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MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER

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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.

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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

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SE N IOR S AGE AT HOM E

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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.

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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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OPEN HOUSE

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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

Red Cross, visit RedCross.org.

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SOUTH F U LT O N , OUR HOME

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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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wealth through these opportunities. By 2040, our schools

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• Leg and Calf Pain • On-Site Digital X-Rays

We accept most insurances and non-insured persons.

A Different Kind of Company $20 million in Wallet Watch Credits

$12 million in Capital Credits (Money back to members)

$4 million in MoneyBack Credits

$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.

Making Life Better

greystonepower.com

GreyStone Power is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Not available in the EU.

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INSPIRED BY

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!

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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.

LifestylePubs.com/OwnIt

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homelessness so that they never become homeless again.

Get Your Home Sold For The Highest Price In The Least Amount Of Time,

Text: 478.242.2232 ROBERT ALLEN | REALTOR®

404.539.0393 Direct | 770.379.8040

Robert@MyAllenHouse.com | www.MyAllenHouse.com

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