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HEY Y'ALL, The best thing about your home is it’s the only one exactly like it. Sure, your neighbors’ homes may have a similar style or paint color. But the way you decorate each room and the memories you create make it uniquely yours. Maybe you’re in the market for a new home and are ready to build new memories. We have some fantastic real estate agents to recommend to you! If you love your current home and want to stay in it for quite some time as you age, this issue includes expert advice for staying in your home as long as you want and how to acquire some help to make the process easier.
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Hattie Marie’s Texas Style BBQ & Cajun Kitchen 3699 Main Street | 678-796-8205 www.hattiemaries.com
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La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant 1419 Virginia Ave | 404-305-8780 lafiestaatl.com
The Real Milk & Honey 3719 Main Street | 404-458-5500 www.milknhoneycafe.com
Lunch on Main 3569 Main Street | 404-761-9214 lunchonmainstreet.com
Tom Dick & Hank 3807 Main Street | 404-549-8683 tomdickandhank.com
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020
FEATURES 12 Helping Seniors Age at Home Expert Tips To Get You The Help You Need
16 Get to Know SHAPE The Firm Bringing Affordable Housing to a Neighborhood Near You
26 South Fulton, Our Home A Wealth of Opportunity
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30 The Clara in Solids or Prints for Spring 2020 Flattering on Every Body Type!
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Healthy Lifestyle
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Open House
22 Travel Destination 26 Locally Owned 30 Inspired By 34 Lifestyle Calendar
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GOOD TIMES
NAASC Atlanta Presents A Royal Blue Affair Scholarship Brunch Dr. Jane Smith, Monteil Weeks, and J'Aimeka Ferrell were the honorees at the Annual Brunch that featured Kathleen Bertrand's band and Natisha Lance and Ron Jones as hosts. Adrienne Lance Lucas is the President of the Atlanta chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College. Dr. Andrea Lewis and Shana Word Davis served as Brunch Co-Chairs. Erin Searles and Erikka Searles Mitchell co-chair the Awards Committee.
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City of South Fulton MLK Parade and Census 2020 Rally Community leaders, city residents, elected officials, civic and social organizations gathered together for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade and Census Rally in the City of South Fulton along Old National Highway.
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AROUND TOWN
MOTLEY BROOM ELECTED MAYOR OF COLLEGE PARK IN HISTORIC ELECTION Bianca Motley Broom is the first black woman to be elected mayor in College Park history. Motley Broom was sworn in during a ceremony at College Park Auditorium on Main Street in College Park after the December runoff. Motley Broom says although she appreciates the distinction of being the first black female mayor in city history, she has several goals including making sure that city officials are forming strong partnerships with educational facilities in College Park and hopes to create an environment for strong small business.
SMILE STUDIO ORTHODONTICS OPEN HOUSE
HORIZON PRESENTS TONY WINNER “ONCE” TO OPEN SEASON Horizon Theatre Company opens its 36th
On January 3, Dr. Leroy Venn held an open house
season with one of the most critically acclaimed
for the relocation of his Fairburn location of his
musicals of recent history, “Once.” Recipient of
orthodontics practice Smile Studio Orthodontics.
eleven 2012 Tony Award nominations and winner
It is located at the corner of South Fulton Parkway
of eight, including Best Musical, Best Actor and
and Highway 92. In attendance were his family,
Best Book, “Once” is a musical based on the 2007
friends, mentor, and dental colleagues. Dr. Venn's
film of the same name by John Carney. Like the
Fairburn location was his first of three practices in
film, music and lyrics are by Glen Hansard and
metro Atlanta and opened in 2008.
Markéta Irglová, including the Academy Award-
EAST POINT HONORED AS A 2020 SMART 50 AWARD RECIPIENT The Smart 50 Awards Annually Honors the 50 Most Transformative Smart Projects
winning song "Falling Slowly." With book by Enda Walsh. Horizon Theatre Company’s Atlanta premiere started performances in February and runs until March 8 in Little Five Points/Inman Park (1083 Austin Avenue N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307).
The City of East Point is one of 50 cities being
The show is directed by Horizon Theatre Artistic
recognized for using cutting-edge technology
Associate Heidi McKerley, who directed the 2019
to digitally transform communities. The Smart
Horizon hit “The Wolves.” Musical direction is by
50 Awards, in partnership with Smart Cities
Ed Thrower who recently led the creative team for
Connect, Smart Cities Connect Foundation, and
Serenbe’s production of “Hair.”
US Ignite, annually recognize global projects to honor the most innovative and influential work. This year’s categories included community engagement, digital transformation, smart mobility, urban infrastructure and urban operations. Dominic Maldonado, East Point’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator, and Farhad Islam, East Point’s IT Director, are finalists in the Digital Transformation category with their project titled 2020: A Spatial Odyssey. “East Point’s journey from a humble 1880’s rail city to becoming a 21st century Smart City leader is
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nothing short of a sci-fi fairytale, so this project pre-
We are always accepting submissions for announce-
sentation is our narrative,” said Dominic Maldonado,
ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town
GIS Coordinator. “I can’t wait to share it with several
section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact
thousand people in Denver for the conference."
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THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME. And according
If you have a family member close by, paying them
to a 2018 AARP survey, three out of four Americans
to assist with activities of daily living can work well.
desire to remain in their home as they age. With the
Without a written document, however, these types
proper legal documents and proactive planning, this
of arrangements can lead to family conflict, pub-
desire can become a reality.
lic-benefits complications and tax concerns. Making
Before settling on the idea of remaining at home,
a contract will help other family members understand
consider your location. Are you close to transporta-
clearly who provides care, what that care will be and
tion? Can your home accommodate a wheelchair; is
how much money changes hands. A well-drafted
there a bedroom on the first floor? How expensive are
written caregiver agreement is a must.
the property taxes in your area?
If you do not have family who can assist you, you
Next, do some worst case planning. Do you have
may be eligible for services through the Home and
the proper documents in place so that adverse health
Community Based Services (HCBS) program admin-
does not derail your plan to remain at home? Have
istered through the Division of Aging Services. The
you given a loved one the power to make decisions, if
HCBS provides for Medicaid-eligible seniors to receive
you fall at home or have some other health care crisis?
services such as meal delivery, home modification and
Two of the most critical personal legal documents are
repair, and chore services in their home. The HCBS
a durable power of attorney (DPOA) and the Georgia
program is great for helping seniors to remain in their
Advance Healthcare Directive. All aging adults should
home, but the waitlist can be quite long. And for those
have these documents, as they give legal authority to
seniors who do not qualify for Medicaid, a private home
a designated individual to make financial, legal, and
health care agency, such as Home Instead or Granny
health care decisions on your behalf. If you do not
Nannies may be a great alternative.
have a DPOA and become incapacitated, a judge will
Have a discussion early on with trusted counsel
have to appoint a guardian, which can be a compli-
and family members to address some of the chal-
cated and expensive legal process.
lenges you will eventually have to overcome by
Finally, plan for your long-term medical care. While
remaining at home. Aging is not a static thing, and
no one wants to think about not being able to perform
it’s hard to predict exactly what assistance you will
daily functions on their own, the reality is that 63% of
need at a given time, but proactive planning can help
Americans age 65 or older will need either in-home
make aging at home an actual reality.
nursing care or long-term care at a residential facility. If you intend to remain in your home, it’s vital you have
Attorney Nicola Robinson is a partner at the SR Law
a plan for who will assist you as your health and mobil-
Group, an estate planning, elder law and probate law firm
ity begin to diminish. Will you seek help from family,
located in Douglasville, Georgia. The SR Law Group em-
utilize Medicaid or pay for a private agency?
powers seniors to create their legacy on their own terms.
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Beginning in March 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will invite households across the country to participate in the
2020 Census!
The U.S. Constitution mandates that every 10 years we count every person who lives in the United States. This year is the first digital census, which means you can respond online. Drop this link into your browser and watch the video to learn more about the census: www.census.gov
DOES FILLING OUT A CENSUS FORM IMPACT ME? YES IT DOES!
The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants, and support to states, counties, and communities are based on census data. That money is spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other vital programs. • • •
3 WAYS TO RESPOND:
Fill out your form online. Request a paper form by calling the U.S. Census Bureau. Work with a certified Census representative to complete your form over-the phone.
IS CENSUS DATA CONFIDENTIAL?
Your answers are protected by law and are strictly confidential. It is illegal for the Census Bureau, or its employees to share your personal information with any other government agency. This includes law enforcement, government agents or immigration.
IT’S ABOUT REDISTRICTING
After each decade’s census, state officials redraw the boundaries of the congressional and state legislative districts in their states to account for population shifts. Taking part is your civic duty and this year 2020 will be easier than ever! In 2020, you will be able to respond to the census online. Completing the census is mandatory: it’s a way to participate in our democracy and say “I COUNT! April 1, 2020 is Census Day – Are You Ready? To learn more visit www.census.gov
TIMELINE
MARCH 12-20, 2020: An invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census (Some households will also receive paper questionnaires) MARCH 16-20, 2020: A reminder letter if you have not responded yet MARCH 26-APRIL 3, 2020: A reminder postcard APRIL 1, 2020: National Census Day APRIL 8-16, 2020 A reminder letter and paper questionnaire APRIL 20, 2020: A final reminder postcard before a Census representative follows up in person
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SH APE
THE FIRM BRINGING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO A NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR YOU PHOTOGRAPHY CALEB HOWARD
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SHAPE IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN FIRM, WHERE THE FOUNDERS BRING TOGETHER A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE OF OVER 40 YEARS IN THE FIELDS OF MASTER PLANNING, URBAN DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, GRAPHIC DESIGN AND BRANDING. CONTINUED >
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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)
As a firm that is almost three years old and with a team of 17 people, they are growing with both presence
houses to multi-family housing.
and impact in numerous areas. Currently, the focus for
The co-founding principals of SHAPE, Mark Hill and
their project types are residential, mixed-use and cul-
Herman Howard, bring a combined experience of more
tural. These projects/works are both local and interna-
than 40 years. They strongly believe that everyone deserves
tional in many locations, such as Nairobi, Kenya, Haiti,
the highest quality of life experience as possible. The
Los Angeles, Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
firm believes in the importance of creating strong commu-
At this time, there is a major emphasis on resi-
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Projects range from single-family homes and town-
nities and places where we can live, work, learn and play.
dential/mixed-use work that addresses affordable
Affordable housing is no longer just associated with
housing in urban areas. In the Master Planning
low-income living but is more closely identified with
scale of their projects, they have almost 7,000 units
workforce housing, young professionals and students.
of housing on the boards in many states. In the
At SHAPE, they are very excited and honored to have
Urban Design and Architectural scale, they have
been give numerous opportunities to have a meaningful
more than 700 units of housing in stages ranging
and impactful role in helping shape our surroundings
from the Conceptual Design phase to Construction.
and improving the quality of life in various communities.
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Some might not realize that 90 percent of work done by the
sadly, these crises can be caused by something as simple as
Red Cross is done by volunteers. And, that these volunteers
cooking a meal at home,” said Jennifer Pipa, CEO for Georgia’s
aren’t waiting around for the next big one to strike. Instead, they
Red Cross. Red Cross volunteers in Georgia respond to around
are out and about and working in local communities every day,
2,800 home fires every year. This means that, on average, vol-
to provide help and emotional support to families and individu-
unteers provide emergency resources so families impacted by
als who have nowhere else to turn. The most common type of
a home fire can have a safe place to stay, food and clothing
disaster a Red Cross volunteer responds to is, without a doubt,
– eight times, daily. But volunteers are also helping to reduce
a home fire-related emergency. However, a 2019 American Red
home fire-related casualties by working with community part-
Cross survey showed that roughly two in five people think they
ners to install free smoke alarms, replace batteries in existing
have better odds of winning the lottery than losing their home
alarms and help families create home fire escape plans that
to a fire. In reality though, one has a 1/1,500 chance of dying
get every member of the household out in two minutes or less.
in a home fire, compared to about a 1/1,000,000,000 chance
Now called Sound the Alarm, the campaign began in 2014 and
of winning the lottery. “Home fires can happen to anyone, and
since then, efforts of dedicated Red Crossers have saved over
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A Red Cross volunteer team heads out to install free smoke alarms, in April 2019.
650 lives! “The best part about Sound the Alarm events is that
blood products to hospital patients, teach lifesaving skills
the entire community has a chance to jump on-board,” said
like First Aid and CPR, reconnect family members separated
Pipa. “Plus, the campaign is a lifesaver – especially since hav-
by war, migration, conflict or any other humanitarian crisis
ing a properly working smoke alarm increases one’s chance
across the globe and support our nation’s service members,
of surviving a home fire by 50 percent.” This spring, Red
veterans and their families. “We want everyone at home to
Cross volunteers will be out again in Georgia and across the
have a kit and a plan for a large-scale emergency and we
U.S. – adding to the nearly 2 million free smoke alarms already
want everyone to check the batteries in their smoke alarms
installed in homes. “Of course, we rely on volunteers to get the
and practice their home fire escape plan,” Pipa said. “But we
smoke alarms up and working,” Pipa continued. “But there are
also want anyone with a passion for saving lives to consider
dozens of additional volunteer opportunities at the Red Cross.”
joining us, as a volunteer.”
Red Cross volunteers play an integral role in responding to home fires and large-scale disasters like hurricanes, floods
To learn more about volunteer opportunities with the American
and wildfires; but, they also transport essential blood and
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EXPERTS PREDICT AN ADDITIONAL 3 MILLION PEOPLE WILL MOVE TO METRO ATLANTA BY THE YEAR 2040… AND THEY ALL CAN’T LIVE ON THE NORTH SIDE. Let that sink in... When I heard this last year, it forced me to see the abundance of opportunity we have here in South Fulton. For many, home is a word that evokes abstract things like dream home or emotions of comfort. For me, however, I equate home to wealth. Don’t let that turn you off, coming from a Realtor. The last Thursday of March 2017, my fiancé and I purchased a house, had a destination wedding on Sunday, and then came back to move on Wednesday. We’ve been turning our house into a home ever since. The memories, traditions and love we’ve created in our home are the most valuable things to me on this Earth. Here are a few other reasons why I think wealth when I think of home. My seller clients made over $811,000 in 2019. One client, a single mother burdened by the debt her ex-husband had left her with, made over $60,000. She became debt-free and was able to move her daughter to a school that had a program that met her unique educational needs. Making the right choices related to the place you call home can have a remarkable outcome on the things you value most. We can create wealth in our lives through responsible ownership of what we call home.
My first broker was my father. He was one of the
effects it will have in our community. With the economic
first people to buy and renovate property in downtown
engine that is Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on our back
Decatur way back in the 80s. He had a vision for what
porch, we can create jobs to fill the office space planned
could become of the area far before its time. Once
for the area and not have to spend hours away from our
overlooked and talked about, Decatur is now one of the
families traveling to the north side of town for work.
hottest areas in Metro Atlanta. Our transition will far outshine our smaller cousin.
This is the wealth opportunity of our home, South Fulton. Our wealth is not defined by the amount of money we have.
“Dream a bigger dream” is a phrase I heard from a CEO
True wealth is appraised by the intangible; the things that
I recently joined for a few property tours in South Fulton.
live on past our lifetime. This is our home… our opportunity
You see, corporations and government officials will look
to create wealth for ourselves and those who are to follow.
at what we call home and invest heavily over the next two decades. Our dream should be to create generational
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$12 million in Capital Credits (Money back to members)
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$36 million in credits to the people we serve.
Why would a power company return more than $36 million to its customers in one year? GreyStone Power is a different kind of company. This not-for-profit electric cooperative is owned by the people it serves, called members. That means that while GreyStone is focused on providing safe, reliable, affordable electricity, it’s also focused on keeping rates low and service high.
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THE CLARA IN SOLIDS OR PRINTS FOR SPRING 2020 FLATTERING ON EVERY BODY TYPE!
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FOR SPRING 2020, TOMMY BAHAMA LAUNCHES THE CLARA — THE MOST FLATTERING DRESS EVER! The Clara is the perfect dress for any occasion — an effortlessly stylish silhouette that fits and flatters all body types. Available in XXS-XL, this size inclusive dress can accommodate sizes 00 – 18. The Clara is made from soft, drapey matte jersey fabric, for the perfect blend of comfort and style. The confidence-boosting faux wrap silhouette has many figure-flattering features, including a subtle cap sleeve for just the right amount of shoulder coverage, a beautiful V-neckline and a waist-enhancing side drape detail for plenty of no fuss style. The Clara is endlessly wearable and perfect for all occasions, a benchmark of Tommy Bahama’s thoughtful design that stands out not only for its impeccable fit but also the incredible amount of versatility it offers. This dress can easily be dressed up or down to take you from day to night with a quick change of shoes or accessories. The fabric is also wrinkle-resistant for easy everyday wear and it travels beautifully. The Clara dress is available in a range of solid colors, as well as the geometric “Cross Roads” print and the tropical “Nirvana Nights” print for Spring 2020. The Clara dress will be available in additional prints and patterns for Summer 2020 deliveries. Retail Price $135-145. The sizing for the dress ranges from XXS – XL; XXS fits a size 00 and XL fits a size 16-18. Available at Tommy Bahama stores nationwide and at TommyBahama.com. Locally: Tommy Bahama Phipps Plaza 3500 Peachtree Rd NE #1074c, Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: 404.591.8868
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Southwest Maxillofacial Celebrates Women’s History Month! SOUTHWEST MAXILLOFACIAL S URGERY & I MPLANT C ENTER Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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MARCH
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
“SCHOOL GIRLS; OR THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY” Cascade
Focusing on issues that teenagers face around the globe,
“School Girls; Or the African Mean Girls Play” is a fearless
comedy that confronts our concepts of self-esteem and beauty. Presented at Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre at the Southwest Arts Center. Written by Jocelyn Bioh. TrueColorsTheatre.org for tickets and more details.
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Lunch and Learns Every Month!
FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 Hampton
The Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500 is a NASCAR Cup Series stock car race held at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The race is sponsored by QuikTrip, along with the nonprofit Folds
Call 770.964.1984
of Honor which gives scholarships to military surviving families, and is run as the fifth race of the Cup Series.
or visit SouthFultonChamber.com
18 - APR 20 “SPRING AWAKENING” AT SERENBE PLAYHOUSE Chattahoochee Hills
The winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. “Spring Awakening” is based on the play by Frank Wedekind and follows the unforgettable journey of a group of students in late 19th century Germany as they move from adolescence into adulthood. Don’t miss out on this contemporary masterpiece in the perfect outdoor setting.
27 NEW BEGINNINGS AWARDS LUNCHEON WITH MONICA PEARSON BENEFITTING NICHOLAS HOUSE Midtown
Hundreds of professionals, entrepreneurs, influencers and decision-makers will attend the event as they acknowledge and recognize a Nicholas House graduate and music by Kelly Price.
P U T YO U R C IT Y O N O U R M A P. Start a magazine & build a legacy.
Nicholas House’s mission is to help homeless families become self-sufficient by providing them with a temporary place to live while addressing the root causes of their
Life is short. Love what you do.
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homelessness so that they never become homeless again.
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