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24 & 25 On the Cover: Marlow’s Tavern Left to right: Jamie Anderson, John Metz and Hank Clark. Photos by Rod Kaye
Kell Longhorns in the State quarterfinals!
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Not My Kid
This installment in the series delves into the dangers of underage drinking.
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The Christmas Cardinal
Learn about a winter wonder.
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Ideas for the Holidays
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Lassiter High School Marching Band
Performs in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
21: Treats and Decor 22: Holiday Break trips 23: Things to do
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22 It’s Time to ... take a holiday break!
Birthdays................................................ 8 Calendar............................................... 23 Houses of Worship....................... 38 & 39 Elected Officials.................................... 40 Clubs & Organizations................... 42 & 43
Community Numbers........................... 44 Coupons............................................... 45 Classifieds............................................ 46 Advertisers Directory............................ 47
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Don Akridge......................................... 10 James Ball.............................................. 4 Kim Bethune........................................ 11 Dr. Cristi Cheek..................................... 13 David Hecklemoser............................... 21 Shelley Herod....................................... 20 Jennifer Jarosick..................................... 7 Kara Kiefer............................................ 15
Kathy Kinsella....................................... 12 Scott Lemmon...................................... 18 Colin Morris......................................... 20 Doug Rohan.......................................... 12 Patty Roth-Rogers................................. 21 Becky Smith......................................... 15 Derin White.......................................... 11
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by James Ball I wanted to use this space this month to tell you about the two very different ways that you can stay connected to the information and updates that we share on our website. You may have noticed that we had two giveaways this past month on our Facebook page. We asked during both that you sign up for the “Community Updates” on our site to be eligible. Our “Community Updates” form is located half of the way down on the right sidebar of our site, and it looks like this: This feature is for those that wish to be informed about important Cumming updates, as well as any important information that would interest those within our community… think lost and found pets, special events, and any other information that would need to be spread throughout the community. We do not have a schedule for these updates, and will only use this method of communication for important community information and updates about our website and its features. There is also a bright button on the top right of our website that looks like this:
This feature enables you to stay informed about the information that we post on the website. For many, visiting our website every day to get the latest updates is not quite convenient. Clicking on this button on our site takes you to a page where you can enter your email address. This will subscribe you to receive every updated story from our site once a day via email. These updates typically are sent late in the evening. This is an excellent way to insure that you never miss a story or an update! You may opt-out at any time at the bottom of any email if you ever desire to stop receiving these updates. We hope that you will want to utilize both of these features from our website. It is our desire to build stronger communities, and we certainly can’t accomplish this without dependable and established two-way communication with all of you! Follow us on Join the AroundAbout East Cobb fan page: www.facebook.com/ aroundabouteastcobb 4
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Local News Help Families in Need Cobb Community Transit and Cobb Department of Transportation are sponsoring the 2010 Stuff-A-Bus, benefiting Cobb Christmas, Inc., the county’s oldest and largest holiday assistance program. The community’s help is needed to “StuffA-Bus” with donations of money, new toys and gifts, nonperishable food items and gift certificates for thousands of low income families in Cobb County. Donations will be collected at various venues around the county through December 14. For more information, call (770) 428-2601.
After the meal, Goode spoke to the team about the importance of a positive attitude, confidence and teamwork – both on the field and after graduation. He compared the team aspect of football to the military and said, “Come together as one; you all are all you’ve got out on that field.” Cobb EMC is a longtime supporter of local football, both at Wheeler and other schools in the EMC’s service area. This support includes donating stadium seat cushions, football program ads, Friday night football guides, field signage and giveaways at games.
Jewish Community Center Announces New Summer Camps The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) recently announced the addition of three new camps to its existing summer camp program. The center has added Space Camp, Lego Robotics and Aviation Creation. Registration for all camps will be held on January 9, 2011, at Shirley Blumenthal Park, 2509 Post Oak Tritt Road in Marietta. For more information, please visit www.atlantajcc.org/camps.
Left to right: Ron Sumpter, Akeem Carter, Gunnery Sgt. John Goode and Coach Michael Collins.
Cobb EMC and Marine Reserves Speak to Local Football Team Cobb EMC and the Marine Reserves recently joined Wheeler High School’s Varsity football team for a pregame banquet. Guest speakers were Ron Sumpter of Cobb EMC and Gunnery Sgt. John Goode of the Marine Reserves.
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Local Girls Give to Orphans
Diaperpails and Pigtails The Gift of Giving
by Jennifer Jarosick When Claire and Brooke Hillis were asked by their mother how they wanted to help someone else this Christmas season, they immediately thought of their former youth associate teacher from the Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Student Ministry Department, Sarah Beth Holt, who now works at Rhema Orphanage in Kenya. They e-mailed Sarah Beth and learned
that she had recently asked the orphans what they would like for Christmas, and instead of asking for toys, the orphans asked for shoes and coats to keep them warm for the coming winter. Sarah Beth wanted to fulfill their wish, but coats and shoes would cost $25 for each child and they didn’t have the $600 it would cost to do this for all of the children. After reading Sarah Beth’s heart wrenching description of the children’s wishes, Claire, age 12, and her sister Brooke, age 8, decided they would try to help Sarah Beth provide shoes and coats for the orphans. First, they collected all of the money they’d earned through their allowance and other jobs, but it only amounted to $200. To raise the additional money needed, the two sisters decided to sell coffee and donuts, and distributed flyers to the 500 homes in their neighborhood. On the morning of October 30, the girls set up a neighborhood stand — with the help of their parents and grandparents — and hoped that they wouldn’t be stuck with boxes of unsold donuts at the end of the day. To their surprise, the stand was so busy that they had to go back several times to buy more donuts and, by the end of the day, they had earned $1,200. These two young sisters in East Cobb county made Christmas wishes come true for an entire orphanage a half a world away!
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by Jennifer Jarosick My daughter has been working diligently on her gift wish list over the past few weeks. I think it’s cute, and it brings back memories of my own childhood, but it also raises some concerns. Our children expect and receive so much these days that it makes me wonder how much they understand about giving to others, especially those in need. Whenever my daughter starts complaining that she can’t have yet another doll, I explain to her that there are children who are lacking the basic necessities, who may not receive any gifts at all. She asks a lot of questions, and we talk about how we can help these children, but I don’t think she quite grasps the idea. So I began doing a little research on how I could show her the concept of giving. I found many organizations that cater to the needs of families, especially with today’s economic climate. Churches and schools have lists of families in desperate need that are part of our own community. Other organizations that help families in need include Toys for Tots, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, MUST Ministries, and local “. . . do they really orphanages.
comprehend the idea of giving?”
Finding a worthy recipient is only the first step. How much does it mean to our children if we, the parents, provide all the clothes, toys and money we give to charitable organizations? Yes, it sets a good example, but do they really comprehend the idea of giving? Recently, my friend’s two girls gave their entire allowance, money they’d been saving for months, to an orphanage in Africa. I realized then that it has to be a more personal experience for our children to really understand what giving to others means. Whether they pick a gently used toy of their own, raise money or use their allowance or to help a child in need, it’s something that comes from them and their effort. We are giving our children the “gift of giving” by encouraging them to help others. This holiday season, in addition to all the material gifts, awaken your child’s philanthropic spirit and see what happens. As parents, we learn so much from each other; if you have ideas to share on how our kids can experience the gift of giving, please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ aroundabouteastcobb. Have a peaceful and wonderful holiday! Jennifer Jarosick is the mother to two children, ages 1 and 5, and is expecting another in December. E-mail her at jenniferjarosick@yahoo.com.
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What’s Coming? AroundAbout — East has a lot of exciting features and sections planned for 2011! Here’s what we’re planning for the first quarter: January l Best of the Best! Get ready to vote for your favorite business! February l Tournament of Roses Feature (see below on how to submit an entry) l Valentine’s Guide to make the perfect romantic day/ evening l Home Improvement Cover – Call to see how you can be a part of this exciting cover and center section!
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Norma Carr
Age 16 on December 4 Granddaughter of Betty & Jim Rowell
Celebrating on December 10 Wife of William Carr
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March l Celebrate our local Boy and Girl Scouts l Summer Camp Guide April l Summer Camp Guide
We are looking for the couple married the longest in East Cobb for our Annual Tournament of Roses Contest. Carroll & Ray Barfield Married 76 years on December 29
Maria & Modesto Silverio Celebrating their 40th anniversary on December 26
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If you know someone or if you’ve been married a long, long time, you could be the winner of the annual Tournament of Roses Contest! Winners will be featured in the February issue of Around About — East Cobb. If you or someone you know is a contender in the Tournament of Roses Contest, send us your nomination, including the names of the couple and their wedding date, including year. Please include your name, address and phone number, as well as a phone number for the couple you are nominating. Nominations may be submitted by e-mail to kara@ aroundaboutmagazines.com, faxed to (770) 516-4809 or mailed to AroundAbout — East Cobb, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 340, Woodstock, GA 30189.
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The Top 10 Reasons Not To Plan For Retirement A different kind of Top Ten list
by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus You probably read or hear about some “Top Ten” list nearly every day. But take a moment to read this one. This list is different, and probably not the kind of list you’d expect a Financial Advisor to write.
Reason #10: “I’m too busy”
I can’t tell you how often I hear this excuse. So many people want to plan for a better retirement, but they don’t have time. They think they’ll take care of it tomorrow, or the day after that … and before they know it, several years have gone by. The best advice I can give you is to stop procrastinating and start planning today.
Reason #9: “It’s too soon”
I don’t know how this happened, but many people have adopted the notion that you don’t have to start planning for your retirement until you’re almost there. This is totally incorrect. The truth is, the sooner you start planning, the better chance you stand of having the kind of retirement you want. It’s never too soon. Many people start planning in their early twenties!
Reason #8: “It’s too late” If you’re already near or past your retirement eligibility date, you may think that whatever you’ve got is what you’re stuck with and it’s too late to do anything about it. Think again. If you’re unsure of what your options are, speak to a professional. Even if you’ve already retired, it’s important to consider how you’re receiving income and how long it will last. It’s never too late to revise your income distribution strategy.
Reason #7: “I don’t need to”
I’ve heard this excuse many times and it always baffles me. Many people think that because they’ve been diligent about contributing to a savings account, they’re all set. While saving for retirement is good, you also need a plan for income distribution once you enter retirement. Are you certain that what you’re saving will be enough? Have you considered your distribution plan? What about taxes? What about inflation? And are you sure your money will be properly invested? There may be other, better options for you and it may prove worthwhile to look into them.
Reason #6: “I don’t have enough money to get started”
This excuse seems marginal at first glance, but there is some truth behind it. You need to have money to save or invest money. However, unless your bills are exactly equal to or greater than your net income, you DO have enough to get started. Starting small is better than not starting at all, and if you plan well, you’ll eventually have more to work with.
Reason #5: “My finances are a mess”
This is all the more reason to seek out an advisor who can help you sort through and understand your assets. Perhaps you have a 401(k) from
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a former employer that has not been rolled over, a couple of savings accounts, a trust from a deceased relative, some stocks that your parents bought in your name when you were younger … a circumstance like this can be confusing, but leaving it as it is won’t improve the situation. Consider speaking with an advisor who can look at your complete financial picture, help you to understand it, and help you to develop a plan to make your “financial mess” work for you.
Reason #4: “The government will take care of me”
The bottom line is this … there’s a chance Social Security may not be available when you retire, and even presuming it is, it may not be enough to provide your ideal retirement income. If you’re planning to retire on Social Security alone, I would advise you to create a back-up plan at the very least.
Reason #3: “Between my savings and my 401(k), I’ll be fine”
Saving for retirement without an income distribution plan can be a mistake. How will you use that money once you have it? And while you may think you’ll have everything you’re going to need, have you considered inflation? Taxes? And furthermore, some people are living past 90. Will your assets last that long? If you outlive your income, what then? It’s a good idea to look ahead and plan lifelong income.
Reason #2: “I don’t want to think about it” Many people procrastinate simply because the thought of discussing financial matters (or growing old) is unappealing. I can certainly understand that. But consider this … if you bite the bullet now and put a firm plan in motion, you may not have to think about it again for quite some time.
Reason #1: “I don’t know how”
If you knew everything there was to know about financial planning, you’d probably be a financial advisor yourself. While it is possible to do everything on your own, that generally involves a great deal of research and a huge time commitment. If you’re putting off retirement planning because you don’t know how, consider speaking to a professional who does. These are just some of the reasons why people don’t plan for retirement … but these are reasons, and not excuses. If you have retirement goals you want to reach, I would recommend you speak to a qualified Financial Advisor and set up an action plan, the sooner the better. 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 770-9526707. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors.
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Give Elders in Your Life the Gift of the Year
Test Anxiety by Kim Bethune
by Derin White Christmas comes once a year, but the elders in your life need you all year long! Socialization is one of the healthiest ingredients for successful aging as identified by scientific research studies and by senior adults themselves. Purposeful engagement in social activities has shown benefits in various health aspects including lowering blood pressure, better pain management, improved nutrition, increased physical well being and improved mental health. Warding off depression is often a direct result of good social interaction. Give the Elder in your life The Gift that last all year long: YOU! Change Christmas Presents to Christmas Presence and you will see a tremendous response of gratitude and increased personal connections for all involved. Consider placing a Yule tide bow on yourself and your family and deliver your “Present of Presence” every month of the year. Ideas for Christmas Presence to give all year along: Food of the Month: Create your own “Fruit of the Month Club” by buying produce that is in season for that month. Take the fruit to your senior adult and share the freshness of the fruit and your visit. Similar ideas could include: Ice Cream of the Month, Bread of the Month, Monthly Chocolate Tastings. Be creative! Magazines or Books of the Month: Collect magazines and books that you can share on your monthly visit. Get magazines that have topics of interests to your senior. There are even magazines available that reflect and reminisce about the past. Perhaps you have a poet in your family that will share poetic creations monthly too. Music of the Month: Select various types of music throughout the year to play and enjoy. Music is a universal language that connects everyone together. Listening, dancing or singing along will start the positive energy flowing. Once you start thinking in terms of monthly visits focused on a theme that you can share, you will find countless categories that lend themselves to this special gift of giving. Your elders will look forward to these special visits, creating anticipation and fun for all involved. For seniors, you can be the gift that keeps on giving! Note: If you do not have an elder available, consider adopting one! Derin White is the Director of Market Development at Savannah Court of Marietta Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Call (770) 977-4420 december 2010
Test anxiety is a huge factor for a lot of students today, in schools all over the United States. Do I know the material? What kind of test is it going to be? Will I run out of time before I finish? What if I fail? These are all questions going through the minds of even the smartest students, because testing is the one way to measure the success and learning of all children. They know this, and it contributes to their anxiety. There are five test-taking strategies that every student should not only know, but also use for every test. The strategies help with the stress and nerves, and they prepare the student more thoroughly for test day. Some of the tips need to be done before test day, while the others will help during the test. 3 3 3 3 3
Make up your own practice test and use it to study. Have a friend or parent test you out loud on the material. Make your body happy – eat right and get enough sleep. During the test, make efficient use of your time. After the test, double check your answers before turning it in.
The first three strategies should be done in the week(s) leading up to the test. Whenever the teacher gives the “dreaded” upcoming test speech, the students should know to begin their preparation. The teachers usually give the students enough notice so they have enough time to extensively prepare. It will not help to wait until the last minute, or the night before. The day the teacher gives the notice, the student should begin to gather their material. Make numerous practice tests, or having a parent make one for you, so you will be familiar with the material and comfortable with testtaking in general. Having someone ask questions that are similar to those that will be on the test will also be helpful. “Practice makes perfect” applies to test-taking too! During the test, students should make the most use of their time. It’s not important to be the first one finished, just as it’s not a bad thing to be the last person to finish. Worrying about how much time it’s taking will just distract you from answering the questions to the best of your ability. Also, remember to ALWAYS go back over your answers to make sure they are what you want them to be. You might have made a silly mistake (especially on those math tests), and would be able to catch it before turning it in. By following these five foolproof test-taking tips, students will perform better and will feel more confident and prepared. Kim Bethune is the co-founder of Omega Learning Center, 2960 Shallowford Road, Marietta. Allison Duffy is the education coordinator for Omega Learning Center and a certified teacher. For more information, call (770) 529-1717.
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New Drivers and Their License by Doug Rohan, Esq. Castan & Lecca, PC A new driver in Georgia is issued a “Class D” drivers license after completing certain prerequisites under a learners’ permit. State officials have decided to gradually introduce our teenagers to driving responsibilities. I have to admit that I agree with the state. There is no more dangerous activity than driving a 2,000-pound guided missile at 70 mph on the interstates. You can open the paper almost every Sunday morning and read about a teenager who, while driving home, manages to find a tree or telephone pole to wrap the car around. These are tragic events, and parents should educate their children on the weight of such responsibility. State legislators have passed several laws to try to help parents, by imposing restrictions on behavior that increases the risks of teen driving. These laws can be found at OCGA §40-5-24(b)(2). A Class D driver:
Special Care for Special Patients by Kathy Kinsella, operations manager, Pediatric Imaging Center at Northside/Alpharetta From broken bones to pneumonia, headaches to colitis, most children will need imaging services at some point in their lives, and that can be a very scary experience. After all, some medical equipment looks like it could have come straight out of the latest science-fiction movie. Providing the best possible care to these very special patients requires specially trained individuals who understand the unique needs of children, and state-of-the-art equipment that is specially designed to fit their smaller frames. Who better to do that than Northside Hospital, whose very reputation is built on caring for the smallest of babies during their first days, weeks or months of life? Northside’s Pediatric Imaging Center, located in Alpharetta, was created with this in mind. The center offers high quality, comprehensive imaging services for infants on up, in a safe, soothing and child-friendly environment, designed especially for them. And all of this is located right in your own backyard.
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l After 12 months, and until they obtain a Class C license, cannot drive with more than three non-family passengers under the age of 21
Parents shouldn’t let the complicated nature of these rules discourage them from enforcing the law. Study after study shows that the presence of a passenger encourages more risky behavior and can frequently be a distraction to the driver. Do not let your child’s night at the movie become the next morning’s headline in the paper. Doug Rohan lives in East Cobb with his wife, Julia, and daughters Vivian and Claudia. He is a bi-lingual attorney with the law firm Castan & Lecca, PC where he specializes in Criminal Defense and Workers’ Compensation claims. He also is a member of AroundAbout — East Cobb Community Board. You can email doug at doug@caslec-law.com.
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While they will become adults one day, children are not small adults. Diseases and injuries affect them differently. That is why, when your child needs special care, you take him to someone who specializes in treating children. At Northside, our technologists, nurses and physicians are specially trained in unmasking the mysterious reasons that children become sick. Each has chosen to work with children and is skilled in handling their special needs and anxieties. They understand what technologies yield the most accurate diagnosis and they work with referring physicians to make sure that each exam is absolutely necessary. Our board-certified radiologist, who is fellowship trained in pediatric imaging, reads and interprets every child’s X-ray, MRI, CT or other imaging procedure. We also collaborate with many other pediatric physicians, with sub-specialties in orthopaedics, neurology, ENT, urology and gastroenterology to provide comprehensive care for your child.
State-of-the-art, tailored technology
Smaller body parts require adjustments in the way pictures are taken. The Pediatric Imaging Center offers the latest technologies including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, X-ray and fluoroscopy – all tailored to the specific needs of pediatric patients of all sizes. While the names of the exams are similar to those of adults, we ensure the imaging technology we choose is the least invasive, provides the lowest radiation exposure and will be the most comfortable for your child. continued on page 41
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A Child’s View of the Dentist
Everyday Angels
by Cristi Cheek, DMD
’Tis the season to GIVE
My dental practice treats everyone from toddlers to the elderly, and though we have a passion for cosmetic dentistry, children are usually the most fun and interesting patients. With three children of my own under the age of six, I know that kids have unusual insights and freely yield their opinions and ideas. Recently, when I was in the midst of disciplining my four-year-old for being so whiny and reminding him that Santa was taking notes, I was taken so aback by his response that I found it hard not to laugh. I told him that his father and I were not going to put up with his unacceptable behavior any longer and that after he returned from his weekend at Grandma’s, we were going to be different. As I proceeded to explain to him how we would be handling such behavior in the future, I noticed he looked lost in thought, and then he interrupted me asking, “What you gonna look like?”
The week before Halloween, Taylor Flanagan, a 15-year-old high school student, went to the Minute Clinic with flu-like symptoms. Nothing showed up to indicate it was nothing more than a virus, but she and her mom were advised to visit her pediatrician if the symptoms persisted throughout the week. The following week, Taylor continued to run a fever and looked very pale. During her visit to the pediatrician, she had her finger pricked, and the nightmare began. Taylor’s iron levels were alarmingly low, and they were told to take Taylor to the emergency room. After a myriad of blood tests, results indicated that Taylor had Acute Myeloid Leukemia and she was immediately transferred from Scottish Rite to Egleston Children’s Hospital to begin aggressive chemo treatments. As I write this article, Taylor is undergoing her first series of chemo and thankfully is responding well. A lot of time and treatments will be required before doctors determine whether or not Taylor will need a bone marrow transplant. The road ahead is long and slow.
At my dental office, I have had similar enlightening experiences as kids surprise me with their perceptions of what is occurring during their appointments. After I extracted the tooth of a sevenyear-old boy, the mother asked her son as they left our office, “Has your tooth stopped hurting yet?” to which her son replied, “I don’t know. The dentist has it.” In treating young patients, I have learned that … Shots hurt less if you are using sleepy juice in a squirt gun. Mr. Whistle will chase all the sugar bugs out of a tooth, and Mr. Thirsty will then suck them up so you don’t have to swallow them. When the buttons on the dental chair are operated by a brother or sister, the ride is much like one at Six Flags. Siblings who usually fight and jockey for position become more gracious in a dental office and usually volunteer their brothers or sisters to go first. The tooth fairy cannot be fooled by a piece of white chalk placed under a pillow. When explaining brushing and flossing techniques to a child, it is best to verify their understanding or else they may be adamant with their parents that the dentist told them that BACON and SODA works just as good as toothpaste. Some perfectly good teeth do hurt when chewing if they are chewing broccoli, liver, or tofu.
Taylor (left) lives in Cherokee County with her younger sister, Jenna (right), and mom, Michelle. Since Taylor’s diagnosis, her mom has not left her side and is helplessly devoted to her daughter’s new fight. Initially, when you hear that your daughter has cancer, the world stops — nothing else matters. However, as unfair as it may seem, the world does not stop! Michelle has a job, another daughter to care for, medical bills, mortgage, meals, gas, utilities, and CHRISTMAS! She is dedicated to her daughter and will not be able to work full time for a long while. Her emotional trauma is only followed by financial trauma, taking life one day at a time. Everyday Angels alone isn’t large enough to help the Flanagan family. Our community needs to rally together to provide relief, hope, encouragement, and love — like we do so well!
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Recent Consumer Product Recalls AroundAbout — East Cobb 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). Dishwashers. GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, KY is voluntarily recalling approximately 174,000 GE Profile™ and GE Monogram® dishwashers. Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. Fabric Protector. Claire-Sprayway, Inc. of Addison, IL is voluntarily recalling approximately 73,500 cans of fabric protector. Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
Strollers. Graco Children’s Products, Inc. of Atlanta, GA is announcing the recall of approximately two million Graco strollers due to risk of entrapment and strangulation. Entrapment and strangulation can occur, especially to infants younger than 12 months of age, when a child is not harnessed. An infant can pass through the opening between the stroller tray and seat bottom, but his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the tray. Infants who become entrapped at the neck are at risk of strangulation.
Bathtub Toys. Munchkin, Inc. of North Hills, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 34,000 bathtub toys. The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. of Charlotte, NC is voluntarily recalling approximately 122,000 Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON smoothtop electric cooktops and Frigidaire slide-in ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. Liquids can pool under the control knob and cause the surface heating element to turn on unexpectedly, heat to temperatures other than expected and then not turn off, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers. Bath Doors. Kohler Co. of Kohler, WI is voluntarily recalling approximately 10 Kohler and Sterling frameless by-pass bath doors. The glass doors can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
Cordless Drills. Ryobi Technologies, Inc. of Anderson, SC is voluntarily recalling approximately 455,000 Ryobi Model HP 1802M cordless power drills. The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Jogging Strollers. Valco Baby of Brooklyn, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers. Also, Tike Tech Ltd. of Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling approximately 800 Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport jogging strollers. The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.
Sleep and Study Loft Beds. PBteen a division of WilliamsSonoma, Inc. of San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,900 PBteen Sleep and Study loft beds. The side rail on the bed can crack allowing the mattress support to collapse, posing a fall and injury hazard to users.
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.
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Yours, Mine and Ours . . . Tales from Life in the Blender by Becky M. Smith As we approach the holidays and family plans and feasts take center stage on my Google calendar, I am reminded how much I have been blessed with a big, beautiful, blended family. With that, however, came a lot of new decisions and extra planning. When my husband Jerry and I first joined camps, we were faced with lots of questions about how to divvy up chores, who showers in the morning and who at night, “seat up” or “seat down,” bedtimes … the list is as long as my arm. Who knew? Each half of a blended family brings with it cherished childhood traditions, and some are not always cohesive with the other half. For example, Santa always delivered his presents in elaborately decorated packages to my house, whereas at my husband’s house, they are delivered as — is in their own naked splendor. In some families I know, the tree isn’t decorated until “With a lot of sensitivity, Christmas Eve, while, for others, it’s up before Black blended families can Friday. So how does one compromise on these successfully blend these traditions and add traditions? With a lot of a pinch of this and a sensitivity, blended families can compromise on these pinch of that to blend traditions and add a pinch traditions.” of this and a splash of that to blend traditions. Or it might make sense to start completely new traditions. This can be a lot of fun, especially when the kids get involved in the planning. For example, a new tradition in our family is to arrive home after midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and discover that Santa has already appeared with his gifts for the family. The kids go to bed weary from the late night but excited that their most anticipated gifts have arrived. Whatever the traditions, it’s important to take everyone’s feelings into consideration. The Christmas and Hanukkah seasons should be of PEACE and GOODWILL and if it starts in the home, it can last all season and the joyful, memorable traditions may last a new lifetime. Merry Christmas from My Big Lovable Blended Family to Yours! Becky Smith is the energetic mother to a large “Yours, Mine & Ours” blended family with kids ranging from age 15 to 5 months. E-mail questions or comments to bsmith0808@yahoo.com.
Broken Boy by Kara Kiefer Prologue: Friends of ours graciously offered their condo in Rosemary Beach to my husband and me for a long weekend getaway. We left on Wednesday after work so we could enjoy three full days at the beach. Our first day was spent bike riding, lounging at the beach and spending time on the roof-top pool. We were getting ready to go to dinner, when a cell phone rang…. “Your son has dislocated his knee during his football game. He is being taken by ambulance to the hospital.” Our world stopped spinning at that moment. We were six hours and 350 miles away and our son was in an ambulance, alone, being taken to the hospital for what was described as a severe knee dislocation. Angela, the mom of the family he was staying with, was on the way to the emergency room.
We needed to get home, but it was 6:30 p.m., and we’d been in sun all day — drowsy driving was not a good idea. So we made the decision to leave first thing the next morning. It was one of the longest nights of my life — filled with worry and longing to be by his side. It also was an evening filled with phone calls from Angela, the E.R. doctor and my son, who was more concerned about “ruining our vacation” and insisted we stay. The last call of the night was from Angela, who needed our prescription insurance information. Being weary and a bit out of it, I read the I.D number which included the letter “X,” and instead of saying “X” as in x-ray, I said, “X as in zebra,” and when she repeated that to the pharmacist, she realized my mistake. It was the first laugh we had that night. Twelve hours after the first phone call, we were on the road back to our son. At my insistence, Angela went to an already scheduled appointment and left our son on the couch, bowl of macaroni and cheese and remote control in hand. Angela’s sister-in-law, who was visiting for the weekend, arrived while Angela was gone and found continued on page 41
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Not My Kid! “What I enjoy most about teenagers - their questioning minds and fun-loving spirits – are the qualities that sometimes lead to trouble. Many teenagers stumble into trouble without fully comprehending the law and its consequences. From my experience, teenagers almost never intend to do something hurtful; their acts are often just plain stupid.” J. Tom Morgan, A Teenagers Defense to Georgia Law Over the past three months, Not My Kid has focused on informing and educating parents and teens about the abuse of prescription drugs within our community. Shifting our focus to alcohol seems to be somewhat of a step back when compared to the greater evils we face. In fact, when asked, many parents of teens tend to take the position of “picking and choosing their battles,” and many prefer to allow their teens to drink alcohol, as if, by allowing it, their kid won’t dabble in the more serious stuff.
Consider these national statistics: • Teenage girls who binge drink are up to 63 percent more likely to become teen mothers than those who do not. • 10 percent of high school teenagers have driven after drinking alcohol. • 33 percent have ridden with a driver who had been drinking alcohol. • In 2005, more than 145,000 teenagers between the ages of 12 and 20 years old visited U.S. emergency rooms with injuries related to drinking alcohol.
We, as parents, should re-familiarize ourselves with the dangers, the laws and the • Every day, approximately three teens die from drinking and driving consequences of underage alcohol use. accidents. With proper education and understanding, teenagers usually respect and follow the • Every day in the U.S., at least six teens die of non-driving, alcohol-related laws. So whose job is it to insure that our causes such as homicide, suicide, and drowning. kids are informed of the dangers, laws and consequences BEFORE they are standing before • Two out of three teenagers said it was easy to get alcohol from their a judge? Parents can add that responsibility homes without their parent’s knowledge, while one out of three teenagers to their already long list! After all, you would said they were able to get alcohol from their own consenting parents. be the one spending your time drugs like marijuana, alcohol, and even tobacco. Early use of and hardthese drugs, mainly by teens and young adults, increases the earned money interviewing likelihood that they will start using harder drugs like heroin, attorneys, and sitting in a cocaine and club drugs later in life, thus the term “gateway.” courtroom fighting to fix something for which neither More than 67 percent of young people who start drinking you, nor your child, was before the age of 15 will try an illicit drug. Children who drink prepared. are 7.5 times more likely to use any illicit drug, more than 22 times more likely to use marijuana, and 50 times more likely to How many teenagers begin use cocaine than children who never drink. Columbia University study experimenting with drugs by taking the hard, illicit drugs first? Not many. The fact is, kids usually begin with alcohol before they move on to the hard drugs. Alcohol is often referred to as a “gateway” drug. The term “gateway drug” refers to
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GEORGIA FACTS: When you wake up the day before your 17th birthday, you are considered an adult under Georgia’s criminal laws. In Georgia, possession of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age is against the law, with an exception. It is not against the
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law for a parent to provide alcohol to their own child, under their supervision, and under certain other circumstances. However, in all circumstances, it is illegal to give alcohol to other people's children. Two recent incidences come to mind that hit close to home. In December 2009, a local judge resigned because of her decision to allow underage students to drink in her home. Her position was similar to that of many parents, wherein she recognized that they were going to drink regardless, so she felt as though it was responsible to allow them to drink under supervision. Consequently, this judge was charged with 10 counts of misdemeanor, large fines and lost her seat on the bench. The second example is the Harrison High School athlete who was drinking at a friend’s home and made the decision to drive. Consequently, he lost control of his vehicle, lost his life and sent an innocent victim to the hospital. The step-mother of one of the athlete’s friends provided them alcohol at her home and was sent to jail for a year and had to pay steep fines for her actions. The purchase of alcohol by any person under the age of 21 is unlawful. A crime occurs if you are under 21 years old and possess or use false identification to obtain entry into a bar or to purchase alcohol or cigarettes. However, possessing or using the false identification with a government logo, for other purposes such as cashing a check, obtaining a credit card, or renting a car, is a felony. A person under the age of 21 can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if the alcohol concentration is .02 grams or higher. For most people under 21, drinking one beer or one glass of wine or one mixed drink will cause their alcohol concentration to be .02 grams or higher. There is no “safe” amount to drink and still be able to drive. A DUI or MIP conviction can follow you for years, creating trouble when applying for college, graduate school and jobs. Attempting to purchase alcohol under the age of 21 carries a license suspension upon conviction. In Georgia, parents may sue people who furnish alcohol to their
minor children, and teens, without parental permission. Municipalities are scrambling to implement "social hosting" laws that carry stiff fines for parents whose homes are used for drinking parties, whether they know about them or not.
“A parent’s worst nightmare is the phone call in the middle of the night, or the knock at the door! Let’s teach them now, while we still can.”
Underage drinking is not simply a teenage rite of passage. Among the many messages we already convey to our kids about drugs, alcohol and risky behaviors, it's time that we also let kids know that alcohol is, in some ways, The Worst Drug of All, and the beginning of serious problems! It is important that we not allow issues with other drugs to overshadow the importance of our alcohol laws. We must not get complacent, and we must enforce and respect the laws, so that we do not end up standing alongside our “pride and joy” in a courtroom trying to plead ignorance. Ignorance is not a defense! We must know, understand, and share the law with our teenagers. A parent’s worst nightmare is the phone call in the middle of the night, or the knock at the door! Let’s teach them now, while we still can. Thanks to attorneys T. Jess Bowers and Don Roch, of Bowers and Roch LLP and Lynn Epps, Director of Cherokee County DUI/Drug Court for their expertise and insights.
“More than 67 percent of young people who start drinking before the age of 15 will try an illicit drug. Children who drink are 7.5 times more likely to use any illicit drug, more than 22 times more likely to use marijuana, and 50 times more likely to use cocaine than children who never drink.” Columbia University study
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Christmas Cardinal by Scott Lemmon How many Christmas cards have you received (or sent) with photos or artwork of beautiful red cardinals on them? It seems that the Northern Cardinal is the perfect symbol of the holidays. That splash of bright red among the gray, leafless trees is always uplifting. Named “cardinal” because of the color association with Cardinals (the rank above Bishop) of the Roman Catholic Church who wear red robes and hats, the Northern Cardinal is one of seven species in the world named “cardinal.” It’s called the Northern Cardinal because the other six species are located in South America. Studies have shown that male Northern Cardinals with brighter levels of red plumage provide better parental care for their young and successfully fledge a higher percent of them. This probably correlates to the fact that they also select and maintain breeding territories that have the greatest amount and diversity of food sources. The red color of the cardinal’s feathers is the result of pigments called carotenoids. This pigment is obtained mostly from eating fruits and insects and is deposited in their feathers as they molt.
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Both male and female cardinals can sing, and mated pairs will often sing duets together. During breeding season, male cardinals may sing 200 or more songs per hour in the early morning hours. The size of the cardinal’s breeding territory varies with habitat quality and population density, but generally ranges from 2 to 10 acres. They have 2 to 4 broods per year, with 3 to 4 eggs each time. The female Northern Cardinal constructs the nest, incubates the eggs and broods the young by herself. The male’s role during this time is to provide her with food and protect the nest. Cardinal nests are an open bowl of weed stems and twigs, filled with leaves and bark and lined with grass. They’re typically placed in thick tangles of vines or twigs in a shrub or small tree usually below 10 feet. Both male and female Northern Cardinals help raise their nestlings with the male providing more of their food than the female. Northern Cardinals will visit feeders at any time of day, but are typically the most numerous at dusk or dawn, and are often the first and last birds at the feeders. The average lifespan of a cardinal is around 3 to 4 years. Scott Lemmon can be reached at (770) 928-3014 or e-mail him at wbuwoodstock@comcast.net.
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Your Holiday Focal Point
Moms and Kids Holiday Treats
by Shelley Herod
by Colin Morris As my kids get older, I enjoy having them in the kitchen with me. Particularly during the holidays, cooking together becomes a way to get some quality time with my kids. Cooking with them when they were little was hard work. I had to keep Colin Morris with her children (left to an eye on the recipe, and right) Patrick, Micaela and Gabriel. an even closer eye on my children. Cooking with a three year-old makes juggling chainsaws seem safe. Every drawer holds another sharp object; every surface is bubbling or sizzling. We would finish cooking together, and I would need to go straight to bed because of a stress migraine. But I am happy to report that kids get older and taller and more responsible. They can reach the cabinets. They can get things out of the fridge without spilling. They can even read recipes! Here are some ideas for holiday cooking with your kids. I like to find out my children’s favorite holiday treats, and then make sure I cook it with them. I hope this accomplishes several things. I hope it makes each child feel special. I want to know about them. What they like is important to me. I am not too busy to pay attention to them. I also hope the time together allows us to talk. I try to ask what makes the recipe taste so good to them. When did they first have it? Do they like to eat it all year round or just at Christmas? Last, I hope we have fun together. I want these shared experiences to create good holiday memories with mom.
It is already that time of year to dust off your holiday décor. Decorating for the holidays always brings back memories from celebrations past and adds excitement throughout the home. The fireplace is typically the focal point of a room. Therefore, it deserves additional attention when decorating for the season. This is the customary time to embellish your mantel with extraordinary decorating touches to add cheer throughout your home. Whether your preference is simple or detailed, luxurious or whimsical, fireplace decorations will add a sense of warmth and holiday spirit. Regardless of your preference of style in decorating, there are several elements that are custom when decorating for Christmas. When using a wreath, garland and stockings, the majority of work is completed. It is just up to you to add your personal touches and style. Stretching garland above the fireplace instantly says Christmas. Stockings need to be hung by the chimney with care or the Christmas decorating would not be complete. Since the winter months are darker and night falls earlier, incorporating candles not only reflects tradition but adds warmth. There are so many candle possibilities ranging from tea lights to large pillars. However, make sure to provide ample space between the wall décor and the open flames. If the flame itself makes you nervous, there are now a large variety of battery operated candles that look realistic but are less hazardous.
We like to share the holiday treats that we make. It feels a little like giving someone a part of our holiday tradition. Family tradition dictates what we make at Christmas. Most of these recipes only come out during Christmas. Eating these treats at any other time of the year seems like sacrilege. So, when I share a Christmas tin of pine bark with a neighbor, they get a glimpse of my family’s holiday tradition. Plus, pine bark goes like hot cakes around my house during the holidays, so if you get some, that means we really love you.
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Here is one of our traditional Christmas recipes. Our family has been making this one for years because it is simple enough that the kids could help even when they were very young. It is called Pretzel Kisses. It only has three ingredients: square pretzels, Hershey kisses, and plain holiday M&Ms. Line the pretzels in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Preheat the oven very low, only 250 degrees. Unwrap the kisses and place one kiss on every pretzel. Put them in the oven for 3 – 5 minutes until the chocolate is soft, but not completely melted. Take them out and carefully put an M&M on each kiss and press down slightly. Let them cool briefly in the fridge. You realize that since I am sharing this recipe with you, it must mean I really love you.
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Rustic is very comfortable and casual. The use of more natural elements will achieve this look. Fresh-cut greenery, pine cones, cut branches, nuts, berries, and feathers will blend in nicely to create your rustic look. Burlap stockings and ribbon also have the same rustic personality and add texture. To insert a little color to coordinate with your décor, spray paint some of the natural elements.
Transform an ordinary fireplace mantel into a festive holiday statement by adorning it with seasonal colors and embellishments. Classic Christmas of course includes red and green, holly, evergreens and jingle bells. Begin with your typical lit green garland and add a decorative red ribbon woven throughout and anchored with a dramatic red bow. Hang the stockings, either traditional red and white or more elaborate ones. Once again, add candles throughout to create warmth. Incorporate reflective and meaningful objects to make your mantel a conversation starter for holiday parties. continued on page 41
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Gruyere by Patti Roth-Rogers Butternut squash is available yearround. Its growing season here is the end of summer through the fall. Like most hard squash, it doesn’t go bad quickly. The soup has two popular forms; the first has the flavors found in pumpkin pie. The second, which we are talking about today, remains true to the flavor of the squash without adding sugars or strongly flavored spices. For this soup, we roast the squash instead of boiling it, to bring out the natural sugars. I like to serve it in hollowed-out carnival squash, which look a bit like small, flat, striped pumpkins. An oven-safe bowl works just as well. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Gruyere Yield: 8 — 10 servings 2 medium-sized butternut squash, cut in half, seeds removed 1 T softened butter 2 shallots, peeled and left whole 8 sage leaves 2 C chicken stock (homemade or store bought) 1/2 C heavy cream 4 oz butter, softened Salt and white pepper to taste 1 C grated Gruyere cheese 8 hollow carnival squash (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rub the flesh side of the cut squash with the butter and then place flesh side down on a sheet pan. Toss the shallots with a little oil and place them on the sheet tray as well. Roast until the skin of the squash starts to brown and the flesh pierces easily with a fork. When the shallots are soft and their skin starts to brown, remove them from the oven and cut off the ends. Meanwhile, warm the chicken stock and cream in a pot on the stove. Remove the rind of the squash and discard. The squash will be very hot, so I recommend using latex gloves. Put the squash and shallots in a blender with the stock and cream, and puree. Add the butter, a couple of tablespoons at a time, then salt and pepper to taste. Pour the soup into the squash or bowls, top with a sage leaf and Gruyere. Put the soups in the oven, on broil, to melt the cheese.
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Cheese and Wine by David Heckelmoser, CSW Choosing cheese for a tasting platter is a great opportunity to explore varied textures, ages, or milk types. Three different varieties are more than enough. More than five gets confusing. Harmony should always exist between the cheese and the wine. They should have similar intensities. There should always be a balance — strong and powerful cheeses should be paired with similar wines, and delicate cheeses should be paired with lighter wines. So let’s explore some wine and cheese pairings. Soft Cheeses — Brie, Camembert, Neufchâtel and Provolone are creamy and lower in fat than hard cheeses. White wines such as German or Austrian Riesling with a little bit of sweetness, semi-sweet champagne or sparkling wines pair well. These wines portray a little sweetness which cuts through the creaminess. The mouth coating texture of soft cheeses can make heavy red wines taste thin and tough. As far as red wines, these cheeses can be accompanied by a light, fruity red like a Beaujolais or Loire Valley (Saumur or Touraine). Hard Cheeses — Red wines go well with Gruyere, Longhorn, Gouda and most cheddars. The tannins in red wines soften the fat and protein of hard cheeses. Select wines such as Bordeaux, Amorne, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Barolo. These cheeses served with meats will round out a nice cheese platter. Blue Cheese — Stilton, Roquefort and Gorgonzola are strongly flavored. These cheeses would have a hard time holding up to white wines or light bodied reds. The best choice is sweet wine like Port or Sauternes. Serve these cheeses with mixed nuts or almonds, too! Goat Cheese — These cheeses are tangy with a chalk-like texture and acidic. Crisp young white wines like Sauvignon Blanc or Sancerre pair well. Hard skinned cheeses such as Parmesan or Manchego pair well with a robust acidic red wine. Try a Barolo or Barbaresco with Parmesan. Try my favorite, Manchego with a Spanish Rioja. If you’re looking for a single wine to match multiple cheeses (cow, sheep and goat milk cheeses) the best option would be a white wine like Gewurztraminer. A lighter style red Zinfandel would work, giving your guest the option of red and/or white. David Heckelmoser is a professional member of the Society of Wine Educators, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Atlanta Chapter Sommelier Les Marmition.
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Holiday Break Trips The holidays are magical — a time to revisit family traditions or make new memories. We’ve compiled a list of holiday events, some local and some a short drive away, to make this holiday season even more memorable and special. Share your holiday adventures with us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ aroundabouteastcobb.
Holiday Family Bike Ride — Take a special family bike ride on December 18 starting at 3 p.m. around Riverside Park in Roswell. Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes with lights, bells and holiday decorations for a casual and easy family ride. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served afterward. The event is free. For more information, email cycleroroswell@bellsouth.net or visit www.bikeroswell.com.
Santa on the Square — Visit with Santa in his decorated workshop on Marietta Square. Santa will be there December 1012 and 17-19 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information call (770) 794-5601 or visit www.mariettaga.gov.
Stone Mountain — New features this year include a Wonderland Walkway and
live performances throughout the park. Visitors can enjoy the Polar Express 4D Experience, a nightly Christmas parade and see Santa Claus. And if it’s snow you’re looking for, be sure to visit Snow Mountain, Atlanta’s first snow park. Snow Mountain opens December 11. For more information, including online ticket sales, visit http://stonemountainpark.com.
Centennial Olympic Park — Visitors can enjoy the free dazzling display of lights that will run through the first week of January. The park’s ice skating rink is open daily, including holidays, through January 30, 2011.. Admission is $7 per person with a $2 skate rental 22
Park Tavern — New this year to the Park Tavern, located at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, is The Rink, located in the restaurant’s Garden Tent. Visitors can enjoy day or night ice skating in a heated tent with a state-of-the-art sound system and rink-side dining. Tickets are only available online at www.xorbia.com/ tickets/therink. Guests can use an onsite computer to purchase tickets. For more information, visit www. parktavern.com.
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Candlelight Tour — Enjoy the Southern Trilogy Candelight Tour of Homes at Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation in Roswell. Enjoy festive holiday decorations and entertainment on December 11. The tour will be held from 5 – 9 p.m. For more information, call (678) 639-7500.
fee for 90 minutes of skating. The park is open7 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.centennialpark. com.
you’re looking for snow, visit Atlantic Station through December 31 for “It’s Snowing in Atlantic Station,” at 7:30 p.m. MondayThursday, hourly 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, the snow will be flying in Central Park (unless it’s raining). For more information, visit www. atlanticstation.com.
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Life University — Pack up the family for a drive-through light show that’s been a local tradition since 1989. Life University will be illuminated with thousands of lights and lighted displays 6 – 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6 – 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday, through December 31. There is a nominal fee of $5 per car, $10 per van and $20 per bus. For additional information including other attractions at Lights of Life, call (678) 331-4334.
January 2. Dogs dressed in holiday finery have their day during the third annual Reindog Parade. It’s the only day of the year man’s best friend is allowed in
the gardens. Enter your pooch in the contest or just come out to watch the fun. For more information, visit www. atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
Tanglewood Farms — Have your family’s picture taken aboard a miniature sleigh hooked up to a miniature reindeer cow. Visit the Trading Post stocked with unique holiday gifts and take a stroll through the farm while sipping on hot cider or hot chocolate. Pony and hay rides are also available for the children. For more information, visit www. tanglewoodfarmminiatures.com.
Botanical Gardens — Enjoy the Holiday Model Train show, a ride-on train, holiday puppet shows and more, through
Community Calendar December December 12 Empty Bowl Brunch
December 15 Blood Drive
Time: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta Information: For $10, choose a handmade ceramic bowl made by local artisans and have it filled with a steamy delicious soup. All proceeds will be donated to local charities. To register or for information (770) 5092700 www.theartplace.us
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Location: The Sunshine House, 2499 Shallowford Road, Marietta Information: Donors will receive a red LifeSouth shopping bag. Visit www. lifesouth.org.
Through December 18 Lassiter Band Christmas Tree Sale Location: Highland Plaza Shopping Center, corner of Gordy Parkway and Sandy Plains Road Information: Fundraiser for marching band. Fraser Firs from 6 to 14 feet and wreaths from 22-48 inches in diameter.
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December 18 Winter Polar Express Dates/Times: 7 p.m. December 17, 2 & 7 p.m. December 18 Location: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street Roswell Information: Adults $12, students/ children $10. Group discounts available. Call (770) 578-8272.
December 21 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Time:
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Location: Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta Information: Admission is $5 or free with five food cans or food items. Call (770) 293-0080 or visit www. earlsmithstrand.org.
December 26 – January 8 Bring One for The Chipper Locations: Cobb County Parks and Recreation specified locations will accept trees from December 26 – January 8. Selected sites will give out seedlings on January 9, while supplies last. For drop-off locations and more information, visit www.kcb. cobbcountyga.gov/chipper.htm.
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The Newest Gathering Spot in East Cobb Marlow’s Tavern 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 208, Marietta GA 30068 (770) 977-7747 www.marlowstavern.com Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – midnight Friday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m. Tavern Burger
Merchant’s Walk is an iconic shopping center in East Cobb, welcomed by residents in the 1970s as the first major shopping center in the area. Thirty years later, Merchant’s Walk remains a popular retail center as it undergoes a major redevelopment and attracts a lot of new businesses. One of those new businesses is Marlow’s Tavern, who has been 24
waiting for the perfect location to open their East Cobb restaurant. “Merchant’s Walk is such an East Cobb mainstay, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have found this special spot,” said Market Partner Hank Clark. Marlow’s Tavern, set to open December 14, will bring a unique, upscale twist on typical classic American tavern fare to East Cobb residents. Marlow’s Tavern has an all-star team of restaurant talent behind its concept. Executive Chef and Co-Founder John Metz earned his degree at the Culinary Institute of America and began his long-standing career at some of the finest restaurants in New York such as The 21 Club, Tribeca Grill, Montrachet and Restaurant Daniel. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Restaurant Association and is also chairman for Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA). Market Partner Hank Clark is responsible for supervising
the day-to-day operations of Marlow’s Tavern and has partnered with Metz since 2001 after working for Darden Restaurants and Brinker International. General Manager Jamie Andrews spent five years at the Dunwoody Restaurant Group before arriving at Marlow’s, and coaches his employees with a “hospitality first” mentality to consistently give guests top-notch service.
Atmosphere —The inviting interior has dark wood floors and exposed brick walls. The large leather booths and communal tables in the bar make it easy for guests to relax and stay awhile. The spacious outdoor patio is climate-controlled, allowing guests to enjoy outdoor dining for most of the year. Local musicians will be scheduled to perform there on a regular basis. The Tavern can accommodate up to 130 guests, which makes it a smart choice for a birthday celebration or office party.
Food — A hallmark at Marlow’s is made-from-scratch items on a varied menu, which includes monthly lunch features and daily dinner specials. An abundant selection of appetizers includes a few crowd favorites. J.T’s Kettle Chips are crispy potato chips sprinkled with Gorgonzola cheese, bacon, tomato and scallions. Shrimp & Crab Nachos are piled with rock shrimp, crab, pepper
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John pointed out that while all Marlow’s have the same base menu, specials and features vary from location to location depending upon the taste and requests of guests “We listen to our guests’ input, which is why each Marlow’s location is personalized to the neighborhood it serves.”
Executive Chef John Metz
Each year, Marlow’s runs four themed menus that include special appetizers, entrees and drinks. The next campaign will be Bayou and Bourbon in the early spring. Customers can keep up with the latest specials and promotions by signing up for the Marlow’s Insider Club on the Marlow’s Tavern homepage or visit them at Marlow’s Tavern/East Cobb on Facebook.
Service—Jamie coaches and jack cheese and fresh jalapeño, and Asparagus Fries are made with crispy thin asparagus, tarragon, and citrus aioli. Starting at just $4, Marlow’s appetizers are a tasty and wallet-friendly way to start a meal or enjoy with a drink. If it’s a burger you crave, try a Tavern Burger with the house tomato bacon jam – it puts ketchup to shame! Other burgers on the menu include the Housemade Black Bean Veggie burger, Black and Bleu Burger and the “Double Cheese” Cheeseburger. Marlow’s “Big Bar Sandwiches” include savory selections like the Chicken Panini, Buffalo Chicken Wrap or a Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich. Seafood lovers should try the Shrimp and Grits, a unique dish of white cheddar grit cakes with spinach, tomato, shallot and sauce Buerre blanc (rich butter sauce). Or sink your teeth into the “Infamous” Fish Tacos — blackened tilapia, shredded romaine lettuce, black bean corn salsa served with a smoked chili cream. Menu items run from $8 - $19. A complete menu can be viewed at www. marlowstavern.com.
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trains each member of the staff to have the “hospitality first” mentality at all times. “We are a great neighborhood place for couples to enjoy a night out, business professionals to have a drink after work and families to enjoy time together. We are definitely kid-friendly with a great selection of meal choices for them. Our goal is to make you feel welcome and have you leave completely satisfied.
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Marlow’s provides a spacious bar area where patrons can either sit at the bar or at one of the two communal tables. The Marlow’s drink menu changes seasonally, keeping it fresh with innovative cocktails. “We have thirty plus bottles of wine on hand, and each one of them is available by the glass. For $5 or $6, you can get a great glass of wine,” said John. The beer selection includes local, regional and micro brews and imports. At the end of a hard day, nothing is better than relaxing with friends or family in a comfortable, affordable and palate-pleasing tavern. Marlow’s is looking forward to becoming the newest gathering place in East Cobb. Stop in today. They’re expecting you!
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The Team Who Has Never Lost a Game The 7th grade Junior Raider football team knows the taste of championship victory — twice! For the second consecutive year, the team won the League Championship when it defeated the Roswell Junior Hornets 30-0. Last year, the team made history when it became the first 6th grade football program to have an undefeated season and win the championship. Coach John Shaefer credits the success of the team to the boys’ drive, each team member doing his job and not relying on past success. “Our team learned that in order to win in 2010, they needed to learn how to stay winners. The boys had great competition, and each week, they stepped up and did the job.” Congratulations! Photo credit: Bush Enos www.bushenossports.com.
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Kell Longhorns Achieve Quarter Final Playoff Kell High School finished its regular football season with an impressive 10-0 record, winning the 5N-AAAA region title. Playoffs began much like the season ended, with two victories in a row against South Forsyth (49-7) and Flowery Branch (21-13), propelling Kell into quarter final status for the State playoffs. The quarterfinals, played on Kell’s home turf, pitted the team against a fellow number one seed, the Statesboro Blue Devils. Kell played strong and according to coach Derek Cook, gave it all they had but fell to Statesboro in a 17-7 defeat. Congratulations to the Longhorns for an excellent season! Photos by Wendell Webb.
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Eastvalley Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Deployed Teacher Receives Warm Welcome
Eastvalley Elementary School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! The Eastvalley Elementary School Foundation is commemorating the occasion with a website on which alumni can share their photographs and memories, and catch up on what’s happening at the school. Visit www.eastvalleyis50. com to see pictures of former students and teachers and get information on special reunion events coming next spring. Former Eastvalley students and parents are encouraged to upload their memories. Register your contact information on the website if you’d like to be invited to the reunion celebrations, or if you’d like more information about Eastvalley. For further details, check the website or contact Liz Gainsford at lgainsford@eastvalleyfoundation.org.
In March 2010, Lassiter High School teacher and coach Jim Brown (center) was deployed to Afghanistan to serve in the National Guard. Coach Brown recently returned from Afghanistan for a short leave, and when Lassiter High School received word of his impending visit, the school recognized him at a pep rally. Coach Brown presented principal Dr. Chris Ritchie with a flag that had been flown in combat in Afghanistan. Special thanks to Cathy Zingler, Lassiter Cheerleading Coach, for helping organize the event.
Tritt Celebrates Immigration Day Fifth grade students at Tritt Elementary School recently completed a social studies activity called Immigration Day. Students began the day with a presentation from “Lady Liberty,” which told the history of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Afterward they rotated through legal, baggage/customs, finance (money exchange), and an international food sampling. At the end of the day, the students took a citizenship Left to right: Aubrey Kirkland and test and had a swearing-in as they became U.S. citizens. Alex Moran
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Tritt Sends Sweets to Soldiers Tritt Elementary School students recently sent 500 pounds of candy to troops overseas through Operation Stars & Stripes.
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Lassiter Trojans March in Macy’s Parade The Lassiter Trojan Marching Band was one of 12 bands nationwide selected to perform in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade held in New York City. The parade committee reviewed more than 150 applications, which included each band’s qualifications for the opportunity to play. By being selected, Lassiter is among the best marching bands in the nation. The 262-member band played to more than three million spectators along the parade route in addition to the millions of people who viewed the parade on television. This was Lassiter’s third appearance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Photos by Groupphotos.com.
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School Information Elementary Schools Addison Elementary School 3055 Ebenezer Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 578-2700 Principal: Genie Byrd Davis Elementary School 2433 Jamerson Road, Marietta, GA 30066 East Side Elementary School 3850 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-7200 Principal: Elizabeth Mavity Garrison Mill Elementary School 4111 Wesley Chapel Road Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 642-5600 Principal: Paula Huffman Mount Bethel Elementary School 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-7248 Principal: Joan Johnson Mountain View Elementary School 3448 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 578-7265 Principal: Angela Huff Murdock Elementary School 2320 Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 509-5071 Principal: Natalie Richman Rocky Mount Elementary School 2400 Rocky Mountain Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 591-5050 Principal: Gail May Shallowford Falls Elementary School 3529 Lassiter Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 642-5610 Principal: Dr. Doreen Griffeth Timber Ridge Elementary School 5000 Timber Ridge Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 642-5621 Principal: Dr. Tracie Doe Tritt Elementary School 4435 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 642-5630 Principal: Dr. Rebecca Rutledge
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 december 2010
East Cobb Middle School 380 Holt Road, Marietta, 30068 (770) 578-2740 Principal: David Chiprany Hightower Trail Middle School 3905 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-7225 Principal: Dr. Hilda Wilkins Mabry Middle School 2700 Jims Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 928-5546 Principal: Merrilee Heflin Simpson Middle School 3340 Trickum Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 971-4711 Principal: Andrew Bristow
High Schools Kell High School 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (678) 494-7844 Principal: Trudie Donovan Lassiter High School 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (678) 494-7863 Principal: Chris Ritchie Pope High School 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-7900 Principal: Rick Beaulieu Sprayberry High School 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 578-3200 Principal: Ed Wagner Walton High School 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-3225 Principal: Judith McNeill Wheeler High School 375 Holt Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-3266 Principal: David Chiprany
Private Schools Cobb County Christian School 545 Lorene Drive, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 434-1320 Grades: 3 – 12 Director: Gloria Kelley East Cobb Christian School At East Cobb Presbyterian Church 4616 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 www.eccs.org Grades: K — 8 Principal: Teresa Staley AroundAbout — East Cobb
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Eastside Christian School 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-2332, www.eastsidechristianschool.com Grades: K – 8 Principal: 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 Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-0245, www.mtbethelchristian.org Grades: K-prep – 8 Head of school: Dr. Bob Burris Lower School principal: Vivian Lovett Middle School principal: Jack Grimm North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Drive, Kennesaw GA 30066 770-975-4543, www.ncchristian.org Grades: K3 – 12. Head of the School: Todd Clingman Admission: Beth Wright Omega Private Academy 2960 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 529-1717 Grades K – 12, Certified Teachers, SACS Accredited/GSNS Approved Director: Kathy Keeton www.Omegaprivateacademy.com Pathways Academy 4010 Canton Rd. Suite 120, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 973-5588, www.pathwaysacademy.org Grades: 1 – 5 Director: Tina Gross Shreiner Academy 13402 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 953-1340, www.shreiner.com Grades: 2K – 8 Director: Sharon Wilensky St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 428-3328, www.stjosephschool.org Grades: K – 8 Principal: Pat Allen The Walker School 700 Cobb Parkway, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 427-2689 , www.thewalkerschool.org Grades: Pre-K – 12 Headmaster: Don Robertson Woodacres Day School 1772 Johnson Ferry Road , Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 971-1880, www.wacds.com Grades: Pre-K – 8 Head of school: Judith Thigpen 33
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East Cobb Area Houses of Worship Anglican The Church of Our Redeemer 2625 Canton Road (770-421-1928) Rector: Fr. James Danford www.ourredeemeracc.org
Apostolic 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 Chattahootchee Baptist Church 375 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 977-2058 Pastor: Rick Shoup http://cbc.us.com
Liberty Hill Baptist Church 1053 Liberty Hill Road, NE, (770) 422-1406 Pastor: Amos Williams Mt. Arbor Baptist Church 2235 Morgan Road, NE, (770) 971-9339 New Life Baptist Church 4010 Canton Road, (770) 592-6880 Pastor: Roger Brink www.thenewlife.org New Providence Baptist Church 3740 Providence Road, (770) 971-3519 Pastor: Charles Whittaker www.newprovidencebc.com 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
Cornerstone Baptist Church 1506 Sawyer Road, (770) 422-3579 Pastor: Carl George
Sewell Mill Baptist Church 2550 Sewell Mill Road (770) 971-3746 Pastor: David Watson www.sewellmill.org
Crossview Baptist Church 1100 Piedmont Road, (770) 973-0063 Pastor: Greg Belcher www.crossviewbaptist.org
Shady Grove Baptist Church 1654 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 428-0216
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
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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
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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 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
Jehovah’s Witness Jehovah’s Witness 2065 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 427-1881 Pastor: Hope Torkornoo www.watchtower.org
Jewish Chabad of East Cobb 4450 Lower Roswell Road (770) 565-4412 Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy, (770) 973-0137 Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, (770) 973-9205 Rabbi: Stephen Lebow www.kolemeth.net
Korean Bethany Korean Presbyterian Multi-cultural (Korean, Brazilian and American) 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 643-1459 Pastor: Byeongho Choi www.bethanykorean.org 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 december 2010
Pastor: John Guse www.bslc.us Faith Lutheran Church 2111 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 973-8877 Marietta, GA 30068 Pastor: Carl Schneidert www.faithLCMS.org Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2922 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4600 Pastor: Ronald Grunke www.holytrinitymarietta.org Lutheran Church of Resurrection 4814 Paper Mill Road, (770) 953-3193 Marietta, GA 30068 www.lcrmarietta.org
Methodist East Cobb United Methodist 2325 Roswell Road, (770) 971-3643 Pastor: Brian Germano www.eastcobbumc.org Mount Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2880 www.mtbethel.org Mountain View United Methodist 2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 Sunday Services at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Pastor: Bill Burch www.mvumc.org Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 1770 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 971-1465 Pastor: Dr. Joe Peabody www.mtzionumc.org Powers Ferry United Methodist Church 245 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5271 Pastor: Jane Nugent www.powerumc.com Sacred Tapestry UMC 3000 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 605-5083 www.sacredtapestry.com St. Andrew United Methodist Church 3455 Canton Road, (770) 926-4961 St. Paul United Methodist Church 244 Kurtz Road, (770) 422-1089 Pastor: Dana Overton-Garrett 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 AroundAbout — East Cobb
North Atlanta Church 2800 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 518-0303 Overcomers World Church 2300 Shallowford Road, (770) 924-0607 Pastors: Allison and Isaac Crawford overcomerswc.org Restoration Life Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-1481 Pastor: Ken Kessler www.lifeschoolinternational.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Service at the Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel 8855 Main Street, Woodstock (Olde Towne), (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 East Cobb Presbyterian 4616 Roswell Road, (770) 973-4114 Pastor: Richard Holmes www.ecpca.org Eastminster Presbyterian Church 3125 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 977-2976 Pastor: Dr. Tim Erskine www.epres.org Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian 3605 Sandy Plains Road #240-161, (404) 786-9815 Pastor: John Fesko www.genevaopc.org Hope Presbyterian Church 4101 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4673 Pastor: Martin Hawley www.hopepca.org Ray-Thomas Memorial Presbyterian Church 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 998-9321 Pastor: Carrie Scott www.rtmchurch.org
United Church of Christ Pilgrimage Church UCC 3755 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-0007 Pastor: Kimberleigh Buchanan www.pilgrimageucc.org
Unitarian Universalist Emerson Unitarian Universalist 2799 Holly Springs Road, NE, (770) 578-1533 Pastor: Rev. Jeff Jones
Unity Unity North Atlanta Church 4255 Sandy Plains Road, (678) 819-9100 Temporary Minister: Stephanie Seigh www.unitynorth.org
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Elected and 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,
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999
Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
fax: (770) 661-0768
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
State Government: Governor Sonny Perdue (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
Probate Court Chief Judge Kelli Wolk
(770) 528-1900
Juvenile Court Presiding Judge James Whitfield
(770) 528-2220
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) 528-2200
(770) 528-3300 fax: (770) 528-2606
Commissioners: Tim Lee, Chairman tlee@cobbcounty.org
Helen Goreham, District 1 hgoreham@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3313
Bob Ott, District 2 bob.ott@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3316
Thea Powell, District 3 thea.powell@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) 591-6240
Rep. Matt Dollar (R), District 45 matt.dollar@house.ga.gov
Board of Education Dr. John Abraham, Post 4 jabraham.boardmember@cobbk12.org
(404) 656-0254
David Banks, Post 5 dbanks.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Dr. John Crooks, Post 6 jcrooks.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Superior Court Chief Judge Kenneth O. Nix
(770) 528-1800
Magistrate Court Chief Judge Frank R. Cox
(770) 528-8900
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Cobb County School System www.cobb.k12.ga.us Superintendent, Fred Sanderson 514 Glover Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 426-3453 fred.sanderson@cobbk12.org fax: (678) 594-8559
Rep. Bobby Franklin (R), District 43 bobby.franklin@house.ga.gov
County Government:
(770) 528-3300
City of Marietta:
Mayor Steve Tumlin stumlin@mariettaga.gov
(770) 794-5501
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Holiday Style
Special Care for Special Patients
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Glamorous Style
Going a step further
This style screams for bling, bling, bling. The sparkle and the shine will be a sure show-stopper. Accenting with a single color scheme will make a huge impact for this style. Unusual shapes and patterns create the unexpected drama. Use nontraditional stockings. Add containers filled with holiday décor. Tall candy jars lined with miniature glittery ornaments, candles, or other dramatic accessories will add glamour. Silver pieces with whitetipped garland also make a dramatic statement. Bling, bling, bling!
Getting a child to sit still can be a challenge in any situation. But when you add the stress and anxiety of being hurt or sick, it can be even more difficult. For children who need a CT or MRI procedure, Northside offers pediatric sedation, with a pediatric anesthesiologist and two PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)-certified sedation nurses, who perform all cases.
Remember to start with your custom pieces and decide on your style. The fireplace mantel is the star of the show.
A Child’s View of the Dentist
After the exam, PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications Systems) allows the radiologist and pediatrician to view images simultaneously, from their own offices and computers, enabling them to directly discuss your child’s case and determine an accurate diagnosis much faster. Both you and your pediatrician are always kept in the information loop and results are typically available in less than 24 hours. Faster results means shorter waits for diagnosis and treatment.
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The insights of children so often amaze and humor my staff and me. I have had many a listening adult patient in an adjacent room ask if he could wear the bubblegum nose and breathe the funny gas before he gets a silver star in his tooth. I think kids keep us in check, making us stop and take a different look at the world. Christmastime is so much more special when viewed through the eyes of a child. I am thankful to be blessed with three little comedians of my own and to be part of a dental team that enjoys treating patients of all ages. Dr. Cristi Cheek, DMD, is the owner of Cristi Y. Cheek, D.M.D., P.C., Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Cheek is also a member of the AroundAbout — East Cobb Community Board. You may contact her at (770) 993-3775 or visit www.cheekdental.com.
Northside Hospital’s Pediatric Imaging Center is conveniently located off of GA 400, at 3300 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 150, on the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus, providing a shorter commute to and from the many pediatric physician practices in the area. For more information, visit www.northside.com. Or, to schedule an appointment, call (404) 851-6577.
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Everyday Angels will accept donations for the Flanagan family, and 100 percent will go directly to paying their mortgage, groceries and utilities. Additionally, we will assist other family needs during the holidays! During this season of giving, always be thankful for your daily blessings and sacrifice for others, as Jesus did for you. May God bless you and your families this Christmas!
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a strange, broken boy on Angela’s couch. Imagining what went through her sister-in-law’s mind provided much needed comic relief. We were fortunate to get an appointment with an orthopedist that afternoon, and I knew my son was in good spirits when he said, “What time is the appointment because I have a lot of people who want to see me!” He has several months of rehab ahead of him. Luckily, no surgery is needed, and he found a second mother in Angela. I think it’s safe to say… we won’t be traveling anymore when our son is playing football!
Everyday Angels is a nonprofit organization that provides short-term funding (currently up to a maximum of $500 per month) to those in need in our community. If you would like to offer assistance, please send your donations or gift cards to Everyday Angels, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 340, Woodstock, GA 30189. No amount is too small. To contact us, please call (770) 615-3349 or email AAeverydayangels@gmail.com.
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Kara Kiefer is the Editor of AroundAbout — East Cobb. She lives in southwest Cherokee with her husband Mike and sons Brandon and Garrett. december 2010
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East Cobb Area Clubs and Organizations Business Organizations The Association for Holistic Wellness Meeting: First Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Location: Meditating Mantis - Historic Roswell Contact: Chris Kell - Chris@ah-we.com 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, (404) 572-1278 Joy of Connecting A networking dinner for professional women Meeting: 7 p.m., call for date Contact: Betty Goodman, (770) 906-3391 Bsg1011@bellsouth.net www.thejoyofconnecting.com Northeast Cobb Business Association Meeting: Third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road Contact: crba@cantonroadba.org or (770) 423-1330 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
Charitable Organizations 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 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 Children of the American Revolution Contact: B. Schilling, (770) 643-1010 Cobb American Association of University Women
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Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: www.aauwcobb.org
Political Organizations
Cobb County WWII Veterans Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 1 p.m. Location: Windy Hill Senior Center Contact: Bill Hill, (678) 354-7059
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
East Cobb AARP Meeting: 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Location: East Cobb Senior Center 3332 Sandy Plains Road Contact: Martha Boyce, (678) 290-9895
Cobb Democratic Women Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: Beverly McMurry, (770) 426-6916 btmcmurray@comcaStreet.net
East Cobb Civic Organization Meeting: Last Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: Government Services Center 4400 Lower Roswell Road Contact: Mark McClellan, (678) 222-3465 www.eastcobb.net East Cobb Civitans Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 12 noon Location: Parc at Piedmont, 999 Hood Road 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 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 Kiwanis Club of East Cobb Meetings: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Scalini’s, 1205 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Johnny Johnson, (770) 977-2026 www.eastcobbkiwanis.org League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb Meeting : 2nd Monday Location Various Contact: mariettacobb@lwvga.org or Elizabeth at 770 592 0625 Rotary Club of East Cobb Meeting: Wednesdays at 7 — 8 a.m. Location: Indian Hills Country Club Contact: (770) 971-2605 www.eastcobbrotary.com 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 VFW Post 2681 Location: 140 Powers Ferry Road Contact: (770) 977-2088 www.vfwwebcom.org/ga/post2681
Cobb Young Democrats Meeting: Wednesdays at 12 noon Contact: webmaster@ydcobb.org www.ydcobb.org East Cobb Democratic Alliance Meeting: 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Location: Spaghetti Factory, Delk Road Contact: David Lombrozo, (770) 649-8330 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: (770) 421-1833, scottj@applebank.net 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
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/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 Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m. Location: St. Andrew United Methodist Church
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3455 Canton Road Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 sandy@thepumpkinchurch.org 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 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
Job Seekers Meeting: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 8 a.m. Location: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road Contact: (770) 977-2976 MOMS Club of Marietta Northeast Meeting: 1st Monday at 9:30 a.m. Location: Hope Presbyterian Church 4101 Sandy Plains Road Contact: lcstokes@bellsouth.net Moms In Touch — East Side Elementary Meeting: Mondays at 10 a.m. Contact: Movita Stallworth, (770) 321-1783 Mo633@bellsouth.net
Caregivers/Alzheimers Support Group Meeting: 1st Monday at 10:30 a.m. Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-2880
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
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
Newcomers of Cobb County Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. Location: John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road Contact: Christine, (770) 234-5068 newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com
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 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 Website: www.chadd.net/300 East Cobb Moms For stay-at-home moms Contact: www.eastcobbmoms.com Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity Contact: Mychal Wynn, (678) 395-5825 or (678) 620-3685 Website: www.accessandequity.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 Grief Support Group Meeting: First Monday at 2:30 p.m. Location: Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta Contact: (678) 439-1177. Grief and Loss Support Group All faiths are welcome, not only for Jewish faith. 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. december 2010
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 (formerly the Cobb Parents of Multiples Club) Meeting: 2nd Monday of each month Location: North Metro Church on Barrett Pkwy. Contact: www.NOWaMOM.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 Parents of Prodigals (children with selfdestructive 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 Parents Without Partners Contact: Ted Perskey, (770) 973-4087 www.Pwpchapter698.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 Sexual Assault Support Group AroundAbout — East Cobb
Meeting: Mondays at 7 p.m. Location: YMCA of NW GA, 48 Henderson St, Contact: Susan Roberts, (770) 427-3390 Single’s Ministry Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 973-6561, www.jfbc.org Single Adult Ministry Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-3447, www.mtbethel.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 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 A group for widows and widowers Meeting: Twice each month Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church 4905 Roswell Road Contact: Marguerite Williamson, (770) 977-8438
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: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Location: 1089 Roswell Road Contact: (770) 973-7717 Cobb Alley Cats A group for 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
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Community Information Numbers & Websites Emergency — 911 • AroundAbout — East Cobb • (770) 615-3318 Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Driver’s License Health Department Post Office www.usps.com Recycling Center
Cobb County Government:
Business License Keep Cobb Beautiful Commissioners Engineering Office Traffic Signals Extension Office Jury Phone — State Court Jury Phone — Superior Court Planning and Zoning Senior Services Tax Assessors/Evaluation Taxes: License Plates/Tags Property Tax Voter Registration CCT Bus Service
Children/Family:
Aloha to Aging, Inc. www.alohatoaging.org Department of Family and Children’s Services Next Steps (Child/Adolescent) Mothers Making a Change Child and Adolescent Services Meals on Wheels MUST Ministries Child Support Enforcement YMCA of Northwest GA, Rape Crisis Center
(770) 980-2000 (678) 413-8400 (678) 784-2180 (800) 275-8777 (770) 528-2500
(770) 528-8410 (770) 528-1135 (770) 528-1000 (770) 528-1616 (770) 528-1600 (770) 528-4070 (770) 528-2626 (770) 528-1804 (770) 528-2004 (770) 528-5355 (770) 528-3100 (770) 528-8247 (770) 528-8600 (770) 528-2581 (770) 528-8465
(678) 439-1177 (770) 528-5000 (770) 514-2300 (770) 499-2422 (770) 514-2300 (770) 528-5381 (770) 427-9862 (770) 528-2410 (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 www.cobbsheriff.org
Hospitals:
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital North Fulton Hospital Northside Hospital Atlanta
(678) 290-9895 (770) 912-9632 (404) 218-6216 (770) 422-7551
Poison Control Center Cobb Judicial Victim Assistance Domestic Violence Unit Drug Tip Public Outreach/Programs
(404) 589-4400 (770) 528-3047 (770) 499-4665 (770) 590-5520 (770) 499-4719
Libraries:
East Marietta Merchant’s Walk Gritter’s Mountain View Regional
(770) 509-2711 (770) 509-2730 (770) 528-2524 (770) 509-2725
Parks and Recreation: Main Office Aquatic Centers: Mountain View Sewell Park East Cobb Park Mount Bethel Park Sweat Mountain Park Fullers Park Harrison Park Harrison Tennis Center
YMCA
(770) 528-8800 (770) 509-4927 (770) 509-2741 (770) 591-3160 (770) 509-2748 (770) 591-3160 (770) 509-2737 (770) 591-3150 (770) 591-3151
(770) 977-5991
Pets:
Animal Control Animal Shelter and Pet Adoptions Cobb County Humane Society Emergency Veterinary Clinic Cobb County Animal Control Good Mews Animal Foundation
(770) 499-4136 (770) 499-4136 (770) 428-5678 (770) 424-9157 (770) 499-4136 (770) 499-CATS
Schools: Board of Education www.cobbk12.org
(770) 426-3300
Utilities: (770) 528-8000
(770) 205-5400 (770) 499-3900 (770) 499-4600
(770) 793-5000 (770) 751-2500 (404) 851-8000
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AT&T Residential Phone Service www.att.com AT&T Broadband/Comcast www.comcast.com Atlanta Gas Light Co. www.aglc.com Cobb County Water System water.cobbcountyga.gov Water Emergency Cobb EMC www.cobbemc.com Georgia Power www.georgiapower.com
LGE
770-424-0060
(888) 757-6500 (404) 266-2278 (770) 907-4231 (770) 423-1000 (770) 419-6201 (770) 429-2100 (888) 660-5890
www.LGEccu.org
Community Credit Union
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