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Justin Deal shares his experiences finding and building community in his hometown, and the ways that Rome Pride 2022 celebrates community, diversity, and inclusion in North Georgia.

Gregory Shropshire reflects on America's history, celebrating Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and ways to truly support freedom for all.

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Cartersville’s Red Door Food Pantry addresses food insecurity in Northwest Georgia by leveraging the help of volunteers and the cooperation of other likeminded ministries and organizations.

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O W N E R & C E O Ian Griffin Summertime is officially here! Graduations and end-of-school-year events are in the rearview and it’s time for warm weather daydreams to become reality…at least for a week. For the second straight year, I’m headed to the beach with my kiddos for the first week of summer break. It was a great way to start the season last year and we enjoyed our spot so much that we signed up for the same week in 2022 before leaving the condo. Things don’t always work out as planned though, and the condo we enjoyed renting sold in February and was no longer available. Deposits had been paid, plans had been made, but we had to adjust because they no longer had any three-bedroom condos available. But you know what they say…when life gives you lemons, get two condos instead of one and invite more of your family on vacation. Or something like that, right? So, I now get to enjoy my almost college graduate daughter, my two sons, my mother, father, sister, and brother-in-law, as well as three of my favorite cousins! At this stage in life, I honestly didn’t see a scenario where all of those people I just listed would get to spend this kind of quality time away from the daily grind together. As plans changed and evolved, it just sort of worked out in a perfect storm scenario until everyone was on board. We grew up going to Amelia Island with my aunt, uncle, and their four children. Card games, boogie boarding, fireworks, and great food are just a few of the wonderful memories I have from those trips, and as a parent, you want to provide those same experiences for your children. So, while I’m always excited to make those memories, this trip was going to be extra special from the start. It lived up to the expectations. We even squeezed in a half-day charter with our favorite captain, Bennie, who put my 83-year-old father, oldest son, and myself on a wide variety of fish. We caught enough whiting to have a wonderful fish fry, but the time on the water with three generations of Griffins was priceless. We ate, we laughed, we swam and so much more. It was a perfect way to start off the summer and I hope my children remember it and all our vacations as fondly as I do when they are grown. Here’s to a great summer for all and thanks as always for picking up our publication.

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Text: Justin Deal

It was June 30th, 2016, I had just gotten off the plane from Atlanta to NYC, and I just missed LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend by a couple of days. I STEPPED OUT OF THE SUBWAY STATION onto Christopher Street in Lower Manhattan and gawked at all of the Pride paraphernalia that remained on every building in the area. Among the buildings was The Stonewall Inn—the historic building and bar where The Stonewall Riots happened in 1969. The Riots were the tipping point for LGBTQ+ liberation in the U.S. and around the world. As an LGBTQ+ person who grew up in North Georgia, I was simultaneously in awe, inspired, and afraid when I thought about the significance of this location and the Pride decorations that remained. There was so much to take in. I was excited at the opportunity to be around droves of people like myself in New York City, but I was also very nervous about how I would be perceived. Would people think I was ignorant since I was from the South? Would they dismiss my personal journey because I hadn’t grown up in a more liberal environment or didn’t have similar experiences of living openly with my sexuality and gender identity? Over time, I realized that a lot of these negative feelings about how others might perceive my identity stemmed from my social upbringing in the South. I had a wall of internalized homophobia that had honestly held me back from being my fully authentic self for over 30 years. I came out at 14, but when I did I only told my very close friends. I struggled with suicidal thoughts and intentions internally, as well as being called slurs and told I was going to hell externally. High school was a secret nightmare for me, and I developed anxiety issues that cut deep for decades and still haunt me today. It’s not that my family and friends were mean or that they didn’t love me. Coming out and looking for acceptance just meant that it was rare that my friends and family had open conversations about my dating life, my feelings, my attractions, my personal dreams about marriage and family, all because we didn’t want to become social pariahs if someone caught us talking about my life. And when

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I was a kid (thinking I was different but not knowing how), I saw the atrocious, horrible murder of Matthew Shepard splayed across the news—tied to a fence and beaten to death—and knew that that could be me if I wasn’t discreet. Today I know that I am more than LGBTQ+. I am a God-Uncle to my friends’ children. I am a sibling and a child of wonderful parents. I am a Georgia Highlands College graduate. I am an entrepreneur who started and ran his own business. I love exploring nature and making lame “dad jokes.” I am Justin. When I left New York and came back to the South, the pandemic hit, and I moved in with my friend to start a business in Chattanooga. But my heart was still in Georgia, and I moved back to Rome last September hoping it could be my forever home. And then, people began asking: “Justin, when is Pride going to happen?” “Ooo, Justin, I have an idea for Pride this year!” For those Romans who may not know, we have actually had three Pride events prior to this year. In 2018, I decided to face my fears of public scrutiny and threw a small, one-night Pride event at the end of June at the Moon Roof Bar downtown. It was met with excitement and we had contests with about 150 people in attendance. The following year, I partnered with Russell Evans and Terri Morgan and we moved the event to River Dog Outpost (now our beloved Cosmic Dog Outpost). Over 350 people showed up, and we couldn’t believe the support we received. Not only did we have live music, but to my surprise, people from around the tri-state area drove in to celebrate with us. No events happened in 2020 due to COVID, and then in 2021 while I was still in Chattanooga, Benjamin Gentry, aka Courtney Chanel Stratton, threw a Pride celebration drag show at The RAD Playhouse. It sold out, and people asked when we would have the next event. When I moved back to Rome, I still had doubts about the possibility of living life fully as an LGBTQ+ person because I felt like I’d never be able to be Justin 100% if I couldn’t build a personal life free from scrutiny. To my surprise, The Sizzling Sisters of Rome had made their mark and were performing every month at Tortaco on Broad Street. I went to the 2022 New Year’s Eve party and felt wholly welcome in Rome for the first time. “My people are here, in this town,” I thought.

I went to the 2022 New Year’s Eve party and felt wholly welcome in Rome for the first time. “My people are here, in this town,” I thought. In previous years, Pride in Rome had been small and not highly publicized. We started planning the event by walking on eggshells because we wanted to find the right way to “come out” to the community. In the early months of 2022, I met Lynn Green, who started PFLAG Rome Georgia. PFLAG Rome Georgia is a part of the larger PFLAG organization, and as their mission states, “PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ people.” As a result of my meeting with Lynn and our collaborative efforts, PFLAG Rome Georgia is our host for Rome Pride 2022. With our backgrounds and interests in event planning, it was a perfect fit. After our initial discussions, everything began falling into place. What was supposed to be a one-day small event at the end of June is now an entire weekend of celebration and love. Within two months, we surpassed our original fundraising goal, and we now have over 1,300 followers on Facebook. Downtown businesses, local individuals, and large organizations are supporting us. We have been on three podcasts and will be featured in various Rome, Atlanta, and Chattanooga magazines, newspapers, and other media outlets. Publicity aside, we expect anywhere from 500 to 5,000 people to show up for our summer event weekend. We are Romans first and wanted to make sure that Rome Pride 2022 wasn’t some copycat event from Atlanta or NYC. We wanted it to be specifically centered around Rome’s identity and the surrounding areas. Our winning slogan from our online community slogan contest is “Seven Hills. Three Rivers. One Love.” Rome Pride 2022 is organized by a board of eight local leaders— myself, Lynn Green, Hal Floyd, Hillery Sawyer, Benjamin Gentry/ Courtney Chanel Stratton, Raven Williams, Michael/Camilla Carter, and Terri Morgan. Together, we represent many points on the LGBTQ+ spectrum as well as allies who support our mission: to celebrate community, diversity, and inclusion in North Georgia as we remember the Stonewall Riots and others who have fought to help us get to this point.

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Over the course of June 24-26, 2022, we will host a variety of events for the community to enjoy. Our opening comedy and drag show is at The Vogue on Broad Street on Friday, June 24th at 7 pm. Saturday the 25th is an all-day festival at Heritage Park, which will be named Pride Plaza for the day, including a 40+ vendor market, food trucks, a stage with seven hours of entertainment from the best performers around, a kid’s area with a DJ, face painting, and more. Be sure to also get your tickets for the Riverboat Cruise we will have before our blowout show at Tortaco that evening. Because we know faith is integral to Rome, we have partnered with faith leaders and will host a non-denominational Pride-focused church service at First United Methodist on Sunday morning, June 26th at 10 AM. You may ask yourself, why does Rome, GA, need a Pride Celebration weekend? It’s simple. It’s for the people who, like me, have seen and witnessed the horrible deaths and murders of people like us simply for living our truths. It’s for those who cannot access adequate healthcare due to social stigmas and bigotry. It’s for the community: because when hatred and anger prevail, communities cannot thrive. And we as Romans are always looking toward the horizon for a better society. We, as a community, don’t want riots. We don’t want our lives to be political. We just want to go about our lives authentically every day. That goal is inherent in the spirit of every human. Rome Pride 2022 is a step closer to fulfilling that goal for your LGBTQ+ neighbors, friends, and children. We love this city and this area, and we are excited to show people that Rome is welcoming to everyone. The LGBTQ+ diversity is here in this beautiful gem of a city—your neighbors, your friends, your coworkers, your community and business leaders. We are here. We are queer. And we are here to stay. This is our home, too. And Rome’s seven hills are big enough for us all.

We are here. We are queer. And we are here to stay. This is our home, too. And Rome’s seven hills are big enough for us all. Check out our website at www.romegapride.com to find information on events, ways to volunteer, and sponsorship opportunities. You can follow us on Facebook by searching for Rome Georgia Pride 2022, or find us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok with the handle @romegapride. If you’re a parent, sibling, friend, or member of the LGBTQ+ community and are seeking support about how to navigate LGBTQ+ issues, you can find more information and support via PFLAG Rome Georgia at www.pflagromega.org. *The views expressed in this column are those of the writer, and do not represent the opinions of V3 Magazine

Rome Pride Board L-R: Lynn Green (President, Rome PFLAG), Terri Morgan, Hal Floyd, Justin Deal, Courtney Chanel Stratton, Raven Williams, Hillery Sawyer. Not pictured, Camilla Carter

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Juneteenth, America’s Independence Day for

On July 4th, 1776, America adopted the Declaration of Independence and declared itself free from Britain, and since that time, we as Americans have celebrated our freedom. The 4th of July as we know it was not a federal holiday until 1941. What has that to do with Juneteenth? Everything! On July the 4th, 1776, the signers of the Declaration of Independence and most white Americans willingly participated in the massive denial of that freedom to more than 10 million people. This was hypocrisy on a scale that is unmatched—declaring themselves free on one hand, and actively practicing slavery on the other hand. If we are honest, the 4th of July was the

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celebration of white people gaining their freedom from other white people. It was never meant for people that look like me. Declaring herself free from tyranny, America had been practicing chattel slavery for 165 years at that time. America would continue to practice the “peculiar institution” for another 87 years before the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. Allow me to digress to memories of my childhood and my relationship to the 4th of July. I have very fond memories of my family's celebration on the 4th of July. There were barbecues at James “Sloppy” Floyd Lake in Summerville, Georgia. There were family picnics

Text: Gregory L. Shropshire

in Farrell, Alabama, with fireworks by my uncle and church picnics with family and friends. The Fourth of July was always a day of celebration for me as a child and for most of my young adult life. We grew up! Just like we realize that Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy are all lies, ok, made up. So is and was the 4th of July for slaves and their descendants. On July 5th,1852, Frederick Douglass gave a speech titled, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July.” Douglass recognized the hypocrisy of the holiday as it related to slaves. I was in my mid-20s when I read Douglass’s speech. The reading of that speech brought about a sense of what W.E.B. DuBois

called Double Consciousness. On one hand I am celebrating like everyone else the freedom of America, but on the other hand, there is this truth that I am celebrating the freedom of one group of white people from another group of white people. People that looked like me may have been allowed the day off from picking cotton, being sold, raped and beaten. In 1941 African Americans were living under “Jim Crow” laws. These laws were put in place after the 13th amendment and continued until approximately 1965. While African Americans were suffering at the hands of mobs, being lynching, denied equal justice under the law, Americans see fit to make the 4th of July a federal holiday. So, what is Juneteenth? As the story goes, more than two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, slavery was still being practiced in Galveston, Texas. In fact, some slaveholders from other areas moved to Texas as they saw it as a haven for slavery. It was on June 19th, 1865, that Union soldiers announced to more than 250,000 slaves that they were free. The next year some freedmen from Texas organized the first anniversary with Jubilee Day. Since that time, some form of celebrating Juneteenth has existed, making it one of America's oldest celebrated days. While I am happy to see the holiday officially recognized on the federal level, I can’t help but feel like it was done as a means to pacify African Americans. Over the last several years with the killing of Black children, women, and men unarmed by the police, and the political climate in which people can traffic in racist jargon and tropes and get elected, this is on some level disingenuous. If it was up to the people of the 14th district, would they have voted for Juneteenth as a federal or even a state holiday? It is hard for me to believe that they would. In the movie The Tuskegee Airmen, Colonel Benjamin Davis, Jr., says, “How do I feel about my country, and how does my country feel about me?” The jury is still out. However, when your neighbor consistently votes for people spreading false conspiracy theories, supporting hate speech, and accepting false narratives, it makes it so hard to believe they really support your freedom. Juneteenth is now a federal holiday and in time I hope we all can celebrate it in spirit and in truth.

In the military, I learned to always have a solution to my problem. It might not always be the best solution, but always have one. Here are a few suggestions that I have.

7. Hold elected officials accountable if they are trafficking in racial

1. Get some black friends. How do

8. Support black organizations.

you celebrate the freedom of Black people if you have no real Black friends, and lack authentic interactions on a regular Basis with Black people? A simple non-scientific test you can take. Ask yourself this question: have you had a Black person over to your house for dinner not related to an event? If you have not, you might want to explore why you have not invited anyone Black into your sacred personal space. Cultivate relationships with Black people beyond work relationships. Actively seek out a relationship.

We are fortunate in Rome to have quite a few Black organizations with a long track record of doing good work in the community. Frederick Douglass’s speech “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” was written and delivered at a time when Douglass himself was an escaped slave. The Fugitive Slave Law which existed in the North as well as the South made him a target to be caught and returned into slavery. Read his speech, or listen to one of the many performed versions on the internet by fine actors like James Earl Jones and Danny Glover. That would be an excellent way to acknowledge the Juneteenth holiday. As you read, or listen, consider this. Why does this speech still resonate today—170 years later?

2. Intentionally learn more about the Black experience in America. This is extremely easy to do nowadays with technology. I personally recommend reading or listening to books about the Black experience. You could also join an African American-centered book club. Reach out to me or others. I will be glad to read and discuss a book with you.

dog whistle. We can disagree on how to solve the problem without fear tactics and division.

*The views expressed in this column are those of the writer, and do not represent the opinions of V3 Magazine

3. Join a multiracial organization and dig in. Get involved with the community on a multiracial level.

4. Patronize black-owned businesses. 5. Stop church segregation. Periodically attend other worship services where everyone doesn’t look like you.

6. Stop allowing people to tell racial jokes in your presence.

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RED DOOR TEXT: Paul Moses | PHOTOS: Rob Smith

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One unfortunate consequence OF THE TENDENCY TOWARDS EXAGGERATION

is that important words and phrases lose their proper punch over time. For instance, what does “I’m starving” really mean? A cursory glance at the average American citizen will confirm such a statement is almost always hyperbolic. Few of us are starving in the literal sense. However, that kind of overstatement does not negate the fact that many people in this country—and right here in Georgia, no less—live their daily lives in a state of nutritional deficit. The term is food insecurity, that is, a condition that leads to hunger. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines it, food insecurity is “a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” It may be temporary or ongoing; it can be caused by a host

of circumstances, such job loss, homelessness, mental illness, or substandard wages. Whatever the reasons are, it manifests itself in the lives of different individuals on a sliding scale of severity. Food insecurity is that precarious state between just enough and not enough. According to USA Facts, an organization that tracks governmental data from over 70 sources, 10.5% of American households were foodinsecure in 2020. That’s approximately 38.29 million people. In that same year, the national homeless population grew to 580,466. And all of that was before the full economic brunt of the COVID pandemic. Food insecurity is not necessarily the same thing as being hungry, which may be a transient experience. While the word hunger may be associated with an unpleasant physical sensation, it is distinct from the phrase food insecurity, which is as much about a deprived financial state as it is about nutrition. It

comes down to a dearth of resources in a given household. The challenge seems overwhelming, but it is being addressed on many fronts, both public and private. One of the grassroots volunteer organizations that is taking a bite out of local food insecurity is the Red Door Food Pantry.

Behind the red door

It’s an iconic sight on West Cherokee Avenue in Cartersville, Georgia: the light gray facade of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, with its classic wood frame Prairie Gothic architecture, complete with a bright red front door. This charming old building has housed the congregation since 1873 (the church was established in 1844). When the church founded their food pantry, it was literally that: a pantry. It was no more than a closet. As the nutritional challenges of the community grew, so did the work. Eventually, READV3.COM | JUNE 2022 V3 MAGAZINE

a room at the back of the church was renovated for the use of the food pantry. Warehouse shelves were installed for storage, a large freezer was brought in. It wasn’t long before that space became insufficient, too, so an adjacent room was converted for the ministry’s expansion. In 2013, the Red Door Food Pantry began partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB). That was a major step in extending their reach into Bartow County. The ACFB’s website explains, “We are the central hub in the fight against hunger in Atlanta and North Georgia. Our primary function is collecting and distributing donated food and goods and managing all the logistics and partner relationships that go with it.” Monthly, the ACFB receives donations of nearly 9,000,000 pounds of food and grocery products from farmers, stores, distributors, individuals, and manufacturers. The Red Door Food Pantry is one of more than 700 different organizations and ministries that benefit from these donations across 29 counties in Georgia. The Red Door Food Pantry is open to the public on Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. The Tuesday evening team of volunteers is managed by Karen Tindall and the Wednesday morning shift is led by Nancy Haight. “Karen is really the driving force behind this whole thing,” Haight says. “She’ll deny it, but it’s true.”

Body and soul

This ministry is very much an extension of the outreach philosophy of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension. In describing the intersection of spiritual ministry and physical provision, the church’s 2021 Vestry Report quotes Jesus: “For I 22

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was hungry and you gave Me food, I was thirsty and you gave Me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed Me, I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you visited Me, I was in prison and you came to Me” (Matthew 25:35-36). The Red Door Food Pantry takes these words to heart quite literally. That same 2021 report says their distribution of provisions was 501,594 pounds, given to 15,924 people in 13,355 households. That’s a tremendous jump from 2017, when the distribution was 78,669 pounds of provisions, given to 9.024 people in 3,089 households. Those statistics show the increase in need in Northwest Georgia. Of course, when someone picks up food at the Red Door Food Pantry, people of other households may share in those meals, so it stands to reason that the true number of people helped cannot be quantified, so that number could potentially be much higher.

The Vestry Report goes on to say, “the food pantry is now incorporated as a nonprofit corporation with the State of Georgia. The food pantry now has governing bylaws, and a board of directors has been selected, including church leadership, lay church members, and interested members of our greater community who have shown a dedicated commitment to our ministry and fidelity to our Christian faith.” However, it should be noted that food pantry volunteers do not need to be members of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension to work at the pantry.

How it works

When someone wants to receive help from the pantry, they come to 201 W Cherokee Avenue in Cartersville (at the back parking lot of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension). There are two walk-up windows where people are served.

At the first window a volunteer will ask for some basic personal identification information, then enter it into Red Door’s computer system. Then the person is given an identification card. On future visits they will always present this card at that same window. The system keeps track of the frequency of the patrons’ visits. Recipients of distributions are allowed to come to the pantry every two weeks. At every visit, a guest is given a slip of paper at the first window; this paper tells what they are entitled to receive. The paper also has a note on it that says: “To find food pantry locations, text the words ‘Find Food’ to 888-9762232.” This is an easy way for people to locate other charitable resources. At the second walk-up window, the patron presents the slip of paper and is presented with a distribution of food, which often includes frozen meat. What is given varies, depending on donations. Sometimes there are more canned goods or things like peanut butter or boxed items such as cereal. Upon request, other household items and hygiene products may be available as well. For those who have children at home, an additional bag of food is given. This extra donation comes from the Georgia Nutritional Assistance Program (GNAP). Like the regular distribution, this bag can be different items from visit to visit, depending on availability. “This extra bag from GNAP can mean a lot to people,” says Haight. “Since they can only come every other week, they really look forward to getting it.” All these distributions—both the regular ones and GNAP supplemental ones—are given as supplies last. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early at the distribution times. For the homeless (or “unhoused patrons” as Red Door volunteers call them), special thought is given to providing food that does not require cooking or refrigeration. Individually wrapped items and foods with pop-tops are especially appreciated by these patrons, since they don’t typically have access to electric appliances or storage space. Parishioners from Ascension donate reusable bags, which the patrons often bring back at every visit. These cloth/canvas bags are a welcome gift; they are much sturdier than disposable plastic bags, as well as more environmentally friendly. The reusable bags also don’t require doublebagging.

Helping hands

Food insecurity is not only a persistent problem, but also a complex problem. As it is caused by many factors, the solutions come from many sources. The Red Door Food Pantry benefits from

the work of volunteers from other churches and civic organizations. One of those groups is BLESS Coalition. According to their website, BLESS Coalition is a “secular humanitarian non-profit focused on investing in our community to address the social and economic issues that exist in an effort to provide a hand to those struggling to improve their situation.” BLESS fosters cooperation between different organizations to meet mutual goals in alleviating generational poverty. BLESS mobilizes volunteers to help unload the Red

Door delivery truck every third Thursday of the month (a huge job), drive the truck, and provide organization and manpower for Red Door’s annual fundraiser gala (a MardiGras party). Haight says, “BLESS is so good to us. I don’t know what we’d do without them.” Those interested in volunteering at Red Door may contact Karen Tindall at Karen@karentindall.com

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PRESCRIBE OUTSIDE, NATURE AS GOOD MEDICINE

Not all prescriptions involve medicine. For instance, this summer Harbin Clinic is writing a prescription to Northwest Georgians to spend more time outdoors to boost their mental and physical health. Dr. Ed McBride, Harbin Clinic’s chief medical officer and chief medical information officer, says, “Overall, our generation tends to be less physically active than previous generations, and we often choose to spend our leisure time indoors. Recharging indoors isn’t bad, but we want to remind people of the numerous physical and mental health benefits that come with spending time outdoors.” One statistic says the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors. Harbin Clinic’s summer initiative, Prescribe Outside, seeks to decrease that percentage. However, the multi-specialty medical group is aware that ‘getting outdoors’ means different things to different people. Through a variety of intentional partnerships, Harbin Clinic is aiming to provide an outdoor activity every person can enjoy. From hiking to scavenger hunts to outdoor hip-hop classes, the Prescribe Outside summer events are easily accessible and most of them free. They’re also a great way to be active with family or loved ones. Whatever it is people love to do outdoors, that’s what Harbin Clinic hopes to encourage.

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GOOD FOR THE BODY, GOOD FOR THE MIND

Dr. McBride says, “There’s a mounting body of scientific evidence stating that being outdoors reduces our overall stress hormones.” Cortisol, a hormone naturally produced by the body, impacts our ability to regulate and respond to stress. While having too little cortisol can be dangerous for overall health, having too much can also be harmful. When there’s a lot of stress present—physical, emotional, or otherwise—cortisol levels often become elevated. There is evidence that being outdoors, even for as little as 20 minutes at a time, can reduce the body’s overall cortisol level and raise the natural endorphin level. According to Dr. McBride, proper regulation of cortisol levels play a crucial role in overall well-being.

MAKING HEALTHY PARTNERSHIPS

Harbin Clinic celebrates partnerships with like-minded organizations and groups that share the same mission, vision, and values. One of those organizations is the Coosa River Basin Initiative (CRBI). “The CRBI is really about improving the quality of the water in our region and protecting our vital waterways,”

Dr. McBride says. “Through our partnership, CRBI is collecting weekly water samples at popular recreation sights along the upper Coosa River basin this summer. By publishing these water quality results on their online Swim Guide, together, we hope to better educate and inform the public so they can safely enjoy activities on our local rivers.” The YMCA of Rome and Floyd County and Harbin Clinic are also working together this summer to provide free, outdoor fitness classes at various locations in Floyd County. To view a full list of summer events including 5ks, outdoor concerts, and a summer scavenger hunt, visit harbinclinic. com/prescribeoutside. On a personal note, Dr. McBride points out that when he is away from work, he can often be found outdoors, biking, hunting, fishing, or hiking in the mountains. “I absolutely love the outdoors. I like to float the Etowah from time to time, whether on

a paddle board, in a kayak or a canoe. It really does reduce my overall stress level. It’s good for my physical and mental wellbeing.”

NATURE IS GOOD MEDICINE

“Healthcare is often viewed as an event,” Dr. McBride says, “like when you go to the hospital or visit the doctor’s office, but so much of good health is about everything that happens between those visits.” Harbin Clinic’s Prescribe Outside encourages the community to make a shift in their thinking in this regard and to incorporate outdoor activity into their everyday living. Dr. McBride says, “There are things we can all do to improve our health, well-being, and quality of life. This campaign is really designed to help people get reacquainted with the benefits of being outside—the mental, physical, and even the spiritual aspects of being outdoors.”

PRESCRIBE

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Harbin Clinic has partnered with local organizations to celebrate the great outdoors with healthy river activities, pop-up outdoor exercise classes for all ages, trail scavenger hunts, local races and more!

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The Gateway to Home Located in the heart of Rome's medical community, The Gateway at Rome will combine high-quality amenities with a low-maintenance lifestyle text KARLI LAND

here are many reasons that individuals and families are drawn to Rome, Georgia, from the beautiful sites to the hometown feel of Broad Street and surrounding areas. For those who love the community, a new opportunity is in the works providing a great space for a low-maintenance lifestyle. Currently being developed is the Gateway at Rome, a 200-unit Class A multifamily residential property on Woodrow Wilson Way, in the heart of Rome’s medical complex. “The community will consist of a mixture of one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences with premium finishes and interiors,” said Josh Mandell, President and Chief Operating Officer with Gateway Companies. “In addition, the property will feature a full amenity package with clubhouse, fitness center, luxury swimming pool, barbecue station, dog park, dog wash, and car wash. Josh, along with Troy Woodis who handles site acquisition for Gateway Companies, has been working with Hardy Realty for several years. This site, which is being purchased from Berry College, is one they have been particularly attracted to. Charming Berry College is a standing attraction in Rome, one whose beautiful Left: Current view of The Gateway

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landscape allures residents and visitors alike. They are excited to see the property used to propel the Rome housing market forward. “Berry strives in any of its projects to ensure they fit the needs of the community and support the long-term prosperity of Rome and Floyd County,” said Danny Price, General Counsel for Berry College. “The development isn’t just for

people needing to live near medical care, it is also to help provide housing across all sectors of the community and workforce.” The Gateway will be situated in close proximity to several medical facilities including AdventHealth Redmond, Harbin Clinic Cardiology, and Rome Surgical Center. This provides the perfect location for anyone working through

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Tap into the Potential Hardy Realty, KM Designs Kimberly Prusakowski, Realtor and Interior Decorator Residential Marketing and Interior Decorating As a designer, Kimberly Prusakowski has been helping clients create beautiful spaces to enjoy with their families for over 25 years. As a realtor, she helps clients searching for a new home to envision the potential of prospective properties. Prusakowski has relied on Nathan Green and his team for over a decade. As experts in the tile industry, their product knowledge and grip on best practices have her and her clients going back repeatedly for their tile resource needs. Not every renovation goes perfectly to plan; Nathan and his team have saved more than one renovation project from disaster in over twenty years of service, both in Rome and at their Tile Factory Outlet location in Adairsville. “I am always grateful for their instock product options that I can order and pick up on the same day. I renovate homes for resale, and I help many of my real-estate clients to do the same.

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Healthy, Happy, Whole

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AdventHealth Redmond, originally Redmond Park Hospital, celebrates 50 years of providing the people of Northwest Georgia with world-class healthcare that emphasizes the alignment of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

July 4, 1972. FIFTY YEARS AGO. That marked the opening

of Redmond Park Hospital, which became, in time, AdventHealth Redmond. Just a few days before, on June 26th, more than 10,000 locals showed up at the invitation of the hospital’s first administrator, Ed Tinnermon, for a preview of the new building and to take part in open house festivities. From a platform festooned in patriotic colors, Congressman John W. Davis greeted the crowd with a keynote address on the history of the medical industry in Rome, Georgia. Then the congressman helped cut the ceremonial ribbon, and the doors were opened. Tinnermon invited the thousands of visitors to “comb the building.” The Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) had brought a new hospital to Northwest Georgia. During its opening week, Redmond Park Hospital took in its inaugural patient, a Berry College employee, George R. Reynolds. A photo of a very relaxed-looking Reynolds, laying in a hospital bed, getting his pulse taken by a LPN, appeared in the Rome News-Tribune on Sunday, July 9, 1972.

Fast-forwarding through time brings us to another important day for this institution, October 1, 2021. That is the day when Redmond became part of AdventHealth. In a recent issue of Northwest Georgia Health, Mike Murrill, president, and chief executive officer of AdventHealth’s Southern Region, said, “At AdventHealth, our spark is wholeness. Our goal may be to provide world-class health care in our hospitals and outpatient settings, but we also recognize that the overall health of our communities is so much bigger than what’s taking place at our hospitals and in our clinics.” The vital connection between the individual patient, the healthcare industry, and the local community is a common thread that runs through the service philosophy of Redmond’s founders and that of AdventHealth. It’s a continuation—a carryover— from 1972 into the 21st century. Murrill went on to say, “Feeling whole is a journey that involves the alignment of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. And whether you’re coming in for a medical visit or training to run your first 5k, our goal is to help you feel whole. Whether you’re having surgery or cheering from the sidelines at your grandchild’s baseball game, we all desire to feel whole.”

What’s in a name?

Under different circumstances, Redmond may have been called Pineview Hospital or Coosa Valley Hospital. When the original plans for the hospital were under development, the planners noted a large number of tall pine trees in the Rome area. To them, Pineview seemed a logical choice. A little investigation, however, revealed that the name was somewhat popular among medical institutions in Georgia, there already being two nursing homes and another hospital that called READV3.COM | JUNE 2022 V3 MAGAZINE

themselves that. The planners came up with new alternatives, narrowed them down to two names, and decided to let the public choose. On Sunday, November 28, 1971, a small piece entitled Name sought for hospital appeared in the Rome News-Tribune. In part, it read: “A ballot printed on Page 8E of today’s NewsTribune offers a choice of two names now under consideration—Redmond Park Hospital and Coosa Valley Hospital. The name which gets the most votes will be selected.” Readers were invited to scissor out the ballot, mark their selection, and mail the clipping to a P.O. box. In that same article, Tinnermon said, “I feel it is important for the people of the community to participate in the choice. This is their hospital, and we want them to pick a name they like. I hope everyone in the community will express a preference.” In a subsequent article, Tinnermon said he was amazed at the large number of ballots cast and that “that balloting was overwhelmingly slanted in favor of naming the institution Redmond Park.”

Good bones, aged well

Though the main building of AdventHealth Redmond is thoroughly modern in every way and has been vastly expanded over the last five decades, the early structure (built on 20 acres purchased from Berry College) can still be imagined behind the building’s present facade. Originally, Redmond Park Hospital’s exterior was a creamy white with powder blue panels beneath the windows. Its architecture featured a T-shaped design with three wings. The east wing was the administrative section, home to office staff, nursing, and hospital records; the west wing was food services; the south wing was surgery, X-ray, pharmacy, physical and inhalation therapy, housekeeping, maintenance, and a doctors’ lounge. In those early years, Redmond offered an average of fifty beds, but after the purchase and closing of McCall Hospital, Redmond grew into a 150-bed hospital.

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That first decade of Redmond Park Hospital not only saw growth in its physical structures (such as a fifth floor added) but also in the services it provided. During the 1970s, Redmond established its first cardiovascular laboratory, expanded its cardiopulmonary services department, and opened a four-bed intensive care unit. It also started and expanded a radiology department, a critical care unit, an emergency room, and a recovery room. In the 1980s, the hospital’s name was changed to Redmond Regional Medical Center. During that decade, Redmond inaugurated a new ambulance service, opened an oncology unit, and began using its first CAT scan (Computerized Axial Tomography). Redmond doctors were the first in Rome to perform microvascular surgery. There was a large expansion to Redmond in the 1990s. A $31 million construction project added considerable capacity to the ICU and CCU, and the emergency room and outpatient areas were expanded. Both a sleep center and a neuroscience laboratory were established. Polk General Hospital joined the Redmond Network. Redmond made great strides forward in the 2000s. It opened the Sydney A. Bell Joint Center, added MRI services, opened Wound Care and the Hyperbaric Center, opened a 34-bed medical/surgical unit, and opened an outpatient rehabilitation unit in West Rome. Redmond also opened a 20-bed inpatient physical rehabilitation unit and became the 911 provider for Polk County and Chattooga County. The new ICU West Unit opened. It was also a decade for accolades and awards. Redmond EMS won Georgia Service of the Year, the Breast Center was designated as a Breast Center of Excellence, and the Chest Pain Center was accredited.

Staying the course

A testimony to the quality of any workplace is the long tenure of its employees. Redmond has several employees in different departments whose service to the hospital goes back many years, even decades. One of these goes all the way back to day one. Her name is Wanda Whitten, and after 50 faithful years, she’s still on the job. Whitten was hired away from her job as the dietary educational director of Vanderbilt University to take on the role of the first director of the dietary department at Redmond Park Hospital. “I came with the brick,” she likes to say. That is, she has been there as long as the building has. When she first arrived for her interview, she came into the building from the rear; the space was dark and the floor was still dirt. She says, “My mom and dad came with me. My father had to light our way from the back to the front with a cigarette lighter.” Whitten made her mark on the medical institution, helping to shape its character and reputation through her energetic, high-quality work. Today she works as an event planner for the hospital. (Though no longer in food service, Whitten’s banana pudding is still a sought-after treat by members of the present staff). A member of the maintenance crew says, “Word is, when someone gets a seat on the hospital board, they’re told ‘Now you WFW—Work for Wanda.’”

Georgia. It has long been at the forefront of cardiovascular care, having performed its first open-heart surgery in 1986. It now averages about 300 such surgeries every year, according to Marsha Colwell, vice president of cardiovascular services. In Northwest Georgia Health, Colwell said, “The growth of AdventHealth Redmond’s cardiovascular program has continued to keep pace with the nation’s latest advancements in technologies, treatments, medications, and research over the past several decades.” Redmond has an electrophysiology lab (for the treatment of irregular heart rhythms), two cardiothoracic surgical units, five cath labs, a cardiac procedure unit, and provides cardiac rehabilitation services. In Northwest Georgia Health, Destiny Howe, manager of Advent Health Gordon’s cardiac catheterization lab and interventional radiology said, “Redmond offers a full array of comprehensive heart care services.” Referring to the cooperation between AdventHealth’s hospitals in Rome, Murray County, and Gordon County, Howe said, “You would be hard-pressed to find a cardiac problem or heart issue between the three hospitals that we could not care for and care for you completely. We offer the ability to receive excellent care close to home. You do not have to go to the big cities to get the same caliber of care and the same access to the same opportunities,”

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Into the community One true sign of her significance to Redmond is the naming of the Wanda J. Whitten Guest House (commonly known as Heart House), a place where the families of critically ill patients can stay.

Leading with the heart

In the last decade, Redmond has reinforced its reputation as “The Heart Hospital” of Northwest

In an effort to reach beyond its hospital campus and into the wider Northwest Georgia area, AdventHealth has started numerous support groups and classes through its facilities in Rome, Murray County, and Gordon County. The Cancer and Caregiver Support Group provides a safe and confidential environment in which cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their caregivers can have conversations about all the challenges they face. The Diabetes Management Group is a free class that educates those diagnosed with diabetes

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Northwest Georgia’s Heart Care Leader

World-class innovation and nationally ranked expertise, close to home. Your heart knows what it wants. A team of experts. State-of-the-art facilities. And a network of connected care. AdventHealth’s connected cardiovascular network is here to take care of your heart so you’re ready for the road ahead.

Learn more at GeorgiaHeartExperts.com or call 706-237-9451.

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Great Bar • Great Food • Great Friends Beer • Cocktails • Wine • Hot & Cold Appetizers • Soups • Salads Entrees • Burgers • Sandwiches • Desserts • Coffee • Tea

Mon - Thurs 5-10pm Fri - Sat 5pm-1am For takeout, call 706-378-4837 bar ext. 407

Catering & Event Space Available

100 W. 2nd Avenue, Rome, Georgia • 706.378.4837 • hawthorn.com 46

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

706-238-9000

www.mellowmushroom.com 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

Hours: Sun-Wed: 11am - 9pm Thursday: 11am - 9:30pm Fri-Sat: 11am - 11pm

470-227-7049

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

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

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

706-622-2977

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

28 S Wall St Cartersville, GA 30120

5 E Main St Cartersville, GA 30120

Hours: Mon - Sun: 11am-3pm

770-607-0067 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. Join us every Sunday for Brunch from 11-4pm.

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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PRESCRIBE

OUTSIDE

Are you looking for ways to boost your mental and physical health this summer? Harbin Clinic is writing you a prescription to spend more time in the great outdoors!

SIDE EFFECTS INCLUDE:

Sunshine produces vitamin D

Improvement in focus and concentration

Increased creativity and curiosity in children

Less risk of stress, anxiety and depression

Decreased blood pressure and risk of heart disease

Learn more about these beneﬁts and check out a list of free, exciting summer activities by visiting harbinclinic.com/prescribeoutside.

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