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On vacation in a tropical paradise Tammy Barron and family encounter more than they bargained for.

The jungle on the Osa Peninsula is one of the most biologically intense places on Earth and the perfect place to experience “pura vida,” pure life.

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Murphy-Harpst is a non-profit organization that aims to provide care to some of Georgia’s most at-risk youth. Learn about their residential programs and the services they provide.

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For years, downtown districts have served as the heart of communities across America. Learn how the Downtown Development Authority and local business owners are working to restore the heart of Cartersville.

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Long time advocates rally around Sheriff Dave Roberson and his innovative program for offender services that encourage a community to re-think our approach to mental illness resources and funding.

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Publisher's Note OWNER & CEO Ian Griffin MANAGING PARTNER Chris Forino CREATIVE DIRECTOR Elizabeth Childers

O W N E R & C E O Ian Griffin

WRITERS Jim Alred, Tammy Barron,

This time a year ago, the world was quiet. Businesses shuttered, people predominantly indoors and doubt filling all of our minds as to when things would ever get back to normal. A long and painful year later, it seems as if that normalcy is arriving. As just about everything is these days the path to that normalcy seems divisive, but regardless the COVID-19 numbers are declining, vaccine inoculations are on the rise and in our neck of the woods, people seem to be looking to make up for lost time.

As a person who lives for experiences like live music, sporting events and travel in general, I certainly get that mentality. I enjoyed the opportunities I could throughout the last year, but most of them were missing their usual luster for obvious reasons. I was just happy to get out, but that feeling of coming together with friends and complete strangers to enjoy an event feeds the entertainers as well as those being entertained, and that electricity is hard to muster with 25% capacity.

A few weeks ago I received my second shot of the Pfizer vaccine. While I don’t see that as a free pass to run mask-less into a crowded room and do a Daffy Duck impression, it definitely gives me peace of mind, allows me to see elderly family members I haven’t seen in ages and yes, when the time comes, get back to live events!

If I grow a third arm I’ll pull out the government chip and bow down and tell those opposed to the shots they were right. Until then, I’ll ride the confidence that I made the right choice to get vaccinated for a multitude of reasons.

Minus a little brain fog, I didn’t have any noticeable side effects from either dose other than overwhelming optimism. For everything that will return to us that I didn’t realize I was taking for granted. For more time with friends and family. For the roar of the crowd.

For more smiling faces. For a return to normal, and so much more.

It’s been a really long year for all of us. And while we should do it responsibly, we deserve to celebrate. We all deserve a second shot at normal.

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By Tammy Barron

“AAAAAAAAAAH! Mommy! I got bit!”

MY SON, BROC, SCREAMS OUT IN THE DARKNESS. I dart through the black “Stay still, I’m coming,” I urge desperately grasping for the light. Milliseconds drudge through tar as my mind calculates the possible attacker in this unfamiliar rainforest. The light clicks on, and I see my boy rigid with fear. He is perched in the smallest ball he can make of himself at the head of his daybed. I grab him up and pull back the sheet to reveal the biggest scorpion I have ever seen. A horrifying eight inches long with a black and yellow body- the insect inspires immediate dread and sense of helplessness. I try not to think it, to push the thought out of my mind before it forms and solidifies, but it was too late. The outline of my worst nightmare takes shape in my head; my child injured in the jungle and no help for miles. My mouth goes dry. My husband, George, jumps in to grab it — he has to identify the species and figure out if it is poisonous, and how poisonous. My stomach tightens as I feel my son’s heart racing- I assure him with calm words and look at George expectantly.

“There are no scorpions lethal to humans in Costa Rica, unless they have an allergic reaction; similar to that of a bee sting,” he says. A welt is beginning to form on Broc’s little arm, and I pray this will be the ONE thing he in not allergic to. I hold my breath as I watch to see if the medications we packed do the trick. It is in the early hours of our fourth day in the rainforest of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.

The Osa Peninsula is located on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Its premiere rainforest is named one of the most biologically intense places on Earth by National Geographic. Between the Corcovado National Park and Caño Island Biological Reserve, you can find any adventure imaginable.

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There are spring-fed rivers, tide pools, waterfalls, and forest trails to explore for a truly authentic natural experience. One can find various exotic animals — many species I’d never heard about — flying, swinging, crawling, and scurrying about in the cover of the tropical canopy. This place was calling my name.

Beyond its lush rainforests and biodiversity Costa Rica is known for “Pura Vida,” a phrase that hangs on the lips of every passerby. It can mean hello, goodbye, as well as a way to describe someone, place, or experience. Directly translated as “pure life” it is more of a philosophy than a phrase. Pura Vida is a way of life: to be happy in the present moment.

Costa Ricans (Ticos) see the world with simplicity, positivity and optimism. There is a reason it is said to be the happiest place to live.

The fostering of a connection to nature and the environment plays a huge role in Pura Vida.

The ocean, beaches, and forests beckon more than the tourists. Ticos have a deep appreciation for nature and there seems to be a hyperawareness of the environment and its effects on communities.

Subsequently, many locals and businesses alike honor sustainable practices as best practices. This seems a far cry from corporate America where profits reign supreme — even taking a look at my own practices, I see how often I manipulate my environment to fit my will and purposes. This is where complications begin.

The reminder that life does not need to be as complicated as we often make it inspires me to reevaluate my priorities. The household projects, private lessons, travel sports, etc. consume me, and I become a slave to the family’s schedule. The multitude of activities rage out of control, and yet very few moments are spend truly engaged with each other.

Someone is always on their phone or planning ahead for the next thing. Now add building a house to the equation, a process in which small details can and

often do take on ridiculous proportions and gravity, and you have the epitome of complicated. There are days when I ask myself, “Why are we doing this?” “Is this really necessary?” The answer: of course not. I wonder if the principle of the American Dream as something to be chased and fought for — has in its very essence — created a culture of discontent and yearning? Is it possible then to be happy with the job you have, the home you’ve made for yourself, and the body you are in? In its most fundamental core, Pura Vida is the gratitude for life and how it has served you. This suggests contentment is possible.

We make it to the break of day. My son is fully recovered from the scorpion sting and has a new look of worldly experience in his eye, if not a bit of bravado. Despite the tremendous fishing and hiking expeditions, I think the scorpion will be his most memorable moment of the trip. This morning, we sit together watching the sun crest over the water of the Golfo Dulce, and quietly listen to the jungle awaken around us. Time passes not with the ticking of a clock; but in our awareness of each other and the wonders that surround us. There is an undercurrent of excitement for today’s climb to the waterfalls, but this moment is real; tangible in a way that drops a pin in the timeline of my life to these precious minutes we have together. Moments shared — happy and healthy — together. This is my Pura Vida. I like to think this wisdom can follow me after the vacation is over and we are once again home, rushing to soccer, managing a farm, and building a house. It is a familiar desire, when the holiday ends, to keep the spirit going; to continue to breathe deeply and enjoy the journey each day brings. Perhaps the answer is in Pura Vida, a pure life of gratitude for all our blessings and a daily reminder to be content with what life brings you. *The views expressed in this column are those of the writer, and do not represent the opinions of V3 Magazine

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LIFE HOPE Throughout the state of Georgia, thousands of children fall victim to horrible circumstances through neglect and abuse. At Murphy-Harpst, an attentive staff of caregivers and therapists works to help these youth process their trauma in a comfortable community environment.

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N THE EARLY DECADES OF THE 20TH CENTURY, two women set out to provide care and protection for the children in their communities. Ethel Harpst and Sarah Murphy each opened homes in Cedartown to care for children orphaned by influenza and other diseases that ravaged the area. Harpst worked with the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church to teach children in the area, lead worship, and care for the sick. In 1924, she established the Harpst Home to house children who lost their parents to disease. Murphy established a school for African American children in 1931, and when many of her students were left orphaned by disease, she and her husband turned their home into an orphanage.

Though the two women did not work together in life, their legacies merged in 1984 to create Murphy-Harpst, a non-profit

organization dedicated to meeting the needs of abused and neglected children throughout the state of Georgia. Murphy-Harpst continues the work of Sarah and Ethel, working with the Division of Family and Children’s Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice to identify children and youth who would benefit from their programs.

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FINDING THE RIGHT FIT “We’re in a state of emergency statewide in terms of child welfare,” Advancement and Stewardship Officer Scott Fuller explains.

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to 1,700 kids each year. Because of the campus’s limited resources, they can only admit about 150 children per year, with up to 75 kids living on campus at any given time.

With so many children in need and a finite number of beds at the MurphyHarpst facility, Fuller explains that they must be discerning when determining which kids to take in. The Murphy-Harpst admission process takes into account a child’s background and circumstances and ultimately attempts to decide whether the child would benefit from Murphy-Harpst’s specific program, Fuller says. The program at Murphy-Harpst focuses on community and therapy-based care and requires the youth to work with staff to achieve their behavioral and emotional goals. “That admission process is important because we’ve got a program working here to heal these kids, so we’re having to be very careful about who we place and the time we place them,” he explains. Associate Director of Marketing and Communications Claire Wood adds, “We are meeting very specific needs for very specific kids, so we want to make sure that we’re giving the right kids the right shot. If a kid gets to us and is willing to work the program, once they’re ready, we find that they can really be successful.” Murphy-Harpst’s residential program may not be the right fit for some youth for a variety of reasons; in these cases, the team at Murphy-Harpst works with state case workers to place them in Murphy-Harpst’s foster care program or find a program that would be beneficial to the child when possible.

Aside from their residential campus, Murphy-Harpst also places children in foster homes in the community. The organization currently has 43 children in 27 foster family homes. In placing children in these homes, the organization pays particular attention to keeping siblings together. “We specialize in sibling groups,” Wood explains. “We have one family that recently took in a family of five, from itty bitty baby to age 14. We have families that will say ‘We want to keep these kids together,’ and we prioritize that wherever we can.” According to Fuller, the ultimate goal is to transition these at-risk youth from state custody to a family home, whether it is their home of origin, an adoptive home or a foster home. “We are dealing with kids who are in trauma, so we’re trying to keep them from those higher level of care places,” he says. “We’re trying to move kids away from those paths and back down to paths of a family home and successful living. We’re kind of that last stop.”

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cottages serve as homes for the youth on campus. Guided by cottage leaders and assistants, the youth take care of their own rooms, assist with household chores, and participate in recreational activities with housemates. “We’re very deliberate in how we go about that kind of schedule and experience,” Fuller explains.

In a typical day at Murphy-Harpst, the kids help with chores in the morning, attend school for most of the day, and then have recreational activities after school. These activities cater to a variety of interests and also help the residents in achieving their personal goals. “Our recreational program is broken up into different activities that are suited to a child’s interest or the cottage’s interest,” Fuller says. “Some will be at the equine center learning how to take care of a horse, some may be in the gym or on the ball field, some may be having music lessons in the chapel.”

Each resident has individual therapy sessions scheduled throughout the day with one of Murphy-Harpst’s therapists, but they also often participate in group therapy in conjunction with recreational activities. “To make them more able to hear their therapist, to be able to express themselves with a therapist, to talk about those hard places and how to cope with these thoughts or these fears — having those moments with a horse, with that therapist in a recreational environment, enables them to begin to receive the therapy,” Fuller says.

Certain activities like animal assisted therapy lend themselves especially well to these types of therapeutic encounters, according to Fuller. “A dog or an

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animal is calming,” he says. “It’s your best friend; he’s not going to hurt you; he’s going to help you.” This is especially evident at Murphy-Harpst’s equine center.

“Our kids will bond with a horse before they’ll bond with an adult,” Fuller says.

“They’ll whisper in the ear of a horse something they’d never tell an adult.”

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The unique services available at Murphy-Harpst do wonders for these kids.

From small, meaningful steps in therapy to huge leaps into adult life, Fuller and Wood have seen many children make life-changing progress because of Murphy-Harpst.

One child, Joshua*, arrived at Murphy-Harpst at the age of 13. Full of anger and trauma from his past, his struggled to acclimate and was prone to outbursts. His second week, he was working with a group at the equine center, learning to saddle the horses. Joshua grew frustrated, threw his saddle down, and started walking away. Blaze, the horse he was working with, followed him and nudged him. Joshua saw Blaze but continued to walk. After Blaze nudged Joshua again, the equine instructor said, “Blaze wants you to put the saddle on him. Blaze knows you can do this.” Joshua immediately broke down in tears.

“It was a moment for this young man to really settle into our program,” Fuller says of the moment. “For the first time, somebody cared about him; somebody valued him, wanted him, and was pursuing him in a way that nobody ever had

before. With a therapist there and in an environment like this, it’s one of those pieces that’s significant, life-changing.”

In 2017, Murphy-Harpst introduced the Transitional Living Program (TLP), yet another resource that allows at-risk youth and young adults to benefit from the organization’s services. Older teens who are on the verge of “aging out” of state care now have the option to stay on Murphy-Harpst’s campus as part of this program. The TLP allows these young adults to join an educational or a vocational track. They might work toward a GED or a college degree, or they might get a job in the community, all the while learning valuable skills for independent living. Budgeting and bill pay, grocery shopping and meal preparation, job application tips and more are invaluable lessons that these young adults have the opportunity to learn while staying at Murphy-Harpst.

GET INVOLVED Murphy-Harpst is always open to community support, and there are several ways to get involved. Groups often sponsor drives to collect school supplies, recreation equipment, or “build a bedroom” items for a new resident, or they can volunteer to host a birthday party or assist with beautification projects on the campus. When school is out, Murphy-Harpst welcomes community volunteers who want to assist with recreational activities. “We need the gifts and financial support, but we need the people. We need community on our campus,” Fuller says. “Ultimately, we need more people to be aware of the needs of this population of youth and more communities that are moved to serve them.” *name changed for privacy reasons

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AUDIOLOGY IS THE STUDY OF HEARING AND BALANCE PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR IN PATIENTS OF ALL AGES.

Sarah Merrell, AuD, CCC-A Harbin Clinic audiologist

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Gina Robinson, MEd, CCC-A Harbin Clinic audiologist

The dedicated professionals at Harbin Clinic Ear Nose & Throat focus all their skill and training on caring for their patients.

Harbin’s audiology team includes Dr. Bayle Anderson, Dr. Melissa Carter, Dr. Sheri Marshall, Dr. Sarah Merrell, and Gina Robinson (Master of Education in Audiology). Daily, they’re involved in the study of hearing and balance problems that occur in patients of all ages.

Robinson says, “Our main goal for working with patients is to help them hear and communicate as effectively as possible.” Hearing loss creeps up on some people so gradually they don’t notice it until other people begin pointing it out.

According to Merrell and Robinson, one of the most common signs of hearing loss is hearing but not understanding, such as in conversation in a restaurant or in groups where there’s a lot of background noise.

Some people find out when others tell them they speak either too loudly or too quietly. Still others discover they suffer from tinnitus, a perception of sounds (phantom noise) or ringing in the ears.

Merrell and Robinson explain the causes of hearing loss fall into two broad categories: conductive and sensorineural.

Conductive hearing loss deals with issues of the middle and outer ear, such as ear infections, the buildup of fluid or ear wax, and problems with the bones of the middle ear. These issues often tend to be more temporary and readily treatable. Sensorineural hearing loss is a more ongoing problem, requiring longterm solutions. These causes may include congenital issues, or by viral infections,

growths on the auditory nerve, or aging.

One ongoing challenge audiologists face is helping patients develop realistic expectations about their condition. Merrell says, “It’s called a hearing aid for a reason; it’s an aid, not a cure.” The hearing specialists at Harbin Clinic often deal with the public’s misconceptions about hearing loss. For instance, many people believe this is only an issue for senior citizens. Not true. Merrell says, “There are multiple factors involved that can impact people at any age.” Also, some think only long-term exposure to loud noise can damage hearing, but it can be permanently damaged by a one-time encounter with such things as fireworks, power tools, and firearms. Merrell noted that she had a patient, a ten-year-old boy, who seriously damaged his hearing with the use of earbuds with the volume turned up too high.

Merrell had a two-year-old patient, a girl who had no language skills because of hearing loss. After the audiology team worked with the patient and her family, the girl, now five, speaks in full sentences.

Merrell says, “This is a second career for me, and it’s been rewarding, a huge blessing to bring people back into the hearing world after they had lost hope.”

That’s why Harbin Clinic’s audiologists do what they do. As Robinson says, “Family

members are so happy because they can communicate again.”

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For its current owners, a fine property like this is hard to leave behind, but after fifteen years of living the dream, Lisa Rosenberger Jones says she and her husband want to move on to a simpler life: “It’s time for us to slow down and let someone else raise a family here.”

Over the years, many horse show champions, both riders and horses alike, received their training at Creekside Farm American Saddlebreds. And it wasn’t just the customers who proved themselves winners; Jones herself is a ten-time American Saddlebreds World Champion. Now, after years of devoted service to the Pro-Am Horse Show, and with all the accolades that go with it, she wants to enjoy a peaceful retirement. The end result of all this equestrian success and expertise is the creation of a first-class horse farm in Aragon, Georgia. Some lucky buyer will now reap the benefits of years of dedicated, heartfelt work, whether that buyer wants to raise horses or just settle into life in an exceptional place.

The hub of this eighteen-acre property is the main house. Originally built as a farmhouse of a mere 1,000 square feet in the 1920s, this lovely home is a far cry from its humble beginnings. Later the home was completely renovated and expanded to its current 5,000 square feet of floor space. Jones is right when she describes its style as understated elegance; it’s charming on the outside,

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spacious and stylishly comfortable on the inside. The exterior is mostly painted wood, classically country, with mountain stone accents. Inside, a room-by-room tour carries a visitor from the cozy to the grand. Gleaming hardwood floors and wood-beamed cathedral ceilings add to the impressive layout of this four-bedroom, three-bath home. A huge, well-appointed eat-in kitchen, plus a separate dining room make hosting get-togethers possible without making guests feel crowded. Adding to the homey feel, there are fireplaces in the living room, master bedroom, and dining room.

The home’s master suite is designed as a true getaway, a retreat from the world. It not only has ample room for the necessities of a bedroom but also for a sitting area to kick back in a quiet atmosphere of privacy.

There is a spacious walk-in closet with storage aplenty, and the master bedroom’s en suite bathroom is a world unto itself. A roomy oasis, boasting a claw-foot tub and lots of natural light, also offers access to the outside through a large glass door.

Various architectural and design details make the house feel extra special. Stained glass transom widows above some of the doors, rounded archways between several rooms, and wooden gothic arches on a side porch add visual interest.

As beautiful as the home’s interior is, the property is also designed for the enjoyment of an outdoor life. The house has several porches, including those off the master bedroom and kitchen. One porch has a broad, shady pergola, ideal for outdoor dining. A treehouse, swimming pool and jacuzzi hot tub are perfect additions for parties, cookouts, and entertaining houseguests.

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The stables are a revelation. High end all the way, this is no lowly barn. A mixture of brick and fine woodcraft, it has eighteen stalls and a soaring ceiling height. The main stable contains two large tack rooms and an office. Jones points out it is so large that if the stalls were removed, it would provide enough room for a full-sized tennis court (which is a great idea for the buyer who loves tennis more than horses). Keeping riders in the saddle rain or shine, there is plenty of room for riding inside the stables or in a large outdoor arena.

Adjoining the stables, the guesthouse has its own unique style. With a tastefully rustic style, it has beautiful wooden accent walls, a high ceiling with a skylight, and hardwood floors. It boasts a living room, dining area, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. It also has a covered front porch where guests can relax and enjoy the scenery.

This property’s landscape is a combination of open vistas, gardened spaces, and woodland, with multiple fenced-in pastures. At different times, Creekside Farm American Saddlebreds cared for upward of forty horses at once, so there’s plenty of room to accommodate any buyer’s plans to build their own dreams here. Lots of room, lots of possibilities.

A place like this—fenced-in, gated, and peaceful—will be a fortunate find for some lucky buyer. “We love it here, but it’s time for someone else to enjoy the place,” Jones says.

For additional information about the property or to schedule a showing, please contact Hardy Realty at 706-291-4321.

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Downtown Cartersville, Georgia, has evolved quite a bit over the decades, but its status as the heart of the community hasn’t changed. The Downtown Development Authority is working with citizens and businesses to ensure that it continues to evolve while still preserving its roots.

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People exploring downtown Cartersville, Georgia, might notice a large, red wall mural on the side of Young Brothers Pharmacy.

THE MURAL, PAINTED IN 1894, faces the train tracks and advertises Georgia’s favorite fizzy drink: CocaCola. Looking closer, explorers might notice a plaque naming it the first painted Coca-Cola advertisement of its kind. That mural, and that pharmacy, are just a few of the incredible stories to come out of historic downtown Cartersville. With the help of private citizens and local businesses, the Cartersville Downtown Development Authority – also known as Downtown Cartersville - is working to restore and maintain the city’s downtown district so that it may continue to serve the people of Cartersville for many years to come.

Executive Director Lillie Read is fascinated

by Cartersville’s history, especially as it appears in Sanborn maps. These maps, published by the Sanborn Map Company in the 19th and 20th centuries, were used for insurance assessment and show the functions of each building in town. Through these maps, published about every 5 years, one can see how downtown Cartersville has changed over time, despite the fact that many of the structures themselves remain more or less the same. According to Read, the building that now houses the Bartow History Museum was first built as a courthouse after the Civil War, but has served as a roller-skating rink, a furniture store, and more since that time. Even City Hall once shared space with another staple of the community. “It was really interesting for me to note that, at one point in 1885, City Hall was located above the town saloon,” Read says.

Others, like the pharmacy adorned with the Coca-Cola mural, have not changed function in over a century. “Our earliest map, and every map after that, shows there being a drug store in the Young Brothers Pharmacy building,” Read explains. In fact,

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Asa Candler, founder and developer of The Coca-Cola Company, did his pharmacy internship just a few doors down from Young Brothers Pharmacy at the former Gilreath/Champion Drug Store. Read guesses that this local connection might be one of the reasons for Cartersville’s own piece of Coke history.

Downtown Development

A city’s downtown district has long been considered the heart of the community: a place where business happens, locals meet and travelers get a sense of the town they’re passing through. However, as the decades have passed, many cities across the nation have begun to lose their traditional downtown areas. In the 1980s, the state of Georgia decided to do something in order to revitalize its dying downtowns. This was the beginning of Downtown Development Authorities and the Main Street Program. “It allowed cities to do special work to try to save these historic downtowns,” Read explains. “If a building is too bad for the average person to want to buy and redevelop, it gives the city an option to reinvest, buy, sell, rent, and redevelop through a different body. Cities can’t do that directly; we as the DDA have a separate director and a separate board of people governing those actions if the city wants to use us in that way.”

The Cartersville DDA also manages the Main Street Program on behalf of the city, which focuses on four key areas: promotion, outreach, design and economic development. Through social media promotion, special projects, outreach, and events, the DDA works to promote and maintain the businesses that are making these historic buildings their homes. They even fund a small annual grant for façade and signage improvements. “You can’t preserve buildings that can’t be useful,” Read says. “If they don’t have an economic function, especially in a downtown district, they’re not going to stick around. Our purpose is to support all of the individuals doing this work, and to support the businesses that are filling these buildings, and to try to give guidance, assistance, and technical direction.”

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The work of preserving and restoring many of Cartersville’s historic downtown buildings is in the hands of private citizens and business owners.

John Lewis, owner of John Lewis Property Management in Cartersville, specializes in historic restorations — and he’s been restoring downtown Cartersville for several decades. “John is on the private side of historic preservation; he can buy a building, put his money and his heart into it, and then revitalize the community step-by-step,” Read says. “He really did lay the foundation for that. I think that his efforts, and the efforts of others in those early days of downtown redevelopment, really helped the city understand that it is a crucial thing that they need to get involved in.

When he got to these buildings 20 or 30 ago, I think he was right on time.”

Lewis bought his first building in 1986 and has been managing properties ever since. He and his team have restored several buildings under the bridge downtown and others throughout Cartersville. He says that he’s learned a great deal on the job, especially when it comes to restoration. “What I’ve learned is when you get ready to restore one of these buildings, you put a dumpster out front or out back and you put all the new rehab that people have done for the last 50 years in the dumpster and go back to the original building,” Lewis says. “You take the carpets out, you take the drop ceilings and the fluorescent lights out, you take all the modern accoutrements out and try to go back to the original structure and update that. It just makes all the difference.”

The oldest building Lewis owns was built in 1855. During the Civil War, Union General Benjamin Harrison, who later became 23rd President of the United States, commandeered it for use as his headquarters as well as a post office. Now, over 150 years later, it has been restored and serves as the home of Strands Salon. Lewis’s work was instrumental in helping Cartersville’s historic downtown district earn a place on the National Register of Historic Places. He was also a key player in the introduction of loft apartments downtown, well before it was a widespread trend. “We’ve done pretty well with what we’ve got,” he says. “Our whole downtown is full now; we’ve got a waiting list for retail and lofts.”

Moving Forward

Two of these residential lofts take up the top floor of 101 W Main Street.

Justin Owen, owner of Owen Security, oversaw the renovation of this building, and his business now occupies the office space on the building’s main level, which also features an event space. The restoration of the building took Owen and his team two years, as the building had previously been abandoned for nearly a decade due to a fire. Owen took on the project because of his appreciation for historic buildings and the downtown community. “I have an affinity for historic buildings,” he says. “I tend to get a bit of nostalgia when I walk into a historic building and think about the stories and the paths that people have taken to get through there. I thought it would be really neat to rehab that facility and allow the community to enjoy it again.”

Since opening, the two lofts have been used as short-term rentals. “A lot of people are appreciating that they get to come stay for a few nights in downtown Cartersville and enjoy the restaurants, and the shopping and the museums,” Owen says. “I think it’s a popular place to stay.” After finishing the Main Street project, Owen says he promised himself that he wouldn’t take on another restoration project anytime soon, but his love for downtown Cartersville meant that his promise didn’t last long. He has another similar project in the works and hopes to see downtown continue to flourish. “A thriving downtown is the key to a thriving community,” he says. “I think these towns like Cartersville, there’s a lot of history and character, especially in the downtown buildings. There’s so much history in these buildings, they deserve to be preserved.”

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A COMMUNITY AGAINST CHILD ABUSE Advocates for Children, along with Harbin Clinic and many other community partners, joined the entire nation in recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. This year, many different events and special projects were planned to help raise awareness about child abuse prevention.

Most visible to all were the blue pinwheel gardens that popped up all over Bartow County. The “Pinwheels for Prevention” campaign is a national symbol for child abuse prevention. The blue pinwheels represent innocence and reflect the bright future all children deserve. The pinwheels seen in Bartow County represent the 385 cases of alleged assault upon children that Advocates for Children handled in Bartow County in 2020. Over 8,000 spinning blue pinwheels were scattered across the county. The pinwheels were a visual reminder of those cases and the children impacted.

Additionally, LIVE2540 partnered with Advocates for Children to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect by designing a tee-shirt specifically for the organization.

The net proceeds were donated to Advocates for Children. “We are very grateful to LIVE2540 for their support both this year and last year,” says Renee Shields, Development Director. “During the height of the pandemic last year, they designed a LOVE for Bartow shirt, and the funds generated by the shirts helped us continue the work that we do for the children and families in our community.”

For some parents, being the best they can be for their children means taking steps to strengthen their families by finding support. When provided the knowledge, skills and resources needed, they can raise a happy, healthy child and grow hope out of hurt. To help address this, the team at Advocates for Children developed a video series covering different topics including “Positive Parenting Techniques,” Parenting in the Digital Age,” and “Stress Management.” All of these videos are now available to view any time on Facebook (@AdvoChild) or on our website.

Child Abuse Prevention month illustrated that everyone can play a part and help create positive change in our community. Every person in every community and business impacts the children around them. Whether you are a business or corporation enacting policies that impact the work-life balance of your employees, or a neighbor who offers a respite from the demands of parenting, we can all make a difference and work to prevent child abuse.

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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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Tackling the complicated issue of recidivism and its link to mental illness, Sheriff Dave Roberson has bold plans to mend the correctional system and unite communities.

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January 1, 2021, DAVE ROBERSON HIT THE GROUND RUNNING as the recently elected Sheriff of Floyd County. His plans to lower recidivism, a discharged offender’s relapse into criminal behavior, rates at the Rome Floyd County Jail are gaining traction and speed with a rally of supporters and activists in tow. Not hesitating to address the complicated issue of mental illness in the jail system head on, Roberson sought the expertise of National Alliance Mental Illness (NAMI) to inform new programs at the Floyd County Jail.

For Roberson, law enforcement has been a way of life since he was a boy growing up in rural Polk County. His father, the late Lonzo Roberson, joined the Rome Police Department shortly after returning from deployment in Vietnam, and proudly served Rome/Floyd county for forty years. “He would bring my brother and I to the office, where we were exposed to a lot of the leaders in the department like former Chiefs, Hubert Smith, Joe Cleveland, Elaine Snow, and Denise Downer-McKinney. I saw leadership at its best, firsthand. We got to hang out with them in the office, and then later at the ballfield when they played their league softball games. I saw how law enforcement shaped my father and supported our family. After I graduated school, I thought this life was for me as well,” recalls the sheriff. Twenty-six years into his career as a deputy with the Sheriff’s 38

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office, Roberson proudly honors his Vietnamese American Heritage as the first person of color elected to hold the office of Sheriff. When reflecting on those characteristics that shaped his youthful perspectives it is ‘servitude and leadership hand-in-hand’ that made the largest impact. “I am the kind of leader who leads by example. I am reserved, calm, and steadfast. I will never ask anyone to do anything I myself am not willing to do; I work for the people.

The people I work with, I serve them, not the other way around. Most importantly, I make sure that I am always approachable,” says Roberson.

Approachable indeed, it seems he is everywhere these days, local school functions, church food drives, community meetings, and non-profit/ advocacy Zoom calls. One could say he has his ear to the ground and finger on the pulse of Rome/Floyd county. A quiet man himself, it’s clear to see his eyes are sharp and ever watchful over the community he loves so dearly. “Now more than ever, community engagement is everything. Law enforcement and public safety has to be involved in community events and programs, otherwise you wouldn’t know the needs and you would just get lost in it all,” says Roberson. He stays involved whenever opportunities are offered to hear public opinions and recognize the issues that have public traction. “A primary issue I see that our community faces relates to mental health,” states Roberson.

The goliath issues of mental illness awareness, limited resources, and lack of funding for community programs plagues not only our community but our country at large. These issues impact individuals, families, and prove devastating on the jail system, which ineffectually becomes housing for many who need treatment and services, not sentencing.

Bonnie Moore, Program Coordinator with the Rome chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) paints a bleak picture wrought with pitfalls, saying, “Many people with a mental health issue don’t know they have it. Highland Rivers CSB is the only provider in Floyd county to provide care for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders for those without insurance.

Many people are not educated about mental illness, and family members give up on them. The system lets them down. This can often lead to homelessness, and criminal behavior.”

The new medical and psychiatric facilities built by 2013 and 2017 SPLOST funds have allotted the Sheriff’s Office with the capability of more appropriately serving its numerous inmates who cope with mental illness. In conjunction with this effort, Sheriff Roberson has worked alongside Moore for over twenty years. Most recently they joined forces in providing Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) hosted by the Floyd County Police Department.

This training detailed and presented methods for

housing mentality’,” says Cronan. By February, Sheriff Roberson and the office field officers from numerous agencies to quickly identify a mental health crisis, rolled out phase one of the F.R.E.E.D. program distributing resource packets introduce helpful interview strategies that allow for de-escalation and avoiding to those released from jail. Soon, phase two will be in full swing with targeted rushed procedures. Sheriff Roberson is utilizing the expertise of NAMI to integrate education programs for the jail staff and field deputies in an Introduction services and groups to include cognitive behavioral and restorative justice programming. “The significance of this phase is that we can identify what to Behavioral Health and Addictive Disorders course. NAMI is planning to services are currently available to the offenders to avoid lapse of benefits, and facilitate peer-to-peer support groups for inmates with mental illness to help also to identify any needs that have not here-to-for been addressed,” explains individuals identify their illness, available services, and possible treatments; Cronan. “Also, in phase two we begin to engage offenders in cognitive behavior directed by peers who cope with illness and have also been incarcerated. “It is therapy to teach inmates pro-social thinking skills. Linking real world problems important for people to see others who have shared similar challenges such as with responsible and non-criminal solutions. For example, if someone runs mental illness and incarceration now lead functional pro-social lives. They see out of money a pro-social approach would be recognizing that it’s time to get a that their success is possible,” explains Moore.

Floyd County has made an effort to tackle mental health in its adoption of the job or apply for a loan, rather than an anti-social solution to steal money or to commit a crime. Restorative Justice therapy primarily teaches accountability Stepping Up Initiative in 2018. This is a national initiative to reduce the number by encouraging offenders to look at crime in another way; acknowledging that of people with mental illness in jails. “Stepping up involved city and county criminal behavior affects not just an individual but the entire community. We commissioners, other community stakeholders, law enforcement, courts, and help them dissect behaviors as choices to engage or disengage from a community. judges to look for ways of diverting individuals away from immediate booking, In jail, it’s often one will hear ‘I caught a charge,’ as if this is something that like a diversion center. The county government is very pro-finding solutions for diversion, besides jail. You are going to have individuals that commit crimes against property, crimes against another person, serious crimes where they will have to come to jail. However, there are some issues that can and should be handled another way, for instance we should not have somebody come to jail for hollering on a street corner, we need to look for other avenues to tackle that,” explains Roberson.

In his first order of business upon his election, Sheriff Roberson established the groundbreaking program F.R.E.E.D. (Floyd Re-Entry Education and Discharge), and named Jenn Cronan Offender Services Unit Manager. The program’s mission is to increase public safety and reduce recidivism by providing positive opportunities to transition offenders from jail to the community. Recidivism is a central concern for the criminal justice system as it often implicates the effectiveness of rehabilitation and probation programs as well as the performance of prisons. Research suggests those with mental illness have a 9-15% higher likelihood of recidivating than those without diagnoses. This is the statistic the Sheriff’s Office hopes to tackle in their F.R.E.E.D. program. However, no data has been collected to measure recidivism in Georgia’s jails, making the Sheriff’s Office’s F.R.E.E.D. program the first of its kind. The program is bold and unique in its application to the jail system where mental illness may have a large role to play in its recidivism numbers.

Although similar programs have been created through the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act which calls for re-entry programs for prison inmates, the jail system follows a different process. Cronan describes, “For one, in prison, inmates have a timeline. There is a set time frame for their release or probation. Many inmates approach services goal oriented. In jail, there is no date. Most offenders don’t know what the next step is. Pre-conviction, there is no specific timeline for when or if they bond out, get sentenced, or have charges dropped.” This is a huge variable to consider with limited resources. “Sheriff Roberson’s F.R.E.E.D. L-R: Dave Roberson, Brad Roberson program is one of a kind that thinks outside the ‘jail READV3.COM | MAY 2021 V3 MAGAZINE

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happened to them as opposed to ‘I acquired a charge’,” explains Cronan. By changing the verbiage, the jail staff works to change the way inmates think and feel about their circumstances and the power of their choices.

In the Offender Services Unit’s discharge plan, offenders with substance misuse and abuse issues might be referred to local outreach programs for support. For the many with mental illness, their needs are carefully assessed. Mild mental illness diagnoses that allow for individuals to maintain a job may be referred to the Elevation House, a non-profit charitable organization that aims to end economic and social isolation for adults living with mental illness. More severely affected individuals may require a 30-day case management and a referral to the Highland River Center, mental health clinic in Rome. The Sheriff’s Office has worked hard to foster relationships with organizations and businesses that provide housing and medication services. The jail also provides the necessary picture identification cards to avoid any disruption to services, medications, and support.

“None of this would be possible without the close partnership and affiliation with NAMI,” states Roberson. With support of NAMI, the jail has begun the roll out of phase three, connecting discharged offenders with job opportunities. However, there are specific challenges individuals face when they self-identify with mental illness, “People won’t hire them,” states Moore. “The stress and anxiety that comes with a 40-hour work week simply is not doable for some with mental illness. We look to connect people with split-shift opportunities; wherein two or three individuals can be trained and alternately fill a full-time job position. This enables people to build self-esteem and self-worth. They can earn money and avoid the pitfall of losing and reapplying for disability or social security benefits. There are many other positive implications to this employment model. Last year the National Institute of Mental Health reported a national $193 billion loss due to mental illness, job losses, retraining expenses, and lost income of their caretakers,” continues Moore.

Local efforts take broad strokes against this reality.

What’s next for the F.R.E.E.D. program? The possibilities are endless when considering the needs of those who require rehabilitation and support to transition safely into society. “It’s all about coming together and working together. To know what’s happening, see the needs, and engage the community,” says Roberson. Sheriff Dave Roberson remains committed to building relationships and changing attitudes as he shifts the jail from a place that houses people to a place that frees individuals; embracing the opportunity to alter mindsets that keep communities bound.

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Southern Seasons and Company is in Full Bloom Text: Tammy Barron • Photos: Andy Calvert

TUCKED INTO THE COTTON BLOCK of Broad Street in Rome, Georgia, Southern Seasons and Company is a fragrant marriage of florist, fresh flower market, and tea emporium. While co-owners Kate Spencer and Aida George-Brockwell may seem as different as night and day, their partnership is pure gold. Aida is self-asserted and quick to laughter and Kate’s smiles are warm and genuine if a bit modest, with each contributing their talents to create a truly winsome shopping experience.

The love of all things beautiful is not all these two women have in common; as the anchor and backbone in their military families, these women are well acquainted with keeping routines in flow and their household bedrocks solid. Their husbands Kelly Spencer and David Brockwell served together in the 108th Calvary in the United States Army National Guard. “It’s a hard lifestyle; always being away from each other,” Kate says of her husband, Kelly. “I became a single parent when he was deployed. Of course, it can be exciting being on your own; experiencing new places and new things. It’s difficult to explain — but every military family will know what I am talking about when I say — you find yourself in a constant state of preparedness. Like you never know what is going to come about next,” says Kate.

A Roman native, Kate has worked for years in various floral shops around town, largely out of the spotlight. It wasn’t until she met Aida that she ever

considered opening up her own venture. “Aida told me that she and David were certified in the Boots to Business program, and we should consider going into business,” explains Kate as she looks around Southern Seasons’ sales floor. “Without them, I would never have thought anything like this is possible.”

What is Boots to Business?

Boots to Business is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the Small Business Administration of the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program. Aida and David were certified through the Boots to Business program and are mentors to veterans and active military families, assisting them as they transition into business. “As mentors, we teach them how to do everything from A to Z; from learning to develop a business plan, everything about banking and permitting, balancing the books to managing inventory. Every step of the way we hold their hand,” explains Aida. “We help support Boots to Business families on a motivational level as well. Take a wounded veteran, for example, who at this point may be struggling with a bit of PTSD and reintegration, not sure how to view themselves out of service, at home, or perhaps not having a clear vision of what the future holds for them. We can make connections with their talents and interests and compliment that,” says Aida.

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Hard Fought Beginnings

Building a business from the ground up involves plenty of hard work, and thanks to tireless efforts of Toles Temple and Wright, Andy Kight, building owners Mark and Kimberly Floyd, and support from their families, there was no doubt Rome was the right place for Southern Seasons and Company to set anchor. The partners worked side by side to create the perfect balance of traditional appeal and artistic whimsy. Within the space, each of the women’s personalities were so clearly defined and intertwined in an elegant and playful manner. Display shelves were stocked with an inventory selection to appeal to all tastes and genders; however, the country would soon be gripped by a pandemic. This kept their doors closed and delayed the grand opening that had been planned for March, 2020.

“There were times I questioned, ‘do we still do this?’ But we had come so far, we had to push for it,” says Kate. “We told ourselves, ‘if it doesn’t make it, it’s not because we didn’t try,” she continues. After three nail-biting months, the pair finally opened their doors June 5, 2020.

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A trip inside Southern Season’s is a full sensory experience. Each new customer is greeted at once with a friendly “hello” and a fresh cut long stem rose to appreciate as they peruse the shop and all its unexpected wonders. World-renowned American Harney & Sons teas grace the shelves in a myriad of master blends, and shiny eclectic tea sets are dispersed cleverly amongst gifts and plant arrangements.

Elusive jams, cigar humidors, jewelry, and handbags; the collection sparks intrigue at every turn. Is it any wonder that people are eagerly anticipating the opening of their tearoom, You, Me & Tea? “There will be a full-fledged three tray service: scones, sandwiches, and the teas. To start, we will have two seasonal menus, spring/summer and fall/winter, but with a twist,” says Aida. “We are aware of the difficulties that other small businesses bakeries, little restaurants, and cafes have experienced this past year. We have interviewed several and plan to bring their products into our restaurant to help boost their revenue. We look forward to opening the You, Me & Tea for pre-booked seatings and special events soon. It’s going to be Gatsby styled.

Black and white murals, chandelier lighting, and similar era specific décor to add to our already unique profile,” she beams.

Kate Spencer puts her talents to work in the floral department. She loves creating with her hands and bringing smiles to people’s faces. “What I like most is that no two arrangements are the same,” she says. That uniqueness is the inspiration for the floral department of Southern Seasons and Company.

“Thinking outside the box, we keep our plants and flowers in the open for customers to come in and see what tickles their fancy. We offer repotting services for all the plants we sell, as well as fresh market bouquets for $25. These fly out the door Friday and Saturday afternoons. What a sight it is to see so many bright blooms being carried up and down Broad Street. There is something so wonderfully simple about these market bouquets in their delicate tissue wrapping — of course we cater to church contracts, wedding venues and events, — but there is nothing quite like meeting someone and getting to know them as I put together a unique bouquet just for them,” says Kate with a broad smile.

A Soldier Comes Home

In July 2019, Kelly Spencer was injured in deployment tours to Afghanistan. After spending the last year in the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Stewart, Georgia, he returned home in March 2021 upon his medical retirement. “Kelly is very proud of the work Aida and I have done,” says Kate. “I have always supported him in all his adventures, and now the roles are flipping. With his support, I am getting to do something so exciting, something I never thought I would be able to, because I was always taking care of everyone else. I feel really empowered, and by doing this I am better able to support my husband’s and family’s transition,” says Kate.

Inspiring Others Throughout their first year of business, Aida has been approached by many hopeful business owners with questions about the Boots to Business program and the secret to their success in such difficult times.

Aida’s answer; “It takes resilience and determination.”

They credit the support of their 1-108 CAV family based out of Calhoun, Georgia, their own military families, and their teamwork; but most importantly they credit the small businesses that rallied for their success. The businesses on Broad Street that stick together to generate buzz and traffic flow for one another makes a huge impression. Aida passionately adds, “I tell these hopeful entrepreneurs that show up with their notepads, If we can make it. You can make it. Stick with your dream. Dare to be different.

Find your unique.” This is exactly the vibrant spirit you come to expect when popping into the shop.

Stop in for a spell. Taste the teas and smell the roses; Southern Seasons and Company gives a joyful immersive experience for the senses.

Visit Southern Seasons and Company at 116 & 118 Broad Street, Rome, Ga, or on Facebook at Southern Seasons & Co

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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!

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