South Fulton, GA March 2019

MARCH 2019

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Welcome,

Spring!

WARM YOUR HOME WITH A POP OF COLOR CRAFT YOUR OWN HOUSEWARMING BASKET CREATE A HEALTHY HOME SANCTUARY

LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2019 PUBLISHER

Michelle Willis | michelle.willis@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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Home Sweet Home!

HEY Y’ALL, “Home is where the heart is.” It’s a common phrase meaning that our homes are a

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Maria Smith, Kim Ormsby, Phaedra Wells-Campbell CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Tiffany Powell Photography, Maria Smith, Dwyane Sullivan, Nichelle Photography LLC, Art by Benetez

central place in our lives—where we rest our heads, nourish our bodies and make fond memories with loved ones. It’s the epicenter of our worlds, where we start and end each day, and where we keep our most prized possessions. This month, we bring you our Home issue, which is full of ideas for creating the best environment wherever you call home—whether it’s a cozy apartment, a spacious condo or a modest two-story house. Take a look at some of beautiful South Fulton’s unique architecture; we’re sure you’ll appreciate the various styles of homes our area offers.

With springtime upon us, there’s no better time for a little DIY project! Refresh your interior with a few new home decor accents—for inspiration, we included some fabulous homes—or add some color to one room in your home for a more dramatic update. We hope this issue inspires you to appreciate the place you call home—both your personal dwelling and our shared community—whether you’ve just moved or it’s a place your family has occupied for generations. Here’s to home sweet home!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2019

FEATURES 16 Warm Up Your Home with Color This Spring A Pop of Color Goes a Long Way!

20 It's Springtime, South Fulton!

Explore These Beautiful Homes in the Hottest #SoFu Areas

24 Legacies of Grandeur: 2018 Debutante Cotillion Presented by Jack and Jill of

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Home is Where the Heart Is!

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ome is where the heart is. We have all heard that metaphorical phrase, but in reality this is more than a metaphor. This is a statement we should not only “take to heart” but should use as a guide for healthy living. Our home is not only our place of refuge from the stresses of the world, but a place where we develop habits and our unique lifestyles. A happy, healthy home leads to a happy and healthy life and can play a critical role in cardiovascular fitness.

Make your home a place of mental and physical peace. For most of us, that means clean and organized. It may sound insignificant, but a clean and organized home makes for a clear and organized mind. Disorganization often leads to additional stress which is not beneficial for heart health.

Although all families have disagreements from time to time, make a concerted effort to avoid arguments and outbursts. If you or your family are having trouble with this there are conflict resolution classes and counseling available.

Additionally, make sure that healthy snacks are available in your home at all times and limit alcohol consumption. If chips, ice cream and candy are available most of us will eat them, especially late at night! Over time this leads to weight gain, elevated blood glucose and other difficulties which all adversely affect your heart and overall health.

Finally, if space allows consider getting some form of exercise equipment in your home. Many people like going to the gym to be around other like-minded individuals, however there will be days when you simply don’t have time or weather prevents you from getting to the gym. Some people also find motivation in seeing a treadmill or a stationary bike staring at them when they get home! There is power in guilt!

Yes, the home is where the heart is! Make your home a heart healthy place for you and your family with some of the tips provided. Your heart will appreciate and reward you for it!

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MARVIN S. ARRINGTON, JR. SWORN IN FOR SECOND TERM Arrington was sworn into his second term as Fulton County Commissioner of District 5. District 5 is comprised of over 150,000 residents and encompasses Atlanta, East Point, South Fulton, College Park, and Union City. He would like to thank the 61,000 plus residents of District 5 that voted for his re-election. He calls himself a community servant rather than a politician because his goal is to truly empower our communities. Arrington looks forward to serving Fulton County residents for the next four years.

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LINKS, INC., ATLANTA CHAPTER PRESENTS CARNAVALE On Sunday, March 17, from 2 to 5 p.m., the Atlanta Chapter of the Links, Inc.’s International Trends and Services Facet will host a community event on the history of Carnavale in Brazil and the opportunities for advancement of Afro-Brazilians. The event features two speakers: Ms. Corina Brito, musician and arts educator and administrator, will provide the historical aspects of Carnavale, and Dr. Erica L. Williams, Spelman College Associate Professor of Anthropology, will address the plight of AfroBrazilians. Attendees will experience Carnavale through the Samba rhythms, music and dancers of

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WELCOME HOME! THE ULTIMATE HOUSEWARMING GIFTS ANY NEW HOMEOWNER WOULD LOVE TO RECEIVE

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WHEN FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS MOVE INTO A NEW HOUSE, IT IS ALWAYS FUN TO CELEBRATE. After you snag an

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invite to a housewarming party at their new digs, you know not to show up empty-handed. Want to give them the ultimate new home gift basket? We’ve got you covered.

We asked The Treehouse boutique owner Bobbie Sanghvi what she would put in a gift basket for a new homeowner, and we are obsessed with her selections!

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1. Magnolia Home Candle Tins: A beautifully colored tin top that lifts off to reveal a cute pattern! $10 2. Magnolia Home Kraft Bag Candles: A simple glass candle that sits inside a white textured kraft bag that can be used as a small catchall when the candle is removed. $18 (not pictured)

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3. Magnolia Home Matches: An elegant box of safety matches that coordinate with the candle tin patterns. $4.50 4. Sugarfina Champagne Bears: Grown up gummy bears! Made with Dom Pérignon Vintage Champagne, these sophisticated bears sparkle in flavors of classic Brut and fashionable Rosé. $8.50

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5. Sugarfina Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels: With premium all-natural ingredients, this is the ultimate indulgence for caramel and dark chocolate lovers. $7.50 6. Fried Green Tomatoes Batter Mix: Nothing says Southern hospitality like fried green tomatoes! Created by Fried Green Tomatoes Food Truck based in Tennessee. The secret is in the sauce! $9 7. Shupaca Alpaca Throw: Who can resist the amazing warmth and softness that only alpaca can deliver? These colorful patterned throws are a surefire way to brighten up any room. $98 14

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Warm Up Your Home with Color This Spring 16

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BRRR! IT’S BEEN COLD OUTSIDE. When spending so much time in the house, one starts thinking about easy updates that can be done in the home.

How do you brighten things up in your home following this record-breaking cold winter??!

In a sea of neutrals, a pop of color goes a long way. The current trend is still leaning toward grey, white and beige neutrals, but to keep it fresh, using accessories to add a punch of color is an inexpensive option for decorating. A set of throw pillows, a throw, wall art or books on a shelf in brightly colored paper can give a nice cohesive look with minimal effort.

Another easy way to add color is with furniture in a fabulous color and/or print. A couple side chairs in a sexy brown croc pattern or a beautiful teal blue upholstered sofa will make a dramatic statement in any room. An ottoman in a geometric fabric with matching pillows or an accent chair in your team colors would fit well in any space. The possibilities are endless!

Other great options available to homeowners for color is an accent wall. Paint is cheap and the work can easily be done over a weekend—a great DIY project. And don’t neglect the fifth wall—your ceiling! Painting your ceiling is a unique way to do something dramatic. Also consider wallpaper, which can be used in virtually any room in your

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home, offering interest and uniqueness, including wallpapering the ceiling. Today’s wallpaper is not your Gramma’s wallpaper!

It’s easy to put up and take down and comes in an interesting array of colors and textures, including metallics.

Painting furniture is another fun DIY project—updating an older piece of furniture with a fresh coat of paint in a couple different colors can bring a lot of personality to a formerly dull piece.

There are many different ways to add color to your home, and it all starts with stepping out of your comfort zone and just doing it!

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IT'S SPRINGTIME, SOUTH FULTON! EXPLORE THESE BEAUTIFUL HOMES IN THE HOTTEST #SOFU AREAS

WEICHERT REALTORS-THE PIEDMONT SKY GROUP IS A NATIONALLY AWARD-WINNING REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE BASED IN HAPEVILLE, GEORGIA. Locally owned and managed by Chris Hough, this brokerage merges the power of local ownership with an international brand of affiliated offices in 39 states in the United States and more than 125 countries around the world.

In their second year in business, Weichert-TPSG won three national awards, including the 2017 National Rookie of the Year (Lance Rhodes) and Executive Club Winner, Nick Hough. In 2018, their national award winners grew to four: Lance Rhodes, Nick Hough, Liz Kennedy and Kelly Newsome; with six additional regional awards.

You can find Weichert-TPSG agents in every corner of real estate and on television, where Liz Kennedy can be found in Season 3’s “Flipping Virgins” with Egypt Sherrod.

Weichert Realtors-The Piedmont Sky Group is located at 631 N Central Avenue in Historic Hapeville across from the Train Depot museum, Delta Airlines World Headquarters and the Porsche Experience Center.

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Serenbe Home boasts large porches, cedar storage, and solar panels to power the home and decrease its carbon footprint.

Lakewood Home has a large basement perfect for expansion and a gourmet kitchen with a big bonus room.

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Fairway Home has a beautiful screened-in pool to keep out pesky mosquitoes from ruining your perfect summer afternoon, as well as a finished basement complete with a wine cellar, providing extra room when family comes to visit.

Walker Hill Set atop a hill in Historic College Park, up off the street so no noise can be heard from neighboring parks, home also has a carriage house apartment, perfect for guests, teenagers, or an airbnb, to make a little extra money

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

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ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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DOM

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Serenbe

$860,000

$795,000

92.44%

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Champions Park

$649,000

$672,000

103.54%

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Fairburn

$599,700

$575,000

95.88%

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Wynns Way

$550,000

$530,000

96.36%

165

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Walden Park

$447,168

$428,845

95.90%

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Union Crossing

$399,900

$402,400

100.63%

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5

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Canaan Glen

$399,900

$390,000

97.52%

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Veltre Estates

$399,000

$390,000

97.74%

128

5

4

Wexford Glen

$359,999

$359,999

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Wolf Creek Chase

$344,140

$344,990

100.25%

90

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Hampton Oaks

$317,900

$320,000

100.66%

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Summit Stonewell Tell

$320,000

$320,000

100.00%

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Tell River 1

$339,900

$300,000

88.26%

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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of all activity. *DOM=Days on Market

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2018 LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AND DEBUTANTE COTILLION PRESENTED BY JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC., GREATER METROPOLITAN ATLANTA CHAPTER

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+ Community Service Award: Sanceray Smith + Academic Achievement Award (senior): Ivy Saddler + Academic Achievement Award (junior): Sydney Mance

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critical life skills. The goal of the experience was to

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Foundation and other 501c3 organizations.

GMAC’s one-of-a-kind Leadership Institute focused on topics such as personal branding, etiquette and father-daughter relationships, while also incorporating a weekend retreat focused on college preparation and a mother-daughter luncheon honoring women in leadership. Another unique feature of the program was the Escort Leadership Program, which provided workshops and interactive activities for the 21 high school young men who participated as escorts to the debutantes.

The Leadership Program and Debutante Cotillion was co-chaired by Li Black (Escort Leadership Program), Andrea Lewis (Cotillion), Joy White (Fundraising), Darlene Whittington (Debutante Leadership Institute) and Yolanda Wimberly (Escort Leadership Program). The Mistress of Ceremony for the cotillion was CBS46 television personality Karyn Greer.

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CITY SCENE

MAYOR KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS’ INAUGURAL BALL WAS A SOLD-OUT GALA, BRINGING OUT THE WHO’S WHO OF ATLANTA AND INCLUDING AN EXCITING PERFORMANCE BY BELL BIV

ACHIEVES RECORD-BREAKING FUNDRAISING GOAL, RAISING OVER $1.35 MILLION FOR HBCUS AND DESERVING AREA STUDENTS

DEVOE. More than $200,000 was pledged during the Fund the Mission appeal, including $50,000 from music mogul Jermaine Dupri.

Atlanta’s finest showed up in full force to attend the 35th Annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball, an inaugural event for Florida A&M University alumnae Mayor Bottoms, raising over $1.35 million for

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UNCF member-institutions. Once again, this was a record-breaking achievement for the gala. The soldout signature fundraising event had more than 1,300 attendees, including UNCF President Michael L. Lomax, Honorary Co-chairs and Ball Founders Billye Aaron and Ambassador Andrew Young, corporate Honorees Rodney Bullard, vice president of community affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc.; Ted Blum, managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office; and UNCF member-institution presidents.

Ball highlights included an exciting performance by Bell Biv DeVoe, a VIP Masked Award reception, silent

and live auctions, elegant dining, dancing and entertainment by Clark Atlanta University Jazz Band. A host of celebrities, dignitaries and influencers attended, including Chris Tucker, Louis Gossett Jr., Jeezy, Monica, 2Chainz and wife Kesha Ward, Ludacris, Kandi and Todd Tucker, Peabo Bryson, Hank and Billye Suber Aaron, Ambassador Andrew and Carolyn Young, Ryan Glover, and Jasmine Burke.

An unforgettable moment during the ball was music mogul Jermaine Dupri leading the celebrity pledges for Fund the Mission and bringing the collective celebrity pledge total to $100,000.

Understanding the hardships facing college students, Billye Aaron created the Billye Suber Aaron Legacy Fund, which has raised $1.2 million in scholarships since its creation.

The spectacular event was made possible by presenting sponsors Georgia Power, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Airlines, UPS and the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

For more information, visit UNCF.org/Atlanta or call 404.302.8623.

“As we celebrate 35 years, we appreciate the contributions of our Atlanta community. With the support of our corporate sponsors, volunteers and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in her inaugural year as host, we continue to go beyond expectations to support deserving students.”

—Justine Boyd, UNCF regional director

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ESSENTIAL OIL: Essential oils have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. They are naturally extracted from plants and seeds and have been found to be beneficial for emotional, physical and psychological health.

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