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Recipes for Success By: Laurie Searle, Citizen Reporter
The first time I ate a biscuit, it was love at first bite. I was an 18-year-old Yankee transplant sitting at the table of my Mississippi in-laws when I got my first true taste of the South.
Eager to learn the art of making Southern biscuits, I spent the next week up at dawn, observing my mother-in-law turn three ingredients into pure perfection.
By week’s end, I learned that the ingredients are only the starting point. What’s equally as important is a well-seasoned pan and developing the right touch, that is, feeling with your hands – and your heart – when the biscuits are mixed just right.
In the upcoming months, residents in Chattahoochee Hills will have several opportunities to share their recipes for success. We hope you’re inspired and motivated by their blue ribbon efforts:
Candidate Forum: On October 8, candidates running in the Chatt Hills municipal election on Nov. 7 will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and answer questions in a Candidates Forum. Plan to attend and learn how these candidates – our neighbors – will add their own ingredients to our City’s recipe for success. (See flyer on page 2.)
Blue Ribbon Competition: On November 12 at the Chatt Fest Country Fair, residents can enter in the City’s first Blue Ribbon Competition. There will be categories for cakes, jams & jellies, and crafts including quilts, jewelry, homemade soaps, and woodworking. Why not demonstrate your best recipes and participate in this fun event. (See flyer on page 3.)
Meet Dr. Sandra Moaney Wright: Featured in this month’s edition, Dr. Sandra Moaney Wright shares the story of her dramatic wake-up call, which led her to start a professional development and motivational speaking business in Chattahoochee Hills. (See story page 4.)
ISSUE No. 22 October 2017
A monthly publication of the Chatt Hills Community, a citizen-run news service that connects, informs, and engages friends & neighbors of Chattahoochee Hills, GA.
About
CHATT
Recipe for the perfect biscuit: The right ingredients, a well-seasoned pan, and a personal touch.
This Month’s Issue: P2 – Candidates Forum P3 – Blue Ribbon Competitions P3 – Meet Dr. Sandra Moaney Wright
P6 – Community Announcements P10 – Community Events P16 – Church Bulletin P18 – Memorials
P22 – City Government P24 – City Events
Recipes for Success
Chattahoochee Hills
CANDIDATES FORUM Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
City Hall • 6505 Rico Rd Chatt Hills, GA 30268
Get to know the Candidates running for the Nov. 7 election for the positions of Mayor and City Council Districts 2 & 4.
Submit questions prior to the event to [email protected], or during the event via a comment card.
Moderated by Ms. Juliet Hall from the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
Coordinated by Laure Searle, from Chatt Hills Community.
SAVE THE DATE
Forum Format • Candidates will each make 3-minute introductory statement.
• Moderator will ask questions, giving each candidate 1 minute to respond.
• Candidates will each make a 3 minute closing statement.
• Forum will follow League of Women Voters protocols.
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Recipes for Success
The Blue Ribbon Competition celebrates the makers and the bakers in Chattahoochee Hills. Participants are asked to submit items that were made in Chatt Hills in one of the three categories: Cakes, James & Jellies, and Crafts (Quilts, Jewelry, Homemade Soaps, and Woodworking). Up to three entries per category may be submitted.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all residents of Chatt Hills, as well as non-residents who attend school, work, or volunteer in our City.
Judges and Awards
For the Cakes and Jelly & Jams Competitions, we’ve assembled a team of judges that include some of the best tasters around – minister’s wives, plus a few foodies with competition experience, who will award the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons.
For the Crafts Competition, the fairgoers will be the judges. Each person who wants to judge will be given four colored dots to vote for their favorite in each category. Judging will take place at the fair from 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Registration
1. For contest rules and entry forms visit: www.chatthills10.org/blueribboncompetitions.html
2. For Cakes and Jellies & Jams: register at the event. Bring entry form with you and $1 per entry.
3. For Crafts, pre-registration is required ($1 entry fee will be collected at time of check-in): Email contest entry form by October 31, 2017 to [email protected] or submit physical copies to: City of Chattahoochee Hills Attn: Chatt Fest Blue Ribbon Competition 6505 Rico Rd. Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268
For more information visit www.chatthills10.org
Blue Ribbon Competitions
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Recipes for Success
Meet Sandra Moaney Wright, CRP, Ph.D. Moaney Wright & Associates
Like many residents who live in Chattahoochee Hills, Sandra Moaney Wright is no stranger to a long commute. At one point earlier in her career, she traveled 200 miles a day on her round-trip to Columbus.
This road-warrior fought traffic with the best of them. But when it came to battling traveling fatigue, she lost the fight. Sandra fell asleep at the wheel in that meditative state known as highway hypnosis.
“I woke up in a ditch and didn’t know where I was,” Sandra said. “It never occurred to me that I could be sleeping with my eyes wide open.”
Thankfully no one was hurt, but that accident had the effect of a near-death experience for Sandra. It not only caused her to reconsider her long commute, it gave her pause to re-evaluate her life and her career goals.
“It was a wake-up call for me,” she said. “I realized I was traveling through life with no direction, accepting a mundane existence instead of seeking my true purpose.”
As she sat in that ditch waiting for her husband to arrive, Sandra opened her eyes – and her heart – to new possibilities.
A New Direction Realizing that she loved her work as a trainer, Sandra put the wheels in motion to open her own consulting business, Moaney Wright & Associates. She quit her full-time job – and the long commute – and took a part-time job as a substitute teacher in local schools, while she worked on developing her business plan and searching for clients.
In 2003, she got her first break. She landed a training contract with one of the New York Times’ regional newspapers in Jacksonville, FL. In this first job, Sandra realized that consulting was the best of both worlds. She could help clients assess their training goals, incorporate existing training material if they wished, and then bring her unique experience to the classroom.
Fueled by her first success, Sandra began networking to meet other professionals and businesses that might mutually benefit from each other. “I joined every group I could find that would help grow my skills and put me around potential clients,” she said. Those groups included national speaker associations, business associations, chambers of commerce, and associations for meeting planners. It was through one of those networks that she met someone who worked for the federal government. This person introduced Sandra to others in government agencies, and before she knew it, her new business was on the road to success.
Sandra Wright, PhD Cell: (404) 422-1626 Office: (470) 588-1986
www.moaneywrightllc.com www.possibilitiesunlimitedforwomen.org
Sometimes "big dreams" fall apart, so that Bigger Dreams can come together.
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Branching Out Over the years, Sandra has grown her consulting business into an impressive array of offerings. Based on personal and professional development, her services include: professional speaking, business and life coaching, and training specializing in customer service, performance improvement, change management, leadership and team building, and curriculum development.
Still, Sandra wanted to do more. Practicing what she preached, she looked deep inside and asked herself what else she could do to make a difference for others, and for herself.
“Networking and mentoring had played such an important role in helping me redirect my career,” Sandra said, “I decided to start another business to help empower women.”
Sandra founded “Possibilities Unlimited for Women” to provide a forum for businesswomen, executives, entrepreneurs, and others to share their expertise, contacts, and passions while promoting their products and services. Possibilities Unlimited also helps young ladies by offering a $150 book scholarship to high school seniors. This is part of the networks’ strategy to “pay it forward,” sharing a bit of their success to strengthen future generations.
Today, Sandra successfully runs her two businesses from her home in Chattahoochee Hills. She is a member of the Chattahoochee Hills Business Network and volunteers at the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, where her grand-daughter attends.
When asked what she attributes to her success, Sandra said it goes back to that fateful day so many years ago when she woke up in a road-side ditch.
“That experience taught me that life is short, and if you don’t pay attention to where you’re going, you never know where you’ll end up.”
Sandra presents the Possibilities Unlimited for Women Book Scholarship to Miss Morgan Easley
Sandra’s Recipe for Success
Ingredients:
− 2 cups of paying it forward − 5 cups of truthfulness and your story − 3 cups of tolerance, trust and love − 1 lb. of enthusiasm and energy − Dash of humor
Directions:
1. Place 2 cups of paying it forward in a bowl, with 1 cup of truthfulness and your story, and stir; 2. Add 3 cups of tolerance, trust and love, and another cup of truthfulness and your story, keep stirring; 3. Add a 1/2 lb. of enthusiasm and energy, and another cup of truthfulness and your story, keep stirring; 4. Add a dash of humor, and another cup of truthfulness and your story, keep stirring; 5. Add the other 1/2 lb. of enthusiasm and energy, and the final cup of truthfulness and your story, stir again. 6. Place into the atmosphere and let it rise forever!
Dr. Sandra Moaney Wright . . .
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Steve Nygren and his family. Photo from Southface.org
Community Announcements
2017 Argon Award Presented to Steve and Marie Nygren The Argon Award is presented by Southface to showcase an individual or an organization that is leading the way in advancing sustainability efforts through innovative solutions.
This year, Steve and Marie Nygren were the honored recipients of the Argon Award for their commitment to improving people’s quality of life through healthy environments.
The Nygren Family joined in the celebration at the 19th annual Visionary Dinner, which raises awareness and funding for Southface’s continued work in high‑performance affordable housing, green infrastructure, clean energy, healthy buildings and sustainable communities.
Local Resident Designs the Argon Award We first heard about the Argon Award from resident Peter Clemens who wrote the following on Facebook (reprinted with Peter’s permission):
I was honored with the assignment to design and fabricate the Argon Award for Sustainability by Southface, the principal thought leader in this field here in Atlanta. This year, it was given to Serenbe's founders, Steve and Marie Nygren.
The awards banquet was a dazzling event, with foundation folks from around the country attending..Rockefeller, Turner, LEEDS etc. It was all a huge buzz for Judy and me and a thrilling and hope-inspiring night for us all.
The wooden surround was crafted using red grandis, a sustainably farmed and harvested wood similar to mahogany, imported from Nicaragua. Cutting was, as on other projects I've worked on here, CNC.
Steve Nygren, you and Marie have so richly deserved to be honored by these wonderful folks. I'm so glad we were here to see it happen....happier still to have been any part of the tribute at all. Thank you for Serenbe.
The 2017 Argon Award was designed by Peter Clemens from the Serenbe community.
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Chatt Fest County Fair Update By Laurie Searle Event website: www.chatthills10.org Like our Facebook: Chatt Hills Country Fair
Save the date for the Chatt Fest Country Fair, Sunday November 12, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Hutcheson Ferry Park, 9774 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Chatt Hills. Plan to bring a picnic blanket and lunch, or purchase a tasty lunch from our fair vendor Casablanca. Spread the word with your neighbors and help us make the City’s 10 Year Celebration an event we’ll all remember!
• Essay & Photo Contest Deadline – October 15 Time is running out to submit your entry to the Time Capsule Essay & Photo Contest. Please encourage the Chatt Hills Youth in grades pre-k through 12 to enter an essay, as there are cash prizes for the top three Youth essays – $500, $250, and $100. The contest is open to all residents of Chatt Hills, as well as non-residents who attend school, work, or volunteer in our City. For contest entry form see: http://www.chatthills10.org/essayphotocontest.html
• Blue Ribbon Contest Deadline for Craft Category – October 31 Pre-registration is required for those interested in submitting a craft for the Blue Ribbon Competition in the following categories: Quilts, Jewelry, Homemade Soaps, and Woodworking. For contest entry form see: http://www.chatthills10.org/blueribboncompetitions.html
• Fundraising for Chatt Fest Reaches $2,860 out of $10,000 Goal Greystone Power became the first White Ribbon Sponsor last month, making a donation of $1,000 to the Chatt Fest Country Fair. In addition to the generous donations made by the community, that brings our fundraising up to $2,860. If you would like to make a donation so that we can provide free admission to the Chatt Fest Country Fair, please visit our GoFundMe page at: https://www.gofundme.com/celebrate-chatt-hills-10
• Vendor Booth Opportunities Are you a business or crafter or someone with a cool idea for a booth at our Chatt Hills County Fair? You can set up a table or booth for only $25 and sell or exhibit your services or products. For the vendor application see: http://www.chatthills10.org/vendorbooths.html
• Volunteering at Chatt Fest If you have an hour to spare, why not help out with Chatt Fest? We need volunteers for set-up, the Blue Ribbon Competitions, Fair Games, Vendor Coordination, and Clean-Up. To volunteer see: http://www.chatthills10.org/volunteer.html
Community Announcements
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Chattahoochee Hills Bouckart Farm From the http://chatthillseventing.com
We were glad that we could provide a safe place for over 150 horses (plus ponies, donkeys, dogs, and cats!) to evacuate Hurricane Irma.
Community Announcements
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HOUSES TO SHARE
House to Share Beautiful three bedroom house on Cochran Mill Road to share with a roommate. You would have full access to kitchen, laundry and living room, private bath and your choice of (one or two) bedrooms according to your needs. One mile from Palmetto and one mile from Serenbe. Please contact Lisa at 678-414-8448.
Serenbe Trail Race - Price Increase Next Week
Sign Up Today For The Early Bird Rate To Run The Rolling Hills of Chatt Hills.
See views unlike any other race when you run the Serenbe Trail Race 5K/15K. When you cross the finish line, a celebration will be waiting with Creature Comforts beer, breakfast burritos, live music and a Mini Farmers Market.
Serenbe Trail Race – 5K/15K Saturday, November 4, 9 a.m.
• Early Bird 5K - $40 • Early Bird 15K - $50 • Early Bird Rate Ends at 11:59pm October 3rd
Registration: http://serenbetrailrace.com
Community Announcements
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Community Events Serenbe presents. . . Event: 4th Annual Serenbe Home Tour Date/Time: Sunday, October 1, 1:00 – 5 p.m. Location: Serenbe Cost: $35 in advance / $40 at the door Tickets: www.serenbehometour.com
VIP Experience includes Brunch at 11 a.m. and tour. Seating Limited. Advance Purchase Only. $100.
Step inside seven beautiful homes in this magical hamlet south of city to experience the unique Serenbe lifestyle. From the intimate home studio of a prominent jewelry designer to large scale spaces featuring tastemaker touches, you’ll walk away inspired. Come see the homes that make it unique as you enjoy the day with us. Experience the magic of Serenbe as you explore Grange and Swann Ridge…our bookstore, the Children’s Schoolhouse, and the silent auction at Gault Designs. We promise an incredible day!
For the convenience of our guests… YUMBI food truck on premises from 12 – 5 PM.
The Childrens’ House at Serenbe presents. . .
October 1st - We will be open from 1-3 p.m. during the Serenbe Home Tours.
October 11th - Sub Training Workshop 1-3 p.m at the Grange Hall
October 27th - Historical Pageant 10-11:30 a.m., Elementary students will dress up as a person who achieved an important historic milestone. Historical Pageant takes place at Swann Bridge, unless the weather does not allow us.
Swann Bridge is in Serenbe, behind the Lofts, right across from the school itself. You go between Hills & Hamlets Bookshop and the Textile Lofts and it will be the bridge right behind them.
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The Art Farm at Serenbe presents. . . Event: Art over Dinner with WonderRoot Date/Time: Sunday, October 1, 6 p.m. Location: The Art Farm at Serenbe Cost: $85 Tickets: www.serenbehometour.com Sponsored by: Lexus.
WonderRoot is an arts organization that works to improve the cultural and social landscape of Atlanta through creative initiatives and community partnerships.
Join Head of Creative Placemaking Brandon Jones to discuss the role of arts, culture and youth in social movements. The Creative Placemaking Department at WonderRoot leverages cross-sector partnerships, civic engagements and artistic strategies s tools for community development in the metro Atlanta area.
Art Over Dinner is a series of intimate gatherings with artists and the organizations that support their work. We collaborate with the chefs at HomespunATL and local farmers to bring a seasonal meal that showcases winemakers and brewers, and invite our guest artists to spark the conversations at on long farm table on the outdoor deck of The Art Farm at Serenbe.
Serenbe Interfaith presents . . . Author: Dot Padgett Date/Time: Sunday, October 8, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Location: Serenbe Community Center (behind the Hil Restaurant)
9110 Selborne Lane, Suite 210, Serenbe Buy the book: $35 at www.hillsandhamletsbookshop.com
Jimmy Carter: Elected President with Pocket Change and Peanuts (Hardcover) By Mercer University Press, Dorothy Padgett, Jimmy Carter How does a peanut farmer become Governor of Georgia and President of the United States? Only in America could such a story be true.
While the basics of his story are well known, they have never been told from the perspective of a "soldier" in the Peanut Brigade. Dorothy Padgett, with an earthy, honest, and Southern voice, tells the story as if new to all of us. Humor and insight abound in this direct telling of how a peanut farmer from Georgia became President and leader of the United States. The secret is in his character, his morality, and in his being truly human.
Community Events
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Hills and Hamlets Bookshop presents . . . Event: Author Talk & Signing with Daren Wang for
The Hidden Light of Northern Fires Date/Time: Tuesday, October 10, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Grange Hall (across the street from the book store at Serenbe) Buy the book: $26.99 at www.hillsandhamletsbookshop.com
About The Book Rooted in the history of the only secessionist town north of the Mason Dixon Line, Daren Wang's The Hidden Light of Northern Fires tells a story of redemption amidst a war that tore families and the country apart.
Mary Willis has always been an outcast, an abolitionist in a town of bounty hunters and anti-Union farmers. After college, she dreams of exploring the country, but is obligated to take over the household duties and management of her family’s farm, while her brother Leander avoids his own responsibilities. Helping runaways is the only thing that makes her life in Town Line bearable.
When escaped slave Joe Bell collapses in her father’s barn, Mary is determined to help him cross to freedom in nearby Canada. But the wounded fugitive is haunted by his vengeful owner, who relentlessly hunts him up and down the country, and his sister, still trapped as a slave in the South.
As the countryside is riled by the drumbeat of civil war, rebels and soldiers from both sides bring intrigue and violence of the brutal war to the town and the farm, and threaten to destroy all that Mary loves.
Chatt Hills Music Presents . . . Concert: Barnaby Bright Date/Time: October 22, 7:00 p.m. Location: Oak Room at Serenbe Inn Tickets: $20 Website: www.chatthillsmusic.com
Both classically-trained, the duo has made some cool Americana records, lived in Brooklyn, Nashville and Kansas, toured coast to coast, run out of money, toured Europe, run out of money again, won high-falutin' prizes for songwriting in New York, generally not argued, done benefit shows for prestigious US AAA radio stations, given away 200k+ tracks on Amazon, kept writing, built an audience, been named one of Amazon's Top 100 albums of the year, eaten copious amounts of vegetarian food, attracted 17k+ listeners a month on Spotify and FINALLY made a record, Q2 2016's "This is Life," which speaks to where they've been, who they are, what they want and where they're going. It's smart pop with an authentic Americana stamp, not the other way round. Somewhere in there they got married, but they'd rather not talk about that.
Community Announcements
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Serenbe Playhouse presents . . . Play: The Sleepy Hollow Experience Dates: September 28 – November 5 Times: Wed-Sun 8:00 p.m. Late Shows: Fri-Sat – 10:30 p.m. Location: Grange Hall (across the street from the book store at Serenbe) Tickets: www.serenbeplayhouse.com/shows-events/current-season/sleepy-hollow-experience
A New Adaptation by Brian Clowdus with Dialogue Assistance by Rachel Teagle
As autumn cools the steaming earth and leaves begin to turn, we’re bringing back our favorite fall fright fest: The Sleepy Hollow Experience. Following four sold out seasons and recognition as one of the ‘Top Five Halloween Plays in the Country’ by American Theatre Magazine, patrons will enjoy a fresh adaptation by Serenbe Playhouse’s Brian Clowdus. This immersive Halloween experience is sure to have heads rolling.
Are you afraid of the dark? No Worries! Due to popular request, we are proud to present The Sleepy Hollow Family Experience. Bring the whole family to Tarrytown and experience the retelling of this classic American ghost story in the comfort of daylight. Join the cast at a Fall Festival pre-show and during intermission.
Terminus Modern Ballet Theater presents. . . Ballet: Lore Date/Time: November 17-19, 7:00 p.m. Location: Deer Hollow, Serenbe 8455 Atlanta Newnan Rd, Chatt Hills Cost: $50 Nov. 17 - Opening Night special performance Includes Preshow champagne and post show reception with the dancers $25 Nov. 18 & 19 Tickets: www.terminus-serenbe.com
A world premiere, “Lore” delves into stories, how they are passed and why we tell them. Join us by the fire for Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre's Serenbe debut. Photo credit by Jonah Hooper.
Community Announcements
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The Chatt Hills Artist Co-op presents . . . Event: Autumn Exhibit Date/Time: September 3 – November 4 Location: Serenbe Community Center 413 Selborne Way (upstairs behind the Hil Restaurant), in Serenbe.
The Chatt Hills Artist Co-op Autumn Exhibit will be displayed in the Serenbe Community Center from Sept. 3 - Nov. 3, at 413 Selborne Way (upstairs behind The Hil Restaurant), in Serenbe. We think you’ll Fall for our new show which will include oil paintings, photography, mixed media, and watercolors.
Artists Adrienne Anbinder, Jessica Ashley, Christina Blum, Dianne Cutler, Logynn Ferrall, Julie McKinney, Dale Niles, Billy Newman, and Judy Walker will be exhibiting their art.
For more information about purchasing art, or about becoming a member of the Chatt Hills Artist Co-op, contact Judy Walker, 818-434-5436 or [email protected].
Community Events . . .
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Peak Racing Events presents . . . Race: Cochran Mill Trail Race (Half Marathon & 6.5 Mile) Date/Time: November 18, 2017, 8:30 a.m. Location: Cochran Mill Park 6875 Cochran Mill Rd, Chatt Hills, GA Register: http://peakracingevents.com/races/cochran-mill-trail-race-fall/
We invite you to come race with us, experience the beauty of Cochran Mill Park, and enjoy your own adventure. We have two race distances so there is something for everyone, and plenty of opportunities for great volunteers.
As a thank you to Chatt Hill residents, please use this code “ChattHills10” for $10 off either race at: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Palmetto/CochranMillTrailRace131and65milers
From the Serenbe Calendar of Events Final Weekend To Tour AH&L Showhouse Thursday, October 5-Sunday, October 8 10am-5pm at The Manor at Mado Tickets, $20 https://2017atlhl.eventbrite.com Cooking Demo with Chef Christan Willis Saturday, October 7th at 10:30am Serenbe Farmers Market, 9am-1pm Selborne Green The Farmhouse Wine Dinner Enjoy an evening dining under the stars at The Farmhouse Restaurant's Gainey Garden. Chef Brian Moll will prepare a delectable fall-inspired 4-course meal, with menu items from what is freshly foraged that day. The meal will be paired with wines from Willful Wines and The General Store at Serenbe. Sunday, October 8th Cocktails, 6pm Dinner, 7pm Tickets, $150. Limited to 40 seats. Https://farmhousewinedinner.eventbrite.com Art Over Dinner with Khalilah Birdsong Sunday, October 22nd at 6pm Tickets, $85. Https://aodkhalilahbirdsong.eventbrite.com Pet Costume Contest + Parade Saturday, October 28th at 11am Serenbe Farmers Market, 9am-1pm Selborne Green
Community Announcements
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Church Bulletin Friendship Baptist Church presents fall activities . . . Event: Fall Activities Location: 6090 Cochran Mill Rd, Chatt Hills
• On October 8th we will observe Global Hunger Sunday
• Our Youth will spend the day at the Washington Farms Corn Maze on Saturday, October 14th
• Our choir has begun practicing the music for the Christmas Program
• Our Seniors will be traveling to the North Georgia mountains on Friday, October 27th to get some apples and have some fun!
• On Sunday, October 29th beginning at 5:00 p.m. we will have Trunk or Treating in the parking lot until 6:00 p.m. when we will participate in the annual Chili Cook-off!
• Everyone is invited to come and join us at Friendship as we enjoy the beautiful fall weather!
New Hope United Methodist Church presents . . . Event: Fall Festival Date/Time: October 21, 2017, 6:00 p.m. Dinner and Games Event: Annual Bobby Hollis Memorial BBQ Date/Time: October 28, 2017, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Providence Baptist Church presents . . . Event: Michael Dempsey Memorial BBQ Date/Time: Saturday, October 7, 11 a.m. until sold out Location: 6402 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Chatt Hills Cost: All plates are $10.
Proceeds will benefit Southwest Christian Hospice. Youth will have a Yard Sale on the day of the BBQ.
Event: Providence Baptist Church Fall Festival Date/Time: Wednesday, October 25, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: 6402 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Chatt Hills Cost: Free
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Memorial Shelton G. Stanfill February 29, 1940 - September 23, 2017
Shelton G. Stanfill, a national leader in the arts and humanities for more than 40 years, died on Saturday, September 23, at home. He was 77.
Most recently, he had been the CEO of Atlanta's Woodruff Arts Center, home of the High Museum of Art, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Alliance Theatre Company, together the largest arts center in the South and third largest in the United States.
Previously he led the Los Angeles Music Center, the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in Virginia, and the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth College.
Throughout his career, Stanfill was insistent upon extending arts education to children, and sought diversity in audiences and performances.
His employees could count on him for support and a fair and equitable workplace. His love of film, which began in his childhood when his father ran a movie theatre, was well known.
He was Co-Chair of the Atlanta Jewish Film festival, and never missed the Telluride Film Festival. He was a Councilor at the Carter Center, and a member of the board of the Midtown Alliance.
With his quick wit, keen mind, and an easy laugh, Stanfill was liked by all who knew him. Shelton Stanfill was generous in spirit, had many friends, and loved his wife, Brigitte, and their children, and grandchildren.
Stanfill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brigitte, son Shaun Stanfill (Jacqui) of Ft. Collins, CO, daughters Jacqueline Olsen (Jay) of Arlington, VA, and Natasha Bullotta (Tom) of Vienna, VA, granddaughter Ingrid Olsen and grandsons Miles and Simon Bullotta.
There will be no formal service, per his wishes. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Brickworks (donations can be mailed to 6505 Rico Road, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268) or the Atlanta Community Food Bank (acfb.org).
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City Government City Staff Reports Staff & Commission reports are available on the City’s Website: www.chatthillsga.us The following information is compiled by: Laurie Searle, Citizen Reporter.
City Manager Report MUNICIPAL ELECTION – October 1 is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November 7 municipal election in Chatt Hills. The Georgia Secretary of State provides the following website to check your voter registration status, and to register online: https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button
On the November 7 election day, polls close for the Chattahoochee Hills municipal election at 7 p.m. as mandated. However, Fulton County has received approval to keep polls open for its elections until 8 p.m. Please share this information with Chatt Hills residents so they understand, Chatt Hills polls close at 7 p.m. on November 7.
CHATT HILLS OFFICERS SAVED LIFE – Another life was saved thanks to quick acting/responding officers and NARCAN, an FDA-approved nasal spray for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
The call came in as a person down and unconscious. Emergency police and fire personnel responded. Police, Officers Mike Lynch and Amber Graham, were first on the scene. They quickly learned that this was an overdose and retrieved the NARCAN. They were able to revive the patient enough to begin receiving treatment from fire personnel on their arrival. Based on the information at hand, another two minutes or so, the outcome of the patient’s survivability would have been much different.
While these officers and emergency personnel will say that it just what they do, it is much more than that. Their experience, training and compassion is something we are all fortunate to have on our team.
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN – Darold and I attended the Intergovernmental Coordination for 2017 Water Management Plan hosted by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD) held at the Palmetto Train Depot in September.
The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District's Water Resource Management Plan brings together water supply and conservation, wastewater management, and watershed management into a single, integrated document. Combining these three plans enables the Metro Water District to look at water management in a holistic fashion, helping meet the future needs of the Metro Water District while protecting water quality and supply in the District as well as in downstream communities. The plan, developed with robust stakeholder input, includes a range of action steps that build on the Metro Water District's water conservation and management achievements. CITY HOSTED MEETING - The Mayor and Council hosted the South Fulton Municipal Association meeting/Dinner in September in the Council chambers. Representatives from Palmetto, Fairburn, Union City, College Park, and South Fulton were in attendance. The representatives received a demographic update from the Atlanta Regional Commission, a legislative update from Justin Kiron, Lobbyist for the Georgia Municipal Association and a Senior Services update from the Fulton County Senior Services Director, Dr. Pamela Roshell.
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RICO ROAD PAVING –The contract award for the Rico Road Paving – Part A (TSPLOST Project) to ER Snell Contractor, Inc. is on the agenda for October 3 council meeting. The project would cover the area on Rico Rd from Campbellton Redwine Rd to South Fulton Parkway.
FULTON COUNTY CELL TOWER LOCATION – Joe Barasoain from Fulton County Emergency Services gave a presentation at the council work session on the benefits of a cell tower for the city. It would improve communications for public safety and potentially provide the structure for future internet service. The county would pay for the tower. Council suggested a public meeting as the next step. PARKS COMMISSION – Diana Wilson
• Volunteer Work: During the big storm a few months ago, this bridge at Cochran Mill Park was washed downstream. In the months since, volunteers have worked to drag the bridge upstream, set it in a higher location, tethered it with cable, and added railing. The bridge helps hikers and mountain bikers cross the stream. Horses use an alternative trail and ford the creek.
• Cochran Mill Park RTP Grant Update: The Parks Commission recommended an Interpretative Master Plan be done to fulfill the grant requirements per the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office. The City would have up to five years to complete this requirement. The city council reviewed a Memorandum of Agreement pertaining to this requirement and will vote on the MOU at its next council meeting.
STAFF PICTURES –
LT Mike Allen, A-shift Fire Officer with Fire Chief Greg Brett (L-R) Firefighter/Paramedic Lisa Cook (full-time employee), Firefighter/Paramedic Brad Wilson ((full-time employee), Firefighter/Paramedic Sam Anglin (part-time employee...works full-time with Peachtree City)
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MAYOR SENDS THANK YOU LETTER – On behalf of the City of Chattahoochee Hills, Mayor Reed sent the following thank you letter to Providence Baptist Church for the community support it provided during the September storms.
Re: Hurricane Irma response
Dear Dr. Tyre;
I just wanted to reach out to thank you and your entire church family for the amazing support that you and they have once again offered to the citizens of Chattahoochee Hills, and especially to the men and women of the Public Safety and Public Works crews that work on behalf of those citizens for the City.
I was involved in many meetings leading up to the storm, and was continually awed by the level of preparedness, thoughtfulness, and comprehensiveness of our response. Our team, led by Chief Brett, was so, so prepared for any eventuality. And David, Kay and so many others at your church had done so much work to be sure that – no matter what happened – we would be prepared to feed, house, and otherwise aid anyone affected or displaced by the storm, and to support all of the people who would be working to rescue or otherwise sustain them in their time of need.
We were blessed that the storm wasn’t as bad as it was forecast to be – but had it been, your congregation and your facility was ready. As it was, your feeding and otherwise caring for our hardworking Police, Fire and Public Works crews was a hugely appreciated by all of them – I’ve heard such love and gratitude!
Please accept my humblest thanks, to you, your volunteers, and the whole church; for your leadership, your support last week, and for all that the Providence Church family does, on behalf of a grateful City government and a grateful community. The good people of Providence Church represent the best of what unselfish giving brings to a community, and I love them for it.
Thank you, Tom Reed Mayor, City of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia
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Fire & Rescue Department – Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted By Fire Chief Brett
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division imposes a ban on outdoor burning to comply with Federal Clean Air Regulations. Fulton County is included in the burn ban which is in effect from May 1 through September 30 each year.
Open burning is allowed October 1 through April 30 each year. During this time, you may burn limited yard debris (leaves, pine straw, and small limbs).
In Chattahoochee Hills, this is our first year with an outdoor ordinance we should enforce when persons are grossly negligent or repeatedly ignore the outdoor burning ordinance requirements. To assist residents and business, the following guidelines are provided.
You must contact the Chattahoochee Hills Fire Department at 770-463-8177 prior to any outdoor burning. For additional information visit the city’s website www.chatthillsga.us.
OPEN BURNING VERSUS REGULATED BURNING
Open Burning Defined: “the burning of piled vegetative debris (only) as allowed by Federal, State and local ordinances”
ALLOWED • Burning for debris disposal at residences, existing business locations, and recreational areas • October 1 – May 1 unless restricted by Federal, State or local authorities • Bonfires for recreation or special events when approved and inspected by local fire authorities • Fires utilized for cooking or warming are allowed year-round
NOT ALLOWED • Burning of household or commercial by-product that is non-vegetative debris is illegal as defined by Federal
statutes adopted by the State of Georgia. Non-vegetative debris includes but is not necessarily limited to plastics, paper/cellulose products, rubber, tires, construction materials, petroleum-based chemicals, synthetic materials, wiring, metals, shingles, chemicals, human excrement, animal excrement, human tissue, animal tissue and bio-medical waste
• Burning without proper notification (pre-planning) and/or permits as required by State and local fire authorities • Burning without full compliance to prescribed safety practices (unattended burning; burning later than one hour
after sunset; burning without a means for immediate extinguishment)
Commercial Burning Defined: “the burning of vegetative debris resulting from land clearing using heavy equipment to clear undeveloped (virgin) acreage for the purpose of residential or business development.”
ALLOWED • Burning of vegetative debris (only) in an “air curtain destructor” (pit with blower) once inspected to be fully
compliant to Federal/State (EPD/Georgia Clean Air Division) technical operation specifications
NOT ALLOWED • Burning of vegetative debris during a burn ban • Burning of vegetative debris piles above ground • Unattended burning
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Agricultural Burning Defined: “the burning of vegetative debris on acreage previously or currently cultivated to produce a crop for harvest.”
ALLOWED • Burning of vegetation or vegetative debris including grasses, expired crops, undergrowth, and tree parts above
ground in piles or as an “open” acreage controlled-burn • Burning all 12 months when pre-approved by Georgia Forestry and local fire authorities
NOT ALLOWED • Burning without approval or permit by Georgia Forestry and local fire authorities • Unattended burning
BURN PERMITTING PROCESS
Open Burning at Residence, Business or Recreation Areas 1. Phone Fire Station 51 daily for approval (determination based on 7AM postings on GA Forestry website and local
weather conditions) 2. Provide NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER of person(s) responsible for burning 3. Provide ADDRESS of burn location 4. Review of required safety practices 5. Approval granted over phone and recorded on daily ledger 6. NO CHARGE FOR “PERMIT” TO BURN AT RESIDENCES
NOTE - a) Bonfires exceeding the 10x10x10 ft requirement follow the same permitting process with the exception of a
requirement for Fire Chief or Fire Marshal to visit site and approve placement, size, ignition and means for control/extinguishment
b) Cooking fires are exempt year-round from permitting process
Commercial Burning Using Burn Pit (“air curtain destructor”)
1. Receive application and EPD brochure (including technical requirements) from Fire Department 2. Pay $300.00 fee at City Clerk’s office 3. Construct burn pit and install blower 4. Fire Chief or Fire Marshal to inspect pit and blower prior to use 5. Fire Chief or Fire Marshal issues permit document at time of inspection (as approved) 6. Operate pit/blower as required by EPD (one hour after sun-up until one hour before sun-down, not on Sundays
or holidays)
Agricultural Acreage Burning 1. Phone Georgia Forestry District Office (Newnan) several business days prior to intended burn date 2. Provide NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE of person(s) responsible for burning 3. Provide ADDRESS and ESTIMATED ACREAGE of burn location 4. Notify local Fire Department of approved GA Forestry permit, burn location and dates 5. NO CHARGE BY GA FORESTRY OR CITY FOR PERMIT TO BURN ON AGRICULTURAL PROPERTIES
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Home Improvement: Building Permits & Inspections By Laurie Searle with Mike Morton, City Planner Article adapted from: www.investopedia.com
Did you know that a building permit and inspection is required for many home improvement projects?
Building permits ensure that the work done on your home and property is up to the standards set in the city’s ordinances. Inspections ensure you, and future property owners, that the work has been done property and up to code.
According to the National Association of Realtors, failing to obtain the proper permits may complicate or cancel the sale of your home. During the home inspection or appraisal process, homeowners may have to show that the proper permits are on file. If the lending bank learns that remodeling work was done without securing permits, it will likely not make the loan.
Failing to obtain the proper permits in Chatt Hills may result in the city issuing a citation. The owner would be required to get a permit. Permit fees would be doubled and completed work may have to be removed or disassembled if the inspector determines it does not meet code or if the inspector requires disassembly in order to inspect work that was covered up in the construction process (for example, drywall may need to be removed in order to expose plumbing for inspection).
Renovations that Require a Permit Fences Currently all fences require a permit except fences for agricultural use, though agricultural fences still must follow the fence regulations in the zoning ordinance. The zoning language covering fences is currently under review, though, and permitting requirements may change.
Footprint Changes Any alteration to the footprint of your home requires a permit. This includes bedrooms, room additions, most decks, garages and some sheds. Plans are required for most alterations. Sheds smaller than 120 square feet and Pole Barns smaller than 1600 square feet with no utilities do not require a permit.
New Windows Replacing an existing window doesn't require a permit, but cutting a hole for a new window or enlarging an existing opening does. This also includes skylights and new doors.
Plumbing/Electrical If you're installing new or removing existing plumbing, a permit is probably required. Any job that includes installing new electrical service to your home will also require a permit. Bathroom fixture replacement does not require a permit unless it requires piping alterations. Appliance replacement for plug-in appliances does not require a permit. Appliance replacement using permanent, hard-wired devices such as piping or wiring does require a permit.
Structural Changes Any project involving changes to the support system of the home requires a permit. This may include changes to load-bearing walls, decks, balconies and porches.
Siding Permits are required for new exterior siding, masonry, etc.
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Water Heater If you want to replace your water heater, you will need a permit. You also need a permit changes to ventilation systems, fireplaces, stoves, or furnaces.
Total Cost Code Excerpt: Sec. 8-33. - Permits.
(a) Permit application.
(3) Minor repairs. Ordinary minor repairs, with a value of less than $2,500.00, may be made with the approval of the building official without a permit, provided that such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of the construction codes.
Renovations That Do Not Require a Permit • Non-structural repairs: sidewalks & driveways, painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops • Electrical work: replacement of lamps, receptacles, switches • Plumbing: the clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and
reinstallation of water closets, faucets, sinks and lavatories • Mechanical work: the installation of portable cooling units or the replacement of any minor part
How Do I Get a Permit? For permitting information in Chattahoochee Hills, visit the city’s website: http://www.chatthillsga.us/departments/community-development/. If you have questions about what requires a building permit or inspection, contact the city planner, Mike Morton (770) 463-6578.
When are Inspections Done? During the renovation, inspections of the work will likely be required. For projects involving home additions, multiple inspections may be required. Once the work is completed, a final inspection takes place and the permit is issued.
How Much do Permits Cost? Permit fees are based on the value of materials and labor (does not include things like insurance or a contractor’s profit/markup). The actual formula changes based on the amount, so check with the city for a quote. Residential plan reviews are $100 for a single family residence smaller than 5000 feet and $250 for a single family residence larger than 5000 square feet. Plan reviews for additions and accessories is $50.
Sample fees: • Alteration valued at $20,000 – Fees: $346.25 plus $50 plan review • Accessory structure valued at $100,000 – fees: $1,018.75 plus $50 plan review • New Home valued at $250,000 – Fees: $1, 858.75 plus $100 plan review • New Home valued at $800,000 – Fees: $4683.75 plus plan review
Where can I get more information? The Community Development page on the city’s website has many resources for specific building projects. See: http://www.chatthillsga.us/departments/community-development/
The Planning Department is finalizing a draft of its new guide, “Building in the City of Chattahoochee Hills.” http://www.chatthillsga.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Building-in-the-city-Chatt-Hills.pdf
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Fulton County presents . . . Meeting: Public Meetings to discuss future of Fulton County Transportation Plan Date/Time: Tuesday, October 3, 5:00 p.m. Location: Chatt Hills City Hall 6505 Rico Rd, Chatt Hills Website: http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/tmp-home
Following last year’s ¾-cent TSPLOST effort in Fulton County, the Mayors of the 14 Cities outside of Atlanta and the Fulton County Commission affirmed that a plan was needed to determine potential expansion of transit services in Fulton County. The Mayors and County approached the Atlanta Regional Commission to help fund and manage the study in collaboration with MARTA, Fulton County, and the 14 participating cities.
The Fulton County Transit Master Plan will include a review of each City’s community and economic development strategies, an analysis of existing transit services and needs, and the development of a financial model to determine the potential for expanded transit services within Fulton County.
The meeting on Oct 3, is the second round of public meetings to discuss the Plan.
To take the online survey visit: http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/tmp-home
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City Events For more community events, check out these Chattahoochee Hills Websites:
City of Chatt Hills: www.chatthillsga.us Chatt Hills Charter School: http://www.chatthillscharter.org/calendar Cochran Mill Nature Center: www.cochranmillnaturecenter.org Community Brickworks: www.communitybrickworks.org Serenbe Community: www.serenbe.com The Children’s House (Montessori School): www.thechildrenshouseatserenbe.com
Date Event Tuesday, October 3 , 5:00 p.m. Fulton County Public Meeting – Future of Fulton County Transportation Plan
City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 302688 Tuesday, October 3 , 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting
City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 302688 Monday, October 9 , 6:00 p.m. Tree Board Meeting
City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 302688 Tuesday, October 10, 6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting
City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 302688 Thursday, October 12, 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268
Save the Date Event Sunday, November 12, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. City of Chattahoochee Hills 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Chatt Fest Country Fair Hutcheson Ferry Park 9774 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Event Website: www.chatthills10.org
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