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Contents FEBRUARY 2020 VOL. 76, NO. 2

GEORGIA MAGAZINE

75

COURTESY AIMEE COPELAND FOUNDATION

DUSTIN CHAMBERS

ISTOCK.COM / WILDROZE

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16 A lifetime of service Johnny Isakson wraps a history-making political career. By Jackie Kennedy

22 The evolution of Aimee Copeland Quadruple amputee continues to inspire. By H.M. Cauley

26 Berry College's bald eagles Two unsuspecting creatures in Mount Berry have become internet sensations. By H.M. Cauley

On the cover

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson retired from office

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on Dec. 31. During his 40-plus years of

public service, the Georgia Republican gained a

reputation as a bipartisan deal-maker whose integrity

and work ethic earned the respect and admiration of

his colleagues and constituents. (Photo courtesy of

the office of Sen. Johnny Isakson.)

JENNIFER J. HEWETT

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4 MAILBOX
6 PICTURE THIS?
8 GEORGIA NEWS
10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
14 CURRENTS
20 GEORGIA'S ENERGY
OUTLOOK Beneficial electrification
21 MY GEORGIA
Channeling Scarlett O'Hara

28 AROUND GEORGIA
Georgia's black heritage sites
32 GEORGIA GARDENS
Growing heirloom tomatoes
34 GEORGIA COOKS
Buford Highway: Atlanta's global dining corridor
38 SNAPSHOT
Georgia scenes

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

Winner, winner!
Thanks for the Target gift card [for winning the December 2019 trivia contest]. I was so excited when I received it in the mail.
I love to read the magazine and enter the trivia vontest every month. Thanks again.
--Carole Logue, Tennille

They read and won!
Congratulations to Georgia Magazine's latest trivia contest
winners: September: Cynthia Britt, Winston; October: Patricia Gamboa, Calhoun; November: Dennis Pastor, Marietta; and December: Carole Logue, Tennille.
Look for our contest questions in the magazine each month and online at georgiamagazine.org. This month's contest is on page 9.

The Punch Brothers, an acoustic quintet that plays American countryclassical chamber music, will perform at the Savannah Music Festival.

Kudos to calendar

On behalf of our live Nativity program that was

held this past December, I would like to thank you so

much for your monthly calendar. I worked with Pam

Keene, and she was so helpful with getting our listing

in the calendar. We had a wonderful response and

attendance at our live Nativity we presented to the

community.

We really look forward to your calendar of events

each month as well as the interesting articles in your

magazine.

--Mary Crook, live Nativity director, Oakland Baptist

GEORGIA Gardens

Church, Warner Robins

EVENTS Calendar DECEMBER Compiled by Pamela A. Keene

COURTESY THE ROCK RANCH

Country Christmas at
T he Rock Ranch in The Rock celebrates the season in style from Nov. 28 through Dec. 25, o ering a drive-through holiday light display, visits with Santa, wagon rides and other family activities on select nights.
"We're open every day from Thanksgiving night through Christmas Day," says Adam Pugh, general manager of The Rock Ranch. "Our one mile of light displays is open for people to drive through during our Drive-Through Christmas Lights Nov. 28-29, Dec. 1-5, 8-12, 16-18 and 22-25.
"Other nights, folks can park their cars and enjoy our Country Christmas Nights and all the festivities."
During Country Christmas Nights, Nov. 30, Dec. 6-7, 13-15 and 19-21, The Rock Ranch o ers tractor-pulled wagon rides through the light displays, the Christmas Express Train with dancing lights and bubble snow, Santa's Workshop and visits with Santa, as well as shopping, dining and entertainment.
"Every year our event just continues to grow," Pugh says. "It's our gift to the community and a chance for people to make holiday memories."
Reservations are required for Country Christmas Nights. For more information or to make reservations, visit therockranch.com, or call (706) 647-6374.
--Pamela A. Keene
Event details and costs are subject to change; please verify before attending.

e Rock Ranch

I Historic High Country
Forum On Ice, through Jan. 6, Forum River Center, Rome. Indoor ice skating and a 100-foot ice slide. (706) 291-5281. bit.ly/formriv.
7th Annual March of the Toys Parade, Dec. 6, downtown, Ball Ground. Marching bands, floats, Peachtree Clown Alley, superheroes, plus gift vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus; new, unwrapped toys will be accepted for Toys for Tots. (770) 735-4263. bit.ly/marotp.
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," Dec. 6-8, 13-15, Historic DeSoto Theatre, Rome. Stage adaptation of the bestselling book. (706) 295-7171. bit.ly/rmthea.
Lessons and Carols, Dec. 7, College Chapel, Berry College, Mount Berry. Traditional English Christmas program with Scripture readings and carols performed by the Berry College choirs. (706) 232-5374. bit.ly/berrycar.
"The Messiah," Dec. 7, City Auditorium, Rome. The Rome Symphony performs the classic work

by composer George Handel. (706) 291-7967. romesymphony.org.
Christmas Back Home, Dec. 13-14, City Auditorium, Rome. Classic Christmas songs featuring Scott Thompson, Brent McDonald and friends. (678) 642-2997. bit.ly/xmasbckh.
Christmas with Cherokee Chorale, Dec. 14-15, Canton First United Methodist Church, Canton. Holiday music, including "Do You Hear What I Hear?" and the "Hallelujah Chorus." (614) 302-0160. cherokeechorale.org.
Possum Drop, Dec. 31, downtown, Tallapoosa. See Spencer, the stuffed possum, herald 2020, plus music by On the Border, an Eagles tribute band. (678) 250-3767. thepossumdrop.com
I Northeast Georgia Mountains
Christmas in Cornelia with Lights Spectacular, through Jan. 1, Cornelia City Park, Cornelia. Drive-through holiday light display. Ice skating, marshmallow roasts, hayrides, Santa, Dec. 12-14. (706) 778-8585. bit.ly/disccor.

Mountain Country Christmas Lights, Nov. 28-30, Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. Arts and crafts, caroling, entertainment, food. (706) 896-4191. bit.ly/gamtnfg.
Old-Fashioned Christmas, Nov. 29-Dec. 21, downtown, Dahlonega. Festival of trees, carriage rides, concerts, parade on Dec. 7, Santa; events vary each day. (706) 892-9741. bit.ly/dahxmas.
"A Christmas Story," Dec. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, Holly Theater, Dahlonega. Stage version of the popular movie about Ralphie and his wish for a Red Ryder BB gun. (706) 530-5162. hollytheater.com.
Holiday Bazaar, Dec. 7, Cornerstone Baptist Church Family Life Center, Hartwell. More than 40 vendors with home dcor, ornaments, birdhouses, jewelry, clothing, baked goods. (706) 436-3544. bit.ly/hartbaz.
Christmas at the Inn, Dec. 7, 14, Traveler's Rest State Historic Site, Toccoa. Traditional holiday music, inn decorated in 1890s style.

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SNAPShot By Jim Jess
Holiday memories

Upcoming themes:
"Springtime in Georgia," "Cute
toddlers"

Surprised by Snapshot
I just wanted to say thank you for using my grand-

daughter Caroline's picture in the December issue.

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[See Snapshot, "Holiday memories," page 42;

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1. Laci Jane, left, and Lanslie Mae wear reindeer antlers while celebrating Christmas with their grandmother, Barbara Waters, of Dallas. Laci Jane is the daughter of Paul and Michelle Barron, of Dallas, and Lanslie Mae is the daughter of Timothy and Ginger Moss, of Douglasville. (All are GreyStone Power members.)

2. Crew enjoys a

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nap during his rst

Christmas. He is the son of Chan and Erica Carter, of

Wrightsville (Washington EMC).

3. Caroline exclaims, "It's just what I wanted!" She is the daughter of Colin and Amber Mills, of Mahomet, Ill., and the granddaughter of Mark and Elizabeth Hodges, of Warner Robins (Flint Energies).

4. Phyllis Bruce submitted this photo highlighting a family tradition. When her grandchildren were young, Bruce would put their most recent school pictures into homemade felt ornaments and hang them on her Christmas tree. At the top, from left, are photos of Julie Noles and Lindsey Truitt, the daughters of Bill and Lisa
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Booth. At the bottom, from left, are Sidney Green and Emily Green, the daughters of Johnny and Michele Green. They all live in LaGrange (Diverse Power). (Lisa Booth and Johnny Green are employees at Diverse Power.)
5. Marilyn McNeely (center, in red suit), of Clarkesville (Habersham EMC), is surrounded by members of her family, dressed as elves on Christmas morning. From left: Wiley, Kitty and David Hartley; Ellen Silbermann, Marilyn McNeely, Hallie Hartley and twin sisters Maddie and Lizzie Silbermann. The Hartleys are from Atlanta, and the Silbermanns live in Union, Conn. (Mat Silbermann, Ellen's husband and the twins' father, was not able to make the trip to Georgia for this gathering.)
"Snapshot" submissions: Send photos, along with names of children and parents (or guardians), city of residence, electric co-op (if served by one), phone number, email address and mailing address, to Snapshot, 2100 East Exchange Place, Suite 510, Tucker, GA 30084. Or send crisp digital (300 dpi) photos to snapshot@georgiaemc. com. (Photos become magazine property.)

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bit.ly/hms1219.] Everyone loved it, and she was so surprised! --Elizabeth Hodges, Warner Robins
Shout-outs from readers
I love the magazine and appreciate my electric cooperative in Conyers (Snapping Shoals EMC) sending it to me to keep me informed about Georgia

things. I was born and raised in Atlanta and lived 33 years in Conyers but remarried in

2007 and [moved to] Minnesota. I miss everything about Georgia (especially my

children, grands and greats!).

--Iris Jordan-Pierce, Worthington, Minn.

I very much enjoy reading Georgia Magazine each month. Thanks for publishing such interesting articles each month; it's a wonderful publication.
--Beth Devitt, Deerfield Beach, Fla.

Share your thoughts. Email us at magazine@georgiaemc.com. Please include your name, address and phone number. Letters may be edited for clarity and space.

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson made national news on Aug. 28, when he announced he would retire from office at the end of the year. Although only halfway through his term, he cited health challenges in making what he called "a very tough decision" to leave the Senate.
During Isakson's 40-plus years of public service, he earned a reputation as an honest, compassionate and bipartisan statesman. He also holds the distinction of being the only Georgian to have been elected to the state House, state Senate, U.S. House and U.S. Senate. To learn more about Isakson's legacy and his plans for the future, turn to "A lifetime of service," starting on page 16.
Next, we catch up with a young woman from Snellville who was very much in the news eight years ago. Aimee Copeland made national headlines when she fell from a zip line and gashed her left leg, ultimately losing the leg, both hands and her right foot to necrotizing fasciitis.
Today, Copeland leads the Aimee Copeland Foundation, an organization she created to promote accessible outdoor opportunities and adaptive recreation for people of all physical and psychological abilities. See page 22 to find out how she exemplifies the adage: "It's what you do with what you have that counts."
Finally, we check in with Georgia's best-known feathered celebrities: the eagles of Berry College. The eagles were first documented on the Berry campus in 2012, and the school installed a camera in an adjacent parking lot so that viewers could see the eagles at their nest.
Since then, two more cameras have been installed and millions have watched as the eagles fledged a total of 10 eaglets. See "Berry College's bald eagles are social media stars" on page 26 to discover why these national symbols have become internet sensations.
Enjoy,
Laurel George Editor

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Picture this?

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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.
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Olympic marathon hopefuls race this month in Atlanta
G eorgians can get a glimpse of some of the country's swiftest long-distance runners Feb. 29 as an estimated 700 men and women compete in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Marathon in Atlanta. The top three women and top three men will earn spots on the U.S. team at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in August.

Georgia glimpses
15 minutes for
birds. Georgians can help researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society by counting birds for as little as 15 minutes and reporting results Feb. 14-17 as part of the 2020 Great Backyard Bird Count. For details, visit birdcount.org.
Top beach. Jekyll Island's Driftwood Beach
was named one of MSN's Top 50 Beaches this year. "The perfect spot for a romantic stroll or a nice bike ride, Driftwood Beach is characterized by ancient driftwood that makes it even more camera-ready at sunset," the judges said. For the complete list, visit bit.ly/msnbeach.

Spectators can cheer on runners along the course. NBC will broadcast the race live on Feb. 29 beginning at noon.

The trials course through Atlanta's streets comprises three 8-mile loops and one 2.2-mile loop and starts just outside of Centennial Olympic Park in front of the College Football Hall of Fame. Runners will head to Peachtree Street to race past iconic Atlanta landmarks, including the Fox Theatre and the Margaret Mitchell House. The course continues through the Historic Old Fourth Ward, past the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and on to the Georgia State Capitol, the Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower, MercedesBenz Stadium and State Farm Arena before returning to Centennial Olympic Park and the finish line.

From left, Brandon Lasater, Wilkerson Given and Matt McDonald took part in a training run on the trials course in November.
Spectators are welcome to cheer on runners along the course. The race also will be broadcast live nationally on NBC beginning at noon.
Other race-weekend events include America's Marathon Weekend Experience at the Georgia World Congress Center Feb. 27-29, the Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon on Feb. 29 and the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K on March 1, both hosted at Centennial Olympic Park.
For information about spectator viewing spots, participating athlete bios and a course map, visit atlanta2020trials.com.

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New ballpark name. Atlanta Braves
o cials announced the stadium's new name--Truist Park--on Jan. 14. The Cobb County ballpark will be rebranded in time for Opening Day on March 26. For more info, visit braves.com.
Young artist opportunities. The Georgia De-
partment of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking youth artwork entries from pre-K through 12th graders for its 2020 Youth Birding Competition T-shirt Art Contest. Entries are due by March 6. For rules, visit bit.ly/gwybct20.
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O fficials from The Chattahoochee Review and the Georgia Center for the Book recently named 10 finalists for the 2020 Townsend Prize for Fiction, Georgia's oldest literary award presented to a Georgia writer. The finalists are "Brass" by Xhenet Aliu; "The Wrong Heaven" by Amy Bonnaffons; "The Day's Heat" by Roberta George; "The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls" by Anissa Gray; "The Vain Conversation" by Anthony Grooms; "The Magnetic Girl" by Jessica Handler; "Unmarriageable" by Soniah Kamal; "Wild Milk" by Sabrina Orah Mark; "Dixie Luck" by Andy Plattner; and "Fire Sermon" by Jamie Quatro.
The finalists and overall winner will be honored at a ceremony April 23 at the DeKalb History Center in Decatur; the winner will receive $2,000 and a silver tray.
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EVENTS Calendar FEBRUARY Compiled by Pamela A. Keene

e power of green

M iddle and high school student racing teams from across the country gathering at LaGrange College for the Diverse Power Grand Prix on Feb. 29 will have more than winning on their minds. While racing the electric cars they built themselves, they'll also be calculating angles, solving problems and pouring on the speed.
"The goal is to engage young people--boys and girls--in STEM [science, technology, engineering and math] activities while giving them a fun platform for competition," says Chip Giles, Troup County School System coordinator for GreenpowerUSA, an initiative to encourage STEM education. "This concept has been amazingly successful; we expect about 40 teams this year."
Teams build their cars from the ground up. Each team is responsible for developing its car's aerodynamics and physical structure. Cars must be designed to use green energy, which provides their power.
"The Diverse Power Grand Prix is highly competitive and super fun, not only for the teams but for the spectators, parents and the community," Giles says.

DIVERSE POWER GRAND PRIX

The Georgia event, sponsored by LaGrange-based Diverse Power, is one of 15 similar contests across the nation and features a full day of racing on a loop track that winds through the athletic training area of LaGrange College.
For more information, visit thedpgp.com or call (706) 812-7935.
--Pamela A. Keene

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

Historic High Country
"Tokens of Affection," Feb. 7-9, 14-16, Rome Little Theatre, Rome. Siblings join forces to get their parents back together in this comedy by Atlanta playwright Topher Payne. (706) 295-7171. romelittletheatre.com.
Crystal Gayle, Feb. 8, Mill Town Music Hall, Bremen. The country musician sings her hits, including "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." (770) 537-6455. bit.ly/mitmush.
10th Annual Fire and Ice Chili Cook-off Festival, Feb. 15, downtown, Blue Ridge. Chili, ice sculptures, music, entertainment. (706) 258-2432. bestofblueridge.biz.
Winter Break: Off-The-Chain Reactions, Feb. 17-22, Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville. Community event to construct a chain-reaction contraption. (770) 606-5700. tellusmuseum.org.
Farewell Angelina, Feb. 29, Carrollton Center for the Arts, Carrollton. All-female country music quartet features vocalists, songwriters and instrumentalists. (770) 838-1083. carrolltonarts.com.
Northeast Georgia Mountains
Milkshake Mayfield, Feb. 13, Historic Ritz

Theatre, Toccoa. The jazz musician and Toccoa native performs with his Milkshake Quintet. (706) 282-3232. bit.ly/ritztoc.
"The Wedding Singer," Feb. 14-16, 21-23, 28-29, March 1, Holly Theater, Dahlonega. Stage production of the popular Adam Sandler movie set in the 1980s. (706) 530-5162. hollytheater.com.
Elachee Birding Hike, Feb. 15, Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at Chicopee Lake, 21 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville. Help collect data about local wild birds for the national Great Backyard Bird Count. (770) 535-1976. bit.ly/ebirdhik.
Mickey Gilley, T.G. Sheppard & Johnny Rodriguez, Feb. 15, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. Concert by three country music greats. (706) 896-4191. bit.ly/gamtnfg.
WinterFest Arts & Coach Tour, Feb. 15-16, Unicoi Lodge and Helen Arts & Heritage Center, Helen; Sautee Nacoochee Center, Sautee Nacoochee. More than 140 artists in three locations, with demonstrations and hop-on/ hop-off coach service. (706) 878-3300. winterfestartstour.org.
Catapult, Feb. 16, The Arts Council, Gainesville. The "America's Got Talent" finalists create hun-

dreds of silhouette shapes through dance and lighting. (770) 534-2787. theartscouncil.net.
Atlanta Metro
Jane Robbins Kerr: Bits and Pieces from Mississippi, through March 1, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Atlanta. Photographs of the Mississippi native's home state. (404) 364-8555. museum.oglethorpe.edu.
Orchid Daze, Feb. 1-April 12, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta. Hundreds of orchids on display in the Fuqua Conservatory. (404) 876-5859. bit.ly/porchd.
Cheers to the Arts "Beer & Buddies," Feb. 6, Taco Mac, 7397 Douglas Blvd., Douglasville. Entertainment, art vendors, door prizes, tastings. (770) 949-2787. artsdouglas.org.
23rd Annual North Atlanta Home Show, Feb. 7-9, Infinite Energy Center, Duluth. Homeimprovement experts, product demonstrations. (800) 395-1350. bit.ly/nahomsh.
"Calendar Girls," Feb. 7-9, 13-16, 20-23, Act3 Productions, Sandy Springs. Comedy based on the true story of a group of senior women who create a calendar to raise money for a local hospital. (770) 241-1905. act3productions.org.

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GSO Jazz! America, Vol. 7, Feb. 8, Strand Theatre, Marietta. Jazz concert by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. (770) 429-2390. georgiasymphony.org.
20th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, Feb. 10-27, various locations, Atlanta. International films encompassing comedies, documentaries, dramas and personal narratives. (678) 701-6104. ajff.org.
Winter Concert, Feb. 16, Rialto Theatre, Atlanta. Classical music performed by the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra of Atlanta. (404) 413-9849. bit.ly/rialtmyso.

n Presidential Pathways
Guided Tours of the Little White House, Feb. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29, March 1, Roosevelt's Little White House, Warm Springs. Learn about former President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Georgia home with 90-minute guided tours; reservations suggested. (706) 655-5870. bit.ly/roosvwh.
Sweetheart Camera Scavenger Hunt, Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29, F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain. Team up to take photos listed on checklists at the park office; prize awarded to winner. (706) 663-4858. bit.ly/fdrspga.

"Middletown," Feb. 18-23, Strand Theatre, Marietta. Play about Anywhere, USA, featuring nationally known actors Sandy Duncan and Donny Most. (770) 293-0080. strandmarietta.org.
"The Servant of Two Masters," Feb. 20-23, Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta. New adaptation of an 18th-century comedy about love, passion and mistaken identity. (404) 504-1074. bit.ly/outtick.
Atlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show: Expressions, Feb. 21-23, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta. Thousands of plant specimens, plus floral designs, photography and landscaping. (404) 876-5859. atlantabg.org.
National Coin & Money Show, Feb. 27-29, Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta. Historic rare coins and colorful currency, worth more than $100 million, including a $1 million penny, a $3 million nickel and historic Georgia gold coins. (800) 367-9723. bit.ly/nmscoin.

A Taste of Storytelling, Feb. 9, LaGrange Memorial Library, LaGrange. Come by the library for tales told by local storytellers. (706) 882-7784. thrl.org.
"Cats," Feb. 11-12, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus. National tour of the Broadway musical based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot. (706) 256-3612. rivercenter.org.
"The Wild Women of Winedale," Feb. 12-16, 19-23, Main Street Playhouse, Griffin. Comedy about two sisters and their quirky sister-in-law as one of them nears her 60th birthday. (770) 229-9916. bit.ly/grifmsp.
"Company, A Musical Comedy," Feb. 20-23, 27-29, Lafayette Theatre Company, LaGrange. Stage production of Stephen Sondheim's musical. (706) 882-9909. lsparts.org.
"Milk Like Sugar," Feb. 28-March 1, 5-7, Riverside Theatre, Columbus State University, Columbus. Play examines an inner-city teenage girl's journey
of self-discovery. (706) 507-8444. coa.columbusstate.edu.

Regions are determined by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. See its online calendar at www.exploregeorgia. org for additional events.
the Four Seasons. (478) 803-1593. maconcentreplex.org.
Valentine's Dinner, Feb. 14, State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens. Dinner and drinks, plus entertainment, in the tropical conservatory or Gardenside Room; reservations requested. (706) 542-1244. botgarden.uga.edu.
19th Annual Madison Antiques Show & Sale, Feb. 20-22, The Hall on Foster, Madison. Southern American antiques for sale, plus lectures. (706) 342-4743. mmcc-arts.org.
Atlanta Mandolin Orchestra, Feb. 23, First United Methodist Church, Warner Robins. Strings ensemble performs music from Bach, Mozart, Joplin, Ellington and the Beatles. (478) 569-6045. wrconcert.org.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Feb. 20-23, Fox Theatre, Atlanta. Diverse works and world premieres by pre-eminent choreographers. (855) 285-8499. foxtheatre.org.

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n Historic Heartland
The Monsters are Due on Broad Street, through March 29, Georgia Museum of Art, Athens. Works by cartoonist Patrick Dean, who drew a weekly strip for Flagpole Magazine from 1997 to 2006. (706) 542-4662. georgiamuseum.org.
10th Annual Dirty Spokes Heritage Park 7.5- or 2.8-mile Trail Run, Feb. 1, Oconee Heritage Park, Watkinsville. Trail run in two distances, plus 1-mile kids' fun run. (404) 310-3628. dirtyspokes.com.
"Steel Magnolias," Feb. 7-16, Macon Little Theatre, Macon. Stage production of the popular movie about friendship in good times and bad. (478) 471-7529. bit.ly/mcnthea.

Monster Jam, Feb. 29-March 1, Macon Coliseum, Macon. Monster four-wheeler trucks and all-terrain vehicles compete. (478) 803-1593. maconcentreplex.org.
n Classic South
"One Night in Memphis," Feb. 7, Hardin Auditorium, Evans. Musical tribute to Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. (706) 863-1946. hardinauditorium.com.
Revolutionary Days: 241st Anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek, Feb. 7-9, multiple locations, Wilkes County. Parade, Revolutionary War pageantry in downtown Washington; tours of the Kettle Creek Battlefield and other sites; plus a church service at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator. (706) 678-5111. washingtonwilkes.org.

"Jersey Boys," Feb. 11, Macon Coliseum, Macon. Musical story of Frankie Valli and

Taste of Burke County, Feb. 8, First Liberty Market, Waynesboro. Sample local restaurant

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Park, Appling. Compete against other couples in primitive camping skills; reservations suggested. (706) 541-0321. bit.ly/gspmsto.
American Cornhole Organization Tournament, Feb. 21-23, Columbia County Exhibition Center, Grovetown. Amateur and professional cornhole players compete for prizes. (706) 650-4995. bit.ly/acogtga.

Brain Tanned Buckskin, Feb. 9, Kolomoki Mounds State Park, Blakely. Learn about the uses of buckskin and how the hides were tanned years ago. (229) 724-2150. bit.ly/komosp.
Bel Canto Trio, Feb. 13, Thomasville Center for the Arts, Thomasville. Classical vocal ensemble performs music from various operas. (229) 226-7404. tefconcerts.com.

Collective Soul, Feb. 28, Bell Auditorium, Augusta. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Georgia rock band. (706) 722-3521. aectix.com.
Plantation Trace

Billy's Island Stories in the Dirt, Feb. 16, Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo. Explore historic Billy's Island with a ranger to look for signs of early human activity. (912) 637-5274. bit.ly/scfspark.

Imagine 2020: A Quilting Expo, Feb. 21-22, Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum and Carrollton Center for the Arts, Carrollton. Quilt exhibits, workshops, demonstrations, speakers, plus the Studio Arts Quilters Association exhibit A Thread Runs Through It. (770) 301-2187. imagine2020expo.com.
fare, music, plus silent and live auctions to raise money for Wimberly House Ministries. (706) 554-6644. bit.ly/stmiktb.
Date Night on the Park, Feb. 15, Mistletoe State

Crossroads: Change in Rural America, through Feb. 29, Andrew on the Square, 72 Dawson St., Andrew College, Cuthbert. Traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition highlights the evolution of rural communities in the 20th century through photos, objects, film, audio and interactive technology. (229) 732-5990. bit.ly/cuthxrds.
Tadpole Time, Feb. 5, Flint RiverQuarium, Albany. Parents and preschoolers can explore the aquarium. (229) 639-2650. bit.ly/frivaqv.
Black History Month Parade and Celebration, Feb. 8, downtown, Thomasville. Celebrate Black History Month with floats and walking groups, plus food vendors. (229) 227-4136. bit.ly/tvbhc.

Magnolia Midlands
Dinner Theatre, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, Appling County Fine Arts Center, Baxley. Show by Appling County middle and high school choruses and the Appling Applause Show Choir, plus dinner. (912) 367-8610. bit.ly/acdin.
3rd Annual Warren C. Crawley Sr. Gala, Feb. 4, First Baptist Church of Lyons, Lyons. Semiformal scholarship event to celebrate African American History Month, featuring guest speaker the Rev. Tony Lowden. Proceeds benefit Brewton-Parker College students. (912) 583-3166. bit.ly/bpcgala.
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"Godspell," Feb. 27-March 1, Georgia Southern 5th Annual St. Simons Island Storytelling

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University Performing Arts Center, Statesboro.

Festival, Feb. 14-16, Epworth by the Sea,

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Broadway musical of Jesus' messages presented St. Simons Island. Four nationally known profes-

by Georgia Southern Theatre. (912) 478-7999.

sional storytellers spin tales. (912) 638-8688.

bit.ly/gsupact.

epworthbythesea.org.

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17th Annual Biking Bleckley, Feb. 29-March 1, 27th Annual American Traditions Vocal Com-

Chamber of Commerce parking lot, Cochran.

petition, Feb. 17-21, Skidaway Island United

15-mile, 30-mile, 50-mile and metric 100, plus

Methodist Church and Savannah Cultural Arts

3-mile family-fun bike ride. (478) 934-2965.

Center/Ben Tucker Theatre, Savannah. Competi-

bit.ly/bikbleck.

tion performances of American music by

The Gospel Side of Elvis, Feb. 8, Mars

n Georgia's Coast

28 international vocalists. (803) 702-0305. bit.ly/atvcmp.

Theatre, Springfield. The Blackwood Quartet pays tribute to Elvis and his love of gospel music. (912) 754-1118. marstheatre.com.

Photography by Jay Blanton, through Feb. 29, Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Folkston. Okefenokee photographs by the refuge's 2019 artist in

Arbor Day at Southern Forest World, Feb. 22, Southern Forest World Environmental Center, Waycross. Music, forestry equipment displays, a visit from Smokey Bear and free trees for attend-

Residence. (912) 496-7836. bit.ly/oksfws.

ees. (912) 285-4056. southernforestworld.com.

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Feb. 14, Averitt Center for the Arts, Statesboro.

Musical tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzger- Colonial Faire & Muster, Feb. 8-9, Wormsloe

"A Musical Journey Through the Ages,"

ald. (912) 212-2787. bit.ly/avrtctr.

State Historic Site, Savannah. Experience

Feb. 28-29, City Auditorium, Glennville. Musical

18th-century Georgia with a military encamp- variety show with songs and dance inspired by

Maple's Crown, Feb. 22, Hawkinsville Opera

ment, sutlers' row, craft demonstrations, music television shows and movies, plus a little

House, Hawkinsville. Local band performs music and dance. (912) 353-3023. bit.ly/wrmshst.

comedy. (912) 237-2180.

of the '70s. (478) 783-1884. bit.ly/hwkop.

Atwater-Donnelly in Concert, Feb. 9, Ritz

St. Patrick's Celebrations, Feb. 22-March 20,

Theatre, Brunswick. Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Events for the May 2020 issue

various locations, Dublin. Celebrate the wearin' Donnelly perform American and Celtic folk

are due by Feb. 15.

o' the green with a parade, golf tournaments,

music and dancing. (912) 262-6934.

Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. See more

beauty pageants, balloon fest, arts and crafts. (478) 272-4002. visitdublinga.org.

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Currents

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

COURTESY LOCKERLY ARBORETUM

COURTESY JACKSON EMC COURTESY LOCKERLY ARBORETUM

Georgia teams lead the way at international lineman competition

Brandon Carter, from left, Tommy Minish and Ben Campbell of Jackson EMC came in second place overall among journeyman teams at the 2019 International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kan.

E lectric membership cooperatives (EMCs) from Georgia excelled at the 36th Annual International Lineman's Rodeo & Expo World Championships in Bonner Springs, Kan., on Oct. 19. Among three-member journeyman teams, Georgia's EMCs took four of the top 10 places overall and seven of the top 10 slots in the cooperatives division.
Georgia's highest-ranking journeyman team was the three-man team of Ben Campbell, Brandon Carter and Tommy Minish of Jefferson-based Jackson EMC; they came in second place overall. Also in the top 10 were a team from GreyStone Power Corp. (based in Douglasville), which finished fifth overall; another Jackson EMC team, which placed sixth; and a team
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from Snapping Shoals EMC (Covington), which came in seventh. A journeyman team from Cobb EMC in Marietta narrowly missed the top 10, finishing in 11th place.
In the division for electric cooperatives, Georgia teams took all of the top five slots (Jackson, first; GreyStone, second; Jackson, third; Snapping Shoals, fourth; and Cobb, fifth) as well as eighth (a team from Carrollton-based Carroll EMC) and ninth (a team from Reynolds-based Flint Energies).
There were 248 journeyman teams competing at the rodeo, at which top linemen from around the world compete in a series of events that test their skills. In addition, 321 apprentices competed in their division. Apprentices from Jackson, Flint Energies, Cobb, GreyStone Power, Snapping Shoals and Carroll took part in their competition.
Both apprentices and journeyman teams compete in hurt man rescue and pole climb events. There also are two mystery events that are revealed to participants the day before competition. Apprentices complete a written test that's part of their overall scores. Competitors are scored based on skill and speed for completing tasks for each event.
For more information about the International Lineman's Rodeo, visit linemansrodeokc.com.

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AFTER
Sprucing up
W ith a $1,500 grant from the Tri-County Electric Membership Corp. (EMC) Foundation in Gray, the Lockerly Arboretum in Milledgeville was able to paint its geology pavilion and install new educational displays. e funds came from Operation Round Up, in which EMC members opt to round their monthly bills up to the next dollar, and the di erence goes into a fund for charitable causes in the community.
Did you know?
Electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) operate according to a set of seven core principles that were adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance and trace back to the rst modern cooperative, founded in Rochdale, England, in 1844.
Source: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, electric.coop

HARRIET RIBBONS

COURTESY SUMTER EMC BLAIR BROWN

SHORTTakes

New leader: Rene Smith, formerly senior vice president of operations at Americusbased Sumter Electric Membership Corp.
(EMC), took the reins as president and CEO of the cooperative on Jan. 6. Retiring President/CEO Ted McMillan had worked at Sumter EMC for 42 years and will work with Smith for a few months to ensure a smooth transition.
PAWS-some generosity: In conjunction with its employee holiday luncheon on Dec. 6, Tucker-based Georgia EMC held a voluntary donation drive of pet food, treats, toys and supplies to support PAWS Atlanta, a no-kill shelter in Decatur. Kaleb Frady, below, marketing specialist at Georgia EMC, loaded up his pickup truck with the employees' contributions and delivered them to PAWS Atlanta that afternoon.

program also has received support from Flint Energies in Reynolds; Gas South, a subsidiary of Marietta-based Cobb EMC; and Walton Gas, a division of Monroe-based Walton EMC.
Reaching out to seniors: Flint Energies held a Senior Citizen Appreciation Day on Aug. 15. Nearly 100 members 62 and older went to either the Reynolds headquarters or the Warner Robins Member Center to learn tips on how to save energy and how to use the Flint Energies mobile app, talk with energy assistance counselors and get prizes and small appreciation gifts.
Grass is greener: Oglethorpe Power Corp. donated $5,000 to the Murphy-Harpst Children's Center in Cedartown for an irrigation system for a therapeutic recreation
eld, which will be used to help children with physical or emotional delays caused by traumas they have experienced.

Beautiful partnership: Georgia EMC, representing the state's 41 electric cooperatives, accepted the Corporate Partner Award from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation in December. The award recognizes the state's EMCs as key supporters of the foundation and its 70 local affiliates at the county and city levels. The organization works to promote sustainability and beautification efforts throughout the state.
The heat is on: Tucker-based Oglethorpe Power Corp. and Georgia EMC continued their support of the Heating Energy Assistance Team (H.E.A.T.) program for the 201920 winter. The program assists Georgians in need with their electric, natural gas and propane bills. During the 2018-19 winter, H.E.A.T. provided nearly $83,000 to 240 members of 29 Georgia electric cooperatives. The

Cart wheels: Je erson Energy Cooperative in Wrens donated $8,000 each to Harlem Middle School and Harlem High School for the schools to purchase laptop carts.
Fired up: Thomson High School opened a new welding facility on Oct. 9, thanks in part to a $10,000 grant from Je erson Energy Cooperative. Students in the program have the opportunity to graduate with a certi cation and move directly into high-paying, in-demand careers as welders.
Extension of friendship: Georgia EMC received the 2019 National Friend of Extension Award for a business/organization from Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) during an Oct. 16 ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colo. ESP is a professional association for Extension employees, and the award is the highest recognition that it presents to non-Extension organizations or individuals for their outstanding, ongoing support of and involvement with Extension e orts.
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G eorgia's recently retired U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson has set a lot of records. He is the only Georgian elected to the state House of Representatives and state Senate as well as the U.S. House and Senate. He was the first Georgia Republican elected to a third term in the U.S. Congress, and at the time of his retirement he was the only U.S. Senate Republican chairing two committees.
To make history like that takes drive and determination, but Isakson displays only humility when reminded of his accomplishments.
"I've been blessed that God kept me around long enough to do these things," he says.
Isakson, 74, announced in August his plan to retire at the end of 2019, citing his battle with kidney cancer and Parkinson's disease. Halfway through his six-year term, his head and heart were set on staying the course, but his health would not allow it.
"I wanted to go out on my terms, not wait until somebody says, `He's too slow; he needs to go,'" Isakson says. "But just because I'm not in office doesn't mean I won't do things."

Sen. Isakson and his wife, Dianne, visit American cemeteries in Europe on the anniversary of D-Day in June 2006.
Helping find a cure for Parkinson's is one goal, Isakson says, as is taking his passion for service back to the east Cobb County neighborhood "that got me into this in the first place."
Isakson was president of his homeowners association when members concerned about local zoning issues encouraged him to run for a seat on the Cobb County Commission in 1974. He had opened Northside Realty in Marietta seven years earlier.
"They said, `You're the president, you're in real estate, you run,'" he recalls.

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`I daresay there's nobody in the Senate more respected and better liked than Johnny Isakson. When he tells you he's going to do something, he's going to do it. And in politics, that doesn't always happen.'
--Former Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.
Isakson and then-Sen. Saxby Chambliss deliver a load of Vidalia onions from Bland Farms in Vidalia to Senate colleagues in 2007.

He lost that initial foray into politics, but two years later he ran for the Georgia House of Representatives and won.
"It was the year Jimmy Carter was elected president, and I was the only Republican in Georgia to unseat a Democrat," he says. "It all started with those 33 homeowners who elected me president of the homeowners association."
Over the next 43 years, Isakson would serve in both the state House and Senate, as chairman of the state Board of Education and as a U.S. representative and senator. Simultaneously, he grew Northside Realty into the largest independent residential real estate brokerage company in the Southeast and one of the largest in America.
His peers say his business acumen played heavily into his success in public service.
"Johnny was a successful businessman before he went into politics--a person with business accomplishments vs. a career politician," says Neal Shepard, who runs an insurance agency in Newnan and served as a state representative through the 1980s with Isakson. "Johnny was a mentor, an adviser, and he's one of the most decent human beings I've ever known. He is courageous--not afraid to be bold--but also displays the epitome of statesmanship and diplomacy. He could come up with a way to bring everyone together. He's a unifier."
Others recall Isakson as a mediator or deal-maker who routinely reached across the aisle in bipartisan efforts to get things done.
Rep. Calvin Smyre, a Democrat representing the 135th district in Columbus and the longest-serving active member of the Georgia House of Representatives, says he always found

Isakson is welcomed by employees of Delta Air Lines in October 2006 at a "thank you" rally after he led the passage of an amendment to the Pension Protection Act of 2006.

In 2014, Isakson traveled to Benin, Africa, where he was joined by the family of Catherine "Kate" Puzey, a Peace Corps volunteer from Cumming who was murdered while serving in Benin. Sen. Isakson met with, from left, Kate's brother, David Puzey, her mother, Lois Puzey, and Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi as part of his follow-up on the ongoing investigation.
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`I've tried to be a citizen who does his part to help my community. When we had a hard vote to make, I studied to make sure I was doing the right thing.'
--Sen. Johnny Isakson

Isakson's family attends his swearing-in in the U.S. Senate in 2010.

Isakson "open for discussion and dialogue," even though the two often held differing views.
"Whatever the issues were, he was always willing to have a conversation, always approachable and a remarkable person with a lot of discernment," Smyre says. "Although we're from different parties, I have nothing but respect and admiration for him. With the political atmosphere the way it is now, we need more Johnny Isaksons in the Senate."
His friend and fellow former U.S. senator, Saxby Chambliss, well recalls Isakson's penchant for thoroughly investigating issues before voting.
"My wife was a classroom teacher, and when Johnny was chairman of the state school board, he would ask for her perspective on education issues," Chambliss says. "I appreciated the fact that he was setting policy based on what's in the best interests of our children, not political interests. And that is Johnny. That's what he's about."
That vigorous attention to others' concerns and ideas helped make Isakson the beloved public servant he became, according to his peer.
"In most incidences, when the federal government gives a major appropriation to a state for an entity, like a port, the two senators fight each other to see who could get a press release out first to take credit," Chambliss says. "In our case, Johnny and I did joint press releases."
Friends since their freshman year at the University of Georgia in 1962, Chambliss and Isakson eventually became the first two Georgia Republicans to serve in the U.S. Senate at the same time.
"It would not be unusual for Johnny and me to talk six or eight times a day, and we encouraged our staffs to have lots of conversations," Chambliss recalls. "We wanted to know we'd discussed issues from the top level down to make sure we made the right decisions."
Of his numerous achievements in office, Isakson cites a

Students at Alice Coachman Elementary School in Albany had a chance to visit with Isakson before he held a roundtable discussion about education at the school in 2009.
few that mean the most to him, including saving pension funds for Delta Air Lines employees in 2006, making improvements to housing programs after the 2008 recession and providing better security for Peace Corps workers through the Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011, named for a Georgia volunteer who was murdered while serving in Benin. "Another is the port in Savannah," the former statesman says. "For 19 years in Washington, D.C., I've worked on this, and, thankfully, my last year in office was the year we fully funded Savannah's port, which is critical to Georgia's economy and global trade." Isakson concluded his Senate career as chairman of both the Ethics and Veterans' Affairs committees. The former senator expresses gratitude to his wife, Dianne, and their three children and eight grandchildren for supporting his public service career. Appreciation is also evident for Marietta, where he grew up, ran a business, raised a family and taught sixth-grade Sunday school for 30 years. "I would say that staying in the same place--living in the same place--was a key to my success in politics," he says. The opportunity afforded to him by living in the United States was also key. "The difference between America and every other place is the people and the opportunities we have," Isakson says. "There's not going to be another America. If we screw this one up, it's over. "Everybody needs to be involved in the way they can best contribute, whether in school PTA, local government or church. The more all of our taxpaying citizens are involved, the better we're going to be as a country." Jackie Kennedy is a freelance writer from LaGrange.

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Reasons to embrace beneficial electrification

What is beneficial electrification?

(EMCs) brought electricity to rural Georgia, homes' electrical needs were

It is the use of high-efficiency electric tech-

modest. EMCs worked with their members to demonstrate how electric ap-

nologies to replace traditional fossil-fuel energy

pliances like stoves, washing machines, toasters, radios and electric motors

sources--such as natural gas, propane, heating oil

could save time and make life easier and safer.

and gasoline--in a way that reduces pollution, low-

Fast-forward a few decades and EMCs played an important role in

ers energy costs and helps the electric grid operate developing and supporting the deployment of electric heat pumps for space

more efficiently. There are many examples and

heating and water heaters that provide convenience and improve comfort.

opportunities, including high-efficiency heat pumps
and lighting, heat pump water heaters, electric lawn Shop efficiently

equipment and electric vehicles.

Today, electricity is a vital part of our lives. Computers, smartphones

A brief history

and TVs occupy our waking hours. It seems that every year we add more appliances--many of which are "smart," allowing us to interact with them

America's electric cooperatives have a long his- remotely. While the electricity-consuming devices and appliances we use

tory of helping members use electricity to improve in our homes represent the greatest increase in residential energy use, most

their lives. When electric membership cooperatives of these items are becoming more efficient. (Look for the ENERGY STAR

label when shopping.)

LED (light-emitting diode) lightbulbs last 10 times

longer and use one-fifth as much electricity as old in-

A battery-powered leaf

candescent lamps. Today's refrigerators use half as much

blower is an alternative to a gas-powered model. It's convenient to use and reduces emissions.

electricity as one built in 2000. Electric heat pump water heaters use half the energy of a conventional tank-type water heater.

Greater opportunities

There are many opportunities to save money and

energy and to protect the environment by replacing fossil-fuel-burning

equipment with electric models. A high-efficiency heat pump costs less to

operate than a propane furnace. An electric leaf blower is quieter and costs

less to operate than a gas-powered blower, and you don't have to breathe

the gas blower's exhaust fumes. An electric car can go twice as far on a dol-

lar's worth of energy as a gas-powered car.

Because these electric devices are more efficient than their fuel-burn-

ing cousins, less fuel is consumed, resulting in fewer harmful emissions.

An electric vehicle charged by a coal-fired power plant pollutes less than a

gas-powered car.* As sources of electricity become greener, electric vehicles

will get even cleaner.

Beneficial electrification provides a unique opportunity for consumers

and utilities. Working together, we all benefit. The consumer saves energy

and money, and less energy results in less pollution.

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

Oglethorpe Power Corp.

In the next article, we will take a more detailed look at electric vehicles.

SCOTT VAN OSDOL

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*See the Forbes Media article that references 2019 study by Harvard University scholar Ryan Cornell online at bit.ly/frbscrn and "Emissions from Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles," U.S. Department of Energy, online at bit.ly/usdoe-ev.

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My GEORGIA By Carol Gee

Channeling Scarlett O'Hara on our 44th anniversary

O n a balmy day in March 2017, my husband, Ronnie, and I pulled up to Twelve Oaks, the former private home now operating as a bed-and-breakfast in Covington. The occasion: our 44th anniver-

sary. Ronnie was recuperating from another health episode, and we didn't

want to venture too far from home to celebrate, so I turned to my BFF (best

friend forever), Google. Typing in searches such as "no more than one to

two hours away" and "romantic and unique" had led us here.

Glancing around, I was immediately transported to what it must have

been like during Scarlett O'Hara's day. That was, except for the charging

ports for electric cars I'd noticed outside.

The home was built in 1836 and was the inspiration for Ashley Wilkes'

home in the film "Gone With the Wind,"

according to the Twelve Oaks website.

At 10,000 square feet, it has 12 bedrooms

and 12 1/2 bathrooms. Besides the

numerous themed rooms, it also features

several formal rooms, including a formal

parlor. As we let ourselves in, I immedi-

ately felt at home.

Because my knees recently had be-

gun competing to see which one creaked

the loudest (it's the left one, in case

anyone is interested), we bypassed the

rooms upstairs that required navigating the grand staircase and chose the Frankly

Ronnie and Carol Gee, above and at left, chose Twelve Oaks in Covington for their

Scarlett Junior Suite on the first floor.

anniversary trip in 2017 because it was

For a romantic like me, whose heart

"romantic and unique" as well as nearby.

flutters at the sight of a luxurious canopy

bed, our room seamlessly combined a nostalgic ambiance with modern

where fear constantly lives, I know that Twelve Oaks

appeal.

was just what we both needed. Could I have selected

"Do you like it?" I asked my husband. "Yes, it's very nice, baby," he

a better place to celebrate 44 years of love? Frankly,

replied, spotting the 55-inch flat-panel television. Toeing off his shoes, he my dear, I don't believe I could.

immediately sprawled across the bed, which creaked under his weight.

Carol Gee is a retired Emory University admin-

Grabbing the book I'd brought with me, I headed outside to the front istrator and author of several books, including her

porch with its massive columns. It was easy to imagine Scarlett O'Hara

most recent, "Random Notes (About Life, `Stuff' and

sitting there, her full skirts spread out around her, sipping lemonade or a

Finally Learning to Exhale)." She and her husband of

mint julep.

46 years live in Stone Mountain.

There, I "exhaled" for the first time since my husband's carotid artery

surgery. We have no children and no family in the area, so I had spent a lot of time scared and alone in the "family" waiting room at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. That now felt like a distant memory.
In the formal breakfast room the next morning,

For more information The Twelve Oaks, 2176 Monticello St. S.W., Covington (770) 385-4005, thetwelveoaks.com

we chatted with the other guests. Some, like us, were there simply to unwind. Others, to revisit history. Still others, to soak up the vibes from movies and TV shows filmed there.
As my mind touches on that place inside me

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The EVOLUTION of
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Quadruple amputee continues to inspire
By H.M. Cauley Photos courtesy of the Aimee Copeland Foundation

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H er story captivated the nation: An athletic, 24-yearold woman survives a zip lining accident only to lose her right foot, left leg and both hands to necrotizing

"Then there's the problem of navigating between nature and the built world: How do you make it accessible without building a lot of stuff, and then it's not natural anymore?"

fasciitis, a rare bacterial infection that destroys human tissue.

Copeland switched gears to considering how existing natu-

For Aimee Copeland, the reality of how drastically her life had ral areas could be made more accessible. She created the Aimee

changed hit her full force as she lay in a hospital bed at Atlanta's Copeland Foundation, a volunteer organization in Atlanta that

Shepherd Center eight years ago.

collaborates with parks and nature

"It all started to sink in about what my life was going to look like

`It's so cool to see people

centers to improve their accessibility. The foundation kicked off in 2016 with

being a power-chair user," says

doing things they didn't

Copeland, now 31. "I realized I wasn't
going to be doing 10-mile hikes in the think were possible--

an inclusive wellness festival, and free quarterly wellness gatherings have become a cornerstone of the mission.

backwoods anymore." Copeland also realized that other

reconnecting with the

"We're reaching capacity at all of them," Copeland says. "It's so cool to

people with disabilities probably shared the same yearning to be out in nature. "So I had an image in my

earth and their creativity.' see people doing things they didn't think were possible--reconnecting --Aimee Copeland with the earth and their creativity."

mind of starting a fully accessible wil-

Copeland also has become a

derness center for people with disabilities. I was very idealistic." motivational speaker and advocate for outdoor accessibility.

But she soon concluded that such a goal was impractical. That work has connected her with nonprofits such as Stone

"I didn't want to say something was just for people with

Mountain-based Friends of Disabled Adults and Children and

disabilities and then have nobody else show up," she says.

Atlanta-based Tools for Life, organizations that aim to provide

assistive technology devices to Georgians with disabilities.

"I saw that people were already interested in the same

ideas, and that allowed me to see where the gaps were,"

Copeland says. "And people have also been reaching out to

me as well."

DeAnn Fordham, senior director of development and

marketing at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell,

was one of those who tracked Copeland down.

Opposite page, far left: Aimee Copeland always has been an adventurer. She visited Switzerland in 2008, before the accident. Opposite page, bottom: Copeland has found that she still can enjoy the outdoors, including kayaking on the Hiwassee River in Tennessee. Top: Katie Couric, left, interviews Copeland on Couric's talk show, "Katie," in
2012. Left: Copeland poses for a photo with her boyfriend, Stephen Mercier, in 2016.
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Copeland is advising The Georgia Trust for Public Land, which is based in Atlanta, on its project to create a trail from Buford Dam to Chattahoochee Bend State Park in Newnan.
Aimee Copeland feeds her service dog, Belle, using a Touch Solutions i-Limb prosthetic hand.
Copeland leads an adaptive yoga session for people with disabilities.
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"Oh, I stalked her!" she admits. "I saw her on `Good Morning America' about five years ago. She was talking about her love of nature and her advocacy for connecting people with nature. I thought we could work together to promote each other's missions, so I went through LinkedIn and found a contact who knew her and got her to come out to the center."
Copeland has since partnered with the center on various programs and consulted on ways to make the facility more accessible. She's also conducted chair yoga sessions and counseled clients from her Atlanta psychotherapy practice at the center. And Fordham has witnessed how Copeland serves as an inspiration for breaking down barriers and limitations.
"We do a wilderness inquiry with city of Atlanta middle schools, and one year we were getting ready to canoe," Fordham recalls. "One girl who didn't know how to swim was very scared. Aimee happened to be here, and when the girl saw her roll out in her wheelchair and get placed in a canoe, then row with adaptive paddles, she said, `If she can do it, there's no reason why I can't.' She got into the canoe with Aimee, and she wouldn't have done that without her."
Copeland is advising The Georgia Trust for Public Land, which is based in Atlanta, on its project to create a trail from Buford Dam to Chattahoochee Bend State Park in Newnan.
"The design team has been very open and extremely compassionate; they even rode around in wheelchairs so they could see the trail from the perspective of a chair user," Copeland says. "It's important to remember that people in wheelchairs want to be in the wilderness, too--not just on a paved path. And that's where there needs to be a lot of out-of-the-box thinking."
Copeland's foundation recently launched a capital campaign to purchase 10 $15,000 all-terrain wheelchairs with tanktough tires that can take riders up steps, across shallow water and through sand.
"We'd like to put them in parks throughout Georgia so people with disabilities can reserve them," she says. "They already exist, so we're not reinventing the wheel. But it's going to take initiative from our legislators and government to make it happen."
Copeland's busy, active life goes beyond working on accessibility issues. After earning a master's degree in psychology, she established a practice out of her home in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, where she counsels about 25 clients a week. She's in the process of becoming a licensed clinical social worker, and she's also taken up wheelchair dancing, oil painting, playing the drums and swimming, going as far as to win gold medals at the 2018 U.S. Paralympic National Championships.
"I love being a therapist, and I love building community," she says. "It's all been a process of evolution."
H.M. Cauley is an Atlanta-based freelance writer.
Learn more about the Aimee Copeland Foundation at aimeecopelandfoundation.org.
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BALD EAGLES
are social media stars ByH.M.Cauley

BERRY.EDU/EAGLECAM

W hile many people may dream of becoming social media stars, two unsuspecting creatures in Mount Berry have become internet

sensations by the mere flap of a wing. The bald eagles who live in a mas-

sive nest on the edge of Berry College's campus have developed a loyal

following of fans who watch their every move on live webcams and check

on their progress through Facebook

updates.

Dubbed "Mom and Dad" by

the 1,900-student college commu-

nity, the birds have occupied a nest

the size of a king-size bed since

2012. According to Berry biology

professor and ornithologist Rene

Carleton, it's the first documented

bald eagle nest in Floyd County.

And the birds' distinctive features--

the female's oddly angled leg and

the male's distinctive head feath-

ers--assure her that it is the same

couple coming back each year.

Viewers can watch

"If the birds had been there earlier, surely someone would have seen them," says Carleton,

the eagles' daily

who has taught at the school for 17 years. "Mom's wingspan is

comings and goings

over 6 feet from tip to tip; Dad's is about 5.5 feet. They probably weigh about 15 pounds each."

and get a first peek

Carleton was not only surprised when a student first told

at any newly hatched eaglets.

her about the nest; she was also amazed that it sat in a visible corner of the campus close to Martha Berry Highway.
"We have a reservoir in a remote, secluded area, and I

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Berry College students get an up-close glimpse of the eagles through the viewing scope near the eagles' nest.

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Officials at Berry College have chosen not to name the eagles, as they are wild creatures. Eaglet B10, far left, soars above Berry College's campus. Left: Two eaglets observe their surroundings from the nest. Right: The male eagle swoops down from the nest, which is the size of a king-size bed.

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thought it was up there," she recalls. "I never dreamed it would be on the main campus at the edge of a parking lot."
Being close to a lighted area made it easy to find a power source to hook up webcams that monitor the birds in their 90-foothigh abode. Viewers can watch their daily comings and goings and get a first peek at any newly hatched eaglets.
"We had our first pair of eaglets in January 2013, and we couldn't see anything until their little heads came up over the edge of the nest," Carleton says. "That following summer, we put in our first nest cam, and the next year we added a microphone. The [livestreaming] cams run 24 hours [a day] using infrared lighting the eagles can't detect."
Millions of online eagle watchers have seen more than a dozen eaglets arrive. Carleton has spotted some visiting eagles that she suspects were youngsters who once called the nest home. And some viewers might have seen things they'd rather have avoided.
"It's nature; it can be very raw," Carleton says. "These are birds of prey, and they bring in dead animals and tear off pieces to feed their babies. We don't intervene; this is a protected species. You never know what you're going to see, but it's great to bring the secret lives of birds into reality."
Watch what's happening at berry.edu/eaglecam and visit the eagles' Facebook page for updates at facebook.com/berrycollegeeagles.
H.M. Cauley is an Atlanta-based freelance writer.

Above: Berry College's eagles were first spotted on the main campus in March 2012. Their nesting site is adjacent to the parking lot of the Steven Cage Athletic and Recreation Center.

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Around GEORGIA By Amber Lanier Nagle

COURTESY COPELAND AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AMBER LANIER NAGLE

Strength, struggles, stories
Commemorate Black History Month with a visit to one of Georgia's many black heritage sites

F rom the arrival of slave ships carrying African captives to America to the eras of emancipation and Reconstruction to the 15th Amendment (which granted people of all races the right to vote) to Jim Crow laws to the civil rights movement, the black experience is a complex and important part of American history.
Our state offers several museums, historical sites and educational centers devoted to preserving the stories of struggle and strength of African Americans. Here are a few of the Peach State's hallowed places that honor African Americans' journeys, culture and resilience.

n Albany Civil Rights Institute, Albany albanycivilrightsinstitute.org, (229) 432-1698
The campus includes a 12,000-square-foot museum, which tells the story of the civil rights movement in Southwest Georgia, as well as the old Mount Zion Church building, where some of the first mass meetings of the Albany movement were held. Freedom Singers perform hymns, spirituals and other compositions integral to the civil rights movement on the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.
n APEX Museum, Atlanta apexmuseum.org, (404) 523-2739
At the APEX (African-American Panoramic Experience) Museum, visitors learn about Africa, its people, its contributions and its culture throughout the last 6,000-plus years. The Sweet Auburn Street of Pride exhibit features a more localized history of Atlanta's Auburn Avenue, including a replica of Yates and Milton Drug Store, one of the city's first African American-owned businesses, and the stories of African American pioneers of the Atlanta area.
n Copeland African American Museum, Valdosta (229) 219-3281
Located in the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration on the campus of Valdosta State University, the Copeland African American Museum showcases a vast collection of items significant to African American history and culture.
"The artifacts were donated by [Associate Professor] Roy Copeland and his family," says Ashley Braswell, director of de-

Cheryl Copeland looks on as her husband, Roy Copeland, and their grandson cut the ribbon to officially open the Copeland African American Museum at Valdosta State University in November.
velopment. "There are letters, photos and memorabilia, including boxing gloves and shorts signed by Muhammad Ali; a guitar signed by the great B.B. King; a letter signed by Martin Luther King Jr.; and a letter dated from 1865 that discusses abolishing slavery with over 100 signatures."
n The Emery Center, Dalton emerycenter.org, (706) 277-7633
The center sits at the site of the Emery Street School, a tworoom school founded in 1886 that served black students ages 3 to 17.
"The original school burned in 1909," says Curtis Rivers, executive director of the center. "In 1924, the [Works Progress Administration] built another school, and black students attended it until 1965 or 1966, during a trial integration. The Emery School was closed the following year."
The Emery Center features 11 rooms of artifacts, newspa-

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Curtis Rivers of Dalton's Emery Center stands at the center's Green Book display. The Green Book listed businesses that would serve African Americans during segregation.

Top: A visitor explains the significance of a Norman Rockwell painting at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. Above: An exhibit there celebrates voting rights around the world.

per clippings, old letters, period clothing and memorabilia that trace black heritage from African roots to present day. Tours are conducted by appointment only.
n The King Center, Atlanta thekingcenter.org, (404) 526-8900
The largest repository of primary source materials pertaining to Martin Luther King Jr. and the American civil rights movement in the world, the collection includes King's papers, documents of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and records of eight major civil rights organizations and of several individuals active in the movement.
The collection showcases more than 200 oral history interviews with King's teachers, friends, family members and civil rights associates. Outdoors, the crypt of King and his wife, Coretta Scott King, is surrounded by reflecting pools and an eternal flame.

n The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, Augusta lucycraftlaneymuseum.com, (706) 724-3576
The museum is housed in the former home of Lucy Craft Laney, an educational icon who opened the first school for black students in Augusta in 1883. The museum offers guided tours through the permanent collections. This month, the museum will feature an exhibit called African Americans and Medicine in Augusta, which highlights the achievements of Augusta's early African American doctors, nurses and health care providers.
n Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Atlanta nps.gov/malu, (404) 331-5190, ext. 5046
Several blocks of a traditionally black Atlanta neighborhood mark a formative segment of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. The region includes a visitors center, his birth home and Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King served as co-pastor until his death in 1968. Tours of the home are offered on Saturdays.
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of Bartow County's black community from the early 1900s to the present.
"I'm particularly fond of the Depression glass pitcher set from 1934. It was donated by the Smith family," says Valerie Coleman, the museum curator, whose great-great-grandfather, Webster Wheeler, was the chief contractor of the school's construction in 1923. "We also have an entire wall dedicated to Dr. Susie Wheeler, an early graduate of the school."
The school is one of many stops along Bartow County's African American Heritage Trail.

n Pin Point Heritage Museum, Savannah

chsgeorgia.org/phm, (912) 355-0064

The museum tells the cultural story of the Gullah Geechee

Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center curator

community founded in the late 1800s

Valerie Coleman, left, and former curator

by freedmen, many of whom were from

Marian Coleman pose near an original chalkboard from Noble Hill Rosenwald School, which was formed to educate black children in Cassville.

Ossabaw and Skidaway islands. The former A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory has been transformed into an educational center for visitors to learn

about the Gullah Geechee daily life,

n Morton Theatre, Athens

religion, language and food directly

mortontheatre.com, (706) 613-3770

from residents who grew up in the small,

Built in 1910 by businessman and

close-knit community.

entrepreneur Monroe Bowers "Pink" Mor-

ton, the Morton Theatre is one of the first

n Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights

and oldest surviving vaudeville theaters in

Museum, Savannah

the United States and was owned and op-

rmgilbertcivilrightsmuseum.com,

erated by an African American. The Mor-

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ton Building housed the theater--which

The three-floor museum chronicles

hosted early acts such as Butterbeans and

the civil rights struggle of Georgia's old-

Susie, Blind Willie McTell, Curley Weaver,

est African American community from

Cab Calloway and Bessie Smith--as well

slavery to the present through a docu-

as the offices of many of Athens' black

mentary, historic photos and interactive

doctors, dentists and pharmacists.

exhibits.

As part of educational programming at the

n National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta civilandhumanrights.org, (678) 999-8990
Established in 2007, the

Pin Point Heritage Museum in Savannah, Hanif Haynes talks about crabbing and other aspects of life for the Gullah Geechee community of coastal Georgia.

n Roland Hayes Museum, Calhoun harrisartscenter.com/roland-hayes, (706) 629-2599
The small museum in the

42,000-square-foot center connects the

Harris Arts Center honors the life of

American civil rights movement to today's struggle for global

black opera tenor and composer Roland Hayes, who was born

human rights through original works of art, music, videos,

in the small Northwest Georgia community of Curryville in 1887

artifacts and interactive displays.

and became a world-renowned tenor despite the racial tensions

and discriminatory practices of the early 20th century.

n Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center, Cassville

Hayes, who sang in seven languages, performed at

noblehillwheeler.org, (770) 382-3392

Carnegie Hall in New York, Symphony Hall in Boston and great

The site showcases Noble Hill Rosenwald School, the first concert houses and royal palaces throughout the world. The

school in Northwest Georgia to be constructed with Rosenwald space includes photographs, correspondence, sheet music and

funds. These funds came from a charitable foundation estab-

recordings of Hayes as well as a grand piano on which Hayes

lished by Sears, Roebuck and Co. co-founder Julius Rosenwald practiced during visits to relatives in Curryville.

and were earmarked to help educate black children. Pictures,

Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer who lives in

replicas and displays help visitors envision the lives of members Adairsville.

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Tomatoes with a past
Every heirloom has a history

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Nothing beats a homegrown tomato right out of the garden--except perhaps a homegrown heirloom tomato. With their interesting shapes and colors, plus their backstories, heirloom tomatoes could be called the living legacies of the garden.
So what is an heirloom tomato? "Heirloom plants are those that predate the 1950s and are passed down from generation to generation through seeds," says Craig LeHoullier, a North Carolina-based heirloom gardening expert. He's also an adviser for Seed Savers Exchange, seedsavers.org, an organization that promotes growing and sharing heirloom seeds. "They are not hybridized or cross-pollinated to enhance or delete certain traits," says Joe Lamp'l, creator of the PBS series "Growing a Greener World" and founder of Alpharetta-based joegardener. com. "For instance, some hybrid tomatoes are bred for increased disease resistance, better color, cold tolerance or a longer production season. Most people know varieties such as `Early Girl,' `Better Boy' and `Celebrity'; these are hybrids. `Cherokee

Joe Lamp'l shows off a plump `Dr. Wyche's Yellow' heirloom tomato. Originally cultivated by farmers in the Midwest, it was posthumously named for one of the earliest members of Seed Savers Exchange, Dr. John Wyche.

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Yellow/red bicolored varieties such as `Mr. Stripey,' `Ruby Gold' and `Georgia Streak' are the most "fruity"-tasting of all tomatoes, with flavors reminiscent of a ripe peach.

Purple,' `Black Krim,' `Brandywine' and `Dr. Wyche's Yellow' are examples of heirloom tomatoes."
Unlike the monochromatic orbs typically found in the produce section of the grocery store, heirloom tomatoes are often irregularly shaped and can be speckled, striped or solid colors ranging from white and light yellow to orange, pink, red and deep burgundy or purple.
LeHoullier says there are thousands of varieties of heirloom tomatoes.
"I've grown at least 4,000 different kinds in my 40 years of gardening, and I've tasted more than 5,000 varieties," he says. "One of my favorites to grow and eat is called `Cherokee Purple,' not only because it tastes great but because I was the one to name it."
In 1990, LeHoullier received some "no-name" seeds from a grower in Tennessee. When he heard the seeds' backstory, naming the variety `Cherokee Purple' was a natural choice.

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Gardening enthusiast Craig LeHoullier grows many varieties of heirloom tomatoes each year in his home garden. His collection contains more than 1,000 varieties of heirloom seeds.

`Heirlooms require more patience because they are not hybridized for disease or pest resistance, but they are definitely
worth it. There's no substitute for the flavor of a
classic heirloom tomato.'
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`Cherokee Purple' is one of the most popular heirloom varieties due to its high yield and "old-time" tomato flavor.
"The variety had been around for about a hundred years, but the story goes that the Cherokees cultivated it," he says. "The fruit is dark red, almost purple. I sent seeds to a seed catalog company I work with, and now it's widely available. It really created my career as an heirloom grower."
Both LeHoullier and Lamp'l grow heirlooms in their gardens each summer.
"Order your seeds from a reliable source, such as a reputable online catalog, or you can purchase seedlings from local farmers markets," Lamp'l says. "Start the seeds indoors, six to eight weeks before the last frost date. Plant them in sterile soil about 1/8- inch deep in small pots. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. About two weeks after the last frost date for your area, plant them in a sunny spot in the garden and label them. Most will take about three months or more to mature."
To stretch the growing season, start seedlings so that they can be planted in mid- to late April, again in June and once

more in July. As the plants begin to produce, you will have fresh tomatoes throughout the summer. Be sure to harvest seeds from each variety for planting next year. The seeds should be dried and stored in a cool, dark place.
"Heirlooms have their own personalities and traits, so I'd recommend that new growers ease into them, trying a couple of types to start," LeHoullier says. "A certain variety may do well for you or it may not. Be willing to experiment and enjoy the journey. When you have success, it will be worth it."
"As far as I'm concerned, hybrid tomatoes rarely taste as good as heirlooms," Lamp'l says. "Yes, heirlooms require more patience because they are not hybridized for disease or pest resistance, but they are definitely worth it. There's no substitute for the flavor of a classic heirloom tomato."
Pamela A. Keene is a freelance writer and Master Gardener living in Flowery Branch.
Sources for heirloom tomato seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, (417) 924-8917, rareseeds.com. Eden Brothers, (828) 633-6338, edenbrothers.com. Johnny's Selected Seeds, (877) 564-6697, johnnyseeds.com. Seeds of Change, (888) 762-7333, seedsofchange.com.

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GEORGIA Cooks By Jane F. Garvey

Adventures in eating
Buford Highway is Atlanta's global dining corridor

JANE F. GARVEY

At Seoul Plaza Center on Buford Highway (BuHi for short), just north of Interstate 285 in Atlanta, the aromas of Korean fare coming from Woo Nam Jeong (aka Stone Bowl House) and Chinese cuisine coming from Man Chun Hong perfume the air. On the plaza's lower level is one of Atlanta's best sushi restau-
rants, Sushi Hayakawa. These three restaurants exemplify the international bounty of this unique strip of highway that runs some 30 miles from Lenox and Cheshire Bridge roads to the city of Buford. The road's culinary highlights include markets--Buford Highway Farmers Market in Doraville, Talpa Supermercado in Chamblee and City Farmers Market in Atlanta and Chamblee are standouts for Asian and Hispanic goods--as well as restaurants with signs in Spanish, Korean and Chinese. Along the way, a grumbling tummy can be sated with a wide variety of dishes at most hours of the day or night. While the thoroughfare once boasted only a single Vietnamese restaurant, today there are options. Co'm Vietnamese Grill (co'm
means "cooked rice") remains an Atlanta favorite for several dishes,
Gu's Kitchen

Cold noodles are a staple of most authentic Chinese restaurants. Because they keep well in the refrigerator, they make a great snack and can accommodate almost any topping one might wish, especially peanuts or raw veggies. Szechuan cold noodles will usually boast a bit of heat. If you can't find fresh Chinese noodles, use whole-wheat angel hair pasta or buckwheat pasta.
COLD SZECHUANSTYLE NOODLES

1/2 pound Chinese egg noodles or similar long, thin pasta
2 quarts water 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, or more as needed 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup bean sprouts 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1-1/2 tablespoons peanut butter or tahini (sesame paste) Pinch freshly ground sea salt 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Szechuan hot chili oil, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon finely minced, peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon mashed fresh garlic 2 scallions, trimmed, minced, including some of the
green part

1/2 cup chopped, roasted, unsalted peanuts 1/2 cup minced cilantro leaves, or to taste
Untangle the noodles from the package and reserve. Bring 2 quarts water to boil and drop in the noodles. Stir with the end of a wooden spoon (or, ideally, chopsticks) and cook for about 20 seconds (longer, until al dente, if using standard pasta). Drain and rinse under cold water. Place in a large glass or ceramic bowl and toss with the toasted sesame oil.
Top the noodles with the shredded carrots, bean sprouts, rice vinegar and peanut butter or tahini and toss. Add sea salt, soy sauce, hot chili oil, ginger and garlic and toss. Scatter with scallions and toss again. Top with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Serve cold. Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main dish.

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Whatever you're hungry for, you can find it on Buford Highway.

especially its green papaya salad. Pho 24, open until 6 a.m. daily at the Chamblee

location, now has nearly a dozen locations from Chamblee to Buford. Bearing the

name of the last queen of Vietnam, Nam Phuong is one of the standouts in Vietnam-

ese fare. The classic Vietnamese sandwich, bnh m, has worked its way into the

American culinary repertoire. But while every Vietnamese restaurant offers them,

the most popular may be those at Lee's Bakery in Atlanta.

Stalwarts include Havana Sandwich Shop, a longtime favorite for devotees of

Cuban sandwiches, and the launch pad of El Taco Veloz, which now has multiple

locations.

Mexican cuisine is a vital part of this culinary scene. Start at Plaza Fiesta, near

Brookhaven, and you'll feel as though you've taken a plane to Mexico. The vibrant

shopping center teems with families and offers a food court and a large market.

Farther up Buford Highway, Mariscos El Malecn in Atlanta and Mariscos El

Veneno in Doraville epitomize the Mexican way with seafood. And for tacos, don't

miss El Rey del Taco in Doraville, which is open into the wee hours.

Chinese restaurants along Buford Highway get specific about their fare. You may

sample cooking from Taiwan at La Mei Zi in Doraville (check out the weekend buffets

for great deals), northern China (Northern China Eatery in Doraville) and the Sich-

uan province (Gu's Kitchen in Chamblee and Masterpiece in Duluth).

Masterpiece has long drawn raves for

its fare. Chef/owner Rui Liu was nominated

as a 2018 James Beard Award semifinalist for

Best Chef: Southeast. His restaurant's menu

changes routinely, but if there's a pork belly

dish offered, grab it.

In the same Duluth shopping strip is

Xin's Chinese Cuisine, also family-operated.

Chef Xin Zhao does a great job with hot pots

(a variety of ingredients--the pork intestine is

outstanding--cooked in a simmering broth).

For plated dishes, the scallion pancake and

stuffed eggplant rate kudos.

Want to try dim sum? Canton House Chi-

nese Restaurant in Chamblee and Dim Sum

Heaven in Doraville are local favorites.

BuHi is home to bakeries and tea houses

as well. Sweet and savory delights abound in

Doraville at White Windmill Bakery & Cafe

and Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe and at

panaderas tucked about. For tea, try the

bubble tea (boba) at Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea

in Doraville. Tea House Formosa in Atlanta

El Rey del Taco

sets the standard for the contemporary take on this kind of cultural and culinary institution.

JENNIFER J. HEWETT

Chef/owner Jason Chang shares the jja jang mein at Man Chun Hong.
Dish Korean Cuisine in Chamblee and Yet Tuh in Doraville capture the many flavors that make Korean cuisine special. At Dish, you'll love the seafood pancake, a Korean classic, but don't miss the fried chicken.
Besides Mexican fare, other Latin cuisines include Colombian (Las Delicias de la Abuela in Doraville), Peruvian (Costa Verde in Norcross) and Dominican. In Norcross at the intersection of Buford Highway and Norcross-Tucker Road, you'll find Boga Latin Cuisine. Owner Tirso Benitez, from the Dominican
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Republic, offers a diverse Latin menu, including empanadas and the classic Dominican dish pollo guisado (stewed chicken, served with cooked legumes and rice).
BuHi also seems to be the heart of Bangladeshi cooking, a subset of Indian cuisine. Panahar in Northeast Plaza introduced Atlantans to Bangladeshi cuisine, but now there are more options, usually offering Indian fare as well.
Malaysian restaurants are few but excellent, especially Food Terminal in Chamblee and Mamak in Doraville. Food Terminal, which now has a second location in West Midtown Atlanta, also offers Thai dishes.
Barbecue options along BuHi include Chinese versions at BBQ Corner 2 in Doraville's Asian Square and classic Southern 'cue found at Praise the Lard BBQ in Buford. Want to sample Korean barbecue? Try Han Il Kwan, open until midnight daily, or Hae Woon Dae, open until 6 a.m. Thursdays through Tuesdays. Both Doraville restaurants cook over hot coals; it makes a difference.
Scatterings of other cuisines-- Nigerian at Little Lagos, for example-- add even more variety to Buford Highway's dining scene, which features 30 miles of some of the finest fare in the country, creating a unique cultural and culinary experience.
Jane F. Garvey is a food, wine and travel writer from Decatur.
This month's recipes are examples of dishes you might find in restaurants along Buford Highway.
Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea in Doraville will offer tastings of its signature drinks March 8 from 1-4 p.m.

JENNIFER J. HEWETT

Sample cuisine from 20-plus eateries at the Taste of Buford HWY event, set for June 6 in Doraville. See bit.ly/tobuhi.
Dish Korean Cuisine
Korean pancakes come laden with various types of seafood, kimchi (fermented cabbage), potatoes, beans and other ingredients. No matter the type, they will be accompanied by a dipping sauce. These are very filling, so an order is plenty for a meal or serves as an appetizer to share.
KOREAN SEAFOOD PANCAKE
Dipping sauce 1/4 cup low-sodium or regular soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 scallion, trimmed, minced, including some of the green part 1 clove garlic, peeled, minced 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean hot sauce) or dried hot chili flakes, or amount to taste 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Pancakes 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups water 2 eggs 1 bunch scallions, trimmed, cut into half-inch lengths, including some of the green part 4 cups mixed seafood (such as shrimp, bay scallops, clams, squid bodies), cut into small pieces Vegetable oil or cooking oil spray, as needed
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees. Make the dipping sauce by combining the sauce ingredients in a small glass container. Set aside.
To make the pancakes, combine flour, water, eggs, scallions and seafood in a large bowl. Stir to combine thoroughly.
To fry the pancakes, choose a large flat pan and place over medium heat. Add oil or cooking spray. When the pan is heated, ladle about 1 cup batter for smaller pancakes or 2 cups for larger pancakes into pan. Cook about 10 minutes, or until the bottom is browned, then flip and cook for another 5-8 minutes. Transfer pancakes to a serving plate and keep warm in a low oven. Continue until all the batter is used. Cut pancakes into wedges and serve them warm with the dipping sauce. Makes 8 (4-inch) pancakes or 4 (8-inch) pancakes.

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A popular dish in the Dominican Republic, pollo guisado (stewed chicken) is served at several Dominican and Latino restaurants along Buford Highway. Traditionally, the dish is accompanied by cooked rice, cooked beans (legumes) and fried plantain slices.
POLLO GUISADO

4 chicken drumsticks

4 chicken thighs, skin on and bone in

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves,

chopped

1 small red onion, peeled, cut into

fine slices

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon mashed garlic

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or

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Water, as needed

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chopped

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Minced fresh cilantro, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 cup cooked rice per person

Rub chicken pieces with lime juice, making sure it gets into all the crevices. In a

bowl, combine chicken, oregano, onion, celery, salt and garlic. Marinate chicken for

30 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces and reserve the marinade.

In a large flat pot fitted with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat and brown the

chicken pieces, a few at a time, on all sides. Note: Do not crowd the pan. Remove

browned chicken to a plate and reserve. Continue with remaining chicken, adding

more oil if necessary, until all chicken is browned.

Return all chicken pieces to the pan. Add 2 tablespoons water. Cover and sim-

mer over medium heat, adding water as needed. When the chicken is cooked, add

the reserved marinade, the diced or crushed tomatoes, chopped peppers and olives.

Cover to simmer until the vegetables are cooked through. Add another tablespoon

or so of water and stir to combine.

When the vegetables are cooked, add the tomato sauce and 1/4 to 1/2 cup water

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99 YOOFU6RCCOHLOOIRC9SE 9

9800 cu. in. of storage 1000 lb. capacity Weighs 175 lbs.
*98339434*
98339434
LIMIT 1 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

SAVE $1,470
COMPARE TO
SNAP-ON
$1,750
MODEL: KRA4008FPBO
Item 64434, 64432, 64162, 56104, 56105, 56106

OVER 5,000
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FREE WITH ANY PURCHASE

SUPER BRIGHT LED/SMD WORK LIGHT/FLASHLIGHT
Super-Strong, Ultra-Lightweight Composite Plastic
Magnetic Base & 360 Swivel Hook for Hands-Free Operation
3 - AAA Batteries (included) 144 Lumens
ALL IN A SINGLE SUPER POWERFUL LIGHT

13 COMPARE TO
PERFORMANCE

$

52

ITEM 63878/63991 64005/69567/60566

TOOL

MODEL: W2364 63601/67227shown

*98337906*

98337906

Cannot be used with other discounts or prior purchases. Original coupon must be presented. Valid through 3/31/20 while supplies last. Limit 1 FREE GIFT per customer per day.

20%
OFFANY SINGLE ITEM*
*98336403*
98336403
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, Atlas, 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 3/31/20.

SUPER COUPON
72" x 80" MOVING BLANKET
Customer Rating

99 COMPARE TO

$5 BLUE HAWK

SAVE $ 99

19 70% MODEL: 77280

$

8 ITEM 69505/62418/66537 shown

NOW 99

*98341710*

98341710

LIMIT 5 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

SUPER COUPON
5000 LUMEN, 4 FT. LED Customer Rating HANGING SHOP LIGHT
30,000 hour LED life

29 $19 SAVE
33% $
ITEM 64410

NOW99
99

*98341729*

98341729

LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

GOOD
Standard Features and Accuracy

BETTER
Superior Features and Accuracy

12" DUAL-BEVEL SLIDING

SUPER COUPON

12"

DUAL-BEVEL

SLIDING

SUPER COUPON

COMPOUND MITER SAW Customer Rating COMPOUND MITER SAW Customer Rating

3-1/2" VERTICAL CROWN MOLDING CAPACITY

WITH LED AND LASER GUIDE

2-5/8" TALL SLIDING FENCES

6-1/2" VERTICAL CROWN MOLDING CAPACITY

LASER GUIDE LIGHT

4-1/2" TALL SLIDING FENCES

$129 99 $13999

218 SAVE 88 $

COMPARE TO $
PROFESSIONAL

71

WOODWORKER MODEL: 8637

Blade sold Not available separately. in AZ, OH, OK
and VA.
ITEM 61970/56597/56775/61969 shown
*98344075*

LASER GUIDE LIGHT & LED WORK LIGHT

$179 $19999

269 SAVE 90 $

COMPARE TO $ RYOBI MODEL: TSS120L

FREE

BLADE INCLUDED

$1999

VALUE

ITEM 64686

*98346927*

98344075

98346927

LIMIT 1 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

LIMIT 1 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

LATEX COATED WORK GLOVES
$ 199
$1NO4W9

SUPER COUPON Customer Rating

SAVE COMPARE TO 5 75% BLUE HAWK
$ 98 ITEM 61437, 90912, 61435
MODEL: LW30700-L 90913, 61436, 90909 shown
*98347404*
98347404
LIMIT 5 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

SUPER COUPON
130 PIECE TOOL KIT WITH CASE

Customer Rating

$N2O9W99

66 39 SAVE COMPARETO $ 39
54% $ ANVIL MODEL: A137HOS

99

ITEM 68998/63248/64080/64263/63091 shown

*98347858*

98347858

LIMIT 2 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

17 FT. TYPE IA

SUPER COUPON

MULTI-TASK LADDER

Versatile - 24 configurations

Safe + Secure + Stable

Super Strong - Holds 300 lbs.

139 $109 Weighs
$

34 lbs.
99

NOW99

COMPARE TO

LITTLE GIANT

$29899
MODEL: XE M17

SAVE $189 Customer Rating

ITEM 63419/67646/62514/63418/63417 shown

*98348359*

98348359

LIMIT 1 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

SUPER GLUE - PACK OF 3
Customer Rating

N9O9W

$ 169

COMPARE TO
GORILLA
$398
MODEL: 78001
ITEM 42367

SAVE 75%

*98348482*

98348482

LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

SUPER COUPON
2/10/50 AMP, 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGER AND
ENGINE STARTER
Customer Rating

$29 54 SAVE 49% $ 99 NOW99

59 COMPARE TO
SCHUMACHER

$

77

ELECTRIC MODEL: SE-1250

ITEM 60581/3418 60653 shown

*98348615*

98348615

LIMIT 3 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

SUPER COUPON
29 PIECE TITANIUM DRILL BIT SET
Customer Rating

COMPARE TO
DEWALT SAVE $6814 83%

$N1O0W99
$ 1899

MODEL: DW1369 ITEM 5889/62281/61637 shown

*98348997*

98348997

LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

10" PNEUMATIC TIRE
$3NOW99

Customer Rating

5$ 99 SAVE 50%

COMPARE TO

$809

FARM & RANCH MODEL: FR1055

ITEM 69385/62388/62409/62698/30900 shown

*98349651*

98349651

LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

SUPER COUPON
Customer Rating 2000 WATT SUPER QUIET INVERTER GENERATOR
12 hour run time
$4N4OW999

$ 49999

SAVE 1,009 $ 559 ITEM 62523

COMPARE TO $

HONDA

MODEL: EU2000i

*98349838*

98349838

LIMIT 1 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

SUPER

#1 SELLING JACKS IN AMERICA

COUPON
Customer Rating

RAPID PUMP 3 TON STEEL

HEAVY DUTY FLOOR JACK

Weighs 70 lbs.

$N8O9W99

$ 9999

135 COMPARE TO $

27

POWERBUILT MODEL: 647593

SAVE $45

ITEM 56621/56622/56623/56624 shown

*98351144*

98351144 LIMIT 2 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

14" ELECTRIC CHAINSAW

SUPER COUPON Customer Rating

$N3O9W99

COMPARE TO

$ 4999

CRAFTSMAN
SAVE $8074

50% ITEM 64498/64497 shown

MODEL: 071-45247

*98351364*

98351364

LIMIT 2 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

SUPER COUPON
Customer Rating 4-1/2" ANGLE GRINDER

SAVE 44%
COMPARE TO
PERFORMAX
$1799

$ 1499

$9NOW99

MODEL: 2411-1

ITEM 69645/60625 shown

*98356422*

98356422

LIMIT 4 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

SUPER COUPON

30" x 18" HARDWOOD DOLLY

1000 lb. capacity

Customer Rating

COMPARE TO
MILWAUKEE
$1997
MODEL: 33700

$ 1599
SAVE 39%

$N1O1W99

ITEM 38970/92486/39757/60496/62398/61897 shown
*98358415*
98358415 LIMIT 3 - Coupon valid through 3/31/20*

*Original coupon only. No use on prior purchases after 30 days from original purchase or without original receipt. Valid through 3/31/20.

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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