November Issue

AroundAbout WALTON | November 2011

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Featured Articles

26 Festive Yards

Do you recognize any of these “fiendish” front yards?

36 Ryder’s “Carve Out

30 & 31 On the Cover Local businesses have ideas to help with your holiday preparations.

Cancer” Run

In Every Issue Around Walton.......................... 6 Birthdays................................. 13 Community Calendar............... 17 Everyday Angels...................... 18 Recipe Corner.......................... 24

Community supports Ryder Ewing

raise funds for brain tumor research.

School Information.................. 45

40 Homecoming

Product Recalls........................ 50

There’s No Place Like Homecoming!

Houses of Worship.................. 48

Clubs & Organizations.............. 52

44 Local Authors

Community Numbers.............. 56

Humane Society...................... 57

Two local teachers publish their first children’s book.

Elected Officials....................... 58 Classifieds............................... 59 Advertiser Directory................ 60

Contributing Writers

Kellee Holland Garner is the Title Manager for AroundAbout Walton.

She has more than 25 years experience assisting clients grow their businesses.

Look for her out and about in Walton!

You can reach her at (770) 615-3308 or kellee@aroundaboutmagazines. com.

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Judson Adamson.............................16

Kara Kiefer.......................................25

Don Akridge....................................14

Dr. Mike Litrel..................................20

Mary-Kathryn Boler.........................25

Marietta Plastic Surgery...................33

Dr. Ryan Breshears...........................34

Bob Ott............................................16

Dr. Cristi Cheek................................32

Zett Quinn.......................................21

Julie Hannigan............................30-31

Dawn Reed......................................29

Jennifer Jarosick..............................22

Doug Rohan.....................................19

Linda & Kevin Keeton......................28

Bryant Wright..................................46

Community

Community Board The AroundAbout Walton Community Board consists of wellrespected community leaders, from different walks of life. Our Board assists us in many ways including contributing to our magazine, and acting as our ambassadors to the community.

We are happy to introduce two of our seven board members.

Mary Stephens — Mary currently serves as Media Director for Right From The Heart Ministries. In this role, she writes and produces radio and TV spots with Bryant Wright, who is the Founder of Right From The Heart, as well as the senior pastor at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Over the past 20 years, she has written, directed, and choreographed faith-based dramas, musicals, and dinner theaters, As a concert artist, Mary has traveled the U.S., as well as to 25 countries and has recorded her own music with Warner Chappell, a division of Warner Brothers. Mary has most recently recorded a new CD of Urban Gospel music with her singing partner, Maryline Blackburn. Mary has two grown children. She can be reached at (678) 388-1862.

Zett Quinn — Zett is the owner and founder of Quality Craftsmen.

Quality Craftsmen grew out of Zett’s expertise and love of construction and custom renovations. He is a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Zett and his wife Mary have been residents of Indian Hills for 12 years. They have two sons, Zettler and Devin, who attend Walton High School and Dickerson Middle School. They are active members of East Cobb Presbyterian Church. Zett is Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 433. He enjoys sailing, backpacking and hiking.

Zett can be reached at (404) 483-7446.

Publisher AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. Executive Editor Kara Kiefer kara@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3309 Director of New Market Development Lee Ann Jones leeann@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3318 Title Manager Kellee Holland Garner kellee@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3308 Title Editor Lynne Lysaght lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3306 Art Director Michelle McCulloch michelle@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3307 Digital Marketing Director James Ball james@aroundaboutmagazines.com, (770) 615-3310 AroundAbout Walton is a publication of AroundAbout Local Media, Inc., a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in the Walton area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free by mail to approximately 14,850 homes and businesses and 2,150 in racks throughout the Walton community.

AroundAbout Walton welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 20th of the preceding month.

Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send payment 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. AroundAbout Walton 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 2011.

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Other AroundAbout Walton Board members include: Judy McNeill, Judson Adamson, Dawn Reed,Doug Rohan, Dr. Cristi Cheek and Caroline Whaley.

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AROUND WALTON

by Lynne Lysaght

The People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Walton

Recently, as I was preparing dinner for my family, my 14-year-old son walked in and innocently asked, “Mom, who is your favorite?” My response was immediate and full of assurances that I love each of my three children equally. He looked me right in the eye and responded, “According to this issue of Time magazine, you are a liar.” I was surprised by this attack on my character; I have tried to Lynne is the Editor of AroundAbout Walton impress upon my children the importance magazine. She of being truthful. But there it is, right on lives in the Walton the cover of the October 3, 2011 issue community with her of Time magazine. “Why Mom Liked You husband Martin and Best: The Science of Favoritism” by Jeffrey their three sons Kyle, Kluger with the first paragraph talking Logan and Camden. about the “sweet lies” parents tell their children. I looked at my very literal son who believes it’s true if it’s in print, and I explained sincerely that I am not lying; I do not have a favorite, and I repeated that I love them all the same.

Of course, the magazine article has already told him this is exactly what I will say. Then an interesting conversation between my middle and youngest son took place where they both agreed that my oldest son is Dad’s favorite (the article stated that the first born is often the favorite), but their harmony ended there. My youngest son said, “Well, obviously I’m Mom’s favorite,” at the exact same moment that the 14-year-old declared, “I am obviously Mom’s favorite.” We all looked at each other and laughed. For me, I will continue to deny any favoritism, but I have been alerted that there are those who believe it happens often, and I will be watching my husband and myself a little closer to see if any bias is showing.

While I do not have a favorite child, I do have a favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, and it is right around the corner. All the cooks will be gathered in the kitchen, preparing some of the family favorite dishes, and I love the wonderful smells. In our community, we have so much to be thankful for everyday. As you read through this issue of AroundAbout Walton, you will read about people working to help others as a part of their daily job or through volunteering on their own time to make our community a great place for all who live here. I hope you, your friends and family are able to be together and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Send us your questions, comments, submissions and suggestions to me at lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com.

AroundAbout Walton looks forward to hearing from the community.

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What’s Coming?

A Walmart Neighborhood Market is coming to the Olde Mill shopping center at 3101 Roswell Road. This will not be a supercenter, only a grocery store. There is still a lot of work to be done to get the zoning approved, moving current tenants to new locations in the same center, and interior construction for the new grocery store. This location has had a grocery store in the past.

What’s New? Innovative Orthodontics recently moved to a new office at 1229 Johnson Ferry Road. Dr. Wendy J. Katz offers SureSmile®, Invisalign®, and braces for children, teens, and adults. Each dental chair has a computer and iTouch for the patient to use during their appointment. For more information, call (770) 952-5255 or visit innovative-orthodontics.com.

Recently, PeachMac held its grand opening at the Avenue East Cobb, 4475 Roswell Road, Suite 420. The store, located next to Victoria’s Secret, is “Georgia’s Apple Specialists” with thousands of products including iPad2 and iPhone accessories.

For more information, please call (678) 426-3200 or visit peachmac.com.

The Cook’s Warehouse located in Merchants Walk at 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 568 (next to Whole Foods) recently opened. The Cook’s Warehouse is Atlanta’s premier gourmet store and cooking school. For more information, please call (770) 565-8005 or visit www.cookswarehouse.com.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The staff at AroundAbout Walton is thankful for our readers and advertisers who make this community magazine possible!

Our purpose: At AroundAbout Local Media, we believe the world functions at the community level: diverse groups of people living in close proximity; sharing commonality of culture, values and local pride; developing safety nets for those in need; and helping each other to live richer lives.

It is our heartfelt desire to contribute to the fabric that helps make a community happen. Through our magazines, we aim to provide everyone in the communities we serve with uplifting, interesting information about the community they are proud to call home.

We encourage you to send your photos, ideas, stories or anything else you think the community would like to know about to lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com.

Sincerely, It’s your community. It’s your magazine.

Your Friends at AroundAbout Walton

The Community Of

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What’s Happening in Walton...

Cobb Diaper Day Collection The Cobb Diaper Day Committee held its third annual Diaper Day, collecting more than 80,000 diapers from businesses and community members to assist low-income families with infants and young children. Food stamps cannot be used to purchase diapers making families in need turn to other resources for diapers. All of the donated diapers were given to the Center for Family Resources (CFR), MUST Ministries, Reconnecting Families, YWCA of Northwest Georgia, and the Christian Aid Mission Program (C.A.M.P.).

Student Government senator, National Art Honor Society Kappa Pi president, National Leadership Honor Sigma Lambda president and a Resident Assistant.

Caroline Folsom, a sophomore biology major from Dallas, Georgia was named Miss Reinhardt 2011 and Miss Congeniality.

Olivia Goodall, first runner up in the Miss Reinhardt University Competition surrounded by her proud parents Steve and Amanda Goodall and her sister Nina Goodall (r).

Front row (left to right): Diaper Day Founder and Chairperson Barbara Hickey, Jeri Barr of CFR, Darlene Duke from C.A.M.P and Kaye Cagle of MUST Ministries. Back row: Rosan Hall, Diaper Day Committee member.

Local Student Competed in Miss Reinhardt University 2011 Competition Olivia Goodall, a Reinhardt University student, recently competed and was named first runner-up in the Miss Reinhardt University Competition as a part of the University’s Fall Family & Alumni Weekend festivities. Olivia, a junior at Reinhardt, graduated from Walton High School in 2009 and her family has lived in the community since 1998. Olivia will graduate early with a double major in business and fine arts. The competition was open to all women who attend Reinhardt full time. The contestants were judged on academic excellence, commitment to community, talent, interview, and evening gown categories. In the talent competition, Olivia danced Pointe to Imagine by Sara Oromchi. At Reinhardt, Olivia is a Reinhardt Central manager, a Reinhardt University New Student Orientation coordinator, a Reinhardt University captain and a Reinhardt University Student Activities Council member. She is the Reinhardt Red Cross Club president, a Reinhardt University

Mistletoe Market Raised Funds for Junior League The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta’s (JLCM) Mistletoe Market recently celebrated its 21st anniversary. The three-day shopping event held in October hosted merchants showcasing apparel, jewelry, clothing, and gifts. Ticket sales provided the funds that allow the JLCM to make a difference by improving the lives of children and families in Cobb County. The JLCM raised $57,000 to continue their programs.

JLCM Mistletoe Market Volunteers (left to right): Suzanne Hess, Katherine Kennedy, Kristie Garrett, Kim Flemming, Renae Meyer (Mistletoe Market Chair Elect), Mamie Doyle, Julie Eubanks (Mistletoe Market Chair), Carrie Cox, Katie Stieber and Caroline Whaley (JLCM President). continued on page 12

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Community I do this because, after the national flogging the Peach State has received due to the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) cheating scandal, the perennially poor reviews of public education that are so prevalent in today’s politics, and recent private sector resentment that has flooded towards public sector employees—I know teachers are beaten up a lot. What we neglect to hear—even in East Cobb—is that a lot goes right in public school classrooms each and every day.

My son is a senior in the home stretch of his high school career in Cobb County, and as I recently cleared the flood of postcards from colleges that seem to clog our mailbox on a daily basis, I took a moment to think about that fast-approaching, bittersweet moment when I will no longer be able to follow (or guide) his next steps forward.

I wondered if my husband and I have been good enough parents. Have we provided access to a good enough education?

Will our child have the same opportunities my generation has enjoyed to go forth and make his mark on the world?

I suppose the jury is out on a couple of those questions, but I have firm opinions on the quality of Cobb County schools, which has been predominantly determined by individual educators we encountered along the way. For those terrific teachers, I wish to write a word of praise.

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For instance, even now I can easily conjure up the image of the copper-haired teacher’s assistant from Kennesaw Elementary in North Cobb who first made my son feel comfortable in kindergarten by simply praising a few of his Crayola crayon masterpieces.

I recall the fantastic fourth grade teacher at Mt. Bethel Elementary, Mrs. Nancy Krosner, who showed me the disaster that was my son’s desk, the stream of crumpled papers and half torn notebooks that spilled onto the floor. Instead of berating me or belittling my child, she talked fervently about her strategy to help the kid develop better organizational skills, and today he still uses the same type of expanding file folder she suggested for him when he was nine.

Then there was the sixth grade teacher at Dickerson Middle School who built an actual Star Wars hovercraft to get his students—my young Jedi among them--interested in the force of science.

I also think about several stupendous secondary teachers I’ve met this year at Walton High School who are building on the work of others, inspiring their students to strive harder to reach for something grander than just a good grade.

All of these Cobb County teachers—these truly talented professionals—are modern day versions of Prometheus who deserve more than the scorn that is often directed in a general way at Georgia educators, which I myself am apt to direct towards teachers I feel don’t measure up to their essential tasks.

These dedicated men and women are passing on the fire of knowledge, whatever the perception of the sometimes overtly critical inhabitants of the Land of Zeus. They are teaching students how to properly wield knowledge while fostering an intrinsic desire to learn.

Ultimately, students—my son included—must create their own success or failure. However, it is a comfort to know that when it comes to education, there are many capable professionals here in our county who have taken the time—cared enough to do whatever they can to perfect their craft—to point our kids in the right direction. That is indeed worthy of great praise.

Barbara Lane

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2012 Tribute to Women of Achievement The YWCA of Northwest Georgia is accepting nominations for the 2012 Tribute to Women of Achievement to be held in March at the Cobb Galleria Center. Nominations will be accepted through December 21, 2011 for women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in their professional and community endeavors and must live in Cobb, Cherokee, or Paulding county. For a nomination form or more information, please contact Kimberly Jorgensen at (770) 423-3582 or email her at kjorgensen@ ywcanwga.com.

Big Band Concert in the Park Members of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church’s Gospel Jazz Band recently played a concert of big band and jazz standards for the community on a beautiful fall evening at East Cobb Park. They had a great crowd with lots of dancing on the lawn.

Trombones (left to right): Carlis Martin, Brian Nygaard, Luke Hedrick, Matthew Marshall, David Wellons and Tyler Gruber.

first Jim and Carol Ney Literary Award for her outstanding literary contributions. The funds raised at this event will benefit the Cobb County Public Library System.

Cobb Library Foundation President Diane Cherry said, “As state and local governments are forced to reduce funding for libraries and education, it is imperative Left to right: Melissa Fay that foundations support these Greene accepting the Jim and institutions, which face the Carol Ney Literary Award from challenges of educating our Carol Ney. current and future generations.”

For more information about the Foundation, please visit cobblibraryfoundation.org.

Apple Annie Arts and Crafts Show at St. Ann’s The St. Ann’s Women’s Guild is pleased to present the 31st Annual Apple Annie Arts and Crafts Show, with more than 100 of the Southeast’s finest artisans and crafters. The public is invited to attend from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on December 2 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 3 at the Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road. A popular feature is the Blue Light Booth, which is filled with valuable items donated by each of the show participants that are raffled throughout the show. An heirloom quilt will be raffled, and attendees can enjoy homemade soup and goodies from the Apple Annie Kitchen made by the Women’s Guild members. Admission will be $3 with children under 12 free. Strollers will not be permitted. All of the show proceeds will be donated to charity and community outreach programs. Shuttle service will be available.

For more information, visit www.st-ann.org.

Local Military Man Featured in Documentary

Trumpets (left to right): Julia Rohan, Brian Green, John Howard, Steve Miller, Travis Hamrick and Jamie Hamrick.

Masquerade Raised Funds for Public Library

Guests at Library Masquerade.

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The Cobb Library Foundation recently held Booked for the Evening - A Literary Masquerade at the Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw.

Melissa Fay Greene was honored with the

Tripp Bishop, a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, will be featured in a documentary with other current aviators titled Angle of Attack: A History of Naval Aviation which will air on public broadcasting stations in November. The film crew followed Tripp and three others through six months or more of their aviation training. Tripp has been friends with Jeff Teplis, the focus of AroundAbout Walton’s military story this issue (see page 35), since they were in second grade together.

Tripp graduated from Walton High School and his parents, Susie and Larry Bishop, live in the community.

Tripp currently is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina, and will be the focus of our next Meet the Military story. The documentary will air on WGTV on November 12 at 9 and 3 a.m., 3 and 10 p.m. and on WPBA on November 17 at 10 p.m.

Captain Tripp Bishop in flight.

Happy Birthday!

Tyler Avers

Ari Greenberg

Age 12 on November 3 Happy Birthday Wild Child!! Xxoo. Mom, Dad, Lindsey, Jason & Austin!!

Age 48 on November 1 Happy Birthday Ari! Love, Dana, Ilyse and Sam

Ireland Donaghy Holman

Mackenzie Rose Fischrupp

Age 7 on November 8 Daughter of Mr. Patrick Andrew Holman and Dr. Grania Gothard Holman, Sister of Seth-Patrick, Trinity, Andrew and John-Hall

Age 8 on October 21 Daughter of Kristi and Donald Fischrupp

Grey Cleveland

Madison Dodd

Age 6 on November 21 Daughter of Steven & Michelle Dodd and Sister of Steven II & Madeline.

Celebrating on November 13 You are an AMAZING husband and father. We are blessed by you!

Love, Your adoring family and your 3 furry kids too!

Charlotte Holz

Age 17 on November 7 Happy 17th Birthday Sparkles!!

Ben Maggard

Age 11 on November 30 We love you Ben! Happy Birthday!

Dad, Mom and Matt

Andrew Gothard Holman

Age 4 on November 19 Son of Mr. Patrick Andrew Holman and Dr. Grania Gothard Holman, Brother of Seth-Patrick, Trinity, Ireland, and John-Hall

Kris Kollias

Age 12 on November 3 Happy Birthday!

Love, Mama, Dad and Tommy

Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free!

E-mail to: lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com.

December deadline is November 15.

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Is It Time For Life Insurance?

Important life events may call for it

by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus Just as many people between the ages of 30 and 50 lack a will, many also lack life insurance. A March 2011 survey from Genworth Financial and the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business found that almost 70 percent of single parents and 45 percent of married parents were living without any coverage.

Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw.

Phone (770) 952-6707.

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Why don’t more young adults buy life insurance? Shopping for life insurance may seem confusing, boring or unnecessary. Yet, when you have kids, get married, buy a house or live a lifestyle funded by significant salaries, the need arises.

Finding the right policy may be simpler than you think. There are two basic

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types of life insurance: term and cash value. Cash value (or “permanent”) life insurance policies offer death benefits and some of the characteristics of an investment – a percentage of the money you spend to fund the policy goes into a savings program. Cash value policies have correspondingly higher premiums than term policies, which give you death benefits only and have terms of 10 years or longer. Term is a great choice for many young adults because it is relatively inexpensive. There is an economic downside to term life coverage: if you outlive the term of the policy and you and/ or your loved ones get nothing back. Term life policies can be renewed (though many are not) and some can be converted to permanent coverage.

The key question is: how long do you plan to keep the policy?

If you don’t want to pay premiums on an insurance policy for more than 10 years, then term life stands out as the most attractive option. If you are just looking for a short-term hedge against calamity, that’s the whole reason behind term life insurance. If you’re getting into estate planning, then

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The key question is: how long do you plan to keep the policy? permanent life insurance may prove a better choice.

It may be cheaper than you think. Premiums on 10-year level guaranteed term policies are startlingly affordable. Just to give you a ballpark example, a 40-year-old woman could potentially line up $250,000 in coverage through one major insurer for a premium of $16 a month as of July 2011.

Confer, compare and contrast. Talk with a financial or insurance professional you trust before plunking down money for a policy. That professional can perform a term-versus-permanent analysis for you and help you weigh per-policy variables.

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Today’s Neighborhood Real Estate News

by Judson Adamson

Judson Adamson is the President/CEO of Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage serving the Walton community. He is a member of the AroundAbout Walton Community Board.

He can be reached at (770) 240-2001.

According to the National Association of Realtors, Metro Atlanta single family home sales for September surged nearly 25 percent compared with the same month a year ago. They also reported that every fifth home is being purchased by an investor, not by an owner who will live in the home. In an amazing statistic, Steve Palm of Smart Numbers (a local real estate analysis firm) said of the Metro Atlanta area, “One out of four houses is going for less than $50,000.”

Data suggests that now is an excellent time to buy a house, either to live in for the long term or for investment income (not for a quick flip). Houses are not the magic-wealth-creators they were made out to be during the “bubble.”

However, when prices are low and loans are cheap and other attractive investment yields are scarce, buyers should consider jumping in.

Appraisals are becoming more of a problem in getting transactions closed. Appraisers are challenged, due to fewer sales available to use as comparables, and because of the high volume of foreclosures that are bringing values down. In addition, the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD), which is a set of new reporting requirements, went into effect September 1 continued on page 54

Ask Bob

by Bob Ott AroundAbout Walton recently asked Commissioner Bob Ott about the SPLOST project on Lower Roswell Road.

Bob Ott is the Cobb County Commissioner for District 2. Feel free to email your questions to him to bob.ott@ cobbcounty.org.

What is a SPLOST project?

SPLOST is short for Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. In 2005, voters approved a list of projects to be built using funds from the SPLOST. The law requires that the projects on the approved list must be built if the funds are available. The Lower Roswell Road project is one of these projects approved by the voters.

What is being done to Lower Roswell Road?

This project is a fairly large one. The major components are safety and operational improvements to Lower Roswell Road from Davidson Road to the county line. The large curve will be reduced to improve safety. Additionally, bike lanes are being added to each side of the road. An eight-foot wide multi-use trail is being added to the south side of Lower Roswell and 16

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a five-foot sidewalk on the north side. We also are adding a crosswalk at Hyde Road so people can access Hyde Farm.

We’ve heard this project includes a roundabout.

That’s true; in addition to all of the things listed above, a roundabout will replace the intersection of Lower Roswell Road, Timber Ridge Road and Willeo Road. This roundabout will allow the traffic to move more freely through the intersection. It will take the people who travel on these roads just a short while to get used to how they work. The first roundabout the county installed in West Cobb has greatly reduced the traffic congestion in the area.

Why has it taken so long for this project to get started?

Originally, this project was wider and bigger, and I believe not in the best interests of the community. Staff and I, along with the engineers, spent almost a year meeting with the different neighborhoods and communities to coordinate the project and its scope to minimize the impact on the look and feel of the Lower Roswell corridor. We reduced the width of the project by nine feet by removing a center turn lane. We spent continued on page 54

EVENT CALENDAR: November 14 - 19 “Modern American Impressionists” Art Show

Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Location: Frameworks Gallery,

1205 Johnson Ferry Road,

Suite 110 Information: The fall art show will feature works by four Georgia artists, Millie Gosch, Dianne Harrison, Emily Hirn and Karen Lawrence, whose works were accepted into American Impressionist Society’s Annual Exhibition in Carmel, CA. Free admission.

For more information, visit www. frameworksgallery.com or call (770) 9736701.

November 14, 17 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis

Time: 7 – 9 p.m.

Location: 6478 Putnam Ford Dr,

Woodstock Information: Georgia Hypnotherapy Associates, LLC will present, “Learn How Hypnosis Can Help You Easily Stop Smoking Without Chemicals, Cravings, Irritability, or Weight Gain.” Cost $20 and goes to the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit www.GAhypnotherapy. com. Pre-registration at (678) 938-7274 or email georgiahypnotherapy@live.com with desired date and number of attendees.

November 16 Understanding Alzheimer’s Behaviors and Wandering

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Aloha to Aging, Inc.,

Mt. Bethel Community

Center,

4608 Lower Roswell Road Information: Program facilitated by Sarah Carson of the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Please RSVP by November 15 at (678) 439-1177.

November/December November 16 Northeast Cobb Business Association Luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Piedmont Baptist Church,

570 Piedmont Road Information: Speaker: David Connell, Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Cost $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at northeastcobbba.com.

November 17 East Cobb Civic Association Meeting

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: East Cobb Government

Center,

4400 Lower Roswell Road Information: Speaker will be Karl Von Hagel, manager of McCollum Airport. The general meeting will take place after the speaker. Note this is a Thursday night. For more information visit eastcobb.net or call Bill Carver at (770) 955-5522.

November 19 One Step Forward 5K Run/Walk to Benefit ALS

Time: 8 a.m.

Location: Neurosport Physical Therapy,

1163 Johnson Ferry Road,

Suite 100 Information: Neurosport Physical Therapy is holding its 12th annual One Step Forward 5K Run/Walk to benefit Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association. You can walk, run, or stroll and pets are welcome. Race starts and finishes at 1163 Johnson Ferry Road. Register for the race by going to any neurosport physical therapy location, in store registration at Big Peach Running Company, or at Active.com. The cost is $30.

For more information, email Chris Hanley at chanley@neurosportga.com.

Send Us Your Community Calendar Events to lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com.

December deadline is November 15.

December 2, 3 Apple Annie Arts and Crafts Show

Times: December 2, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

December 3, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Catholic Church of St. Ann,

4905 Roswell Road Information: The Women’s Guild of the Catholic Church of St. Ann is holding the 31st Annual Apple Annie Arts and Crafts Show. More than 100 artisans and crafters will attend. Apple Annie’s Kitchen will be serving homemade food. Admission is $3 and children under 12 are free. Strollers will not be permitted. Shuttle service will be available. For more information visit www. st-ann.org.

December 3 Local Authors Signing Event at Bookmiser

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: 3822 Roswell Road Information: Local authors and teachers Rosalind Bunn and Kathleen Howard will sign their new children’s book, Sophie May and the Shoe Untying Fairy.

December 4 Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park

Time: 5 p.m.

Location: 3322 Roswell Road Information: This special evening hosted by the Friends of East Cobb Park will feature a children’s choir, brass quartet, live music, special guest appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph, award winning bell ringers and the lighting of a live 40-foot East Cobb Park tree. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Funds raised will benefit the park. For more information, visit www.eastcobbpark.org.

December 6 ECBA Breakfast with Commissioner Ott

Time: 7 – 8:30 a.m.

Location: Marlow’s Tavern East Cobb,

1311 Johnson Ferry Road,

Suite 208 Information: Speaker Cobb County Commissioner Bob Ott. $8 for members, $10 for visitors. Register at www. eastcobbba.com.

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Angels Community

Everyday

Sydney Stewart

Four long years have now passed since the long walk down the back corridor of the emergency room after doctors announced that Sidney Stewart (then 11 years old- today 15) had a large tumor on her brain - Medulloblastoma Cancer. Life for the straight-A student, aspiring athlete, dancer (having performed in Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker) and competition cheerleader, and the lives of her family, would never be the same again.

After Sidney’s first 10-hour surgery to remove the tumor, she remained in ICU for six weeks. After eight grueling months of emergency surgeries, close calls and chaplain visits, Sidney was finally able to return home while she continued her treatments. Today, due to the aggressive chemo treatments and radiation, Sidney is in remission, and her family is relieved and thankful. However, the affects of her chemo have left Sidney with other issues and complications to overcome.

While Sidney is, miraculously, considered cancer free, she continues her daily battle with the long-term effects of her grueling and aggressive cancer treatments. Although her last chemo infusion was in February of 2009, Sidney has developed osteoporosis, which has caused two broken legs and months of casting and downtime. She also now has severe hearing loss in both ears and wears hearing aids. Until last November, she was considered legally blind, but now is able to wear glasses; however, her vision changes monthly. She is unable to move her eyes left to right, up or down, and does not currently have peripheral vision. Her left arm and leg are significantly weaker than the right, and the left side of her face is paralyzed. Posterior Foss Syndrome and radiation have caused her to suffer from bulging discs in her neck and lower back. The changes in her ability to learn and process are significant, and she experiences short- term memory loss. Sidney is unable to walk unattended, dress, bathe or go to the bathroom unassisted.

ago. We have rallied and supported Sidney in her fight and assisted their family – the way our caring community does so well. Presently, Sidney’s mom has new health issues herself, and her father recently lost his job. Keeping their home (which was modified to accommodate Sidney’s condition), paying for gas to and from rehab and buying groceries have been challenging. When asked about their family’s new “interruptions,” Kim replied, “We conquered cancer and the consequences of the poisons pumped into our young daughter’s body.

After that, this should be easy!”

The presence and hope of God lives through each of us. Let’s help make this “easy!” Please send in gas or grocery cards, or donate to this strong family online at our website or by sending in your donation.

As always, 100 percent of the donations will go to the Stewart family. In-home assistance with Sidney Sidney has been enduring all day rehabilitation sessions, five days a week, also is needed, which would allow Kim to step away at Shepherd Center Pathways in Decatur, and will continue to require rehab for years to come. When she is able, she will continue her education online. to tend to household needs. If you would like to volunteer in this capacity, please send us an email, Despite her daily setbacks, Sidney has adjusted well and works very hard and we will put you in touch with Kim. Continue to at rehab. Her mom Kim stated, “Although she has many challenges and is learning to adjust to her life after cancer, she is beautiful, both inside and out, pray for Sidney and her family as they continue to has the sweetest personality and is always the comedian!” The fact that their conquer daily challenges! daughter is still here is a gift! They feel blessed beyond belief for her second Please visit www.townelaker.com/everydayangels to donate via Paypal chance. Their daily round trips from Acworth to Decatur, in heavy Atlanta or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, traffic, are “gifts.” They thank God for them every single day!

Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go Everyday Angels was recently contacted by a dear friend of Sidney’s family.

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to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification.

Holiday Season Primer: What to do if you are pulled over for a suspected DUI

by Douglas B. Rohan, Esq., ROHAN LAW, PC

Doug Rohan lives in the Walton community with his wife, Julia, and three daughters. He is a bi-lingual attorney and owner of Rohan Law, PC where he specializes in Criminal Defense and Workers’ Compensation claims.

He also is a member of the AroundAbout Walton Community Board. You can email Doug at doug@ rohanlawpc.com.

Well, up until now, the positive feedback on my articles have come from all angles, including several friends on the prosecution side of the bar. But that might change after today because of the very adversarial nature of the DUI arrest. Yes, I have learned that even other lawyers read my articles...that knowledge is challenging, as I have to make sure I get it right! However, this article will raise a number of points that will deal in strategy.

Before that, let me premise my article with the following: I wish there were no drunk drivers. I have a family and many friends in the area, and I would be devastated if any of them were injured or killed by a drunk driver. If you have been drinking or plan to drink, call a cab. That will be the best $80 you spend, because my initial retainer is substantially higher.

A DUI is the most complicated case to prosecute and therefore defend. There are really several cases wrapped up inside the alleged DUI and each of these have to be resolved in favor of the State in order to provide a conviction. If any aspect of the arrest, investigation and trial is flawed, then

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Always be polite and respectful.

Answer the officer with 'yes' or 'no' responses, and remember, you always have the right to remain silent. the defendant must be acquitted. This includes the original reason for the stop by the officer, the roadside field sobriety evaluation, the science behind the breathalyzer test or blood analysis, and the presentation of facts to the jury.

Today we will focus primarily on the decisions you make after the blue lights come on in your rearview mirror. Always be polite and respectful. Answer the officer with “yes” or “no” responses, and remember, you always have the right to remain silent. In my experience reviewing videotapes of the arrest, being aware of your right to remain silent can be hindered by your CAPACITY to remain silent. More than one DUI case has turned (for the worse) on what the defendant said on video.

The number one question I get in DUI cases is, “Should I blow?” when offered the breathalyzer. Of course the answer is: depends on what the result will be when you do blow. Keep continued on page 55

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Lifestyle

Call of Duty

by Mike Litrel, M.D. My 14 year-old son Joseph is a living room Rambo. On Saturdays, he reports to his video game X-Box right after breakfast, and by afternoon he has taken down hundreds – perhaps thousands of virtual online enemies.

Dr. Mike Litrel practices with his fellow OB/GYN’s at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists in Canton and Woodstock. Dr. Litrel lives in southwest Cherokee with his wife Ann and their two sons, Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at www.mikelitrelmd.com Copyright 2011

This past Saturday, I went downstairs after lunch and there was Joseph, enthroned in his accustomed spot in front of the TV screen. I fought the impulse to grab his video game addicted butt from the chair and throw him out the window. Even though I could have used the exercise.

In a carefully neutral tone of voice, I inquired how much longer he planned to play. A worried expression clouded his face.

Then he remembered the family X-box rules and knew he was safe: Finish your homework.

Keep your grades high.

Practice your instrument – Then play X-box if you must.

His looked back at the video screen and shrugged, as if to say, Father, why do you trouble me with such irrelevance?

I had no one to blame but myself.

No one argues for the benefits of violent video games. The debate is more about the extent of damage. My wife Ann sides with the Academy of Pediatrics and remains vehemently opposed. I’ve learned from long experience that Annie is always right about these things.

And yet…

I remember vividly the difficulty of being an adolescent boy: getting on the bus early mornings while it was still dark; fighting my way through crowded hallways of grumpy kids; being trapped in a classroom with a teacher who droned on and on before the bell rang; thrusting us back into the hallways and into yet another class. During those tough years, my first stop upon returning home — after the refrigerator — was my Atari game console.

My friends and I would huddle around the television set like a campfire, each with a plastic joystick in our hands, fighting out the frustrations of the day by endeavoring to outmaneuver the other guy and shoot down his digital blue biplane or blow up his red tank. Those were the happy moments of unhappy early teenage years.

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Video graphics have changed quite a bit in 30 years. But the satisfaction of blowing up the other guy hasn’t changed a bit.

Six years ago when my oldest son Tyler hit junior high school, the conversation shifted seemingly overnight from benign Pokemon cards to Call of Duty — the best-selling video game that arms you and a team of your friends with digital assault weapons for exciting combat missions against other teams similarly armed.

Tyler pleaded for an X-box. All of a sudden our own parental “call of duty” was thrown into question. Do we forbid the game as Ann advised, and deal with adolescent resentment? Or do we make our son happy by allowing violent games into our home and forever stunt his development?

As usual, I found myself arguing for the middle road, making a case to Ann that our firstborn son playing Call of Duty alone in the basement wasn’t quite as psychotic as it might appear to the casual observer. For one thing, he and his friends were actually playing online together — strategizing, celebrating their victories, bemoaning their losses, and building friendships the clumsy way boys do. For another, at least he was venting his adolescent hormones safely at home, instead of out in the world where there was a lot more trouble.

So like many parents, we made a devil’s bargain: we linked Tyler’s video time directly to his grades, homework, and chores: prove yourself responsible, and then you can play.

As a senior, Tyler hardly plays X-box anymore, and there are promising signs that he is developing into a nice young man.

But watching my second son now glued to the video screen is like a returning nightmare. As I stand fighting off the urge to slap him silly, Ann sees me biting my lip and staring at the back of Joseph’s head. She asks what’s wrong.

Quicker than thought, Joseph leaps up to wrap his mother in a gentle bear hug — then casually repositions himself back in front of the TV. The unexpected affection brings a big smile to Ann’s face. She pats Joseph on the shoulder and asks him if he’s having a fun day.

Joseph smiles broadly, actually makes eye contact and assures his mother he is enjoying himself immensely. It’s all very polite and appropriate. But despite myself I suspect Joseph is smirking inside. I obeyed all the rules, Dad — so you have to leave me alone.

As our kids near adulthood and we strive to offer a balance of responsibilities and freedoms, we have ample room to worry.

We really and truly don’t know how our kids will “turn out.”

The best we can do is guide them toward reasonable choices, love them as best we can – and pray.

Let the Fun Begin: Basements Add Comfort & Enjoyment for the Family

by Zett Quinn

Zett Quinn is the founder of Quality Craftsmen, offering more than 20 years of experience in the construction and renovation business. To learn more, visit www. quality-craftsmen. com or contact him at zett@qualitycraftsmen.com.

In the 70s, finished basements were usually “rec rooms” for the kids. The next phase was transitioning basements into a spare bedroom for guests. Today, families in the Walton community convert their basements into additional living space where they can relax and enjoy quality family time.

An added bonus: a finished basement also can increase the value of your home.

Another trend is “man-caves.” Men are seeking their own space to relax, watch the big game on TV and enjoy a drink from their own beer tap or mini bar.

To add warmth to a basement – both in temperature and design style – install a ventless fireplace. Available in attractive designs, such as brick, tile, and stacked stone, a fireplace makes the room feel more like the rest of the house, and less like a basement. continued on page 51

A basement can transform into a variety of creative spaces, from home theaters, game rooms and art studios to wine cellars, full bars, exercise rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens.

Basement game rooms are very popular in the Walton community. Families want more time to play together, whether the game of choice is pool, ping-pong, foosball or video games.

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Project Thankful

by Jennifer Jarosick Thank you to the singing cashier at the superstore down the street; my kids smile and giggle each time we visit. Thank you to the baker at the local grocery store; you make my kids feel special each time you come around the counter Jennifer Jarosick, to give them their cookies. a former teacher Thank you to the baristas and MOMS Club and morning patrons at my favorite coffee chapter president, shop. It’s like a caffeinated Cheers where is the mother to everyone knows our names. Thanksgiving three children ages is almost here, and being thankful is a five and under. popular topic. It’s a feel-good time of E-mail her at year. When I was teaching kindergarten, Jenniferjarosick@ my favorite end of year gifts were the yahoo.com. heartfelt thank you notes from students and parents. A few words of gratitude can make such a big difference, and it’s so easy to let someone know that they are special.

So let’s do it, thank those around us, through what I’d like to

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call Project Thankful. Ask your children to pick a few members in our amazing community who they are thankful for, create thank you notes stating why this person is special, and deliver the cards. It could be the nurse at the pediatrician’s office, the cashier at the fast food restaurant on Johnson Ferry Road, the auto mechanic on Roswell Road or the fire fighter at the fire department on Lower Roswell Road. I learned from teaching that children become very excited about goodwill projects and helping others, as it allows them to learn and have fun at the same time. So pull out a pencil, paper and a few crayons and create some thankful notes. Perhaps these notes and cards will begin popping up all over the area. Who knows? It could be you who receives a thank you note!

Have fun discussing the Walton neighborhood, the people that own and work in the many shops, restaurants, offices and other businesses. We may live in a metropolitan area, but we have a close community and for that, I am very thankful. If you have any suggestions or comments, email me at jenniferjarosick@ yahoo.com. Happy thanksgiving!

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Recipe

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This month’s recipe was submitted by Cindy Farrant. Cindy and her husband Mark have four children, three sons and a daughter. The family has lived in the Walton community for 14 years, and the two youngest children both attended and graduated from Walton High School. Cindy is the media center paraprofessional at Timber Ridge Elementary School and loves reading books to the students and helping them find great books to check out and take home. She has worked at Timber Ridge for 12 years.

“This recipe was given to me by a dear friend about 10 years ago. It certainly has been enjoyed by many. I work in an elementary school and brought this dish to a special occasion breakfast once, and since then, I am always asked to bring the Baked French Toast for every special school breakfast. I also make it when company comes to visit and especially at holidays.

It’s a very easy recipe as you make it the day before you need it. I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as mine.”

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Baked French Toast ½ C butter (1 stick) 1 C brown sugar 1 loaf of Challah (or French) bread 6 eggs 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla ½ C milk powdered sugar blueberries (optional) Melt the butter and the brown sugar together.

Pour into a 9 X 13 baking dish. Tear the bread into large mouth-sized pieces and place on top of butter/sugar mixture. (I cut the ends of the bread off.) Fit pieces in tightly. Mix eggs, baking soda, vanilla and milk. Pour over the bread. Cover and chill overnight. Bake covered at 350º for 45 minutes. Uncover for last 15 minutes. Before serving sift powdered sugar over top and sprinkle with blueberries or fruit of your choice.

Social Media Success: New Twists on Old Strategies

by Mary-Kathryn Boler

Mary-Kathryn Boler is the owner of Catapult Strategic Consulting, LLC (www.

CatapultStrategies. com), located in the Walton area. Her proven approach to creating business strategies and action plans has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs grow their businesses faster and more profitabilty than they thought possible.

LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook are not social media strategies. They are tools. Successful marketing requires the right tool for your job - the one that influences your target market’s purchasing decisions most cost effectively. Knowing when, where and how your potential clients buy goods and services will enable you to identify the best social media solutions for your business.

Traditionally, the consumer decisionmaking process consisted of five stages: problem recognition, information search, information evaluation, purchase decision and post purchase evaluation. The volume and nature of information available online has fundamentally condensed the buying process, but the basic marketing tenants still hold true today.

Technology has increased the amount of information available and the speed with which we can access it. In the past, we would have to visit stores, obtain specifications for items of interest and compare options.

Today that information is available at our fingertips. More and

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Don't try to be everywhere.

Pick a few targeted social media communities and jump in. more customers are making purchase decisions for everything from office equipment to cars before visiting a shop. Also, the interactive nature of social media allows the search and evaluation steps to occur simultaneously. Rather than rely on data provided by you the seller, potential customers seek recommendations and reviews from product enthusiasts and online experts. More often than not, these are existing customers. Few of us would think of hiring an expert, such as a consultant, tutor, or plumber without checking online reviews. continued on page 51

Department of Driver Services

by Kara Kiefer The one thing my son wanted more than anything was his driver’s license.

As soon as he got his permit, all he wanted to do was practice. No situation intimidated him. He wanted to drive at night, in the rain, in downtown Atlanta — you name it, he wanted to drive in it.

As the time got closer for his road test, I called the Department of Driver Services (DDS) to make an appointment. He Kara Kiefer is the wanted me to check him out of school Executive Editor for to take the test, to which I said, “No.” I AroundAbout Local told him he could miss football practice Media. She lives in to take the test, to which he said, “No.” southwest Cherokee So that left Saturday as the only day with her husband Mike of the week to schedule his test, and and sons Brandon and Garrett. because of this, the first open time on a Saturday was 40 days after he was eligible. He was disappointed, but he waited patiently. Finally, September 24 arrived.

We were in the first group of the day, and after we turned in our paperwork, we drove the car behind the DDS and waited in line.

We were the last car in line, which turned out to be a blessing, as the story will show.

While we waited, we turned the car off and listened to the radio. As we moved up in line, we turned the car on and off probably three or four times. It was finally our turn, and my son pulled the car into the waiting area and turned it off while waiting for the test administrator to come out. Once we saw the administrator, I got out of the car and my son went to start the car — only it didn’t start. The car has a keyless ignition, so he took the key fob and placed it in the key hole and tried again — barely a crank. He looked at me in a panic.

How can this seriously be happening right now? I asked myself.

Meanwhile, the administrator is watching this situation unfurl with an expressionless face. I asked him if someone could help me. He didn’t know. He went inside only to return and tell me that everyone inside is working and no one can help. I had jumper cables, so I went to the parking lot and found a dad whose son had been first in line for the road test that morning and asked for his help, which he didn’t hesitate to provide.

I had three fears at this time: first, we would be told we’ve

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Festive and Fiendish So many in our community have been working feverishly in their yards to prepare for the fall season, and AroundAbout Walton wanted to feature several of these efforts. These yards are in a number of our subdivisions. Do you recognize any of these ghoulish gardens and fiendish front yards as your neighbors?

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Featured Yards

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How to Handle Fallen Trees

by Linda and Kevin Keeton

Linda and Kevin Keeton live in the Walton community with their two sons, Christian and Matthew. With a combined experience of over 36 years within the insurance industry, Keeton Insurance Services, Inc. is a Trusted Choice® Independent Agency specializing in property and casualty insurance. They may be reached by calling (770) 971-8900 or visiting www.keetoninsurance.com.

“When a tree falls, and there’s nothing there to stop it, does it cost you money?” Trees can be the reason your property is so valuable.

They can keep your utility bills low and give the kids something to do outside. For all their positives, trees also can be the reason why you need to call your insurance agent.

Whether it’s typical seasonal conditions, a windstorm, or any number of other reasons, trees and branches fall. Sometimes, they fall onto things, causing significant damage to property. Factor in the cost of paying a contractor to remove the tree, and you could be shelling out some serious cash.

How much of that cash will your homeowner’s insurance pay?

Typical homeowner’s insurance

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policies include coverage for falling objects. Therefore, damage to your home caused by a tree is covered up to your policy limit.

This coverage applies regardless of who “owns” the tree. Stated differently, the coverage applies regardless of whether or not

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How much of that cash will you homeowner's insurance pay? the tree was standing on your or someone else’s property.

It may cost thousands of dollars to pay someone to remove fallen trees from your property. Whether or not insurance coverage is available to help with this cost first depends on where the tree was standing and why the tree fell. In this situation, “ownership” of the tree does become a factor. If you “own” the tree (meaning it is standing on your property), removal is covered if it fell by one of the following perils: wind, continued on page 51

Thanksgiving Can Bring About Change for Families

by Dawn Reed

Dawn Reed is the Founder of Aloha To Aging, Inc., www. alohatoaging.org, 501c3 nonprofit serving Cobb, DeKalb and Fulton County, Adult Day Club (adult day respite) and Caregiver Education and Owner, Aloha To Senior Solutions. She can be reached at (678) 777-7241.

November is the month where Americans, no matter their faith, physical limits or location, join in celebrating “Thanks.� In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln united the nation when he gave his Thanksgiving Proclamation, declaring the last Thursday in November a day of thanksgiving. How great is this country!

For almost 150 years we have set aside our differences one day a year to join together and honor those things we are truly thankful for in our lives, like family.

During this celebration it is easy for the food to be the central focus. Taking the time to be with friends and relatives and be present in the moment with them can be equally as important on this special day.

However plentiful Thanksgiving Day is meant to be, it can often also be a time when families discover changes in an aging loved one. When we take time to visit with relatives and share in the making of the meal or engage in long conversations, we may see subtle or noticeable changes. Observing either a mom or grandmother unable to master the special recipe that she had always prepared by memory can be difficult. To witness a family member’s inability to carry on a well-known tradition, conversation or multi-task as they once did can be a shock to many family members. Often times, family members may experience a sense of denial as they witness these changes for the first time. Instead of ignoring the situation, I encourage people to face the difficult changes head on, for the emotional betterment of everyone concerned.

There may be a myriad of reasons and factors for the change in behavior or inability. Reaching for medical assistance outside of the primary physician, such as a neurologist or geriatric psychiatrist may be necessary in order to properly assess the situation. The problem may be lessened significantly once your loved one receives the medication or treatment he or she needs. Though this process may be difficult for all those involved, being there for one another is yet another reason for families to give thanks.

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Edward-Johns Jewelers Edward-Johns Jewelers has been an integral part of the East Cobb community for over 31 years, contributing not only with their beautiful, unique jewelry but with volunteering and community service. John and Anna Johnson opened shop in 1979 and have since been offering quality custom designs, repairs, complete jewelry counseling, engraving, appraisals, and stringing. Their eyecatching one-of-a-kind jewelry is sure to provide customers with pieces they’ll treasure for life. The Johnsons consider themselves the proud owners of a “mom-and-pop” business, which they feel affords them the opportunity to give back to the community and to invest themselves fully in their customers.

Johnny served on the Cobb County School Board for 12 years, is a lifetime member in the PTSA, has served as president for the Cobb County YMCA, is a charter member of the East Cobb Kiwanis Club, and is Santa Claus for the East Cobb Park, as well as serving in other community roles. Johnny has also been chosen as East Cobb Citizen of the Year.

Johnson has a nature-inspired passion for art that comes from

his family history; his grandfather was a poet and a woodcarver, and his father was an acclaimed water colorist. His jewelry has won over 50 state and national Jewelry Design Awards, including the recent Torch Award, which was a contest given by the Southern Jewelry Traders Association (SJTA) in which 11 state association winners competed against each other in order to pick the best of the best.

With friendly service, the staff of Edward-Johns Jewelers strives to make jewelry buying a comfortable and well-informed process for customers. For the holidays, Edward-Johns will offer free pictures with Santa (owner Johnny Johnson!) on December 11 from 2 - 4 p.m. Also, each year Edward-Johns designs a collectible limited edition Sterling Silver Handmade Christmas Ornament/Pendant, which makes a perfect gift for the jewelry lovers in your life. This year, 20 percent of sales for these ornaments will Edward-Johns Jewelers go to Project ELIMINATE, 1205 Johnson Ferry Road, suite 124 a charity sponsored by Marietta, GA 30068 Kiwanis/UNICEF, that (770) 977-2026 raises funds to eliminate www.edward-johns.com. maternal and neonatal edwardjohnsjewelers@yahoo.com tetanus.

The Broadway Diner

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The Broadway Diner is where the Big Apple meets the Georgia Peach — located in East Cobb, the brand-new diner serves authentic Greek and American cuisine in generous portions, for reasonable prices, and with wonderful service. Owner and Chef Apostolos “Louie” said that “the Broadway Diner is the place where people meet to eat, talk, and have a good time.”

Chef Apostolos has been in the restaurant business for 34 years, spending many of these years in the Bronx, so he is an expert at providing his diners with an authentic New York experience.

He was born in Greece and moved to New York at age 17. His passion is serving incredible food for his customers. The diner opens daily at 7 a.m. and serves hearty breakfasts, which are available all day, as well as lunch and dinner. Daily lunch specials start at $6.95, and dinner specials at $8.95. The diner provides a To-Go menu, children’s menu and plans to offer delivery soon.

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cake, Oreo cake, Snickers cake, tiramisu, New York Blackout cake, and more! (Try the delicious and rich Black Forest cake, which would be an excellent addition to any holiday get-together!) For the holidays, the Broadway Diner will remain open and will serve traditional holiday fare in addition to the regular menu, and gift certificates are available for purchase.

The diner can accommodate parties of up to 30 people, so bring your visiting relatives and friends to the Broadway Diner for a laid-back, family dining experience, or sit back and relax as the Broadway Diner comes to you to cater your party with your favorite foods, not just what’s on the menu! The Broadway Diner can meet your catering needs for any size event from social to business. Check out their other location downtown by the Fox Theatre The Broadway Diner by visiting www.

1333 Johnson Ferry Road thebroadwaydiner.

Marietta, GA 30068 com. This location’s (770) 977 - 3337 information will be on the website soon.

The Giraffes Tree House Jeanie May and her daughter Sandra opened The Giraffes Tree House in response to their disappointment: while shopping for clothes for Sandra’s daughter Kinsley; they became acutely aware of the lack of options and variety in children’s clothes at local stores. With the belief that clothing should “showcase a child’s personality,” as Jeanie said, and “be just as unique as they are,” the Mays decided to open their own shop. The mission of The Giraffes Tree House is to create an atmosphere of fun for children and inspiration for parents looking for unique, well-made, and high-end clothing.

The store’s ambiance makes shopping enjoyable for the whole family, for grandparents, parents and children themselves.

The shop is well lit and brightly colored, which makes children feel welcome, and adults can relax among the spacious, well-

organized displays. The dressing rooms are designed specifically for mothers trying clothes on sometimes-rambunctious children, with padded benches and a diaper change area.

They carry top-end lines such as Rabbit Moon, Livie and Luca, Luigi, Clare & Charlie, Mulberry Street, MudPie, Young Colors, Baliey Boys, LeTop, LaJenns, I’m Yours, Ruffle Butts, Banana Split, and more! Gift cards are available for the holidays, and be sure to check out the store for cute new holiday clothing, perfect for any casual get-together or for a dressy occasion. If you mention the AroundAbout Walton discount, you can receive 20 percent off any one regularly priced item through January 15, 2012. Bring your children to the delightful Giraffes Tree House and experience the excitement of finding clothing that exactly expresses your child’s personality.

The Giraffes Tree House 4400 Roswell Road, suite 140 Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 509-3366 www.thegiraffestreehouse.com (website under construction)

LaVida Massage If you’ve been hesitant to try massage therapy because of intimidating prices or because you’re not sure what health benefits you’d receive, it’s time for you to try LaVida Massage - you’ll be surprised at what they can do for you!

LaVida Massage’s Marietta location is a brand-new massage and wellness center that offers quality services at affordable prices.

Massage is an excellent healthcare tool that everyone should have access to; no matter how you view it - as therapeutic, as rejuvenation, as pampering, for stress release, or for pain management - massage therapy is certainly beneficial to every client. LaVida Massage offers a wide range of therapies for both men and women that include facial and cosmetic services and a variety of massage options, such as sports massage, deep tissue, neuromuscular, trigger point, Swedish, couples, prenatal, hot stone, chair and corporate massage programs.

The company was founded in 1997 in Commerce, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, and has since been growing steadily, with three new Atlanta locations in Canton, Kennesaw and Marietta and with two more opening in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs in

November. The 3,000 square foot Marietta location, its newest center, features eight regular massage rooms, two couples massage rooms and two aesthetics rooms. Because massage therapy is an enjoyable and effective way to reduce bodyharmful stress and to improve general good health and wellbeing, LaVida Massage is offering a 60-minute massage session for new customers at just $39.95, or a 90-minute session for only $59.95 or a couples massage for only $79.95. A Signature Facial for new clients is $49.95, and gift certificates are available as well! For the holidays, if you buy a $50 gift card, you’ll receive a free $10 gift certificate; purchasing a $100 gift card will earn you a free $25 certificate, and if you buy three $50 gift cards, you’ll receive a gift certificate for a free massage! Be sure to ask about the valuable no-contract “The Life” benefits program for more savings and benefits. For more information, call (770) 973 - 6385 or visit marietta.ga.lavidamassage.com.

Book appointments online or by telephone.

LaVida Massage of Marietta For all of our locations, (East Cobb) please visit atlanta.

4880 Lower Roswell Rd, Suite. 70 ga.lavidamassage.com.

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Can a Mother’s Dental Problems Be Passed on to Her Children?

by Dr. Cristi Cheek, D.M.D. “I have always had dental problems. I got my weak teeth from my parents.”

I hear statements like this repeatedly from patients. Blame it on Mama. But is there any truth to the inheritability of dental disease?

Gum disease and dental caries (cavities) are caused by a build-up of Dr. Cristi Cheek, D.M.D., bacteria-containing plaque, that sticky is the owner of Cristi whitish-yellow gunk that forms on your Y. Cheek, D.M.D., P.C., teeth. A specific type of bacterium in Family and Cosmetic plaque called Streptococcus Mutans is Dentistry in the Walton community. Dr. Cheek the culprit in cavity formation. Small is also a member of the children generally don’t have any of AroundAbout Walton this disease-causing bacterium until Community Board. You it has been transferred to them by an may contact her adult, usually a family member, friend, at (770) 993-3775 or visit or other caretaker, through saliva. www.cheekdental.com.

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cause periodontal (gum and bone) disease to others, children or other adults, through kissing, sharing utensils, or anything else that permits the exchange of saliva. Pregnant women can even transmit these harmful bacteria to their unborn babies through the bloodstream. This can lead to premature labor and low birth-weight babies. That makes taking care of one’s oral health tremendously important for anyone who is considering getting pregnant.

Certainly dietary and hygiene habits practiced by the parents influence the habits formed by the child. A parent who does not place a high emphasis on regular brushing and flossing and eats many sugary or starchy foods will, though likely unintentionally, teach his or her child to form those same bad habits. Healthy eating as well as regular exercise encourages a healthy immune system. Poor immunity makes the body less resistant to bacteria and further contributes to dental disease.

Tobacco use worsens the effect of oral bacteria, and studies have shown that the children of smoking parents are much more likely to use tobacco themselves than the children of nonsmokers.

Brushing and flossing is essential for the removal of plaque continued on page 54

Effortless Ways to Look Your Best This Holiday It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. and the busiest. And with all the holiday parties, it’s natural to want to put our best “face” forward! Some solutions have longer lead times—a face lift will make you look years younger, but Drs. Thaddeus Fabian*, Keith Hanna*, requires some upfront Keith West*, John Symbas and Michael planning. However, McNeel* are plastic surgeons with there are other skin Marietta Plastic Surgery, with offices rejuvenation remedies in Woodstock and Marietta. Trained that produce amazing at top teaching institutions, they are results just in time for skilled in the latest techniques and the holidays. procedures in the field of plastic surgery.

Injectables are a For a private consultation, contact www. mariettaplasticsurgery.com. popular choice for men and women and *Members of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. are great at softening lines and wrinkles.

These include BOTOX® Cosmetic for simple forehead lines and dermal fillers for deeper lines around the mouth. BOTOX® temporarily weakens

facial muscles that control forehead wrinkles, softening or eliminating their appearance. Results last for months or even longer. Dermal fillers, such as Juvéderm® or Restylane®, fill in the deeper “parenthesis” lines surrounding the mouth. Dermal fillers usually last around six months, or much longer, and the results are almost immediate.

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And with all the holiday parties, it's natural to want put our best 'face' forward!

Laser skin resurfacing softens fine lines and improves skin texture and tone. The process removes the top layers of skin to stimulate the dermis, or deep layer of skin, to produce more collagen, which improves the skin’s structure and elasticity.

Laser procedures can help reverse the effects of sun damage, wrinkles, age spots and acne scars. A newer laser treatment, the Fraxel® Laser, is a breakthrough in skin resurfacing, producing superior results, with little to no downtime. It continued on page 54 AroundAbout WALTON | November 2011

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Seasonal Affective Disorder Explained Ryan Breshears, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist, WellStar Outpatient Behavioral Health What is the main cause of “winter blues” or Seasonal Affective Disorder?

I should probably clarify that the “winter blues” and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) are not necessarily the same thing. If a client reports he or she has a case of the winter blues (or holiday blues as some call it), I want to learn more about the onset, quality and severity of symptoms they are experiencing. All of these factors exist together, and it’s important to recognize them accurately in order to understand the individual’s experience. So first, is this a person who feels a little down, is maybe sleeping a couple hours more than usual, but is generally functioning fairly well?

Or is this a person who has the signs, symptoms, and severity indicative of a major mood disorder?

Generally, there are many factors that can contribute to the onset of mood disturbances, be it the “winter blues,” which is usually fairly mild in nature, or SAD, which is a serious mood disorder. A person’s unique make-up, including neurotransmitters and hormones are involved, but likewise, the meaning we attach to holidays (any associated grief regarding personal losses), the decreased social activities and decreased physical activity we often experience during the winter months, all of these factors greatly impact our mood.

What are the symptoms of SAD? When we talk about SAD, we are referring first and foremost to a serious mood disorder that recurs far more often than not during a particular season of the year. Typically, SAD manifests as a depressive disorder, the symptoms of which may include: • Feelings of sadness or irritability (more days than not) • Lost interest in hobbies or activities that you used to find enjoyable • Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness and/or helplessness • Changes in sleep patterns • Appetite and/or weight changes • Thoughts about death and/or suicide Relatively few people report all symptoms, but when a certain cluster of symptoms is present, the criteria for a depressive disorder is met.

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What are triggers that can cause SAD and general depression during the holidays?

We all attach different meaning to the holidays. For many, the holiday season is a time to reflect on positive memories, to participate in social functions and to enjoy loved ones.

Although many of us find these times enjoyable, the holiday season is also inescapably stressful. Most families are so busy, and we become even more so during the weeks and months surrounding the holidays.

We know from research that stress can precipitate a depressive episode. In addition to stress, when we consider national and local crises (e.g. the economy, recent floods, etc.) that have preceded the holidays, a lot of people are going to be more limited financially this year than in past years. This can interfere with our ability to travel or experience the holidays in the ways that we have grown accustomed.

Additionally, the holiday season also can be experienced by some as a reminder of his or her emotional losses – reflecting, for example, on loved ones who are no longer with us. And lastly, consider the impact of shorter days, less daylight, colder weather and the lifestyle changes that accompany these seasonal factors. Keep in mind that our emotions do not exist in a vacuum. All of these external factors can contribute to feeling down, or even depressed.

What are some ways a person can effectively deal with SAD or holiday depression?

First of all, it’s important to know there is help out there.

Depression is treatable. If an individual is dealing with depression of the severity of SAD, he or she really needs to consult with a mental health professional, be it a counselor, a psychologist or a psychiatrist. If suicidal thoughts are present, it’s extremely important to talk with someone. For severe depression, there are a number of effective medication options.

For SAD, light therapy is also a common treatment of choice.

There are also many effective physical and behavioral methods that can relieve the symptoms of depression. Increasing physical activity, examining and altering one’s diet, increasing social involvement, volunteering to help others – these are all ways to actively combat depression. Know, however, that one of the characteristics of depression is that it is often difficult to find the motivation to make these important life changes.

That’s where counseling can help greatly.

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MEET OUR MILITARY Stationed in Savannah, Georgia at Fort Stewart, First Lieutenant Jeff Teplis is not far from home as he proudly serves our country in the United States Army. Jeff grew up in the Walton community where his parents, Julie and Robert Teplis, still live. He attended Walton High School (WHS) and played the viola in the Walton Orchestra.

He earned the rank of Eagle Scout while being an active member of Boy Scout Troop 1011 that is sponsored by the Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. In 2002, Jeff graduated from WHS with honors.

A Modest Hero “Just Doing His Job” West Bank. The East Bank has been rebuilt since 2005. Most of the residents are Kurds and there is very little violence. The West Bank has had no reconstruction, most of the people are Sunnis that aren’t interested in helping to rebuild, and there are many incidents of violence every day. Jeff and his men maintained and serviced more than 80 vehicles that the Battalion used in their missions.

Some of Jeff’s best memories of the time in Iraq are of visiting musicians like He chose to continue his education Vertical Horizon and the Zac Brown Band, at North Georgia College and State receiving packages from supportive University, one of six colleges in the nation civilian groups from the U.S., reenlisting with the distinction of being named a men who worked with him, and getting Senior Military College by the Department his hands dirty helping his men perform of the Army. While in college, he joined maintenance operations when he had the Color Guard and the Corps of Cadets. time.

The Color Guard presents the colors (the U.S. flag) at Braves and Falcons games and at military ceremonies. The Corps of Cadets allows capable students to earn a degree in a chosen field and at the same time earn a commission to be an officer in the United States Army. Through rigorous First Lt. Jeff Teplis receiving the Bronze Star in Iraq. training and by serving as a cadet leader in various positions within the Corps, Jeff was recognized as the Outstanding Platoon Leader in 2008 as he In July 2009, Jeff graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Social Science with minors in married Ashley Political Science, History and Military Science.

Ashley Teplis being awarded the Marne Hertling from Spirit Award by General Abrams (left to Alpharetta, Georgia.

Jeff enlisted after graduation and continued the leadership training right): General Abrams, Mrs. Abrams, The two met while at that he had started in college. First, he attended Leadership Ashley and CSM Watson.

North Georgia College.

Development Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Washington, then When they moved Basic Officer Leadership Course 2 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where Jeff to Fort Stewart, Ashley was only 19 and still in college. She had learned combatives, marksmanship, tactics, and general knowledge been told that the military experience is what you make of it, so for today’s military leader. After attending Ordnance Officer Basic she volunteered for the Family Readiness Group (FRG). The FRG Course at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, that taught about communicates accurate and important information from Command maintenance, ammunitions, convoys and logistical operations, Jeff to the families of the soldiers and provides support and assistance was assigned to Fort Stewart as the maintenance platoon leader to the families. When Jeff was deployed to Iraq, Ashley became a with a forward support company, G Company of the 26th Brigade leader in the FRG. She has earned a Star of the Marne, the Marne Support Battalion, only four hours from home.

Spirit Award and the Honorable Order of Molly Pitcher for her volunteer service and dedication to the soldiers and their families.

In October of 2009, Jeff’s unit was deployed to Iraq. They arrived Her “readiness” to volunteer led to a rewarding military experience in Kuwait and after a short stay flew to Mosul, Iraq, the largest city for her and for those she helped. north of Baghdad. In his letters home, he shared with family and friends the new sights and experiences he was encountering in Speaking of earning awards, Jeff was awarded the Bronze Star for this foreign country half way around the world from Georgia. He meritorious service related to his work while in Iraq. When his remembers vividly the smell (not a pleasant one), the sandstorms mother Julie asked him what the award was for, he modestly said, with the orange sky and visibility of about 50 feet, the incredible “For doing my job.” Jeff chose to join the Army because he wanted number of stray dogs running around, the place turning to mud to do something for his country, and he is very proud to serve in when it rained for several days at a time because there were no the U.S. Army. Jeff’s parents are very proud of his career choice paved roads, and the very loud sound of 155mm rounds being and of him. His letters home during his deployment helped his fired from the Paladins, just one of the pieces of equipment that wife, family and friends feel not so far away from him. As for the he and his men were responsible for servicing and maintaining. He rest of us, we are grateful for your continued service to our country. described how different the two halves of Mosul were. The city Thanks for doing your job well! is split in half by the Tigris River and his unit was stationed on the AroundAbout WALTON | November 2011

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Community Supports Ryder’s

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ecently, a very special race and fall festival took place in our community — the second annual Ryder’s “Carve Out Cancer” 5K and Festival. A total of 120 racers participated. After the race, racers, friends and families enjoyed food and a festival full of fun activities at Dodgen Middle School. The race was in honor of Ryder Ewing and the courage she has shown through her battle with cancer, and the proceeds benefited pediatric brain tumor research. The efforts and support of the community made this event even more special.

Having grown up in our community, Jonna Kay Ewing remembers when the Walton area was more like a small town.

She and her future husband, Tim both graduated from Walton High School. When they married, the wedding took place at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. It wasn’t long before they were the proud parents of three daughters, Riley (13), and fraternal twins MacKenzie and Ryder (11). As the twins were moving toward toddlerhood, Jonna noticed that Ryder was holding on to tables and chairs again to steady herself, her hair was thinning and she started throwing up often. She wasn’t gaining weight, and at every checkup, the doctor wrote “failure to thrive” on Ryder’s chart. Not satisfied with the answers she was getting at the doctor’s office, Jonna went online to a medical website and typed in “failure to thrive” and came up with her own diagnosis — dianphenalic syndrome. According to her research, the only way to confirm or rule out this potential diagnosis was to have a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 36

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scan; she insisted on having the test done for Ryder.

The results of this test were not what any parent ever wants to hear. Ryder, an 18-month-old child was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The need for action was immediate, and surgery was performed two days later to remove as much of the tumor as possible. The tumor was at the back of Ryder’s brain, literally pushing on her spinal column in one direction and closing her throat in the other direction. The surgeon had performed this surgery many times and told the Ewings they would be able to take Ryder home in four days. The Ewings soon learned what doctors and researchers working with brain tumors have been encountering for years, the same type of brain tumor does not behave the same way in every patient and does not respond to the same treatment the same way in every patient. There are still a lot of unknowns and not a lot of options to choose from for patients with brain tumors. Instead of coming home in four

Upper Left: Left to right: Ryder Ewing on Race Day with four friends who participated in the race.

Lower Left: Finished racers painting pumpkins at Ryder’s “Carve Out Cancer” 5K and Festival.

not be able to walk, talk, or take care of herself.” After asking the doctor to leave the room, the Ewings went right on believing in miracles. Jonna describes Ryder as “truly a miracle- a talking, walking, take care of herself, live with her Momma miracle.”

The idea for the race came about as they were thinking about how to make things easier or better for the next child diagnosed with a brain tumor. Ryder is not physically able to run a 5K so instead she “runs” the race. She loves fall and Halloween, so she picked October for the first race, and she wanted the racers to have something to do after running, so the festival was added with the Halloween theme. Ryder helps plan every phase, from t-shirt design, to awards (“Momma, I want to give an award to the first walker that crosses the finish line because not everyone can run,” Ryder told her mother.), to what activities are included and how the money raised is used. All proceeds of this event will go to the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research and specifically to pediatric brain tumor research approved by Ryder and her family. The first year, $10,000 was raised and supported research being done at the Cleveland Clinic.

days, Ryder’s heart stopped while having the MRI scan after surgery, and she went into a coma.

Tim and Jonna have been told many times over the years, “She will never …”, but Ryder keeps right on fighting her battle with cancer and surviving. During the coma, she lost the ability to swallow and had nothing to eat or drink by mouth for six years and was fed through a feeding tube. Now, she can eat and drink thin liquids, something the rest of us take for granted.

Ryder needed oxygen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 8 years as a result of after effects from chemotherapy on her tiny body. Now she only needs it as she sleeps. She wasn’t able to participate in recess until fourth grade. Now for the first time, she is allowed to participate in a team sport and is on the Walton Junior Raider Girls Lacrosse team. A physician tried to warn the Ewings of the kind of future Ryder would have and said, “You will end up needing to put her somewhere. She will

The Ewing family has been overwhelmed by the community response to their endeavor. Some sponsors have very personal connections to Ryder including Aesthetic Orthodontic Care, Clifford Morton, DDS, Louis Louis Salon and In Harmony Pediatric Therapy. Local businesses made donations for race day such as Rick’s Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, Goldberg’s, Vibe Entertainment, Sports-a-Rama, Signs and Graphics by Roman, and Monster Party Rentals. Local business sponsors included Dog City Bakery, Sportabella, Dermatology Affiliates, Zaxby’s, Intrigue Salon, New Balance, Mellow Mushroom, Kavali Plastic Surgery and Ryder’s largest sponsor, United Distributor’s.

Marlow’s Tavern, Smoothie King and Churchill’s Pub ran pre-race fundraisers and Ryder’s lacrosse team held a “Shootout Cancer” fundraiser. The support from Mt. Bethel Elementary where Ryder and MacKenzie are fifth graders, Dodgen Middle School where older sister Riley attends and Walton High School is truly inspiring. Jonna said that this outpouring of support brings back the feel of a small town.

Ryder and her family are proud to announce that this year, $17, 300 was raised to continue the research that they hope one day will help other children diagnosed with brain tumors.

They have already begun the planning for next year’s race, so save the date of October 6, 2012 for the Third Annual Ryder’s “Carve Out Cancer” 5K and Festival. Those interested in being a sponsor, donating or more information contact Jonna Kay Ewing at gteiv@comcast.net.

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WHS Social Studies Department and the Competitive Edge Parents in the United States today are acutely aware of the competition that their children will face in the search for gainful employment. The unemployment rate in the U.S. is at an all time high. The competition for the best jobs has increased the competition for the best colleges, and the competition for scholarship dollars continues to increase with the rising costs of a college education. Parents make choices everyday to help their children get ahead of the competition. Families choose to move to Walton for the superior public schools.

The Walton High School Social Studies Department gives the students many opportunities to increase their competitive edge.

One way is to take one or more of the ten Advanced Placement (AP) courses that the Department offers in U.S. History, World History, American Government, Economics, Art History, European History, Human Geography and Government and Politics. AP courses are college level courses, and the students that take the AP exam and score high enough can receive college credit for the AP course at some colleges. College credit without college tuition and a better looking transcript for college applications are two advantages of taking AP classes.

year. One way the HFH students earn money is cleaning up Raider Valley after football games. Support their fundraising efforts if you can. In the spring, the students work alongside a crew of trained adults. This group’s members learn teamwork as they raise money and build together.

The Mock Trial team is in its 11th year at Walton and is sponsored by teacher Michael Nixon. There are only 14 spots on the team, so this group is selective on who joins. Each year, the Georgia Bar Association prepares the problem or the case. This year’s team received the case on November 1 and will have until February to prepare, similar to actual trial preparation. Practicing attorneys volunteer their time to coach the team. The team competes regionally and, if successful, on to state and then national. The team has been very successful regionally, but still is aiming toward the national level.

The Model UN is a competition team with approximately 50 members and is sponsored by teacher Tara Cohen.

The team competes four times per year at conferences held on college campuses. The competitions are held at Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, University of Georgia, and the state competition is held at Kennesaw State University. Last Beverly Titlow, the Department year, the team came in second in Academic Bowl Varsity Team At Cobb County School Board Chair and the 24 members of the state competition. The colleges Meeting where they were commended on their High Q and the Social Studies Department choose the topics and after looking State Championships. Left to right: Karen Lockhart, WHS keep up with current events and at the topics, the team decides Associate Principal, Matt Weitz, Tom Gillman, community coach, Manasa Gummadi, Slok Carpenter, Alex Li, Abubakar often discuss them with each which 5 countries their delegations Abid and Matt Edelstein, coach and WHS teacher. other during their lunch period. will represent, and 32 students will The majority of the department compete. The team members act participates as either a club sponsor or athletic team coach, giving as the representatives of these countries to the United Nations. the Walton students even more of their time. By sponsoring The students participate in debates concerning the topics and or coaching these clubs and teams, the Department gives the draft resolutions. This is a great group to participate in for the students more choices for becoming the well-rounded students exposure to international relations, debate and teamwork. colleges are looking for today. Four of the extra curricular The Academic Bowl team has a varsity and junior varsity team activities at Walton sponsored by Social Studies teachers are and is sponsored by teachers Matt Edelstein and Michelle Academic Bowl, Habitat for Humanity, Model United Nations (UN) Baumann. This group competes against another school and Mock Trial. Three of these organizations are competitive answering academic questions from all different subjects. Five teams, and one is a service group. out of the twenty team members compete in a match. This will WHS Habitat for Humanity (HFH) is sponsored by teacher Beth be the 22nd year that the team has hosted the Walton Academic Boyd and is affiliated with Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Challenge where 42 teams will compete. Last year, the varsity Humanity. Each year, the students in this group raise money in team won its ninth state championship. The team also competes the fall so they can build a house in the spring for a family that on the televised competition called “High Q”, which airs on might otherwise not have the opportunity to own their own WSB. Last year on the show’s 25th anniversary, Walton’s varsity home. This group has built a house every year for the past 15 team won its 13th championship. Coach Edelstein believes the years and the students must raise $60,000 to build a house this continued on page 51 38

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High School Homecoming The 2011 Walton High School Homecoming recently was held on a picture perfect fall day. The festivities began with a parade down Sewell Mill Road led by the WHS Marching Band. Walton alumni and current students witnessed a very strong showing by the Varsity Football team as they beat Wheeler High School 45 – 7, to make their eighth straight win of the season.

At half time, Miss Sarah Hine, escorted by her father, Charlie Hine, was crowned 2011 Homecoming Queen

by Principal Judy McNeill.

WHS French Club.

Varsity Head Coach Rocky Hidalgo and daughter.

WHS Freshman Football players.

WHS Mascot.

WHS Color Guard.

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National Art Honor Society.

Game day photos by Peter Yund.

Sarah Hine being crowned 2011 WHS Homecoming Queen.

Walton Muslim Student Association.

Mr. Raider Matt Morabito & Miss Raider Bailey Thompson.

WHS Teacher of the Year Tina Link.

WHS Girls Volleyball team members.

Walton Raider Marching Band.

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School News Teacher for a Day at Timber Ridge Elementary School Recently, the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Teacher for a Day” program that matches Cobb County and Marietta City School Teachers of the Year with business and community leaders for a day. More than 80 public schools participated giving the community an opportunity to observe our public educational system first hand by spending the day working with a teacher in her classroom. AroundAbout Walton staff had the privilege of shadowing Teacher of the Year Melinda Butler with her first grade class at Timber Ridge Elementary School. Lee Ann Jones and Kellee Garner assisted with various lessons throughout the day and left impressed with both the teacher and her students.

the Cobb County based Foundation to promote hands-on safety programs and events in north metro-Atlanta. Specifically, the 2011-2012 fiscal year grant will fund educational safe driving activities and programs for students in middle and high schools, the elderly and businesses. The Foundation’s focus areas will include the dangers of unsafe driving practices, texting laws and distracted driving and promotion of Students Against Destructive Decisions chapters in Cobb County high schools.

For more information, please visit www.drivers.safeamerica.org or call (770) 973-7233.

Final Day of Cotillion for Timber Ridge Elementary Fifth Graders On the last day of Cotillion class, the students got to show off their good manners and dance steps to their admiring parents.

Melinda Butler, the 2011 Teacher of the Year at Timber Ridge Elementary School with her first grade class.

AroundAbout Walton Title Manager Kellee Garner with Timber Ridge Teacher Melinda Butler.

Walton Senior to Serve on State Student Advisory Council Hyun Tai Kim, a senior at Walton High School was named a member of Georgia Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Barge’s Student Advisory Council for 2011-12. The 50 students selected for the council will meet three times during the school year to provide input on state policies and advise Dr. Barge and the Georgia Department of Education on issues important to students across Georgia.

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Girls (left to right): Katie Aschmeyer, Erin Tapley, Emily Stone, Katie Jordan, Katie Clare Reagan, Lily Hampton, Emily Roach, Molly Dopfel and Reece Portwood. Boys (left to right): Drew Miller, Rob Salisbury, Leland Burrows, Drew Michalek, Marshall DeMink, Alex Asbury, Ryan Li, Ben Maggard, Alex Eaton, Jay Siewert, Burke Eaton, Colin Burnett, Cal Hughes and Garret Smith (not at Timber Ridge).

Dodgen Seventh Grade Students Study Pond Ecosystem Up Close Dodgen Middle School has a unique situation that allows its students to get up close and personal with a natural habitat.

The school has a stream-fed pond on site that the seventh grade science students are able to study without having to take a field trip. The students are able to use the outdoor classroom, bridge and docks that are there while they perform tests on the pond habitat to determine the general health of the pond and the surrounding habitat. Science teacher Mary Barkley stated, “Seventh graders monitor the water quality and habitat so our students understand how the ecosystem of our pond is part of, and affected by the Chattahoochee, Flint and Apalachicola River systems.” The students study the organisms in the pond to help them establish whether or not the pond is healthy. Eighth grade students monitor the physical properties of the water itself. Students are able to study this environment on a regular basis thanks to its proximity to the school.

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Local Teachers Publish Their First Children’s Book Savannah College of Art and Design. The authors studied the illustrator’s website so they were able to communicate the specific style of Lydia’s they felt was the right direction for their story. Even after finding an illustrator, it still took a year to get to print. Rosalind and Kathleen created their own company, Ark Publishing with the help of Continental Shelf. This will allow the ladies to produce both their own works and works of others.

Sophie May and the Shoe Untying Fairy was released in August with beautiful vibrant colors and illustrations that bring the story to life.

The authors of the new children’s book, Sophie May and the Shoe Untying Fairy, are two teachers and residents in the Walton community. Kathleen Howard (left) has taught kindergarten for 20 years for the Cobb County School District (CCSD) at Sope Creek Elementary, and Rosalind Bunn (right) has worked for CCSD for 11 years, the last six as a fifth grade teacher at East Side Elementary School. The ladies first met when they worked together at Sope Creek in a kindergarten class with Kathleen (her friends call her Kathy) as the teacher and Rosalind as the paraprofessional. They worked well as a team and became fast friends, spending time outside of work with each other, including running together.

Asking the authors what was the most fun in this process, they both said seeing the book in print and observing the reactions of children and parents. They have especially enjoyed reconnecting with past students and their families at book signings and reading events. You can meet the authors on Saturday, December 3 at Bookmiser’s East Cobb location, 3822 Roswell Road from 1 – 3 p.m. The authors will be pleased to sign books purchased at the event and then you can add a special book to your collection. The book can also be found at Uppity’s, Kudzu Embroidery and the School Box.

They talked about writing children’s books, particularly picture books, because they were not satisfied with the selection and quality of books they were seeing. They were both married, working mothers of three children each, so the time for writing books would have to come later. Kathleen and Rosalind worked for five years in that kindergarten classroom, and when Rosalind was ready to be a teacher herself, she took a job at East Side as a fifth grade teacher. The two friends remained close.

Now that their children are grown and the ladies describe themselves as empty nesters, they wrote their first story together. They found that their writing styles are so similar, that when one couldn’t find exactly the right phrasing or word, the other one could. Their teaching careers have kept them very close to their target audience, and they decided the first story would combine fantasy and the practical purpose of learning to tie shoelaces. They sent the story to two publishers and waited; one took an entire year to respond and said, “No, we don’t print picture books,” and the other never responded at all.

Eventually, a friend introduced the ladies to a regional publisher called Continental Shelf, who brought Kathleen and Rosalind together with illustrator Lydia Rupinski, a graduate of the

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The top five bestsellers in our local bookstore, Bookmiser, for the last quarter are as follows: 1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 2. The Help by Kathryn Stockett 3. Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax* 4. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot 5. The Orchard by Jeffrey Stepakoff* * These are authors from our community.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Elementary Schools East Side Elementary School 3850 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-7200 Principal: Elizabeth Mavity Mount Bethel Elementary School 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-7248 Principal: Joan Johnson Murdock Elementary School 2320 Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 509-5071 Principal: Cynthia Hanauer Sope Creek Elementary School 3320 Paper Mill Road SE, Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 916-7085 Principal: Martha Whalen Timber Ridge Elementary School 5000 Timber Ridge Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 642-5621 Principal: Dr. Tracie Doe

Middle Schools Dickerson Middle School 855 Woodlawn Drive, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-2710 Principal: Carole Brink Dodgen Middle School 1725 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-2726 Principal: Robin Lattizori

High School Walton High School 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-3225 Principal: Judy McNeill

School Websites: School District Website Pinnacle Picasso Meal Pay

Private Schools East Cobb Christian School At East Cobb Presbyterian Church 4616 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 565-0881, www.eccs.org Grades: K — 8 Principal: Teresa Staley Eastside Christian School 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-2332, www.eastsidechristianschool.com Grades: K – 8 Head of School: Judy Cripps Faith Lutheran School 2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 973-8921, www.FaithLCMS.org Grades: Pre-K – 8 Principal: Jack Hibbs

2011 — 2012 School Calendar November 21-25

Thanksgiving Holiday

December 23

Student Holiday

December 26 - January 6

Winter Holiday

January 9

Student Holiday

January 10

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 4385 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-0245, www.mtbethelchristian.org Grades: K – 8 Head of School: Jim Callis Lower School Principal: Vivian Lovett Middle School Principal: Jack Grimm

Omega Private Academy 2960 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 529-1717,www.Omegaprivateacademy.com Grades K – 12, Certified Teachers, SACS Accredited/GSNS Approved Director: Kathy Keeton

April 2-6

School Resumes

January 16

MLK Day Holiday

February 20

Pres. Day Holiday Spring Holiday

May 24

Last Day of School

Shreiner Academy 1340 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 953-1340, www.shreiner.com Grades: Toddler – 8 Director: Sarah Walker Woodacres School 1772 Johnson Ferry Road , Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 971-1880, www.woodacresschool.org Grades: Pre-K – 8 Head of School: Judy T. Thigpen

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Faith

Fearing God

by Bryant Wright “My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord, or loathe His reproof, for whom the Lord loves He reproves, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.”

Proverbs 3:11,12

Bryant Wright is the Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and the founder and chairman of Right from the Heart Ministries. He currently serves as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention. He can be reached at (770) 9736561 ext. 2962.

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My father is one of the great blessings in my life. When I was growing up, he never hesitated to give me his approval and express his happiness with me. I never doubted my father’s love, and I always wanted to please him. But I still had a healthy fear of him because I knew that if I did wrong, I would face discipline. So, I learned early on that it was a good idea to obey him because it eliminated a lot of punishment. This understanding of my father served as protection for me, as well as motivation to do the right thing.

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. . . it surely would be wonderful if more people had a healthy fear of God. This is similar to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Just as discipline from our parents is a sign they love us, God’s discipline is a sign that He loves us. So we want to have a healthy fear of God, that if we do something wrong and displeasing to Him, we will face consequences for it.

“Fearing God” does not mean a cowering anxiety of the Lord; it means having a healthy respect for the loving discipline we receive from a loving Heavenly Father. And in the world in which we live, it surely would be wonderful if more people had a healthy fear of God. Copyrighted material. Used by permission of Right From The Heart Ministries, Marietta, GA.

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WALTON AREA Houses of Worship Anglican

Mt. Arbor Baptist Church 2235 Morgan Road, NE, (770) 971-9339

The Church of Our Redeemer 2625 Canton Road (770) 421-1928 Rector: Fr. James Danford www.ourredeemeracc.org

New Life Baptist Church 4010 Canton Road, (770) 592-6880 Pastor: Roger Brink www.thenewlife.org

Apostolic

New Providence Baptist Church 3740 Providence Road, (770) 971-3519 Pastor: Charles Whittaker www.newprovidencebc.com

Northside Apostolic Church 2115 Northfield Court, (770) 975-3001

Baha’i Faith Baha’i Faith of Marietta 2601 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-0070

Baptist Bible Baptist Church 2025 Eula Drive, NE, (770) 592-2660 Pastor: D.L. Cooper Chattahoochee Baptist Church 375 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 977-2058 Pastor: Rick Shoup http://cbc.us.com Cornerstone Baptist Church 1506 Sawyer Road, (770) 422-3579 Pastor: Carl George Crossview Baptist Church 1100 Piedmont Road, (770) 973-0063 Pastor: John E. Johnson www.crossviewbaptist.org East Cobb Baptist Church 1940 Shallowford Road, (770) 928-2233 Pastor: David York Eastside Baptist Church 2450 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2323 Pastor: Dr. David H. Chauncey www.ebcfamily.org Eastwood Baptist Church 1150 Allgood Road, (770) 973-9011 Pastor: Mike Hatton www.eastwoodbaptist.org Elizabeth Baptist Church 315 Kurtz Road, (770) 427-3325 Pastor: Steve Echols Galilee Baptist Church 2050 Bentley Lake Road, (770) 422-6487 Holt Road Baptist Church 675 Holt Road, NE, (770) 971-3052 www.holtroadbaptist.org Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 973-6561 Pastor: Bryant Wright www.johnsonferry.org Liberty Hill Baptist Church 1053 Liberty Hill Road, NE, (770) 422-1406 Pastor: Amos Williams

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Northside Primitive Baptist Church 5265 Roswell Road, (678)481-2793 Pastor: Jason Solomon www.northsidepbc.org Piedmont Baptist Church 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta, (770) 422-2566 www.piedmontchurch.tv Sandy Plains Baptist Church 2825 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-8525 Pastor: Dr. Alvin Southerland www.sandyplains.org

Sewell Mill Baptist Church 2550 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 971-3746 Pastor: David Watson www.sewellmill.org Shady Grove Baptist Church 1654 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 428-0216 Shallowford Free Will Baptist 1686 Shallowford Road, (770) 926-1163 Pastor: Len Blanchard www.shallowfordchurch.com

Catholic Holy Family Catholic Church 3401 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 973-0038 Pastor: Darragh Griffith www.holyfamilycc.org St. Ann’s Catholic Church 4905 Roswell Road, (770) 552-6400 Pastor: Tom Rielly www.st-ann.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road, (770) 977-1442 Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop www.transfiguration.com

Christian Chestnut Ridge Christian Church 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 971-8888 Pastor: Byron Wells Northside Christian Church 3535 Shallowford Road, (770) 565-6613 Pastor: Jason Burchfield Walking By Faith Christian 1821 Kinridge Road, (678) 560-1144

Christian and Missionary Alliance Marietta Alliance Church 1787 E. Piedmont Road, (770) 973-2189 Pastor: David Hayes www.macweb.org

Christian Science Christian Science Churches & Reading Rooms 2641 Old Sewell Road, (770) 565-7271

Church of Christ Church of Christ at East Cobb 5240 Roswell Road, (770) 587-5888 Pastor: Ray Hawkins Church of Christ-Piedmont Road 1630 Piedmont Road, (770) 971-9933 Minister: Neil Richey www.pr-coc.com Emmanuel Tabernacle Christ Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, #A32, (770) 422-3268 Pastor: Dwight Graves

Church of God Church of God of Prophecy 3393 Canton Road, (770) 427-5923 First Church of God 592 Shannon Drive, (770) 461-1925 Mount Paran North 1700 Allgood Road, (770) 578-9081 www.mtparan.com Town Center Church of God 1040 Blackwell Road, (770) 424-4004

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3195 Trickum Road, NE, (770) 509-9074 Pastor: Bishop Ho Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — Paper Mill Ward 95 Holt Road, (770) 578-8734

Community Churches Cobb Community Church at Highlands 4649 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 992-3330 Pastor: Alan Daniels www.cobbcc.com Shallowford Falls Community Church 3662 Shallowford Road, (770) 565-7468 Pastor: David White www.shallowfordfalls.com Vineyard Community Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, #A25, (770) 565-1505 Pastor: Tommy Papevies

Episcopal Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 977-7473 Rector: The Rev. Dr. Robert G. Certain www.peterandpaul.org Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-7916 Rev. Paul McCabe www.annunciationepiscopal.org St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church 571 Holt Road, NE, (770) 971-2839 Rev. Jim Nixon www.stcatherines.org

Greek Orthodox Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 3431 Trickum Road, NE, (770) 924-8080 Rev. Father Panayiotis Papageorgiou www.HolyTransfiguration.info

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2922 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4600 Pastor: Ronald Grunke www.holytrinitymarietta.org

Restoration Life Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-1481 Pastor: Ken Kessler www.lifeschoolinternational.org

Lutheran Church of Incarnation 1200 Indian Hills Parkway, (770) 971-2738 Pastor: Rev. Jerry Reynolds www.lcilutheran.org

Orthodox

Lutheran Church of Resurrection 4814 Paper Mill Road, (770) 953-3193 www.lcrmarietta.org

Methodist East Cobb United Methodist 2325 Roswell Road, (770) 971-3643 Pastor: Brian Germano www.eastcobbumc.org

St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 485-0504 Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org

Presbyterian Christ Presbyterian Church 495 Terrell Mill Road, (770) 956-7572 Pastor: Legree Finch www.christpreschurch.org

Jehovah’s Witness

Mount Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2880 www.mtbethel.org

East Cobb Presbyterian 4616 Roswell Road, (770) 973-4114 Pastor: Richard Holmes www.ecpca.org

Jehovah’s Witness 2065 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 427-1881 Pastor: Hope Torkornoo www.watchtower.org

Mountain View United Methodist 2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 Pastor: Bill Burch www.mvumc.org

Eastminster Presbyterian Church 3125 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 977-2976 Pastor: Dr. Tim McConnell www.epres.org

Jewish

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 971-1465 Pastor: Dr. Joe Peabody www.mtzionumc.org

Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian 3605 Sandy Plains Road #240-161, (404) 786-9815 Pastor: John Fesko www.genevaopc.org

Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy, (770) 973-0137 Rabbis Shalom Lewis and Paul Kerbel www.etzchaim.net

Powers Ferry United Methodist Church 245 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5271 Pastor: Jane Nugent www.powerumc.com

Hope Presbyterian Church 4101 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4673 Pastor: Martin Hawley www.hopepca.org

Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, (770) 973-9205 Rabbi: Stephen Lebow www.kolemeth.net

Sacred Tapestry UMC 3000 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 605-5083 www.sacredtapestry.com

John Knox Presbyterian Church 505 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5050 Pastor: Fritz Bogar www.johnknoxpcmarietta.org

Korean

St. Andrew United Methodist Church 3455 Canton Road, (770) 926-4961

Bethany Korean Presbyterian Multi-cultural (Korean, Brazilian and American) 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 643-1459 Pastor: Byeongho Choi www.bethanykorean.org

St. Paul United Methodist Church 244 Kurtz Road, (770) 422-1089 Pastor: Dana Overton-Garrett

Chabad of East Cobb 4450 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 565-4412

Korean Covenant Presbyterian 2100 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 565-4777 Pastor: Paul Sim www.sungyahk.org Korean United Methodist Church 945 Old Canton Road, (770) 321-0020

Lutheran Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 2240 Shallowford Road, (770) 928-7919 Pastor: John Guse www.bslc.us Faith Lutheran Church 2111 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 973-8877 Pastor: Carl Schneidert www.faithLCMS.org

Wesley Chapel United Methodist 4495 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 993-4919 Pastor: Jim Bocian www.wesleychapelumc.com

Non-Denominational Marietta Vineyard Church 1492 Roswell Road, (770) 977-9496 Pastor: Jeremy Graves www.mariettavineyard.org North Atlanta Church

Ray-Thomas Memorial Presbyterian Church 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 998-9321 Pastor: Carrie Scott www.rtmchurch.org

Unitarian Universalist Emerson Unitarian Universalist 2799 Holly Springs Road, NE, (770) 578-1533 Pastor: Rev. Jeff Jones

United Church of Christ Pilgrimage Church UCC 3755 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-0007 Pastor: Kimberleigh Buchanan www.pilgrimageucc.org

2800 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 518-0303

Unity

Overcomers World Church

Unity North Atlanta Church

2300 Shallowford Road, (770) 924-0607 Pastors: Allison and Isaac Crawford overcomerswc.org

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RECENT CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS AroundAbout Walton wants to help keep you and your family safe. The following items have been recalled by their manufacturers in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).

Off-Road Utility Vehicles

BB Buggies, Inc. of Augusta, GA and Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, MS are voluntarily recalling approximately 3,200 Bad Boy Buggies off-road utility vehicles. The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Gas Rangetop with Grill

General Electric Appliances, of Louisville, KY is voluntarily recalling approximately 470 GE Monogram® Pro rangetops with grill. Burners on rangetops operating on liquefied petroleum (“LP” or propane) may fail to ignite or light if the gas control knob is left in a position between OFF and LITE, posing a risk of delayed ignition or explosion.

Glider Recliners with Ottomans

Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio. is voluntarily recalling approximately 375,000 microfiber glider and leather glider recliners with ottomans. An exposed gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework can allow access to toddlers and infants, posing an entrapment hazard. Other exposed moving parts on the chair and the ottoman can pose finger pinching and crushing hazards to older children and adults.

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Jogging Strollers

B.O.B. Trailers, Inc. of Boise, ID is voluntarily recalling approximately 411,700 (in the United States) and 27,000 (in Canada) B.O.B.® single and double strollers.

The stroller canopy’s embroidered logo’s backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies and young children.

Children’s Folding Tent

IKEA North America Service, of Conshohocken, PA is voluntarily recalling approximately 51,000 (in the United States) and 7,000 (in Canada) due to laceration and puncture hazard.

Step Stools

Ballard Designs, Inc. of Atlanta, GA is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,500 Ballard Designs “Stafford” step stools.

Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

For more information on these and many other warnings issued by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, visit www.cpsc.gov or call 1-800-638-2772.

Let the Fun Begin: Basements Add Comfort & Enjoyment for the Family

Social Media Success: New Twists on Old Strategies

Recessed lighting also will make the space look more modern and similar to the main house.

You can also be creative with the flooring in a basement.

Carpet is the most popular, but tile and decorative concrete are attractive, low-maintenance options. We’ve created several beautiful floors by using the existing concrete and adding unique hues and textures.

Although the purchasing process has changed, marketing remains a highly strategic and hands-on activity. David Edelman, a Principle with McKinsey & Co., summarized this phenomenon in a recent Harvard Business Review article, saying “Marketing investments that help consumers navigate the evaluation process and then spread positive word of mouth about the brands they choose can be as important as building awareness and driving purchase.”

A basement is still a great place to create a separate living area for guests, senior parents and older kids who return home after college. They want to feel independent, with a separate entrance, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

Critical to this process is knowing where your potential customers look for information. Are they more likely to be on LinkedIn or Foursquare? Do they look for referrals on Kudzu?

Not sure where they look? Ask them.

Consider remodeling your basement into a room your family will enjoy. An investment in your home can also be an investment in quality family time.

Don’t try to be everywhere. Pick a few targeted social media communities and jump in. Is professional networking an effective way to sell your services? Consider posting a LinkedIn profile and participating in relevant discussion groups. YouTube might be a great alternative if you are targeting younger consumers or selling a product that is best explained visually.

If your market is strictly local, consider a Facebook page, supported by sponsored stories and ads limited to Marietta.

Your best bet is to actively participate in a few activities, rather than to scatter your efforts.

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Fallen Trees

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hail, or the weight of ice, sleet or snow. If the tree damaging your property fell from a neighboring property, removal is covered if it fell by the perils listed above as well as fire, lightning and others listed in the policy.

Most homeowner’s policies limit coverage for this cost to a stated amount—typically $500 maximum per tree, $1,000 maximum for all trees felled during the loss. Coverage applies only if the fallen tree damages a covered structure (such as your home or a detached garage) or blocks a driveway or a ramp designed to assist the handicapped. The coverage does not apply to a tree that simply falls into the yard.

Coverage for the Tree Itself Next, a question frequently asked by landscape enthusiasts: will the policy pay for the tree itself?

A typical homeowner’s policy will cover damage to trees, shrubs and plants up to five percent of your policy’s dwelling limit.

However, the maximum amount available per tree, shrub or plant is $500. This coverage will only apply if the tree, shrub or plant is damaged by one of the following perils: fire, lightning, explosion, riot or civil commotion, vandalism or malicious mischief, vehicles (other than your own) or aircraft and theft.

Damage to Your Car Sometimes the branch spares the home but not your car. If the tree damages your car, look to your auto insurance policy.

Damage by falling objects is covered by comprehensive (sometimes called “other-than-collision”) coverage.

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Outsourcing social media activities often makes sense for entrepreneurs, but don’t make the mistake of being too hands off. Your company’s marketing executive retains responsibility for defining your social media strategy, ensuring social media fits with other marketing and public relations activities, and setting the tone for your online presence. Learning the nuances of each online outlet and regularly participating in online conversations can be time consuming and distracting, so leave implementation to the experts.

WHS Social Studies Department and the Competitive Edge continued from page 38

Academic Bowl team may be the only team in Walton history to have won a national championship, which it did in 1995.

These organizations sponsored by the faculty of the Walton Social Studies Department give Walton students another place to improve their competitive edge in today’s competitive job market and college search. The Social Studies Department mission is to “To help students understand that the pursuit of excellence is a way of life.” The courses the Department offers and the clubs, organizations and sports it supports show its commitment to the students at Walton.

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Reference

WALTON AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations APICS, The Association for Operations Management Meeting: 3rd Tuesday for 5:30 p.m. networking;

6:15 - 8 p.m. dinner & speaker Location: Villa Christina, 4000 Summit Blvd, Atlanta Contact: www.atlantaapics.org or programs@ apicsatlanta.org East Cobb Business Association Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Contact: Susan Hampton, (404) 218-6216

www.eastcobbba.com East Cobb Open Networking A referral network for professionals Meeting: Fridays at 7:30 a.m.

Location: Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road Contact: Tim Langley, (770) 289-9711 East Cobb PowerCore Team Meeting: Thursdays at 7 a.m.

Location: IHOP, 3130 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Mitch Lovell, (770) 851-8549 Northeast Cobb Business Association Meeting: Third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

Location: Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road Contact: crba@cantonroadba.org or

(678) 229-2893

www.northeastcobbba.org

Cobb County WWII Veterans Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Location: Windy Hill Senior Center East Cobb AARP Meeting: 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

Location: East Cobb Senior Center

3332 Sandy Plains Road East Cobb Civic Association Meeting: Last Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Location: Government Services Center

4400 Lower Roswell Road Contact: Eric Flamm, President

www.eastcobb.net East Cobb Civitans Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 12 noon Location: Old Towne Athletic Club, Marietta Contact: Mary Karras, (770) 422-6485 East Cobb Community Friends for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Contact: Suzanne Strickland, (770) 992-2882 East Cobb Lions Club Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Location: Eastside Baptist Church

2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta Contact: Susan Hampton, (404) 218-6216

Y Business Network Y membership not required.

Meeting: Every other Friday, 7:30-8:45 a.m.

Location: Northeast Cobb Y, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Rosemary Macmillan, (678) 569-9622

East Cobb Optimist Clubs Meeting: Mondays at 7 p.m.

Location: Shillings on the Square

19 N. Park Square NE, Marietta Contact: Jim David, (404) 683-0196

Charitable Organizations

Kiwanis Club of East Cobb Meetings: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Location: Paradise South of the Border 3605

Sandy Plains Rd. Contact: Johnny Johnson, (770) 977-2026

www.eastcobbkiwanis.org

Aloha To Aging, Inc. Support Programs for Seniors and their families.

Contact: Dawn Reed, (678) 439-1177 Animals Deserve Better, Inc. Animal rescue and adoptions Contact: Kimberly Brenowitz, (770) 402-0297

kimberlyadb@aol.com Boys and Girls Clubs Contact: (770) 427-0418 Foundation for Hospital Art Contact: Scott Feight (678) 324-1695

www.hospitalart.org Meals on Wheels Contact: Shelia Perkins, (770) 528-5381 MUST Ministries Contact: (770) 426-7667 SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. Contact: Elizabeth Underwood

(770) 801-3465

Civic Organizations American Legion Post 29 Meeting: 2nd and 4th Wednesday and Saturday

at 11 a.m..

Location: 921 Gresham Ave. NE. Contact: (770) 427-5900 Cobb American Association of University Women Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Contact: www.aauwcobb.org

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Kiwanis Club of Marietta — Golden K Meetings: Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Location: East Cobb Senior Center

3332 Sandy Plains Rd. Contact: Joe Van Horn, Sr., (770) 428-3419

gajosbarb@comcast.net League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb Meeting : 2nd Monday Location: Various Contact: mariettacobb@lwvga.org or

Elizabeth at (770) 592-0625 President’s Club Toastmasters Meeting: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Location: East Cobb Government Services

Building, 4400 Lower Roswell Road Contact: Sean Ryan, sean_ryan@comcast.net Rotary Club of East Cobb Meeting: Wednesdays at 7 — 8 a.m.

Location: Indian Hills Country Club Contact: (770) 971-2605

www.eastcobbrotary.com VFW Post 2681 Location: 140 Powers Ferry Road Contact: (770) 977-2088

www.vfwwebcom.org/ga/post2681

Political Organizations Cobb County Democratic Party Committee Meeting: 2nd Saturday at 9 a.m.

Location: Piccadilly Cafeteria, 536 Cobb Parkway Contact: (770) 420-7133

ccdc@cobbdemocrat.com Cobb Democratic Women Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 6 p.m.

Contact: Beverly McMurry, (770) 426-6916

btmcmurray@comcaStreet.net Cobb Young Democrats Meeting: Wednesdays at 12 noon Contact: webmaster@ydcobb.org

www.ydcobb.org Cobb County Libertarian Party Meeting: 1st Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Council Chamber Marietta City Hall Contact: Ted Skirvin, (770) 795-1331

www.cobblp.org Cobb County Republican Party Meeting: 1st Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Location: Williamson Bros. BBQ, Marietta Contact: Billy Dendy, (770) 272-0458

dendyjoe@gmail.com, www.cobbgop.org Cobb County Republican Women Meeting: 4th Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Location: Marietta Conference Center

500 Powder Springs Street Contact: (770) 785-2522, www.ccrwc.org East Cobb Democratic Alliance Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m.

Location: Delkwood Grill, 2769 Delk Rd. Contact: Tom Barksdale (770) 592-9424

Recreation and Hobbies American Needlepoint Guild Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 6:45 p.m.

Location: Mountainview Library,

3320 Sandy Plains Road Contact: Penny Boswinkle, (770) 394-0065 Bridge Club Meeting: Mon. – Fri. 10:30 a.m., Mon. – Sat. 7:30 p.m.

Location: 1089 Roswell Road Contact: (770) 973-7717 Cobb Alley Cats People who help stray cats Contact: Sue Verner, (770) 436-6758 Cobb County Special Olympics Contact: (770) 819-3223

www.prca.cobbcoga.org Cobb County Stamp Club Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Location: Jewish Towers, 3160 Howell Mill Rd Meeting: 4th Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Central Cobb Library, 266 Roswell St. Contact: C. Rejent, (770) 330-0790

crejent@stampsclubs.com

www.stampclubs.com/cobb Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m.

Contact: Dan Batchelor, (770) 992-2362

Sope Creek Garden Club Meeting: 1st Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Contact: Karin Guzy, (770) 955-1303

Support Groups Al-Anon Meeting: Location:

Contact:

Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling

Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: 1st Monday at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Aloha to Aging, Mt. Bethel Community

Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (678) 439-1177 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Savannah Court, 866 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Derin White, (770) 977-4420 Autism Support Group Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 9 a.m. or 7 p.m.

Location: Mount Bethel United

Methodist Church, 4385 Lower

Roswell Road, Room F002 Contact: (770) 971-2880 Blended Families Support Group Meeting: 3rd Sunday at 7 p.m.

Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist

Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-2880

Website: www.chadd.net/300 Families Anonymous (FA) Support group for families who have loved ones struggling with addiction.

Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 Location: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

Youth Center, 1770 Johnson Ferry Rd. Contact: jawadta@yahoo.com Family Caregiver Support Group Meeting: First Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905

Roswell Rd Facilitator: Dawn Reed, (678) 777-7241 Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity Contact: Mychal Wynn, (678) 395-5825 or

(678) 620-3685 Website: www.accessandequity.org

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Meeting: First Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Aloha to Aging, Mt. Bethel Community

Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (678) 439-1177

Cancer Support Group Meeting: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7 p.m.

Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 794-2978

www.johnsonferry.org/counseling

Dad 2 Dad For stay-at-home dads Contact: Richard Collins, (770) 579-5445 Diabetes Support Group Contact: Wellstar, (770) 793-7828 East Cobb CHADD For parents with children who have ADHD. Contact: east-cobb@chadd.net

Parents Without Partners Contact: Ted Perskey, (770) 973-4087

www.Pwpchapter698.org

Grief and Loss Support Group All faiths are welcome.

Meeting: 6 session format Location: Jewish Family & Career Services,

1501 Johnson Ferry Road Suite 100 Contact: Yael Stein, 770-677-9305, ystein@jfcs atlanta.org.

Job Seekers Meeting: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Location: Eastminster Presbyterian Church,

3125 Sewell Mill Road Contact: (770) 977-2976

Compassionate Friends Support group for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.

Contact: Kathy, (404) 429-4953,

tcfmarietta.kathy@hotmail.com

Erica, (404) 539-4287

erica_beltz@yahoo.com Website: www.tcfmarietta.org

Parents of Prodigals Children with self-destructive lifestyle.

Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:45 p.m.

Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 794-2978

www.johnsonferry.org/counseling

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 4 p.m.

Location: Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Bldg. A Contact: Robin Cleveland, (678) 819-3915

rcleveland@visitingangels.com

Grief Support Group Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Location: Aloha To Aging, Inc. , Mt. Bethel

Community Center, 4608 Lower

Roswell Rd. Contact: (678) 439-1177.

Codependents Anonymous Meeting: Monday and Thursdays at 7:30pm Location: Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains

Road (Administration Bldg upstairs) Contact: Janet D. 770-578-6368 Website: northgeorgiacoda.org

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Monday, Wednesday, and

Friday at 10 a.m.

Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905

Roswell Rd Contact: Betsy, (404) 226-4931, www.oa.org

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m.

Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church

Blackwell Road Contact: Jeannie DeCarlo, (770) 919-9275

Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Location: St. Andrew United Methodist Church

3455 Canton Road Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488

sandy@thepumpkinchurch.org

Career Quest Ministry Meeting: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church

4905 Roswell Road Contact: (770) 552-6400 x 6104

Location: North Metro Church on Barrett Pkwy.

Contact: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWaMOM.org.

PASA (Parents of All Stages and Ages) Meeting: Fridays at 10 a.m.Free child care available Location: East Cobb UMC Lower Level Activities

Building, 2325 Roswell Road Contact: Lisa Hunt (770) 984-0699 Road to Recovery Divorce Support Group Meeting: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m.

Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist

Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road

Mission House Contact: (770) 971-2880

Moms In Touch — East Side Elementary Meeting: Mondays at 10 a.m.

Contact: Movita Stallworth, (770) 321-1783

Mo633@bellsouth.net

Sexual Assault Support Group Meeting: Mondays at 7 p.m.

Location: YMCA of NW GA, 48 Henderson St, Contact: Susan Roberts, (770) 427-3390

Moms In Touch — Walton High School Meeting: Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

955 Johnson Ferry Road, room 332 Contact: Cynthia Eller (770) 578-6301

eller2905@aol.com

Single Adult Ministry Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist

Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-3447, www.mtbethel.org

Mothers and More Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Location: Saint Catherine’s Episcopal

Church, 681 Holt Road Contact: www.mmeastcobb.homestead.com Newcomers of Cobb County Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Location: John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505

Powers Ferry Rd. Contact: (770) 234-5068

newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com Next Century Youth, Inc. Location: 791 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell Contact: Mary Brooks Green, (678) 278-9278 Website: www.nextcenturyyouth.org Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples Club Meeting: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m.

Single’s Ministry Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 973-6561, www.jfbc.org Treasures in Heaven (miscarriage/infant death) Meeting: 4th Monday at 7 p.m.

Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 794-2978

www.johnsonferry.org/counseling VOICE Today Survivors of child sexual abuse Meeting: 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Room 334 Contact: Tom Scales, (678) 578-4888 Website: www.voicetoday.org Widowed Helping Others Meeting: Twice each month Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Rd Contact: Marguerite Williamson, (770) 977-8438 AroundAbout WALTON | November 2011

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Today’s Neighborhood Real Estate News

considerable time walking the entire road identifying trees and landscaping that could be saved. We also worked closely with the utility companies to minimize changes to the project as a result of utility relocations. Finally, we worked with the National Park Service to improve access to Gold Branch Trail off of Lower Roswell Road.

for all conventional loans. These changes are going to greatly impact the flow of business, as it is going to take longer for appraisers to complete the appraisals and for lenders to review them.

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How long will the project take to complete?

Barring any extreme weather delays, we expect the project to take about 18 months to complete. [It began in September.]

Anything else you want to add?

Yes, the recently passed 2011 SPLOST will continue the road improvements from Davidson to Woodlawn.

Mother’s Dental Problems continued from page 32

and bacteria. Each day that plaque is allowed to sit on the teeth (including in between and under the gum line,) it slowly hardens as it destroys tissue and deepens gum pockets making it more difficult to remove. I strongly recommend that along with regular brushing and flossing, everyone visit his or her dental team regularly to ensure that any dental infection is diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. This will not only protect one from pain and potential tooth loss, but it will help to prevent the transfer of harmful bacteria to one’s children and other loved ones. Children with decay in their baby teeth are much more likely to have decay in their permanent teeth.

But children who are taught by example and are encouraged to have good eating and hygiene habits will likely have fewer dental problems in adulthood.

Effortless Ways to Look Your Best continued from page 33

usually takes a few sessions so plan those for November/early December and you’ll look amazing for the holidays.

Many other procedures can also help the skin look more renewed. Microdermabrasion is a procedure that uses tiny crystals to gently wear away the outer layer of skin, creating a refreshed appearance. A facial is a wash that cleans the skin, providing nutrients and removing the outermost layer of dead cells, a process known as exfoliation. Facial peels remove even more dead skin and they can be very mild, using fruit acids, or more powerful, using stronger forms of acid. Mild peels are designed to rejuvenate and fortify generally healthy skin, while more extreme peels are used to combat more serious skin issues.

And there are many different advanced skin care products that help supplement the skin with the nutrients it needs to look healthy and lustrous. High quality products like these are not found over the counter; a skin care specialist knows what’s best for each type of skin.

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Even with the most affordable purchase market in decades, many households have turned to rentals. Most of the rental demand is coming from young households who are postponing home ownership. However, there is also a large demand from households that may have experienced a short sale or foreclosure on the home they owned. Many renters and homeowners are delaying new home purchases due to tougher mortgage qualifying standards and concerns over the economy and job security.

According to recently released 2010 Census Bureau figures, the home ownership rate is facing its biggest drop since the Great Depression. It has fallen to 65.1 percent, after peaking at nearly 70 percent during the housing boom. A large percentage of homeowners and renters are moving in with family and friends, which is known as “doubling up.” The vast majority of homeowners and renters say that home ownership is important, but that there is no buyer urgency.

With other good investment returns being hard to get or having high degrees of risk, the number of real estate investors in the market is growing. Investors make up anywhere from 20-40 percent of monthly existing home sales. Nearly 60 percent of investors in a recent survey by Realtor.com considered themselves newcomers to real estate investing.

Rental property can provide investors with a steady return on investment and an attractive asset when prices improve.

However, there are many factors to consider when buying an investment property. If you are thinking about whether or not now is a good time for you to become a real estate investor, working with a knowledgeable, professional Realtor® can increase your chances of choosing the right property.

Department of Driver Services continued from page 25

already wasted too much time and therefore would need to reschedule; second, the car wouldn’t hold a charge, and third, my son would flub the test because of the stressful situation we were just in. Luckily, none of my fears materialized. The car started right up after being charged, and my son was allowed to continue with the road test, which he passed! I was glad we had been the last car in line because as embarrassing as this was, it would have been even more so with cars waiting behind us.

We had the car checked out when we got home, and because everything checked out, we never did know why it decided to die at that particular moment. I’m going to go with Karma for bad grades the week before!

Holiday Season Primer continued from page 19

in mind that any refusal to provide a breath sample will likely result in a hard one year suspension of your license. Under the implied consent laws of the State of Georgia, if you carry a license and drive on the roads of the State, you are affirmatively implying that you will provide your breath sample if requested during a lawful arrest. Refusing to do so will result in the State withdrawing your privilege to drive. So you need to think long and hard about the possible consequences.

I generally say that if this is your first DUI, and you have only had two or three drinks, then it is a safer bet to go ahead and blow. A first-time DUI is allowed to request an affidavit of first conviction, which under general circumstances, will result in a provisional license to get to and from work and school for the first 120 days after conviction. Thereafter, you can reinstate your license after paying a fee and showing proof of completion of a Risk Reduction class (no online courses are allowed). If it is your second DUI, then what the heck are you thinking?! You will receive no benefit of any doubts in your case, and a jury will be asking if they can give you a life sentence before you kill someone. In any event, you will not be entitled to a provisional permit, so you will lose your license for a year. In that case it’s better to not blow, thereby denying the State a crucial piece of evidence for conviction.

Now to address a common misconception — if you are arrested for DUI, the officer will read a script from his ageappropriate implied consent card. That will include language which allows you to request a blood test to confirm the alcohol concentration. This is a right you have under the law, but (a) it is at your expense, and (b) the right exists only AFTER you have submitted to the test requested by the officer, which is almost always the breathalyzer. Do not refuse to submit to the breath test in the expectation that you can do a blood test instead.

As you wrap up your Thanksgiving day feast or office Christmas party, try to avoid becoming one of my clients. I promise, if you met me, you would really like me, but you don’t want to meet me like this: with a retainer check and a DUI citation in your hands. Call a cab instead; you can hire me to go get your car from the parking lot the next day instead.

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Reference

COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • AroundAbout Walton (770) 615-3318

Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Driver’s License Health Department Post Office

Recycling Center

Cobb County Government:

Business License CCT Bus Service Commissioners Engineering Office

Traffic Signals Extension Office Jury Phone — State Court Jury Phone — Superior Court Keep Cobb Beautiful

Planning and Zoning Senior Services Tax Assessors/Evaluation Taxes:

License Plates/Tags

Property Tax Voter Registration

(770) 980-2000 (678) 413-8400 (678) 784-2180 (800) 275-8777 www.usps.com (770) 528-2500

(770) 528-8410 (770) 528-8465 (770) 528-1000 (770) 528-1616 (770) 528-1600 (770) 528-4070 (770) 528-2626 (770) 528-1804 (770) 528-1135 www.cobbcounty.org/kcb (770) 528-2004 (770) 528-5355 (770) 528-3100 (770) 528-8247 (770) 528-8600 (770) 528-2581

Children/Family:

Aloha to Aging, Inc. Family Caregiver Support

(678) 439-1177 ww.alohatoaging.org Child and Adolescent Services (770) 514-2300 Child Support Enforcement (770) 528-2410 Department of Family and Children’s Services (770) 528-5000 Meals on Wheels (770) 528-5381 Mothers Making a Change (770) 499-2422 Next Steps (Child/Adolescent) (770) 514-2300 MUST Ministries (770) 427-9862 YMCA of Northwest GA, Rape Crisis Center (770) 427-3390

Clubs/Groups:

AARP Kiwanis Club Lions Club Rotary Club

Public Service:

Fire Departments:

2905 Library Lane

4431 Trickum Road

3892 Oak Lane Georgia State Patrol Non-Emergency 911 Sheriff’s Department

Hospitals:

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North Fulton Hospital Northside Hospital Atlanta Wellstar Kennestone Hospital AroundAbout WALTON | november 2011

(678) 290-9895 (770) 912-9632 (404) 218-6216 (770) 422-7551

Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:

Cobb Judicial Victim Assistance Domestic Violence Unit Drug Tip Poison Control Center Public Outreach/Programs

(770) 528-3047 (770) 499-4665 (770) 590-5520 (404) 589-4400 (770) 499-4719

Libraries:

East Marietta Library Gritter’s Library East Cobb Library Mountain View Regional Library

(770) 509-2711 (770) 528-2524 (770) 509-2730 (770) 509-2725

Parks and Recreation:

Aquatic Centers:

Mountain View

Sewell Park East Cobb Park Fullers Park Harrison Park Harrison Tennis Center Main Office Mount Bethel Park Sweat Mountain Park YMCA

(770) 509-4927 (770) 509-2741 (770) 591-3160 (770) 509-2737 (770) 591-3150 (770) 591-3151 (770) 528-8800 (770) 509-2748 (770) 591-3160 (770) 977-5991

Pets:

Animal Control Animal Shelter and Pet Adoptions Cobb County Animal Control Cobb County Humane Society Emergency Veterinary Clinic Good Mews Animal Foundation

(770) 499-4136 (770) 499-4136 (770) 499-4136 (770) 428-5678 (770) 424-9157 (770) 499-CATS

Schools:

Board of Education

(770) 426-3300 www.cobbk12.org

Utilities: (770) 528-8000

(770) 205-5400 (770) 499-3900 (770) 499-4600 www.cobbsheriff.org

(770) 751-2500 (404) 851-8000 (770) 793-5000

AT&T Broadband/Comcast

AT&T Residential Phone Service

Atlanta Gas Light Co.

Cobb County Water System

Cobb EMC

Georgia Power

Water Emergency

(404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com (888) 757-6500 www.att.com (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com (770) 423-1000 water.cobbcountyga.gov (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com (888) 660-5890 www.georgiapower.com (770) 419-6201

ADOPTION INFORMATION: Please call first to see if we have what you are looking for. We have many resources to help you find what you are looking for if we do not have it. 770-428-9882 We screen potential adopters to make sure our pets will be a good match for your family and vise versa.

New adoptive dog owners will also need a home check before they can take their new dog home.

DOGS: We only house small breed dogs. Our adoption fee is $200 for dogs. All of our dogs or puppies will be altered before they can be adopted. They will have as many vaccines as we can give them for the time they have spent here. If the dog is over six months old it will have been heart worm tested negative and be on preventative.

All of our pets are micro chipped and will have flea preventative on them.

We need a home!

Pebbles

CATS: Our adoption fee for cats is $125.00. All of our cats and kittens (10 weeks and up) will be altered before they are adopted. If you would like a kitten younger than 10 weeks old, we can refer you to other resources. Our cats or kittens will have as many vaccines as we can give them for the time they have spent here. They are all tested negative for Feline Leukemia and FIV, and will have been micro chipped.

Timmy

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP

Please donate your household items: toys, furniture, knick knacks, kitchen items etc. to the Garage Sale Mart. Please tell them to donate the proceeds to the Humane Society of Cobb County. This will help us continue our life saving programs.

Serena

Marshmellow

Garage Sale Mart 461 S. Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060 (678) 354-5100 Mon. - Sat. 10am - 7pm, Sun. 11am -5pm info@garagesalemart.com AroundAbout WALTON | November 2011

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Reference

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government: President Barack Obama (D) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov

(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461

Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 fax: (202) 224-0103 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: www.saxby.org e-mail: saxby_chambliss@chambliss.senate.gov Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov

(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999

Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 3730 Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30062 Website: http://tom.house.gov e-mail: tom@tomprice.com

GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570

Rep. Phil Gingrey (R), District 11 219 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060 Website: www.gingrey.house.gov e-mail: gingrey.ga@mail.house.gov

(202) 225-2931 GA: (770) 429-1776 fax: (770) 795-9551

fax: (770) 661-0768

State Government: Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332 www.gov.ga.gov.com

Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21 chip@SenatorChipRogers.com

(404) 463-1378

Senator Judson Hill (R), District 32 judson.hill@senate.ga.gov

(770) 565-0024

Rep. Sharon Cooper (R), District 41 sharon.cooper@house.ga.gov

(770) 956-8357

Rep. Don L. Parsons (R), District 42 repdon@gmail.com

(770) 977-4426

Rep. Matt Dollar (R), District 45 matt.dollar@house.ga.gov

(404) 656-0254

County Government:

Juvenile Court Presiding Judge James Whitfield Director of Juvenile Court Services Michele Marchant-Wellmon

(770) 528-2290 fax: (770) 528-2214

Solicitor General, Barry E. Morgan

(770) 528-8500 fax: (770) 528-8578

District Attorney, Patrick H. Head

cobbda@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3080 fax: (770) 528-3030

Cobb County Coroner Brian Frist

150 North Marietta Pkwy

Marietta, GA 30060 Cobb County Board of Commissioners

100 Cherokee Street

Marietta, GA 30090

www.cobbcountyga.gov

(770) 528-3300 fax: (770) 528-2606

(770) 528-3300

Helen Goreham, District 1 hgoreham@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3313

Bob Ott, District 2 bob.ott@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3316

JoAnn Birrell, District 3 joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org

(770)528-3317

Woody Thompson, District 4 woody.thompson@cobbcounty.org

(770) 528-3312

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Neil Warren

185 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060

www.cobbsheriff.org

(770) 499-4600

Cobb County School System www.cobb.k12.ga.us

Superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa

514 Glover Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 426-3453

michael.hinojosa@cobbk12.org fax: (678) 594-8559 Board of Education

Kathleen Angelucci, Post 4

kangelucci.boardmember@cobbk12.org

Superior Court Judge Reuben Green

(770) 528-1800

Magistrate Court Chief Judge Frank R. Cox

(770) 528-8900

Probate Court Chief Judge Kelli Wolk

(770) 528-1900

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(770) 528-2200

Commissioners:

Tim Lee, Chairman

tlee@cobbcounty.org

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(770) 528-2220

David Banks, Post 5 dbanks.boardmember@cobbk12.org Scott Sweeny, Post 6 ssweeny.boardmember@cobbk12.org

City of Marietta:

Mayor Steve Tumlin stumlin@mariettaga.gov

(770) 794-5501

classifieds Children / Family Parenting. Trouble understanding your teenagers & teen life? For parents, teenagers & young adults. www.TeenMyth.com.

Counseling available for Depression, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Family crises. 404-504-7019.

Home Services E.P. Pressure Wash. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. (770) 3802325.

Dance Curtain Designs. Custom window treatments and more. Call Lisa, (404) 556-7481.

Services Save 50% to 80% on Holiday, Birthday & Greeting Cards! Professional quality & can add gifts. 20k customizable cards available. Try it for free!! www.sendoutcards.com/amazement

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attorneys/legal services

Home Improvement/Repair & Service

Brosnahan, Carpenter, Lyons & Smith, LLP (678) 805-4458 www.bclslegal.com

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Illuminating Design (404) 454-8944

Rohan Law, P.C. (404) 923-7570 www.rohanlawpc.com

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Quality Craftsmen (404) 483-7446 www.quality-craftsmen.com

Sellars Goodyear (770) 973-5780, 648 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 992-7977, 2950 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 509-1422, 3621 Sandy Plains Road

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Banking/Financial Services Citadel CPA & Wealth Care Services (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw

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Cleaning Services Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991

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Image Maids (770) 627-4670

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Dentists/Orthodontists Cristi Y. Cheek DMD, P.C. (770) 993-3775, www.cheekdental.com

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Shenk Dental Care (770) 992-6568, www.drshenk.com 4690 Woodstock Rd. Suite 100 Roswell

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Towne Lake Family Dentistry Inside Front Cover (770) 591-3345 www.RayMorganDMD.com

Health & Beauty Nail Eagle (770) 565-5634

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Patrick Carmen NR.9 Salon (678) 427-8000

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American Family Insurance (770) 250-1890

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Keeton Insurance Services (770) 971-8900

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Pets Humane Society of Cobb County (770) 428-5678 www.humanecobb.com 148 Fairground St. SE, Marietta

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Photographers Studio 7 Photography (770) 685-7391 www.studio7hub.com

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Betsy Thurston Registered Dietitian (404) 295-1415 Health Source Chiropractic & Progressive RehabTM (770) 578-0785 www.HealthSourceMarietta.com Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center (770) 425-7575 111 Marble Mill Road NW, Marietta

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WellStar Health Systems (770) 956-STAR www.wellstar.org

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Real estate & related services

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Atlanta Communities Real Estate (770) 240-2000 3173 Roswell Rd., Suite 101, Marietta www.atlantacommunities.net

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Lake Nantahala Sunset Pointe www.visitlakesend.com

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REstaurants/Food SErvices Baristas Gourmet Coffee www.mybaristas.com

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Good Measure Meals (404) 815-7695

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Marlow’s Tavern 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 208 (770) 977-7747

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The Broadway Diner (770) 977-3337

Physicians and Medical Services

Computer/ Web Services

LaVida Massage (770) 973-6385 marietta.ga.lavidamassage.com

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Insurance

automotive

Trustworkz (770) 615-3275 www.TrustWorkz.com

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Resurgens OrthoNow (770) 423-2172 61 Whitcher St. Suite 1100, Marietta www.resurgens.com

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Retail /Miscellaneous B. Williams Promotional and Apparel Products (404) 310-4249 Edward-Johns Jewelers (770) 977-2026 www.edward-johns.com

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Stella & Dot Boutique Style Jewelry (678) 548-0285

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The Giraffes Tree House (770) 509-3366 www.theGiraffesTreeHouse.com

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Marietta Plastic Surgery (770) 425-0118 823 Campbell Hill St., Marietta www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com

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Northside Hospital Sleep Disorders Center (404) 851-8135

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Aloha to Senior Solutions (678) 777-7241

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Atherton Place (770) 421-7300 www.athertonplace.org

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Pearle Vision (770) 509-8480 1401 Johnson Ferry Road

Senior Services

Plastic Surgery Center of the South (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net

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Parc at Piedmont — East Cobb Back Cover 999 Hood Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 565-8828

Progressive Audiology Center, Inc. (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244

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Savannah Court of Marietta (770) 977-4420

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