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Contents
32 &33 On the Cover
The Rotary Club of Woodstock photo by Rebekah Gregg
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In This Issue
12 Plug Into the Circuit.
38 Birthdays & Celebrations
63 Directory of Advertisers
The Lunch Circuit is a monthly gathering in downtown Woodstock, designed for entrepreneurs to share their wisdom with other new or aspiring business builders. Burger Bus owner Dylan Brown is January’s guest speaker.
Community 14 2018 At a Glance.
16 Soup’s On!
28 Photos of our beautiful “dusting.”
40 A New Year in the Legislature.
What’s better on a cold winter day than a steaming hot bowl of soup? We’re sharing some of our favorites; let us know what you like!
22 Life in the Fast Lane
A Georgia DOT representative gives us the rundown on what we need to know about the new lanes set to open on I-575 and I-75 this summer.
54 Santa Leaves a Trail. 58 Recent Home Sales.s
Resources 12 Plug into the Lunch Circuit. 24 Rob visits DeKalb County school. 36 Everyday Angels. 42 Silver Roamers lace up their shoes.
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35 Tips for dining out with kids. 37 Limit exposure to blue light.
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AROUND WOODSTOCK The
People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Woodstock
What’s Coming
What’s Changed
Here is a preliminary architect’s rendering of Reformation Brewery’s second location set to be open this spring at 105 Elm St., in the former Priest’s Furniture warehouse. The space will include room for the community to gather on a wide porch or the lawn, and will serve as a research and development facility dedicated to small batch experimental brews. CEO Spencer Nix says the location will be a “backyard hangout space for everyone to enjoy.� www.reformationbrewery.com.
MyTown2Go-Cherokee & Cobb County is the new name of Around
Town Take Out. Nicole Anderson, who worked for Around Town Take Out, and her fiance purchased the business. The couple has been in the restaurant industry close to 15 years: “It was very appealing to us to hop into the delivery and marketing side and share our experience with local restaurants.� Orders can be made online or on the mobile app My Town 2 Go. 770-899-1301. www.mytown2go.com/restaurants/woodstock www.facebook.com/mytown2gocherokeecobb/
From&21&(378$/ 5(1'(5,1* the Art Director â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy New Year! This month I mark my 14th anniversary with the company. If 3/$&( 0$.(5 '(6,*1 5()250$7,21 %5(:(5< you add it up, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than 450 magazines! The look of the magazines sure has changed over the years, but the spirit is the same: sharing the positive stories of our community and the businesses in it. It is a true pleasure to meet the entrepreneurs and small business owners each month as I help them create their ads. It is inspiring to see the passion they have for the community and their businesses. Over the years, I have seen many new Beth Fornuto businesses grow into successful pillars of our community. Coming from south Florida, a more metropolitan area, it has been amazing to see this small community rally around people in need and give loyal support to local businesses. I am glad the magazines have stayed true to the ideal of publishing what is good about our little corner of the world. I would like to thank page designer Laura Latchford and my photography crew: Kim Bates, Jerry King, Rebekah Gregg, Hailey Huggins, Darleen Prem and Beth Fornuto. Since they are always behind the camera, I wanted to show you the faces of the photographers who, with their creativity and professionalism, have helped bring the magazines to the next level. I look forward to meeting many more business owners in the coming year as they join the Aroundabout family.â&#x20AC;? Rebekah Gregg &,5&/( 3$5.:$< 68,7( $7/$17$ *(25*,$
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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Woodstock Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders from different walks of life. Our board assists us in many ways that include serving as contributing writers, judging our annual Trailblazer award and providing valuable feedback.
Donnie Henriques has been mayor of Woodstock
since 2006, after having served as city council member beginning with the creation of Ward 6 in 1999. Donnie and his wife, Dr. Jan Henriques, have three children and three grandchildren. He works for Northside Hospital Cherokee in the community relations department.
Kris McKeeth is team leader and visionary for
The Premier Group Keller Williams Realty on Main Street in Woodstock, and has more than 25 years experience in real estate. She’s active in many community efforts that include her position on the Business Board of downtown Woodstock and as president of Etowah Foundation.
Photographer Darleen Prem specializes in natural light portrait photography and enjoys dog, pet and family photography. She spends much of her time photographing local events for the city of Woodstock and is the official “unofficial” photographer for Woodstock’s fire and police departments. Darleen’s son serves overseas as an Army Military Police Officer.
Ross Wiseman started Momentum Church
in 2005 and still serves as head pastor. He draws from his experiences in more than 21 years of ministry and 19 years of marriage to challenge, inspire and instruct people in what it takes for better living, loving and laughter.
Renee Gable, a sales and marketing executive
for Window Expert Tinting, volunteers for many committees that work to improve downtown Woodstock. She is an avid cyclist who aligned herself with Greenprints Alliance because of her desire to help create safe and natural trail riding experiences.
Dan Thrailkill loves living in the “city unexpected” with his family. He currently serves on the Main Street Woodstock Board of Directors, the board of trustees for Ebenezer UMC, and is actively involved in the Young Professionals organization. By day, he works in community relations and business development for two local companies and, in his free time, you might see him and Joe doing good in and around Woodstock. Dan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1988 and believes no one should be a victim of their disease, so you’ll also see him at the gym. 6
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Publisher Aroundabout Local Media, Inc. ALM President Patty Ponder 770-615-3322 Patty@AroundAboutMagazines.com Executive Editor Candi Hannigan 770-615-3309 Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com Managing Editor Jackie Loudin 770-615-3318 Jackie@AroundAboutMagazines.com Art Director Michelle McCulloch 770-615-3307 Michelle@AroundAboutMagazines.com Page Designer Laura Latchford Laura@AroundAboutMagazines.com Controller Denise Griffin 770-615-3315 Denise@AroundAboutMagazines.com Market Support Associate Christie Deese Christie@AroundAboutMagazines.com Copy Editors Bill King, Eliza Somers
Around Woodstock, a publication of Aroundabout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in Woodstock and surrounding area by providing residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,900 free copies. Approximately 15,700 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 1,200 are placed in racks around the community. See page 64 for a distribution map. Around Woodstock also has many digital viewers of the magazine online each month. Around Woodstock welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the editor/publisher and the publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Around Woodstock is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2018 Around Woodstock PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Dr., Ste. 620, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: Patty Ponder, 770-615-3322 Website: www.AroundWoodstockMagazine.com Volume 5, Issue 3
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Resident’s Quick Thinking Saves a Life A Woodstock resident's quick thinking and training helped save the life of a customer choking at a local restaurant. Nancy Wolfe was recognized at the Nov. 27 city council meeting with the Mayor's Outstanding Citizen Award for her efforts to save a woman who was choking while eating at Semper Fi Bar and Grille. Woodstock officers and firefighters were dispatched to a call around 12:58 p.m. Nov. 2 of a woman choking at the restaurant on Main Street. According to witnesses and a report from Woodstock Fire and Rescue, Wolfe was eating lunch in the restaurant with friends when she noticed the patron choking on a hot dog. Before first responders arrived, Wolfe attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver on the woman and, at the direction of the 9-1-1 dispatcher, also performed CPR on the female. The woman was treated by fire personnel and transported to a local hospital for follow-up care. She has since recovered from the incident. "I've known Nancy for years," said city council member Tracy Collins, who was in the restaurant at the time of the incident. "Her willingness to help others has always been a pillar of her character, so I was unsurprised to see her jump in and lend first aid in this situation. We are lucky to have her as a neighbor in Woodstock." The award is presented to the unsung heroes in the community whose actions are extraordinary and make the city a Nancy Wolfe better place to live, work, and play.
Silencing the Gossip, Developing Trust Can you imagine living in a community of women that didn’t gossip? Having a group of friends that never discussed anything negative with someone who can’t help solve the problem? Women who spoke words that only build up others? And having your tribe made up of those that you can absolutely trust? Silencing gossip and discerning what it means to be trustworthy is the topic of The Exchange - Woodstock’s January meeting, set for 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at Venue 92, 12015 Highway 92 in Woodstock. Attendees will take a look at Brené Brown’s “Anatomy of Trust” and break down her BRAVING acronym. Suggested donation is $10. RSVP at www.theexchange.org.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Woodstock Police Receive National Accreditation
Captain Chad Arp, lead advisor for Safe Kids Cherokee County, with Fire Marshal Barry Gibson.
Safe Kids Cherokee Receives New Van Safe Kids Cherokee County recently received a new van to assist the organization with its many safe related events. Safe Kids is a local coalition through Safe Kids Worldwide, a global organization dedicated to preventing injuries in children, the number one killer of kids in the United States. Around the world, a child dies from an unintentional injury every 30 seconds. And millions of children are injured in ways that can affect them for a lifetime. Safe Kids Cherokee County is dedicated to preventing those types of preventable injuries to its citizens. “Funding for the new van was provided by Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, lead agency for Safe Kids Cherokee, and Northside Cherokee Hospital, a proud program community sponsor,” according to Captain Chad Arp, Lead Adviser for Safe Kids Cherokee County.
Men’s Club Makes Everyday Angels Donation The Heron Pond Men’s Club raised more than $2,000 to go to Adrian Brewster, the focus of the November Everyday Angels feature. Adrian is an Etowah High School science teacher who also teaches at Polaris Evening School at night. He and his wife have two boys, and they’ve found a rental home in their children’s school district until they can figure out their next steps. 8
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The Woodstock Police Department received its accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This achievement demonstrates the department’s commitment to professional excellence in policy and practice. www.calea.org. On Nov. 18, 2017, Woodstock’s Police Chief Calvin W. Moss and Assistant Chief Kevin Culpepper attended the CALEA conference in Jacksonville, Fla., where the Woodstock Police Department was awarded its accreditation. This process involved meeting or exceeding 177 standards, the culmination of self-evaluations, and was concluded by a review from independent assessors that took place in June 2017 as well as a review by CALEA’s Commissioners. The Woodstock Police Department joins just 20 percent of national law enforcement agencies of its size in receiving this distinguished honor. The department also is among the just 5 percent of law enforcement agencies in Georgia that are both state certified and nationally accredited law enforcement agencies. The department was accredited by CALEA from 2001-04. “Our mission is to pursue professional excellence, and we are committed to doing just that” Moss said. “This honor represents the best in class service our team strives to provide to Woodstock, its citizens, business owners, and guests.”
WellStar and Mayo Clinic. Working together. Working for you. Achieving our vision of world-class healthcare is even closer now that we are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, an innovative collaboration which brings the expertise of Mayo to our patients. As the first and only member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network in metro Atlanta, our depth of specialty care is enhanced with new resources and tools while keeping patient care right here at home. Innovation. World-class care. WellStar. For more information, please visit wellstar.org/mayo. For physician referral, please call 770-956-STAR (7827).
WellStar Health System, the largest health system in Georgia, is known nationally for its innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare. WellStar consists of WellStar Medical Group, 240 medical office locations, outpatient centers, health parks, a pediatric center, nursing centers, hospice, homecare, as well as 11 inpatient hospitals: WellStar Atlanta Medical Center, WellStar Atlanta Medical Center South, WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (anchored by WellStar Kennestone Hospital), WellStar West Georgia Medical Center, and WellStar Cobb, Douglas, North Fulton, Paulding, Spalding Regional, Sylvan Grove and Windy Hill hospitals. As a not-forprofit, WellStar continues to reinvest in the health of the communities it serves with new technologies and treatments.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Chamber Honors Dedicated Volunteer Joan McFather, a longtime member of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce and community volunteer, was named the Chairman's Council Volunteer of the Quarter for the fourth quarter 2017. She was honored during the Chamber's December Good Morning Cherokee networking event. Members of the Chairman’s Council are accepted by invitation only from the Chamber's board chair, and are Joan McFather, left, with board chair Bryan invited to attend ribbon cuttings and Reynolds. groundbreakings, Coffee & Connections. "Joan is a committed volunteer who gives 100 percent to the Chamber and its programs," said Bryan Reynolds, Chamber board chair and director of Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency. For information on the Cherokee County Chamber and its programs visit www. CherokeeChamber.com. The mission of the Cherokee County Chamber, a Georgia Certified Chamber of Commerce, is to promote business and the community while expanding the economy and enhancing the quality of life.
Woodstock Citizens' Public Safety Academy The next Woodstock Citizens' Public Safety Academy will take place in March, with opening night set for March 1. The course ends May 10. The fall sessions will begin Aug. 30. The 10-week academy meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Chattahoochee Technical College, 8371 Main St. in Woodstock. The academy is an important component of the Woodstock police and fire departments’ community oriented philosophy. Its purpose is to provide a forum where residents can develop a basic understanding of how the police and fire departments are continually striving to improve the city. For more details, visit www. woodstockga.gov/police and look under the Community Programs tab.
Interior Design Students Make Holidays Brighter
Instructor Ginger Burton with students Babby Norsworthy, Chris Ugi, Esmerelda Gomez, Joyce Crockett, Jamie Yoh, Madison Gowder and Michelle Kay. 10
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The holidays were a little brighter for residents of Woodstock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, thanks to a team of Interiors Club students from Chattahoochee Technical College. These creative students donated their time, talents and resources to decorate the center for Christmas. “This was a heartfelt gift from the students to the local community,” said Ginger Burton, lead instructor for the Chattahoochee Technical College Interiors program. The students dedicated hours to crafting and collecting decorations for the different areas around the nursing home that they planned to decorate. “The atmosphere was completely transformed in a very short time,” Burton said. “I enjoyed witnessing the smiles on everyone’s faces, from the patients and staff to visiting family members and the students themselves.” The Chattahoochee Tech Interiors program is offered at the Woodstock campus and prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s interior design field. For more information, visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu.
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The Lunch Circuit Meets 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 10 The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock 30188
770-345-0600 Tickets available at http://circuitwoodstock.com/ or the event page at www.facebook.com/circuitwoodstock/.
Plug Into the Circuit
The interior was renovated to accommodate diners. Top, Dylan Brown. 12
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The Lunch Circuit is a monthly exclusive lunch gathering where aspiring and current entrepreneurs can meet to eat, build community and learn the stories behind successful Cherokee County entrepreneurs. The event is powered by Fresh Start Cherokee, hosted by Cherokee Office of Economic Development and held at The Circuit Woodstock, 1 Innovation Way, Woodstock 30188. 2018 sessions will kick off with Dylan Brown, founder, and owner of the Ball Ground Burger Bus. He'll discuss how he came up with this out-of-the-bus idea, how he's managed to successfully offer award-winning burgers and craft beer, and how he's managed to keep a steady flow of business in downtown Ball Ground. The Burger Bus is located at 288 Gilmer Ferry Road. 678-454-2422. www.facebook.com/BGBurgerBus/ The Lunch Circuit is headquartered at The Circuit, the restored former Woodstock Elementary School on the Chattahoochee Tech College campus in Woodstock. The 3,000-square-foot innovation space is a gathering place for students, aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike, and the local community to learn, grow, and innovate their ideas close to home. For more information, visit www.circuitwoodstock.com.
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2 0 1 8 At a Glance
If getting organized is one of your new year’s resolutions, this comprehensive calendar should help. We’ve included the dates for school breaks, city festivals and community events as well as national holidays.
JANUARY Jan. 8: Swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Woodstock city officials at 6 p.m. at The Chambers at City Center Jan. 15: Martin Luther King Day Cherokee County school holiday
FEBRUARY Feb. 1: Readers’ Choice voting begins Feb. 2: Groundhog Day Feb. 4: Super Bowl Feb. 10: ACT at Creekview, Etowah, River Ridge, Sequoyah, Cherokee high schools Feb. 14: Ash Wednesday Valentine’s Day Feb. 16: Woodstock’s Arbor Day Celebration & Seedling Giveaway Feb. 19: President’s Day Feb. 19-23: Winter Break Feb. 21-23: Inclement Weather Makeup Days
March 11: Daylight Saving Time Begins March 17: St. Patrick’s Day March 20: First Day of Spring March 24: Holly Springs Easter Egg Hunt March 25: Palm Sunday March 30: Good Friday March 31-April 7: Passover
APRIL April 1: Easter Sunday April 2-6: Spring Break April 14: ACT at Cherokee, Creekview, Etowah, River Ridge high schools April 17: Tax Day April 21: Greenstock Day and Recycling Event
Feb. 24: Guns and Hoses fundraiser
April 22: Taste of Woodstock
Feb. 28-March 1: Purim
April 25: Administrative Professionals Day
MARCH March 2: Friday Night Live series begins in Woodstock March 10: Last Day of Readers’ Choice voting SAT at Cherokee, Creekview and Etowah high schools
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MAY May 2: Holly Springs Job Fair May 5: Cinco de Mayo Derby Day at the Rock Barn Holly Springs Great American Cleanup
MAY
SEPTEMBER
May 5: Trailfest in Woodstock
Sept. 11: Patriot Day
May 11:: Relay for Life, Woodstock High
Sept. 17-21: Fall Break
May 13: Mother’s Day
Sept. 9-11: Rosh Hashana
May 19: Bacon ‘n’ Banjos in Woodstock
Sept. 18-19: Yom Kippur
May 24: River Ridge High graduation 4 p.m.
Sept. 23: First Day of Fall
Etowah High graduation 8 p.m. May 25: Last Student Day, Cherokee County Creekview High graduation 4 p.m. Woodstock High graduation 8 p.m. May 26: Cherokee High graduation 9 a.m.
Sept. 29-30: Riverfest Sept. 23-30: Sukkot
OCTOBER Oct. 1: Scarecrow Invasion in Woodstock
Sequoyah High graduation 1 p.m.
Oct. 6: Holly Springs Autumn Fest
Memorial Day 5K benefitting LR Tippens
Oct. 8: Columbus Day
May 28: Memorial Day
JUNE June 2: SAT at River Ridge, Woodstock high schools June 9: ACT at Woodstock High School
Oct. 13: Woodstock Fire Station No. 14 Open House Oct. 20: Georgia ZombieFest Oct. 31: Halloween KidsFest in Woodstock
NOVEMBER
June 14: Flag Day
Nov. 4: Daylight Saving Time ends
June 17: Father’s Day
Nov. 6: Election Day. No school.
June 21: First Day of Summer
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
JULY July 4: Independence Day
AUGUST Aug. 1: First Day of School Aug. 7: Police Night Out in Woodstock
SEPTEMBER Sept. 3: Labor Day and School Holiday Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27: Brown Bag Concerts in Woodstock Sept. 9: Grandparents’ Day
Nov. 17: Recycling event in Woodstock Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving break Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Nov. 30: Holly Springs Tree Lighting
DECEMBER Dec. 1: Canton, Holly Springs and Woodstock Christmas parades Dec. 3-10: Hanukkah Dec. 7: Shop With a Hero in Woodstock Dec. 24-Jan 4 Christmas break Dec. 25: Christmas Dec. 26-Jan 15 Christmas tree Chip & Dip
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• Black Eyed Pea Soup
• Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
Ingredients
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Patty Ponder
3 cans of black eyed peas (drained) 1 large can of diced tomatoes (do not drain) 2 cups of chopped ham 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 ½ pounds hot Italian sausage 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 chopped jalapeno (put on the top of the soup or stir in) • 3 teaspoons Tabasco sauce • 1 bay leaf • ½ can of beer • 1 small onion chopped • 2-3 garlic cloves • 1 chicken bouillon cube
Directions Stir ingredients together in a slow cooker and cook on low for eight hours. If needed you may sprinkle with Lawry’s Seasoned Salt. 16
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Jackie Loudin
1 can Campbell's Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of celery soup 32 ounces of chicken broth 8 ounces uncooked egg noodles 1-2 cups of cooked chicken, shredded or diced 4 ounces cream cheese
Directions Melt cream cheese with the chicken broth. Add the cream soups and stir until blended well. Add the Campbell's Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup and chicken; heat until bubbling. Add egg noodles and cook until noodles are done.
Tips:
• This recipe is easily doubled – which is highly recommended! • You can add or delete chicken broth depending on how soupy you like your soup. • Buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store deli and shred up the chicken for your soup. Don’t forget to include a little dark meat, it adds great flavor. • This recipe also works great in a slow cooker.
• Roasted Poblano Soup Dan Thrailkill
Ingredients • 4 poblano peppers • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided • 3 quarts vegetable stock (store bought works but I recommend making your own as we do) • 1 red onion (diced) • 1 ½ cups corn kernels (about 2 large cobs if cutting fresh, which I recommend) • 1 15-ounce can black beans • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced) • 1 tablespoon kosher salt • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
Veggie stock • • • • •
1 yellow onion (rough chopped) 2 carrots (rough chopped) 2 ribs of celery (rough chopped) 3 sprigs of parsley 1 gallon of water
Directions Make the veggie stock by adding all ingredients to a heavy pot, simmering on low medium heat covered for 30 minutes. Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve. Can be done a day in advance. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss poblanos in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and bake on a sturdy baking sheet for 10 minutes. Put roasted poblanos in a plastic-wrap covered bowl for 15 minutes. As the peppers sit, sauté onions and red peppers until they are a little crisp and still have color. Set aside. Remove plastic wrap from poblanos, and wipe the skin off with a cotton towel. Split peppers in half, remove the seeds, rinse and dice. Add all ingredients to pot and cook on low medium for at least an hour, stirring occasionally. If using a slow cooker, skip sautéing the onions and red peppers: combine ingredients and cook on low at least three hours. If starting in the morning, follow the same procedure and leave the slow cooker on warm all day.
• Potato Cheese Soup Katherine Amick
Ingredients • • • • • • •
3 cups raw potatoes, cut up ½ cup carrots (either chopped or sliced) ¼ cup chopped onions 1 chicken bouillon cube 1 8-ounce package Velveeta cheese - cubed 1 ½ cups of milk 2 tablespoons flour
Directions Add potatoes, carrots, onions and bouillon cube to pot of water. Add enough water to cover and boil until tender. Do not drain! Add milk plus the flour (mix a little of the milk with the flour to make a paste) Add cheese. Keep stirring on medium heat until cheese melts. This recipe makes a small pot of soup. I usually double it! Serve with hot french bread and salad.
• Vegetable Beef Soup
Michelle McCulloch Ingredients
• 2 pounds of stew meat, salt & pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon oil • 2 quarts of beef broth • 4 tablespoons tomato paste • 2 tablespoons ketchup • 1 large bag of steamable mixed vegetables • ¼ cup of uncooked pastina (no more!)
Directions
Brown meat in oil, stir in beef broth, add tomato paste, ketchup, steamed vegetables and pastina. Simmer 45 minutes. Serve with cheese quesadilla wedges.
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• Shrimp or Crawfish Soup Christie Deese
Ingredients • • • • • • • •
¼ cup sliced green onions 1 tablespoon butter 2 cans potato soup 2 cups milk 1 can (14 oz) yellow corn (drained) 8 ounces cream cheese 2 bacon strips cooked and cut into bits (optional) 1 ½ pounds boiled shrimp (peeled) or cooked crawfish tails • Dash of salt & pepper • Cayenne pepper
Directions
Melt butter in a large soup pot and sauté onions for five minutes. Add potato soup, milk corn and cream cheese. Simmer on low until heated through. Add shrimp or crawfish and simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. This is a very quick, easy and tasty soup recipe from a dear friend, Michele Smith. I always get recipe requests when I make it for others.
• Tortellini Soup Ingredients
• 1 pound Jimmy Dean sausage (if you want spicy soup, use spicy sausage) • 2 (10-ounce) cans Ro*Tel® • 16 ounces frozen vegetables • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning • 2 (9-ounce) packages of cheese tortellini • 4 teaspoons roasted garlic • 28 ounces chicken broth
Directions
Brown sausage and garlic. Add the remaining four ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. Add tortellini the last five minutes. Top each bowl of soup with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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• Taco Soup
Candi Hannigan
Ingredients • • • • • • • •
1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 package taco seasoning mix 1 can Ro*Tel® tomatoes 1 can stewed tomatoes 1 can pinto beans 1 can whole kernel corn 1 can cream-style corn
Directions
Brown ground beef and onion. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Set aside. In a large pot, add all the other ingredients. Do not drain any of the cans. Add meat mix and heat thoroughly. Sprinkle each serving with grated cheese and sour cream. Serve with corn chips or cornbread. This is always a crowd pleaser and has helped me out of a bind when, as a pastor’s wife, I’ve been called on to contribute to larger-scale meals!
• Potatoes O’Brien Soup Ingredients • 1 package country style gravy, sausage flavor • 3 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth • 1 bag frozen Potatoes O’Brien
Directions
Combine gravy mix and broth, bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook 45 minutes. Years ago, when I did Weight Watchers, this was a favorite and low-point option. Very filling too! Even though I’m not following that program these days, I still enjoy this soup.
Let’s End Ambulance Chasing BY ROBERT TIDWELL
It is never OK for an attorney to call you out of the blue and offer to represent you. Period. Yet it happens all of the time. I am quick to tell people that I am proud to be a personal injury trial attorney. I get to help people who are in a position where they cannot help themselves, and that is a very rewarding career. I am one of the rare people who genuinely loves the jury trial process. It is a privilege to champion my client’s cause before a jury of fellow Cherokee County residents. But, I am also quick to note that my profession is tarnished by a few who treat the practice of law as anything but noble. The reputation of the “ambulance chaser” is, unfortunately, well-deserved. So, what can we do to change this? The State Bar of Georgia regulates attorneys and the practice of law. The bar also promulgates rules that govern the manner in which attorneys may practice law. Georgia Rule of Professional Conduct 7.3 prohibits the direct solicitation of clients by attorneys or their agents. Contacting injury victims, or even worse, families grieving the loss of a loved one, for the purpose of signing up a client is despicable. Recognizing how distasteful this practice is, the state bar has the authority to disbar attorneys who are caught engaging in this behavior. Some attorneys hire people to pour through police reports, identifying accident victims. Then these agents or runners, as they are known, will call you on the telephone pretending to be part of a legitimate organization. We have received reports of runners calling injury victims and claiming to be with fake organizations such as Cherokee County Attorney Services offering to match them up with a qualified attorney. Runners are also known to roam the halls of area hospitals, signing up injury victims while they are still in the emergency room. The state bar does allow attorneys to mail you advertisements to let you know what type of work they do (a questionable practice in and of itself), but it is never OK for an attorney, or anyone acting on an attorney’s behalf, to contact you directly about your legal problem. Unfortunately, it is difficult for the state bar to prosecute these ambulance chasers because the victims often become clients of the attorneys engaging in this behavior. If you have received direct contact from an attorney soliciting your business, you can help put an end to this practice by contacting the State Bar Consumer Assistance Program at 404-527-8759.
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1 Million Cups Cherokee Launches Initiative to Educate, Connect Local Entrepreneurs a 20-minute question-and-answer session with the audience. The inaugural 1MC Cherokee Cherokee County residents will meeting will feature presentations have a new opportunity to join an by Abdel Altamimi and Erick entrepreneurs network on Jan. 17, Rivera, who are developing a new when 1 Million Cups gathers for the partnership to relaunch their first in a series of free, biweekly coffee innovative accounting startup, gatherings at The Circuit in Woodstock. Balco, which helps startups and Founded by the Kauffman SMBs with total financial services, Foundation, 1 Million Cups is based on client management, consulting and the notion that entrepreneurs network cloud technology solutions. and discover solutions over a million In each 1 Million Cups chapter cups of coffee. The free, biweekly and city, local entrepreneurs coffee gathering helps build startup and leaders drive the program Entrepreneurs share experiences with an engaged audience. communities on a grassroots level. as community organizers. Cherokee meetings will be held 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Volunteering for the leadership roles in Cherokee is a Wednesdays of each month. Entrepreneurs, innovators, funders, collaborative team of support: mentors and other interested community members are invited to • Misti Martin, president attend. Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) Led by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development • Jonathan Chambers, community manager of entrepreneurship and powered by their Fresh Start Cherokee brand, this local Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) chapter, called 1 Million Cups Cherokee (1MC Cherokee), will be headquartered at The Circuit in Woodstock on the first Wednesday, • Erin Honea, Main Street director while the third Wednesday will go on tour to a different Cherokee City of Holly Springs city each month. On Feb. 21, the group will meet in Holly Springs; • Matthew Thomas, economic development manager March 21 will be in Canton; and the April 18 meeting will be in city of Canton Waleska at Reinhardt University. • Brian Stockton, director of Office of Economic Development The program’s model is consistent in each city across the Woodstock county: One or two early-stage startups present their companies • Tim Norton, vice president of advancement/marketing to an audience of mentors, advisers, local leaders and other Reinhardt University, representing the city of Waleska entrepreneurs. Each founder presents for six minutes, followed by PROVIDED BY CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
“A countywide collaboration that unites the cities with the backing of a well-respected national brand like the Kauffman Foundation makes the Cherokee chapter unique as well as the vision for creating a culture of entrepreneurship stronger,” Martin said. “We’re excited about gathering a community of support around Cherokee entrepreneurs and continuing to make our county an ideal place to launch and grow a startup close to home.” For more details, visit www.1millioncups. com and access the Cherokee microsite at 1millioncups.com/cherokee. Follow on Twitter @1millioncupschk. The Cherokee Office of Economic Development is the leading organization for business and film recruitment and industry retention & expansion. For more information, visit www.cherokeega.org.
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Not All Homes Are Created Equal • Location, location, location!
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Whether you’re a Realtor, or a buyer just starting to feel out the real estate market in Woodstock, you’ve probably noticed that home prices can vary drastically. But, what makes a three-bedroom, two-bath house cost more, or less, than another? There are quite a few factors that can affect home pricing. As a home buyer, you need to be informed. Buying a home is a major decision, and likely one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. Have a look at these important things to consider when you’re ready to buy:
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Condition. Even well-built homes need regular maintenance. Otherwise, time takes a toll and creates all kinds of issues, many of which are hidden. A home’s condition is a major factor when it comes to pricing. It’s important to get a professional inspection and estimate before you buy.
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Location is everything in real estate. You can place the exact same home in two different neighborhoods and get drastically different prices. Everyone wants to live in an accessible area with shops and cafes, good schools and good neighbors. All of these considerations are factored into the cost of a home, and the more of these desirable attributes you want, the more you’ll pay.
Area statistics. We live in a time where everything is quantified. There are statistics for statistics about statistics, so finding out about average home prices, crime, property tax averages, etc. is as easy as a quick web search. If you can do it in 5 minutes, so can home sellers and Realtors. These statistics also affect how a home is priced. Buying a home, doing your research and making sure you pay the right price can seem overwhelming. But, with the help of a real estate professional, you can make it happen with confidence.
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Quick Facts WHAT: Northwest
Corridor Express Lanes offer nearly 30 miles of new, optional, dynamically priced, reversible toll lanes in northwest metro Atlanta. The project includes 39 bridges and six new interchanges along the corridor.
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HOW: Two new lanes will be built along I-75 heading north from the I-285 interchange. At the I-75/I-575 split, just one express lane will continue northbound on both I-75 and I-575. WHY: To give travelers, Crews work on completing a bridge deck pour on an express lanes bridge traveling over Barrett Parkway.
including transit customers, more options to achieve more reliable trip times and manage their commutes.
A look ahead at the new Northwest Corridor Express Lanes, opening soon in Cherokee and Cobb counties. The Northwest Corridor Express Lanes are scheduled to open to commuters this summer. As we watch signs go up and construction in the final stages, we asked a representative of the Georgia Department of Transportation to give us a primer. If you have more questions about this endeavor, email candi@ aroundaboutmagazines.com and we’ll do our best to get your questions answered. The express lanes will be optional toll lanes running alongside the regular or general lanes on I-75 and I-575. The key word here is optional: No driver will be required to use the toll lanes at any time. The lanes will give travelers the option to pay a fee in exchange for a more reliable trip time, while transit riders benefit at no additional costs to them. “Making it to appointments, picking up kids, getting home to let the dog out — drivers often need an option to suit their schedule and life,” said Jill Goldberg, external affairs/communications program manager for the Georgia DOT. “Travelers may choose the express lanes one day and stay in the general purpose lanes the next. Use of the lanes is completely customizable.”
The lanes will be reversible, operating southbound in the morning and northbound in the evening. This means the lanes will offer more travel capacity during peak times and in peak directions — which will improve the flow of all traffic, inside the lanes and out. Toll rates will rise and fall with traffic demand. Dynamic-rate pricing helps regulate the amount of traffic within the express lanes, providing dependable trip times for drivers, vanpools and transit riders who choose to use them. Xpress buses and registered vanpools will have toll-free access to the express lanes. You can find routes serving your area at GaCommuteOptions.com and xpressga.com. Commuters will need a Peach Pass. The pass is placed on a car’s windshield and includes a barcode that is scanned to deduct tolls for each trip. There’s no fee to get or keep the Peach Pass — drivers only pay for the trips they take in the Georgia Express Lanes. Peach Passes (and more information) are available at PeachPass.com. continued on page 43 AROUND WOODSTOCK | January 2018
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Rob’s Rescues When I was on fall break, I went to Woodward Elementary School in DeKalb County, which wasn’t on fall break, and talked to a fourth-grade class that really likes animals and wants to learn how to help dogs and cats. I came into their classroom and told them how they could help animals in shelters. I also showed them around my website (www. robsrescues.com) and gave them copies of my book. I really hope that, after that, those students took away some good information from me and my book.
Rob and Ella.
This is Ella again. I wrote about her in the November magazine. She is still looking for a home. She is an owner surrender and 10 years old. She is in really good condition and she really should be adopted, because she is kind, sweet, lovable and calm. Ella is a lab mix, and you should meet her. This kitten’s name is Kit. He is about 3 months old and likes to play. He has a lot of energy and also loves to lie on your lap. I wrapped him up in a cat bed in the shelter and carried him around the cat room. Rob and Dr. Demetria Haddock, principal of Woodward Elementary School.
I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com.
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1192 Buckhead Crossing, Suite A, Woodstock, GA 30189 678-494-5735 Mon.−Fri., 8 a.m.−5 p.m. @NGClinicalResearch www.ngclinicalresearch.com
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Is a clinical study right for you?
Every clinical trial conducted at NGCR has been approved by the FDA and reviewed by an independent ethics committee to ensure patient safety. When you participate in a clinical trial at NGCR, you are helping with the advancement of new medical therapies that may offer improved treatments, and perhaps cures, for life-threatening and chronic diseases. A welcoming lobby and friendly staff greet you when you arrive for your appointment. The comfortable waiting area offers snacks and drinks (unless prohibited for your study), Wi-Fi, magazines and TVs with access to movies or cable. While a visit to NGCR is similar to any other doctor’s office visit, it is also different. Participation in a clinical trial means you will receive quality medical care, at no charge, from the physicians and medical professionals at NGCR. Many studies will provide compensation for your time and travel. Each clinical trial follows a careful plan or protocol that is Sponsored Content
explained each step of the way. NGCR successfully has completed more than 100 clinical studies, and each one has been selected carefully by Dr. Wieskopf. Current studies open for enrollment include: osteoarthritis, low back pain and COPD. If you would like to participate in a study, to potentially help others or to seek alternative options for yourself, contact NGCR to speak to an adviser. PHOTO BY REBEKAH GREGG
veryone struggles with less than perfect health from time to time. Some folks wake up daily to chronic illnesses, while others find themselves fighting serious disease. If you’ve ever wondered if there is access to clinical research in our community that addresses current health concerns, the answer is yes. North Georgia Clinical Research (NGCR) has been providing clinical studies in the Woodstock area since 2002. Dr. Bram Wieskopf and the staff at NGCR offer one of the area’s most established research facilities that evaluates a broad range of clinical diseases and potential treatments. Dr. Wieskopf became an investigator for research studies in 1999. After establishing a successful internal medicine and osteoporosis practice, he opened his own research facility in 2002. “We’ve grown steadily over the past few years, including additional staff, resources, patient base, and the breadth of studies we offer. We plan to continue our community outreach with advances in medical science and focus on excellence in patient care,” Dr. Wieskopf said. Conveniently located near Towne Lake Parkway and I-575, NGCR provides medical and research services to
Cherokee and Cobb counties, and the surrounding areas of Northwest Georgia. NGCR has conducted many studies through the years in the areas of osteoarthritis, high-cholesterol, osteoporosis, COPD, hypertension, diabetes, overactive bladder and constipation, to name a few.
Bram Wieskopf, M.D., graduated from Emory University Department of Internal Medicine after completing medical school and undergraduate studies in anatomical sciences at McGill University Montreal, Canada.
New Year, New You BY DR. CHRISTA NELMS
How did the holidays go? Were you able to follow along with the conversations and holiday cheer with your family? Or were you feeling like you were left in silence, not understanding the conversations? If so, it may be time for you to have your hearing checked and start the new year with a new you. Not being able to hear can lead to negative consequences, such as reduced social interactions, depression and cognitive decline. One of the first steps in determining if you need hearing health care is having your hearing checked by a licensed doctor of audiology. This is a quick and painless office visit to determine where your hearing stands. It is always good to have a baseline of where your hearing is, so that you can compare it each year. At age 50, you should have an initial hearing test. If it is determined that there is a hearing loss that can be treated with hearing aids, then your audiologist can discuss your options with you. The sooner your hearing loss is treated, the more successful you will be with hearing aids. If you are on the fence about whether or not you are ready to have your hearing checked, ask yourself the following questions:
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Do people seem to mumble or speak in a softer voice than they used to? Do you feel tired or irritable after a lengthy conversation? Do you sometimes miss key words in a sentence or frequently ask people to repeat themselves? When you are in a group or crowded area, is it difficult for you to follow the conversation? Do you need to turn up the TV or radio louder than your family likes? Is carrying on a telephone conversation difficult? Has someone close to you mentioned you may have a problem hearing?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, a hearing evaluation could make a difference for you in this new year.
Christa Nelms, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2000. AROUND WOODSTOCK | January 2018
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Steve Miller captured the quiet beauty of downtown Woodstock in the snow.
Baby, It Was COLD Outside On Dec. 8, and continuing into the morning of Dec. 9, North Georgia experienced a heavy early-season snowfall. Accumulations were recorded from 2 to 3 inches in Atlanta and up to 13 inches in extreme North Georgia. More than 200,000 customers reported power outages at the height of the storm. Official reports showed 7 inches in Woodstock, 9 in Holly Springs and 7 in Canton. However, many local folks on Facebook reported 10-12 inches of snow at their homes. They also provided us with some beautiful pictures of the rare winter wonderland.
Provided by Judy Malinowski.
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Justin Diamond is dwarfed by his snow creation. Photo by Rebekah Gregg
Anna and Landon Gregg sledding. Photo by Rebekah Gregg
Outside Christmas decorations were even more beautiful in the snow.
Cason Diamond has created Georgia’s Perfect Snowball. Photo by Rebekah Gregg
Larry Singleton’s snowy view down the tracks in Woodstock.
From left: Ryan Phillips, Haley Phillips, Cameron McClellan and Cason Diamond take a play break for the camera. Photo by Rebekah Gregg
Connor McCall made good use of the hill at River Ridge High and Mill Creek Middle schools.
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At What Age Should Botox Treatments Start? BY JAMES HALEY, MD, FACOG, FPMRS
Traditionally, women turned to the youth-restoring practice of Botox treatments beginning in their 40s. More recently, however, the trend has shifted toward a younger age. This is done to not only smooth out wrinkles and flaccid skin, but to prevent the slackening process from happening at all. Technically, there is no magic age to begin treatment - it varies from person to person. A good rule of thumb is to look in the mirror and smile, frown and then relax the face. If significant lines and wrinkles remain while your face is relaxed, you may want to consider preventative treatments. You may notice this occurring at any point between ages 25 and 35. When you begin early Botox administration, the collagen and elasticity breakdown that naturally occurs over the years is inhibited. Muscles that would ordinarily enable wrinkles and lines to form are literally “held still” in a relaxed state. Botox no longer allows these muscles to over-contract in everyday frowns or squints, leaving your skin smooth and taut. Continued treatment allows you to retain a youthful appearance indefinitely, which in turn is great for your self-image!
To meet the high demand for Botox, numerous physicians and spas offer Botox injections. Though it is a fairly simple process with little risk, choosing the wrong provider occasionally results in negative effects, such as droopy eye or nerve damage. It is important that you locate an experienced, trained physician. As an OB-GYN who cares for women through all the stages of their lives, I am sympathetic to the fact that women want their outward physical appearance to mirror their inward physical health. Reconstructive surgery, and rejuvenation and cosmetic care are natural extensions for some women’s health care providers. Make sure your doctor is qualified to treat the unique health problems of women, including the “finishing touches” of cosmetic procedures for a youthful appearance.
James Haley, M.D. is a double board certified OB/GYN and urogynecologist with Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists. www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.
The Downtown Buzz is held at the Chambers at City Center (8534 Main Street) on the last Friday of the month and begins at 8 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Meeting Jan. 26, Topic TBA For more information on the Downtown Buzz program or to suggest a topic for consideration, please contact Mitzi at 770-592-6056 mainstreetwoodstock.org/connect/#buzz Business, individual and non-profit memberships are available
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Elm Street
Breaking Ground for New Era at Elm Street BY CHRISTOPHER BRAZELTON
Every new year we tend to look at ourselves and begin looking to the entire year to contemplate our dreams and aspirations. We also do this at Elm Street, but this year it is a little different. In the last few years, we focused on a singular medium: theater. Now, we can unpack theater into so many different layers that we have definitely kept ourselves busy: musicals, plays, classes, camps and more. But the true intent of Elm Street was to be bigger. Way bigger. We focus on the community and our role in it. The arts play a role in (or dare I say, is the catalyst for) driving the culture, the economy and creative placemaking. But until now, we’ve only been able to do this with that singular dimension: theater. For our This year we break ground on the community, Reeves House, an old farmhouse in downtown Woodstock that was built we break in 1897. It is kind to say the house is ground on dilapidated. But it will soon become a vibrant visual arts center. It’s important expanding to also know what else we are our culture breaking ground on. For Elm Street, we begin breaking even more. ground on our original intent to be a full-fledged arts center. Yes, we have some visual art offerings currently (PSA if you haven’t seen what Debbie Tidwell and her students can do with a paint brush you are missing out.), but we will now be able to focus on it. We also hope to provide additional unexpected art experiences to engage even more of the community. For the arts industry, we begin breaking ground on a different approach. We believe that art is not only for the high-brow, refined population. We firmly believe it is for everyone to partake, enjoy, converse and engage in. How fitting that we will house these programs for ALL in one of the original homes in Woodstock. We hope this notion will be a trailblazer for the community. For our community, we break ground on expanding our culture even more. We will strive to have our local flavor meet our regional area to introduce new ideas, conversations, and people. If this isn’t the vibrancy that we all crave, I’m not sure what is. We can’t wait to break ground. We can’t wait for you to join us in this new journey.
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Rotary Club
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“Where neighbors, friends and problemsolvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change.”
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very Tuesday morning at 7:30 you can find a diverse group of people who meet at the IHOP at 8979 Highway 92 in Woodstock. At most meetings, a guest speaker addresses the group. The speakers have ranged from local businessmen and women, to politicians and a former Air Force One pilot. The topics cover a wide variety of subjects. While the members and speakers run the gamut, they all have one thing in common: They are members of a civic group that works to change their world for the better. The Rotary Club of Woodstock is part of a larger organization that boasts 1.2 million members worldwide. According to the Rotary International website (www.rotary.org): “Rotary is where neighbors, friends and problemsolvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change.” The changes they hope to create on an international level include eradicating polio and providing clean drinking water worldwide. The organization’s motto is “service above self” and their projects reflect that. However, according to Rotary Club of Woodstock president Robert Tidwell, work on the local level is where the club really shines. “We have numerous projects that we work on each and every year. Last summer, we made 1,000 sack lunches for MUST Ministries to help feed Cherokee County children in need. We also cooked and served Thanksgiving dinner for the residents of Colbert Square, a senior living center in Woodstock.” The club’s biggest annual project is a Christmas party held for local children in need. The kids receive much of their Christmas wish lists, while parents are given around $500 of food and grocery store gift cards. Santa rides in on a fire truck, there are reindeer, a magician, face painting, balloon animals and more. And it’s all provided through the efforts of rotary club members. The Rotary Club of Woodstock also does a lot to support the local arts scene in Woodstock. Club members built the sound booth for the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village theater, and funded the construction and placement of the monuments throughout downtown Woodstock that hold the artwork seen around town, like the famous guitar. The club currently has around 20 members and would love to add more in 2018. They do warn that they are not your typical community service club. “We are known as the Rotary Club that has the MOST FUN! People expect a typical, maybe even stuffy, atmosphere when they visit our club. Boy, are they surprised. This group is nuts,” Tidwell said. If you are looking to take your community involvement to the next level with a group of like-minded individuals, the Rotary Club of Woodstock may be your next stop. They’ll be waiting for you on Tuesdays at IHOP. For more information, contact President Robert Tidwell at robert@ tidwellstrimban.com or 678-999-8500. The club is on Facebook at @ RotaryClubofWoodstockGAHwy92.
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“I recently joined Rotary of Woodstock because it allowed me to be more intentional with being of service to my community. In just a few short months this has proven to be true and I have gained so much more! Every Tuesday morning I get to start my day with fellow Rotarians who are such an inspiration, they have made me a better person, and are a true testament to putting “service before self”. I am truly honored to be part of Woodstock Rotary and proud of the impact it has had in our community. ~ Stephanie Hines
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Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to: • Promote peace • Fight disease • Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene • Save mothers and children • Support education • Grow local economies
Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life; FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
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The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings: Of the things we think, say or do Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? AROUND WOODSTOCK | January 2018
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Can We Afford to Live to 100? DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
Some of us may retire at 65 and live to 100 or 105. Advances in health care may make this a strong possibility. The corresponding question is: Will we outlive our money? Our increased longevity poses a retirement planning challenge. More people are spending more of their lives in retirement. According to the actuaries at Social Security, today’s 65-year-olds have roughly a 25 percent chance of living into their 90s, and about one in 10 will live to 100 or older. Clearly, this puts a strain on Social Security. When it first sent out retirement benefits in 1940, the average life expectancy for a 65-yearold was 79. It was not designed to fund 30-year retirements.1,2 Social Security aside, many Americans are retiring with inadequate savings. A Vanguard study says that retirement savers aged 65 or older have average balances of just $197,000 in their workplace retirement accounts. IRA distributions, home or business sale proceeds, and pension and Social Security income may help them out in the first decade of retirement, but what about the decades that might follow?3 Three factors may lead us into a gigantic retirement crisis. People are not saving enough, they are living longer than ever, and the retirement planning process now emphasizes self-reliance. These challenges amount to a “perfect storm” for the financially underprepared and unfortunate, a population that threatens to grow. There are three ways pre-retirees can respond to these
challenges. One, retire later. Two, save and invest more and spend less. Three, consult a financial professional about retirement planning rather than going it alone. If Gen-Xers and baby boomers are lucky, they may see a fourth response in the form of legislative changes to help retirees. Retiring after age 70 could become the norm in 10-15 years. Pair healthier seniors and new technologies, and you could see millions of septuagenarians working 40-hour weeks. Retiring at 75 could leave us with 10 fewer years of retirement to fund. Retirement saving is not a top priority for many households, especially given today’s economic pressures. That does not mean it can be ignored. We used to save more than we do now: The U.S. personal saving rate routinely exceeded 7 percent until the mid-1990s. During the Great Recession, it reached 8.1 percent; in September 2017, it was down to 3.1 percent, with personal saving levels mirroring those seen right before the Great Recession.4 How many pre-retirees chat with a financial professional about their goals and investment approach? How many have defined goals and investment approaches? continued on page 52
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Dining Out With Children Can Be Healthy BY LEAH GALANTE
Your child does not have to settle for macaroni and cheese or chicken fingers next time you go out to eat. I advise parents to look at options from the main menu rather than the kids version, especially side dishes. Consider splitting a meal or parts of your meal with your children; sharing is a modeling and teaching opportunity on appropriate portion sizes. Whether you’re an adult, or encouraging your child to eat healthily, there are easy ways to modify an order. • Ask for sauces or dressings on the side, or for the chef to add less to the meal than what is typically served. • Choose baked, broiled, grilled, steamed or roasted, rather than fried foods. • Replace french fries with fruits or vegetables. • Opt for whole-grain options, such as 100 percent wholegrain breads and pastas or brown rice. • Encourage water, sparkling water, unsweetened herbal teas or low-fat milk for a beverage. • Request no salt be added. Read the nutrition facts on the menu for better insight into what options are best, and how to ask that options be modified.
One coloring game to use at home or at restaurants to teach children to choose healthy options is called Balance the Plate (http://bit.ly/2j9USde). Have them practice creating and drawing balanced meals made up of 50 percent fruits and vegetables, 25 percent protein and 25 percent whole grains or starches, using menus from restaurants. Encourage them to choose foods that represent a variety of colors. There’s no better way to teach your children to choose healthy options than to do it yourself. When you choose vegetables over fries or grilled chicken instead of fried, kids will be more apt to follow your lead. Parents also could provide their child with two to three healthy meal choices from the menu and let them choose. These meal choices don’t necessarily have to be on the kids menu. They could choose from an entrée shared with a parent, an appetizer with a side of vegetables, or a half portion off the regular meal, if available.
Leah Galante is a registered and licensed dietician with Northside Hospital. For more information, visit northside.com/nutrition.
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EVERYDAY
Sisters Diem and Se’reon Kwon, 5-year-old fraternal twins, have never known life without each other. As sisters and best friends, both girls have larger-thanlife personalities and kind hearts that leave a lasting impression on all who meet them. “As their pre-K teacher, I was blessed to have these two beautiful girls become a part of my life last year. They grabbed a part of my heart the minute I met them,” Anne Ussery said. However, in June, life quickly changed. “Diem woke up walking differently one morning. She was staggering around and bouncing off walls like a pinball machine,” said Aloni, Diem’s mom. “At first, I thought she was playing around, but it wasn’t until I received a call from her day care that day that I realized it was something more. Diem had been sleeping most of the morning, which was extremely unusual. I immediately left work and took her to the pediatrician who sent us to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for further testing.” Her CAT scan revealed that Diem had a tumor on her cerebellum, causing her dizziness and affecting her gait. Two days later, emergency surgery was performed to remove the tumor and determine the type of cancer. “On June 29, our worst fears were realized when Diem was diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM), a rare and aggressive form of cancer on her brainstem,” Aloni said. Because glioblastoma grows into the normal brain tissue, complete removal isn't possible. “Two weeks after her surgery, we began 30 sessions of radiation to slow the growth of her cancer. She also takes a high dose of steroids and Avastin, but had an allergic reaction to the medication. Unfortunately, Diem does not qualify for clinical trials at this time.” As Diem’s tumor continues to progress, she is unable to walk and requires the use of a wheelchair. Her speech is beginning to be affected. “It is so difficult witnessing our precious child as her health deteriorates before our eyes and there is little we can do for her. We are grasping and doing all that we can holistically outside of radiation. We were told there is no cure, so we continue to fight for time and create memories for her and our family together,” Aloni said. Aloni has had to leave her fulltime job as an office manager to care for her daughter. Diem’s prognosis is bleak, with only a 20 percent survival rate of two years. “It is our goal to exceed this and give her the best quality of life and create the most memories we can as a family. Our hearts are broken. Sa’reon, Diem’s twin sister, and older brother, Zavair, are her best friends and want to do everything for her. When Diem is in pain, Sa’reon 36
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Diem and her fraternal twin Se'reon are very close.
is right beside her rubbing her head and watches her sleep. They help give her medications, walk, bathe and eat. My fear is not only losing our daughter but also her siblings losing their best friend,” Aloni said. When asked what help they need during this difficult time, Aloni simply asked for prayers, gas and grocery cards, as she continues transporting Diem to her radiation treatments. A ramp for her wheelchair also would be helpful. Cancer is terrible for anyone, but especially for innocent children who still have so much life before them. Aloni would like to remind everyone that only 4 percent of government funding for cancer goes to children’s cancer research. “It is heartbreaking, not only to see our daughter go through this difficult journey, but also all the other children and families we see throughout this fight. It isn’t until you experience it that you truly know the pain, suffering and heartache of these innocent sweet children. Please pray for our Diem and our family in the coming months and hopefully years ahead.” You may follow Diem’s journey on Facebook page at Darling Diem.
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Limit Blue Light Exposure to Protect Eyes BY DR. JENNIFER DATTOLO
Blue light is a short wavelength (400-500 nanometers) of visible light that emits higher energy. Digital screens (TVs, computers, smartphones, tablets) are the most common sources of a person’s blue light exposure, aside from the sun. Blue light scatters more easily than other visible light, making it difficult for the eyes to focus. This reduces contrast and can contribute to digital eye strain. This high-energy visible light penetrates the eyes and can cause macular degeneration and cataracts. Sleep also can be affected due to the light suppressing the natural release of melatonin (a hormone that signals the brain it’s time to sleep), causing sleepless nights and fatigue during the day. Studies have shown more than 87 percent of Americans report using digital devices more than two hours a day. This use causes eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, blurry vision, and neck and shoulder pain. Using any digital device one to two hours before going to sleep has been shown to disrupt sleep patterns, leading individuals to not attain a sound night’s rest. More than 70 percent of parents say their children spend more than two hours a day on these same digital devices. These days, schools use computers and often provide them to the students. Of these schools, more than 55 percent report that, after prolonged use, students have a reduced attention span, poor behavior and irritability. Eye strain and headaches also are
reported by parents as symptoms their children experience. To reduce harmful blue light exposure, there are now lenses available with a coating that filters the light, therefore reducing the negative effects. Not only do these lenses help with digital eye fatigue and help maintain normal sleep patterns, they also help protect against damage to the retina and lens. Glasses with this coating can be made with or without a prescription, and can be worn over contact lenses. This is especially important for children, since earlier damage can lead to greater problems as they age. Newer computers and smartphones now have a blue light shield application which allows the user to lessen the amount of blue light used to display an image. When it comes to using computers and other digital devices, be sure to talk to your optometrist regarding the best vision correction and lens features for you and your children. And don’t forget to limit screen time, especially before bed. Do everything you can to protect your eyes from blue light.
Dr. Jennifer Dattolo, FCOVD, optometrist at Eyes on Towne Lake, has been in practice for 17 years and enjoys serving the Woodstock community. 770-702-5996. www.EyesonTowneLake.com.
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Celebrations!
Ryan Beachem
Happy 21st birthday! We love you, Mom and Dad
Happy birthday to Lulu
Happy fourth birthday, Baker!
and her dog Zoey on Jan. 15
Valerie Alexander-Simmons
Jan. 8 “My mother is always looking out for everyone else. I just want her to know how much she is loved and appreciated!” Danielle
Austin, age 8 on Dec. 15 Evan, age 6 on Nov. 10
Happy birthday, boys! Mama loves you both very much!
Lydia V.
Age 4 on Jan. 11 Happy birthday to our sweet and spunky little girl! We love you so much! Love, Daddy and Mommy
Glenn Hannigan
Celebrating a milestone on Jan. 11 Happy birthday to a wise and loving husband, father, son and pastor!
Oliver Clark
Age 4 on Jan. 11 Happy birthday to our favorite son! You are smart, funny and the best negotiator we have ever known. Love, Daddy, Mommy, Lizzy, Moijoto, Double and Bear
Connor
Age 15 on Dec. 11 Happiest birthday wishes! We love you very much and are so excited to see what God has in store for you! Dad, Mom, Dylan, Brayden and Everest
To our loving special son Luis. Thank you for always making us smile. Happy birthday and God bless you always. Your mom, dad and brother Jorge
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Hailey Weiner
Happy 12th birthday! We love you and couldn’t be more proud of you! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Colby, Ringo and Luna
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Liliana “Lili” Berrio
Age 8 on Jan. 10 Happy birthday to the sweetest, most funny, strong willed little girl we know! Love, Daddy, Mommy, Joscie, Tj, Christian and family
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE FREE! E-mail to: Candi@AroundaboutMagazines.com February deadline is Jan. 10. Please specify Around Woodstock.
Senior Sense:
Everyday Life Opportunities BY DELIA HALVERSON
We grandparents and parents often miss the greatest opportunities to talk with children because we just don’t pick up on the chances. One Sunday, decades ago when we lived in North Dakota, I filled in for a teacher of preschool children at the last minute. There was no lesson plan and only a few storybooks in the room. That hour held a true test of my ability to wing it. We found papers and crayons, and I asked the children to draw different members of their family. The small number in the class was to my advantage. As they drew, we talked about each family member, and I labeled the pictures. We talked about how God planned for us to live in families so that we could learn all the things we need to know in order to grow up. During the conversation, one child saw a homemade windmill in a nearby yard, turning in the wind. I asked them who made the wind. They shared with me other things that blow in the wind – the trees, the weeds, our hats! As we looked out the window a boy pointed out a lawnmower, half covered with snow. My mind raced for a link between the lawnmower and our conversation on God. We talked about our care for the lawn when the grass grows; how God depends on us to care for our plants; and how God
planned for seasons when plants rest and seasons when plants grow. One of the children asked me to read a story about the night. As we read, I stopped to allow the children time to share experiences of the night. We talked about God’s plan for nights so that we can rest and our bodies grow stronger. A preschooler’s ability to sit still for any length of time is remarkably short. I moved with the children to a box of toys. As they played, they told me about the parade they were forming. We talked about God’s plan for good times and some of the good times they had experienced during parades. Everyday situations with children can be teaching aides. It requires only an alertness to grasp a situation and turn it into a learning experience. Parents and grandparents hold the key to ideal learning opportunities. The time to teach a preschool child any religious idea is at the time of the experience.
Delia writes books and leads workshops internationally. She and her husband settled in Woodstock after living in eight states. Their children and grandchildren live nearby.
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A Look at the 2018 Legislative Session BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL
This month, members of Georgia’s Senate and House of Representatives return to Atlanta to complete the two-year term of the 154th General Assembly of Georgia. Every year, our part-time citizen Legislature spends 40 legislative days (from the second Monday in January until late March or early April) passing a state budget and debating proposed changes to the laws governing all Georgians. This will be my sixth year representing our families in the House of Representatives, and doing so remains one of the greatest honors of my life. Thank you! Although the legislature typically operates on a healthy diet of tradition and predictability, the 2018 session is sure to have its own unique flavor. With Gov. Nathan Deal reaching his term limit, we’re seeing the first open gubernatorial election since 2010. Those running for the open seat include members of the Legislature and several high-ranking elected officers, so there are certain to be some politically driven proposals and debates under the Gold Dome. Don’t worry. The vast majority of our Legislature is not running for higher office, but I never underestimate the ability of a politician running for a new seat to take advantage of an available soapbox. For that reason, I plan to devote much of my effort this year to playing defense. I’ll be watching the legislation coming across my desk especially carefully, and would greatly appreciate your help if you notice anything concerning (or something you’d especially like to see passed). Just drop a quick note to michael.caldwell@ house.ga.gov. We have thousands of bills and resolutions introduced each year, and extra eyes always are helpful during the heat of the session. I’ll be working on a few pieces of legislation, including a bill to
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enforce Georgia’s ban on contractor garbage burial at residential construction sites in Georgia. I started working on this initiative last year and hope to see it across the finish line in 2018. The legislation I’ve been working on regarding craft beer laws in Georgia, as well as the safe haven issue I’ve written about in this publication in years prior, both passed and took effect in 2017. My legislation to place term limits on our House and Senate will carry over from last year as well, and I am currently vetting a few other initiatives that could make for better law for all Georgians. Throughout the session, I’ll continue my Weekly Coffees with District 20 at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock, at 9 a.m. every Saturday, During the legislative session, these meetings give you a chance to offer feedback on what’s going on in Atlanta. I’d love to have you join us. If you find yourself near the Capitol building during the session, please don’t hesitate to give me a call on my cellphone at 678-523-8570. I give a pretty great tour (as long as listening to a nerd explain the history of the General Assembly and the Capitol building is your idea of a great tour), and I’d love to show you around your House of Representatives. If you have any questions or concerns this session, or at any other time during the year, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you again for allowing me the honor of representing our families in Georgia’s General Assembly!
Michael Caldwell is the state representative for District 20, which includes Towne Lake and Woodstock. He can be reached at 678-523-8570 or email him at Michael. Caldwell@house.ga.gov.
Around & About JANUARY Through Jan. 15
Bring Christmas trees to Olde Rope Mill Park to be recycled, 8 a.m.-dusk. Bring One for the Chipper on Jan. 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and receive a free tree seedling while supplies last, along with coffee or hot chocolate and donuts. Sponsored by the city of Woodstock.
winter cornhole 10 Woodstock league continues for seven
Wednesdays. Start times vary between 6:45, 7:30 and 8:15 p.m. Each team plays best of three to 21 points each night. To sign up, visit www.cornholeATL.com and click on Register Here on the top right, scroll down and choose the location, division, select Team Captain and create an account to start inviting friends to join your team.
Ladies Fellowship event at First 11 Baptist Woodstock, 7-9 p.m.,
featuring guest speakers Angie Matheson, Charity Jones and Tamara Hatch. For tickets, visit www.belovedwomensevent.com.
SPLISH SPLASH Camp for ages 15 6-13 at the Cherokee County
Aquatic Center, 1200 Gresham Mill Parkway, Holly Springs. Children must be able to pass a 25-yard, deep water swim test with no assistance to attend. Camp includes lots of pool fun, arts and crafts, off-site field trips and more. 678-880-4760. www.crpa.net.
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The theme for January’s A Novel Idea is Storytellers Extravaganza, set for 7-9 p.m. at East Main Cafe, inside Audio Intersection at 210 East Main St., Canton. Professional storytellers and musicians will be on hand to share stories and music. The event is open to the public and features door prizes. BYOB. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ CantonLiteraryEvent.
Laugh 2018 at Elm 20 Last Street Cultural Arts Village,
8534 Main St., begins at 7:30 p.m. Comedians and comedy groups compete and the audience chooses its favorite. Hosted by Jessica “It’s All Good” Williams. Tickets are $10 online, $15 at the door. To register, visit http://bit.ly/2AcXWeT.
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Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Coffee and Connections for new members 9-10 am The event provides the Chamber's newest members with the opportunity to learn more about the Chamber, its programs and benefits. Committee activities and volunteer opportunities are highlighted. Attendees also learn about their fellow new members. Held in the board room at the chamber office, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton 30114. www.cherokeechamber.org.
Send us details about your charitable event or community festival to be considered for our community calendar. Email candi@ aroundaboutmagazines.com by the 5th of the month prior to publication date.
FEBRUARY Day celebration. 16 Arbor In 2017, Woodstock Parks
and Recreation department gave away free tree seedlings and tree care guides. For more details, visit www.woodstockga.gov.
& Hoses 5K 24 Guns will pit the Cherokee
County Fire Department (Hoses) against the County Sheriff’s Department (Guns) in a goodspirited fundraiser, hosted by the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency. Proceeds from the Hoses will go to Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, a nonprofit home serving young men in foster care. The Guns are competing for the Cherokee Sheriff’s Foundation, dedicated to helping local families. For details, contact Kate Borden at 770-924-7768 or kborden@cherokeega.com. http://gunshoses5kandfunrun. blogspot.com/
Beauties and Beaus Mother-
December's Coffee and Connections gathering.
Son Bash, with a DJ playing your favorite songs. Enjoy quality fun together with a candy bar buffet, cornhole, craft station, prizes, photo booth, snack bar and bounce house. Pre-register by visiting www.crpa.net. Price is $40 per couple, $10 per additional son. Contact Frankie Sanders, fsanders@cherokeega.com for more information. AROUND WOODSTOCK | January 2018
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Seniors on the Go Silver Roamers is an active group of seniors who meet monthly to discuss upcoming events and visit with each other. Membership benefits include discounts on events and trips, eligibility to win prizes through the Roamers Mileage Club and the chance to see attractions around the state. Annual membership is $24. Monthly meetings will be held March 5, April 16 and May 16. For more information, call Frankie Sanders at 770-924-7768 or email fsanders@cherokeega.com. www.crpa.net.
Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 5, April 16
Adult coloring. Noon at the Recreation Center. $5 members, $20 nonmembers.
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March 8
Cherokee County Airport tour and Riverstone Corner Bistro. $25 members, $35 nonmembers.
March 14
Bees Knees cooking class. $25 members, $35 nonmembers.
March 29
Ball Ground Historic Walking Tour and Burger Bus. $25 members, $35 nonmembers.
April 10
Etowah Indian Mounds and Swheat Market Deli. $35 members, $45 nonmembers.
The Escape Room and Village Tavern. $40 members,
April 17
Jan. 23
April 30-May 3
$50 nonmembers.
Chattanooga Cycleboats. $45 members, $55 nonmembers.
I-Fly. Lunch on your own at Cumberland Mall. Cost is
$75 members, $85 nonmembers.
Amelia Island. Register Jan. 2-Feb. 27. $150 nonrefundable deposit due at registration. $800 double room, $1,150 single room.
Feb. 8
May 10
Hindi Temple and Shayona CafĂŠ. $35 members,
$45 nonmembers.
Feb. 15
Mystery trip. $60 members, $70 nonmembers.
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Mystery Trip. $70 members, $80 nonmembers.
May 16
Member appreciation luncheon at the Union Hill Community Center. Lunch catered by Four 41 South. Free to members.
Life in the Fast Lanes continued from page 22
The Northwest Corridor Express Lanes are a part of the Georgia Express Lanes system, a network of toll lanes that run alongside existing interstates in some of the most congested corridors around metro Atlanta. In addition to the Northwest Corridor, the Georgia Express Lanes system includes the existing I-85 Express Lanes and the I-75 South Metro Express Lanes project, which opened in early 2017. The reversible I-75 South Metro Express Lanes in Clayton and Henry Counties surpassed all expectations, serving more than 1 million trips since opening. Northbound morning commute trips in the express lanes are traveling on average 13 mph faster than those in the general purpose lanes, and southbound evening express lane commutes are running on average 21 mph faster. In addition, the general purpose lanes have seen less traffic during the morning and evening commutes. More express lanes are coming throughout the Atlanta region to build out the connected Georgia Express Lanes system. An extension to the I-85 Express Lanes began construction in summer 2016 and is scheduled to open in 2018. Four additional express lanes are being planned as part of the Georgia DOT’s Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP). This program is moving forward 11 significant transportation improvement projects designed to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility options statewide.
How will drivers know what to do? •There will be plenty of signage to alert motorists when they
will need to exit the express lanes to use a regular existing exit/ interchange on I-575. Closer to the time that the lanes open, a sign tutorial will be posted on the website (www.dot.ga.gov/DS/GEL/ NWC) with more guidance on the signs motorists can expect to see, approximate mileage points where drivers will see the signs, etc. “This will allow those who want to use the express lanes to familiarize themselves with the signs and times to exit prior to the system opening,” spokeswoman Jill Goldberg said.
How much time will the lanes save drivers? •Data is available that projects how much time a driver could save
using the express lanes. For example, it would take 16 minutes using the express system to travel south on I-75 during morning rush hour — from where the toll lanes start at Hickory Grove Road in Cobb County to where they end just inside the Perimeter. Compare that with 39 minutes in the general purpose lane, or 40 minutes if the project had not been built.
will it cost? •TollWhat rates will be set by the State Road and Tollway Authority
(SRTA) Board of Directors approximately 6-8 weeks before opening. Rates of the two existing systems range from 10 to 90 cents per mile. “If you look on the web at stories of the I-85 toll, you will see that, at the very peak periods of about an hour a day, some people pay tolls in the $14 to $15 range for the entire system, but the average toll paid is less than $2,” Goldberg said. “I-85 is a mature system that has built up many dedicated users after six years of operations. The I-75 South [Metro] Express lanes users have much lower toll rates, as it hasn’t even been open for a year yet. The overall average fare on I-75 is just 60 cents. The peak period sees tolls around $1.15 to $1.30. So, you can see that the range of rates is great between the two systems – part of that due to the time each has been opened and part of it due to when people choose to use it and get in/get out.”
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Readers' Choice 2018 Presented by Aroundabout Local Media
Our local business owners bring so much value to our community. They offer restaurants where we can grab a delicious meal, service centers to keep our cars in tune, individuals who help educate our children and care for our pets, and medical facilities with physicians we trust to treat our families. Here is your chance to thank them.
On Feb. 1, we will open Readers’ Choice 2018. Visit www.aroundwoodstockmagazine.com and with a click of your mouse, you will be directed to the voting site. Follow the prompts and cast your vote for your favorite SMALL businesses.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Most of us spend a fair amount of time in big-box retailers. Let’s keep the focus of Readers' Choice on local small businesses and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit.
2. If you don’t see the name of your favorite business, feel free to write it in. Please include the location of the business, if there are multiple sites. For example, many restaurants have three or four locations. Help us know which one you’re voting for by giving as much information as possible, such as a street or community name.
3. Voting begins Feb. 1 and ends at 5 p.m. March 10. 4. Winners will be announced in the April issue. Businesses will not be notified ahead of time. Everyone will find out at the same time.
5. Vote in as few or as many categories as you’d like. There isn’t a minimum number of votes required for your votes to count.
6. No more than five votes per category will be accepted from each IP address. Here are the categories you can expect to find.
Happy Voting! Recreation & Entertainment Dance Studio Golf Course/Club Gymnastics Center Music Venue Swim Lessons Theater
Restaurants American Asian Bakery Barbecue Breakfast Coffee Shop Dessert Fine Dining Italian Kid-Friendly Mexican Pizzeria Seafood
Retailers Bicycle Sales Boutique Florist Garden Center/Nursery Gifts/Home Décor Jeweler Music Animal/Pet Supplies Liquor Store Pharmacy Specialty Foods Tires
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Dentist Dog Training ENT/Allergy Center Equestrian Financial Adviser Funeral Home Gastroenterologist General Practitioner Hair Salon Health/Fitness Home Cleaning Home Improvement/Repair Insurance
Interior Design Landscaping/Lawn Care Massage Music Lessons Nail Salon Obstetrician/Gynecologist Ophthalmologist Optometrist Orthodontist Orthopedics/Sports Medicine Pediatric Dentist Pediatrician Pest Control
Pet Grooming/Boarding Photographer Physical Therapist Plastic Surgeons Podiatrist Private School Realtor Senior Living Facility Travel Agency Tutoring Veterinarian
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ART BY ANN LITREL, ANNLITREL.COM
Detour or Destiny BY ANN LITREL
The interstate is closed. A detour sign sends my car creeping along a narrow country road crusted with snow. Evening is coming soon. I am somewhere on a nameless midway on my route from Nashville to Atlanta. The horizon is a low-hanging blanket of clouds, ready to drop silently over the fragile bone-bare trees edging the fields. I seem to be the only living soul in this strange place muffled in white, every twig outlined in an icy chrysalis. A bend in the road brings me to an apparition – a red barn glowing like a jewel in the snow. It looks unearthly, and despite my feeling of unease and the oncoming dark, I can’t help but pull off the road to take a picture. I know someday I will paint it. “Maybe this was the real destination,” I think to myself. It would not be the first time in my life that a detour in the road turned out to be the destination. In my mind’s eye, memories sift like images in a kaleidoscope. I see a picture of my husband Michael as a young man, laughing, taking both my hands and pulling me away from my textbooks in the library, to “come take a break.” I am laughing, trying to resist, but he is persistent. Michael was a detour – a young man from New York who I met one night when he was visiting his brother on campus. A canceled flight, a date, a long distance relationship for three years until we were married – and now 30 years of marriage. Michael was a surprising twist in a life that was already mapped out: marriage to a staid hometown boy, life in a small Midwest town. 46
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The kaleidoscope shifts again, and I see an old house standing vacant in downtown Woodstock. I see the faces of Shawn McLeod, a near stranger and fellow artist downtown, and Gay Grooms, the mercurial artistic director of a local community theater. The three of us are walking around the old house. We are agreeing it should be saved, become part of an arts center to include a theater and gardens, and our flights of fancy paint all the pieces bright in our imagination. Another detour - serving on an arts center board with the Elm Street Arts Village while I had my artist’s studio downtown, the work of the group often pulling me away from my easel. It seems to me, as I look at my life, that it has often appeared to be a journey of detours, not planned destinations. I am envious of people who plan their lives and then single-mindedly pursue their goals, plotting their life course like a captain through the seas. But in my life, I find that much of what has been good and important started with what seemed to be a detour, which only later, could I see was the real destination. And so, I set my easel down where I have landed, working to paint the scene at hand, and create of my life something I hope is beautiful.
Ann is an artist who lives in Towne Lake with her husband Dr. Michael Litrel and their two sons. Ann can be reached at Ann@annlitrel.com.
CHEROKEE CHRISTIAN ANNOUNCES NEW SCHOLARSHIP PLAN!
What was impossible for many is now possible with our new scholarship plan that aligns with a familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adjusted gross income (AGI). Household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
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Total Tuition Range for TWO students for All Grades1 (2018-2019) $8,000-$8,900 $9,000-$9,400 $9,500-$9,500 $9,600-$9,900 $10,000-$10,400 $10,500-$10,900 $12,000-$12,900 $16,000-$16,900
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Financial Assistance, payment discounts, and multiple student discounts available.
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@ the Library WOODSTOCK 7735 Main St., Woodstock, 770-926-5859
Mondays
Coloring Group meets at 10 a.m. The coloring group has been meeting every Monday for more than a year. All materials are provided. For ages 16 and older.
Tuesdays
MahJongg Meetup at 10 a.m. Learn to play American MahJongg, based on the ancient Chinese tile game. Whether you’re just starting out, honing your skills or an advanced player, this is the group for you!
Wednesdays
Family storytime at 10:30 a.m. designed for families with children of all ages. Storytime is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Thursdays
Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., designed for
families with children of all ages. Storytime is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Jan. 7
Introduction to Acrylic Painting at 3 p.m. This program
provides an introduction to painting with acrylics for anyone interested in starting a new hobby. All materials are provided. For ages 16 and older. Registration is required.
Jan. 8
Toddler STEAM Colors at 11 a.m. Toddlers can experiment with color by making colors “appear” in a pan and hopping from color to color in a fun game. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Sequoyah Regional Library System 116 Brown Industrial Parkway • Canton, GA 30114 770-479-3090 • www.SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org
Jan. 13, 27
Inklings Writers Critique Group at 11 a.m. Love to write, but need some feedback? All writers interested in joining a group to share writings, ideas and feedback are invited to attend.
Jan. 16
Book Discussion Group at noon for coffee, conversation and a book discussion with new friends. The selection for January is “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. All ages are welcome; new members are encouraged.
Jan. 17
Advance Care Planning at 10 a.m., presented by a
WellStar representative, is designed to help individuals make healthcare decisions. This workshop can help you and your loved ones talk about these issues - before decisions might have to be made.
Jan. 20
STEAM Saturday Hovercrafts at 3 p.m. Create a
hovercraft using everyday items. Make it your own and then we can race. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Jan. 21
Lego Club at 3 p.m. A different theme each month! Children may work alone or in teams to build Lego masterpieces, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. Lego and Duplo are provided. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Project Pinterest at 3 p.m. Explore Pinterest inspired creative projects. For ages 16 and older. Registration required.
Jan. 10
Quilting Club Block-of-the-Month Project at 10 a.m. Gather
with other friends interested in learning to quilt. This program is designed for those interested in trying a new craft and provides instruction in sewing a different 12-inch block each month. For ages 16 and older. Registration required.
HICKORY FLAT 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton, 770-345-7565
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Learn to Play MahJongg at 1 p.m. Start the new year by learning something new: the ancient Chinese tile game of MahJongg. Instructions are provided in four consecutive sessions for individuals interested in learning American MahJongg. Registration required.
Lap-sit storytime at 10:30 a.m., designed for the needs of 1-3-year-olds. These fun programs are a time for children to learn about the storytime experience and encourage early literacy by including books, songs, rhymes and physical activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Jan. 12
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Crafternoon at 4:30 p.m. Every month we’ll be making
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Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m., designed for families with children of all ages. Storytime is followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Jan. 2, 16, 30
Reading Dogs at 4:30 p.m. Children age 6 and older
can read to a non-judgmental, furry listener who won’t laugh if the reader stumbles or makes a mistake. Children are asked to select their reading material before their scheduled session. Parents can register their child (two weeks in advance) for a 10-15 minute reading session.
Jan. 6
LEGO Club at 2 p.m. A different theme each month.
Children may work alone or in teams to build Lego masterpieces, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. Lego and Duplo are provided. Children age 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Crossfire Volleyball Club has brought opportunities for competitive volleyball to players in Cherokee County and surrounding areas since 2010. Volleyball is a quickly growing sport and has become popular for young athletes in the Southeast. We offer a variety of programs for girls from the ages of 9-18, boys ages 9-12. Youth Ignite League starts 1/8/2018. Register today!
Indoor • Beach • Youth Ignite League Roswell Park & Rec • Hybrid SparkVBT Training Clinics & Camps
Jan. 8
3D printer workshop at 6 p.m. See what 3D printing is all about in a basic overview of our new innovative technology and all of the possibilities it presents. We’ll show you how to use a 3D printer, how it works, and one lucky guest will get a souvenir to take home. For all ages; children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Jan. 10
No-Sew Throw at 6 p.m. Lynne Mock is teaching how to make a no-sew braid throw. Bring your own blizzard, polar or anti-pill fleece material (1.5 yards) for each side and a pair of 8-inch heavy-duty scissors; we’ll show you the rest. Registration is required.
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Jan. 13
The Guerrilla War in Georgia at 11 a.m. Gerald Flinchum presents an overview of the operations of state troops and home guard militia. Don’t miss this rare look into the irregular war that began with local opposition to secession in 1861, and the Southern states’ passage of conscription in 1862, which led to open rebellion by 1983. The various guerrilla bands, partisan rangers and home guards that existed during this period are all covered in detail.
Jan. 17
Music and Moves at 10:30 a.m. Get moving and
grooving with our friends from Go Noodle. It’ll be a dance party to remember. Children age 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Jan. 22
Library skills class at 4 p.m. This program is designed
to help the youngest patrons (and their parents) navigate the library more easily. Participants will learn how to find books and use other library resources in this fun, hands-on learning experience. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Jan. 31
Clay Snowmen at 6 p.m. Create textured, hand-built clay snowmen to celebrate the winter season. Registration required.
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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS Students Gave and Received During the Holidays Woodstock Elementary School’s Student Council raised $1,200 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through a Parents Night Out fundraiser. During the event, students made a craft, danced and watched a movie, while their parents started their holiday shopping. Three Mill Creek Middle School students led a holiday service project that collected 150 toys for the MUST Ministries Toy Shop. Seventh-graders Bradley Shaw, Ryan Brown and Reed Albers organized the school-wide toy drive.
Christmas carolers from Sequoyah included: Presley Coley, Amelia Westmorland, Logan Structemeyer, Brisa Mendez, Sophia Clark, Jace Nichols, Randy Miller, Aaron Whittle and Blake Galloway.
Woodstock Elementary School recently received a generous donation from community partner, Woodstock City Church. The church presented the school with 180 boxes of snacks that teachers and staff members can distribute to students in need. “The school administration thanks the church and the entire congregation for their generosity and support of Woodstock Elementary School students,” Principal Kim Montalbano said.
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Members of the Sequoyah High School One Act Play cast had so much fun performing “Smoke on the Mountain” at Region 6A competition, they continued to meet on their own and sing carols in the community. They performed at a tree lighting ceremony, and at assisted living and retirement communities.
Mill Creek Middle School students wrote more than 800 letters of gratitude to U.S. soldiers for The Bert Show’s “Big Thank You” project. Displaying some of those letters are, from left, Brandon Pence, Christopher Markley, media specialist Linda Chapman, Matthew Stevens and Maulik Durani.
Sequoyah DECA Club Headed to State
Members of Sequoyah’s DECA club who are headed to the state conference are, (front row, from left): Katie Kirkland, Grace Reynolds, Kaleigh Miller, Victoria Ergle, Hanna Palmer, Austyn Tressler and Cammie Cox; back row: Ryan Robinson, Dylan Poulsen, Matthew Zenchuk, Carson Crowe, Gavin Black and Daniel Ergle.
The Sequoyah High School DECA Club competed and won awards at the DECA Region 1 competition and now is headed to the state conference. Students on the team, which is coached by teacher Kari Palmer, competed in events directly aligned with the career pathways curriculum for marketing classes. Students who placed at regions and qualified for the DECA State Career Development Conference are: Victoria Ergle, first place, Principles of Finance; Kaleigh Miller, first place, Principles of Hospitality; Matthew Zenchuk, second place, Human Resources Management; Katie Kirkland, third place, Business Speech; Austyn Tressler, fourth place, Principles of Business Administration; Hanna Palmer, fourth place, Apparel and Accessories Marketing; Dylan Poulsen, fifth place, Entrepreneurship; Carson Crowe, fifth place, Retail Merchandising; Daniel Ergle, sixth place, Automotive Services; and Gavin Black, sixth place, Quick Serve Restaurant Marketing.
Robotics Team Attends First State Conference Members of River Ridge High School’s new robotics team recently participated in their first state conference. Six students from the 10-member team attended the Georgia Technology Student Association Leadership Conference on Jekyll Island, where they exhibited projects and learned about the fast-growing world of robotics and student competitions. The team is sponsored by teachers Tracey Beyer and Judi Haggerty. Team members who attended the conference, from left: Anne Axelsson, Ariel Haygood, Jordan Woods, Darla Willis, Briana Bradley and Kharlhentia Sejour.
2017 Senior Bowl Football players, cheerleaders, marching band members and JROTC from the Class of 2018 had one last night under the high school gridiron lights on Dec. 7, at the 2017 Varsity Brands Senior Bowl. The game was a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Cherokee High School head coach Josh Shaw led the red team, comprised of players from Cherokee, Woodstock and River Ridge high schools, while Etowah’s head coach Dave Svelah led the royal team, made up of seniors from Etowah, Creekview and Sequoyah high schools. The royal team won with a close score of 2220 on a frosty night at River Ridge High School stadium. At halftime, six students were presented scholarships from premier sponsor Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram of Canton. The recipients were: Allyson Bethke (Sequoyah), Landon Dixon (Woodstock), Cheney Hardin (Cherokee), Yolimar Rivera (Woodstock), Christopher Cochran (River Ridge), and Elizabeth Anderson (Woodstock). Elizabeth’s scholarship was given in memory of Woodstock High School junior Maddi Phillips, who died in a car accident earlier this year. Maddi’s family was present to Members of each school’s marching band performed in the stands during the game and on the field at help award the scholarship to Elizabeth. halftime. Top: Cameron Stewart of Sequoyah High School was named the Overall MVP for the Senior Bowl.
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Amy Scovill, dressed as Abby Tabby, was marching with Refuge Pet Rescue and is flanked by elves D. Roney and Tara Lopez, head of Refuge Rescue Cats.
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Casual and Upscale Restaurants
RESTAURANT CUISINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY Canyons American no $ $ open 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsburgercompany.com Century House Tavern Modern no $$ $$$ open 125 E Main St. 770-693-4552 American centuryhousetavern.com Fire Stone see ad on pg 1 Wood-fired no $$ $$$ open 120 Chambers St. Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com Freight Kitchen & Tap Southern Sat./Sun. $$ $$$ open 251 E Main St. 770-924-0144 Brunch freightkitchen.com Habanero’s Taqueria Mexican no $ $-$$ open 9550 Main St. 678-498-8243
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Ice Martini & Sushi Bar Tapas/Sushi no Fri./Sat. $$ open Full bar yes 380 Chambers St. only 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com Ipps Pastaria & Bar Italian no $$ $$ open Full bar no 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com J Christopher’s Diner $-$$ $-$$ no open no Weekends 315 Chambers St. 770-592-5990 only jchristophers.com J Miller’s Smokehouse BBQ & no $-$$ $-$$ open Beer no 150 Towne Lake Pkwy. Southern 770-592-8295 Sandwiches jmillerssmokehouse.com Mad Life Studios 8722 Main St madlifestageandstudios.com
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WOODSTOCK AREA HOMES SOLD IN NOVEMBER List Price $189,900 $199,900 $350,000 $295,000 $314,900 $375,400 $575,000 $235,000 $225,000 $185,000 $185,000 $240,000 $375,000 $165,000 $549,900 $119,888 $199,900 $199,900 $575,000 $215,000 $250,000 $200,000 $345,000 $279,000 $189,900 $112,900 $315,000 $525,000 $170,000 $315,000 $309,900 $209,000 $400,000 $395,000 $215,000 $185,000 $315,280 $391,430 $229,000 $189,900 $289,000 $360,000 $335,000 $310,000 $295,000 $325,000 $179,900 $220,000 $169,700 $205,000 $289,900 $299,000 $649,000 $215,000 $229,900 $182,900 $255,000 $189,900 $379,180 $469,900 $249,000 $179,900
Address 4375 Hickory Point Drive 417 Village View 6716 Vaughn Road 246 HIGHLANDS Drive 127 Bradshaw Park Drive 213 Cardinal Lane 805 Debbie Lane 401 Park Terrace 349 Winchester Way 507 Magnolia Drive 503 Oconee Court 5208 Michaels Way 115 Riverside Lane 155 Riverchase Drive 220 Haney Road 106 Farmington Drive 224 Forest Way 145 Little Brook Drive 177 Rocky Creek Trail 201 Highland Village Lane 305 Melilot Court 1324 Timuquana Trail 129 Copper Ridge Drive 503 Rokeby Drive 204 Foothill Drive 3038 TRICKUM Road 103 Brendylynn Trace 306 Aurora Avenue 1210 Cousins Road 702 Bloomingdale Court 373 Windsong Way 909 Lebanon Place 203 Bluff Creek Drive 5054 Hickory Hills Drive 224 Highland Village Lane 308 Chattahoochee Way 311 Edinburgh Lane 277 Edinburgh Lane 150 Springwater Trace 118 Driftwood Lane 117 Copper Ridge Drive 2285 E Cherokee Drive 315 Wickley Way 304 Lady Slipper Lane 116 Neetle Close Drive 305 Canter Way 403 Waterfront Court 157 Chickasaw Run 313 River Bluff Drive 177 Village Trail 4802 Augustus Court 405 Beeton Court 405 Latimer Street 407 Towne Valley Drive 824 Oxford Drive 4340 Hickory Point Drive 1000 Walnut Creek Drive 221 Park Avenue 518 Rokeby Drive 431 Hathaway Avenue 219 Mincey Way 201 Riverchase Drive
Subdivision Hickory Point Woodstock Village none ARBOR VIEW Bradshaw Park Summit at Towne Lake None Park Place Estates Springfield Bramble Oak Little River Crossing Southlands Woodview Court Riverchase Haney Walk Farmington East Cherokee Village Little Brook Estates Estates of Fernwood Creek Highland Village Woodlands Regency At Kingsgate Copper Ridge Wynchase Little River South None Woodlands Collingswood Heartwood Woodlands Serenade Lebanon Place Bluff Creek Bradshaw Farm Highland Village Little River Crossing Wynchase Wynchase SPRINGFIELD PLACE Driftwood Forest Copper Ridge None Woodlands Bradshaw Park Woodlands NewCastle Farm Little River North Indian Wells Little River Noth Woodstock Village Southlands Woodlands WOODSTOCK DOWNTOWN North Towne Waverly Park Hickory Point Walnut Creek Park Place Estates Wynchase Haney Walk Whitfield Ridgewalk Sub Un 2 Riverchase
Beds Full Baths Yr Built Sales Price Days On Market 3 2 1989 $173,000 84 3 2 2015 $190,000 179 3 3 2017 $396,300 5 4 2 2005 $285,000 231 5 3 2003 $298,000 84 3 3 2017 $345,000 180 5 3 2005 $540,000 155 3 2 1986 $227,000 93 3 2 1993 $212,760 32 3 2 1979 $185,000 1 3 3 1979 $187,000 28 3 2 1991 $231,500 49 3 2 2016 $349,750 128 3 2 1985 $157,000 99 6 5 2015 $500,000 34 3 2 1979 $205,000 121 3 2 1985 $199,900 31 3 2 1981 $178,000 46 5 4 2011 $565,000 20 3 2 2012 $220,500 7 3 2 2003 $250,000 9 3 2 2000 $193,000 24 4 3 1998 $313,000 100 3 2 2011 $265,000 19 3 1 1975 $189,900 6 3 2 1996 $138,200 8 4 2 2005 $300,000 107 5 4 2017 $525,000 121 3 3 1994 $150,000 70 4 2 2004 $300,000 57 5 3 2002 $309,900 13 3 2 1985 $202,000 3 3 3 1980 $378,000 73 4 3 1996 $380,000 12 3 2 2012 $199,000 48 3 2 1979 $195,000 3 4 2 2017 $304,455 86 6 4 2016 $340,000 52 4 2 1991 $228,000 14 3 2 1977 $194,000 3 4 3 1997 $279,000 4 3 3 1991 $380,000 10 4 2 2003 $318,000 33 4 3 2003 $316,000 14 4 2 2003 $274,900 131 4 2 2005 $310,000 194 3 2 1975 $183,000 3 3 2 1976 $189,900 59 4 2 1975 $161,850 34 3 2 2014 $196,500 104 5 4 1990 $280,000 20 3 3 2004 $300,000 5 4 4 2006 $634,000 18 4 2 1999 $228,500 3 4 3 1996 $229,000 6 3 2 1988 $185,000 5 4 3 1998 $241,150 0 4 2 1986 $195,000 8 4 3 2017 $345,000 135 5 4 2017 $467,625 13 5 3 2004 $248,000 25 3 2 1986 $153,500 112
FMLS SF Detached residences data provided by The Premier Group, Keller Williams Realty Partners, Woodstock, GA Data believed to be accurate, but not warranted.
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GREENPRINTS TRAIL SYSTEM
Sources: City of Woodstock, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, MapmyIndia, Š OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Visit our website for more information on these or other trail projects. greenprintsalliance.org
Noonday Creek Trail - This 1.43 mile paved trail begins at Market Street in Downtown Woodstock one block west of Main Street. It continues downhill toward Noonday Creek where it intersects with Towne Lake Pass Trail and the bridge to Woofstock Park. The trail continues along Noonday Creek to its current end at Highway 92.
Trestle Rock Trail - This 0.40 mile paved trail is located in Olde Rope Mill Park and is an easy flat trail on the banks of Little River. Towne Lake Pass - This approximately 1.2 mile trail will connect the Towne Lake community to Downtown along the banks of Noonday Creek. It will begin at the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Towne Lake Hills South.
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COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST
Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org
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Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-6348 www.allentempleame.org St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton 770-479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org
BAPTIST
Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Cornerstone Community 4206 North Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007 Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 Faith Community Office: 110 Village Trail, Suite 110, Woodstock Sunday Services: 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth www.hbcga.org Heritage Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.HeritageCanton.com Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org
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New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448, www.newvicbaptist.org Rising Hills Church 615 Mountain Road, Woodstock www.gorhc.org River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org Shallowford Free Will Baptist Church 1686 Shallowford Road, Marietta 770-926-1163 www.shallowfordchurch.com South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422 Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.com
CHURCH OF GOD
Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.org Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org
EPISCOPAL
Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.ecamarietta.org Saint Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org
JEWISH
Chabad Jewish Center 1480 Shiloh Road, NW, Kennesaw 770-400-9255 www.jewishwestcobb.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell
770-642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net
MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org
LUTHERAN
Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 770-503-5050 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org
ORTHODOX
St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org
PRESBYTERIAN
Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564, www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869, www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-3558 , www.heritagepres.com Trinity 1136 Trinity Church Road www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074, www.woodstockpcusa.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of LaSalette 12941 Sam Nelson Road, Canton 770-479-8923 www.lasalettecanton.com
St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com
UNITED METHODIST
Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombumc.org Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591- 0837 www.mtgilead-umc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Emerson 4010 Canton Road, Marietta 770-578-1533 www.emersonuu.org Unity North Atlanta 4255 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, GA 30066 678-819-9100 www.unitynorth.org
OTHERS
Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv Antioch Christian Church 3595 Sugar Pike Road Canton, GA 30115 770-475-9628 www.antiochcanton.org Antioch Church 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.antiochchurch.life
Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-529-9572 www.mormon.org Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Dwelling Place Church 110 Londonderry Court #130, Woodstock www.dwellingplacemovement.org Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock, 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestoneschurch.com Fresh Springs Worship Center 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 100, Woodstock 678-557-9841 www.freshspringsworship.com Fuente de Vida (Fountain of Life) 205 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-880-3135 www.fdvida.org God’s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Hope Church 6576 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock www.HopeChurchAtl.com Iglesia Mana Para Siempre, Inc. Bilingual church Spanish & English 452 Milton Drive, Canton 678-880-8750 www.iglesiamanaparasiempre.com
Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108, Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Momentum 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Hill Trail, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Woodstock 8534 Main Street, Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org Thrive Chapel 11303 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Woodstock City Church 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock 678-880-9092 www.woodstockcity.org Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org AROUND WOODSTOCK | January 2018
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ORGANIZATIONS Downtown Buzz 30 770-592-6056 www.mainstreetwoodstock.org/connect/#buzz Rotary Club of Woodstock 678-999-8500
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FINANCIAL SERVICES Citadel Professional Services, LLC 770-952-6707
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EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION Cherokee Christian Schools 678-494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org
L.Bean Interiors 770-824-8386
Rebound Physical Therapy 678-445-9799 www.ReboundPTClinic.com
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RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Cherokee County Tennis Assoc. www.cherokeetennis.org
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Crossfire Volleyball Club www.crossfirevolleyballclub.com
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Elm St. Cultural Arts Village 678-494-4251 www.ElmStreetArts.org
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South Cherokee Baseball www.southcherokeebaseball
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Flag Company, The 770-974-0507 www.Flagco.com
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SENIOR LIVING
Northside Hospital Cherokee www.northsidecherokee.com
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North Georgia Audiology and Hearing Aid Center 770-726-8948 www.YourHearingLink.com
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North Georgia Clinical Reasearch 678-494-5735 www.NGClinicalResearch.com
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