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Contents AUGUST 2019 VOL. 75, NO. 8

KEITH MAY

UGA MARINE EXTENSION / GEORGIA SEA GRANT

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CALLAWAY GARDENS

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16 Start your engines! Atlanta Motorsports Park offers high-speed adventure for the whole family. By Cameron Whitlock
20 The pipes are calling Georgia's majestic, historic organs are show-stoppers. By H.M. Cauley

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Atlanta Motorsports Park near Dawsonville is home to a Formula One-designed, 2-mile road course and a kart-racing track nearly a mile long. (Photo by Walter Sippel.)
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4 MAILBOX 6 PICTURE THIS? 7 CURIOUS GEORGIA 8 GEORGIA NEWS 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 14 CURRENTS 24 AROUND GEORGIA
Music halls and opry houses

27 GEORGIA'S ENERGY
OUTLOOK
28 GEORGIA GARDENS
Growing hydrangeas
30 GEORGIA COOKS
Les Dames d'Escoffier
33 TRIVIA CONTEST
34 SNAPSHOT
Fun at the fair

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MailBOX Comments from our readers Compiled by Jennifer J. Hewett From THE EDITOR

Trivia talk
I always read the magazine, but it was fun to go more in-depth into the articles in order to answer the Trivia Contest questions.
[The June] magazine definitely gave me some ideas of places to explore! I have a vacation home outside of Blairsville that my parents built 30 years ago, and I never knew there was a drive-in movie in Blue Ridge. [See "Georgia's celestial cinemas," June 2019, page 20; bit.ly/celcin619.] Definitely going to try it out! Thanks so much for a great magazine.
--Virginia Curtis, Winter Garden, Fla.

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Thanks for this fun contest and a wonderful magazine that's informative and entertaining.
--Cindy Shultz, Richmond Hill

The trivia contest was fun! I really enjoy your magazine, especially the recipes! --Gail Sawyer, Marietta

Thank you for the trivia contest--and I found the article on The Miracle League

very interesting. [See "Stepping up to the plate," May 2019, page 20; bit.ly/mirlg519.]

--Mary Jean Dunn, Waleska

My GEORGIA

By Jennifer J. Hewett

Joys of the journey and the stops along the way

T here's not much that's better than a road trip with family or friends. The conversation, laughter, music and people you're with make a trip special, and I have fond memories of many such road trips as a kid.
I remember traveling with my mom, dad and grandparents to visit my mom's side of the family in North Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Nana was an Avon lady, and her big, blue 1968 Delta 88 Oldsmobile always smelled like Silicone Glove, one of the company's popular lotions. Even after my cousins inherited the car, it still smelled the same.
Every summer, we'd all pile into that old Oldsmobile and tootle the winding, two-lane roads up to Clayton for the family reunion on Nana's side of the family. One guaranteed stop would be at Katherine's Kitchen for a piping-hot country ham biscuit. Whoever was riding in the front seat between Nana and Papa had the task of distributing the little rectangular biscuit boxes to everyone in the car. Country ham was a treat, and, boy, those biscuits were good.
Our last stop on the way to Papa's family reunions would be the Kentucky Fried Chicken. We'd always bring a bucket of chicken along with the cakes or pies Nana had made. Those reunions always guaranteed two things: lots of good food from our many aunts and uncles--and plenty of cousins for us little kids to play with.
On southbound road trips to Florida to visit Grandma and Papa and the aunts, uncles and cousins on my dad's side of the family, we'd always stop at Stuckey's along Interstate 75.
As a kid, I was fascinated by the store's spinning racks holding books with magic markers and travel bingo games as well as table after table of tchotchkes, T-shirts, peanut brittle and cellophanewrapped goodies such as pecan logs.
How many people collected those state-specific spoons? Or magnets shaped like all 50 states? You could find them at Stuckey's--along with gasoline, Indian River fruit, a scoop of chocolate ice cream and a restroom.
One time, my parents' car blew a water pump

Visiting at a Sutton family reunion in 1976 are Freeman Sutton, front, from left; his siblings, Leon Sutton and Vinnie Cathey; and his niece Isabel Griffin. Behind them are Rick and Steven Grimsley, Freeman Sutton's grandsons.

at the Stuckey's in Unadilla. On every subsequent trip by there, we'd hear the story again. (On a college road trip years later, my Saturn started overheating very near there. Thank goodness for Stuckey's. My friends and I pulled off the road and hung out there while the car cooled down.)
After a fun week of hanging out with family in Florida, swimming and playing outside with the cousins, getting splashed by Shamu at Sea World, eating pancakes and then watching the space shuttle take off or just relaxing on Grandma's screened-in porch, we'd load up and head back to Atlanta, making sure to stop at Stuckey's at least once before arriving back home.
What's the best part of a road trip: the journey or the destination?
I'd say both. Jennifer J. Hewett is the managing editor at Georgia Magazine. She's advocating for "Georgia sushi"--a Stuckey's pecan log, sliced like sushi rolls-- to become a thing at parties.

Tiny tot Jennifer Hewett stands behind her grandmother's 1968 Oldsmobile, which took the family on many road trips.

To submit a My Georgia story, send the essay (no more than 500 words) and 300-dpi digital photos by email to mygeorgia@georgiaemc.com or by mail to the address listed on page 6. A self-addressed, stamped envelope must be included for photos to be returned. Published essays pay $100. Georgia Magazine reserves the right to edit submitted pieces.

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My Georgia memories
I can't tell you enough how much I enjoyed reading the May 2019 My Georgia article. [See "Joys of the journey and the stops along the way," page 19; bit.ly/ jotj519.] I loved the parts where you describe stopping at Stuckey's, which reminded me of our own family road trips when I was a kid. I'm quite certain many other readers reacted the same way. Thanks so much for such a lovely journey back in time.
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I read your article on the "Joys of the journey," and

some parts of it reminded me of my family trips, too (bickering with siblings and slid-

ing along that big back seat that went on forever). I enjoyed the piece!

--Arden Williams, Atlanta

I loved the story about Lemuel Verner. [See "A tribute to America's greatest generation," June 2019, page 28; bit.ly/amgg619.] It was well-written and well-said. Two or three years ago, I, too, visited Normandy with tears down my cheeks.
My sister gave me a subscription to Georgia Magazine due to our heritage and our family farm in Burke County. We both love the magazine! I love the trivia game and Picture this? contest, where you identify the photo, and the recipes. Keep it coming!
--Molly Dye, via email

Editor's note: Do you have a meaningful Georgia experience to share? Submit My Georgia stories (limit of 500 words; please include high-resolution head shot and related photos) to mygeorgia@georgiaemc.com.

The traditional country club is an American institution and typically offers members the opportunity to pursue leisure activities such as tennis or golf. But for those who are more interested in drive times than tee times, a different kind of country club has emerged in North Georgia.
Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) near Dawsonville features a go-kart track that's open to the public and a members-only 2-mile auto-racing circuit designed by Formula One architect Hermann Tilke. See "Start your engines!" on page 16 to learn how AMP is on track to offer high-speed adventures for the whole family.
Also in this issue, we take a look at what could be considered the muscle car of musical instruments: the pipe organ. Long known as the "king of instruments," the pipe organ is the biggest and most complicated of them all and has historically been identified with the place where it's most often played: the church.
But there's more to the pipe organ than just worship music. Many have been refurbished and repurposed to play in theaters, schools and even private residences. Turn to "The pipes are calling," starting on page 20, to find out how Georgia's historic organs are making a joyful noise while continuing a long-standing musical tradition.
Speaking of music, what first comes to mind when you hear the word "opry"? If you're like most people, it's Nashville, Tenn., so you might be surprised to learn that several Georgia towns boast opry houses and music halls.
What these small venues lack in space they make up in the up-close and personal musical experience they provide. So if you're craving live music, but without the crowds, read "A night at the opry," starting on page 24.
Enjoy!

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Guess where this is and you could win a $25 gift card!

In "Picture this?" the reader whose photo of a Georgia place is published wins a $25 Target gift card--as does the person who correctly guesses what the photo is and where it was taken. The winner's name (drawn at random from correct guesses) and the answer will appear in a future issue. The winning photo selected by our sta will be published in exchange for the gift card; Georgia EMC claims no right in and will ultimately destroy or delete all photos that are not selected.
If you're ready to guess or have taken a photo for us to consider, email picturethis@ georgiaemc.com or mail to "Picture this?," P.O. Box 1707, Tucker, GA 30085. Submissions should be 300-dpi photos of locations that are accessible to the public and easy to identify. Please send photos and guesses separately.
Guesses for the August contest must be received by Aug. 21, 2019. With all correspondence, please include your name, mailing address and phone number.

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Our winners from June 2019 are Elissa Warburton, of Meansville, who took the photo, and Julie Ginn, of Morgan, who correctly guessed that it is a sign in Mirror Lake, accessible by boat in Okefenokee Swamp Park, near Waycross.

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Curious GEORGIA By Carolyn Crist
TREE THAT
OWNS ITSELF
STANDS TALL IN ATHENS

The Tree That Owns Itself in Athens is sometimes called the Son of the Tree That Owns Itself because it is a descendant of the original, which fell in 1942. Inset: An inscription in stone shares Col. William H. Jackson's wishes for his beloved tree's sovereignty.

CAROLYN CRIST CAROLYN CRIST

U niversity of Georgia (UGA) freshmen often don't realize that a celebrity lives a few blocks from their dorms. Although covered regularly by newspapers and magazines around the world and featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not!," this celebrity likes to keep to itself, quietly guarding a sleepy hill where Dearing and Finley streets intersect in Athens. In fact, the Tree That Owns Itself may be one of the most unusual celebrities in Georgia.
When he died in 1832, UGA professor Col. William H. Jackson deeded the tree "entire possession of itself" as well as the land within 8 feet of the tree on all sides. The deed was never tested in court, though property law insinuates it's likely not legally binding because a person receiving property must have the legal capacity to receive it.
"Even though the original deed was never located, the Athens community still protects the tree and land around it," says Alvieann Chandler, communications specialist at the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The other fun fact that many people don't know: The original 100-foot tree fell during a storm on Oct. 9, 1942. Members of the Junior Ladies Garden Club (JLGC) gathered acorns from the site and grew a second-generation tree. On Dec. 4, 1946, the club members transplanted a 3-foot sapling that grew into the tree that stands there today, which is sometimes called the Son of the Tree That Owns Itself. Now the steward of the tree, the JLGC has a Tree That Owns Itself Committee that oversees the tree, holds cleanup days and provides the tree with whatever it needs.
"Being stewards of the tree is an integrated part of the Junior Ladies Garden Club and our oldest continuing project,"

JLGC President Louise "Tootsie" Adams says. "We value preserving the story or folklore and plan to care for the tree for generations to come!" To that end, the committee members involve their daughters and granddaughters (the Junior Misses) in caring for the tree. The giant white oak towers over the ranch-style and bungalow homes in its neighborhood. Finley Street curves around the base, narrowing in respect of the tree's 8-foot domain. In fact, the portion of Finley leading up the hill to the tree is Athens' only remaining cobblestone street. A retaining wall and ornamental chain surround the base of the tree, with a stone placard carved with Jackson's words facing Dearing Street. An older placard with Jackson's words sits on Finley and bears a small brass plaque noting that the JLGC planted a descendant of the original tree in 1946. Visitors often stop to snap pictures of the tree, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places list in 1975, along with the rest of the Dearing Street Historic District. The tree also was named an Athens historical landmark in 1988. Nearby residents don't tend to mind when tourists come to see their celebrity neighbor, as long as the visits are quick and reasonably quiet. "Most people are just curious about it and how it got the name," Chandler says. "Which of course makes them want to hear the origin story, because it is a unique title for a tree--and a unique story." Carolyn Crist is an Athens-based freelance writer.

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GEORGIA News Compiled by Jennifer J. Hewett

UGA CAES

Beautiful Briny Sea garners top Flavor of Georgia award

S uzi Sheffield and Atlanta's Beautiful Briny Sea won the grand prize at the University of Georgia (UGA) 2019 Flavor of Georgia Food

Product Contest on March 19 with their Gunpowder

Finishing Salt, a tangy mix of Hawaiian volcanic salt,

chipotle, black pepper, garlic, onion and sumac.

BEAUTIFUL BRINY SEA

The annual contest, conducted by the UGA Center for Agribusiness and Eco-
nomic Development, is a chance for

COURTESY

food businesses to showcase their

new products.

A team of food industry

experts and grocery buyers chose

Beautiful Briny Sea as the best of

33 finalists. They rated the prod-

ucts on qualities including innova-

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potential and flavor.

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the UGA Flavor
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Southeast but across the nation as well," says Sam Pardue, dean and director of the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. "They are a critical part of the innovative work that helps the state's [food and fiber] industry employ more than 850,000 people in Georgia each year--that's a little over 14 percent of the state's total workforce."

Other winners include:

People's Choice Award: AubSauce, Aubs Co.,

Decatur

Barbecue Sauces: Blueberry Barbecue Sauce,

Byne Blueberry Farms, Waynesboro

Beverages: Grapefruit Peach, Montane Sparkling

Spring Water, Atlanta

Confections: Georgia Blueberry Pie Filling, Pie

Provisions, Kennesaw

Dairy Products: Silly Goat Cheese, Smith Family

Dairy Farm, Norman Park

Honey and Related Products: Smoked Honey,

Classic City Bee Co., Athens

Jams and Jellies: Black Cherry Pecan Jam, Savy

Confections, Fairburn

Meat and Seafood: Chicken, Leek and Thyme Pie,

Pouch Pies, Athens

Miscellaneous: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olive

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Holly Hollifield and Suzi Sheffield of Atlanta's Beautiful Briny Sea showcase Gunpowder Finishing Salt at the 2019 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest. Sheffield's product won the grand prize and the top prize in the Sauces and Seasonings category.
Brad Hardy and Ken Hardy of Hardy's Peanuts in Hawkinsville celebrate their win in the Snack Foods category for their dill-flavored peanuts.
Orchards of Georgia, Quitman Condiments and Salsas: Bacon Jam, Pine Street Market,
Avondale Estates Sauces and Seasonings: Gunpowder Finishing Salt, Beautiful
Briny Sea, Atlanta Snack Foods: Delicious Dill Pickle Party Peanuts, Hardy's
Peanuts, Hawkinsville Category winners received an award and membership in
the state Department of Agriculture's Georgia Grown program. To learn about Beautiful Briny Sea, visit beautifulbrinysea.
com. For more information about the contest, visit flavorofga.com.
--Merritt Melancon

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For the kid in each of us

Children pump water to help water plants in the Alice H. Richards Children's Garden at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens.

SHANNAH MONTGOMERY

More than 35 years ago, creators of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia in Athens set a goal of establishing a garden to connect children with nature.
That dream came true this spring when the Alice H. Richards Children's Garden opened. The 2-acre garden features more than a half-dozen attractions with descriptive names such as Dig & Grow and Forest Play.
Visitors can explore how plants grow, dig in the dirt or learn about insects and pollinators.
"The garden's hands-on experiences encourage interactive learning and connections with the natural world," says Cora Keber, education director at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

"We've been most surprised that people of all ages are taking part in the activities. In fact, one man told me he visited four times in the first week we were open-- then he brought his kids."
Educational programming is being offered in conjunction with features of the children's garden; topics include the importance of nature, healthy foods and how to grow plants. A canopy walk provides aerial observation decks. Ponds and bog gardens introduce water-loving species.
The Alice H. Richards Children's Garden at 2450 S. Milledge Ave. in Athens is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit botgarden.uga.edu or call (706) 542-1244.
--Pamela A. Keene

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EVENTS Calendar AUGUST Compiled by Pamela A. Keene

Balloons over Callaway

T he annual Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at Callaway Resort & Gardens to celebrate Labor Day weekend.
This festival features hot-air balloon shows, live music, a classic car show, a night photography course and even opportunities to take tethered hot-air balloon rides.
"The purpose of any event at Callaway Gardens is to connect people and nature in ways that bene t both," says Pam Bauer, director of brand development and marketing at Callaway Resort & Gardens. "In this case, Mother Nature lends a beautiful backdrop at Robin Lake Beach, our renowned mile-long inland white-sand beach, for guests to be outside enjoying the last gasp of the summer season with family and friends."
Visitors can engage in beach activities, hikes and bike rides over the weekend to take in the scenery throughout the

CALLAWAY GARDENS

gardens. Festival food and drink specials will also be available. For more information, visit callawaygardens.com or call
(844) 202-4764. --Chaney Wynne

Event details and costs are subject to change; please verify before attending.

I Historic High Country
More Than a Trail: Exploring Carrollton's GreenBelt, through Aug. 29, Carrollton Center for the Arts, Carrollton. Tour Carrollton's 18-mile, multiuse GreenBelt path through the paintings of Greg Crimmins. (770) 838-1083. bit.ly/carrart.
National Juried Photography Show, July 27-Aug. 25, Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, Blue Ridge. Exhibition featuring national photographers. (706) 632-2144. blueridgearts.net.

30th Annual Running Water Powwow Cherokee Homecoming and Ripe Corn Festival, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, Ridge Ferry Park, Rome. Dancing, food and crafts celebrate the Cherokee lifestyle. (706) 584-6748. bit.ly/runwtrpw.
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"The Valley Where They Danced," Aug. 1-4, 8-11, Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center, Sautee Nacoochee. Stage production about local celebrities in the 1920s and Native American legend. (706) 878-3300. snca.org.

The Bledsoes, Aug. 9, Ritz Theatre, Toccoa. Singing family performs Southern gospel music. (706) 491-3063. bit.ly/sogritz.
Rhapsody in Rabun, Aug. 10, Rabun County Civic Center, Clayton. Seated dinner, silent and live auctions, music by Back in Time. (706) 782-8342. rhapsodyinrabun.com.
The Lonesome Tour, Aug. 16, Holly Theater, Dahlonega. Jason Petty re-creates the music of Hank Williams Sr. from the early 1950s. (706) 530-5162. hollytheater.com.

Gaither Vocal Band, Aug. 2-3, Mill Town Music Hall, Bremen. Concert by the GRAMMY Awardwinning gospel music group. (770) 537-6455. milltownmusichall.com.
Concert at Bridgepoint Plaza, Aug. 3, Bridgepoint Plaza, Rome. Concert by alternative rock band Little Known Letter. (706) 236-4520. bit.ly/dtromes.
Vintage Base Ball, Aug. 10, Polo Field, Fort Oglethorpe. Enjoy a tripleheader, and see how baseball was played in the early days. (706) 861-2860. bit.ly/6cavmus.
Warhol and the West, Aug. 25-Dec. 31, The Booth Museum, Cartersville. Explore images from Andy Warhol's "Cowboys and Indians" portfolio. (770) 387-1300. boothmuseum.org.
Ben Haggard and the Strangers, Aug. 31, The AMP at Adamson Square, downtown, Carrollton. Concert by the son of country music's Merle Haggard. (770) 832-6901. bit.ly/cmsampc.

16th Annual Big E Festival & Elvis Tribute Artists Competition, Aug. 2-3, Rabun County Civic Center, Clayton. David Lee and Matthew Spalding perform Friday night; Elvis Tribute Artists compete Saturday for the title of Big E Champion, plus vendors, food. (706) 201-8232. bigefest.com.
23rd Annual Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival, Aug. 2-3, City Hall Fairgrounds, Dillard. Music, food, family fun. (706) 782-6567. dillardbbq.org.
Volunteer Day, Aug. 3, Hardman Farm Historic Site, Sautee Nacoochee. Open house, tours to learn about ways to volunteer at the historic site. (706) 878-1077. bit.ly/gsphrdmn.
Ida Cox Music Series, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, downtown, Toccoa. Concerts featuring Tribute/ Allman Brothers tribute band, Aug. 3; Steelin The Show, Aug. 10; Randall Bramblett, Aug. 17; Dirty Roots, Aug. 24; Milkshake May eld, Aug. 31. (706) 282-3232. bit.ly/idacser.

FOLK POTTERY MUSEUM OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA

All My Rowdy Friends, Aug. 17, Holly Theater, Dahlonega. Performer Frank Morrow pays tribute to Hank Williams Jr. (706) 530-5162. hollytheater.com.
11th Annual Folk Pottery & Arts Festival, Aug. 31, Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center, Sautee Nacoochee. Pottery show and sale, arts and crafts, food. (706) 878-3300. snca.org.

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Taste of the Mountains, Aug. 24, downtown, Blairsville. Food samples, cooking demonstrations, entertainment. (706) 347-3503. visitblairsvillega.com.
10th Annual Labor Day Car Show, Aug. 31, Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Dawsonville. Vendors, classic cars. (706) 216-7223. georgiaracinghof.com.
36th Annual "His Last Days," Aug. 31-Sept. 1, Old U.S. 441 Scenic Route and follow the signs, Tallulah Falls. Georgia's only outdoor passion drama portrays the last days of Jesus' life. (706) 769-5271. hislastdayspassiondrama.com.
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Salvador Dal's Stairway to Heaven, through Aug. 31, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Atlanta. View print portfolios by artist/illustrator Salvador Dal. (404) 364-8555. museum.oglethorpe.edu.
Imaginary Worlds: Alice's Wonderland, through Oct. 27, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta. View giant topiary-like plant sculptures based on characters from "Alice in Wonderland." (404) 876-5859. atlantabg.org.
"Children of Eden," July 24-28, July 30-Aug. 4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-Sept. 1, Aurora Theatre, Lawrenceville. Musical based on the Book of Genesis. (678) 226-6222. auroratheatre.com.
"Old MacDonald's Farm," July 30-Sept. 1, Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta. Interactive show allows children to sing, dance and wiggle with animal puppets and farmhands. (404) 873-3391. puppet.org.
5th Annual Cobb International Film Festival, Aug. 1-4, Strand Theatre, Marietta. Featurelength films, shorts and documentaries are screened. (678) 626-0461. bit.ly/ciffstrand.
4th Annual Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival, Aug. 5-6, 12-13, Theatrical Outfit, Balzer Theater at Herren's, Atlanta. Four original musicaltheater performances: "Land Girls," Aug. 5; "Closing Doors," Aug. 6; "The Collins Boy," Aug. 12; "Ebenezer," Aug. 13. (678) 528-1500. theatricaloutfit.org.

Decatur Book Festival, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, downtown, Decatur. Workshops, kids' area, music, author talks and book signings. bit.ly/dcbfest.
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Miss Georgia: 75 Years in Columbus, through Sept. 8, Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus. Learn about the pageant's history in Columbus through photos and memorabilia. (706) 748-2562. columbusmuseum.com.

"Rent," Aug. 3, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus. Rock musical about impoverished young artists in New York, based on the opera "La Bohme". (706) 256-3612. rivercenter.org.
National World War II Merrill's Marauders Day, Aug. 10, Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs. Celebrate this provisional unit of U.S. Army volunteers who were the first American ground troops to fight the Japanese in Asia. (706) 655-5870. bit.ly/roosvwh.
What's the Buzz?, Aug. 10, Florence Marina State Park, Omaha. Celebrate National Honeybee Day and learn about honeybees through games, crafts and activities. (229) 838-4706. bit.ly/gspfmsp.
Honeybee Celebration, Aug. 17, F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain. Learn about honeybees and their hives, plus demonstrations and a honey-tasting competition. (706) 663-4858. bit.ly/fdrspga.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America, Aug. 24-Oct. 5, Thomaston-Upson Arts Council, Thomaston. Traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition highlights the evolution of rural communities in the 20th century through photos, objects, film, audio and interactive technology. (706) 647-1605. tuacga.com.

Regions are determined by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. See its online calendar at www.exploregeorgia. org for additional events.
Perseid Shooting Star Party, Aug. 10-11, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge. View the best meteor shower of the year with acoustic music, concessions; bring a telescope. (706) 557-3001. bit.ly/hdcrk.
Macon Film Festival, Aug. 15-18, various locations, Macon. View independent films in historic theaters and other venues. (478) 227-2840. bit.ly/macffs.
Rugged Maniac 5K, Aug. 17, Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers. Mud run, mechanical bull riding, beach volleyball, obstacle course. bit.ly/rggdman.

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Larger Than Life: New Deal Mural Studies, through Sept. 8, Georgia Museum of Art, Athens. Exhibition of studies and sketches of some of the murals created during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program. (706) 542-4662. georgiamuseum.org.

STATE BOTANIC

Atlanta Brass Cats, Aug. 11, Heritage Green

Out of the Darkness, through Oct. 27, Georgia

Park, Sandy Springs. The 10-piece brass band

Museum of Art, Athens. Explore the marine

plays tunes from Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Paul sciences through a 64-foot-long interactive

McCartney and Blood, Sweat & Tears. (404) 851-9111. bit.ly/herssp.
Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival,

sculpture. (706) 542-4662. georgiamuseum.org.
"PAW Patrol Live!: Race to the Rescue," Aug. 10-11, Macon Coliseum, Macon. Musical

AL GARDEN OF GEORGIA

Aug. 17-18, Piedmont Park, Atlanta. More than production features the heroic pups from the

Great Georgia Pollinator Census, Aug. 23-24,

250 painters, sculptors, glassblowers, jewelers

animated preschool series. (478) 751-9232.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens. Take

s

and crafters, plus music, festival foods, artist

maconcentreplex.org.

demonstrations. bit.ly/pdmtart.

part in this annual event by looking for pollinators at the garden. (706) 542-1244. botgarden.uga.edu.

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Southern Classic BBQ Competition, Aug. 24, Farmview Market, Madison. Local teams face o in this barbecue contest, plus music, kids' crafts. (844) 210-7030. farmviewmarket.com.

John Dunn & the Jazzman Band, Aug. 10, downtown, Washington. This popular band presents an evening of jazz. (706) 678-5111. washingtonwilkes.org.

Labor Day Folklife Celebration, Aug. 31, Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette. Step back in time to learn about farm life with living-history demonstrations, house tours and family activities. (478) 986-5172. bit.ly/jpgsp.
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Towne Center Carnival, Aug. 10, Evans Towne Center Park, Evans. Carnival games, music, food, splash areas. (706) 868-3484. bit.ly/evtwncpk.
6th Annual Beerfest, Aug. 17, James Brown Arena, Augusta. Sample local and craft brews, food. (706) 722-3521. bit.ly/augentc.

Folk Art in the South, through Dec. 31, Morris Museum of Art, Augusta. View folk art from the museum's permanent collection. (706) 724-7501. themorris.org.
Departure, Aug. 3, Oconee Brewing Co., Greensboro. Concert by the Journey tribute band. (706) 920-1177. oconeebrewingco.com.
Wonders of Wildlife, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen. Learn about wildlife, meet animals and examine the natural world up close in this ranger-led event. (478) 982-1660. bit.ly/magsprg.
Jamey Johnson, Aug. 8, Bell Auditorium, Augusta. Concert by the country singersongwriter. (770) 722-3521. bit.ly/augentc.

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"Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Aug. 1-3, 8-10, Theatre Guild Valdosta, Valdosta. Visit the Mississippi River in this theater classic. (229) 247-8243. bit.ly/tgvald.
Grape Stomp Festival, Aug. 3, Still Pond Vineyard and Winery, Arlington. Arts and crafts, music, homegrown products. (800) 475-1193. stillpond.com.
Wildlife Exhibit, Aug. 8-31, Tifton Museum of Arts & Heritage, Tifton. Paintings by Georgia artist David Lanier. (229) 231-2018. tiftonmuseum.org.

ALBANY MUSEUM OF ART

"Deco Crimson," mixed media, by Selena Nawrocki of Valdosta State University
Educators as Artists, through Oct. 12, Albany Museum of Art, Albany. Juried art exhibition by 25 educators from 15 colleges and universities in southwest Georgia and northwest Florida. (229) 439-8400. albanymuseum.com.
American Soundtrack VII, Aug. 10, James H. Rainwater Conference Center, Valdosta. Concert featuring great radio hits presented by local musicians and the Ed Barr Orchestra. (229) 247-2787. turnercenter.org.

Festival & events Guide
40th Annual Paulding Meadows Arts
and Crafts Festival September 7th & 8th
in Dallas, Georgia
Over 100 craft vendors, concessions,
entertainment, and more!
www.pauldingfestivalsinc.org

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Introduction to Paddling, Aug. 17, Reed Bingham State Park, Adel. Learn the basics of kayaking. (229) 896-3551. bit.ly/rbspadel.
Our Dazzling Flying Jewels, Aug. 17, Pebble Hill Plantation, Thomasville. Discover the migration journey of the ruby-throated hummingbird in the Pebble Hill Garden; reservations required. (229) 226-2344. pebblehill.com.
Gospel Concert, Aug. 30, City Auditorium, Thomasville. Performance by The Inspirations, The Mark Trammell Quartet and Jim & Melissa Brady. (850) 877-3778. bit.ly/lthscon.
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Sons of Jubal, Aug. 1, First Baptist Church, Eastman. Concert by 250-member men's choral group of music ministers and church musicians from across Georgia. (478) 374-5427.

Jamey Johnson, Aug. 10, Cory Johnson Farms, 288 Bayberry Road, Alma. Concert by the country music singer-songwriter. (912) 536-0051. blueberryconcerts.com.
King's Cross, Aug. 10, Holland Music Place, Highway 203, Baxley. Concert by the gospel quartet from Savannah. (912) 367-3379.
19th Annual Peanut Run 5K, Aug. 17, Brooklet Elementary School, Brooklet. 5K run to bene t Southeast Bulloch High School cross country and track teams. (912) 682-6874. bit.ly/brkpnut.
2019 Coaches Caravan, Aug. 17, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. Meet the Georgia Southern coaches and preview the Eagle athletic season, plus scrimmage and Fan Fest. (800) 478-9467. bit.ly/gsucotr.
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John Conlee, Aug. 3, Theatre Dublin, Dublin. Concert by the popular classic-country musician. (478) 277-5074. theatredublinga.com.
Blackwood Brothers, Aug. 9, Wilcox Auditorium, Candler County Board of Education, Metter. Concert by gospel music quartet. (912) 685-5713.

Source to Sea, through Nov. 3, Telfair Museum Jepson Center, Savannah. View Ansley West Rivers' Seven Rivers photographic series. (912) 790-8800. telfair.org.
Second Chance Band, Aug. 3, Village Green, Jekyll Island. Bring a blanket or chair to this outdoor concert featuring beach and soul music. (912) 635-3636. bit.ly/bvsechan.

Savannah VOICE Festival, Aug. 3-25, various locations, Savannah. Enjoy many musical genres, including opera and rock 'n' roll, in multiple venues. (855) 766-7372. savannahvoicefestival.org.
John Conlee, Aug. 4, Mars Theatre, Spring eld. Concert by the country music artist. (912) 754-1118. marstheatre.com.
End of Summer Art and Craft Market, Aug. 17-18, Postell Park, St. Simons. Local and regional artists showcase their creations. (912) 262-0628. soglogallery.com.
Paddle Along the Waterfront, Aug. 31, Fort King George Historic Site, Darien. Paddle Black Island Creek and the Darien River; age 10 and older who can swim. (912) 437-4770. bit.ly/gspftkg.
Sounds by the Sea, Aug. 31, Neptune Park, Brunswick. Outdoor concert featuring The Blues Factor Band. (912) 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org.
Events for the November 2019 issue are due by Sept. 15. Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. See more event listings at georgiamagazine.org.

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Currents

News from Georgia's electric co-ops Compiled by Amy Schneider

2019 Walter Harrison Scholarship recipients

E leven Georgia high school seniors have been awarded 2019 Walter Harrison Scholarships by local electric membership cooperatives (EMCs). The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to motivated high school students and college undergraduates who are involved in their community and exhibit exceptional academic performance, including grade-point average, SAT scores and scholastic honors. The candidates' financial need is also a factor.
The scholarship can be applied to any accredited two- or four-year university, college or vocational-technical school in Georgia.
This year's recipients are:

Leo Aromatorio
of Perry, Flint Energies (Reynolds)

Symone Crowder
of Warner Robins, Flint Energies

Gambill Dallas
of Camilla, Mitchell EMC (Camilla)

Heidi Hall
of Hawkinsville, Flint Energies

Caden Hamrick
of Covington, Snapping Shoals EMC (Covington)

Megan Harris
of Loganville, Walton EMC (Monroe)

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Ross LeRoy
of Lincolnton, Rayle EMC (Washington)

Austin Pitchford
of Dawsonville, Amicalola EMC (Jasper)

Jasmine Sease
of Covington, Walton EMC

Collier Smith
of Appling, Jefferson Energy Cooperative (Wrens)

The Walter Harrison Scholarship was created by the board of directors of Tucker-based Georgia EMC, a trade association representing the 41 electric cooperatives, Georgia Transmission Corp., Oglethorpe Power Corp. and Georgia System Operations Corp. The scholarship is named in memory of Walter Harrison, a pioneer in the rural electricity movement and a leader at the local, state and national levels in electric cooperative programs.
Since the first scholarships were awarded in 1987, more than $213,000 has been distributed to 224 deserving students in Georgia.
The scholarship is funded by Georgia's electric cooperatives, using funds raised through an annual silent auction.
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Chris Fettes, chief operating officer, raises the flag signifying Coastal Electric's achievement of the national Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program certification.
Coastal Electric first co-op in Georgia to earn OSHA certification

SHORTTakes
Hot commodities: Thanks to a $3,000 Operation Round Up grant from TriCounty Electric Membership Corp. (EMC) in Gray, the Baldwin County Fire Rescue has 213 new smoke alarms with 10-year lithium batteries to distribute to county residents. Those whose applications are accepted will have fire alarms brought to their homes and installed by firefighters. In Operation Round Up, members opt to round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar; the difference goes into a fund that is used for charitable causes in the community.
Serving at the state level: Jake Carter, a member of the Covington-based Snapping Shoals EMC board of directors, was appointed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to the Georgia Department of Economic Development board of directors.

M idway-based Coastal Electric Cooperative in April became only the second electric cooperative in the nation and the first in Georgia to be accepted into the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Safety &

Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).

The program recognizes small businesses that have used OSHA's on-site consul-

tation program and operate exemplary safety and health programs. Coastal Electric

began the SHARP certification process in September, which included on-site visits

from OSHA consultants and inspectors.

During her visit to present Coastal Electric

with a special flag and plaque commemorating Usually, after an organization the achievement, OSHA consultant Neely Bridges

submits info about its safety expressed her surprise at how quickly the co-op

and health programs, it must undergo at least one round

was accepted into SHARP. Usually, after an organization submits info about its safety and health programs, it must undergo at least one

of revisions and resubmission, round of revisions and resubmission, but Coastal

but Coastal Electric's submission was approved

Electric's submission was approved on the first round, she said.
The SHARP certification is such a significant

on the first round.

nod to Coastal Electric's safety and health pro-

gram that OSHA exempts the co-op from inspec-

tions for up to two years.

"Our goal in building a strong safety culture is always with the well-being of our

employees and our members in mind," said Chris Fettes, Coastal Electric chief operat-

ing officer. "The SHARP certification simply recognizes the excellent health and safety

programs already in place as a daily part of what we do."

Back on track: Following the success of this year's inaugural Diverse Power Grand Prix (see "Diverse Power sponsors first Georgia GreenpowerUSA race," bit.ly/0219currents), the LaGrange-based electric cooperative will sponsor the race again at LaGrange College on Feb. 29, 2020. The race will feature middle school and high school teams from throughout the country competing in electric cars.
Fore a good cause: Okefenoke Rural EMC in Nahunta donated $6,000 to the Southeast Cancer Unit Inc., which provides financial assistance to cancer patients in Brantley, Pierce and Ware counties. The money was raised at the cooperative's 28th annual golf tournament on June 1 at Laura S. Walker State Park in Waycross. The tournament drew 85 players and 33 sponsors.
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Atlanta Motorsports Park's (AMP) main road circuit is a 2-mile course with 16 turns and 98 feet of elevation change.
Start your ENGINES!

This 1969 March Formula Three racer, owned by AMP member Andy Gilmer, was driven by Formula One racing legends Ronnie Peterson and James Hunt and was featured in AMP's online docuseries, "The Hunt for Speed."
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E very weekend, Doug Evans and his 15-year-old son, Erik, make the hourlong journey from Johns Creek,

north of Atlanta, to the southern edge of the Chattahoochee

National Forest. Their destination is a country club just outside

Dawsonville. But the father and son aren't looking for a relaxing

weekend of golf. They're hoping for a thrill ride on the unique

racetracks at Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP).

AMP opened to members in 2011. Founder and CEO

Jeremy Porter began drafting plans for a personal go-kart track

in 2000. As a veteran Formula ICC kart racer, Porter wanted to

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create a place where he and his friends could race one another

informally. He also wanted to make his proposed track acces-

sible to the public in an area where no such tracks existed.

But as his idea expanded, so did the scope of Porter's business, leading to an all-encompassing motorsports country club. The concept was a growing trend in the late 2000s, with similar clubs opening up all over the country.

Go-kart enthusiasts can test their skills on AMP's kart track at speeds up to 55 mph. AMP offers public karting Tuesdays though Saturdays from 1-8 p.m.

The basic premise is similar to that of a traditional golf

country club. But instead of an 18-hole golf course, motorsports

country clubs offer members the chance to drive on state-of-

the-art racetracks, along with exclusive events and training

opportunities.

"We've become an adrenaline-seeking society," Porter says.

"Our demographic is your next-door neighbor who might own a

sports car, not the professional race car driver."

Not your grandpa's country club

Today, AMP has nearly 600 members and is one of the nation's largest and most active motorsports communities. While many of its members are here in Georgia, AMP frequently hosts members and companies from around the world, Porter points out.
That's due, in part, to the international draw of its 2-mile road circuit, designed by world-renowned Formula One racetrack engineer Hermann Tilke. AMP's kart circuit is also one-ofa-kind, boasting 43 feet of elevation changes--the most of any kart track in the world.
AMP car/motorcycle members have access to an expertdriver development program that helps novice drivers acquire the skills they'll need to take their cars on the track for the first time. While membership is required to drive on the 2-mile road circuit, AMP's weekly karting sessions are open to the general public.
Since its public opening in 2012, AMP has added facilities and programs yearly. AMP's clubhouse and conference center

Students in AMP's Primal Racing School learn racing techniques behind the wheel of a Radical SR1.
serve corporate members who use the facilities to entertain potential clients.
"It's so hard to get a client on the phone," Porter says. "But if you say, `I'm headed out to the motorsports park; do you want to come take a few laps in my sports car?' they'll say yes. And you can create a closer relationship in five or 10 laps than you could in months of golfing."
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AMP o ers three types of memberships: car/motorcycle membership, kart membership and corporate membership. Karting is available to the public Tuesdays through Sundays, starting at $35 per session. For more information, call (678) 381-8527 or visit atlantamotorsportspark.com.

AMP car/motorcycle members have access to an expert-driver program that helps novice drivers perfect their skills.

AMP's facilities near Dawsonville host more than 65,000 visitors each year.

Speed Academy
One of the biggest perks AMP provides for families drawn to auto racing is its Speed Academy, which offers four classes, most targeted at young drivers. The Kart Racing School offers private instruction to children age 5 and older, while teenagers and adults can explore auto racing with instruction in AMP's accredited Radical Racing School.
AMP also partners with DriveStrong Atlanta to provide a teen driving program that offers 16- to 19-year-old drivers hands-on instruction in navigating treacherous driving conditions and emphasizes the dangers of distracted driving. And for drivers interested in something a little more edgy, the Speed Academy offers a stunt school, taught by veteran Hollywood stuntman Bobby Ore.
Erik Evans' family enrolled him in AMP's Kart Racing School for his 14th birthday. Since then, he and his father have become fully immersed in the kart-racing world, breaking AMP's track record and competing nationwide.
"I'm a big proponent of this track and its driver-development programs," Doug Evans says. "This track is very technical. It preps you for other tracks and really gives the driver a lot to work with."
And while Evans is proud of their racing team's accomplishments, he's even more proud of the relationship it helped him forge with his son.
"It's really made us work together," Evans says. "It's fun
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that we get to work on the kart together and travel to tracks and go racing together, but also we've had to really learn how to communicate. The time we get to spend together is absolutely amazing."
The Evans family's story is a familiar one at AMP, as many other families have graduated from Kart Racing School with a new passion and tighter familial bond. Emerson Noguira Jr. of Douglasville signed up for the school in July 2018. A couple of months later, he and his father, Emerson Noguira Sr., purchased their own kart and became AMP members.
"We were looking for activities to do together, so we tried out the karting school in the summer just to see what it was about," Noguira Sr. says. "I guess the bug just bit us. We ended up becoming members, and now we're competing."
The personal touch
While Porter says he loves nothing more than seeing a family dive into the racing world, he maintains that AMP is not simply for would-be racers. Instead, it's for anyone who is passionate about cars or yearns for an adrenaline-spiking experience.
Porter's plan is for AMP to continue to grow its facilities, with new restaurants and resort amenities to come in the near future. He also plans to increase the events and programs available at AMP in order to truly offer something for everyone.
"It's amazing," Porter says. "Some might get out of the car and be a bit nervous and freaked out, but most of them get out and go: `Wow! That was such an amazing experience! My mind feels sharp, and I feel less stressed; I'm much more relaxed.'"
Cameron Whitlock is a freelance writer and photographer who lives in Atlanta.

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The pipes are calling
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Georgia's majestic, historic organs are show-stoppers
By H.M.Cauley
"T he king of instruments" long has been the nickname for the pipe organ, the majestic music-maker, of which the earliest versions have been traced to the third century B.C. In more modern times, organs have been associated with grand churches and cathedrals, where the ability to produce dramatic sounds can captivate, inspire and often awe an audience. The "king" moniker also stems from organs' ability to mimic each orchestral member, from highpitched flutes to brassy trumpets to ground-swelling basses. While many contemporary organs are now electronic and digital, a few classic pipe organs still survive around the state, each with its own story of how it came to call Georgia home. In the case of Johns Creek United Methodist Church, the organ's story has its roots in 9/11. On that day, the morning prayer service at Trinity Church Wall Street in New York City had just ended when tragedy struck, and the debris that rained down on the neighborhood found its way into the church. "They were afraid that caustic dust got sucked up into the organ," says Johns Creek Methodist organist Jeremy Rush. "That sort of thing is deadly in a pipe organ because of all the delicate parts. So the church mothballed it." In 2007, when Johns Creek Methodist was in the planning stages for a new building, an organ was on the drawing board, but after the economic downturn, the $4 million allotted for an instrument was cut. The church's organist at the time had contacts who offered options, including refurbished organs. And at the same time, Trinity Church was looking for someone to take on its organ, which was languishing in storage. For $1, Johns Creek Methodist acquired the 8,000-pipe organ and had it cleaned, installed
Top left: Organist Ken Double says the Fox Theatre's Mighty Mo is one of the most distinctive instruments in the theater world--and one of the largest. Left: The 1928 Mller organ at the Rylander Theatre in Americus is one of only three theater organs in Georgia, along with those at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta and the Grand Theatre in Fitzgerald.

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Jeremy Rush, organist at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, says the choir from the organ's original home church, Trinity Church Wall Street in New York City, will pay it a visit next year.
and refurbished for $1.3 million. "The last thing it played before going silent was `Amazing
Grace,' and the first thing it played in Johns Creek was `Amazing Grace' in November 2016," says Rush, who did the inaugural honors. "And now, next year, we're planning to have the Trinity Church Wall Street choir here to bring the whole story full circle."
Theater standbys
For years after the Grand Theatre in Fitzgerald opened in the early 1900s, visitors were entertained by an organ, but the instrument was lost to a fire in 1932. When the space was reopened four years later, the organ was not part of the restoration.
But in the early 2000s, local residents rallied around the idea of having an organ, and in 2009 the idea became reality.
"We pulled it out of a massive private residence in Illinois and brought it here," says Cam Jordan, community development director for the city of Fitzgerald, which owns the theater. "It had been in a theater before it was in someone's home, and it was the most incredible mechanical thing I'd ever seen. We took it

Organist Alan Morrison plays the 4,413pipe organ at Spivey Hall at Clayton State University in Morrow. The instrument was custom-designed and built by a company in Padua, Italy. To learn more about the organ's history, go to bit.ly/spiveyorgan.
out piece by piece and moved it on a tractor-trailer." Big Bart, as the instrument is dubbed, was installed in the
theater and programmed to play by itself. "It's amazing to see the keys moving like a ghost is playing
it," Jordan says. "It's pretty special." One of the state's most famous theater organs is the Mighty
Mo, the 1929 Mller instrument in Atlanta's Fox Theatre. One of the Fox's resident organists, Ken Double, describes the organ as one of the most distinctive instruments in the theater world, second in size to only the one at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
"First, it's one of only three theater organs in Georgia, along with the Rylander in Americus and the Grand in Fitzgerald," says Double, who presides over the Atlanta chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS). "But the Fox has four keyboards and 42 sets of pipes; that's huge."
What sets theater organs apart from, say, church organs is that many theater organs rely on electricity and wind to produce the sound.

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KEN DOUBLE LARRY DAVIS

`When the owner

The pipe organ at Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain was installed by volunteers, beginning in 1996. Its prior homes included a Chicago radio

gave [the organ] to us, we looked
around for a

A student at Stephenson High School plays the organ at the school. The Atlanta chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society hopes to use that

studio and a theater in Flint, Mich.

place and found

instrument to train future organists.

the auditorium at

"They're not like the Hammond electric organ in grandma's living room," Double says. "And while some organs are now digital, these

Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain was an

an attraction in his eatery, but instead it was sold to a sound engineer, who set it up in a warehouse.

three old ones are not."
Making house calls

ideal big space.'
--Ken Double

"That warehouse became the Saturday night party room for our group," says Double, referring to the ATOS Atlanta chapter. "When

John Tanner of the Schlueter Pipe Or-

the owner gave [the organ] to us, we looked

gan Co. in Lithonia tends to the organ at the

around for a place and found the auditorium

Rylander Theatre, and his latest challenge has been repairing

at Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain was an ideal

water damage caused by Hurricane Michael last year.

big space."

"Each organ is memorable; they're all individual, and each

The work to install the organ at the school began in 1996,

has its own set of challenges," says Tanner, who worked on the with teams of volunteers spending their weekends assembling

Rylander organ's installation when it was brought south from

every pipe and key. Over the years, it has been featured on pro-

Scranton, Pa. "Sometimes they're relocated from an existing

grams with the school's choir and orchestra, but Double hopes

facility, and if you're lucky, you can move it and set it back up

one day to establish a teaching program there to train the next

quickly, but nine times out of 10 you have to reconfigure it or

generation of organists.

replace components."

"We would love to find some students who would like to

Tanner's job has given him an up-close look at organs

learn to play the theater organ," he says. "Usually, it takes having

around the state and immersed him in their histories.

that `wow' moment when your whole musical being goes, `I

"Many of the large churches in Atlanta have great instru-

have to learn to play that!'"

ments," he says. "The oldest is at Trinity Methodist across from

Meanwhile, Double and his colleagues are finalizing details

City Hall that dates to about 1915. But back in the days before

to restore the original organ in Savannah's historic Lucas

radio and television, many wealthy people had organs in their Theatre for the Arts.

homes."

"Our chapter owns the Wurlitzer first installed in [the

One of the state's largest pipe organs provided entertain-

theater in] 1924, and we want to see it back in its original home,"

ment for a Chicago radio station in 1927, moved to a Michi-

he says. "That's the reason for our organization's being: to save

gan theater and then took up residence in a private home in

these instruments and make them play again. Getting them

the 1950s. Twenty years later, the owner of an Atlanta pizza

back in use is very exciting."

restaurant bought the instrument with an intention to make it

H.M. Cauley is an Atlanta-based freelance writer.

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Around GEORGIA By Pamela A. Keene

COURTESY WOODBINE OPRY HOUSE THOM CAVIN

A night at the opry
Intimate music venues bring big fun to small towns

W hat do Friday night jam sessions and an abandoned schoolhouse have in common? Together, they're the lifeblood of South Georgia's Woodbine Opry House. With shows every Friday and Saturday night for nearly two decades, the unassuming old schoolhouse is the main attraction in this small town.
"After I moved back here to my hometown in the late 1990s, a bunch of us started getting together at my house on Friday nights to pick and play," says Hoydt Drury, 82, who grew up in nearby White Oak and began playing guitar when he was a student at Camden County High School. "People started coming around to hear us play, and we outgrew our living room."
Meanwhile, the old Camden County High School was scheduled for demolition.
"People in the county asked me if I could try and save the school, so the county gave us a one-year lease [in 2001]," he says. "I was able to get a grant for $12,000 and get if off the condemned list. Then someone suggested that maybe we should move our jam sessions there so more people could hear us play. So we did."
Over the next couple of years, Drury tried to raise additional funds, with moderate success, but when Camden County added the school to a special local-option sales tax referendum in 2003, it gave him some breathing room.
"We got enough to get the school refurbished, and all these years later it's still a work in progress, but we saved the school building," he says.
In the meantime, Drury and other musicians from North Florida and South Georgia whom he had met at bluegrass festivals continued to play on Friday nights at the old school building.
"You know, we never charge any money for people to attend, but we do have raffles each week for baked goods, and that money goes to help with operating expenses," he says. "For a while we had shows that helped with fundraising, but we're really more about being a place where people can enjoy some good music and some old stale jokes and just have a good time."
Friday nights are open mic and acoustic music, typically a blend of bluegrass and country. On Saturdays there's a house band.
"It's full electric country music, and people come from all

Visitors at the Woodbine Opry House can get up and dance during shows.
over to be at the show," Drury says. In the winter, the audience includes regulars
from all along the East Coast. "The snowbirds know to stop off here with their
RVs and come to our shows, since we're so close to [Interstate] 95 and U.S. Highway 17," Drury says. "And they tell their friends about us, so we have a lot of good word of mouth."
Life comes full circle
Thom Cavin played guitar in the early 1970s at Ringgold Depot jam sessions and dreamed of being a songwriter and musician. Growing up in nearby Flintstone, he thought those jam sessions at the depot would be a jumping-off place for a career in music.
"It didn't happen that way," says Cavin, who still keeps his hand in performing and songwriting. "Sure, I ended up in Nashville, the songwriting capital of the world, but I had a career in television, working with `Entertainment Tonight' and Travis Television and traveling around the world with A-list country music artists."
Today he's back living in Flintstone and using his music and production experience to help grow the Ringgold Depot Opry. Rome dentist Ronal Graham, who started the jam session 25 years ago, enlisted Cavin last October to handle day-to-day operations and promotion.

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`Our goal is to make the Ringgold Depot Opry a great little music venue. Already it's becoming an asset to downtown Ringgold when we have festivals and events.' -- Thom Cavin

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COURTESY THOM CAVIN

THOM CAVIN

Top: Bluetastic Fangrass performs at the Ringgold Depot Opry. Above: With Thom Cavin's Nashville music connections, he is able to book up-and-coming musicians such as Nashville singer-songwriter Nina Ricci. Left: The roomy Ringgold Depot Opry features theater seating and table rounds.

"One of the first things we did was change up the format a little bit, booking three different musical acts for each show, and it's been very successful," he says. "Additionally, we live-stream our shows, and our sound feed is the cream of the crop. We're getting lots of views and replays, and, in a way, we're being trailblazers."
Cavin has patterned the format after Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, with live commercials to recognize sponsors and a bit of hometown comedy thrown in. He brings in local and regional entertainers. Shows are built around themes. The Aug. 9 event will showcase female performers: classic soul and blues band Courtney Daly & The Daly Grind, country/gospel

singer Jackie Harling and traditional country musician Krista Cherivtch.
"Our goal is to make the Ringgold Depot Opry a great little music venue," Cavin says. "Already it's becoming an asset to downtown Ringgold when we have festivals and events. Admission is always free at the Ringgold Depot Opry, which seats about 200 people, who drive in from as far away as 100 miles. Concessions include hot dogs, popcorn, soft drinks and sweet cakes."
House band in a hangar
Twenty years ago, Lowell native George Britt was encouraged by fellow songwriter Don McWhorter to form a band to support his songwriting and love of country music.

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Top: The George Britt Band plays every other month at the Lowell Opry House. Right: As the show's host, Mimi Gentry also brings her vocal style to the shows. Far right: Jimmy Caldwell, who's been with the band for 10 years, plays keyboards and guitar.
"For years we traveled all over the Southeast--playing clubs, events and festivals--and created a pretty good following," says Britt, who owns a kitchen cabinet business in Carrollton. "Around 2007, we decided we wanted to play closer to home. I had the idea to modify my airplane hangar in the backyard and create a venue, so we started playing here a couple of times a month."
On the first Saturday of January, March, May, July, September and November, that hangar becomes the Lowell Opry House. The George Britt Band performs with occasional guest artists. The hangar is set up theater-style and can seat about 200 people. A wood-hewn front porch is the focal point of the stage, with faades on either side to create a backdrop.
Shows are built around themes, such as being on the road, country love songs or particular country artists, like Merle Haggard or The Highwaymen. Admission is $12 per person.
"We typically do a mix of country covers and original music," Britt says. "And we do throw in some of that `Hee Haw' humor from time to time."
Britt's wife, Joann, works the front of the house. The couple's 30-year-old son, Joseph, whom everyone calls Bubba, handles logistics.
"Bubba is also somewhat of a cut-up and comic, so he'll add an occasional corny joke to the show, and the crowd seems
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to love him," Britt says. For locals, the opry house is more than a place
to hear music; it's a community gathering spot where friends meet up to socialize and spend an evening together.
"We don't do politics or religion at the opry house," Britt says, "but you'd better believe that the people here are fellowshipping."
Pamela A. Keene is a freelance writer who lives in Flowery Branch.
A sampling of opry houses in Georgia
Everett's Music Barn, 4055 Stonecypher Road,
Suwanee. Every Saturday. 8 p.m. Free; donations accepted. (770) 722-1276. everettsmusicbarn.net.
Holland Music Place, 4134 Ga. Highway 203, Baxley.
Monthly; dates vary depending on availability of artists. 7 p.m. $7. (912) 367-3379. facebook.com/hollandmusicplace.
Hunter Opry House, 587 Hunter Road, Baxley.
Third Saturday of each month. 6:30 p.m. Free; bucket passed for donations. (912) 367-4748. bit.ly/fbhunteropry.
Lowell Opry House, 821 Liberty Church Road,
Carrollton. First Saturday of January, March, May, July, September and November. 7 p.m. $12. (770) 328-1024. lowellopryhouse.com.
Powersville Opry House, 240 Powersville Road,
Byron. Every Saturday, starting at 4:15 p.m. First Sunday, gospel/open mic at 3 p.m. Every Monday, jam/open mic at 7 p.m. Free. (478) 987-0915. powersvilleopry.net.
Ringgold Depot Opry, Historic Depot, 155 Depot St.,
Ringgold. Second Saturday of the month, except December. 7 p.m. Free. (850) 390-1804. facebook.com/ringgolddepotopry.
Tallulah Falls Opry House, 195 Main St., Tallulah Falls.
Every Saturday. 7 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. (706) 754-6040. tallulahfallsopry.org.
Woodbine Opry House, 305 Camden Ave.,
Woodbine. Every Friday and Saturday. 7 p.m. Free. (912) 576-3027. thewoodbineopry.wordpress.com.

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GEORGIA'S Energy Outlook By Alan C. Shedd

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The energy-efficient home

L ast month, this series introduced readers to renewable-energy sources available in Georgia. Before you decide if installing

renewable-energy-generating sources in your home

is right for you, though, do some homework: Make

sure your home is energy efficient.

Why is having an energy-efficient home a

prerequisite to adding residential renewable energy,

such as solar power? Sunshine is free, but the equip-

ment you'll need to harness

solar energy and use it to

power your home is expen-

sive. Be smart about making

that investment by reducing

your home's energy require-

ments.

Start with simple, low-

cost and no-cost ways to save

energy. Unplugging applianc-

es that are not in use, turning

off lights and adjusting your

Adding insulation

thermostat by just a few

in places such as your attic can save energy and reduce your electric bill.

degrees can reduce your monthly electric bill and start you on the path to a more energy-efficient home.
The next step is tightening up your

home by addressing issues such as:

Air sealing: Reducing air leaks by sealing holes

and gaps in your home provides a big return. Your

electric membership cooperative (EMC) may be

able to help by conducting a blower-door test to

pinpoint air leaks.

Leaky ducts: Most heating and air-conditioning

ducts are not airtight. Many homes lose 15 percent

to 25 percent of the air that should be flowing

through them to leaks, making your air conditioner

work harder and creating air-quality issues.

Insulation: Are your floors and attic properly insu-

lated? Adding insulation is money well-spent.

Other elements in your home have a major

impact on its energy use:

Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning

(HVAC) system: Have a NATE (North American

Technician Excellence)-certified HVAC contractor

inspect and tune up your system.

Appliances: If you are planning to replace major

appliance, choose an ENERGY STAR appliance.

However, even the most energy-efficient

appliances can cost a lot to operate when they're

Start with

simple, low-cost

and no-cost ways to save
energy.

LED lightbulbs use less energy and last longer than incandescent bulbs.

Unplugging

appliances that

left on all the time. Read the instruc-

are not in use,

tions on the energy-saving features,

turning off lights and adjusting your thermostat by just a few degrees can reduce your monthly electric bill and start you on the

and turn off the appliances when they're not needed. Water heating uses a lot of energy. To save energy, reduce your water heater's temperature, use cold water to wash clothes and install low-flow fixtures, showerheads and aerators. Lighting: Today's light-emitting diode (LED) lamps use one-fifth the energy that incandescent lightbulbs use and last 10 times longer.

path to a more

By taking these steps, you'll save

energy-efficient energy and money and have a more ef-

home.

ficient, comfortable home. Home energy efficiency improvements are the least

expensive way to decrease your costs and help the environment.

These improvements can also help reduce the size and cost of

homegrown, renewable-energy sources, such as solar panels,

that you may install in the future.

Your local EMC has a staff of energy experts ready and will-

ing to assist and advise you in making your home more energy

efficient and readying it to take advantage of renewable energy.

Alan C. Shedd is the director of sustainability for Tucker-

based Oglethorpe Power Corp.

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GEORGIA Gardens By Helen Newling Lawson

Growing hydrangeas

H ydrangeas are a staple of the summer garden. Their gorgeous blooms and low-fuss care make it easy to love them. But nostalgia may also play a role in their appeal.
Ryan McEnaney is a member of the Bailey family that owns Minnesota-based Bailey Nurseries, which brought us "Endless Summer" hydrangeas. He thinks hydrangeas are popular partly because "they help people reminisce."
Elizabeth Dean of Wilkerson Mill Gardens, a specialty hydrangea nursery in southern Fulton County, thinks the ease with which they can be rooted and shared helps to strengthen the bond we feel with hydrangeas.
"You can grow the same plant that Aunt Sally had in her garden," she says.

More than mopheads
Dean says that when people think of hydrangeas, "most often it's the ones Grandmama had--the big, blue mopheads."
She's referring to one flower form of the group called bigleaf hydrangeas, Hydrangea macrophylla. But there are many other hydrangea species.
For blooms that are even bigger than mopheads, try the smooth hydrangea, Hydrangea arborenscens. Cultivar names like `Incrediball' hint at the size of their showy flowers. If you think your yard is too sunny for hydrangeas, try the sun-loving panicle hydrangeas, Hydrangea paniculata, sometimes called peegee hydrangeas.
Have a wooded area? Try oakleaf hydrangeas, Hydrangea quercifolia, a native variety with long flowerheads and a

Tips for success

Nurserywoman Elizabeth Dean thinks we also love hydrangeas be-

cause they provide beauty when we least want to work in the garden.

"That show of blooms when it's hot and buggy--you get a lot back

without a lot of effort," she says.

When choosing where to plant your hydrangea, look for a spot

where it will get some afternoon shade. Morning sun can help prevent

diseases that come with wet leaves and can give your shrub enough

energy to bloom.

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Start by planting your hydrangea in soil with plenty of organic

matter. Follow with a layer of mulch to help conserve soil moisture. Bigleaf

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hydrangeas are especially prone to wilting, but it may be a sign that they are overheated, not thirsty. Overwatering can lead to problems such as root rot.

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The mophead type of H. macrophylla is the most popular hydrangea variety.
distinctive leaf shape. And if you think all hydrangeas are shrubs, check
out climbing hydrangeas, Hydrangea petiolaris. These vines grow to immense heights and sport lacy flower clusters.
Old vs. new
The terms "old wood" and "new wood" refer to when the particular variety's flower buds are formed. Old-wood species, like the bigleaf hydrangeas, form their flower buds on growth from the previous year. Panicle, smooth and oakleaf hydrangeas all bloom on new wood. On these plants, the buds are formed on growth during the spring of the same year and typically open later in the summer.
The difference between old wood and new wood is important when deciding when or if to prune.

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H. arborenscens `Annabelle' is a smooth hydrangea cultivar boasting creamy-white blooms that can measure a foot across.

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H. petiolaris,

or climbing

hydrangea,

sports fragrant,

of

white blooms

ost

and can grow to 80 feet tall.

H. quercifolia, or oakleaf hydrangea, tolerates drier

H. paniculata `Limelight' produces large, lime-green,

conditions than other species do and is native to Georgia. midsummer blooms that turn pink in fall.

Pruning 101

Pink or blue?

k

McEnaney recommends pruning bigleaf hy-

The color of bigleaf hydrangeas depends on how much

e

drangeas very lightly.

aluminum the plant can take in from the soil. That, in turn,

"Let the flowerheads stay on the plant and age depends on the soil's pH level.

all winter," he says. "The next spring, after the shrub

Most Georgia gardeners can bet on having acidic soil.

has leafed out, cut off only the flowerheads and any In that case, you will need to apply lime to make your blue

stems that are dead from winter damage." hydrangeas turn pink. Tripp Williams, agriculture and natural

This will avoid removing any flower resources agent for Columbia County, recommends applying a

buds that formed last fall on these old- liquid soil drench of one tablespoon of hydrated lime per

wood bloomers. If additional pruning gallon of water, applied in March, April, and May. Be patient--

is necessary, do it after the plant has

it may be a year or longer before it takes effect.

bloomed but before late summer.

Or you can sit back, relax and enjoy the rich, blue blooms.

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New-wood bloomers generally

Dean says that cool hue makes them a welcome touch on

do not need pruning. If neces-

hot days.

sary, time your cuts for late winter

"It just means summer in the South."

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or early spring, before new growth

Helen Newling Lawson is a freelance writer and Master

begins.

Gardener from Suwanee.

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GEORGIA Cooks By Jane F. Garvey

Les Dames d'Escoffier
The legacy of a legendary French chef

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COURTESY LES DAMES D'ESCOFFIER INTERNATIONAL ATLANTA CHAPTER

T hey are chefs and restaurateurs, journalists, food bloggers, cookbook authors, culinary educators, caterers, hospitality executives, farmers, food and wine con-

sultants and more--all united through a love of culinary arts,

mentorship and philanthropy.

As members of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI),

more than 2,300 hardworking women throughout 42 chapters

worldwide promote the work of female culinary professionals.

Membership is by invitation only.

So who was Escoffier?

Georges Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935) was heir appar-

The membership of the Atlanta chapter of Les Dames

ent to Marie-Antoine Carme (1784-1833), the 19th century's premier chef who set the foundation for modern French cook-

d'Escoffier International represents a wide swath of community culinarians.

ing. Escoffier's legacy: simplifying the grandiose cooking that

was Carme's style. His passion for simplicity still guides many

contemporary chefs.

ologist (Tiffanie Barriere), a culinary-arts program

Each chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier, which was founded teacher at Miller Grove High School in Lithonia

in 1976 in New York City, is community-focused and provides (Keio Gayden), an award-winning cookbook author

support, scholarships and guidance to women eager to acquire and teacher (Virginia Willis) and the managing part-

or hone their skills in the culinary fields.

ner, head of event sales and owner of Vino Venue in

Atlanta's LDEI chapter was established in 1996. Among its Dunwoody (Lelia Bryan).

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members are a highly regarded food photographer and food

Announced last year, LDEI now has a Savannah

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stylist (Angie Mosier), an award-winning bartender and mix-

and Coastal Georgia chapter. Among its members are the latest James Beard Best Chef Southeast and

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executive chef and partner at The Grey in Savannah

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(Mashama Bailey); a food alchemist, herbalist and

wellness coach at Sage's Larder (Jovan Sage); and

the executive chef at Pacci Italian Kitchen and Bar in

Savannah (Lauren Teague). Learn more at facebook.

com/lesdamessavannah.

Mosier was a charter member of the Atlanta

chapter. She says the chapter awards nearly $100,000

in scholarships and grants in a single year.

"The Culinary Futures Scholarship--$24,000 for

one person--is earmarked for a high school senior,"

The Atlanta chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International raises funds through special events, such as Afternoon in the Country, set for Nov. 3 at Foxhall Resort in Douglasville. Attendees taste dishes from Atlanta-area restaurants and sip wines from many vintners. For details, visit ldeiatlanta.org/aitc.

she says. Scholarships are presented at an annual event
at which the recipients can gather and get to know one another. For more information about scholarships and grants, visit ldeiatlanta.org/scholarships.
Jane F. Garvey is a food, wine and travel writer from Decatur.

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Gloria Smiley's Fresh Okra Cakes can be made as appetizers or a side dish. Select small pods of fresh okra with no dark or shriveled spots for this recipe.
Each chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International is community-focused and provides support, scholarships and guidance to women eager to acquire or hone their skills in the culinary fields.

In 2008, Les Dames d'Escoffier published a book, "Cooking with Les Dames d'Escoffier: At Home with the Women Who Shape the Way We Eat and Drink" (Sasquatch Books). Georgia contributors to the project included Shirley Corriher, Virginia Willis, Edna Lewis (1916-2006) and Gloria Smiley, who shared this recipe.
GLORIA SMILEY'S FRESH OKRA CAKES
1/2 pound fresh okra, tips and stems removed, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups)
1 cup minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeo or serrano chili pepper, seeded, minced 1/4 cup cooked medium-grain rice, seasoned with
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt plus 1/4 teaspoon cumin and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
Combine the okra, onion, garlic, jalapeo (or serrano chili pepper), seasoned rice, flour, eggs and Tabasco in a large bowl.
Just before serving, preheat oven to 200 degrees. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, and when it shimmers and sizzles when a bit of batter hits it, drop spoonfuls of the okra-rice mixture into the pan. Note: Do not crowd the pan. You can make the cakes any size, from 1 tablespoon to 1/2 cup, depending on how you plan to serve them. Saut for 2 minutes or until the cake is nicely browned. Turn and cook the other side for 2 minutes. Remove the cakes as they are done to absorbent paper towels and keep them warm in the preheated oven until all are cooked. The cakes are best served piping hot. Consume them within 30 minutes of frying. Yields 25 appetizer cakes or 10 side-dish cakes.
Reprinted with permission of Gloria Smiley.

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butter melts, skim off the foam. When the butter is completely melted, pour off the clear butter and discard the solids. Store any leftover clarified butter in a jar in a cool place, such as a cupboard. Keeps well.

"The Escoffier Cookbook" (Crown, 1969) contains familiar suggestions and dishes that have become both French and American favorites. Recipe No. 751, Vichyssoise is one such recipe.
VICHYSSOISE: CHILLED POTATO LEEK SOUP

Alex Lewis, left, a culinary instructor, talks probiotics and healthy food with Jovan Sage, president of the Savannah and Coastal Georgia chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International, at the 2018 Savannah Food and Wine Festival.
Inducted into Les Dames d'Escoffier's Atlanta chapter last year, Keio Gayden is the culinary arts instructor at Miller Grove High School in Lithonia. This is one of her students' favorite dishes.
CHICKEN SAUT WITH ONIONS, GARLIC AND BASIL
6 boneless, skinless Springer Mountain chicken breast halves Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste Flour, as needed for dredging 6 tablespoons clarified butter, or more, if needed* 2 tablespoons finely diced onions 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled, finely minced 2 cups chicken stock 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 cup ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced 5 fresh basil leaves, cut chiffonade (crosswise into thin strips)
Pound chicken breast halves thin, and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour and shake off the excess.
Heat clarified butter in a large saut pan. Add chicken and brown on both sides. Note: Do not overcrowd pan. Remove chicken from pan and reserve, keeping warm.
Add onions and garlic to the pan and brown, adding additional clarified butter if needed. Deglaze the pan with a small amount of chicken stock and lemon juice. Add tomatoes and remaining chicken stock. Reduce to desired consistency.
Return chicken to pan and add basil. Simmer until chicken is cooked. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serves 6.
*Note: Clarified butter is available in many supermarkets, but making it at home is easy. Place a large quantity (about 1 pound) of unsalted butter in a pan set over very low heat. As the

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 3 leeks, trimmed, white and light-green part only, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, peeled, thinly sliced 2 large shallots, peeled, thinly sliced 6 cups sliced, peeled white or Yukon gold potatoes, about
5 medium potatoes 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock) Freshly ground sea salt and white pepper, to taste 1 cup heavy cream Freshly minced chives, for garnish
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large stockpot set over medium-low heat. Add the leeks, onion and shallots. Cook, stirring often, just until the vegetables are soft. Note: Do not let it brown.
Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. When that has melted, stir in potatoes. Combine thoroughly with onions, and pour in the chicken (or vegetable) stock. Season to taste with sea salt and white pepper. Cover the pot, and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
When the potatoes are tender, mash the vegetables with potato masher. Press the soup through a fine sieve. Note: This achieves a better texture than using a blender or food processor. Let cool, then add heavy cream. Stir to combine. Chill thoroughly. Check for seasoning and adjust, if needed.
To serve, ladle into bowls and sprinkle with minced fresh chives. Serves 6-8.
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