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‘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
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