Chatt Hills News April 2020

Official Publication of the City of Chattahoochee Hills, GA

CHATT HILLS NEWS

Issue 2 Volume 1 www.chatthillsga.us

APRIL 2020 Features

Announcements

Arts in Chatt Hills

Local Churches

City Orders for Covid-19 Page 2-3

Here is what’s going on in Chatt Hills Page 4-7

What are our Artists up to?

Page 11-12

Contact your churches for their online services Page 14

COVID-19

City Update (see Page 2)

HEALTH GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Get the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) information HERE.

The State of Georgia has a new COVID-19 hotline. If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic.

Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility.

CALL THIS HOTLINE: (844) 442-2681

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MAYOR TOM REED

CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS, March 30, 2020

As the incidence of COVID-19 increases in Georgia and in surrounding cities, and as the pressure on our medical system grows, we all need to act aggressively to avoid overwhelming the system – to ‘flatten the curve’.

The City had implemented some decisions on the 16th of March, which when combined with the quick responses of our local businesses, have had the City in compliance with the CDC guidelines for well over a week. Based on what I’ve seen, my guess is that the level of self-initiated compliance with those guidelines in our City is probably higher than anywhere around us – kudos to our citizens, businesses, churches, and charities for that.

Even so, it became apparent yesterday that it would be necessary to declare a State of Emergency in the City to access some levels of emergency support from the County and State, to further focus our minds on the severity of the issue at hand, and to tighten up our community’s safety response.

With that in mind, I have implemented the following policies, with the full support of the Chattahoochee Hills City Council, staff, and Public Safety Team, effective immediately.

It is hereby ORDERED: 1. The City of Chattahoochee Hills hereby declares a public health state of emergency within the City because of the proliferation of COVID-19 in the United States and the State of Georgia, which will remain in force and effect through May 1 or until the State of Georgia and United States Federal Government’s States of Emergency are lifted, whichever is later; 2. That the regularly scheduled meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, the Parks Commission, the Historic Commission, and all of their committees scheduled for the remaining days of March and for the entire month of April are hereby cancelled; 2

3. That all gatherings of any size which have been permitted by this City for the remaining days of March and the entire month of April 2020, are hereby cancelled; 4. That ANY AND all other gatherings of ten (10) or more persons on any property owned or controlled by the City are hereby prohibited through April 30, 2020, unless each person in the gathering can maintain at least six feet of separation from others in attendance. To avoid confusion, the following definitions shall apply under this Section: a “public gathering” shall mean the organized gathering or assembly of ten (10) or more persons at ANY specific location; “property owned or controlled by the City” shall include any FACILITY, BUILDING, BUSINESS, park, public square, public space, playground, recreational area, or similar place of public gathering, but nothing herein shall prohibit individuals or families from using streets, sidewalks or designated pedestrian areas for walking, bicycling or other exercise if they are not participating in an organized gathering; 5. THAT ALL CITY OWNED PARKS ARE CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 30; 6. That public access to City buildings is restricted until April 30, 2020; 7. That the City Manager establish procedures so that City business can continue including the issuance of permits, payment of fines and other monies due to the City, and permitting the inspection of records and documents in a manner that does not place City personnel, citizens or others at risk and, to the extent practical, encourage all transactions to occur remotely; 8. That all essential operations of the City will be maintained, including Fire, EMS, Police, and Public Works, in support of all citizens; 9. That the deadline for business license renewal be extended to May 15, 2020; 10. That all businesses located inside the City are REQUIRED to organize their operations to follow item 4 above, and to take appropriate measures to protect the help and safety of the public and their employees; 11. That restaurants in the City close to inside dining, and implement curbside take-out only policies, including allowing the sale of unopened beer and wine in conjunction with food purchases, SUBJECT TO ALL RESTRICTIONS DESIGNATED IN ITEM 4 ABOVE, through April 30; 12. That the citizens of Chattahoochee Hills are encouraged to follow all relevant CDC guidelines, shelter in place to the extent possible, and to contact neighbors and friends who may be housebound, elderly, or in ill health to help ensure they are safe and well taken care of; 13. That the provisions of this Declaration may be extended

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CITY NEWS based on the continuation of States of Emergency at the Federal and State levels; and 14. That if one or more of these provisions contained in this Directive shall be held to be invalid, in violation of the Georgia Constitution, in violation of Georgia law, in violation of City Ordinance, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, violation or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this directive, but, in such case, this directive shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained within the directive.

The provisions of this directive shall become effective immediately and shall expire on April 30, 2020, or as directed by the Mayor.

Mayor Tom Reed The full ordinance, in all of its legalistic glory, is available at the city website - www.chatthillsga.us.

We will be scheduling Special Called City Council meetings as dictated by circumstances - those will be virtual, and open to the public.

If you have any questions, you may reach me at tom. reed@chatthillsga.us, or City Manager Rokovitz at Robbie. rokovitz@chatthillsga.us. As always, in case of emergency, dial 911.

We appreciate everyone’s help and support as we travel through these difficult days more than you can know. Thank you. Be safe, and be well.

—Mayor Tom Reed Learn more about COVID-19 coronavirus by visiting these websites: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc. gov/coronavirus Georgia Department of Public Health – dph.georgia.gov

Take Time to Complete the 2020 Census Questionnaire As the nation adjusts to a new normal with COVID-19, the 2020 Census remains as important as ever. An accurate count directly determines equitable representation as well as the federal funding the City of Chattahoochee Hills receives. Stand up and be counted.

To complete the 2020 U.S. Census online, visit: https://my2020census.gov

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Community

For the Chatt Hills Fire and Rescue Team who need a Lusas 3 Chest Compressions System lifesaving device.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Go Fund Me goal of $19,600 The Serenbe Community Care Network along with The Chattahoochee Hill Country Conservancy request your help to purchase a lifesaving device for the Chatt Hills Fire and Rescue Team, the Lucas 3 Chest Compression System. The Chatt Hills Fire and Rescue Team handles emergency calls to all Chatt Hills residents. The Lucas 3 Device will manage CPR while the Rescue Team is handling difficult cardiac incidents during advanced care transports.

Lucas is a mechanical chest-compression device that delivers CPR to any patient regardless of size, gender or age. Lucas is an Emergency Medical First-Responder's best friend because Lucas....

- does not get tired or distracted - frees up hands to do other things - improves CPR quality during transport Please donate now to help save the lives of your friends and neighbors! Through the generosity of the Serenbe Community Collaborative and Serenbe Community Care Network, $8,712 $3,012 has already been raised toward our goal of $19,600. Please help us reach our goal as quickly as possible.

https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/lucas-cpr-device You may make a charitable contribution* on Go Fund Me or by check to the Chattahoochee Hill Country Conservancy, a 501c3, and mark the memo “Lucas Device.� Send checks to Alan Merrill, 560 Tabb Way, Chatt Hills, GA 30268.

*Please check with your tax consultant.

Community Care Network is set up to receive gifts of stock for this fundraiser, please contact Lynn Merrill lwmerrill@gmail.com to make arrangements for your gift.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

CHATT HILLS SPRINT T-BALL/COACH PITCH RESCHEDULED Community

Brickworks

is

canceling

the

2020

Spring

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY & SPECIAL ELECTION RESCHEDULED

Fall

At the direction of the Georgia Secretary of State’s office, the March

season if there is enough interest. Contact Lila Rhyne at jlrhyne@

24 Presidential Preference Primary & Special Election has been re-

bellsouth.net for more information.

scheduled for May 19, 2020. Early voting at all Fulton County early

T-ball/Coach

Pitch

season.

We

are

considering

a

voting sites was suspended. Votes that were cast during the early

BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL DEADLINE EXTENDED

voting period and absentee ballots will be counted at the time of the

The City of Chattahoochee Hills has discontinued all in-person

May 19 election in accordance with Secretary of State guidelines.

services as of Tuesday, March 17th due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Additional details will be provided when available.

As a result, the business license renewal deadline has been extended to April 30th. Renewal applications that are received via mail

COMMUNITY BRICKWORKS FOOD PANTRY UPDATE

will be processed as they are received. If you need to apply for a

An update from Community Brickworks Food Pantry regarding

new business license, please call (770) 463-8881 to schedule an

ways you can help: The building itself is on lockdown and items

appointment. Any other business license related questions can be

may be delivered to the porch on WEDNESDAYS ONLY

directed to City Clerk Dana Wicher at dana.wicher@chatthillsga.us

Items needed:

or (770) 463-6572.

Protein foods (peanut butter, canned tuna, spam, canned chicken, dried or canned beans, Vienna sausages)

CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS INTERNET SURVEY

Rice, pasta, soup and canned fruit

(Note: the link to the survey has been corrected in the text below.)

The City of Chattahoochee Hills is working hard to help address

ries needed at this time.

the growing problem of lack of Internet access in our City. Recent

technological and regulatory developments may offer some new

age this program.

No perishables, canned vegetables cleaning supplies or toiletA huge THANK YOU to everyone who give of their time to man-

opportunities for residents. Several potential Internet providers have asked that we conduct a survey to determine what service customers are currently using, what services they would like, and what they would be willing to pay for enhanced services.

Please help us by taking this survey (once, and only if you live

within the City of Chattahoochee Hills).

This survey should take only 10 minutes of your time. Your responses to the survey will not be released individually and will be aggregated with the other survey responses to ensure confidentiality.

The Survey is available at the following link, and is also avail-

able as paper copies at City Hall: Link to the survey: https://conta. cc/2vEZVf7 Thank you for your assistance, Mayor/City Manager

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Community

ANNOUNCEMENT Cochran Mill Brewing Company Ed and Jett Hattaway, a father/son team from Chattahoochee Hills, are putting the finishing touches on their new craft brewery business, Cochran Mill Brewing Company. The brewery is located just west of downtown Fairburn which offers walk-ability to multiple dining and entertainment options. The facility includes a 2,000sq ft tap room and a 2,000 sqft outdoor patio, offering a variety for all seasons. Check their website for their opening date.

Cochran Mill Brewing Company 770-851-7896 27 Word Street Fairburn, GA 30133 www.cochranmillbrewing.com

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Article Courtesy of Serenbe, reprinted from the Hamlet Fall 2019.

Rodale Institute Launches Southeast Organic Center When Rebecca and Ross Williams shuttered their cheesehouse at Many Fold Farm in Chattahoochee Hills in 2017, it was with a heavy heart but a determination to work towards a new agrarian economy in the South. One that allows farmers to prosper while supporting the good food movement and being responsible stewards of the soil and environment.

“We believe that healthy soil is the key to human health and our ability to survive on our planet,” said Rebecca Williams.

They’re not the only ones. The Williams’ vision will soon become a reality because of a new partnership with Rodale Institute, a global leader in regenerative organic agriculture. Rodale Institute just opened the Southeast Organic Center, a new regional resource center focused on the unique challenges of farmers in the southeast United States, at Rebecca and Ross’s 300-acre Many Fold Farm.

Why the focus on this region?

Despite organic having grown to a $50 billion/year industry in the United States, Georgia has only 135 certified-organic farms, representing just 0.5% of organic farms in the United States. Historically, organic production has been low in southern states, where warm weather makes it harder to deal with pests, disease and weeds without synthetic chemicals like pesticides and herbicides, which can be unsafe to the health of plants, soil and people.

“It’s time for us to invest in our southern farmers,” said Jeff Moyer, executive director of Rodale Institute.

“This region is ripe for opportunities and explosive growth in organic agriculture.”

Serenbe first brought Rodale to Chattahoochee Hills in 2016 when its Organic Life magazine built a wellness showhouse in Mado, one of the first homes in Serenbe’s newest neighborhood. This sparked a relationship with the Institute arm of Rodale, which continues as Serenbe joins their Chattahoochee Hills neighbors as a key partner of the Research Center.

With its own certified organic farm, Serenbe will offer a unique opportunity for community engagement such as connecting farmers, visitors and residents with educational programming, healthy culinary events, seed and soil workshops and more.

“The Southeast Organic Center will allow Chattahoochee Hills to be an incubator for major movements in the food and organic industry,” said Steve Nygren, Serenbe Founder and CEO. Serenbe knows the power of bringing like-minded groups together for impactful partnerships. The Southeast Organic Center will only be 2 miles up the road from Serenbe and serve as a research and education hub focused on: • Increasing the number of farms and acres in organic production in the region • Establishing a long-term research trial to determine changes in soil health, yields, economic models, and more in this unique climate & soil type • Solving challenges for organic farmers in the region, including pests, disease, weed management • Farmer training and pathways to market

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Georgia Organics, Southern SARE and The Conservation Fund are also partnering with the Southeast Organic Center, bringing increased name recognition to the project along with their extensive outreach and research efforts. Rebecca hopes that having these partners and the Center “will validate and expand truly sustainable agricultural practices in order to save our food system, our planet, and ourselves.”

The Rodale Institute is a nonprofit dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach. For 70 years, the Institute has been researching the best practices of organic agriculture and sharing findings with farmers and scientists throughout the world, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest option for people and the planet. Learn more and apply for open positions at the Southeast Organic Center - Research Director, Technician and Farm Manager - at RodaleInstitute.org.

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EVENT RESCHEDULE Sweep the Hooch Rescheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2020

Like all of you and people across the

using disinfecting wipes more than

Clean water is key to helping people stay

world, CRK is closely monitoring the situa-

ever. While some of these and other

healthy. We’re staying busy and maintain-

tion surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

wipes are advertised as “flushable,”

ing our commitment to protecting this vital

As noted in our update on March 13, we’ve

they do not degrade in the sewer sys-

resource so that you and millions of others

instituted teleworking for our staff, now ex-

tem and frequently cause pumps to

can continue to depend on it for hand

tended through at least April 3. That means

fail and clogs to form, which can result

washing and more. If you are able to at this

that our many volunteer programs, from

in sewer spills. Never flush so-called

time, please visit our website or text CRK

Neighborhood Water Watch to our cleanup

“flushable” wipes. Only toilet paper

to 41444 to make tax-deductible donations

projects, are postponed.

should be flushed!

toward our work.

•

Report a problem. If you see an over-

Our annual Sweep the Hooch cleanup is

flowing manhole, muddy water running

While we are taking the COVID-19 pandem-

now rescheduled for Saturday, August 29,

off a construction site, or any other

ic seriously and exercising all precautions,

2020. Registration for Sweep the Hooch

problems near your local waterway,

we are staying true to our mission. CRK

will re-open in early July, at which point

know that our lines are always open.

staff is practicing social distancing while in

we ask that everyone, including those

You can report problems online here,

the field to identify and locate sewer spills,

that have already registered, sign up once

or contact Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth at

clean out trash traps, deploy real-time wa-

again to help clean up the Chattahoochee

julseth@chattahoochee.org.

ter quality monitors, and continue our work

• Hold

watershed.

a solo or family cleanup. While

CRK’s group cleanups are postponed,

to connect more people to the water we all depend on.

Until then, there are still plenty of ways

staff is still getting out in the watershed

to help us work toward a clean, healthy,

and cleaning up sites where we can.

Yesterday, on World Water Day, we an-

trash-free Chattahoochee:

You can do that too - grab some trash

nounced the launch of MyHooch, our first

bags, and pick up trash in your neigh-

ever membership campaign created in an

• Support

your favorite spot along the

borhood or your favorite park along the

effort to grow CRK members from 10,000

river. In celebration of Sweep the Hooch

river after checking that it’s open. Take

to 15,000 and help even more people get

turning 10 years old, we’re offering a

some pictures or video of your efforts

closer to the waterway we all share. MOX-

new way to show your support for a

and share them with us on social media

IE, a marketing solutions agency, provided

clean river. Think about your favorite

by tagging @crkeeper on Instagram

the research and design work for the My-

site along the Chattahoochee River and

and Twitter, or @chattahoocheeriver-

Hooch campaign to CRK pro-bono.

share why you love it with friends and family. Then, collect donations to help

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Take action. While the Georgia legisla-

Our work continues, but it now involves

tive session is suspended, bills that ad-

making decisions to protect our staff and

in touch. Our staff will continue

dress timely issues like removing coal

volunteers while ensuring the health and

to protect the watershed, but will be

ash in our groundwater and protecting

safety of the communities that support our

doing so from home and outdoors, not

rural property rights will be considered

work. In these unprecedented times, we

our office, until further notice. If you

as soon as the General Assembly re-

hope all of you are taking the necessary

have concerns about water quality in

convenes. You can stay involved and

precautions to stay healthy and to protect

your community, you can reach staff

contact your elected officials about im-

via email. You can also stay up to date

portant environmental issues through

on all things CRK on Facebook, Twitter,

Protect Georgia, our online advocacy

Instagram, and LinkedIn.

system that puts you directly in touch

Be careful what you flush. People are

with lawmakers.

your loved ones and your community. If you think you may be sick or simply want the latest information, the Georgia Department of Public Health is compiling resources here.

us reach our $10,000 goal.

• Stay

•

keeper on Facebook.

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COMING SOON

123 BIRDS OF

Serenbe Sam Murray

Located in the heart of Chattahoochee Hills Southwest of Atlanta, SERENBE is a major stop-over for a multitude of migratory bird species, and is home to many year-round residents. 123 of the most expected species of bird are listed in this field guide.

Black and White Warbler

Sam Murray announces the soon to be released 123 Birds of Serenbe Field Guide There’s no sound quite as sentimental as the song of the cardinal following a cold, long winter. When I hear the first male cardinal blare its superb anthem in late February or early March, I can’t help but smile. It’s as if the cardinal’s song has melted away the winter’s ice. The cold has given up its reign, and we can finally look forward to months of warmth and a plethora of life! One of the most exciting elements of this time of year is spring migration.

Every spring, billions of songbirds from the southern US, Central America, and South America fly north, many passing through Palmetto. These little warblers, vireos, and flycatchers risk their lives on thousand-mile flights just to take advantage of the blossoming insect populations, budding plants, and their favorite breeding territories. Simply put, birds migrate north to move from areas of low or decreasing resources to areas of high or increasing resources. From late March to early May, a whole new wave of unfamiliar faces will be present on the leaf litter and treetops of Palmetto, as these exhausted birds touch down for food or rest. It is essential to take advantage of this short window, as this is the only time of year you will get an opportunity to see or hear these marvelous migrants boasting their breeding plumage, in your own backyard! Once we reach the 1st week of May, most of these spectacular little birds will have already moved through Palmetto, although some will stay here all summer. From late August to late October, these birds will migrate back down South, but will not be donning their brilliant colors like they do in the spring. Spring is truly the most incredible time of the year, so get outside and experience it!

Naturalist and photographer Sam Murray has been visiting Serenbe perennially ever since his grandparents Dr. Herndon and Wendy Murray moved to the community in 2007. He is currently working towards a major in Biology at Sewanee: The University of the South. Birding since 2012, he is the current Richmond County (GA) record holder for species seen all-time and was awarded eBirder of the month in 2017. He hopes this guide will teach residents of all ages to get outside and experience the wonderful world of birding!

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Kentucky Warbler

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Arts Section

Local Fine Artist Couple purchases the Masonic Lodge Building In 2005, Gail Foster and Thomas Swanston were living the life most of us only dream about – they lived AND worked in Chatt Hills.

The talented and acclaimed fine artists had previously lived and worked just up the road on a 650-acre farm off Cascade Palmetto Hwy for 25 years, but when that area became overrun by development, they sought a new home.

“We discovered Serenbe when it was only a dirt road in the middle of the woods,” Tom said, “and we soon developed a live-work building there.” All was well until the recession forced the couple to close their Serenbe gallery and consider other options.

They eventually took up residence in the Rico Lake community of Chatt Hills and moved their studios to the King Plow Arts Center in west midtown Atlanta. While King Plow was an exciting opportunity, Gail and Tom often dreamed about finding a work space closer to home to reduce their daily two-hour commute.

A few months ago, they found an opportunity to fulfill that dream when the masonic lodge building in the Rico Community went up for sale.

The building was perfect for the couple, offering enough space for their studios and offices, and a three-mile commute to their home. By the end of May, the couple made the purchase and will soon, once again, be living the Chatt Hills dream.

About the Artists Gail is a painter, photographer, and mixed media visual artist who focuses her attention on the issues of the feminine and women in today’s culture: violence, neglect, sexism and gender bias – always from an optimistic perspective of overcoming and succeeding.

Tom’s focus is on raising awareness of cranes and their beauty – their long-term conservation and strategy for actions for their major threats, such as habitat loss. As a company and couple, they give back: they donate each year roughly $50,000 in artwork to nonprofit auctions that are close to their missions; Chattahoochee River Keepers, Captain Planet, Audubon Society and a host of visual cultural institutions.

Studio Swan https://www.studioswan.com 6401 Campbellton Redwine Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

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CHATT HILLS ARTIST CO-OP

Although our spring exhibit is closed right now to be safe, we are exhibiting online at www.chatthillsgalleryserenbe.com. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Chatt Hills Artist Co-op, EMAIL HERE. Every few months the local artists completely change it up in the Chatt Hills Gallery located in Serenbe, between Serenbe Real Estate office and the Blue-eyed Daisy.

9057 Selborne Lane

By Appointment call 818.434.5436

Co-op members are: Adrienne Anbinder, Malinda Lively-Arnold, Jessica Ashley, Janice Barton, Morgan Boszilkov, Christina Blum, Logynn Ferrall, Gail Foster, Hope Harrison, Wanda Hughes, Ann Jackson, Robert Lederman, Julie McKinney, Amy Peterson, Karin Slaton, Tom Swanston, and Judy Walker.

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APRIL EVENTS

FlowerStory: Fine Art for the Coffee Table Announcing Photographic Collection by Adrienne Anbinder

Adrienne Anbinder’s fine art photography has been exhibited in multiple art galleries across the country, such as 1stdibs, Gallery 104, Artsy, Artography Limited in New York, and at the new Morton Contemporary Art Gallery in Philadelphia. Anbinder has a permanent art presence at the Chatt Hills

friend, Judy Walker, of Judy Waker Design.

Gallery in Serenbe where she currently

“I could not have created this book without

resides. Her photography is also represent-

Judy’s expert talent. Her professional-

ed by Atlanta’s Curated Home Brands at

ism and keen eye has helped to create a

America’s Mart, where many of her artfully

beautiful book.” Several years ago, Judy

framed flower portraits are featured.

launched the Chatt Hills Gallery in Serenbe,

w w w. c h a t t h i l l s g a l l e r y s e r e n b e . c o m ,

“With every floral portrait I create, from

bud to decay, my goal is always to tell an

where Adrienne is a member.

evocative story through my photography,”

said Anbinder. “As an art-director and pho-

assembled by hand by Loran Hygema, also

tographer, I am continually inspired by the

a Serenbe resident, of Wilkerson Mill Print-

oversized flowers of Georgia O’Keeffe, and

ing in Chattahoochee Hills. Loran has just

the old Dutch Masters’ paintings.”

completed The Barry Goldwater collection

FlowerStory was printed, and carefully

FlowerStory also features ten personal

of photographs. His expertise has helped to

stories accompanied by 53 flower portraits

make FlowerStory the perfect gift of flowers.

in Adrienne’s first fine art photography

collection. These narratives chronicle An-

is presented in beautifully crafted box,

binder’s meaningful experiences with flow-

wrapped in Japanese silk, with three signed

ers, from age five to her mother’s passing

and numbered fine art prints suitable for

several years ago. “The lily reminded me of

framing. All of the photographs in Anbind-

my mother’s old hands, its veins peeking

er’s limited edition is printed on imported

through crepe-paper skin.”

fine art velvet paper, using the finest archival

This fine art photography collection

pigment inks. FlowerStory was hand-bound “In recent weeks, as our world has turned

in Phoenix Arizona by Roswell Bindery.

upside down, I find that FlowerStory holds

even more meaning for me. A legacy of

January Moon Photography: www.january-

flowers, and my love of nature, is something

moonphotography.com.

FlowerStory may be ordered through

I will forever be proud to pass down to my daughters and my grandchildren.”

Adrienne’s fine art collection was painstakingly designed by Serenbe resident and

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Logynn Ferrall

HEALTHY

We are in the middle of a highly contagious viral outbreak…lets walk through what we can do to keep safe and others safe from this illness.

If you, a family member, or friend becomes ill at home, here are some things to think about. You want to have thought this before it

happens…so look at this list and see how you can be prepared!

If you or someone you know is ill and cannot breathe call 911. If you or someone you know is ill and seems to be getting worse not

better, call your doctor.

Remember if we get ill…we want to stay at home and recover…we all have older, at risk family or friends, or like me, you are one, lets

think ahead and hope we can stay safe and well. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-what-if-i-feel-sick. Here are a few instructions from the RED CROSS disaster preparation list…I have added some notes to the basic list that relate to this Covid 19 Pandemic.

Be Red Cross Ready What Do You Need In A Survival Kit? At a minimum, you should have the basic

that higher humidity will keep the virus at bay.

9. Sanitation and personal hygiene items

syringes, etc) • Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)

supplies listed below:

+ Find or make a mask for yourself or

• Games and activities for children

h ttp s://www. re dc ro s s .o rg /g e t - h e l p /

family in case someone gets sick…

• Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, car-

how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/surviv-

you will want to have this mask for the

rier, bowl) + any medication for the pets

al-kit-supplies.html

person that is sick.

• Two-way radios

+ what you might want to do in this Covid

10. Copies of personal documents (medi-

• Extra set of car keys and house keys

19 pandemic to prepare to be sick in your

cation list and pertinent medical infor-

+ gas in your cars and maybe some

home

mation, proof of address, deed/lease

on hand in a safe container and a safe

1. Water: one gallon per person, per day

to home, passports, birth certificates,

(3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week

insurance policies) + lists of medica-

• Manual can opener

supply for home) + lots of water filter-

tions, allergies, and health directives

Additional supplies to keep at home or in

ing devices out there if you need that…

for everyone in your home if emergen-

your survival kit based on the types of

pitchers and jugs and other ways to

cy personal have to come or if any of

filter/clean water

you have need to go to the hospital.

2. Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacua-

11. Cell phone with chargers (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)

place

disasters common to your area: • Whistle • N95 or surgical masks • Matches

tion, 2-week supply for home) + find

12. Family and emergency contact infor-

your local farmers and gardeners…set

mation + start making notes about

• Towels

up a share or barter system for fresh

where you go and who you have been

• Work gloves + rubber or plastic or non

clean food!! Essential in order to have

in contact with…if you get sick and

a healthy body and strong immune

need medical assistance they will ask

• Tools/supplies for securing your home

system!

you for this because this is a traceable

• Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes

viral infection…Yes it is!

• Plastic sheeting

3. Flashlight 4. Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) 5. Extra batteries (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store) 6. Deluxe family first aid kit

• Rain gear

latex gloves

13. Extra cash

• Duct tape

14. Emergency blanket

• Scissors

15. Map(s) of the area + plan who you will

• Household liquid bleach + disinfecting

call if you or your family member gets

spray, wipes, grain alcohol to make

sick

your own…at least 151% proof or high-

7. Medications (7-day supply) and medi-

er for the % needed to kill germs and

cal items + Order as much medication

Consider the needs of all family members

as you can now

this virus.

and add supplies to your kit:

• Entertainment items

8. Multi-purpose tool + an electric air

• Medical supplies (hearing aids with

• Blankets or sleeping bags

filter for your bedroom. Also we know

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OUR CHURCHES

Faith-Based Organizations in Chatt Hills

Campbellton Baptist Church 8660 Campbellton Fairburn Rd

Rico United Methodist Church 6475 Rico Rd

Friendship Baptist Church 6090 Cochran Mill Rd www.friendshipbaptistchatthills.com

Rivertown United Methodist Church 9325 Rivertown Rd

Interfaith Fellowship at Serenbe www.facebook.com/groups/1964824926878340/

Sardis Baptist Church 8400 Sardis Rd www.sardisbaptistch.com

New Hope United Methodist Church 7875 Atlanta Newnan Rd

Southern Crescent Unitarian Universalist Fellowship www.facebook.com/SouthernCrescentUUFellowship/

Providence Baptist Church 6402 Campbellton Redwine Rd www.pbcrico.org

Vernon Grove Baptist Church 8440 Vernon Grove Rd

SARDIS BAPTIST CHURCH UPDATE Sardis Baptist Church has canceled all services and activities.

This includes postponing the “Glow In The Dark Easter Egg Hunt” advertised for March 28th.

OTHER CHURCHES IN CHATT HILLS Many churches have suspended services and activities due to the COVID-19 precautions. Please check with the individual churches to get an update on their schedules.

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Community & City

For more community events, check out these Chatthoochee Hills Websites:

City of Chatt Hills: www.chatthillsga.us Chatt Hills Charter School: http://www.chatthillscharter.org/calendar Community Brickworks: www.communitybrickworks.org Serenbe Community: www.serenbe.com Acton Academy at Serenbe: http://actonacademyatserenbe.com/#ourstory Date Event

We will be scheduling Special Called

City Council meetings as dictated by circumstances - those will be virtual,

and open to the public.

Historic Commission Meeting City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

City Council Meeting City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Planning Comission Meeting City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Parks Commission Meeting City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

City Council Work Session City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

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Email: chatthillsnews@chatthillsga.us

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