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Paid for by the Campaign to Elect Josh McCall ® ® (§) www.mccallforall.com MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 | $1.00 | GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA | gainesvilletimes.com ‘Just’ People ready to move in to new digs Photos by SCOTT ROGERS I The Times Rodney Atha, left, and Steven Smith add trim to posts at the “Just” People residential development in Flowery Branch Thursday, Oct. 25, as construction of the complex is nearing completion. Residential complex for developmentally disabled opening Dec. 11 BY JEFF GILL jgill@gainesvilletimes.com A Dec. 11 grand opening is planned for an 84-unit South Hall residential complex for adults with developmental disabilities. “We’re hoping (for the residents) to be moving in by the middle of November,” said Kyle Ivey, “Just” People project manager, during a visit to the property at 5640 Radford Road on Thursday, Oct. 25. About 80 people will initially move into the $18.5 million complex, which can house 148. “We’re trying to get it out there that we’re about to open, so if there’s anybody up here who needs the ser vices, now’s the time to come look at the (complex),” Ivey said. “I’ve done 4-5 tours a day for new families.” The first batch of residents will PHOTO COURTESY KYLE IVEY I For The Times Work is almost completed at the “Just” People residential community for the ■ Please see JUST, 6A disabled in Flowery Branch. Monkey Barrel founder passes BY JEFF GILL jgill@gainesvilletimes.com Chris Jones, the co-founder of Monkey Barrel, a former downtown Gainesville eatery known for its pizza, wide array of craft beers and garlic knots, died Thurs day, Oct. 25. He was 50 years old. Jones died peacefully at Emory University Hospital surrounded by family and close friends, his obituary states. A Gainesville native and North Hall High School graduate, Jones and his wife Mary opened the restaurant at 111 Washington St. NE in August 1993, six months after they mar ried. They owned Monkey Barrel for more than 20 years. “One of Chris’ goals was to improve the local music and food scene, and he is credited with bringing craft beer to Gainesville,” Chris Jones’ obituary states. “It has been said that ‘If you play the Monkey Barrel, you’ve made it.’” “Really what it is — it’s not a chain, it’s not just a pizza res taurant, it’s not just a bar,” Jones said in a 2009 interview with The Times. “It’s funny. I feed people lunch up here, and people come and drink beer here. Then they come with their families, and the kids play games and run around. And then the drinkers come in, then the band comes in. And it’s kind of like it changes all day long.” His obituary states: “He will always be known for his lasa- gna, his barbeque sauce and for getting people out of the ■ Please see FOUNDER, 6A Jones Brian Kemp to visit Gainesville Tuesday morning Brian Kemp, Georgia’s Secretary of State and Republican candidate for governor, will visit Gainesville on Tuesday morning. Kemp will be at the Longstreet Cafe at 7:45 a.m. Oct. 30. Kemp will be introduced by State Rep. Matt Dubnik, R-Gainesville, at the event sponsored by the Georgia Republican Party. Kemp will be visiting 31 counties in six days on the tour. Community members can register online through the Georgia Republican Party website. Megan Reed Brian Kemp rally When: 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Where: Longstreet Cafe, 1043 Riverside Terrace, Gainesville Inside: Trump to visit state Sunday, 6A Historic church in Gainesville celebrates 180-year anniversary BY JEFF GILL jgill@gainesvilletimes.com First Baptist Church at 1810 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Gainesville, is celebrating its 180th anniversary, with Hall County Commissioner Jeff Stowe recognizing the congregation during services on Sunday, Oct. 28. “Hall County is a great place to live, work and raise your children, and it’s because of churches like this throughout the county,” he told the packed sanctuary. “Government can’t do it all. We rely on our churches and our people, and I appreciate everything you do.” Stowe read a proclamation from the Hall County Board of Commissioners. The church “continues to be a beacon of light in Hall County through its teachings, preach ings, missions, evangelism and Christian services,” he read. The church was founded pre dominantly by free blacks in 1838, the proclamation states. First Baptist, led by the Rev. Isaac Whitehead Jr., held a banquet Oct. 20 and special ser vices Sunday recognizing the anniversary. Sunday’s service featured music, prayer and a special message by the Rev. Richard B. Haynes, senior pastor of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Lilburn. Flail County Commissioner Jeff Stowe speaks to members of First Baptist Church at 1810 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Gainesville, on Sunday, Oct. 28. The church is celebrating its 180th anniversary. JEFF GILL I The Times INSIDE 0 40901 06835 Advice 5B Calendar 2A Classified 7B Comics 6B s Life 4B Lottery 2A Opinion 5A Our Region 6A Sports 1B TV/puzzles 5B WEATHER 2A DEATHS 7A High Low # 67 43 Lake Lanier level: 1,069.48 feet Full pool 1,071. 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