Chatt Hills City News ~ February 2021

Official Publication of the City of Chattahoochee Hills, GA

CHATT HILLS NEWS

Issue 2 Volume 2 www.chatthillsga.us

FEBRUARY 2021 Features

Events

Arts in Chatt Hills

City Government

Our Community Page 3

What’s going on Locally?

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What are our Artists up to?

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Stay Informed Page 18

Celebrating Black History Month

HEALTH CDC 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

Given that Covid-19 continues to be one of the most important topics in our lives today, I want to provide Chatt Hills with a Covid-19 Vaccination Update. Based on my virtual attendance of Dr. Kathleen Toomey’s (Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health) update to a joint meeting of the House/Senate Appropriations Committee late last week, here are some highlights:

All vaccine allocations are coming from the Federal government; therefore, the State and local governments have no control over the process and do not know from week to week how many doses will arrive or when. In addition, the CDC, not the state, is controlling logistics. The State helps prioritize needs, but there have been some breakdowns, including doses that arrived thawed and thus unusable.

The State now has 1700 vaccination sites identified (including volunteers, doctors’ offices, hospitals, pharmacies, public health facilities), and the State is also setting up mass inoculation stations where they can vaccinate thousands per day, but they cannot open most of them until the sufficient doses of vaccine are available. The state is getting about 80,000 doses a week to vaccinate its population of 11 million people. Toomey anticipates the dose arrival rate will increase, but it will still take “many, many months” to get everyone vaccinated.

Dr. Toomey has personally reviewed the data, and while a vaccine has never been developed this fast, she believes it is both effective and safe. However, there is no evidence that one inoculation provides enough long-term protection; two doses are needed. The State was originally told the federal government was holding back doses for round 2, but that is not the case. They cannot schedule round 2 for those receiving the first dose until they have the vaccine in hand. The State is now asking the CDC to begin shipping the 2nd doses, but so far there is no information about when and how many.

Opening the eligibility to individuals 65+ has added 2

1.5 million additional people to the short list to be vaccinated. Including first responders and other front line folks, this totals over 2 million people in phase 1a. They have completed 451,000 vaccinations so far, but the amount of available vaccine is the limiting factor. The State has completed more vaccinations than the CDC shows, due to reporting lags.

Dr. Toomey is aware of the frustration in trying to get appointments, so the State is going to a centralized appointment system for people to identify available appointments around the state. However, given the number of people trying to access the system, it must be very robust to handle the traffic, so it will take at least a couple of weeks to get it up and running. Staff has been shifted from testing and tracking to vaccinations, but these two aspects are still important.

Outbreaks are still occurring in long-term care facilities.

Those represent only about 5% of the population, but account for about 60% of the deaths. Because there are significant numbers of frail elderly people who cannot go to mass inoculation sites or stand in line, the State is working with home health providers to provide the vaccinations in their homes, but again the limiting factor is the number of doses.

I know that we are all experiencing “COVID fatigue.”

Young people in particular seem to not believe it will affect them (there is no approved vaccine for those under 16), but they can and do bring it home to their parents and grandparents. The new variant is easier to transmit, and until enough doses are manufactured to meet demand, people must still follow CDC guidelines. Remember, it’s still crucial to wear masks, avoid large gatherings, exercise social distancing, and wash your hands often.

Please be safe, and well. Mayor Tom Reed

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OUR COMMUNITY From Monticello to The Hill Country: The story of Solomon & Edith Jefferson, Freed slaves of President Jefferson As told to: Carole Ann Harper 9890 Hutcheson Ferry Rd. Chattahoochee Hills, GA. The Civil War ended in 1865 leaving slaves everywhere with no place to go and no place to call home. Monticello was no different. Solomon and Edith Jefferson were among this distraught group.

Knowing they had cousins in a place called Savannah, GA. they put their belongings in a wagon and along with their four children left Charlottesville, Va. forever, destined for a place they had only heard of, but with great determination to try and find.

On the way out of town, a man in Charlottesville stopped them and wanted to know if they knew where they were going. Understanding that they knew nothing about this place called Savannah, he explained to them how to get to a town in Georgia, called Atlanta, and from there

Front Row: Mozell 'Duce' Williams, Claude Ware, Frank 'Duck' Jefferson, Haywood Williams, Jean Jefferson, Aileen Williams.

Second Row: Albert Woodward, Melvin Williams, Charles Jefferson.

Third Row: Edith Jefferson, George Williams, L.C. Williams, Tom Williams, Lucile Jefferson, Annie Cochran, Snowdy Lee Cochran, Elgin Jackson, Jewel Cochran, Maggie Williams, John Jefferson, Jr. Fourth Row: Edna Mae Jones, Bessie Jefferson, Bessie Ware, Climan Jones, Elizabeth Jefferson, Inez Jefferson, and Alice Jackson - Teacher.

This picture shows the grandchildren, great grandchildren and gr. gr. grandchildren of Solomon & Edith Jefferson. Seated is granddaughter Inez Jefferson. Left to right standing is Valerie Ann Williams, Angela Dotson and baby Grayson, Alice Reese, Arlene Williams, Rev. Lawrence Williams, and Alice W. Hayes. how to find a small settlement called Palmetto. He told them about a man he was in the war with who lived there, and they should find him and he would help them. He was Capt. Levi Ballard.

This journey took three years because of all the hardships they endured. They spent almost all of that time in Charlotte, N.C.

After arriving in Atlanta, they were told how to get to Palmetto, and within three days they found Capt. Ballard.

He took them in and he gave them a place to live, gave them jobs, and organized a school for the children called Ballard Springs School.

Edith was given a place of importance in his home to work as long as she was physically able. She became a much loved lady in the community. She organized a church at Ballard Springs, and they worshipped under a Brush Arbor and used an old mill stone for the pulpit. She became a charter member of Ramah Baptist Church when it was built in the 1880’s. This church is still active on its original site on Spring Street. “Mama Edie,” as she was called by her family, lived to be 103.

This story was told to me by Inez Jefferson, a granddaughter of the Jefferson’s. She also related to me that one of Edith’s granddaughters, Eloise Williams, interviewed her grandmother and wrote her life’s entire story down in a ledger book. We are still searching for this and one day we hope to find it. For the full 12 page story, request at heyjwalker@gmail.com.

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OUR COMMUNITY to connect & engage residents throughout Chat Hills. Her enthusiasm is so contagious, Councilmember Camille Lowe and I joined her team, along with many other resident volunteers.

Ruby Foster (back right) and volunteers help residents in the Crossroads Community complete their 2020 Census form.

Chatt Hills Community Outreach Connecting & Engaging Residents

By: Laurie Searle While the COVID-19 pandemic has made social connections challenging, Councilmember Ruby Foster has made it her mission to create Community Outreach opportunities

2020 Outreach Events Last year, Foster hit the ground running during her first term as city councilmember for Chatt Hills District 1. Knowing that the 2020 Census could have a long-term impact on receiving federal funds and support for our city, Foster attended Census training, then engaged other volunteers to help spread the word about the benefits of an accurate census count. In addition to giving constant reminders at all public meetings, her volunteers went out into the community to help residents complete their census forms.

Later in the year, Foster joined other volunteers to clean up the historic Rico Scout Hut, recently donated to the city.

Many hands made for quick work, and by the end of the day, items were sorted and organized in preparation for a Community Give-Away Day.

As Christmas approached, along with the continued recommendation to limit social gatherings, Foster coordinated a Community Outreach to share a little holiday cheer.

With support from the city’s staff, volunteers decorated

Community Outreach volunteers decorate City Hall.

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Ruby Foster, Art Curator Tyree Smith, and Artist Nicolas Badila assess the exhibit space at City Hall.

the outside of City Hall with a new holiday display, a large wreath, and festive garland. Inside City Hall, volunteers decorated two Christmas Trees in the lobby. The first, which was generously donated, had lovely new ornaments and lights. The second was a Giving Tree, with gift donation tags to support Community Brickworks and their food pantry clients. Foster also coordinated a Coat & Toy GiveAway for residents in need, and extended an invitation for residents to participate. The response was overwhelming, filling the council chambers with so many coats and toys that donations were available to those in need and extended to local churches.

2021 Outreach Events The Chattahoochee Hills Police Department kicked-off the New Year with a virtual Meet & Greet on January 11 to introduce several community outreach initiatives planned for 2021. Foster opened the program and acknowledged the members of the Community Outreach team present: Councilmember Camille Lowe, City Manager Robbie Rokovitz, Police Chief Jim Little, and Officer Duon Dorrsett.

Topics discussed included the Police/Community Liaison

Program, and future plans for a Citizen’s Police Academy and National Nights Out.

Meanwhile, Foster began coordinating a Community Outreach initiative to invite local artists to exhibit their work at City Hall in honor of Black History Month. She met with artists and city staff to discuss options for displaying artwork, and together they generated ideas for a temporary and more permanent exhibit area.

To allow residents the opportunity to view the exhibit while staying safe from the pandemic, the Black History Exhibit will be open to the public in the lobby of Chattahoochee Hills City Hall, throughout the month of February, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. (See flyer).

Foster plans on discussing more community outreach events with the city council at its planning retreat later this month. She hopes they will spread the word to residents in their districts and help connect and engage the community.

Stay tuned for more information about Chatt Hills Community Outreach in next month’s newsletter, or contact Ruby Foster at ruby.foster@chatthillsga.us (404) 907-3646.

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C.H.A.C.E. Village Introducing Chattahoochee Hills Arts & Culture Ecosystem STAY. CREATE. PLAY. Visitors come to Chattahoochee Hills from all over the state and beyond to enjoy our city’s natural beauty, unwind from their urban lives, and get their creative juices flowing.

That’s exactly what art curator Tyree Smith had in mind when he was searching for an idyllic setting to build a community designed for creatives by creatives.

Last year he discovered and purchased the perfect property for his new venture and named it C.H.A.C.E. Village (Chattahoochee Hills Arts & Culture Ecosystem). The site features a 4,000 sq ft home overlooking a fully stocked lake, surrounded by 73 wooded acres – all of the essential elements to begin building his dream.

House and Girl Fishing photos by Deleon Blakey from their Facebook.

Boy laying down on floor from Instagram: https://www.instagram. com/chacevillage/ 6

CHACE the Dream Smith’s dream is to create a space where creatives can stay, create, and play. His

Art Curator Tyree Smith sits front and center with team members Bria Covington and Nicolas Badila in Smith’s House Gallery at CHACE Village. The 2D Room was painted by Badila. plans include offering a bed and breakfast in the main house, art exhibit space in the lower-level Smith’s House Gallery, educational programs for adults and youth, and social events to bring the community together.

“Our goal is to develop an environment that inspires creatives and offers them the skills, tools, and resources necessary to take their careers to the pinnacle of their desires,” Smith said. His long-term goal is to focus on educational programs for youth and young adults. In addition to creative workshops, Smith plans to offer programs through CAMP CHACE, a creative leadership program. “I don’t want to just teach kids how to operate a computer,” he said. “I want them to learn how to build their own computers.” He also plans to offer business development and leadership skills to fully prepare them for their careers.

Since fundraising is a large part of making this dream a reality at CHACE Village, Smith’s first priority will be to focus on offering events and programs for adults.

Smith, who is the founder and CEO of ARTlanta Gallery and the WOLF Idea Group, has extensive experience in this area. Having produced over 200 events and art shows, along with various nominations, Smith is considered one of the premier event curators & creative consultants in Atlanta.

Smith and his team are currently putting the finishing touches on CHACE Village and Smith’s House Gallery for the official rollout event on February 6 (see flyer).

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A self-portrait in the social commenA work-in-progress portrait tary style. of Nick’s grandfather and grandmother.

Meet Resident Artist Nicolas Badila Nicolas grew up in the Cascade area of Atlanta, in a family of musicians and artists. He considers himself self-taught, although living in a creative environment likely influenced his art. When he was 16 years old, he met Tyree Smith while looking for space to showcase fashions he had designed. Smith saw Nicolas’s potential and not only provided space, he offered him an internship.

Nicolas thrived in the ARTlanta creative environment and began focusing on painting. “Tyree was my ‘Art Dad,’” Nicolas said, “always encouraging and mentoring me.”

When asked what his “style” of painting is, Nicolas said, “It’s growing and developing.” Some of his works are more folk art, while others are a definite social commentary. He’s also experimenting in mix media, as illustrated in the ceremonial Congo head dress worn by his grandfather in the painting below (left).

In the six years since Nicolas first apprenticed with Smith, it’s apparent he has developed into an up-and-coming artist.

Nicolas’s work is on display in Smith’s House Gallery at CHACE Village.

Nicolas is also one of the featured artists in the Chatt Hills Black History exhibit on display at Chattahoochee Hills City Hall, (6505 Rico Rd) through the month of Feb. Join us Sat. Feb. 6th for our official CHACE Village Roll-Out Event Celebrate the official opening of CHACE Village at our new 73-acre property, which we will be turning into a Black-owned Creative destination space complete with Art Galleries, Tenting experiences, ATV rentals, a fully stocked lake for fishing, youth programs, and much more.

Celebration starts at 12:00pm, complimentary wine until 2:00pm. Tons of giveways!

RSVP for Rollout:www.chacevillagerollout.eventbrite. com CHACE Village, 10235 Rivertown Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213 www.facebook.com/ChaceVillage

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OUR COMMUNITY How We Arrived at the Historic Crossroads of Goodes

By Maria Hanson

Back in late 1991, Dave Hanson and I commenced our search for acreage and a home in proximity to Fairburn’s Georgia Renaissance Festival, where Dave and I had met about four years prior. He was a jouster from Minnesota and owned the action theatre company, Knights of Pendragon, along with three former polo ponies-turned-joust horses. I drew caricatures at the Renn Fest as a weekend gig while living and working as a Graphic Designer in Atlanta. We saw the Goodes property in one of those real estate booklets (remember those?) and marveled at its rural beauty. It appeared this region was a little secret in the Atlanta metro area.

We purchased the land and small farmhouse from Mrs. Bonelle Keith, the widow of Mr. Charles Keith, in January of 1992. Bill Creel was the realtor representing Mrs. Keith, and would also become our new neighbor.

The importance and relevance of the Goodes community was not lost on us, even as the new residents of the Goodes property.

The cute farmhouse was perfect

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for us, and the property, once fenced, would work well for the horses (and the eventual ponies, goats, llama, pot-belly pig, and chickens). Dave held rehearsals for his joust show in the former garden area next to the peach, apple, and pear tree grove. We would notice an occasional spectator along the road, pulled over to watch the knights on horseback practicing games and lance passes. The “shop” building near the front of the property worked perfectly to hold the props and equipment. That building would also see another blacksmith work in it, for Dave attended Casey & Son Horseshoeing School in North Georgia and learned the art of smithing with a propane forge. The old Pendragon U-Haul parked there has become a permanent memorial to the show.

Shortly after purchasing the main property, we bought the triangle lot across Rico Road from us. We had dreams of putting up more fencing for animals, but with no water access it has been left empty. We learned it served as an active cotton gin location up until the 1930s. After the boll

weevil came through the South, the building was abandoned and burned down. Neighbors later used that property to grow melons to benefit the nearby New Hope Methodist Church missions.

We made some of our first neighbor friends at New Hope Methodist’s Wednesday night church suppers.

Chatting with families who’ve lived here for generations gave us a better understanding of the history around us. Sara Ann Alford was among our first dear friends, and we were blessed to have her sister Molcie move close to us on Atlanta Newnan Road, across from their family’s homestead property. They provided so much rich history about this area where they were raised. The wife of the pastor there, Christina Williams, shared the Palmetto History book with us. I remember reading through it with fervor, trying to commit to memory the family names that filled the pages.

We held our wedding on the property in 1993. A big white tent was erected in front of the house for the reception. The ceremony took place behind the old barn, conducted by Dave’s father, a Lutheran minister from Illinois. Guests and the wedding party were shuttled to the location by horse-drawn carriage. The day was a

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hot and steamy 3rd of July. We had a real fireworks show and invited all our neighbors to pull up lawn chairs to enjoy the celebratory display.

Our children, Amelia and August, were born and raised here. We built a new house up in the woods behind the barn, as the little blue farmhouse was bursting at the seams. Neighbor Dorsey Earnest (married to Peggy Keith – a native of Goodes and niece of the family who owned the Goodes property) was the contractor, now retired.

Another of our special neighbors, and as we liked to call him, the mayor of Goodes, was Mr. Charles Jackson.

He was born and raised on a nearby property. As a child he remembered watching the old-timers play checkers at the Goodes Country Store. The general store had a gas pump, and the Amoco sign was later converted to the Goodes sign still standing.

He married Thelma who grew up almost right next door to him. They never moved from the area, and Mrs.

Jackson still lives on their property alongside her extended family.

We sat down with Mr. Charles one day long ago to learn more about the history within the Goodes Community.

That’s where we learned about the cotton gin on the triangle, the post office, the blacksmith shop, the schoolhouse, and the old sharecropper house that we had lived in. We can still see evidence of the terraced slopes created for farming along Atlanta Newnan Road.

Dave loves the Christmas holidays and decorates the Goodes corner every holiday season.

Neighbors decided to contribute to the cause and donated funds and energy to purchasing and planting the Goodes Christmas Tree from Lamar’s local tree farm on Campbellton-Redwine Road. Hugh Tyer orchestrated the project perfectly. Every year the tree gets bigger and wider and more beautiful--but also more challenging to decorate!

Our children both graduated from Arlington Christian School in Fairburn and still live on the “compound.” We

have seen many changes happen to our community in our almost 30 years of making our home here, as have the families who’ve lived here for generations. We appreciate and embrace the history this area has to offer, and the memories we all continue to make together.

For more information: http://www. chatthillshistory.com/goodes.html

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OUR COMMUNITY Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Update

By Laurie Searle

Announcing the newest addition to the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail: "Llama Star.�

Glen & Kelly Vann live a stone's throw from Chattahoochee Hills in the historic Campbellton area shared by our city and South Fulton. When they recently saw the new barn quilts down the road, they asked if they might join the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail.

Kelly had her heart set on creating a barn quilt based on one of her family's heritage quilts. A volunteer created several mock-ups, and then just for the fun of it, added a few designs that featured a llama.

When Kelly couldn't make up her mind, Glen reminded her that many folks use the "Llama Farm" when giving directions in their area. And with that, the couple chose the "Llama Star" for their barn quilt.

Glen & Kelly's story inspired the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail to create a special category called "Country Neighbors" for those who live outside our city but would like to participate in the barn quilt trail.

From Urban Dwellers to Country Farmers After marrying in 2011, Glen and Kelly decided they needed a "little more" space and a slightly larger yard than their East Atlanta home. In 2012 they ended up with a "lot more" than they imagined on a beautiful 12-acre spot running along the Chattahoochee River. They spent the first year discussing what kind of animals to add to the farm, and after a visit to the dentist, who recommended alpacas, the two did some research and began with a starter herd of 4 alpacas.

Today Glen & Kelly raise a well-loved herd of around 20 Suri alpacas along with three rescue llamas, four horses, three dogs, and a barn cat. When they aren't working their regular jobs, they make small-batch artisan yarn from their alpaca fiber and produce seasonal honey from Glen’s beehives.

A special gift: Heritage (mini) Barn Quilt Kelly holds her family's heritage quilts close to her heart.

When initially considering a barn quilt, she had hoped to replicate a pattern from one of these quilts, but she and Glen later decided to go with the Llama Star barn quilt design.

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To view Glen & Kelly's barn quilt, set your GPS for 8275 Cochran Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213

The volunteer who painted the barn quilt for the Vann's decided that Kelly shouldn't go without a memento of her heritage quilts. So, she painted a small (2x2) barn quilt based on the Dresden Plate pattern her grandmother had used in one of her quilts and offered it as a special gift in honor of a granddaughter's love.

To tour the 10 barn quilts on the trail, or learn how you may become a host site for one of our free barn quilts, visit our website: www.chatthillsbarnquilttrail.com

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The Greenway Study &Chatt Hills The key point to stress is that this is a “Collective Vision” for the region’s relationships to the River. It’s a vision of best practices – of what the river corridor could become – when and if funding becomes available through municipalities and partnering organizations.

Chatt Hills has tremendous potential with its 18 miles of frontage along the Chattahoochee River. And while the City doesn’t have the funding today to implement parts of this vision, it pays to have a plan in place so when funding opportunities do come along, the City is well prepared. For example, consider the Campbellton Park Boat Ramp that was built at no cost to the city through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; Chatt Hills’ Parks Commission had already laid this groundwork with the concept plan previously submitted as an RTP grant.

Chattahoochee Hills River Park – Demonstration Site The Greenway study highlights the City’s Chattahoochee Hills River Park and lists it as a Demonstration Site. (See page 167 of the report: https://chattahoocheeriverlands. com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Task8_Report-Only_Web-2.pdf.)

The Trust for Public Land says the purpose of a demonstration site is to offer a concept plan designed to help visualize the many natural amenities the public could enjoy, such as camping, kayaking, etc. The Trust also stressed it in no way implies a design proposal or implementation plan. An image of the City’s demonstration site is provided below. Expect a presentation to be given to the Chatt Hills City Council in the near future.

To review the final plan and documents and hear a presentation given by the Trust for Public Land, please visit the website at: https://chattahoocheeriverlands.com).

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Book Section February Selections from Hills & Hamlets Bookshop and Underground Books: Hills & Hamlets Bookshop is a charming neighborhood bookstore in the Serenbe development of Chattahoochee Hills and was founded by the couple behind Underground Books in Carrollton.

Hills & Hamlets Bookshop is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 to 4, and we’re open 24/7 online at www.bookshop.org/shop/undergroundbooks and at info@hillsandhamlets.com.

New in Netflix Adaptations: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn From New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the first novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix.

Buy here: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9780063078697 New in Nonfiction: Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food, from Sustainable to Suicidal - Street Smart by Mark Bittman From hunting and gathering to GMOs and ultraprocessed foods, this expansive tour of human history rewrites the story of our species—and points the way to a better future.

The history of Homo sapiens is usually told as a story of technology or economics. But there is a more fundamental driver: food. How we hunted and gathered explains our emergence as a new species and our earliest technology; our first food systems, from fire to agriculture, tell where we settled and how civilizations expanded. The quest for food for growing populations drove exploration, colonialism, slavery, even capitalism.

A century ago, food was industrialized. Since then, new styles of agriculture and food production have written a new chapter of human history, one that's driving both climate change and global health crises. Best-selling food authority Mark Bittman offers a panoramic view of the story and explains how we can rescue ourselves from the modern wrong turn.

Buy here: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9781328974624 New in Picture Books: Superheroes Are Everywhere by Vice President Kamala Harris, illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe From Vice President Kamala Harris comes a picture book with an empowering message: Superheroes are all around us–and if we try, we can all be heroes too. Before Kamala Harris was elected to the vice presidency, she was a little girl who loved superheroes. And when she looked around, she was amazed to find them everywhere! In her family, among her friends, even down the street–there were superheroes wherever she looked. And those superheroes showed her that all you need to do to be a superhero is to be the best that you can be. For ages 8-12.

Buy here: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9781984837493

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Arts Section

Who's Lookin' at YOU? Brandon Murphy is giving a second life to once forgotten treasures. His robots are magically made with rare and vintage pieces from bygone eras. Only nuts and bolts are used for assemblage. Much of the proceeds are donated to charities who support children in need.

The parts of each sculpture are found in flea markets, antique stores, and estate sales. Each part has history and significance, and he gives them new life, embracing the rust, wear, and patina they display as an outward statement of their worth. His goal is not to disguise the parts, but to let them be recognized even when assembled into a new personality, almost as if a magical force swept across a junkyard and assembled together parts into intelligent beings with souls.

Brandon’s sculptures often represent complex emotions and character traits that he has directly experienced or has been influenced by. While his sculptures are fun and give pieces of history and pop culture new life, they have layers of meaning discoverable 14

by the stories accompanying each piece.

Artist Statement I am a 25-year advertising agency veteran who is inspired by creativity and looks at things from a slightly different and often offbeat perspective.

I grew up on a farm in Indiana where I had relatives who were welders, mechanics, and junk collectors that could make anything. My art is both an expression of my inner emotions and a desire to make cool things that entertain people and make them smile. Part Sci-Fi geek, part athlete, and full-on nerd, I embrace possibility and imagine things as if they’re real even when they’re not. https://www.botbuilds.org

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Brandon Murphy's art can be seen at the Chatt Hills Gallery and the Blue Eyed Daisy .

Arts Section Janice Barton

Morgan Boszilkov Ann Jackson

Robert Lederman

Wanda Hughes

Malinda Lively

Judy Walker

Todd Terranova Logynn Ferrall Karin Slaton

GW Harper

Gail Foster

Amy Peterson

Julie McKinney

Co-op members are: Adrienne Anbinder, Malinda Lively-Arnold, Janice Barton, Greg Blount, Morgan Boszilkov, Logynn B Ferrall, GW Harper, Gail Foster, Wanda Hughes, Ann Jackson, Robert Lederman, Julie McKinney, Brandon Murphy, Amy Peterson, Karin Slaton, Tom Swanston, Todd Terranova, and Judy Walker | 9057 Selborne Lane & Paint Space, 10625 Serenbe Lane Unit A. Open by appointment: 818.434.5436

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Memorials Edward Richards Edward, age 61, suffered a hemorrhagic stroke on December 29th at his home in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. He fought bravely, but God had other plans for him and he passed away at Grady Memorial Hospital on January 2, 2021.

Edward was born in Burbank, California and later lived in Kentucky and Florida before finally moving to Georgia.

He proudly served in the United States Navy.

Edward worked in the printing industry for over 36 years, recently employed by Heidelberg as a consumables sales rep. He loved sitting in the sun reading a good book and enjoying a fine cigar. He loved playing Scrabble and cards. His favorite activity was watching outdoor movies.

Even if it was 40 degrees outside, he and his wife Laura would bundle up in down blankets and watch movies under the stars.

Eddy was a volunteer firefighter with the city of Chattahoochee Hills and was always ready to help anyone in need. He dearly loved his community and its citizens. He felt so lucky and blessed to live there.

Edward was quiet and reserved, but had a wicked sense of humor. Although quiet, when he spoke it was often profound. He studied many different religions and was always questioning the meaning of life. Edward enjoyed nature and found great pleasure in watching birds, sandhill cranes being his favorite. Edward loved all animals, but especially dogs.

He always said he loved dogs more than people because they love unconditionally and don't judge you.

Edward was married to the love of his life, Laura for 36 years. They were married in a little white church-New Hope United Methodist in Chattahoochee Hills. They married simply and lived simply and that brought them great joy.

Edward was preceded in death by his mother Diane Corbitt. He is survived by his wife Laura Jones Richards, his sister Susan Wells, brother-in-law David Wells, niece Susie Wells, sister-in-law Anita Wallace and her husband Jon Wallace, sister-in-law Bridget Arrington and her husband Perry Arrington, nieces Jennifer Tutton and Rebecca Bradley, nephews Dana Chastain and Brandyn Walker.

Numerous great nieces and nephews.

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The family will be having a wake in the near future at Laura's residence in Chattahoochee Hills and would love for his friends and family to help celebrate his amazing life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to The Salvation Army. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com.

Sara Elizabeth Youngblood Richardson Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Youngblood Richardson, age 80, of Palmetto, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was a school teacher for many years with Fulton County School System and viewed her students as part of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis Richardson; her infant son, Charles Richardson. She is survived by her daughters, Martha Fleckenstein and her husband, James of Sharpsburg, Trudie Daniell and her husband, Kevin of Newnan; son, Robert Richardson and Nancy of Palmetto; grandson, Jonathan Fleckenstein. A funeral service was held Monday, January 18, 2021 in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Bobo officiating. Interment will followed at Holly Hill Memorial Park. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome. com.

Southside at Serenbe celebrates in the Oak Room of the Inn At Serenbe. Southside is connected to Northpoint—an Andy Stanley church, and everyone is welcome. The first Sunday of every month we have lunch at the Farmhouse after the message.

During the year we try to have a few social events as well. Questions? Contact: Cathy Gailey cgailey@remax.net or 404-456-6347

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OUR CHURCHES Campbellton Baptist Church 8660 Campbellton Fairburn Rd Friendship Baptist Church 6090 Cochran Mill Rd www.friendshipbaptistchatthills.com Interfaith Fellowship at Serenbe www.facebook.com/ groups/1964824926878340/ New Hope United Methodist Church 7875 Atlanta Newnan Rd

Providence Baptist Church 6402 Campbellton Redwine Rd www.pbcrico.org Rico United Methodist Church 6475 Rico Rd Rivertown United Methodist Church 9325 Rivertown Rd Sardis Baptist Church 8400 Sardis Rd www.sardisbaptistch.com

Southside at Serenbe 10 am in the Oak Room of the Inn at Serenbe, 10950 Hutchenson Ferry Road. If you have questions contact Cathy Gailey at cgailey@remax.net or 404-456-6347.

Southern Crescent Unitarian Universalist Fellowship www.facebook.com/SouthernCrescentUUFellowship/ Vernon Grove Baptist Church 8440 Vernon Grove Rd

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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FOOD PANTRY REPORT Community Brickworks January

The Brickworks Food Pantry 70 more food pantry clients than 2019, and 52 more children at the end of Dec. In January 75 families were served.

Community Brickworks is a 501c3 nonprofit which supports the needs of our local citizens and people in our surrounding community. Often we are asked how we got the name Community Brickworks. Every person has their own bricks—education, skill sets, jobs, etc.—to build a foundation for a successful life. Our goal is to help individuals and families reinforce, complete, or fill in bricks that are missing due to circumstances, to help them develop a stronger foundation. Our job is to enhance the lives of all in our community.

Chatt Hills Food Pantry uses the One Roof concept.

This means that many local churches, organizations, businesses, and individuals combine to supply this main food pantry, allowing us to be sure that all available funds help as many people as possible. The One Roof concept minimizes opportunities for abuse.

Our pantry is: • Open Wednesday from 3:30-5:30PM • Clients may visit the pantry once a month and receive two bags after completing the Food Pantry Request Form. More if a large family.

• If there is an emergency need, text Carla Carrabino at 404-771-1418 • We serve Chattahoochee Hills, Palmetto, and Fairburn areas.

• Emergency Assistance once a year, if available.

Through our donors we have helped pay for critical emergency items – dental, propane for heat, electric, partial rent, medicines, materials to handicap proof a home, etc.

All donations are 100% tax deductible. Community Brickworks receives monetary donations as well as food, books, and school supplies all through the year. We are managed completely by volunteers with no paid staff. 100% of your donation is used in your community to help your neighbors.

Community Brickworks 6505 Rico Rd., Chatt Hills, GA 30268, 770-463-6600

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City Government CHATT HILLS POLICE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITATIVES The Chattahoochee Hills Police Department kicked off the New Year with a virtual Meet & Greet on January 11 to introduce several community outreach initiatives planned for 2021.

Councilmember Ruby Foster opened the program and acknowledged the members of the Community Outreach team present: Councilmember Camille Lowe, City Manager Robbie Rokovitz, Police Chief Jim Little, and Officer Duon Dorrsett.

The first question posted to the chat room read, “Community/Police relations are clearly in the news a lot these days. How do you think Chatt Hills compares to other areas with respect to how you approach policing?

What are your biggest challenges? How can we help?

Chief Little said, “We’re trying to get you to know the officers who are serving in the community so you feel comfortable asking questions. Officer Dorsett volunteered to be our first community liaison officer. He’s here to introduce himself and tell you about some of our upcoming community initiatives.”

Meet Officer Dorsett Officer Dorsett said he’s a 50-year-old-family man (his wife was in the next room). He’s been a police officer for 20 years. Before coming to Chatt Hills, he worked in the City of Griffin, which was a long commute from his home in Douglasville. He met a Chatt Hills police officer who told him about our city’s department, so he applied for a position here. He’s been with the Chatt Hills Police for four years and currently works the night shift, 6pm – 6am.

“Ever since I’ve been here, there has been nothing but love (for our police) from the majority of residents we meet,” he said. “But what concerns me when I get domestic calls, is some people don’t want to talk with us. They 18

don’t trust police. I get that. But we’re not the big city. We know how to handle situations without going overboard.”

In past years, the Chatt Hills Police Department has had several outreach programs to help strengthen community relations. The pandemic restrictions limited some of those programs this past year. The department is hopeful that those restrictions will soon lift. The outreach programs planned for 2021 include: Police/Community Liaison Program - Officer Dorsett said the goal of the liaison program is to get the citizens closer to the police department by establishing relationships. He wants citizens to know all of the police officers, how the department functions, and how police and citizens can work together. As the Community Liaison Police Officer, Officer Dorsett said citizens may contact him for non-emergencies via email (duon.dorsett@chatthillsga.us) or the non-emergency phone number: (404) 730-7911.

Citizen’s Police Academy – This program is designed to acquaint citizens with the activities of the police department.

Topics may include an overview of the department, 911 operations, narcotics, identity theft, use of force, active shooter, and investigations. The program is expected to be scheduled later this year.

National Night Out – Residents will be invited to meet-up at different locations in the city to meet the public safety team, see the police cars and equipment, and get to know the department. It’s a great opportunity for children to learn about Chatt Hills “community-policing” and also for adults to ask questions or voice concerns.

Vacation House Checks – Residents may complete a Vacation House Check form at city hall. This provides at least two visits to your property (often more) by patrolling officers while you’re on vacation, as well as daily status sent via email.

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City Government Meet Chief Little Chief Little responded to the following questions posted to the online chat room: Q1. What does “good community relations” look like? Are there any barriers in the past?

A1. The goal of our police department is excellent customer service. The biggest barrier is communications.

The Citizen Police Academy is a huge benefit. It gives residents a chance to see how the police functions, ridealongs, use of force, de-escalation techniques, policies and procedures – it gives you a better understanding of our department. And what to do if you are not happy with the services? You ask for a supervisor. We ask that you use our chain of command and allow officer to address your issue.

My door is always open.

The outreach program is one of the steps we’re taking (we only have 11 officers). We need your input and your help. Some of the biggest cases we’ve solved are because of your community input.

Q2. There has been lots of (national) talk about de-escalation and setting expectations for police. What does that mean for Chatt Hills Police?

• Last year, Chatt Hills City Councilmembers Ruby Foster and Alan Merrill conducted a review of our 122 policies, and reported that our department was in compliance and meeting community standards.

• We are in the process of pursuing a state accreditation, which shows compliance with over 150 standards.

Once achieved, we will be the smallest department in Ga with this accreditation.

• The state requires a minimum of 20 hours a year of continuing education; our officers complete 60 hours.

• We continue to seek innovative ways to solve problems. We recently recommended to council the purchase of the Bola Wrap – a remote restraint device that does not inflict pain (see city council report).

Q3 – How can the community help?

A3 – When you have a problem or concern, let us know.

How to Contact the Chatt Hills Police For emergencies: Call 911 For non-emergencies: Call (404) 730-7911, or visit city hall from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For Community Liaison Officer Dorsett: Email duon. dorsett@chatthillsga.us or call (404) 730-7911

A2. Chatt Hills Police has taken these steps: • Two months ago, we achieved a Risk Reduction Certificate showing we are in compliance with the 12 areas of law enforcement (based on the State’s standards), including use of force.

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City Government

Robert T. Rokovitz, MPA, ICMA-CM

Chattahoochee Hills Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

By July 1 of each year, the City of Chattahoochee Hills has to adopt its annual budget for the fiscal year ending the following June 30th. The projected revenues and anticipated expenditures must balance. This process requires a great deal of collaboration between the governing body and staff and input from citizens at required public hearings before final adoption. By law, the budget from each preceding year has to be audited within sixty days of the new fiscal year.

The budget that is adopted primarily consists of a Statement of Revenues and Expenditures. However, since coming to the City in May of 2016, the budget has become a more robust document that provides a deeper dive into all facets of revenues and expenditures. For those governments willing to go the extra mile to take this deeper dive, which entails an extensive list of detailed criterion, they may submit the document to the Government Finance Officers Association to be eligible for a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. To be more competitive, we needed at least three years of consistent budget data for the foundation. These were fiscal years 2016, 2017, 2018.

In FY2019, we made our first submission for this award. Because of some success in my past, we were able to achieve this recognition. We submitted our budget for FY2020, and we were also successful in earning this award. We just learned this month that our FY2021 budget, which is from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, has received its third GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.

This award represents a significant achievement by this municipality. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the city had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well the city’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communication device. Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories, and in the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award.

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“Submitting the budget document to GFOA, while not required, in hopes of earning this recognition is just one way we willingly and with great transparency illustrate how taxpayer monies are allocated,” commented city manager Robert Rokovitz. “We are very honored to be bestowed with this award for the third year in a row as it serves as a benchmark in our efforts to be the best stewards of taxpayer dollars while further illustrating how the City places substantial emphasis on its fiscal integrity in every aspect of municipal operations,” continued Rokovitz.

There are over 1,600 participants in the Budget Awards Program. The most recent Budget Award recipients, along with their corresponding budget documents, are posted quarterly on GFOA’s website. Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.

Government Finance Officers Association is a major professional association serving the needs of more than 19,000 appointed and elected local, state, and provincial-level government officials and other financial practitioners. It provides top quality publications, training programs, services, and products designed to enhance the skills and performance of those responsible for government finance policy and management. The association is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Washington, D.C.

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Register for CHATT HILLS ALERTS free emergency notification SEVERE WEATHER • POLICE UPDATES ROAD CONDITIONS/CLOSURES • AREA NOTICES Registration form located at: https://www.chatthillsga.us/CHATT%20HILLS%20 ALERTS%20EverBridge%20enrollment%20form.pdf EMAIL THE COMPLETED FORM TO: CHEMA@chatthillsga.us

Action Minutes ~ Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council City of Chattahoochee Hills January 12, 2021 / 6:00 p.m.

Call to Order Members present: Reed, Foster, Lowe, Bettis. Searle joined via videoconference at 6:37 p.m.

Review and Approval of Agenda Passed 4-0 Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2020

Passed 4-0 Presentations / Proclamations (None) Public Comments Staff Reports Financial Update: Robbie Rokovitz Fire Department Report: Greg Brett Police Department Report: Jim Little Public Works/Parks Report: Darold Wendlandt Community Development Report: Mike Morton Searle joined via videoconference at 6:37 p.m.

Public Hearing 1. Item 21-001: Public Hearing and Action to consider an application for a Limited Pouring Alcohol Beverage License – Wine and Malt Beverages. The name in which the license is to be issued – HM One, LLC dba Blue Eyed Daisy/Licensee – Matthew Wachlin. The location of the premises – 9065 Selborne Lane. Passed 5-0 Unfinished Business (None) New Business 1. Item 21-002: Resolution to set Qualifying Fees for the 2021 Municipal Election. Passed 5-0 2. Item 21-003: Resolution to appoint the Municipal Superintendent for the 2021 Municipal Election.

Passed 5-0 1. Item 21-004: Approve purchase of eight (8) Bola Wrap remote restraint devices and 20 BW200-3 cartridges not to exceed $7,998.60 from Gulf State Distributors.

Passed 5-0 Mayor and Council Comments Executive Session (None) Adjourn Meeting The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

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HOME TOWN HERO AWARD In the pre-dawn hours of March 18th, two area Fire Chiefs' phones rang one after the other. Joseph Barasoain, then Director of Fulton County Emergency Services, was calling to make a desperate plea for help from two trusted Chiefs and friends who had worked by his side during various disasters in Georgia. However, the disaster Barasoain was calling about was frighteningly different this time, but, it was not unexpected. There was no hurricane damage to sort out, no destruction from tornadoes, nor havoc from ice and snow.

Barasoain's request was for Palmetto Fire Chief Henry Argo and Chattahoochee Hills Fire Chief Greg Brett to create within 24 hours a plan to manage a biological "hot zone" for Georgia's first COVID-19 specimen collection site. Unlike hurricanes or other natural disasters, the threat to human life would remain day after day as hundreds would be compelled to seek diagnosis. Where to start such a daunting and unknown task?

Argo and Brett offered many ideas before the conference call with Barasoain ended. When they hung up, the Chiefs began packing equipment and other resources for this very unique mission. Two hours later the three stood together at Fulton's Charlie Brown Airport to survey what would become one of the first COVID-19 test sites in the state of Georgia.

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Greg Brett, Chief of Fire, EMS & Emergency Management City of Chattahoochee Hills, GA Greg.Brett@chatthillsga.us 770-463-1592, office, 404-441-9850, mobile Incident Management System (NIMS) both were accustomed to using. But, this so-called disaster would require several procedural adaptations. Hot, warm, and cold zones would be critical to prevent cross-contamination of health workers, clinicians, management personnel, and, of course, sick and healthy people being tested.

Law enforcement was needed to manage long lines of traffic and site security. A vast inventory of PPE, supplies, a means for transporting supplies, and feeding workers were of paramount concern. The operation of a biological hazard (incident) site would be a new multifaceted "machine," and it had to be invented quickly.

Argo and Brett sketched plans and made requests of Barasoain, then all three set to work. Phone calls were made, protocols drafted, rooms marked, barriers established; one checklist after another was created. Later, as others arrived, and tents, supplies, PPE, and equipment were put into place, the site began to take shape. Twelve hours after that early-morning phone call, a full-scale "incident action plan" was ready with everything in place.

Georgia's first public drive-through COVID-19 testing site was set to "go live" the next morning at 9:00 AM.

"Wrinkles" of many sorts would occur over the remainder of that first week. More than once severe thunderstorms forced a temporary halt to operations as dangerous lightning and wind threatened workers at the various outdoor stations. A shortage of medical and health services personnel continuously stressed operations and plans for each following day. And, sick and frightened people driven to understand their personal risks as this killer virus seemed to sweep around the globe--well, those people were sick and frightened, and not always easy to manage or console.

For over a week Argo and Brett persevered with a team that slowly refined every function at the site. The two Chiefs offered patience, direction, creative problem-solving, trust, and humor as they encouraged their stressed team daily through long hours at the testing site that came to be known as "SPOC 1."

Soon, reinforcements from GEMA's All-Hazards

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City Government mind, but always the danger passed quickly. This was different, and yet, it was the same.

Six weeks later, Argo and Brett's phones rang again--it was Barasoain. He explained reinforcements were thinning at SPOC 1, and Fulton County needed additional test sites as the coronavirus was surging. Barasoain waited for either Chief to speak. Silence. Then, just as before, the two Chiefs began offering ideas.

Noon time that day saw the three together again, this time looking over Fulton's Wolf Creek Amphitheater. At first, they stood in silence, then with a nod Argo said, "Well, that about covers it," and the three broke their huddle and started to work. This time the Chiefs held an advantage, if there was one to be had against COVID-19.

Who could have imagined these strange, life-altering circumstances? How many more times would this grim scene play out? Those were questions to ponder later.

Now, round two.

RECOMMENDATION: I have worked with many Public Safety professionals over the years in many demanding situations, but I haver never known two individuals to be more responsive, dedicated, and selfless than Fire Chief Henry Argo and Fire Chief Greg Brett. These two servants typify the leaders your foundation’s Leadership Award describes. There can be no other persons more deserving of this award.

Incident Management Team arrived. Then, Chief Argo and Chief Brett went home. Over the next few weeks they would reflect very solemnly on the high degree of risk involved with this dangerous virus. The gravity of their initial efforts and an unknown future with COVID-19 weighed on them as they worked to meet escalating demands on their own EMS and fire personnel in Palmetto and Chattahoochee Hills.

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City of Chattahoochee Hills, City Hall, 6505 Rico Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268, Phone: (770) 463-8881, www.chatthillsga.us

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

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

City Council Meeting - Tues., Feb. 2, 6:00 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

The City will take the following safety precautions: • The City Council room will be set up so that the council and staff are all at least 6’ apart.

• Any citizen attendees that want to attend in person will also be separated by at least 6’; capacity will be limited to the number of seats that can fit in the room under those conditions.

• The meeting will be streamed live. Check details on the City’s website.

Historic Commission Meeting - Mon. Feb. 8, 6:30pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Parks Commission Meeting - Tues., Feb. 9, 6:00pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Planning Comission Meeting - Thurs., Feb. 11, 6:30 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Mayor & Council Planning Retreat - Thurs. 18 & Fri. 19, 9:00 am City Council Work Session - Thurs., Feb. 25, 6:00 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

About Chatt Hills News The official newsletter of the City of Chattahoochee Hills, Chatt Hills News, is published monthly. This publication is compiled from submissions from the community and is available in public locations around the City, at City Hall, or via email subscriptions.

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