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April 2016 | South Fulton Lifestyle 3 Lifestyle Letter

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publisher Michelle Willis | [email protected] t’s Spring, a time for growth and rebirth. With all the rain we’ve had in SOFU the past few weeks, I’m certain that editor Erikka Mitchell | [email protected] Iwe are in for one beautiful season. Everything is blooming, birds are chirping, and it’s time to get outside and experience copy editor all that this area has to offer. Azrielle Roundtree

Photo by Tiffany Powell contributing writers In this issue, we’ll do just that. Follow me through these Photography Tenisha Bell, Ronda Racha Penrice, Kimberly Wright pages as we learn about wonderful SOFU gems. Whether it’s grass fed beef or soccer on the lush grounds at Your Faith Farms, learning about the contributing photographers Darnell Remy of Pinnacle Productions, new farmer’s market at South Fulton Landscape and Nursery, or being inspired by our Tiffany Powell Photography, Averi Washington Multimedia, award-winning young tennis players, you’ll find something that will remind you of how Asa Williams, David Rams awesome it is to call SOFU home.

My challenge to you is to think about how you can grow this season. What seeds did you CORPORATE TEAM plant in winter that should be blooming now? Are you seeing growth? If so, GREAT! If not, what can you do differently to create growth where none existed before? I’d love CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Steven Schowengerdt to hear your responses, so please share them with me at [email protected]. CHIEF SALES OFFICER | Matthew Perry Remember this: the season is yours. It truly belongs to you. Make something happen. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | DeLand Shore I hope to see you around, patronizing our treasured businesses. Talk soon! Michelle DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | Brad Broockerd

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long-time participant in the Atlanta Bike MS events. "Training is a journey in itself and is essential to preparing mentally and physically AROUND for a successful ride." To get started on the training journey, a free subscription to an inter- active, web-based training log and food diary called TrainingPeaks is provided for Bike MS participants. Custom-written cycling training TOWN plans are available for download to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. Individual cyclists and teams may register for the Bike MS: Atlanta Peach Ride 2016 at bikemsgeorgia.org. The registration fee is $45 before June 15, and the fundraising minimum is $350. All funds raised support national research for a cure and local client programs and services for Georgians living with MS. "Don't let this amount scare you," says Brooks Palmerton, development associate for Bike MS. "Last year, the average participant raised $800. Many of us don't even realize how many of our friend's and family's lives have been affected by MS until we start talking about it." WHAT IS MS? • Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, unpredictable disease of the cen- tral nervous system. • More than 2.3 million people are affected by MS worldwide. • Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50. • Women are much more likely to develop MS than men. • There is no evidence MS is directly inherited. • It is challenging to diagnose MS. BIKE MS: ATLANTA PEACH RIDE SETS NEW • No two people have exactly the same symptoms. COURSE SOUTH OF ATLANTA • MS symptoms can be invisible. The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society – Georgia Chapter is • The majority of people with MS do not become severely disabled. gearing up for the 30th anniversary Bike MS: Atlanta Peach Ride on • MS has no cure. Oct. 1-2, 2016. This year, cyclists will enjoy a new starting line at Blalock The Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society is a non-profit organi- Lakes in Coweta County, as well as a new one-day route option with zation that works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS returning shuttle service. Beautiful, pastoral, scenic roads lead to the in the state of Georgia and raise funds for critical MS research. Founded finish line in historic downtown LaGrange, where this milestone anni- in April 1953, the Georgia Chapter currently serves clients in 159 counties versary is being celebrated in style with bikes, bands and beer. throughout the state. Almost 80 cents of every dollar raised goes directly For cyclists and others seeking a personal challenge and a world to critical research and local programs. The Georgia Chapter provides free of MS, Bike MS is the largest organized fundraising cycling programs and services to more than 9,000 individuals living with MS, series in the world. Yearly, more than 100,000 cyclists participate plus family members and friends affected by MS. in 100 rides across the United States, raising well over $83 million. For more information about Bike MS and the 2016 ride, contact Right here in Georgia, the Bike MS: Atlanta Peach Ride raises over event manager Brooks Palmerton at [email protected] or $1 million every year. 678.534.3588. Cyclists will enjoy 30, 60 and 100-mile route options the first day, with those two longer routes rolling through parts of the “Silk Sheets” GLOBAL YOUTH AMBASSADORS - gentle hills and well-maintained roads of the Chattahoochee Hills The Global Youth Ambassadors Program (GYAP) is a comprehen- countryside. After a finish line party in downtown LaGrange, one- sive education and global initiative targeting teens (15-18 years of day cyclists return to Blalock Lakes via shuttle. Day two begins age). The primary goal of the program is to educate emerging leaders with breakfast before heading back to Coweta County with 30- and on the global economy and its present day challenges while exposing 60-mile options available. our students to international experiences. The program is designed to While the Bike MS: Atlanta Peach Ride 2016 is still several months empower high school students to become competitive in the global away, spring is the optimum time to register for the event and begin economy through an educational program that includes professional training. "Bike MS is more than just a ride; it's also the anticipation and lifestyle skills development, arts & culture, foreign language, and preparation for an incredible experience," says Tal Wright, a community service, communications, and international travel.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Please accept our apologies for an oversight in information presented about the Hotel Indigo in our March publication. The article on pages 18 and 20 was an erroneous reprint of a dated press release that had been provided for details about the intriguing Indigo brand. We are so excited to have an Indigo Hotel in College Park and want the correct statements about the hotel refreshed in your mind: The Hotel Indigo Atlanta Airport College Park opened in July 2012. The hotel delivers a boutique lodging experience, is very vibrantly decorated with a sophisticated and whimsical décor, and is very engaged with the local community, as reflected in the murals throughout the hotel and area relationships. The hotel is located in College Park’s historic downtown district at Please visit the hotel’s website to learn more about this exciting 1776 Harvard Avenue, and has a full service, on-site restaurant and hotel: HotelIndigo.com/AtlantaAirport. lounge that partners with local growers and vendors to provide an In addition, we would like to make the following corrections: The assortment of flavors in food and beverage options. Ready for a new Prom Preview guide on pages 22 and 23 listed the wrong name for dining experience? Harvard & Main is open for breakfast and dinner the writer of the article. It should read Rhonda Hudson, not Husdon. each day, and serves local craft beer, wine and spirits. Rhonda Hudson is the Executive Director of the Treasure Box School One hundred forty-two spacious guest rooms and suites include of Etiquette, TreasureBoxAtlanta.com. The writer of "Discover the spa-inspired showers, generous work space, free WiFi, and luxurious South Fulton Arts Center" was listed incorrectly as E.B. Brown. The bedding to relax and enjoy expanded cable TV. A 24/7 fitness center and correct name of the writer is E. B. Drake. We here at South Fulton business center are available to stay fit and connected along your journey. Lifestyle strive to bring you the best, so if you ever spot an error or The hotel is professionally managed by Peachtree Hotel Group, something that needs to be corrected, please reach out to our staff via an Atlanta hospitality investment and management organization. email at [email protected]. $$ $ campcamp creek creek marketplace marketplace (next (next to kiku) to kiku) camp creek marketplace (next to kiku) campcamp creek1 creek 1marketplace marketplace off! off! camp creek1 marketplace off! 36303630 marketplace marketplace blvd blvd suite suite 830 830 3630 marketplace blvd suite 830 bbringring y oyouur frir friendsends to to mi mixb xandr ingand ych ochuill!ril fril! endseasteast point point, ga , 30344gato 30344 mi x and chill! east point, ga 30344

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16 South Fulton Lifestyle | April 2016 its goal for the first quarter of this year at the NEW Camp Creek location, he attributes some of the company’s progression to his experience in the hospitality/food and beverage industry. Before spending a 20+ year career in hotel management, he also made history as the first African-American manager of Barnes Supermarket, a corporate chain supermarket in Pensacola, Florida. But Cole also appreciates the fact that he has a team of pro- fessionals who are committed to excellence. With the exception of the new hires (due to the tremendous growth), all of them have been with me since I came on board. I have an excellent manager and supervisors, and they all are trained to be customer service focused,” he states. He also says that he has a hands-on management style that keeps him personable and approachable. “I don’t ask my people to do anything that I wouldn’t or couldn’t do. And, I’ve received comments from customers stating that it is admirable to see the owner interfacing with the customers, which is something that I do often. I think it’s important for the people to know that the leadership is sincerely concerned about their dining experience being a good experience,” he adds. To that end, Cole is consistently strategiz- ing new ideas that will attract more customers. For instance, the pizzeria offers Karaoke Saturday night with a deejay, and you never know what artist may stop in to sing. There is a happy hour type event on Thursdays called Therapeutic Thursdays. It should also be noted that the décor and style of the restaurant is not that of your everyday pizzeria in that Cole’s full bar presents a sports bar atmosphere. His location is one of only two stores that has a full bar. Cole’s ultimate goal is to operate three stores in the metropolitan Atlanta area within the next three years. On target, he is looking forward to opening his second location back in Buckhead in the first quarter of 2017. The history of Nancy’s Pizza dates back to 1971 when Italian immigrants, Nancy and Rocco Palese, opened their first pizza par- lor, Guy’s Pizza, in Chicago. They were known for their thin crust pizza, but as business fluctuated, the Paleses began experimenting. Rather than imitate, Rocco modeled his new pizza creation after a family recipe for ‘scarciedda,’ an Easter specialty cake made by his mother. The end result was the first stuffed pizza in America, which is now a staple in the pizza industry. The invention and success of the stuffed pizza led to the opening of Rocco’s new restaurant in 1974, Nancy’s Pizza in Harwood Heights, IL. This was the first of many Nancy’s Pizza locations.

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April 2016 | South Fulton Lifestyle 17 Financial Buzz South Metro is Sizzling

ANNUAL SOUTH METRO DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK MARKS YET ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR

ARTICLE PROVIDED SMDO conference founder and managing partner Michael Hightower (center) with (from PHOTOGRAPHY AVERI l to r): Jeff Turner, chair, Clayton County Board of Commissioners, political experts Jeff WASHINGTON MULTIMEDIA Dickerson and Phil Kent, along with Doug Hooker, Atlanta Regional Commission

SMDO conference founder and managing partner Michael Hightower presented Dr. Thomas “Tim” Hynes, president of Clayton State University, with the South Fulton Lifestyle's Michelle Willis (center) with panelists Kyle Hood, City of SMDO Tyrone town manager; Kamali Varner, McDonough City Council; Danielle Elkins, Visionary Southeast and New England director, government relations, CH2M, and Evie Hightower Award.

he theme of the 14th Annual South Metro Development For the session on Millennial Movement in South Metro, South Outlook was “South Metro Soaring in ’16,” and this dynamic Fulton Lifestyle magazine co-publisher Michelle Willis served as meetingT of minds delivered on demonstrating just how much “South moderator. Panelists provided insight on the millennial lifestyle in Metro is sizzling,” as one SMDO presenter pointed out. an effort to identify opportunities to attract and sustain this demo- More than 600 attendees for SMDO 2016 convened Feb. 18, graphic for the region’s future growth. 2016, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College “The millennial session highlighted the need for South Metro to Park. SMDO brings together leaders involved in the growth and better understand the needs and interests of our current and future development of South Metro to share ideas and discuss future residents,” said Hightower. opportunities. The event attracts industry experts, corporate Other highlights of SMDO included general session II, South Metro executives, government leaders and elected officials interested Economic Development Highlights, during which panelist David Welch in fostering economic growth in the Southern Crescent of met- noted “It’s our time now on the Southside.” Welch is partner at Robinson ropolitan Atlanta. It’s the brainchild of Michael Hightower, Weeks Partners. Fellow panelist Al Nash, executive director, Development managing partner, The Collaborative Firm, LLC, and board of Authority of Douglas County, added that “Truly, South Fulton is a leader directors, Atlanta Aerotropolis Alliance. in the movie and entertainment industry in the United States.” Hightower acknowledged presenting sponsor Porsche Cars North During the fifth session, Education and South Metro, Dr. Alvetta America, Inc., by presenting a plaque to Joseph Folz, the luxury Peterman Thomas, president, Atlanta Technical College, noted brand’s vice president, general counsel and secretary, and chairman the importance of business engagement. “We cannot do this work emeritus, Atlanta Aerotropolis Alliance. without strong business relationships,” said Thomas. “We expect SMDO kicked off with “The Georgia Gang” political experts businesses to tell us what we should be teaching students. We want Phil Kent and Jeff Dickerson, who presided over the day’s sessions. students ready to go into the workforce.” Sessions included 2016 Economic Forecast, South Metro Economic Perhaps the takeaway that truly summed up the packed Development Highlights, The Millennial Movement in South Metro, day best came from Larry Vincent, chairman, Development Technology and the Digital Age and Education and South Metro. Authority of Clayton County. The closing session focused on an Atlanta Aerotropolis Update. “The Southside will not be the same in the next 10 years,” said Vincent.

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eeling pain is like an oil warning light in your car, an external to prevent further injury. However when you enter the second sign of an internal problem. The neurological transmission of the stage of healing The Repair Phase, after the danger of further Fnerve signal inhibits the portion of the brain that causes the feelings injury (swelling) is gone and your body still continues to restrict of well-being in the midbrain (substantia nigra) and can cause stress. joint motion which tends to lead to increase the pain signal if not These two pathways compete to control the emotional atmosphere and moved properly. Conversely, movement of joint spaces neurolog- overall mood of the individual experiencing pain. You instinctively go ically inhibit the conduction of the pain signal, this is called the into survival mode (stress response) and blood is shunted away from gate-control theory. Joint movement stimulates proprioceptive internal organs that aid in nonessential body functions like digestion nerve fibers found in your joint spaces. These nerves are faster or reproduction. This is primarily the reason why individuals with than pain fibers and inhibit the pain signals from reaching the prolonged exposure to pain have digestive and reproductive problems. brain, thereby decreasing your perception of pain. In addition, Prolonged stress leads to hormone imbalances related to the the proprioceptive fibers promoted the release of dopamine which stress glands of the body known as the adrenal glands. These glands promotes feeling of well-being. secrete hormones that control sleep, digestion, weight gain, estro- To sum it up, if you want to physically inhibit pain and pro- gen, progesterone, testosterone, allergies, arthritis, immunity, heart mote feelings of well-being, you need to move the joint spaces. function, fatigue, etc. These glands can be checked and if malfunc- Chiropractors are specialist at moving joints that are restricted tioning, they can be repaired through diet and supplements. or misaligned due to trauma or chronic “bad” posture. Yes, your Nerves feel pain. These pain fibers can be triggered by trauma or joints can be misaligned and causing internal problems with- repetitive stress which cause tissue damage. We can have falls and out you feeling pain. How can you be certain unless you are accidents that occurred in the past, which can cause undetected and checked by a professional? If you or someone you know or love long-lasting damage not just to muscles but also to nerves as well. wants or needs to be checked, have them call our offices for a Nerves control and coordinate all functions in the body, so if they are FREE Wellness Check at Pain 2 Wellness Center to see if we not working properly, neither will your body. Headaches, numbness, can help you. If your case is not a chiropractic case, we will refer back or neck pains usually come from undetected nerve damage. you to a specialist who can help. You have nothing to lose but Learning how to eliminate or properly manage any pain that you everything to gain. may be feeling is essential to overall good health. Winston Carhee, Doctor of Chiropractic, is President of the American Black Chiropractic Association, Director of the Georgia PHASES OF HEALING ARE: Chiropractic Association, Chairman of the GCA - Political Action 1. The Inflammatory Phase Committee. Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioners, Certified 2. The Repair Phase Medical Examiner for the Department of Transportation, and 3. The Remodeling Phase Member of The Injury Specialists.

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ast May, Erykah Badu electrified fans And this season, which kicks off Mother’s Series, with such artists as El DeBarge, En when she came into the crowd, mic Day Weekend, on May 7, with A Night of Vogue, 112 and Jagged Edge, as well as the Lin hand, and sang and partied during her Classic R&B featuring Stephanie Mills Wolf Creek Jazz Festival featuring Will memorable Funk Fest performance at Wolf and Jeffrey Osborne with Howard Hewett, Downing, Rachelle Ferrell, Najee, Kirk Creek Amphitheater. But Ms. Badu, says promises to keep the party going. There’s Whalum and more. “Over 100 artists will Sandy Poag, the South Fulton venue’s enter- the two-day 2016 ATL Soul Life Music grace our stage,” says Poag. tainment manager, is no exception. Fest Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 and That, of course, is great news for South “Boney James did that on our last show. It 29, featuring Lalah Hathaway, The Robert Fulton residents. Since its inaugural free was phenomenal,” Poag shares. “He came out Glasper Experiment, Syleena Johnson, concert with India.Arie back in 2011, Wolf in the rain and serenaded the crowd and the Eric Roberson, Anthony David, Kindred Creek, the one-time shooting facility for the VIP tables and came up into the reserve seats. the Family Soul, Avery Sunshine, Rahsaan 1996 Olympics transformed into a 435-acre Howard Hewett has done that. Kem did that Patterson, Goapele and Angie Stone. Plus amphitheater, has been delivering top-notch this last year. Stephanie Mills. Ken Ford.” the popular Affordable Old School Concert entertainment rivaling that of other venues

22 South Fulton Lifestyle | April 2016 throughout the city. And Poag, whose duties “Wolf Creek was needed because there was encompass everything from booking the not an amphitheater in South Fulton that caters artists, handling the marketing and public to the music tastes of the citizens of South Fulton relations and purchasing radio, TV and other County,” Poag explains. “Wolf Creek currently media to overseeing security, venue logistics, offers eight different genres of music such as vendors and more, is one of the reasons why. jazz, R&B, reggae, gospel, old school hip-hop, The Atlanta native, who grew up in blues and funk. Each year, we try to add a new Southwest and Fayetteville, does all she can genre to serve the South Fulton community.” to ensure that patrons have the best expe- Keeping the experience affordable is also rience possible, from their bathroom visits top priority. “We really give you a value for (Poag jokes that she’s known as “the plug-in your money, for your tickets,” Poag stresses. queen” for her penchant for air fresheners) to “We give you a comedian. We give you a DJ the actual show. For the Howard University and then we give you a concert, the artist. alum who has worked in the entertainment So, with all three of those things, that’s a industry for over 30 years in various capaci- value for your ticket. And then we also offer ties, some even using her law degree, pleas- affordable pricing for our tickets.” ing patrons is first and foremost. Tickets, which can be purchased through “We really create a party atmosphere out Ticket Alternative, as well as at the box there. They’re not just concerts. They are really office and select Atlanta metro outlets, typ- the largest parties in Atlanta. That’s the way I ically range from $35 for general seating to push it. That’s the way I branded it and that’s the $95 for VIP table seating. way we have really gotten very loyal patrons from “My goal is to keep things affordable so the services that we provide out there,” Poag says. that everybody, no matter what your income CONTINUED >

April 2016 | South Fulton Lifestyle 23 WOLF CREEK SHUFFLE (CONTINUED)

is, can at least find one or two shows at Wolf Creek that you can HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE UPCOMING 2016 SEASON come out and bring your significant other and have a nice evening,” says Poag. “And then we’re offering free parking, free shuttle bus. I • SATURDAY, MAY 7 6:30PM: “A Night of Classic Soul” Featuring: mean we really give you a value for your money. You can still bring Stephanie Mills, Howard Hewett, and Jeffrey Osborne in your own food, your own beverages, even though we have vendors • SATURDAY, MAY 28 AND MAY 29 6:30PM: “ATL Soul Life Music on site and we have food trucks going forward.” Festival”-Memorial Day Weekend MAY 28: Syleena Last year, fifteen of Wolf Creek’s twenty shows sold out so Poag Johnson, The Robert Glasper Experiment, Lalah suggests getting tickets, which went on sale a month earlier this year, to Hathaway, Eric Roberson, and Anthony David MAY 29: such popular shows as the Affordable Old School Concert Series and Rahsaan Patterson, Avery Sunshine, Kindred the Old School Hip Hop Fest at least a month before the show, especially Family Soul, Angie Stone, and Goapele. since out-of-state fans do travel in. Early arrival day of the show is highly • SATURDAY, JUNE 11 6:30PM: "The Affordable Old School recommended and so is parking in Lot D and taking the shuttle bus. Concert Series," Featuring Tank, El Debarge, Lyfe Jennings, “Be prepared to party from start to finish at Wolf Creek,” says and Donnell Jones. Poag. “Our DJs are the best in the city so bring your dancing shoes. • SATURDAY, JUNE 18 6:30PM: 3rd Annual "Pre-Father's Day Dress casually in comfortable clothing. Please remember that these BBQ & Blues Show," Featuring Betty Wright, Clarence are not concerts; these are the largest outdoor parties in Atlanta.” Carter, Bobby Rush, Roy C, and Jeff Floyd. • SATURDAY, JULY 2 6:30PM: "The Affordable Old School Concert Visit WolfCreekAmphitheater.com for more details regarding tickets, Series," Featuring Dru Hill, En Vogue, Tony Toni Tone, and Troop. cooler sizes, cameras and more. • SATURDAY, JULY 9 6:30PM: "The Wolf Creek Old School Hip Hop Festival," Featuring Doug E. Fresh, Juvenile, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Whodini, and Rob Base. • SATURDAY, JULY 16 6:30PM: "The Wolf Creek Funk Series," Featuring Sheila E, Confunkshun, Lakeside, and The Mary Jane Girls. • SATURDAY, JULY 30: “An Night of Classic Soul” All White Party, Featuring The Isley Brothers, Freddie Jackson, Ruben Studdard, and Chante Moore. • SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 6:30PM: "The Affordable Old School Concert Series," Featuring 112, Jagged Edge, Silk, Kilo, and Bobby V. • SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 6:30PM: "The Wolf Creek Funk Series," Featuring Morris Day and the Time, Midnight Star, Rose Royce, and Brick. • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 6:30PM: "The Wolf Creek Jazz Festival," Featuring Boney James, Gerald Albright, Pieces of A Dream, and David Benoit. GATES OPEN 5PM • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 2:00PM: "The Wolf Creek Jazz Festival," Featuring Peter White, Euge Groove, Rachelle Ferrell, In 2013, Poag received the South Fulton Najee, Paul Taylor, Jeff Lorber, and Cindy Bradley. Community Catalyst Award for bringing GATES OPEN @1PM Excellent Entertainment to the South Fulton • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 2:00PM : "The Wolf Creek Jazz Community and was voted amongst the Top 25 Women in Rolling Out Magazine. Festival," Featuring Will Downing, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown, Rick Braun, Josh Vietti, Alex Bugnon, Vincent Ingala, and Ragan Whiteside. GATES OPEN @1PM • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 6:30PM: "The Affordable Old School Concert Series," Featuring Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, and Avant • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 6:30PM: "The Wolf Creek Funk Series," Featuring Cameo, The SOS Band, Klymaxx, and Cherrelle. GATES OPEN @5PM

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Nicole Garner-Scott Nicole Garner-Scott simply rocks! of Technology. She founded and is the principle of of many of today’s most well noted magazines and She defines #BlackGirlMagic and the high profile events planning, fashion and lifestyle, blogs she shines brightly and makes South Fulton has been a national powerhouse public relations and marketing agency – The Garner proud as one of their very own. Nicole is an author, since graduating from Westlake Circle PR. Beginning her career under the tutelage of instructor and practitioner who has asserted herself high school. She recently founded some of the industry’s most noted entertainment and as an authority in the world of publicity and branding. 100 Female Entrepreneurs a global celebrity publicists, Nicole soon realized her passion for Pursuing a mission of serial entrepreneurship, business league for female entrepre- the lifestyle side of Public Relations. Nicole has leveraged her resources by creating neurs. Her magic and success does With clients ranging from the Jaguar Luxury an enterprise consisting of The Cosmetic Circus not stop there. Nicole Garner-Scott Brand, Lionsgate, Ciara, Estelle, Oxygen, Bravo, (UltraVioletNailLounge.com), a beauty busi- is the product of Westlake High Beautiful Textures Hair Care, Porsche, Adidas, Xbox, ness investment agency and The Pink Lemonade School, Georgia State University Hyundai, P&G and more with efforts appearing on Stand, a non-profit fostering entrepreneurship in and New York’s Fashion Institute MTV, BET, E!, VH1, NBA TV and on the glossy pages girls’ ages 8 - 17 years old.

26 South Fulton Lifestyle | April 2016 outh Fulton is the chosen home to many of great Atlantans who high school who has had the most NFL players in the nation to play to Sare simply home grown successes. I love the success-driven, with the NFL to Atlanta’s current Mayor, Kasim Reed being educated rich history of several South Fulton residents from the famous to the here through twelfth grade. Yes, South Fulton is rich in history and highly driven successful ones. Rich in the history of residents from truly has some talented residents including however not limited to Hamilton Bohannon, the musical great to Westlake High School, the Nicole Garner-Scott along with Walter and Michael JaNae Blackmon.

The Blackmons Walter and Michael JaNae Blackmon are one of South Fulton’s up and coming power couples. Mr. and Mrs. Water Blackmon III were born and raised in Atlanta. the They are home grown and deeply rooted throughout blackmons the community. As a Welcome All Panther Walter played in a variety of recreational sports at Welcome All Park. A proud graduate of Westlake High School Walter went on to complete his Bachelor of Administration in Business Management from Georgia Southern University which he used to further grow his parent’s business at Walter Blackmon Insurance Agency. Michael JaNae Heard-Blackmon matriculated through the South end of Fulton County School system. She is a proud product of Randolph Elementary School, Camp Creek Middle School and Westlake High School. Michael JaNae received her Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Psychology and she obtained a Master of Education in Business Education both from West Georgia University. After completion of her degree she began teaching at her alma mater Westlake High School. In 2010, she completed her Specialist in Education Leadership and in 2013; Michael JaNae decided to transition from education and obtained her insurance license to open a family insurance business with her husband. With much hard work and dedication the Blackmon’s opened Community Insurance Group, an independent insurance agency in South Fulton County in 2015. Community Insurance Group (CIG) serves all the insurance needs of families within the South Fulton Community. Please visit them at 4545 Butner Road, Atlanta, GA or give them a call at 770.969.0888. As you can see South Fulton is constantly explod- ing with home grown love within our community.

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April 2016 | South Fulton Lifestyle 31 Healthy Lifestyle Your Faith Farms

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om, when I grow up, I’m going to have a house so big “Your Family Food Boxes” are monthly food boxes that include free I will have a dolphin in my backyard.” Those were the range eggs, grass fed beef, vegetables, quail, fruits, and a mystery "Mdreams of a young boy from East St. Louis, Illinois. Fast forward item (like you used to get in your cereal box), a joint venture with partner farm, Swanson’s Family Farm, Hampton. 20+ years and that little boy is one of the largest African American land owners in South Fulton Georgia. Patrick S. Muhammad and his family reside on “Your Faith Farms,” a 30 Acre farm off Jones Rd in Fairburn, Georgia. There are no dolphins yet, but the Mu- hammad family is raising grass-fed beef and free range chickens. There is also a five acre vegetable and fruit garden. In addition, the farm specializes is breeding German shepherd and Presa Ca- nario Dogs for farm and family use. This is just the beginning. By day, Mr. Muhammad is a principal of an elementary school and Mrs. Muhammad is a second grade teacher. Currently, their large farming responsibilities occur in the evenings and consumes their weekends. But as their youngest son will tell you, they "love living on the farm!” As residents of South Fulton area for the past 10 years, the Muhammad’s stepped out on faith three years ago to purchase a farm and haven’t looked back. In July, 2016, Your Faith Farms is preparing to officially “It’s real work, but you know, we enjoy every minute of it.” launch farm tours and the children’s village with an animal petting The Muhammad’s vision for the farm is not limited to tradi- area. The tours and the children’s village will give the community tional farm related activity as evidenced by a partnership that developed an opportunity to experience a working farm and get the youth just last year. During the spring of 2015, Your Faith Farms collaborated excited about getting back to nature. As life-long educators, The with a local youth soccer league, Amazon Sports. Now during the Muhammad’s are always looking for opportunities to share teach- spring and fall, the farm is full of energetic 3-18 years running up and able moments with the community’s children and families. down the pastures turned temporary soccer fields. “The Muhammad The farms nickname is “30 Acres and A Mule,” for more than Family has been a blessing to our youth. We had nowhere to go after the one reason. The family has 30 acres of land and a mule named loss of our previous location. We reached out to Patrick and the rest is Freedom. After a few minutes in conversation with Patrick, history. Amazon Sports has a new home,” said Coach Sidney Lawrence, #ThePrincipalFarmer kicks in. “As I advance in my professional Founder of Amazon Sports. Not only are the youth of Amazon Sports career there are benefits, true enough. However, when the time comes learning athletic skills, such as execution and team work, they also have and the direction of that career shifts, I can’t beg that employer to the opportunity to experience life on the farm. hold a position so I can leave it for my children. When that career As we approach the first growing season of 2016, ends, it truly ends, it’s gone. There’s nothing that I can take from Your Faith Farms is in high gear. “The key to a plentiful harvest each that ended career and give to my children that will establish a true year is the proper preparation of your seedlings. YFF is raising some foundation for them to be free. The next generation will have to start 5000 seedlings of various plants; installing their first “hoop house” all over. There is no relay of career success from one to another. That’s or wind tunnel for year-long growing. “This will increase our local why we stepped out on faith and bought the farm. You have to always production of vegetables by 40% this season. We can’t help but be be prepared to do something for yourself and family. I encourage excited about that!” says Muhammad. The planned yield this year families to BUY LAND. Why? The opportunities that will present will consist of watermelon, cantaloupe, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, themselves, the health benefits, the clearing of your mind, and the okra, kale, cucumbers, spinach, peppers and more. Providing organ- smile on the ancestors faces, is worth it all. BUY LAND.” ically grown, fresh fruits and vegetables for Fairburn and neighbor- We look forward to seeing the continuous growth of ing communities continues to be a goal of Your Faith Farms. Your Faith Farms. As the Muhammad’s say, "Here We Grow!"

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he Arthur Ashe Award is an essay award sponsored by theT National Junior Tennis and Learning organization. The winners are students who wrote on a topic of a local hero that they admire. South Fulton is proud to be the home of both the National and Regional winners! McKenzie Oliver, daughter of Gary and Mia Oliver, is a 7th grade student at Tennis is Life! Hapeville Charter Middle School. She was By Camille Quick selected as an Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Regional Winner by USTA Southern in the 11/12 Girls I often say tennis is life because like “life,” we all have ups and downs. Division. She was the recipient of an all-expense I may not win every tennis match, but competing has molded me into a paid trip to the Winston-Salem Open to experience tougher and more mature player. Through my involvement in sports, I the inner workings of a professional tennis tour- have learned to handle frustrations and personal challenges. nament and interact with the players. McKenzie I was introduced to tennis at the age of 10, but in the last several years, I was the Georgia State winner chosen from those have been under the direct tutelage of South Fulton Tennis Academy’s Head contestants that did not win the National trip to Coach and Director Sam Kennedy. Coach Sam is not only my personal ten- New York. McKenzie is an honor student, member nis coach, but he is also my community hero. Last summer, I was a winner of the National Beta Club and volleyball team at of the Arthur Ashe National Essay Contest which afforded me, Coach Sam Hapeville Charter Middle School. Upon comple- and a chaperone an all expense paid trip to the U.S. Open in New York tion of college, McKenzie aspires to be an archi- City. There, we met key individuals who hugely support youth tennis; among tectural engineer. Her dream college is Stanford them former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, Arthur Ashe’s widow University as they have one of the top architectural Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, and USTA President Katrina Adams. engineering programs in the nation. At 12 years of I aspire to compete on the collegiate level and possibly beyond. My goal is to age, she conceptualizes the concept of dreaming earn a tennis athletic scholarship to a major university where I plan to pursue big. McKenzie loves the game of tennis and has a degree in engineering. Currently, I am enrolled in Westlake High School. I am participated in many USTA tournaments, played a member of the class of 2017 Math/Science Magnet Program, the National on many USTA Jr Tennis Teams and Wilson Pre- Honor Society, and the varsity tennis team. Working with the Keep South Fulton Collegiate Tennis Teams. She understands the County Beautiful organization, I am planning to organize neighborhood clean- importance of diet and exercise and plays tennis on ups near my high school. This past spring, I earned my Professional Tennis a regular basis. Registry coaching certification as an Associate Instructor, which allowed me to coach youth athletes at South Fulton Tennis Center’s Summer Tennis Camp. Tennis is not just life – tennis is my life!

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April 2016 | South Fulton Lifestyle 37 Tech Savvy Safety That Makes Sense STAY PRETTY AND PROTECTED WITH SHE GADGET

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s the owner and founder of She Gadget, South Fulton's own Jennifer Mackey found it necessary to reach out to educate Aand empower women's safety. She Gadget challenges the modern day woman to be “Pretty, Protected and Powerful” because you can be Bling pretty but safe at the same time which makes She Gadget unique with Lipstick her pretty personal safety gadgets. Stun Gun She Gadget was started out of Jennifer’s years as a Realtor and she often found herself in dangerous situations. She developed a passion and concern for the safety and the safety of others. Recent headlines serve as a reminder of the dangers that lurk, from robberies at open houses, agents attacked at gunpoint, date rape and relationship vio- lence. Jennifer began conducting seminars and offered resources and tip sheets to teach her peers what safety precautions they can take when showing client’s homes and conducting open houses. She Gadget aims to empower women to be prepared for the unexpected. Women must become wiser and pay attention to detail. Know your surroundings, always pay attention to the people around you, take extra precautions when going out at night, form a buddy system so that a family member or friend know where you are at all times and importantly, be protected with a gadget such as pepper spray, stun guns or personal alarms. One of their pet peeves at She Gadget is watching women walking around with headphones, Bluetooth or a cell phone in their face. A predator knows when you’re not paying attention to your surroundings, which makes you an easy target. A big key to eliminating this issue would be to pay attention when walking alone and having some sort of safety gadget to help protect you from a predator. Walking around and not paying attention and being alert is crazy! Even if your car breaks down, make sure you have your safety "Smackum" Stun Gun gadget is in your hands while waiting for help. If you are pulled over by a police officer at night, please make sure you pull over in a lighted area where the public can see you. Never pull over in a dark area because you take the risk of facing a possible police imitator. Visit SheGadget.com for your personal safety gadgets. She Gadget provides high quality products with a lifetime warranty on all stun guns. Every woman should be “Pretty Protected and Powerful.” PS. I have some of these products and the pictures do not show how cute and blingy they are! I love them!- Erikka Mitchell, editor

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Cascade Falls 5 5/1 $650,000 $650,000 100% 71 Gates at Stone Lake 4 4/2 $649,900 $610,000 94% 181 Cascade Falls 5 4/1 $550,000 $550,000 100% 98 LeGrande 6 5/1 $589,900 $529,900 90% 41 Jailette Trace 5 4/1 $500,000 $493,000 99% 22 The Regency 5 4/0 $499,900 $472,500 94% 18 Niskey Lake Falls 5 4/1 $498,900 $475,000 95% 20 Cascade 5 3/2 $465,000 $445,000 96% 51 Lakeside Preserve 6 5/0 $427,336 $386,644 90% 3 Guilford Forest 5 5/1 $419,000 $425,000 101% 4 Regency Park 5 5/0 $410,000 $410,000 100% 13 The Regency 5 4/1 $400,000 $398,645 99% 36 Wyncreek Estates 5 3/2 $420,000 $335,000 80% 121 Regency Park 4 4/1 $399,650 $390,000 97% 20 Legend Oaks 5 3/0 $392,327 $395,751 101% 306 Lakeside Preserve 4 3/0 $386,112 $386,113 100% 0 Canaan Ridge 5 4/0 $385,000 $375,000 97% 13 Cascade 4 3/1 $455,000 $360,000 79% 113 Lakeside Preserve 5 4/0 $389,900 $364,000 93% 119 Lakeside Preserve 6 5/0 $372,908 $370,000 99% 134

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April 2016 | South Fulton Lifestyle 41 Page Turners

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April 2016 | South Fulton Lifestyle 43 Giving Back

Dwight Sr. and Sheryl Howard Hope on the Hill: The Dwight D. and Sheryl H. Howard Foundation ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

omegrown basketball player Dwight Howard, Jr., South Fulton’s •STRUCTURED SPORTS/TRAINING own, is changing the world one kid at a time through his D12 PROGRAM: The sports program is a HFoundation. He has learned some valuable lessons from his parents year-round training program working who are also doing great work through the Dwight D. and Sheryl with youth interested in basketball, H. Howard Foundation by providing an after-school, basketball/track track, soccer, and kickball. camp, counseling and other support programs in our community. • ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES: As a form of exercise, line and ballroom Via counseling and other support activities, they intend to combat dancing are offered to sustain weight loss, strengthen immunity, illiteracy by providing resources to educate displaced youth and young improved posture, and increased flexibility. adults, introduce technology to lessen the digital divide, and create • VEHICLE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCEClasses are offered on-site to internships, scholarships. The foundation also provides mentoring and provide basic automotive knowledge to decrease operating cost, reduce youth development as well as job training programs and services. vehicle downtime, improve safety, and increase vehicle reliability. Dwight D. and Sheryl H. Howard Foundation, Inc. is a faith- • VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES: Focus on creating solutions for based organization reaching out to strengthen family relationships children with visual loss to achieve their full potential. by providing a family base to assist youths with everyday life issues Mr. & Mrs. Howard are excited to offer these services in the commu- and how to transition through them. nity, “We would like to extend a personal invitation to you to join us in The Hope on the Hill Family Life Center in South Fulton will making our multi-purpose center a success. Become actively involved in offer the following services for youth and adults: the development phase of the Family Life Center by contributing either • COUNSELING: Assistance with the crisis intervention, diagnostic assess- monetary donations, goods or services or even by serving as a volunteer.” ment, brief individual and couples therapy, group therapy, and referral. The foundation offers programs in Georgia and Texas including summer • HEALTH SCREENING: Programs designed to evaluate the health basketball camps and special programs at Christmas. Their current project Status and potential of an individual. will involve a complete 3-Phase renovation to update their Gymnasium, • TECHNOLOGY TRAINING: Computer and Technology programs Track Field and the Facility which will house a full-size gymnasium, dedicated to helping users acquire proficiency in a wide array of classrooms, fitness center, an on-site cafeteria and a medical/sports clinic. emerging technologies. • A FITNESS CENTER: Dedicated to the overall health and wellness The first Hope on the Hill “Vision” Fundraiser will take place on May 21, 2016 of the mind and body. at 7:00 p.m. held at the Georgia International Convention Center. If you • AFTERSCHOOL/TUTORING/MENTORING PROGRAM: The afterschool would like to attend or have questions, you may contact Dwight or Sheryl and tutoring program is a service offered to youth (ages 6-18) to help Howard at 404.862.1717 or [email protected]. For monetary dona- them reach their full potential academically. tions, please visit Dwight-Howard.com. Where your Child's Health Comes First

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April 2016 | South Fulton Lifestyle 49 Parting Thoughts

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ear Neighbors and Constituents, Now is the time for citizens to start looking at their options for It has been an honor to serve the people of District 62. In new legislators. Right now the role of a South Fulton legislator in the DMarch of last year, I announced I will not seek re-election as State General Assembly is important because South Fulton residents have Representative upon the end of the 2016 Legislative Session. The less elected leaders to advocate on their behalf. Every other city in our unexpected loss of both of my parents has compelled me to enjoy my county has a mayor and council to plan for the future and advocate privilege of being a mother. I recognize that our community deserves for their needs. Without that, South Fulton’s elected leaders in the the best leader, which includes one whom is available to do the job. I General Assembly and the County Commission should be the best knew I could not continue to be the accessible and involved advocate South Fulton has to offer. I am excited that already the candidate pool our community needs in the State House. I appreciate your support in is large with several citizens expressing interest in running. I encour- this transition and promise to complete my term in 2016 with the same age ALL people who have a passion to serve and time to commit to do enthusiasm as I started and help whomever succeeds me to transition. their part. Seats of elected office belong to “the people” and not any I hope that in my time serving you I have accomplished some individual and where citizens are not satisfied with their leadership, it of the goals that led me to office including blazing a trail for new is the citizens responsibility to say so by supporting new candidates for leaders to step up in our community, raising the expectations of our office. We are better served in our community when we have lots of community for transparent and accessible leadership, keeping the options and fresh ideas are needed in all of our elected offices. community educated and informed, and using my legal experience Although I am leaving, I am not disappointed. The opportunity to to bring common sense to the State House. More important, I hope nurture my family, grow my law firm, and allow my husband to focus citizens recognize that although I will not hold elected office, I still on his IT business is as much of an honor as it was to be able to serve will be an active and engaged citizen, just as I have asked my constit- my community. Thank you for your continued support. uents to be. South Fulton is not just an area, it is a community. As a community we all have to do our part and I cannot wait to return to Sincerely, doing my part as a citizen, parent and neighbor. LBJ

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