Official Publication of the City of Chattahoochee Hills, GA
CHATT HILLS NEWS
Issue 2 Volume 11 www.chatthillsga.us
NOVEMBER 2023 Features
Events
Arts in Chatt Hills
City Government
Our Community Page 3
What’s Happening Locally? Page 18
Local Artists Page 22
Stay Informed Page 28
Photo by Chip Denton
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MAYOR TOM REED
Hello, Chattahoochee Hills! Photo by Chip Denton I was reminded the other day about what has always felt to me like one of the best things that the citizens of Chattahoochee Hills have ever done: the “Buy Our Parks” campaign that occurred about 14 years ago, just after the city was incorporated. Those first years of the city’s history were a time of real scarcity; it took a while for revenues to start coming in, but the expenses weren’t as patient! And we had a couple of very neglected but beautiful parks in the city that were owned by Fulton County, who just hadn’t been maintaining them appropriately – no fault of the small-but-dedicated parks staff, just a function of low budgets and other priorities. In conversations among some of us in the Organizing Committee that had set up the city, it seemed clear that the right answer was to buy the parks from the County (under a program that pegged the cost at far below the market value). But the city administration at the time was rightly concerned that they didn’t have funding available to buy them, and even if we were somehow able to pull that off, wouldn’t be able to properly maintain them, and so demurred. Our little group talked more, and unwilling to take ‘no’ for an answer, offered something different: we would try to raise the funds to not only buy the parks, but also to pre-fund several years’ worth of maintenance costs. The city agreed. If we could raise both purchase and operating funds, they would accept the parks from Fulton County. So, we put together a fundraiser, and in a couple of months, over 300 people from our small community of less than 3000 raised over $240,000 to buy all of the parks from Fulton County and pre-fund the first two years of maintenance. Checks large and small, and even pocket change from 2
kids at the nature center, all came together to make it happen. I’ll once again thank the committee of citizen-volunteers who came together to do the work: Chair Dave McMurrain, Co-Chair Diana Wilson, and Adria Whitford, Alan Merrill, Bridget Arrington, Deanna McMurrain, Eddy Richards, Jack Wilson, John Graham, Karen Reed, Laura Richards, Laurie Searle, Melea Brett, Molcie Trimble, Steven Kopelman, Ted Wansley, and me! (And a thank you to the hundreds of other donors and volunteers who participated in so many ways!) Since then, volunteers have helped garner hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants and donated untold tens of thousands of hours of time—and (working with our smallbut-mighty staff) have made enormous improvements to the parks' amenities and state of repair. Since we took over the parks, we have added many miles of wonderful mixeduse trails, repaired many more miles of poorly maintained old trails, reopened the long-closed bathrooms, and upgraded the wayfinding and trail maintenance programs comprehensively (room for another shout-out here to the Parks Commission, our Parks and Rec staff, and especially Roland Alston!). It's just one of the significant efforts in the city that shows the power of positive volunteerism – and it deserves regular memorialization and celebration! This is also our edition closest to Veteran’s Day, so to all in our community who took on the responsibility to protect our nation when duty called, thank you on behalf of a grateful city and nation! Until next time, be well. Mayor Tom Reed
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Third Annual Fall Festival Welcomes the Season Friends and neighbors gathered to celebrate the season in the Town Green Park behind city hall with the third annual Chatt Hills Fall Festival on October 14. This year’s event, hosted by the city of Chattahoochee Hills and its Community Outreach team, included a free BBQ dinner, food and craft vendors, fun and games for the kids and adults, live music and entertainment, and municipal and county information. Councilmember Ruby Foster acknowledged city council members Laurie Searle and Camille Lowe for supporting the event, city manager Robbie Rokovitz and his many staff members for their support before and during the event, Fulton County officials for their support and information booths, and the entertainers and vendors. We thank Chip Denton for capturing the exciting of the day in his wonderful photos. For more pictures see: www.chatthillscommunityoutreach.com
Photo Lisa Gibson
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Bright Corners & a Beautiful Rainbow By Maurice Carter, Sustainable Newton Cofounder & Past President "Brighten the corner where you are." It's a line Ray Anderson internalized from Sunday school as a boy, and he used it often to lift up those around him and inspire them to make a difference. Even though cancer took Ray from his family and his life's work in 2011, that same spirit was ever-present for those of us who assembled Sunday for the Ray C. Anderson Foundation's RayDay celebration at Serenbe. Sustainable Newton was deeply honored to be invited back this year as one of 66 eco-exhibitors on hand to mingle with the ~2,200 guests who gathered to honor Ray's legacy, to see old friends, to forge new bonds, and to revel in our shared commitment to climate action. For me, it was also a day to be reminded we are not alone, that the light we make in our little corner of the world here in Newton County can be seen from far away. As he did last year, Ray C. Anderson Foundation Trustee Philip Langford (Ray's son-in-law) stopped by our booth early in the day to visit and remind us of how much our work means to him personally, to Ray's family, and to everyone with the foundation. When Phil tells stories about Ray's life and the "spear in the chest" moment that changed business as we know it, he brings to life a man I never had the pleasure of meeting. "I'm watching ya'll," Phil told us. I see what you're doing out there. You guys get it. You are the model." The foundation's Executive Director (and Ray's grandson) John Lanier graciously shared his time to record 4
comments for an upcoming video we are making about our work. Phil and John's support tells us in no uncertain terms that the light we're making in our little corner is important to the world. Walking through the exhibit area, there were smiles, handshakes, and hugs from our dear friends with the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, Drawdown Georgia, and the Georgia Climate Project (all initiatives funded by the foundation). There is nothing more energizing than the realization that you are not alone, that your work matters, and that you are part of a much, much greater whole. Ambling through those grounds, seeing so many familiar faces, I came upon a sign with another quote from Ray: "Be a rainbow in a cloudy sky: one person, every person can make a difference." And that's what I brought home with me, in my heart, from RayDay: the realization that the beams of light we're all making in our own little corners are the rays of hope that together are painting a magnificent rainbow across to the space between today and tomorrow. Here for all your talent you may surely find a need Here reflect the bright and Morning Star Even from your humble hand the Bread of Life may feed Brighten the corner where you are Lyrics by Ina Duley Ogdon
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OUR COMMUNITY New solar microgrid trailer to bring light to the darkness during disaster response Atlanta groups unite to build solar power trailers for sustainable emergency relief
Atlanta, Ga. (October 17, 2023) – Climate change is exacerbating more frequent and extreme heat waves, hurricanes, and other climate disasters, yet fossil fuels are still the go-to source of backup power during emergencies. A coalition of Atlanta-based partners has come together to make disaster response more sustainable in Georgia through the building of solar microgrid trailers that serve as mobile solar power stations to provide clean and portable power. These solar trailers, which can also be used for live events, are easily towed to where they are needed most to power cell phones, Wi-Fi, refrigeration, lighting, medical devices, and other critical services. A new solar microgrid trailer, powerful enough to charge an electric vehicle, was officially unveiled at the ninth annual Ray Day event on Sunday, October 15, 2023. RayDay celebrates the life and legacy of Ray C. Anderson, an industrialist- turnedenvironmentalist and brings people together, encourages conversations and connections, and spreads the word about sustainability. Following the event, the trailer will be staged with the North Georgia Disaster Response Ministry of The United Methodist Church to provide emergency clean power for their disaster response team and community relief hubs.
The solar trailer is rapidly deployable and can be towed to where it is needed most. In between disasters, it can also help offset the use of traditional gas or diesel generators at local live events and festivals. “In addition to providing cleaner energy for communities in crisis, the mobile solar microgrid trailer is an outreach and education tool that can be used to promote and celebrate resilience,” said Jamie Swezey, program director at The Footprint Project. “In times of disaster, gaining access to a source of power is one of the most essential yet challenging parts of response and recovery,” said Roland Fernandes, Global Ministries’ chief executive. “Thanks to this partnership, responders in Georgia will be able to bring their own environmentally sustainable power source with them, providing vital emergency power without the environmental
damage caused by traditional fossil fuels.” Several Atlanta-based organizations came together to support this project. The Ray C. Anderson Foundation provided financial support. Cherry Street Energy donated the solar panels for the microgrid and is coordinating the trailer build with The Footprint Project, which will also organize the deployment of the trailer. The North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) will use the trailer for disaster response situations. The partners share a vision of promoting a more sustainable society and a just, equitable transition to net-zero emissions.
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SHINING A LIGHT ON CHATT HILLS VETERANS
HONORING ALEX BOATRIGHT
U.S. Navy Veteran Celebrates a Life Well Lived
By Laurie Searle Alex Boatright celebrated his 90th birthday at home in Chatt Hills on Gwen & Alex Boatright celebrate their October 11th. He and life together and Alex's military service his wife Gwen have in the U.S. Navy. lived here since 1981, enjoying three decades of their golden years in the tranquilly of their rural community on Hopkins Rd. It’s a place where neighbors do the neighborly thing for one another. Like the time one brought them firewood, just to make sure they had enough for the cold days to come. The senior couple has enjoyed 66 years together. But to hear Gwen tell it, that might not have happened, due to a misunderstanding. “I was a few months shy of 17 years old when I had been dating Alex for a while,” she said. “One day he asked if I wanted a ring. I though, gosh, there’s no way he can afford that, so I said no. I later learned that was meant as a marriage proposal. But what did I know? I was just a young country girl. Alex thought I didn’t want to marry him, so he wasn’t going to ask again. Lucky for me he changed his mind.” Alex's Miliatary Service Alex had recently returned from his tour of duty in the U.S. Navy when he met Gwen. He served from 1952–1956 during the Korean war on the USS Lloyd, a Buckley-class destroyer warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy, or carrier battle group and defend them against a wide range of general threats. Alex worked as a Machinist's Mate Third Class. He spent most of the time in the engine room performing operations and maintenance on the steam turbines and gears for ship propulsion, as well as the auxiliary machinery. He recalls the cramped quarters, and how they helped sailors form close bonds with their shipmates. These bonds proved helpful during times of stress or conflict, and offered a sense of community. 6
Gwen & Alex Boatright celebrate their life together and Alex's military service in the U.S. Navy. Alex Boatright pictured left at U.S. Navy Training Center, San Diego, CA, Oct 10, 1952.
HONORING WILL WRIGHT
U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran Sharecropping, banana pudding, biscuits. It’s strange the things that run through your mind in the still hours of sleepless nights. Will Wright
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a kid. “She was mixing up the dough and I was fidgeting around, not paying attention. She pinched off a bit of dough and smacked me in the nose with it. That got my attention,” he chuckled.
Will Wright was drafted in the U.S. Army when he was 19 years old. He is a decorated Vietnam War Veteran who served our country from 1968-1970. Sandra and Will Wright celebrate their Golden Years and Will’s military service. was 19 years old, his mind racing over things that have been and things to come, as he lay awake in his Army bunk. Sharecropping in Americus It seemed as though he had lived a lifetime since growing up in Americus, Georgia. His father had been a sharecropper and relied on his eight children to help bring in the crops, often at the expense of them missing a good part of the school year. When the family moved to Decatur, Georgia, for a better life, Will was so proud and eager to get back on track with his schooling. But before he finished high school, he was drafted in the Army. Banana pudding and friendly fire Will made it through basic training without any mishaps, but then was hit by friendly fire while home on leave. “My sister-in-law makes the best banana pudding,” he said, “so that’s all I could think about when I went to help her unload the groceries. I had a pistol in my jacket pocket, which I had forgotten about. I took my jacket off and slung it over my shoulder, and the gun misfired and shot me in the knee. The Army figured the damage was slight, so they sent me on to my duty station. It was three months before they took that bullet out.” Biscuits and attention to details “It’s funny,” he said, “but before receiving my orders, I had a premonition that I’d be sent to Vietnam. I had been trained to be a scout, so I spent my sleepless nights studying maps. I wanted to be prepared, because I figured if I didn’t know where I was, I could get blown up.” Will learned his “attention to detail” from his mother while she was teaching him to make biscuits when he was
Will’s Military Service Life in the Vietnam war zone was a big adjustment for the country boy from Georgia, and growing up on a farm didn’t prepare him. “I was used to pecan trees and pine trees lining our quiet plot of farm land,” he said. “As for using a gun, I have never shot one before I was drafted. Hunting just wasn’t something I did as a kid. Then all of a sudden, here I was in Vietnam, surrounded by all sorts of strange trees hiding an enemy ready to kill you. I had to come to terms with my fear, and do it fast.” His unit would typically go out at night, set up near the enemy, stay there all night, then move in for the ambush in the morning and make contact. “Contact” was the word used to mean shoot-to-kill. Will said contact was typically done as a group – it was seldom done one on one. After daylight, his unit would go into the perimeter to assess the damage. He still remembers the gut-wrenching feeling of having stepped on a dead body, and of wearing the stench of death on his boots the rest of the day. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Even the most experienced soldiers suffered from the trauma of war. This was before post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was widely recognized by the military, and likely the reason so Will on patrol with his fellow soldiers many soldiers turned to recreational drug use as a way of coping with the war. Will said, “Many of the soldiers openly used marijuana and the military seemed to know this and turn a blind eye. They saw that it calmed the soldiers down without the side effects of a hangover.” He thinks the miliary could have advanced the medicinal benefits of marijuana, but that would have raised awareness about this war and its “invisible soldiers” – a term later applied to the American soldiers who are Vietnam veterans. Several years after Will returned to civilian life, he started losing his hair prematurely. He went to the Veterans Administration seeking medical treatment, but instead experienced racism and little regard for his ailment. Will was
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told that his hair loss was probably just a nervous condition. It would be decades before the effects of PTSD were studied. Only then was it shown that people who have dealt with traumatic experiences in the past are more likely to deal with hair loss issues like alopecia areata in the future. In fact, one study found that 85% of adults with a dermatological disease reported at least one traumatic event in their lives and almost 10% of them met the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder. Will served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970 and was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic service, the Army Commendation medal for meritorious service, and the Combat Infantry badge. Returning to civilian life Will returned to Decatur, Georgia, after his tour of duty. He worked in several short-term careers before hiring on with the U.S. Post Office, where he worked for 34 years before retiring in 2004. He married his wife Sandra in 1992, and a few years later began looking for a home to purchase. The couple responded to an ad for a home in the Chatt Hills area and befriended a local realtor named Lucille Humphrey. She said if they didn’t like this home, she owned another on Cochran Mill Rd she would considering selling. Will and Sandra toured both homes and loved the one on Cochran Mill Rd. It had been built by Lucille’s husband on eight acres sold to her by the Hattaway family. Lucille, who had taken a liking to the couple, worked hard to help them qualify for the home. She was successful and Will & Sandra moved in during January of 1995. Today, Will and Sandra are enjoying their golden years with their many activities and hobbies. Sandra works at Moaney Wright & Associates offering professional development for federal, state, and local organizations. She also hosts an annual women's conference and fundraiser for book scholarships for 12th grade females in the South Fulton area. Will enjoys his favorite hobby – baking – and is locally known for his special pecan pies. “By the way,” he jokes, “the correct pronunciation is ‘pea can’ pie, for those who are not Southern.” A Tribute to Will Wright and all Vietnam Veterans In the book, “Better Men: Alpha Upsilon in Vietnam,” author Cindy Kent writes: Invisible soldiers are all around you: in line at the grocery store, sitting in meetings, sharing a church pew. They may even be in your home. These unseen soldiers give no indication they exist, although by being near you, they have almost certainly made your life better and your community stronger. They’re not ghosts: 8
The soldiers who stand beside you, unseen in your daily life, are Vietnam veterans.
HONORING DON CRISP
U.S. Navy Veteran “Over, Under, or on the Sea, all over the globe, you’ll be doing a mansized job in a big outfit. Join the Navy!” That public service announcement was aimed at young men looking for adventure in the 1950s. It hit its target in Robbinsville, North Carolina, when Don Crisp and four of his classmates joined the U.S. Navy three days after high school graduation. Don was 19 years old at the time. Up until then, his worldly experiences included exploring the Great Smokey Mountains that surrounded his home, and taking occasional family road trips to vacation in Florida. The idea of exploring the world while learning a trade appealed to him, and since it was peacetime, he decided to spread his wings. Basic Training Don’s adventure began with an airplane trip to the Great Lakes Naval Station near North Chicago, Illinois, where he attended basic training. The first thing he learned was that members of the Navy are referred to as “sailors” whether they serve on land or sea. His training included military protocol, physical fitness, first aid, firearms, and skills related to his naval service. The experience was also designed to help the young civilian men learn the ropes and transition into their military service. First Duty Station: NAAS Barin Field Armed with basic training skills, Don transferred to his first duty station at Naval Auxiliary Air Station Barin Field (NAAS Barin Field), Foley, Alabama. Don’s military occupation was AD2 – Aviation Mechanic. While he had no previous experience with airplanes or as a mechanic, he learned progressively difficult tasks through the on-the-job training program and correspondence courses. “My job was to make sure the planes were gassed and the engines were ready for the pre-flight inspections,” he said. “We worked on a variety of planes, including some old busted up SNJ planes that had been used before WWII.”
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bits and pieces. They transported the wreckage to storage and gave the crew the military arm bands found aboard as souvenirs. Don later chuckled that an armband was the nearest thing he had to the “spoils of war.”
James (Don) Crisp enlisted in the U.S. Navy when he was 19 years old. He served as an aviation mechanic from 1955-1959. Don is pictured left in both photos above at the Great Lakes Naval Station. Don was also required to put in flight time each month. He recalls putting in two hours of flight time on an SNB, a twin-engine plane used for light transport, photo-reconnaissance, and navigation, bombing, and gunnery training. “We circled an area around Lake Pontchartrain for two hours doing touch-and-gos,” he said. Touch & goes are a type of landing where the pilot touches down on the runway and then immediately takes off again without coming to a complete stop.
Don pictured (left) at Guantanamo Bay. Above an armband retrieved from plane wreck. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Don spent the last two years of his service at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, located at the southeastern end of Cuba. He recalled a few funny stories from this time. The sailors had an opportunity to tour the U.S.S. Chivo, a GUPPY type submarine (Greater Underwater Propulsion Power Y). Don was on board when the submarine took a 360-ft dive, adding to his long list of adventures since joining the Navy. At one point while sitting on a bunk, he felt something big and round behind him. When he saw it was a torpedo, his heart skipped a beat. Another time, rescue teams had the task of assessing Cuban plane that had run out of fuel and crashed. It had no survivors but plenty of weapons and ammo worth retrieving. The rescue team couldn’t figure out how to pull the plane out of the water, and wound up breaking it into
Commendation for Air-Sea Rescue While stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Don was often a part of the crew that flew near and far to perform their mission. He was among the NAS Air-Sea Rescue team credited with saving the lives of two men at sea. The news story follows: The NAS Air-Sea Rescue Team was credited with the successful emergency air evacuation of two injured sailors form the Norfolk-based destroyer USS Conway, about 200 miles at sea southeast of Nassau in the Bahama Islands. Accidently injured during calibration firing of a “hedgehog” antisubmarine weapon, the men were flown to the Base where they were transferred to the U.S. Naval Hospital for treatment. Within three hours after the accident was reported, an amphibious search-and-rescue aircraft from the U.S. Naval Air Station made a water landing alongside the destroyer in the vicinity of San Salvador Island. In less than a half hour, the patients were transferred to the air care and airborne after a hazardous takeoff in the open sea with a JATO assist. In commendations issued to the NAS Sea and Air Rescue Team, they received the highest praise according to Navy tradition, “Well Done” from the Commanding Officer of the Guantanamo Naval Air Station. Returning to civilian life Two days after returning home from his miliary service, Don was walking around town while his car was in the shop, when he ran into Barbara, a young woman he had known in high school. They hit it off and were married in 1960, the same year he started working for Eastern Airlines. They lived in Forrest Park for 12 years before building their home on Atlanta Newnan Road in Chatt Hills. The couple has enjoyed a lifetime of adventures together and have kept busy during their golden years with their many hobbies. Barbara enjoys gardening and crafts, and Don is an avid woodworker.
Thank you all for your military service to our country. Well Done.
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Zack's Glade 10 Years By Maribeth Wansley
Have you been to Cochran Mill Park? Have you seen Zack’s Glade? If not, then you should. It is beautiful. If you didn’t live in Chattahoochee Hills 10 years ago, then you may be curious how it came to be. On September 13, 2008, Zack Wansley passed away in the park while on a 20-mile run. His dream was to run a marathon, and that day would have been his longest training run. He pushed too hard, as most 21-year-old runners would, and left this world on his favorite trail. Zack was a junior Civil Engineering major at Georgia Tech and walked onto the GT cross country team his freshman year. After his passing, city officials came to his dad and me to ask if something could be done in the park in Zack’s memory. Ted and I thought about how much he loved the glade; it would be a fitting tribute to him. Zack had many years of running through Cochran Mill Park, and Ted thought of the name “Zack’s Glade”. The city council was kind enough to vote to pursue the effort. On the afternoon of November 13, 2013, an event was held to officially name the Glade. Food, music, display booths, and speeches about Zack were part of the mile10
stone day. It was a fantastic afternoon which concluded with the naming of “Zack’s Glade”. The Public Works Department of the city does a great job maintaining this beautiful piece of land, and our family is forever appreciative for all the effort that so many have put forth to honor our son. Visit Zack’s Glade soon. Think of a great guy who grew up in Chattahoochee Hills, loved Cochran Mill Park, and left joy everywhere he went. Enjoy that beautiful land.
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Back Row, left to right: Robbie Rokovitz, City Manager; Shane Harman, Public Works; Tom Reed, Mayor; Mike Morton, Community Development Director; Ruby Foster, Councilmember (D1); Camille Lowe, Councilmember (D4), Kevin Digou, Chief of Police. Front Row, left to right: Dana Wicher, City Clerk; Darold Wendlandt, Public Works & Parks Director; Laurie Searle, Councilmember (D3); Lila Rhyne, Historic Commission, Amber Lightsey,, Historic Commission; Brian Gross, Historic Commission; Caity Chandler, City Planner; Greg Brett, Fire Chief.
Chatt Hills Has Its First Historic Marker It was a historic day in Chatt Hills, as members from the Parks Commission, as well as city staff, elected officials, and community members joined Historic Commission members at Cochran Mill Park for the unveiling of the first sign in the city’s Historic Marker Program. This event is the culmination of a year’s worth of content research, vendor
selection, and signage design by the Historic Commission. Challenged to tell in a condensed format the fascinating history of the former mills that make up our popular park, the commission incorporated a QR code that will allow visitors access to even more history of the site. (Historic commission members not present: Sarah Love, Gene Griffith and Allison Duncan.)
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Acorn Squash with Kale and Sausage
By Peter Clemens, Cooking for Community Serves 4 This belongs in the category of best cool/cold weather comfort food. It is high in vitamin C, in particular, and a real mood booster on gloomy days. 2 medium acorn squash, halved down the middle, seeds removed ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Olive oil as needed, about 1 tablespoon 8 ounces hot or sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed and scattered in random pieces 1 large leek, white & light green parts only, halved & sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 cups, tightly packed, Lacinato (not curly) kale, stems removed, torn randomly 1 3 / cup reduced sodium or sodium-free chicken broth ¼ cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Cut a slice off each squash half to create a stable base. 2. Sprinkle the halves with salt and pepper and brush or spray on some oil. Put the squash, flesh side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. 3. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the squash and set aside. Sauté the sausage in a thick-bottomed fry pan until appetizingly brown. Transfer to a bowl. 4. Into the same skillet, add the remaining oil and the chopped leek. Cook until soft, 3 or 4 minutes. Add the garlic and gently cook until slightly brown. 5. Add the kale and toss. Add the broth, cover and cook until kale is tender, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, turn the broiler on to preheat. 6. Stir in the sausage. Divide the filling among the squash halves. 7. In a bowl, combine walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and panko. Sprinkle this evenly over the squash bowls and lightly sprinkle or mist with olive oil. 8. Place under a preheated broiler until the panko is golden brown, about 2 minutes. 12
Cooking For Community ~ Cookbook Created by the Community Care Network of Chatthoochee Hills, GA. Get your copy while they last! In Fall of 2020 as we were trying to come out from under the COVID cloud, Serenbe's Community Care Network decided it was time for a community project. We called out to our neighbors for their favorite recipes, with associated photos and stories. Sixty-one neighbors shared 120 recipes, many with personal notes that speak of childhood memories, family gatherings, and contest winnings. This cookbook showcases the talents, artistry, and community spirit that Serenbe embraces each and every day. Profits from the sale of this book will be used to further the community support to non-profit organizations like Community Brickworks and others by "enhancing the quality of life for every generation through connections to neighbors in times of joy and in times of need." Cooking for Community $35, Venmo @Mary-Collins-Shepard, pick up from Chatt Hills Gallery, 9057 Selborne Lane Sun. 12-3:30pm. Supply is limited.
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CHBC meeting participants, pictured left to right: Back Row: Chip Denton, Thomas Peter, Paul Gibson, Walter Tello, Birgit Bolton, Laurie Searle Front Row: Peachy Denton and new CHBC logo.
ALL ABUZZ ABOUT BEES - Chatt Hills Bee Club (CHBC) Chatt Hills Bee Club (CHBC) held its monthly meeting on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Bear Creek Nature Center. For our sixth official monthly meeting, master beekeeper Walter Tello presented on how to prepare bee hives for the winter season. Walter has been a beekeeper for eight years and was initially inspired by beekeeping to promote pollinators in his yard. It has since turned into a business where he leases beehives and teaches beekeeping classes. Speaking from personal experience, leasing beehives is an excellent way to get started in the beekeeping hobby. I’ve leased my two hives from Walter, and I have found Walter to be very knowledgeable about beekeeping and also generous with his time and mentoring. If you’re interested in leasing beehives for your property, please contact Walter on his cell phone: 404.661.6909. Stay tuned for updates on future meeting dates/times. With the fall, winter, and holiday season upon us, we may take another sabbatical and meet again in February 2024, just in time to prepare for the nectar flow. In the interim, the CHBC would like to thank Norma Lewis at the Nature Center for the meeting space and Walter Tello for designing our new CHBC logo.
The CHBC welcomes bee enthusiasts of all levels to come see what all the Buzz is about! For questions, opportunities to co-lead this club, and to join the Facebook or Google group for future announcements, please contact Birgit Bolton at birgit.bolton@gmail.com or 404-783-2045.
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Michael Dempsey Barbeque Providence Baptist church annual Michael Dempsey barbeque. It tastes strangely like Melears Barbeque that was in Union City for years. Could it be because Bonnie Melear Goode was Bill Melears daughter and long-time teacher at Palmetto High School and who was serving there?
The Hard Way Family Farm Stand Farm stand update. You will find yogurt,sourdough, herbal teas, flowers, homemade ice cream, chocolate milk, kombucha, just-canned muscadine jelly and more! 7770 Barnes Rd - open 24/7 - Venmo, Paypal and cash all accepted. 14
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OUR COMMUNITY LuMa Life Intensive: Change with Purpose LuMa Ventures endeavors to make the world better by helping people to open their hearts and minds so that they are more loving of themselves, of other people, and of the planet. As people living in the western world, we each have agency to craft our own life story. A life story that helps others while fulfilling our own vision and goals, and that leads to us leaving a legacy we can feel good about. How does LuMa Ventures strive to make the world better? First, through storytelling – via film, television, podcasts, documentaries, and other forms of narrative and sharing the truths of living as a human as part of LuMa Entertainment. And second, through the LuMa Life Change with Purpose series of intensives, peer groups, online marketplace and forum, and other offerings to help each of us discover, define, and live by our purpose. Much of this work is underway, from multiple film and television projects in play, to adapting stories that affirm strong female characters, to writing original narratives, to helping create films and workshops that help and showcase corporate sustainability initiatives... The imminent focus is on LuMa LIfe Change with Purpose Intensives, which launches on November 11 in Serenbe. This is the inaugural in-person event, with the second coming in early 2024, as well as virtual options spanning from intensives to multi-week programs (one to two hours per week). Registration for the inaugural in-person LuMa Life Change with Purpose Intensive on November 11 and 12 in Serenbe is open. Space is limited. For this inaugural
event, a ticket price of $30, which covers lunch on Sunday, snacks, beverages, and access to the intensive. I am then asking people to pay at the conclusion on Sunday what they feel the value is. There will be a Venmo / credit card option on site on 11/12. Full participation on both days is expected. This sets you and your fellow participants up for the best possible outcome in launching into your life of meaning, whether that means crafting an original vision for yourself or refining what you've been aiming for. Breaks and lunch are part of the program. I have spent much of the last decade facilitating executives and high-performing teams in some of the largest companies in the world on their vision and most critical projects. I'm thrilled to transfer that experience and skillset to something with deeper meaning to me and that can have a tremendous positive impact on individual lives and the world. I hope you'll join me early in this journey and I can't wait to see what unfolds for each of us. With peace and love, Dorothy Vollmer, (323) 350-4714 dorothy.p.vollmer@gmail.com
Todd Terranova launching App called Lit Todd Terranova, a Chatt Hills resident, is in the process of creating an app. It’s called Lit. It is an app that will allow people to find, rate, and donate to homes with Christmas light displays. If you're a home that decorates, you’ll be able to list your home and receive donations to offset electricity costs, buy more decorations, give to charity, etc. Users will be able to set the perimeter in which they would like to view homes, businesses, or events and donate (if they are moved to do so). It’s a fun family activity for the holidays and will add to our sense of community. The goal is to become countrywide and eventually worldwide. But for this year we will have to stay local and somewhat regional. I would love for the Chatt Hills community to help me spread some joy and act as a launchpad! Please feel free to contact for more information: Todd Terranova, (678) 596-5019, Terranova6@yahoo.com CHATT HILLS NEWS - NOVEMBER 2023 - SUBSCRIBE TO CHATT HILLS NEWS
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Art Farm at Serenbe "Under the Tent" Series a Hit! Last month, Art Farm at Serenbe welcomed over 2,200 attendees to its first-ever "Under the Tent" Series in Chattahoochee Hills. The performance series, billed as "nine evenings of magical entertainment" included the organization's first-ever fundraiser, a supergroup concert, an evening of spoken word poetry by local talent, and a week of performances by international acrobatics troupe Les Farfadais, all underneath a big-top tent in Serenbe's Wildflower Meadow. "The goal of this series was to bring people together from Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills, Palmetto, and beyond to have an amazing time and enjoy these incredible performances. It was Art Farm's biggest endeavor yet, and we're thrilled with the response from the community," said Art Farm's Executive Director Madalyn Mentor. Les Farfadais' Serenity, the acrobatics show that wrapped up the series, wowed people of all ages from the community with its creative visuals and top-notch circus performances. Performers swung above the audiences' heads on an oversized chandelier, floated into the air on silks, transformed into magical characters (including glittery mermaids!), spun and sparkled on trapezes and hoops, and more, all accompanied by live vocals from a Broadway actress. "It was really special to see something so like this in our own neighborhood. It was the type of performance you'd usually have to go to New York or Vegas to see," one Serenity attendee stated.
Art Farm was especially excited to host over 200 students from Fulton County and Coweta County schools for an abbreviated performance of Serenity on the morning of September 27th. "Having the kids come out to see Serenity was so much fun. They were jumping up and down in their seats with excitement the entire time. We're so glad that Art Farm was able to bring such a magical experience to them right here in Chatt Hills!" said Mentor. After a successful series, Art Farm is excited to wrap up their 2023 season with performances by Terminus Modern Ballet throughout November and December. When asked about the circus's potential return in 2024, Brandon Copeland, Art Farm's Program Manager, hinted at the possibility, saying, "Given the success we've seen this year, we're enthusiastic about the prospect of bringing the circus back next year. Stay tuned for updates in the coming months!"
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3rd Thursday of each month
Sommelier Guided Wine Education Class 9135 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Every Wednesday, 7-9:00pm
Get in Your Creative Flow with Figure Drawing Sessions!
StudioSwan llc | 6401 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268 Email you are coming to: info@studioswan.com.
Join the Wine Shop at Serenbe on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a professionally-guided wine education class with Sommelier Camille Balboa. Each class will be an in-depth exploration of fine wines throughout the world. We'll taste 5 premium wines that will be paired with a custom-made charcuterie board. Each month will have a new focus. Limited availability. Tickets $100. https://bit. ly/3BeIksx
Saturdays, 4:00pm
Wine Tastings at the General Store
10642 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268 Cochran Mill Brews are now at the General Store. Join Nadine to taste wines from around the globe every Saturday; $35/person with tasting notes and small bites. Please email nadine@generalstoreatserenbe.com with any questions. 18
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Nov. 3, 7:30 pm
The Pavilion at Serenbe Inn, 10640 Serenbe Lane, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Ticket Price: $45, https://www.showclix.com/tickets/ cash-cohen-62ykomo
Terminus Ballet Cash/Cohen
Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre presents an evening of expressive dance set to the music of iconic legends Johnny Cash and Leonard Cohen. The Man in Black, a cowboy boot ballet by esteemed choreographer James Kudelka, celebrates American working-class resilience and the soul-stirring voice of Johnny Cash. Treaty offers an intimate glimpse into a romantic journey, accompanied by the musical poetry of Leonard Cohen, capturing the intricate nuances of the human heart.
Sat Nov 4, 10am to Past Sunset *Free *BYOB *Bring Chairs
Mr. Jeff’s music & story hour Reverend Hylton Mahogany Browne The Brookses Bill & Nesha Peadboy’s One Stop grady cousins Thump
Lili Jay Gloria R. Edwards Sassy Grass Line Creek Bluegrass Liz and the Lions Ukeladies Steve Arnold
Eric Toledo & Ryan Flanagan Serenbe Singers Taylor’s Pickers Chrome Castle Melange Grateful to ‘Be
Mr. Jeff’s music & Line Creek Bluegrass story hour Liz and the Lions Reverend Hylton Ukeladies Neighborhood Allstars Mahogany Browne Steve Arnold Eric Toledo & The BrooksesIN HARMONY WITH NATURE Live Music, Art Walk & Food Trucks on porches & lawns in East Grange Hamlet. Bill & Nesha Ryan Flanagan Poster Art by Adrienne Anbinder Peadboy’s One Stop Serenbe Singers Taylor’s Pickers grady cousins Thump Lili Jay Chrome Castle Melange Gloria R. Edwards Sassy Grass Grateful to ‘Be Neighborhood Allstars
Live Music, Art Walk & Food Trucks on porches & lawns in East Grange Hamlet. Poster Art by Adrienne Anbinder Mark your calendar for a day of music, art, and good food. Plans are underway now, a list of the musicians will come next month. For questions email Anne Michaud at porchfest.serenbe@gmail.com.
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Nov. 17, 5-7pm pm
9057 Selborne Lane, Chatt Hills, GA 30268, FREE
Chatt Hills Artist Co-op Gallery Opening
Come see the Holiday Exhibit, with wine and nosh. A great time for finding the perfect holiday gifts. Paintings, prints, jewelry, photography, pottery, embroidery and textiles. See the work of these artists: Adrienne Anbinder, Scott Areman, Logynn B Ferrall, Gail Foster, BJ Glick, Vinayak Godbole, Wanda Hughes, Ann Jackson, Mary H Johnson, Pamela Kamor, Robert Lederman, Cindy Lederman, Natalie McIntyre, Julie McKinney, Mary Collins-Shepard, Karin Slaton, Tom Swanston, and Judy Walker.
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Fast Bananas Trail Race at Serenbe In 2023 the Serenbe Trail Race will become the Fast Bananas Trail Race at Serenbe. We are so grateful Serenbe has passed the banana to us so that we can continue the trail race tradition in the community. Please join us for fun, banana-gins, nature, community, and trails. The race distances will be 5k & 10k on trails. This year we will also have a 1-mile fun run for kids (ages 5-12). Parents have the option to accompany their child during the Mado Mile if they would like. For more info: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/72804/fast-bananastrail-race-at-serenbe
Fri. Nov. 17, 1:00pm
Red Cross Blood Drive -
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Chatt Hills Community Outreach Special Events Sponsorship
Dec. 16 & 17, 1:00 & 3:00pm
The Lakeside Pavilion at The Inn at Serenbe. 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd. Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Ticket Price: $25-$45
Terminus presents "The Nutcracker Suite" Embark on a journey to the Land of the Sweets with Clara and Drosselmeyer! Terminus Student Company presents The Nutcracker Suite, an immersive holiday ballet featuring Snowflakes, dancing Bonbons, and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy. The skilled dancers of Terminus Ballet School breathe life into the story and music, creating a magical experience.
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 2023 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 2023 tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service. Sponsorship Opportunities: Community Awards Banquet Nov. 10 Christmas In Chatt Hills Dec. TBA 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
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Arts Section
Featured Artist
Phillip James Tabb "When I entered the discipline of architecture, drawing was considered a valued skill. What I didn’t know was the magic that came along with it." Phillip James Tabb is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at Texas A&M University, USA, where he served as Department Head from 2001 to 2005. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Cincinnati, USA, Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado, USA, and PhD from the Architectural Association in London, UK. He is author of Solar Energy Planning, The Greening of Architecture: A Critical History and Survey of Contemporary Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design and Serene Urbanism: A Biophilic Theory and Practice of Sustainable Placemaking, and Co-editor of Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality. He is the masterplanner for the award-winning Serenbe Community and is a practicing urban designer and licensed architect.
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Adrienne Anbinder, Scott Areman, Anne Beidler, Logynn B Ferrall, Gail Foster, BJ Glick, Vinayak Godbole, Wanda Hughes, Ann Jackson, Mary H Johnson, Pamela Kamor, Robert Lederman, Natalie McIntyre, Julie McKinney, Mary Collins-Shepard, Karin Slaton, Tom Swanston, and Judy Walker Support local art: https://donorbox.org/chatthillsartistco-op 9057 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268
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Arts Section November 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 now open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm every week, 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 Nonfiction: The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl In this lovely and deeply moving book from a cherished observer of the natural world, Margaret Renkl presents a literary devotional: fifty-two chapters that trace the passing of seasons, personal and natural, through following the creatures and plants in her backyard over the course of a year, illustrated in fifty-two original color artworks by the author's brother, Billy Renkl, The Comfort of Crows is a lovely and deeply moving book from a cherished observer of the natural world. Out now, signed copies available in-store only! Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9781954118461 New in Mystery: West Heart Kill by Dann McDorman An isolated hunt club. A raging storm. Three corpses, discovered within four days. A cast of monied, scheming, unfaithful characters. A unique and irresistible murder mystery set at a remote hunting lodge where everyone is a suspect, including the erratic detective on the scene—a remarkable debut that gleefully upends the rules of the genre. And the only missing piece of the puzzle is you, dear reader. When private detective Adam McAnnis joins an old college friend for the Bicentennial weekend at the exclusive West Heart club in upstate New York, he finds himself among a set of not-entirely-friendly strangers. Then the body of one of the members is found at the lake's edge; hours later, a major storm hits. By the time power is restored on Sunday, two more people will be dead… H&H bookseller Kalynn recommends: “This book is entirely captivating and such an interesting take on the mystery genre. Wow!” Out now! Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9780593537572 New in Young Adult: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. H&H bookseller Megan recommends: “Have you ever heard of the touchmove rule? You’re about to learn. Pick this up, and you won’t put it down till you finish!” Out November 7th, for ages 14+! Signed copies expected in-store only! Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9780593619919
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Memorials Gail O’Neill, beloved fashion model and ArtsATL editor-at-large, dies at age 61
By: ARTSATL Staff October 13, 2023 Gail O’Neill — the international supermodel who moved to Atlanta and became a journalist and worked in print, television and radio — died October 10 at the age of 61. She had courageously fought a serious illness over the past two years. Word began to spread Thursday afternoon on social media that O’Neill had passed away. Women’s Wear Daily was the first to confirm it through her modeling agency. O’Neill was an ArtsATL editor-at-large and a contributor at WABE. She was also co-producer with Felipe Barral of the video series Collective Knowledge, which presented O’Neil interviewing Atlanta thought leaders. “This is such a devastating loss,” ArtsATL Executive Editor Scott Freeman said. “Gail was a great journalist who cared about her craft and the people she wrote about. She had a grand curiosity about the world, which was a hallmark of her writing style. She had the ability to take a reader along for the ride on her journey of discovery.” Gail O'Neill O’Neill conducts an interview for her “Collective Knowledge” video series. O’Neill began working with ArtsATL in 2014 and wrote about a wide range of topics, including profiles of visual artists Fahamu Pecou and Shanequa Gay; journalists Valerie Boyd and Cynthia Tucker; and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Azira G. Hill and teenage opera champion Layla Felder. She also helmed the In Our Own Words series during the pandemic. “Gail was a strong ambassador for ArtsATL in addition to her stellar journalism,” said Freeman. “She also was a dear friend. Sometimes it felt like she held the city of Atlanta in the palm of her hand; whenever we went to an event together, everyone seemed to know her and everyone wanted to be around her. Gail was special: humble, vivacious, caring. She’s one of the most incredible people I’ve ever known.”
O’Neill was born in Westchester, New York, the second of three children of Jamaican immigrants. She considered herself something of an ugly duckling as a child. “By the time I was 11 or 12 years old, I was convinced that my tall, skinny frame was some kind of cosmic joke . . . with me as the punchline,” she once said. But she gained international fame as a supermodel. She graduated from Wesleyan University and took a job in marketing and sales for Xerox. A fashion photographer spotted her in a New York airport in 1985; she signed with Click Models and a year later was on the cover of British Vogue. O’Neill was the face of Avon, Esprit, and Diet Coke during her career and also appeared in the 1992 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She was on the cover of countless fashion magazines. She joined The Black Girls Coalition, founded by Bethann Hardison and Iman, an advocacy group that spoke out about issues that ranged from racism to homelessness. She refused to model for cigarette ads and corporations that had not divested of South African investments. O’Neill faced challenges as a Black model in the fashion and advertising industries. “She has a perfect, heartshaped face, flawless skin and a classic cover-girl smile,” Newsweek wrote about her in 1988. “But in the three years she’s been modeling, 26-year-old Gail O’Neill has heard a hundred reasons why she’s all wrong for a job.” She began her journalism career as a correspondent for NBC’s The Early Show and later worked with CNN and HGTV. Funeral arrangements are private, but a celebration of O’Neill’s life is planned.
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Memorials Marcia Lou (Handler) Sansby Marcia Lou (Handler) Sansby, age 85, passed away at home on Oct. 7, 2023, in the loving care of her son and daughterin-law Jeffrey and Sarah Milligan-Toffler, and care provider and friend Helene Joyner. Marcia was born on September 11, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, the youngest daughter of Arthur and Bertha (Mazer) Handler. Marcia had a sharp wit and loved to laugh. She was an avid reader and appreciated all kinds of theater and performing arts. She was incredibly generous and shared her many blessings freely with family and friends. Her first marriage to Edward Toffler ended in 1972. Twenty-eight years later she met the love of her life Jerome D. Sansby. They were happily married for the next 20 years. In July of 2020, Marcia moved with Jeff and Sarah Milligan-Toffler to Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. While she was grappling with significant health issues, she greatly enjoyed her final years in this special community. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, sister
Jaqueline, and loving husband Jerry. She is survived by her son Jeffrey Milligan-Toffler (Sarah) of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, daughter Chava Stein (Sholom) of Pomana, New York, step-son Scott Sansby of Minneapolis, Minnesota, stepdaughter Betsy Sansby (Alan Dworsky) of Santa Ynez, California, stepdaughter, Susan Sansby of Boston, Massachusetts, and 12 grandchildren: Jacob Toffler, Nechama Adamson, Gavriel Adamson (Aidy), Shaina Keren (Moshe), Chaya Kanarek, Rus Israel (Shlomo), Yehuda Abramovitz (Bracha), Yisroel Abramovitz, Avraham Abramovitz, Molly Dworsky (Dave Newberg), Joe Sansby, Josh Trubow, Zach Trubow, and more than 15 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her dearest and closest friend of more than 70 years Vicki (Eugene) Adelman of Cleveland, Ohio. She brought laughter and light to all who knew her, and she leaves a legacy of music, beauty, and playfulness that touched many. Marcia’s spirit remains bright in our memories and hearts. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Marcia Sansby Performing Arts Education Fund at Acton Academy (ActonacademyatSerenbe.com/Venmo) or the Beth Milligan Fund at Pillsbury House + Theatre (3501 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55407; pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org).
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OUR CHURCHES
Campbellton Baptist Church, 8660 Church Street Friendship Baptist Church, 6090 Cochran Mill Rd., www.friendshipbaptistchatthills.com Interfaith Fellowship at Serenbe www.facebook.com/ groups/1964824926878340/
Providence Baptist Church 6402 Campbellton Redwine Rd., www.pbcrico. org
Southern Crescent Unitarian Universalist Fellowship www.facebook.com/SouthernCrescentUUFellowship/
Rico United Methodist Church 6475 Rico Rd Rivertown United Methodist Church, 9325 Rivertown Rd
Southside at Serenbe, 9:15 & 11:00am, 10640 Serenbe Ln, Chatt Hills, GA 30268, southside.org.
Sardis Baptist Church, 8400 Sardis Rd., www.sardisbaptistch.com
Vernon Grove Baptist Church, 8440 Vernon Grove Rd.
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BRICKWORKS REPORT
Food Pantry Our clients served at the pantry were slightly down from last month, which was probably due to kids being back in school. In September we served: 61 families, 132 adults, 79 children, 211 total served with nine new families. We continue to strive to provide our clients with fresh produce and meats. As always, all of your donations are appreciated. Please keep them coming! There is a drop-off box next to the library door. Just place your donation in the box. We check it frequently. Library: The library continues to receive new donated books. Lots of current reads coming in. A special thank you to resident Nell Blain’s mom for gifting us lots of great current fiction books! Our volunteers continue to get the books ready for input into our new database. David Breece, Ellen Winston, Jeni Cahyono, Lynne Street, Jane Strickland, and Mary Booth have all put in countless hours helping us improve our digital base. Thank you to these wonderful folks! Come in to browse as the weather cools. Nothing like a new book and a fire to soothe the soul!
Look for new winter classes coming up on our website and fb page, and check out our new instagram page, Community__Brickworks. Keeps you up to date on what we do every week! Our Thanksgiving meal prep will begin soon. A big round of applause to Acton Academy for helping us prepare for the many families we feed at Thanksgiving. Santa’s toy lists for kids in need will also be coming out just before Thanksgiving. Last year we served over 100 children with the help of residents in our area. It’s going to be a busy season for Community Brickworks. Area residents will be receiving a letter this month telling a little about what we do and offering an opportunity to give a tax-deductible, end-of-year donation. Please consider donating to this special organization. Neighbors Helping Neighbors! Lisa Remely, CommunityBrickworks.org
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2023 General Municipal Election Info
Congratulations to Pat McCarragher who was just named Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Chattahoochee Hills!
The municipal election for the City of Chattahoochee Hills will be held on November 7, 2023. The polls will be open on election day from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm at City Hall, 6505 Rico Road, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268. The period for advanced voting is October 16, 2023 – November 3, 2023. See below for advanced voting hours and locations. 2023 QUALIFIED CANDIDATES: District 1: Ruby Foster (I) Scott Shaeffer Ricky Stephens
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Controlled Burns The Georgia Forestry Commision creates controlled or prescribed burns in Chatt Hills at the request of landowners. Prescribed burns help maintain healthy ecosystems by promoting the growth of native plants and reducing invasive species. They also improve wildlife habitat by creating open areas that provide food and cover for many species.
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District 3: Scott Lightsey Laurie Searle (I)
District 5: Troy Bettis (I) Rodney Peek
The last day to register and be eligible to vote in the November election is October 10, 2023. Register to vote online https://georgia.gov/register-vote or call the Fulton County Voter Registration office at 404-612-3816. To request an Absentee Ballot, complete an Absentee Ballot application online https://fultoncountyga.gov/absenteeballot or call Fulton County Registration and Elections Absentee Voting office at 404-612-7060. The last day to request an absentee ballot is Friday, October 27, 2023. As set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, the City of Chattahoochee Hills does not discriminate on the basis of disability and will assist citizens with special needs, as allowed by law. O.C.G.A. § 21-2-132 City Council District Map: https://cms3.revize.com/ revize/chattahoochhillsga/New%20Districts%20with%20 Road%20Names_2023_FINAL.pdf.
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City Government Creative Land Company LLC Development on Cochran Mill Road By Chip Denton
Creative Land Company LLC plans to create a new environment on 265 acres on Cochran Mill Rd bordering Creel and Cedar Grove Rds. What drew Lauren Gurrvich-King, who leads the effort, to the area is the unique zoning it offers to assure the land is protected from overzealous
development as is seen in other parts of metro Atlanta. Lauren’s vision is to create a self-contained area with mixed use including approximately 600 residential units consisting of houses and townhomes. The concept also includes 14,000 sq. ft of retail space (hence the self-con-
Many of the residences will front onto walking paths that connect to existing natural features, landscaped ponds (for stormwater management), passive green spaces, and programed civic spaces. All to be complemented by a curbless piazza at the core of the community fronted by curated retail and residential uses creating a magnet for indoor and outdoor gatherings. Vehicle and pedestrian zones are sensitively defined with various landscape elements such as planters with native shrubs, grasses and trees alongside varying surface materials. Community amenities such
as meeting spaces, sports courts and pool, will be sited nearby, making this area the heart of the community. To limit land disturbances, each phase features thoughtful placement of residential product, with special attention to natural topography, creek buffers, woodlands, views, and adjacent roads and trails. The various zones provide mixed size residential units and opportunities for live/work settings within close proximity to common greens, and communal spaces offering flexible open space amenities to residents and visitors.
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City Government tained concept) helping to minimize traffic and encouraging residents to support businesses where they live as well as enjoy the healthy outdoor lifestyle. Lauren commented that she has assembled a team “that is passionate about nature and honoring the land and the area,” as she is. The main entrance will be on Cochran Mill Road inclusive of the buffer required by the Chattahoochee Hills zoning laws; in addition, the creek that parallels most of Cochran Mill Rd will also add an additional buffer. They have asked for a special user permit for a small inn with 100 keys on the property in a later phase which is allowed within hamlets under the Chatt Hills zoning. It is planned near a large nature park on the land and will be nestled deep into the green space and private. Lauren described this as a boutique inn attracting high-end visitors that will most likely be built in the later stages and have no more than 100 units. The vision is this will draw visitors who appreciate a holistic experience to spend a few days in an environment with others who also enjoy quiet, healthy surroundings. The team anticipates they will be building the development out slowly over several years to minimize disruptions construction might cause. Lauren, who grew up as a southern girl as a 4th
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generation New Orleans native, travelled with her family to many of the deeply southern states and is familiar with the ideas of culture, tradition, and values of the small-town lifestyle. She says she still has contact with many of the friends that run restaurants and shops in old New Orleans that she grew up with. Her travels in Europe helped inspire the vision of a small European hamlet where people know each other and want to minimize the change to a lifestyle they love and enjoy. She plans to bring that concept to an area that already has a rich history of generational living and contains those values. She says she is inspired by the love of the land and protecting it as Serenbe attempts to do. She takes creative energy from those European travels as well as the exposure to traditional culture and love for community. Concept plans and drawings are on display at City Hall. The Creative Land team plans to be available for the next two city council meetings that are required for a reading of any potential variances or changes. Chattahoochee Hills council is open for comments from the public. The Planning Commission welcomes public comment at their next meeting as well, prior to the council voting on the requested changes.
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City Government Call to Order Called to order at 6:07 p.m. All members present. Review and Approval of Agenda: Motion to amend agenda as follows: 1. Add Item No. 23-054, Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC to provide automated school zone enforcement 2. Add Deputy Fire Chief Pat McCarragher promotion Motion to amend the agenda to not consider a First Read on Item No. 23-044 failed 2-3 (Foster, Searle, Lowe opposed) Mayor Reed called for a vote on the original motion, and it passed 3-2 (Schmidt, Bettis opposed).
Action Minutes ~ Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council City of Chatt Hills October 3, 2023 / 6:00 p.m. www.chatthillsga.us
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2. Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 7, 2023 Passed 5-0 Presentations / Proclamations 1. Deputy Fire Chief Pat McCarragher promotion Staff Reports Financial Update: Robbie Rokovitz Fire Department Report: Greg Brett. Police Department Report: Kevin Digou Public Works/Parks Report: Darold Wendlandt Community Development Report: Mike Morton Public Hearing (None) Unfinished Business 1. Item 23-030: Ordinance amending the Charter by deleting Section 2.13(a) of the Charter in its entirety and replacing it with a revised Section 2.13(a) adopted by the City Council under the Home Rules Powers found in O.C.G.A. Sections 36-35-3(b) and 36-5-4.1 to allow Residents to serve on certain Boards and Commissions as may be nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council. No action will be taken. No action taken. New Business 1. Item 23-044: Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to Rezone 526 acres from the RL (Rural) District to the VL (Village) District – property is 526 acres on seven parcels located at all four corners of Cochran Mill Road and South Fulton Parkway. First read only.
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No action will be taken. No action taken. Item 23-045: Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map to Rezone 265 acres from the RL (Rural) District to the HM-MU (Mixed-Use Hamlet) District – property is 265 acres on a single parcel located between Cochran Mill Road, Creel Road, and Cedar Grove Road. First read only. No action will be taken. No action taken. Item 23-046: Ordinance to Approve a Special Use Permit for a Hotel in the HM-MU (Mixed-Use Hamlet) District and for all other purposes related thereto – property is 265 acres on a single parcel located between Cochran Mill Road, Creel Road, and Cedar Grove Road. First read only. No action will be taken. No action taken. Item 23-047: Resolution to submit an application for funding from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Recreational Trails Program to develop the “Wheel Beautiful: Riverlands Scenic Universal Access Trail”. Passed 5-0 Item 23-048: Resolution to commit the City of Chattahoochee Hills in the event that funding by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trail Program is awarded, to long-term maintenance of the “Wheel Beautiful: RiverLands Scenic Universal Access Trail”. Passed 5-0 Item 23-049: Ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Article XIII, Short-Term Rental Regulations, and for other purposes. Passed 5-0 Item 23-050: Award the bid for the 2023 TSPLOST Phase II project to Piedmont Paving and Grading in an amount not to exceed $391,510. Passed 5-0 Item 23-051: Approval of purchasing one (1) Ford Police Interceptor SUV patrol vehicle from Wade Ford in an amount not to exceed $41,519. Passed 5-0 Item 23-052: Approval of a contract with Judicial Correction Services, LLC for probation supervision and rehabilitation services. Passed 5-0 Item 23-053: Consideration to change the date/time of the November 2nd Work Session due to Advanced Voting for the Municipal Election. Passed 5-0
Mayor and Council Comments Councilmember Schmidt left the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Executive Session (None) Adjourn Meeting The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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City Government
Robert T. Rokovitz, MPA, ICMA-CM
Be Thoughtful, Reasonable, and Fair in Decision-Making There has been a lot of discussion lately about pending and future developments in the City. In fact, I was recently called upon to be the guest speaker for the South Fulton Parkway Alliance and speak about this very topic. As always, my role is to provide information and not my opinion as I will do with this month’s article. Regarding the chatter around potential development in the city, It is natural and human nature to fear the unknown and to not want change. Having pride in the community and wanting to freeze the land in its current state would be an ideal version of Utopia. When we open our windows or take a drive, we want the same scenery we are accustomed to seeing and experiencing over the years. We want to see the tree that we used to swing from or the field where we used to hunt. It is exceptionally fortunate that Chattahoochee Hills, an incorporated municipality in Fulton County less than thirty minutes from the busiest airport, became a city in 2007 and executed restrictive zoning and a solid comprehensive land use plan. If that did not happen, Chattahoochee Hills would have most likely mirrored surrounding suburban communities. Over the last fifteen years, your governing body has worked very hard to preserve its land and viewsheds and has done so successfully using its distinctive and unique zoning. That success has been primarily because of the 70/30 preservation model in which the property owner must preserve 70% of the land. This is further accomplished by having zoning in place as well as TDRs (transfer of development rights) that provide for dense developments such as hamlets and villages that have rigid buffering requirements. Currently, the only active hamlet we have is Serenbe. But there are other privately owned tracts of land in the city that meet those same criteria. What happens when these private owners show up at city hall with a plan and application to develop their land in a similar fashion? Well, it goes through the vetting process which includes staff review, pre-application meetings, Planning Commission public hearings, and City Council public hearings. This is a very public process where citizens can get engaged and weigh in with their issues and concerns. But sometimes those issues and concerns, which we recognize are passionate and valid, are not always enough 34
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to issue a blanket “no” to a private landowner who meets the spirit of the zoning that has been endorsed and codified. This is where the governing body must set their emotions aside and act within the zoning, ordinances, procedures and even the U.S. Constitution that may be challenged should the vote be a denial of the application. In other words, the property owner has rights that the Council must consider and protect as well. Most of us who have been engaged in government operations for a while have heard of the action of condemnation. The term condemnation refers to the legal acquisition of property by local governing bodies. This can come in the form of what is known as eminent domain. Eminent domain allows the property to be seized for public use such as highways, railways, airports, powerlines, pipelines, etc. It is something that can be a necessary evil to provide services for the greater good. But is it not popular and something that local governments, including Chattahoochee Hills, choose not to initiate. The reason I mention this term is to create a segway to another term that most have not heard of before. That term is inverse condemnation. Inverse condemnation is a legal concept and cause of action used by property owners when a governmental entity, such as a City Council, takes action which damages or decreases the value of private property. In some cases, the action involves the enforcement (or lack of enforcement) of a zoning ordinance which when applied in an arbitrary and capricious manner can be considered confiscatory. If the ordinance takes the use of the property away from the owner, then the owner has a right to pursue an inverse condemnation claim. Further, denying an application on the grounds that it may have a reasonable and manageable
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impact on the surrounding area can result in litigious consequences. Zoning, urban planning, public design controls, and other forms of government intervention by regulation will not be held confiscatory simply because regulation prohibits the owner from making the most profitable use of the property or results in a substantial diminution in market value of the land. Generally, a regulation will be held confiscatory only where it deprives an owner of every use to which the property is reasonably adapted. The operative
word in that sentence is “reasonable”. The courts will make that determination, and exclusionary zoning will be taken into consideration with that judicial determination. Exclusionary zoning is using zoning to further the parochial interests of the municipality at the expense of the surrounding area. Essentially, it can be interpreted as fencing out housing options and can advance economic, social, and racial segregation. It lends itself to the creation and fostering of homogenous communities and building affluent communities. This practice certainly goes against the idea that municipal zoning aims to advance general welfare. All the above are things that the Planning Commission, City Council, and GreyStone Connect, the fiber subsidiary of GreyStone citizens must debate Power, is excited to bring high-speed internet to when considering an unserved portions of its territory. approval or denial of Lightning-Fast Speeds: Enjoy blazing-fast upload and download speeds, ensuring you zoning requests that can browse, stream, and download without any frustrating delays. comes before them. Seamless Connectivity: Fiber internet provides a reliable and stable connection, allowing Sure, our governing you to stay connected without interruptions. body can refuse to Future-Proof Technology: Stay ahead of the digital curve with fiber internet. It's built to handle permit development the increasing demands of smart homes, devices, and emerging technologies. under our zoning Enhanced Streaming and Gaming: ordinances even if Immerse yourself in high-definition videos and lag-free gaming experiences with fiber internet's superior video and audio quality. the property value is Symmetrical Speeds: diminished. However, Enjoy equal upload and download speeds, perfect for uploading large files, backing up data to the cloud, and working remotely with ease. the applicant could prevail through judicial litigation if it can be Check your availability and show your interest today by visiting GreyStoneConnect.com! shown that procedural due process was not applied accordingly and consistent with the 14th Amendment 100 1 Gig 2 Gig $79.95 $99.95 to the U.S. ConstituMbps $49.95 per month per month per month tion. While we have Social Video Movie very strong zoning Conferencing Streaming Media ordinances, we are Online Video Live video not immune to being Gaming Conferencing sharing challenged on our Optimize over Optimize 15 Optimize 5 15 devices devices devices decisions. Our best Online High-speed Instant defense is to be backup Operations messaging thoughtful, fair, and reasonable when considering the approval or denial of development applications.
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