MAY 2015: Our Town Gwinnett/NE DeKalb Monthly Magazine

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Our Town May 2015

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u Dr. Gravante is currently enrolled at USF School of Medicine working on her graduate degree in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine. u In 2014, Dr. Gravante will be completing her Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. u Dr. Gravante is a national speaker on Functional Medicine. u Dr. Gravante serves as an Examiner for the National Board of Chiropractic.

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Chiropractic and Functional Medicine are a perfect union in natural healthcare.

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Chiropractic’s main focus is with the biomechanical (structural) function of the body while Functional Medicine focuses on the biochemical (metabolism) of the body.

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On the Cover: Foggy Bottom BBQ and Cajun: Built on Faith, Family and Food

By Rachael Brice Not many people would link BBQ and Cajun food together, but for Stacy Wilson, owner of Foggy Bottom BBQ and Cajun in Loganville, both BBQ and Cajun food are a way of life.

A Louisiana native, Wilson has many fond memories of great family gatherings: children running around the backyard, his dad cooking, and everyone crowded around the TV to watch the replay of LSU’s most recent touchdown while eating copious amounts of crawfish. At a young age Wilson learned that Cajun food brings people together, and he later learned BBQ does the same. Today, Foggy Bottom strives to deliver a unique, memorable experience with their delicious BBQ and Cajun cuisine.

In 2012, after working for seventeen years in software sales, Wilson decided to take a leap of faith and follow his passion for food, particularly BBQ, which led him to create the Foggy Bottom BBQ competition team.

“I’ve always been a backyard chef and have always wanted my own company,” Wilson said. “I just didn’t know what the avenue or platform would be.”

Wilson had all of the necessary supplies he needed – all he was missing was a partner.

After a little coaxing, his friend and neighbor Phillip Folsom decided to team with him. After the first competition, Folsom was hooked. He and Wilson began competing together professionally in BBQ events all over Georgia, bringing home some great prizes, including a few Grand Champion titles.

As the business evolved, Foggy Bottom started catering, vending at festivals, and providing fundraisers for local youth sporting programs. With some early credited success, tremendous support from friends and family, and the constant demand for great Southern food, Wilson and Folsom opened Foggy Bottom BBQ & Cajun restaurant in April 2014. The name comes from their logo which depicts a pig (representing BBQ) sitting on a dock overlooking a foggy swap with a Cypress tree (representing Louisiana) and an Heirloom bird (representing Cajun) to connect the two cuisines together.

With a focus on faith, family and food, Foggy Bottom offers a relaxed, family-friendly, rustic atmosphere with an emphasis on both BBQ and Cajun experiences for all who come through the door.

“We don’t do oven baked BBQ and we don’t reheat BBQ,” Wilson said. “Everything is cooked fresh, and when we run out, we’re out.”

Everything at Foggy Bottom, including their Traditional BBQ Sandwich, Crawfish Po-Boy, and slow smoked brisket topped with pimento cheese, is cooked fresh. As the restaurant heads into its peak season, it will smoke about 2,800 pounds of pork per week and 200 pounds of ribs. All Foggy Bottom meat is smoked over hickory, taking anywhere from 12-14 hours to cook pork and brisket to 3-4 hours to cook smoked chicken, smoked wings, and ribs.

“There are really only four ingredients to cooking BBQ,” Wilson said. “A good rub, smoke, meat, and sauce – though good BBQ shouldn’t even need BBQ sauce.”

The future looks bright for Foggy Bottom and its staff. Wilson has high hopes to open a second location in the Gwinnett area. He will continue to build a positive brand for the restaurant in the community and shape the restaurant’s catering operation. He would like to participate in more competitions this year, too.

“There is always something new to learn and more creative ways of cooking,” Wilson said. “Our customers are always interested to discuss different BBQ techniques and flavor profiles. That is what makes BBQ so special – everyone who loves BBQ have their own techniques that make their product the best.”

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Regardless of the hard work and long hours that are associated with restaurant life, both Wilson and Foggy Bottom have been blessed.

“It is all about family, friends, and food, but without faith, we would not be where we are today,” Wilson said. “We trust God will continue to bless Foggy Bottom, our customers, our staff, and our community.”

Foggy Bottom BBQ and Cajun is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and is located at 85 Ray Road, Loganville, Georgia.

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I LOVE to run at my local park. We are lucky to have such an amazing parks system in Gwinnett and throughout the state. We should all be out taking advantage of them at every opportunity.

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A vast amount of information is available to children today via the internet. Assisting students in using that information requires teachers to act as coaches as well as providers of information. “At Trickum we offer experiential learning and opportunities for students to work collaboratively,” says Sands, who believes students benefit from project-based learning.

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Trickum Middle School is a recent recipient of a 5-star climate rating by the Georgia Department of Education. “That’s due to our faculty, students, and parents, and it speaks highly of our consistency,” Sands says. “Our staff and leadership are very stable and often don’t leave until retirement. Parent participation is also key. Trickum has a rich tradition of being a flagship school.”

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Seven Springs: Giving Hope – Encouraging Lives

By Rachael Brice Acts 20:35 reminds us, “‘…it is more blessed to give than to receive,’” and for the past five years, Debbie Dowdin, founder and director of Seven Springs Charity in Snellville, Georgia, has been living out this verse to its fullest.

Following a twenty-seven-year career in the building products industry, Dowdin knew it was time for a change. She had always wanted to open her own charity organization, so in March 2010 she and her husband opened Seven Springs, a nonprofit Christian organization, committed to helping others in the community, while encouraging self-responsibility and personal and spiritual growth.

Seven Springs derived its name from the area located on the north-western shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. This region is said to have witnessed the miracle of Jesus multiplying the fish and loaves of bread and also the site of His fourth resurrection appearance. In Greek the site’s name is Heptapegon, or “seven springs.”

“We’ve been so blessed,” Dowdin said. “This is God’s ministry. I just work here; He makes it all happen.”

Originally housed in a 2,000-square-foot facility, Seven Springs now manages approximately 9,000-square-feet of space containing clothes, shoes, furniture, and household items.

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education center to teach basic computer skills to all its clients. The organization even has its own Holiday suite which, when completed, will have Christmas, Easter, Fall, the Fourth of July, and other holiday supplies and décor items for sale all year long.

Serving all of Gwinnett County, Seven Springs offers clothing items and food to clients. Twice a month 130 clients come for the food Co-op where they fill up boxes with items Dowdin has purchased from Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB). About 90 percent of the food bought, both cold and dry storage, comes from ACFB. Clients actually run the food Co-op so Dowdin is able to observe families working together. “The reward of being here is so great and we have been very blessed to have been able to help so many people.”

Seven Springs also hosts a huge Christmas Project. Dowdin and her volunteers pack trucks full of donated toys and caravan to a selected location where the items are appealingly displayed. Clients can shop and purchase the gifts for $2.00 each. This gives parents a healthy sense of pride so they can say, “I purchased that for my child.” Parents even have the option to wrap these gifts on site. On their way out, clients are also able to pick up their Christmas food box, brimming with a deliContinued on page 20

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Pets Perch: PAWfest 2015 – Lilburn City Park Goes to the Dogs!

By Stacye Carroll Those who know that Lilburn was recently named one of the 10 most pet-friendly places near Atlanta will not be surprised to hear that Lilburn City Park is going to the dogs!

On Saturday, May 16th, the Gwinnett Humane Society, in partnership with the City of Lilburn, will host the 22nd annual PAWfest. The festivities kick off at 9:30 a.m. when Atlanta’s very own “dog whisperer,” Angie Woods, will lead participants on a 3.5 mile hike on the Greenway Trails. Leashed dogs walk free with registered humans who will receive a moisture-wicking PAWfest 2015 t-shirt, as long as supplies last. Walkers can register online for $20.00 until May 15th or at the event for $25.00.

In the interest of having something for everyone, PAWfest will feature vendors such as Rainbow of North Georgia, Tastefully Simple, and Thirty-one Bags, in addition to Good Dog Coaching and Pet Care, Atlanta Area Rescue Friends, and Funnybones. K9Einstein will hold Frisbee demonstrations, and for the first time, Home Depot is offering craft-building workshops for children.

Starting at 10 a.m., animal communicator, Tim Link, will be on hand to help owners understand how their pet thinks.

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The silent auction opens at 11 a.m. Bids can be placed on such items as restaurant gift cards, pet boarding packages, grooming services, a variety of gift baskets, and handmade items.

Registration for dog contests begins at 12 p.m. First, Second, and Third place prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Largest Dog, Best Kisser, and Best Trick. Judges will also decide which dog and owner look most alike.

If you’ve always wondered if your dog might be a good therapy dog, PAWfest is the place to find out. Both Therapy Dog and Good Citizen testing will be available, and qualifying dogs will receive certification. Low cost rabies vaccines and microchips will also be available.

All that activity is sure to work up an appetite! 1910 Public House and Soul Good Barbeque will be on hand, as will other food vendors expected to be on board soon. Dessert can be purchased at the Gwinnett Humane Society Bake Sale, which will feature treats for both 2-legged and 4-legged guests.

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“It is an incredible process to witness,” Dowdin said. “We are here to enable and empower people to do and think for themselves. If we are able to inspire our clients, in turn they can do the same for their children.”

Last summer Dowdin developed and launched a plan to provide lunches to children in nearby extended stay hotels. Over the course of the summer, Dowdin and her team of 10 volunteers served lunch to 28 children five times a week. This year, Dowdin plans to serve 60 children five times a week, and is in desperate need of lunchmeat and cheese. She also hopes to provide backpacks full of school supplies as school starts in August.

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Service opportunities abound at the Gwinnett Humane Society, a volunteer-driven organization. Help is always needed on adoption day and to answer phones and emails. And, of course, there are never enough foster homes.

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