Chatt Hills City News ~ June

Official Publication of the City of Chattahoochee Hills, GA

CHATT HILLS NEWS

Issue 6 Volume 3 www.chatthillsga.us

JUNE 2022 Features

Events

Arts in Chatt Hills

City Government

Our Community Page 3

What’s Happening Locally?

Page 13

Local Artists Page 20

Stay Informed Page 25

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MAYOR TOM REED

You’ll be reading this message the week after I wrote it, so folks who joined us for the community picnic this weekend will have already enjoyed the fellowship and fun (including an amazing performance by Public Works Director Darold Wendlandt’s band!), but I wanted to take a moment to single out our Councilperson Ruby Foster for all her determined work to reignite the City’s community engagement events.

Planning these sorts of events is hard work. Finding sponsors, getting entertainment and the like coordinated, finding and managing volunteers, praying for good weather—it’s a lot, and probably more than folks realize. But it’s so important. Ruby feels strongly (a feeling I share) that it’s so important for the different communities sharing Chattahoochee Hills to have opportunities to get to know each other in light, social settings. On behalf of the City and all of its residents, I want to send a huge thanks to Ruby and all of the folks that are helping her for making these opportunities a reality—and also a huge thank you to our Public Works team, who makes sure that the venues are in perfect shape each time.

This past Saturday, we had a great community planning meeting at the new RiverLands Park (on Campbellton Redwine Road at the South side of Chatt Hills), hosted by Walt Ray of the Trust for Public Land and some of the consultants from Pond & Co., who are helping in the planning efforts for that park.

You may remember that right after the City was formed, a group of citizens came together to buy all of the park lands in the City from Fulton County because the City just didn’t have the funding at the time to do that itself (huge shoutout here to Dave McMurrain, Diana Wilson, Laurie Searle, and the rest of the team that I worked with back then to make that happen, and the hundreds of donors who stepped up to join us in providing the funds). One of those pieces of parkland was on the river but buried deep inside of private landholdings, miles from the nearest road – a spot that would have taken millions of dollars just to access, much less turn into a useful park in the City. It took several years,

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but I was able to talk a generous landowner into swapping that land for a larger parcel a couple of miles further south, a parcel that is immediately accessible because it’s bisected

by Campbellton Redwine Road.

In the meantime, we’ve also been working with Trust for Public Land’s RiverLands project, which came out of a conversation we were having years ago about preserving land along the river—part of a planning process to do just that—by buying and protecting park land and providing recreational access to the river that makes up our entire western border. RiverLands envisions an eventual string of parks and trails along either or both sides of the river, all the way from Buford Dam to Chattahoochee Bend Park; these spaces will be forever preserved for future generations. The high-level planning effort for these parks has been ongoing for the past couple of years, and a part of that process was finding places that could be demonstration projects for what that system might look like. Chattahoochee Hills’s enthusiastic participation has earned us almost a million dollars ($1,000,000!) for planning and implementing improvements in TWO of our parks: Campbellton Park, which already has an amazing boat ramp, will get a pavilion and bathrooms, and the new RiverLands ark is also slated for a pavilion and bathroom facilities, as well as a canoe and kayak dock. Just imagine: soon you’ll be able to put in up at Campbellton and paddle all the way down to almost the Coweta County Line!

Also keep in mind that our unique zoning will limit development to about 10,000 of our nearly 40,000 acres.

My vision is that another 20,000 will always be forest, field, and farm, while the remaining 10,000 acres would be public parks (ranging from active uses to preserves). Can you imagine how different that will be from the sprawl that now surrounds us on every side? How much better?

Be on the lookout for upcoming meetings, as we home in on the details for both the river side and the east side of the new park, in anticipation of the work that will allow us to finally open it to the public. We want your input!

Hope to see you at the upcoming city events, and that you’re enjoying these last days before it gets hot! As always, be well!

Mayor Tom Reed

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The Ribbon Cutting participants included: Council members Laurie Searle, Ruby Foster, and Camille Lowe; Parks Commission member Roland Alston, Mayor Tom Reed, Parks Commission Chair Diana Wilson, Parks & Rec Director Darold Wendlandt, and guests at the "Drive-in Movie Night "event.

Announcing the New Nature Trail at Huttcheson Ferry Park By: Laurie Searle

A ribbon cutting ceremony on April 30 marked the official opening of the new nature trail at Hutcheson Ferry Park.

The ceremony was scheduled during the Chatt Hills “Drivein Movie Night” event at the park, offering residents the opportunity to attend.

Mayor Tom Reed opened the ceremony by thanking Parks Commission member Roland Alston for his vision and hard work in designing and building the trail. He also thanked Parks Commission Chair Diana Wilson for the support she and the Commission provided.

Mayor Reed gave high praise and thanks to Parks & Rec Director Darold Wendlandt and his team for their efforts in maintaining the beautiful park.

Council members Laurie Searle, Ruby Foster, and Camille Lowe participated and offered their congratulations.

About the Park and Nature Trail Hutcheson Ferry Park is located at 9774 Hutcheson Ferry Rd., in Chattahoochee Hills, and is open from sunrise to sunset (30 minutes before and after). The park offers 103 acres of large open pastures ideal for concerts and events, nature walks to explore the flora and fauna, and picnic tables for family events or a quiet afternoon lunch.

The park offers visitors the opportunity to experience what so many residents of Chatt Hills experience – a quiet

Both trail options begin at the northeast corner of the field near the parking area (red dot on the map). The 1.35-mile option follows the woodland trail to the wetlands sign then continues along Cedar Creek, through the hay field, and back to parking on the park’s road.

nature preserve in their own back yard. From the wildflowers that grow in the meadows and the mossy-covered granite outcrops, to the birdsong that fills the air in the spring time, Hutcheson Ferry Park and its natural beauty proves that oftentimes less is more.

The new nature trail offers two options for a one-mile hike, both of which begin at the northeast corner of the field near the parking area.

The first option follows the woodland trail to the wetlands sign where it continues along Cedar Creek for about half a mile. It comes out on the hay field, which is typically filled with wildflowers this time of year. The trail continues to the back gate, then follows the park’s road north to the parking area for a total length of 1.35 miles.

The second option follows the woodland trail to the hay field sign where it continues along a different wooded path with slightly more elevation. It comes out on the hay field, then continues to the back gate, then follows the park’s road north to the parking area for a total length of 1 mile.

For more information about Chatt Hills city parks, visit www.chatthillsga.us/visitors/index.php.

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An estimated 300 friends and neighbors enjoyed the first ever, Chatt Hills Drive in Movie Night, at Hutcheson Ferry Park on April 30.

Chatt Hills "Drive-in Movie Night" and More! By: Laurie Searle Chattahoochee Hills rolled out the “green carpet” for residents and guests at the premiere of its first ever “Drive-in Movie Night,” at Hutcheson Ferry Park on April 30.

Mother Nature set the perfect scene for this special event. With no rain in sight, the sky was a still blue as the setting sun painted golden highlights behind billowy clouds. The acres of lush green grass blanketed the open field, offering the perfect backdrop for the colorful picnic blankets and camp chairs to come.

By 7 p.m. guests began to arrive. Greeted first by cheerful parking volunteers, then by the “hostess with the mostest,” city councilmember and community outreach coordinator, Ruby Foster, guests were offered free treats of popcorn, sodas, and glow sticks to kick off the pre-show activities.

As the adults selected a grassy spot and unloaded their picnic fairs, the kids explored and discovered the bouncy house and the face painting artist – both of which were big hits. Once their picnic areas were set up, families were anxious to see what was on the food menu. An accident with the Smooth and Groove Food Truck delayed the food, but Southern Region Hospitality came to the 4

rescue with a seafood feast made earlier in the day. Having this extra time gave guests time to visit with friends and meet their neighbors.

When twilight dimmed the lights, Mayor Tom Reed welcomed the guests and introduced Ruby, who opened the program. She thanked the guests for attending, and acknowledged the many volunteers and staff who worked for months to make this event special, and the event’s vendors and the sponsors. Then she called for the movie to begin.

The feature film was Disney’s “Jungle Cruise,” an action-packed family movie filled with slapstick comedy. It was displayed on a rented theater screen large enough to be seen from the full length of the event field, and included an audio option to listen on a radio channel for those who remained in their vehicles.

By the time dusk turned the daylight off, stars began to appear in the famous Chatt Hills dark sky. Neighborly chat dropped to whispers, and folks settled into watching the movie. As if to say “thank you for this special event,” guests waved their glow sticks, creating a mini light show that resembled a happy dance.

Chattahoochee Hills thanks and acknowledges the following people who supported this event: • Community Outreach Team members: Councilmembers Ruby Foster and Camille Lowe, and Maria Hanson.

• Parking and event set-up/break-down volunteers: Parks

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Commission members Roland Alston and Chip Denton, and Davis McMurren.

Photos and Story: Councilmember Laurie Searle.

City Staff Department Heads and their Teams: Robbie Rokovitz, city manager; Greg Brett, fire chief; Jim Little, police chief; and a special thanks to Darold Wendlandt, public works director and his team for their work in preparing the park.

Vendors: Movie, FunFlicks of Georgia; Face Painter, Endless Entertainment; Bounce House, Wow Inflatables; Food, Southern Region Hospitality.

Sponsors: City of Chattahoochee Hills, and anonymous donations from Social Butterfly, and PL.

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Prism Star Chatt Hills Barn Quilt

By Laurie Searle

Announcing the “Prism Star” barn quilt, hosted by Daron “Farmer D” Joffe & Stephanie Bernstein on their Farmers Shed at 10975 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268.

A ROAD TRIP LEADS TO A NEW HOME Daron Joffe & Stephanie Bernstein loaded up their RV and kids in 2020 and embarked on an extended trip to visit their families and scout for a new home. Their wanderings brought them back to Chattahoochee Hills where Daron had established the Serenbe Farms in 2002. Travel-weary and ready for a break, they rented a home for a few months. Then a chance meeting of a new friend offered them a 5 acre-farmstead and a new home in Chatt Hills.

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them and pretty up their place as they planned and created their new farmstead. They selected a "Prism Star" pattern for its many colors and multi-dimensions.

FARMER D AND FAMILY HIT THE ROAD Daron "Farmer D" Joffee shared his Citizen Farmer Adventure that brought him and his family to Chatt Hills. In his 2020 blog he wrote. . .

After 6 years rooted down in Encinitas at Coastal Roots Farm, we moved up north to Sonoma County and have been living at Green Valley Farm and Mill for several months, which has been a wonderful experience. Friends, farming, and community. However, work and family were calling us to the East Coast. Once fire season arrived and we knew school wasn’t happening, we decided to uproot and go for an epic cross-country adventure in our RV, Daisy.

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The decision to leave happened quickly. I was getting ready to travel East to visit many of my agrihood consulting projects through my business, Farmer D Consulting, when I realized I couldn’t leave my family in such a precarious situation next to massive fires. On top of that, our kids were being homeschooled. A blessing in disguise as it gave us the opportunity to make a decision to get on the road, together.

There’s a part of us that longed for an adventure and a taste of the nomadic lifestyle. With fires, bad air quality, floods and earthquakes looming, we felt it would be a good idea to have some backup options to our beloved, yet precarious, California life. It’s a journey to figure out what the next chapter of our life looks like.

Some of the questions we are asking ourselves are: Where is our agrihood?

What does it mean to be more nomadic? How do we design our life for optimal community and resiliency?

Additionally, we value family above all else and believe this trip will allow us to get closer as a family unit, while also getting some good, old-fashioned family time with our relatives. This year is rough, but we

are trying to look for opportunities to make the best of it.

Our situation is similar to what a lot of people are experiencing right now. Many are asking themselves how they can re-design their life, better educate their children, and make the best out of this changing world (or better yet, this opportunity).

This is our first step on our journey.

After many months, their journey ended in the Serenbe Community of Chattahoochee Hills, where Farmer D had been hired in 2002 to be the founding farmer and establish the Serenbe Farms. They rented a home there and enrolled their children in school, hoping to take some time to consider their next steps.

As luck -- or fate -- would have it, they met a neighbor who lived on a 5-acre farmstead across the street from Serenbe. The neighbor had been thinking about selling his property, and after meeting Farmer D and Stephanie, he offered it "off-market" to them.

The couple purchased the farmstead and moved their family there in 2021. Their new-old farmstead has everything they dreamed about including an older home with char-

acter, enough acreage to cultivate and teach citizen farming, a nearby diverse community where their kids attend school and Stephanie teaches yoga, and a small town that values agriculture.

For more photos, and to read more about the hosts and the Prism Starbarn quilt, visit: https://www.chatthillsbarnquilttrail. com/farmers-shed.html For a map of the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail, visit: https://www.chatthillsbarnquilttrail. com/tour-the-trail.html

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Hoochberry Launches in Chatt Hills with Thoughfully Curated Goods for Your Dog Chatt Hills residents Eric & Angela Brown and Whit & Maddie Collmus opened the virtual doors to their e-commerce dog goods company, hoochberry.com on Saturday, May 14th.

The tag line for Hoochberry is “thoughtfully curated goods your dog doesn’t need.” After the founders spent months curating the right selection of high-quality, durable, attractive goods, they were stuck trying to concisely communicate their brand values in a unique way without artificially inflating their brand. They settled on the irony that dogs need vey little; you can put food and water in any old bowl and use some cord for a leash.

“Because we deeply cherish our pets and see them as an extension of us, our aesthetic, and our interests, we want products that align with those values. Maybe you’re an avid outdoors person, and you know the importance of durable, reliable products; you want that for your dog’s adventures. Maybe you have a clean, simple aesthetic, and you want your products to speak through the material and quality; your dog’s accessories should do the same. If your style has punctuation, we wanted to curate products that would allow that for your dog’s style as well.”

The business venture was months in the making, after developing business plans for several other categories that hit roadblocks. The founders were drawn to the pet market for several reasons. They grew up with dogs themselves, and the pet products market is continuing to grow, seeing a lift recently due to pandemic pets. However, the primary 8

focus was to take a risk and start something of their own in order to create the exceptional brand experiences the founders appreciate via their favorite companies.

Whit contributed, “We’re aiming to redefine what retail looks and feels like. By maintaining a personal voice and amplifying the storytelling of the brands we carry. We want to promote and tell the story of artisans that are making products you love, because they started by making them for their own dogs.”

One of Hoochberry’s larger brands, Buster + Punch, is a premium home fashion company out of London. B + P is inspired by London’s fashion, music, and sub-culture scenes where they collaborate with street artists, bike builders, and fashion designers to inject attitude into our crafted products. Many may recognize B + P for their eye-catching, industrial-styled light fixtures, switch plates, and door/drawer pulls found in many of the homes in the area.

Because Maddie is in the architectural and residential design space, she was familiar with Buster + Punch. When she discovered their beautiful solid brass and gun metal dog bowls, she knew they were a perfect fit for Hoochberry.

Hoochberry is launching with a curated selection of collars, leashes, harness, and carriers, as well as treats, supplements, and bowls. One of their most popular offerings is their bandana club, which gives subscribers access to exclusive designs.

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The South Fulton Institute is partnering with Grow-Link United and the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School on their School Garden. We recently sat down with Grow-Link United’s CEO, Jennifer Baker, and Co-Founder Darius Acker, to discuss their company and the work they plan to do in the Chattahoochee Hills Community.

Grow-Link United is Partnering with the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School A new skills-and-sustainability training organization is pairing up with the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School to provide instruction and guidance for children, as the school strives to fulfill its chartered mission as a “farm school” in our rural community.

Describe a little bit about Grow-Link United and give some examples of things that you do.

“Grow-Link United’s mission is growing communities by linking opportunities,” they stated. Grow-Link provides technical skills training, specifically geared towards agriculture, environment, and building communities. “We believe that sustainability is a big factor – self-sustainability, environmental sustainability, and everything in between,” they added. Grow-Link United is aimed towards training the youth, adults and seniors with skill sets that help them to become self sustainable. They are working with the youth specifically to integrate environment and agriculture into the core curriculum (math, social studies, sciences, etc.) of school systems, by focusing on skills, trade tips, and increasing social awareness.

Jennifer Baker

Darius Acker

Who is your programming primarily geared towards – students, teachers, the general Chattahoochee Hills community?

“The program is geared towards students of all ages,” they stated. Darius, who is the co-founder and has been in agriculture for over 10 years, discussed that it’s a niche market to understand and teach where food comes from.

“Community education is very powerful and impactful,”.

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organic farming process – “they are natural born leaders here and they need the opportunities to spread their info,” they shared. Jennifer and Darius also discussed how they believe middle aged people are community drivers, and that communities are formed when everyone is empowered. They believe that helps the community to become self-sustaining.

How did you get started in this space? How did you identify this need, and how did you get started on working to meet this need?

Jennifer and Darius discussed how they recognized that Agriculture is a $76 billion dollar industry that is very diverse and covers a lot of fields. They chose Chattahoochee Hills Charter School because the principal of the school is an agriculture specialist and farm manager, and the school is known as a “farm school.” Chattahoochee Hills Charter School’s programming has a unique, important and special skill set with focus on equitable space, placemaking, hands-on education, etc. In terms of demographics, Jennifer and Darius thought about the impact of children getting involved and how they could assist with continuing this knowledge and interest. They realized that starting with younger generations allows for parents to be involved, as well, and children can assist with spreading knowledge to older generations. They stated, “Family knows what the kids are putting in their brains, hearts, daily life, and it rubs off on you. If you can reach a child, you can reach anybody.” Grow-Link feels that children take what they learn home, spread it to their household, and deepen understanding for everybody.

How has the community embraced your projects and mission?

“When we first started, kids would come home very dirty, and parents were concerned about this and had some questions,” they shared. “They were hesitant initially but quickly accepted the program. Once they saw the enjoyment that the children had and heard how excited they were to come home and talk to them about the garden, parents started to get onboard. Parents could see their interactions with Grow-Link and programming, and they could see how happy it made their kids.” This built trust in Jennifer and Darius, as well, which is very important. They further discussed how most parents and teachers may not have grown up in an agricultural environment themselves, but once they saw it and it was explained to them, teachers and parents were more open to opportunities.

What do you hope for the community to get out of the garden/programming? What lasting impressions do you hope for them to take away?

Jennifer and Darius believe that Grow-Link United will offer self-empowering opportunities. They believe “if you empower yourself; you spread it, if you feel good, you pass it on.” They want to focus on the inner energy of the individual, stating “this little light of mine – let the light shine,” and they hope to become a beacon in the community. They also hope to highlight the senior community and share how important they are to the community. They discussed how elders have information and want to give their knowledge, and that historically they started as stewards of the earth/ 10

What is your ultimate hope and dream for this organization? If given unlimited resources, where would you take it?

Jennifer and Darius discussed ideas of developing an app, having an institute or physical building to serve as a headquarters where people can come and see the agricultural practices, train on pedagogy and curriculum, and be able to enroll students at Grow-Link Ambassador. It would be a hub for knowledge, training, activities, research, etc.

If interested in supporting Grow-Link United email them at growlink.atl@gmail.com. Be on the lookout for their website launch and future workshops on SFI’s future newsletters and on our social media platforms.

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Congressman David Scott highlighted the role of regenerative organic agriculture with Jeff Moyer, Rodale Institute, Steve Nygren, Serenbe, and Ian Giusto, Serenbe Farms.

Congressman David Scott It was a pleasure meeting with the farmers and researchers right here in #GA13 at Rodale Institute and Serenbe Farms, who are at the tip of the spear when it comes to regenerative organic agriculture.

It is imperative for our nation’s food supply that we continue to implement policy at the federal level that not only bolsters sustainable farming practices, but also mitigates the effects of climate change.

Thank you also to Georgia State House District 65 Representative Mandisha Thomas for joining us!

Regenerative Organic Agriculture Robert Rodale, J.I. Rodale’s son, coined the term “regenerative organic” to distinguish a kind of farming that goes beyond sustainable.

Regenerative organic agriculture not only maintains resources but improves them. With only about 60 years of topsoil remaining at current practices, nothing less will do.

The number one priority in regenerative organic agriculture is soil health.

Soil health is intrinsically linked to the total health of our food system. Soil health affects everything from plant health to human wellbeing and the future of our planet.

Regenerative prioritizes soil health while simultaneously encompassing high standards for animal welfare and worker fairness. The idea is to create farm systems that work in harmony with nature to improve quality of life for every creature involved.

Regenerative Organic Certified™ In 2018, the Rodale Institute introduced a new, holistic, high-bar standard for agriculture certification. Regenerative Organic Certified™, or ROC, is overseen by the Regenerative Organic Alliance, a non-profit made up of experts in farming, ranching, soil health, animal welfare, and farmer and worker fairness.

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Chatt Hills Community Outreach Special Events Sponsorship The City of Chattahoochee Hills hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, coordinated by the Chatt Hills Community Outreach (CHCO) initiative. The City shares a common goal with CHCO to offer events that foster camaraderie and help build a strong community by connecting residents with each other, city services, and local businesses.

Our FREE special events would not be possible without the support and partnership of volunteers, local community businesses, and organizations.

We invite you to join us in supporting our 2022 line-up of special events.

As a sponsor of our special events, we will acknowledge you in our promotional material and offer a half-page ad in our municipal monthly newsletter. You will receive a letter to share with your accountant as a qualified deduction for 2022 tax return to the Internal Renenue Service.

Sponsorship Opportunities Harvest Festival October 15 at Town Green

Christmas in Chatt Hills December 3 at City Hall For more information contact: Robert Rokovitz, City Manager, robbie.rokovitz@chatthillsga.us 770.463.8881 or Ruby Foster, ruby.foster@chatthillsga.us - Chatt Hills Community Outreach

Thanks to our Community Outreach Sponsor!

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Saturday, June 4, 9:00am HAMLIN BIG WHEELS RACE 2022 9131 Selborne Ln, Palmetto, GA 30268

Saturdays in June, 2022 | 9:00am - 1:00pm Farmers Market

June 7 - July 26, 10:00am Summer Reading at the Chatt Hills Library City of Chattahoochee Hills, City Hall, 6505 Rico Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

June - October 29, 2022 Saturdays, 9am-1pm, Selborne Green in Serenbe Serenbe Farmers Market is proud to bring Chatt Hills residents and visitors the best local produce, meats, prepared foods, and artisans.

The mission of the Serenbe Farmers Market is to support the development of the local agricultural economy and to provide a platform in which to support small businesses to sell their products. Serenbe Farmers Market offers a variety of healthy food and artisan goods on a large green space surrounded by magnificent tall trees, giving you an immunity boost that you just won’t find in an asphalt parking lot.

If you’re interested in becoming a Serenbe Farmers Market vendor, CLICK HERE to read the guidelines and apply.

Chatt Hills Library will have the GOT CAUGHT READING program every Tuesday at 10 am, June 7-July 26. Preschool and school age kids invited. Limit of 10 kids and parent must be in attendance. Call the Library at (770) 463-6600 and leave a message. We will call you back to register your child.

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June 4, 8:00pm Heather Malone Private Home / Public Concert In Serenbe 837 Middleton Way Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268 Tickets $30: https://bit.ly/3vXvzki

Sat & Sun, 2:00am - 5:00pm Weekend Wine Flights at The Wine Shop at Serenbe 9135 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, GA

On Heather’s newest record Soil In The Sky, her “ability to channel emotion is radical” (PopMatters). Her 4th full-length album, released on the celebrated indie label Signature Sounds, Soil In The Sky is stacked with special guests who help her deliver an immense range of sound and sentiment in 12 songs; there’s a duet with Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith on the Walt Whitman-inspired love song “We Were Together”, an appearance by Rachael Price on the album’s opening track “Enigma”, and Jay Ungar lends his legendary fiddle to “Oklahoma Lullaby”, a song inspired by Ken Burns’ documentary The Dustbowl. (Ungar composed Ashokan Farewell in Burns’ The Civil War). The all-star band includes drummer Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes), and multiple members of the Amos Lee band.

Maloney's prolific discography spans from 2011-2019, and includes her 2015 album Making Me Break (produced

by Band of Horses’ Bill Reynolds), and her 2014 collaborative EP with Darlingside - Woodstock - was reviewed by the New York Times and received praise from Graham Nash. Heather’s songs have played on NPR stations across the country.

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Excited to announce weekend wine flights at the wine shop! Each week 3 new wines will be featured and paired with light bites. Served Saturday and Sunday 2-5pm, $30 per person, no ticket or reservation needed. Stop by and see us!

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June 11, 5:30pm Wild & Scenic Film Festival Tickets: https://qudio.com/events

June 11, 7:00 - 9:00pm Come Hang with Fatima 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Palmetto, GA 30268-2233 Tickets $10: https://bit.ly/3yIKDnQ Famed choreographer Fatima Robinson will connect you to movement within nature.

Feel the sun on your face and connect with nature through dance and the beautiful sounds of an incredible choir.

Dj dubz will then continue the fun with a hour-long dance party while the sun sets.

As the New York Times notes, Fatima Robinson is “one of the most sought-after hip-hop and popular music choreographers in the world.” Recent highlights include the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Beyonce’s performance for the 2022 Oscars, and as a producer of the 2022 Grammy Awards. Upcoming work includes the highly anticipated Warner Bros. musical The Color Purple. Fatima was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for producing the highly regarded 2021 Grammy Awards. Fatima’s film resume reads like a who’s who of Hollywood having choreographed the critically acclaimed Dreamgirls, Coming 2 America 2, The Harder They Fall, American Gangster, Public Enemies, and Anchorman 2. Fatima was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Choreographer – Off-Broadway, for her theatrical debut, Radiant Baby, a musical based on the life of artist Keith Haring, produced and directed by George C. Wolfe at the New York Public Theater. She is currently in rehearsal with the play Trading Places at the Alliance Theatre with director Kenny Leon.

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June 14, 10:00am -1:00pm

June 17 & 18

Landscape Painting taught by Vinayak Godbole

Lost Art Music Festival at Foxhall Resort

The Paint Space (Located next to Hills & Hamlets Bookshop) 10625 Serenbe Ln, Suite A Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268 Tickets $75: https://bit.ly/3FRfjo8 Come paint in this 3-hour oil or acrylic painting class, with instruction by Vinayak Godbole. Painting supplies are provided. Participants will go home with a finished painting!

The image will be 11 x 14" in size. There will be a mid-class break, so bring a snack.

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Foxhall Resort 8000 Capps Ferry Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135 Tickets: $75.00 https://bit.ly/39NHh8o Make Father’s Day a weekend to remember with tickets to Lost Art Music Festival at Foxhall Resort! .

Break out those dancing shoes and join us for the second annual Lost Art Music Festival held at Foxhall Resort among the rolling fields in the Georgia Countryside!

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EVENTS -Dessert Alice Teyssier, flute James Austin Smith, oboe Alan Kay, clarinet Bryan Young, bassoon David Byrd-Marrow, horn

Sat. June 25, 2:00pm Cupcake Concerts

Free event for kids, young and old alike. See the worldclass musicians from Tertulia in an outdoor concert perform next to the Blue Eyed Daisy. Don’t forget to go inside and buy a delicious Blue Eyed Daisy specialty cupcake. Please register to guarantee a spot on the green.

Thurs. June 23 6:30-8:00pm Tertulia Backstage Pass

The Inn at Serenbe, 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268 - The Oak Room Tickets: $45 https://bit.ly/3yEG2my Intimate storytelling with the Tertulia artists featuring their personal anecdotes, favorite solos, and previews of the Friday and Saturday events from the musicians themselves.

Fri. June 24, 7:00pm Tertulia Wine Dinner Enjoy incredible food and music as the Art Farm at Serenbe presents a world-class chamber music dinner concert at The Inn at Serenbe's Oak Room featuring Tertulia. Chef Nic will prepare an exquisite 5-course menu paired with regional wines and musical pieces. Grab your table today!

Ticket price: $225-$250 https://bit.ly/3yEG2my Here's what to expect: -Appetizers Alexander von ZEMLINSKY Humoreske Maurice RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin (arr. Jones) -Main Course Myles PROWER DAVIS February Sky for Solo Clarinet David BYRD-MARROW Singing Meditation for Solo Horn Paquito D'RIVERA Habañera from Aires Tropicales György LIGETI Six Bagatelles Valerie COLEMAN Red Clay and Mississippi Delta

(Sponsored by Serenbe Real Estate. Thank you!)

Venue: Blue-Eyed Daisy courtyard Tickets FREE: https://bit.ly/3yEG2my Please register to guarantee your spot

Sat. June 25, 6:30pm Tertulia Happy Hour

Art Farm at Serenbe presents a festive happy hour wine tasting amid featured musicians. Expertly selected wines, flatbreads, and small bites, and an inviting and intimate take on world-class chamber music.

Professional musicians from all over the world play while you eat, drink, and enjoy your time. This event is geared toward music lovers who appreciate the art of playing a classical instrument.

Venue: Halsa Ticket price: $65 https://bit.ly/3yEG2my Combo Ticket Offer!

We are so excited to announce that Tertulia performances are now scheduled through the end of 2022 for the following weekends: June 23-25, September 22-24, and December 6-8! A special offer for Tertulia enthusiasts: choose ticket type "Wine Dinner Series" or "Happy Hour Series" at checkout to reserve your spot for all 3 weekends and as a special thank you, Art Farm will give you a complimentary ticket to the Backstage Pass on Thursday, June 24, 2022.

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Sat. June 25, 10:00am John Welker Dance Movement Workshop "Joy in Dance!"

10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA, 30268 Tickets $25-$35: https://bit.ly/3sH19kg Two workshops a day: kids 8-15 will be 60 minutes long, 16+ will be 90 minutes long.

Times: 10am-11am for kids ages 8-15; Afternoon at 12pm-1:30pm for ages 16+. Please select a ticket for the class you wish to attend.

Explore dance as an outlet for physical expression, creativity, and method of emotional discovery through a mix of ballet movement techniques and contemporary styles. Led by Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre's Artistic Director John Welker, this movement-based workshop is appropriate for beginners and experts alike.

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Sat. June 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm John Welker Dance Movement Workshop "Joy in Dance!"

10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA, 30268 Tickets $25-$35: https://bit.ly/3sH19kg Two workshops a day: kids 8-15 will be 60 minutes long, 16+ will be 90 minutes long.

Times: 10am-11am for kids ages 8-15; Afternoon at 12pm-1:30pm for ages 16+. Please select a ticket for the class you wish to attend.

Explore dance as an outlet for physical expression, creativity, and method of emotional discovery through a mix of ballet movement techniques and contemporary styles. Led by Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre's Artistic Director John Welker, this movement-based workshop is appropriate for beginners and experts alike.

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PORCHFEST at Serenbe Date Chosen - Sat. Nov. 5 Please save the date and contact Anne Michaud porchfest.serenbe@gmail.com if you will be available as a musician to play, and or, volunteer that day. Porchfest plans to expand onto more porches in Grange and have some great ideas brewing for a magical day.

Art Room Renovation at City Hall Update Installation of the HVAC system donated by Ken McNeese, will be installed by Ken Hose - Electrician, Scott Grey Chatt Hills Heating & Air in June. Additional electrical will be done, then the room itself will get a facelift.

The Chatt Hills Artist Co-op Inc. (CHAC) is organizing this fundraiser. We are member-supported and consists of The Chatt Hills Gallery at Serenbe and The Paint Space.

After attaining nonprofit designation in 2018, we immediately embarked on a mission to help Chattahoochee Hills’ residents explore their creativity and express their own voices through art.

Your tax-deductible financial contribution can make all the difference. The completed renovation will provide an artistic space that will offer a variety of art classes and workshops for Chattahoochee Hills residents.

Just $10,000 to go! We can do it! https://donorbox. org/chattahoochee-hills-city-art-room-renovation

let’s vote

9057 Selborne Lane | Chatt Hills GA 30268 | www.chatthillsgallery.com | admin@chatthillsgalleryserenbe.com

DONATE HERE

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Arts Section Overview of The Ravaged

by Norman Reedus The highly anticipated debut novel from Norman Reedus, acclaimed star of The Walking Dead.

“This country wasn’t built on good—only fought for with good intentions.”

Jack’s dying mother told him, “Run and never look back.” He spent his life amassing wealth, but after losing his family, he has no one to share it with. Alone with his demons and a backpack, he heads to South America, where people with nothing teach him what matters.

After thrashing his dog-abusing boss, Hunter learns of his father’s death in a mysterious fire. Biker buddies Nugget and Itch ride with him from North Carolina to California.

Stories from his father’s life help ease the struggles of small-town Americans. Hunter discovers a secret past.

Seventeen-year-old Anne flees Tennessee after her older brother attacks her. She whacks him with a skillet and hops a freight to Alabama with her best friend. Living hand to mouth, they build friendships, uncovering something they never had: family.

The Ravaged is a fast-paced, up-in-your-face novel of gritty realism, exploring three different personal quests with eerily parallel outcomes.

Signed copies available at Hills & Hamlets Bookshop in Serenbe!

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Editorial Reviews “Powerful.” —Joe R. Lansdale, Edgar Award–winning author of Moon Lake “[A] deeply atmospheric debut…with strong character development and emotionally driven plots…

[Reedus] conjures hot, twisting highways, cold steel railroad tracks, and the dry heat of the Atacama Desert, creating settings with such a strong sense of place that they become characters themselves.” —Booklist “A bruising road poem which sings of a desperate plea for liberation from the shackles that bind, the stranglehold of familial disappointment and trauma. The need for freedom, tribe, relief from the ghosts that haunt, both living and dead. The Ravaged is a beautifully rendered work which gives voice to the hope that something better might be in reach just beyond the next bend in the road. I couldn’t put it down.” —Lydia Lunch “The Ravaged is a wild ride through the underbelly of America following three characters who are running for their lives and running into trouble. This bold foray into the classic road novel genre has plenty of ass-kicking and bloody knuckles, but ultimately Reedus is always aiming for the heart-muscle, and many readers will appreciate the deeply felt introspection and cathartic moments rendered here. Norman Reedus cannonballs the ‘Grit-Lit’ world with this audacious, rollicking debut novel.” —Matt Bondurant, internationally bestselling author of Oleander City and Lawless “A wild, gritty, propulsive work of fiction…You’ll take the ride of your life with Reedus’s fierce and unforgettable characters.” —Adrian McKinty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Chain

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Arts Section June 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 Thursdays through Sundays from 11am to 5pm, and we’re open 24/7 online at www.bookshop.org/shop/undergroundbooks and www. bookshop.org/shop/undergroundbooks and info@hillsandhamlets.com.

New in Fiction: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice’s life isn’t terrible. She likes her job, even if it isn’t exactly the one she expected. She’s happy with her apartment, her romantic status, her independence, and she adores her lifelong best friend. But her father is ailing, and it feels to her as if something is missing. When she wakes up the next morning, she finds herself back in 1996, reliving her 16th birthday. But it isn’t just her adolescent body that shocks her, or seeing her high school crush, it’s her dad: the vital, charming, 40-something version of her father with whom she is reunited. Now armed with a new perspective on her own life and his, some past events take on new meaning. Is there anything that she would change if she could? A limited number of signed copies are available in-store only!

Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9780525539001 New in Nonfiction: Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit

by Lyanda Lynn Haupt In Rooted, cutting-edge science supports a truth that poets, artists, mystics, and earth-based cultures across the world have proclaimed over millennia: life on this planet is radically interconnected. Our bodies, thoughts, minds, and spirits are affected by the whole of nature, and they affect this whole in return. Haupt reminds us that at the crossroads of science, nature, and spirit we find true hope. Each chapter provides tools for bringing our unique gifts to the fore and transforming our sense of belonging within the magic and wonder of the natural world.

Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9780316426480 New in Young Adult: The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett, illustrated

by Shawn Harris New York Times bestselling Mac Barnett and Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris turn their massively popular The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza live cartoon into an action-packed and hysterical graphic novel series—perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier, and Jeff Kinney. A limited number of signed copies are available in-store only!

Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9780063084087

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Arts Section

Featured Artist

Barbara Brenner

It has been an interesting adventure to this place of being an artist. And it is a fascinating way to see how all the journeys and dreams during your life are now reflected in the images you create.

My life has been filled with movement and change, for our family was transferred almost every year. But creativity has always been a stable element, although it has moved from collage with found objects/ garbage, to photography, and ultimately to an art medium of wax called encaustics.

It is ironic that with torches, knives, and wax heated to 180 degrees, I can simulate the peaceful movement of floating through the clouds, and over the oceans — this is where I want to be.

To contact Barbara: barbarabrenner.com barbarabrenner@me.com

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Arts Section Karin Slaton

Julie McKinney

Judy Walker

Brandon Murphy

Vinayak Godbole

Greg Blount

Ken Shepard

Mary H. Johnson

Eileen Wilson

Gail Foster

R.D. Simmonsw

Adrienne Anbinder, Malinda Lively-Arnold, Greg Blount, Morgan Boszilkov, Logynn B Ferrall, Gail Foster, Vinayak Godbole, GW Harper, Wanda Hughes, Ann Jackson, Mary H Johnson, Robert Lederman, Julie McKinney, Brandon Murphy, Ken Shepard, Karin Slaton, Tom Swanston, Judy Walker, Renae “R.D. Simmons” Walker, and Eileen Wilson 9057 Selborne Lane & Paint Space, 10625 Serenbe Lane Unit A.

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Community

OUR CHURCHES Campbellton Baptist Church 8660 Campbellton Fairburn Rd Friendship Baptist Church 6090 Cochran Mill Rd www.friendshipbaptistchatthills. com

Rivertown United Methodist Church 9325 Rivertown Rd Sardis Baptist Church 8400 Sardis Rd www.sardisbaptistch.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

Southside at Serenbe 915AM & 11AM at One Mado We'd love for you to join us and invite your friends and family!

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

Sardis Baptist Church would like to welcome our new pastor, Joe Stephens and his wife Donna. It is an exciting time!

Everyone is invited to come meet Pastor Joe and Donna at our Sunday Morning Worship Services at 11:00 am - 8400 Sardis Road at the corner of Sardis Road and Hutcheson Ferry Road.

Please follow Pastor Joe and Sardis on our Facebook page at “Sardis Baptist Church (Chatt Hills, GA).

Calling all Men of the Community Sardis Baptist Church would like to invite you to join us on Monday Evening June 13th at 6:30pm for our first Ironmen Fellowship Dinner. We will just enjoy spending time together with good friends, good food, and good Word. We will have a guest to share with us about different things going on around us. Now this is open to every man in the community, young and old.

Fathers, bring your sons. Sons, bring your Dads.

This month we'll be having BBQ with all the fixings.

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City Government FY2023 Capital Budget Is Under Review In June, the Mayor and Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, which runs from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The first Public Hearing on the budget will be Tuesday, June 7th at 6:00 PM. We have scheduled the second Public Hearing for Thursday, June 30th at 5:00 pm which is virtual only on the Zoom platform. Those details will be posted on the City’s website as we get closer to that day.

The revenues and expenditures that will be shared will change between now and the end of the fiscal year. So while we have a general idea where we will end up, we still have anticipated revenues and expenditures that will affect what our fund balance will be in each fund. As we get closer to adoption, we will have budget documents such as the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures, Revenue Sources, and Capital Budget available on the City’s website under the Finance Department tab.

The City of Chattahoochee Hills initiates its formal budget process in mid-February to ensure time for an inclusive and transparent process while allowing the governing body the time to review projected revenues and anticipated expenditures prior to adopting the annual budget. That adoption takes place before the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1. Public meetings are also held to inform the citizenry, and to provide opportunities for public input. We had our first public discussion at the April 28th City Council Work Session.

Each department director met with the City Manager to review their respective budget requests. Each request was evaluated by the City Manager according to the priority specified by the department director and available funding.

Goals and strategies identified by the governing body during the annual retreat held February 11th were emphasized and incorporated in these departmental discussions.

The Mayor and City Manager met with Council members individually to review and make modifications to the budget, with each member of the governing body having access to the same information and discussion items during this process.

The FY2023 Budget actually reflects a decrease in overall revenue from FY2022 from $8,574,287 to $8,383,983 (-2.219%). The only funds that show an increase are the General Fund, Grants Fund, and Capital Fund. The General Fund is increasing from $3,702,636

Robert T. Rokovitz, MPA, ICMA-CM

to $4,040,301 (9. 12%). This primarily attributed to a higher anticipation in property taxes as well as sales and use taxes. The Capital Fund is increasing from $803,244 to $1,036,715 (29%). The Grants Fund is increasing due to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) in the total amount of $1,239,062 from the Federal government.

We received $619,531 in June of 2021 and anticipate the second and final payment of $619,531 in June of 2022. Some of these funds, $81,100 have been allocated to a recruitment and retention program which provides quarterly bonuses to eligible staff approved by the Mayor and Council. These bonuses have been approved through FY2023 which will provide quarterly bonuses to eligible staff in July 2022, October 2022, January 2023, and April 2023. That estimated expenditure is $324,400. This will leave $830,562 as unrestricted. The Federal government just released an update that allows any jurisdiction that received less than $10M to use these funds on almost any governmental service. These funds have to be obligated by December 31, 2024 and spent by December 31, 2025.

The table below illustrates increases and decreases in each fund category.

The chart below provides a visual of the fund comparison between FY2022 and FY2023.

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City Government Continued from page 25 This budget includes funding made available to maintain city services while continuing to make strategic reinvestments in our infrastructure. Over the next year, we will continue to monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure we are in line with or better than the forecasted path for the City. Preparation of the budget is an extensive and calculated task. We would like to thank all of the employees who make the budgeting process and resulting budget Community

BRICKWORKS REPORT Construction Completed!

We are pleased to announce that our construction is now finished. We have a sturdy ramp for our volunteers to use for grocery delivery to cars and library patrons to enter the library.

We are offering children’s nonperishable lunch items with summer food bank pick up on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00. Families can pick up items for lunches twice per month. See more information in this Newsletter.

The library will be offering a summer reading program for your kiddos!

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document as meaningful for the public as possible; their commitment to public service is evident through the hard work they put into the budget process and into the services they provide the residents every day.

We extend our special thanks and gratitude to our elected officials for their detailed and passionate involvement in the budgetary process. We are confident that the Council and staff will be able to meet the challenges that will face us in the next fiscal year and beyond.

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

GOT CAUGHT READING will be every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., June 7-July 26. We have 10 slots available for preschool and school age children. Parents must attend with their children.

Call the Library at (770) 463-6600 and leave a message and call back number. You will be called back to enroll your child. And don’t forget to pick up a book for yourself while you’re there! We also have THE LITTLE RED READING LIBRARY with free books to take home for your children to read and keep. LET’S ALL READ THIS SUMMER!

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City Government

Action Minutes ~ Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council City of Chatt Hills May 3, 2022 / 6:00 p.m.

Call to Order All members present.

Public Hearing (None)

Review and Approval of Agenda Passed 5-0

Unfinished Business (None)

Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 2022 Passed 5-0

New Business (None)

Presentations / Proclamations None 1. Proclamation declaring May 1-7, 2022 as Municipal Clerks Week 2. Proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2022 as EMS Week

Executive Session (None)

Mayor and Council Comments

Adjourn Meeting The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Town Hall Session (None)

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

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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

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

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.

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.

Email Subscriptions: To subscribe via email, visit the City’s Website: www.chatthillsga.us Or subscribe directly at this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/w9cGwxA Print Copies: Residents of Chatt Hills who do not have Internet may request mailed copies by calling City Hall (770) 463-8881.

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City Council Work Session - Tues., June 2, 6:00 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 City Council Meeting - Tues., June 7, 6:00 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Historic Commission Meeting - Mon., June 13, 6:30 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Planning Comission Meeting - Thurs., June 13, 6:30 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Parks Commission Meeting - Tues., June 14, 6:00 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Article / Event Submissions: If you have a story, event, or suggestion for future articles, we’d like to hear from you. Please submit your information by the 15th of every month for publication on the 1st of the month to: chatthillsnews@chatthillsga.us

2022 PARKING PASSES NOW AVAILABLE The parking passes for Cochran Mill Park are now available. Visit City Hall for your application. The fees are as follows: • Residents – free • Annual car/truck - $25 • Annual 3+ Axels - $35

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