Applying Dimensions of Wellness in Chatt Hills By: Laurie Searle, Citizen Reporter

How do you feel? If you answered “well” what exactly does that

mean? Merriam-Webster’s simple definition of wellness is the

quality or state of being healthy. Dictionary.com goes one step

further, defining wellness as the quality or state of being healthy in

body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate effort.

Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness Institute,

developed an interdependent model encompassing Six Dimensions

of Wellness that contribute to healthy living. This holistic model

explains how a life can be enriched by working at fulfilling jobs,

caring for your physical self through exercise and healthy eating

habits, building better living spaces and social networks, creating

and stimulating mental activities, developing a belief system and

values, maintaining a healthy emotional state.

In this month’s issue, we look at how some residents in Chatt Hills are applying the dimensions of wellness to their lives.

Eliza Bacot, a nurse practitioner in the ICU, is making the shift from critical care practice to wellness based medicine.

Sue Parrot, our beloved letter carrier, joined the Newnan Y (YMCA) to counteract the physical sluggishness she was

feeling. Sam Smith, a lifelong-learner, has enrolled at the University of West Georgia after taking advantage of Georgia’s

free tuition for seniors age 62 and older. And Cochran Mill Nature Center’s incoming executive director Terri Clark talks

about the journey that led to her dream job, while the Center’s outgoing director Bobbie Laminack says a bitter-sweet

farewell but looks forward to retirement and becoming a motorcycle mama.

For additional information on the Six Dimensions of Wellness see Dr. Bill Hettler’s article:

http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nationalwellness.org/resource/resmgr/docs/sixdimensionsfactsheet.pdf

This Month’s Issue:

P2 – Eliza Bacot: Journey from Critical Care to Wellness

P4 – Sue Parrott: Wellness at the Y

P6 – Sam Smith: Life-long Learner

P8 – Bobbie Laminick retires from CMNC

ISSUE No. 9

Sept 2016

A monthly publication of the Chatt Hills Community, a citizen-run news service that

connects, informs, and engages friends & neighbors of Chattahoochee Hills, GA.

About

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P10 – Terri Clark: CMNC New Director

P12 – City Government News

P15 – Community Bulletin Board

P19 – Community Events

P25 – City Government Meeting Schedule

Developed by Bill Hettler, Co-Founder, National Wellness Institute ©1976

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Dimensions of Wellness

Eliza Bacot: A Journey from Critical Care to Wellness

Bustling about in her spacious kitchen, Eliza Bacot multitasks preparing dinner

and settling down her two energetic kids as she shares her story – and her

passion – about wellness.

Her journey in health care started in grade school, when she knew in her heart-

of-hearts she wanted to be in the medical field.

“I loved the human body and became fascinated with the understanding of how

it all worked together on such a microscopic level. So I chose a path in medicine

and critical care,” she said. That path initially led Eliza to an education and a

position as a registered nurse, and then to a 13-year-career as an acute care

nurse practitioner working in intensive care units. It was while working in ICUs

that Eliza had an epiphany – she didn’t just want to meet the needs of the sick,

she wanted to help people avoid getting sick. Fueled by that revelation, she

began exploring what true wellness meant.

Tapping into the “Well” of Wellness A scientist at heart, Eliza has a clear understanding of what makes people sick, but to better understand what makes

people well she looked for opportunities to study best practices. One book that influenced her was “The Blue Zones:

9 Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest,” by Dan Buettner. The Blue Zones refer to places

in the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. After identifying 5 of the world’s Blue

Zones, Buettner and National Geographic took teams of scientists to each location to identify lifestyle characteristics

that might explain longevity. They found that the lifestyles of all Blue Zones residents shared nine specific

characteristics: move naturally (don’t do marathons or pump iron), know your purpose, kick back, eat less, eat less meat,

drink in moderation, have faith, embrace the power of love, stay social.

Another influence was a chance trip to Serenbe four years ago. She and her husband came to Serenbe to visit its organic

farm, but they were also in the market for a new home. After a day of checking out the farm, walking in the woods,

meeting residents at the Blue Eyed Daisy, and taking a guided tour, the couple was so impressed by the opportunities to

live in a community with values they shared, they made the decision to move there.

As it turned out, moving to Serenbe was the perfect environment for Eliza to fully experience Dr. Hettler’s Six

Dimensions of Wellness. As she continued with her intellectual pursuit, she became fascinated with the medicinal

qualities of essential oils, learning from neighbors and educational programs and eventually sharing what she learned

with others. She improved her physical well-being by switching to a holistic diet, replacing her intake of processed food

with whole foods. She flourished in the community setting, enjoying the social contact with neighbors and the many

scheduled activities. She found that living so close to nature and taking daily walks was spiritual. As she began to put into

practice what she learned about essential oils and holistic foods she began to feel an emotional high as she shared her

knowledge. And as all of these dimensions came together, there came a shift in her occupational vision as she

considered a new career in wellness with a focus on holistic food and essential oils.

Eliza Bacot explains the healthful benefits of essential oils, good nutrition, and reducing the chemical load in your life.

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A Focus on Holistic Food Eliza contrasts the problems of chemically processed foods with the

benefits of eating holistic foods.

A major concern with processed foods is the use of preservatives. The

most commonly used preservatives are butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)

and sulfites, some of which have been shown to induce tumors in

animals when used at high levels, others have been shown to destroy

naturally occurring vitamin in the foods. Also a concern is the use of

genetically modified (GM) food that resists pesticides, some of which

have been linked to organ damage in rats.

Organic foods offer a healthier alternative to conventionally grown

foods, as they are not grown with any of the synthetic chemical

pesticides or fertilizers that are suggested to pose health threats.

A Focus on Essential Oils Essential oils are the distilled, pure essences extracted from the fruit,

peel, twigs, leaves or flowers of a plant. They are used to promote

emotional and physical well-being and can be applied to the body using

carriers such as water or base oils, inhaled using diffusers, and

combined with other ingredients to create sprays.

Eliza enjoys sharing her knowledge of essential oils and says they are

often used as natural remedies for relieving headaches, treating

insomnia, easing stress, treating minor wounds, improving skin tone,

repelling insects, and many household uses.

Because essential oils are a naturally occurring substance they cannot

be patented or regulated by the government. For these reasons health-

care professionals cannot prescribe essential oils, but they may educate

patients on their benefits.

A Focus on Wellness Coaching - The Organic South For Eliza, it has been a long journey of understanding, research,

practice and change that has led her to a greater state of wellness.

Her new wellness coaching business – The Organic South – is dedicated

to inspiring and encouraging clients to feed their bodies with clean,

nutrient dense food, to reduce the chemical load in their lives, and to

help them do the small things that can have a big impact in remaining

well.

“My ‘why’ of helping people hasn't changed but the mission of focusing

on wellness instead of trying to fix sickness certainly has,” she said.

For more information visit Eliza’s Facebook:

www.facebook.com/theorganicsouth or email: toolsforoils@gmail.com

Eliza Bacot . . . Continued

Eliza practices the art – and the science – of Wellness.

Eliza coaches on the benefits of holistic foods such as this Mediterranean meal she prepared.

Eliza coaches on the benefits of essential oils.

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Dimensions of Wellness

Sue Parrot: Wellness at the Y

While Sue Parrot doesn’t have a typical desk job – she delivers our

mail in Chatt Hills, she suffers the same “un-wellness” so many of

us do from sitting at a sedentary job all day.

Then several months ago it seemed Sue was motivated to make a

change. She started posting on her Facebook about the fun

workout classes she was taking at the Y (new name for YMCA)

including water kickboxing, spinning, and Yoga. It sounded like so

much fun, we asked Sue to share her story.

Sue’s Story Earlier this year, I went to my doctor for a physical. Everything

checked out great but I felt so sluggish and lazy. He, of course,

suggested medications and I said, “No Way. I can fix this by

myself.”

I have a friend that kept posting about these great aqua classes she

was taking a couple of times a week. I called her and asked where

she was attending these classes. She said at the Y in Newnan.

I invited myself to the next class and I have been hooked ever

since. I loved it and my energy and my 'happy' have returned after

quite a long absence.

The YMCA reflects, for me, the world that I want to see outside of that building. There are teenagers, of all races, playing

basketball together, harmoniously. There are children there with their parents, playing in the pool, taking swim lessons

or participating on the swim team. There are elderly adults who do light workouts on the exercise equipment, walking

laps around the track and even attending these crazy cardio funk classes. Every instructor has been so supportive and,

while they want you to push yourself, they never expect you to cross over your personal 'edge'. They know some days

are better than others. Everyone gets along and supports each other. There is no competition to be the most ripped or

have the best butt – you do your own thing. There's help available if you want or need it or you can just do what you

want.

I love that the monthly fee that I pay, not only allows me to play there but it helps others who are not as fortunate to be

able to be there. One of my favorite ladies is elderly and she walks the track every afternoon with her Rosary beads in

hand. She is slow, walks with a limp but she is doing it and it’s because I help make that possible in a small way.

And, it's not all about exercise. It’s a safe place for teenagers, a community center for our seniors, a place where those

with special needs are just as welcomed as the jocks, and every one, at every fitness level and age, can find their spot.

I am a big fan and supporter...😄

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History of the YMCA (source YMCA.net) In 1844, industrialized London was a place of great turmoil and despair. For the

young men who migrated to the city from rural areas to find jobs, London offered

a bleak landscape of tenement housing and dangerous influences.

Twenty-two-year-old George Williams, a farmer-turned-department store

worker, was troubled by what he saw. He joined 11 friends to organize the first

Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), a refuge of Bible study and prayer for

young men seeking escape from the hazards of life on the streets.

Although an association of young men meeting around a common purpose was

nothing new, the Y offered something unique for its time. The organization’s

drive to meet social need in the community was compelling, and its openness to

members crossed the rigid lines separating English social classes.

Years later, retired Boston sea captain Thomas Valentine Sullivan, working as a

marine missionary, noticed a similar need to create a safe “home away from

home” for sailors and merchants. Inspired by the stories of the Y in England, he

led the formation of the first U.S. YMCA at the Old South Church in Boston on

December 29, 1851.

Today, the Y engages more than 10,000 neighborhoods across the U.S. As the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to

helping people and communities to learn, grow and thrive, its contributions are both far-reaching and intimate—from

influencing our nation’s culture during times of profound social change to the individual support it provides an adult

learning to read.

By nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being, and supporting and

serving our neighbors, the Y ensures that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected

and secure.

Summit Family Y in Newnan

1765 East Hwy 34, Newnan, Georgia 30265 (770) 254-9622 | http://ymcaatlanta.org/ymca-locations/newnan

The Summit Y offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, group fitness classes, an indoor pool, basketball court & childcare.

George Williams founded the YMCA in 1844.

Membership includes access to:

All 18 Metro Atlanta YMCA locations

State-of-the-art fitness centers

FREE group exercise classes

FREE childcare* while you work out *Children must be included in membership

FREE personal coaching

Reduced rates on Y programs

A family-friendly, diverse atmosphere

Rewarding volunteer opportunities

Monthly Membership Fees:

Standard Rate Referral Rate Youth $10 N/A

Teen $30 $24

Young Adult $37 $30

Adult $57 $46

Two Adults $83 $67

Family $91 $73

Senior Adults $54 $44

Senior Family $77 $62

Sue Parrot . . . Continued

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Dimensions of Wellness

Sam Smith: Life-long Learner returns to College – Tuition Free

When my husband, Sam Smith, returned to college this year under

the Georgia program that pays tuition for residents 62 years and

older, I asked if he would share his experience so others might enjoy

the program.

Sam’s Story Q1. What prompted you to return to college at this stage in your

life?

A1. Temporary insanity! I had a music degree (in composition) from

way back in the 70s, but never really did anything with it. I had

wanted to become a band director but went in another direction.

When I turned 50, I wanted to get back in touch with my creative side.

I took art lessons in Carrollton and I studied piano in Fairburn with a

wonderful piano teacher named LuAnn Latzanich.

I had heard about Georgia’s free tuition program for seniors, so when I turned 62 years old, I thought I’d jump on it and

study piano at the University of West Georgia.

Q2. Why did you pick the University of West Georgia (UWG)?

A2. Convenience was a big factor. I could drive to UWG without getting on the interstate. Plus I checked out the music

program at UWG and it was well respected and the piano teacher was excellent. I had also considered Georgia State

University, but I went there several years ago to further my education for work, and it didn’t appeal to me.

Q3. What process did you go through to register?

A3. The first thing I did was contact the UWG piano teacher and ask if she was willing to take on an adult student.

When she said yes, my next step was to audition, a pre-requisite for the music program. Once I passed the audition I

submitted my transcripts, much like any other student. However, because my transcripts pre-dated computerized

registration (yeah, I’m that old), there was a little back and forth to manually credit my previous classes.

When it came time to register, I had to work my way through some bureaucracy. Not everyone in the registration

process was familiar with the Georgia tuition free program, so I got conflicting information. First they said I couldn’t take

classes for credit, and then they said I’d have to pay for all fees except registration. It was very confusing. But I contacted

the Georgia Board of Regents, and once I had the correct information for the program, I just worked my way up the food

chain at UWG until I reached the people “in the know.”

Georgia’s tuition free program covered the cost of tuition and all of the fees (like athletic fees), which typically run about

half the cost of registration. Additionally, my registration fee was waived. The only cost to me was my books and my

applied music fee, similar to a lab fee.

Sam Smith is studying piano performance at the University of West Georgia under Georgia’s tuition free program for residents age 62 and older.

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.

Q4. Now that you’ve started school, how does it compare to when you went to school in the 70s?

A4. The professors are friendlier towards the students, than when I was a kid. The first time I went to college, some

professors didn’t seem to care if I was there or not. The students are about the same – some still dress outlandishly and

have freaky hair – nothing’s changed there. Of course the students are a lot younger than I am so they all look like

teenagers to me. I can’t keep up with their energy level – not that I ever could. Also, the teacher is used to dealing with

kids so she has to constantly remind them to do homework, purchase their supplies, etc.; but after reminding them, she

apologizes to me. Guess she figures I’m pretty reliable by this age.

Q5. Are you enjoying your college experience?

A5. Some things are very enjoyable, like studying with a new teacher, learning different techniques, and pushing

myself. On the other hand, I’m taking classes I would have never considered taking, like the one where I have to teach

the piano to a six year old. The jury’s still out on that one.

Q6. What would you say to others who are interested in going to college under Georgia’s tuition free program?

A6. It’s worth it, even if you don’t pursue a degree. Don’t get discouraged during registration. Remember as a senior

you have the experience to work through it.

Finally, if you’ve never been to the University of West Georgia or it’s been a while since your last visit, check it out. The

school has a beautiful campus and has grown over the years. It’s not UGA and its not GA Tech, but it’s still impressive.

Georgia Board of Regents Policy §4.2.1.5 Undergraduate Admissions for Persons Aged 62 or Over

Pursuant to the provisions of the Georgia Constitution, the USG establishes the following rules with respect to

enrollment of persons 62 years of age or older in USG programs. To be eligible for enrollment under this provision

such persons:

1. Must be residents of Georgia, 62 years of age or older at the time of registration, and shall present a birth

certificate or other comparable written documentation of age to enable the institution to determine

eligibility.

2. May enroll as a regular or auditing student in courses offered for resident credit on a “space available” basis

without payment of fees, except for supplies, laboratory or shop fees.

3. Shall meet all USG and institution undergraduate or graduate admission requirements. However, institutions

may exercise discretion in exceptional cases where circumstances indicate that certain requirements such as

high school graduation and minimum test scores are inappropriate. In those instances involving discretionary

admission institutions will provide diagnostic methods to determine whether or not participation in Learning

Support will be required prior to enrollment in regular credit courses. Reasonable prerequisites may be

required in certain courses.

4. Shall have all usual student and institutional records maintained. However, institutions will not report such

students for budgetary purposes.

5. Must meet all USG, institution, and legislated degree requirements if they are degree-seeking students.

6. May not enroll in dental, medical, veterinary, or law schools under the provisions of this policy.

Online Courses and Degree page - http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/

Sam Smith . . . Continued

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Dimensions of Wellness

Bobbie Laminick retires from Cochran Mill Nature Center

Cochran Mill Nature Center bid a fond farewell to Bobbie Laminick in

August as she retired from her position as executive director. We

asked Bobbie to reflect on her five years at the Nature Center and

share some highlights of her encore career.

Prior to working for the Nature Center, Bobbie had a long and diverse

career with BellSouth. One of her jobs was working as a staff manager

for its small business division, “helping smart people do their jobs” she

joked. She retired in 2002, and started volunteering at the Nature

Center to support the programs and activities her kids participated in

while attending its summer camp.

In 2004 she joined the Nature Center’s staff as its education

coordinator. Then after a few years, when her kids hit college age,

she went back to work at BellSouth as a contractor. In 2012, Bobbie

was offered her dream job as the Nature Center’s executive director,

and began her encore career working at a job where she could give back and make a difference.

A few of Bobbie’s favorite things . . . Actress Julie Andrews might have been offering up good advice to Bobbie when she sang, “When the dog bites, when

the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel so bad.” Little did

Bobbie know that while working at the Nature Center, bites and stings and everything else that goes along with

rehabilitating animals would become among her favorite things.

Wildlife Rehabilitation - “When you get an injured or orphaned animal, they’re so helpless,” Bobbie says. She recalls the

time she raised four orphaned northern flicker babies. It was her first attempt at rehabbing birds. On the day she was to

release them back to the wild, she held her breath for a few beats and crossed her fingers, wondering if the birds would

be able to fly away. One by one the birds took off, and Bobbie was overcome with a feeling of joy at having helped the

birds return to nature.

Teaching kids about Nature - Another of Bobbie’s favorite things was introducing children to wildlife and nature. Known

to many as “the snake lady,” Bobbie took great delight in traveling to events and schools with the resident snakes from

the Nature Center. Encouraged by Bobbie’s infectious smile – and her fearless handling of the snakes – children were

eager to pet, touch, or even hold a snake on their own.

The Nature Center also is a favorite field trip for local schools, and Bobbie said she delighted in taking kids on their first

hike at Cochran Mill Park for a day of exploration. Asked if she had a memory to share, she recalled a funny story.

“My husband and I were at dinner one night and a lady came to our table,” she said. “She apologized for interrupting

our meal but needed to tell me what her daughter had said to her when we walked in. She told her mom that she knew

me. When her mom asked her how she knew me she said "that's the coyote poo lady"! I had taken her class on a hike

to the granite rock outcropping and we had found coyote poo on the rock. It obviously made an impression on her.”

Bobbie Laminick retired in August from her Encore Career as executive director at Cochran Mill Nature Center

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.

Working with Volunteers - In addition to the wildlife rehabilitation and teaching kids, working with volunteers has been

one of Bobbie’s greatest joys. “All of the volunteers who walk through the door share the same passion about wildlife

and nature,” Bobbie said. From the early days when the idea for the Nature Center was first conceived, to its formative

years when board members raised funds to build its facility, to the years since when volunteers have contributed sweat

equity into making it a success, the Nature Center has grown and thrived. “It’s been simply one of the great pleasures of

my life to work with these folks.”

Thanks to the hard-working staff, volunteers, and board of directors, the Nature Center is in really good shape. This past

year brought more than 325 kids for camp, a significant increase over the 235 kids who participated the year before.

Membership is also growing, with 167 members who support the Nature Center. And the Nature Center is also moving

closer to acquiring the property it currently rents. It also has an awesome new executive director so Bobbie feels

confident passing the baton – or rather the walking stick – and moving onto the next stage of her life.

Riding off into the Sunset Bobbie is looking forward to her second (and hopefully last) retirement. She plans to spend time at the lake, visit with

family, and take a cross-country road trip on her new motorcycle. Then after she’s had fun doing all of that, the bet is on

that she’ll return to Cochran Mill Nature Center, continuing to enrich her life (and the lives of others) as a volunteer.

Bobbie Laminick . . . Continued

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Terri Clark takes on New Adventure as Nature Center’s New Director

Cochran Mill Nature Center welcomed Terri Clark as its new executive director

in August. We asked Terri to share a little about her past and tell us what the

future has in store for the Nature Center.

Throughout Terri’s working life, she has found a personal sanctuary in caring for

animals. When she was fresh out of college, eagar to make her mark – and a lot

of money – working in the insurance industry, she quickly realized the trade off

for her ambition was physical and mental stress.

“I sold life insurance, health insurance, and annunities, and was very successful,

but it was long hours and extremely stressfull,” she said. “So to give myself a

change of pace and relieve some of the stress, I started volunteering at the

Central Florida Zoo.”

Terri loved working with animals, and the change of environment lifted her

spirits and put more balance in her life. About a year later, when the volunteer

coordinator position came open, she found herself considering a new career.

“The job paid $6 an hour,” Terri recalled, “a far cry from my lucrative position in

insurance. But I had some savings and figured I could work a second job if I needed to and keep my insurance license

active as a fall back.” Terri took the job, and worked two more to stay afloat. She had intended to try it for a year, but

loved it so much she stayed for 23 years and never looked back. “At the end of the day, I went home happy,” she said.

Over the course of her career at the zoo, Terri worked in all facets of the job. In fact much of what she did mirrored her

new responsibilties at the Nature Center.

One of her highlights was her work with a baby sloth rejected by its

mother. Terri and five other surrogate moms raised the sloth 24/7 for

almost a year. And then Hollywood called and she accompanied it to

California to appear on the Jay Leno show. Because of a tight schedue,

the sloth rated a seat next to Terri on the airplane and was quite the

conversation piece. Apparantly the sloth was a big hit on the Leno show

because on the return flight home the next day, the baby had achieved

full blown celebrity staus.

Terri also became comfortable with handling snakes, although it took

her a while to warm up to the cold-blooded beauties. She was initally a

little afraid of them and was trying to keep some distance between her

and the snake-handling instructor in a class she was taking. “He just kept

droning on and on, it was almost hyponitic,” she recalled. “Then the next thing I know, he picked up a reference book

and handed the snake to me – without missing a beat. Before I knew it, I was holding a snake.”

Terri also coordinated many programs at the zoo school for children including summer camps, educational programs,

and overnight stays. Terri estimates that more than 188,000 school kids participated in these programs each year.

And then there was the business side of the zoo. Working at the zoo for 23 years gave Terri plenty of opportunity to

grow her skills in public relations, website design, social media, fundraising, special events, and volunteer coordination.

Terri nurses a sloth on the way to the Jay Leno show.

Terri Clark joined Cochran Mill Nature Center as its new Executive Director in August.

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A move to Georgia

Terri might have worked for the zoo for the rest of her career, except two years ago her huband had the opportunity to

transfer to Georgia. They had talked about wanting to retire here, so they made the move and settled in Fayetteville.

Terri continued to work for the zoo remotely, doing a variety of administrative jobs such as website maintenance and

promotions. But from time to time, she began day dreaming about finding a job at a nature center. On July 18 this year,

(her birthday) she started browsing the online job boards and found the posting for the Cochran Mill Nature Center

exective director.

“I felt like it was a natural next step for me to take,” she said, “That everything I had done at the zoo for the last 23 years

had prepared me for this position.” The Nature Center’s board president, Maribeth Wansely, felt the same way.

“I couldn’t believe our luck when I read Terri’s resume,” she said. “She had the skills and the passion, and seemed like

the perfect person to pick up where Bobbie had left off.”

What’s Next On a too-warm day in August, Terri sits at the director’s desk feeding an

orphaned baby squirel; the same as Bobbie has done before her; the same

as Maribeth has done before Bobbie.

It seems like such a natural progression, and such an honor, for those who

love the Nature Center to pass along the legacy to the next trusted person in

line. Terri says she feels honored to be the new executive director and looks

forward to her new adventure.

One of the first things she’ll be working on is the Nature’s Centers plan for

explanding. She will be kicking off a fundraising campaign soon to build a

new education building on the property. There are other great things in

store which Terri will announce soon. In the meanwhile, she’d like to invite

the community to re-desover the Nature Center and all of the fun activiteis

they have planned for the fall, and join, or volunteer, to share in the fun.

Terri Clark feeds a baby squirrel – just one of her many fun tasks as executive director at the

Cochran Mill Nature Center

Cochran Mill Nature Center 6300 Cochran Mill Road Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268 Phone: (770)306-0914 Web: www.cochranmillnaturecenter.org

Hours of Operation Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed Sundays

General Admission Adults $3 Children under 12 $2 Under 2 Free CMNC Members Free

Membership All levels of membership entitle you to free admission, discounts on store purchases and annual family events like the Bat Night, Halloween Hayride and Snake Day Festival. Members will also receive our seasonal newsletter, The Millstone, and an invitation to our Annual Meeting.

Student ($10)

Individual ($25)

Family ($45)

Sustaining ($50)

Organization ($100)

Sponsor ($500)

Terri Clark . . . Continued

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City Government

Finance Director Kyle Jones Resigns By: Mayor Tom Reed

Friends and Neighbors;

It’s with deep regret that I find myself having to announce the resignation of Kyle Jones as the Finance Director of the

City of Chattahoochee Hills. Since Kyle joined our staff in 2009, he has been an invaluable asset to the City of

Chattahoochee Hills. Over the years, Kyle has been a steady hand at the City’s Finance desk, wisely managing the

difficult times, and playing a huge role in our small city’s successful drive to financial stability.

He has played the role of a quiet leader, teacher, and motivator to the entire team, leading many projects, and is a close

friend to many of us. He will be missed on many levels, and I’m sure that many of you will regret Kyle’s departure as

much as we all do.

Of course, we can identify with the desire for a shorter commute, and wish Kyle every success in his new position in

Brookhaven. Our small office won’t be the same without Kyle, and his contributions, which have been essential to our

success and are very much appreciated.

As Kyle has made the decision that now is the right time for him to move on, we will work to do the same. Over the next

few weeks, we will work to identify a replacement, and will keep you updated as things move forward. During the

transition, please direct any Finance-related questions to City Manager Robbie Rokovitz, who will happily help you in any

way he can.

And please join me in thanking Kyle for all of his efforts on the City’s behalf, and in wishing him success and all the best

in his new position.

Best Regards,

Tom Reed – Mayor

Comprehensive Plan Update By: Mike Morton

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee had its final review of the draft plan on August 18. After incorporating

comments received, we’ll release a new draft for the September 13th City Council meeting. This is the draft that we will

propose to transmit to the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for

their review. The meeting on the 13th will include a public hearing on the plan to formally brief the community on the

contents of the plan, provide an opportunity for residents to make final suggestions, additions or revisions, and notify

the community of when the plan will be submitted to the Regional Commission for review. If all goes well, we’ll send

the document out the next day.

Once we receive comments from DCA and ARC, we’ll address them as necessary. The Planning Commission will vote on

a recommendation to the City Council, and then we’ll aim for adoption at the November 1st City Council meeting. The

city can continue to modify the document, if necessary, up through its final adoption.

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Chattahoochee Hills Set to Adopt 2016 Millage Rate By: Robbie Rokovitz, City Manager

The City of Chattahoochee Hills Mayor & Council is holding three public hearings in advance of setting its 2016 millage

rate. The current millage rate is 10.958 and has not been changed since 2009. The recommendation is to keep the

millage rate the same this year as well which results in an increase in property taxes by 8.09 percent.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at City Hall, 6505 Rico Road,

Chattahoochee Hills, GA on September 6th, 2016 at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Times and places of additional public

hearings and adoption on this tax increase are at City Hall, 6505 Rico Road, Chattahoochee Hills, GA on September 13th,

2016 at 6:30 PM.

This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 10.958 mills, an increase of 0.82 mills. Without this tentative tax

increase, the millage rate will be no more than 10.138 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market

value of $100,000 is approximately $32.80 and the proposed tax increase for non-homestead property with a fair market

value of $300,000 is approximately $98.40.

The City offers a homestead exemption of $15,000 which must be filed prior to April 1st of the respective tax year.

There are additional exemptions for seniors age 65 and older and age 70 and older. Seniors in those age brackets may

also qualify for additional exemptions up to including a full exemption after age 70 under certain income restrictions.

For more details on the FY2016 millage rate, you may contact City Hall at 770-463-8881 or the city manager, Robbie

Rokovitz at robbie.rokovitz@chatthillsga.us. A sample of property tax rate table is also provided on the City’s web site at

www.chatthillsga.gov.

Five Year Tax History

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Update on Cochran Mill Park Bridge Restoration By: Robbie Rokovitz, City Manager

Chatt Hills Parks Manager Darold and I met with our Park Commissioners Diane Wilson and Maribeth Wansley, and Bob

Shelor today to discuss the Cochran Mill Park bridge restoration/replacement grant. After the grant was written, we

were advised by Jodie Gardner at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, State Parks Division, that we need a

Phase I historical review of the Owen Mill complex. This will require an RFP for an archeological consultant to prepare,

submit and defend an intensive Phase I survey to include the mill site dam raceway, and adjacent one lane traffic bridge

crossing Little Bear Creek. All work performed must exceed the requirements normally expected by the Georgia

Department of Transportation and Georgia Department of Natural Resources both operating under the Federal

government provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. I will send out the RFP as

drafted by Bob Shelor as soon as I have all the documentation to move this project and prospective grant forward as this

bridge is in need of attention.

Ask the City By: Laurie Searle

At the August planning commission meeting, a question was asked why our local farmers were not included in the

demographics reported in the Comprehensive Plan draft. Someone suggested it may be because farmers are not listed

on the City’s list of business licenses. The city clerk responded that farmers are not required to obtain business licenses

under certain conditions. She sent the following code for clarification.

O.C.G.A. § 48-13-16 (2016)

§ 48-13-16. Excluded businesses or practitioners; other laws on occupation taxes or registration fees of local governments not repealed (a) The following businesses or practitioners shall be excluded from occupation tax, registration fees, or regulatory fees under the provisions of this article but shall be subject to taxation and regulation as otherwise provided by general law and municipal charters:

1) Those businesses regulated by the Public Service Commission and the Department of Public Safety;

2) Those electrical service businesses organized under Chapter 3 of Title 46; and

3) Any farm operation for the production from or on the land of agricultural products, but not including any agribusiness.

(b) This article shall not be construed to repeal other provisions of general law relating to local governments' occupation

tax, registration fees, or regulatory fees for businesses or practitioners of professions or occupations.

HISTORY: Code 1981, § 48-13-16, enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1292, § 7; Ga. L. 1994, p. 366, § 2; Ga. L. 1995, p. 419, § 1;

Ga. L. 2012, p. 580, § 24/HB 865; Ga. L. 2013, p. 141, § 48/HB 79.

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Community Bulletin Board

Come Back Home - We Need You! By: Alan Merrill

There are many worthwhile projects to be done in

Chattahoochee Hills. In the “good old days,” if a

road needed to be paved, for example, a group of

concerned citizens would advocate to get the County

to do it. Or when New Hope Church needed a new

sanctuary, concerned members would lead an effort

to create the plans, get materials and build it

themselves. We were country people - resourceful,

independent and neighborly - and we did it

ourselves.

A “project” often started with conversations between neighbors about a common concern or opportunity. They might

recruit a group of like-minded people to agree on a plan, and together they worked to get it done. And a picnic or

dinner at the completion of the project would celebrate its conclusion and the pride of accomplishment. What process

better describes community?

For a variety of reasons, we seem to have lost some of that spirit, although the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School

shows that it can still happen. Other than our City Government (and of course, our churches and Community

Brickworks), we do not have many organizations to do good works in the community. Yet we have issues and

opportunities that deserve attention. They may be outside the scope of our small city government. And many of us are

not fans of bigger government “interfering” in our lives anyway.

What are some of these issues and opportunities? Here’s a few:

1. There is a $500,000 grant to build a trail from Cochran Mill Park to Fischer Road that will “expire” in 2017 unless

we start activities toward building that community trail.

2. We want to be deliberately rural according to our Comprehensive Plan and is anyone doing anything to sustain

our farms and help start new ones?

3. Our approach to forestry leaves our land scarred with debris-covered clear-cut acres that ruin the view along our

country roads.

4. We have a successful new charter school and yet there is not room for all of the students in our city. That is a

“glass half full”; the “half empty” part to be filled.

5. We want to conserve land, yet we are not identifying and urging willing families to put permanent conservation

easements on their land.

6. The City now owns the Beaver house and land leading to the Chattahoochee River. What are we going to do

about these opportunities?

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.

7. Cedar Creek is a stream that meanders through Coweta County and Chatt Hills, but the water quality is suspect

and the banks are choked with invasive species and litter.

8. The old Civic Association is dead and the Chattahoochee Hill Country Conservancy is inactive, and some days it

seems that nobody cares.

Get my drift? There are many good works to be done and yet nobody’s “minding the store.” When I used to play

basketball with my kids, I’d kick myself when I didn't take a shot when I should have. “Missed opportunity” I would

mutter to myself. I hate missed opportunities!

I like to be part of making good things happen in our community. I tolerate meetings and even feel good when there is

good, earnest discussion. But I am far happier when I’m doing something hands on, as I was when we built Judy’s Home

Plate. Nothing beats the comrade and the feeling of accomplishing something, especially something appreciated by

family, friends and neighbors.

If you feel as I do and are willing to do something to make our community a better place, email me and tell me what

you’d like to do. I’ll do my best to connect you with other folks with common interests and concerns. I will help you

launch a team effort to address your issue or opportunity. And I will make sure your team gets the appreciation it

deserves. Also, I suggest we do all of this “bottoms up.” Let’s get action on some small projects going now. Later we

can form or revitalize a nonprofit organization to coordinate activities and build momentum. Success breeds success.

If you want to “just do it,” the email address is iamchatthills@gmail.com. Let me know who you are, how to get in touch

with you and most of all, what you would like to do. (The list above is just a sample to get you thinking. I’m sure there

are many other good ideas to pursue.) Thanks neighbor! I’m Alan Merrill and I look forward to hearing from you.

We want to be deliberately rural according to our Comprehensive Plan. Is anyone doing anything to sustain our farms and help start new ones?

Our approach to forestry leaves our land scarred with debris-covered clear-cut acres that ruin the view along our country roads. Does anyone want to work on a better approach?

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Volunteers help with Book Bags By: Community Brickworks

Local churches in Chatt Hills, Fairburn and Palmetto

worked together last month to pack book bags and

supplies for the Smart Kid, Smart Lunch program.

New Hope United Methodist, Bethlehem Baptist,

Antioch United Methodist, Serenbe Interfaith,

Palmetto United Methodist, Rico United Methodist

and Community Brickworks have been delivering

lunch each day to 60 kids in Palmetto Preserve.

After our last day to deliver, and to help celebrate

the end of summer lunches, we also delivered

60 book bags filled with school supplies.

We are also taking book bags and supplies to Chatt

Hills Charter School and to the Community Brickworks food pantry. Thanks to all for the generous contributions of time,

funds and school supplies!! Amazing results with all of these folks in several communities and many churches working

together.

Youth Honor Olympics By: Providence Baptist Church

To honor the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympics, the kids at Providence Church have competed in Olympic style games every Wednesday during July. This picture is from the opening ceremonies that began with a torch relay across the church campus.

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Introducing 7 New Retailers Serenbe Is Brimming With New Shops Chatt Hills Gallery, opened in June by photographer Carla Royal, was founded to encourage the work of local artists in all media. It shares space with Typo Marketplace that offers greeting cards, journals, paper goods and beautiful office supplies.

A short stroll down the street, next to The Blue Eyed Daisy, is The Ballog, "a carefully-curated shop and artisans market" that has been open since early 2016. Go another few steps, past Paisley Salon, and find Combs & Collars offering high-quality pet goods and services from grooming to sitting.

Newly opened Forage & Flower and Peachtree Bikes are located in The Crossroads, bookend retailers for the distinctive white townhomes between the Selborne and Grange hamlets. Forage & Flower's owners met while working at The Cloisters before they decided to open their own botanical design studio, and Peachtree Bikes offers everything from "top-gear" equipment and biking "schwag," to group rides and their annual Cyclocross.

Coming this September to the ground floor of The Textile Lofts is Hills & Hamlets Bookshop and Gault Designs furnishing showroom. The bookstore will feature indie staples like literary fiction and books for children and young adults plus vintage, rare and antiquarian selections. Gault's furniture showroom will offer inspired industrial decor and furnishings, designed and manufactured out of their Peachtree City facility. And stay tuned for Yumi Sushi

The Chatt Hills Artist Co-op will have a new exhibit at the Chatt Hills Gallery on September 1 - Oct. 2, 2016, at 9133

Selborne Lane, Serenbe. The new exhibit will include paintings, photography, mixed media art, pen and ink, stained

glass, watercolors, and jewelry. Opening reception is September 1, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. This wonderful variety of work

is by members: Adrienne Anbinder, Jessica Ashley, Christina Blum, Dianne Cutler, Logynn Ferrall, Clifford Blizard, Valerie

Hayes, Julie McKinney, Billy Newman, Paul Sandifer, and Judy Walker.

For more information on the artists, or about becoming a member of the Chatt Hills Artist Co-op, contact Judy Walker,

818-434-5436 or heyjwalker@sbcglobal.net.

Announcing the 3rd Annual Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Serenbe designer Showhouse.

The Preview Party is Thursday, September 8 at 7pm and the house opens for public tours Friday, September 9. Tours are

10am-5pm Thursday-Saturday and 12-5pm Sunday. Groups of 10+ can email kirstin@serenbe.com to sign up for private

tours Monday-Wednesday.

See: http://www.serenbeshowhouse.com

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Community Events

Saturday, September 10, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Cochran Mill Nature Center Sunday, September 11, 3pm Chattahoochee Hills Fire Station 51 6615 Rico Road Please join friends and neighbors in Remembering 9-11

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Beavers House History Event Meeting

Thursday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m.

City Hall (Staff Room)

Committee Report Submitted by: Laurie Searle

A community meeting was held on August 10, 2016, with nine

people in attendance to explore the opportunities, and

interest, of showing the historic Beavers House to the

community.

The Beavers House, believed to be the oldest house in Fulton County, is located on land that was once the town center

of Campbellton and the county seat of Campbell County around 1830. The City of Chattahoochee Hills recently acquired

the house and 18 acres from Fulton County.

The group discussed opportunities for a public event in the spring 2017 that could potentially include: a tour of the

Beavers House, history presentations, historic re-enactments, small history play, music, food, and possible visits to the

near-by Campbellton Baptist Church and historic cemetery, and the Campbellton Lodge No. 76 F & AM

(http://www.campbelltonlodge76.org/Home_Page.php).

The group has a keen interest in potentially hosting a historic event, but decided to do additional research to determine

the feasibility of opening the Beavers House for a public tour, and engaging the other groups (the church, lodge, and

Daughters of the Confederacy), before making any additional plans. The group will meet again in September to discuss

what they learned and then decide the next steps.

Chattahoochee Hills Business Association Meeting Thursday, September 15, 6:30 p.m. Cherry Hollow Farm 12525 Jones Ferry Rd, Chatt Hills

The Chatt Hills Business Association invites local businesses to its September meeting. This will be a potluck style again,

so please bring an entree, side or appetizer. Chris will bring soft drinks. We will have a guest speaker in addition to giving

everyone an opportunity to talk about their respective businesses.

Chatt Hills Business Association is an informal business group that:

Is Inclusive to ALL business owners within Chatt Hills

Provides social and networking opportunities

Has positive community impact

For more information contact: Chris Marks (770) 710-3452 or christopher.a.marks@mwarep.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1576278326016952/

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Community Care Network Meeting September 22 at 7:00 p.m. Serenbe Community Center (upstairs behind The Hil Restaurant)

The Community Care Network begins its fall schedule on September 22 at 7 pm at

the Community Center at Serenbe. For over a year now the group has been

exploring topics related to aging and end of life. This month’s program gives each

person a chance to focus on their personal values and aspirations. Ron Savarese,

a Serenbe resident and certified life planner along with his colleague, Beth Bosworth,

a certified financial planner, will lead a process where participants uncover their

most deeply held goals and dreams. Prior participants give the process high praise.

Everyone is welcome.

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Gardening Events

Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ Backyard (BYA) Meeting Tuesday, Sep. 13 at 7:00 p.m. Coweta County Extension Office, 255 Pine Road, Newnan. Mr. Dewayne Gallatin will speak on “Layering Fall Bulbs for Springtime Allure”. For more information and to register for door prizes call: 770.254.2620 www.ugaextension.org/coweta Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ “Ask the MG” at the Coweta County Fair Saturday, Sep. 17 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Coweta County Fairgrounds Lawn in Front of Walker Horne Stage. Stop by with your gardening and lawn questions. For more information: 770.254.2620 www.ugaextension.org/coweta Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ Fall Plant Sale Saturday, Oct. 8 from 9 am–2 pm. Coweta Extension Greenhouse, behind County Extension Office, 255 Pine Road, Newnan. Come early to select your perennials, shrubs and trees for fall planting. Proceeds benefit Coweta Extension educational programs. For more information: 770.254.2620 www.ugaextension.org/coweta Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers’ Fall Festival at the McGuffey Nature Center and Trails Sunday, October 23 from 2pm – 4pm. Coweta Fairgrounds Complex, 275 Pine Road, Newnan. Fun event for kids and their Rain or Shine. For more information: 770.254.2620 www.ugaextension.org/coweta

The Orange Constant, presented by Chatt Hills Music

Sunday, September 4, 2016 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Selborne Green - $10

Tickets: http://bit.ly/2bBqiGr

The Orange Constant draws influence from many different styles to

create a musical experience that is new and unique. They thrive on

creating songs that differ from one another and possess their own

inspired character.

Their songs follow no specific writing format, allowing the band to run

with any ideas that bring the music to life. Fans are often drawn to

their ability to meld progressive composition and improvisation with a

pop-like sensibility. The band’s lyrics often include content that

reveals personal values and experiences, allowing them to groove with

meaning and depth.

ANNUAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND FUN FAMILY DAY IN SERENBE Bring your dancing shoes and good spirits. We will provide the music and HAPPY BELLY FOOD TRUCK will be here to feed you.

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Eliot Bronson, presented by Chatt Hills Music Saturday, September 10, 2016 | 8 p.m. The Oak Room at the Serenbe Inn 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Road, Chatt Hills http://www.chatthillsmusic.com/eliot-bronson Award-winning singer/songwriter Eliot Bronson’s latest self-titled album

was tracked entirely analog in Nashville by acclaimed producer Dave

Cobb (Sturgill Simpson, Rival Sons, Jason Isbell, Nikki Lane). It’s a vibey,

ten-song album with an uncluttered production aesthetic that highlights

Bronson’s songwriting and his achingly beautiful vocals.

Annalise Emerick, presented by Chatt Hills Music

Friday, September 20, 2016 | 8 p.m.

Private home in Serenbe /public concert

http://www.chatthillsmusic.com/annalise-emerick

I’ve reconciled the fact that I’ll never live a simple life,” she says

plainly, “and that’s alright with me. This is the life I chose for

myself.” For Annalise Emerick, it isn’t just a brush-off. The self-

starting, twenty-something, singer-songwriter has been on the

road virtually non-stop for three years solid. This summer alone,

she plays to sold-out crowds at over 150 shows in 90 different

cities with the aid of nothing but a guitar. Choosing to leave

behind any semblance of a normal life for the day-to-day of a

traveling independent musician, however, was always a no-

brainer for the Nashville spitfire. “It’s all about building on

something and getting out there in front of people,” she

explains. “If you’re going to do it, then you have to really go for it.”

And that’s precisely what she’s done.

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Each year, as fall’s first chill hovers over the outer edges of Serenbe, when the trees have donned their golden autumnal

guise, Serenbe Playhouse has produced a Sleepy Hollow experience more hair-raising and spine-chilling than the last.

Following three sold-out seasons and recognition as one of the top 5 Halloween plays in the country by American

Theatre Magazine, this one of a kind spooky experience is back with a vengeance. Take great care though – you never

know what new thrills and chills await around the next bend – you wouldn’t want to lose your head!

This is a traveling performance without seating.

Chairs can be provided by request through our Box Office: 770.463.1110

Ticket Information: http://www.serenbeplayhouse.com/shows-events/current-season

Learnapalooza ATL 2016 Workshop

By: Clay Johnson

Hey folks, Learnapalooza is coming on October 15th to the Chatt Hills

Charter School! A full day of learning for kids and adults. We're getting

workshops sorted out now -- some exciting ones are in the pipeline (I'm

looking forward to teaching a 3d carving/printing class, and a class on

home automation).

There are a lot of great people running personal-based businesses, and I'd

be remiss if I didn't mention that Learnapalooza is a great opportunity to

introduce your community to your business. For example, if you're, a web

designer, a life coach, photographer, yoga instructor, home chef, or

personal financial advisor: holding a class is a great opportunity to both

help your community school, and help your business grow.

Last year we had about 600 people attend. We're aiming for 1000 this year.

If you'd like to teach a class: https://goo.gl/forms/0q9hLcHNHb9ff2Mx1

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City Events For more community events, check out these other Chattahoochee Hills Websites:

City of Chatt Hills: www.chatthillsga.us

The Children’s House (Montessori School): www.thechildrenshouseatserenbe.com

Chatt Hills Charter School: http://www.chatthillscharter.org/calendar

Community Brickworks: www.communitybrickworks.org

Serenbe Community: www.serenbe.com

Cochran Mill Nature Center: www.cochranmillnaturecenter.org

Date Event

Thursday, Sept. 8

5:00 p.m.

City Council Work Session

City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Sunday, Sept. 11

3:00 p.m.

Remembering 9-11

Chatt Hills Fire Station 51

6615 Rico Road

Monday, Sept. 12

6:00 p.m.

Tree Board

City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Tuesday, Sept.13

6:30 pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Tuesday, Sept. 20

6:00 pm

Parks Commission Meeting

City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 302688

Thursday, Sept 22

6:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Communication is Key

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Help keep your neighbors informed by

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for future articles we’d like to hear

from you.

Email: chatthillscommunity@gmail.com

Or Call Laurie Searle: 770-463-5169