedic care, among other specialties, and is<br />

ranked among the top 25 hospitals nationally for joint replacement by<br />

the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Emory Saint Joseph’s<br />

is a designated location of the Winship Cancer Institute, Georgia’s first<br />

and only comprehensive National Cancer Institute-designated cancer<br />

center.<br />

Emory Saint Joseph’s is the first community hospital in the world to<br />

earn a fifth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence from<br />

the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The hospital is a member of<br />

Emory Healthcare, the largest, most comprehensive health system in<br />

Georgia.<br />

Emory Saint Joseph’s medical staff is comprised of more than 900<br />

physicians and 1,800 staff employees, and the hospital accommodates<br />

more than 120,000 patient visits annually. For more information,<br />

please visit www.emoryhealthcare.org/saint-josephs-hospital-atlanta/<br />

index.html.<br />

<strong>North</strong>side Hospital<br />

northside.com<br />

1000 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta (404) 851-8000<br />

<strong>North</strong>side Hospital is one of the most respected and fastest growing<br />

health care organizations in the Southeast and is committed to<br />

balancing clinical excellence with compassionate care. <strong>North</strong>side leads<br />

the U.S. in newborn deliveries, diagnoses and treats the most cancer<br />

cases in Georgia, and is among the state’s top providers of surgical<br />

services. More than 2,500 physicians and 15,000 employees serve 2.5<br />

million patient visits each year.<br />

WellStar <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> Hospital<br />

WellStar.org<br />

3000 Hospital Blvd, Roswell (770) 751-2500<br />

WellStar <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> Hospital is a 202-bed acute-care hospital and is a<br />

state designated Level II Trauma Center. Located between Roswell and<br />

Alpharetta in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> County, it was established in 1983 and has<br />

been meeting the medical and healthcare needs of residents of <strong>North</strong><br />

<strong>Fulton</strong>, Forsyth, East Cobb, East Cherokee, and West Gwinnett counties<br />

for more than 30 years. The hospital has a medical staff of more<br />

than 400 affiliated physicians, employs an additional 900 healthcare<br />

professionals, and has an active volunteer staff of more than 200.<br />

WellStar <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> Hospital provides a continuum of services<br />

through its centers and programs including neurosciences, women’s<br />

health services, orthopedics, rehabilitation, surgical services,<br />

gastroenterology, and oncology. The hospital is fully accredited and is<br />

also recognized by the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on<br />

Cancer as an Accredited Cancer Program, as well as being certified as a<br />

Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of<br />

Healthcare Organizations.<br />

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Dining Out in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

Photo credit : Jay Hatfield<br />

Over the past few years, the Atlanta metro area has<br />

become a foodie paradise. Chef-driven concepts are<br />

taking center stage and using locally grown seasonal<br />

ingredients, which means diners can find any type of<br />

cuisine they may desire, from comfort food at the local<br />

diner to a wide range of ethnic cuisine and established<br />

chain restaurants. To celebrate the best and brightest,<br />

many of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>’s cities have their own restaurant<br />

weeks throughout the year, where diners can sample<br />

some of the area’s best food from a fixed-price menu.<br />

Here are just a few of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>’s best culinary options:<br />

5 Seasons Brewing Company<br />

5600 Roswell Road (The Prado), Sandy Springs<br />

5seasonsbrewing.com • (404) 255-5911<br />

5 Seasons has three locations across Atlanta and<br />

brews more than 70,000 gallons of beer each year.<br />

Locally sourced ingredients come together to create<br />

unique dishes like rabbit enchiladas and goat cheese<br />

cheesecake.<br />

Altobeli’s Italian Restaurant & Piano Bar<br />

3000 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek<br />

altobelis.com • (770) 664-8055<br />

This restaurant and piano bar has been serving<br />

authentic Italian food since 1988. Altobeli’s features<br />

live music Tuesday through Sunday.<br />

Atlantic Seafood Company<br />

2345 Mansell Road, Alpharetta<br />

atlanticseafoodco.com • (770) 640-0488<br />

For more than 10 years, the Atlantic Seafood<br />

Company has been flying in fresh foods every day to<br />

be prepared by its master fish cutters and chefs. From<br />

prawns and tuna to sushi and shellfish, the menu will<br />

not disappoint.<br />

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill<br />

1105 Canton Street, Roswell<br />

Thebigketch.com<br />

(404)474-9508<br />

The Big Ketch is a local beach house serving fresh sea<br />

food with a gourmet touch. Two great locations good<br />

for lunch and dinner consisting of signature dishes,<br />

rolls, sandwiches, salads and more. There are a<br />

variety of beers, cocktails and wine on the bar menu.<br />

Bite Bistro & Bar<br />

11500 Webb Bridge Way, Ste A9, Alpharetta<br />

biteatl.com • (770) 754-5500<br />

Owner and chef Leif Johnson started Bite as a catering<br />

company based in Dunwoody before expanding it<br />

into a restaurant. The menu features Latin, Asian and<br />

Southern flavors.<br />

Cibo e Beve<br />

4969 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs<br />

ciboatlanta.com • (404) 250-8988<br />

Translating as “Eat and Drink,” Cibo e Beve pays<br />

homage to classic Italian dishes like fresh pasta and<br />

pizza.<br />

Erawan Organic Thai<br />

7537 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs<br />

besterawan.com • (770) 399-3033<br />

For more than 10 years, diners have flocked to the<br />

area’s only Thai restaurant that uses all organic<br />

ingredients in everything from curries and stir-fry to<br />

wine and beer. Be sure to sample the wild rice.<br />

Greenwood’s Restaurant<br />

1087 Green St., Roswell<br />

greenwoodsongreenstreet.com • (770) 992 -5383<br />

One of the best restaurants in the metro area for oldfashioned<br />

Southern comfort food, Greenwood’s has<br />

been open since 1986 and uses fresh local ingredients.<br />

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails<br />

800 Mayfield Road, Milton<br />

miltonscuisine.com • (770) 817-0161<br />

Occupying a 150-year-old farmhouse and a 1930s<br />

cottage, this classic restaurant in the heart of the<br />

Crabapple Historic District features a bar, patio and<br />

fireplace.<br />

Osteria Mattone<br />

1095 Canton St., Roswell<br />

osteriamattone.com • (678) 878-3378<br />

Owner and Roswell native Ryan Pernice opened<br />

Canton Street’s only Italian restaurant after an<br />

extensive eating tour of Italy with his business partner<br />

and the restaurant’s executive chef Ted Lahey.<br />

Ray’s on the Creek<br />

1700 Mansell Road, Alpharetta<br />

raysrestaurants.com/raysonthecreek • (770) 649-0064<br />

A recently renovated interior designed by renowned<br />

architects ai3 and a revamped menu that features<br />

small plates, fresh seafood and specialties like veal<br />

meatloaf, Ray’s is one of Alpharetta’s best restaurants.<br />

Rumi’s Kitchen<br />

6112 Roswell Road, Atlanta<br />

rumiskitchen.com • (404) 477-2100<br />

Rumi’s is a mainstay on Atlanta magazine’s list of<br />

best local restaurants. Flavors and dishes like saffron,<br />

kebabs and freshly baked bread bring the authentic<br />

Persian cuisine to life.<br />

Sage Woodfire Tavern<br />

11405 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta<br />

(770) 569-9199<br />

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Sandy Springs<br />

(770) 804-8880<br />

sagewoodfiretavern.com<br />

The phrase “chic yet casual” accurately describes<br />

the two locations of this local favorite, which feature<br />

American cuisine with global influences.<br />

Salt Factory<br />

952 Canton St., Roswell<br />

(770) 998-4850<br />

102 South Main St., Alpharetta<br />

(770) 752-1888<br />

fhfoodtradinggroup.com<br />

This upscale gastropub features a menu full of comfort<br />

food cooked with local and organic ingredients and<br />

a beer menu of more than 50 different brews. The<br />

Alpharetta location also has a bocce ball court.<br />

Satay House<br />

281 S Main St., Alpharetta<br />

satayhouseatlanta.com • (770) 663-8666<br />

While Atlanta’s Buford Highway is widely known<br />

as the best place to find authentic ethnic cuisine,<br />

Satay House brings some of the area’s best Thai and<br />

Malaysian dishes to Alpharetta.<br />

Spice Brick Oven Kitchen<br />

10800 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta<br />

spicebrickovenkitchen.com • (770) 777-0778<br />

Live music, an inviting patio and a laid-back<br />

atmosphere accompany a tapas and hand-crafted<br />

pizza menu.<br />

Table & Main<br />

1028 Canton St., Roswell<br />

tableandmain.com • (678) 869-5178<br />

Earning accolades on everything from its fried chicken<br />

(Zagat) and shrimp and grits (Atlanta magazine)<br />

to its location and interior (HGTV’s FrontDoor, “6<br />

Restaurants That Were Once Private Homes”), Table<br />

& Main is a great addition to Roswell’s dining scene.<br />

Trattoria 141<br />

9810 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite A, Johns Creek<br />

trattoria141.com • (770) 497-0021<br />

Executive chef Marc Sublette made a name for himself<br />

at some of Atlanta’s most prestigious restaurants.<br />

His passion for Italian cuisine shines through at this<br />

boutique neighborhood restaurant.<br />

Wildflour<br />

5815 Windward Parkway, Suite 210, Alpharetta<br />

wildflouratlanta.com • (678) 822-9453<br />

This family-owned cafe serves breakfast and lunch<br />

and many of its dishes feature its delicious homemade<br />

bread.<br />

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Don’t Forget<br />

to Have Some Fun!<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> County has a wealth of<br />

entertainment options for families.<br />

Explore everything from symphony<br />

performances and arts festivals<br />

to museum exhibitions and hiking<br />

trails. Below are just some of the<br />

family attractions <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> has<br />

to offer, along with websites for more<br />

information.<br />

Abernathy Arts Center<br />

fultonarts.org • (404) 612-5780<br />

AAC is the county’s oldest neighborhood arts<br />

center and offers day and evening classes for<br />

both children and adults<br />

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games<br />

andrettikarting.com • (770) 992-5688<br />

Enjoy go-karts, food and games at this facility<br />

named after racing legend Mario Andretti.<br />

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center.<br />

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center<br />

autreymill.org • (678) 366-3511<br />

The preserve includes 46 acres of ravine forest<br />

as well as 2 miles of walking trails and a Heritage<br />

Village that recreates life in the 19th century.<br />

Azalea Park - Chattahoochee National<br />

Recreation Area<br />

roswellgov.com • (770) 641-3705<br />

This riverside park offers kayaking and fishing,<br />

plus a playground, picnic areas and hiking/<br />

walking trails.<br />

Barrington Hall<br />

barringtonhall.net • (770) 640-3855<br />

Located just off Roswell Square, this 19th century<br />

home features the metro area’s only antebellum<br />

garden<br />

Big Creek Greenway<br />

alpharetta.ga.us • (678)-297-6123<br />

With a12-foot wide concrete path that meanders<br />

approximately 8 miles along Big Creek, the<br />

greenway is ideal for walking, jogging, inline<br />

roller blading, and biking.<br />

Big Creek Park<br />

roswellgov.com • (770) 641-3705<br />

Located in Roswell, Big Creek Park offers a 1-mile<br />

walking trail, 1.3-mile concrete multipurpose<br />

trail and mountain bike trails<br />

Cage Rage<br />

cageragesports.com • (770) 998-7700<br />

Cage Rage offers batting cages, training areas<br />

for baseball, softball, basketball, lacrosse,<br />

football, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, golf and<br />

cheerleading. Group and private instruction are<br />

also available<br />

Chattahoochee Nature Center<br />

chattnaturecenter.org • (770) 992-2055<br />

The metro area’s largest nature center<br />

features a butterfly garden, native plant<br />

garden and a green room garden in addition<br />

to children’s programming and hiking trails.<br />

Dynamo<br />

dynamoswimclub.com • (770) 772-6007<br />

Specializing in competitive swim lessons, meets,<br />

and competitions, Dynamo also offers water<br />

aerobics, basic swim lessons, and multisport<br />

training.<br />

Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA<br />

ymcaatlanta.org • (770) 664-1220<br />

Adults enjoy a full fitness center, group fitness<br />

classes, an indoor and outdoor pool, and<br />

childcare while they work out, while children can<br />

enroll in summer camps, swim classes and other<br />

activities..<br />

Georgia Ensemble Theater<br />

get.org • (770) 641-1260<br />

Open since 1993, this ensemble is the resident<br />

professional theater at the Roswell Cultural Arts<br />

Center.<br />

Johns Creek Arts Center<br />

johnscreekarts.org • (770) 623-8448<br />

This nonprofit arts center’s mission is to<br />

“inspire artistic development for youth and<br />

adults by embracing community and corporate<br />

relationships that stimulate creative growth and<br />

opportunity.”<br />

Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra<br />

johnscreeksymphony.org • (678) 748-5802<br />

Comprised of professional musicians from across<br />

the metro area, the symphony is under the<br />

direction of founder J. Wayne Baughman..<br />

Leita Thompson Memorial Park<br />

roswellgov.com • 770-641-3705<br />

Located on Woodstock Rd. in Roswell, this green<br />

space boasts a lake, 2.3-mile jogging trail, dog<br />

park and recreation center with art classes.<br />

Morgan Falls Overlook Park<br />

sandyspringsga.gov • (770) 730-5600<br />

This family-oriented park features an expansive<br />

playground, walking trails, picnic pavilions with<br />

river views, a boat dock/fishing pier, fire pit and<br />

porch swings<br />

Newtown Park<br />

johnscreekga.gov • (678) 512-3200<br />

Newtown Park offers athletic and recreational<br />

options for people of all ages and abilities<br />

including walking trails, baseball/<br />

softball fields, tennis courts, picnic<br />

pavilions, bocce ball courts and more<br />

<strong>North</strong> Park<br />

alpharetta.ga.us • (678) 297-6130<br />

<strong>North</strong> Park in Alpharetta has a variety<br />

of amenities, including lighted<br />

tennis courts and softball fields,<br />

multipurpose synthetic turf fields,<br />

picnic pavilions, playgrounds, adult<br />

activity center, arts building and the<br />

Rotary Reflection Garden.<br />

River Pines Golf<br />

riverpinesgolf.com • (770) 442-5960<br />

Located on the banks of the<br />

Chattahoochee River, River Pines<br />

has two golf courses and a variety<br />

of practice facilities for driving,<br />

chipping, pitching and putting.<br />

Roswell Cultural Art Center<br />

roswellcac.com • (770) 594-6232<br />

Featuring a 600-seat theatre as well as meeting<br />

rooms, exhibits halls and a research library, the<br />

center hosts a variety of events from puppet<br />

shows and dance recitals to corporate meetings.<br />

Roswell Mills and Old Mill Park<br />

georgiatrails.com • (770) 641-3705<br />

Visitors to this historic site can see the remains of<br />

Roswell’s cotton mills, and tours tell the story of<br />

the “Lost Workers of Roswell,” who were charged<br />

with treason and sent north during the Civil War<br />

Roswell Area Park<br />

roswellgov.com • (770) 817-6670<br />

Located in the heart of Roswell, this park features<br />

walking and historic trails, as well as a 50-meter<br />

Olympic-size pool. Other amenities include<br />

sports camps, turf fields, playground, picnic area<br />

and more.<br />

Southern Volleyball Center<br />

southernvolleyball.com • (770) 346-8878<br />

SVC in Alpharetta offers volleyball leagues for<br />

youth and adults, hosts tournaments and offers<br />

court rentals for private matches. There is also<br />

an open gym.!<br />

The Cooler<br />

coolerathletics.com • (770) 649-6600<br />

For the Mighty Duck in everyone, The Cooler<br />

sports two ice arenas for hockey and figure<br />

skating, as well as a roller arena for roller hockey..<br />

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park<br />

vzwamp.com • (404) 733-5010<br />

This 12,000-seat amphitheater hosts a wide<br />

range of concerts. During the summer months, it<br />

is home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.<br />

Wills Park<br />

willspark.com • (678) 297-6100<br />

Wills Park offers a variety of activities including<br />

walking trails, grass and synthetic turf baseball<br />

fields, T-ball fields, picnic pavilions, playgrounds,<br />

disc golf course, swimming pool, equestrian<br />

arena and dog park. It is also home to the<br />

Alpharetta Community Garden and Alpharetta<br />

Arboretum at Wills Park.<br />

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Experience<br />

exceptional senior<br />

living with access to a<br />

continuum of care.<br />

Call Stacy at 678-987-0402<br />

today for a confidential<br />

appointment.<br />

Choice is the rule when it comes to<br />

living spaces at St. George Village.<br />

Well-appointed independent living residences come in a wide range of one- and two-bedroom floor plans,<br />

some with a sunroom or screened porch, plus a choice of lovely design features.<br />

We offer an array of services to assist you with every aspect of the moving process, from selecting<br />

furnishings from your previous home and coordinating the actual move, to helping you select all of the<br />

features that will make your new residence feel just like any dream home.<br />

St. George Village, Roswell’s first senior living Life Plan community, offers an energetic, carefree and independent retirement lifestyle.<br />

18<br />

11350 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075<br />

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Making the Choice:<br />

Atlanta’s Thriving Retirement Communities<br />

By Helen K. Kelley<br />

Planning for your retirement can be an exciting time. You want to live<br />

well and enjoy the benefits of all for which you’ve worked so hard, but<br />

making choices about how and where you’ll spend your retirement<br />

years can be a bit daunting.<br />

If you go online and do a Google search for “retirement living,”<br />

you’ll be hit with a barrage of information and options — including<br />

55+ apartment homes, independent living residences, facilities that<br />

specialize in assisted living or memory care, communities that offer<br />

independent living along with a continuum of healthcare and more.<br />

How do you navigate your way through all of the data and websites to<br />

find the solution that’s right for you or your family member?<br />

Do your homework first<br />

You may want to consider making a checklist that includes criteria<br />

that are important to you before evaluating different retirement living<br />

communities. The list might include questions like:<br />

• What types of activities and amenities are available onsite?<br />

• Is the location convenient to people and things that are important to<br />

me, such as family and friends, church, doctors, banks, shopping and<br />

transportation?<br />

• Are residences available in different sizes and floor plans? Can I<br />

customize my living space?<br />

• Are my pets welcome?<br />

• Will I have access to healthcare if I need it later?<br />

• Can I afford it?<br />

Once you define the life aspects that matter most to you and prioritize<br />

them, you’ll have a better idea of the retirement lifestyle and type of<br />

community that suit you.<br />

can. Make sure that your or your family member’s needs are going to<br />

be met.”<br />

Atlanta’s “active aging” population<br />

drives the market<br />

Today’s boomers are retiring in record numbers and many are challenging<br />

a number of popular stereotypes about retirement and aging. For<br />

instance, according to the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related<br />

Statistics, the percentage of active seniors has continuously increased<br />

since 1998, and many are seeing the benefits of their activity. A recent<br />

report published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found<br />

that adults who lead an active lifestyle live up to 5.5 years longer than<br />

those who don’t.<br />

The desire to be more active as they age is also driving many changes<br />

in what boomers demand from retirement communities and the menu<br />

of amenities that those communities offer. In response, metro Atlanta is<br />

home to a virtual explosion or retirement communities that cater to the<br />

desires of this active aging population.<br />

Trending in Georgia’s retirement communities<br />

Ginny Helms, President and CEO of LeadingAge Georgia, a statewide<br />

association serving more than 170 not-for-profit and other missiondriven<br />

organizations that provide housing and services to seniors, says<br />

she has noticed changing trends in how people go about selecting a<br />

retirement community.<br />

“In the past, people were judging by appearances, like how nicely the<br />

lobby was furnished, as an indicator of what the community was like,”<br />

she said. “Today, they’re looking at whether their lives will have purpose<br />

and meaning in a community that feels homelike and has the amenities<br />

they desire.”<br />

Helms says that the people who are the actual decision-makers fall into<br />

two basic groups.<br />

“We’re seeing that people who choose our life plan communities —<br />

communities that offer active independent living with a continuum of<br />

care — are planners who are accustomed to having a good quality of<br />

life. In retirement, they want the same thing,” she explained. “But when<br />

it comes to assisted living, the choice of community is more likely to be<br />

made by a spouse or adult child on behalf of their family member who<br />

needs oversight due to health issues or memory loss.”<br />

Helms adds a word of caution to those who are considering an assisted<br />

living community for themselves or a loved one.<br />

“Many times, these decisions are made in a time of crisis,” she said.<br />

“So go out and do some looking and questioning ahead of time if you<br />

Choice, collaboration and partnerships<br />

St. George Village, a life plan community located in Roswell, offers<br />

a wide range of choices that allow residents to customize their<br />

retirement lifestyle in ways that are the most meaningful and enjoyable<br />

to them. In response to the demand for an energetic, active lifestyle,<br />

the community offers a choice of intellectually stimulating and social<br />

opportunities, from technology classes and bridge groups to discussions<br />

of world affairs and book clubs, along with a fitness center, indoor pool,<br />

scheduled exercise classes like tai chi and yoga, walking trails, raised<br />

bed gardens and other activities.<br />

There is also an open invitation to residents to provide input and<br />

participate in decision-making that promotes changes from which the<br />

entire community benefits.<br />

For example, when Kanwal Raheja moved to St. George Village, he knew<br />

the community did not offer his native Indian cuisine. However, he also<br />

knew that, as a life plan retirement community, St. George Village<br />

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embraces a personcentered<br />

approach<br />

that encourages<br />

residents to actively<br />

participate and<br />

contribute ideas<br />

that are part of<br />

the community’s<br />

continuing evolution.<br />

With that in mind,<br />

Kanwal approached<br />

the culinary staff with<br />

suggestions about<br />

incorporating some<br />

vegetarian dishes<br />

into the daily menus.<br />

Immediately, the<br />

team went to work<br />

on creating some<br />

recipes based on<br />

Kanwal’s suggestions.<br />

Additionally, St.<br />

George Village has<br />

formed partnerships<br />

with<br />

other<br />

organizations that make life easier for residents. One such partner is a<br />

senior move management company that helps new residents downsize<br />

and sell their previous homes and then coordinate their entire move to<br />

St. George Village.<br />

“We totally understand how overwhelming the very thought of moving<br />

from a home that you’ve lived in for many years can be. Our goal in<br />

creating this particular partnership was to ensure that our new residents<br />

could experience a stress-free process that would deliver them to a fully<br />

set-up home on moving day,” said Stacy Anthony, Marketing Director.<br />

“When they walk in for the grand tour of their new residence, everything<br />

is already in place, complete with their treasured belongings. They feel<br />

right at home from the minute they arrive!”<br />

As a life plan community and nonprofit entity, St. George Village<br />

offers a choice of entrance plans for independent living residents that<br />

provide a strategy for a secure future. These plans with their refundable<br />

entrance fees ensure predictable monthly service costs for independent<br />

living residents, along with excellent estate protection. Residents also<br />

are assured of priority access to a continuum of healthcare, including<br />

assisted living, memory care and nursing care, if and when needed.<br />

“We believe in living well in retirement — with peace of mind for the<br />

future,” said Anthony.<br />

Family atmosphere, plus<br />

“outside the box thinking”<br />

Somerby Sandy Springs features full-service fine dining, a bistro and<br />

social café for casual dining, library, media lounge, full-service salon/<br />

spa, concierge healthcare, state-of-the-art health and wellness center<br />

and more. The community is well located, with close proximity to<br />

world-class <strong>North</strong>side and Emory-Saint Joseph’s hospitals, shopping and<br />

entertainment, and access to major interstates and MARTA.<br />

In addition to its large range of amenities and services, the community<br />

encourages residents to nurture their relationships with their families<br />

and friends and to form new friendships.<br />

“We have a friendly, welcoming atmosphere here, very family-like,”<br />

said Stephanie Long, Director of Sales and Marketing. “We have a<br />

couples group, a ladies group and a men’s group that go out and have<br />

fun together. Our resident council is very active, plus we have resident<br />

ambassadors, who are on hand to welcome new people, ease their<br />

transition and make them feel at home.”<br />

Long says it’s important not only to have first-rate amenities, but also to<br />

create a schedule of activities and events that appeal to a wide range of<br />

interests among residents and prospective residents.<br />

“We’ve had great success in hosting events that bring together our<br />

residents and people who are interested in our community,” she said.<br />

“Our residents are actually our best representatives. They can speak<br />

to what true independent living is all about, as well as the security of<br />

knowing they have the ability to age in place.”<br />

Long and her team practice creative thinking when it comes to planning<br />

special fun occasions — like trivia and comedy nights and a concert<br />

series, which residents’ families are welcome to attend. Often, neighbors<br />

who live near Somerby are invited to attend. A recent “speed dating,”<br />

which brought together 10 men and 10 women ranging in age between<br />

75 and 96, resulted in at least one match.<br />

“It’s that kind of outside the box thinking that sets our community<br />

apart. We like to make life fun,” said Long. “Some of our residents liken<br />

Somerby to a ‘cruise ship’…but without the motion sickness!”<br />

Building for a full continuum of care<br />

Sterling Estates Senior Living Communities take pride in offering<br />

gracious, spacious retirement living. Currently, Sterling Estates has two<br />

locations — one in East Cobb and one in West Cobb — with a third<br />

breaking ground soon in Cumming in Forsyth County. All are built on<br />

substantial acreage with plenty of greenspace and room for extensive<br />

amenities packages that include numerous dining venues, wellness<br />

centers with indoor heated pools and more.<br />

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Pete Green, partner and Director of Development and Marketing/Sales<br />

for Sterling Estates, says that the communities have special appeal for<br />

active older adults who want to make the most of their retirement<br />

years, but also want to secure their future.<br />

“Many of the people who come for a tour to see what our communities<br />

are like are couples and individuals who want to take full advantage of<br />

their independent years. But they’re also planning for the future, when<br />

they might need care,” he said. “Our Sterling Estates Senior Living<br />

Communities provide the opportunity they’re seeking to fully enjoy<br />

retirement living without the hassles of home ownership. Plus, there<br />

is a plan for healthcare if needed later, through our assisted living and<br />

memory care components of living.”<br />

Green says that many Sterling Estates residents come from outside<br />

Atlanta and Georgia.<br />

“In general, about 40 percent of our residents have come from outside<br />

the greater Atlanta area,” he said. “Many of those who live in our<br />

independent living cottages and garden and apartment homes have<br />

moved from other cities and states to be close to their children and<br />

grandchildren.”<br />

The two Cobb County communities currently offer independent and<br />

assisted living, with day care programs for people who need memory<br />

care and access to third party home health and physical therapy<br />

providers. The West Cobb location will break ground this month on a<br />

dedicated memory care community adjacent to its other residences.<br />

“We can plan for this kind of expansion because our communities are<br />

located on large acreages,” said Green. “We build to provide a full<br />

continuum of care because our residents find true value in it. They<br />

want that peace of mind, knowing they will not have to move again.”<br />

About the organizations featured in this article<br />

LeadingAge Georgia represents not-for-profit and other missiondriven<br />

organizations that are dedicated to providing quality housing,<br />

health care and community-based services to older Georgians.<br />

LeadingAge Georgia members offer the full array of aging services<br />

in Georgia: adult day services, home and community-based<br />

services, senior retirement housing, assisted living communities,<br />

life plan communities, nursing homes and hospice care.<br />

For more information, visit leadingagegeorgia.org<br />

Located on 20 landscaped acres in historic Roswell, Ga.,<br />

St. George Village offers an energetic, carefree and independent<br />

retirement lifestyle, enhanced by an unrivaled slate of first-class<br />

amenities, activities and cultural offerings. The community is<br />

owned by Catholic Continuing Care Retirement Communities,<br />

Inc. and managed by Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc.,<br />

which is affiliated with world-renowned Emory Healthcare.<br />

For more information, visit stgeorgevillage.org<br />

Somerby Sandy Springs is one of Somerby’s eight senior living<br />

communities located in Georgia and Alabama. The 200-unit<br />

community features 128 independent living apartments, 48<br />

assisted living apartments and 24 memory care units on more<br />

than six acres of land in Sandy Springs. Somerby’s approach<br />

to retirement living is embodied by its core values: purposefilled,<br />

joyful, resourceful, inspired, honest and people-centered.<br />

For more information, visit somerbyseniorliving.com<br />

Offering independent and assisted living along with memory<br />

care, Sterling Estates Communities are located in East<br />

Cobb and West Cobb, with a third location breaking ground<br />

soon in Forsyth County. Residences come in the forms of<br />

distinctive cottages, garden homes and apartments, with<br />

amenities like luxurious common areas, club-style wellness<br />

centers and exceptional dining venues. Sterling Communities<br />

uphold the values of service, faith and dependability.<br />

For more information, visit sterlingestates.com<br />

Glossary of Retirement Community Terms<br />

Independent Living: These communities commonly provide<br />

apartments, but some also offer cottages, condominiums and<br />

single-family homes. Residents include seniors who do not<br />

require assistance with daily activities or 24/7 skilled nursing,<br />

but may benefit from convenient services, senior-friendly<br />

surroundings and the increased social opportunities that<br />

independent senior living communities offer.<br />

Assisted Living: This type of community provides housing for<br />

those who may need help with daily life activities, but do not<br />

need skilled nursing care. The level of assistance varies among<br />

communities and may include help with bathing, dressing,<br />

meals, medication management and housekeeping.<br />

Memory Care: This is a form of long-term skilled nursing that<br />

specifically caters to patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia<br />

and other types of memory problems. Memory care units<br />

provide 24-hour supervised care within a separate, secure wing<br />

or floor of a residential facility.<br />

Life Plan Community: Often referred to as Continuing Care<br />

Retirement Community, Life Plan offers independent living with<br />

a continuum of healthcare on a single campus. There is a focus<br />

on providing an active, engaging lifestyle for all residents, from<br />

those who live independently to those who require assistance<br />

with daily life tasks, memory care or skilled nursing care.<br />

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Active Adults<br />

Living<br />

Their Best<br />

Encore<br />

Grace Huseth<br />

People don’t “retire” anymore. They reinvent themselves, reshape<br />

their lives and return to what they were first passionate about.<br />

Here are a few communities in Atlanta where 55+ residents<br />

actively enjoy their encore stage of life with the comradery of<br />

others.<br />

Unlike retirement communities, these neighborhoods offer<br />

complete subdivisions of homes. The homes are the perfect mix<br />

of downsizing while attaining a dream home. For instance, many<br />

homes have master suites on the main level, yet have the luxury<br />

feel of granite countertops in the kitchen. Here you can focus<br />

more energy on the things you love.<br />

Lake Arrowhead<br />

Amidst the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just<br />

40 minutes north of Atlanta’s I-285, Lake Arrowhead offers<br />

amenities for active adults with natural beauty.<br />

The centerpiece of this waterfront community is, of course, a<br />

beautiful 540-acre lake. The lake is one of the largest privately<br />

owned man-made lakes in Georgia and also ranked one of the<br />

cleanest in the state. Pontoon boating, canoeing, kayaking, row<br />

boating, and small craft sailing are all popular ways to enjoy lakelife<br />

to the fullest and boat rental concession is offered on site.<br />

New home designs in Sanctuary Cove, located at the north end<br />

of the lake, are now available. Lake Arrowhead’s homes are<br />

defined by thoughtful architectural details and offer open floor<br />

plans, stunning features and expansive outdoor living areas,<br />

meticulously designed to complement the natural surroundings.<br />

The 28-lot neighborhood is extraordinary, offering breathtaking<br />

views and individual deep water docks.<br />

2419 Lake Arrowhead Drive, Waleska, GA, 30183<br />

Windsong Properties<br />

Windsong Properties offer West Cobb an exclusive 55+ community<br />

with the feel of country living. The homes have master suites on<br />

the main level, a flexible, open great room, accessibility features,<br />

and a private courtyard retreat. Professionally maintained<br />

landscaping gives you time to get to know your new neighbors<br />

or simply relax.<br />

The nature of <strong>North</strong> Georgia is best seen at nearby Kennesaw<br />

Mountain Historic Battlefield, known for hiking and birdwatching<br />

along 18 miles of trails and self-guided tours. If shopping and<br />

dining is more your thing, historic Marietta Square in Glover Park<br />

offers shops, restaurants and entertainment and hosts concerts,<br />

festivals, and celebrations throughout the year.<br />

Windsong’s Bel-Aire community is nestled in a quiet alcove in<br />

West Cobb The traditional, craftsman style homes have brick<br />

accents and a classic rocking chair front porch. Bel-Aire is close<br />

to the Silver Comet Trail, a 61-mile walking and biking trail<br />

system yet the community also has its own private clubhouse<br />

with fitness area for gathering with friends.<br />

1851 Bullard Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127<br />

Conveniently located on Stilesboro Road in desirable Kennesaw<br />

is Windsong’s second property, Serenade. This community offers<br />

distinctive two- and three-bedroom plans with accessibility<br />

features and a flexible living space to use as your life demands.<br />

3510 Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152<br />

Linton & Main is an Intimate enclave of only 10 homes.<br />

A little different from our traditional communities as there are 7<br />

detached two story homes and 3 townhomes<br />

They offer a master on the main plan and a two story that is<br />

elevator capable. Featuring private courtyard retreats, open<br />

floorplans, second floor balconies. Professional maintained<br />

lawns providing the low maintenance livestyle. 2 Blocks from<br />

the Woodstock City Center so homeowners can stroll down for<br />

shopping, dining and entertainment.<br />

101 Linton Street, Woodstock, Georgia 30188<br />

Jim Chapman Communities<br />

Jim Chapman was personally named one of the TOP 100 most<br />

influential people in Atlanta’s competitive housing industry by<br />

the Atlanta Business Chronicle. He has created a number of active<br />

adult communities strategically crafted with wider doorways,<br />

zero-step entries, and masters with elevator access. His current<br />

top five communities are…<br />

The Cottages at Horseshoe Bend in Roswell offers 19 new<br />

homes, all with master suites on the main level. The proximity of<br />

the community to the Chattahoochee River makes The Cottages<br />

perfect for nature lovers.<br />

2415 Steeplechase Lane, Roswell, GA 30076<br />

Casually elegant, spacious and well-appointed, two story homes<br />

in Boxwood at Vinings have brick and cedar exteriors with<br />

beautifully landscaped and hardscaped grounds. Two of the floor<br />

plans feature a master on main and the third has an option<br />

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for an elevator. Screened-in, covered rear patios have a vented<br />

fireplace, hearth and mantle for cozy nights.<br />

2075 Cooper Lake Dr. SE, Smyrna, GA 30080<br />

Nestledown Farm in Cumming is a private, gated active adult<br />

community located just minutes from Downtown Cumming.<br />

This community is convenient to shopping and restaurants,<br />

<strong>North</strong>side Forsyth Hopsital and Sawnee Mountain Preserve, 963<br />

acres of scenic passive space and hiking trails that visibly links to<br />

the summit of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range.<br />

1510 Sawnee Dr, Cumming, GA 30040<br />

Just east of the Outlet Shoppes in Woodstock is Sweet Briar<br />

Farms. The three and four bedroom detached single-family<br />

homes have two-car attached garage with covered entry, porch<br />

and rear patios.<br />

301 Sweetbriar Circle, Woodstock, GA 30188<br />

The Overlook at Old Atlanta located in South Forsyth County,<br />

is conveniently close to Atlanta as well as Lake Lanier and the<br />

north Georgia mountains. The gated community features 130<br />

homes, including 56 detached single-family homes with three<br />

or four bedrooms each, plus 74 attached villas with three<br />

bedrooms each.<br />

5801 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024<br />

“After living here for more than a year, I am happy and pleased<br />

that I am here. Jim Chapman and his staff have been exceptionally<br />

nice and have taken excellent care of me. As a widow, it is a<br />

blessing for me to live in senior adult gated community that<br />

takes care of maintenance and yard work,” said resident Mary<br />

Reynolds.<br />

Sterling on the Lake<br />

Sterling on the Lake is a vibrant community in Flowery Branch. The<br />

Springs, a single-level living, low-maintenance neighborhood<br />

within Sterling on the Lake, is ideal for active adults who want<br />

to connect with their neighbors. Residents have endless options<br />

to stroll the trails near protected open space and private lakes<br />

or meet up in one of the many empty nester clubs, such as the<br />

lively ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) or yoga groups. A<br />

full-time activities director keeps the community active with<br />

year-round activities and events including chili cook-offs, fishing<br />

tournaments and live jazz nights.<br />

Each October, the community hosts the Sterling on the Lake<br />

Harvest Balloon Festival. The festival is filled with fun fall activities<br />

such as pumpkin painting, balloon rides, music and food. You<br />

can experience floating with a tethered hot air balloon ride or<br />

book a full flight over Flowery Branch.<br />

Two popular communities at Sterling on the Lake include The<br />

Cove and The Preserve. The Cove is a neighborhood of homes<br />

with views of the lake, craftsman style kitchens and large living<br />

areas. The Preserve is a larger estate, which features one-acre<br />

home sites and allow for each resident to apply their own<br />

personal touches with the help of Cook Residential and Millcreek<br />

Builders.<br />

All of the amenities in Sterling on the Lake serve to bring<br />

neighbors together and foster lasting bonds within the<br />

community. Residents like Neil Catapono share warm feelings<br />

about living here: “Love the community as a whole: The people,<br />

comradery, caring and friendships. Sterling attracts a very<br />

genuine group of people. The staff makes us feel like they want<br />

us to be happy and make it a great place to live. There is a great<br />

sense of community and it is a magical place to call home. The<br />

only place we have ever found that is as harmonious with us as<br />

empty nesters and families. It gave us a sense of belonging.”<br />

7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch, GA 30542<br />

Cresswind at Lake Lanier<br />

Cresswind at Lake Lanier was recently named “Best Active<br />

Senior Community” in Atlanta Best Self Magazine’s “Best of 2016”<br />

contest. The gated, active-adult community located in Gainesville<br />

hugs the shore of beautiful Lake Lanier. The community offers a<br />

variety of two and three bedroom ranch-style floor plans (some<br />

with basements) to fit any lifestyle. These models were available<br />

in four series that ranged from 1,275 to 2,640 square feet.<br />

For 2017, dozens clubs have been approved by Cresswind<br />

ranging from photography and watercolor painting to fishing<br />

and model railroads. The diversity includes bowling, bridge,<br />

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SANCTUARY COVE<br />

Luxury Lakeside Living - Homes $300s - $800s<br />

New 28-lot neighborhood featuring breathtaking<br />

views and offering individual deep water docks.<br />

This beautiful master planned mountain, lake,<br />

golfing community is just 40 minutes from<br />

Atlanta, convenient to nearby Canton and<br />

minutes from the new, state-of-the-art <strong>North</strong>side<br />

Cherokee Hospital. The vast list of amenities is<br />

much too long to list here and includes eight<br />

miles of walking/hiking trails, pickleball,<br />

championship golf and a crystal clear 540-acre<br />

lake surrounded by picturesque mountain views.<br />

For the full list of amenities and much more<br />

information, visit www.lakearrowheadga.com.<br />

2419 Lake Arrowhead Drive | Waleska, GA 30183<br />

770.720.2700<br />

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cooking classes, theater, garden Samba, kayaking, pickleball,<br />

and yes, a wine tasting club. Resident Gary Hulion said, “All I can<br />

say is “WOW” If this is retirement, then sign me up! For those of<br />

you have not yet experienced the thrill of dancing or singing<br />

the night away, come on out, have fun, be with your friends and<br />

neighbors. You will not regret it; even better things are yet to<br />

come.”<br />

Cresswind Landing, the on-property boathouse including slip<br />

ownership and day dock opportunities, is an incredible amenity<br />

for the residents of Cresswind at Lake Lanier to enjoy the<br />

sparkling lake.<br />

Only 45 minutes from Atlanta and a short drive from north <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

county, Cresswind is also minutes from Chateau Elan Winery and<br />

Golf Resort, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mall of Georgia, Road<br />

Atlanta and more.<br />

3007 Scarlet Oak Lane, Gainesville, GA 30504<br />

style homes in Village Green at East Cobb. In 2017, we have 7<br />

opportunities remaining in our 2nd phase.. Longleaf Woodstock<br />

has 86 homes in Cherokee County Is 50% sold, clubhouse and<br />

pool were just finished and we look forward to many Meet &<br />

Greets in the new clubhouse. Our 3rd community located in<br />

Kennesaw is Battle Park with 71 homes. We are breaking ground<br />

on the clubhouse and pool and looking forward to a busy spring.<br />

As the first residents of Longleaf, we have had the pleasure of<br />

watching the vision for this community continue to blossom.<br />

Our search for an active adult community with lower taxes and<br />

attractive amenities was our original reason for downsizing and<br />

relocating to Longleaf. After one year, we are thrilled with our<br />

decision! We love the quality of workmanship, the open floor<br />

plan concept and the fact that it is practically maintenance free.<br />

With its affordable taxes, proximity to major interstates, club<br />

house, pool and wonderful neighbors and numerous community<br />

gatherings, who could ask for anything more?<br />

John and Sue Kranyecz, Longleaf, Woodstock, Georgia.<br />

14295 Highway 92, Suite 109, Woodstock, Georgia 30188<br />

Sterling Estates<br />

Sterling Estates Senior Living Communities are active<br />

senior living communities with a variety of housing<br />

options with services and amenities that are designed<br />

to promote healthy aging.<br />

Longleaf Communities<br />

Look through the branches, way up high, and you may spot a<br />

Longleaf Pine, a magnificent tree that towers as high as 120 feet<br />

and can live for over 500 years. The tree serves as one of the most<br />

ecologically important tree species in the Atlanta region and<br />

famously nurtures a diverse ecosystem.<br />

Longleaf communities doesn’t fall far from their namesake<br />

tree. The active adult communities in Marietta, West Cobb and<br />

Woodstock plan to thrive in the Atlanta metro area with the same<br />

strength by nurturing a neighborly network of homes. Longleaf<br />

homes are designed with flexible floor plans, first floor bedrooms<br />

and bathrooms, contemporary kitchens and two car garagesplus<br />

all exterior maintenance and landscaping provided!<br />

Longleaf communities started in Marietta with 69 English cottage<br />

Residents may choose from independent living<br />

residences that include cottages, garden homes and<br />

apartments or the large main residences that provide<br />

both independent living and assisted living help<br />

when needed. Sterling Estates of West Cobb is slated<br />

to open a separate memory care residence on their<br />

campus in the first half of 2019. All Sterling residents<br />

have personal emergency transponders to notify<br />

staff in case of an emergency, 24/7 nursing care<br />

and nearby access to two major hospitals in Cobb<br />

County. Additionally, third party therapy companies,<br />

health care professionals and doctors are available<br />

to treat residents on-site at both Sterling Estates<br />

communities.<br />

The “’Living a Sterling Life” motto is all about<br />

promoting a whole-person wellness lifestyle of active<br />

engagement concentrating on physical, mental, social<br />

and spiritual wellness. They have a large Wellness<br />

center with an indoor heated saline pool and exercise<br />

programs tailored to individual needs; a variety of<br />

dining venues that promote nutritious and healthy<br />

eating; a wide range of social and intellectually<br />

stimulating activities, including multiple resident<br />

centered activity clubs, a large resident communal<br />

garden, bocce ball, off campus trips and much more.<br />

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Now for the Fun Part!<br />

By Lisa Mowry<br />

After months of finding your new<br />

house, it’s time to figure out the<br />

right decorating and remodeling<br />

projects to make it wonderful.<br />

Is there anything more intimidating than an empty house? The<br />

possibilities are enormous, but nobody wants to spend money<br />

on the wrong priorities—or last year’s trends. We’ve asked the<br />

experts to help homebuyers get started on making their new home<br />

everything it can be.<br />

Remodeling<br />

Dale Contant, president-elect of the National Association of the Remodeling<br />

Industry and owner of Atlanta Design & Build (atlantadesignbuild.com), offers<br />

his expertise:<br />

Which areas of the house do homebuyers typically approach you to remodel<br />

as a top priority for them?<br />

Contant: Kitchens and master bathrooms are by far the most popular<br />

for every size house. Baby-boomers want any older home they’ve<br />

purchased to have fresh kitchen and bathrooms, floors and paint.<br />

As far as other projects: basements are another key area to update, as well<br />

as other bathrooms in the house.<br />

Do you recommend that homeowners try to do as much as possible before<br />

moving in?<br />

Contant: It makes for a good transition to have the floors refinished or carpeted,<br />

new paint, and any areas that desperately need updating to be done prior to<br />

moving in. It’s a lot harder to do with furniture in place and living through the<br />

mess; if you remodel before you move in, there’s less inconvenience and it can<br />

be done faster.<br />

What are some trends you’re seeing in kitchens and baths these days?<br />

Kitchens: We’re seeing that homeowners are removing walls and making an<br />

open floor plan. They seem to prefer a larger, single level island rather than the<br />

multi-level ones from past years, with stone or quartz countertops. We also see<br />

more upgrades in appliances than from previous years, and the popularity of<br />

farmhouse sinks.<br />

Master bathrooms: Bathrooms these days are featuring a much larger shower,<br />

often with a “curbless entry,” large format tile, heated tile floors, and frameless<br />

showers. We are also adding more freestanding soaking tubs, and linen<br />

cabinets.<br />

What about outdoor areas...do you see that as a popular area of the house<br />

for Atlantans to remodel or upgrade?<br />

Contant: With such a great spring, summer, fall and even winter in Atlanta, we<br />

can use the exterior areas of our home year-round. What we’re seeing a lot of:<br />

screen porches with fireplaces and TVs, fancy decks, hot tub areas, outdoor<br />

kitchens, waterfalls and serene landscape features, fire pits, and exterior<br />

fireplaces—all sorts of ways to link the outdoors and indoors.<br />

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This built-on screened porch has it all: stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and wiring for an outdoor<br />

TV—plus an adjacent deck to get a little sun. Photos courtesy of Atlanta Design & Build;<br />

photos by Brian Reeves of Perfect Day Photos.<br />

Decorating<br />

Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole make up Kandrac & Kole Interior Design (kandrackole.com),<br />

voted one of Atlanta’s top interior design firms by the Atlanta<br />

Business Chronicle. They are frequently featured in magazines such as Better<br />

Homes & Gardens. Their thoughts on decorating with a plan:<br />

What are some of the first steps homeowners should take to go about<br />

decorating their new house?<br />

Kelly Kole: Having just gone thru this process myself (after living in a house<br />

for 18 years) I would advise homeowners to begin the process by ruthlessly<br />

purging. Only keep the things that are of quality and that you love; sell or<br />

donate the others. Once you are dealing with an inventory of only the items you<br />

really love, start thinking about how they can be reused in different rooms. It’s<br />

fun to give new life to a piece of art, a table or chair by putting it in an entirely<br />

new space. I took photographs and measurements of my remaining inventory<br />

and then started to assign pieces to rooms. Once I did this, I knew where I<br />

needed to fill in pieces.<br />

Do you have any general guidelines to help people start the process, such as<br />

identifying favorite colors?<br />

Joann Kandrac: I know some designers say to start with the rug, others choose<br />

fabrics, others have a different set of factors. One of my favorite ground rules<br />

is to select a palette based on a favorite piece of art. If you had a piece of art<br />

in the family room in a previous house, maybe now it will work in the master<br />

bedroom, for instance. Take the opportunity to reinvent your existing pieces in<br />

different parts of your new home.<br />

What do you think are some exciting trends and opportunities in these areas<br />

of the house?<br />

Foyer:<br />

Joann: This is a place you can make a tremendous visual impact and one good<br />

way to do that is with wallpaper. It is making a big comeback and a foyer is<br />

a perfect place to incorporate it. Another opportunity in this area is to have<br />

fun with the flooring. Examples might be to mix marble and wood in the same<br />

room, or use flooring in a chevron or brick-style pattern.<br />

Living room:<br />

Joann: Make this room a true room to live in; gone are the days of the “too<br />

nice to sit on” furniture and the museum-like furnishings. Make this room<br />

comfortable and cohesive to family time, not a room that is only “for show.”<br />

Dining room:<br />

Kelly: Formal dining rooms are not as common as they once were. Some<br />

homeowners are turning their dining room into a more multi-functional space<br />

– such as also a library, music room, or craft room. For those homeowners who<br />

still want a dining room, we are seeing a trend toward a more casual area. One<br />

way to accomplish this is by using a mix of seating options. We are designing<br />

these spaces with a mix of wood and upholstered chairs, benches and banquets<br />

(like a small sofa made to cozy up to a dining table). Also, a large interesting<br />

chandelier can transform a dining room. Most chandeliers we see in clients’<br />

homes are too small.<br />

Family room/TV room:<br />

Kelly: Our clients are busy families, so the fabric choices we make are very<br />

important. We are selecting Sunbrella and Crypton fabrics in many of our<br />

projects. These fabrics are traditionally known for their indoor/outdoor<br />

qualities but the patterns, colors and softness have come a long way. They are<br />

durable and easy to clean, which appeals to everybody. We are also designing<br />

family rooms that appeal to everybody in the family—such as a quiet reading<br />

corner, a small desk to work at, a pub table for games, or a large, deep sofa for<br />

curling up in front of a movie.<br />

Kitchen:<br />

Joann: Incorporating bold and oversized light fixtures can update your kitchen<br />

in a big way. Storage is another game changer for functionality in a kitchen.<br />

In terms of cabinetry, it’s handy to incorporate trash/recycling pullouts, rollout<br />

drawers, spice pullouts and even special storage for dog bowls/food.<br />

Powder room:<br />

Joann: This is the space where company can close the door and really take it all<br />

in. Even though this is probably the smallest room in the house, it can have the<br />

most impact. The use of a graphic wall covering or an intense paint color for<br />

the ceiling is one clever way. Painting this room a dark color is also a great way<br />

to add drama and it does NOT make the room look smaller.<br />

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Master bedroom:<br />

Kelly: Normally the last room that our clients decorate, the master bedroom<br />

is really one of the most important spaces for homebuyers. We are enjoying<br />

designing with “smart furniture” these days-- bedside tables that have a built<br />

in night light under the table, hidden drawers for iphones/ipads to charge, or<br />

headboards that have a hidden panel with an LED reading light. We are also<br />

layering windows with custom linen panels but then using a black out cellular<br />

shade underneath--a big hit with the teenagers!<br />

Home office:<br />

Kelly: With technology becoming smaller and more efficient, a home office<br />

can be a light-filled corner of a room, a renovated closet, or a portion of a<br />

laundry room or butlers pantry. We are also seeing trends towards wellness<br />

and ergonomics in the office - standing desks, adjustable smart chairs (where<br />

you can adjust the height, the lumbar and the arms) and LED lighting that is<br />

easy on the eyes.<br />

They gave the dining room a new look with slipcovered chairs and a more casual light fixture<br />

with some size to it (the previous one was wimpy).<br />

Photos courtesy Kandrac-Kole and photographer Emily Followill.<br />

“We were able to use about 40% of this Atlanta family’s previous things for their new house,”<br />

says Kelly Kole. To upgrade the family room, they painted the built-ins a soothing gray, and<br />

livened up an existing sectional with new pillows and rug in colorful hues.<br />

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Cities in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

<strong>Fulton</strong> County Population: 1,014,932 County Seat: Atlanta<br />

Median Household Income: $60,291 Median Home Price: $274,700<br />

Square Miles: 526.64 Millage Rate: 10.45<br />

<strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong> Municipalities: Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park,<br />

Roswell and Sandy Springs<br />

Alpharetta<br />

alpharetta.ga.us<br />

(678) 297-6000<br />

Like many cities in the metro<br />

area, Alpharetta sprang out<br />

of settlements that emerged<br />

after the Cherokee Indians<br />

were forcibly removed from<br />

Georgia in the 1830s. First<br />

known as the New Prospect<br />

Camp Ground, present-day<br />

Alpharetta is located near a<br />

Photo courtesy of Alpharetta CVB<br />

natural spring that became<br />

a trading post for nearby settlers. Alpharetta was chartered in 1858 and until<br />

1931 was the county seat of Milton County, which merged with <strong>Fulton</strong> County<br />

in order to avoid bankruptcy during the Great Depression.<br />

The city has changed a lot in the past 84 years. With an area of 21.4 square<br />

miles, it is one of the largest—and wealthiest—municipalities in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong><br />

County. They recently opened their beautiful new City Hall. 63.3 percent of<br />

Alpharetta’s residents own a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is nearly 35<br />

percent above the national average for young adults. The public high schools<br />

boast a combined graduation rate of 95.5 percent, and with an average ACT<br />

score of 23.8 and 65 percent of students participating in AP courses. Known<br />

as “The Technology City of the South,” Alpharetta is home to countless office<br />

parks and IT centers. It is also a hub for many well- known businesses like ADP,<br />

LexisNexis, Comcast and E-Trade, among others. They have over 600 technology<br />

companies. Alpharetta is a shopper’s paradise with <strong>North</strong>Point Mall and Avalon,<br />

its surrounding neighborhoods also house many major retailers. Avalon, a new<br />

mixed-use development from <strong>North</strong> American Properties, which owns the<br />

Atlantic Station development in Midtown Atlanta, has attracted retailers like<br />

Apple, Whole Foods, J. Crew and Road Runner Sports and dining concepts from<br />

some of the area’s best chefs. Festivals and musical performances abound<br />

both in the historic downtown area and at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at<br />

Encore Park, the summer home of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.<br />

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Johns Creek<br />

johnscreekga.gov (678) 512-3200<br />

Johns Creek occupies 32.5 square miles in <strong>North</strong>east <strong>Fulton</strong> County. Sixty-three<br />

percent of the adults have a college degree or better, and the median home<br />

value in Johns Creek is $372,000. It is the tenth largest city in Georgia. The city<br />

28<br />

Photo courtesy of Johns Creek<br />

Photo courtesy of Milton<br />

was originally a “sacred place” for tribal meetings between the rival Cherokee<br />

and Creek native American Indian tribes. State-of-the-art public and private<br />

schools are located in Johns Creek, which are consistently ranked among the<br />

tops in the state, and regularly receive national recognition for academic<br />

excellence. High schoolers in Johns Creek have the highest average test scores<br />

in the state of Georgia. The city is also consistently ranked as the safest in the<br />

state and among the safest in the nation. Alcon, State Farm Insurance, Macy’s<br />

Technology Systems, Saia, Inc., and Ebix each maintain a large corporate<br />

presence in Johns Creek. The city also includes world-class health care options<br />

between the highly acclaimed Emory Johns Creek Hospital campus and other<br />

health care providers. The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center<br />

offers 46 acres of Georgia woodlands in addition to three other beautiful city<br />

parks in the area. The city is in the process of building out five new parks,<br />

which will more than double its parks and recreation acreage. Additionally,<br />

the city is bordered by the Chattahoochee River, and includes three National<br />

Park Recreation Areas. For arts and entertainment, the Johns Creek Symphony<br />

Orchestra, which is a fully professional orchestra, is a major attraction, along<br />

with the Johns Creek Arts Center. Connected by four major interstates and<br />

MARTA, the region’s only transit rail system, <strong>Fulton</strong> County is the state’s largest<br />

county in terms of population, real estate and economic activity. With 15<br />

unique cities, including the great City of Atlanta; the State Capitol and major<br />

attractions; <strong>Fulton</strong> County is the political and lifestyle epicenter for Georgia and<br />

the Southeast. Living in <strong>Fulton</strong> County offers easy access to the region’s best,<br />

from arts and culture events, to premiere sports and entertainment facilities,<br />

to a wide variety of local and international cuisine and shopping. Visit the<br />

nationally recognized Atlanta Beltline; the new home of the Atlanta Falcons,<br />

Mercedes-Benz Stadium; Alpharetta’s luxury lifestyle center, Avalon; and<br />

<strong>Fulton</strong>’s many vibrant downtown main streets from Roswell to College Park.<br />

Outside of Atlanta, <strong>Fulton</strong> County provides high-quality living experiences with<br />

a more suburban feel and a wide range of single and multifamily residential<br />

options. Recreational choices are abundant, with thousands of acres of parks<br />

and green space. From north to south, <strong>Fulton</strong> County is a community that<br />

offers a little bit of everything, no matter your lifestyle preference.<br />

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Milton<br />

cityofmiltonga.us (678) 252-2400<br />

Incorporated in 2006, the city of Milton is named after Revolutionary War hero<br />

John Milton. Milton also served as Georgia’s Secretary of State from 1777 until<br />

1799. The city wasted no time in catching up with some of its neighbors and<br />

has already been recognized locally and nationally for its accomplishments.<br />

In 2011, the Atlanta Business Chronicle ranked Milton as having the best<br />

quality of life in the metro area. The same year, Milton was awarded the No.<br />

9 spot in the South for quality of life by The Business Journals. Metrics for this<br />

survey of more than 1,100 cities across the region included the percentage of<br />

workers who either walk to work or telecommute (13.4 percent), adults with<br />

advanced degrees (20.4 percent) and the homeownership rate (81 percent).<br />

Its population of more than 33,000 residents also boasts a median household<br />

income of about $99,000 per year. Milton also came in at No. 3 on home<br />

security firm SafeWise’s list of the 50 safest cities in Georgia. For recreation,<br />

Milton has partnered with Alpharetta for use of local parks.<br />

Business has also thrived in Milton. In 2013, the city founded its economic<br />

development department in an effort to meet goals set out in its strategic<br />

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plan. Considering the strides the city has made in the eight years since its<br />

incorporation, the future looks bright for Milton and its residents.<br />

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Mountain Park<br />

mountainparkgov.com (770) 993-4231<br />

Bordered on three sides by Roswell and extending into Cherokee County by less<br />

than 1,000 feet, Mountain Park, GA is the smallest of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>’s cities with a<br />

total area of less than a square mile and a population of only 547. Incorporated<br />

in 1927, Mountain Park was originally a summer getaway for some of Atlanta’s<br />

more elite citizens, with only three families living as permanent residents<br />

including the mayor, who ran a small shop called “The Stand.”<br />

While it has grown since then, Mountain Park remains an idyllic change of pace<br />

for the Atlanta area. The city is zoned as a wildlife refuge, and many official<br />

clubs are dedicated to maintaining its unique natural beauty, including the<br />

Watershed Preservation Society, the Mountain Park Organic community garden<br />

project, and the Green and Beautiful Program. The Arbor Day Foundation,<br />

USDA Forest Service and Association of State Foresters recently awarded the<br />

city the distinction of Tree City USA, which recognizes urban and community<br />

forestry programs across the US. If you want the jobs of the Atlanta area but the<br />

peace and quiet of a lakeside cabin, Mountain Park is an ideal spot, but hurry<br />

-- at the time of this writing, there are only 10 houses for sale!<br />

Roswell<br />

roswellgov.com (770) 641-3727<br />

Unlike many of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Fulton</strong>’s communities, Roswell was founded in the early<br />

19th century. The city is named after its founder, Roswell King, who built<br />

what became the largest cotton mill in <strong>North</strong> Georgia. The city was officially<br />

incorporated in 1854. By the time the Civil War started, the cotton mill<br />

employed more than 400 people, many of whom were sent north when the<br />

mill was destroyed by Gen. Sherman’s troops. During the Great Depression,<br />

when much of the area’s agricultural industry was lagging, Roswell was<br />

ceded from Cobb County to become part of <strong>Fulton</strong> at the same time that<br />

neighboring Milton County was being absorbed by <strong>Fulton</strong>.<br />

Roswell is now the eighth largest city in Georgia with a population close to<br />

90,000, after having experienced extensive growth over the past 20 years.<br />

Due to its outstanding quality of life, the city has twice been voted one of<br />

the best places in the metro area to live by Atlanta magazine. Additionally,<br />

Frommer’s ranked Roswell No. 3 on its list of the best places to raise a family.<br />

Part of that can be attributed to its 13 parks, which comprise more than 900<br />

acres of active and passive green space. Residents also have access to the<br />

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, which is part of the National<br />

Park System. Roswell boasts a quaint downtown square full of eclectic shops<br />

and some of the metro area’s best restaurants.<br />

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Sandy Springs<br />

sandyspringsga.org (770) 730-5600<br />

Located just outside the I-285 Perimeter and easily accessible via Georgia<br />

400, Sandy Springs was incorporated in 2006 and now has a population<br />

of more than 103,000. Sandy Springs is the second largest city in the<br />

metropolitan Atlanta area and is the sixth largest city in the state. Their new<br />

City Hall opens this year.While Perimeter Mall, one of the area’s premier<br />

shopping destinations, falls within the borders of the city of Dunwoody, the<br />

surrounding business district belongs to Sandy Springs. <strong>North</strong>side Hospital,<br />

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and the Scottish Rite campus of Children’s Healthcare<br />

of Atlanta also fall within Sandy Springs’ borders. These are also some of the<br />

largest employers in the city. Sandy Springs has the distinction of being the<br />

home of UPS, one of the world’s most recognizable brands. More than 5,500<br />

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businesses currently call Sandy Springs home.<br />

Recreation opportunities abound in Sandy Springs, which has 12 parks<br />

and several annual outdoor festivals and events. Heritage Sandy Springs, a<br />

nonprofit that seeks to preserve and promote the history of Sandy Springs,<br />

sponsors the annual Sandy Springs Festival and also runs Heritage Green,<br />

which includes the Williams-Payne House and Museum. Tennis magazine<br />

recently called The Sandy Springs Tennis Center, which has 24 lighted courts,<br />

“one of the finest public facilities in the country.” Over the past few years,<br />

Sandy Springs has implemented many projects to increase green space,<br />

make the city more pedestrian friendly and decrease dependence on fossil<br />

fuels. The Atlanta Regional Commission recently honored Sandy Springs<br />

for its efforts to use solar energy and propane auto gas for many of its fire<br />

stations and police vehicles. Sandy Springs boasts nationally recognized<br />

public schools and world-class private schools.<br />

Power<br />

Georgia Power<br />

(888) 660-5890<br />

georgiapower.com<br />

Greystone Power Corp<br />

(770) 942-6576<br />

greystonepower.com<br />

Sawnee EMC<br />

(770) 887-2363<br />

sawnee.com<br />

Gas<br />

Atlanta Gas Light<br />

(877) 427-4321<br />

atlantagaslight.com<br />

Gas South<br />

(877) 472-4932<br />

gas-south.com<br />

Georgia Natural Gas<br />

(877) 850-6200<br />

onlygng.com<br />

1<br />

Infinite Energy Company<br />

(877) 342-5434<br />

infiniteenergy.com<br />

SCANA Energy<br />

(877) 467-2262<br />

scanaenergy.com<br />

True Natural Gas<br />

(877) 746-4362<br />

truenaturalgas.com<br />

Walton EMC Natural Gas<br />

(770) 267-2505<br />

waltonemcnaturalgas.com<br />

Water and Sewer<br />

<strong>Fulton</strong> County Water<br />

& Sewer Billing<br />

fultoncountyga.gov<br />

(404) 730-6830<br />

Cable<br />

Comcast<br />

comcast.com<br />

(866) 922-0069<br />

<strong>Fulton</strong> County Office<br />

of Broadcast and Cable<br />

www.fultoncountyga.gov<br />

(404) 612-8394<br />

Telephone<br />

AT&T<br />

att.com<br />

(888) 695-3398<br />

Smith Plantation photo credit to the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau.<br />

Emory Johns Creek Hospital<br />

(678) 474-7000<br />

6325 Hospital Pkwy<br />

Johns Creek, GA 30097<br />

4/19/18 10:07 AM<br />

Published by:<br />

Lou@communityprofiles.info<br />

Phone: 678-319-4433<br />

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