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STRONG LADIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. From activists, entrepreneurs and CEOs to artists, teachers and, yes, mothers, these women are changing our community’s landscape and influencing its future. In this month's feature article, you’ll meet some of them and learn about the impact they have. You may even catch a few of them around town! We'll also bring you inside a local feminine space and share some favorite items from a local duo. So, when we’re celebrating the mothers in our lives, we’ll also raise a glass to all of the strong a nd influentialwomen who have guided our journey to where we are today. Will you join us? Happy Mother’s Day and happy May, Vinings.

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FEATURES 14 A Painter’s Paradise Inside Jean Dortch’s Unique Art Studio

18 Shannon Bartlett, Girl Boss Tips from the Owner of Bartlett Heating and Air

22 Women Changing Their Communities Local Female Movers & Shakers

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34 Lila Campbell and Daughter Campbell Glenn Local Duo Share Some Favorite Items

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MARIETTA GREEK FESTIVAL Opa! Come be Greek for the day at the largest cultural event in Northwest Georgia on May 18-20 The 28th Annual Marietta Greek Festival is a family fun event with live music, costumed dancers performing in the amphitheater, unique shopping and children’s games, activities and crafts. Enjoy heavenly Greek pastries, portable Greek street food, and Greek wine, beer and liqueur from Niko’s Pub. You can also take a guided tour of the Byzantine-style sanctuary to see the iconography and to learn more about the Orthodox faith. Admission is $5; children under 12 are free. The festival donates a portion of its proceeds to the local community through Habitat for Humanity and Philoptochos (Friends of the Poor) Society. The festival is held on the church grounds located at 3431 Trickum Road in Marietta. It will be open

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POLO AT THE PALISADES

health department would not allow her to continue

The Greater North Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill

making and selling her delicious recipes out of

of America Inc. is hosting a fundraiser on May 20, Polo

her home kitchen, she overcame that obstacle by

At The Palisades: The Atlanta Polo Classic. Proceeds

launching her first restaurant with the business

will benefit Jack and Jill of America Foundations,

expertise of her future husband and fellow founder,

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – sickle cell disease.

Kevin Brown. Together, they opened a small takeout restaurant, which quickly grew. Under the baton of CEO Scott Devine and

Enjoy a polo match, live concert, retail village and silent auction. The event will be held at the Atlanta Regional Polo Center located in Vinings.

with majority investment partner Eagle Merchant

Jack and Jill of America Inc. is a national

Partners, the company now has 84 restaurants in

nonprofit organization of mothers who work to

nine states across the Southeast. This new loca-

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Development Group, an Atlanta-based restaurant

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and Lauren Fernandez.

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causes and initiatives that create a strong foundation for children to reach their full potential.

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MEET MELEA CELESTE Melea Celeste is a holistic health coach and sexual abuse advocate with Live Safe Resources out of Marietta. She is a dedicated advocate fighting for the rights of children who have been victims of child sexual abuse and works with the community to raise awareness of the growing epidemic of child sexual abuse. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, Melea uses

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MILL CREEK RESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCES PRELEASING FOR MODERA BY MILL CREEK Modera Vinings broke ground in June 2016 and Mill Creek Residential is now preleasing studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Located at 3205 Cumberland Blvd., this live, work, play community will feature restaurants, retail, a private pond with paddle boat rentals, access to the Silver Comet Trail and bike rentals. “With the development of Modera Vinings, it’s been our goal to build on the

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INSIDE JEAN DORTCH’S UNIQUE ART STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY LILA CAMPBELL

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VININGS IS KNOWN FOR ITS QUAINT VILLAGE FEEL, CLOSE-KNIT NEIGHBORS AND GORGEOUS HOMES FULL OF HISTORY MIXED WITH MODERN UPGRADES. The home of Caleb and Jean Dortch is nestled in the heart of the village and has a unique art studio attached to their garage. Jean has spent the last 15 years painting in her basement and is now enjoying her new art studio with all the bells and whistles. Why? "I started painting so that I could create an image of my son, daughter and myself depicted as three geese—which we were when they were in high school because we seemed to work and play together quite a lot," Jean says. "I just walked into an art class one day and said I don’t know how to paint but would love to learn. As of now, the three geese painting is yet to be done." What? "Daily painting for me is done out of a pure love of just trying to create something. While I am constantly trying to improve and learn more, a lot of joy comes my way," she says. "My favorite subject is children closely followed by figures, flowers and landscapes. Given a choice, I would love to be more abstract. My choice of surfaces is primed linen, and my medium is oil paints." CONTINUED >

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TIPS FROM THE OWNER OF BARTLETT HEATING AND COOLING PHOTOGRAPY DONNA PERMELL SHANNON BARTLETT, OWNER OF BARTLETT HEATING AND COOLING, IS A WOMAN OF DETERMINATION, BUSINESS SAVVY AND POWER. In a male-dominated business, she has forged ahead for more than 20 years in a local HVAC company that sales, installs and maintains top-of-the-line the heating and cooling systems in Cobb County. Shannon leads her team of 20 employees with nine service trucks, which you’ve probably seen rolling through the neighborhood. This “Girl Boss” is running her business in the midst of renovating her corporate office on top of all that. Here are Shannon’s inspirational tips for being a powerful girl boss.

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LOCAL FEMALE MOVERS & SHAKERS ARTICLE JOY CONAWAY

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Laurie Lehrich What is your mission statement? Do what is right, not what is easy. Who is a mover and shaker that has inspired you? Too many great women to mention here. I would be remiss if my mom wasn’t at the top of that list. I miss her humor, her kindness and her unwavering work ethic. She was one of the few working moms back when I was a child, and I helped her in her office often. She never did anything halfway—no shortcuts. It was correct and complete, or it wasn’t. CardeaHome.com

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Christy Duncan How has your work changed your community? We offer our community the ability to shop thousands of consigned and handmade items year-round, from the comforts of home with fast/local shipping. We also give back to local charities such as Atlanta Mission and Atlanta Children Shelter. What is your superpower? Running Josie’s Friends is like being three business owners in one: running a children’s charity, operating an e-commerce clothing store and being a buyer. I am so passionate about our mission and hope to inspire more people to shop consignment for the sake of our planet. JosiesFriends.com

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c a r a c a r e s Cara Thurman What is your mission statement? Helping people feel healthy in their bodies and minds How has my work changed my community? Vinings Massage & Wellness provides the Northwest Atlanta community with an option for those who want to incorporate bodywork into their wellness routine. We deliver the highest level of customer service and standards of care in the industry. We are not a corporate establishment. We're a mom and pop shop, so each and every one of our clients is truly important to us. ViningsMassage.com

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f r o n t p o r c h o f v i n i n g s m r s .

Lisa Rieves What is your five-word mission statement? Go big or go home. How has your work changed your community? When I opened The Front Porch of Vinings almost three years ago, I had a dream that my shop would become a destination spot in Viningsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a place that folks would want to visit, more for the experience than anything else. Fast-forward almost three years and my husband, J.T., and I now own this unbelievable corner in historic Vinings.Â You can grab your dinner, grab a new outfit, maybe a gift, some fresh cut flowers and be on your way! TheFrontPorchOfVinings.com May 2018 | Vinings Lifestyle

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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FARIHA SEHYR BHATTI, M.D., FAMILY AND INTERNAL MEDICINE, WELLSTAR VININGS HEALTH PARK MY GREATEST DESIRE AS A PHYSICIAN IS TO SEE MY PATIENTS HAPPY—TRULY HAPPY ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND THEIR GROWTH AS INDIVIDUALS. I am passionate about learning to live a healthy and fulfilling life, not only for my patients but for myself as well. With an increasing interest and pursuit in obesity medicine, I aspire to be a part of improving the alarming statistics regarding obesity. An ounce of prevention truly is worth a pound of cure, and it is never too late to get your health and your outlook on life back on track! Four Tips Relating to Family and Internal Medicine: 01 | Screening, screening, screening! If you catch it early, you can do something about it! Ask questions if you have them. We are here to listen.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

SMYRNA FOOD TRUCKS KICKS OFF

MAY-RETTA DAZE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

MARIETTA SQUARE ARTISAN MARKET

Marietta Square

An open-air showcase of locally creat-

each Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 1

May 5 and 6. May-retta Daze is an an-

ed fine art and premium handcrafted

through September 25.

nual, two day arts and crafts festival

goods. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second

held the first weekend in May. The festi-

and fourth Saturday from April-No-

val draws artists and craftspeople from

vember. Enjoy the paintings, drawings

many Southern states, as well as local

and photography of fine artists settled

Georgia artists. In addition to a wide va-

alongside skilled craftspeople who

riety of arts and crafts items, the festival

feature an eclectic roster of distinc-

also includes children’s activities and

tive goods including fire pits, cutting

free entertainment on the stage.

boards, terraria, pens and fine jewelry.

Taylor Brawner Park

Join for Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays

2 2018 BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF GEORGIA PEACHTREE JUNIOR Piedmont Park

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The event will feature a 3K timed run for ages 7-14, a 1/2K for ages 5-9 and 50-meter dash for ages 6 and under. After, participants are invited to enjoy

a post-race festival on the Active Oval

TASTE OF EAST COBB

including decathalon events such as

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

hurdles, long jump, high jump and

The Taste of East Cobb features tastes

shot put. AtlantaTrackClub.org

from area’s finest restaurants; kids

3 ATLANTA'S TASTE OF THE NATION Cobb Galleria Centre

19 76TH ANNUAL YAARAB SHRINE CIRCUS AND FAIR Jim R. Miller Park

zone with inflatables; sand art, spin

Through May 28. Featuring high-fly-

and face painting; great live music and

ing acts, aerial artistry, "Garcia” on the

entertainment; area vendor products

Wheel of Thrill, “Saturn” The Human

and services; raffle; silent auction; Best

Bullet, the Shrine Circus clowns and

of Taste of East Cobb competition; and

more. You are sure to find something for

much more. TasteOfEastCobb.com

the whole family at the carnival as 35

Prepare your taste buds for the return of

rides including the Tilt-A-Whirl and the

the city’s most anticipated culinary event

Wacky Worm will be there. For times,

of the year, Atlanta’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the event will feature more restaurants and more chefs. One hundred percent of proceeds support Share

9 AMERICAN LEGION POST 29 PRESENTS BANKS & SHANE

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign

Marietta American Legion Post 29 is

to end childhood hunger in America.

hosting this benefit concert to raise

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funds in support of veteran charities. Join for an evening of great mu-

4 ATLANTA BRAVES SunTrust Park

Cheer on the Atlanta Braves during their

Marietta Square

tickets and more information, visit 2018ShrineCircus.com.

20 POLO AT THE PALIDES: ATLANTA POLO CLASSIC

Atlanta Regional Polo Center

sic with local legends Banks & Shane.

Polo in the Palisades: The Atlanta

EarlSmithStrand.org

Polo Classic is a sporting gala hosted by Jack and Jill of America Inc.,

Greater North Atlanta Chapter with the proceeds to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, sickle cell dis-

May homestands: May 4-6 vs. the San

SPRING OPEN-AIR MARKET

Francisco Giants, May 15-17 vs. Chicago

The Front Porch at Vinings

Foundation. The event will feature a

Cubs, May 18-20 vs. Miami Marlins, May

The Front Porch at Vinings Spring

polo match, silent auction, live enter-

28-30 vs. New York Mets and May 31-June

Open-Air Market will feature more

tainment and retail village.

3 vs. Washington Nationals. For game

than 20 local vendors on site and Var-

times and tickets, visit MLB.com/Braves.

sity Truck. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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26 FOURTH ANNUAL VETERANS MEMORIAL 5K RUN Marietta Square

There will be a running distance for the entire family: a certified, Peachtree qualifier 5K (7:30 a.m.); 1K fun run/ walk (8:30 a.m.); and the ever-popular Tot Trot (8:45 a.m.). There will be plenty of post-race food and fluids, music and awards! All proceeds will support American Legion charities to benefit veterans and their families in Georgia. AmericanLegion5K.org

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Country music superstar Kenny Chesney is bringing his "Trip Around The Sun Tour" with Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion and Brandon Lay to Atlanta. Join as eight-time ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year Chesney takes the stage in the world-class Mercedes-Benz Stadium in one of the year’s biggest concerts. MercedesBenzStadium.com

26 BREW AT THE ZOO Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta’s favorite Memorial Day weekend festival tradition returns for another year! Have a brew, save the planet. Enjoy more than 70 selections of brews and a limited selection of wine, all within an exotic outdoor destination that’s home to more than 1,000 animals from around the world. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. ZooAtlanta.org.

31 ATLANTA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Loews Atlanta Hotel and Piedmont Park

The much anticipated eighth annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns May 31-June 3 for a weekend filled with more than 150 of the South’s best chefs, sommeliers, mixologists and pit masters. Atlanta Food & Wine Festival provides guests with endless ways to #KnowTheSouth through immersive learning experiences, all-you-canindulge tasting tents, and unique dinners and parties. ATLFoodAndWineFestival.com

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

VININGS

REALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Paces View

$989,900

$950,000

96%

Village View Cottage

$917,000

$884,000

96%

282

Olde Highland Estates

$824,900

$800,000

97%

2000 Paces Ferry

$769,000

$765,000

99%

Lakeside at Covered Bridge

$749,000

$730,000

97%

129

Park View Village

$699,000

$694,450

99%

Williams Park

$667,900

$667,000

99%

281

One Vinings Mountain

$668,000

$650,000

97%

Cottages Lois Point

$650,000

100%

Village View Cottage

$649,900

100%

Highpointe at Vinings

$644,910

$635,000

98%

168

The Ridge at Smyrna

$642,500

$631,000

98%

104

Paces Ferry Heights Vinings

$669,000

$625,000

93%

Highpointe at Vinings

$640,575

$623,875

97%

141

The Battery on Paces Ferry

$630,000

$605,000

96%

Cottages at King Springs

$585,000

$570,000

97%

Oakdale Estates

$571,900

$562,000

98%

Parkview Village

$550,000

100%

One River Place

$549,900

$538,500

98%

127

Spring Street Village

$535,000

100%

One Vinings Mountain

$539,000

$529,500

98%

Concord Lake Village

$549,000

$525,000

96%

Historic Covered Bridge

$549,900

$525,000

95%

185

Information compiled from First Multiple Listing Service and Georgia Multiple Listing Service from dates of 3/1/18 - 3/31/18. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of all activity. *DOM=Days on Market

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

LOCAL DUO SHARE SOME FAVORITE ITEMS Passport: Has accompanied me to 30 countries over 30 years!

Hoka Shoes: Best running shoes for knee problems. Wore in NYC marathon. HokaOneOne.com, $150

Daughters’ List ”I CHERISH WEARING MOM’S EMERALD RING WHILE LIVING IN NYC—A REMINDER OF THE MOST STEADFAST,

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ABOUT MY DAUGHTER!”

Lifelong collection of cowboy boots. Favorite pair: Justin Cowboy Boots, Nashville, Tennessee, Boot Country, $300