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14 Art in the Park

Canton festival filled with books, crafts and patrons.

18 For Men Only

Fitness, fellowship, faith available at weekly early morning gatherings.

20 Words from the Wise Advice from local dads as we celebrate all fathers.

22 Pitch Your Tent!

Park ranger helps you prepare for a memorable camping trip.

24 No Slowing Down

Focus on growth, development this summer in Holly Springs.

29 Calling All Teens

Take advantage of summer programs to keep your teen entertained.

34 Feature Films

Watch the box office to get a glimpse of Cherokee scenes.

52 No Longer Bound

Thrifty purchases help addicts find a priceless regeneration.

Contributing Writers Don Akridge

Cherokee Office of Economic Development 34 Siobhan Brumbelow

Dr. Donna Haley

Dr. Scott Harden

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Ann Litrel

Rob Macmillan 40 Michael Martin 27 Dr. Christa Nelms

Cindy Nelson 42

Erin Honea 24

Christopher Purvis

Dan Jape 47

Susan Schulz 52

Dr. Leisa Jennings

Scot Turner

Around Canton 4 Birthdays Community News

Library Events 28 Ribbon Cuttings

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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Canton/ Holly Springs/ Sixes From the Editor

What’s New

It’s summer - school’s out and it’s time to start reading what you want to read instead of what’s been assigned by your teachers. What kind of editors would we be if we didn’t encourage reading this summer? I have a special fondness for the printed word. I’m very thankful to be editor of a monthly magazine that is thriving at a time when many print products aren’t faring as well. I was a voracious reader when I was young. My parents fussed at me when I brought a stack of books with me on our car trips. I’d never learn my way around if I didn’t start paying attention, they’d say. How would I know where things are when I start driving? That wasn’t such a bad point, since that was long before we had GPS to tell us where to go. I shouldn’t be surprised, then, that our children have always carried stacks of books with them wherever they go. Our youngest daughter Becca refuses to give in to the ease of an electronic reader when she travels. It’s not the same, she says. I get that. But it would make travel much easier if she didn’t have to carefully weigh her suitcase or carry-on to make sure her books weren’t tipping the scales over the limit. At least our kids have GPS to help them navigate. If you want to encourage your children to read, you could send them to spend some time with the Hannigans. Apparently, a home with journalists as parents has that effect. But since we’re adjusting quite nicely to the empty nester lifestyle, I’d suggest taking them to the library instead! The Sequoyah Regional Library System’s summer reading program “Build a Better World” is underway. The goal is to encourage reading and create lifelong learners, and the program is open to all ages. Stop in the library nearest you to pick up a packet that’s filled with activities; rewards will be offered for completing the activities, while supplies last. You won’t need a library card to participate in the summer program, or any of the events listed on pages 28-30. I’m constantly amazed at the number and variety of activities offered through our library system, classes ranging from sewing and knitting to building Lego models and free movie nights. Kick-off events run from June 6-8. I’d recommend getting a library card while you’re there, so you can introduce your child to the wonders found in reading. Go ahead and purchase a sturdy book bag, to make it easier for them to carry around their stacks of books. Trust me - it pays off! If your kids are like mine, they’ll at least know how to get to the local library or the nearest bookstore. Priorities, people! For more details, call 770-479-3090 or check out www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org.

Timeless Remedies has opened at 150 Prominence Point Parkway, Suite 150, Canton. The locally owned and operated natural store offers health food supplements, herbs, natural skin care, essential oils and therapeutic treatments. 770-224-6993. www.timelessremedies.net.

Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Around Canton. She has lived in Cherokee County since 1987. Send your comments or questions to Candi@AroundAboutMagazines.com.

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What’s Changed Johnny’s Pizza at 559 Riverstone Parkway is under new management.

Kudos! Two downtown Canton businesses are celebrating two-year anniversaries this month.

The Snug Gastro Pub at 190 E. Main St., offers wood-fired burgers and pizzas, sandwiches, craft beer, cocktails and live music. 770-213-4814. www.thesnuggastropub.com. Junk Drunk Jones, at 175 W. Main St., features vintage clothing, jewelry, signs and collectibles. 678-951-8500. www.junkdrunkjones.com.

Summer Snapshots! Email a photo of your favorite summertime activity to candi@aroundaboutmagazines.com for a chance to be in the July issue! We’ll need your submission by June 10. Be sure to send a high-resolution picture. Can’t wait to see you this summer!

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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Canton Community Board consists of well-respected community leaders who assist us as contributors to the magazine, judges for the annual Trailblazer award and advisors who offer valuable feedback.

Pat Gold moved to Canton 33 years ago when she

married Dr. Homer (Nugget) Gold. After 18 years with Delta Airlines and another 12 working for the Cherokee County School District, Pat began volunteering. She was recently named the public outreach manager for the city of Canton, and continues to volunteer on numerous boards and committees. Pat and her husband have four children and four grandchildren. Pharmacist Dale Coker owns Cherokee Custom Script Pharmacy in Holly Springs and lives in Woodstock with wife Susan. The University of Georgia graduate is vice president of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. His community involvement has included Cherokee County Habitat for Humanity, youth league coaching and church leadership. Dale’s latest achievement is co-inventing the patented TopiCLICK, a topical metered dosing device.

Cindy Crews is a longtime Cherokee County educator. She joined the Sixes community as assistant principal of Sixes Elementary School in 2011 and is now principal. Cindy and her husband, Andy, have lived in Woodstock for more than 20 years, and they have two young adult daughters. Her motto: Children are the future of the human race; teach them well. Dr. Joe McKechnie senior pastor of Sixes United Methodist Church, grew up in Cobb County. After earning a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Georgia, Joe spent six years as a television sportscaster. He has a master’s degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and a doctorate of ministry from Southern Methodist University. Joe and wife Catherine have two children, David and Grace Ann. Sonia Carruthers is the executive director and CEO of Cherokee FOCUS and the Cherokee Youth Works program, based in Holly Springs. The Cherokee County native grew up in Canton and lives in Woodstock with her son and daughter. She is very active in the community and currently serves with local and regional organizations to strengthen families and children. Chantel Adams is the founder and CEO of Forever We, Inc.,

a socially responsible toy company that believes every child deserves a forever family, safe housing and a healthy body. She has a biology degree from the University of Evansville, serves on the Executive Board of Highland Rivers Health, and volunteers with the Cherokee County Juvenile Court. Chantel and her husband, Gavin, live in Canton and have four children. 6

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Around Canton, a publication of Aroundabout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly magazine created to build a sense of community and pride in the Canton, Holly Springs and Sixes areas by sharing positive stories and timely information. A total of 25,000 free copies are distributed monthly; approximately 23,700 are mailed to homes and businesses, with an additional 1,300 placed in racks around the community. Many readers catch the latest edition online each month. See page 64 for a distribution map. Around Canton welcomes your comments, stories and advertisements. The deadline is the 15th of each month. Yearly subscriptions are available for $24. Send a check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher and the publisher makes no claims about the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Around Canton is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2017. Around Canton 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, PMB 380 Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: Katherine Amick Katherine@aroundaboutmagazines.com or 678-279-5502

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Happy 13th birthday, Trinity Royal!

We love you so much and we are very proud of you! Love,Â Your Mother and Angel from Heaven, Angela, and Dad, Chip

Celebrating June birthdays at The Lodge at BridgeMill

are, front row from left: Doris Uliss, Hildergard Dicus, Steve Wiktorski, June Geiger and Eleanor Zinger. Back row from left: June Herrin and Arlene Miller. Camera shy: Ann Heacker, Pat Jenks, Janis Clevenger and June Pottenger.

Happy 14th birthday, Bodi and Ryker!

Alice Ada Schroeder

Age 2 on June 1 We are blessed! Grateful parents, Pete and Corinne Schroeder

Happy 13th birthday Dylan!

We are so very proud of the young man you are becoming and love you so much! Mom, Dad, Madison, Lyla and Colton

Happy fourth birthday Jaxson Lewis! Mickey Mouse is waiting for you to celebrate your birthday. We love you to the moon and back! Mommy and Daddy

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Happy 7th birthday Lyla!

We love you so much! Mommy, Daddy, Dylan, Madison and Colton

Happy sweet 16, Zoe!

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS All Hands On Deck for Summer Lunch 2017

From left: Pam Burnett (GAWP executive director), Ron Krnyaich (CCWSA operator), Mike Venters (CCWSA wastewater plant manager), Clint Blackwell (CCWSA water plant manager) and Mike Byrd (CCWSA Board of Directors chairman).

Water Authority Earns Top Honors Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) was honored with multiple awards from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) at its spring conference. • The Rose Creek Water Reclamation Facility received the Water Reclamation Facility of the Year Award and a Platinum Award, which recognizes National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit 100 percent compliance. • The Fitzgerald Creek Reclamation Facility also received a Platinum Award. • The Etowah River Water Treatment Plant received the Best Operated Water Plant of the Year Award and a Platinum Award. The water produced at the Etowah River Treatment Plant won the Georgia Water Taste Test for GAWP District 1. • CCWSA’s Ron Krnyaich won Top Operator of the Year for the GAWP District 1.

Music Students Earn Awards The Cherokee Music Teachers Association (CMTA) held its 26th annual awards ceremony at Reinhardt University’s Falany Performing Arts Center on May 6, where 23 students received trophies based on points they accumulated participating in CMTA’s auditions and solo festivals. Summer camp scholarship winners Landis Simmons and Rex DiPietro performed, followed with a guest artist recital by retiring Reinhardt professor Susan Naylor. Not all winners were able to attend the ceremony.

While summer often means sleeping in or planning your next getaway, many of our neighbors are wondering how they will feed their children lunch today. That’s when the MUST summer lunch program and the many volunteers step in. Here are several areas in which help is needed. Become a Checker/Packer: You will check and pack lunches under the guidance of the Host Site Lead Volunteer. This is a great project for once during the summer or a weekly thing for your family. For volunteers ages 10 and older. Become a Driver/Rider Team: This is one of the most rewarding of the volunteer opportunities. After training and a few background screens, volunteers will deliver the lunches to the children. Pledge Lunches: This is the nuts and bolts of the program; thousands of lunches a day are needed. Grab a group of friends or even gather your family after dinner one day and make some lunches. A guideline for contents will be provided. Donate Items: Grocery items are always needed. Next time you’re at the store, pick up some or all of the following and contact MUST for the dropoff location: juice boxes, individual bags of chips or crackers, sweet treats (brownies or cookies), unopened lunch meats (ham, turkey, bologna), unopened cheese (individually wrapped), peanut butter, and jelly. For more details, contact Ranettia Beasley at cherokeesummerlunch@mustministries.org.

Senior Project Benefits Safe Kids Shea Speidel, a senior at Sequoyah High School, recently gave $309 to Safe Kids Cherokee County, proceeds from a 5K run that she set up to help educate people about fire safety. The run was held Nov. 20 at Etowah River Park. “When I was younger, I remember the Fire Safety House coming to my elementary school to demonstrate issues on fire safety,” Speidel said. “It really impressed me, so I wanted to help with the fire safety program.” Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services is the lead agency for Safe Kids Cherokee County. Safe Kids is a global organization dedicated to protecting kids from unintentional injuries, the No. 1 cause of death to children in the United States. Throughout the world, almost 1 million children die of injuries each year. 10

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Shea Speidel presented the check to Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather. Also attending the presentation were, front row: Cherokee County Fire Marshal Barry Gibson and Fire Educator Babette Davis. Back row, from left to right: Deputy Fire Marshal and Lead Adviser for Safe Kids Cherokee County Chad Arp, Fire Inspector Lt. Michael Priest and Fire Educator Pennie Lamanac.

Made of metal, glass, heart & soul. Georgia’s newest hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee, is now open. With the very best the medical world has to offer, it’s designed for patient comfort. That’s because we built it for you with patient needs as its foundation. See it now at NorthsideCherokee.com.

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Dancers are, back row from left: Mark Smith and Jennifer Cogdill; Justin Page and Karrie Mattice; Liz Spell and Ray Santiago; Lydia Carlile and Todd Hayes. Front row from left: Sherri Juliani and Dawn Parker; Katie Wise and Terry Herron; Brittany Duncan and Leah Bleisath (Not pictured: Jen Davo and Natalie Berry; Delane Bailey and Sandy Raines). Photo by Alison Hendrix.

Dancing for the Children The results are in and the children are the winners! Proceeds from the seventh annual Dancing for the Children celebrity dance challenge and 51st annual ball are going to help children in need in Cherokee County. The event took place at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center in Canton. Celebrities committed to raising a minimum of $3,000 each in sponsorship dollars, while training and partnering with professional dance instructors who donated their time and expertise to the event. Winning over the judges and taking home the Mirror Ball trophies this year were Todd Hayes of The Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office and his professional partner, Lydia Carlile. Through sponsorships, donations and ticket purchases, this year’s event helped raise more than $30,000, which will be used to meet the needs of the children of Cherokee County by providing Champions Todd Hayes and Lydia necessities such as medical care, dental and vision care, clothing, scholarships, camps and more. Carlile. Photo by John Rigg. This year’s celebrity dancers included: • Delane Bailey, licensed life and health insurance agent at Rick Bailey and Company with professional partner Sandy Raines. • Jen Davo, owner of Studio 5 Salon with professional partner Natalie Berry. • Brittany Duncan, public information officer for the City of Woodstock with professional partner Leah Bleisath. • Todd Hayes, chief assistant solicitor-general in the Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office with professional partner Lydia Carlile. • Sherri Juliani, children’s minister at Canton First United Methodist Church with professional partner Dawn Parker. • Justin Page, national director of corporate sales for Daryl Flood Relocation and Logistics with professional partner Karrie Mattice. • Mark Smith, principal of Woodstock High School with professional partner Jennifer Cogdill. • Liz Spell, assistant principal at Teasley Middle School with professional partner Ray Santiago. • Katie Wise, Woodstock branch manager for LGE Community Credit Union with professional partner Terry Herron.

Judge Completes Training Program Cherokee County Probate Court Judge Keith Wood, left, with Senior Judge Kip McVay and Associate Judge John Cline, received recognition for completion of the Probate Court Judges certification program at the judges conference in Macon. The certification program was developed by the Council of Probate Court Judges and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia and is administered through the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education. 12

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Downtown Canton AT THE MUSEUM

Sunny Side Up: The Poultry Industry in Cherokee County is the current exhibit at the Cherokee County History Museum and Canton Visitors Center, 100 North St. Free and open to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m Saturday. www.rockbarn.org.

A NOVEL IDEA Mystery/thriller fans, get ready for the June 21 gathering of A Novel Idea,

7-9 p.m. at The Snug Gastro Pub, 190 E. Main St. 770-213-4814. The June theme is mystery/thriller. Authors will be: Emily Carpenter - “The Weight of Lies;” Jay Jackson - “The Killing King of Gratis;” W. F. Ranew - “The Schoolhouse Man;” Thomas Mullen - “Darktown;” Trudy Nan Boyce - “Old Bones;” Brian Panowich - “Bull Mountain,” and Doug Keeler - “Savannah Gone.” The July 19 theme is beach reads and the lineup is Terry Segal, Christopher Bundy, Mark Wallace McGuire, Susan Crawford, Carole Townsend, Susan Noel Sands and Shane Etter.

FARMERS MARKET Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays in Cannon Park. Sponsored by Canton Main Street. Sponsored by the Canton Main Street program.

DOLLAR PICTURE SHOW

Grab the kids and come downtown for the Historic Canton Theatre’s $1 Summer Kids Movie Series, presented by Canton Main Street. Showings at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesdays through July 5. General admission tickets go on sale one hour prior to show time at the theatre’s box office, 171 E. Main St. Also available, $1 concessions. www.cantontheatre.com.

What’s Coming:

June 7: “Bee Movie” June 14: “The Emperor’s New Groove” June 21: “Kung Fu Panda” June 28: “How to Train Your Dragon” July 5: “Tangled”

FIRST FRIDAY July 7: Heroes Night is 6-9 p.m., honoring local

heroes who keep us safe; fire, police, military, EMTs, etc. The band will be Rumors ATL, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. www.cantonhdl.com.

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A few of the winners in this year’s Readers’ Choice poll wanted to show their appreciation to you for voting for them. That’s what the contest is about — giving you a chance to let everyone know your favorites in our community! Thanks for taking the time to vote — a record number of you participated this year. While you are out and about, look for the 2017 Readers’ Choice window clings and certificates we provided each winner. We’re sure they are proud of their accomplishment!

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F3 Fitness, Fellowship and Faith There’s a new fitness effort in town, but it isn’t centered in a large, new workout facility with gleaming weight machines and hefty membership dues. F3 is free and meets in the parking lot of Creekview High School three mornings a week. But the gathering is about more than fitness. We asked Anthony Cipriani to tell us about the new group.

What is your mission?

First it is important to understand what the 3 Fs are for: fitness, fellowship and faith. The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership. We try to stay in relatively small workout groups, because once you exceed 20-25 regularly, it is hard to keep the entire group engaged. Each workout is peer lead in rotation so each man has an opportunity to lead his peers when he feels ready. Usually one man will take Mondays for three months, another will take Wednesdays, and another will take Saturdays. Additionally, we encourage our members to find different ways to lead the group in the community through service projects, bible studies, and social events, giving members opportunities to lead through all three of the Fs.

WEEKLY MEETINGS

5:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 7 a.m. Saturdays, rain or shine. For more details, email alpharetta@f3nation.com or visit www.F3nation.com. 18

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Why target men?

We feel that it is important to reinvigorate the male spirit and help men make meaningful male connections. It is easy for men, post college and in the beginning of their careers, to start to lose real male connections, which is a problem that is only compounded as time and life continue to pass. Most will have work friends they talk to while at work, neighbors they are polite with while at home, and maybe even a few guys from school who they keep in touch with. As life at home and work become more demanding, men stop having true meaningful connections with other men. F3 is there to fill that void. The idea of a free workout is what usually gets most men to come out for the first time, but it’s the friendships they make that keep them coming back. A special bond is formed when you push yourself and, consequently, the men around you during a tough workout.

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Describe a typical gathering.

Our workouts are free and open to men of all fitness levels; they are organized to keep the group together while ensuring each participant gets a tough workout. We encourage members to modify the regimen to their limitations and abilities. Typically we gather together at our shovel flag in the Creekview High School stadium parking lot. Men usually start trickling in about 5:15 a.m. By 5:25, most of the men have arrived because we start and end on time. We will typically do a short run to warm up, then circle up for a few in-cadence exercises by the leader. After a warm up, the leader gives a description of the main portion of the workout which will usually take up the majority of the 45 minutes. It ranges and changes everyday and with every leader, but it is usually boot-camp style with push-ups, squats, burpees, sit ups, runs, lunges, pull ups

or other body weight type exercises. We always end with a COT (Circle of Trust) where we do a quick roll call/sound off followed by any praise or prayer requests, then finish with a quick prayer. We are a non-secular group and welcome men of all faiths, though we usually finish with a Christian prayer. All are welcome to join, if someone isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comfortable with a prayer, we just ask for a quick 30 seconds of respect. We return to our normal day-to-day lives a little stronger and ready to take on the day.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the long term plan in Cherokee County?

Our goal is to reach as many men as possible and plant other F3 groups around the county. We plan to offer more service opportunities, such as cleanup projects and helping other projects presented by group members. There are countless men who would benefit from taking better control not only of their physical wellbeing but also their spiritual and mental wellbeing. I believe if I want my children to grow up to have healthy, strong, positive relationships with fitness, people, and spirituality, I need to model the way. Through F3, we can spread that message of health and growth in all three areas throughout our county and beyond.

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Dr. Nkechi Mbaezue is a board-certified physician in internal medicine who joined Laureate Medical Group in 2016. Dr. Mbaezue brings nearly two decades of experience practicing in the Atlanta area. She joins Dr. Mills in Holly Springs to serve with the same excellent medical care combined with sincere compassion for patients that you expect from Laureate Medical Group. She offers comprehensive, patient-centered care, and offers a full range of primary care services including preventative care, chronic disease management and acute illness care. Dr. Mbaezue is welcoming new patients and offers a convenient location in the Northside/ Holly Springs Medical Building.

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WORDS

Wise

from the

To celebrate Father’s Day, Janice Kimber of The Lodge at BridgeMill asked residents for some fatherly advice to share with our readers.

I’d say, teach honesty. I worked for my Dad and I would say … ‘You need to do this, and you need to do that…’ Dad would say, ‘You told me once, that’s all you need to say.’ “

The decisions you make in life are yours, and you have to be ready to pay the price of those decisions no matter what they are.”

Sheldon R.

Bob D.

Start young, get a job and always have a job, it pays more than just money. It gives you (among other things) selfconfidence, social skills and real world experience. And read! You are, and will become a product of what you read. Read everything- it’s time well spent.”

Love your children and treat them equally.”

Earl S.

George F.

Keep smiling.” Jonathan S.

Stay in contact with your kids, no matter what!”

No matter what you want to do in life, be the best at it you can be.”

Bill M.

Bill W. (left)

When it comes to raising kids, remember to be a father, not a friend.” Jerry M. Love your country, but don’t trust your government.”

I insisted all my daughters obtain marketable skills, not rely on a husband. They are very successful today.”

Anonymous

Bob G. My Dad always said, ‘When it comes to money, a little leak can sink a big ship.”

Frank P. 20

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My girls were fussing so I gave them a pan and told them to pick berries until they had enough to bake a pie. It took them hours and when they finished what I asked them to do, they weren’t fighting anymore. My advice - keep them busy!”

Bob L.

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Camping 411

Tips for an Enjoyable Experience BY CHRISTOPHER PURVIS

June is National Camping Month and it is a great time to enjoy one of the campgrounds operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Allatoona Lake. The Corps manages eight convenient and affordable campgrounds in Cherokee and Bartow counties. In fact, Corps of Engineersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; campgrounds across the country provide an affordable, fun and scenic way to spend a vacation.

Know Before You Go

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Although it may be tempting, camping outside of designated campgrounds is prohibited. This helps prevent erosion, wildfire, litter and sanitation problems. Know your equipment BEFORE you arrive. Always try out new equipment before you leave home - especially tents, trailers and RVs. Never underestimate the importance of lighting. Make sure you have enough lanterns and flashlights. Do not arrive late at your campsite. Setting up at night is much more difficult and tends to disturb other campers. Never leave food and garbage accessible to wildlife. Warding off animals and ants is never enjoyable.

About Corps Campgrounds

Pricing is based on the location and the amenities on the campsite. There are different prices for waterfront and interior campsites, with either 30 amp or 50 amp electrical and water hookups. Reservations can be made by calling (toll-free) 1-877-444-6777 or by going through Recreation.gov, which links to recreational sites around the

Above, Sweetwater campground. Right, Victoria campground.

nation. Allatoona Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booking window is three days; therefore, reservations can be made up to three days before you want to camp. For instance, a reservation made by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday can allow you to begin camping on Allatoona Lake on Friday, when you call the National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS) or use this new website. Because of environmental concerns and water quality, gray/ waste water from RVs and portable toilets must be caught in holding tanks or other receptacles and deposited at the dump station. Washing vehicles, camping equipment or anything that produces gray water to be discharged on or around the campsite is prohibited.

Interagency Passes

The Corps of Engineers issues and accepts the America the Beautiful Access, Interagency, Senior, Military and Every Kids to the Park Passes, as well as the Golden Age Passports and Golden Access Passports. However, customers having one of the discount passes are required to provide the discount pass number at the time the reservation is made to receive the discount. If the customer makes more than one reservation for the same location and date, the discount will only apply to the campsite the discount holder occupies. Upon arrival, customers using one of these discount passes are required to present the pass and one form of photographed identification to confirm the discount. If you do not provide proper documentation, you must pay the full recreation use fee. Discount passes do not apply to group camping facilities. June is the busiest recreation month on Allatoona Lake. We hope you have a safe and relaxing time this year on the lake, and remember to wear your life jackets. For more information about camping at Allatoona Lake, please contact the Operation Project Management Office at 678-721-6700.

Christopher Purvis is the lead ranger at Lake Allatoona over Partnerships, Volunteers and Project Security. He has been a ranger on Allatoona Lake since 2005.

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R&M Sandwich Shop 117 W. Main St. 770-479-4413 Look for R&M on Facebook.

Custom-made Sandwiches

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Downtown Kitchen 140 E. Marietta St. 770-479-1616 thedowntownkitchen.com

Steak & Seafood

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Goin’ Coastal 125 W. Main St. 770-479-3737 goincoastalseafood.com

Seafood

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The Snug Gastro Pub 190 E. Main St. 770-213-4814 thesnuggastropub.com

Gastropub

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Queenie’s 151 W. Main St. 770-213-4897 eatatqueenies.com

Southern Cooking

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Holly Springs Isn’t Slowing Down BY ERIN HONEA

For many, summer is a welcomed break from the norm; kids are out of school and adults will (hopefully!) get some muchneeded rest and relaxation away from their jobs. Although the lazy days of summer arrive this month, the City of Holly Springs is not slowing down. In March, the city accepted proposals for master developer services for the construction of the Town Center Project. After evaluating the proposals based on experience, conceptual development of private and public components of the site, as well as the approach for financing the construction of the infrastructure and buildings, and conducting interviews with each applicant, city council selected HAAD/ARCADD, Inc. during the April 24 council meeting. Negotiations currently are underway for a master development agreement, which is expected to be finalized by late summer. We knew that redevelopment of the downtown area meant that some traffic mitigation efforts would need to be made. Not only is the city adding turn lanes, and realigning Rickman Industrial Drive, but we also are exploring options for a downtown bypass. The consultant, AECOM, for the Industrial Connector Scoping Project completed the ecological and historic property surveys in March. The City of Holly Springs and AECOM will be conducting a public information open house on Aug. 8, 4–7 p.m.

at the Historic Train Depot (164 Hickory Road) to receive input from residents and business owners regarding the proposed route of the Industrial Connector from Hickory Road to Holly Springs Parkway. It is important that all stakeholders attend this meeting to provide input. The Rickman Industrial Drive realignment and turn lane project construction near the intersection of Holly Springs Parkway and Hickory Road/Holly Street continue to move forward. The traffic light mast arm and control box were moved earlier this year. All of the utility poles and lines also have been relocated. The demolition of Jackson Street and the addition of the right-hand turn lane on Holly Springs Parkway northbound began in April. Improvements to Holly Springs Parkway from Pine Crest Road to Harbor Creek Parkway have been completed. These improvements included the addition of one northbound lane, sidewalks and lampposts. All of the costs associated with this project were funded by Sutherlin Nissan as a condition of their zoning. Stay tuned as we continue to redevelop our downtown area so families, for many summers to come, can enjoy it together.

Main Street Director Erin Honea is a native of Cherokee County and began working for the City of Holly Springs in 2014.

Are Millennial Women Saving for Retirement? DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

Women 35 and younger often are hard-pressed to save money. Student loans may be outstanding; young children may need to be clothed, fed and cared for; and rent or home loan payments may need to be made. With all of these real concerns, are they saving for retirement? The available data is more encouraging than discouraging. The bad news: 44 percent of millennial women are not saving for retirement at all. This discovery comes from a recent Wells Fargo survey of more than 1,000 men and women aged 22-35. As 54 percent of the millennial women surveyed were living paycheck to paycheck, this lack of saving is hardly surprising.1 The good news: 56 percent of millennial women are saving for retirement. Again, this is according to the Wells Fargo survey. (A 2016 Harris Poll determined roughly the same thing – it found that 54 percent of millennial women were contributing to a retirement savings account.)1,2 The question is, are these young women saving enough? In the Wells Fargo survey, the average per-paycheck retirement account contribution for millennial women was 5.7 percent of income, which was 22 percent lower than the average for millennial men. One influence may be the wage gap between the sexes: On average, the survey found that millennial women earn just 74 percent of what their male peers do.1 24

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In the survey, the median personal income for a millennial woman was $28,800. So, 5.7 percent of that is $1,641.60, which works out to a retirement account contribution of $136.80 a month. Not much, perhaps, but, even if that $136.80 contribution never increased across 40 years, with the account yielding just 6 percent annually, that woman still would be poised to end up with $254,057 at age 65. Her early start (and her potential to earn far greater income and contribute more to her account in future years) bodes well for her financial future, even if she leaves the workforce for a time before her retirement date.1,3 More good news: Millennial women may retire in better shape than boomer women. That early start can make a major difference, and, on the whole, millennials have begun to save and invest earlier in life compared with previous generations. A recent study commissioned by Naxis Global Asset Management learned that the average millennial starts directing money into a retirement account at age 23. Historically, that contrasts with age 29 for Gen Xers and age 33 for baby boomers. If the average baby boomer had begun saving for retirement at age 23, we continued on page 58 Don Akridge is president of Citadel Professional Services, LLC, an independent firm, founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. 770-952-6707.

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Georgia Becomes a ‘Space Friendly’ State BY SCOT TURNER

There is a significant emphasis in today’s public education on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM for short. As we hurtle toward the future, preparing our workforce for jobs in these key areas is vital. Equally important is making sure that STEM jobs are available, so that young people have opportunities in those fields in Georgia when they graduate from institutions of higher learning. One way the Legislature has tried to meet this objective is with the passage of HB 1, the Georgia Space Flight Act. In short, the Georgia Space Flight Act creates a legal framework that instantly makes Georgia competitive with other states that allow spaceflight launches from within their borders. In southeast Georgia, Camden County has been in the process of developing a commercial spaceport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires the completion of several steps before issuing a facility launch license, including an environmental impact study that will be completed later this year. Camden County has applied to allow 12 commercial rocket launches per year, sending everything from global positioning to weather satellites into space. HB 1 also creates a framework for liability in the event that individuals should be willing participants as passengers or space tourists. The bill’s language introduces a minimum industry standard that is used in all other “space friendly” states. This language will make Georgia competitive as a result of the protections it provides to spaceflight operators, as

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well as the manufacturers or component suppliers who support spaceflight operations. Rep. Jason Spencer spent two years working on HB 1 and addressing the concerns of the bill’s critics. In the end, he made sure that HB 1 does not protect against injuries suffered by the “uninvolved public” − nonconsenting third parties. The uninvolved public is allowed to sue under federal law, and space flight operators must have FAA insurance, which covers losses up to $3 billion at the maximum probable loss, which is a requirement under federal law. HB 1 does not provide liability protection for gross negligence or intentional harm. Lastly, HB 1 does not force people from their homes to accommodate any launch. Once the Camden Spaceport opens, the result will be thousands of high-tech STEM opportunities for Georgians. Opportunities will be available from everything that goes into supporting a thriving space-flight industry: parts suppliers, fuel, space flight controllers, etc. It is an exciting time to see just how far our STEM initiatives can take us.

Scot Turner is a small business owner and the State House Representative for District 21. He can be reached at 678-576-2644 or www.facebook.com/turnerforhouse.

Faith

What Does it Mean to be a Christian? BY MICHAEL MARTIN

If you look up the dictionary definition of what it means to call oneself a Christian, you get a variety of human definitions which use words like believe, honor, religion and humane. But what did Jesus say it meant to call oneself a Christian? When we read the four books of the Bible (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), which document the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we Being a Christian see a depth of what it means be a Christian that no means that you to dictionary definition can touch. are changed on When we combine those four with the book that the inside − not books immediately follows them controlled from (Acts), we see practically what it means to be a Christian. the outside. Being a Christian means that you are changed on the inside − not controlled from the outside. It means that your heart has been changed by the presence of God. It does not mean that you are required to go to church, required to pay tithes, required to be good, or required to do anything in order to stay a Christian. It means you desire to do those things because you’ve been changed.

Changed in such a way that people see less of you, less of the world and less of sin. And changed so that people see more of Him, more of His love, and more of His transforming power. It is a change that only comes through the shed blood of Jesus Christ and the regenerating power of the Holy Spirit. “You will recognize them by their fruits,” Jesus said. “Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will recognize them by their fruits.” To be a Christian means to follow Christ, to desire Him, to fellowship with Him, to be indwelt by Him and to bring glory to Him in your life - and that someday you will live with Him forever, in a perfect relationship, in a perfect place, without the slightest bit of sin tainting either that relationship or place (Heaven). Are you a Christian?

Michael Martin is the director of biblical counseling for Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. mike@mtzb.org

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Sequoyah Regional Library System 770-479-3090 www.SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org

June 16

HICKORY FLAT 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton, 770-345-7565

Tuesdays

Lap-Sit Storytime 10:30 a.m., is designed for children ages

1-3 to learn about the story time experience and encourage early literacy by including books, songs, rhymes and physical activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Summer storytimes will run June 13-July 15.

Thursdays

Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m., for families with children of all ages, followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Summer storytimes will run June 13-July 15.

The Leaning Ladder will discuss different kinds of olive oil

and their uses at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. A drawing will be held for prizes, and you must be present to win.

June 19

Georgia House Rabbit Society will share an educational and unique experience at 2 p.m. Learn about the work GHRS does within our community and see some of their rabbits.

June 22

National Parks: Leave No Trace program at 1 p.m. A

ranger from Kennesaw Mountain National Park will speak about the importance of national parks, what you can learn from visiting them, and how to leave no trace. All ages welcome.

R.T. JONES

June 7

Movie at the Library, 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

June 8

Make and Take Friendship Bracelets, all day. Celebrate National Best Friend Day by making matching bracelets for you and your best friend.

June 10

Preserving Your Family Recipes program at 2 p.m.

Valerie Frey will discuss the value of recipes, examine these artifacts as historical documents, and give tips for preserving heirloom materials.

June 12

116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, 770-479-3090

Tuesdays

Tech Tuesday offers answers to many basic tech questions. Bring your device and/or laptop and power cords. Reservation required.

Tuesdays, Saturdays

Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m., for families with children of all ages, followed by a craft activity. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Wednesdays

Lap-Sit Storytime at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. for children

ages 1 to 3 to learn about the story time experience and encourage early literacy by including books, songs, rhymes and physical activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kid’s Movie Monday at 5 p.m. Free fun movie with

June 7

Fossils & (Pet) Rocks from the Tellus Museum on display at

performer Bill Packard using magic, comedy, music, puppetry and storytelling to entertain, educate and inspire all ages.

refreshments.

10:30 a.m. Adopt your own Pet Rock to take home with you.

June 14

Make your Own Bracelet at 6 p.m. Lynn Mocke will offer

instruction on making a memory bracelet. Registration is required.

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Crochet for Your Community at 10:30 a.m. Designed

for all ages and skill levels. Learn how to crochet or help someone else pick up a new skill. This program will culminate with a community service project.

Summer Reading Program Kick-off at 10:30 a.m., with

June 9

Summer Documentary Series at 4 p.m. Watch a documentary exploring the world of brown bears in coastal Alaska.

June 11, 25

Inklings Writers Critique Group meets 3-5 p.m., for writers to share writings, ideas and feedback.

June 12

Teen Movie Monday at 3 p.m., for grades 6-12. continued on page 30

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Time for Teens

Teen Movie Monday June 12-26, 3 p.m. RT Jones Memorial Library

More than Books at the Library

Free popcorn and a movie, each Monday.

Teens in Cherokee County can get ready for a fun and social summer at their library. That’s right: social. Summer reading is more than just reading. It’s about connecting to people and the community around you. Why should your teen participate? Teens who take part tend to perform better academically and achieve greater academic gains than those who don’t. There are several options this year. Teens can visit their local library to pick up a teen game board rather than a reading log. This game board (kind of like a bingo card) gives teens a series of activities to complete, from reading challenges to random acts of kindness. The first BINGO earns each teen a free food coupon from the library system’s sponsor and an entry to win grand prizes. More chances to win come with each BINGO completed. Rewards encourage teens to keep reading and try new activities throughout the summer. Another way for teens to engage this summer is to attend a teen program to learn new skills, relax, have fun and meet new friends from around the county. All programs are for teens going into grades 6-12, and are free, with or without a library card. For more information, call 770-479-3090 or visit www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org.

DIY Pins, Badges & Buttons

June 13, 4 p.m. Woodstock Public Library

Create a variety of fun pins, badges and buttons.

Giant Battleship June 20, 4 p.m. Rose Creek Library

Join us for an oversized version of the classic board game Battleship.

DIY Art Prints for the (Not So) Artsy June 22, 4 p.m. RT Jones Memorial Library

Learn to design and make your own fun and easy art prints.

Pirates of the Caribbean June 29, 4 p.m. Ball Ground Public Library

Pirate trivia, games and snacks.

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the Library

June 12

Kids Knit and Crochet at 10:15 a.m., for age 9 and older, to learn to knit and crochet with Soleil Knit and Crochet Club. All materials provided, registration required.

June 13

Gardening for Pollinators program at 2 p.m., to learn how

to create a welcoming environment for our all-important pollinators, with Josh Fuder from the UGA Extension Office.

June 13, 20, 27

Kids Can Sew Class at 2 p.m., for ages 8 and older to learn to sew their own skirt on a sewing machine. Registration required. Must be present for all three classes. All materials provided.

June 14

Snakes Alive program at 3 p.m. Dr. Zach Felix will bring a reptile friend to teach all ages about these fascinating creatures. Stay to make a special craft afterward. Midweek Mindfulness: Yoga at 11 a.m. A gentle 60-minute yoga class appropriate for beginners and those who want to quiet the mind.

June 15

Pollinator Power program and craft at 10:30 a.m. Program followed by a cute craft and light refreshments. All ages welcome.

The Tooth Fairy is coming at 2 p.m. Fly in and learn how to take care of your smile. All ages welcome. Brain Games at 2 p.m. Chess, Sudoku, crossword puzzles

and a collection of board games will be provided.

June 16

On the Trail With Darcy Douglas at 2 p.m. Come learn

about how we can love our planet, with Douglas, a veteran backpacker and trail builder.

June 18

D.I.G. Genealogy at 2 p.m., meets monthly to learn and work on genealogical research. Topics will vary each month. Meets in the computer lab. 30

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June 21

Trivia Night at 6 p.m. Teams may be assembled based on attendance.

June 22

National Parks: Leave No Trace program at 10:30 a.m.

A ranger from Kennesaw Mountain National Park will speak about the importance of national parks, what you can learn from visiting them, and how to leave no trace. All ages welcome.

June 23

DIY With a Cause: Little Dresses for Africa at 11 a.m. Make pillowcase dresses for Little Dresses for Africa on the library’s sewing machines. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

June 26

Needleworks group meets at 10 a.m., with fellow knitters, sewers and crocheters for working on individual projects and socializing.

The Canton Eclectic Readers will meet at 6 p.m. Discuss Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring.” Published in 1962, it was voted one of the 25 greatest science books by Discover magazine in 2006.

June 27

Building Native Bee Nests program at 2 p.m. Learn how to create a native bee nest for our buzzing buddies, with Josh Fuder from the UGA Extension Office.

June 28

Cookbook Club meets at 4 p.m. to share food, recipes and explore the many recipe books in the library.

The Atlanta Regional Workforce Board’s Mobile Career Lab, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., offers free assistance with your job search, information about training opportunities, and access to computer workstations. Services are available for age 16 years and older.

June 29

Luna the Tooth Fairy visits at 10:30 a.m. All ages

welcome.

June 30

Go Green With Household Products

at 11 a.m. Learn the benefits of making your own natural cleaning products and make one to take home with you. All materials provided.

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Sutherlin Nissan

The dealership offers new and certified pre-owned vehicles, and currently is increasing the truck inventory to meet customer needs. Nieves has been surprised to find that’s a popular request, and he hasn’t wasted any time in bringing in more new and pre-owned trucks to keep on the lot. “We’re here to supply what our customers want,” Nieves said, whether it means adding to the inventory or meeting price points. Prices vary from the budget friendly $13,000-plus Versa to higher-end options like the Armada and Titan XD Diesel Platinum Reserve, which can run more than $60,000. 32

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The service department, staffed with Nissan-certified technicians, can help with a variety of needs that range from changing wiper blades to servicing commercial vehicles. The service bay is equipped with two heavy duty lifts, a feature not found in many dealerships, according to Nieves. Car owners can schedule a service appointment by phone or through the website. “We’re not just about selling cars,” he said. “Technicians work on all makes and models of vehicles, not just Nissans.” Genuine Nissan auto parts also are available. Service center hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, closed Sundays. Folks who want to drop off their cars before going to work can get a ride from Sutherlin Nissan’s shuttle service.

ne of Cherokee Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest businesses - Sutherlin Nissan is quickly adjusting to life in North Georgia. Since opening on April 1, visitors drop in daily to check out the inventory of new and pre-owned cars or take advantage of the parts and service center. With each visit, General Manager Hector Nieves learns more about the car-buying trends in this area. As the only dealership in Holly Springs, Sutherlin Nissan Cherokee County isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t far from exit 14 at Interstate-575, heading south on Canton Highway. Nieves likes the location, easily visible from its perch on 14 acres across from the Holly Springs Walmart. Just a mile or so from I-575, it offers easy access for car buyers coming from north Georgia or points south.

Sutherlin Nissan Cherokee County 101 Harbor Creek Parkway, Holly Springs 30115 Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Sundays 678-730-9900 www.nissannorthatlanta.com

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Lights, Camera, Location … Cherokee in Film SUBMITTED BY CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

“Diary of A Wimpy Kid, The Long Haul,” “Champion,” “Hidden Figures” and “The Founder” are four of the most recent movies filmed in Cherokee County in the last year. If you saw any of these movies, hopefully you recognized scenes from our hometown on the big screen. In 2011, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) worked with the Georgia Department of Economic Development to designate Cherokee County a Camera Ready Community. The Camera Ready Community program was launched by the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office to train and certify Georgia counties to work effectively with production companies. Camera Ready Liaisons provide local, one-on-one assistance in every aspect of production, from location scouting and film permits to traffic control, catering and lodging.

Downtown Canton was one of the locations used during the the filming of “The Founder.” Top, Tom Cruise was spotted frequently in Cherokee County working on the set of “American Made.”

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Dixie Speedway is featured prominently in the movie “Champion.”

Since joining the program five years ago, film prospects have grown 464 percent. In the past year, three major motion pictures, 10 TV episodes and six commercials have filmed in Cherokee. Since Georgia legislators worked to make Georgia an attractive venue for Hollywood films, billions of dollars have flowed into the state. In 2015, Gov. Nathan Deal announced the film industry generated $6 billion for the state’s economy. That number jumped to $7 billion in 2016. Cherokee County has benefitted from the economic impact of local filming. Tom Cruise’s “American Made” generated more than $400,000 for the City of Ball Ground in just a few short weeks of filming. Those numbers do not take into account money spent by film crews at local restaurants and retail establishments while they are in the community scouting, building and striking film sets. To encourage local filmmaking, COED officials along with county and city partners are making the process as continued on page 58

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Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

Ribbon Cuttings 1. Timeless Remedies

150 Prominence Pointe Parkway, Suite 300 Canton 30115 770-224-6993 www.timelessremedies.net

2. Prestige Medical Group

460 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Suite 370 Canton 30115 www.prestigemedicalgroup.org

3. Sequoyah Regional Library System Hickory Flat

2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345-7565 www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org

Event Calendar 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton 770-345-0400, www.cherokeechamber.com

June 13

Business After Hours

4:30-6:30 p.m. at Merrill Gardens Senior Living, 12730 Highway 92, Woodstock. Networking event. Cost: members, $5; future members, $10. Register online or email Brandy@CherokeeChamber.com.

June 21

Building Your Beach: “How Employee Engagement Achieves Business Results”

9-11 a.m. Presented by Jim Bulger, WorkThrive Consulting, who will discuss how to increase the momentum and productivity in employees, contractors and vendors. Reinhardt University is sponsor. At the chamber office, terrace level, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton. Cost: early bird (by June 14) members, $25; members, $30, future members, $45. Register online or email Brandy@ CherokeeChamber.com.

June 22

Power Hour

10-11 a.m. visit the chamber for an hour of fast paced networking with fellow business leaders, as well as the Chamber Chairman of the Board, Bryan Reynolds, and Chamber President and CEO, Pam Carnes. Cobb EMC is sponsor. Cost: members, $5; future members, $10.

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JUNE 15th annual Single Mothers’ Banquet in Fellowship Hall at

First Baptist Church Woodstock begins at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Brittany Price. Childcare provided. Event is free, but registration is required by June 2. For ticket and more info, email nancytucker@serenadeheights.com.

Heavenly Hydrangeas

seminar begins at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Flat library, 2740 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton. Presented by the UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteers of Cherokee County. The Southern Belle of the gardening world, these beauties are a traditional favorite. The class will help you learn how to choose, plant and take care of hydrangeas so your yard can be the talk of summer. To register, call 770-721-7803 or email uge1057@uga.edu.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Ultra, the third event in the

Tortoise and the Hare Race Series, takes place at Boling Park in Canton, a 1.2 mile loop course where runners can compete in hourly runs of three, six, 12 or 24 hours. Each year, some run 100 miles. For details, visit http://tortoiseandthehareracing. racesonline.com.

A Novel Idea is 7-9 p.m. at

The Snug Gastro Pub, 190 E. Main St. 770-213-4814. The June 21 gathering is the one-year anniversary of A Novel Idea. The theme is mystery/ thriller. Authors will be: Emily Carpenter, “The Weight of Lies”; Jay Jackson, “The Killing King of Gratis”; W. F. Ranew, “The Schoolhouse Man”; Thomas Mullen, “Darktown”; Trudy Nan Boyce, “Old Bones”; Brian Panowich, “Bull Mountain” and Doug Keeler, “Savannah Gone.”

Plant sale will be 9 a.m.-noon at the senior center at 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. Sponsored by the UGA Master Gardener Extension. Plants include daylilies, canna, succulents, heuchera, herbs, perennials, yard art and more. Tours of the Demo Gardens at the Senior Center will be available during the plant sale.

JULY 4TH Canton festivities will take place at

Riverstone Shopping Center, and include a 5 p.m. parade, and 6-9 p.m. concert and fireworks at dusk.

Woodstock’s celebration begins at 7:15

a.m. with the 5K Woodstock Freedom Run (www.woodstockfreedomrun.com), followed by a 10 a.m. parade starting at Woodstock Elementary School and ending at Sam’s Club at Highway 92. After the parade, a festival begins at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road, until 3 p.m., with live music, children’s games, inflatables, arts and crafts. The day ends with fireworks at dusk behind the Target shopping center on Highway 92 near I-575. www.woodstockparksandrec.com.

FARMERS MARKETS Canton: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays in Cannon Park. Sponsored by Canton Main Street. River Church: 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays at River

Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. Get updates at Farmers Market at River Church on Facebook.

Woodstock: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays on Market Street in downtown Woodstock.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS June 12-16

The theme is Maker Fun Factory Totally Catholic VBS at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 9 a.m.-noon. The church is at 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. www.saintmichaelcc.org.

Galactic Starveyors at First Baptist Canton meets 9 a.m.12:15 p.m. Sports camp takes place July 17-21. The church is at One Mission Point. www.fbccanton.org. Maker Fun Factory at Hickory Flat UMC is 9 a.m.-noon. $15. The church is at 4056 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton. www.hickoryflat.org. It’s Operation Arctic, 9 a.m.-noon at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 4096 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton. www.mtzb.org. The theme is Over the Moat, Drawbridge to the King at Oakdale Baptist, 100 Oakdale Road, Canton. 9 a.m.-noon. On Facebook. 38

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June 19-22 Maker Fun Factory & Mission Camp at Canton First

United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee is $10 for VBS, $10 deposit, $50 due at registration for mission camp. www.cantonfirstumc.org.

Galactic Starveyors is the theme at Hopewell Baptist, 78 Ridge Road, Canton. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children must have completed Pre-K through fifth grade. No charge. www.hopewellbaptist.com. Galactic Starveyors at Orange United Methodist Church is 6-8:45 p.m. at the Canton church, located at 220 Orange Church Circle. www.orangeumc.org. July 17-20 Maker Fun Factory is set for 6-8:30 p.m. at Sixes United

Methodist, 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton. www.sixesumc.org.

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Rob’s Rescues This dog is a Chiweinie. He is in cage T3. He is very interested in things and is a happy dog. He is black and his tag number is 595396. He is a stray, he takes some interest in toys and is 2 years old. A Chiweinie is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Dachshund. This cat’s name is Leslie. She is 1 year old and is a domestic shorthaired cat. She is a stray and her tag number is 595480. She is small but is really fast. Her front paws are black but her back paws are white.

HELP WANTED

Please help Cobb County Animal Control (1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta). They are at capacity. Do you know what that means? It means they have reached the limit on the amount of dogs they have space for so they might have to euthanize dogs if they are not put into rescue or unless you adopt them. Both these animals come from Cobb County Animal Control.

A Project to Inspire Others Rob Macmillan is co-author of a book called “A Young Animal Activist’s Manifesto.” Funds are being raised at the moment to print and distribute this book on a non-profit basis to middle school libraries across Georgia. The aim of the book is to provide teenagers with the how, where and most importantly the why to become a voice for shelter animals. If you would like to donate to this mission of encouraging teenagers across Georgia to learn how they can make a difference to shelter animals there is a PayPal button on Rob’s website (www.robsrescues. com) or checks can be mailed to Rob’s Rescues, P.O. Box 369, Lebanon, GA 30146. Donations of $50 will receive a free copy of the book and donations of $100 will receive a free copy of the book and a Rob’s Rescues t-shirt that promotes grassroots activism. Rob’s Rescues is a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

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I’m Rob Macmillan and I’m on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. These animals are at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 1015 Univeter Road, Canton. Contact me at robsrescues@gmail.com.

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Health & Wellness

Stop the World From Spinning BY DR. CHRISTA NELMS

Vertigo can be defined as a sensation of motion or a feeling of being off balance. According to Neuro Kinetics Inc., vertigo or balance issues rank as the top health complaint for adults over the age of 70. The many causes of vertigo can be separated into two categories – peripheral (inner ear) or central. A majority (three-fourths) of vestibular disorders are peripheral. The most common peripheral vestibular disorder among adults is a short burst of dizziness called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The balance system is made up of three primary components: inner ear, vision and somatosensory (physical touch to the ground). All parts work in tandem to figure out where you are in space, and whether you are lying flat on your back or standing upright. BPPV is a mechanical issue that solely occurs in the inner ear; luckily, it is very treatable and typically resolves after proper treatment. Our inner ear can be separated into two parts: the cochlea, which helps us hear, and semicircular canals, which help us maintain balance and orientation in space. Inside the semicircular canals, there are tiny crystals, called otoconia, made up of calcium carbonate. These crystals are seated in a gel-like substance. Sometimes, these crystals can become

dislodged from the gel-like substance, causing them to float into the incorrect semicircular canals. The most common causes for displacement of otoconia include aging and head trauma. If a crystal has migrated to the wrong place, then your brain will receive an incorrect signal. This will make you feel as though the room is spinning around you, even if you are completely still. A professional can diagnose BPPV by placing your head in different positions and watching for abnormal eye movement (nystagmus). Believe it or not, the eyes and the ears are connected. Patients with BPPV will report short bursts (15-30 seconds) of intense vertigo when they turn their head quickly, look up or down or roll over in bed. BPPV is treatable through maneuvers that reposition the crystals into their original location. It is important to consult with a qualified audiologist to resolve the symptoms quickly and accurately. Typically, a patient with BPPV is treated once and returns for a two-week follow-up.

Christa Nelms, Au.D. is a Doctor of Audiology and provider at North Georgia Audiology in Woodstock. She has been practicing since 2000.

New Law Will Help You Care for Loved Ones BY CINDY NELSON

While many people feel their will is the most important legal document they can have, I strongly believe that a durable financial power of attorney is even more important. While a will is still something everyone over the age of 18 should have, it only deals While a will is with what happens to your belongings once you pass. still something As long as you’re alive a everyone over will doesn’t “speak” to how your assets are managed. A the age of 18 durable financial power of should have, it attorney allows you to appoint someone that can help you only deals with manage your affairs and what happens to use your resources to best your belongings support you while you are alive. Without a valid financial once you pass. power of attorney, if you were to be unable to manage your own affairs, your loved ones would have to go through an expensive legal process to petition the court to become your conservator in order to assist you with your resources, even if you are married. Unfortunately, in the past it has been somewhat hard for someone to know if they had a good power of attorney 42

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without spending the money to have it reviewed by an attorney. The state legislature took some steps during its last session to change this for the better, by introducing HB 221, which will become effective July 1. This new law will do great things like make a presumption that the power of attorney is durable (still valid even if the creator loses capacity to manage their own affairs) and standardize the signing requirements in order to create a valid power of attorney that will only require one witness and a notary. The bill also makes it easier to act as agent under a power of attorney by allowing copies to be used in place of the original, for essentially all transactions except for real estate. These small changes will make a great impact on caring for your loved ones. The new law also makes the process easier and more streamlined when obtaining a power of attorney, with the potential of recovering attorney’s fees if you have to hire one to get your document accepted. This helps avoid the issue of a bank’s legal department putting up roadblocks or requiring the document on their form.

Cindy Nelson is an Elder Care Law Attorney with Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC, 2230 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 900-200, Woodstock, GA 30189, www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com.

Sorting Out the Cause of Your Canine’s Cough BY LEISA JENNINGS

Most dogs develop a cough at some point in their lives, and it often is difficult for pet owners to determine the cause and severity of the hacking or gagging. A cough could indicate a number of health concerns, some more serious than others. Common causes include: infections (bacterial, viral, fungal), parasites (heartworms), heart disease, foreign body, reverse sneeze, allergies, asthma and lower airway disease. Any cough warrants an examination by a veterinarian — the only one who can properly diagnose and treat your pet. One common coughing culprit is a collapsing trachea. The trachea is the tube connecting the throat to the lungs. Small rings of cartilage located along the tracheal wall maintain its tubular shape, much like the rings of a vacuum-cleaner hose. However, in dogs, these rings are not complete. Their incomplete “c” shape allows the rings to sometimes flatten or collapse during inspiration. This makes it difficult for air to reach the lungs. This condition can be congenital or acquired as the cartilage weakens over time. Toy and small breeds have a genetic predisposition for developing a collapsing trachea. Clinical signs can be exacerbated by: obesity, respiratory infection, endotracheal tube placement during anesthesia, air-born irritants (smoke, dust, pollen), heart disease and other concurrent diseases.

Collapsing trachea commonly manifests as an acute onset of a dry, harsh, honking cough and/or gagging. The cough may worsen at night, with excitement, in hot and/or humid environments, immediately after eating or drinking, and when pressure is applied to the throat, as occurs when pulling on a leash. As the disease progresses, the dog can develop exercise intolerance and respiratory distress. A suspected diagnosis often is attainable on physical exam, when a cough can be elicited by placing pressure on the trachea. Other tests, such as radiography or use of an endoscope or bronchoscope, are needed to confirm the diagnosis. Collapsing trachea often is monitored, and medically managed when needed. Medications aid in controlling the symptoms, but the disease itself often continues to progress. Even with good control, most dogs will continue to experience at least some level of cough throughout their life. Surgical correction is available, but it is usually reserved for very severe cases. Surgery can be complex and typically requires a referral to a board-certified specialist.

Dr. Leisa Jennings received her doctor of veterinary medicine in 2006 at the University of Georgia. She currently works as a small companion animal practitioner at BridgeMill Animal Hospital.

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Mom Says: Don’t Forget to Brush and Floss! BY DR. SCOTT R. HARDEN

We are told from a very young age to brush and floss our teeth. Most parents instill this personal hygiene practice in their children with rigorous consistency. As children, we did it simply because our parents said so. But why is daily dental hygiene so important? At the broadest level, we brush and floss to prevent cavities and gum disease, removing bacteria from our teeth (in the form of plaque) and from under our gums. Plaque adheres to all surfaces of our teeth and can remain in areas we do not clean well with our brush and floss. We may not brush and floss properly or simply cannot reach these areas. Crowded and rotated teeth are much harder to clean. Braces can help straighten teeth for more effective brushing and flossing. Brushing removes plaque from three sides of your teeth; the top, cheek side and tongue side. The two sides remaining are between your teeth, which can be reached through flossing. Plaque left in between our teeth from not flossing or near the roots of our teeth from improper brushing contributes to gum disease and bone loss. The acid produced by bacteria near the gum line seeps down to the jawbone and causes bone loss, leading to lose teeth and possible extractions. The same bacteria found in the plaque along your gum causes gum recession. Plaque collects in the grooves of, and between, our

teeth, especially molars, where cavities are most often found. Sealants offer the best protection against bacteria build-up. These plastic coatings are chemically bonded into the grooves of your tooth and remain there despite eating and chewing. Without sealants, the grooves located in your back teeth harbor bacteria and reduces the effectiveness of brushing. One of the most effective methods for reaching all parts of the teeth is water irrigation. The water blasted between the teeth removes food debris, bacteria and the acid produced by the bacteria. Water dilutes the acid and immediately reduces the negative impact on your teeth and gums. Since bacteria form on a 24-hour basis, and saliva is reduced at night, it’s best to use the water irrigation every night before you go to bed. If you skip brushing, flossing and water irrigation, the acid will weaken your teeth and gums over time and you’ll be faced with cavities and gum disease. There will typically be little or no pain associated with a cavity and gum disease, so make sure you receive regular dental checkups.

Dr. Scott Harden, a dentist at Fountain View Family Dentistry, has served Woodstock for more than 25 years. 770-926-0000. www.FountainViewSmiles.com

Perimeter North Family Medicine Now Serving the Canton Community! Perimeter North Family Medicine is proud to now serve the families throughout Canton and North Georgia. Offering a full range of adult and pediatric services, our board-certified physician, Dr. Haroon Mian and experienced Nurse Practitioner, Leslie Head, NP-C offer the highest standard of care to keep you and your family happy and healthy. We accept most insurance plans, offer same-day appointments for sick visits and offer a new, convenient location on the Northside Hospital Cherokee medical campus.

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Physical examinations & wellness care for men, women & children General and chronic care for geriatric patients Immunizations Acute illness treatment for colds, fevers, flu & more

Call 770-395-1130 to schedule an appointment 460 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Suite 170, Canton GA 30115 PNFM.com 44

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Danger Ahead

Overuse of antibiotics may create a health crisis. BY DONNA HALEY, M.D.

Sometimes, we use antibiotics out of convenience, when we don’t truly need them. It’s become so common, that bacteria are mutating and developing a resistance to antibiotics, which makes it more difficult to treat patients. The bottom line is, if we can’t use restraint when it comes to antibiotics, then we likely will end up unable to fight common or complex illnesses. That should scare anyone in our community. But, we all can do something about it. Health care providers and patients can stop antibiotic resistance together. When antibiotics were discovered and first mass produced 80 years ago, they were saving lives. Health care Patients who were dying because of providers bacterial infections and suddenly were treatable. When a patients bacterial infection can stop broke out among troops during World antibiotic War II, antibiotics saved the lives of resistance countless soldiers. Throughout the years, we have together. learned about their power, and we

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have demanded antibiotics for everything, even the common cold. We’ve repeatedly exposed bacteria to antibiotics, to the point that many infections are no longer responding to antibiotics, which could lead to a true health crisis. There is a solution: Decrease the number of times bacteria is exposed to antibiotics. To do that, we decrease the number of times they’re prescribed. We only use antibiotics when there’s no other option. Patients and their physicians should discuss natural remedies and alternative prescriptions whenever possible. Exercise and a balanced diet keep our immune systems strong and help our bodies fight illnesses naturally. Vaccines, active hand-washing, wiping cellphones with antibacterial wipes and sneezing into our elbows also lowers the spread of the germs and the need to fight them.

Dr. Haley serves patients at WellStar Family Medicine at Edgewater Hall, Canton. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia and earned her medical degree from Emory University.

The Ultimate Seal of Approval for HVAC Systems BY DAN JAPE

Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with Southface Energy Institute, relaunched the ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation (ESVI) program. The action was in response to several studies reported by the EPA that showed systems weren’t performing to their manufacturer-specified capacity because of poor design and improper installation. The potential was there for a sizable problem; more than a million homeowners across the U.S.had traded their old HVAC systems for modern, ENERGY STAR units to maximize energy efficiency and have the least negative impact on the environment. Nearly half of those systems weren’t fulfilling their potential. A common cause of faulty HVAC performance occurs in oversized units. Often, homeowners think that bigger is better, when, in fact, supersizing a unit puts stress on the system and wreaks havoc on its components. Here are some signs that your unit might not be the best fit for your home’s needs: • loud noises • frequent on/off cycling • wide temperature swings • poor humidity control, producing a stuffy feeling inside the home • presence of allergens, mold or dust in the home • moisture buildup in walls, ceilings and floors from trapped condensation

A worst-case scenario could involve gases like carbon monoxide being carried back into the home rather than exiting through an exhaust system, making the residents sick and in need of medical attention. Owning a properly designed and sized ENERGY STAR-grade system doesn’t mean the homeowner automatically will receive maximum energy efficiency. Other factors must be considered: • Refrigerant charge should be set for optimal comfort. • Make sure electrical connections don’t deliver voltage that is too high or too low. • Air volume should flow properly into each room. • Exhaust fans should be vented outside the home. • Combustion appliances such as furnaces, boilers and water heaters should be checked for safe operation and suitable orientation. • Outside air inlets should be located away from known contamination sources. Most importantly, check the duct systems. In a typical home, 20 percent of air moving through the duct system is lost due to leaks, holes and poor connection. Ducts often are installed with kinks, continued on page 58

Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating & Air. He can be reached at 770-594-9969.

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EVERYDAY

On Feb. 8, eighth-grade student Joshua Menard experienced a stroke while sitting in math class at Creekland Middle School. The girl sitting beside him noticed that he was swaying and assisted with his fall to avoid further injury. “The teacher and administration at Creekland responded bravely and swiftly, and I cannot thank them enough for all they did to help save our son,” said Becky, Josh’s mom. His stroke was caused by atrial fibrillation (AFib). Josh was immediately transported to Scottish Rite Hospital, then to Emory where a thrombectomy was performed to shrink the clot in his brain, and finally to Egelston for recovery. Josh’s stroke caused temporary paralyzation on his right side and memory loss. Two weeks later, Josh experienced another AFib episode causing damage to the mitral valve of his heart that was repaired three years ago in Boston. “Thankfully, Josh has regained a lot of his movement, but will require ongoing cognitive and physical therapy. We are now planning another trip to Boston to once again repair his heart valve over the summer,” Becky said. It began 15 years ago during Becky’s fifth month of pregnancy, when a sonogram revealed the baby had atrioventricular canal defect, a congenital heart defect causing abnormalities of structures inside the heart. Additionally, doctors discovered that Joshua had heterotaxia syndrome where his heart and organs had developed on the

right side of his body. He was born with liver disease and without a spleen. “Taking our baby home from the hospital was nothing short of a miracle,” Becky said. “We understood the gift that we received, but also understood all that lies ahead for Joshua and our family.” Throughout Josh’s 15 years of life, he has undergone reconstructive heart, liver and intestinal surgeries. Joshua relies upon a pacemaker, that requires replacement every five years, to assist with the function of his heart. He will require a liver transplant in the near future. Despite the limitations in his life, Josh excels in school making A’s and B’s with advanced classes. Unable to participate in sports, he helps coach his brother’s lacrosse team and plays the cello. “It is difficult, especially as he is about to enter high school,” Becky said. “Our priority is to fly to Boston this summer to repair the valve causing leakage in his heart, while working through cognitive and physical therapies to prepare him for high school. “We are thankful for expert medical treatments that have saved our son many times throughout his life. His father and I have always worked full-time jobs in order to keep insurance and pay for the care for Josh and our family. While we have become accustomed to the emotional and financial stress and fears of the unknown, we understand the gift and miracle that our family received when we walked out of the hospital with our precious baby boy 15 years ago. Not everyone gets that privilege.” Everyday Angels loves this sweet family. We appeal to our compassionate community to rally together to provide encouragement, hope and love, and to assist them with their trip to Boston, as well as the necessary therapies this summer to get him ready to enter high school. Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification.

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Follow the Journey See Charles Seabrook’s list of 35 natural wonders at http://annlitrel.com/35natural-wonders-in-georgiato-see-before-you-die/ and sign up for my newsletter to follow the art and travels over the coming year. ART BY ANN LITREL, ANNLITREL.COM

Road Trips 35 Natural Wonders To See in Georgia BY ANN LITREL

I was transfixed by the blue mountains on the horizon when my eye caught a different blue, far less pleasant, flashing in my rear-view mirror. The state police car hugged my tail as I pulled off the narrow road. “Ma’am, can I see your license and registration?” The timing could not have been worse. The Blue Ridge Mountains lay before me, and the morning sun lit up the bright spring greens, etching every tree. It would make a beautiful painting, but the light was changing quickly. I needed to take some photos — NOW! Even though I was not supposed to, I got out of my car and started taking shots of the mountains from various angles, worried about the inevitable megaphone ordering me back to my seat. I’ve learned as an artist to grab those moments of unexpected beauty, whenever they come. Inspired by naturalist Charles Seabrook and his list of “The 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia,” I traveled alone early this spring to one such wonder — Cumberland Island. The night before the ferry ride to the island, I stayed in a lovely Airbnb property on the marshes of St. Mary’s. I was awakened at 4:30 a.m. by the sound of a grinding motor. A bonfire flamed in the front yard and the owner of the Airbnb was fanning the flames high in the darkness with a leaf blower. He was oblivious to my presence. I walked around to face him. He started. “Oh! My God, you scared me.”

I smiled politely in silence. He looked down at his leaf blower. “Oh, could you hear that?” I didn’t go back to sleep. Hugging a steaming mug of coffee, wrapped in a quilt on the back terrace, I watched the sun rise slowly over the wild marshes. The birds came to life — and so did I. When I painted the Cumberland scenes a month or so later, I still could remember the feeling that I was in God’s presence. A leaf blower outside my bedroom before dawn was simply a divine wake-up call. Maybe a speeding ticket was even better. I was crouched in front of my car trying to compose the perfect picture of light rays and clouds and glowing mountains. The police officer unexpectedly walked in front of me. I started. “Oh! My God, you scared me.” He asked me what I was doing. I told him I was an artist. I showed him the many photos I had already taken. The last one I took was almost perfect, the clouds brushing the mountain peaks. He was interested. I showed him a few of my paintings on my phone. “Alright, ma’am. You get a warning this time. Now, you be careful! Keep your eyes on the road and not the mountains and clouds. “Yes, sir.” I stayed on the side of the road snapping more as he drove away. As an artist, it’s my purpose to share with others what I can see and feel and understand. There is beauty all around us, even those moments life does not seem to be going our way.

Ann is an artist who lives in Towne Lake with her husband Dr. Michael Litrel and their two sons. Ann can be reached at Ann@annlitrel.com.

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CHEROKEE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Congratulations to each of you who entered images in the April competition “Tools!”

If you placed in either the color or monochromatic print category, please send a digital file of your image to: deankelley@windstream.net

Monochromatic:

1st Rick Sapp “Nail Set”

2nd Eillene Kirk “Power Trowel”

3rd Karen Beedle “Record Player”

HM Russ Miller “Jaws”

Color Prints:

1st Rick Sapp “Help For the Tin Man” 50

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2nd Russ Miller “Down Tools”

3rd Vicki Sellers “My First Camera”

HM Karen Beedle “Holding the Door Open”

Digital Projection:

1st Jason Heib “Tybee Tripod”

HM Rick Sapp “Acorn Cracker”

2nd Karen Beedle “Old School Tool”

3rd Dana Woeltje “Funny Face”

HM Peter Kilpo “Fire Tool”

The Cherokee Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month, and for those participating in the monthly contest, that meeting is held on the second Monday of the month. Both meetings are from 7-9 p.m. and held at the Cherokee County Arts Center, 94 North Street, Canton. For more information, please contact Kim Bates at 770-617-7595 or email him at kbphotoart@comcast.net. AROUND CANTON | June 2017

Helping Hands

The Wall of Hope, found in the Woodstock thrift store, features positive and encouraging messages from NLB alumni, current members and their families. It is made of reclaimed wood by the men at NLB Furniture.

Shopping With a Purpose BY SUSAN SCHULZ

Dedicated wholeheartedly to rescuing addicts, regenerating men and reconciling families, No Longer Bound (NLB) has become one of our nation’s premier regeneration centers for men with drug and alcohol addiction. It all began with Vietnam veteran Mike Harden, who returned home from the war battling a different kind of enemy — cocaine. After losing everything dear to him, he credits God for saving him from this destructive dependency, and he founded NLB in Cumming. During the past 25 years, more than 1,200 lives have been saved. The organizers of NLB have created four industries to support the ministry: thrift stores, custom furniture, printing/graphics and repurposing used vehicles. The upscale thrift stores feature a large selection of furniture, home accessories and clothing. A new 10,000-square-foot store has

opened at 1910 Eagle Drive in Woodstock. “It is such a peaceful place to work, and knowing the work I do is serving a greater need blesses me daily,” store manager Bethany Monroe said. Where else can you hear “Thanks for saving a life!” when you check out? Along with the thrift stores in Woodstock and Cumming, men in the NLB program make custom-designed reclaimed furniture, operate a full-service printing and graphics company called NLB Studios, and accept donations of vehicles of all types for Cars4Recovery. These industries provide 75 percent of the ministry’s funding. Your shopping dollars provide support for the 12-month program in which men live in community with other former addicts, spend time in classes, work in the ministry’s four industries and attend church on Sunday. Approximately 80 men graduate from NLB per year. The organization’s leadership and teaching staff is made up mostly of graduates from the program. Executive Director Edward Bailey is a former meth addict who once was a resident (2004). “We don’t use the word rehab here,” said Benjamin Feltman, NLB thrift director. “To rehabilitate is to restore to former capacity. We desire regeneration — a re-creation of our men — a makeover into a way better condition. God accomplishes this over and over at NLB.”

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Susan Schulz is a Bible teacher, author, wife, and mom of three grown children. She lives and plays along the Etowah River and loves serving at Woodstock City Church.

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School & Sports

YOUR SCHOOL NEWS

Kudos & Congratulations

Two Sequoyah High School students won the Award of Excellence at the 2017 DECA International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, Calif.

If you know a student, teacher, parent volunteer, school group or team who deserves a “shout out,” please send their picture and the details to jackie@ aroundaboutmagazines.com. Congratulations to Amy Jones for being named the school district’s occupational/ physical therapist of the year. She works at both Hasty and Ball Ground elementary schools, and was recognized for her work designing and implementing an accessibility station at Hasty Elementary for students with disabilities. All six Cherokee County School District high schools have been named to the Washington Post’s Most Challenging High Schools list. Only 12 percent of the approximately 22,000 U.S. public high schools managed to earn placement in the rankings. “We set high expectations for teaching and learning in our schools, and our teachers and students rise to that challenge,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower said. Congratulations to the following students for being selected for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program. The four-week summer instructional program at Berry College is for rising high school juniors and seniors, and is designed to provide students with academic, cultural and social enrichment. Students apply for a specific area of study, and are screened and interviewed locally and at the state level as part of the selection process.

Cherokee High School

Woodstock High School

• Lane Cannon, World Languages • Katherine Johnson, Engineering • Madison Kucensky, Dance • Madison Prien, Dance • Kaitlyn Smith, Music • Katie Vinterella, Music

• Nimra Ahmad, World Languages

Creekview High School

• Julia Litrel, Communicative Arts

• Elizabeth Andrews, Music

Sequoyah High School • Claudia Evan, Agricultural Science • Patrick Fagan, Music • Victoria Turk, Theater • Corinne Wallick, Music 54

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• Gregory Carroll, Science • Rachel Heiter, World Languages • Chloe LeRoy, World Languages • Maeve Levreault, Dance

• Katelyn Provost, Engineering • Sebastian Russell, Social Studies • Sasha Stogniy, Science

Hanna Palmer

Hanna Palmer, left, and Sydney Neubert.

won for Apparel and Accessories Marketing, and Sydney Neubert for Hotel and Lodging Management.

Congratulations to the valedictorians and salutatorians from the Class of 2017. The students and their parents were honored at the 17th annual Scholar Recognition Banquet. Each student selected a favorite teacher to also be honored at the banquet.

Cherokee High School

Valedictorian Julia Kochansky Salutatorian Jodi Dowis

Creekview High School

Valedictorian Michelle McCord Salutatorian Grace Maavere

Sequoyah High School

Valedictorian Isabelle Riddle Salutatorian Kat Massengale

Woodstock High School

Valedictorian Alex Andon Salutatorian AJ Cox Congratulations to Alex Gray for being named Woodstock High School’s head softball coach for the 2017-18 school year. Gray brings 11 years of experience to the 7A Lady Wolverine program, including several state playoff appearances.

Jared Hughes has been named head coach of the Woodstock High School girls’ basketball team beginning with the 201718 school year. He was head coach for the Lady Wolves of Rome High School, where he led the team to the state playoffs in 2015, during his first season as coach. Pete Manderano is the new head coach for the men’s lacrosse program. Manderano has coached lacrosse for 12 years in Georgia, including four years at the collegiate level, and is a five-time Coach of the Year in Cobb County.

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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS

Harvesting Crops is Part of Curriculum

From left, Optimist Club board member Lenora McCrea, secretary Jeri Leedy, assistant principal Tammie Anderson and media specialist Judi Bonner.

A Book for Every Student Thanks to a recent $1,000 grant from the Laurel Canyon Optimist Club and a grant from Soleil Book Clubs of Laurel Canyon, every student at Canton Elementary School STEM Academy recently received a book. Each student was able to choose a book to take home, read over the summer and keep.

Winding Down the School Year

Sophia Tillery and Andy McCann enjoy the artwork on display.

Cherokee Christian School ended the school year with a family picnic and art show. Students and families enjoyed games, face painting, a bounce house, food, and entertainment from the school’s vocal ensemble and band.

Film Inspires Students Cherokee Charter Academy middle school students saw a special screening of the new documentary “The Empowerment Project.” Produced by Indie Flix, the screening was sponsored by Microsoft “to promote their mission of empowering every person on the planet to do more.” The film profiles women in STEM careers, including a Navy four-star admiral, astronaut, mathematician, pilot, professional athlete, architect, chef and a founder of Girls on the Run (a non-profit organization that uses running to inspire and motivate girls). The goal of the film is to honor women and inspire the next generation of girls to pursue their dreams. Sixth-grader Mia Corbell said she liked the film’s message that “girls can do anything guys can do and you shouldn’t let anything stand in the way of doing what you love.” 56

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Fourth-graders at Cherokee Charter Academy in Canton spent some of their last days of school harvesting crops. During the school year, they planted spinach, Swiss chard, radishes and butter lettuce in the school’s outdoor garden. One of their favorite recipes, using spinach they grew, is a green smoothie: blend 1 cup milk, one ripe banana, spinach to taste, and ice.

Local Students Become Memory Masters Thirteen students from the home-school community of Classical Conversations of Woodstock Wednesdays, have capped several months of study by correctly reciting over 400 facts from a multitude of subjects, as part of the national Classical Conversations Memory Master program. Each student spent around four hours recalling facts from six subjects that covered the topics of history; 120 locations and geographic features in Europe and Asia; science, which included biomes, planets, laws of motion and laws of thermodynamics; Latin verb endings in the first conjugation; English grammar facts, including pronouns, adjectives and adverbs; and math, including common squares and cubes, basic geometry formulas and unit conversions. The students recited all 44 U.S. presidents, as well as a chronological history timeline of 161 events and people. The students who earned the Memory Master award are: Eli Balmes, son of Steve and Priscilla Balmes; Anna Brookshire, daughter of Keith and Liz Brookshire; Gianna Creekmore, daughter of Scott and Marisa Creekmore; Alex Hayes and Clark Hayes, sons of Todd and Sara Hayes; Sophia Maxwell, daughter of Eric and Tiffany Maxwell; Isaac Mori, son of Kenji and Jaclyn Mori; Kenna Nelson, daughter of Keith and Kristy Nelson; Piper Nix, daughter of Spencer and Paula Nix; Rilynn Price, daughter of Chris and Sara Price; Joel Tellason and Nathan Tellason, sons of Greg and Amy Tellason and Levi Wilbanks, son of Scotty and DeDe Wilbanks.

District Launching New System This summer, the Cherokee County School District will launch Canvas — an online learning management system for students, parents and teachers. The Canvas system was piloted this school year in select classes, to replace the Aspen student and parent portals. Schools will begin contacting parents to begin the account set-up process for a district-wide transition to Canvas for the 2017-18 school year. Through Canvas, parents can access more information about their child’s courses, assignments, calendars and academic progress. Parents also can reset their passwords and message teachers. More information and detailed instructions for setting up an account can be found online at cherokeek12.net/learning-tools.

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Are Millennial Women Saving?

Lights, Camera, Location …

might not be talking about a retirement crisis.4 In the aforementioned Harris Poll, the 54 percent of millennial women putting money into retirement accounts compared well with the 44 percent of all women doing so. The millennial women were also 14 percent more likely to participate voluntarily in a workplace retirement plan than male millennials were, and, once enrolled in such plans, their savings rates were 7 percent to 16 percent greater than their male peers.2 In 2015, U.S. Trust found that 51 percent of high-earning millennial women were top or equal income earners in their households. That implies that these young women have a hand in financial decision-making, and at least a fair degree of financial literacy – another good sign.4 Clearly, saving $136.80 per month will not fund a comfortable retirement – but that level of saving in their 20s may represent a great start, to be enhanced by greater retirement account inflows later in life and the amazing power of compound interest. So, while young women may not be saving for retirement in large amounts, many are saving at the right time. That may mean that millennial women will approach retirement in better financial shape than women of preceding generations.

seamless as possible for producers. Currently, more than 130 local properties are listed on the state’s Reel-Scout database. Reel-Scout is a national database used by the film industry to identify properties and locations that meet filming criteria. This past year, one of those properties, Lake Allatoona, welcomed the biggest news to hit our local filming community, the arrival of Jason Bateman. Bateman is starring, directing and co-producing the new Netflix original series, “Ozark.” In this highly-acclaimed drama, Bateman’s character will struggle to pay off his debt to Mexican drug lords. Look for this new series to hit Netflix in 2017, and when you stream it, look for Cherokee! If you are interested in the possibility of seeing your property on the big screen, contact COED project manager Videssa Ormsby at vormsby@cherokeega.org to find out more about our Reel-Scout database. #FilmedInCherokee

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Out of the many men who’ve been through the program, alumni member Lake Barrett stands out. After experiencing the death of his grandfather to suicide, he went through a whirlwind of painful events. “I was doing IV heroin, meth and cocaine every day,” Lake said. “I was living in and out of projects, abandoned apartments, cars … that is, unless I was in rehab somewhere. All together, I’ve been through 18 programs, including NLB twice. I will always say, going back to NLB was the best decision I’ve ever made. It was a scary, painful, beautiful and most joyful time in my life — all in one.” Lake celebrated his three-year sober date on Nov. 1, 2016. He recently finished school to be a certified addiction counselor and stays active in the NLB alumni group and 12-step communities, while continuing to invest in young people who need help staying sober. Community support for the thrift store is needed, through donations and volunteer hours. A program called Excess Matters gives churches a chance to partner with NLB; church members donate household items, and the store returns a portion of the value of those items in the form of gift cards that can be used by the church to help people in need. For more information, call 678-679-1172 or visit: www.nlbthrift.com or www.nolongerbound.com.

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sharp bends and excessive coiling to cram them into cavities. Seal of Approval For an ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation, contact a participating contractor by visiting energystar.gov/esvi. The contractor follows national installation standards and submits the work for testing and verification from an independent third party. Once the quality of work is confirmed, the homeowner will receive the ESVI certificate from their third-party verification partner. Your ENERGY STAR system will use 15 percent to 30 percent less energy than older models, while reducing toxic greenhouse gases released into the environment.

Elm Street

The Message in Art BY SIOBHAN BRUMBELOW

Have you ever looked at a painting and thought, “I don’t get it?” You can stare at it for minutes and still don’t understand why other people react to it the way they do. Or maybe you hear about a TV commercial that most people have cried over and you don’t know why? Whether through media, visual, literary or performance art, the idea of art is to move people, inspire us to ask questions, and evoke emotions and curiosity. Jean Tinguely, Swiss painter and sculptor, describes the idea of art as: “... the distortion of an unendurable reality … Art is correction, modification of a situation; art is communication, connection … Art is social, self-sufficient, and total.” Art can speak to many people in different ways, and the translation of art is endless. We always hear the expression “the moral of the story is …” as if to find a means to the end. But when seeing a show, hearing music or viewing a piece of artwork, there are multiple endings. With art, everything seen or heard is personally connected to individuals in their own way. Our mission is to engage our community, and we say this frequently. Our seasons of shows are selected with this goal in mind; to go beyond the expectations of standard Art can speak arts performances, and to to many people communicate and connect to our audiences on an individual level. in different Every summer, Elm Street ways, and the Cultural Arts Village showcases its Theater for Youth and Young translation of Audience performances, and for art is endless. several years we have written and produced some of our own new works. This summer, we have chosen the well-known fairytale, “The Frog Prince,” as our new works show. And I was chosen to take on creating and writing this play. When I was approached about “The Frog Prince,” I wanted to retell the story in a way that would be unexpected, to communicate with everyone rather than have one moral. We settled on the idea of it being set in a rainforest, which led to a plot illustrating saving the environment and a village with natives, who have different moral views. There are themes that struggle with family, friendship, trust and pride — and we can’t forget that there is a prince who is cursed as a green-eyed tree frog. My hope is that you venture to engage yourself in the new world we’ve created for all ages by seeing “The Frog Prince,” June 14-28. Come and discover your own meaning to the classic fairytale.

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WED AT 10:00AM SAT/SUN AT 2:00PM Call or visit us on the web to learn about our

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ELMSTREETARTS.ORG 678.494.4251 Siobhan Brumbelow is on staff at Elm Street. She currently holds a BA in Theatre from Brenau University and toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre. AROUND CANTON | June 2017

Reference

COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST

Cherokee 101 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-7304 http://cherokee.netadvent.org/ Canton 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 678-880-0106 www.cantonadventist.org

AME

Allen Temple AME 232 N. Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-6348 www.allentempleame.org St. Paul 390 Crisler St., Canton 770-479-9691 www.stpaulame-canton.org

BAPTIST

Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Cornerstone Community 4206 North Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007

New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448 www.newvicbaptist.org River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org Shallowford Free Will Baptist Church 1686 Shallowford Road, Marietta 770-926-1163 www.shallowfordchurch.com South Cherokee 7504 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-0422 Sutallee 895 Knox Bridge Highway, White 770-479-0101 www.sutalleebaptistchurch.com Toonigh 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon www.toonightbaptistchurch.com

CHURCH OF GOD

Bells Ferry 6718 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-592-2956 www.bellsferry.com New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com

Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068

Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.org

Faith Community Office: 110 Village Trail, Suite 110, Woodstock Sunday Services: 230 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org

Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org

First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org

Christ the Redeemer Charismatic 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 404-395-5003 www.ctrcec.com

First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Harvest Baptist Church 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth www.hbcga.org Heritage Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.HeritageCanton.com Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org

EPISCOPAL

Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.ecamarietta.org Saint Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org

JEWISH

Chabad Jewish Center 1480 Shiloh Road, NW, Kennesaw 770-400-9255 www.jewishwestcobb.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org

Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com

Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net

Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org

Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell 770-642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com

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Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATIONS Congregation Beth Hallel 950 Pine Grove Road, Roswell 770-641-3000 www.bethhallel.org

LUTHERAN

Celebration of Grace 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton 770-503-5050 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org

ORTHODOX

St. Elizabeth 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-485-0504 www.stelizabethga.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564 www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869 www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-3558 www.heritagepres.com Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074 www.woodstockpcusa.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of LaSalette 12941 Sam Nelson Road, Canton 770-479-8923 www.lasalettecanton.com

St. Michael the Archangel 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-516-0009 www.saintmichaelcc.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road NE., Marietta 770-977-1442 www.transfiguration.com

UNITED METHODIST

Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombumc.org Canton First 930 Lower Scott Mill Road 770-479-2502 www.cantonfirstumc.org CITY ON A HILL 7745 Main St., Woodstock 678-445-3480 www.coahumc.org Fields Chapel 1331 Fields Chapel Road, Canton 770-479-6030 www.fieldschapel.org Hickory Flat 4056 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-345.5969 www.hickoryflat.org Hillside 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-924-4777 www.hillsideumc.org Holly Springs 2464 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-2883 www.hollyspringsumc.com Liberty Hill 141 Railroad St., Canton 678-493-8920 www.libertyhillumc.org Little River 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-2495 www.littleriverumc.info Mt. Gilead 889 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591- 0837 www.mtgilead-umc.org Sixes 8385 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 770-345-7644 www.sixesumc.org Woodstock 109 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 770-516-0371

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Emerson 4010 Canton Road, Marietta 770-578-1533 www.emersonuu.org Unity North Atlanta 4255 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, GA 30066 678-819-9100 www.unitynorth.org

OTHERS

Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv Antioch Christian Church 3595 Sugar Pike Road Canton, GA 30115 770-475-9628 www.antiochcanton.org Antioch Church 9876 Main St., Suite 250, Woodstock 678-494-2193 www.antiochchurch.life

Awakening 180 Parkway 575, Suite 140, Woodstock 770-924-4150 www.awakeningwoodstock.com Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, Acworth 770-917-4964 www.branchesofchrist.com BridgePointe 233 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, Woodstock 770-517-2977 www.bridgepointechurch.org Christian Praise Center 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-924-7532 www.christianpraisecenter.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2205 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-529-9572 www.mormon.org Church of the Messiah 4115 Charles Cox Drive, Canton 770-479-5280 www.churchofthemessiah.net Dayspring 6835 Victory Drive, Acworth 770-516-5733 www.dayspring-online.com Dwelling Place Church 110 Londonderry Court #130, Woodstock www.dwellingplacemovement.org Empowerment Tabernacle 507 Industrial Drive, Woodstock 770-928-7478 www.EmpowermentTabernacle.com The Factory 9872 Main St., Woodstock, 770-517-7265 www.thefactoryministries.org Faith Family 5744 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-4560 www.ffcacworth.com Fivestones Church 155 P Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestoneschurch.com Fresh Springs Worship Center 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 100, Woodstock 678-557-9841 www.freshspringsworship.com Fuente de Vida (Fountain of Life) 205 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-880-3135 www.fdvida.org God’s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Hope Church 6576 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock www.HopeChurchAtl.com Iglesia Mana Para Siempre, Inc. Bilingual church Spanish & English 534 Keith Drive Canton 30114 678-880-8750 www.iglesiamanaparasiempre.com Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108,

Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth Ministry House 347 Holly St., Canton 678-459-2347 http://MinistryHouse.org Momentum 659 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-384-4919 www.MomentumChurch.tv New Covenant Bible 1095 Scott Road, Canton 770-479-6412 www.newcovenantcanton.org North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Hill Trail, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Woodstock 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-769-7495 www.sojournwoodstock.com Sovereign Grace 471 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-494-2100 www.sgcatlanta.org Thrive Chapel 11303 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-835-5795 www.thrivechapel.com Towne Lake Community 132 North Medical Parkway, Woodstock 678-445-8766 www.tlcchurch.com Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Woodstock City Church 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock 678-880-9092 www.woodstockcity.org Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org AROUND CANTON | June 2017

AROUND CANTON DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS www.BridgeMillDentistry.com

ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL SERVICES Citadel Professional Services, LLC 770-952-6707

North Georgia CPA 770-924-4990. 770-361-6703 www.northgeorgiaCPA.com

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ANIMALS/PETS

Canton Dental Town 770-627-7260 www.dentaltownsmiles.com

Sundance Pressure & Seal 404-771-0071 www.sundancepressureandseal.com

Dentistry at Hickory Flat 770-213-8166 www.HickoryFlatDentist.com

Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org

Fountain View Dentistry 770-926-0000 www.FountainViewSmiles.com

Tidwell Firm, The 678-999-8500 www.thetidwellfirm.com

Thompson, Meier & King 770-479-1844 www.thompsonmeierking.com

AUTOMOTIVE BridgeMill Auto Care Canton location: 770-720-0765 East Cobb location: 770-641-9906

Sutherlin Nissan Cherokee County Cover, 32,33 678-730-9900 www.nissannorthatlanta.com BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS 63 Downtown Buzz 770-592-6056, www.mainstreetwoodstock. org/connect/#buzz CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS MUST Ministries www.mustministries.org

CHIROPRACTIC Towne Lake Family Chiropractic 770-592-1877 www.townelakechiro.com

CREDIT UNION LGE Community Credit Union www.LGEccu.org

DENTAL

BridgeMill Dentistry 770-704-1812

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Gentle Dental Care and Georgia Dental Implant Center Inside back 770-926-2784 www.georgiadic.com

Calvary Landscaping & Irrigation 770-720-1727 or 770-827-0346 Mclellan Excavation & Landscaping 404-520-0710 www.excavationandlandscaping.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 770-926-9260 www.PediatricWoodstockDentist.com

J King Images 404-384-2794, 404-200-0881 www.JKingImages.com

Russell Family Dentistry 770-345-2010 www.RussellSmiles.com Williams Orthodontics Canton: 770-345-4155 Woodstock: 770-592-5554 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com

ClearView Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing 770-926-1960 www.ClearViewAtl.com

Jeffrey C. Glover, LLC 404-694-0550

Atlas Orthopaedics 770-517-2257 www.atlasorthopaedics.com

Cherokee Internal Medicine 678-238-0301 www.cherokeeim.com

Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists 770-720-7733 www.cherokeewomenshealth.com

Laureate Medical Group 770-720-2221 www.Laureatemed.com

Medical Assoc. of North Georgia 770-737-2770 www.medassoc.com

North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center 770-726-8948 www.YourHearingLink.com

North Georgia OB/GYN Specialists 770-926-9229 www.NorthGaOBGYN.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & REPAIR Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277

FUNERAL SERVICES Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services 678-932-2097 www.poolefuneralhome.net

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION Grant Academy, The 770-926-7827 www.thegrantacademy.net

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LANDSCAPING

Kragor Orthodontics 770-485-8827 www.kragorortho.com

Frady & Hall Heating & Cooling 678-446-4927 www.FradyAir.com

(Cosmetic, Family, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Pediatric)

Mr. Junk 678-675-8651 www.mrjunk1.com Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969 www.ReliableAir.com

Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC 678-250-9355 www.NelsonElderCareLaw.com

Cherokee Children’s Dentistry 17, 25 770-479-1717 www.CherokeeChildrensDentistry.com

BridgeMill Animal Hospital 770-479-2200 www.bridgemillvet.com

ATTORNEYS

www.bren-abby.com

37 Northside Cancer Institute Atlanta Cancer Care 770-721-3800, AtlantaCancerCare.com Georgia Cancer Specialists 770-479-1870, GACancer.com Northside Hospital Cherokee www.northsidecherokee.com

Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (770) 517-6636 northsidecherokeeortho.com Perimeter North Family Medicine 770-395-1130 www.pnfm.com

Plastic Surgery Center of the South 34 770-421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net 17

Thomas Eye Group 770-928-4544 www.thomaseye.com

WellStar Cancer Network Inside front cover 678-581-5900, 1-877-366-6032 www.wellstar.org REAL ESTATE Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage, Tara Daigle, Realtor 9 404-925-6351 tara@keatingbrs.com

RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT 360 Tumble 770-704-1750 Canton Historic Downtown www.CantonHDL.com

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Cherokee County Tennis Assoc. www.cherokeetennis.org

Cherokee Historical Society

770-592-2195

CYFA.org

www.oaksseniorliving.com

Elm St. Cultural Arts Village 678-494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org

Oaks at Towne Lake

SUMMER CAMP Cherokee YMCA

770-345-9622

RESTAURANTS/FOOD Yumsa Market 770-757-6835 www.yumsa.com

www.ymcadaycamping.com Goddard School, The

(Prominence Point) 770-720-3003 www.GoddardSchool.com

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