Fayette County, GA November 2019

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NOVEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

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This Guy EVER BEEN ASKED, “WHAT’S YOUR STORY?”

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Sara Minor COPY EDITOR

Kate Baxendale

I get asked that a lot lately. I feel my life has been a thousand different “stories,” and they all lead up to being a Fayette County, Georgia, resident and publisher of a magazine—because of this guy, my husband, Byron Pugh. We moved to Fayetteville six years ago and, aside from Byron not having his five-car garage, we could not be happier. We have a special needs daughter, Abby, who I know you will meet in the near

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So many stories.

But we all have a story. And they are our stories. They are as unique and exclusive to us as our names. Our stories are special to us. So special, we write about them in diaries and on social media and in letters to those we care about.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019 FEATURES 18 Revolution New Italian's Amazing Bolognese Sauce 20 Pinewood Forest is Ready for Its Close-Up Fayette County's Premier Neighborhood

24 More Than a Name Revolution New Italian: Purpose, Passion and a Promise to Revolutionize the Way We Taste and Remember Food

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28 Local Freelance Photographer Never Works Shooting photos for the Atlanta Braves is a “Dream Job”

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DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Artist’s Palette

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Culinary Creations

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GOOD TIMES

Feed the Police Matt's Roofing and Tim Stout & Associates Real Estate sponsored a "Feed the Police" day at the Peachtree City Police Department. Law enforcement officers from throughout Fayette County were invited to enjoy a delicious meal provided by Dixie Dogz mobile food truck! Matt and Tim described the event as a token of appreciation for those who "Serve and Protect".

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Two Sparrows Garage Party Two Sparrows Village held its annual fund raiser at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Their mission is to build communities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Fayette County. Guest were treated to music, dancing and hot laps in a NASCAR pace car around the 1.5 mile banked oval track.

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1. Ed Johnson, Mayor City of Fayetteville | 2. GA State Rep, Derrick Jackson and friends | 3. DJ Willy Wow spins the tunes | 4. Volunteers at check-in | 5. Camaro Pace Car | 6. Two Sparrows Board of Directors 10

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THE EDEN PROJECT Local Military veteran, Bren Briggs, is making a statement about what veterans need to be reintegrated back into their communities. A significant percentage of veterans return from military service with emotional and physical conditions such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress and amputations. Peer groups, couples counseling, mentoring, employment and education support, help with VA claims, conflict resolution and related assistance are much needed. Bren and his team are striving to provide these services with the hope of supporting as many veterans as possible. Visit eden-project.com for more information.

RIBBON CUTTING AT IDEAL THERAPY, FAYETTEVILLE Dr. Corlette Luke-Cambridge celebrates the grand re-opening of her newly expanded Ideal Therapy office in Fayetteville. Ideal Therapy provides Physical, Occupational, Speech and Massage Therapy services for and pediatrics and adult clients. Services are provided to clients in the comfort of their homes as well as in an outpatient rehabilitation care clinic.

O CHRISTMAS TEA The Business Women of Fayette and Coweta Counties invite you to attend our annual event, O Christmas Tea. It will benefit 5 area charities including Bloom, Pathway Home for Women, Southside Support, TEAM Alliance and Wo Ye Bra. Dinner, Live and Silent Auctions, Games, Entertainment and Open Bar. Giving Tuesday, 12/3/2019 from 6-10pm at Glendalough Manor, 200 Glendalough Drive, Tyrone, Ga 30290. Tickets and Sponsorship

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

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PTC ARTIST SHARES HER PASSION FOR CREATIVITY

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FINE FURNISHINGS FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, EMILY LAWLER HAS BEEN GIFTING CREATIVITY AND PROLIFIC ART TO OUR COMMUNITY. Within the four walls of her creative studio lies artists young and old, photographers new and experienced, writers rough and polished. Her purpose? To cultivate imagination. To work collectively. To share wisdom.

Blue Cicada Creative Studios was built from a dream. One that would awaken the hungry artists that lie within each one of us. Emily wants to kindle that spirit through people of all ages and talents.

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As a young artist, she struggled to find a safe spot to learn, grow and make mistakes. It was her mission to bring a funky little spot that would add character to this town, and even better, give impassioned artists a place to call home. Emily opens her doors through classes, open studios and events.

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illustrating, in what will be developed into a physical book. Fine art classes expose the student to unique mediums from watercolor to sculpting and oil painting. Figure drawing allows one to see the human body for what it is, not what we think we see.

“With so many different types of creativity, it allows students to see what it means to be creative from many perspectives. It is so important to see that you do not have to stick your creativity in a box.”

Additionally, Blue Cicada can be spotted around town. A free art tent where kids are able to craft, draw and be silly can be found at the Peachtree City Market on Saturdays.

At the monthly Night Market at Drake Field, high school students take over the art tent to showcase and sell their artwork. Blue Cicada visits schools, curating their fine art shows and aiding in creative events throughout the year like school spirit nights.

Emily wants our community to know the importance of helping others, hard work and kindness, which is why she started a weekly art club. Anyone with a creative mindset can come together with their unique projects to work as a team and lift each other up. Blue Cicada is a lifestyle that hones in on your creativity and supports your growth. This is more than a place to have a quick art event; it’s a place to call home.

“What matters at the end of the day is that we love our neighbor, that we are kind to each other and are seeking new ways to make our world a better place,” Emily says.

“Art does that, and I hope that our small studio in a small part of the world can make an impact that reaches people's hearts, that inspires people to do what moves them.”

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CULINARY CREATIONS

PHOTOGRAPHY HALEY WRIGHT

REVOLUTION NEW ITALIAN'S AMAZING BOLOGNESE SAUCE

Bolognese bubbling away

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ONION

INGREDIENTS CELERY

+ 2 cups yellow onion, finely chopped + 1 cup celery, finely chopped + 1 cup carrots, finely chopped + 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped + 1 bay leaf + 2 tablespoons dried basil + 2 tablespoons dried oregano

CARROT

+ 2 tablespoons kosher salt + 2 tablespoons black pepper + 64 ounces San Marzano tomatoes or plum tomatoes GARLIC

+ 2 pounds 90/10 ground beef + 1 bottle chianti + 1 quart heavy cream

DRIED BASIL

METHOD Start with a mirepoix of yellow onions, celery and carrots

DRIED OREGANO

finely chopped. Throw them in a large pot on medium heat with a bit of olive oil and a small pinch of salt, pepper, garlic BAY LEAF

and a bay leaf.

The point is to get these veggies to soften up and leave a fond, the little stuck pieces on the bottom that will add flavor. Once cooked down, mix with a wooden spoon and add a cup of red chianti wine. Scrape the bottom of the pot to get all the fond incorporated.

SAN MARZANO TOMATOES

Add the ground beef and brown. Over the meat, pour the rest of the bottle of wine. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add the dried basil and dried oregano.

Add the San Marzano tomatoes and simmer for 2 hours. Make sure to stir the pot every 20 minutes so nothing sticks. After 2 hours, pour in the cream and simmer for another 2 hours.

GROUND BEEF

After those 2 hours, use the wooden spoon to break up any whole tomatoes or large chunks of beef. You may need to add a bit of sugar if the tomatoes used are not very sweet. San Marzano tomatoes are perfect for this sauce.

CHIANTI

Remove from heat and let cool. Bolognese is always better after it’s left for a day in the fridge. This lets all the flavors come together and lets the sauce thicken a bit more. The next day, add your sauce to a pan to quickly reheat. Toss in freshly boiled pasta and stir to combine. Plate it with grated Parmesan cheese and top with fresh basil.

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OPEN HOUSE

Pi n ewood For est is R e ady for Its Close U p FAYETTE COUNTY'S PREMIER NEIGHBORHOOD

ARTICLE JENNIFER CONFORTI PHOTOGRAPHY HALEY WRIGHT

Old world charm and style

SINCE THE FIRST SHOVEL OF RED DIRT WAS LIFTED OUT OF THE GROUND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PINEWOOD STUDIOS IN FAYETTEVILLE IN 2013, FAYETTE COUNTY HAS BEEN ALIVE WITH NEW GROWTH AND FRESH IDEAS. None is fresher than Pinewood Forest. Have you driven past there lately?

New homes and spaces pop up overnight. Go a week or more and it seems an entire street of roof lines is created. The excitement isn’t just building anymore, it’s here! But what makes this community so different, so desirable? One word… juxtaposition.

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I love the mix of salty and sweet. One of my favorite snacks is

+ Active & Relaxing

Chicago blend popcorn, a mix of cheddar cheese and caramel in the

+ Connected & Private

same bite. The juxtaposition of flavors satisfies my love of diversity

+ Remarkable & Attainable

for my taste buds. Pinewood Forest is providing the same satisfac-

+ Gritty & Glamorous

tion for the senses in its eclectic approach to living. President, Rob Parker, recently wrote in his blog that the community is both

That is exactly what you will see as you drive down any of Pinewood Forest’s streets. You will find residents out for sunset

+ Urban & Rural

walk or lying on a hammock. They may be floating in the newly

+ Classic & Modern

completed community pool or throwing a football in one of the

+ Simple & Complex

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110 3rd Street $799,000

lush green spaces. There are natural stone pathways interlaced

even if you are just driving through looking at front door-scapes,

with soft greenery and dainty flora. Homes of brick and wood and

there is beauty in design everywhere.

concrete and stucco with German schmears sprinkled around. And

Realtor Tonya Jones, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, says

just wait until the new shops and restaurants open in the com-

that her "current clients decided they wanted more space but loved

ing months. Braise is a new Asian-American, fine-dining meets

the neighborhood so much that they are selling and moving down the

casual concept by James Beard Grant winner Tanya Jiminez and

street!" How many communities are creating resale among their own

Michael Le. Hop City & Barley Garden is more than just a beer

residents?! Ms. Jones' listing, 110 3rd Street is listed at $799,000. It is

bar… it's all about finding your next sudsy favorite while eating deli-

2863 square feet of true beauty. It even has a scullery off the kitchen.

cious, hand-held foods and salads. And Honeysuckle Gelato, a lux-

Who wouldn't want to say they had a scullery? The home's soft colors

ury cinema and Pancake Social... need I say more? Not to mention

and textures mixed with hard finishes of concrete and stone are what

the plethora of housing choices. There are 6 micro-homes ranging

Parker refers to as Classic & Modern. I call them perfection.

from 318 to 556 square feet. Town homes listing in the $400's on up to million dollar plus estates. Something for anyone and everyone, 22

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It is a feast for the senses at every turn and one cannot deny that Pinewood Forest is ready for its beautiful close up.

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HOT SPOT

ARTICLE ANNIE SINGH-QUERN | PHOTOGRAPHY HALEY WRIGHT

REVOLUTION NEW ITALIAN - PURPOSE, PASSION, AND A PROMISE TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE WAY WE TASTE AND REMEMBER FOOD. Matt McKinney, Owner 24

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“THE SERVICE AT REVOLUTION IS ALL ABOUT EXPERIENCING OUR PLACE LIKE YOU WOULD A CLOSE FRIEND’S DINNER PARTY. IT’S ALL ABOUT MAKING PEOPLE FEEL LIKE FAMILY.”

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“I also would love for the community to see that we are an awesome place to visit in the morning for an incredible cup of coffee that is roasted locally.”

- Matt McKinney, Owner Revolution New Italian

HOW WAS REVOLUTION CONCEIVED?

operating Revolution. I was the best boy grip

My wife, Kristen, and I were driving around

during my film industry days, organizing and

one night trying to decide where to eat.

doing inventory. Today, I use many of my

We were frustrated at the choices and the

inventory skills and systems in our kitchen to

fact that Atlanta was so far away. Suddenly,

help keep things on track.

she hit the dashboard and said, “This town needs a Revolution!” I shot back, "Let’s start

EXPLAIN THE CHEF-BY-COMMITTEE

one! That could be the name of our new

CONCEPT AND HOW IT HAS

restaurant!” Revolution’s one-year anniver-

REVOLUTIONIZED THE WAY DISHES

sary is October 15, 2019. For a few months

ARE CREATED.

after opening, we served appetizers, then on

I’m a research nerd. I watch food shows

December 1st, we showed off our full menu!

non-stop, Pinterest like a champ, and bring old memories from my childhood into the

WHAT’S YOUR LOVE STORY WITH FOOD?

mix. I like to take a flavor that I enjoyed once

I worked in restaurants and started cooking

and work that into some cool new dish by

at a young age growing up in New Jersey.

combining recipes and elements that I find

My first job, at 13, was as a dishwasher at our

on Pinterest, food shows, the produce sec-

local soccer field’s hot dog stand. All through

tion in a grocery store or a market. In the

college in Philadelphia, I worked in Italian

kitchen, I come up with the idea, give it to

restaurants where I learned to cook and

the chefs to think about, then we put our

put flavors together. That time in college also

heads together and decide on the ingre-

opened my eyes to different cultures. Cuban,

dients and techniques. They then put it

Spanish, and Italian are my favorite cuisines.

all together and later we get together and tweak it. We’ve created some incredible

WHEN DID THE DREAM BECOME

dishes this way.

A REALITY? Getting Revolution ready was a drawn-out

CAN YOU NAME SOME FAVORITE

process. I didn’t have a huge chunk of money

DISHES ON THE CURRENT MENU?

to get started. It all came in at different times

Right now, my favorite is the corvina over

throughout the build. This is one of the rea-

squid ink pasta. For the sauce, we make a

sons why I built so much of the place myself

velouté -- which is a mother sauce created

with help from day laborers. It took from the

from a roux of butter, flour, and seafood

time we signed the lease in June of 2017 until

stock -- with some spicy sopressata for a

October of 2018 to open our doors. It has also

little kick. Another very popular dish is our

taken the past 10 months as well -- training,

bolognese. We cook the sauce for six hours

adjusting, and continuously building to get to

and use a ton of red wine. It has completely

where we are today. It’s a non-stop process of

redefined bolognese for me.

trying to make things work better.

WHO ARE YOUR BEST CUSTOMERS?

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WHAT LEARNINGS HAVE YOU TRANS-

They are the ones who are open to try new

FERRED FROM THE FILM INDUSTRY TO

items on the menu, ask questions about

YOUR RESTAURANT BUSINESS?

what we do and how we do it, and aren’t

I worked in the film industry for nearly 20

afraid to give feedback so we can make the

years providing grip and lighting equipment

experience better for everyone. These usu-

through my rental company. I then moved

ally are customers who also appreciate that

to Georgia to set up my second location.

we are trying our best to create wonderful

After a few years and some soul-searching, I

experiences for them. They are the ones who

decided to venture into the restaurant busi-

return week after week and bring family and

ness. I was able to carry the many years of

friends with them to have a great time. They

being in the film industry into building and

are the reason why we do this.

WHAT KEEPS YOU GROUNDED ADMIST THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE BUSINESS? I try to make time to hug my kids (8, 10, and 12) and my dogs every day. Kristen and I talk every morning over coffee. She is pretty much the inspiration for the restaurant. She had a food blog and led food tours in Athens, GA, and she’s been a crazy foodie ever since. The two of us have had countless conversations about what we envision for our restaurant, and her input and ideas are amazing -- from menu items, to staff, to our vision for the coming years.

IS REVOLUTION TRUE TO ITS WORD - LITERALLY? We are a European-style restaurant. That means that everything is hand-made. Lighting, tables, bar -- all of it is made by hand. The food is all about the best ingredients we can get, served in a portion that makes sense. I’m most proud of the fact that we do everything fresh and make all of it in-house. Fresh pasta, homemade sauces, desserts, pickles: you name it, we make it here. The only thing we don’t make is bread, and we are working on that, too. I’ll take ideas from customers and test them out on our Monday night Test Kitchen.

We’ll experiment right in front of you! If it doesn’t work, that’s ok. We can do it better next time with different ingredients and techniques.

In a sea of chain restaurants, I feel that’s truly revolutionary.

HOW DO YOU SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY? I was a soccer coach for a few years with the Lazers organization.

The restaurant tries to give back, and my wife and I are active in our church. We support local artists as well by displaying and rotating the art from local photographers, artists, and painters. Two of the local places we love are Snippets, a small microgreen farm that helps us with making our plates beautiful, and the Peachtree City Farmers Market. We started at the market in 2017 with our coffee truck.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT REVOLUTION? I really want Revolution to be a sophisticated place that people can come to for an amazing meal as well as late-night drinks, dessert, and coffee. I would love for people to see that local restaurants can offer far more than any chain restaurant, with healthier food sourced from local places that support our community. The service is all about experiencing our place like you would experience a close friend’s house at a dinner party. It’s all about making people feel like family.

HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR THE COMING HOLIDAY RUSH? We’ve added delicious tapas and vegan dishes to our expanding menu. We’ve also begun catering, and we are available to do corporate and private events at the restaurant or on location. We will make a custom menu to accommodate your needs. With the holidays just around the corner, we recommend that you call us sooner than later. Drink some good wine, enjoy your time, and be among family and friends!

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

L O C AL FR EEL A NCE P H OTOGR AP H E R NE VER WORKS SHOOTING PHOTOS FOR THE ATLANTA BRAVES IS A "DREAM JOB"

WHETHER PLAYING SOFTBALL FOR THE CHRIST’S

He took a local job archiving old photos for USA Today

CHURCH AT WHITEWATER SLUGGERS OR PHOTO-

Sports Images, which provides photographs to news out-

GRAPHING THE ATLANTA BRAVES IN SUNTRUST

lets. Later, he became a photo messenger, running images

PARK, IT’S ALL FUN FOR FREELANCE PHOTOGRA-

from photographers to editors. That put him close to the

PHER ADAM HAGY OF FAYETTE COUNTY.

action. “I was hooked,” he admitted.

His days with the Braves can last from 3:30 p.m. batting

Hagy asked lots of questions, earned more responsi-

practice through the end of a game at 11 p.m. But Hagy

bility, and received a professional camera from his boss.

said, “I technically don’t work a day in my life. I grew up

Shooting a local high school game eventually led to his

loving the Braves. It’s almost dream-like sitting by the

first college shoot, a Clemson vs. South Carolina game

dugout and interacting.”

where he captured a shot of freshman Deshaun Watson

Key for Hagy is watching for moments when action and

scoring a touchdown.

emotion coincide. “You’re thinking of telling a story,” he said.

Without formal training, Hagy mimicked other profes-

Telling the Braves’ story doesn’t end at the ballpark, how-

sional photographers and sought tough criticism. “I kept

ever. He follows the team to community events, visits to chil-

learning from failure,” he said.

dren’s hospitals, and even shoots players’ family portraits.

When it was time for his next career move, Hagy prayed

Hagy also covers other sports, including Georgia Tech

for a closed door. He lost his job and Braves team pho-

Football. “I like shooting action,” he said. Another thing

tographer Kevin D. Liles brought him on board as a free-

Hagy enjoys is the variety of his work. While covering the

lancer. “God’s given me reassurance with more and more

August Tour Championship at Eastlake Golf Club in Atlanta,

assignments,” he said.

a lightning strike that injured several fans, quickly turned Hagy from sports to news. His photos of the event were shared around the world.

Describing his best shot as, “the next shot I take,” Hagy can turn a bad day around with his camera.

“Once you make one good picture, it makes the day,” he said.

A member of Whitewater High School’s first graduating class in 2007, Hagy had not planned on a photography career. After earning a degree in supply chain management from Kennesaw

You c an als o s e e more of Adam ’s work at FayetteCountyLifestyle.com

State University, job opportunities arose in other states. On his

Follow Adam on Instagram at: instagram.com/adamhagy/

grandparents’ advice, he stayed in Fayette County.

On Facebook: facebook.com/HagyPhotography/

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“I TECHNICALLY DON’T WORK A DAY IN MY LIFE. I GREW UP LOVING THE BRAVES. IT’S ALMOST DREAM-LIKE SITTING BY THE DUGOUT AND INTERACTING.”

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a weekend outing to introduce his

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