Chatt Hills News ~ April 2022 by City of Chattahoochee Hills

Official Publication of the City of Chattahoochee Hills, GA

CHATT HILLS NEWS

Issue 4 Volume 3 www.chatthillsga.us

APRIL 2022

Features

Events

Arts in Chatt Hills

City Government

Our Community Page 3

What’s Happening Locally? Page 15

Local Artists Page 21

Stay Informed Page 25

WILD FERN RANCH PLAYDAYS WITH FERN + FRIENDS: SUMMER PROGRAM & FUNDRAISER Saturday, April 23, 5:00pm until 7:00pm

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our paved roads as nice. All we’re able to do for the moment is focus on safety; we’re far from having “pretty” paved roads.

MAYOR TOM REED

Last month I talked for a bit about the history of the City’s budget—about how we’ve been able to thoughtfully leverage a tiny revenue stream into a pretty robust set of city services (especially for a city of our size, with no “downtown,” no industrial tax base, and limited development). We have a Public Safety team that on a per-capita basis FAR outperforms any of our neighbors, a Public Works team that has our roads looking better than those of most of our neighbors and manages the best parks south of I-20 on a tiny budget, and an administrative staff that can ably handle all of the things other cities do. We’ve managed that by being thoughtful and nimble, and by having the best staff and leadership team around. There are still so, so many things that I’d like to be able to improve, though, that are just outside of the scope of our current budgetary possibilities. Those gaps run the gamut. We recognize, for example, that good internet service is not available to many of our residents in the rural areas of the city. I’d love for us to be able to fix that ourselves (rather than relying on the goodwill of companies that obviously don’t care, or begging for help from the State and County as we are). And while our gravel roads and rights-ofway are in remarkably good shape, we’re still far short of the necessary funding that would be needed to keep 2

And this isn’t like a normal business, where you can find new customers that live somewhere else to help pay your bills. Chattahoochee Hills, and the people and businesses that call it home or visit, are the only sources for most of our revenue. We’ll have to continue to grow our revenues internally to eventually be able to fill in our funding gaps and solve some of our more intractable problems. I certainly don’t want to raise taxes, so coming development will have to fill that gap. Luckily, our incredibly thoughtful zoning will help both focus that development in a way that gives the city maximum bang for its buck, while also limiting the negative impacts that development might have on our citizens. In Chattahoochee Hills, development doesn’t only create new tax revenues, it also funds the mechanisms that will protect the majority of our land from over-development. I know that the concept of development is scary; we’ve all seen the impact that it’s had in the region. Nobody wants what they love about Chattahoochee Hills to change, and I’m not just talking about the physical beauty, but the character and quality of life as well. The huge benefit of our program is that it’s set up to protect that character—both the human side and the physical part—in a way that no other area of the region has even attempted, much less pulled off. While the pressure for development (which

is obvious, inescapable, and evident all around us, literally on every side) has eaten up 90-100% of the land and community in every other city in the region in an ever-expanding circle, our zoning compresses that development pressure into a small portion of the city. It will leave 70+% of the city as it is, as forest, farm, and family homestead. Even now, our one existing development produces over ½ of our taxes, disturbing less than one-half of one percent of our land, without much external physical impact on our city’s land, infrastructure, or quality of life. Some more of those scattered around the community will fill our budget gaps and allow for more needed services, with limited physical impact. I’ll talk more next month about how the development pattern created by our zoning compares to that of regional neighbors that were at one point just like us; this will further illustrate why our plans are so much better than the outcomes their plans (or lack of plans?). The comparison is both a cautionary tale and a reminder of why the work we’ve done is so important. In the meantime, stay well! Mayor Tom Reed

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OUR COMMUNITY Sweep the Hooch Volunteers Clean Up at Cambellton Park & Hwy 166 Boat Ramp

Team 1 at Campbellton Park included 18 volunteers. Chattahoochee Hills Parks Commission members led teams of volunteers in “Sweep the Hooch” at Campbellton Park in Chattahoochee Hills and the Hwy 166 Boat Ramp in the city of South Fulton on March 26th. The event is hosted by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper at 50 clean-up locations throughout the 100 miles of the Chattahoochee River and tributaries. Last year, more than 1,200 volunteers came together on the last Saturday in March along the Chattahoochee River, from the headwaters to LaGrange, and collected more than 35 tons of trash, debris, and garbage. Team 1 Parks Commission members Roland Alston and Patricia Lesko (team leaders), along with Chip Denton and Kay Long, joined the total of 18 volunteers at Campbellton Park. Chatt Hills Councilmember Laurie Searle offered a brief history of the park, which was acquired by the city of Chattahoochee Hills in 2016 and features 18 acres of parkland, the historic John F. Beavers House, and 1,920 feet of river front on the southern bank of the Chattahoochee River. In 2020, a new

boat ramp was built through a partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the City of Chattahoochee Hills, offering the first public access to the river in Chatt Hills. Team 1 split into two groups. The first group picked up trash on Cochran Rd from the Beavers House down to the River and the Alpaca Farm. They were delighted to report the area was fairly clean, except for one dump and light litter along the road. Georgia State Representative Mandisha Thomas, who was with this group, chatted with the volunteers about their interest in the river and volunteering. The team cleans up a dump area near Several said this was their the river.

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Team 2 at Hwy 166 Boat Ramp included 22 volunteers. first “Sweep the Hooch” event, and they thought Campbellton Park was so beautiful, they intend to volunteer here again next year. The second group picked up trash at the crossroads and had a different story to tell. Roland said, “We found a dump site on the Georgia Power access road that runs down to the river at Hwy 92. We filled an entire pickup truck from this one area with an estimated 100 bags of trash. We also filled another pickup truck with tires, which the city will recycle." Team 2 Parks Commission Chair Diana Wilson and Jeff Bishop (team leaders) joined the total of 22 volunteers in picking up trash at the Hwy 166 DNR Boat Ramp. Jeff works for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and led the team that built the DNR boat ramp at Campbellton Park. Initially, their team’s plan was to canoe and kayak from the Hwy 166 boat ramp to the Campbellton Park boat ramp, picking up trash on the river and river banks. But due to recent heavy rains resulting in swift currents, those plans were changed 4

that morning. The plan still worked out well, as the team made good progress filling a dumpster with layers of trash bags and a mattress. On behalf of the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, the Chatt Hills Parks Commission thanks the many volunteers for participating in the 2022 Sweep the Hooch event: • Team 1 Campbellton Park volunteers: Roland Alston, Patricia Lesko, Chip Denton, Kay Long, Alan Burton, Jennifer Campbell, Johnathan James, Erica Larsh, Alex Larsh, Pat Campbell, Rosa Lopez, David Lopez, Amirah Muhammad, Laurie Searle, Mandisha Thomas, Dan MacIntyre, Elise MacIntyre. • Team 2 Hwy 166 DNR Boat Ramp volunteers: Diana Wilson, Jeff Bishop, Leslie Martinez, Alan Beatty, Tina Ciaramitaro, Emily Day, Lindsey Day, Willie Handlee, Ewell Lammy, Steve Mapel, Jason McCord, Lisa McCord, Jim Moylan, Stephen Triemer, Cope Walker, Kelly Palakshappa, Suraj Palakshappa, Skylar Palakshappa, Nikhil Palakshappa, Blake DeVries, Kathy Evans, Allie Kloster.

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Chatt Hills city staff and elected officials teamed up with the Chatt Hills Charter School for the Arbor Day celebration.

Chatt Hills Arbor Day Celebration By: Laurie Searle

Thunder clouds loomed overhead and the wind kicked up as city staff and volunteers pitched in to plant a crabapple tree at the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School in honor of Arbor Day at the celebration on March 7th. The City of Chattahoochee Hills takes great pride in its designation as a Tree City and plants a tree each year in honor of Arbor Day. Started in 1976, Tree City USA is one of the Arbor Day Foundation’s oldest programs. Its founders had a vision for a greener, healthier America, and hoped this initiative would inspire change on a nationwide level. The first Tree City USA cohort was comprised of 42 communities in 16 states. Today, the program includes more than 3,600 communities from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Chatt Hills Charter School (CHCS) Principal Patrick Muhammad opened the ceremony and expressed appreciation to the city for its continued support of Arbor Day. CHCS Agriculture Specialist Darius Acker talked about the importance of trees. A team of CHCS scholars each read a portion of the history of Arbor Day. Chatt Hills Mayor Tom Reed remarked about the many natural improvements CHCS has made to its environment over the years. He said, “I recall when these buildings were first going in, I’d come by often to help shovel water away from the drains. The school and its grounds are now a

Chatt Hills Public Works Director Darold Wendlandt leads volunteers in the planting of the crabapple tree. showcase thanks to the hard work of all involved.” Principal Muhammed closed the ceremony with thanks to all of those who have helped with the charter school over the years. He said, “We have made great strides, and now that the holes are plugged in the boat (so to speak), we’re poised to accomplish much, much more.” Principal Muhammed told the mayor to clear his calendar for the many ribbon-cutting ceremonies on the horizon. He pointed to an area in the back where a greenhouse will soon be under construction. The school also has plans for a farm area to give students first-hand experience in gardening.

Many thanks to the Chatt Hills Public Works team for preparing the area for the Arbor Day tree planting.

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Help us fund this summer program for special needs children. $80 covers the cost of 1 child per day $320 covers the cost of 4 days per child. Any and all donations are appreciated and tax deductible. Donate at: https://form.jotform.com/ 220536781270050

Wild Fern Ranch Playdays with Fern + Friends: Summer Program & Fundraiser By Laurie Searle

When Grace Aldridge of Wild Fern Ranch recently announced their 2022 summer program focusing on children with special needs, we asked if she would share information on the program and its fundraiser. Tell us about your program. We will offer a nature-based experiential learning program made for kids with special needs (learning differences, neurodivergence, developmental delays). The goal is to nurture these children through experiences with nature, animals, and supportive boundaries, in an effort to develop social skills, body awareness, tools for dealing with internal/external struggles, and the ability to work within a group(s) and improve communication skills. These skills are essential to daily function in “the real world” and often

get overlooked in academic institutions and/or lost in the shuffle of other acute therapies. These skills are also vital to family dynamics and making friends; although it’s natural for some it is not for everyone. As well, Fern + Friends aims to support parents by creating a space for their child to have fun, be loved, supported, and connect with other children while they get a few moments to breathe. As a parent of a special needs child, I know the relentless patience it takes and the importance of self-care. Just a few hours can make a world of difference! I should add that Fern is our Great Pyrenees. She is the sweetest, most loyal, enormously loving dog. She protects all our livestock (and our kids) vigilantly and makes friends with EVERY beating heart that comes here whether to visit or stay. Fern is

the glue that holds our ranch together and is a HUGE part of everything we do. So, it seemed fitting to name this program after Fern for her infinitely loving heart and contagiously happy spirit. When is the program scheduled? The number of days/weeks we can be open will depend completely on our funding. For now, our goal is 2-3 days a week for 2 weeks in June. This 2-3 day offering includes a day between for the children to recover/rest and process. What makes this program different than special needs summer programs that already exist? The larger programs get, the fewer needs they can tolerate/take into account per child. By keeping our program small, we hope to tailor it to

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support children (and their families) who don’t fit in any other “box.” We will have a 3/4:1 child-to-adult ratio with a teen helper for each adult. Registration will be by the day to accommodate the reality of life with a special needs child in which planning ahead is difficult. As well, the program will be fully funded by donations and sponsorships so families can allow their children to attend at no cost. How many children may participate? We are aiming to host seven children this summer. These children are already familiar with Wild Fern Ranch, and have a comfort level with our property, staff, and animals. We have the awesome kids, leaders, and helpers; we just need to raise the money! How much money do you need to raise? We estimate the cost is $80/day/child, and I’m aiming to get four days sponsored per child. So roughly $2250.

How can people donate? We have a number of ways to donate! • You may make a donation on our GoFundMe Page: https://gofund. me/aca55dd7 • We are also planning a spring fling with all proceeds going to Fern+Friends. More information will be coming soon. * Wild Fern Ranch is a 501c3 organization and all donations/ sponsorships are tax deductible. Tell us more about Wild Fern Ranch With support from family and friends, I’ve been able to combine two passions: horses and serving others to successfully build and operate a 501c3 that offers Equine Assisted Services for Wellness. Established in 2014 and previously known as Serenbe Stables, the nonprofit moved locations in 2017 to our home, Wild Fern Ranch in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. We offer Equine Assisted Services for Wellness using horses from our rescue program. These horses are

rescued from sure slaughter and come to me as they are: mostly scared, tired, and lost. It’s my commitment to them to offer respite, love, and time as they recover. With patience and care, we rehabilitate, reintegrate, and reconnect them with a purposeful if here—whatever that may look like. I’m a certified Level 3 facilitator through E3A (Equine Experiential Education) and am passionate about connecting humans and horses for the benefits of personal growth and healing. Our EA facilitated sessions are of an open to outcome approach, meaning there is no set outcome— only to see what the horses have to share and reflect back to participants. This interaction is essential for growth in important life skills such as body language, self-awareness, assertiveness, working in a group, communication skills, and confidence. These sessions are unmounted (meaning not on the horse) and are great for families, teams, groups, or individuals to strengthen relations. My niche is working with children, but we offer

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WILD FERN RANCH SPRING FLING FUNDRAISER! Saturday, April 23, 5:00 PM 7:00 PM GOT SPRING FEVER?! PERFECT!

our services to all as there is no age, occupation, gender, or status that can interrupt the effectiveness of these sessions. I also teach private lessons which are a combination of natural horsemanship and EA that include grooming, tacking, groundwork, riding, and aftercare. Over the past 2 years, we have expanded our livestock to sheep, chickens, ducks, cattle and our newest addition, Theo the mini horse! Of course, we always have a number of barn kitties roaming around looking for a snuggle. Although Fern+Friends is not a horse camp, we will be interacting with all of our animal friends daily, including Fern too! We also offer 1000 +/- all natural, no spray blueberry bushes of 3 different varieties that yield roughly 500 pound of delicious blueberries per week! We are open and in season from early June through mid-July (check social media pages for details). Monday through Saturday we are open for pick-your-own from 8am8pm; we host community days weekly for discounted picking and Friday night events for live music! Follow our social media pages to keep up with all the fun events we host, and come see us!

Food, Drink and Live Music! All Donation will go to support our First Year of Fern + Friends Summer Program. What better excuse for a party than to raise funds?! Please remember to bring anything you need to be outside: bug repellent, shoes, a blanket, sanitizer, etc. We accept Credit Cards, Cash and Venmo for all WFR donations. Although we love dogs, please leave yours at home; you may bring them some blueberries. If you play the "Oh, we didn't know" card, you'll have to leave them in the car and it's too hot, so please just leave them at home. Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/220832811614146 12000 Hutchesons Ferry Rd, Palmetto, GA 30268

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Announcing the Chatt Hills City Hall Exhibit: "The Country Art of Gail M. King" By Laurie Searle

About the Artist Gail has always thought of herself as a "nature girl." She loves the outdoors and the country life. She started painting in 2018 at a plein air workshop at the beach. Previously, she had never drawn or painted anything except walls. Gail found her calling at 70 years old and now paints several days a week with other artists in the Paint Space in Serenbe. About the Art Gail’s paintings always tell a story, and they come from her heart. She loves outdoor scenes, so landscapes make up

the majority of her paintings, but she also loves to paint animals and fairies. Gail’s sixteen oil-on-canvas paintings are beautifully framed and available for sale. She is gifting 100 percent of the proceeds to Community Brickworks, our beloved nonprofit that manages the all-volunteer library and food bank at City Hall. Visit “The Country Art of Gail M. King” exhibit at: Chattahoochee Hills City Hall 6505 Rico Rd Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

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OUR COMMUNITY Peterson Family Garage Barn Quilt By Laurie Searle

There's a new addition to the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail featuring “Heritage Star” hosted on the Peterson Family Garage, 5495 Pace Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268. Vintage Home and Family Treasures Lynne and Jimmy Peterson are an antique-loving couple with a keen respect for the past. When they decided to move to Chattahoochee Hills in 1991, they found the perfect home -- a vintage cottage that had been relocated from the airport area to Chatt Hills. The home was in complete disarray, but the couple recognized its charm beneath its layers of patina. They purchased the home, renovated it with an eye to the past, and filled it with their many treasures. When selecting a pattern for their barn quilt, they were drawn to a star-within-a-star design similar to a heritage quilt they own. They named their barn quilt "Heritage Star" in honor of their family, home, and many treasures. Careful Caretakers of the Past Lynne was a country girl who grew up near Cedar Grove Rd and attended Cedar Grove Elementary School in what is now Chattahoochee Hills. A member of the Brock family (one of the early heritage families that have lived in the area for generations), Lynne was raised with a respect for the past and a love for the many antiques that filled her childhood home. Jimmy was a city boy who grew up in East Point, a larger city near metro Atlanta that still had touches of country back then. He enjoyed nature and gardening, which eventually led him to open a landscape and garden-

ing business. The couple met through Jimmy's brother and married in 1988, then moved to nearby Fairburn, Georgia before finding their current home in Chattahoochee Hills. Once the home was theirs, the couple ripped down 1960s-era wallpaper, patched crumbling plaster, updated the aging kitchen, and added landscaping and a screened porch before filing it with his-and-her treasures. Today, their home is picture perfect. In fact, it is such a model of country living, it was featured in the popular Country Sampler magazine's 2019 Tour of Homes. When Lynne and Jimmy heard about the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail, they thought hosting a barn quilt would be a wonderful addition to their heritage collection. Placed on their garage, their Heritage Star barn quilt is a lovely backdrop for the many antique treasures displayed in their yard. About the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail The Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail is a rural art project that began in 2020. To tour the 30 barn quilts on the trail, or learn how you may become a host site for a barn quilt, visit: www.chatthillsbarnquilttrail.com

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CAKES AND CONVERSATIONS THAT SNAP, CRACKLE, AND POP! By: Laurie Searle

Bird song and the earthy fragrance of early spring fill the air around Andy and Amy Davenport’s home in Chattahoochee Hills. Found by chance and purchased in 2021, this neat brick home is situated on six lush acres, surrounded by more of the same at its corner of Piney Woods Church and Hutcheson Ferry Roads. Their new home has everything the Davenports were looking for when they left Peachtree City in search of something more and less than the suburban town offered. They had longed for more space and less congestion, a smaller community with opportunities to know their neighbors, and a home where they could recharge from their busy lives or plug into their hobbies and activities. On a work-at-home day with his family at school (his kids attend Landmark Christian School where his wife works in the admissions office), Andy presses his “pause button” to share the story of Krispie King, his exuberant persona that brings snap, crackle, and pop to Rice Krispie treats on his YouTube series called “Cakes and Conversations.” Meet the Krispie King Andy doesn’t know why or when he transitioned from eating Rice Krispie cereal to making its ooey-gooey treats. “I know it was before I met my wife,” he said. “After I had learned to make Rice Krispie treats, I began sculpting cakes for my friends. That was before T.V. cooking shows used this technique, so I’d just look at a picture and start sculpting.” Friends told friends and soon his creations were in demand for birthdays and parities. During the pandemic quarantine in 2020, Andy was looking for something fun to fill his time, so he took a five-day online class with a goal of creating a video and YouTube channel on the popular internet site. Staying within his comfort zone, he decided to create a video series demonstrating how to make a variety of Rice Krispie treats. In his first episode, “Introducing the Krispie 12

King,” Andy seemed to channel the iconic elves, “Snap, Crackle, Pop” as he enthusiastically exclaimed, “Hey, are you ready to take your Rice Krispie Treats from Party Lame to Party Fame? If so, then Welcome to the Krispie King!” Creating “Cakes and Conversations” With his new-found video experience and cake assembly processes well in hand, Andy saw the potential to do more. “Having grown up with many friends who had disabilities and having worked alongside many people with disabilities in my profession, I realized they have so many gifts and abilities that are often overlooked,” he said. “I thought if they had a platform to share their stories and answer questions – in a fun and entertaining setting – it might change how people experience disabilities.” With that in mind, Andy readied his kitchen with Rice Krispie cake ingredients, grabbed a camera and some lights, and launched the “Cakes and Conversations” series in June 2020, featuring Michael, who has Down syndrome. “My hope was to change how people experience disability one creation at a time,” Andy said. “Each guest selects their cake design, then I walk them through mixing and shaping the cake as they share their story. At the end of every video, I remind the audience that every creation is beautiful, and everyone should be treated like royalty.” Initially Andy started “Cakes and Conversations” with people he already knew, and then others began to request an appearance on the show. Guests have ranged in age from 11-39, and have been diagnosed with disabilities ranging from Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, visual impairment, learning disabilities, developmental delays,

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Williams syndrome, autism spectrum disorder. During each video, Andy talks with the guests while they are creating together, which allows viewers to see the guest’s abilities and challenges in action. Andy said it’s okay to feel uncomfortable, or to start a conversation with someone who has a disability and worry that you may say something wrong. “Assume ability instead of Disability,” he said. When asked if he could describe a video that had a particular impact on him, Andy said two came to mind. The first video, “Visually Impaired & Using the Force in the Kitchen,” features Riley Davis, a teenager with a visual impairment who has a passion for Star Wars. Andy said, “I asked Riley to described himself in three words and he picked 'understanding, creative, and comical.'” Riley wants to be known for his gifts and abilities, not just his disability. The video shares both a light and serious tone, with wise-cracking jokes told in the kitchen while concocting a cake shaped like a lightsaber, to a more heartfelt question-and-answer interview taken in the living room, then later edited and dispersed throughout the video. When Andy asked Riley how he felt to use a cane, Riley said, “It makes me feel a little bit different. I mean, it’s good to get people to move out of my way, but sometimes it just feels awkward cause I’ll see people stop and say 'Hey!'– like they know other people, and they will just walk past me and it kind of hurts. It makes me feel separated, but you know, it’s just what it is.” This is one of many opportunities for the viewer to increase their empathy, and they get a behind-the-scenes look into a life with a disability. In the second video, “Parenting a Child with a Visual Impairment,” Riley’s parents, Greg and Karen, talk honestly about how congenital cataracts and glaucoma have impacted their son, and the heartache and challenges they have experienced. When asked what they would like to teach others about disabilities, Greg replied, “Teach them that everybody is important. Just because something is different about them, doesn’t mean that they’re not a person. They’re a person just like everybody else is a person, and they have feelings. You can do one of two

things: you can crush them, or you can lift them up. An example of lifting up was one time when Riley was playing flag football. He took the ball all the way to made a touchdown. There were cheers from both sides, parents and students, on both teams. Those kids knew what Riley had been going through. Those are kids who absorbed the energy of their parents.” People with a disability and parents raising a child with a disability can feel isolated and alone. This show is an opportunity to show dignity and amplify their voices because every life has a story. The Future of Krispie King With 46 videos on the Krispie King menu, Andy was asked, “What’s next?” “We didn’t know where this journey would take us when we started,” Andy said, “but now we have a road map. We’ve got a great product, great people, and a great purpose. We don’t want this to be a landing place for people with disabilities, we want it to be a launching pad. We’re working on a business plan to turn this 20-30 hour-a-week hobby into a nonprofit. We hope to raise funds and acquire sponsors to hire a video editor and create a permanent space for “Cakes and Conversations." And with the increased demand for our flavored and original Krispie treats, we are hoping to launch a business where we empower and employ people with disabilities. Our mission for the new business will carry over from our hobby: to change how people experience disability one creation at a time, and to treat everyone like royalty. So, let’s start treating!” Andy invites members of the community to reach out to him at krispieking@gmail.com if they know someone who wants to be on the show or volunteer. To learn more about Krispie King and view episodes of “Cakes and Conversations,” visit: YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/krispieking Website: www.thekrispieking.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/krispieking Instagram: @krispieking

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3715 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY NW BUILDING 300 , SUITE 200

OUR COMMUNITY LAND USE SUMMARY - COMPLETION IN 2032 1,322.67 Acres

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COMMUNITY GREEN SPACE

610.11 Acres / 46%

Community & Neighborhood Parks 37.60 Acres Watershed Protection (Streams, Wetlands, Floodplain) 202.36 Acres Passive Recreation & Dedicated Open Space (Outside Watershed Protection) 370.15 Acres

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Worship Center Elementary School Public Safety (Fire & Police) Community Amenity Centers

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1 DRI-1A

15,000 Square Feet +/- 1,000 Student Capacity 30,000 Square Feet 60,000 Square Feet

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600,000 Square Feet 80 Acres 180,000 Square Feet 420,000 Square Feet

Gross Commercial Area Mixed-Use Retail (Ground Floor) Mixed-Use Office (Ground & Upper Floors) Gross Floor Area Ratio

7,500 SF/Acre

Required Parking Spaces (3 Per 1,000 SF Average) Proposed Parking Spaces (Parking Lot & On-Street)

1,800 Spaces 1,800 Spaces

· Mixed-Use Residential Units are Included in Residential Count · Mixed-Use Village Core may be up to 4 Stories in Height

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4,500 Units

Village Core · Mixed-Use Residential (Above Office & Retail) · Village Core Residential (Stand Alone) Village General Village Edge

800 Units 1135 Units 1,878 Units 687 Units

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Total Square Footage of Residential Units · (Average Square Footage Per Residential Unit = 1,800 SF) Gross Residential Units Per Acre

8,100,000 SF 3.40 Units/Acre

Required Parking (2 Per Dwelling Unit) Proposed Parking

9,000 Spaces 9,000 Spaces

PROJECT INFORMATION OWNER: SITE PLANNER: MERRILL TRUST PRIME ENGINEERING, INC HARRISON MERRILL SR. ROBERT MACPHERSON, PE 770-489-4380 404-425-7100 hmerrill@merrilltrust.com rmacpherson@prime-eng.com

TRAFFIC CONSULTANT: A&R ENGINEERING, INC NAILA AMER 770-690-9255 namer@areng.com

LEGEND VILLAGE CORE VILLAGE GENERAL VILLAGE EDGE COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE SPACE MULIT-USE TRAIL WATER

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1 DRI-1E

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648

358

396

308

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315

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Merrill Park Development Site Plan

The complete DRI submittal for DRI 3488 Merrill Park is available for download via the DropBox link: https://bit.ly/3JRIkRM. The submittal includes the DRI Traffic Study, Traffic Study Appendix, Synchro Software Files, and Site Plan.

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OVERALL MASTER PLAN POD COUNTS SCALE: 1" = 500'

402 694

82 100

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4500

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PLAY BALL! 2022 Chattahoochee Hills Older Coach Pitch Baseball Schedule Saturday, March 26 – Saturday, May 21 12:00 p.m. Practice, 12:30 p.m. Game 2022 Chattahoochee Hills T- Ball Schedule Game Time 9:30 a.m. Practice Time 9:00 a.m. All practices begin 30 minutes prior to game time. April 2 Home Visitor 9: 30 a.m. Robins vs. Owls

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

March 5 - October 29, 2022 Saturdays, 9am-1pm Selborne Green in Serenbe Serenbe Farmers Market is proud to bring Chatt Hills residents and visitors the best local produce, meats, prepared foods, and artisans. The mission of the Serenbe Farmers Market is to support the development of the local agricultural economy and to provide a platform in which to support small businesses to sell their products. Serenbe Farmers Market offers a variety of healthy food and artisan goods on a large green space surrounded by magnificent tall trees, giving you an immunity boost that you just won’t find in an asphalt parking lot. If you’re interested in becoming a Serenbe Farmers Market vendor, CLICK HERE to read the guidelines and apply.

April 9 Home Visitor 9: 30 a.m. Owls vs. Robins April 16 Home Visitor 9: 30 a.m. Robins vs. Owls April 23 Home Visitor 9:30 a.m. Owls vs. Robins April 30 Home Visitor 9: 30 a.m. Robins vs. Owls May 7 Home Visitor 9: 30 a.m. Owls vs. Robins May 14 Home Visitor 9: 30 a.m. Robins vs. Owls * May 21 Home Visitor 9: 30 a.m. Owls vs. Robins * Trophy presentations following game

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April 2 | 7:30pm Carsie Blanton and her Handsome Band with Opener Dori Freeman BOUCKAERT FARM 10045 Cedar Grove Rd, FAIRBURN, GA, 30213 Use address for GPS. Bouckaert Farm is located in Chattahoochee Hills. $30 Tickets: https://bit.ly/3JaFfvZ Carsie Blanton writes anthems for a world worth saving. Inspired by artists including Nina Simone and John Prine, Carsie delivers each song with an equal dose of moxie and mischief, bringing her audience together in joyful celebration of everything worth fighting for. “Carsie Blanton is one of those hardheaded, open-hearted protesters that makes revolution sound desirable to your body even if your mind wants to resist it.” - Fresh Air "Love & Rage is a reminder that the fight for racial and gender equity can — and should — have joyous moments." -NOLA [Love & Rage is a] "masterpiece and one of the best albums this year." -The Honey Pops

April 9 | 11:00am - 4:00pm Cochran Mill Brewing Spring Market

We are excited to host our first Spring Market here at the brewery. We will have a variety of both food and craft vendors as well as live music and food trucks here at the brewery. The market will be from 11am-4pm, and we will continue normal operating hours from there. Brewery will be open to the public for the duration of the market! Vendors register at the link below. We will not be charging a vendor fee for this first market! https://bit.ly/3isHBKL Cochran Mill Brewing Company 27B Word Street, Fairburn, GA 30213

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Sunday, April 24 | 5:30-10:30pm Brian So Trifoliate Award Dinner

April 23 | 8:00pm Seth Walker PRIVATE HOME / PUBLIC CONCERT 837 MIDDLETON ROAD IN SERENBE $30 Tickets: https://bit.ly/3q3MYnQ “Are You Open?” Seth Walker sings on his transfixing new album of the same title. More than just a question, it’s a challenge, an invitation, a dare. “To me, being open means being vulnerable and exposed,” explains Walker, “but that’s where the little nuggets of creative gold come from. I never planned an overall concept for this record, but each of these songs seemed to spin out from asking myself that one simple question.” Produced by The Wood Brothers’ Jano Rix, Are You Open marks Seth Walker’s tenth studio recording, and the music is undoubtedly his most inventive, exploring new sounds and textures as he examines what it means to truly be open, both as an artist and more broadly as a human in today’s increasingly more complicated world. The songwriting here is bold and infectious, featuring melodies and rhythms drawn from Walker’s time spent in Havana and filtered through his split-screen life in New Orleans and Nashville. The result is a melting pot of sounds and perspectives, a soulful brew of roots music from the Americas. Seth has earned praise everywhere from The Washington Post to NPR, hailing his “hard-driving” songs and “sweet tenor” voice.

The Trifoliate Awards were created as an annual series to exalt culinary excellence in the American South. Conceived during the COVID-19 lockdown, these inaugural awards are intended to celebrate and give a platform to the leading voices who have emerged in this trying new reality. We honor these chefs for work that is fresh and original, that delights their guests, inspires their peers, and pushes forward the meaning of Southern food. The honorees were selected by noted food journalists John Kessler, Christiane Lauterbach, and Ligaya Figueras in collaboration with chef Nicolas Bour. Each award dinner will be an intimate gathering held at The Farmhouse at Serenbe. The chef’s menu will emphasize a sense of place, with many of the ingredients harvested mere steps from the dining table. The meals will be produced with the assistance of chef Bour, and the dinner experience will be designed as a collaboration between the featured chef honoree and noted event designer Kristin Genet and artist Rachel K. Garceau, embracing the landscape surrounding The Farmhouse. Though each event will vary in tone and presentation, attendees will enjoy signature cocktails, wine pairings, and art performances. Intimate dinner gatherings honoring Southern chefs $400/person, All ticket costs above $150 per ticket are tax deductible. TICKETS https://bit.ly/35XAZl9 The Farmhouse at Serenbe 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road Chatt Hills, GA 30268

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his mentor Gregory Hines.

Saturday, April 23 | Panel 4:00pm, Movie Screening 5:00pm "Kiss the Ground" Screening & Discussion Narrated and featuring Woody Harrelson, "Kiss the Ground" is an inspiring and groundbreaking film that reveals the first viable solution to our climate crisis. TICKETS https://bit.ly/35XAZl9 The Farmhouse at Serenbe 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road Chatt Hills, GA 30268

THE FLYING CARPET THEATRE in partnership with THE ART FARM PRESENTS Rising To The Tap - Tap virtuoso Andrew Nemr’s breath-taking solo show. Audiences journey through the dramatic departure of Andrew's parents from war-torn Lebanon, to his victimization at the hands of bullies during his childhood in New Jersey, to his eventual mentorship under legendary tap greats Jimmy Slyde, Savion Glover, and Gregory Hines leading to a radical new understanding of himself and his own racial identity. Described as “A masterly tapper” by The New York Times, Andrew Nemr is considered one of the most diverse tap dance artists today. He's a TED Fellow with credits that include performances at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and The Apollo, Andrew uses musically explosive footwork to underscore this 'feel everything' tour-de-force disguised as a one-man tap cabaret - TOP 10 Dance Performances of 2017!" – The Huffington Post. TICKETS: https://bit.ly/36bCZGw The Inn at Serenbe Pavilion 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

Friday, April 29 | 8:00 - 9:30pm "Andrew Nemr: Rising to the Tap" Combining tap dancing, storytelling, and physical theatre to explore themes of identity, bullying, and the immigrant experience TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3IpZB3b The Inn at Serenbe Pavilion 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

Thurs, April 28 | 8:00 - 9:30pm "Andrew Nemr: Rising to the Tap" performance with VIP preview Andrew Nemr is one of the most diverse tap dance artists today. An international performer, choreographer, educator, and speaker, Andrew has played with Grammy Award winning musicians across multiple genres, founded and directed the tap dance company Cats Paying Dues, and co-founded the Tap Legacy™ Foundation, Inc., along with 18

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Sat. April 30 | 2:00pm Andrew Nemr: Intermediate/Advanced Master Class Andrew Nemr is one of a rarefied cadre of dancers who can trace their lineage back to American tap dance's origins. Taught by Tap giants like Jimmy Slyde, Gregory Hines, and Savion Glover, Andrew epitomizes “American Rhythm Tap” and will share steps, principles, techniques, and tap's legacy. A celebrated soloist and dancer in his own right, Andrew is a TED fellow, and he's performed across the globe at the likes of Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and The Apollo. In this class, Andrew will train dancers who already have some familiarity with tap (and already have tap shoes). Andrew will merge technique, virtuosity, and history together for students as they see the depth and complexity built into some of the classic combinations in Tap's history. $20 for adults, and $10 for experienced 13 -18 year olds. TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3N1nLoh The Inn at Serenbe Pavilion 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

April 30 7:00 - 9pm Drive in Movie Night Hutcheson Ferry Park 9774 Hutcheson Ferry Rd. Plan to attend this city special event hosted by Chatt Hills Community Outreach. The movie will be “Jungle Cruise.” TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3qAM56F

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RIDE. RUN. WALK. BENEFITING

Atlanta can’t live without Grady, and Grady can’t thrive without you! Every day, Grady is working around the clock to keep our community healthy. VeloCity is a great way to say thank you and provide critical support for our health system — and there’s something for everyone. Take to the roads on one of our four cycling routes from 10 to 65 miles Hit the trails by choosing to run or walk our 5K or 9-mile course

SCAN TO REGISTER TODAY! SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022 BOUCKAERT FARM

What you can expect on event day: Breakfast and refreshments to start your day A finish line celebration, including lunch, drinks, live music, and lawn games Adventure zone for families including a kids’ dash, rock climbing wall, and pump track

Can’t make it on May 7? We’ve got you covered! You can still be part of the fun from wherever you choose by registering to participate virtually and using our event app to track your miles.

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Arts Section March Selections from Hills & Hamlets Bookshop and Underground Books: Hills & Hamlets Bookshop is a charming neighborhood bookstore in the Serenbe development of Chattahoochee Hills and was founded by the couple behind Underground Books in Carrollton. Hills & Hamlets Bookshop is open Thursdays through Sundays from 11am to 5pm, and we’re open 24/7 online at www.bookshop.org/shop/undergroundbooks and www. bookshop.org/shop/undergroundbooks and info@hillsandhamlets.com. New in Fiction: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel The author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel returns with a novel of art, time, love, and plague that takes the reader from an island off Vancouver in 1912 to a dark colony of the moon three hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and planets. Signed copies available, in store only, while supplies last! Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9780593321447

New in Nonfiction: Thin Places: A Natural History of Healing and Home by Kerri Ní Dochartaigh In Thin Places, a luminous blend of memoir, history, and nature writing, ní Dochartaigh explores her childhood during the height of Ireland's Troubles, how nature kept her sane and helped her heal, how violence and poverty are never more than a stone's throw from beauty and hope, and how we are, once again, allowing our borders to become hard and terror to creep back in. Ní Dochartaigh asks us to reclaim our landscape through language and study, and remember that the land we fight over is much more than lines on a map. It will always be ours, but--at the same time--it never really was. Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9781571311955

New in Young Adult: Squire by Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh This graphic novel for ages 13+ follows Aiza, a young girl who has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It's the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. It's not how she imagined it, though. Aiza must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training under the unyielding General Hende, all while hiding her Ornu background. As the pressure mounts, Aiza realizes that the "greater good" that Bayt-Sajji's military promises might not include her, and that the recruits might be in greater danger than she ever imagined. Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9780062945846

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Arts Section Featured Artist Vinayak Godbole I began my art career doing portrait painting and sculpture in India. Later years, my style and concepts have evolved around using color abstraction to enhance reality From early infancy, our brain learns to make outlines on patches of color we see. Our visual ﬁeld is very quickly classiﬁed into a collection of familiar or unfamiliar shapes/colors, and we move on. Colors are a low priority when it comes to saving optical resources, unless they are unusual. When we see unexpected colors in a familiar scene, it heightens our senses. I exploit this feature of our mind to map color memories on familiar shapes. Colors and brightness are seen by different sensors on our retina and processed by very different mechanisms as part of our survival instincts. My paintings are distinguishable by simple shapes and blocks of colors that "talk" to each other. I focus on creating passive communication with the viewer. I use simple landscapes and seascapes as a framework to compose my paintings. I prefer acrylics for their color integrity and deep spectrum pigments.

To contact Vinayak: impressosystems@gmail.com https://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/1120750

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Arts Section Brandon Murphy

Julie McKinney Wanda Hughes Tom Swanston

Renae Walker

Ken Shepard

Karin Slaton GW Harper

Adrienne Anbinder

Logynn Ferrall

Ann Jackson

Adrienne Anbinder, Malinda Lively-Arnold, Greg Blount, Morgan Boszilkov, Logynn B Ferrall, GW Harper, Gail Foster, Wanda Hughes, Ann Jackson, Robert Lederman, Julie McKinney, Brandon Murphy, Ken Shepard, Karin Slaton, Tom Swanston, Judy Walker, Renae Walker, and Eileen Wilson 9057 Selborne Lane & Paint Space, 10625 Serenbe Lane Unit A. www.chatthillsgalleryserenbe.com CHATT HILLS NEWS - APRIL 2022 - SUBSCRIBE TO CHATT HILLS NEWS

Community

OUR CHURCHES Campbellton Baptist Church 8660 Campbellton Fairburn Rd

Sardis Baptist Church 8400 Sardis Rd www.sardisbaptistch.com

Friendship Baptist Church 6090 Cochran Mill Rd www.friendshipbaptistchatthills.com

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

Interfaith Fellowship at Serenbe www.facebook.com/ groups/1964824926878340/ New Hope United Methodist Church 7875 Atlanta Newnan Rd Providence Baptist Church 6402 Campbellton Redwine Rd www.pbcrico.org Rico United Methodist Church 6475 Rico Rd Rivertown United Methodist Church 9325 Rivertown Rd

Southside at Serenbe 10 am in the Oak Room of the Inn at Serenbe, 10950 Hutchenson Ferry Road. March 27TH: 10am at The Inn April 3RD: 11am at One Mado (soft launch with Kids Programming) April 10TH: 11am at One Mado (soft launch with Kids Programming) April 17TH: 9:15am & 11am at One Mado (Official Launch & Easter!) We'd love for you to join us and invite your friends and family! If you have questions contact Cathy Gailey at cgailey@remax.net or 404-456-6347.

Memorials

Michael Lee Boothe

Judy Vern Morris Hattaway Mrs. Judy Vern Morris Hattaway, age 80, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton James Hattaway and is survived by her daughter, Carla Hattaway; sons, Ed Hattaway and his wife, Tera, Trent Hattaway and his wife, Cheri, Todd Hattaway and his wife, Naomi; grandchildren, Jett Hattaway (Karen), Vanessa Hattaway, Skylar Hattaway, Jordan Hattaway, Joshua Hattaway (Becky), Caleb Hattaway, Daniel Hattaway, Jacob Hattaway, Sarah Hattaway, Antonio Hattaway, Mia Hattaway, and Terran Hattaway; great grandchildren, Kiara and Alessandro. 24

Mr. Michael Lee Boothe of Palmetto Georgia, age 72, born September 3rd 1949, passed peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on March 9, 2022. Mr. Boothe is preceded in death by his mother and mather, Winnie and Thomas Boothe and Brother Larry Boothe. He is survived by his wife Mary Boothe,4 children, Meri Shaye Smith, Laura Charese Cheek, and two twin sons, Thomas Andrew Boothe and Michael Christopher and wife Malinda Boothe, 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

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City Government

Robert T. Rokovitz, MPA, ICMA-CM

Governmental Fund Accounting and the Use of Hotel/Motel Funds Georgia municipalities rely on many forms of revenue to fund operations. These revenues are allocated to various governmental funds (see illustration below). The most common is the General Fund. Only one General Fund is permitted by law. Then, there are other funds such as Special Revenue, Capital Projects, and Debt Service. Some of these funds have additional categories which have restricted applications such as Hotel/Motel, Technology, and Confiscated Funds under the Special Revenue Fund; and Grants, Capital Equipment, and TSPLOST under the Capital Projects Fund. Restricted simply means there are State laws that govern how these revenues can be expended. I would like to use this month’s article to better explain how Hotel/Motel Funds should be used. Governmental Funds

General Fund (Major Fund)

Special Revenue Fund

Capital Projects Fund

Debt Service Fund

Hotel & Motel

Grants

Technology

Capital Equipment

Confiscated

TSPLOST

The City currently collects sales 7% tax on Hotel/Motel stays which includes AirBNB and Short Term Rentals. Based on this percent of collections, the City has to provide 32.14% to an approved contracted tourism related entity such as a convention and visitors bureau. The City is using the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau to meet that legal requirement. Another portion, 39.30%, is restricted for what is called “Tourism Development Products.” Some of the areas that qualify for these expenditures include the following: Parks and Trails, Information Centers, Wayfinding Signs, Exhibit Halls, Museums, Campsites, and a few more that may not be the best fit for our City. The remaining balance, which is 28.56%, is not restricted. It can actually be transferred to the General Fund. However, the City takes a proactive stance on applying these funds for tourism related activities. Through January of this year, 50% through the fiscal year, the City has collected $201,242 in Hotel and Motel revenue. There is a fund balance of $64,870 making the total Hotel/Motel Fund revenue $266,113. Of this amount, $42,836 has already been transferred to the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, $148,590 has been spent on Tourism Development Products, and $74,687 remains

Hotel/Motel Fund Expenditures Trail System Speed Hump, $2,845

Misc, $345

MuniRevs, $18,559

To GWCC/ACVB, $42,836 Exhibit Hall, $25,075

Newsletter, $9,198

Website, $2,575

Quilt Trail, $2,696

Wayfinding, $87,298

unassigned. The goal is always to spend these funds on Tourism Development Products for three significant reasons. (1) These monies are restricted and, by law, must

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City Government Continued from page 25 be spent on tourism related expenditures. (2) We cannot, again by law, carry over fund balance that exceeds 39.3% at the end of the fiscal year each year. (3) We are audited each year on our compliance with this restricted source of revenue. This means every effort has to be made to use these funds prior to June 30th every year to promote and support tourism. We are in really good shape right now as long as we continue to apply future funds collected toward tourism-related expenditures. The pie chart on page 25 illustrates what we have spent thus far this fiscal year.

Art Room Renovation at City Hall Update The plans are in permitting now. If you are a local tradesman that would like to help, please contact coordinator Peter Clemens at 213-200-0024 or pclemens777@gmail.com. Consider making a tax-deductible financial contribution to renovate and equip one room in the Chattahoochee Hills City Hall building. The completed renovation will provide an artistic space that will offer a variety of art classes and workshops for Chattahoochee Hills residents. Just $14,000 to go! We can do it! https://donorbox.org/chattahoochee-hills-city-art-room-renovation

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Community

BRICKWORKS REPORT Community Brickworks Update Brickworks is rolling right along this month, helping people and building our infrastructure to help more. We will be starting construction on a new ramp with overhang this April 11. Our food bank and library will still be functional with clients coming to the rear of the building instead of the front when construction starts. The Library will be accessed through the front doors of the Building. Brickworks is pleased to partner with Midwest Food Bank in sending Tender Mercies to the people of Ukraine. Midwest is sending 240,000 servings of food through Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit transport for countries in need. The food was picked up on March 22 and will be going to refugees in need. Although we are only a small part of this operation, we are pleased that our domestic efforts can have a global impact. Our Library continues to be stocked with the latest 26

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

books for your pleasure. Just stop by anytime M,T,Th between the hours of 12 and 5. A volunteer librarian will be at your service to pick a great springtime read! And don’t forget about our Little Red Reading Library outside on the curb. Just take a book for your kids to keep. All books will be replenished by Acton Academy School Parents. The Food Bank served 90 clients this month.

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City Government Call to Order All members present. Review and Approval of Agenda Passed 5-0 Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 202 Passed 5-0 Presentations / Proclamations None 1. Arbor Day Proclamation Staff Reports Financial Update: Robbie Rokovitz Fire Department Report: Greg Brett Police Department Report: Jim Little Public Works/Parks Report: Darold Wendlandt Community Development Report: Mike Morton

Action Minutes ~ Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council City of Chatt Hills March 1, 2022 / 6:00 p.m. New Business 1. Item 22-005: Consideration to increase the TSPLOST 2021 project by $47,000 in order to add additional striping. Passed 5-0 2. Item 22-006: Consideration of a Recruitment and Retention Bonuses Policy. Passed 5-0 3. Item 22-007: Resolution appointing Historic Commission members. Passed 5-0 4. Item 22-008: Resolution appointing Parks Commission members. Passed 5-0 5. Item 22-009: Resolution appointing Planning Commission members. Passed 5-0 Mayor and Council Comments Executive Session (None) Adjourn Meeting: The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Town Hall Session (None)

Public Hearing (None) 1. Item 22-004: Public Hearing and Action on an Ordinance for a Variance to the limitations on the location of Accessory Structures in the RL (Rural) District – variance application is for property located at 11755 Hutcheson Ferry Road. Passed 3-2, Schmidt and Bettis opposed Unfinished Business (None) 1. Item 22-001: Ordinance to amend and revise Appendix A; City of Chattahoochee Hills Unified Development Code – revisions to buffer requirements and definition of manufactured home. Passed 5-0

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

City of Chatt Hills: www.chatthillsga.us Chatt Hills Charter School: http://www.chatthillscharter.org/calendar Community Brickworks: www.communitybrickworks.org Serenbe Community: www.serenbe.com Acton Academy at Serenbe: http://actonacademyatserenbe.com/#ourstory

Event We will be scheduling Special Called City Council meetings as dictated by circumstances. These will be virtual and open to the public. The City will take the following safety precautions: • The City Council room will be set up so that the council and staff are all at least 6’ apart. • Any citizen attendees that want to attend in person will also be separated by at least 6’; capacity will be limited to the number of seats that can fit in the room under those conditions. • The meeting will be streamed live. Check details on the City’s website.

About Chatt Hills News The official newsletter of the City of Chattahoochee Hills, Chatt Hills News, is published monthly. This publication is compiled from submissions from the community and is available in public locations around the City, at City Hall, or via email subscriptions. Email Subscriptions: To subscribe via email, visit the City’s Website: www.chatthillsga.us Or subscribe directly at this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/w9cGwxA Print Copies: Residents of Chatt Hills who do not have Internet may request mailed copies by calling City Hall (770) 463-8881.

City Council Meeting - Tues., April 5, 6:00 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Historic Commission Planning Retreat - Mon., April 11, 6:30 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Parks Commission Meeting - Tues., April 12, 6:00 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 Planning Comission Meeting - Thurs., April 14, 6:30 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268 City Council Work Session - Thurs., April 28, 6:00 pm City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

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

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

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