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Friday, November 23, 2017 Lake Oconee News G Page All MORGAN COUNTY Happy Holidays! Man wanted for stealing toy motorcycle The Madison Police Department is look ing for Boyd Harper who they believe was involved in the theft of a Razor Dirt Rocket electric bike from Wal-Mart last week. According to a witness who works at the store, an older white male entered through the garden center, grabbed the bike (valued at $249) and left the way he came in. Thewitnesssaidheputthebikeontheback of a 1996 Ford F-150 displaying tag number RAL 3550 and quickly left the parking lot. The truck was registered to Harper’s wife, and she told officers with the Walton County Sheriffs Office thatMr. Harper had the truck. Reporting officer Philip Malcom did an inquiry on Harper’s license to obtain a pho tograph and compared it to video footage provided by Wal-Mart security cameras. It is believed to be Boyd Harper. - T. Michael Stone LAKE COUNTRY Tippett announces new concierge practice Comprehensive Quality Healthcare Providers (CQHP), a new concierge medical practice formed by James Tippett, M.D., has launched and is bringing a unique model of Healthcare to the Lake Oconee community. Unlike traditional insur ance-based fee for service primary care practices, CQHP business model focuses exclusively on quality of care given to each patient. By eliminating insurance paper work from office visits, Dr. Tippett and his staff will be free to spend more time with each patient. As a result, patients will receive a higher level of quality care. Dr. Tippett brings over 35 years of medical experience to CQHP, and this type of concierge medicine is a materialization of a personal goal of returning the practice ofmedicine to avocation that is dedicated to patient care rather than paperwork. He decided to use Rodin’s “The Thinker” as his newlogo since it rep resents a person who contemplates all decisions thoroughly and at great length. Those traits made the statue inspirational to him from the time he started his college education. In fact, these traits are invaluable in patient care and will be character istics required by CQHP providers. During recent Town Hall meet ings Dr.Tippett shared his vision: “I want to spend more time with my patients sol can better diagnose theirhealthissues and optimize their outcomes.” Dr. Tippett received a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and a master’s in biochemistry from Georgia Tech before completing his doctorate of medicine in 1976 at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. After staying at the Medical College of Georgia to complete his residency andinternship, Dr. Tippett opened aprivate practice in1979 and was Board Certifiedby the American College of Physicians in 1980. After 26 successful years, he was recruited by the Medical College of Georgia to join their Physician Practice Group and open a satellite clinic in Lake Oconee. In 2012, when St. Mary’s Health was in the process of opening then- new hospital, Dr. Tippett joined the health system as regional med ical director and internal medicine physician. He led the formation of a multidisciplinary team comprised of 17 specialties that served the Lake community and worked to ensure patient health concerns were being addressed. Dr. Tippett has twice been named best doctor in the Lake Oconee area by Lake Oconee Magazine and was named a top 100 Doctor interna tionally by U.S. News and World Report. His professional affiliations and civic and volunteer activities fur ther demonstrate his commitment to improving the quality of life and health of his community. Initially, CQHP patients will pay a yearly membership fee and will subsequently be able to renew membership with annual or quar terly payments. They will receive a variety of benefits that are unheard of at traditional care practices. These benefits include unlimited doctor access, extended and relaxed visits and a variety of diagnostic and procedural services at no extra cost. Additionally, patients will be able to consultwith Dr. Tippett in numerous James Tippett, M.D., decided to use Rodin's "The Thinker" as his new logo since it represents a person who contemplates all decisions thoroughly and at great length. Contributed ways, includingphone, email, text, in office visits, house calls and through telemedicine (virtual office visits where patients are able to video conference with Dr. Tippett from the comfort of their own homes). In order to maintain this level of care, this practice will have a limited number of members. The practice is currently oper ational at 1210 Commerce Drive. Suite 106 with routine office hours from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments will be available at other times under special circumstances. We encour age anyone that is interested in our practice to call us at 706-510-3659 to schedule an appointment for a meet and greet consultation. Request more information at info Gdrtippett.com. Pit Bulls Continued from A1 said Lewis. Greensboro mayor Glenn Wright echoed the same sentiments as Lewis. “I think we’ve been fair and heard your concerns,” said Wright. “Just because we adopt something tonight doesn’t mean it’s carved in stone.” Diane Driscoll, a national championship winning dog trainer who has lived in Greene County for 20 years, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance before the vote. “I strongly oppose the ordi nance,” said Driscoll. “It’s nearly impossible to enforce without a DNA test. Also, bad dog owners will abandon the dogs instead of building pens. “We need to make a safer and more humane city ordi nance that punishes the deed, not the breed.” In addition to Cathy Woods of the Circle of Friends, another local animal expert, Pat Cohen, who has fostered more than 1,400 dogs, spoke out against the proposed ordiance. City councilman Chris Moore said he would be open to some sort of task force in thefuture but, like Lewis, said the time for action was now. “In parts of certain neigh borhoods [people] can’t walk around,” said Moore. “I don’t need a DNA test to tell me what’s a Pit Bull. If people can’t walk freely without being afraid of being attacked, that’s a concern. “Right now, there’s an issue.” Lewis made the motion to pass the ordinance, and it was seconded by Morris Miller. Thevotepassed unanimously. Here are some caveats of the pit bull ordinance which is effective immediately, even though the Pit Bull registra tion period goes to March 31,2018: • Pit Bull means any Pit Bull Terrier or Staffordshire Terrier or any mixed breed which contains an identifi- ableelementofthebreeding of pit bulls. • No person shall harbor, Crash Continued from A1 According to the inci dent report, Bartley was unable to escape from the burning vehicle and was later declared deceased by the Morgan County Coroner Adam Carter, Carter later notified the man’s family. Escobar-Matias was transported to the Morgan County Hospital for treatment. The accident and subse quent investigation stopped traffic on the interstate for more than four hours, stranding hundreds of motorists in its wake. Body Continued from A1 Eaton then saw what appeared to be blood on the Bowden’s lips. The hotel manager gave Eaton permission to force open the door, and he dis covered the Bowden had indeed died. 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Shop first and get free admission to Museum with shop purchase of $10 or more! 4200 Bethany Road, Buckhead, GA 30625 706-342-7557 www.steffenthomas.org keep or maintain with the city limits any Pit Bull unless it is currently registered and licensed with the Greensboro Police Department. • A registration fee is $50, and owners shall have until March 31, 2018 to register these dogs. • A pup born to a female Pit Bull shall be licensed and registered within six months of its birth. • While on the owners prop erty, a Pit Bull must be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or struc ture, suitable to prevent entry of young children and designed to prevent the animal from escaping. • Pens must be 5x10 feet and must have secure sides and secure top. Such pen or structure shall prevent the dogfrom being with 25 feet of the boundary line. • Any Pit Bull must wear a fluorescent collar anytime they are outside the owners primary residence. LAKE OCONEE’S REAL ESTATE REPORT OCTOBER 2017 The beautiful weather here at Lake Oconee makes it hard to believe that Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. The real estate market is continuing to move at a steady pace. In October, there were a total of 81 real estate transactions. These included: • 58 Residential Properties • 23 Land Lots. If you are considering buying or selling real estate in the Lake Oconee area, call The Vining Group at 706-686-5033. 58 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES SOLD • 5 = $1 million + • 22 = Lakefront -$235,000 - 1,815,000 • 11 = Golf Course -$170,000 - 610,000 • 8 = Residential Communities • 33 = Greene County • 23 = Putnam County •2 = Morgan County 24 LAND LOTS SOLD • 5 = Lakefront -$165,000 - 790,000 • 6 Golf Course - $34,000 - 210,000 • 1 = Residential Community • 22 = Greene County •2 = Putnam County We hope you find this information valuable. Please contact us if you’d like more detailed information. As you can see from the data, now is a great time to list your property. Please give us a call when you’re ready to sell or buy real estate in the Lake Oconee area. The Vining Group is Lake Oconee’s preferred real estate team for many reasons, with Client satisfaction at the top of the list. They are professional, knowledgeable, innovative and Client-focused. Rest assured, when you list with The Vining Group, you are making the right choice. After all, Who You Choose To Work With In Real Estate Makes ALL The Difference! This information was gathered from the LCBOR MLS on 11/06/2017 and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. THE VINING GROUP JONATHANVINING@GMAIL.COM • ALYCEVINING@GMAIL.COM 706-686-5033 LUXURY HOMES INTERNATIONAL JlaRe Ot xo nee's fjest in PReali. roup www.LakeOconee.Realty
