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Contents
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Contributors
Governors MedSpa & Concierge Medicine
36 Judy Abbott
24 Ryan Blythe 27 Jennifer Bonn
On the Cover
Drs. Ashley and Heath Trowell at their new build site on Loring Road, just off Cobb Parkway. The building is expected to open summer of 2022.
12 Andrew Bramlett 20 Dana Dorris 16 Derek Easterling
Pages 28 & 29
15 Edward Gadrix
Cover photo by Red Baryl Portraits
22 Tiffany Hughes
Hall 12 City History
Take a trip back in time. Andrew Bramlett tells about Kennesaw’s City Halls, from 1936 to now.
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Check out the benefits of volunteering; it’s a two-way street, with many blessings for all.
41 Susannah MacKay 26 Rob Macmillan 33 Denson Pepper 40 Susan Schulz 30 Elisabeth Stubbs 18 Bill Westenberger
In Every Issue 4 Around Kennesaw 8 Local News 14 Celebrations 26 Rob’s Rescues 32 Library Events 36 Growing Gardeners 42 Community Calendar 44 School News 46 Clubs & Organizations 48 Senior Events 49 Downtown Dining Guide
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Around Kennesaw Letter From the Editor
It’s been almost four years since my husband and I moved from Arkansas back home to Georgia, with our six-month-old daughter in tow. He had accepted a job in the athletic department at Kennesaw State University, and I immediately began job hunting. I was thrilled when I was hired as the title editor of Around Acworth. Since then, we’ve added another little girl to the mix, my husband is enjoying a change of pace away from college athletics, and we’ve moved out of Cobb County. As I say goodbye, I also want to say thank you. Thank you, readers, advertisers and writers, for choosing our publications each month. I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing the stories of community members, nonprofits and small businesses with you the last three and a half years. This truly is a special place to live, work and play. Also, thank you to the Aroundabout Local Media team, especially my fellow editors. Y’all are exceptional, and I’m thankful to call you friends. Readers, it’s all about YOU this month! OK, it really is all about you every month, because we try our best to create content you’ll enjoy. But this month, what you think is doubly important as we launch Readers’ Choice 2022. Please take time to go to the Readers’ Choice link at www.aroundkennesawmagazine.com and write in your favorites in the categories listed. If you nominate 25 or more, you’ll be entered to win a $500 Visa gift card. The top five nominees in each category will move on to the voting round that begins May 1. The winners will be announced in the July issue, and a list of the winners and finalists will stay on each of our websites, giving you a perfect resource for whenever you need a recommendation for a service, restaurant or physician. Each winner will be in your area, so you can be assured they are local. Good luck to each of you! Our community is filled with many exceptional businesses and organizations that work to make life easier for others. I look forward to seeing the results, and reading how this special Kennesaw community continues to grow and prosper.
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Dan Buyers
Terri Bunten-Guthrie Trish Pagan
Junior League’s Period Product Campaign a Success
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Community Foundation Adds 5 Board Members
Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) has added five new members to the board of directors to help support its mission to inspire charitable giving and to build resources for the future. The new board members, who began their two-year terms Jan. 1, are: Bob Bonstein, retired health care software development and IT consult; Dan Buyers, partner at McWhirter Realty Partners; Terri Bunten-Guthrie, vice president of business development officer at Smith and Howard CPAs and Advisors; Trish Pagan, vice president for Air Mobility and Maritime Missions, International Programs at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., and Susan Tillery, CPA, president and CEO of Paraklete Financial Inc. and president of Financial Planning Advocate LLC.
Cobb’s Green Fleet Recognized for Innovations
Cobb County’s fleet management has been ranked No. 10 in the 2021 NAFA Green Garage Contest. The Green Fleet Awards is open to government and commercial fleets in North America. The fleets are awarded for innovations such as using permeable pavement, pit-less vehicle lifts, natural lighting and fluid collection systems, and making use of more nontoxic plant-based cleaners, degreasers and lubricants. The concept of the Green Garage Contest is to bring together the most progressive and environmentally committed fleets to share best practices for eco-friendly vehicle fleet maintenance garages.
In Search of a New Career in 2022?
The Junior League of CobbMarietta ( JLCM) strives to help end period poverty for women and girls in Cobb County through its Period Product Campaign. During the fourth annual project, JLCM collected more than 50,000 products and raised just over $2,200 to purchase period products, thanks to donors across Cobb County and the United States. A majority of the products were donated to schools in the Cobb County and Marietta City school districts. This year, the organization donated to 24 schools, as well as community partners, such as pantries and shelters. Most of the 12 million women ages 12 to 52 who live below the poverty line in the United States don’t have access to period products. The cost of these products is not included in health insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, and public benefits programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Medicaid cannot be used to purchase period products.
WorkSource Cobb/CobbWorks offers a variety of training programs, workshops and onsite recruitments for numerous companies. Discover what is being offered in your area, and take advantage of what your local career center has to offer, to help you prepare for your next career. Select your Labor Market Region or your local Career Center at https://atlworks.org to find events and recruitments in your area.
Wreaths Across America National Tour Stops in Marietta
Wreaths Across America (WAA) in Marietta is proud to announce a local stop for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) national tour. The free event, which is open to the public, is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 14 at the Cobb County Civic Center at 548 S. Marietta Parkway in Marietta. The MEE brings together the local community, veterans, active-duty military and their families through interactive exhibits, short films and shared stories. It also educates visitors about the service and sacrifice of the nation’s heroes and serves as an official “welcome home” station for Vietnam veterans. WAA is the nonprofit organization best known for placing wreaths on veteran’s headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. And in 2021, the organization placed more than 2.4 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths at more than 3,100 participating locations nationwide. www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. 8
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County Awarded Grant to Launch Share the Care Program
A grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission has allowed Cobb Senior Services (CSS) to launch a new financial assistance program for Cobb County residents age 60 and older. The Share the Care program can aid with prescriptions, medical supplies, hearing, dental and vision services for eligible residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury or other neurological conditions. The program will provide limited financial assistance with vouchers up to $2,000 based on requested services. Assistance is based on available funding.
Highest Certification for Green Efforts
Cobb County has achieved the highest level of certification as a platinum-level Green Community. The Atlanta Regional Commission’s Green Communities program helps local governments implement measures that will reduce their environmental impact. Some measures that earned Cobb certification points include setting up a wildlife and rain garden demonstration site; providing fueling stations for electric, biodiesel and propane-powered vehicles; adopting new sustainability practices policies; incorporating green space, community uses and historic preservation into the Green Meadows Preserve, and offering 80 miles of trails.
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Chairwoman Observes MLK Jr. Day of Service
Chairwoman Lisa Cupid recently joined volunteers from Islamic Relief USA, the Church of Latter-day Saints and Iglesia Centro Cristiano Internacional for MLK Jr. Day of Service, distributing hot meals and toiletry kits at the West Cobb Islamic Center in Marietta.
Test Kit Distribution Deemed a Success
Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid joined volunteers from the county and the NAACP to distribute 1,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits at a recent giveaway event at Jim R. Miller Park. “I just want to thank the NAACP for their partnership and our staff for helping produce this virtually in response to COVID-19,” Cupid said. More test kits are on the way after being delayed by winter weather and short supplies. Watch emails and social media for news about future giveaways. 10
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The History of
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The original meeting location of the Kennesaw City Council has been lost to history. It is known, however, that from Kennesaw’s incorporation in 1887 until the Great Depression, the offices used by our city government were rented. The only fragments of information about these locations come from the Kennesaw City Council records of 1913 and 1918. On Jan. 6, 1913, the city leased an office from G.W. Prichard for $8 per year. This office may have been located inside a building on Lewis Street that served as his house, blacksmith shop and hotel. The structure was torn down in 1974, and today is the site of Hester Dental. On Jan. 7, 1918, a room was rented by the council from W.E. McClure for $6 per year. McClure owned a mercantile store on Main Street, in the middle of what is now J.O. Stephenson Avenue. The building was demolished in 1956, to make way for the street.
On the right is Kennesaw’s first City Hall, a brick building with white columns. Photo from the Joe Bozeman Jr. collection. 12
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In 1924, council members A.J. Cox and R. Russom were tasked with investigating the possibility of building a “Justice Courtroom and Council Chamber” in Kennesaw. It is not known what happened to this effort. Eleven years later, in 1935, it was announced the mayor had contacted the U.S. government about building a City Hall. Later that year, $350 was borrowed by the city to construct the building, but it is not specified who lent this money. The county government also gave the city $100 for construction. The site chosen for the new structure was on Park Street, now part of J.O. Stephenson Avenue. This small brick building sat roughly where the entrance to the current City Hall is today. On April 7, 1936, the first meeting was held inside this building. In 1940, this City Hall was expanded slightly when a shed was added to the building. At the same time, a two-seat outhouse was added behind the building as a “‘Ladies’ toilet.” On Sept. 4, 1956, the City Council voted to build a new building on the corner of Cherokee and Summers streets. (This portion of Summers Street later was renamed Main Street. The exact site is near where BurgerFi is today.) The new building cost an estimated $6,000 and opened in mid-January 1957. It contained both the City Council Chambers and the Kennesaw Fire Department (KFD). The KFD moved to Cherokee Street in the 1960s, leaving the garage in the back of City Hall vacant. In 1963, the space was remodeled into the original Kennesaw library. Meanwhile, when the city offices moved from the 1936 structure, the building remained the City Jail, until it was demolished in the 1960s or ’70s. When the General locomotive returned to Kennesaw in 1962, as part of its tour across the nation, the sign on the front of City Hall was changed to read “Big Shanty” — the name of Kennesaw at the time of the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War. In the 1970s, plans were announced for a new City Hall on what is now J. O. Stephenson Avenue. The building was designed to house the Kennesaw Police Department and City Council Chambers on the first floor, with a recreation center in the basement, to be built in a “Williamsburg-style.” Bonds to build the structure were passed in 1971, but it soon was
The second Kennesaw City Hall, built in 1957. Photo courtesy of the family of Christine Preast (the first librarian at the Kennesaw Library).
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determined that more money was needed to complete the structure. In addition, there were problems with the contractors, so the decision was made to delay the construction of the Police Department’s side of the building. The new building officially opened in 1973. The 1957 City Hall was rented for a short while, before it became home of the Police Department. When looking at our current Kennesaw City Hall, only the onestory portion on the right is what opened in 1973. In 1988, the first floor of the middle portion and entire left portion were added. It was at this time that the Kennesaw Police Department was moved to its current location, and the 1957 City Hall was demolished. In 2004, the current building’s second story and council chambers were built. From the unknown beginnings of our city’s offices to the grand structure that today houses our government, the history of our City Halls is a long and winding path. While nothing remains of the 1936 structure, the cornerstone of the City Hall that opened in 1957 still can be found embedded in a plant bed, adjacent to BurgerFi.
Mayor J.O. Stephenson outside the portion of City Hall built in 1973. Photo courtesy of the Stephenson Family.
Andrew Bramlett is vice president of the Kennesaw Historical Society and an honorary member of the Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Commission.
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Post 304: Your Own American Legion BY EDWARD GADRIX
“Serving those who served” is Rosemary Csercsics Davidson said. “Our the motto of the Ron Asby North purpose is to assist our post’s events and Cobb American Legion Post 304. activities. We invite all who are eligible The post is part of the American to join us.” Legion, a U.S. veterans association, The post’s second unit is Sons of headquartered in Indianapolis. The the American Legion Squadron 304 102-year-old national organization (SAL). SAL consists of members recognizes and benefits former whose fathers and/or grandfathers military members and their families. served in the military, who were either The same goes for Post 304, and American Legion members themselves, its service to the Acworth and or who would have been eligible to Kennesaw areas. join. SAL members do not have to be Every day, locals pass by the military veterans themselves. Members distinctive red, white and blue have full access to the post’s activities. Post 304’s first female commander, Naomie Munevar, flanked building on South Main Street in Additionally, they take on Post 304 by Vice Commander Chuck Guta (left) and Eddie Gadrix. Acworth, but they might not know projects that support the overall mission. much about what Post 304 has to For bike riders, the final unit is the offer its 500-plus members, and the community beyond its walls. American Legion Riders (ALR), who support local veterans Led by Cmdr. Naomie Munevar, Post 304’s first female to through fundraising events and rides, and provide escort services hold the rank, the organization actively engages the community. for burials and funerals. Munevar served in the U.S. Army, and she now serves Post 304, So, Post 304 is not strictly a private or public club. It is her civilian job and her family. accessible, and the public is encouraged to join those functions “We welcome the public to many of our functions, such as steak and activities, as allowed. It belongs to our community. Stop by the night every Wednesday, karaoke every Saturday night, our annual post, and get to know some of the welcoming folks there. golf tourney in the spring, various casino nights, the Kentucky For more information, contact Vice Commander of Events and Derby party in May, and other events,” Munevar said. For more Activities Chuck Guta at cgeagle6@bellsoth.net. information, visit https://post304.org/calendar-2. Post 304 has three units within its organization; the first is Auxiliary Unit 304, consisting of members who are spouses of Eddie Gadrix phased out his law practice several years ago and dedicated his time to Georgia’s film industry. He is a veterans, or descendants of veterans, such as their parents or screenwriter whose Screen Actors Guild movie, “Here Comes grandparents. They participate in the post’s activities, as well. the Sun,” is being released this spring. “They find a home for fellowship and service,” Auxiliary President
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A Word From
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ello, Kennesaw! Welcome to March. Can you say spring? It is just around the corner and will arrive March 20 this year. Also arriving this month is Touch-A-Truck on March 5 at Adams Park. Touch-A-Truck is an exciting and educational annual community event hosted by the city of Kennesaw’s parks and recreation, public works and police departments. Get up-close and personal with larger-than-life trucks, heavy construction and public safety equipment, cool cars and specialty vehicles. Meet vehicle owners and operators, and have a blast watching your kids touch, climb on, and interact during this awesome exhibition of transportation. Lots of vehicles will be on display, along with a variety of other children’s activities. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Southern Museum will celebrate the contributions of women throughout history in a special Women’s History Month Celebration on March 19. Educational activities will take place throughout the day. Last month, I promised to highlight more of the State of the City address in future articles. Students from North Cobb, Harrison and Kennesaw Mountain high schools attended the annual address. When I started my mayoral journey, these students were in middle school. In a few short months, they will pursue their dreams of going to college, working in a profession or creating their own business, and we have created many opportunities for them to be successful here in the community they call home. No longer do our children have to leave home for greater opportunities.
Allow me to introduce some of the young folks from our area or who attended school here, who now work for the city of Kennesaw. • Andrew Gasparini, a former North Cobb Magnet student, enjoyed a short stint at Clemson University, then returned home, where he serves as the assistant to the city manager. • Lea Alvarez began her career with the city as an intern. She is a Kennesaw State University (KSU) graduate with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and serves as the city clerk, and she has earned her Master Municipal Clerk certification. • James Friedrich is a Harrison High School graduate, who also graduated from KSU. He serves as the deputy city clerk, and started his MPA program classes at KSU last month. • Hannah Watson, a Michigan transplant, thanks to her dad’s job transfer to the area, is a KSU graduate and current MPA student at KSU. She serves as the finance clerk. • Becca Graham is from Woodstock, and graduated from Emmanuel College. She serves as the communications director for the city. These young folks do an awesome job for you. The next time you see them, tell them how much you appreciate the job they are doing for our city. I will share more highlights from the State of the City address with you next month. Thank you for being a part of our community. Be blessed! Derek Easterling has served as Kennesaw’s mayor since 2016. He is dedicated to serving his community to the highest level possible.
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Protecting the Heart of Our Community BY BILL WESTENBERGER
We love serving our community, and we want to hear from you. Here at the Kennesaw Police Department, we want to stay in tune to the needs and expectations of those we serve. Like other organizations, we feel like we recognize our customer’s perspective, but may be missing the mark. Our core values of respect, integrity, service and excellence are our foundation, and we want to stay true to those. Please help us by taking a quick 2022 Citizen Survey for Kennesaw Police Department. Scan the QR code to complete the five-question survey. The survey closes May 3. Until next time … Stay safe.
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Great leaders always seem to have the “it” factor. They look the part, have extra swagger, and seem to be completely comfortable when speaking in front of a crowd. I always have heard that public speaking is the No. 1 fear for most people, even more than death. So, what is the secret ingredient? I believe it is preparation and practice. I once held a sales leader position, where a small part of my role was to train insurance agents in a classroom setting, on a rotational basis with other leaders. Even though I knew the content, my stomach sank when I saw my name on the list, and I would dread my week coming around on the schedule. I gave it considerable thought, and decided if I was going to improve my skills, and get better and more comfortable with presenting, I needed to do it more often. I took a brave step and asked to be put on the schedule as much as possible. I needed practice. We’ve always heard that practice makes perfect. I am not sure if that necessarily is true, but I do believe that practice builds confidence, reduces anxiety and assists in delivering a successful presentation. In fact, I’ve read that those who spend quality time in preparation are the Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing ones who canelit,be more spontaneous during presentations. sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore I magna aliquam erat volutpat. Over the years, have found threeUt wisi simple enim adsteps that help boost my minim veniam, quis nostrud confidence in public speaking:
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surface. You still might get nervous when you have a public speaking engagement, but making your communication style a priority will help ease the tension, and allow you to project confidence when you are speaking in front of a crowd. I am willing to bet that, if you ask any of your favorite public speakers how they get ready for a big event, their secret ingredient will be their preparation. Just remember, even if they seem poised and confident, they probably are paddling like crazy underneath the surface.
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Help Yourself By Helping Others BY TIFFANY HUGHES
Volunteering can be done in many ways, such as reading to a class at a local elementary school, helping at a church’s clothing closet, or walking dogs for a local shelter. The list could go on and on, but the bottom line is volunteering means helping someone else. While nonprofits and other organizations greatly benefit from help, it’s a two-way street — volunteers benefit from helping others, too.
Opportunities for Teens
High school students may need help in building their resume, for instance. Not only do service hours look good on college applications, they also show a student is community-minded, which goes a long way when scholarships are being awarded. In addition, volunteering often counts toward work experience, which is crucial when building a resume. Spending time helping at a museum, animal rescue or soup kitchen helps teens build social skills and gain self-confidence. Volunteering is a great way for teens to try out possible career fields, too.
It’s Not What You Know, But Who You Know
What if you aren’t a high school student, but have been out in the workforce for a while and want to make a career change? Just like those first entering the workforce, you’ll be expected to have experience. But, if you’re switching industries, it’s unlikely you’ll have experience in a different field. In this case, you could offer to volunteer or intern at a company you’re interested in. Simply by being present regularly, you’ll make contacts who could be invaluable in getting a job in that field.
Find Your Passion and Purpose
Another group that benefits from volunteering is retirees. No longer having a job to go to every day can be daunting to some. Helping out at a senior center or homeless shelter is a great way to get out of the house, meet new people and feel purposeful. By having an activity to look forward to, you can overcome the stay-at-home doldrums you might be experiencing as a new retiree or as a widow/widower.
Making a Connection
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So, what do you do when you’ve decided to volunteer but aren’t sure where to go? If there’s a particular business, nonprofit or school you’re interested in, contact them directly. Otherwise, browse social media for pages specific to your interests. Search for local dog rescues, garden clubs, art museums, etc. Some clubs, such as rotary clubs and master gardeners, are service specific as well. ( JustServe.org is a free, nationwide website and app that matches volunteers with opportunities. Read more on Page 18.) Once you’ve decided where you’re going to focus your efforts, reach out to the organization about volunteer needs. It’s important to make sure to match what you’re interested in doing with what the organization needs done. For instance, if you’re only interested in administrative work, such as stuffing envelopes, make sure you don’t volunteer at an organization that does everything digitally. Conversely, you also may find opportunities that aren’t onsite. You might be able to provide a service an organization needs, such as building a website or creating fliers for its events. Off-site help also could mean fostering a dog or cat for a local rescue or shelter. Matching your interests and skills with an organization’s needs is mutually beneficial.
Tiffany Hughes holds her foster fur baby, Nellie, on the day she was adopted by her forever family.
What to Expect Before Volunteering
Once you’ve signed up to volunteer, you can expect to have a background check done (if you’ll be working with children) and some sort of orientation. You’ll learn what the organization expects of you, and its policies and procedures for what you’ll be doing. The most important thing to remember while you’re working is to always be enthusiastic about what you’re doing. This is especially vital if you hope to get a job at the organization or in that industry. A dedicated volunteer will get more attention when applying for a job versus one who was lackluster in his or her performance.
Connect With Your Volunteer Manager A volunteer manager is a great resource especially if you’re a student or applying for a job. He or she can be a reference for scholarships and college applications, and a valuable contact for new job opportunities that might open up. Maintaining good communication with your volunteer manager is key to your volunteer experience. Volunteering is a win-win for the volunteer and the organization. Get a head start on National Volunteer Month in April, and show a local organization how great you can be by helping them.
Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident and works for the Booth Western Art Museum. Contact her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.
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Tell me about your background.
I am from Acworth, and I graduated from Harrison High School. After graduating, I pursued athletic training at Georgia Southern University. During my first semester, I struggled to find the excitement that I once had for my career. At the time, I had a few friends that were in a club called Eagle Motorsports, which is a Baja truck and formula racing fabrication group. After spending time working in the shop, I found that working with metal was my passion.
Why did you become a welder?
While I was bending and coping tubes for our Baja truck roll cage, there was another student who was welding all the pieces together. I immediately was drawn in by the process and began asking him questions. Before I knew it, I was in the booth welding T-joints together. I fell in love with the concept of taking pieces of metal and creating something completely new. Later on, I attended GTS at night while working at a metal fabrication shop in the morning.
Tell me about your experience in the field.
After graduating from GTS, I created an LLC and began taking side work as I traveled around searching for a place to call home. I joined a crew of 18 other welders and rose to lead welder after three years. At that time, I was asked to take on a process improvement role in the office, but I felt like I was leaving my passion behind. At that point, I did not have a college degree, and that hindered my progression in corporate life. I decided to quit my job last year and take my side business more seriously. I now share space with a couple of other fabricators and operate under CWM Fabrication, LLC. Along with taking on my business full time, I decided to go back to school and recently graduated with a business administration degree from Nashville State Community College. My favorite part about my journey is meeting other people who have a burning passion for the trade, as well as sharing stories from different job sites and having the opportunity to work alongside some amazing fabricators.
From Acworth to Nashville BY RYAN BLYTHE
This year, Georgia Trade School (GTS) celebrates its 10th anniversary and fifth year in Acworth. With more than 1,000 graduates across 20 states, there are plenty of success stories to tell. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Acworth native Cole Musial, a former GTS student who has traveled extensively since becoming a welder. His journey includes stops in Hawaii, Colorado, Michigan and Tennessee. Today, Musial lives in Nashville and is building his own business.
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What advice would you give newcomers or prospective welders?
To the newcomers, get comfortable and watch that puddle (the molten metal produced while the weld is being made). I have come across a few welders in the field who are decent welders and have a lot of potential but become close-minded when it comes to perfecting the craft. Always stay coachable and willing to take advice. To the prospective welders, I highly suggest taking a tour through a trade school. Understand that welding is hot, dirty and can be dangerous, but you can learn from instructors who will help set you up for a rewarding career.
Ryan Blythe is the founder of Georgia Trade School, which for the sixth consecutive year, was named one of the Cobb Chamber Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year.
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Rob’s Rescues This month, I interviewed Corina Newsome, who is the Hood Naturalist (Instagram and Twitter: @Hood_Naturalist), and the community engagement manager of Georgia Audubon. She is a birder and biologist, studying the roles of climate change and predation on MacGillivray’s seaside sparrows.
Why did you decide to study seaside sparrows? I knew I wanted to help birds survive in a changing world, and was drawn to seaside sparrows, as people and animals that live on the coast are at the most risk of climate change.
Why are you fascinated by birds?
Birds have unexpected characteristics. Few people realize how diverse they are. They are fragile beings filled with air sacs, but can do the most remarkable physical feats. Looking for birds is like going on a treasure hunt.
What is your favorite bird, and why?
Blue jays. They are the first birds I studied in college. Blue jays, crows and ravens are corvids (of a family of stoutbilled passerine birds). Their cognition is intriguing. Blue jays often mimic the sound of a red-shouldered hawk to move songbirds away from a bird feeder.
My favorite migratory bird is the ruby-throated hummingbird. They are so fragile, and weigh almost nothing, but do incredible physical feats, like migrate across the Gulf.
How do you get kids, especially in underserved communities, interested in birds?
The best way to connect with people of all ages is to share my natural excitement and enthusiasm about birds. I am from an urban, low-income family in Philadelphia. I can find common ground with people from underserved communities. I am an educator and a scientist, and I share my background as well as my expertise.
Is there a story that you like to tell?
I did an ornithology class in Ohio in 2015. I became an avid birder, and spent a year trying to find the pileated woodpecker. On the radio, I heard that someone heard its call in a nearby forest. This was in the middle of a blizzard, but I drove through the snowstorm. I trekked into the forest and, when I saw it for the first time, I just fell to my knees in the snow and wept.
How can the community help you, and birds?
People who live in the city can help birds by planting wildlife-friendly native plants, no matter how big or small their place is. Keep cats indoors. Hummingbird feeders are good, but don’t put dye into the mixture — just use a sugar-water solution. Keep bird baths and feeders clean. Place feeders relatively close to windows — if the bird hits the window, it won’t have the momentum to really hurt itself. For resources to make backyards safe, visit https://abcbirds.org. Rob Macmillan is on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. On Facebook @robsrescues. www.robsrescues.com.
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This dog’s name is Gibbs. His tag number is 634273. He is a 2-year-old bassador. He is a very loving and affectionate dog, and is a good and calm walker. He would be a great family dog. He was very happy to go out walking, and was a good dog to manage.
This cat’s name is Alice. Her tag number is 634204. This is a great cat, and very pretty. She is lovable, affectionate and seems to like people a lot. She loved to be held, and probably would be a very comfortable companion laying on a couch. These animals are waiting for homes at Cobb County Animal Services, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta.
Start Preparing Your Garden Now BY JENNIFER BONN
Gardening is therapy for me; I feel a sense of peace among all the greenery. You are probably thinking, it is too early to think about gardening. More cold weather may come our way before we can safely plant outside, but there are some things we can do to get ready, and I want to start preparing as soon as possible.
• Make plans. How will your garden look? Do you have planting beds or plots? Will you expand the garden or go smaller? What will you plant and where? Check the soil pH and decide what you will need to have the best soil for your plants. Count how many bags of soil you will need, and whether you will start with seeds or plants.
• Clean out the junk. Pull out weeds, rake leaves, get rid of old plants, and prepare for the new life. • Do something new. Gardening for me is about having
fun and experimenting. If something doesn’t work, try something different. I don’t think you can fail at gardening. It’s trial and error, asking questions, and learning as you go. This summer, I am going to plant wildflowers all along the perimeter of the backyard. I’m also going to start a strawberry patch surrounded by a stone barrier, and will plant peanuts for the first time.
• Start inside. This is my first time starting plants inside, and
I cannot wait to see what happens. I am starting with lavender, placing the seeds in a plastic bag with soil and putting them in a cold place for three weeks, then in a planter for six weeks.
• Pick your tools. I found a small trimming tool that is perfect for me. Find tools that are easy for you to use. You can find inexpensive gardening tools at dollar stores. • Use your resources. If you know expert gardeners, ask
them for advice. Join a gardening club or an online gardening group where you can ask questions.
• Get children involved. Gardening is a learning experience for children. I enjoy bringing children into my garden and watching their wonder and curiosity. I also like to involve them in the planning by asking their opinions. They love to see the garden in the different stages, and they especially enjoy eating the final product. Jennifer Bonn is a freelance writer in Kennesaw and a recently retired 40-year educator. Her book, “101 Tips to Lighten Your Burden,” was recently released and is available on Amazon.
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Acworth Doctors Unveil Plans for
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octors Heath and Ashley Trowell at Governors MedSpa and Concierge Medicine in Acworth broke ground last month on their new facility at 3105 Loring Road, just off Highway 41. Governors has provided innovative and personal medical care, as well as the latest in medical spa services, since 2009, and the doctors are excited the practice is expanding to a new location, scheduled to be completed this summer.
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The clinic is relocating to serve its patients and growing business better. The larger building will allow the doctors to bring on more practitioners, to see more patients, as well as provide space for additional equipment and services.
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Governors treats the entire family, offering immune-boosting therapies, wellness exams for children and adults, sports physicals and most vaccines for ages 11 and oalder. Same-day sick appointments are available for established patients, in-house or via telemedicine. “We’re still the practice that cares for you, inside and out,” Dr. Ashley said.
MedSpa Services
Governors MedSpa offers complimentary skin analysis and consultations with trained staff and physicians, to determine which procedures best fit the patient’s aesthetic needs and budget. With the new location, new service lines will be offered this fall.
The clinic offers filler injectables, such as Juvederm and Restylane, as well as bio-stimulator Sculptra, to help restore facial volume. The spa offers injectable Botox, Dysport and Jeuveau, to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Antiaging facials and procedures, including TCA, VI Peels and CO2 resurfacing laser, are relatively painless, and can deliver results in 90 days, with little downtime. Sculptra is used to restore volume and improve skin texture, with long lasting effects for up to two to three years.
Skin Tightening
Governors offers several skintightening treatments, with little to no downtime; full results are evident within 90 days, and last two years or more. These procedures include microneedling with radiofrequency (RF), Exilis 360 with RF, face and body peels and body wraps. Subnovii lowfrequency plasma pen can be used on difficult-to-treat areas, such as upper eye and lower eye wrinkles. The Femme 360 device performs vaginal rejuvenation, with zero downtime.
Fat Reduction
The MedSpa offers several permanent fat reduction services, customized to fit patients’ treatment time and budget. CoolSculpting removes unwanted pockets of fat, including chin fat, with zero downtime. Vanquish ME is a touchless technology that removes fat from the abdomen, flanks and thighs, using RF and heat, requiring four to six treatments. Fire and ice treatment kills fat cells twice, using heat, Vanquish and ice, and CoolSculpting. Exilis 360 also removes unwanted adipose tissue.
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The spa offers hydrating facials, such as the oxygen facial, which infuses oxygen and vitamins directly into the skin, and acts as a primer for makeup, with results lasting up to 10 days. The Diamond Glow facial is three facials in one — exfoliating, extracting and infusing vitamins all at the same time. The MedSpa carries two skin care lines to assist in hydrating and stimulating collagen — Skin Medica through Allergan and Intraceuticals. Patients can earn Alle Points by purchasing skin care products. Alle is the spa’s aesthetic reward system, allowing patients to earn points to use on certain MedSpa services, such as Botox, Juvederm and CoolSculpting.
Hair and Hormone Treatment
The MedSpa offers laser hair reduction that is safe for all skin types, according to Dr. Ashley, with as little as four to six treatments. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is safe for
adults, with treatments every four months for $100 per month. The spa sells Biote nutraceuticals and vitamin supplements, which, coupled with the Biote Hormone Pellet Therapy, helps to balance hormones, boosts the immune system and assists in regulating sleep patterns. Hair restoration also is available, along with hair serums, with results possible in 90 days.
Hydration Therapy
IV fluids go directly into your bloodstream, increasing your body’s fluid volume immediately. Vitamins, minerals and even medications can be added to IV fluids, for faster absorption, immediate relief of symptoms and to boost the immune system.
Covid Testing Center
Governors provides up-to-date COVID-19 testing — rapid and PCR — to diagnose the disease and documents needed for traveling and returning to work/ school. Treatment for COVID-19 is an option for those patients who join the medical membership plan.
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• Dysport will be as low as $2 per unit • Restylane as low as $480 per syringe • Sculptra as low as $550 per vial. Check out www.governorsmedicine.com and/or follow the MedSpa on Facebook and Instagram, for updated pricing and monthly specials. SPONSORED CONTENT AROUND KENNESAW | March 2022
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9 Tips to Help You Choose Interior Colors BY ELISABETH STUBBS
Having a hard time deciding on a color? You aren’t the only one. Almost everyone struggles choosing paint, carpet, hardwood flooring and window treatment colors. Here are nine tips to help you pick the right colors in your home:
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Determine the direction of your room. If the room faces …
• North — dark colors will look darker; light colors will not be as vibrant. • South — dark colors will appear brighter; light colors, particularly white, can make the room look washed out. • East — colors will feel much cooler in the evening. • West — colors will feel darker in the morning and lighten as daylight increases.
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Choose your paint color last. There are thousands of paint colors. If you pick the paint color first, you limit all other selections.
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Decide the focal point of the room. Is it the walls, the fireplace, the backsplash, the view out the windows, the floor or the rug? The focal point should be the boldest and most vibrant color(s) in the room. Other colors should be milder, more neutral, with minimal designs.
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Color intensifies as it covers more area. Select a shade lighter than what you actually want.
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Get as large of a sample as possible. Move the sample around the room or home for a few days. Different lighting will affect how it looks over the course of the day. Take your time. Make sure you love your color in daylight and in the evening, when the sun is down and artificial lights are on in your home. 30
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Look for undertones: pink, yellow, green, blue. Undertones can change as you go from room to room. Surfaces in your room, such as walls, countertops and cabinets, reflect onto the color and can intensify the undertone or cause it to recede.
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A room in dark tones seems smaller and more compressed, while light tones visually expand a room, making it seem more spacious with higher ceilings. Generally, crisp whites can make a space feel bigger and more open, while warm colors create a sense of intimacy. Large rooms usually can handle more color than small rooms.
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While you definitely should sample multiple color options, avoid putting the samples right next to each other. They will compete with each other, distract you and make it harder to make a clear choice. Rotate the samples in and out of the room(s) you are renovating.
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Never select a floor online or from a picture. The color will not be true. Your computer monitor, the settings on your phone and tablet or your printer quality can distort colors. Use actual flooring samples for color selection.
Elisabeth Stubbs is one of the owners of Enhance Floors & More, one of Atlanta’s top-rated flooring dealers, located in Marietta.
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WEST COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY
NORTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY
1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays
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10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays
March 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesday Weekly Chess Meetups include open play
and family-style instruction, 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is not required for open play, but family-style participants must register.
March 10, 17, 24, 31
Join the West Cobb Craft Club, 10 a.m.-noon on
Thursdays. Do you knit, crochet or work with yarn? Or, do you want to learn how, while making friends? Join the group to craft and get inspired. All skill levels are welcome (especially beginners). Bring your own yarn.
March 17
Thursday Explorers meet
3:30-4:20 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Ages 4-7 are welcome to enjoy a different activity at every meeting. Space is limited; registration is required.
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The West Cobb Fourth
Monday Book Discussion
meets 6:30-7:30 p.m., and covers a variety of literature, including fiction, nonfiction, classics and new releases. There will be an alternate online option in March; visit the website for details. This month, members are reading “In the Unlikely Event” by Judy Blume. 32
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Through March
In celebration of Women’s History Month, participate in the indoor Visionary Women’s Walk and Matching Game. Scan the QR code at the Children’s Help
Desk to access the matching game, and receive a craft kit after you complete the game.
March 7, 14, 21, 28
Girls STEAM Ahead With NASA meets 5-5:45 p.m. This four-week program follows the curriculum from NASA’s Universe of Learning. For girls in grades 2-6. Registration for the following week’s program will open at 10 a.m. each Wednesday.
March 8, 15, 22, 29
Tuesday Family Storytime is 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-noon. All ages are invited for songs, stories and rhymes that enhance early literacy and social skills. Registration is required, and space is limited. Registration for the following week’s storytime will open at 10 a.m. each Thursday.
March 8-9
The Art Experience is a two-day program that meets the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Ages 18-plus can join Leslie Robb in exploring different styles and mediums of art. Registration is required. All supplies provided.
March 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
North Cobb Play Café is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Weather permitting, drop by the Play Café in the North Cobb Library amphitheater on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for self-directed outdoor play stations. No reservation required. Bring your own snacks. For ages 18 months-7 years old.
March 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesday Family Storytime is 10:30-11 a.m. All ages are invited for songs, stories and rhymes that enhance early literacy and social skills. Registration is required, and space is limited. Registration for the following week’s storytime will open at 10 a.m. each Thursday.
North Cobb Minecraft Art Club meets 6-7 p.m. to make Minecraft-themed art and share gaming tips. For children in grades K-8. No registration required.
March 10, 17, 24, 31
Meetup for Adults With Special Needs will take place in the multi-purpose
room, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Adults with special needs are invited, along with their caregivers, to meet new friends and enjoy stories, crafts, games, movement and music.
March 14
North Cobb Family Fun Night: Women in STEM is set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about cool women in STEM and completing a hands-on activity. No registration is required.
Don’t Face Tax Problems Alone
BY DENSON PEPPER
Do you or your company need to catch up on the required filing of income tax returns to the U.S. Treasury or the Georgia Department of Revenue? For peace of mind, reach out to a trusted tax professional, specializing in nonfiled returns. If you have a tax liability, a tax professional can represent you to tax authorities and negotiate the best available settlement. As we approach the deadline to file 2021 tax returns, here are six facts to keep in mind about the IRS: • Generally, the IRS only requires you to file the most recent six years of returns, from 2016 to 2021 this year. The IRS will not consider a repayment plan for prior years’ taxes unless all required returns have been filed. • The IRS can file your return for you and send you the bill. Usually, the tax will be greater than it would have been if you filed it yourself. Plus, if you don’t file a return, the statute of limitations never begins to run. • If you are due a refund, you must file within three years of the return’s original due date, or the IRS can keep your money.
• Once again, the IRS is using software to find nonfilers. Enforcement labor shortages will dictate more of its usage in our foreseeable future. • People in their 50s and 60s who haven’t filed their returns, or have tax liabilities for multiple years and haven’t contacted the IRS to arrange a repayment plan, often have tax liens placed on their home. • The IRS can take up to 15% of your Social Security each month, and it’s possible that this attachment can extend beyond the statute of limitations. If you’re worried about going it alone, a tax professional can help you navigate a confusing maze of laws, to protect your appeal rights after returns have been filed and assessed.
CPA Denson Pepper is your neighbor, with 30-plus years of experience. He is an expert at helping people resolve their income tax problems. 678-797-5241.
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On Feb. 11, NorthStar Church joined churches across the country in hosting the special prom experience, Night to Shine. The eighth annual event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation (www.timtebowfoundation.org), provided a drive-through night to remember for young adults with special needs, ages 14 and older. NorthStar’s parking lot was transformed with interactive stations, featuring princess encounters, crazy characters, walking the red carpet, playing handson games, snapping memories at photo spots and more. Attendees were crowned prom kings and queens, and guests and caregivers left with swag bags. To watch the 2022 highlight video, visit https://northstarchurch.org/special-needs/ night-to-shine.
After being crowned, this prom queen stopped to pose with a life-size cutout of Tim Tebow.
Participants walk the red carpet and take photos with the cutout of Tim Tebow.
King Mikey Jarvis walks down the red carpet.
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Creating New Plants From Your Old Ones
BY MASTER GARDENER EXTENSION VOLUNTEER JUDY ABBOTT
We’re all familiar with using seeds to propagate new plants; sometimes it works, sometimes not. Or, like me, maybe you’ve tried to root cuttings with similar results. Cuttings risk being stressed by the loss of water and nutrients received from the parent plant. However, another form of propagation, called layering, allows part of the plant stem to develop roots, while still joined to the parent plant. Once the stem has rooted, it then is separated to create a layer, or clone, of the parent plant. While not the fastest form of propagation, layering has a high success rate, and is a relatively easy technique that can be used on houseplants or garden shrubs. A rubber tree, or dieffenbachia, that has grown tall and leggy, with only a top knot of leaves, is a perfect candidate. Using air layering, a new houseplant can be created from the top section, while rejuvenating the parent plant. The technique can be used on camellias, azaleas, magnolias, Japanese maples and roses. You’ll soon start looking around your garden for potential “free” plants. There are several methods of layering, and each type works best for different plants. Let’s explore two: simple layering (for shrubs with flexible branches) and air layering (for house plants, shrubs and trees with rigid stems). Simple layering can be done in early spring, using a dormant branch, or in late summer, using a mature branch. Start by bending a low growing, flexible stem to the ground. Six to 12 inches from the end of the stem, remove any leaves, and then cover part of the stem with soil. Bend the tip into a vertical position, and secure the stem to the ground by pinning, or use a stone to hold it in place. The sharp bend often will induce rooting, but wounding the lower side of the bent branch also may help.
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Simple layering method.
Simple layering works on most plants with low-growing branches. Periodically, check for adequate moisture, and for root growth. It may take one or more seasons before the layer is ready to be removed for transplanting. If you inspect the ground level branches on shrubs in your garden, they may have self-layered. A sampling of plants propagated by simple layering includes climbing roses, forsythia, rhododendron, honeysuckle, boxwood, azalea, camellia and wax myrtle. For optimum rooting when air layering, start in the spring on shoots produced during the previous season, or start them in mid- to late summer, on shoots from the current season’s growth. For woody plants, stems of pencil size in diameter are best. Choose an area just below a node and remove leaves and twigs on the stem 3 to 4 inches above and below this point. This normally is done on a stem about 12 inches from the tip. How you cut the stem to promote roots will depend on whether the plant is classified as a monocot or dicot. The leaf veins of a monocot run parallel to one another, while the leaves of a dicot have a middle vein, with veins that branch out on both sides. For monocots, make an upward 1-inch to 1.5-inch cut, about one-third through the stem. The cut is held open with a toothpick or wooden matchstick. The process for dicots is similar, except a 1-inch ring of bark is removed from the stem. With a sharp knife, make two parallel cuts about an inch apart around the stem, and through the bark and cambium layer. Connect the two parallel cuts with one long cut. Remove the ring of bark, leaving the inner woody tissue exposed. Scrape the bare ring, removing the cambial tissue, to prevent callus tissue from forming.
In both situations, surround the wound with moist, unmilled sphagnum moss (about a handful) that has been soaked in water and squeezed to remove excess moisture. Wrap the moss with plastic and hold it in place with twist ties or electrician’s tape. No moss should extend beyond the ends of the plastic. Fasten each end of the plastic securely, to retain moisture and to prevent water from entering. If exposed to the sun, the plastic should be covered with aluminum foil (dull side out). After several weeks, when the sphagnum moss is filled with roots, sever the stem below the root ball, remove all wrappings and pot the new plant. The new plant will require some pampering until the root system becomes more developed, so ensure it receives proper shade and adequate moisture until the plant is well established. Enjoy your new, budget-friendly plants! * Resources for air layering: walterreeves.com, missouribotanicalgarden.org and Camellia Air Layering, Part 1 on YouTube.
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Dunwoody Police represented by Billy Grogan (Fred), Michael Carlson (Shaggy), Mark Stevens (Scooby Doo) and Liz Stell (Daphne).
Cold weather didn’t deter participants in the 2022 Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Acworth Beach at Cauble Park on Feb. 19. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Georgia athletes; Engel & Volkers Atlanta raised the most money, with team member Scott Askey taking the prize for raising the most individually.
Kennesaw Police Department members who participated included Erin Bright, Scott Luther, Josh Ange, Blake Arnold, David Buchannan, Matthew Meade, Ashley Gatting, Isabella Avant, Abigail Burgess, David S. Papagealge, Janice Sirma and Parker Forman. 38
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Members of the Gwinnett County police department take the plunge.
Engel & Volkers Atlanta team member Scott Askey raised the most money.
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Sgt. George Rose takes class participants out for some range time at the end of a course session.
Overcoming Trauma Together BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ
Through Reboot Recovery, more than 10,000 people have been helped in their recovery from trauma. At Reboot, people are introduced to “the redemptive heart of God,” through healing courses and online community. Safe, private, peer-led and outcome-driven, the Trauma Reboot, Reboot Combat Recovery and First Responders programs provide a unique blend of clinical insight and faith-based support. Although the programs are geared toward military personnel and first responders, no one is immune to the damage and pain caused by grievous events, so Reboot’s in-
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person and online programs are open and available for all. Reboot helps hurting people break free from the pain of past experiences, and find renewed purpose and strength. With nearly 300 course locations, spanning 34 states and seven countries, Reboot Recovery is the largest peer-led trauma healing program in the world. And, the good news is, the program’s participants say it works. One participant shared: “The hospital fixed my body, but Reboot fixed my soul. Reboot sought out and rescued the man I once was.” Founded by a husband and wife team, Evan and Dr. Jenny Owens, Reboot began in 2011, with the first meeting in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. After years of local growth, they launched the Combat Recovery program, with a program for first responders following soon after. According to the World Health Organization, one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, with an even higher concentration of cases in the military community. Trauma may be spreading, but, with Reboot, so is hope! The nonprofit meets this growing problem head-on, with a groundbreaking 12-week trauma healing course. “For me, Reboot has been a great experience. It is refreshing to be in the company of some great people who have really taught me a lot on how to use the terrible things I’ve experienced in ways to help others, and get past those lingering after effects. I was looking for a program like this for a long time. I was so glad when I found it,” said Josh Goetze, an 18-year military/ law enforcement veteran. “After reviewing the Reboot material, I was highly impressed with how well it was presented. It was the perfect blend of psychology and spirituality,” Reboot leader Dale Jennings said.
Donate a Book, Change a Life! BY SUSANNAH O. MACKAY
Have you ever thought about how amazing it is to see a word and know what it is trying to communicate? (You are doing it right now as you read this article!) Literacy is such a tremendous gift, and now there is a way you can share it. March is National Reading Month and, to celebrate, you can donate to two fantastic causes listed on JustServe.org:
1. The North Georgia Angel House
is an outreach program that seeks to provide shelter, life skills, educational assistance and clinical services to teen and young adult girls. It welcomes new book donations of motivational, uplifting and girlempowering titles. What a great way to recognize International Women’s Day this month, too!
2. Simple Needs GA Reboot courses are led by people who understand. Sgt. George Rose of the Cherokee County Sheriff ’s Office serves as a law enforcement chaplain and leads the Reboot First Responders Class in Cherokee, along with his partner, Cpl. Josh Watkins. “I have been part of the Reboot program for about four years, teaching it first through Cherokee County, before partnering with Revolution Church in Canton,” Watkins said. “It’s truly been a wonderful experience for me. I would encourage anyone wanting to continue the brotherhood that the military is known for to come check it out.” The next Reboot course, co-taught by Rose and Watkins, begins March 7. The course meets every Monday night at 6 p.m., for 13 weeks (a 12-week course, with the 13th week spent celebrating graduation). Classes will be held in the Shaw Woodard Firearms Training Complex, 375 Chattin Drive, in Canton. “I would like to open the invitation to any military veterans who would be interested in attending,” Rose said. Those interested in registering should email Rose at garose@cherokeega.com or Watkins at jlwatkins@cherokeega.com. For more information, and a full list of course locations, visit https://rebootrecovery.com.
Susan Schulz is a Bible teacher and mentor who lives and plays on the Etowah River in Canton. Connect with her on social media or at susanbrowningschulz.com.
has a wonderful program, My Birthday Matters, that celebrates the birthdays of children who are experiencing homelessness. Several books for each child always are included, and a library of excellent titles to gift exactly what each client would love most is maintained. These opportunities are such an easy, high-impact way to help the community. And, you can ship directly to both facilities, never leaving the comfort of home! So, how can you get involved? To learn more about donating books to North Georgia Angel House, visit https://bit.ly/3L1UcBR, and to donate books to the My Birthday Matters program, visit https://bit.ly/3uoktEJ. You can donate as an individual or family, or invite friends, neighbors and local businesses to join with you. Even kids can get involved! Never underestimate the power of simple acts of service to really change lives in our community. Check out these opportunities, and spread the word!
Justserve.org is a free, nationwide website and app that works to match volunteers with nonprof it organizations and service opportunities. If you run a nonprof it or are looking for ways to make service a regular part of your life, check out justserve.org. You can sign up for regular updates and learn more about organizations nearby, too. JustServe makes it easy to just go out and serve!
Susannah MacKay is a local JustServe specialist. She grew up in Marietta and loves helping strengthen her community through service! Follow her on Facebook @JustServeGeorgia.
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Around & About MARCH
Through March
Cobb Travel and Tourism is hosting Bubbles & Brews, a month of special events from spirit makers, brewers and distilleries throughout Cobb County. Visit Cobb’s Hop Spots in March to vote for your favorite beverage, win prizes and attend special classes and events. All 19 Cobb breweries, distilleries and wineries will participate, including Kennesaw’s
Burnt Hickory Brewery, Dry County Brewing Co., Horned Owl Brewing and Lazy Guy Distillery. For more information, visit www.bubblesandbrews.com.
Through April 14
Get free assistance from AARP tax aid volunteers at three Cobb County Public Libraries, by appointment only. www.cobbcounty.org/library/news/tax-information.
• East Cobb Library: Tuesdays through April 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Mountain View Regional Library: Thursdays through April 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Switzer Library: Thursdays through April 14, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
2022 Cherokee Film Summit, hosted by the 10 The Cherokee Office of Economic Development, is set
for 5-9 p.m. at the Yanmar Evo Center in Acworth. More than 12 instructional partners will lead breakout sessions and panels to inform and inspire. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite, or by visiting cherokeega.org.
Donate blood; save a life at the Every Drop Counts Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Cobb Civic Center in Marietta. https://rcblood.org/3rTQT8g. sixth annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K, 12 The a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier benefiting Marietta’s Police Athletic League, 9 a.m., at Marietta Square. Dress accordingly for this St. Patrick’s Day-themed race. https://mariettashamrockshuffle.com.
The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education 14 Exhibit is coming to the Cobb Civic Center in
Marietta, near the future site of the Cobb Veterans Memorial, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation board members will be available to discuss the memorial. https:// learn.wreathsacrossamerica.org/mobile-education-exhibit.
Library Foundation presents its 11th annual 17 Cobb Booked for the Evening Gala, featuring children’s author-illustrator Brian Lies, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the Atlanta Country Club in Marietta. For sponsorship and ticket information, visit https://cobblibraryfoundation.org.
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The Georgia Food + Wine Festival, 24-27 benefiting MUST Ministries, is coming
to Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Celebrate the best of Georgia and the South, from its culinary superstars and beverage experts, to farmers, artisans, live musicians and more. https://georgiafoodandwinefestival.com.
are underway for “Seven Keys 25-27 Rehearsals to Baldpate Inn,” a serious comedy thriller,
adapted by Paul Thain. Directed by Suzzune Husting, the play’s plot revolves around a bet to write a novel in 24 hours, with political intrigue, bribery, blackmail and a missing $1 million. On March 27, the show is at 3 p.m. All other shows (March 25-26 and April 1-2) are at 8 p.m. at the Roberts School Community Center. www.acworthculturalarts.org.
Noonday Shanty 5 & 10K, presented by Town 26 The Center Community Alliance, starts at Town Center at
Cobb. The 10K begins at 7:45 a.m., and the 5K begins at 8 a.m. Register at www.towncentercid.com/alliance/noonday-shanty.
annual Wing & Rock Fest will 26-27 beTheheld15thnoon-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m.
Sunday at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, in Canton. Voted one of the Top 10 food festivals in the Southeast by Festival Rooster, the free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of chicken wings with bold sauces, as well as live music. www.wingandrockfest.com.
APRIL Breakfast, hosted by Kennesaw Parks and 2 Bunny Recreation, will have two seating options: 8-9:15 a.m. and
9:15-10 a.m. Enjoy breakfast and photos with the Easter Bunny at Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. www.kennesaw-ga.gov/events.
Acworth Art Fest returns to downtown Acworth 2-3 Main Street, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5
p.m. Sunday. Creative booth displays will decorate the streets with paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and more. www.visitacworth.com.
MARIETTA HISTORY CENTER On Doing History presentations begin at 2 p.m. For more details, visit www.mariettahistory.org.
April 9: Archival Preservation and Research with JoyEllen Williams
June 11: Historic Preservation with Stephanie Cherry-Farmer Aug. 13: Cemetery Preservation with Christa McCay Oct. 1: Historic Architecture with Marietta Monaghan
PARKS AND RECREATION To register, visit www.kennesaw-ga.gov/parks-and-recreation.
Through March 17
Special Needs Gymnastics, meeting 4-4:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Ben Robertson Community Center, is designed for children with special needs who are independent while doing gross motor skill activities, yet require a smaller class size.
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Caregiver and Me: Basketball and Yoga is held 10-10:45 a.m. at the Recreation Center at Adams Park. Caregivers will enjoy a challenging yoga workout while their little athletes, ages 2-5, learn fundamental basketball drills. The Youth Basketball Clinic meets 6-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Recreation Center at Adams Park. The clinic, for grades K-8, focuses on basketball fundamentals, such as dribbling, passing, rebounding and shooting.
Primrose School of Bells Ferry Scan the QR, or visit aroundkennesawmagazine.com to nominate us for Readers’ Choice 2022.
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1:30 p.m. Mondays at the Ben Robertson Community Center Painting Lab, is for intermediate and advanced oil painters. This class will help students improve upon techniques for creating depth and realism, as well as color theory and color mixing.
175 Hawkins Store Road Kennesaw M-F 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Painting and Drawing With Jessica Geist, 10:30 a.m.-
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BSD Taekwondo, 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Recreation Center at Adams Park, helps students, ages 6-99, sharpen their minds and learn to use their hands and feet to protect themselves.
Through April 28
Little Dragons Taekwondo begins 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Recreation Center at Adams Park. Children ages 4-7 can learn balance, hand-eye coordination and self-control.
MASTER GARDENERS March 8
www.acworthartsalliance.org
Ask a Master Gardener meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Mountain View Regional Library in Marietta. Meet a panel of Master Gardeners who are ready to help you grow your garden. Bring photos, or anything that supports your question or concern.
March 15
Join Master Gardener Dorothy Dowell for a shade gardening class, 7-8 p.m. Register online for this virtual class.
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April 15-16
The 22nd annual Master Gardener Plant Sale and Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., is coming to Jim Miller Park in
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School News
Christian Students Stock Food Pantries
Members of the 1997 Life University men’s basketball team pose at the 2022 Athletics Hall of Fame recognition banquet.
Life University Honors Athletics Hall of Fame Members
Life University (Life U) Athletic Department recently honored members of the 2022 Athletics Hall of Fame: Billy Lewis, Pablo Nassar and the 1997 men’s basketball team with a recognition banquet. Lewis was a four-year member of the men’s basketball program. On campus, Lewis led his team to four 20-win seasons, four consecutive National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Tournament appearances and a 50-game home winning streak during his career. Nassar competed with the men’s soccer program and was the program’s first NAIA All-American in 1998. Graduating in 2000, he later was drafted by the Atlanta Silverbacks in 2001. While on campus, he led the Running Eagles to three consecutive NAIA National Tournament berths in 1997, 1998 and 1999. He garnered three NAIA All-American honors during his career and was the first Life U student-athlete to be named NAIA Player of the Year in 2000. The 1997 men’s basketball team was the first NAIA National Championship team on campus. The team finished with an astounding 37-1 record and set 11 program records during its historic run. The Running Eagles were led by head coach Roger Kaiser, who was assisted by John Barrett, Bill Firnbach and Chip Kaiser.
During the annual Great Kindness Challenge, students at North Cobb Christian School collected enough snacks and drinks to stock family pantries at the Sibley Heart Center, the transplant unit and the Ronald McDonald House at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. For the one-week focus on kindness, students donated bottled drinks, Keurig cups, microwavable meals and individual snacks for families whose children are undergoing heart procedures, organ transplants and other surgeries. Preschoolers through fourthgraders also made cards for the young patients in the cardiac unit.
Students pack donations for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta family pantries. Photo by Caroline Clark.
Cobb 4-H Shines at State Horse Quiz Bowl
Congratulations to Cobb County 4-Hers — Torie Daniels, Sarah Beth Hembree, Addilyn Henderson, Josy Johnson and Karma Kilfoyle for winning third place at the 2022 Horse Quiz Bowl. Fourteen junior teams (students in grades 4-8) and nine senior teams (students in grades 9-12) competed at the qualifying level, and the top five junior and top five senior teams competed in person at Rock Eagle. Participating 4-Hers gained a practical understanding of equine science and principles of horse management relevant to horse ownership and other equine-related activities. For more information about the Horse Quiz Bowl and Georgia 4-H, visit www.georgia4h.org.
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Counselor Offers Stress-Busting Tips for Parents
Palmer Middle School’s counselor, Barbara Truluck, recently compiled a list of tips to manage stress from mental health resources, and shared them with her fellow school counselors; they are tips parents can use at home, too.
Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Mark Goddard, right, and President Ron Newcomb, left, present $500 awards to Taryn Sikes and Rebecca Sullivan.
CTC Honors Top Students, Instructor
Chattahoochee Technical College (CTC) honored its outstanding students and instructors in technical education at a recent awards luncheon on the North Metro campus. Practical nursing student Rebecca Sullivan received the college’s 2022 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership award for top student, and radiography instructor Malcolm Paschall received the 2022 Rick Perkins Award for best instructor. CTC student Taryn Sikes received the 2022 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education award.
Virtuoso Violinist Shares Practical Skills With Students
Helen Kim, a professor of music at Kennesaw State University (KSU), passes along technical mastery of the violin to students, as well as practical knowledge learned from years of performing and teaching. Like Kim, many of KSU’s faculty continue to perform professionally outside the university. Kim started violin lessons at an early age, and by age 6, she performed with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At 14, she studied under violinist Itzhak Perlman’s teacher, Dorothy DeLay, at the famed Juilliard School Helen Kim in New York. From there, Kim embarked on a professional career, earning international acclaim as a performer while also developing a reputation as an outstanding teacher. Kim began working as an adjunct instructor at KSU in 2005, while a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The next year, a tenure track position for an assistant professor opened, and she earned the job. Since then, Kim has watched the university grow, and she helps music students find a close community atmosphere.
1. Exercise, and get outside. 2. Let kids be problem solvers. 3. Combat negative thinking. 4. Sleep well — sleep is essential for well-being. 5. Limit time on social media. 6. Maintain a healthy diet and hydration. 7. Talk it out with a trusted adult. 8. Write about it (journaling). 9. Practice deep breathing. 10. Make time for fun; connect with others.
“Stress in young people doesn’t always look the same as in adults. But like adults, children and teens can find healthy ways to cope. Together, young people and their families can learn to spot the signs of toxic stress and anxiety and, with the right tools, manage it,” Truluck said. Not all children and teens respond to stress in the same way. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise parents watch for the following signs to identify stress:
• Excessive crying or irritation in younger children. • Returning to behaviors they have outgrown. • Excessive worry or sadness. • Unhealthy eating or sleeping habits. • Irritability in teens. • Poor school performance or avoiding school. • Difficulties with attention and concentration. • Avoidance of activities enjoyed in the past. • Unexplained headaches or body pain. • Use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Students who need a break from homework or to relax can visit www.cobbk12.org/page/42487/ virtual-calming-center for stress-relieving support resources. AROUND KENNESAW | March 2022
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Kennesaw Area Clubs & Organizations BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Kennesaw Business Association 770-423-1330 www.kennesawbusiness.org Cobb Chamber of Commerce 770-980-2000 www.cobbchamber.org
KSU Small Business Development Center 470-578-6450 or 470-578-4636 https://coles.kennesaw.edu/sbdc
Saving Susan Ministry info@savingsusanministry.org www.savingsusanministry.org Ser Familia 678-363-3079 https://serfamilia.org Someone Cares 678-921-2706 www.S1catl.org
POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS
Cobb County Democrats 404-988-1429 http://www.cobbdemocrats.org
Cobb Democratic Women On Facebook www.facebook.com/CobbDemocraticWomen Cobb County Libertarians http://cobblp.org
Southern Hope Humane Society 770-445-7294 www.southernhope.org
Cobb County Republicans 770-272-0458 www.cobbgop.org
The Hope Box 770-765-6301 www.thehopebox.org
Cobb County Republican Women https://ccrwc.org On Facebook
Cobb Community Foundation 770-859-2366 www.cobbfoundation.org
Trinity Rescue 706-844-3610 www.trinityrescueinc.org
Atlanta Yacht Club www.atlantayachtclub.org
Cobb County Family Connection 678-766-5574 www.cobbcollaborative.org http://cobb.gafcp.org
Kennesaw-Acworth Optimist Club 404-323-5254 On Facebook
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity 770-432-7954 www.habitatnwma.org
Cobb County Storytellers 888-726-5186 www.cobbcountystorytellers.org Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue 404-993-7958 www.forgottenpaws.com Happy Caps 770-653-9448 contact@happycaps.us www.happycaps.us Humane Society of Cobb County 770-428-5678 www.humanecobb.com Lekotek of Georgia, Kennesaw Satellite www.lekotekga.org LiveSafe Resources 770-427-2902 www.livesaferesources.org MUST Ministries 770-427-9862 www.mustministries.org Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption 770-272-MUTT (6888) www.mostlymutts.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry 678-310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org 46
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CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
Kennesaw Masonic Lodge www.kennesaw33.net Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America 770-989-8820 www.atlantabsa.org Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta 770-702-9100 or 800-771-1139 www.girlscoutsatl.org Junior League of Cobb — Marietta 770-422-5266 www.jlcm.org Kennesaw Mountain Chapter, DAR www.kennesawmountain.georgiastatedar.org North Cobb Lions Club https://northcobblionsclub.com On Facebook Ron Asby North Cobb American Legion 678-217-5738 www.post304.org Rotary Club of North Cobb www.facebook.com/northcobbrotary VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) 770-974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.org
RECREATION & HOBBIES
Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club 404-200-4630 www.ccrc.info Cobb Photographic Society www.cobbphotosociety.com North Cobb Photo Club Contact: Jim, 770-842-3114 www.NorthCobbPhotoClub.com Northwest Family YMCA 770-423-9622 www.ymcaatlanta.org/ymca-locations/ kennesaw
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Erin’s Hope for Friends / E’s Club Acworth 678-390-4812 www.erinshopeforfriends.org info@erinshopeforfriends.org GriefShare 770-590-0334 www.burnthickory.com Loving Through Dementia dementiaministry@duewest.org www.lovingthroughdementia.org MOMS Club of Kennesaw www.kennesawmomsclub.weebly.com Rooted Moms www.rootedmoms.com Teach One to Lead One 770-529-7700 www.t1l1.org West Cobb Mothers and More www.westcobbmothersandmore.weebly.com
School News Basketball Coach Lands 100th Win
Mount Paran Christian (MPC) varsity girls basketball coach Stephanie Dunn has reached a milestone of 100 wins during her tenure as head coach of the Lady Eagles. Dunn has led the Lady Eagles to the playoffs every year since taking the helm during the 201718 season. Besides serving as head coach, Dunn also is the director of admissions for MPC.
Kennesaw Elementary Celebrates 100 Days of School
Stephanie Dunn
Kindergarten and first-grade classes usually are hopping with 5-, 6- and 7-year-olds. However, the elementary classrooms around Cobb County School District recently were filled with young learners and teachers who transformed into centenarians to celebrate their 100th day of school. Educators incorporated learning activities focused on 100, reading books like “100 Hungry Ants,” and held scavenger hunts to find and sort 100 items. Kennesaw Elementary students also celebrated by showing off their 100th-day attire.
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Senior Activities ALOHA TO AGING
Registration is required for all activities; no walk-ins allowed. Call 770-975-7740 to register, or visit www.MyActiveCenter.com.
North Cobb Senior Center
4100 S. Main St., Acworth, 770-975-7740 www.cobbcounty.org/public-services/ senior-services
Covenant Presbyterian Church 2881 Canton Road, Marietta 770-722-7641 www.alohatoaging.org
March 8
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Planning for Your Future. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Meets the first Tuesday each month at 2 p.m. Group discussion, for the person with Parkinson’s and their care partner, on helpful tips and resources that provide comfort and encouragement.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group Meets the first Monday each month at 2 p.m. Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one, in or out of the home. Care provided during the meeting, but must RSVP in advance.
VETERAN CONNECTION North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St., Acworth Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Join veterans for an informal get-together with coffee, doughnuts, camaraderie and special guest presentations at the North Cobb Senior Center. Call Mike Nichols at 770-528-1448 for more information. 48
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Tuesday Trivia: Mastering March.
1-2 p.m. Challenge your mind with a round of trivia highlighting people, places and things in March.
March 9
Learn how proper estate planning can reduce costs, alleviate stress and provide ongoing legal and financial protection for you and your loved ones.
March 30
Armchair Travels: Black Forest Delight. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Discover
the world without going anywhere. Explore the Black Forest in Germany, including quaint towns, thermal spas, cherries and chocolate.
West Cobb Senior Center
4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs 770-528-8200 www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services
March 11
Reel Good Movies.
Master Your iPhone. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
1-3 p.m. On the second Friday of the month, see a new-release movie. Call for the movie title.
March 15
Fancy Fold Cards. 10 a.m.-noon. Create fancy fold cards for special people.
March 10
Learn how to personalize your iPhone better through the settings menu.
Managing Hearing Loss. 10:30-11:30
a.m. Learn how to determine whether you have hearing loss, what to do about it, and where to go for help.
March 17
Nutrition Lesson: Which Milk Is Right for You? 1-2 p.m. Learn about different types of milk, to determine the most suitable one for you.
March 22
Greener Cleaner. 10 a.m.-noon. Join Keep Cobb Beautiful, to learn how to make ecofriendly, nontoxic cleaners, using common household items.
March 23
K-9 Unit Demonstration. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about the Cobb County K-9 Unit, and see a demonstration from the police dogs.
March 28
Learn a New Game: Buzzwords Two.
10:30-11:30 a.m. See how many words you can make using seven letters.
March 29
Benefits of Beans and Legumes. 1-2 p.m.
Learn the health benefits of beans and legumes, as well as tips for cooking. Then, enjoy lucky brownies, made with black beans. Cost is $3.
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Diabetes: You’re in Charge.
10-11 a.m. Learn the risk factors associated with diabetes, how it develops, how to prevent it and how to manage it.
March 21
Tech Talk: Facebook Marketplace. 10-11 a.m. Learn how to buy, sell and trade items with people nearby.
March 22
Why Do We Hear So Many Horror Stories About Probate? 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Join the free lunch and learn event to hear myths and horror stories about probate. Boxed lunch is provided.
March 23
Women’s Self Defense. 10-11 a.m. Be prepared! Learn how to be aware of your surroundings, what to do if approached by a stranger, how to react if attacked and what attackers target when choosing a victim.
March 30
Walk West Cobb: Green Meadows Preserve. 9:30-11 a.m. Meet up and explore the trails at Green Meadows Preserve in Marietta.
Downtown Kennesaw Dining Bangkok Cabin
Fern Gully Jamaican Cafe
Pisano’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
Bernie’s
Frozen Cow Creamery
SuBourbon Rock & Oyster Bar
Thai 3413 Cherokee St. 770-427-5287 www.bangkokcabin.net
American 2825 S. Main St. 770-627-2297 www.meetatbernies.com
Big Shanty Smokehouse Barbecue 3393 Cherokee St. 770-499-7444 www.bigshantybbq.com
BurgerFi
American 2844 S. Main St. 770-635-2800 www.burgerfi.com
Jamaican 2756 S. Main St. 678-401-3719 www.ferngullycafe.com
Ice Cream
2870 Cherokee St. 678-324-7459 www.frozenbluecow.com
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
American 2825 S. Main St. 770-575-9026 www.gusfriedchicken.com
Honeysuckle Biscuits & Bakery Bakery
2825 S. Main St. 770-627-4370 www.honeysucklebiscuits.com
Cylantros Venezuelan Cuisine Kennesaw
Kennesaw Thai Cuisine
El Taco Azteca Bar and Grill
Lazy Labrador Coffee House
Venezuelan 3338 Cherokee St. 678-324-6276 www.cylantros.net
Mexican 2689 Summers St. 678-310-0165 https://eltaco-azteca.com
Thai 2754 S. Main St. 678-331-1988 www.kennesawthaiatlanta.com
Italian 2740 Summers St. 770-966-9600 www.pisanospizzeria.com
Oyster Bar 2718 Summers St. 770-726-2163 www.subourbonbar.com
The Nest Kennesaw
Barbecue 2921 Cherokee St. 678-903-6921 www.thenestkennesaw.com
Trackside Grill
Southern 2840 S. Main St. 770-499-0874 www.tracksidegrill.com
Vesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana Pizzeria 2893 N. Main St., Suite B https://vesuvionapoletana.com
Coffee and Baked Goods 2886 Cherokee St. 770-820-6091 www.lazylabradorcoffeehouse.com
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Community of Faith Mount Zion AME http://mtzionamekennesaw.org 770-499-08126
AME
First United Lutheran Church www.fulc.org 770-427-0325
LUTHERAN
Grace Church, Town Center Campus https://towncenter.gracechurches.org 770-422-3844
BAPTIST
Living Hope Church www.livinghopega.com 770-425-6726
Influencers Church www.kennesaw.influencers.church 678-879-1600
METHODIST
LifeBridge Church www.mylifebridgechurch.com 770-422-3010
Kennesaw First Baptist www.kfbc.org 770-427-3109 NorthStar Church www.northstarchurch.org 770-420-9808
Due West UMC www.duewest.org 770-427-3835
Piedmont Church www.piedmontchurch.tv 770-422-2566
Kennesaw UMC www.kennesawumc.org 770-428-1543
Summit Baptist Church www.summitchurch.org 770-975-4595 Thankful Baptist Church of Kennesaw www.tbkministries.org 678-797-0611
PRESBYTERIAN
Christ Community Church www.christcommunitycobb.org
Towne View Baptist www.towneview.org 770-423-9300
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church (USA) www.kirkwoodpc.org 770-427-3545
CATHOLIC
Midway Presbyterian www.midwaypca.org 770-422-4974
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church www.stcatherinercc.org 770-428-7139
CHRISTIAN
Grace Community Christian Church www.mygracerocks.org 678-354-2423
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Burnt Hickory Church of Christ www.burnthickory.org 678-354-2814
EPISCOPAL
Christ Episcopal Church www.christchurchkennesaw.com 470-625-0143 St. Teresa’s Episcopal www.stteresasacworth.com 770-590-9040
JUDAISM
Chabad Jewish Center of Kennesaw www.ChabadKennesaw.org 770-400-9255 Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Synagogue www.MyNerTamid.info 678-264-8575 50
New Beginnings UMC www.nbumc.org 770-421-9980
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SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Mount Pisgah SDA Church www.mountpisgahsda.com 470-343-8385
NONDENOMINATIONAL
Cobb Vineyard Church www.cobbvineyard.com 678-574-0005
Mars Hill Community Church www.marshillcc.com 678-797-0814 North Metro Church www.northmetro.org 678-290-7830 RiverStone Church www.riverstoneonline.org 678-384-5200 RockPoint Church www.therockpointchurch.org 770-648-3070 Sanctuary Church www.sanctuaryinhim.org 770-884-1963
OTHERS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints www.churchofjesuschrist.org 770-864-2153 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness www.jw.org/en 770-427-1029 Masjid Suffah www.masjidsuffah.com 770-906-0838
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Cobb Photographic Society
Congratulations to each of you who entered the Cobb Photographic Society competition. The topic for the January contest was “general.” The guest judge was Michael West. The Cobb Photographic Society is a photography club open to photographers of all skill levels. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month. For information, visit www.cobbphotosociety.com.
Color
Paul Shimek - 1st Place (Legs) 52
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Paul Shimek - 1st Place (Hyena Man)
Novice
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March 2022
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Greenlight Acting Studios 470-613-8686 www.greenlightactingstudios.com Kennesaw State University College of the Arts www.arts.kennesaw.edu
HOME & GARDEN
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Big Shanty Festival www.kennesawbusiness.org/bsf
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Governors MedSpa & Concierge Medicine Cover, 28-29 678-888-5181 www.governorsmedicine.com 22one Realty Co. 770-485-3928 www.22onerealty.com
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Custom Craftsmen Design 678-851-2549
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Alcaraz Drywall 678-949-8689
Exact Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating 15 770-912-0552
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REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES
Low T Nation 9 866-349-5698 www.lowtnation.com/weight-loss-atlanta
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
EDUCATION SERVICES Brookwood Christian School 678-401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com
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DENTAL Gentle Dental Care/Georgia Dental Implant Center 770-926-2784 www.georgiadic.com
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LGE Credit Union www.lgeccu.org
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue www.mostlymutts.org
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Credit Union of Georgia 678-486-1111 www.cuofga.org
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PEST CONTROL
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Bar North 678-403-8650
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RETAILERS/ SHOPPING Cotton Mill Exchange 770-992-9294 www.cottonmillexchange.net
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SENIOR LIVING/SERVICES Canterfield of Kennesaw 470-308-5260 www.canterfieldofkennesaw.com
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