– TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce three new members to its 2025 Board of Trustees LaShan Dixon and Tim Slate began their terms in January Each trustee is selected for their dedication to the hospital’s mission and ability to represent both the medical profession and the community “We are thrilled to welcome our newest board members who bring a wealth of experience and deep commitment to our community,” said Louis Caputo chief executive officer at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center “Their dedication and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to deliver high-quality patient-centered care for our community.” Laura Davidson serves as a Rutherford County commissioner representing District 5 and sits on the Health and Education Committee she is a proud University of Tennessee graduate Her passion for public service is evident in her commitment to emergency services LaShan Dixon is a Rutherford County resident and Nashville native with a strong background in public health She holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science graduate certificates in health care management and gerontology and a master’s degree in health and human performance from Middle Tennessee State University Dixon previously served as director of the Rutherford County Health Department and now leads faith-based and community engagement efforts within the Tennessee Department of Health’s Division of Health Disparities Elimination Tim Slate is a Smyrna native and resident He is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University’s College of Business he serves as director of the stamping plant and product assembly Slate has held leadership roles on various Rutherford County boards and he is passionate about community engagement and expanding local opportunities 2025 TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center Board of Trustees About TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center - StoneCrest Medical Center is a 119-bed facility providing high-quality healthcare to Rutherford and the surrounding counties since 2003 The first hospital in the state to achieved verification as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level III Trauma Center and   receive accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) The facility is an Accredited Chest Pain Center TriStarStoneCrest features level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) spacious maternity suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding services TriStar StoneCrest also offers full array of acute care services wound care services and cancer care through the HCA Sarah Cannon Cancer Network About TriStar Health - TriStar Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers in the region 18 CareNow® Urgent Care centers and ten medical parks TriStar Health utilizes advances in clinical technology and innovative procedures while delivering high-quality care The TriStar Health network had over 900,000 encounters last year 93,000 inpatient admissions and 8,000 babies delivered The network is supported by over 2,400 physicians and 10,000 employees – including more than 2,800 nurses – who are committed to the care and improvement of human life TriStar Health is an affiliate of HCA Healthcare one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services TN — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has announced that it has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey This prestigious award places the hospital among the top 5% of healthcare facilities nationwide for delivering exceptional patient care in radiation oncology services “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to compassionate high-quality cancer care,” stated Lou Caputo chief executive officer of TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center “Our radiation oncology team ensures that every patient feels supported Their dedication and expertise set the standard for excellence in patient experience.” The award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the country’s top hospitals and health systems based on patient experience performance TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is part of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Network offering comprehensive oncology services with advanced treatment options and resources to support patients throughout their cancer journey A multidisciplinary team works to provide personalized effective treatment for a wide range of cancers TriStar StoneCrest is proud to provide cancer care close to home for Smyrna and the surrounding communities. For more information about radiation oncology services offered at TriStar StoneCrest, visit TriStarStoneCrest.com Photo Above Article: Photo: The award-winning Radiation Oncology team at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center TN: TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center a 119-bed facility that focuses on providing high-quality healthcare to Rutherford and surrounding counties it was the first hospital in the state to achieve verification as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level III Trauma Center which shows its commitment to excellence in emergency care it has earned accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) reflecting the hospital's high standards in surgical care The hospital is recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Certified Primary Stroke Center which further emphasizes its focus on critical care services TriStar StoneCrest also features a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and spacious maternity suites offering supportive environments for new mothers and their babies The facility includes a lactation boutique to assist inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding needs In addition to trauma and maternity services TriStar StoneCrest provides a wide range of acute care services and cancer care through the HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center continues to be a vital healthcare resource for the community visit TriStarHealth.com and select TriStar StoneCrest Near-perfect weather greeted visitors who turned out for Arabia Mountain Vineyard ‘s opening day on Oct 5 the public was introduced to the 18-acre Stonecrest vineyard that’s being heavily promoted as a go-to venue to weddings Three sites within the property that can be rented include one with a firepit and another with an elevated two-tier overlook deck Owned by the Starks family (matriarch Shirley Starks the property has been in the family for more than 30 years She said the property was unused until her brother Tim who has 40-plus years agriculture and landscaping expertise “It’s been a whirlwind of highs and lows,” said Pickens of getting the business off the ground Now the vineyard grows five different grape varieties: villard blanc They planted their first vine in 2020 and have had several harvests in 2023 and 2024 visitors shouldn’t expect to sample wines from those vines while on property as the vineyard has yet to begin its own wine production and sales the family has plans to secure the necessary licenses and production processes to one day bottle its own line of wines Currently they sell their grapes to other wine producers in Georgia “We wanted to bring to this area something we don’t have,” said Pickens “You don’t have to go to North Georgia or California Cheryl Williams of Loganville was a first-time visitor to the vineyard on opening day and said she was impressed who describes himself as a friend of the family also attended the opening day but said he’s been on site several times volunteering to help with the harvest “and anything else that they may need.” “I think the vision that Tim has is wonderful,” said Moses Pickens agrees that her brother’s guidance has been crucial to reaching their current status “He spent countless hours trying to figure out what to do and how to do it,” she said Pickens said each sibling brings particular skills to the enterprise and each stays in their lane “We don’t do a lot of crossover,” she said Zanders is the vineyard’s chief administrative officer The siblings said they are supported in the business by spouses Leaving a legacy for the next generation is also one of the vineyard’s goals For more information, go to arabiamountainvineyard.com and website in this browser for the next time I comment PA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently announced the award of up to $1,000,000 in Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Funds (TIIF) to Stonecrest Business Park for transportation improvements in New Beaver Borough These infrastructure enhancements support the growth and accessibility of the Stonecrest Business Park site which is set to become a significant hub for commercial and industrial development in the southern portion of Lawrene County The allocated TIIF funds will be used for the following key projects: These improvements are a critical component of providing highway access from S.R 18 to the Stonecrest Business Park development which will open up 110 acres of new developable land The site is designed to accommodate up to 1,500,000 square feet of commercial and industrial space and is projected to support up to 1,000 new family-sustaining jobs upon full buildout Expressing his deep appreciation for the grant and its expected impact on the community “We are immensely grateful to be awarded Transportation Infrastructure Investment Funds to support the required State Route 18 improvements at the Stonecrest Business Park The significant support our project has received is testament to the strong commitment of Governor Shapiro to make Pennsylvania an economic leader it is an example of the focus of DCED Secretary Rick Siger and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll to prioritize the development of shovel ready sites to attract new businesses and create more jobs within the Commonwealth.” “We are truly appreciative of the Commonwealth’s investment here in Lawrence County This project has been the shining example of a public private partnership from the local and County tax incentives to the investment from the Commonwealth and LaCarte Development This project will help to solidify the economic competitiveness of Lawrence County,” stated Ben Bush Executive Director of Forward Lawrence Chamber and Economic Alliance Forward Lawrence is the driving force enhancing economic growth and opportunity throughout Lawrence County while serving as the voice of business and industry and promoting excellence in leadership For more information regarding the Stonecrest Business Park project please contact Forward Lawrence Executive Director Ben Bush at info@forwardlawrence.com or 724-658-1488 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Copyright 2015-2023 Thought Process Enterprises Tenn. – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Kazeen Abdullah Abdullah to our highly skilled cardiology team,” said Louis Caputo chief executive officer of TriStar StoneCrest “Her expertise and dedication to patient care align perfectly with our commitment to providing the highest quality cardiovascular services Centennial Heart at  StoneCrest continues to grow and innovate ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our community with excellence and compassion.” is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine She completed her undergraduate degree at Tennessee State University and medical training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Abdullah earned her medical degree from the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City “Joining Centennial Heart at StoneCrest is an incredible opportunity,” said Dr “Practicing cardiology is a privilege and I am passionate about preventing cardiovascular disease by addressing risk factors early I look forward to building meaningful connections with patients and contributing to the exceptional care provided here.” Villages-News.com Cheers restaurant will be closing its doors later this month at Stonecrest The management of the restaurant located in the 55+ retirement community in Summerfield has announced that Aug The restaurant at the Stonecrest Country Club has done its best to keep things moving in the right direction with live entertainment But in an increasingly difficult environment for restaurants the ownership has announced its run has reached its end Biz in the Valley is a monthly roundup of business happenings in the Beaver Valley and beyond Medical device facility being built near Pittsburgh airportA German company specializing in radiation sterilization of medical devices and other products plans to build a 100,000-square-foot facility near Pittsburgh International Airport It will be BGS Beta-Gamma-Service’s first facility in the United States the company will use beta and gamma rays to sterilize medical devices pharmaceutical packaging and biotechnology products formerly vice president of sales at Raumedic Inc. “We are delighted that our initial expansion outside of Germany will be in Pittsburgh,” said Zuba “Pittsburgh’s proximity to key markets in the Northeast Midwest and South makes it an excellent location for our facility Interest from customers and prospects regarding our ability to support them in the U.S convinced us that there is a growing demand for E-beam technology in the United States.” The new plant will be in the Imperial area It’s expected to open by mid-2025 and will use fully automated electron beam sterilization rather than ethylene oxide sterilization chief growth officer at the Allegheny Conference on Community Development said the Pittsburgh region already serves as a hub for German investment with more than 80 German-owned firms “driving foreign direct investment into southwestern Pennsylvania and underpinning Germany as the region’s leading country for such investment which includes job creation.” The organization’s economic development arm assisted BGS with identifying a U.S Stonecrest Business Park in New Beaver will see $1 million in Transportation Infrastructure Investment Funds for roadway improvements Improvements at the Lawrence County site will include the widening of Route 18 and the installation of northbound and southbound turning lanes to accommodate increased traffic Other additions include the installation of new stormwater culverts at the entrance of the business park and signals at the new intersection The roadway improvements will help provide highway access from Route 18 for the development of Stonecrest Business Park opening up a total of 110 acres of new developable land that is designed to hold up to 1.5 million square feet of commercial and industrial space the site is projected to support up to 1,000 new jobs at tenant business locations “Our investments in projects like this one at Stonecrest Business Park and our increased focus on site development across the commonwealth will help us become more competitive in retaining existing Pennsylvania businesses and creating jobs,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger The 213-acre former Stonecrest Golf Course site will be the first privately developed park built in Lawrence County in more than 40 years The proposed business park will house light manufacturing businesses warehouse space and pad-ready sites with public utilities A groundbreaking ceremony for the site was held in March The Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund program is administered in cooperation with DCED and PennDOT “The significant support our project has received is testament to the strong commitment of Gov (Josh) Shapiro to make Pennsylvania an economic leader,” said John LaCarte Realty One Group Ultimate opens office in New BrightonA locally based realty group celebrated its grand opening in New Brighton in early September More information about the real estate agency can be found at www.rogultimate.com A new Sports Clips Haircuts opened at 2580 Constitution Blvd hot steamed towel treatments and neck and shoulder massage Visit sportclips.com for more information energy and environment reporter for the Beaver County Times and other publications New restaurant management is taking over at Cheers at Stonecrest Cheers recently announced its closure at the country club at the 55+ retirement community in Summerfield It has since been announced that Broad Stripes Golf Cub at Stonecrest will be taking over the operation at Cheers “Our goal is to ignite a vibrant social scene at Stonecrest and elevate the dining and golfing experience for both golfers and non-golfers alike families and neighbors can come together to enjoy exceptional cuisine and the beauty of our golf course,” Broad Stripes said in making the announcement Broad Stripes has promised “innovative menus and enhanced dining spaces” at the new establishment The venue will also “serve as a hub of entertainment.” A new garden has sprung to life and organizers threw a garden party July 12 to celebrate As giant sunflowers towered over smaller plants in the newly cultivated garden at Browns Mill Recreation Center in Stonecrest scores of community members walked among the rows of coneflowers dense blazing stars and other native plants people also took closer looks at herbs and vegetables in various stages of growth such as okra Guests were also treated to dishes made with garden produce Lithonia resident Talibah Sanders’ two daughters ages 5 and 7 who are members of a local Girl Scout troop ran through the garden’s rows participating in a plant identification game “I think it’s beautiful,” said Sanders standing by a long row of mammoth sunflowers “We need to be outside instead of in the house watching TV.” Sherry Boucarut of Conyers said she regularly attends pickleball and exercise classes at the rec center “I try to do some of this in my backyard,” said Boucarut pointing to some of the flowers She brought along her 6-year-old granddaughter Liyah and the pair took photos as they explored Mammoth sunflowers that stand more than 8-feet-tall and 5-foot-high sneezeweed are among the garden’s garden giants adding that 48 different plants occupy the space The mammoth sunflower is Stonecrest’s official flower Recently children from a day care center visited the green space and counted rings of a tree stump and surprised Fleming with the news that the tree was 58 years old Fleming is hoping that the community will embrace the new outdoor space and use it for a variety of events such as birthday parties an small weddings The most populated city located entirely within DeKalb has considered creating its own police department several times since its inception but current city officials are asking for the public’s opinion before executing any plans City of Stonecrest leaders are asking for residents’ assistance before hiring the city’s first public safety liaison/police chief City officials are hosting an information meeting on June 17 at 6 p.m. and a press release states the meeting “will be a great opportunity to hear from citizens regarding the qualifications and skill set required for this position.” The meeting will occur at Stonecrest City Hall There is also a virtual option available for residents who want to add their input without attending the city meeting A survey regarding candidate qualifications is available through June 17 at stonecrestga.gov The survey asks questions about qualifications and other questions about residents’ desires Mayor Jazzmin Cobble said one of her top priorities is to renegotiate Stonecrest’s intergovernmental agreements with DeKalb County which currently polices Stonecrest despite the city being the most populated in DeKalb Stonecrest has been policed by DeKalb County Police Department since the city’s inception visit stonecrestga.gov/CityNews.aspx?CNID=7069 BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence cruised to an overwhelming victory in the Eastern Greene Invitational during girls high school golf action on Saturday afternoon posted a sizzling score of 310 (on the West and East courses at Stonecrest) while leaving the rest of the seven-team field in their dust Kinleigh Root was the medalist with a 1-over 72 that included an eagle as BNL threatened to break the school record (300 shot at Country Oaks in 2018) before settling for a runaway triumph “It was a good day to be a Lady Star,” BNL coach Kori Johnston said “I am so incredibly proud of this team and could go on and on about each one of them stayed focused and posted some solid scores our scorecards were littered with birdies and PRs and these girls showed that the Lady Stars are definitely a team to watch.” Root finished the West course with an eagle on the par-5 ninth and she added four birdies on the East side (holes 2 7 and 9) as she shot her personal-best score Ellie Horton carded a 79 that featured three birdies (1 and 5 on the West and Emma Voris carded a career-best 79 with two birdies “Root is just a solid player all around,” Johnston said so it set up well for her to hit big drives and easy wedges into these greens “Emma Voris literally gave everything she had this round and even got in the pond on one hole to play a recovery shot out of it I’m super impressed by her improvement so far this season and excited to see what else she can do.” Sammie Nusbaum capped the BNL scoring with 80 (two birdies) and Emma Endris had three birdies during her round of 81 for the balanced Stars which has yet to make its home-course debut at Otis Park this season will visit Bloomington Country Club to face Bloomington South on Monday Serving Lawrence and surrounding counties since 1948 Two men were convicted and sentenced for a shootout in a Stonecrest parking lot that led to a man’s death and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of Kevin Mcleod-Downer DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Stacey Hydrick sentenced both defendants to life in prison plus 25 years to serve consecutively The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred in September 2019 in the parking lot of The Mall at Stonecrest and two friends were hanging out at Round1 Bowling and Arcade where the defendants were also present members of the defendants’ group unsuccessfully made advances on Mcleod-Downer’s girlfriend and that there was a verbal altercation between the two groups as Mcleod-Downer and his group left the facility When the victims became aware of the large group coming towards them as they left they reportedly began running to their car and a friend of Mcleod-Downer retrieved a firearm from the vehicle The news release states that before he could use it Campbell fired 15 shots in their direction while they took cover behind the car Williams is also seen on surveillance video getting a firearm from his car and exchanging gunfire with the victim’s friend The news release states that during the shootout and continued shooting towards the victims eventually firing the fatal shot that killed Mcleod-Downer as Mcleod-Downer shielded his girlfriend from the gunfire Taron Williams shot multiple times in the direction of the victims from one of the fleeing cars who was set to be tried with Campbell and Trayvon Williams (unrelated to Taron Williams) did not appear for trial but was taken into custody on a bench warrant on March 18 Tenn. – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce Cody Adams as the new chief operating officer Adams will oversee operations at the 119-bed hospital Adams brings diverse healthcare leadership experience to the role “We are proud to have Cody join our hospital’s administrative team,” said Louis Caputo chief executive officer at TriStar StoneCrest “His exceptional leadership and collaborative spirit will be an invaluable asset as we continue to enhance our services to benefit our community and colleagues Cody’s unwavering commitment to our mission and his patient-first mindset make him an ideal addition to our team.” Adams joined TriStar StoneCrest from TriStar Horizon where he served as the vice president of operations he successfully guided over $35 million in transformative projects the addition of a hyperbaric chamber at TriStar Horizon’s Advanced Wound Care Center and the expansion of inpatient rehab facilities Adams previously served as an associate administrator at TriStar Skyline Adams holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Murray State University in Murray About TriStar Health - TriStar Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers in the region 21 CareNow® Urgent Care centers and ten medical parks Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor backed by Santa Barbara-based outdoor lodging company AutoCamp would sit along Milliken Creek between Hagen Road and Stonecrest Drive What: The Napa City Council will decide whether to approve The Grange Campground resort which would bring up to 100 high-end camping trailers and tents to an area along Milliken Creek A luxury glamping resort proposed along Napa’s Silverado Trail has ignited fierce debate with opponents warning of wildfire dangers and environmental harm while supporters argue it could bring a much-needed economic boost the Napa City Council will weigh in on The Grange Campground a proposed 12 1/2-acre resort featuring up to 100 high-end camping trailers and tents critics have fought to block the development A group called Residents Against Glamping Establishment increases traffic and disrupts the area’s natural environment Their Change.org petition had gathered 1,038 signatures as of Wednesday Attorney Katharine Falace of the Buchalter law firm in St alleging the city failed to conduct a sufficient environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act She also argued that rezoning the site to allow a commercial venture on residentially zoned land amounts to granting AutoCamp a special privilege Since the Napa Planning Commission recommended project approval in October AutoCamp representatives say they have worked to address community concerns analyzed public feedback and made adjustments to the plan in response to concerns One of the biggest issues raised was bike and pedestrian safety the developers modified a planned pedestrian path to function as a separate Class 1 bike trail They also identified a gap in sidewalk access near Milliken Creek and agreed to extend the sidewalk to improve connectivity Traffic congestion along Silverado Trail was another key concern particularly the potential need for a left-turn lane Although a traffic study found minimal impact the developers have now limited access to right turns only when entering and exiting the resort Corea also defended the project’s fire safety measures saying the resort would actually reduce wildfire risk by clearing overgrown vegetation from the undeveloped site with guests required to use AutoCamp’s “GoodWood” fuel and specially designed grills that protect against smoke and sparks “It’s such a controlled experience that (fire) doesn’t have any ability to leave the campfires themselves,” Corea said While the project has drawn strong opposition from residents it has received backing from Napa’s business community The Napa Chamber of Commerce has recommended the council approve it winemakers and restaurateurs see the resort as a way to attract visitors and counter the impact of rising hotel prices and declining wine sales “We’ve sat down with countless business owners restaurateurs and really understand that they’re feeling the pain,” he said As the council prepares for Tuesday’s decision Whether the project moves forward or faces legal challenges could shape the future of similar developments in Napa You can reach Staff Writer Edward Booth at 707-521-5281 or edward.booth@pressdemocrat.com 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds gathered as New Birth Senior Pastor Dr Jamal Harrison Bryant and a host of elected officials and community leaders broke ground to commemorate Stonecrest's first mini-home community on Saturday The Benison ATL is a transformative mixed-use development that will occupy 35-acres of New Birth's property and feature 120 mini-homes in its initial phase of construction – reshaping the landscape of affordable housing in the area Groundbreaking speakers included Congressman Hank Johnson DeKalb County Presiding Officer Mereda Davis Johnson and Stonecrest Council Member Tammy Grimes "Our commitment to this life-changing endeavor is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves an affordable place to call home and a pathway to homeownership that has become unobtainable for so many households," said Bryant "We recognize the mounting obstacles confronting aspiring homeowners in the relentless landscape of the national real estate market which means 'a blessing' is not just about building houses; it's about erecting pillars of hope and opportunity for families seeking stability and prosperity and laying the foundation for dreams to flourish and communities to thrive." Led by seasoned real estate sales leader and developer Anthony Williams Capital Partners hopes to transform the market by providing exciting residential we pride ourselves as a visionary firm guided by innovation and anchored in integrity we look to dynamically reimagine housing concepts in this area by ushering in bold and quality designed marque properties," Williams said.  recognized as the largest land-owning Black church in America with 270 contiguous acres in DeKalb County marks its first major development project in two decades with The Benison ATL This groundbreaking endeavor will unfold in three phases: Phase I will feature 120 mini-homes and concluding with residential/retail space in Phase III and a swimming pool – catering to diverse demographics including young professionals Click the link below to view video clips from the recent groundbreaking. Video Credit: New Birth. https://tinyurl.com/NewBirthMiniHomes Media Contact:Erik Burton[email protected]  SOURCE New Birth Missionary Baptist Church New Birth Missionary Baptist Church invites the community to The Great Awakening a powerful Easter weekend celebration from April 18-20 President Jimmy Carter leaves an amazing legacy of principled leadership profound humility and dynamic service to humankind Real Estate Residential Real Estate Construction & Building New Products & Services Do not sell or share my personal information: and they both are “foodies” with a great interest in healthy living They then discovered that have yet another thing in common—they are members of the same family “My mother introduced us after having met her during one of her visits to Syracuse a couple of years ago adding that the family previously had not been aware of her existence “I thought I didn’t have any family still living It was especially exciting to learn that we shared several passions and dreams.” Coakley and Nye are now co-owners of Garden Life Juice Bar + Market in the Privi area of The Mall at Stonecrest Coakley is “the business end” of the retail establishment while Chef Zen Nye creates a variety of health-oriented food and beverages “but I am passionate about health as well—not only my own health but that of community members we have to introduce them to plant-based foods that also are tasty.” Nye said she was fortunate to grow up in a household where her mother cooked fresh food and I worked in several restaurants while I was in college Even when my job was in the front end of the restaurant I always found myself in the back talking with the chefs,” she said noting that she finally decided that what she really wanted to do was open a restaurant Privi states online that it is “designed to serve as a unique hub for culinary delights entertainment and carefully curated cultural experiences,” adding that it caters to “families and individuals seeking an all-encompassing destination.” which specializes in health and wellness businesses “That’s one reason we chose this location,” said Nye who also owns a pop-up food eatery that specializes in healthy snacks Garden Life uses terms that many associate with bars that sell alcohol “Our shots are wheatgrass shots,” Nye said “and we have happy hours when we offer drink specials.” She said the menu at Garden Life “offers nutritious options that energize and satisfy with emphasis on fresh squeezed juices and smoothies made from a variety of fruits and vegetables.” There also are food items available “Many of our food offerings are plant-based— including my signature walnut tacos—but not all of them There are a few menu items that include turkey We want to cater to a wide variety of tastes,” explained Nye who said she became interested in healthy eating years ago after watching a documentary on food and nutrition Garden Life for its owners is more than a money-making enterprise “We are passionate about inspiring people to live their best lives through healthy eating and other lifestyle choices.” She described the Adventure Club sponsored by Garden Life that holds such activities as hikes on the first Saturday of each month and connect with like-minded individuals.” The June 1 outing will be an Arabia Mountain Trail walk Coakley said the Adventure Club isn’t just for the young and physically fit “We encourage people to move at their own pace If someone can’t come the whole way with us It’s important that they take those first steps toward a healthier lifestyle.” the tiny home phenomenon has taken the nation (and shelter-focused television) by storm One such project, The Benison ATL, is a new multi-use development that recently began early planning stages and hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking on the massive property of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church The popular megachurch is located in Stonecrest about 20 minutes east of downtown Atlanta.  The Benison's first phase will feature the construction of 120 mini homes offered at prices below what's available in more centralized intown places Williams stresses the distinction between a tiny home and a mini home comes down to size as tiny homes don’t usually entail more than 400 square feet of interior space The Benison’s residential offerings will be larger and comprised of both mini homes and townhouses which is set to span 35 acres of New Birth’s whopping 270-acre landholding currently has no official construction timeline Williams hopes to obtain construction permits this summer in order to begin true construction by the end of fall the mixed-use development will include 336 units beginning at $150,000 The smallest units will be 650 square feet with the largest clocking in at just over 1,200 square feet the goal of the project is to offer an affordable pathway to homeownership for a wide range of demographics The project would be the first major development effort by New Birth in 20 years The planned site is located just south of Interstate 20 roughly a five-minute drive from the Mall at Stonecrest The property also sits directly north of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area which features a 33-mile network of Atlanta’s PATH trail system The completed property will reportedly include an amphitheater Williams says residents will have designated parking spots outside of their homes Dining and retail options will also be located within the 35-acre property New Birth, considered the largest land-owning Black church in the U.S. expects The Benison project to ultimately come together across three phases.  Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram   • Stonecrest news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)  SearchNearly 50,000 sign up for Pastor Jamal Bryant’s Target boycott over DEI rollbackLog InSubscribeThe Christian Post To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Please click here to learn how You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Bryant, who leads the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, told his congregation on Sunday that he was looking for 100,000 "conscientious Christians" to join him on a 40-day fast that would include not shopping at Target and some 47,000 people had already signed up "I announced last Sunday that we were calling a fast for 100,000 conscientious Christians to walk in this journey with us away from Target because they have walked away from our community and walked away from our people," Bryant said "I wanted 100,000. In one week, 47,000 people have registered to be on the fast with us," he added in celebration as he encouraged his parishioners to sign up for the fast at targetfast.org Bryant also highlighted designer and founder of the lifestyle apparel brand Black Men Smile who he said decided to pull all his products from Target stores after learning about the fast according to a release from the company in which Mackey celebrated Target as "a brand that's known for supporting communities." After Target announced its decision to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Mackey told WSB-TV 2 that he would no longer do business with Target "I don't think I want to be in a 'friends with benefits' relationship with Target," Mackey said I cannot use my money to show and say that I approve of what they're doing." A week earlier, Bryant called out Target for what he said was the abandoning of the company's commitment to help advance racial equity. This includes a commitment by the company to spend more than $2 billion at black-owned businesses by 2025 Bryant and his growing list of signatories are calling on Target to restore its DEI policies honor its $2 billion dollar pledge to the black business community deposit $250 million "amongst any of our 23 black banks" and "pipeline" community centers at 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities "to teach retail business at every level." The Target boycott is expected to last through April 17 Organizers of the boycott plan to assess its impact and seek a meeting with Target's board before deciding on further action ahead of the company's shareholder's meeting on June 12 in Minneapolis "What you have seen in the last three weeks with almost 300 executives orders and all of strides that our ancestors tried to make for the advancement of this country and you ain't going to say nothing You are prepared to spend all of your money on 'Cowboy Carter' tickets when the average black family doesn't have $500 in the bank You ain't upset about nothing," Bryant told his parishioners "White supremacy is banking on your complacency They are banking on you being so complacent about your car that you don't see the whole community is imploding around you," he added Lowe's is about to have a wakeup call because whenever it is that black people organize and mobilize there is nothing that we go after that we don't succeed in," he said the only weapon they got against us is division As long as we fight each other and do not walk together we are always going to be defeated." 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DeKalb County will give a $100 prepaid debit card to everyone who receives a COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday Emory Healthcare and DeKalb County Fire Rescue will administer voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone 12 years of age and older at The Mall at Stonecrest All persons receiving a vaccination also will receive a $100 prepaid debit card MedCura Health also will offer free COVID-19 tests Persons will be able to remain in their vehicles when receiving vaccinations however participants are asked to bring insurance information and a photo identification an administration fee may be applied for Medicare Everyone will have a choice of the Johnson & Johnson, Moderna or Pfizer vaccines. Additionally, those who are eligible and have completed their primary Pfizer vaccine series can receive a booster shot at this event Booster shots have not been approved at this time for those who received the Johnson & Johnson or Moderna vaccine according to the Georgia Department of Public Health from 12 pm – 1:30 pm Audit Oversight Committee MeetingLocation - Virtual Zoom Meeting © 2019 DeKalb County. All Rights Reserved | Disclaimer | Privacy Statement