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Hello friends, FOR A STORY IN OUR SISTER MAGAZINE, BUCKHAVEN LIFESTYLE, I HAD THE HONOR OF SPENDING THE MORNING WITH LAURA AND RUTHERFORD SEY-

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DEL IN THEIR ATLANTA HOME. The two are environmental activists and built the

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

country's first LEED-certified home 12 years ago. She learned to make the earth a prior-

Kendra Gensemer

ity from her father, Ted Turner, who used to make them pick up litter on family vacations and today continues to be the litter police when he's walking around Atlanta.

I asked Laura to choose from their library a few books that made her pause or inspired her. Here are her favorites for recommended reading, in honor of our HOME issue,

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Dennis Malcolm Byron, Julie Herron Carson, Molly Collins, Carrie Whitney CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jane Collins, Charlotte Watts, Word of Mouth Restaurants

since the earth is the "home sweet home" we all share.

Sound Truth and Corporate Myths by Riki Ott Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Full Planet, Empty Plates: The New Geopolitics of Food Scarcity by Lester R. Brown Last Stand: Ted Turner’s Quest to Save a Troubled Planet by Ted Turner and Todd Wilkinson This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs.The Climate by Naomi Klein Climate of Hope by Carl Pope and Michael Bloomberg Citizen Farmers: The Biodynamic Way to Grow Healthy Food, Build Thriving Communities, and Give Back to the Earth by Daron Joffe The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals by Joel Sartore Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming Edited

by Paul Hawken I am Eco-Warrior: From the Frontline to the Sustainability Revolution by Roger Moenks

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

Enjoy your home, inside and out, this month. xo ON THE COVER Nestled among towering trees in Sandy Springs, this mid-century modern home features a living room with dramatic stone fireplace and a wall of

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windows overlooking the saltwater pool.

We like this bright reading nook in one of the five bedrooms. This home was recently sold by Lindsay Levin, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2019

FEATURES 12 Arnette's Chop Shop Making the rounds with restauranteur Michel Arnette.

14 Restoring Hair and Confidence Dr. Ken Anderson brings an artist’s touch to hair restoration.

22 Dunwoody’s Clint Harp HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” host to

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Speak at the Atlanta Home Show March 22 and 23.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

12

Hot Spot

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Healthy Lifestyle

22 Locally Owned 26 Local’s Choice 28 Animal Kingdom 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

AROUND TOWN

THE PINK AFFAIR

orate the anniversary, Kennedy Space Center

host the 18th Annual Pink Affair, the nonprofit’s

Visitor Complex designated 2019 the Year of Apollo,

signature fundraiser, 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, March

and guests can expect a series of improvements,

23. For the second consecutive year, the event will

special events and celebrations. Dramatically

take place at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead,

displayed, the focal point of the Apollo/Saturn V

3300 Peachtree Road. The evening will include a

Center is the majestic Saturn V moon rocket, one

sit-down dinner, silent and live auctions overseen

of only three remaining in the world. A new addition

by top auctioneer Dean Crownover, complimentary

to the exhibit will be projection mapping on the side

beer and wine, and live music from the Emerald

of the Saturn V, showing the iconic footage of the

Empire Band. Dana Barrett, host of the Dana

moon landing on the type of rocket that enabled

Barrett Show on WGST 640-AM, airing 12-2 p.m.

the journey. The Astrovan, which transported astro-

Monday through Friday, will serve as emcee for

nauts to the launch pad and can be seen in the

the third straight year. Proceeds from the Pink

movie “First Man,” is also on display at the Apollo/

Affair will support TurningPoint’s patient financial

Saturn V Center. Only 45 minutes from Orlando,

assistance program, offering reduced fee or com-

Fla., Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex opens

plimentary services as well as a range of education

daily. KennedySpaceCenter.com

program for breast cancer patients and survivors of all backgrounds. To purchase tickets and learn other details, visit ThePinkAffair.org, email event chair Kathy Smith at ksmith@myturningpoint.org or call 770.360.9271.

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FULTON SCHOOLS NUTRITION HONORED Alyssia Wright, executive director of School Nutrition at Fulton County Schools (FCS), has been named the 2019 recipient of the national Foodservice

Achievement

Management

Autter, the first dependable, safe, personalized

Excellence (FAME) Silver Leadership Award. This

transportation rideshare for the metro area’s 1

prestigious acknowledgement of success is pre-

million teens has launched in Atlanta. While there

sented to a director who demonstrates outstand-

are other rideshares nationwide for kids, Autter is

ing leadership, dedication, fiscal achievement,

the first transportation company to serve the teen

and innovation in menuing and merchandising.

population. Autter features easy-to-use, innovative

For 30 years, the FAME Awards have honored

mobile technology with the ability for parents and

school nutrition professionals who raise industry

teens to schedule their rides in advance, receive

standards within their school districts and com-

SMS reminders and ride updates, get real-time

munities. Wright was honored earlier this month

geo-tracking, use an internal rating system, and

at the 2019 FAME Awards ceremony as part of

pre-load destinations to save time when schedul-

the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) 2019

ing. EvIDent’s driver vetting not only has multiple

School Nutrition Industry Conference in Austin,

levels of detailed background checks including ID

Texas. “Being selected for the Silver Leadership

document verification, terrorist watchlist, national

Award is such an extreme honor,” says Wright. “To

and county screenings, address history and sex

be recognized for the accomplishments of what

offender registry, motor vehicle reporting, but it

is done daily with passion and dedication is truly

features an evergreen check system that is used by

humbling. I believe I have the best team that is

AirBNB, Sitter City, Urban Sitter and others. Autter

equally passionate and takes pride in bringing the

requires families to schedule rides at least 24 hours

best experience to our students every day.”

in advance and many families secure schedules up to a month out. Typical heavy demand hours are weekdays before and after school, 7 – 8:30 a.m. and 3 – 10 p.m. Rides cost an average of $25.

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July 16, 2019, will mark 50 years since the Apollo

some of the most beautiful music ever composed

11 mission launched from Kennedy Space Center

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ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON | PHOTOGRAPHY WORD OF MOUTH RESTAURANTS

ARNETTE'S CHOP SHOP MAKING THE ROUNDS WITH RESTAURANTEUR MICHEL ARNETTE THROUGH HIS FOURTH BROOKHAVEN DINING CONCEPT

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EVEN WITH A HEAVY DOWNPOUR

and special member loyalty benefits. We

ON A WEDNESDAY EVENING, WORD

feel so blessed by their love and support.”

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The intimate second floor boasts a

CO-FOUNDER MICHEL ARNETTE STILL

swanky weathered zinc bar, and a lavishly

HAS A HOUSEFUL TO HAPPILY TEND

furnished indoor-outdoor space warmed by

TO IN HIS NEWEST OF FOUR DINING

firepits, and paintings of Arnette's favorite

CONCEPTS, ARNETTE’S CHOP SHOP

rock stars, also by Penley, give way to con-

NESTLED OFF BROOKHAVEN’S APPLE

versation and bridges generations of peo-

VALLEY ROAD.

ple who love music, he says. “Centered on

Garbed in a blazer layered with a hoodie,

industrial modernism, this level gives guests

jeans and Italian sneakers, Arnette, 55, is

an opportunity to drink and dine in a sexy

on the main floor, and gives a friendly wave

and modern den-style environment.”

to Executive Chef and Partner Stephen

Finally getting a breather, Arnette orders

Herman. Chef and his staff are flirting

a Scofflaw Basement IPA recommended by

with USDA Prime cuts and preparing fresh

General Manager Scott Spilberg, and then

shellfish using a blazing hearth in a bustling

discusses how it all began for him.

open kitchen.

A native of Montgomery, Ala., Arnette’s

“We pride ourselves on offering a new

first industry jobs were busing tables and

twist to the steakhouse experience,”

washing dishes at Shoney's when he was

Arnette says after thanking a group of

15 years old. After majoring in engineer-

departing guests passing by. “We custom

ing at Auburn University, Arnette moved

designed and built a wood-burning hearth

to Atlanta, followed his passion to be a

to roast our seafood. Chef Stephen has

restauranteur, and gained invaluable work

created a menu that encompasses the

experience with both Peasant Restaurants

classics for steakhouse dining, but gives

and Buckhead Life Restaurant Group.

it a fresh twist with seasonal side options,

He spent an “incredible” 12 years with

fantastic sandwiches and, yes, fresh sea-

the latter before venturing on his own in

food.” King crab legs, raw oysters from

November of 2003.

both coasts, and a crispy lobster BLT are

“Brookhaven was a deliberate and easy

just a few of the mouthwatering items on

choice, as my family had lived in Ashford

the extensive menu.

Park since 1998,” Arnette says. “Every day

Arnette’s meticulous eye for décor is evi-

while heading to Buckhead for work. I kept

dent. He proudly shares details about the

saying Brookhaven needs a great little

Shou Sugi Ban charred wood sidings, a large

neighborhood place, so why not here and

mixed-media painting of a Texas Longhorn

why not us? After 15 years, we now operate

skull designed by Atlanta artist Carrie

four Brookhaven restaurants with the addi-

Penley, and hand-blown lighting orbs made

tions of Valenza, Vero Pizzeria, and now this,

by glass sculptor Michael Allison.

Arnette's Chop Shop.”

Perhaps the most extraordinary attrac-

So what’s next?

tion inside the 6,000-square-foot venue is

“Our plan is to open a concept called the

not the sculpture of a massive steer’s rib

Royal, a retro Americana diner-meets-road-

cage enclosing the staircase, though it’s

house grill,” Arnette discloses. “It’s design

impressive. Arnette motions to ceiling-high

will be influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright's

square slots adjacent to the hosting booth;

style. The cuisine will be a chef-driven

about half of them are hosting individual

culinary expression of diner style comfort

leather pouches. “This is Arnette's Knife

food.” He laughs, and then says, “It will be

Club library wall,” he says. “We offer mem-

outside of Brookhaven, but only by about

bers custom knives for use while dining

200 feet.”

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

R e s to r i n g h a i r a n d co n f i d e n c e DR. KEN ANDERSON BRINGS AN ARTIST’S TOUCH TO HAIR RESTORATION ARTICLE CARRIE WHITNEY PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED JOHN WILLIAMSON HADN’T REALIZED HE WAS

Hairs from this strip are moved to the area of hair loss.

LOSING HIS HAIR UNTIL HIS WIFE TOOK PICTURES

When sewn up by a plastic surgeon with a talented hand,

OF HIM AT A BROWNIE-EATING CONTEST AT A FES-

the linear strip procedure leaves just a fine scar that is

TIVAL. His head was down, and he came face-to-scalp

only visible with a short, military-style haircut. A second

with his thinning hair.

treatment, the follicular unit excision (FUE) procedure,

“As a guy, when you are losing your hair, you don’t

removes one follicle of hair at a time with the help of

really think about it that much until somebody points it

the ARTAS robot. Individual hairs are implanted into the

out,” he says.

scalp where hair loss has occurred. These tiny holes heal

Williamson is not alone. According to the American

and leave no linear scar.

Hair Loss Association, 85 percent of American men will

Williamson chose to have FUE hair restoration sur-

have “significantly thinning hair” by age 50. Yet hair loss

gery at the Anderson Center for Hair and was so pleased

is often something people try to joke about even though

with his natural-looking results that he returned for a

94 percent of men without hair say they would want their

second treatment.

hair back, according to Dr. Ken Anderson, founder and director of the Anderson Center for Hair.

“No one would ever look at me and say, ‘Wow this guy’s losing his hair,’” says Williamson. “It looks real. It looks nat-

The good news is that men and women now have

ural. When I met Dr. Anderson, I realized he’s extremely

access to a number of effective options that can slow hair

passionate. He was a plastic surgeon. He’s an artist. That’s

loss or restore hair to parts of the scalp it has abandoned.

somebody who has really developed his craft.”

“There’s never been a better time to have hair loss,”

Williamson has not experienced new hair loss

says Anderson who has been successfully performing

because he keeps up with maintenance therapies – just

hair transplants for more than 16 years. Calling Atlanta

like a dental patient continues to brush after having

his home since 2008 when he moved here to join

a cavity filled. Post-restoration treatments like plate-

Emory Facial Center as chief of hair restoration surgery,

let-rich plasma, laser therapy and topical medications

Anderson is one of only 88 doctors in the country with

provide long-lasting results. Some of these non-inva-

board certification in hair restoration. Even better, he’s

sive treatments can also dramatically slow or stop hair

a double board-certified plastic surgeon and worked

loss and in some cases may stimulate hair regrowth in

as a medical illustrator during med school. He brings

early-stage patients who are not ready for surgery. Yet

an artist’s touch to restoring hair using today’s most

even with surgery, discomfort is minimal, and a natural

advanced technologies.

look is achievable in the hands of an experienced hair

There are currently two surgical treatments capable of successfully restoring real hair, and a practice should

restoration doctor with a good eye.

“It really is a work of art every single day, and I love it,”

offer both, according to Anderson. The linear strip pro-

says Dr. Anderson.

cedure consists of trimming a small strip of scalp from

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“YOUR HOUSE IS GORGEOUS!” called a kayaker as she floated down

sofas, soft easy chairs and plush beds where we’d get lost. Everything

the wide heavenly slice of the Toccoa River on Labor Day last year.

about the house, from its warm heart pine floors to the soaring

“Thank you!” I replied from my adirondack perched on the sun-dappled

22-foot ceilings, contributed to our feeling of pampered well-being.

riverbank lawn of the 8,000-square-foot home, its expansive bank of

With six fireplaces, a chef’s 36” range, walk-in butler’s pantry (with

windows reflecting the mellow holiday river scene. My husband smiled.

additional stove and dishwasher), nine bedrooms including a bunk

Mostly because it wasn’t my house at all and I was acting like

room for 12, and 7 1/2 bathroom, our only regret was that we didn’t

the queen.

But also because he was so relaxed and happy.

invite 30 more of our favorite people to join us.

Kristy Petrillo is the force behind the Toccoa River Home. She

After a few days at Toccoa River Home, an easy 10-minute drive

is a 15-year resident of her beloved Blue Ridge, a top producing

from lovely Blue Ridge, Georgia, we were all very comfortable in our

real estate agent and HGTV celeb — she’s been featured as an

new role as the lords and ladies of the estate.

agent/home remodeler for several shows on the network. “I’ve

Maybe it was the resort-like heated pool outside or the full-size

been able to discover, purchase, and renovate a select number of

sports bar and movie theater inside. Or, perhaps it was the deep

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luxurious rental cabins and lodges, using my expertise and insights to make each property supremely inviting and enjoyable,” says Kristy. “The Kristy Collection is the culmination of a career identifying what people love, and finding a way to connect them to it.”

At this luxurious riverfront estate, with more than 400 feet of frontage on the lively Toccoa River (beautiful in any season), families celebrate their good fortunes, colleagues plan their next moves and friends gather to cook and eat together, play outside and make new memories.

Kristy has traveled extensively and has a love affair with nice hotels. “There’s such an invigorating feeling of walking into a tastefully decorated hotel room with all the right finishes and touches,” says Kristy. “But I also love coming back to my relaxing home on Lake Blue Ridge and settling into the comfort and familiarity it offers.” So, finally you can truly have your cake and eat it, too, when renting her luxury lodge.

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Dunwoody’s Clint Harp of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” ATLANTA HOME SHOW MARCH 22 AND 23 ARTICLE JULIE HERRON CARSON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

WHEN FLOOR & DECOR BRINGS YOU THE 41ST

last time I was here, I had the chance to visit our old

ATLANTA HOME SHOW MARCH 22-24 AT THE

family home on the Chattahoochee River. My grandfa-

COBB GALLERIA CENTRE, THE ANNUAL EVENT

ther built it with his own hands, so it’s a really special

WILL OFFER ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO

place. The current owners couldn’t have been nicer and

INTERACT WITH HUNDREDS OF HOME IMPROVE-

let me come in and take a look around and revisit some

MENT EXHIBITORS, SAMPLE AND SEE PRODUCTS

wonderful childhood memories.”

DEMONSTRATED, ENJOY LIVE RADIO BROAD-

Produced by Marketplace Events, the Atlanta Home

CASTS AND HEAR FROM A ROSTER OF EXPERT

Show is Georgia’s largest home show. Hours are 10

SPEAKERS. This year’s celebrity speaker is home-

a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, March 22, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday,

grown HGTV success story, Clint Harp.

March 23, and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, March 24. General

Harp, who grew up in north Atlanta and graduated

Admission tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the

from Dunwoody High School, is a carpenter who became

box office, or attendees can save $2 per ticket by pur-

known nationally for his appearances as the go-to furni-

chasing them in advance at AtlantaHomeShow.com.

ture maker on the hit HGTV show Fixer Upper with Chip

Children age 12 and under and adults age 65 and older

and Joanna Gaines. Harp and his wife, Kelly, now run their

(with I.D.) are admitted free.

business, Harp Design Company, in Waco, Texas. They

“In addition to bringing Clint Harp to speak at the

are also starring in their own DIY Network series, Wood

Show, we have a very exciting line up of exhibitors,

Work, which shows them improving various home spaces

speakers and special features for the Atlanta Home

for individuals and families, and creating custom wood

Show,” says Mark Levine, Show manager. “Our big-

pieces. As if that’s not enough to keep anyone busy, Harp

gest-ever display will be a 3,500-square-foot Tiny

is the author of Handcrafted: A Wood Worker’s Story. He

Home Village, landscaped by Georgia Landscape.

will speak about his life and work both on and off-camera

Homes will be created by Mustard Seed Tiny Homes,

from the Home Show Main Stage Friday, March 22 at 1

Bolder Container Homes and others.

p.m. and Saturday, March 23 at 1 and 4 p.m.

attendees will really enjoy learning how to live large in

“Dunwoody is ‘home’, and I try to get back as often as possible to see family and friends,” says Harp. “The

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a small space. We’ll also have live radio broadcasts throughout the event.”

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Attendees can enter a contest to win a trip to Waco, Texas, to meet Clint Harp and take a private tour of Harp Design Co.

“D u nwoody is ‘ H O ME,’ an d I try to g et back as o ften as possibl e to s ee fa mily and frie n ds,” says Ha rp.

Additional prizes include a sampler package from Show exhibitors and a trip to Hawaii to participate in a Habitat for Humanity home build on the Big Island. Details are posted at AtlantaHomeShow.com/show-features/ contest-promotions.

Friday, March 22, is Hero Day at the Atlanta Home Show, and active military, veterans, fire, police and first responders with valid ID are invited to enjoy the Show free of charge. March 22 is also Trade Day, sponsored by PMC Pros. Members of the housing industry with valid ID can receive free admission to the Show on Friday only.

The Cobb Galleria Centre is located at Two Galleria Pkwy.

Sponsors for the 2019 Atlanta Home Show include Floor & Decor, Sleep Number, Window World, Reliable Heating & Air, PMC Pros, Georgia Landscape, News 95.5 AM 750 WSB, NARI Atlanta, My Home Improvement, and Belgard.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Deann Golden's picks

for Her Office on the go

MEET REAL ESTATE POWERHOUSE, DEANN GOLDEN. We

Blinkest book summaries on the go definitely can be huge time

asked her about how she makes success look so easy.

savers but the art of a handwritten note with a seal and reading

As a manager of three offices in Smyrna, Dunwoody and Athens who

hardback books for motivation and inspiration will always be a

also works out of our corporate office in Roswell, I am definitely on the

constant for me.

go! I also serve as the 2019 President of Atlanta REALTORS® Association and on the Executive Committee of Georgia Association of REALTORS® and a mom of two so organization is a must at work and at home.

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Take a look at some of my favorite “office on the go” items that keep me moving forward!

DeAnn B. Golden is Senior VP & Managing Broker, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties.

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1. The art of a handwritten note is so meaningful. I love to send and receive whether professional or personal and still find they help express ourselves better. | 2. Motivational notepads are at every one of my high top standing desk stations including at my house. I only have one desk that is a traditional low desk. | 3. Always have something special from one of my children, who are my WHY! This is a cute coaster my daughter, Grace age 10, made for me. Smile! | 4.

Calendly for appointment setting! | 5. Despite having Outlook and Gmail Calendars and leveraging apps and online calendars, I still live by my weekly planner and buy the same one every year. | 6. The power of positive affirmations I believe is huge. | 7. I LOVE this super CHARGEHUB! It keeps me powered up and proudly shows off my pride in being an Atlanta REALTORÂŽ . I can charge up to 5 different devices.

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

Michael Cowan

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DURING ITS ANNUAL PLANNING SESSION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPOINT MICHAEL COWAN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SUCCEEDING ALAN MOTHNER. Michael previously served on the Board of Directors following a 10 year stint as AT&T Accessories Team business director. During this time, he was recognized as the company’s official “Environmental Champion” for his efforts to improve sustainability of retail packaging by reducing waste, requiring use

of 100% recyclable paperboard and the introduction of plant based plastic. He also led the development and introduction of the world’s first sustainable zero-draw wall charger that reduced energy consumption used to charge cell phones.

“I am honored to take up the mantle

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of success that the Nature Center has achieved in our mission of inspiring a love

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of nature and cultivating environmental understanding and stewardship," Cowan says. "I am eager to continue forward with the fulfillment of our strategic and parks master plan, as well as our capital campaign as we make the Nature Center an emblem of environmental sustainability throughout our community, the metro Atlanta region, and the state of Georgia.”

Cowan will be a familiar face to Nature Center

visitors,

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community for nearly 20 years. He has served in Dunwoody on the Sustainability Committee for the past four years, the last two as Chair of the Committee. He also serves as an active leader with Boy Scout Troop 434. In this capacity, Cowan has held roles as treasurer, governing commit-

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tee, assistant scout master, merit badge counselor and has led two crews on a 15 day trek in the wilderness of New Mexico at Philmont Scout Ranch. An active volunteer with the Atlanta Area Council of the Scouts of America, Cowan is chairman of the Hightower District Golden Eagle campaign, a table host at Golden Eagle luncheon, and has been recognized with the Trailblazer Award for his efforts.

Nature

Center

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Catherine Lautenbacher, says, “Michael brings an unparalleled level of professionalism and management experience to our team. We are excited to have him lead us in our next stage of growth and service to the community.”

Cowan holds a BS in management from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Emory University. He and his wife, Jean, have two high school aged children (Dunwoody and Chamblee Magnet) and all share a passion for environmental stewardship.

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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recent years, including the Spirit of

SPAGHETTI DINNER & SILENT AUCTION FOR CAMP JENNY

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ANASTASIA AND PETER PAN

Family friendly, fun, and enjoy-

THE SYMPHONY OF SERENITY

Atlanta Dance Theatre, proudly

Suzi Bass Award.

Temple Sinai Atlanta

able evening supporting Camp

City Springs, 1 Galambos Way,

Roswell

Dance

Theatre,

and

Peachtree Yoga Center,

announce the exciting spring pro-

Jenny, a teen-led weekend at URJ

6050 Sandy Springs Cir

ductions of “Anastasia” and “Peter

Camp Coleman for elementary

A

school children from an impov-

orchestration

vibra-

enjoy a one-hour production of

erished Atlanta community. 6:30

tion that guides us to the stillness

“Peter Pan,” intermission and a one

p.m. First Friday Family Shabbat.

that exists beyond all thoughts.

hour production of “Anastasia.”

7:30

PeachtreeYoga.com

CitySprings.com

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VANDERDASH

PATIENT PROM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The VanderDash is Vanderlyn's

Must be 18 to attend. Tickets

signature community spirit-build-

are free for patients, and $25 for

Dunwoody Nature Center

ing

the

guests. Mission: To provide hope

This special Free First Saturday

VanderDash, Vanderlyn's commu-

and financial assistance to can-

program is sponsored by City of

nity and the broader community

cer patients undergoing therapy.

Dunwoody and Northside Hospital

come together to celebrate our

Changing lives one penny at a time.

The Dunwoody Nature Center is

local school with a fun, fitness-fo-

PenniesWithAPurpose.org

excited to introduce, a special event

cused morning. RunSignUp.com

&

p.m.

Silent

Spaghetti Auction

Dinner

profoundly

potent of

symphonic

acoustic

Pan.” For one ticket, patrons will

Fundraiser.

9 p.m. to 8 a.m. 9th-12th Grade Lock-In. TempleSinaiAtlanta.org

1877 Vanderlyn Dr

family

event.

Heritage Sandy Springs

Through

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to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss!

This all-ages First Saturday will be one for the books. Activities, rhymes, and a good time everywhere you look. DunwoodyNature.org

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2019 DAFFODIL DASH

JAMIE LAVAL'S ST. PATRICKS DAY REVUE

Brook Run Park,

4770 North Peachtree Rd

5170 S Trimble Rd

The 2019 Daffodil Dash, 5K & 1 mile

Jamie Laval and Megan McConnell

run/walk in memory of the children of

take their audience on an exciting

the Holocaust and supporting children

musical journey through Scotland,

in Darfur, South Sudan and Rwanda.

Ireland, and Brittany Joined by

Register

5342 Tilly Mill Road,

vocalist Megan McConnell, Jamie

(search Daffodil Dash) or email:

Dunwoody, GA 30338

Laval takes his audience on an

worldwidedaffodilproject@gmail.com.

From March 7 - 17, 2019, Jerry’s

exciting musical journey through

Habima Theatre, Georgia’s only

Scotland,

theatrical company directed and

seamlessly blending passion, virtu-

produced by professionals, fea-

osity, uncanny imitation of Highland

turing actors with special needs,

bagpipes,

arrange-

We are always accepting sub-

will present its 26th production,

ment style, and the recounting

missions for events you'd like to

Xanadu, Jr. All Habima shows are

of

see included in our Calendar sec-

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PARTING THOUGHTS

ARTICLE MOLLY COLLINS | ILLUSTRATION JANE COLLINS

HOME IS WHERE THE HARMONY IS

A PLAYLIST FOR THOSE WHO NEED THEIR FIX FOR NEW TASTEFUL TUNES AND RETRO BOPS

I SAT DOWN AND DREW IT ALL OUT ONE NIGHT. I’ve moved cities/apartments/houses every six months or so for the past five years. Some people may think this would be disorienting, making it harder to find a footing in a community.

But to me, I’ve found that the nomadic lifestyle is one I appreciate more. Moving around has forced me to be a minimalist and compartmentalize all aspects of my life. You learn to love the small things in your life, like movie ticket stubs, dumb little posters you find in coffee shops, and... music. Music is such an easy way to make your space feel like home. It evokes emotions and memories that, for me, tether me to reality and help my one-window room with mysteriously stained doors feel like home because I’m in control of the atmosphere within it.

I hope y’all enjoy this curated list of my favorite boujie party songs! Find it on Spotify, @MollyCollins27:Lifestyle.

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specially

curated,

genre specific playlists check out my Spotify, @Mollycollins27 1. “My Baby Grand” - Pearl & The Oysters | 2. “Faz So Um Mes” - Erasmo Carlos | 3. “Strawberry Letter 23” - Shuggie Otis | 4. “Sebastiana” - Gal Costa | 5.

“Trois Etudes de Concert” - Lang Lang | 6. “’S Wonderful” - Joao Gilberto | 7. “Les Etoiles” - Melody Gardot | 8. “Baby I Don’t Know Oh Oh” - Vulfpeck ft. Charles Jones | 9. “There She Goes” - The Velvet Underground | 9. “Do You Really” - Oscar Jerome | 9. “Suzanne” - Bermuda Triangle | 9. “Cosmopolitan” - Mensch

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