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Serving veterans through agriculture
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Contents NOVEMBER 2019 VOL. 75, NO. 11
The
Giving
Issue

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

MARK KAMANN/ZOO ATLANTA

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COURTESY HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE

16 The giving season Specialty products from Georgia

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By Jane F. Garvey

24 One animal at a time Zoo Atlanta's conservation efforts help worldwide. By H.M. Cauley

28 A new mission The Home Depot Foundation expands its
veteran support.
By Laura Raines
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On the cover
In keeping with this issue's "giving" theme, we showcase the women's collective Peace of Thread in our annual guide to Georgia products, starting on page 16. This nonprofit organization empowers women who have come to the U.S. as refugees to make new lives for themselves and their families by producing high quality, one-of-a-kind handbags and accessories. (Photo by Kelly Strawinski.)

4 MAILBOX 6 PICTURE THIS? 8 GEORGIA NEWS 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 14 CURRENTS 22 MY GEORGIA
Principles to last a lifetime

32 AROUND GEORGIA
Voluntourism offers opportunity to give a little, stay a little
38 GEORGIA COOKS
Cookbooks for everyone on your list
42 HOMETOWN HERO
Providing veterans comfort through agriculture

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

Made a world of difference
I would like to thank everyone at Georgia Magazine for the article on MaMa E's Home Bakery that was in the November 2018 issue. [See "15 inventive gifts," page 24; bit.ly/gaprd18.]
I was receiving orders before I even knew the article had been published. It made a world of difference in my business. I shipped cheese straws and candy all over Georgia. Thanks for such a great season last year, and I hope everyone will remember me this year.
--Marie Motes, owner, MaMa E's Home Bakery, Metter GEORGIAMagazine January2018

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15 INVENTIVE GIFTS

Georgia products for special giving
BY JANE F. GARVEY

I n a state with a stunning variety of creative artisans and products, it's fun to shop for friends and family who have special interests and tastes. Here are some appealing, inventive gifts, some of
1 2 which came from new enterprises, while others are produced by longtime businesses. While the creators represent diverse backgrounds and offer a variety of items, they share a sense of pride in their Georgia products.
RIDING HIGH Ryan Hersh, an information
technology specialist at Emory University in Atlanta, had only 4 miles to go to get to work, but the drive was taking him an hour. Fed up, he designed the battery-powered Edison Electric Bicycle. Getting to work now takes 12 minutes. While the frame is made from aircraft-grade aluminum produced in China, final assembly takes place in Atlanta. Want a workout? Just shut off the battery and pedal away. Prices: About $2,000; $3,600 for two. Edison Electric Bike Co., 1619 Hosea L. Williams Dr., Atlanta; also at Ponce City Market, Atlanta, and Roswell; (470) 588-1619; edisonbicycles.com

L SWEET DREAMS Tony Kramer of Woodstock is an
avid backpacker, hiker and sea kayaker, but sleeping on the ground aggravated his arthritis and back pain. After years of research, he developed Pak-It-Lite, comfortable, handmade hammocks based on a structure that Kramer has patented. The side pockets keep gear and clothing handy.
"My hammocks are the Lamborghini of hammocks," he says, pointing to fine details, such as the wind- and water-resistant taslan nylon that looks and feels like cotton. Prices: $53 to $530.
Pak-It-Lite, Woodstock; (770) 403-8346; camphammocks.com
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URBAN TIMBER Whitney Wolf knows what to do with fallen trees. In 2014, he and his business partner at the time opened The Jack Ellis Co., named for their sons, "with $50 and some of my grandfather's tools." The tumbled giants he works with come to him via arborists and others who clear them from streets and yards. The logs are air-dried, seasoned and milled, then made into curtain rods, tables, beds and other furniture. Prices: About $50 for a cutting board; $1,000 for a bed frame or large
coffee table; $2,800 for a dining table.

The Jack Ellis Co., 2838 Washington St., Avondale Estates; (404) 626-3323; thejackelliscompany.com

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Editor's note: Turn to page 16 to see this year's Georgia products article, featuring 12 great Georgia businesses.

Hometown HERO By Jackie Kennedy
John Longino prepares to serve customers at the counter of the MUST Ministries food pantry in Canton. 46 Georgia Magazine July 2019

John Longino
Waleska attorney leads a life of volunteerism
J ohn Longino has been a lot of places and seen a lot of things. The trial lawyer's volunteerism has taken him to Miami, where he established a food pantry, and New Orleans, where he supplied food and fresh water to people displaced after Hurricane Katrina.
Since 2009, Longino has lived in Waleska with his wife, Donna, who nominated him as a Hometown Hero.
"I don't know of anyone more deserving of recognition for a lifetime commitment to helping others," she wrote in her nomination.
Longino co-founded Centro Latino in Dalton, a Hispanic agency offering relocation assistance, and served on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Georgia. He was named Rotarian of the Year in 1998 for his volunteer work with central Georgia flood and tornado victims and was presented the Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service in 2014 by the State Bar of Georgia.
Through the years, he has hosted 10 foreign students who attended colleges in the U.S., and last year, he volunteered with Catholic Charities to assist asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Longino currently serves as a translator for Spanish- and French-speaking clients at the MUST Ministries food pantry in Canton.
"The purpose is not to hand out food," he says, "but to make people feel important when I hand food to them. A lot of it is engaging with these beaten-down people."
The Hometown Hero says becoming a Christian in 1984 spurred his volunteerism.
"If I say I follow Jesus, I'm committed to follow Jesus," says Longino. "He didn't say, `Blessed are those who sit and watch TV.' He wants me to go help people, and fortunately I've been able to do that."
Jackie Kennedy is a freelance writer living in LaGrange.

Honoring heroes
Catching up on your July 2019 issue, I was particularly impressed with Jackie Kennedy's profile on John Longino. [See "John Longino: Waleska attorney leads a life of volunteerism," page 46; bit.ly/jlong719.] It is great to see stories profiling those who adhere, as John does, to the Rotary motto: "Service above self." As a fellow Rotarian, I applaud his commitment to make a difference.
Please continue to share stories like this. If it helps spur even one person to do more than he or she did the day before to make a difference in the lives of

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--Rafe Semmes, past president, Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club, Savannah

As I read my September magazine, I was especially interested in the sweet story about Johnny Jennings. [See "Johnny Jennings: Ringgold man recycles for his favorite charity," page 58; bit.ly/jenn919.] My eye was first drawn to the words "Children's Home in Hapeville."
My great-grandfather died tragically in the late 1930s when my grandmother and her siblings were all age 7 and younger (except her one older brother). My great-grandmother had no other means nor family to help her raise the children by herself. She kept her oldest son home to help her and took my grandmother and her younger siblings to the [Georgia Baptist] Children's Home in Hapeville. [My grandmother] told me many stories about her time in the children's home, and when I read about Mr. Jennings, it really touched my heart.
My eye then was drawn to the aluminum cans he loyally recycles. While teaching at my former school, I learned a lot about the love and true care provided by the Ronald McDonald House for families with children in the hospital. I learned that you can save the aluminum can tabs and donate them to the Ronald McDonald House. I couldn't help but think that with the number of cans this amazing gentleman recycles to help children, the pop tops could be used to help families at the Ronald McDonald House.
I would consider it a blessing and a privilege to meet Mr. Jennings. He truly is a wonderful person with a humble spirit and caring heart. We all should aspire to be more like this hometown hero. Thank you for sharing this amazing story.
--Lorie Ogle Grimes, Rayle EMC member, via email
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Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill may have said it best: "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." Studies have CHEESE,PLEASE
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make the world a better place; it makes you better as well.
In this giving-themed issue, we honor individuals and organizations whose acts of benevolence strengthen our communities and our environment.
Veterans Day is Nov. 11, which makes it timely that we focus on The Home Depot Foundation's commitment to veterans' causes. Last year this charitable arm of the home-improvement retailer donated $50 million to train 20,000 workers for jobs in construction over the next 10 years.
Turn to page 28 to find out how the foundation is helping soldiers who are leaving the military make the transition to the civilian workforce and careers in the skilled trades.
Conservation is the central focus of many modern zoos, and Zoo Atlanta is no exception. Zoo conservation staff participate in programs that protect and restore habitat, promote captive breeding and conduct genetic research.
But perhaps their most important conservation effort involves helping visitors connect with animals and understand that their actions can have an impact on wildlife. See "One animal at a time" on page 24 to learn how Zoo Atlanta's conservation efforts are protecting animals worldwide and how you can take part.
"Voluntourism" is an informal term for performing volunteer work while visiting the area where the work takes place. Voluntourism can take many forms, but its popularity in recent years shows that people are increasingly looking for meaningful travel experiences. Read "Travel with a twist," starting on page 32, to discover how you can become a "voluntourist" right here in Georgia.
Enjoy!
Laurel George Editor

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Guess where this is and you could win a $25 gift card!
Picture this?
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 staff 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 November contest must be received by Nov. 22, 2019. With all correspondence, please include your name, mailing address and phone number.
AUGUST 2019
Our winners from August 2019 are Mimi Dyer, of Canton, who submitted the photo, and Susie Showalter, of Sautee Nacoochee, who correctly guessed it is a statue in the Grandchildren's Sculpture Gardens at Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground.

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GEORGIA News Compiled by Jennifer J. Hewett
5 places to cut your
own tree

Georgia glimpses
Bits and bytes. With more than a quar-
ter-million artifacts that tell the story of the computer revolution, the Computer Museum of America opened its permanent home this summer in Roswell. The museum's goal is to preserve the history of innovation through collections of hardware, software, documentation and products to continue to motivate future leaders. Exhibits trace the history of the PC and follow the evolution of Apple from its beginnings in a garage to its dominance in technology today. Check out computermuseumofamerica.org.

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Visitors to Bottoms Tree Farm in Cumming can select and cut their own Christmas trees as well as go on hayrides, roast marshmallows and enjoy apple cider.

T aking a trip to a Christmas tree farm to choose and cut your own tree is a great family tradition. Georgia offers many options for the perfect festive outing. At Spring Brook Farm in Carrollton, visitors can choose from five evergreen varieties grown on the farm. On weekends, customers can enjoy free hayrides with their purchase. Inside the barn, warm drinks and freshly made treats such as brownies, caramel apples and boiled peanuts are available. Learn more at springbrooktrees.com.
Days of Creation is a traditional family-owned Christmas tree farm in Jesup. The farm's flat landscape makes it easy to explore and find your perfect tree. Visit daysofcreation.com for more information.
Bottoms Tree Farm in Cumming sets the tone for your Christmas tree search with roasted marshmallows and hot apple cider. Learn more at bottomstreefarm.com.
Gay's Christmas Tree Farm in Augusta chases away the chill with a fire pit and free hot chocolate on Friday and Saturday evenings. For an added flair, you can also have your tree snow-flocked on site. Visit gayschristmastreefarm.gacta.com for info.
Sugarland Tree Farm in Stockbridge is a great destination for both Christmas trees and decorations. Visitors will find everything needed for getting into the holiday spirit, including a variety of ornaments, handcrafted floral arrangements and lights. Learn more at sugarlandtreefarm.com.
To find a Christmas tree farm near you, visit bit.ly/cyoctree. --Chaney Wynne

Did you know?

Albany native Ray Charles' recording of "Georgia on My Mind" reached No. 1 on

Billboard's Hot 100 chart for the rst time on Nov. 14, 1960. The song became

Georgia's o cial state song in 1979.

Source: New Georgia Encyclopedia

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Visitors to the Computer Museum of America can learn about the technology behind the race to space.
Macon's music. Three miles of Macon's
Vineville Avenue have been renamed Duane Allman Memorial Boulevard to recognize Allman's contributions to the city's music scene. The city recently unveiled the Macon Music Trail, featuring nearly 30 sites that showcase the town's rich musical heritage. The childhood home of Little Richard, the Douglass Theatre, Jason Aldean Way and the Robert McDu e Center for Strings bring together decades of musical history. Learn more at maconmusictrail.com.
Hats off to the military. Valdosta resi-
dents recently created the Freedom Park Military Appreciation Monument, an art project incorporating a 40-square-foot mosiac that includes military insignias and photos of veterans. Designed by artist Marty Haythorn, the project also had partners that included the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and the City of Valdosta Public Art Committee. A public art dedication is set for Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. For details, visit turnercenter.org or valdostacity.com.
--Pamela A. Keene

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New center opens for plant conservation, study

W ith the opening of the new 11,000-square-foot Southeastern Center for Conservation at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the garden has enhanced its research, education and conservation collaborations around the globe.
The two-story building is adjacent to the Fuqua Orchid Center and will become the focal point of work with research universities, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other organizations working with imperiled plants and natural communities.
"The center is already becoming a living, learning laboratory for students and conservation scientists to study rare and endangered plants," says Mary Pat Matheson, president and CEO of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. "Not only will the center expand our work to save native flora in the Southeast; it will also train future conservationists."
Facilities include tissue-culture and genetic laboratories, seed-banking storage, a classroom and two conference rooms. A training suite and additional workspace will be used by university

students, interns and international guests. Visitors can observe work in the tissue-culture laboratory through glass walls. Art and displays along a central hallway further explain the center's mission and conservation initiatives.
"University researchers and students will be able to use the garden's collec-

tions in their work here," Matheson says. "The new center amplifies the garden's status as a global leader in education and conservation of plant diversity."
For more information about the Atlanta Botanical Garden, visit atlantabg.org.
--Pamela A. Keene

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"Christmas on the Farm," Nov. 8-9, 15-16, Savannah River Playhouse, Hartwell. Musical about farm life during the holidays over the past 200 years. (706) 376-7397. bit.ly/savprod.

Santa Arrives on the Train, Nov. 16, Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth. Entertainment, refreshments and Santa's arrival. (770) 476-2013. train-museum.org.

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour, Nov. 8-10, multiple locations, Habersham, Rabun, White, Towns and Union counties. Self-guided tour of shops, galleries and studios featuring works by local artists. (706) 212-0241. artstour.org.
Farm Animal Fun Day, Nov. 9, Hardman Farm State Historic Site, Sautee Nacoochee. Learn about livestock and farm life. (706) 878-1077. bit.ly/gsphrdmn.
Gravel & Grit, Fireflies & Picks, Nov. 9, Left Nut Brewery, 2100 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville. Enjoy 10 hours of country rock and bluegrass music. (770) 540-5505. ggfpmossycreekjam.com.
Antique Glass Insulator Show and Swap Meet, Nov. 16, Train Depot/Mitchell Allen Memorial Hall, Toccoa. Learn about glass insulators and their history. (706) 599-4705. bit.ly/dixieji.
Jingle Mingle, Nov. 23, downtown, Gainesville. Music, carriage rides, fireworks and the lighting of a huge chicken constructed of holiday lights. (770) 297-1141. bit.ly/jingming.
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Puddles Pity Party & Friends Holiday Jubilee, Nov. 29, Fox Theatre, Atlanta. Festive holiday songs and special guest appearances, multimedia show. (855) 285-8499. foxtheatre.org.
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Fala to the Rescue, Nov. 2, downtown, Warm Springs. Celebrate Fala, former President Franklin D. Roosevelt's famous Scottish terrier, with a Scottie parade, vendors and entertainment. (678) 787-1183. bit.ly/scotters.
Taylor Made Fall Festival, Nov. 2, downtown, Butler. Sandcastle sculpture contest, 5K, music, carnival rides, arts and crafts. (478) 862-9622. bit.ly/taymaff.
Shades of Bubl, Nov. 12, Griffin Auditorium, Griffin. Three-man tribute to the music of GRAMMY Award-winning artist Michael Bubl. (770) 228-3229. griffinconcerts.org.
2nd Annual LaGrange Chalk Art Festival, Nov. 16, Wild Leap Brewery, LaGrange. Nationally known chalk artists, music, food, kids' activities. (706) 298-6400. wildleap.com.

In the Absence of Color: Visions in Black and White, through Nov. 17, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta. Photos by members of the Southeastern Photographic Society. (404) 8725338. bit.ly/cawogaly.

CSU Choral Union, Nov. 19, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus. Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music Choral Union performs. (706) 649-7225. music.columbusstate.edu.

28th Edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA, Oct. 30-Nov. 18, Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, Dunwoody. Meet, interact with and listen to 45 national, regional and local authors. (678) 812-4005. atlantajcc.org.

Untitled: Expanded Media, Nov. 21-Dec. 6, Seaboard Depot/ArtLab, Columbus State

33rd Annual Mt. Zion Craft Show, Nov. 8-9, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Marietta. Arts, crafts, baked goods, silent auction, Santa. (770) 971-1465. mtzionumc.org.

4th Annual International Food & Wine Gala, Nov. 9, Clarkston Community Center, Clarkston. Cuisine from Africa, Asia, Central America and the Middle East, plus entertainment, global craft market. bit.ly/clarkstcc.

9th Annual Elegant Elf Marketplace, Nov. 9-10, City Springs Civic & Cultural Center, Sandy Springs. Handcrafted gift items, art, gourmet foods. (404) 271-0567. bit.ly/ssprgsoc.
"Christmas Canteen," Nov. 14-17, 19-24, 29-Dec. 1, Aurora Theatre, Lawrenceville. Holiday musical revue with songs, comic sketches and trips down memory lane. (678) 226-6222. auroratheatre.com.

Meriwether County's Country Christmas, Nov. 23, Courthouse Square, Greenville. Parade, tree lighting, live Nativity, music, Santa Claus. (770) 468-5343. meriwethertourism.com.

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University, Columbus. Art exhibition featuring works by students. (706) 507-8300. art.columbusstate.edu.
36th Annual Candlelight Tour Festival, Nov. 22-23, 29-30, downtown, Warm Springs. Candlelit streets, Yuletide music, holiday decorations, parade, Santa, shopping. (706) 655-3322. warmspringsga.com.
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53rd Annual Deer Festival and 22nd Annual Deer Dash, Nov. 2, downtown, Monticello. Arts and crafts, road race, kids' activities. (706) 4688994. jaspercountycoc.com.
Spotlight on the Arts Festival, Nov. 6-17, various locations on University of Georgia (UGA) Campus, Athens. Concerts, theater and dance performances, art exhibitions and more by UGA students. (706) 583-0728. arts.uga.edu.
Heritage Days Fall Festival, Nov. 16, State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens. Crafts, stories, music, interactive educational activities. (706) 542-6156. bit.ly/hertdaf.
Holiday Marketplace, Nov. 16-17, Neel House, Macon. Handcrafted wreaths, ornaments, jewelry, garden and culinary items. (478) 742-0921. fgcmacon.org.
Kaleidoscope, Nov. 17, First United Methodist Church, Warner Robins. Variety show of orchestral, choral and chamber music, anchored by chamber groups from Wellston Winds. (478) 569-6045. wrconcert.org.
11th Annual Planes and Trains, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Century of Flight Hangar, Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins. Model trains, Thomas the Tank

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Engine layout, exhibits from the Southeastern Railway Museum. (478) 926-6870. museumofaviation.org.
Mother's Finest, Nov. 29, Hargray Capitol Theatre, Macon. Southern rock band performs. (478) 257-6391. bit.ly/hgcapt.
Jingle Fest, Nov. 30, Dec. 5, downtown, Forsyth. Santa's Corner and Jingle Jog 5K on Nov. 30; Hometown Holidays Lighted Parade on Dec. 5. (478) 994-9239. bit.ly/fomocjf.

Schooner Virginia, Nov. 15-30, Brunswick Landing Marina, Brunswick. Replica of a historic tall ship from the early 20th century will be open for dockside public tours and public sailings. Sailing sessions are by advance registration. (803) 372-4009. smtsa.org.

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The Eugene Fleischer Collection, through Dec. 31, Morris Museum of Art, Augusta. Contemporary exhibit of studio art glass. (706) 724-7501. themorris.org.
"The Planets," Nov. 8, The Miller Theater, Augusta. The Augusta Symphony performs Gustav Holst's orchestral composition. (706) 826-4705. augustasymphony.com.
26th Annual Sportsman's Festival, Nov. 9, downtown, Warrenton. Car show, arts and crafts, kids' activities, lumberjack competitions. (706) 465-9604. warrencountyga.com.
Holiday Bazaar, Nov. 9, 217 N. Harris St., Sandersville. Handmade items, crafts, baked goods to benefit the Town & Country Garden Club. (478) 232-2609.
I'd Rather Be in Tignall Fall Festival, Nov. 9, Old School Grounds, Tignall. Arts and crafts, music, veterans' display, children's activities, food. (706) 285-2736. bit.ly/rbitign.
Meadowcrest Arts and Craft Market, Nov. 16, Greene County High School, Greensboro. Handcrafted items from local artists, plus food and a visit from Santa. (706) 338-9134. bit.ly/mdcrstarts.
Holiday Gingerbread Village, Nov. 21-Dec. 1, Augusta Museum of History, Augusta. Historically themed gingerbread creations. (706) 7228454. augustamuseum.org.
23rd Annual Pioneer Day, Nov. 23, Lincoln County Historical Park, Lincolnton. Living history demonstrations, family entertainment, Southern cooking, antique tractor show. (757) 831-9556. bit.ly/lcohist.
Candlelight Shopping and Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 26, downtown, Washington. Singing, snow and tree lighting. (706) 678-5111. washingtonwilkes.org.
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Muckalee Creek Arts & Crafts Show, Nov. 2-3, Chehaw Park, Albany. Arts and crafts, food,

entertainment. (229) 430-5275. chehaw.org.
Thunder Over South Georgia, Nov. 2-3, Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta. Blue Angels demonstrations, stunt planes, Smoke N Thunder Jet Truck, Wings of Blue Parachute Team, displays. (229) 257-4146. moody.af.mil.
Calico Arts and Crafts Holiday Show, Nov. 9-10, Spence Field, Moultrie. Shop for handmade items from more than 300 vendors. (229) 985-1968. calicocrafts.com.
Movie Night in the Park, Nov. 9, 23, Reed Bingham State Park, Adel. Catch a family-friendly movie under the stars. (229) 896-3551. bit.ly/rbmovnite.
Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival, Nov. 16-17, Pebble Hill Plantation and Thomasville Center for the Arts, Thomasville. Fine arts exhibit and sale of wildlife art by Southeastern artists, plus entertainment, workshops and dinners. (229) 226-0588. thomasvillearts.org.
Lights! Lights! Thanksgiving Night, Nov. 28, downtown square, Moultrie. Lighting of the Canopy of Lights. (229) 890-5455. bit.ly/dtmtrtn.
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Crossroads: Change in Rural America, through Nov. 23, Telfair Center for the Arts, McRaeHelena. Traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition highlights the evolution of rural communities in the 20th century through photos, objects, film, audio and interactive technology. (229) 868-6365. bit.ly/crosrdst.
Chicken Livers and Gizzards Festival, Nov. 2, Highway 441, Broxton. Entertainment, parade, street fair, food. (912) 359-2060. cityofbroxton. com.
Skynfolks, Nov. 2, Averitt Center for the Arts, Statesboro. Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band performs. (912) 212-2787. bit.ly/avrtctr.
"The Color Purple," Nov. 8, Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center, Statesboro. Broadway touring show of the story by Alice Walker. (912) 478-7999. bit.ly/gsupac1819.

2nd Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival, Nov. 8-9, Appling County Agriculture Facility, Baxley. Arts and crafts, food, games and amusements. (912) 367-7731. baxley.org.
55th Annual Antique Fair and Marketplace, Nov. 12-13, Oconee Fall Line Technical College Dubose Porter Center, Dublin. Antiques, jewelry, furriers and gift vendors. (478) 272-4002. visitdublinga.org.
"Annie," Nov. 21-24, Averitt Center for the Arts, Statesboro. Little Orphan Annie meets Daddy Warbucks in New York City. (912) 212-2787. bit.ly/avrtctr.
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Darien Fall Festival, Nov. 2-3, downtown, Darien. Crafts, food, classic cars, entertainment. (912) 230-9664.
RiceFest, Nov. 2-3, 8-9, downtown, Riceboro. Celebrate Gullah Geechee culture with a parade, rice cook-off, gospel singing, entertainment, food. (912) 884-2986. cityofriceboro.org.
Junior American Traditions Vocal Competition, Nov. 9, Savannah Arts Academy, Savannah. Finalists in this student competition perform. (803) 702-0305. bit.ly/jratvoc.
"Crazy for Patsy Cline," Nov. 17, Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick. Katie Deal re-creates the legendary singer. (912) 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org.
Kingsland Catfish Festival, Nov. 23, downtown, Kingsland. Arts, crafts, antiques, food. (912) 729-5999. bit.ly/kcfishf.
Santa Express Train Rides, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, St. Marys Railroad, St. Marys. Ride the rails to Santa Land in the woodlands; entertainment. (912) 200-5235. stmarysrailroad.com.
Events for the February 2020 issue are due by Nov. 15. Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. See more event listings at georgiamagazine.org.

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North Georgia EMC's Operation Round Up helps youth-led Appalachian CD

W ith support from the Dalton-based North Georgia Electric Membership Corp. (EMC) Operation Round Up program,

the nonprofit Share America Foundation recently

released the CD "Americana Youth of Southern

Appalachia." The album highlights musical perfor-

mances by more than 30 young people ages 11 to 27

from the Southern Appalachian region in Georgia,

Tennessee and North Carolina.

The 18-track CD is part of the Catoosa County-

based Share America Foundation's mission to

promote the preservation of the Appalachian musi-

cal tradition among young people. With donations

from EMC members who opt to round up their bills

every month in the Opera-

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grants in separate funding

cycles. The grants assisted

with mailing costs to distrib-

ute the CDs to radio stations

and with studio costs so that

young people from the EMC's

service area could record pro-

fessionally for the first time.

"This project gave many

of the youths their first op-

portunity to collaborate with

other musicians and learn

how to play on someone

else's song or tune," said

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bum. "Some wrote their own

songs. It gives them a chance

to see their lessons and prac-

tice turn into something they

hopefully wish to share for

years to come."

Wally O'Donald of

Ringgold was 10 when he re-

corded "Traveler's Lantern,"

a song by one of his favorite

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singers, Dwight Yoakam. He

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also recorded the Tommy

Scott rockabilly song "Been Gone a Long Time."

Scott rockabilly song "Been Gone a Long Time."

Caleb Lewis of Ringgold records "Baby's Coming Home."
Opposite, top: Matthew Nave of Walker County, left, adds trumpet to two songs on the CD with some coaching from Colton Brown of Chickamauga. Above: Gospel Music Hall of Famer Jeff Hullender, left, sings harmonies with Ryan Stinson of Ringgold.
"It was really cool to be in a recording studio and see all of the equipment," he said. "I didn't know before how much time it takes to record a song. I am grateful, though, for the opportunity."
The CD has been well-received and has been distributed worldwide through a partnership with AirPlayDirect.com. It was the No. 1 album in the AirPlayDirect Americana/ "grassicana" global albums category in June and was No. 9 among all global-album genres.
To learn more about the Share America Foundation or order a CD for a donation of $15, visit shareamericafoundation. org. The album also is available for download through Apple iTunes, Google Music, Amazon and CD Baby or by mail at Share America Foundation, P.O. Box 42, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755.

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Green leaders: Green Power Electric Mem-

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bership Corp. (EMC) in Tucker received the 2019 Green Power Leadership Award in the

initiatives honor veterans

category of Green Power Market Development from the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS). Green Power EMC was selected for

its positive in uence in the marketplace

G eorgia's electric membership cooperatives have a long tradition of supporting veterans. As part of an official veterans program launched in 2016, GreyStone Power Corp. in Douglasville has implemented a host of initiatives to honor those who have served in the nation's military.
"Veterans have done so much for this country, and we wanted to ensure that our employees, retirees and members know how much we value the many sacrifices made by our nation's veterans," said James Wright, vice president of corporate services at GreyStone.

and its proactive, progressive approach to renewable-energy procurement, along with promoting the use of clean, renewable energy. The CRS co-presented the awards with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Partnership on Sept. 5 at the Renewable Energy Markets 2019 Conference in San Diego, Calif.

The cooperative endowed the GreyStone Power Corps of Cadets Scholarship at the University of North Georgia with a $28,000 donation in 2017. The scholarship gives preference to residents of the eight counties served by GreyStone and was awarded for the first time in the fall 2018 semester. The University of North Georgia--which
has campuses in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville and Watkinsville--is one of six senior military colleges designated by the Department of the Army in the United States.

Safety at the forefront: The National Safety Council (NSC) recently named Tucker-based Georgia EMC as a 2018 Training Center of the Year award winner for its defensive driving course. Georgia EMC's driver training helps advance progress on the Road to Zero, a national coalition managed by the NSC with a mission to end roadway deaths in the United States by 2050.

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From left, Vietnam veteran Jerry Tucker stands by as GreyStone employees Zachary Puckett and Chris Foust install a sign designating a parking space for disabled veterans. Tucker was injured while serving in Vietnam and recently retired from GreyStone after 50 years of service.

Each year, GreyStone holds a breakfast at which employees and retirees who served in the military are recognized, and it makes a strong effort to continue hiring veterans. The cooperative is a member of the national Serve Our Co-ops; Serve Our Country initiative, through which co-ops work together to employ veterans and military spouses.
"We have found that veterans make great employees,"

Patrons of the arts: The City of Oglethorpe received the inaugural grant in Flint Energies' new Rural Murals program. The program supports one-of-a-kind murals that become focal points and improve the aesthetics and economic marketability of rural communities. With the $12,500 grant from the electric cooperative in Reynolds, the city will fund a mural on the side of a building at 100 N. Sumter St. Artist Jackie Fontenot of Montezuma will create the mural, which will have an agricultural theme.

said Jarred Stevens, Army veteran and director of safety and loss control at GreyStone.

Feeding neighbors: In recognition of

"Many of the skills acquired through military training--such as attention to detail, proper planning, stress management, ability to take orders and ability to work as a team--are skills that translate well in the workplace."
Service members who become part of GreyStone's lineman apprenticeship pro-

National Food Bank Day on the rst Friday of September each year, Sandersville-based Washington EMC held a summertime food drive. The cooperative's o ces gathered

gram can use their education benefits from the GI Bill toward their housing as they go

food donations that were given to local food

through the program. GreyStone also has made its support for

banks.

veterans clear in the community. In addition

to designating parking spaces for wounded

Show of honor: When the remains of Cpl.

warriors at its office, GreyStone was a gold

William Silas Smith passed through Reidsville

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sponsor of the Douglasville Military Honor

on Aug. 15 on the way to his hometown of

Garden at Hunter Park in Douglasville. And in

Vidalia, Canoochee EMC paid its respects by

November 2018, GreyStone volunteers helped

lining Highway 280 with bucket trucks bearing

with landscaping at a Habitat for Humanity

American ags. Smith, a member of the U.S.

house built for retired U.S. Navy Engineman

Army, was reported missing in action during

Chief Petty Officer Marilyn Clark in the 4-acre

the Korean War in 1950. His remains only

Veterans Place subdivision in Douglas County. recently were identi ed and returned home.

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I t's the giving season, when everyone looks for gifts that may be particularly suited to his or her friends and family members. is year's gift guide presents a wide swath of possibilities, including handcrafted jewelry, creative foods and hand-thrown ceramics.
Among the more distinctive gifts is a collection of purses crafted from recycled fabric by refugee women from troubled countries. By selecting a one-of-a-kind handbag, you give these women the means to become self-sustaining, contributing members of American society. at's the real joy of giving.
UPCYCLED STYLES
Peace of Thread is a collective of women who came to the United States seeking refuge from social upheavals and poverty. Their handmade, one-of-a-kind purses and accessories use discarded and repurposed fabrics and adornments. The purses, clutches and shoulder bags are as professionally made as any high-priced handbags. Based in Clarkston, the project also has an operation in Memphis, Tenn., and training has begun in Chattanooga. Prices: $16 to $300.
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Art teacher Whitney Barton in Newnan makes ceramics under her company name, Pottery and Then Some. Rich glazes enhance pitchers, mugs, berry bowls, plates, vases and jewelry. Stunning colors and useful shapes combine aesthetics with practical applications. Prices: $15 to $200.
Pottery and Then Some, Newnan; (770) 367-1138; facebook.com/potteryandthensome
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Yusef Crowder was born in Monroe, N.C., and studied African drumming in New York City and Boston before moving to West Africa. There, he continued to hone his skills and began carving wood to earn a living. Today, the East Point resident makes bowls, trays, chests, jewelry--and, yes, drums--out of various woods. Crowder brings his work to the Grant Park Farmers Market in Atlanta on the rst Sunday of every month. Prices: $30 to $1,500.
Wood is Wonderful Gallery, 2697 Winburn Terrace, East Point; (678) 793-3250, by appointment; woodiswonderfulgallery.com

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After leaving her native Oregon in 2001, CJ Evans launched Southern Charm Textiles in her Decatur home. Her embroidered pillows and tea towels are ideal as hostess gifts and feature iconic Southern expressions, such as "Well, bless your heart." Pillows and towels are 100 percent cotton, and materials are sourced from Georgia companies. Prices: $30 for pillows; $15 for towels.
Southern Charm Textiles, Decatur; (434) 826-7363; southerncharmtextiles.com

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When not working at The Nature Conservancy in Georgia, Tina Kite is all about hats. Her handmade designs at Tina Kite Millinery hark back to the pieces once stored in elaborate hat boxes. Styles include bridal pieces, fascinators and hand-blocked hats. Casual and fancy, these unique designs are inspired by the headgear of the `20s (the cloche), `30s and `40s. Prices: $45 to $300; $265 (plus cost of supplies) for a two-day hat-making workshop.

Tina Kite Millinery, Pine Lake; (404) 932-6453, by

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Icha Cantero Handmade Jewelry comes from a stay-athome mom of twins who still nds time to craft appealing jewelry that has excellent gift potential. "I've always liked arts and crafts and have been making jewelry for more than 15 years," she says. Last year, she fell in love with polymer clay and air-dried clay, appreciating their versatile and lightweight qualities. Her oneof-a-kind pieces are hand-painted, cut and molded before being assembled by hand. Floral and natural elements inspire most of her designs. She sells her pieces online and at fairs. Prices: $20 to $70.
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Ghost peppers can be shockingly hot. But while planting seeds given to him by a friend from Hawaii, Columbus resident David Lemieux gured out how to grow them so they're not quite so searing. He makes the peppers into avorful sauces that don't overwhelm the palate. A 2017 University of Georgia Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest winner in the condiments and salsas category, Midland Ghost pepper sauces come in red and white varieties. Lemieux initially developed the red to enhance the family's favorite diner's fried chicken, but it also works nicely on cheesy scrambled eggs. The white sauce rocks on barbecue or roasted chicken. Gift sets containing a 5-ounce bottle of red sauce and a 16-ounce bottle of white sauce are ideal for foodie friends who like it spicy. Prices: $8.50 to $11.50 for individual bottles; $29.95 for boxed gift set.
Midland Ghost, 5310 Veterans Pkwy., Columbus; (706) 888-0580; midlandghost.com

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Pine Street Market owner Rusty Bowers produces artisanal meats from Ranger-based Riverview Farms' pasture-raised, vegetarianfed, hormone- and antibiotic-free pork. An alumnus of the Culinary Institute of America, Bowers elevates traditional country ham to a new level, combining the ham's salty tang with the texture and sweet fat of prosciutto. Other products include applewood-smoked bacon, fresh and dried sausages, fresh meats, bacon jam and leaf lard, essential for the best biscuits and pie crusts. Many combinations of gift options can be shipped directly to recipients. Additional Georgia farm products can be found at Chop Shop at 1366 Memorial Drive S.E., Atlanta, where Bowers teams up with Wes and Charlotte Swancy of Riverview Farms. Prices: $12 for a 4-ounce package of country ham; $8.50 for an 8-ounce jar of bacon jam; $46 for a sausage sampler ( ve varieties, 1 pound each).
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Owners Lisa Fowler and Rick Marshall at Jake's Fresh Market & Cannery turn out artisanal small-batch food products that include some exceptional jellies, butters, salsas, relishes, pickles and sundry sauces. Their roasted strawberry preserves have an intense avor with a very light amount of added sugar. The variety of products makes it easy to compose a gift assortment. Prices: $5 to $6.50 for 9-ounce jars of jellies or jams; $7 for 16-ounce jars of relish, salsa or chow chow; $10 to $15 for 1-quart jars of pie lling.
Jake's Fresh Market & Cannery, 591 Knox Bridge Highway, White; (404) 667-5121; jakesfreshmarket.com

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Imagine a brandy made from muscadines! That's just what Still Pond Distillers in Arlington has created with its Willow Rose Muscadine Brandy. The Charles Cowart family took a gold medal at the 2019 Georgia Trustees Wine & Spirits Challenge for this unique brandy, named for a family member. Warm and aromatic, it shows a rich, smooth fruit foundation sparked by pleasing spiciness. Serve it with toasted pecans after dinner. Price: $50.
Still Pond Distillers, 1575 Still Pond Rd., Arlington; (800) 475-1193; stillponddistillers.com

SOOTHING SKIN CARE
Air Force veteran Tasha Moody began experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms during her deployment to Afghanistan in 2002-03. She discovered that organic craft soaps containing natural scents like lavender relieved skin irritation and had a calming e ect. So the Jonesboro resident developed a line of handcrafted skin care products using organic ingredients, such as coconut oil and olive oil. Besides soaps, 153 Boutique makes body creams, oils and body wash. Deodorants are made in partnership with Moon Organics by Susan Gonzalez [featured in our 2016 Georgia products article; see bit.ly/mnor16]. Gift collections can be customized. Items are sold yearround at the Morningside Farmers Market in Atlanta and are available at retail outlets such as Simple Pleasures at 128 S. Main St., Jonesboro. Prices: $4 to $8 for soaps; $9 to $18 for body creams.

153 Boutique, Jonesboro; (770) 838-7153; 153boutique.com

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COLLABORATIVE CHOCOLATES
Athens chef Peter Dale of The National and Seabear Oyster Bar partnered with his brother Nick to found Condor Chocolates, using raw materials mostly sourced from Ecuador. Cozy up with their signature milkchocolate bar sprinkled with Georgia pecans. Or try an outside-the-box bar made with Nicaraguan co ee from Athens roaster 1000 Faces Co ee. The duo's chocolate tru es raise the bar on the genre. And the graphic design on the packaging makes these even-more-attractive gifts. Try the chocolates and co ees at their on-site caf. Prices: $9 to $10 per bar; $25 for a trio of seasonal chocolate bars; $18 for an eight-count tru e assortment.
Condor Chocolates, 1658 S. Lumpkin St., Athens; (706) 850-4803; condorchocolates.com

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My GEORGIA

By Debbie Kitchens

Principles to last a lifetime

One of the most significant and long-lasting contributions that a native Georgian made to community service, character development and my own life is the

filled camaraderie, singing songs like "Kookaburra," "Kumbayah" and "The Happy Wanderer" on the bus going to camp. We thought we were roughing it, spending nights in sleeping

Girl Scouts organization.

bags in the fully enclosed pavilion. We saw it as a real adven-

Though my Scouting years were in Mobile, Ala., I'm grate- ture, and for some of us it was our first extended stay away from

ful for this part of Georgia history, which started March 12,

home. I remember my mom giving me a giant Hershey bar to

1912, in Savannah, when Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low orga-

take on my first campout--no doubt in case I got homesick.

nized the first Girl Scout troop.

There's something about eating food cooked on a camp-

According to its website, girlscouts.

fire that makes it taste so much better. I remember a

org, Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's

delicious stew cooked by our leaders and, of

largest leadership organization for girls,

course, roasting marshmallows for s'mores--

with about 2.5 million members. I was not

all enjoyed while we were comfy on our "sit-

surprised to read that 72 percent of female

upons."

U.S. senators and 58 percent of women

We loved the Lummi stick song, which

serving in the U.S. House of Representa-

we were told was a Native American game. We

tives are Girl Scout alums.

also performed skits. I played a clown with a

Some of my fondest memories are

giant, painted cardboard sucker and clown

from Scouting in the 1960s. What fun-

shoes; I bent over to "tie" them so another

Scout could kick me and get a laugh. Another

Debbie Kitchens still has her Girl Scout sash,

time, four of us played a Beatles record while

bearing some of the badges she earned

lip-syncing and "playing" our handmade

during her Scouting days.

instruments. Yes, we were cool!

Earning merit badges pushed me out of

Girl Scout Promise

my comfort zone. The one for reading was easily earned; it was my favorite thing to do!

On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Some of today's badges reflect the changing times: geocaching, staying fit, science, cybersecurity, engineering, etc.
Scouting continues to be a healthy outlet for young girls. It's a great way to try

new things, challenge yourself, form lasting

Girl Scout Law

friendships, mold character and create future leaders.

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do,
and to respect myself and others,

Learning and striving to fulfill the Girl Scout promise, law and motto are essential to being a good Scout.
If only we adults would live up to the Girl Scout principles, the world would be a better place!
Debbie Kitchens lives in Perry and is retired from Robins Air Force Base.

respect authority,

use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and

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

be a sister to every Girl Scout.

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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One animal at a time
Zoo Atlanta's conservation efforts help worldwide
By H.M. Cauley Photos by Adam K. ompson / Zoo Atlanta

T he idea of "giving back" conjures images of volunteers, fundraisers and street teams running to raise awareness for a worthy cause. It's not too often that tortoises and elephants come immediately to mind--unless you work for Zoo Atlanta.
"Zoos can play a lot of different roles," says Jennifer Mickelberg, Ph.D., a seven-year Zoo Atlanta staffer who has served as vice president of animal collections and conservation for almost three years. "In the last few years, we have thought a lot about where we can make a difference and help."
The cornerstones of the zoo's giving-back approach are conservation and research.
"Conservation can mean a lot of different things to different people," Mickelberg says. "For zoos, it means being a supporter of conservation efforts around the world. The core of our mission is to use our role to protect species and their habitats."

One of the organization's newest conservation projects is based in Madagascar. Zoo Atlanta experts are sharing their veterinary knowledge with animal workers there to develop educational programs about conservation and to care for endangered radiated tortoises.
Another new zoo venture is in Zambia, where a fledgling partnership with Conservation South Luangwa, a local non-governmental organization, aims to strengthen the country's conservation efforts.
"Conservation South Luangwa is an antipoaching organization that spends a lot of time with
Top: Golden lion tamarins are among the many species supported by conservation partnerships at the zoo. Top inset: Since August, Zoo Atlanta's tidal creek habitat has been home to 25 diamondback terrapin hatchlings. The habitat raises awareness about the threats facing this native Georgia species.

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`The core of our mission is to use our role to protect species and their habitats.'
--Jennifer Mickelberg, vice president of animal collections and conservation, Zoo Atlanta
elephants," Mickelberg says. "When we decided to expand our elephant habitat, we knew we also wanted to pair that with a conservation program that focused on elephants, and our partnership grew from that."
Conservation also includes strategies that keep species from becoming extinct. At Zoo Atlanta, those strategies include managing the animals in residence so they stay healthy and reintroducing creatures to their native habitats.
"We're no longer pulling animals from the wild to put them in zoos; that hasn't happened for years," Mickelberg says. "We can keep populations here that are backup populations in case they're declining in the wild. We can preserve a species long-term in zoos, and animals born in zoos can, hopefully in the future, be released into the wild."
The same knowledge is being applied to golden lion tamarins, a small primate native to Brazil.
"They live in fragmented landscapes, in groups that might have from five to 50 animals, not unlike zoos," Mickelberg says. "We move animals between institutions to maintain health, and we can do the same thing with wild populations to help them, too."
Collaborative research
The zoo's staff is invested in researching and designing projects to avoid extinction and increase the knowledge of animal biology. Robert Hill, assistant curator of herpetology, has worked with Central Florida Zoo's Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation in Sanford and Auburn University to raise and release about 80 eastern indigo snakes into the Conecuh National Forest in southern Alabama, where they've been absent from the ecosystem for 50 years.
Other zoo staffers have raised diamondback terrapins for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center's Jekyll Island Causeway Conservation Program, nurtured gopher frogs to keep the population numbers up in
Top right: Herpetology team member Trent Niesen introduces diamondback terrapin hatchlings into their new habitat at Zoo Atlanta. The young turtles will live there until they are big enough to avoid being targets for predators. Right: Elephants Msholo and Tara explore Abana Pond, one of the many specially designed features in Zoo Atlanta's new African Savanna elephant habitat.
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`Our ability to connect to people and connect animals to people is what sets us apart.'
--Jennifer Mickelberg, vice president of animal collections and conservation, Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta scientists teamed with outside experts to unlock the mystery of how Komodo dragons evolved by sequencing the creatures' genome--a first in the study of lizards.

Georgia and teamed with Georgia Tech on its Urban Honey Bee Project.
Earlier this year, researchers at the Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco, in close collaboration with the University of California in San Francisco and Zoo Atlanta, completed the sequencing of the Komodo dragon genome, and their published study provided invaluable insights into how that species evolved.
"The cool thing about zoos is that we have professionals with unique expertise," Mickelberg says. "We can go out and work with colleagues together, and it's exciting to share knowledge and exchange information. We're all passionate about the same thing and are in it for the same cause."
And unlike many organizations that focus on giving, the zoo has a distinct advantage: Almost 1 million people come through its gates each year.
"Our ability to connect to people and connect animals to people is what sets us apart," Mickelberg says. "So it's also our responsibility to help [visitors] learn about the species and the habitats we have and how they can protect them. Each animal here is an ambassador for its wild counterparts, so we give
For more information on Zoo Atlanta's conservation programs and how you can participate, visit zooatlanta.org/conservation.
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them the opportunity to shine so people can see them doing things they might in the wild."
Fostering grassroots efforts
The zoo also takes the opportunity to get those visitors thinking about ways they can help the animal community. The critical message: Reduce, reuse and recycle.
"Think about the environment," Mickelberg says. "For instance, most people probably have no idea that a metal in your cellphone is mined in many of the habitats where you find gorillas in the wild. As the demand for cellphones has increased, it's had a serious impact on gorilla conservation. We've partnered with several groups to recycle this resource, and if people recycle their cellphones, it ultimately benefits gorillas."
In the same way, consumers of products containing palm oil who opt for sustainable brands support the orangutan population in Southeast Asia.
"They may go extinct if we don't do something, and we can vote with our dollars by being smart about products we choose," Mickelberg says. "Sometimes just spreading the word about ways to protect these species is the most powerful thing we do. It only takes a few people doing things to make a big difference."
H.M. Cauley is an Atlanta-based freelance writer.

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A new mission

The Home Depot Foundation expands its veteran support
By Laura Raines Photos courtesy of the Home Builders Institute

T he Home Depot Foundation is committed to veterans. Since 2011, the Atlanta-based nonprofit organization has invested nearly a quarter-billion dollars in improving the homes and lives of those who served in the U.S. military. To date, foundation grants and Team Depot, an associate-led volunteer force, have built or repaired more than 41,000 homes and other facilities--and the commitment is growing.
"We were already focused on housing and ending veteran homelessness," says Heather Prill, senior manager of strategic partnerships for The Home Depot Foundation. "In 2018, we expanded our mission. We are donating $50 million to deliver trade-skills training to 20,000 people by 2028, the majority of whom will be soldiers leaving the military."
The foundation has partnered with the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Home Builders Institute (HBI) to put skilled-trades training on military bases. These trades include carpenters, electricians, plumbers and HVAC (heating, ventilation and airconditioning) technicians.

After retiring from the Army, Dustin Keyes was ready to enter a new career that would keep him closer to home. He graduated from the Home Builders Institute program at Fort Stewart and now is a measure technician with The Home Depot.
"It's a natural fit for us and addresses several concerns," Prill says.
The program will give exiting soldiers the skills needed for a career path in construction while providing the industry with desperately needed workers.

`I heard about a new pilot program for measure technicians with The Home Depot. I was hired in Texas, and everything fell into place.'
--Dustin Keyes
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The jobs are there
Gerald Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders, addressed the rising concerns in the constructionjobs sector in January during an interview on "Varney & Co." on the Fox Business network. According to the association, more than 300,000 positions are unfilled in fields such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC, and the situation will worsen as skilled laborers retire and are not replaced by younger workers. The lack of a skilled workforce causes rising construction costs and delays, Howard noted.
"We chose to partner with the HBI because it has been delivering trades training for more than 50 years and is wellrespected for its programs," says Shannon Gerber, executive

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`I was always super crafty, and I loved

the outside, so why not try construction?'



--Celina Wojnar

As a military spouse, Celina Wojnar was eligible to participate in the Home Builders Institute program. She now is a carpenter and assists the safety manager at Atlanta-based Choate Construction. The company recruited students in her HBI class.

director of The Home Depot Foundation. "We've had 115 programs in [Department of Labor] job
core centers around the country, and now we have seven on military bases, with the number growing," says Ed Brady, president and CEO of the HBI. "Partnering with The Home Depot Foundation is helping us build capacity and attract other new partners."
The HBI construction-skills course delivers 12 weeks of textbook and hands-on learning needed to begin work and to pursue a career path to management or business ownership.
While soldiers gain leadership, experience and a work ethic prized by employers, it sometimes can be challenging to find ways to translate their military skills into civilian jobs.
"Many join the armed forces right out of high school, and when they leave they are unsure of what they want to do to support their families," Brady says. "Thanks to the foundation, the HBI education is free and doesn't use a cent of their GI Bill [which provides financial assistance for soldiers' education or training costs] should they want to get more education."

Experienced instructors, Team Depot volunteers and military employability coaches bring in a variety of prospective employers to interview graduates. About 112 soldiers will go through the program every year at Fort Stewart Army Base near Savannah, with a current job-placement rate of 91 percent, Brady says.
Embarking on the next chapter
Dustin Keyes graduated from the HBI program at Fort Stewart. He served 25 years and completed three tours in Afghanistan and two in Iraq before retiring from the Army as chief warrant officer three.
"I wasn't sure what I wanted to do when I got out, but I did woodworking as a hobby," Keyes says. "The HBI program, with its job training and placement assistance, sounded great."
Keyes planned to join the carpenters union. "I took their tests and discovered I could enter the trade at journeyman level," he says. The pay and job security were attractive, but not the travel from project to project. After having been deployed so much, he wanted to stay home with his family. His wife is still on active duty and was transferred to Fort Hood Army Base in Texas.
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`It feels good to know that we're investing in a meaningful program to help the men and women who have given so much to our country.'
--Heather Prill, senior manager of strategic partnerships for The Home Depot Foundation

The Home Depot's partnership with the Home Builders Institute not only helps veterans to make the transition into the next phase of their lives but also addresses a key need for more carpenters, plumbers, HVAC technicians and electrical workers.

"I heard about a new pilot program for measure technicians with The Home Depot. I was hired in Texas, and everything fell into place," Keyes says.
He premeasures for the installation of customer doors and windows, tracks orders and troubleshoots installation problems.
"It's a great job with growing responsibility, and the HBI gave me great preparation. I gained confidence and had multiple opportunities to interview," he says.
Building a career
Celina Wojnar feels lucky that Atlanta-based Choate Construction came to recruit from her HBI class.
"Knowing it was one of the largest construction companies in the Southeast, I asked to talk to them, was offered an internship and then a job," Wojnar says.
As a military spouse, she was eligible for the HBI program through the Army's Soldier for Life program, which helps families who are leaving the military. Her husband, Keith Wojnar, a former Army Blackhawk mechanic/flight instructor, was leaving the military and was hired by Gulfstream Co.
"I was in and out of college for two years but didn't really know what I wanted to do," Celina Wojnar says. "But I was always super crafty, and I
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loved the outside, so why not try construction?" She had been intimidated by power tools, but
she learned to use them. "The program was 80 percent hands-on, and
now I can think my way through almost any project around the house. I enjoy feeling able," she says. At Choate, Wojnar works as a carpenter and assists the safety manager. She wants to move into safety management. "There is such a need for skilled labor, and the jobs are wellpaid," Wojnar says. "I would encourage any woman to try it." Gerber says that the challenge is to help people understand that the skilled trades lead to high-paid and satisfying careers. "You can even get your education while working, instead of accumulating college debt, and go on to become a business owner," Gerber says. The Home Depot Foundation also is taking that message to high schools and residents in Atlanta's Westside community. It has partnered with CEFGA (Construction Education Foundation of Georgia) to deliver the Construction Ready Plus program to give workers the advanced skills needed to move into management. The HBI also is placing more programs in high schools. "We want to educate students, principals and parents that the skills trades can lead to rewarding, high-paying careers," Brady says. Gerber and Prill frequently travel to military bases to observe, listen and improve the HBI program for those who are leaving the military. "We take our partnerships seriously, and we want to make sure that our program is a real benefit to them. To date we've had 400 people go through the program," Prill says. "It feels good to know that we're investing in a meaningful program to help the men and women who have given so much to our country." Laura Raines is a Mableton-based freelance writer.

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Around GEORGIA By Carolyn Crist

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Volunteer tourism--also called "voluntourism"--has emerged as a trend in recent years as a way of "doing good" while traveling. While on trips abroad or in other cities, people give back during part of their travels and see the sights at night or during "off" time.
Although voluntourism has received some criticism, particularly for short-term international trips that sometimes leave low-income neighborhoods hanging after volunteers leave, several Georgia programs benefit from--and even thrive with-- these types of volunteers.
Habitat for Humanity, founded and based in Georgia, first came from this idea of voluntourism, in a sense. Habitat's founders, Millard and Linda Fuller, were working on Koino-
From left, Robert Collins, David Stelts, David Groves and Pat Stelts volunteer with the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club to clear portions of the trail.
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They built the first partnership home in Southern Georgia, took the concept to Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) and then returned to the United States to create Habitat in 1976. Now the organization has a presence in all 50 states and more than 70 countries.
Related to voluntourism, one of Habitat's major programs is RV Care-A-Vanners, through which volunteers can travel in their vehicles to building sites across the nation. Whether travelers live on the road full time or want to squeeze in some volunteer work during a short-term adventure, Habitat invites them to meet and work with families who are building homes.
"It's fun to go out and see the area but also contribute value to the area as well," says Ryan Willoughby, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Georgia. As the Habitat brochure phrases it, "If you spend a lot of time on the road, you likely consider anyone you meet to be a neighbor."
Some RV Care-A-Vanners become part of the organization's Disaster Corps to help communities recover after disasters, and others train to be master
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Continued from page 32 safety trainers and teach Habitat affiliates about the latest safety regulations. On habitat.org, volunteers can learn how to register for a build, find a scheduled build and receive Disaster Corps training.
Beyond RV travel, motivated self-starters can create their own volunteer programs as well. For example, a Virginia family with two students in high school traveled to Columbus for a week during their summer vacation and called beforehand to join a job site during the day and see the sights at night.
"They wanted their students to see a different part of America during vacation, and it was a good bonding experience," Willoughby says. "With Habitat's 55 offices across the state, whether at the Tallulah Gorge or the Okefenokee Swamp, you're bound to find an opportunity. Just pick up the phone and ask what's available."

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Top: During a volunteer day, students with a YMCA group help Georgia Department of Natural Resources staff to plant native greenery. Above: Though tidying up the Appalachian Trail is hard work, volunteers participate in regular "work trips" to make sure the trail is usable. Above right: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources holds Sweep the Hooch cleanup events for volunteers to monitor the Chattahoochee River and remove debris.
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Find opportunities statewide
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites offers a similar RV program throughout the state. Campground hosts travel in their RVs to Georgia's 48 state parks and 15 historic sites and live on the property for two to six months at a time. They receive a full hookup of water, sewer and electric and, in turn, volunteer for 24 hours per week by cleaning bathrooms, cutting grass and offering late check-ins for guests. Because state parks aren't fully funded by the state, they rely heavily on volunteers to run smoothly.
"Georgia is one of the hottest spots for it because we're right above Florida, which draws a lot of snowbirds," says Rachael Rupe, volunteer coordinator for Georgia State Parks.
She says hundreds of volunteers, especially retirees who spend months on the road, make this type of voluntourism a lifestyle.
"It's a tight-knit community, and the word-ofmouth spreads about the different sites," she says. "They become like family to park staff, and some have
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[been hosts] around the country for 20 years now." food from Georgia farms to Georgia families. About a dozen

Similar opportunities exist with the Georgia Ap- farms offer volunteer or visiting opportunities, including loca-

palachian Trail Club, which manages and maintains tions around Atlanta as well as more rural parts of the state.

125 miles of trails in Georgia, including both the

At Ladybug Farms near Clayton in the North Georgia

main Appalachian Trail and side trails. Volunteers

mountains, Terri Jagger Blincoe runs Adult and Family Farm

are needed for dozens of roles, including section

Camps, in which people stay in a tiny house on the farm and

overseers, who maintain a portion of the trail several work with her half a day. In early September, she worked with

times per year. Tasks include clearing out invasive

five home-schooled kids and their moms on various activities,

plants, removing trail obstructions and checking

including collecting eggs and picking produce.

signage.

"We all had a fantastic time, and at the end of the three

"Some people drive up from Atlanta to work on days, the moms said they got an entire year's worth of lesson

their part of the trail, and it's wonderful that, several plans from the farm," she says. "We might be creating nutrition-

times per year, they go up to do the dusting and

ists, doctors and chefs here. It's important for people to under-

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cleaning," says Jay Dement, club president. "We'd

stand what really happens at a small farm and how they can live

love for more people to become involved and learn sustainable, low-impact lives in Georgia."

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trail-building skills."

Throughout Georgia, the nation and the world, voluntour-

Work on a farm near you

ism opportunities allow travelers to explore new places while giving back.

Dozens of farms in Georgia welcome volun-

Carolyn Crist is an Athens-based freelance writer.

teers for free room and board in exchange for work

on the farms. Worldwide Opportunities on Organic
Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with farms that offer a For more information

variety of experiences, including vegetable farming, orchards, ranch and livestock life, vegan-friendly living and flower farming. About 30 Georgia farms offer the experience through wwoofusa.org, and they range from short-term stays of one day or one week to long-term stays of several months.

Habitat for Humanity, habitat.org/volunteer Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites campground host program, gastateparks.org/volunteerhosts Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, georgia-atclub.org Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, wwoofusa.org

Georgia Organics also offers several volunteer For a wide range of volunteer opportunities in metro Atlanta, visit the

opportunities to those who want to connect organic Hands On Atlanta site at handsonatlanta.org.

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GEORGIA Cooks By Jane F. Garvey

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D uring the holidays, we often cook for those we love. For new recipes--or as a gift option for loved ones who enjoy cooking--consider picking up one of these newly released cookbooks.

Barbecue's best
This year, two writers have published standout books that pursue the subject of barbecue with passion and the fruits of rigorous research.
Jim Auchmutey's "Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America" (University of Georgia Press, 2019) is packed with lore, history and details about this American culinary ritual in its various forms from coast to coast. "Smokelore" also goes beyond America, its subtitle notwithstanding, to include Australia (the "barbie") and South Africa (the "braai").
Sam Jones' and Daniel Vaughn's "Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue" (Ten Speed Press, 2019) explores Eastern North Carolina's barbecue tradition. In this exquisitely photographed tome, the first ingredient in barbecue cookery is wood. From there, the reader learns how to create essential implements, such as the burn barrel and the pit. And then you get to cooking the pig.

Celebrating Southern ingredients, traditions
Native New Englander Bruce Moffett moved to Charlotte, N.C., in 2000, where today he operates three restaurants. His "Bruce Moffett Cooks" (The University of North Carolina Press, 2019) details his evolution into a Southern chef, as he encountered unfamiliar produce (okra and ramps) and processes, such as pickling and smoking. You'll find a diverse variety of recipes side by side, including Southern chutney and Italian gremolata.
Longtime Atlanta cookbook author and chef Virginia Willis shares a global view of the South and its culinary traditions in "Secrets of the Southern Table" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018). Vibrant images and sweeping prose highlight many places and families, beginning with White Oak Pastures, a multigenerational farm near Albany, and Gilliard Farms, one of the country's oldest blackowned farms, in Southeast Georgia. Willis also explores the region's new flavors from Hispanic and Asian traditions.
Chef and restaurateur Ford Fry produced "Tex Mex: Traditions, Innovations and Comfort Foods from Both Sides of the Border" (Clarkson Potter, 2019) with
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fellow Texas native and food writer Jessica Dupuy. Home chefs can learn to make many popular dishes, including non-dairy horchata and tropical fruit
salad con chile. Introductory pages offer a good guide to authentic tools and ingredients, too.
Stone Mountain native and Culinary Institute of Americatrained Tenney Flynn is partner and executive chef at G W Fins in New Orleans. His seafood-devoted book, "The Deep End of Flavor" (Gibbs Smith, 2019), with former
Atlanta Journal-Constitution food editor Susan Puckett includes comfortingly familiar dishes (deviled crabs), contemporary ones (oilpoached tuna) and dishes reflecting the recent Asian influences in this city's cooking
(Thai-style mirliton salad).

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Sam Jones writes: My great-uncle Gerald was a cook in the National Guard. I always remember that if we had a family event, he was going to bring baked beans. I took his recipe and made it my own. His called for Kraft barbecue sauce and some other stuff. We have our own barbecue sauce at Sam Jones BBQ, and our beans are meatier. My daddy still prefers Uncle Gerald's recipe. He swears it's better than mine, Kraft barbecue sauce and all. Everyone has the right to be wrong.
BARBECUE BAKED BEANS

1/2 pound (80/20) ground beef 1/4 bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 (15-ounce) cans pork and beans, drained 1 cup Sweet Barbecue Sauce (see recipe at right)
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef together with the bell pepper and onion. Cook the beef all the way through while stirring to break the beef into chunks. Note: The onion and pepper should be wilted. Drain the fat off the beef once it's done. Pour the beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish or a Dutch oven. Add the beans and barbecue sauce and mix well. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Serve immediately. Serves 8-10.

Sweet Barbecue Sauce, aka "Bean Sauce" 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar 1-1/4 cups light brown sugar 2 cups ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1/4 cup Kraft barbecue sauce
Note: There's no need to heat this sauce. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until the sugars are well-dissolved. It will keep in the refrigerator for weeks. Makes 6 cups.
Reprinted with permission from "Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue" by Sam Jones and
Daniel Vaughn, Ten Speed Press, 2019.

Classic recipes
Atlantan Todd Richards' "Soul: A Chef's Culinary Evolution in 150 Recipes" (Oxmoor House, 2018) is organized by food type. The gloriously photographed book updates Southern classics, such as salmon croquettes, without losing their authenticity and creates new ones, such as a fig, bacon and onion chutney to serve with dishes such as Hot-Chicken-Style Country-Fried Lamb Steak. Memphis native and current Atlanta resident Quad Webb produced "Cooking with Miss Quad: Live, Laugh, Love, and Eat" (The Countryman Press, 2019). Southern staples from Memphis and Caribbean classics form the foundation of this book. Get ready for Jamaican-style oxtails with ginger and curry as well as Memphis dry-rub ribs. Rabun County's Lake Rabun has been the summer-home haven for wealthy Atlantans for nearly a century. The Lake Rabun Association has published "Gatherings at Lake Rabun" (Lakemont Publishing & Marketing, 2018), a cookbook of members' recipes. Southern classics, such as banana bread and pound cake, share space with international favorites such as Catalan Romesco Sauce, which is amazing with grilled shrimp.

Hugh Acheson's "Sous Vide: Better Home Cooking" (Clarkson Potter, 2019) is a well-documented treatise on the sous vide cooking method that should enable the home cook to master this method. The book is loaded with vegetable recipes, too, making it useful for vegetarians.
Stocking stuffers
Two books that would make great stocking stuffers for the family foodie are "A Culinary History of Atlanta" (The History Press, 2019) by Decatur resident Akila Sankar McConnell and Nashville resident Sarah Gavigan's "Ramen Otaku: Mastering Ramen at Home" (Avery, 2018).
The food historian will love how McConnell presents the city's culinary trajectory from embracing civil rights to welcoming an influx of international folks and the cuisines they bring with them.
Ramen has exploded in popularity in Georgia, especially in Atlanta, and with Gavigan's guidance, the reader will be able to serve up big bowls of this soul-satisfying one-dish meal at home.
Armed with these treasures, no one should find food boring in the coming year. These books will entertain and enhance the home cook's kitchen skills while expanding his or her repertoire. Happy cooking!
Jane F. Garvey is a food, wine and travel writer from Decatur. MORE
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Jim Auchmutey writes: [Heirloom Market BBQ in Atlanta] has drawn raves for its traditional Southern pork served with Korean sides developed by Chef Jiyeon Lee, a native of South Korea. Her slaw is a perfect topper for a pork barbecue sandwich.
HEIRLOOM MARKET BBQ KIMCHI SLAW

8 cups thinly sliced cabbage 1/2 cup Heirloom Market BBQ Kimchi Sauce (recipe below) 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar Slivered green onions and black sesame seeds, for garnish
In a large bowl, toss cabbage with Kimchi Sauce, vinegar and sugar. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate. May be served immediately or allowed to rest and ferment for up to 2 weeks. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Heirloom Market BBQ Kimchi Sauce 6 garlic cloves 1-3/4 cups water, divided 1 cup coarse gochugaru (a ground red pepper available in Korean
and international markets) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup salt 1 tablespoon onion powder 1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper
In a blender, process the garlic and 1/2 cup of the water. In a large bowl, mix the remaining 1-1/4 cups water with the gochugaru, sugar, salt, onion powder, black pepper and processed garlic. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Note: Sauce will keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 months. Serves 8.
Reprinted with permission from "Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America" by Jim Auchmutey, University of Georgia Press, 2019.

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Chef Quad Webb writes: When I tell you that roasted cauliflower is the simplest side you can make, I tell you the truth! Whether you cook it as a steak, popcorn or roasted whole, add a little seasoning, pop it in the oven and enjoy. Cauliflower will always be the side dish for the win.
SPICED OVENROASTED CAULIFLOWER
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine cauliflower with 3 tablespoons of the oil and the chili powder, salt, pepper and turmeric in a bowl until evenly coated. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with remaining tablespoon of oil. Spread cauliflower in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast until the edges begin to char, 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately. Note: I like my cauliflower on the crispy side of cooked. If you prefer yours softer inside, increase cooking time to 20-25 minutes. Serves 4.
Excerpted from "Cooking with Miss Quad: Live, Laugh, Love, and Eat." Copyright 2019 by Quad Webb. Reproduced by permission of The Countryman Press. All rights
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Hometown HERO By Jackie Kennedy

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Jon Jackson at Comfort Farms in Milledgeville.
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J onathan Jackson joined the U.S. Army in 2003, with Fort Benning as his home base. During his 12 years of service, the Airborne Ranger from Jersey City, N.J., did six combat tours--two in Iraq and four in Afghanistan.
He resumed civilian life in 2015 as a disabled veteran with traumatic brain injuries and chronic post-traumatic stress, Jackson says.
"I was an intense guy," he recalls. "Being intense over in combat was great, but being intense when you get home scares people, and I just couldn't turn it off. I ran my wife away, ran my friends away."
The veteran says a suicide attempt was his "wake-up call."
"I was moments away from doing it when my 13-year-old son walked in the room," he says. "That derailed my plan."
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LIMIT 2 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

MECHANIC'S

GLOVES
Customer Rating

AVAIL. IN SM, MED, LG, XL, XXL

SUPER COUPON

SUPER COUPON

2/10/50 AMP, 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGER AND
ENGINE STARTER

80 PIECE ROTARY TOOL KIT

Customer Rating

SUPER COUPON

$4 5$ 99 NOW99

COMPARE TO
VALEO
$1499
MODEL: 25521

SAVE 66%
ITEM 62434, 62426, 62433, 62432, 62429, 64178, 64179, 62428 shown

*65412709*
65412709 LIMIT 5 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

SUPER COUPON
AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER KIT

Customer Rating
$N16OW499

$ 21999

ITEM 62915/60600 shown

COMPARE TO

299 SAVE

GRACO $

134 $ MODEL: 262800

*65417964*

65417964

LIMIT 1 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

SUPER

#1 SELLING JACKS IN AMERICA

COUPON

RAPID PUMP 3 TON STEEL

HEAVY DUTY FLOOR JACK

Weighs 70 lbs.

$N8O9W99

$ 9999

135 COMPARETO $

27

SAVE 45 POWERBUILT MODEL: 647593

$

ITEM 56621/56622/56623/56624 shown

*65425725*

65425725 LIMIT 1 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

$29 54 SAVE 49%

$ 99 NOW99

59 COMPARE TO
SCHUMACHER

$

77

ELECTRIC MODEL: SE-1250

ITEM 60581 3418/66783/60653 shown

*65412976*

65412976

LIMIT 3 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

SAVE 69%

Customer Rating

22 COMPARE TO
PROFESSIONAL

$

76

WOODWORKER MODEL: 51832

ITEM 63235/63292/97626 shown

$6NOW99
$ 999

*65415337*
65415337 LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

SUPER

COUPON

SOLAR ROPE LIGHT

72" x 80" 16 ft. of

MOVING warm white LEDs

BLANKET

Customer Rating

COMPARE TO
BLUE HAWK
SAVE $ 99 19 70% MODEL: 77280
ITEM 69505/62418/66537 shown

$5NOW99
$ 899

*65418464*

65418464

LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

$8 12 $ 99
SAVE

NOW99

72%

COMPARE TO

$3297

HAMPTON BAY MODEL: 84130

Customer Rating

ITEM 62533/63941/64625/68353 shown
*65418773*

65418773

LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

4-1/2" FLAP DISCS

SUPER COUPON

SUPER COUPON

Customer Rating 32 PIECE SCREWDRIVER SET

GRIT

ITEM

36 GRIT 61500/67639

60 GRIT 69602/67637

COMPARE TO
DIABLO
$797
MODEL: DCX045080N01F

Item 69604 shown
$ 429

120 GRIT 69604/67636
$2 YOUR CH9O9ICE

SAVE 62%

*65426929*
65426929 LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

Customer Rating
$5NOW99
$ 799
COMPARETO $3197 SAVE 81%
PERFORMAX MODEL: 48201 ITEM 61259/90764 shown
*65432136*
65432136 LIMIT 5 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

20%
OFFANY SINGLE ITEM*
*65380072*
65380072
Limit 1 coupon per customer per day. Save 20% on any 1 item purchased. *Cannot be used with other discount, coupon or any of the following items or brands: Inside Track Club membership, Extended Service Plan, gift card, open box item, 3 day Parking Lot Sale item, compressors, floor jacks, safes, storage cabinets, chests or carts, trailers, welders, Admiral, Ames, Bauer, Central Machinery, Cobra, CoverPro, Daytona, Diamondback, Earthquake, Fischer, Hercules, Icon, Jupiter, Lynxx, Poulan, Predator, Tailgator, Viking, Vulcan, Zurich. Not valid on prior purchases. Non-transferable. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 12/31/19.
SUPER COUPON
44" x 22" DOUBLE BANK Customer Rating EXTRA DEEP CABINETS

SAVE $2,285 2,735 COMPARETO $

$449 99 YOOFU6RCCOHLOOIRCSE

$49999 SNAP-ON MODEL: KRA4813FPBO
Item 64446, 64443, 64133, 64954, 64955, 64956

*65406725*

65406725

LIMIT 1 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

SUPER COUPON
10 FT. x 10 FT. POPUP CANOPY
Customer Rating

64 sq. ft. of shade

COMPARE TO
Z-SHADE
$ 88
MODEL: ZSB10INSTWH-O

SAVE 37%

ITEM 62384/62898/62897/62899 shown

$N5O4W99
$ 6499

*65415403*

65415403

LIMIT 1 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

4" RATCHETING BAR CLAMP/SPREADER

SUPER COUPON Customer Rating

SAVE 84%

N9O9W

6 COMPARE TO $ 49
IRWIN MODEL: 1964747
ITEM 46805/62242/68974 shown

$ 199

*65422746*

65422746

LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

HEAVY DUTY FOLDABLE ALUMINUM SPORTS CHAIR
$N1O9W99

Customer Rating

$ 2999
39 COMPARE TO $ 99
COLEMAN MODEL: 2000020293

SAVE 50%

ITEM 62314/63066/66383 shown

*65433146*

65433146 LIMIT 3 - Coupon valid through 12/31/19*

*Original coupon only. No use on prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase or without original receipt. Valid through 12/31/19.

At Harbor Freight Tools, the "Compare to" price means that the specified comparison, which is an item with the same or similar function, was advertised for sale at or above the "Compare to" price by another national retailer in the U.S. within the past 90 days. Prices advertised by others may vary by location. No other meaning of "Compare to" should be implied. For more information, go to HarborFreight.com or see store associate.

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