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PAGE 2B - FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Sunday, October 3, ISM F ■, • J| * >4s WSr l ■ *Sshj§l wiK > j > XJB Jv F k ;',-~ ' fl| / : '^ r W. ar I ■ \ if M i Vfl Book review Works of writers Sibley, Bisher preserved for future in ‘Atlanta’s Half-Century’ I ■ By Alton Bridges t Staff writer ) • Book: Atlanta’s Half-Century ' Authors: Furman Bisher, Celestine ' Sibley • Publisher: Longstreet Press I i Georgians were especially saddened by the recent death of Celestine Sibley. This genera tion has always read and learned when Sibley talked about the legislature, people and events in Georgia because her writings •vfcre insightful and powerful. g&ince 1950, Furman Bisher has covered major sporting event held in Georgia, jte has known the great athletes from Ty <Qobb and Country Brown to Tom Glavine Ynd John Schmoltz. • 'Young journalism students want to be the tjext “Furman Bisher” or “Celestine Sibley.” Jiowever, when we study their writings we 4£arn they are in a league of their own. JYoung journalists must write their own sto res using their own style. 4‘it was more than half a century ago when J ; “‘Partners in your Dental health” 770-888-6285 a Vk,/ r-,®!!!?" : | A , 1 i mi. » \ Stephanie M. O'Rourke, DMD , i Sean P. O'Rourke, DMD ; O’Rourke Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 757 Peachtree Parkway - Cumming. Georgia 30041 (next to South Forsyth High School) JT _ _ ■■ J Physical Therapy Ken Whitlow, Physical Therapist High Quality Treatment at Small Town Prices 706-216-7910 Southgate Suites . L 54 Lumpkin Campground Rd. Bfe Dawsonville Jm Sibley started writing for the Atlanta Constitution and just nine years later Bisher started with the Journal. The book is a collec tion of articles they wrote during this time. The book would make an excellent gift for high school students who want to study Georgia history. After reading each article, the students could research the people and events these two journalists wrote about. When the book was read and the assign ments complete, the student would have an excellent background in the story of Geoigia. Since Ty Cobb, Bitsy Grant or Bobby Jones were not Cabbage Patch Dolls or char acters in a video game, many young people do not know who they were. Ol’ Gene Talmadge is not the colorful character he was to past generations, but someone to study and learn about from the history books. Since I never took a journalism course, I thought I could leam from the writings of Sibley and Bisher. The articles by Sibley averaged 586 words and 865 by Bisher. The articles by Bisher are about the old Atlanta Crackers and the Atlanta Steeplechase at I —■ — ■. : Ejmlpkfe. “‘■■Bb®®*T|B m ' Far left, Lisa fl sLy. # Beno and -..-WWBW > daughter, * 11" IW J» PjLSfffjlfl Alyssa, 4-1/2, B . -40 HBfl at a librar y puppet show Mr .j, " on the new, l0Bfl^. t :-, portable stage, fl’ Z" ‘ ~ ’ shown at right. |f - f • ,? ' ~.- Photos/Scott Rogers LIBRARY from IB Forks Library; directions and hours; com munity links; and job opportunities. In addition, Forster says, an automated telephone renewal service has added to the system. By calling (770) 781-2998, the customer may: renew library items on loan; list titles on loan; list or cancel items on hold; state current fines; or list overdue items. Within the walls of the library services are growing and evolving, as well. Twenty or so Internet-accessible comput ers are available to visitors daily, including four in the youth section. Multi-media items may be checked out and used at home, including audio tapes and compact discs, and CD-ROM programs spanning a multitude of subject matter. And the John Wayt’s Seven Branches Farm in Cumming in 1993, with individuals such as Ty Cobb, Bitsy Grant, Ted Turner, Bobby Cox and World Series champion Atlanta Braves, Bobby Ross, Vince Dooly, Steve Bartkowski and Herschel Walker. Sibley told us about the boy who needed shoes before going to school, but could not get them because shoes were rationed during World War 11. The little yellow stucco termi nal was ail that existed at the Atlanta airport until Mayor William B. Hartsfield decided to make Atlanta the airport of the Southeast. The building of a modem airport probably had more to do with the growth of Atlanta than any other event in the 20th century. It was a time when people would pay their doctor and hospital bills with food and ani mals. The John Wallace murder trial that Sibley covered was made into a movie by Johnny Cash called “Murder in Coweta County.” Sibley described events in the lives of famous and not-so-famous Georgians. People like Gene Talmadge, Martin Luther ServiceMASTER. j & 1 ■ Clean *- ■ Tht clean you expect i Not Just Carpets. - • Professional heavy duty cleaning and maintenance • CarpetAJpholstery Cleaning - Residential & Commercial •Pressure Washing • Locally Owned and Operated. 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As a community-based library, Forster says, this level of sophistication is impres sive. “We’re not exactly a state-of-the-art facili ty, but we’re pretty close,” she says. For more information about services through the Forsyth County Public Library, call (770) 781-9840. King Jr., Richard B. Russell and the Rev. William Holmes Borders, who played Jesus Christ in “Behold the Man” at Atlanta- Fulton County Stadium in the late ‘6os. The kidnapping of Reg Murphy, the editor of the Constitution, is described. Sibley ana lyzed the Southern woman in 1975 and sup ported the Equal Rights Amendment in ‘77, telling President-elect Jimmy Carter, who did not support the ERA, that he was wrong Rosalynn supported it. A few days later, she saw Carter inaugurated as president. Sibley understood “Miss Daisy” and the lessons to be learned from the movie. “Driving Miss Daisy” had neither sex nor violence, but she had feelings, something that both Sibley and Bisher had in every page of the book. Miss Daisy referred to Black people as “they” and was upset that her daughter-in-law would “socialize with Episcopalians,” noticed Sibley. Sibley had a lot of respect for Ralph McGill, the long-time publisher of the 'Atlanta Constitution. McGill is described in the book. The younger generation does not Now That You Found The Perfect Home, Let Us Find You The Perfect Loan. Now That You Found The Perfect Home, Let Us Find You The Perfect Loan. Offering The Best Rates and . Programs Available In The Country. With The Current Market, There Is No Better w|b Time. Call For A Free Financial Analysis Stop By Or Call To Find Out Our Low Rates For Purchase And Refinance.: Conveniently Located At Highway 141 and Georgia 400 Across From South Forsyth High School -564 Peachtree Pkwy., Suite 106, Cumming (770) 886-9488 • Toll Free 888-896-1181 GEORGIA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LICENSEE ‘ p -'jj ■MLiLt AH?Sr BSBL# / SzifM* That Means It’s Pollen Season and ; WE CAN HELP! Asthma/Hayfever Allergies to Insect Stings Chronic Cough Sinusitis & Nasal Allergy Hives ■ < Donald M. Gilner, M.D. Mark D. Livezey, M.D., Ph.D. Paul S. Rabinowitz, M.D. Glen L. Nadel, M.D. 210 Dahlonega St. Suite 104 Cumming, GA 30040 WRITERS from IB children who read the work of other chil dren can easily identify with the feelings of their peers, and perhaps develop a higher level of social consciousness. “What an outstanding way,” Cossman said, “for adults to say to young people, ‘We respect your thoughts and feelings, and we’re listening to you!” The 1999 editions of “O, Georgia!” and “O, Geoigia, Too!” will be released at two separate galas on Saturday, Oct. 16, and Sunday, Oct. 17, respectively. Both galas will be held at Humpus Bumpus ” Books in Cumming, from 2-5 p.m. For more information about either "O, Georgia!" publication, call Humpus Bumpus Books at (770) 781-9705. understand the love-hate affair the people of the South had with McGill, who was among the first to support in his editorials that equal opportunities should be afforded all races. When Sibley moved to the log cabin “Sweet Apple” in north Fulton County, her readers moved to the country with her. But like Forsyth County, the area grew into sub divisions, small businesses and parking lots. Both writers described their love for their mother and in almost every article they describe their love for Atlanta. It is too bad that younger generations will not get to know Sibley, but it will be impossi ble to describe Atlanta in the last half of the 20th century with out quoting her. Likewise, the insights of Bisher will be used to describe the sporting history of Atlanta from a minor league town with great athletes and people to a major league city that has won eight straight division champi onships. No other writers could write the story of Atlanta and call it Atlanta’s Half Century except Sibley and Bisher.