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Sometimes we lose sight of how incredible we are, especially when we rely on others to remind us. In the bizarre landscape of social media, Tammy Barron reminds us that the search for validation can be harmful to our self-acceptance.

After a year filled with setbacks of all kinds, Jim Alred vows to control what he can to achieve his goals.

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Publisher's Note I grew up to the sound of a needle making contact with vinyl. That first contact followed by a short pause, and then the first notes of whatever album my parents had picked for the moment. From Mozart to The Doors and Stevie Wonder to Lyle Lovett, the net was cast far and wide, and my little brain absorbed it all. Other than storybook vinyl sets like “The Hobbit” and “Return of the King” adaptations from the Tolkien library or “Chilling Thrilling Sounds of Halloween,” my first musical record of my very own O W N E R & C E O Ian Griffin was Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” On the same day I got my hands on that, my sister scooped up Olivia Newton John’s “Physical,” and both of us were excited to get home and fight for the turntable after leaving Turtles Records. Both of us wore those copies out and probably drove our parents crazy in the process, but they still had creative control. While the choices were diverse, no band dominated our personal soundscape like The Beatles. I fell in love with the band at a young age and pulled my deep dive into their discography in the sixth grade. It was the diversity of the Beatles that opened the door into artists like Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, Frank Zappa and so many more. By the time high school rolled around, The Grateful Dead and Phish took over, but it was my parents’ broad musical tastes and The Beatles that opened my mind to artists across the musical spectrum. Fast forward 20 plus years and my oldest son, who has been peppered with the same variety show of tunes his entire existence, has, of his own volition, begun his deep dive into the fab-four’s body of work. He is taking his time, but as we all know accessibility these days isn’t an issue. Thanks to streaming services like Spotify, he can avoid the mowing and raking of yards and babysitting I sought out in order to hand my hard-earned money out for cassettes and compact discs. I’m not sure if I would have accomplished much outside of a good resume for Rock n’ Roll Jeopardy with that kind of access, but envy aside, it’s only saving me money in the long run, so I’m glad he has it. I do hate that this generation is missing the physical experience of going to the record store and stumbling onto an artist you will love for a lifetime, but if vinyl’s resurgence can last, perhaps it will rub off on them. Classic rock seems to call to the kid in general, but his recent obsession with Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr has been a fun evolution to watch and takes me back to my own discovery of the band. Seeing which songs call to him of particular albums as he familiarizes himself with them, the commitment to dedicate the lyrics to memory, the desire to learn to play them on piano and guitar… I remember those feelings like it was yesterday. My parents never pushed their music on me; I was allowed to digest it and choose what I cared or didn’t care for, and we share a passion for so many of the same artists because of that. I can’t say I’m upset that same method has now formed a musical bond between my son and me. Watching him walk the same path in his own way has been one of those aha moments as a parent where you connect with your child on another level. A shared love of anything can make those connections, but music to me is the great communicator and in general a happy place where we can all come together.

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In the isolation of modern times we often cling to the world through the digital images in our social feed. GRASPING FOR CONNECTIONS in food selfies and/or make-up tutorials, we navigate the human experience online through “likes” and “following” trends. Hoping that — for just an instant — it will give us a glimpse of relevancy in a world moving so fast it’s hard not to feel our existence is but an inconsequential blip. Subsequently, we reduce ourselves to mere holograms of our inner lives. 10

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We shed all but perfection in 280 characters or less, and release it to the universe in hopes for much needed validation: I am seen. I am heard. You think of me, or what I do and say matters. Through the obligatory likes and smiling emojis, we have found an unending resource of affirmation. However, the superficial veil we present may damage more than our authenticity — it jeopardizes our self-love, and the more we lean on external feedback for validation, the less we rely on ourselves for self-acceptance. We all seek approval. It’s a fundamental need: to gain the acceptance of the tribe. However, in our polarized and trolling world, posting anything can often feel like leading a lamb to slaughter. There are two approaches to this scenario. First, masterfully curate the image of ourselves we put out to the world, erasing our faults, shortcomings, and — God forbid — cellulite. Hoping against all odds that our

flawless version will make the cut. Second, we can carefully prune our orb of influences to include only people who look, think, and feel the same way we do — to minimize negative critiques. Both solutions leave us wanting. When we hinge our self-worth on superficial layers of ourselves, we lose sight of the substance and complexity that makes us who we are. In the last few years, the importance and need for body positive messaging in advertising and media has taken center stage. Dozens of musicians, athletes, and celebrities embrace this issue head on, encouraging their followers to embrace imperfections. Lizzo, Serena Williams, and Kristen Bell are known for challenging society’s manufactured ideals of beauty and perfection, all with messages that validation begins with self-acceptance. When it is sought exclusively from outside sources, we lessen the

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depth of understanding and compassion we have for ourselves. Alternatively, when we limit our influences to only those who echo our own story and points of view, we hide in a homogeneous blind. It’s a gentle illusion; we cushion ourselves with validating reflections. This is not reality. Without conflict we are never forced to reconcile our convictions against the grain, and we can become short-sighted in our understanding of others, let alone ourselves. Validation of our stories does not require the removal of all other experiential points of view. It is so easy to take for granted that there is a beautifully diverse world outside our personal spheres and online communities. Several years ago, I took a trip to the Amazon. It was a daunting adventure to contemplate, in that I would be so removed from society I felt I

could literally vanish from the planet without a trace. In the beginning of the journey, I landed in Manaus, Brazil. It is a big, industrial city. Although my Portuguese was sparse, the mechanics of impatient taxis and boisterous shopping centers were familiar. It was when a float plane took me hundreds of miles into the jungle that my journey really began. Under the wings of the plane I saw cities fade, then neighborhoods and homes. The roads ended into water ways, and then everything I knew about civilization vanished into the canopy. On this trip, my senses feasted on the unknown, curious and bold. A wildly unfamiliar place with new people stripped my cultural expectations. The life I live is exponentially different from the indigenous tribesmen and women that hosted me. Even if language could allow, it would be impossible to convey or comprehend the depth of these differences. Yet, I learn so much

about who I am when in these far reaches of the world. My need for validation is swallowed up by my hunger to understand. I see people more clearly, I listen more attentively. The human experience is vast and varied; though it is orienting to know where we fit, it’s important to acknowledge that authentic validation comes from within. So regardless of how many followers you have on Instagram, or how many retweets you get, you do you. You are the only one who can.

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ABOUT A YEAR AGO, I MADE A QUICK GAME PLAN TO TACKLE A LIST OF OBJECTIVES. I WANTED TO COMPLETE AS MANY OF THE THINGS ON THE LIST as I could before the end of 2020. Call it a sort of New Year’s resolution that got declared a bit late. The list contained a number of goals for myself with several of them falling in the sports and fitness realm, including running a 5K time closer to what I used to run in high school than what I have typically run over the past few years. It also left me a solid roadmap to eat better, spend more time with family and maybe finally finish one of the many novels I’ve been working on for what seems like a decade. A lot of this list popped into my head in February not long before my grandmother passed and I traveled to Florida to celebrate a good friend’s wedding. Part of the reason I penned the original list lay in my age. At the time, I was 47 and growing ever closer to 48. The magic 50 is appearing closer and closer to me, and I’ve often heard that runners begin slowing down a bit at that age. Or at least, maintaining running speed becomes much harder at that age. Call it bad luck, fate or some crazy circumstance, but COVID-19 set in a few weeks later and many of my plans got upended. I will say, my wife did whip my butt into shape, forcing me to run and exercise with her. I did start to see my running form come back and my fitness improve. But COVID-19 got in the way in the fall with a quarantine and then an injury to boot, knocking my training for a loop and smashing a good many of those plans. So here we are again. I’m now 48, COVID-19 still has its claws in all of us and my list from last year sits mostly unfulfilled. Somehow, 50 is now even closer. But something else transpired over the past 12 to 16 months that now spurs me on even more. I lost two grandmothers and a great aunt, and while I’ve been lucky to not have COVID-19 immediately impact myself or my family, I know countless others who have been impacted. Too many times I’ve found myself putting things off because I can wait and do them tomorrow. Not registering for a certain road race or maybe skipping a soccer practice or game. Each time I’ll say with certainty that I’ll run in the next race or be at the next practice. But now, I can’t say with certainty what the next race will be. I tried my darndest to attend every one of my daughter’s travel team practices, and I was on the sideline for all the

games. In all honesty, I still can’t believe we managed to get in the entire season. My daughter and her high school teammates had to watch a very promising season cut short last year. I had to attend my grandmother’s funeral two weeks before the big 100th birthday party planned for her. Those things are drastically different, but they illustrate a similar point. We aren’t guaranteed anything, and life can take some weird, crazy turns when we least expect it. So my list this year includes my goals to train to run faster and make myself stronger. It also includes my want to finish at least one of my books and get it into good enough shape to allow publishers to tell me I’m not talented enough to be a novelist. What I do plan to do is try to control what I can. Make time to do the important things and chase the dreams I do have. I have no doubt COVID-19 will continue to wreak havoc with everything, but I can keep it from derailing some of my list. I remember a certain workout at Auburn one day. My coach had us running hard over the course of several miles, varying our intensity from 80 to 60 percent of full effort. For some reason, I didn’t have it in me that day, and I struggled through the workout, looked terrible and finished dead last, but I finished. Being a walk-on, I could be asked to leave the team at any time, and a big part of me feared I had just sealed my fate and that would be my last time running with the team. Coach took a look at me, shook his head a bit and smiled. “You’ll get more out of that workout than you would have gotten if you had finished first.” He walked away. I breathed a sigh of relief. I was still on the team. And as always, my coach was right. I feel like this past year has resembled that day in many ways. I’ve made it through the slogging tough parts and learned quite a bit about myself. I wish it hadn’t been so hard, but maybe by going through it I’ll appreciate everything a bit more. And now my list awaits.

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Maple bacon, buttercream and Oreos, orange icing topped with cinnamon toast crunch… THE FLAVOR COMBINATIONS ARE ENDLESS when patrons design their made-to-order donuts in Cartersville’s psychedelic bakery, Hippie Donuts. Inspired by family, a single mother of six happened upon a craft donut shop while on vacation in Indiana. She reveled in the experience that brought joy to the whole family and didn’t break the bank. With her children’s smiles still blazing in her memory, Nicole Butler returned home with a burning desire to follow a dream, connect a community, and build new traditions. Butler is not a Cartersville native, but this small town is where she calls home. “I grew up as a preacher’s kid, and my ex-husband served in the air force — you could say I moved around most of my childhood and adult life,” Butler says. Having become accustomed to moving often, she has always been ready for transition, prepared for what was next. In 22

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Cartersville, she found herself immersed in the life of a devoted community. Working as secretary at Life Point Church, office manager at Tindall Media, barista at Southern Muggs, and even running for the office of Mayor of Cartersville, Butler opened many doors of opportunity and made many connections — connections that would change her life forever.

Old Friends, New Partnership Butler’s long-time friends Jennifer and Mark Smith, owners of Olive Tree and Vine and Southern Muggs, heard about her thoughts of bringing a craft donut shop to town. They knew they wanted to help make her dream a reality, so they became partners. “All I had was an idea and a donut machine. They backed the restaurant, helped me find the perfect location, and mentored me through the ins and outs of business ownership. I could not have done any of this without them,” Butler recalls, adding, “It’s a little scary staring a new business, but I have never been disappointed by what was around the corner. I have lived my life with prayer, and whatever door opens I think you should walk through it. It might turn to failure, but always for a reason.”

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half their daily sales coming from new business. “We serve smiles. Just what everyone needs these days,” Jennifer Smith says.

Good Vibes Smiles are exactly what is served in the unique donut shop. Before stepping two feet through the door, you are struck with curiosity of the unique décor: flower power to the extreme. Brightly painted ceiling tiles and a Baja hoodie–draped mannequin are gifts from local artists. Hot pink, bold orange and blue colors swirl in psychedelic patterns throughout the shop, magnified expertly by the bright colors of donut icings and toppings lining the service line. Jennifer explains, “Everyone

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has a little hippie in them. We all look a little weird on the outside — a little different. We have our own ways and our own style, but it is what’s on the inside that matters. Just like these donuts, they look funky and different, but the inside is purely delicious.” True to its inspiration, Hippie Donuts is a place for everyone. “Our older customers come in and experience something new and different. The younger guests have step stools to see all the possibilities for their yummy creations. Young and old alike, this a place to share time with family. Hippie Donuts is a place to be yourself and do your thing. We see students come in for birthdays and know they will be back for a birthday donut next year, and the feeling of home swells in my chest, knowing we are creating new traditions

in Cartersville. Moving around as much as I did, I don’t have many traditions from my youth, it’s quite extraordinary to be a part of making new ones,” Butler says, her throat tight with emotion.

Banded Together Individuals flock to Hippie Donuts to support this young business; local artists donate art and sponsor ceiling tiles and large businesses order regularly and check in with this little shop to make sure business is strong and they have the support they need to be successful. Jennifer explains, “Cartersville is a tight-knit community. Here you see large businesses come through to support smaller businesses. This such a wonderful and unique quality of Cartersville.” The community support is cyclical: Hippie Donuts hires students from local schools; coincidentally, employees of Cartersville City and Bartow County schools are some of their most dedicated repeat customers. “We pull together in this small town. People have adopted this donut shop and say to themselves, ‘this is ours now,’” Butler beams. Try something new and tasty and embrace family fun with sprinkles and toppings galore. Hippie Donuts serves smiles to the community seven days a week.

COMBATING THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF COVID-19: ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN’S PROMISE As the U.S. “celebrates” the year anniversary of the ongoing pandemic, more data are surfacing about not only the longterm health effects of the Coronavirus, but also the economic and psychological effects the virus has had our society. And yet, a new year is upon us, symbolic of restoration, revival, and hope. As our nation and our people move forward into uncertain times, Advocates for Children remains a beacon of hope and safety for people in need.

funding provided through the CARES Act, RISE now has the ability take on a larger case load by increasing their staffing. In addition, the program increased their emergency housing fund, which will get clients out of shelters and off the streets more rapidly. RISE is Advocates’ independent housing program that assists youth (ages 1824) and youth-headed families who are experiencing homelessness by placing them in permeant housing, providing financial assistance, and empowering participants through education. RISE is uniquely It is no secret that many people lost their jobs in 2020. According to positioned to address the housing need that will most certainly arise a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 25% of U.S. adults when the temporary eviction halt expires March 31st. reported losing their job or being laid off due to the coronavirus To address the mental health crisis, Advocates for Children ensures outbreak. Additionally, those within a lower income bracket mental health services are available in every program, either directly struggled to pay bills, rent or mortgage, and health care costs at a or through referral. For example, the Flowering Branch Children’s greater rate due to this job loss. 32% of lower income adults and Shelter offers individual and group counseling to all residents. families reported problems with paying their rent or mortgage Hope in Your Home, Advocates’ educational parenting program, between February and September 2020. Despite some government provides support groups and referrals to individual care. Other assistance, serious issues are likely to arise regarding housing in 2021, financial and resource assistance offered through Advocates for especially when the temporary halt on evictions expires on March Children’s programs includes access to formula, diapers, pull ups, and 31st. transportation services. These services were made possible through These financial hardships caused by the coronavirus may also the generous contributions of individual donors in 2020. Despite the be driving factors in the growing mental health crisis. The loss of hardships of the 2020, Advocates for Children saw an increase of 200 employment, income, housing and food security threatens basic additional individual donors from the previous year. survival, creating immense amounts of stress on individuals and families. One Atlanta-area hospital reported a 15% increase in domestic violence cases during the shelter in place order in April 2020 , and a survey conducted by the CDC also suggests an increase in individuals displaying symptoms of anxiety and/or depression since the beginning of the outbreak. However, one of the most vulnerable populations to the mental health effects of the pandemic are children and youth. According to Golberstein, When, and Miller, 35% of children receive mental health services exclusively from schools. With many schools still engaging is some form of virtual learning, many children are lacking the support and visibility that is needed to prevent and report child abuse.

“The fact that individuals gave so freely in 2020 despite the uncertainty and fear really speaks to the goodness of our community,” says Renee Shields, Director of Development “That generosity has put us in an excellent position for 2020 to really address the needs of those at risk in 2021.” “We are also excited to expand our Prevention programs in the new year as well. While our Residential and Advocacy programs are not going anyway, we believe one of the best ways to combat child abuse is to address the driving factors before the abuse can take root.”

While the world continues to real with uncertainty, fear, and hardship, Advocates for Children stands as a beacon of hope for In 2020, the committed staff and board members of Advocates their community. The promise they make is renewed in 2021, stating for Children saw these growing concerns and positioned the that whatever the cause may be, this organization is dedicated to organization to address, treat, and prevent child abuse and neglect combating child abuse in all its forms. caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Thanks to emergency

Advocates for Children is a non-profit organization that is committed to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Founded as a children’s shelter in 1983, Advocates for Children has since expanded and now includes eight different programs across eleven counties. The mission of the organization is “To strengthen our community of families by offering safety, comfort and hope to children and preventing child abuse in all its forms.” If you would like to learn more about Advocates for Children or how to get involved in these upcoming events, contact Renee Shields, Development Director, at renee@advochild.org.

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Charles Baggett, MD, FACC Harbin Clinic Cardiology Rome

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love, chocolate treats, Cupid, and Valentine’s Day fill the air. It’s the perfect time of year to think about matters of the heart, and it’s also the perfect time to celebrate heart health and shine a light on this important topic. February is National Heart Month, and the providers at Harbin Clinic want residents of Northwest Georgia to know that having a healthy vascular system is essential to their quality of life. For the past 90 years, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States. But amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased concern for those who have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease. “Serious viral infections, like the coronavirus, put extra stress on the heart,” explains Harbin Clinic Interventional Cardiologist Christopher Merritt. “With a COVID-19 diagnosis, a lot of damage is happening to the respiratory system and the heart

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is pumping a lot harder. We’re seeing that the road to recovery can be more difficult for those with heart failure or other serious heart conditions.” Harbin Clinic is one of the most comprehensive medical organizations in the Southeast, and they are committed to increasing heart disease awareness, especially as it relates to COVID-19, and encouraging the adoption of important preventative steps that decrease risk factors. In the 1980s, Harbin Clinic began to establish the region’s first comprehensive cardiovascular program. Today, these heart-focused physicians and their care teams serve patients from 13 counties throughout Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. With no signs of slowing their growth, Harbin Clinic is scheduled to expand their cardiology services in Northwest Georgia this year with an office expansion at their Cartersville location and the opening of a new Heart Center in Calhoun. What sets Harbin Clinic Cardiology apart is their true commitment to the communities they serve. And when it comes to Heart Month, they want patients, neighbors, friends, and community to know the proactive steps they can take to keep their hearts pumping strong. We spoke with Harbin Clinic cardiologists to learn what they are working towards for the communities they care for and what are the best ways to avoid and prevent complications from heart disease. The cardiology team at Harbin Clinic Cartersville works tirelessly to provide top-notch cardiovascular care to care completely for their patients. A team of experts, Maxwell Prempeh, MD, Digant Bhatt, MD, and Rajeeve Subbiah, MD, have spent the past several years developing innovative cardiovascular programs to make care more accessible and comprehensive for Bartow County residents. Prempeh explains that he came to Harbin Clinic with the passion to start an Interventional Cardiology program. “Establishing this type of program would mean we could perform life-changing procedures right here in Cartersville and avoid transferring patients somewhere else. At the time, Cartersville Medical Center didn’t have that capability, and I wanted to make sure heart stents and other valuable procedures were accessible to Bartow County patients. I believe that providing care close to home is essential in recovery and positive outcomes.”

Prempeh was the first Interventional Cardiologist to join the Cartersville practice. Today, the program has two additional cardiologists, and Prempeh’s goal is to continue to expand and accommodate the needs of the community. “I wanted to bring in diverse talent. Within our group of Cardiologists, there are a variety of skills and subspecialties. We can collaborate with each other, consult on our different areas of expertise, and approach our patients’ care comprehensively and holistically. Our goal is to provide a wide spectrum of treatment for our patients and keep them here in Cartersville.” Prempeh emphasizes that the team has the resources to put in heart closure devices, fix arteries outside of the heart with stents, repair arteries of the legs, and address complications of heart failure all while keeping the patient local. Two years ago, Cartersville received their first heart failure clinic due, in large part, to the efforts of Harbin Clinic’s Cardiologists, especially Cardiologist Digant Bhatt, MD. Patients who have heart failure can now get specialized, focusspecific treatment, and they can come in more regularly and conveniently to prevent readmissions. The team continues to develop new programs and focus on how to keep patients from needing hospitalization. The list of cardiovascular services at Harbin Clinic is extensive. The Rome, Calhoun, and Cartersville practices have an impressive lineup of doctors who are diligently working to innovate the heart care programs that are available today. Cardiologist Charles Baggett, MD, FACC provides a breakdown of the comprehensive list of subspecialties, “Our goal is to provide cohesive, high-quality cardiovascular care to our patients. That includes expanding our range of services to include General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, the Heart Failure Clinic, Valvular Heart Disease Clinic, Pediatric Cardiology, Sports Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and most recently Cardio-Oncology and an Amyloidosis Clinic. Having these services available locally is a huge advantage to our communities.” Baggett has taken the lead on the two newest programs. He explains, “The Cardio-Oncology and Amyloidosis Clinic are significant additions to heart health care in Northwest Georgia. In Georgia, there are only a handful of cardiologists treating TTR Amyloidosis, and now we have the type of nuclear scan required to diagnose patients who suffer from this protein abnormality disease.” Harbin Clinic Cardio-Oncology experts work alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other specialties to coordinate the most appropriate treatment plan that takes a patient’s heart health into account when fighting a cancer diagnosis. “It comes down to treating their cardiovascular risk factors to prevent cardiovascular disease in cancer patients. Through collaboration with oncologists, we develop treatment options comprehensively, and it has been a real benefit for everyone involved,” says Baggett.

Harbin Clinic Cardiology’s multidisciplinary approach to medicine is paramount. Prempeh explains, “At Harbin Clinic, we have multiple offices that treat very different and specific heart conditions, but we have all of a patient’s medical history in one record. We communicate with each other, share our data, and develop a unique and individualized treatment plan for those in our care. It’s incredibly efficient and easy for the patient.” It’s clear that if you have a heart complication, Harbin Clinic Cardiology has you covered. Yet, the goal is to prevent heart complications before they arise. While some individuals are predisposed to heart disease genetically, there are proactive

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steps that minimize risks of cardiovascular disease. Subbiah states that “Heart disease is still the number one killer in the US. Approximately one in four Americans will lose in the battle against this largely preventable disease.” To improve cardiovascular health, Harbin Clinic Cardiology physicians encourage these lifestyle choices.

• Stop smoking. • Control your risk factors, including blood pressure, obesity,

diabetes, and cholesterol. • Exercise 15-30 minutes a day for 5-7 days a week. • Get a pulse on important health metrics like cholesterol and blood sugar levels. • Take the medications that your doctor prescribes. Some issues can’t be resolved by simply eating healthy and exercising. • Schedule regular screenings and meet with your Primary Care or Cardiology physician about additional preventative measures. To learn more about Harbin Clinic’s cardiovascular services or to schedule an appointment, visit harbinclinic.com.

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Together As One Prepare to be swept into a world of heavy metal and teenage dreams, and don't be surprised if you catch yourself singing along. Text: Elizabeth Childers Photos: Andy Calvert & provided by electric Jesus

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Not every plan is meant to work out. NOT EVERY LOVE IS MEANT TO LAST. Not everyone can be the protagonist. And not every band is meant to become famous. And yet, sometimes the true story of triumph lies within the story of almost. This journey is precisely what Writer and Director Chris White set out to capture in his film “Electric Jesus.” Set squarely in the mid-1980s, the film follows a Christian heavy metal band’s quest for fame, or more accurately, to make Jesus famous. Told through the eyes of the band’s earnest yet naïve soundman, Erik (Andrew Eakle), the story sees teenage group 316 presented with an opportunity to go on tour for the summer when manager Skip Wick (Brian Baumgartner) promises to make them as famous as their favorite band, Stryper. The group travels the southeast, playing church camps, fellowship halls, and roller rinks in their ill-fated search for stardom. Along the way they gain a stowaway, bluegrass gospel singer Sarah (Shannon Hutchinson), who is equally, if not more talented, in her own right. What happens next on their supercharged voyage to inevitable disaster explores just how far the group is willing to go for fame.

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Write what you know

For White, delving into the world of fellowship halls and hair bands was a natural choice. Believing that a story is most authentic when you write what you know, White drew from his own experience in order to orient the journey of 316. “Growing up in that evangelical youth culture in the eighties was really important to me; it was a charming, cool part of being a kid for me,” he recalls. However, not all of art imitates life. White cites his time working with an improv troupe as the closest experience he’s had to being in a band, saying, “I’ve never had the patience to master any kind of instrument, I just loved a lot of music.” This love of music sparked a songwriting partnership for White and composer Daniel Smith, who created all of the original music for the film, including 316 hits like “Barabbas,” “Commando for Christ,” and “Girl (I Love Jesus Too).” These songs embody the stunning juxtaposition of the film itself: a delicate balance between parody and sincerity. “I think they’re sincere about it, but they’re kind of childlike, and naïve, but sweet, and ridiculous, all at the same time,” Smith says. “So, when Chris and I were talking about the music part of it, I thought it’d be really interesting if they just, through their kind of naivety, turned out

to be great songwriters. The goal was to try and make music that surprises the audience, that there’s some melodies and some things in there that the audience ends up kind of liking, and are surprised by that reaction.” When working on the sound that would eventually become 316, Smith did some time-traveling of his own. “There was probably about a month of listening to mid-eighties heavy metal, just to get into that headspace, and to see what I liked now,” he says. “The intention was to try to write songs that before you even hear it, if you’ve heard Christian hair metal, most likely you’ve cracked a smile and are expecting it to be god-awful. And it has some of that, but hopefully it has a bit of subversive, ‘hey I can’t get this song out of my head’ to it,” he continues.

Forever Young

When considering the power of nostalgia to draw an audience into the world of the 1980s, it’s hard to nail down what exactly makes the era so impactful. “For those of us in GenX who were growing up in the eighties, we’re at an age now where we’re remembering and reflecting and wistful for simpler times. There’s something comforting about a time when technology is not so

ubiquitous, where we’re not structuring our lives and work around it, like we do now,” explains White. “For me, growing up in the 80s, I think that genre is so interesting because the high school years are brutal, as we all know, and it’s at a time where young people are excited, and scared, and impressionable, and fragile, and overly confident and all these things, and everything’s hyperemotional. I think that combination of music with the high school years is a perfect combination,” Smith says. “I think the sort of hair band element of that time was a fun time period to set it in, a time that was potentially more innocent in a way; nobody had cell phones to be able to connect all over the world with the click of a button, so you’re able to tell a more specific, insular story,” muses Baumgartner. When viewing the eighties from the perspective of the younger band members, Eakle believes there is an additional reason for its impact. “I think for our generation it’s always fascinating, the time that existed just before you were born, because the remnants of that time are still ongoing as you’re growing up,” he says.

Our House

Throughout their time filming, members of the cast developed a bond that shines evident and injects their performances with a sense of fun that can only come from genuinely enjoying one another’s company. “Prior to shooting the movie, I think our relationship strengthened organically,” Eakle says. “I think it’s a testament to Chris’ ability to foster these relationships.” Add a shared living situation into the mix, and the bonding only continues. “Living in the house together, so many fond memories, so many crazy moments, ridiculous moment, sweet moments that I’ll never forget. It was a family, and really felt like being part of a band. We lived together, we rehearsed together, we ate together, we watched TV together; it definitely strengthened the camaraderie and the onscreen chemistry as well,” Eakle says. READV3.COM | FEBRUARY 2021 V3 MAGAZINE

lip sync shot in a motel room. “The energy was high, everything was new, and we were shooting one of the most high-octane scenes in the film,” says Eakle. “There was something very exciting about that.” “We were in a very small space with a lot of actors and there were a lot of people jammed into that room,” recalls Baumgartner. “We shot the whole thing straight through. They really wanted to create this energetic environment that felt very real and authentic, that it was a performance where they were spent at the end of it. We bonded a lot; this is Columbus, Georgia, in the middle of the summer, so even at 2 a.m. it’s hot and humid in a small room. It was really difficult, but ultimately really fun and I think the decisions that Chris made on how to shoot that scene really pays off in the film,” he continued.

The Local Flavor

While White initially chose to film “Electric Jesus” in Columbus, Georgia, based on tax incentives offered by the town, there are a number of elements to what the town provided that a town like Rome could emulate to attract similar projects. “Think about the

Was that you who just created a party out of thin air? While the chemistry between bandmates had already been established, White was very intentional about bringing Brian Baumgartner into the production dynamics. “I’ve always heard stories about Robin Williams in the cast of Dead Poets Society, befriending and mentoring the other young actors, and that’s what I wanted Brian to do,” he says. “That could have gone badly, if he wasn’t so cool. He came in, and he was just one of them.” To ask White, the moment when he knew the cast was all going to gel involved Caleb Hoffman, who played Scotty, the band’s drummer, transfixing Baumgartner with a magic trick. “From there, everything was fun. Everything was a joy after that,” he recalls. Eakle also recalls a moment when Baumgartner dropped by the cast house only to discover the group watching an episode of The Office, the show that Baumgartner is most known, and beloved, for. “He was cool about it, he sat down and gave us a commentary on what was going on behind the scenes, how hard it was keeping a straight face during this particular moment,” he says. From Baumgartner’s perspective, he was equally invested in fostering relationships with his castmates. 32

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“Chris wanted me to bond with them, that was important, and I just really liked them. Any way that I could help them, or fight for them, or support them in any way that just happens on a day-to-day basis on a film, was what I wanted to do. They were all as invested in trying to create cool characters and work together very hard on the music, singing and dancing. It’s not easy to do, so it was my pleasure to support as much as I could. It doesn’t take any more effort, and there’s no more emotional expense, to be nice and generous and work hard, as opposed to the other,” he says.

To Hell with the Devil

One of the most iconic scenes in the film, and one of the most memorable for the cast to shoot, involved a

services that films need and have an answer for that,” White says. “A film is like a pop-up business; it’s this huge, multi-million dollar business that takes place in two months, so thinking of ways to support that infrastructure. What are the services that filmmakers need, and how can we help them solve those issues in a proactive way?” “Ultimately the support of the community is more important than you can imagine, and it does drive business,” echoes Baumgartner, who is an Atlanta native. “There are so many jobs and so much industry that is born out of a project like this, and if you have the community support behind it, it really impacts the communities in way more ways than the average person can realize. From dry cleaners, and trucks, and catering, local business and hotels, and locations, there’s just so much opportunity for a community that truly wants to get behind something and bring in more and bigger movies. It’s really about supporting it, having the community get behind it with infrastructure that really makes a difference,” he says.

For the Masses

Ultimately, “Electric Jesus” works to transcend a very specific experience in order to tell a much more collective story. “The film is not a faith-based movie, it’s a rock and roll movie about characters who happen to be Christians,” White says. “There is enough in the movie that’s universal and that audiences will be able to connect with,” Eakle says. “It’s not just about faith, it’s about friendship, pursuing dreams, broken dreams, first loves. I think there’s enough in there that people will be able to watch this and not feel like they’re having a bible shoved down their throat, and I hope that people will give it a chance.” “This film has managed to find an interesting balance between comedy without sarcasm, never mean spirited. It’s a movie for everybody, and I hope that the music and the story carry that where it isn’t trying to sell any belief system,” Smith says. “It’s a story, and I think it has a lot of universal touchpoints for people, and hopefully it’s just a fun movie as well.”

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A Hidden Gem Number 8 Overhill Road is a hidden gem by every definition. Nestled in Old East Rome on a quiet cul-de-sac, it is the perfect combination of serene suburban living with easy access to all that Rome, Georgia, has to offer. text CASSIE LAJEUNESSE

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t the top of a circular drive, the all-brick two-story home is framed by large trees on almost two acres of land. The front porch provides the perfect vantage to enjoy the natural surroundings or watch the kids play in the yard. Built in 1997, this home has had several owners before the current owners purchased it in 2009. At that point, it underwent a months-long full renovation spearheaded by Brooks Building Group. The owners updated every room to create the home that they have loved ever since. “We spent much time together creating this new space,” the current owner says. “It’s very traditional; it reminds me of the colonial farmhouse I grew up in.” A tour of the home will make evident that there is no wasted space here. With seven bedrooms, five full baths, a half bath, two laundry rooms and two two-car garages, it makes an excellent family home. Enter the house through the front entryway with its beautiful glass front door, or use the mudroom entrance to the side. The mudroom has five built-in cubbies with storage for shoes, coats, backpacks and more, and the slate floor makes it an easy-to-clean space to leave cleats after practice or muddy boots on a rainy day. Hardwood floors throughout the rest of the main level contribute to its sense of openness, with large windows allowing the whole space to be bathed in natural light. The home library, located to the left of the main entrance,

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features floor-to-ceiling built-in shelves and an entertainment center, as well as a stunning coffered ceiling. This cozy room leads into the living room through a set of glass French doors that allow the space to be closed off while still filtering in light from the back windows. The capacious living room overlooks the breathtaking backyard views and includes another wall of built-in shelving, a fireplace and space to mount a television. Also overlooking the gorgeous view at the back of the house is the kitchen, complete with Sub-Zero refrigerator and Viking range. The kitchen provides ample storage space in cabinets and pantry, and granite countertops around the perimeter and on the large island are excellent for food preparation, serving and eating. The island is perfect for a family meal, but the sunroom provides another comfortable eating space with picture windows overlooking the picture-perfect views out back. A formal dining room at the front of the house is yet another spot to serve a meal, making this house perfect for entertaining. The final room on the main floor is a luxurious master suite complete with windows framing the backyard view. Off of the spacious bedroom, the master bathroom emits a natural warmth, with double vanities, heated floors and beautiful neutral tilework for the sinks, bathtub and shower. A sizable walk-in closet in the master offers custom storage from The Container Store. From the front and back of the main level, hardwood staircases lead to the second story, where a hardwood floor in the hallway gives way to plush carpeting in three of the five bedrooms. The master suite maintains the hardwood floor, as does another bedroom that can serve as the perfect office space. The upstairs master features two built-in shelving units framing a large window and window seat. A hallway between the bedroom and ensuite bathroom houses two large closets, and the tiled bathroom includes a separate tub and shower.

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Three carpeted bedrooms upstairs offer plenty of space, large closets, and windows that let in plenty of light. Two of these bedrooms share the hall bathroom, which has double vanities and a combination bathtub and shower. Another bedroom sits over the two-car garage, which accounts for its interesting shape and angular ceilings. This carpeted room has a built-in window seat and a custom dresser and shelving designed to fit the shape of the room. A tiled en-suite bathroom with a single vanity and shower gives this bedroom a bit of privacy from the other bedrooms upstairs. The remaining bedroom upstairs is currently used as an office, but it has ample space and closet storage to become a fifth upstairs bedroom. “It would be a spectacular bedroom, we just didn’t need it as a bedroom,” the owner says. Sloped ceilings frame a picture window that looks out over the backyard and beyond to the Etowah River. A tile-floored laundry room with a sink and a skylight rounds out the second story of the home. This house is amazing all on its own, but the backyard makes it truly spectacular. According to the current owners, the yard underwent a significant transformation when they renovated the house. The pool used to be on a lower level accessed by steps, but they chose to make the pool terrace level with the back entrance of the house. In the process of making these changes to the yard, they discovered that the hill behind the house slopes down to the Etowah River, providing a breathtaking view of this natural setting from the back of the house and yard. “We had no idea that that view was there when we started this renovation because the backyard was so overtaken with shrubs and dead trees,” the owner says. “We had no idea a view like this existed in Old East Rome.” To take advantage of this newly discovered view, the owners installed a vanishing–edge pool that spills into a smaller pool on a lower-level patio. The stone patio that surrounds the pool on the upper level is

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expansive and perfect for pool parties. A covered porch with stone columns gives a bit of shade for patio furniture, a grill, or just a place to step out of the sun. Homeowners and guests will love to relax and swim surrounded by the scenic vista that the expert landscaping highlights. Off the back patio, there is an entrance to the home’s basement. This area, which is also accessible from inside the home, can serve as a fully finished apartment or extra space for entertaining and family time. The slate-floored basement has a large family room perfect for some plush couches and an entertainment center. A bar connects the family room to the basement kitchen, which is fully furnished with fridge, range, and ample storage space. The basement also has its own laundry room, which features even more cabinet space. The current owners use the basement bedroom as a home gym, but its large windows and backyard access make it the perfect private bedroom, as well. “It has a bathroom attached to it, which works perfectly if you have to come in from the pool soaking wet,” the owner says. With full kitchen and laundry, bedroom and bathroom, and separate access to the second two-car garage, this basement apartment would be ideal for in-laws or guests. A wooded lot, spectacular views, and exquisite attention to detail in every aspect of the living space make this home ideal for a growing family. “It’s a fantastic family home,” the current owner says. “It has been awesome to raise my kids here. I know it’ll be a special place for someone else.” For additional information about the property or to schedule a showing, please contact Hardy Realty at 706-291-4321.

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A LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN Since 1934, the Junior Service League of Rome has provided a space for civic-minded women to gather and give back to their community. As this year’s president, local attorney Deana Perry has led the League in the midst of a global pandemic. She has seen changes and increases in the need the Rome community faces, but she is encouraged by the organization’s ability to adapt and face challenges head-on.

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T’S BEEN SO HEARTWARMING TO SEE HOW THE WOMEN JUST WANT TO COME TOGETHER AND TRY TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY,” DEANA PERRY SAYS. Perry, a native Roman and Darlington alumna, has been a Junior Service League member since 2013, when she returned to Rome after finishing law school at Faulkner Law School in Montgomery, Alabama. “I had been volunteering since middle school and I always feel better when I’m volunteering,” she says. “We’re blessed by what we give to others.” In her time with the League, Perry served as a service project coordinator, a provisional chair, corresponding secretary and vice president before being nominated for president for the 2020-21 League year. “It’s very much an honor,” she says. “Looking back over the history of JSL and everything that these women have been able to accomplish over the years, it’s just nice to know that this organization felt that I could contribute something. It’s an honor to be included in their ranks and to see the women that have gone before me.” Perry hopes to help League think outside the box. “I hope that I can foster a sense of creativity in League,” she says. “There’s a lot of tradition involved with League, and I think tradition is great, but the other side of tradition can be kind of stifling.” One of her goals as president has been to see the League’s membership become more diverse. She says that when she joined, she was the only Black member at the time, and now she is one of the first Black women to serve as president. Since she joined, Perry has already seen the League become more diverse, so she hopes that the organization will continue on that path. Perry started her term as president in May of 2020, at a time when the League was having to make adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many projects had to be canceled or reconfigured to account for safety guidelines, Perry says that the League was able to come up with several new ways to help the community, especially essential medical workers. “We’ve been able to donate masks to Harbin Clinic, we’ve been able to provide meals to Floyd and Redmond, and we had such an outpouring of support for that idea that we were able to give the whole COVID-19 ward at Redmond and Floyd meals for that day,” Perry says. “We’ve been able to do that twice now.” League Vice President Cristine Pilgrim says that she has seen lots of creativity from the League in the past year. “COVID-19 forced us to change strategies,” she says. “There were a lot of projects that just sprang up out of our membership just wanting to help.” The League had to cancel one of

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“It’s been so heartwarming to see how the women just want to come together and try to support the community.” their annual events, the Garden Tour fundraiser, in the spring of 2020, but they found a way to rework the event so that they could put it on safely this April. “We usually have a big party at one of the gardens, and this year instead we’re doing tasting samples provided by downtown restaurants at all the different gardens,” Pilgrim says. “It gets us out of people’s houses and personal space, supports local restaurants and local businesses who we know are struggling right now, and it keeps people distanced rather than all being in one central location.” “It’s time to try something new, and what better time?” Perry adds. The Garden Tour fundraiser will take place on April 24. Another annual League event turned out to be the perfect COVIDsafe fundraiser. According to Pilgrim, the League sold a record number of poinsettias at their annual poinsettia sale in November. “It was very social-distancing safe because our members could deliver poinsettias,” Pilgrim says. Poinsettia sales benefit League 4 Learning, a League project that provides school supplies for needy children in Rome City and Floyd County schools. One plant purchase supports school supplies for one child. “At this point, we’re serving 2,600 students,” Perry says. Proceeds from Garden Tour and other League fundraisers benefit a variety of community partners, and League members have service assignments all over town. The League website says that JSL donates an average of $30,000 a year to local organizations that improve the lives of women and children in Rome and Floyd County. The League also runs Chieftain’s Museum, so many members volunteer and help with community programs there. Perry has worked with organizations such as Restoration Rome, Women of Worth and Brighter Birthdays. “You 46

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get to see what Rome really needs when you’re working at one of these organizations,” Perry says. “It’s very humbling… to be able to be that close to the community and really feel like you’re making a difference.” Some of the League’s other community partners include Cancer Navigators, the Boys and Girls Club, Harbor House and the YMCA. According to its website, the League is “an organization of women whose mission is to foster interest in the social, economic, educational, cultural and civic conditions of the community and to make efficient their volunteer service.” Both Perry and Pilgrim have found it to be a wonderful opportunity to meet women who share their passion for giving back. “These are women that I wouldn’t have met otherwise, and I’ve made some lasting friendships and lasting bonds with them,” Perry says. “We’re all of like minds. We all want to help, we all love volunteering, and that’s my favorite part about League.” “Our League members have such impressive professional and personal accomplishments outside of League, too,” Pilgrim adds. “We’ve got tons of attorneys, teachers, people who work in nonprofits and social work, healthcare workers and therapists… that’s part of the reason why League is so appealing. It’s so inclusive, and it’s becoming more diverse by the year. You just meet a lot of people that you might not even realize live in Rome.” More information about the Junior Service League and tickets for the upcoming Garden Tour are available on the League website, jslofrome.com.

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www.getjamwiched.com

www.lascalaromega.com 413 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161

706-238-9000

Hours: Mon - Sat: 6pm - 10pm 400 Block Bar & Lounge: 4pm-1:30am Live music each weekend.

La Scala offers both first-rate service and terrific Italian Cuisine in an upscale casual atmosphere. 50% off cafe menu from 4-6 p.m.

www.schroedersnewdeli.com 406 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161

706-234-4613

Hours: Mon-Thur: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 11:30am-3pm

Schroeder’s menu includes sandwiches, calzones, soups, salads, potato skins, nachos, wings, and more. And don’t forget our pizza! It’s the best in town... and for a sweet treat, try our Cheesecake Calzone! (Draft and Bottled Beers & Wine also offered) Famous for: Their Roast Beef Relief!

www.hardees.com

1204 Turner McCall Blvd • Rome, GA 30161 2300 Shorter Ave • Rome, GA 30165 3110 Cedartown Hwy • Rome, GA 30161 104 S Tennessee St • Cartersville, GA 30120

We’re known as the place to go for juicy, delicious charbroiled burgers & made from scratch biscuits. Because if you’re gonna eat, you should Eat Like You Mean It!

429 Broad St Rome, GA 30161

706-295-5330

706-314-9544

Hours: Monday: 11am-3pm Tues-Sat: 8am-3pm

Jamwich - Serving distinctive sandwiches, salads, and soups. Sandwiches built with the finest ingredients: Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, Zelma’s Blue Ribbon Jams and Jellies, fresh sourdough bread, premium Boars Head thick cut bacon and farm-to-table produce.

www.moesoriginalbbq.com/rome 101 West 1st Street Rome, GA 30161

706-622-2977

Hours: Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm Fri- Sat: 11am - 2am

Moe’s Original BBQ is a Southern soul food revival where great food is served in an atmosphere that is relaxed, spontaneous, yet civilized….well, sometimes.

www.swheatmarketdeli.com Hours: Mon-Sat: 5am-10pm Sun: 6am-10pm

706.291.2021

www.elzaraperome.com

510 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161

5 E Main St Cartersville, GA 30120

770-607-0067

Hours: Mon and Tue 11-4 Wed and Thur 11-4 Fri and Sat 11-8 Sun 11-3

Casual counter serve offering sandwiches, salads & American comfort food

www.maineonmain.com Hours: Mon - Thu: 11am-9:30pm Fri - Sat: 11am-10:30pm Sunday: 11am-4pm

Colorful, casual outpost serving Mexican street tacos & fajitas, plus beers & tequila drinks.

24 W Main St Cartersville, GA 30120

770-334-3813

Hours: Mon - Thurs: 11am - 9pm Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm Sun: 11am - 8pm

At Maine Street Coastal Cuisine, in the heart of historic downtown Cartersville, we pride ourselves on sourcing seafood from sustainable fisheries. Our passion is to provide a restaurant free of artificial flavors and ingredients.

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