Chatt Hills City News May 2026

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MAYOR CAMILLE LOWE

This Memorial Day, I hope you’ll join me in honoring those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we hold dear. Their sacrifice reminds us that the greatest gifts we inherit are often paid for with courage, loyalty, and love of country. ~ Mayor Camille Lowe Spring in Chattahoochee Hills

We’re a few months into the new year and heading into my favorite time…outdoor season here in Chattahoochee Hills.

I know how busy life gets. Calendars fill up, Saturdays go quickly, and sometimes it feels like there’s not an extra hour in the day. But this is also one of the best times of year to get out and explore, even if you’re staying close to home. There’s so much right here in our own city.

I thought I’d share a few of my personal favorites lately…

1. Staying Connected – the new “My Chatt Hills” App

One of my newest favorites is our smartphone app, My Chatt Hills. (Either use the QR code below or go to the app store and download for your phone or divice.) It’s an easy way to stay informed, sign up for notifications, and keep up with what’s happening around town.

Did you know we now have campsites at our two parks along the Chattahoochee River? You can reserve them right through the app.

A big thank you to City Manager Robbie Rokovitz for bringing this tool to life. It’s already making it easier to stay connected.

2. Arbor Day at New Riverlands Park

We recently celebrated Arbor Day by planting two pink lady Apple trees at New Riverlands Park. It was a beautiful day with Public Works, City staff, and Councilmember Tim Southard all out there together.

One of my favorite moments was walking through the newly planted trees and down to the river. With the current drought conditions, you can really see the boulder-sized rocks along the riverbank. It’s a special place, and it’s only getting better.

3. Music, Markets & Community Gatherings

We have so much talent right here in our city. You’ll find great vendors, entertainment, and even young musicians playing at the Saturday Serenbe Farmers Market, which is so great.

I also love how neighbors open their spaces and bring

people together…like recent gatherings at the Music Barn and the Soul Barn. These relaxed evenings under the open sky are what make this community feel so connected.

4. The Heart of Chatt Hills – Our Volunteers

One thing I never take for granted is how many people give their time to this community.

From citizen engagement during this year’s Comprehensive Plan process, to the Community Outreach group, local church organizations, Rico Ballpark volunteers, City commissions, the Convention Visitors Bureau, Brickworks… there are so many ways people are stepping up. You may not make everything (none of us can), but if you have a chance to jump in, it’s incredibly rewarding.

5. Taking the Long Way Home

One of my personal favorites is simply taking the long way home.

This time of year, you’ll see folks out on the trails, outside on their porch, or maybe working on a project… planting gardens, fixing fences, creating outdoor spaces. It’s also when our cycling community is out enjoying the roads. When you slow down a bit, every now and then that turns into a wave or a conversation with a neighbor. Those are the moments that really stay with you.

A Final Thought

Everyone connects with Chattahoochee Hills in their own way. For me, it’s the outdoors. However you choose to spend your time here, I hope it’s meaningful, and I hope to see you along the way.

Mayor Camille Lowe

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Grateful for the Bird

By Greg Brett, Fire Chief, City of Chattahoochee Hills

Everyone loves a story with a happy ending. Often, we don’t know the tough times that occur before the happy ending happens. Here’s an example ...

The day after Christmas 2025 was sunny, not really cold, a perfect day for a motorcycle ride through the country. Brad took up the "sweeper" position on his Harley riding alongside his cousin as their motorcycle group roared off with a distinctive low rumble.

The riders headed up through Coweta County into south Fulton and north along Cascade-Palmetto Hwy into Chattahoochee Hills. Suddenly, Brad’s bike began a dreaded backend “death wobble,” a difficult situation for a motorcyclist to manage at any speed. Brad struggled to overcome the wobble while maneuvering the bike towards the side of the road. In an instant everything became a mind-dizzying blur for Brad as he tried to avoid being killed when the motorcycle slid and flipped five times on the asphalt roadway. He was flung violently off the motorcycle,

smashed to the ground, crashed through a roadside sign, and landed face down in the ditch.

For a moment, Brad’s senses shut down. "What just happened?" he thought. His body felt "distant" as he lay in the ditch. “Where am I?!” Then came searing pain … overwhelming, mind-numbing pain that seemed to erupt from everywhere in Brad’s body. Fighting off disorientation, panic, and the pain that threatened to silence him, Brad uttered a single thought, a prayer: "God, help me!"

He heard a voice through his mental fog, a voice low, then shouting "Brad, Brad, Brad!" Lying face down, his short breaths stirred up dust in his face as he focused on the voice.

"Brad, you ok? Brad, talk to me!" It was Brad’s cousin Justin. But Brad didn’t answer, it was hard to breathe, and his arm and legs felt weird. He felt weird all over.

What happens to time during such moments? Seconds feel like hours. Suddenly there was another voice, an EMT asking Brad questions, moving his legs, checking his head. More EMTs appeared and Brad was turned onto his side. The pain was excruciating.

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He could hear a voice giving instructions and talking on a radio. "Dispatch, start me a bird—LZ location to follow," the voice said with urgency. Brad wondered about "the bird"—what did that mean?

First responders from multiple directions were already in “high gear.” Chattahoochee Hill’s MED 51 sped with red lights and siren to the scene, Fire Engine 51 crew worked to establish a helicopter landing zone, a Grady ambulance crew was dispatched, and 20 miles away a medical helicopter crew scrambled the “bird,” AirLife 4.

Brad became aware of other EMTs as some of his clothing and boots were removed. He felt a needle in his arm as an IV was started. He felt sick, really sick. He couldn’t move his left arm or leg. And, that dog-gone voice, the EMT, kept asking questions, forcing him to talk. Brad just wanted someone to tell him what happened.

“Brad, my name is Josh—I’m a paramedic,” a second voice said. “I’m going to help you.” More voices, more questions. The pain made it hard for Brad to focus. He could feel himself being shifted again, moved, and then lifted onto a stretcher. Everyone seemed to be hurrying. "Why? What was happening?"

The stretcher was lifted into an ambulance, and Brad was driven a short distance—he thought he could hear a helicopter. "That's strange," Brad thought. "Why is a helicopter here?"

His stretcher moved out of the ambulance, and now new faces appeared over Brad—two people were wearing

white helmets. "Strange looking helmets for motorcycle riders," Brad thought. "My helmet is way more cool."

The helmets pushed Brad's stretcher across the grass, and suddenly the sounds of a helicopter and blasting wind were all around him. "Seriously!" Brad thought. "I'm taking a helicopter ride! Are you kidding?!"

Bradley Hornsby was flown by AirLife helicopter after being involved in a nearly fatal motorcycle crash on December 26, 2025.

"Honestly, I was very unsure of him living through so much trauma" said Fire Chief Greg Brett, first on-scene and the EMT voice Brad heard as he lay in the ditch. It was Brett's voice on the radio calling for the "bird," too, a bird Brad would forever be grateful for.

"I remember talking when I was in the ditch and while I was on the helicopter, but it's all kind of blurry," says Brad.

The wreck caused a broken sternum and breaks in every bone of Brad’s left arm—severe nerve damage was unavoidable. In addition, he had multiple fractured vertebrae, bilateral clavicle fractures, a fractured right hip, collapsed lung, and an open fracture to his left femur. Internal injuries included a lacerated spleen and multiple broken ribs. Sliding and tumbling with his bike on the roadway had

also created lacerations and road rash along Brad’s arms and hands. He would spend seven weeks at Grady hospital and ultimately transfer to Wellstar-Kennestone Medical Center for lifesaving "ECMO" support for his heart and lungs when his body threatened to give up.

Four months later, Brad is still recovering but he’s walking, at least, with help. His left arm and hand show the unmistakable partial paralysis of severe injury and neuropathy. But his determination and smile are unmistakable—his voice is strong—his words about his experience are clear.

"By the grace of God I am here today," he says to the group gathered at Fire Station 51 on Sunday, April 19th. Surrounding him are his family, motorcycle club members, and his new friends from Chattahoochee Hills Fire Rescue and the crew of AirLife 4.

“I am grateful for everything everyone did for me. God sent you all to look after me,” Brad says humbly. “There’s no other explanation—I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you all.”

And, that “bird” that Brad wondered about. Well, that bird, AirLife 4 and its crew, showed up so Brad could look around and see almost all the first responder faces that helped him arrive at a moment to tell his story with a “happy ending.”

Standing next to his beautiful fiancé Jaden (wedding in May 2026), Brad smiled as he looked Jaden in the face and said, "It's just incredible that I'm here (emotional pause) ... and the ‘bird’—well,” he motioned toward the AirLife crew, “Thank God for the bird!”

Elevating the New RiverLands Park

By Matthew Cartledge

The City of Chattahoochee Hills is taking the next step to elevate New RiverLands Park as part of a regional vision for the Chattahoochee River. The RiverLands, an initiative of Trust for Public Lands, is a 100-mile-long public greenway and blueway plan from Buford Dam to Chattahoochee Bend State Park. The City, in collaboration with Chattahoochee Now and Trust for Public Land, is poised to lead the way in it's implementation by advancing the plans for this park's design. This summer we will be kicking off the master planning effort to guide future development. While the pavilion, kayak launch, and campgrounds are open and available to the public, the bulk of the 290+ acre property remains inaccessible. This master plan will define the future uses of the rest of this land and catalyze opportunities for greater regional connectivity.

Chattahoochee Now has engaged with HGOR, an Atlanta design firm, to develop the master plan. The team has already begun studying the site and will be looking to engage with Chattahoochee Hills residents this summer to understand what you want to see in your park. The first of two community meetings will be held at the New RiverLands Park Pavilion on Saturday, June 6th from 10am12pm. The design team will present the project's goals and research to date and invite you to share your ideas. All are welcome to participate. The pavilion is ADA accessible with dedicated parking for those who need it. Children are welcome, and activities will be provided for their participation. Please come out and enjoy the day with us!

Please be on the lookout for additional information through the City's regular newsletters and website, where a dedicated page will be created. In the meantime, you can read more about the RiverLands at Trust for Public Land's website: https://www.chattahoocheeriverlands.com/. You can also explore HGOR's portfolio of work here: https:// www.hgor.com/

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Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund Program

The Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund Program was created by the Georgia General Assembly and is administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture at the direction of the Georgia Farmland Conservation Council. The goal of the program is to protect Georgia farmland. The first award cycle opened February 20th, 2026 and applications are due May 20th, 2026

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The Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund Program was established by the Georgia General Assembly in collaboration with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper and industry partners to protect Georgia farmland. With Georgia estimated to lose upwards of 800,000 acres of farmland by 2040, the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund is a critical resource to ensure agricultural land in Georgia is protected.

The Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund will enable selected Georgia farmers to voluntarily protect their farms in perpetuity by providing financial assistance to extend conservation objectives. Currently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allocates $450 million every year to match dollars within state farmland conservation programs. At the state level, the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund Program will be funded by appropriations designated by the state legislature, as well as public or private grants, dedicated gifts, and donations.

The Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund Program will make those funds available annually to prospective qualified easement holders who have a project proposal that has been reviewed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and selected by the Georgia Farmland Conservation Council. The primary purpose of these prospective projects will be the conservation of farmlands that are threatened by development and the support of active farming and food production in this state.

The Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund Program was established in 2023 by Senate Bill 220. The governing statute can be found in O.C.G.A. § 44-10-40 through § 44-10-47.

How the Program Works

Landowners will work with a qualified easement holder (state agency, federal agency, county, municipality, or nonprofit organization (a land trust) - O.C.G.A. 44-10-42(10)) to complete the application and submit before May 20, 2026. Landowners interested in the program will need to reach out directly to a qualified easement holder.

To participate fill out this form and submit via email to gafarmlandconservation@agr.georgia.gov or mail to 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA 30334 (postmarked before May 20). https://agr.georgia.gov/sites/default/files/ documents/financial-assistance/farmland-conservation-program-application.pdf

The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Farmland Conservation Advisory Council will review applications, and the Council will make decisions on awards.

Selected applicants will be notified in August 2026. Late applications will not be accepted for consideration.

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Success Story: Chattahoochee Hills, GA https://www.cityhealthdashboard.com/blog-media/success-story-chattahoochee-hills-ga

Thanks to Chris Montesinos, Economic Development Director in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, for sharing how his city leverages the City Health Dashboard to turn data into action.

Chattahoochee Hills is a small rural city in Fulton County, Georgia with a population of ~3,500 people. The residents of Chattahoochee Hills care deeply about sustainable development and clean living, with 70% of their city’s land dedicated to agriculture and environmental preservation. How has Chattahoochee Hills been able to protect so much space? In part, by writing data-informed grantsusing City Health Dashboard data.

We spoke with Chris Montesinos, Economic Development Director of Chattahoochee Hills, who explained how his team addresses their community’s needs: “When we look at public health and public safety, especially health, we look at the matrix in terms of (which) indicators are looking the most problematic. There are things that we can do to steer our public policy to address certain issues or indicators, and (we can) use the Dashboard as a benchmark of whether our policies are successful or not.”

Chattahoochee Hills uses Dashboard data to establish baseline measures around food access, socioeconomic indicators, and health outcomes. Chris commented on the utility of the Dashboard data in setting community goals: “Certain areas where we might want to focus on food production or food access activities, to address certain chronic maladies or prevalent conditions - we’re seeing this through the data.”

In February 2026, the Food Well Alliance selected Chattahoochee Hills as a 2026 Local Food System Plan Awardee. The city is developing resident-driven strategic plans to strengthen the local food system, and the grant will help launch community-driven projects to support local growers and expand access to local, healthy food. Chris described their mission: “What we’re doing through the food service plan is trying to link underserved and probably quasi-food desert populations with our fresh produce and fresh product.” The team of residents, growers, community organizations, and city staff used Dashboard data on

Food Insecurity, Walkability, and Broadband Access to identify priority areas for their projects.

The Dashboard also informed Chattahoochee Hills’s Universal Access Trail project – a collaboration between the city, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Their mission was to provide an accessible trail designed to allow people of all ages and abilities to experience the local New RiverLands Park’s natural landscape. Dashboard visuals and metrics – including Physical Inactivity, Park Access, Obesity, and Diabetes – helped illustrate the need for and importance of providing safe, accessible outdoor spaces that encourage physical activity and connection to nature. The metrics informed decisions about the trail route’s location and inspired collaborative action.

Chattahoochee Hills exemplifies how Dashboard data can help illuminate specific needs in a community, support efforts to secure funding opportunities, and ground priorities in local data. Whether informing grant strategy or supporting the development of a more resilient food system, Dashboard data are now embedded in how Chattahoochee Hills plans and how it leads.

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New Support Group Started

A much needed support group was started in April, the first of what will be monthly meetings. Our goal is to take Alzheimers and related dementias out of the shadows and prove to those afflicted and to caregivers that there is more hope than ever before with the diseases of the brain. We will provide education, conversation, socialization, and support with the latest clinical information. We hope to achieve the realization that those with brain change can still live well.

If you or anyone you know would like to join this group, please send a confidential email to fontaine47@yahoo.com. All inquires held in strict confidence.

Harmony Wellness for Women Opens in Serenbe

At Harmony Wellness for Women, we understand that women’s health is a matter of utmost importance for our families and our community. We are a team of highly skilled and compassionate specialists. We are located within the wellness community, Mado of Serenbe where we strive to deliver healthcare services tailored to meet your unique needs.

Our clinic is designed to be a safe and comfortable space where you can openly discuss your concerns, ask questions, and receive the highest standard of medical care. Our highly trained staff are well equipped to provide you with the highest level of professional gynecological care. We are certified to treat a variety of conditions and will customize a treatment plan to be tailored to your individual needs and preferences. We believe in fostering a trusting and respectful relationship with our patients, ensuring that you feel heard, valued, and supported throughout your healthcare journey.

Harmony Wellness for Women looks forward to being your trusted partner in care.

Affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare.

Harmony Wellness for Women

11110 Serenbe Lane Unit 100, Chatt Hills https://harmonywellnessforwomen.com/ 678-890-0984

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If You’ve Ever Thought “Wait…What’s Actually Going On Around Here?”

By Gina Kawalek

I live here. I raise my kids here. I care deeply about this place. And still, I found myself asking that question more than I’d like to admit.

Who do I go to for that? Where are people going? What’s worth showing up for?

Not because there wasn’t anything happening. Quite the opposite. There’s a lot happening in Chattahoochee Hills—incredible businesses, thoughtful events, and people building really special things. But it’s scattered. A post here, a flyer there, something you hear about after it already happened.

Over time, I started to notice something: there’s a difference between living somewhere and actually feeling part of it.

Most people I know want that. They want to support local, show up more, and feel connected to where they live. It’s not that we don’t care. It’s that it’s harder than it should be to see what’s right in front of us.

So I built the thing I wish existed.

It’s called Around Here

It’s simple, on purpose. One place to start if you’re wondering what’s happening, where to go, and who to know. Inside, you’ll find a local event calendar with what’s actually happening (and worth showing up for), a directory of businesses and people that make this place what it is, and a short email sent twice a month that pulls it all together.

The easiest way to use it is to make it part of your rhythm. Check the calendar before the weekend, or add it to overlay your Google or Outlook calendar. Browse the directory when you’re looking for something local. Subscribe to the email if you want it all delivered to you without having to think about it.

And if you’re part of this community in any way (hosting something, running something, building something) you can add yourself. The directory is open. The calendar is open. No gatekeeping, no complicated process. Just a simpler way for people to find each other.

This place is special. You feel it when you’re here: the land, the people, the intention behind it. But places like this don’t stay special by accident. They stay special when

people participate in them. When we show up, support what’s being built, and know what’s happening in time to actually be part of it.

Around Here is a small way to make that easier. If you’ve ever felt like you might be missing something, you’re probably right. This is a good place to start: lifeatplay.co/around-here

Are you a local business owner or hosting something?

If you’re part of what makes this place what it is, you should be on here.

Add your business to the directory or submit your events to the calendar—both are free. There are also featured spots, ads, and partnership opportunities if you want extra visibility. The goal is simple: help more people find you.

Start here:

https://lifeatplay.co/business-partner-program/

Celebrating a 2026 Chatt Hills Graduate!

Join us in congratulating Josiah Jeron Smith, a proud graduate of Newnan High School (Cougars)!

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With outstanding achievements both academically and athletically—and receiving attention from Ivy League institutions—Josiah has made the incredible decision to attend Cornell University in Ithaca, New York!

We are beyond proud of Josiah, affectionately known as “Big Play” #11, for his excellence and dedication. His accomplishments include:

• Member of the Newnan High School Wrestling Team

• Baseball Team participant

• Track & Field athlete

• Defensive Linebacker for the Newnan High School Football Team

• Served three years on the GHSA Student Advisory Council

• Selected for the National Federation of High School’s National Student Advisory Council (NSAC) for two years

• Traveled to Indianapolis through NSAC, connecting with student-athletes nationwide and internationally

• Recognized through the prestigious Governor’s Honors Program

These achievements represent only a glimpse of his hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

A special thank you to those who have supported and poured into his journey—Shronda Smith, Teacher in the Coweta County School System, and his proud G’Mommie, Gloria Edwards.

Congratulations, Josiah! Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish at Cornell and beyond!

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Announces Release of 2026 Georgia Grown Spring U-Pick Agritourism Map, Is Your Farm on the Map?

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is pleased to announce the release of the Spring 2026 Georgia Grown U-Pick Agritourism Map, a guide to fresh, hands-on farm experiences across the state. Featuring more than 30 Georgia Grown member farms, the map invites visitors to enjoy the best of spring—from ripe, juicy strawberries, blueberries, and peaches to fields of blooming flowers. Travelers and locals alike can pick their own produce, taste seasonal flavors, and connect directly with Georgia’s farming community.

“Spring is the perfect time to get out on the farm and experience Georgia’s #1 industry—agriculture—firsthand,” said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “Our 2026 U-Pick Agritourism Map encourages Georgians and visitors alike to meet our growers, support local farms, and see the passion and dedication behind every Georgia Grown product.”

Start your spring adventure today. Explore the U-Pick Agritourism Map or discover more farm experiences at www.georgiagrown.com.

https://agr.georgia.gov/pr/georgia-agriculture-commissioner-announces-release-2026-georgia-grown-spring-upick-agritourism

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New Potatoes, Asparagus, and Snap Pea Salad with Pickled Spring Onions

By Mary Collins-Shepard

This salad is spring in its freshest, most irresistible form. Tender new potatoes, vibrant asparagus, and crisp snap peas come together at their seasonal peak, bursting with color and flavor. A bright, tangy dressing ties it all together, while sweet-and-salty pickled onions add just the right pop—making every bite feel light, lively, and utterly satisfying.

For the Salad:

2 pounds small new or fingerling potatoes

1 pound asparagus

¼ pound sugar snap peas or other spring pea

4 small-to-medium radishes, thinly sliced

For the Pickled Spring Onions:

3 spring onions (about 6 ounces)

¼ cup white wine vinegar

¼ cup water

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 ½ teaspoons sugar

For the Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons whole grain mustard

2 teaspoons smooth Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with one inch of water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the tip of a knife easily pierces through a potato. Drain the potatoes and cool until almost room temperature. Meanwhile, pickle the spring onions. Whisk vinegar, water, salt and sugar together in the bottom of a small container with a lid until the salt and sugar dissolve. Slice the bulbs and paler green parts into very thin coins and submerge them in the vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use; an hour at least to overnight. Reserve the onion greens.

Refill the saucepan used for the potatoes with salted water and bring it to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Trim the tough ends off the asparagus. Once the water is boiling, add the asparagus. One minute later, add the sugar snap peas. Two minutes later, drain both and add to the bath. Once chilled, drain the vegetables and spread them out on towel to absorb excess water.

Slice the cooked asparagus spears and sugar snaps into 1/2-inch segments and place them in a large bowl. Chop potatoes into bite-sized chunks and add them to the bowl. Cut the radishes as thinly as possible. Cut some of the reserved onion greens into thin slivers and add them to the bowl.

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

When ready to serve, whisk the dressing ingredients and toss it with the vegetables, to taste. Stir in as many pickled onion coins as you please, save the rest for anything and everything. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Do ahead: Pickles can be started on the day or days before. Potatoes can be boiled and chilled in fridge overnight, as can other vegetables. Vinaigrette can be made in advance as well, but toss into the salad just before serving.

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Tues. 4-6pm | Serenbe Farm Stand 10625 Serenbe Ln, Chatt Hills, 30268

Tues. - Fri. 4-6pm The Hill Happy Hour 9110

Selborne Lane Featuring $5 Eats, $3 Beers, $10 Cocktails, and half-off Select Glasses of Wine

Wed. Farm Volunteer Day at Serenbe Farms

Wed & Thurs. 3:30-4:30 pm Spring Kids Program at Serenbe Farms Students will be taught gardening skills including but not limited to garden planning and prep, seeding, transplanting, compost making, wildlife identification and observation.

Thurs. 4:45 pm BioCharger Happy Hour at Creek Retreat 11134 Serenbe Lane, Suite 100 Chatt Hills includes Kava Seltzer (15 min / $22)

Tues.-Thurs. 5-10pm & Fri. & Sat. 5-11pm

Austin's Cocktailery & Kitchen 9110 Selborne Lane, Chatt Hills, 30268

Mon. 5-8pm Blue Eyed Daisy Burger Night & Dinner 9065 Selborne Ln, Chatt Hills, 30268

Open daily 8am - 3pm, Mon. Burger Night 5pm - 8pm, Fri. & Sat. Dinner Service 5pm-8pm. Call ahead for takeout: 770.463.8379

Fri. 5:30-8:30pm Farmhouse Music on the Porch 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd, Chatt Hills, 30268 Live on the Farmhouse porch from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Reserve a table HERE

Fri. 1:00 pm at Creek Retreat

Elevated BioCharger Stacked Session (25 min / $20 per person) More information available at CreekRetreat.com | 404-907-1914

Sat. 11:11am

Community BioCharger Session (Free)

Sat.m 9am - 1pm

Bread Mobile, Next to the General Store at Serenbe Pre-order here: https://www.biancacavandi.com/bianca-cavandi-products. We recommend placing your order by Thursday.

Sat. 9am-Noon Farmers Market

Grange Green 10640 Serenbe Lane, Chatt Hills, 30268

Sat. 10:00-10:30am Story Time

Birdhouse Coffee Room, 10625 Serenbe Ln, 30268

Hills & Hamlets Bookshop & Birdhouse Coffee 470-756-5894, source@birdhousemarket.info, 10625 Serenbe LN 30268, www.birdhousecoffeeroom.com

Sat. 1:30pm & 3:30 Wine Flights at the Wineshop, 9135 Selborne Lane, Chatt Hills, 30268

Each week new wines will be featured and paired with light snacks. $40 per person, reserve a seat today for our Sat. 1:30pm or 3:30pm seating. https://serenbewineshop.com/

Sat. 2:00pm Farm Tour at Serenbe Farms

Sat. 4:00pm Wine Tastings - General Store

10642 Serenbe Lane, Chatt Hills, 30268

Join Nadine to taste wines from around the globe every Saturday; $35/person with tasting notes and small bites. https://www.generalstoreatserenbe.com

Sat. 9-11pm Austin's Jazz Nights 9110 Selborne Lane Suite 120, Chatt Hills, 30268 Contact for more information and reservations: https://www.austinsatserenbe.com

Sat. 10:00am Goat Yoga

The Inn 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd

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Community Brickworks Backyard Bash

It is the 20th Anniversary of Community Brickworks and we are gearing up for our fifth annual Backyard Bash!

You are all invited on 9 May (5-8pm) at Kelli Castille’s 4 Sevens Farmette for a fun evening with live music, great food & cocktails and kids’ activities - all for a great cause.

In an effort to make the event accessible to everyone, we are offering tickets at a discounted rate and are inviting individuals and businesses to sponsor the event. All proceeds go to feeding families in need, helping folks to keep the bills paid and running community services through our rural library down at City Hall.

The event space, planning, food and beverages are all being donated by community members. If the idea of bringing people together across Chatt Hills to make a difference appeals to you, please click on the link below for more information on how you can become a sponsor. We genuinely appreciate your support! https://shorturl.at/QPvPq

Farm Tours Every Sat 2pm

Drop-ins welcome at Serenbe Wed & Thurs 3:30–4:30pm 8715 Atlanta Newnan Rd, Chatt Hills, 30268

Coweta Master Gardener’s 2026 Spring Garden Tour Saturday, May 9, 2026

1. Dunaway Gardens

Dunaway Gardens is a historic 22-acre site developed over a century ago as both a public rock garden and a training ground for touring theatrical productions. The venue attracted actors, singers, writers, and directors who came to develop and rehearse their shows in this inspiring setting. Notable early visitors included Roy and Walt Disney, Tallulah Bankhead, and Minnie Pearl.

The gardens feature a diverse collection of flowering plants and native species alongside botanical specimens from around the world. Visitors can explore winding walking paths, tranquil pools, and scenic bridges throughout the property. The centerpiece is a 700-seat rock amphitheater, which has hosted performances and special events—including weddings—throughout the decades.

Today, Dunaway Gardens is being carefully restored to its original purpose while being enhanced with additional venues to ensure its continued vitality for future generations.

On this tour some stairways should be avoided by elderly guests. To ensure safety on stairs, avoid distractions like phone use, and walk, never run. Wear proper, non-slip footwear. If carrying items, ensure your view is not blocked and keep one hand free.

2. Best Garden

The Best Garden is on a subdivision lot that embraces its natural woodland setting, including five species of oaks. This shade garden exemplifies how thoughtful design and patient cultivation can transform a property into a series of customized garden rooms reflecting a British heritage.

The front yard features ornamental grasses, while a 300-foot dry creek bed runs along the side yard. Garden spaces include a formal parterre for the sunken rose gardens that have vertical interest on one side of the property, and woodland gardens on the other. Distinct garden rooms showcase azaleas, camellias, hydrangeas, and shade-loving plants, all complemented by an English folly.

3. Jones Family Garden

The Jones family’s Colonial home was built in 1910. Once shaded by towering oaks and pecans, the grounds were a cool, winding parkland of hidden paths, a pond and woodland corners. Then in 2021, Newnan’s infamous EF-4 tornado wreaked devastation and ruin.

Gone were every one of the grand old trees, many dogwoods, redbuds and the plants that were destroyed under their weight. Overnight, what had once been a shade garden became full sun. Some plants that had suffered in

too little light burst forth and multiplied—peonies, salvia, mock orange, angel’s trumpet, roses, irises, berry bushes, and magnolias. Native plants from friends and family have filled the empty spaces, creating an abundance of color and life.

4. Inspiration Garden

The mission of the “Inspiration Garden” is to educate, demonstrate, and encourage the use of sound horticultural practices in home gardens.

Master Gardener Extension volunteers provide service to the Coweta County community by designing, maintaining, and propagating this garden year-round.

Come to the garden for ideas on choosing plants, seeing how they grow, and learning how to use them in your planted spaces. The garden allows us to showcase native and pollinator plants, flowers, vegetables, herbs, and other plants that thrive in our area with minimal maintenance. Also, importantly, the garden is a place to appreciate beauty, find serenity, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

5. James E. McGuffey Nature Center and Trails

The James E. McGuffey Nature Center and Trails is your neighborhood escape into nature’s playground, featuring six unique trails, including a paved path for easy access. Whether you’re looking to stroll, spot birds, learn from educational signs, or simply soak up the fresh air, there’s an adventure waiting for everyone. The park offers a place to connect with the land and with each other—perfect for learning, wandering, or just breathing a little deeper.

Kids Crafts on the Farm: Celebrate Mom! Sat. May 2, 10:00–11:15am

Looking for a sweet and creative Mother’s Day gift? Join us on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10:00–11:15 AM for a fun kids’ craft class on the farm!

Kids will paint a clay pot and plant a fresh herb to gift to Mom (or a special mother-figure). It’s hands-on, creative, and full of farm fun—plus they’ll leave with something made from the heart.

All supplies included, perfect for little makers, hosted on the farm at Serenbe Spots are limited—sign up soon!

Register Here: https://square.link/u/w5QBLgwN

May 2, 4:00-5:00pm

May Wine Tasting | Garden & Glass Wine Tasting, The General Store, 10642 Serenbe Ln, Chatt Hills

May 2, 7:00-8:15pm

Align Summit: Your Best Life with Astrologer Sinead Fine, Gainey Hall 10640 Serenbe Ln, Chatt Hills, 30268

Coffee Chat

This month at Birdhouse Coffee Room, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of our most beloved offerings—our signature SWIFT—through the lens of our very own Professor Steve, Head Roaster and resident coffee mind.

This month, Steve has been working closely with Genuine Origin to refine our signature SWIFT—featuring a beautifully expressive lot from Guatemala’s Baja Verapaz region.

Sourced from the highlands of Cubulco, this coffee is grown by smallholder producers at high elevation, allowing the cherries to mature slowly and develop deeper sweetness and structure. The result in the cup is layered and balanced—think cocoa powder, toasted almond, and granola with a lift of citrus and red currant, supported by a smooth medium body and approachable acidity.

What makes this roast special? According to Steve, it’s all about timing and freshness. Right now, SWIFT is hitting its stride—fully developed, beautifully rested, and ready to be experienced as intended.

So, what’s the move? Come in and:

• Enjoy a pour-over and taste the nuance in real time

• Grab a fresh bag to bring Birdhouse home with you

• Or keep it effortless—refill your subscription canister and stay stocked with your daily ritual

COFFEE ROOM SCHEDULE

M, W, F 6:30A - 2:30P

Tu + Fr 6:30A - 5P Sat + Sun 8A - 2:30P

Sunday: 9 AM - 11 AM Silent Book

Club at Birdhouse Coffee Room

Join us for a relaxed, low-pressure reading experience where readers gather to enjoy books together in quiet community. Bring whatever you’re currently reading, settle in with a coffee, and spend an hour in peaceful, focused reading. No assigned books, no required discussion—just

the simple joy of reading alongside others, with optional conversation before or after.

Saturday: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM STORYTIME + craft

Join us each Saturday for a cozy, creativity-filled morning at Birdhouse Coffee Room. Our weekly STORYTIME + craft invites children and families to gather, listen, imagine, and make together. We begin with a thoughtfully selected children’s book, followed by a simple, hands-on craft inspired by the story.

Friday: 2 PM - 5 PM GATHEROUND: Artist + Makers

Community Conversation

Join us each Friday at Birdhouse Coffee Room for a relaxed, artist- and maker-led community discussion. This weekly GATHEROUND invites creatives, thinkers, and neighbors to share ideas, explore processes, and connect through meaningful conversation in an open, welcoming space.

Birdhouse Market COFFEE ROOM 470 473 6481 10625 Serenbe Ln, A, Palmetto, GA 30268 www.birdhousecoffeeroom.com

May 8-12 & 15-17, 7:30pm

Macbeth

Wildflower Meadow, 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd, Chatt Hills, 30268

May 30, 7:30 pm Poetry with Sarah Kay Lakeside Pavilion, 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd, Chatt Hills, 30268

451 West St, Palmetto, GA 30268 (Formerly Old Palmetto Baptist Church) Sponsored by Chatt Hills Good Troublers

The leadership from the Immigration and Detention Center On-Site Volunteer Group has created an opportunity for us all to see the one man play, PRISONTOWN. A HUGE thank you to Mike DeSisti, Lindsey Mosby and Dallas Nevins for ensuring that this show is seen right here in Surround-be. A collection of our very own Good Troublers have donated to Out of Hand Theater to cover the expense of the show. This translates to complimentary tickets and a greater opportunity for us to fundraise for El Refugio Please arrive at 6:30pm. The play begins at 7:00pm! There will be light refreshments, as well as a post-show conversation with one of our community partners after the show. RSVP for your seat HERE. https://secure.qgiv.com/ for/prisontown/event/1004981/package/3989251

Chattahoochee Hills Meal + Market (Indoor)

Sun., May 17, 11:00-3:00pm At City Hall 6505 Rico Rd., Chatt Hills, 30268

Chattahoochee Hills Meal + Market is our monthly community gathering featuring local farmers and makers alongside a shared community meal.

Local food • Handmade goods • Community meal

Shared table, shared support May Meal and Market

Rooted in Chattahoochee Hills

Interested farmers and makers can contact us at ChattHillsMealNMarket@Gmail.com for details on participation, criteria, and next steps.

The market is inspired by the Community Outreach efforts of Chattahoochee Hills

May 10. 5:00-9:00pm | Mother’s Day Dinner Austin’s, 9110 Selborne Ln Suite 120, Chatt Hills, 30268 at 7PM

May 10. 11:00am5:00pm | Mother’s Day Prix Fixe Lunch | The Farmhouse, 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Rd, Chatt Hills, 30268

May 10. 11:00am2:00pm | Mother’s Day Brunch | The Hill, 9110 Selborne Ln, Chatt Hills, 30268

Celebrate Mom with Mindful Moments

This Mother's Day, give the gift that keeps on giving: wellness, relaxation, and genuine self-care. At Soberish, we believe moms deserve more than flowers that wilt - they deserve moments of peace and rejuvenation. Whether you're shopping for your mother or celebrating yourself, we've curated the perfect selection of zero-proof delights and functional treats that show you truly care.

The Perfect Mother's Day Gift

Help her reclaim her well-being with gifts designed for true relaxation. Our premium CBD products, adaptogen chocolates, and zero-proof spirits offer natural stress relief and balance - permission to pause, breathe, and prioritize herself. Our team will help you build a personalized gift basket tailored to her needs, combining functional treats with beautiful non-alcoholic cocktail mixers for a complete self-care ritual.

To All the Moms: You Deserve This

If you're a mother reading this - this message is for you: You deserve rest. You deserve joy. You deserve products that actually support your well-being. This May, give yourself permission to explore what makes you feel good. Visit us for a tasting, discover new favorites, and invest in your own wellness journey. Self-care isn't selfish - it's essential.

MOM'S MOMENT: ZERO PROOF COCKTAIL

An elegant, sophisticated drink, perfect for Mother's Day!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Lyre's Italian Spritz

• 3 oz Lyre’s prosecco sparkling

• Fresh orange wheel for garnish

Join us Saturday, May 10th, 12-4 PM for our Mother's Day weekend tasting event!! 1277 Mado Loop, Suite A • Chatt Hills, @BeSoberish • www.BeSoberish.com

May 30, 10:00am Serenbe Public Art Series: A Live Conversation with Curtis Patterson Deer Hollow at the entrance to Serenbe

Serenbe is entering an exciting new chapter in its public art story. As Art Farm at Serenbe deepens its commitment to meaningful, accessible art in the landscape—including plans for a 10-acre sculpture park in Deer Hollow—we invite you to mark this moment with a special live-recorded conversation set among one of Serenbe’s most iconic works.

Acclaimed sculptor Curtis Patterson, creator of Serenity for Shango and a leading artist represented in Serenbe’s collection, joins The Atlanta Voice for an intimate, in-depth vodcast interview exploring his four-decade career.

Patterson’s work spans major public commissions across the United States and exhibitions internationally, all rooted in the belief that sculpture can connect people—to place, to history, and to one another.

Set at the Serenity for Shango site, this live-recorded conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the artist as he reflects on the cultural symbolism and spiritual resonance that shape his practice. Through storytelling and dialogue, attendees will gain deeper insight into how public art transforms both landscape and community.

This is a free event. All are welcome to attend and listen in as the conversation is recorded live.

Camp Serenbe

June 8-12 | June 15-19 | June 22-26, 9am-3pm July 6-10 | July 13-17 | July 20-24, 9am-3pm Blue Group (Ages 3-4), $400 per week; Green Group (Ages 5-6), $400 per week; Orange Group (Ages 7-10),$400 per week; Enrichment Camps - Yellow Group (Ages 5-6 & 7-10) $500 per week. Horseback Riding Camp, Ages 8-10, Every Week, Cooking & Farming Camp, Ages 5-6 & 7-10, Art Camp, Ages 5-6 & 7-10. For infomation: https://www. campserenbe.com/programs

Gary Cassis on Jazz, Community & A New Creative Chapter

From global finance to Serenbe’s creative scene, Gary Cassis is redefining what semi-retirement can look like. A native New Yorker with a lifelong love of jazz, Gary spent years building a career in banking and international finance that took him across the world, all while his passion for music and the arts quietly stayed with him.

Now at Serenbe, that passion has come full circle. In this episode, Garnie and Monica sit down with Gary to talk about how he’s turned this chapter into something entirely new, not by slowing down, but by leaning in. Through his work with the Art Farm, serving on the board, chairing the music council, and launching a new podcast to capture the stories of visiting artists, he’s helping shape a cultural landscape where world-class art is woven into everyday life.

We talk about rediscovery, creative purpose, and what it means to stay engaged, not just with your own passions, but with the community around you. It’s a look at how Serenbe makes space for art, connection, and the kind of moments you don’t have to travel for, they’re right here, often found on an ordinary Sunday afternoon.

Listen to the Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/bdbmhf9d

Enzo at Delta Sky Club at ATL

We’re incredibly grateful to be part of @delta’s Local Flavor program, bringing ENZO Steakhouse & Bar to the Delta Sky Clubs at the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Find black garlic marinated short rib, a salt-crusted beet salad with burrata, and tiramisu based on Andrea’s mother’s recipe in the B and new D Concourses.

A little ENZO, wherever you’re headed.

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Chattahoochee Hills Artists Featured in 2026 Every Woman Biennial in New York

The City of Chattahoochee Hills is proud to recognize local artistic connections in the 2026 Every Woman Biennial, during April in New York City. The internationally recognized exhibition, titled SPECTALiA, opened March 8 at Pen + Brush, 29 East 22nd Street, New York, which coincided with International Women’s Day.

Founded in 2014 by Christine Finley—a resident of Chattahoochee Hills—the Biennial has grown into a major artist-led platform supporting women and nonbinary artists. What began as a grassroots response to gender inequity in the art world has evolved into a global exhibition featuring hundreds of artists across disciplines, from painting and sculpture to performance and digital media.

This year’s Biennial includes participation from regional artists with ties to the Chattahoochee Hills area, including Christine Finley, Barbara Brenner and Judy Walker. Their inclusion highlights the growing presence of South Fulton’s creative community on national and international stages, and reflects the broader cultural vitality of the region.

The 2026 theme, SPECTALiA, draws inspiration from historical movements such as Dada and Surrealism—periods shaped by uncertainty, experimentation, and social change. Artists were invited to respond to the question of what can be created in times of disruption, resulting in an expansive exhibition that blends traditional media with contemporary practices, including video, installation, and emerging technologies.

on Yupo paper.

pearlescent giclee print mounted to 1/4” acrylic.

The Biennial is known for its open-call format and salon-style presentation, encouraging accessibility and dialogue among artists at all stages of their careers. Since its founding, it has featured more than 1,400 artists in exhibitions spanning New York, Los Angeles, London, and beyond. Under Finley’s leadership, the initiative continues to foster connections across communities while amplifying diverse artistic voices.

For Chattahoochee Hills, the presence of both the Biennial’s founder and participating artists underscores the area’s evolving identity as a hub for creative practice.

The participation of local artists in an exhibition of this scale reflects not only individual achievement, but also the strength of the broader creative ecosystem in Chattahoochee Hills and the surrounding region. As the arts continue to play a central role in community life, opportunities like the Every Woman Biennial help bring regional talent into a wider national conversation.

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Placemaking Through Myths, Experience and Drawing by Phillip James Tabb

Published by Routledge Taylor & Francis Group

This book reveals the profound connections between placemaking, mythology, and experience as focused on creating vital and meaningful places through the process of drawing. By delving into these concepts, Tabb explores how we can unlock powerful tools for designers, architects, planners, and communities. Exploring ancient stories, embarking on journeys to historic places, and cultivating the art of drawing, six different drawing techniques are covered, including in-situ sketching, studio-enhanced drawing, mythic landscapes, diagrams, watercolors, and conceptual masterplans. These drawing techniques relate to dwelling by showcasing a range of experiences including becoming more present, capturing immediate impressions, and envisioning future developments. By analyzing these drawings, planners and designers can learn from the featured places, architectural examples and best design practices, gaining practical insights into the complex interplay of factors that contribute to successful placemaking. This book is based upon research and drawings completed by the author over the past 25 years.

This book is essential for practitioners, planners, designers, artists and students interested in concepts of place, myths, experience, and drawing.

About the Author

Phillip James Tabb is Emeritus Professor of Architecture at Texas A&M University and held the Liz and Nelson Mitchell Professorship of Residential Design. Since 2001, Tabb has been the master plan architect for Serenbe Community – an award-winning sustainable, biophilic, and wellness community being realized outside of Atlanta, Georgia, and is the architect of his solar residence in Serenbe. He has been a design educator for 20 years and a practicing urban designer and licensed architect for an additional 30 years.

Critics' Review by Robert Armon, Architect, Denver, CO

"While reading Placemaking Through Myths, Experience, and Drawing, memories of classic guidance from Goethe and Dürer came to mind regarding the intrinsic value of drawing. I had the pleasure of traveling and drawing with Dr. Tabb in Italy, southern Colorado and Northern New

Mexico. We often would stop and sketch or watercolor a beautiful scene or building. Combined with other conceptual tools in Dr. Tabb’s design toolbox, an essential methodology is presented for meaningful placemaking, especially facilitated by drawing. A clear reminder is given that static observation is vastly different from looking and seeing with awareness. We all have the potential to see from the soul and experience a more wholesome environment. Tabb provides us with a handbook for creating meaningful places. Stop! Smell, hear, touch, taste, and see where you are. Experience the place, the space, and yourself, then, perhaps, create a simple drawing. Think of the stories, the myths, that proceeded you, and that might follow you. Envision what was here long ago, what is here now, and what could be here. This is a book not just for architects or planners, but for anyone yearning to fan the spark of creativity within themselves and the joy of making or experiencing meaningful places."

Paperback $41.59, Hardback $160.00, eBook $41.59, Order Here: https://www.routledge.com/Placemaking-Through-Myths-Experience-and-Drawing/Tabb/p/book/9781041124115

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May Selections from Hills & Hamlets Bookshop

This month, we’re exploring strange, shifting realities and the fragile boundaries between perception and truth, chaos and control, and the broader uncertainty of the human experience. These stories reveal worlds where appearances deceive, where normalcy can mask deeper instability, and where even the most confident individuals are forced to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves. They also grapple with the consequences of choice, whether through transformations, high-stakes trials, or the haunting pull of the past. Together, they reflect on the limits of understanding.

Hills & Hamlets Bookshop is now open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm every week, and we’re open 24/7 online at Bookshop.org/shop/ HillsAndHamlets.

The Good Eye - Jess Gibson

A psychic uses her ability to communicate with animals to extract the perfect revenge. A condescending artist, who considers his girlfriend too conventional, throws a dinner party where he’s served a painful truth. The Good Eye tells twelve sideways tales that wrestle with the limits of perception and possibility – the beautiful can turn grotesque, the exalted can fall into disgrace, and the genius can be proved an imposter. Released on 12 May.

A Parade of Horribles - Matt Dinniman

In the eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler series, it’s off to the races as chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars. When Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Races: get from point A to point B and don’t come in last. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple. Are we supposed to be ignoring those strange glitches that are occurring with increased frequency and the whispers about what’s happening on the eleventh floor? Everything is fine. Everything is fine Released on 12 May.

The Midnight Train -Matt Haig

From the world of The Midnight Library, The Midnight Train brings you a story of second chances and the ability to re-live significant moments in your life that shaped you. For Wilbur, that means reliving his days with Maggie, the love of his life, on his honeymoon in Venice, before he gave it all up. Wilbur must decide if he’s willing to risk everything to go back in time and change the outcome of his life or continue to live the life that he’s already created for himself. Released on 12 May.

All books will be available at Hills & Hamlets, Bookshop.org, or Libro.fm. Website: http://hillsandhamletsbookshop.com/ Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/hillsandhamlets Libro.fm: https://libro.fm/hillsandhamlets

Community

OUR CHURCHES

Campbellton Baptist Church, 8660 Church Street, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Friendship Baptist Church, 6090 Cochran Mill Rd., Chatt Hills, GA 30268 https://www. friendshipbaptistchatthills.com

New Hope United Methodist Church, 7875 Atlanta Newnan Rd., Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Providence Baptist Church 6402 Campbellton Redwine Rd., Chatt Hills, GA 30268 www.pbcrico.org

Rico United Methodist Church 6475 Rico Rd., Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Rivertown United Methodist Church, 9325 Rivertown Rd., Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Crossroads Church at Chattahoochee Hills, 8400 Sardis Rd., Chatt Hills, GA 30268 crossroadsonline.org

Southern Crescent Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

www.facebook.com/SouthernCrescentUUFellowship/

Southside at Serenbe, 9:15 & 11:00am, 10640 Serenbe Ln., Chatt Hills | Southside Church

Vernon Grove Baptist Church, 8440 Vernon Grove Rd., Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Obituary for Rosalyn Stover

Rosalyn Stover, born May 25, 1946, in Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in Palmetto, Georgia, at the age of 79. A devoted Registered Nurse at Newnan Hospital, she spent many years caring for others with compassion and selflessness, reflecting the warmth, kindness, and quiet strength that defined her life. Rosalyn courageously battled Stage 4 ovarian cancer for five and a half years, and her family finds comfort in knowing she is now at peace and reunited with loved ones who preceded her in death, including her husband, James Ronald Stover, and her son, Jonathan Stover. She is lovingly remembered by her son David Stover (Lisa); her grandchildren Lydia, Charlie, Erica, Nathan, and five additional granddaughters; her great-grandson Eli; her sisters Aileen Evans (Johnny) and Margie Gill (Jerry); and many extended family members and friends, all of whom will cherish her beautiful spirit, vibrant personality, and the deep love she shared, especially with her grandchildren.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2026

"Illumination Station" - Theme

PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH

6402 Campbellton-Redwine Rd., Chatt Hills, pbcrico.org

VBS DATES & TIME - Monday-Friday, June 15-19

TIME: Supper from 5:00-5:30 pm. VBS from 5:30-8:30 pm

AGES: 4 years old through 5th grade. Registration is open at pbcrico.org.

Grow & Mature

As the calendar rolls around to May, spring is in full bloom, the grass is turning green, birds are singing and laying eggs, and the woods are alive with new growth. This time of year is a great reminder that growth, and new birth is all around.

Being a grandfather of 3 precious girls, my life is full of growth, special events, dress up time, loving their gentle spirits as I watch them grow.

Growing is a natural part of life, becoming mature, not so much. Let me explain. I have planted a few trees in my life, watered them, fertilized them and with the help of sunlight they have grown into large, mature trees. Our two children have grown into full grown adults and have matured along the way.

The way to help something, or someone become mature, you must invest time, and energy into them. Feed them, give them direction, correct them, and teach them respect, and how to respect others.

As I do my best to live a life of integrity by putting others first, loving and forgiving as I go. I am trying to model my life after my Hero, Jesus Christ. Even though I fall short of this, I still give it my all.

When Jesus walked on this very planet, over two thousand years ago, He grew into a mature grown man. His life’s mission started at the age of thirty. One of many things I love about Jesus is when he started this mission, He rounded up a team of men, well boys really. These guys were in their late teens, uneducated, ordinary men as described in the book of Acts. Jesus did not look for the well-educated, or even the religious sect.

These men walked, lived and matured by hanging out with the Greatest teacher that has ever lived, Jesus Christ. These men, His disciples witnessed so many people disrespecting Jesus, criticizing Him and His actions, and eventually beat Him and nailed Him to a tree to die. Jesus never fought back, or tried to stop them, Jesus even asked His father to forgive them, Jesus said they know not what they do.

When it comes to the word maturity, Jesus is tops. Next time you plant a flower, water and fertilize it and watch it grow and mature, think about Jesus, and thank Him for all He did for You!

Kimberly Corley Pulliam

Kimberly Corley Pulliam, born February 24, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished daughter of the late Roger and Ann Corley and was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Rosemary Smith and Bobby and Betty Hamil; her aunt, Judy Pritchard; and her dear friend,

Being a part of the community of Chattahoochee Hills is such a Blessing for us all. The beauty of this community is like a stroke of an artist brush on a beautiful canvas. It is very exciting being a part of Crossroads Church, Chattahoochee Hills. I am watching people grow and mature in their Faith, just as the first disciples did.

Crossroads church Chattahoochee Hills is for everyone; we are all broken people in need of a Savior. Like the song goes “Red, yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight” If you want to check out a church who loves you as you are, come check us out… John 15: 12-13

P.S. He is ALIVE! Campus Pastor Jeff Peek, Crossroads Church Chattahoochee Hills, jpeek@crossroadsnewnan.org

Richard Chancy. Kim is survived by her beloved husband, Chris Pulliam; her daughter, Kelly Pulliam; her son, Gregory Pulliam (Adriane); and her adored grandson, Wyatt Pulliam, as well as her brother, Glenn Corley, her uncles, Mike Smith (Rhonda) and Marshall Smith (Kay), and her cousin and best friend, Kristy Chancy Stuler (Wayne), along with her daughter, Jordan Chancy, and many extended family members who will remember her warmth and kindness.

Community BRICKWORKS UPDATE

Brickworks 2026

Brickworks volunteers have true hearts for service! Our food pantry team works together to ensure things run smoothly and clients feel valued. As one of our newest volunteers observed, “It amazes me how they transcend themselves to help other people. Week after week.”

In April, our crew took that attitude a step further and volunteered to provide lunch to 60 volunteers at Midwest Food Bank in Peachtree City. Elaine Bryant gathered everyone together on Monday in the kitchen at Providence Baptist Church and prepped pounds of cabbage and carrots for cole slaw and 90 pounds of Boston Butts for traditional barbecue. Super volunteer, Kenneth Bryant, tended the grill all night, sleeping in his truck to ensure a gorgeous dark crust and perfectly tender meat. Brunswick Stew and plenty of desserts rounded out the menu.

The volunteers at Midwest were very grateful for a classic, Southern-style celebration and the smoky scent brought staff out of their offices and several truck drivers back for seconds! And our volunteers were treated to a tour of the Midwest facilities by Agency Coordinator, Sarah Moulton.

Pantry Update

In March, the food pantry served 53 families (106 adults and 75 children.) Six families received emergency assistance funding.

Library Update

Spring has spring at the Library and it is most apparent every Tuesday when the Toddlers and young school aged children meet for Toddler Tuesday. They have been busy listening to stories about spring, painting rocks, and planning for a garden that will come to life outside of the Library. We recently welcomed back Richard Hall who taught his popular four week class on chair caning. This was an introductory class and each student worked to complete a herringbone seat on a small stool. It was harder than Richard made it look but everyone was so excited about the process. He’ll be teaching again next fall and we can’t wait! New books continue to come in by the bag and box full. Our most requested items over the last few books has been travel guides. Between a few purchases and a few donations, we are proud of our fledgling Travel section that is located on our non-fiction wall. If you are planning a trip,

stop by to see what travel guides we have to offer. If you have one that you’re no longer using, but haven’t found a home for, we would gladly accept it! Thanks to everyone who has helped to expand our collection.

Up and Coming

Canasta! Meets each Monday at 4pm This is a spirited group that welcomes players of all skills levels.

Toddler Tuesday - Meets each Tuesday at 10am for stories, crafts, and time for parents to relax and socialize. We welcome older children as well, and love to meet new friends!

Mahjong Meetup - Come to play on Wednesdays at 10:30 or Thursdays at 1:30 Newbies are always welcome but it’s helpful if you are familiar with the tiles and/or have had a lesson. *Please check out our Events page for more information and to sign up: communitybrickworks.org/calendar/.

Wayward Readers Book Group We are currently reading Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy by Karen Abbott, and we will meet to discuss it on May 19 at 4:30pm.

Codgers Book Group - Meets each Friday at 2pm Join us to discuss fiction and non-fiction books that inspire exploration of related world topics.

Chatt Hills Meal + Market Stop by City Hall at 11am on Sunday, May 17 to check out the vendors. The Library will be open as well!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Neighbors Helping Neighbors! Food Pantry Update https://communitybrickworks.org

It is the 20th Anniversary of Community Brickworks with our fifth annual Backyard Bash!

You are all invited on 9 May (5-8pm) at Kelli Castille’s 4 Sevens Farmette for a fun evening with live music, great food & cocktails and kids’ activities - all for a great cause.

In an effort to make the event accessible to everyone, we are offering tickets at a highly discounted rate and are inviting individuals and businesses to sponsor the event. All proceeds go to feeding families in need, helping folks to keep the bills paid and running community services through our rural library down at City Hall.

The event space, planning, food and beverages are all being donated by community members. If the idea of bringing people together across Chatt Hills to make a difference appeals to you, please click on the link below for more information on how you can become a sponsor. We genuinely appreciate your support! [https://communitybrickworks.org/2026-backyard-bash.../]

City Government Managing Time while Serving You

In a community as unique and thoughtfully planned as Chattahoochee Hills, the relationship between residents and city leadership is an essential part of maintaining its character and quality of life. As the city continues to grow and serve its residents efficiently, one simple step that can significantly improve communication and service is scheduling appointments with city officials in advance

While stopping by City Hall may seem convenient, doing so without an appointment can sometimes lead to unintended delays or limited availability. City staff and officials often balance multiple responsibilities throughout the day, including meetings, field work, and previously scheduled commitments. By arranging an appointment ahead of time, residents help ensure that the appropriate staff member is available, prepared, and able to give their full attention to the matter at hand.

Appointments allow city officials to better understand and prepare for each resident’s needs before the meeting even begins. Whether discussing zoning questions, permits, community initiatives, or other concerns, advance notice enables staff to gather necessary information, review relevant documents, and coordinate internally if needed. This preparation leads to more productive conversations, clearer answers, and often faster resolutions.

From the resident’s perspective, scheduling also minimizes wait times and uncertainty. Instead of making an unplanned trip and hoping the right person is available, an appointment provides a dedicated time slot focused entirely

Robert T. Rokovitz, MPA, ICMA-CM

on their concerns. This ensures that each citizen receives the time, attention, and respect they deserve.

Ultimately, this approach benefits the entire community. It allows city staff to manage their time effectively, reduces scheduling conflicts, and creates a smoother, more responsive experience for everyone involved. By making appointments the standard practice, Chattahoochee Hills can continue fostering strong connections between residents and their local government while maintaining the high level of service the community expects.

Residents are encouraged to contact City Hall via phone or email to schedule appointments with the appropriate department or official. This small step helps ensure that every interaction is as meaningful, efficient, and productive as possible.

Yours in Service,

Robbie Rokovitz, City Manager

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Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lowe at 6:47pm.

Mayor Lowe called for a motion to reconvene the Regular Council Meeting. It was moved by Councilmember Lightsey and seconded by Councilmember Foster to reconvene the Regular Council meeting at 6:05pm.

ROLL CALL: A quorum was established.

Review and Approval of Agenda: It was moved by Councilmember Peek and seconded by Councilmember Lightsey to amend the Regular Agenda by moving Item 26-020-Public Hearing to after the New Business Items. Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Minutes: Council Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026. It was moved by Councilmember Southard and seconded by Councilmember Addison to approve the March 3rd meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.

Staff Reports

Financial Update: Robbie Rokovitz, City Manager Fire Department Report: Greg Brett, Fire Chief Police Department Report: Kevin Digou, Police Chief Public Works/Parks Report: Darold Wendlandt, Director Community Development Report: Mike Morton, Director Economic Development Report: Chris Montesinos, Director

Public Comments: There were six (6) public comment speakers.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Item 26-021 – Council Consideration to Approve a Resolution Reappointing the Parks Commission Members (Mayor & Council) It was moved by Councilmember Peek and seconded by Councilmember Southard to approve Item 26-021. Motion passed unanimously.

2. Item 26-022 - Council Consideration to Approve a Resolution Reappointing the Historic Commission Members (Mayor & Council)

It was moved by Councilmember Lightsey and seconded by Councilmember Addison to approve Item

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26-022. Motion passed unanimously.

3. Item 26-023 - Council Consideration to Approve Agreement for Electrical Services for a Well serving Rico United Methodist Church (Finance)

It was moved by Councilmember Foster and seconded by Councilmember Peek to approve Item 26-023 with the corrected expiration date of April 30, 2027. Motion passed unanimously.

4. Item 26-024 – Council Consideration to Amend the Speed Limit Ordinance Adopted March 10, 2020 (City Manager)

It was moved by Councilmember Peek and seconded by Councilmember Foster to approve Item 26-024. Motion passed unanimously.

5. Item 26-025 – 1st READ ONLY - Council Consideration to approve a Special Use Permit 26U-001 Hali for a Country Inn or Farm Stay in the RL (Rural) District (Community Development)

This was a 1st Read Only.

6. Item 26-026 – 1st READ ONLY - Council Consideration to approve a Special Use Permit 26U-002 Clowdus for a Bed and Breakfast in the RL (Rural) District (Community Development)

This was a 1st Read Only.

7. Item 26-027 – 1st READ ONLY - Council Consideration to approve a Variance 26V-001 Crossroads Church to the Front Setback Requirements in the RL (Rural) District (Community Development)

This was a 1st Read Only.

PUBLIC HEARING(S):

8. Item 26-020 – PUBLIC HEARING - Council Consideration of a Remand Order Regarding Pending Litigation for the Harrison Merrill of WHM Chattahoochee Hills Investments, LLC Rezoning of 526 acres from RL (Rural) to VL (Village) - (Legal)

City Attorney, Rick Lindsey - The City Council is about to consider the revised rezoning request of WHM Chattahoochee Hills Investment, LLC, which is the rezoning of 526 acres from RL (Rural) to VL (Village). The property is located at the four corners of the intersection of South Fulton Parkway and Cochran Mill Road.

This matter was originally filed February 16, 2023. The application for rezoning was denied by the City Council at its

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regular scheduled meeting of October 1, 2024.

The Applicant exercised its constitutional rights and appealed the decision of the City Council by filing suit in the Superior Court of Fulton County. As with all civil cases in that court, the parties were ordered to attend mediation. The City met in mediation with the Applicant on two separate sessions. During the mediation, the Applicant modified its development plan pursuant to the requests of the City.

Following mediation, the Court issued an Order remanding this matter to the City Council to consider the revised development plan and vote to either accept or reject the revised plan. In addition, the Court ordered that one public hearing take place prior to the Council vote.

The Supreme Court ruled almost 30 years ago that when cases are remanded to a city council for a decision on an appeal from an initial denial of a rezoning petition, a public hearing must be held and the city must follow the state law governing zoning decisions, the Zoning Procedures Law. The ZPL provides for a public hearing. That court decision has not been overturned and has been cited numerous times by the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and trial courts.

In our case, the judge who is hearing this appeal, ordered the city to hold a “ZPL-compliant public hearing”. The City is following the judge’s Order. We are in litigation and, as such, must follow the Orders of the Court. We do not have the liberty of veering away from the clear instructions of the Court. Doing so could place the City at risk of being in contempt.

So, following the clear language of the Order, I instructed the City to conduct a (one) public hearing that is compliant with the requirements of the ZPL. We do not have the liberty or option of having a second public hearing, such as a public hearing before the Planning Commission.

The public hearing will begin shortly. Following the public hearing, the Council will meet in executive session. Following the executive session, the City Council will reconvene in regular session and vote on this rezoning petition. There have been questions about why the Council is meeting in executive session. The reason is simple. It is solely because this matter is in litigation. The Council must be free to discuss this rezoning without adversely affecting the City’s position in the litigation. Everything that is said in public by the Council members, every writing that is posted on social media platforms by the Council members, every

memo written by the Council members can be used as evidence in the trial of this case. Such discussions are extremely risky to the City’s position in the litigation. As such, the law allows the City Council to discuss this rezoning, like all matters that are in litigation, in executive session. That is for the protection of the City and its position in the litigation. It is not to avoid the public.

The Applicant has told the City that the revised plan has been approved by the Applicant. If the City Council votes to approve the revised plan with the conditions developed through the mediation process, the litigation will be concluded and the case dismissed. If the City Council votes to reject the plan, the litigation will continue and the conditions that were negotiated in the mediation will be null and void. In other words, the plan that the Court will review and consider in the litigation will be the one presented to the City Council back in October of 2024.

The conditions that will attach to the rezoning, if it is approved by the City Council this evening, are available for the public to view on the City’s website. I will also present a summary of those now.

(1) The Village will have 2000 residential units on 526 acres. Under our zoning, the property can be developed with that number of units PROVIDED that the developer obtains 1474 TDRs.

(2) Must adhere to the conceptual site plan dated December 17, 2025.

(3) The northwest corner is anticipated to be a corporate headquarters type of development. If that is not viable, the Owner must come back to the City for any other potential uses.

(4) The northeast corner is limited to 120 residential units. This is a reduction from approximately 500 units in the plan submitted in 2024. Construction on these units cannot start for 2 ½ years.

(5) The proposed HUB (small commercial area) located in the northeast corner is limited to single family residential units, some retail uses with floor areas limited to 2000 square feet except for one space that can be as large as 5000 square feet, and a small outdoor amphitheater (approximately 200 patrons) with no ticketed concert events without a special use permit. The target retail uses are a small coffee shop, restaurants, bike shops, and the like. No vape shops, gas stations, drive-thru restaurants, tattoo parlors, massage parlors,

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nail salons, car washes, hotel, parking garage, pawn shop, smoking lounge, automobile repairs, laundromat, self-storage facility, car or boat sales, or sexually oriented businesses shall be allowed within this area.

(6) Balance of the Village density shall be south of the Parkway.

(7) At the request of the City, the buffers along a portion of Cochran Mill Road in the business/retail area of the Village shall be reduced to zero. That runs from the protected buffer of the southside of the Parkway to the city owed cemetery. This is intended to promote walkability and connectivity in the Village

(8) Along the unbuffered frontages along Cochran Mill Road, at least 95% of building frontages must be designed in the styles of buildings that were in this area of the Southeast between 1800 and 1935.

(9) No parking lots are permitted along the front of the buildings along this section of Cochran Mill Road. Street parking along Cochran Mill Road is permitted.

(10) Heading south from the Cemetery, the buffer requirements along Cochran Mill Road shall be imposed, per the Code.

(11) The development along Cochran Mill Road shall include a step down strip of a combination of landscaping and hardscaping starting at the City Cemetery on Cochran Mill Rd heading north, which shall begin at the City Cemetery, at 40 feet in width down to 30 feet in width down to 15 feet in width ending at the beginning of the area designated on the Zoning Plan as the Town Center represented in blue on the site plan.

(12) Along Cochran Mill Road the minimum sidewalk width in front of restaurants and cafes with outdoor seating will be 20 feet. All other sidewalks along Cochran Mill Road will be 13 feet wide to provide areas for landscaping and trees.

(13) All of these improvements to Cochran Mill Road will be at no cost to the City.

(14) Within 12 months of the rezoning approval, the Owner must provide a mutually acceptable 20-foot-wide easement along Little Bear Creek from Wilkerson Mill Road to Cochran Mill Park. The Owner will construct the 12-wide path in the easement as phases of the Village develop. However, City and/or Path Foundation can apply for grants and can construct the path as funds are available. Owner will coordinate with the

City of Palmetto and Owner’s development partners to provide connectivity of this trail through Owner’s Palmetto development following Little Bear Creek to Phillips Road. If any portion of the easement needs to be relocated the future by the Owner as the Village develops, the Owner must reconstruct the path at its cost in the new location.

(15) Also, the Owner will provide easements necessary for the trail segment identified in the regional Transportation Improvement Plan if different from the trail I just discussed.

(16) Owner will provide means of access to the city-owned cemetery and provide buffers or landscaping to incorporate the cemetery.

(17) There shall be vehicular connectivity allowance across Rico Tatum Road and across Wilkerson Mill Rd to the Palmetto property owned by the Plaintiff or an entity related to the Plaintiff. This connectivity concept will need formal approval from the City of Palmetto which neither Party can guarantee.

(18) Where the Village abuts Bear Creek Hamlet (The Ramble) there is a 50-foot setback and height limit for buildings of 40 feet for the first 100 feet. Also, a 6-foot privacy fence is to be installed along a portion of the eastern boundary where it abuts an RL zoned property when that section of the Village is developed if the City requires such a fence at that time.

(19) There will be an easement on the western boundary south of the SF Parkway at a location agreeable to the City and Owner for a possible future thoroughfare connection.

(20) Buildings on the north side of SF Pkwy are limited to no more than 48 feet in height.

(21) If requested by the City, Owner shall dedicate a site for a fire station.

(22) If requested by Fulton County Schools, the Owner shall dedicate a site for a school.

(23) All conditions of the DRI shall be followed. If future changes are needed to the DRI road improvements, the Owner and the City shall commission a traffic study with each paying ½ of the cost. The City can require others to contribute to the City’s share of that cost.

(24) In any location in the Village that is required to have a buffer and the vegetation in that buffer is insufficient to provide satisfactory screening, the Owner shall plant additional native evergreen plants.

(25) All future owners and builders of and in the Village shall meet with the City to encourage a common understanding of the opportunities for higher quality development and to go over the conditions of the zoning.

(26) The Owner will execute a development agreement with the City regarding the TDR program. Mayor Lowe opened the public hearing for Item 26-020. There was one (1) speaker in Favor of Item 26-020. There were fourteen (14) speakers; fourteen (14) who did not wish to speak; two (2) letters – Michael Glass and Concerned Citizens of Chatt Hills in Opposition of Item 26-020. It was moved by Councilmember Peek and seconded by Councilmember Addison to recess into Executive Session for a Legal matter at 9:05pm. Motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Councilmember Peek and seconded by Councilmember Southard to reconvene back into the Regular Meeting at 11:08pm. Motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Councilmember Addison and seconded by Councilmember Southard to approve Item 26-020. Motion passed with 3-2 votes; Councilmember Foster and Lightsey voted No.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: There were no Council comments

EXECUTIVE SESSION: (When an Executive Session is needed, one will be called for the following issues: Personnel, Litigation or Real Estate)

ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilmember Foster and seconded by Councilmember Lightsey to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 11:25pm. Motion passed unanimously.

Comprehensive Plan Working Group Meetings 1

& 2

By Chip Denton along

with all photos

Here are a few photos from the first and second meetings along with the breakout groups. Why do we as a city create a Comprehensive Plan?

The State of Georgia requires it every ten years, but more importantly, it helps guide how our city grows and what we protect.

It addresses key areas like land use, parks and greenspace, transportation, housing, and economic development. Most importantly, it provides a foundation for zoning decisions. When those decisions are challenged, including cases like the recent Merrill zoning near Cochran Mill Park, the Comprehensive Plan helps support and defend the city’s position.

If you care about how Chattahoochee Hills grows and what we preserve, this is an important process to be part of.

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Planning Commission Work SessionThurs. May 14, 6:00 pm

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2026 PARKING PASSES AVAILABLE

The parking passes for Cochran Mill Park are: Residents – free with an annual parking pass sticker they may pick up at city hall. Parking Pass rate from $5 to $10 per vehicle daily and from $50 to $70 annually.