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Contents

32 & 33 On the Cover Chloe’s Auto Repair Photo by J. King Images

July 2019

In Every Issue

Features 14 Music in the Park

Better Than Ezra entertains the crowd at Woodstock’s amphitheater.

18 What’s Sizzling?

Mouth-watering recipes for the grill will keep that sizzle going.

20 It’s a Wrap

Cherokee’s first international film festival judged a huge success, sets the stage for future events.

24 Page-Turners

Suggestions for summer reading from, who else? Your local librarians!

48 It’s Camp Meeting Time!

Holbrook’s 181-year tradition continues, with plans for a 10-day outdoor revival.

Contributors

4 Around Woodstock

Don Akridge

8 Local News

Nathan Brandon

12 Celebrations

Michael Caldwell

16 Downtown Events

Ansley Cartwright

36 Everyday Angels

30 COED

38 Rob’s Rescues

Dr. Britton Crigler

Greg Forenzo

Ann Garvin

Tiffany Hughes

Harry Johnston

Bryce Jones

Susan Schulz

55 Ribbon Cuttings

Justin Spainhour-Roth

56 Cherokee Photography Club

Laine Wood

40 Downtown Woodstock Dining Guide 42 Community Calendar 44 Library Events 47 Greenprints Trail Map 49 Recent Home Sales 54 School News

58 Clubs & Organizations 60 Church Listings 62 Directory of Advertisers

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Around Woodstock Letter From the Editor July is a time of celebrating — most notably, with fireworks on July 4. Yet, we celebrate year-round at Aroundabout Local Media. Each month, we dedicate several pages to students and their accomplishments, in and out of the classroom. One to two pages are filled with photos of our neighbors celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. Each time I think of celebrating a birthday, I’m reminded of last year, when I forgot my mother’s age. As her only child, I should know better. I’m the one who has filled out a million medical forms for her over the years. Was she actually born in 1923 and I’m right (y’all, don’t bet on that one), or was she really only 94? Last October, as we were celebrating my mother-in-law’s birthday, someone asked me how old my mom would be on her next birthday. I quickly answered, 96. My mother-in-law, who is blessed with a great memory, looked at me oddly and said, “She’ll be 95. Wasn’t she born in 1924?” I stammered and stuttered and realized … she’s right. I was wrong. I have a good explanation that should keep my name off the bad daughter list. Over the years, as Mom’s dementia surfaced and worsened, I kept justifying it to myself: Well, she’s almost 83; she’s almost 88; she’s almost 92. I gave her an extra year along the way. It was so hard to see her struggle, that I kept aging her to have it make sense to me, if that makes any sense to you. But, that’s my story, and I’m sticking with it. Since then, I use the calculator on my phone before answering age questions — even my own. Yes, on Jan. 10, 2020, Mom will be 96! On Sept. 11, 2019, I will be 29! Again. Amazing how my calculator knows that. In the spirit of celebrating, this month’s issue is packed with news of hard-earned accomplishments and exciting beginnings. • On Page 20, one of the Etowah Film Festival founders shares her delight in the success of her dream event. • On Page 30, you’ll learn about entrepreneurs who have followed their dreams, and how the COED is supporting them. • Beginning on Page 50, you can share the excitement of our local graduates, and pick up a few tips for back to school. Let us know how we can celebrate you! Happy Fourth, y’all!

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

Welcome! Michael Huffstetler

recently was named parks and recreation director for the city of Woodstock. He most recently served as superintendent of parks and recreation services for Marietta. Welcome to Woodstock!

Kudos! The Building Officials Association of Georgia recently honored Woodstock’s Senior Building Inspector Jake Hill with the 2019 Georgia Inspector of the Year Award, presented to a Georgia building inspector whose contributions to the code enforcement profession are meritorious and worthy of recognition.

What’s New M&V Boutique is open at 12910 Highway 92, Suite 101. The shop offers women’s clothing in all sizes, ranging in extra small to 3X. 770-284-3198. www.mandvboutique.com. KPOP BBQ and Bar is open at SouthPointe at Towne Lake shopping center in Suite 1334, between Georgia Floors and Johnny’s Pizza.

Who’s Moved North Georgia Audiology and Hearing Aid Center has moved to 280 Heritage Walk, Suite 300, Woodstock. 770-726-8948. https://yourhearinglink.com.

Christine’s Creations has moved to 8838 Main St., Woodstock. A grand reopening was held June 14. 770-591-5944. www.christinesofwoodstock.com. West & Peach has plans to open mid-June at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Unit A120. The clothing store stems from a West Coast style, with a twist of Southern charm and boho apparel. LGE Community Credit Union recently

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COMMUNITY BOARD The Around Woodstock Community Board consists of community leaders from different walks of life. Our board assists us in many ways that include serving as contributing writers and providing valuable feedback.

Rev. Dr. Joseph Cousin, Sr., was appointed pastor of Allen Temple AME Church in June 2017. His degrees include a bachelor of arts in political science from Hampton University, master of divinity degree from the Boston University School of Theology, and a doctoral degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in the field of marriage and family therapy. Donnie Henriques has been mayor of Woodstock

since 2006: he served on city council beginning with the creation of Ward 6 in 1999. Donnie and his wife, Dr. Jan Henriques, have three children and three grandchildren.

Kris McKeeth is team leader and

visionary for The Premier Group Keller Williams Realty on Main Street in Woodstock, and has more than 25 years experience in real estate. She’s active in many community efforts that include her position on the Business Board of downtown Woodstock and as president of Etowah Foundation.

Publisher Aroundabout Local Media, Inc. ALM President Patty Ponder 770-615-3322 Patty@AroundaboutMagazines.com Executive Editor Candi Hannigan 770-615-3309 Candi@AroundaboutMagazines.com Managing Editor Jackie Loudin 770-615-3318 Jackie@AroundaboutMagazines.com Art Director Michelle McCulloch 770-615-3307 Michelle@AroundaboutMagazines.com Director of Marketing Katherine Amick 678-279-5502 Katherine@AroundaboutMagazines.com Page Designer Laura Latchford Laura@AroundaboutMagazines.com Controller Denise Griffin 770-615-3315 Denise@AroundaboutMagazines.com Market Support Associate Christie Deese Christie@AroundaboutMagazines.com Copy Editors Bill King, Eliza Somers

Ross Wiseman started Momentum Church in 2005 and

still serves as lead pastor. The father of five draws from his experiences in 26 years of ministry and 24 years of marriage to challenge, inspire and instruct people in what it takes for better living, loving and laughter.

Renee Gable, a sales and marketing executive for Window Expert Tinting, has been Woodstock’s Planning and Zoning Commissioner since 2015 and volunteers for many committees that work to improve downtown Woodstock. She is an avid cyclist who aligned herself with Greenprints Alliance because of her desire to help create safe trail riding experiences. Dan Thrailkill and his family love living in the “city unexpected.” He serves on several civic and private local boards and is active in YPOW. In 2016, Dan co-founded Front Porch Advisers, LLC which focuses on community relations and business development strategies for Georgia-based companies. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1988, Dan believes no one should be a victim of their disease, so you’ll likely see him at the gym.

Around Woodstock, a publication of Aroundabout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in Woodstock and surrounding area by providing residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,500 free copies. Approximately 15,500 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 1,000 are placed in racks around the community. See page 64 for a distribution map. Around Woodstock also has many digital viewers of the magazine online each month. Around Woodstock welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the editor/publisher and the publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Around Woodstock is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2019

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Local News

Helping Kids Not Miss a Meal Children receive new backpacks filled with all the supplies they need to start the school year.

Give a Kid a Chance Gears Up Leaders of the nonprofit are preparing for the 14th annual Give a Kid a Chance — Cherokee event, set for July 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Baptist Canton and Hillside United Methodist. Donations of new backpacks and school supplies, as well as volunteers for the day, are needed. Since the inaugural year, the nonprofit has helped more than 35,000 children in need in the county prepare for the first day of school. Children who have pre-registered are given new backpacks filled with supplies and new socks and underwear, a chance to choose a first day outfit from a collection of like-new clothes, and a haircut. Vision, hearing and dental screenings are available; children can choose a new book and stuffed animal; and families are treated to a hot lunch. Email gakac.nginn@gmail.com or visit www.giveakidachance.org for more details. Also on Facebook.

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Cherokee County School District (CCSD) has rolled out a new delivery vehicle — a decommissioned school bus — for the USDA Seamless Summer option, which gives free meals to children during the summer. The meals are available to students 18 years of age or younger; the program runs through July 19, Mondays -Fridays, with no meal service July 1-5. All meals must be consumed on-site. Details at www.cherokeek12.net/schoolnutrition.

Officers Chosen to Lead Music Teachers Association New officers for the Cherokee Music Teachers Association were elected to fulfill the 2019-2021 term: from left, Treasurer Amy Quackenbush, Vice President of Publicity and Membership Linda Lokey, Vice President of Programs Shelley Riddle and President Mason Conklin. Secretary Laura Lozier is not in the photo.

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Local News Stand Up for Stand Down The eighth annual Stand Up for Stand Down toiletry drive for Georgia’s homeless veterans takes place July 5-Sept. 6. The drive is sponsored by the Georgia District Pilot International Clubs and Georgia Cancer Specialists, affiliated with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. Collections of muchneeded toiletry and personal care items are used to fill comfort bags for veterans who attend Stand Down events in North and Central Georgia. Travel/sample-size toiletry and personal care items are needed, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hand sanitizer, combs/brushes, body wash/ soap, shampoo and conditioner, lotion and feminine products. Visit www.gacancer.com for drop-off locations. For more information or to volunteer, call 770-864-5347 or visit www.facebook.com/SU4SD. Above, Jim Lindenmayer speaks at the service. Left, James Ellis attended Woodstock High.

Community Rallies to Show Respect for Fallen Vet A plaque will be dedicated in his honor. A procession traveled 14 miles, from Woodstock’s Poole Funeral Home to the Georgia National Cemetery, on his behalf. Jim Lindenmayer, director of the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program (CCHVP), and members of the American Legion jumped in to help. All of this effort, compassion and care was given to make sure former Woodstock resident and homeless Army veteran James Ellis received a proper burial. Ellis, 37, was a Woodstock High School sophomore when he lost his parents. He joined the Army after high school, and became an Apache attack helicopter mechanic. Ellis fell into homelessness after leaving the service. Retired Marine Master Sgt. Ralph Roeger, owner of Semper Fi Bar and Grille, came into contact with Ellis when he asked for a meal at Semper Fi. Roeger then called Lindenmayer, to help get Ellis off the street and into CCHVP. Ellis was placed in a local hotel for two weeks while he was processed through the Veterans Administration for any medical or disability claims. After the two weeks, CCHVP volunteers were looking for longer-term housing options for Ellis, and contacted Dan Valentine, marketing director for Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO), which is a larger homeless veterans shelter in Atlanta. After about a year at VEO, Ellis eventually returned to a homeless lifestyle, and died earlier this year. The plaque in memory of Ellis will become a part of the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Monument later this summer, Lindenmayer said. Donations to offset the costs are welcome, and can be mailed to Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program, c/o American Legion Post 45, 160 McClure St., Canton, GA 30115. The program is a 501c19 nonprofit. 10

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Since THE Woodstock is Cancelled... Atlanta’s Rock Station 100.5 has announced a new event: Rockstock in Woodstock is set for Aug. 17 at the Northside Cherokee Amphitheater and The Park at City Center. The festival will feature: tribute bands paying homage to the original Woodstock artists; a Kidz Zone with a jump house; food trucks; sponsor booths; pop up shops, and beer, wine and spirit service throughout the day. For more details, visit www.freshtix.com/ events/rockstock-in-woodstock.

Mayors’ Challenge Continues The 8th annual Mayors’ Recycling Challenge is in full swing until the end of the month, when winners will be announced by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee. The initiative’s goal is to create awareness surrounding community recycling, while spurring a little friendly competition among the cities involved. Awards up for grabs include most recycling per capita, and most improved city, based on 2018 collection totals. For more information on the green initiatives, or to download a recycling guide, please visit www.CherokeeChamber. com or call 770-345-0400.

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Celebrations!

Gabriella Bellini

Morgan

Happy 10th birthday, Bella! You are sweet, smart and beautiful. We love you. Brando, Abuela, Mommy and Daddy.

Veer Lamda

You make each year brighter and continue to illuminate our lives with your smile and kind heart. Wishing you all the success in life. Lots of love, Dadi, Dada, Saanvi, Mummy and Papa.

Happy graduation! Love always, Mom, Dad, Grace, Macy and James.

Amy Collins

Age 10 on July 23 Happy 10th birthday, Amy! We are so proud of you and we love you very much! Love, Daddy, Mommy, Emily and Tommy.

Happy birthday and happy graduation, Grace! Love always, Mom, Dad, Moe, Macy and James.

Cayden Darby

Amelia Hope Wolfe

Happy 10th birthday to our amazing, loving, athletic, smart, hard-working, goofy Bubby! We are so proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom and MyMy.

May 25th Happy 8th birthday, Amelia! We love you! Mom, Mr. Nils, Anna and Andrew.

Sydney

Happy birthday Bryce!

Happy birthday!

Savannah age 8 on June 29, Owen age 13 on June 22, Isaac age 10 on May 9. We love you all! Mommy and Daddy.

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Sweet Sixteen! Happy 16th birthday to Sydney on July 3rd! We are so proud of you and love you ((THIS MUCH))! Love, Dad, Mom, Jordyn and Bryce.

Age 11 on July 22 You have a big heart to match your big personality. We love you BIG time! Dad, Mom, Sydney and Jordyn.

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WDSTK Summer Concert Series Better Than Ezra, June 8 Northside Cherokee Amphitheater, Woodstock www.woodstockconcertseries.com

Storm clouds threaten the “rain or shine” event. Photos courtesy of Bronson Kurtz

Lead vocalist and guitar player, Kevin Griffin, helped form the band in 1988. 14

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Woodstock’s Summer Concert Series is a favorite community activity.

Drummer Michael Jerome smiles at the crowd.

The rain held off, making the fans happy.

Better Than Ezra played fan favorites and also introduced new songs.

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

7:30 p.m., Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater www.woodstockconcertseries.com

July 13: The BB King Blues Band featuring Michael Lee Aug. 10: Little River Band Sept. 14: The Molly Ringwalds (World’s Greatest ’80s Experience)

INFluence: Meets the last Friday of each month at 8 a.m. Breakfast is served. The event includes a brief presentation that focuses on updates given by greater Woodstock or Cherokee County officials on important issues or services offered that affect the community. www.inwdstk.org. Small Town Creatives (STC):

MOVIES IN THE PARK

STC is for creative professionals (designers and makers), and alternates between a morning event and an evening event every other month. The morning events are the third Friday and the evening events are the fourth Tuesday. www.inwdstk.org.

July 20: “Captain Marvel” (PG-13) 8:55 p.m.

YPOW AM: Young Professionals of Woodstock meet 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Copper Coin. www.inwdstk.org.

Held at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater. No charge. Bring chairs, blankets and bug spray. http://georgiamoviesinthepark.com/woodstock/

WDSTK ROOTS MUSIC NIGHTS 7-9 p.m. at Elm Street Event Green. wdstk.ga/roots.

July 18: Pony League

Aug. 15: Reverend Hylton

LANTERN SERIES

7:30 p.m., Elm Street Cultural Arts Center’s Event Green, 113 Elm St. www.elmstreetarts.org/lantern-series.

July 27: House of Waters, World, Senegal Aug. 17: The Lone Bellow, alt indie country, Nashville Sept. 7: Soulsha, funk-inspired, Boston

FARM. FRESH. MARKET 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays on Market Street. 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm St.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE www.visitwoodstockga.com

July 5: 5-8 p.m. Shops stay open late, with live music and events scattered throughout the city.

ELM STREET THEATER www.elmstreetarts.org

Through July 7: “The Complete History of America (Abridged).”

600 years of history in 6,000 seconds … history will never be the same! FridaySaturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday shows at 2:30 p.m. Rated PG-13.

July 10-24: “The Wizard of Oz.” Wednesday shows at 10 a.m., Friday (and July 20) at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday (and July 13) shows at 2:30 p.m. Opening night reception immediately following July 12th show. Rated PG. 16

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First and third Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. First Wednesdays are held at The Circuit, third Wednesdays are held in different Cherokee County cities. The free, biweekly coffee gathering helps build startup communities on a grassroots level.

The Lunch Circuit

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second Wednesdays. A monthly exclusive lunch gathering of aspiring and current entrepreneurs to eat, build community and meet successful Cherokee entrepreneurs.

Woodstock WordPress Meet-Up

First and third Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. Local WordPress developers, designers and publishers get together to share knowledge and experience, and to meet other WordPress users in the area.

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Hughes Rib Rub Ingredients • • • • • • • •

2 tbs. Chili powder 2 tbs. ground red pepper 2 tbs. garlic powder 2 tbs. Hungarian paprika 2 tbs. lime zest 3 tbs. onion powder 2 cups brown sugar Salt and pepper to taste

Directions Whisk seasonings together in a medium bowl, then add the brown sugar, a little at a time. Sprinkle salt and pepper last (no more than 2 tsp. each). Store seasoning in an airtight jar. Makes approximately 3 cups (enough to cover one rack of ribs). NOTE: The flavor of the ingredients will strengthen the longer the rub sits, so be sure to taste before adding to meat.

Pecan Cobbler Ingredients • 2 cups chopped pecans • ½ cup brown sugar • 6 tbs. butter, divided • 2 cups pancake mix • 2 cups white sugar • 2 cups milk • Dash of salt

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecans in a small skillet over medium heat, and add the brown sugar and 2 tbs. butter. Cook just until sugar and butter have melted. Pour pecan mixture into bottom of 9x13 pan coated with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together pancake mix, white sugar and milk. Add a dash of salt. Whisk until no lumps remain, then pour over the pecan mixture. Cut remaining 4 tbs. butter into small pieces and dollop across the top of the batter. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until the top is set and no liquid bubbles up on the sides. Serve warm with ice cream and grilled fruit, or serve cold with whipped cream. 18

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Grillin’ and Chillin’ BY TIFFANY HUGHES

Summer is the time to fire up the grill, and July 4th is the perfect time to get started.

Ribs

Dry-seasoning combinations save prep time, so keep them on hand for both meats and veggies. To make delectable baby-back ribs, pat ribs dry and coat both sides with rib rub. Place in the smoker for at least 6 hours. Enhance the flavor of the meat by putting coffee in the water pan. The sugar in the rib rub will melt and make a crunchy caramelized coating.

Steak

Pat it dry and coat both sides with an even mixture of salt and pepper, making sure to rub into the meat. This tenderizes the meat as it cooks. Place the steak on a grill set on high, immediately reduce the heat to medium. Cook approximately 10 minutes on one side, turning only once, then cook 5 minutes on the other side. Adjust cooking times based on how you like your steak. Preheating the grill to high helps steak sear on the outside without overcooking.

Chicken

Sprinkle chicken pieces (breasts, drumsticks, wings, etc.) with salt and pepper, then toss in a bowl with your favorite marinade. An easy one is to whisk together a combination of 1 cup orange juice, ½ cup honey and a tablespoon of Dijon. Spray your grill grates before adding the chicken, to prevent sticking, then baste the chicken during cooking to keep it from drying out. Do not baste the chicken with the same marinade used on the raw chicken, so save some for basting.

Shrimp

Shrimp can be threaded on a skewer, but if you put vegetables on the same skewer, give the vegetables a head start. Also, if using wooden skewers, soak them in water at least 30 minutes before using, to prevent burning. There’s no need to baste the shrimp while cooking. Instead, have a combination of melted butter, whole garlic cloves and lime juice ready as a dipping sauce when done.

Fish Fillets

Whole fish fillets do well on the grill, but you need a cast iron pan to cook them in, or the fish might fall apart. Coat the pan with a little butter, then sprinkle the bottom of the pan with your favorite seafood seasoning. Add the fish fillets and baste with additional butter, a drizzle of lemon or lime juice, and seasonings. Cook until the fish is almost done before turning. Don’t turn more than once, or the fish may fall apart.

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Mouth-watering dishes inspired by the Fourth of July.

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa Ingredients

Veggies

• 1 cup diced fresh strawberries • 1 ½ cups diced fresh pineapple • 2 Roma tomatoes, peeled and diced • 1 sweet onion, diced • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (Remove seeds if heat isn’t your thing!) • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro • 1 tbs. lime juice, or more to taste • Dash of salt

Corn on the cob can be prepped ahead of time, and placed on the top rack of the grill while the meat cooks on the lower rack. Coat the cob on all sides with mayo, sprinkle your favorite corn seasoning on it (salt, seafood seasoning, chili lime seasoning, etc.), then loosely wrap in foil. Thick slices of eggplant can be cooked directly on the racks. Serve with balsamic vinegar. Bell peppers are great when cooked on the grill — the char on the outside makes them even sweeter.

Fresh Fruit

Slice peaches or plums in half lengthwise, remove the pits, then lay cut-side-down on the grill. If your grill is preheated, the fruit will caramelize in 1-2 minutes. As soon as it is removed from heat, place the cut side in brown sugar, then flip over and put back on the grill just long enough for the sugar to melt. Serve warm with ice cream. Fresh pineapple should be cut thickly, and then placed in a grill pan coated with cooking spray. Cook on both sides until golden brown. Pineapple will caramelize while cooking, without any additional sugar. It is a great way to dress up angel food cake or pound cake, and also is very good on pecan cobbler.

Snacks and Drinks

You’ll want your guests to have ample snacks and drinks while waiting. Add ginger ale and fruit juice to iced tea, which can be served to the kids while your favorite adult beverage can be added for older guests. Snack foods, such as pineapple strawberry salsa, pretzel bites, or even a fresh veggie platter with salad dressing as a dip, are good choices for snacking. Grilling doesn’t need to be fancy, but it definitely gives your family, and guests, a new flavor profile for foods normally cooked indoors. So, dust off the apron and barbecue tongs, and show off your grilling skills for everyone in honor of Independence Day. Happy cooking!

Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident and is volunteer coordinator/scheduler for the Booth Western Art Museum. She enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies. You can contact her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.

Directions In a large bowl, combine strawberries and pineapple, then stir in tomatoes and onion. Add jalapeno, and stir well to combine. Finish with the fresh cilantro, lime juice and salt. Store in fridge until ready to serve. NOTE This is fantastic over salad greens, in fish or shrimp tacos, served over grilled chicken, or as an appetizer with tortilla chips.

Pretzel Bites Ingredients • • • • • •

2 cups self-rising flour 1 ¼ cups Greek yogurt 1 cup warm water 1 ½ tbs. baking soda 1 tbs. sea salt, or more to taste 2 tbs. butter, melted

Directions Mix together the flour and yogurt, making sure there’s enough flour in the mixture so that the dough isn’t too wet to handle. In a small bowl, stir baking soda into water until dissolved. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough into hands and roll slightly, then dip into soda water. Place on a greased cookie sheet, then press a few pieces of sea salt on top of each bite. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until the outside of the pretzels are shiny. Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter.

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A panel discussion on Indie Film Distribution & Disruption 2019 at Oak Leaf Church included, from left: Chris Helton, Stephen Beehler, Naomi McDougal Jones, Matt Pope and Hudson Phillips. Photos courtesy of Bill Cornelius and Gary Mullet.

First-Year Film Fest Rousing BY LAINE KIRBY WOOD ETOWAH FILM FESTIVAL CO-FOUNDER

The Etowah Film Festival inaugural year was a resounding success. The event was well received by filmmakers, actors and audience, from the Thursday night screening of local high school and college films, to the Sunday morning brunch at Reformation Brewery to the awards ceremony Sunday night.

Brent Lambert-Zaffino and I worked more than a year to bring this international film festival to the Canton Theatre and are already planning for next year. Yeah, we are going to do this again. Brent brought his expertise from the filmmakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side and I brought my tourism marketing and event planning skills to create the most unlikely of partnerships that appeared to work seamlessly. We had a couple hiccups but it was the first time for each of us to take on anything of this magnitude. We learned a lot this first year. Brent and I met about a year ago through his parents after I mentioned to them that I was seriously interested in starting a film festival for Canton. His parents told me that Brent, too, was interested in starting a film festival and the rest, as they say, is history. A four-day event such as a film festival has an inordinate amount of moving parts; there are volunteers to schedule, sponsorships to acquire, visitors to house, awards to create, genres to select, films to screen and judge, judges and screeners to line up, venues to secure for panel discussions, brunch, and after parties. And merchandise to purchase, printing, marketing, you know, logistics, logistics, logistics. Left, Bill and Ashley Carter, who moved to Canton recently, volunteered all weekend and received keys to the city from Mayor Gene Hobgood.

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Each attendee got a swag bag: more than 100 for student films Thursday to 125 on Sunday.

Attending an event at Reformation Brewery are, from left: Brent Lambert-Zaffino, Kady McWhirter, Naomi Catt, Troy Lambert-Zaffino, Matthew Ferrans and Niki McCarthy.

Success All this was accomplished by our hard work, hundreds of texts, phone calls, emails and attention to detail. We had the privilege of getting phenomenal support from the City of Canton, an outpouring of positive response from the local business community providing sponsorships, the willingness of filmmakers to submit their films and attend a first-year festival, and the volunteers … what can I say other than thank you, thank you and thank you some more! The dates for 2020 are May 28-31 and film submissions are open on the website - www. EtowahFilmFestival.com. If you’re a filmmaker, including aspiring high school or college filmmakers, submit your films for consideration. A very special mention goes out to Kristin Gauthier, the new manager of the Canton Theatre. She made popcorn for four days straight and never once set off the fire alarm! That was a very real possibility and we guarantee we would have! Right, co-founders Laine Wood and Brent LambertZaffino say they’ll host another festival.

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Transportation Options for Senior Citizens BY NATHAN BRANDON

One of the most difficult aspects of aging is the loss of independence. When driving is no longer feasible, senior adults in Cherokee County must look for ways to buy groceries, make doctors’ appointments and attend social events. Usually, the first option is to rely on family and friends. This can quickly become a burden on family relationships and friendships. So, one must ask, “What are the transportation options where I live?” I learned about an unexpected option while waiting for an exercise class to begin. I saw one of the seniors get out of the backseat of a car, and the driver exit the parking lot. I asked him who his driver was. “He’s my Uber driver!” the gentleman said. I was surprised at his response because he is in his late 80s, and I underestimated his technical knowledge. He explained, “My son doesn’t want me driving anymore, so he told me he would pay for my Uber transportation. See this app on my phone? I just type in where I want to go and wait for the driver to arrive. From Woodstock to Canton doesn’t cost very much, and my son would rather pay for me to ride than worry about me driving.” This is one example of how families can easily solve the issue of no longer wanting their loved one to drive. Most seniors have smartphones, and the app is one of the simplest to use. After this experience, I downloaded the app and have since used Uber a number of times.

Another option is through the office of Cherokee County Senior Services. CATS (Cherokee Area Transit System) operates five days a week to provide transportation for all county residents. Rides are provided to many popular destinations such as: • Northside Cherokee Hospital • Major shopping areas • Nursing homes • Employment sites • Medical facilities in Woodstock and Canton Reservations must be made in advance. Dates book up quickly, so call early to schedule transportation. Fares vary based on mileage. The cost is $1.50 per trip for the first 5 miles and an additional 30 cents per mile over 5 miles. Limited service is available for adults with disabilities. For information, call 770-345-6238 or visit www.cherokeega.com. There also is the Volunteer Driver Program at Senior Services. Screened volunteers assist seniors with transportation to critical appointments, grocery shopping, errands, etc. Currently, there is a waiting list. Call 770-345-1224 for information.

Nathan has been a resident of Cherokee County since 1982. He retired from Cherokee County Senior Services, and remains involved in community organizations that focus on senior adults.

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Bigger Lots Versus Green Space BY HARRY JOHNSTON

Would you rather have the largest possible lot for your home, or a smaller lot plus some community-owned green space? Cherokee County’s land use plan defines targets for the maximum number of residential units per acre in each area of the county. Limits on residential densities provide development that’s appropriate for the area, and keep some restraint on overall growth and the total build-out population of the county. Within those density limits, there’s been debate for years about whether it’s better to make each lot as large as possible, or to use smaller lots plus areas of community-owned green space. To allow that second option, the county adopted optional Conservation Subdivision (CONSUB) development standards about 15 years ago. The standards were originally pretty simple. The lots in a CONSUB could be half the size of traditional lots for the applicable zoning district, but the number of lots couldn’t exceed the theoretical maximum that could fit on the property using traditional lot sizes. The leftover land was left as green space. Developers loved CONSUB development because it gave them the maximum lot yield on property that was partly unbuildable, due to flood plain, wetlands or other natural constraints. The CONSUB standards have changed several times. The first change was to more restrictively determine the maximum number of lots. Half the unbuildable land and all land occupied by roads was taken out of the lot-yield calculation. At least 40% of the total land was required to be green space. That made the lot yields in CONSUBs more consistent with traditional development. Later, the CONSUB requirements were liberalized to allow even smaller lots, but the lot-yield calculations remained the same. There continues to be some opposition to CONSUBs based on the character of development they bring to an area. Even with about the same number of lots, the smaller lots in CONSUBs don’t always look like they belong in areas that mostly have larger, traditional lots. The county is considering another update to the CONSUB requirements. The biggest proposed change would require a developer to get specific zoning approval to use the CONSUB standards. It would no longer just be the developer’s choice. Required CONSUB lot sizes would be restored to 50% of traditional sizes. Green space would have to equal the total area of unbuildable lands plus 40% of the buildable land. We expect to hold hearings on the proposed changes in July and August, with a decision by the end of that time. As always, I’m interested in your thoughts. Please email me at hjohnston@cherokeega.com.

Harry Johnston is chairman of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. He's a retired CPA and accounting manager, and a former district commissioner.

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Grab a Book!

Check out these summer reading suggestions from our friends at the Sequoyah Regional Library System

Adults

Popular titles right now include “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean, “The Radium Girls” by Kate Moore, and “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. Those who prefer magazines can use their library card to access the Flipster app, which offers digital issues of popular titles like Southern Living, National Geographic, Wired and more.

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Want to get some reading done during the summer? Whether you’re trying to stay active while school’s out or simply looking to relax, there’s something for all ages at the library. We’ve compiled a short list of recommendations for each age group to get you started. Remember, Sequoyah Regional Library System also offers titles in large print, eBook, and audiobook.

Teens

Popular titles include the Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers nominees and winners (www.georgiapeachaward.org), including, “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas, “Scythe” by Neil Shusterman, and “Wonder Woman: Warbringer” by Leigh Bardugo. Audio lovers, check out SYNC (audiobooksync.com), a free summer program for teens that makes two popular audiobooks available on the OverDrive app for free.

Children

Star Wars and Avengers are always popular, as are series like Dog Man (Dog Man: The Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants), Lumberjanes, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. We also offer titles from the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, TOME Society and Georgia Children’s Book Awards. And of course, our Summer Reading Program is A Universe of Stories, so we’ve got dozens of space-themed books.

There’s No Place Like a Global Home BY JUSTIN SPAINHOUR-ROTH

"There's no place like home!" For nearly 80 years, this iconic phrase has been a part of American popular culture, thanks to the 1939 musical film, “The Wizard of Oz.” Based on L. Frank Baum's original 1900 novel, the story, its characters, and its songs are timeless and universal. This July, at Elm Street, we will bring the classic film to life in a faithful stage adaption. We’ve also been given a wonderful opportunity to work with the Canton-based nonprofit Goshen Valley. One of the elements of our partnership with them is bringing awareness to their organization, specifically foster families and adoption, to tie in with the idea that, "there's no place like home." After our initial logistics meetings, our director for “The Wizard of Oz” had an idea to help spread the word: Make T-shirts for the cast and production team. She connected us with a nonprofit shirt company called GOEX, which is owned by the Global ... we want to Orphan Project. By ordering use the musical through them, the shirts will and the story as help fund this organization, supporting orphan children a platform to and contributing to the livelihood of the company’s talk about the workers. idea of home, One of the things we love to do with our programming the adoption and at Elm Street, whether it is foster process with our theater productions or outdoor concerts such in Georgia... as the Lantern Series, is to connect the material and event to something bigger, something with which our audiences really can engage. With “The Wizard of Oz,” we want to use the musical and the story as a platform to talk about the idea of home, the adoption and foster process in Georgia, and how other organizations are combating orphanhood around the world. In a similar way, with a different medium, we'll be closing out the inaugural season of the Lantern Series on July 27, with an instrumental trio that is out of this world! Incorporating sounds from Senegal, India, Africa, South America and more, House of Waters uses instruments from around the globe. This not only showcases home for the artists, but also shows us how we are connected, through music, to a singular global home. Like Dorothy, we invite you to share your journey with others, as we often have much more in common than we initially think. Just follow the yellow brick road.

Justin Spainhour-Roth, education and marketing coordinator for Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, has a bachelor of arts in communication in musical theater from Bowling Green State University.

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Where is Georgia’s Money Going this Year? BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL

The General Assembly of Georgia completed its legislative session April 2. There is only one constitutional requirement that our Legislature is to complete, before we finish our annual session − the passage of the upcoming fiscal year’s budget for the state. That doesn’t mean it’s the only thing that we’ll do, but there is no question that it is our most important function. Our Legislature spends tens of billions of our hard-earned money every year, and, as your representative in this process, I take it extremely seriously. I’m proud to report that our state remains among the lowest per-capita spending states in the Union, and that, by the numbers, our spending priorities appear to be in order. I’m a firm believer that you can see where someone’s priorities lie by examining their checkbook. The same principle applies to government. As this year’s budget (Fiscal Year 2020) started on July 1, it seems an appropriate time to re-examine the numbers together. This will cover a high-level breakdown of Georgia’s FY 2020 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020) budget. 1. Dept. of Education

38.5%

$10.6 billion

2. Dept. of Community Health

13.1%

$3.6 billion

3. Board of Regents, University System

9.5%

$2.6 billion

$1.9 billion

4.5%

$1.2 billion

4. Dept. of Transportation 5. Bond Payments

These first five line items comprise 72.5% of the state budget, at a total of $19.93 billion.

6. Dept. of Corrections

4.5%

$1.2 billion

7. Dept. of Behavioral Health

4.5%

$1.2 billion

8. Student Finance Commission

$1 billion

9. Dept. of Human Services

$825 million

10. Dept. of Early Care and Learning

1.6%

$440 million

11. Technical College System

1.3%

$372 million

12. Dept. of Juvenile Justice

1.3%

$350 million

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These next seven allocations comprise an additional 20% of the state budget, at $5.4 billion, and totaled with the first five encompass 92.3% of Georgia’s budget. These 12 line items constitute $25.3 billion in state spending. Remaining 38 agencies

7.7%

$2.13 billion

You read that correctly. Our state’s budget is generally spread over 50 allocations: five of which consume almost 73% of total spending, 12 of which comprise 92%+ of total spending, with the remaining 38 agencies utilizing only 7.7% of Georgia’s expenses. By percentage, this is nearly identical to the previous fiscal year, 2019. Now, we’ve seen the check stubs. What do they tell us about our state’s priorities? As I look over Georgia’s 12 largest expenses, I see four major categories.

We spend more than $15 billion dollars on education, including K-12, pre-K, higher education, student finance and the technical college system. This constitutionally stated “primary obligation” is covered by more than 55% of our state budget, and, for the second time, our General Assembly fully funded our QBE (Quality Basic Education) funding formula this year, and granted the largest single teacher pay increase in Georgia history.

2. 3. 4.

After education, the state spends nearly $5 billion on health care-related obligations, at 18% of total spending. Third in line for spending priorities from the state is transportation. This totals 7% of the budget, at more than $1.9 billion. Finally, the fourth priority in the lion’s share of Georgia’s budget finishes with spending on public safety. This priority takes up nearly $1.5 billion, or 6% of the total budget. If you have any concerns about Georgia’s budget, or any other issue, feel free to reach out to me at Michael@ CaldwellForHouse.com or on my cellphone at 678523-8570. You also can join me at 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings for our Weekly Coffee With District 20 at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to represent our families in our General Assembly.

Michael Caldwell is the state representative District 20, which includes Towne Lake and Woodstock. He can be reached at 678-523-8570 or email him at Michael.Caldwell@house.ga.gov.

Operation Dry Water Weekend Coming Soon BY GREG FONZENO

As part of the annual Operation Dry Water campaign, the local Lake Allatoona U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary joins in a nationally coordinated effort to educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities on the water. While Operation Dry Water is an annual and season-long campaign, July 5-7 is the national weekend for heightened focus on boater education and rule enforcement. Alcohol use continues to be the leading known contributing factor in recreational boater deaths and a leading contributor in boating accidents. The Lake Allatoona Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is encouraging the local community to engage in safe boating practices, which includes keeping alcohol off the boat for both operators and passengers. Recreational boating is enjoyed by people and families nationwide. The goal is to not only educate boaters on the dangers of drinking alcohol and boating, but also to remind them of other safe boating practices, such as enrolling in a boater education course and always wearing a life jacket. Alcohol impairs judgment and reaction time on the water

much more than it does in a car because of the sun, heat, wind, noise and the vibrations of the boat. The Coast Guard Auxiliary wants everyone to have a great summer on the water and, to do that, boaters must remain sober and alert. As part of Operation Dry Water, weekend recreational boating safety volunteers, in collaboration with law enforcement in every U.S. state and territory, will be at marinas and on the water educating boaters about safe boating practices and removing impaired operators from our waterways. Last year, 494 impaired operators were removed by law enforcement across the country during the Operation Dry Water three-day weekend alone. Boaters can learn more about boating under the influence by visiting operationdrywater.org. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard coordinates Operation Dry Water nationally.

Greg Fonzeno is the public education officer and vice commander of the local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit (Flotilla 22) at Allatoona Lake.

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COED Launches First Mentorship Program PROVIDED BY CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Our team at the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) recently launched our newest entrepreneurship initiative, the North Atlanta Venture Mentoring Service (NAV). Headquartered in Cherokee County, NAV is the first program of its kind in Georgia. It was made possible through the Cherokee By Choice initiative, a five-year results-driven public/private partnership aimed at reinforcing Cherokee’s role as a leader in economic development. NAV is trained by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Venture Mentoring Service (VMS), and is based on the proven concept of teambased mentoring. We recognized the value that a collaborative mentorship program could provide to Cherokee County after conducting a strategic plan and building an entrepreneurial ecosystem. After years of research, and several visits with MIT sister programs, it was clear the VMS mentorship approach would give local entrepreneurs the greatest chance at success. VMS has a proven 20-year track record operating its internal program, and has shared its mentoring model to organizations in 23 countries. NAV is the 90th sister program. “We wanted to grow Cherokee County entrepreneurs, but didn’t want to limit our reach to the county borders. Diversity and inclusion matter to us, which is why we are selecting 20 mentors with a wide range of experience and seven ventures for our pilot,” COED President Misti Martin said. NAV mentors are seasoned entrepreneurs and executives who come ready to learn, listen and guide. NAV ventures recognize their need for mentorship, are coachable, and are ready to develop themselves and their businesses. Connecting entrepreneurs to a team of mentors within a formally structured program is a valuable way to guide them on their journey toward success. In a real train-the-trainer style, NAV will build on the local mentor community in Cherokee and North 30

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Leticia and Harry Hutchins of Alma Coffee look forward to the guidance of seasoned entrepreneurs. Photo courtesy of Clay Goswick Photography.

Atlanta, to offer the best and brightest minds to local entrepreneurs. The pilot program will launch with seven teams that meet monthly. Throughout the duration of the program, we will continue receiving applications for mentors and ventures that want to get involved in this program. “Entrepreneurs play a vital role in our economy and the local community,” NeoMed Inc. President Aaron Ingram said. “I believe in the power of mentorship to help guide startups. When COED asked me to be a part of their innovative team-based mentorship program, I was happy to give back to a worthwhile initiative that is connected to such a prestigious institution, with a reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship.” This program is a catalyst for building strong entrepreneurial ecosystems across the country, including cities such as Asheville and Greenville. Thanks to strong leadership and strategic vision, we knew that making this ecosystem sustainable would require committed mentors who believe in giving back to

the future generation of entrepreneurs. The impact of NAV will be measured through job creation, revenue growth and community involvement. For us, the goal is much bigger than building successful companies; it’s about fostering stronger entrepreneurs. Alma Coffee, which recently opened its first cafe in The Circuit Woodstock, will be one of the seven ventures in the pilot. “The coffee industry is growing, but has a long way to go. We are doing our best to push the industry forward; getting a fresh perspective from people outside the industry will help us with new ideas. We are both young in our venture and having the guidance of seasoned mentors will help steer our ship in the right direction,” according to a statement from Harry and Leticia Hutchins, co-founders of Alma Coffee. Through active support of entrepreneurs, NAV contributes to entrepreneurship education and catalyzes innovation while working to make Cherokee County the No. 1 place in the state to start a business.

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development is the leading organization for business and film recruitment and industry retention & expansion. For more information, visit www.cherokeega.org.

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Your CBD Store carries SunMed products, the highest quality, terpenerich CBD oil derived from industrial hemp, according to Davis. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in industrial hemp plants that offers numerous medicinal benefits without the psychoactive effects or “high” associated with marijuana. CBD is used to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, and reduce or eliminate epileptic seizures (in some rare forms). “Even if you are not suffering from a chronic condition that impedes your ability to go about your everyday life, you can still benefit from CBD. Many use cannabidiol as they would any other natural health supplement by adding a small dose (called microdosing) to their daily routine,” Davis said. “This is a preventative regiment that has little to no downside. Our bodies naturally need anti-inflammatory substances and CBD is one of the best.”

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“We communicate with our customers to make sure the experience was satisfactory, and ask how we did today, and if there is anything we could do in the future to make their experience the best possible. We ask them to tell us how we did.” Opening Chloe’s was the next step that made sense for Parker’s career, which spans more than a decade in the auto repair industry. She named the shop after her great niece. “I’ve worked with thousands of customers helping them understand what’s going on with their vehicle in a compassionate way and helping them

get back on the road. When I saw this opportunity to do what I love, where I love, and I could do it the right way, it just all fell into place,” she said. Chloe’s is Ask Patty Certified Female Friendly, ASE certified and BBB accredited with the score of A. Parker also is working on a training program at Chloe’s for those in the automotive field wanting to continue their education in an affordable way. Among the services offered for residential and commercial vehicles: transmission; diagnostics; exhaust systems; brakes; heating and air condition; oil changes and fluids, and door repair. An extensive list is available at www.chloesautorepair.com. Most repairs are completed the same day. Chloe’s also offers a three year, 36,000mile nationwide warranty to back up their service. “We are still new,” Parker said, “and we hope to be able to reach everyone in the southern half of Cherokee County, and let them experience the Chloe’s Auto Repair’s ‘Kind Approach’ to the automotive service industry. We hope to open a second location in the near future.”

What Your Neighbors Are Saying “I had a flat tire in front of the shop and, not knowing they were there, started to change the tire. Greg noticed that I was having trouble and came out to help and I turned him down. As I labored attempting to remove the spare from under the Jeep, he again came out and offered his assistance, noticing that now I was in trouble. My blood pressure had dropped dangerously low. This time I accepted his help and a bottle of water. He offered to inspect the tire, invited me into the lounge area and let me recoup. Their concern for my health even exceeded their great service. My first experience with them makes me feel like we are neighbors. Thank you Greg, Deidre, Paul, and the others for great care.” “I have always been nervous about going to a new auto shop, I have a 19-year-old mini van that was already misdiagnosed by two mechanics. To my surprise, I was a previous customer to the owner. She took great care of me, her staff was very professional and friendly. I was blown away how great the service was. Not the cheapest in town but very fair. (You get what you pay for). My van is running great. Thank you guys! I have a new shop home to bring my cars to!” “Phenomenal experience here today. Needed an oil change and walked in, was immediately told (helpfully) how long the wait would be to confirm I could and wanted to wait that long. The price was unbeatable, particularly with their BOGO special. Wait was shorter than I was told, and the tech who came out to talk to me was thrilled to report that my car was in great shape and needed nothing else. Out the door for exactly the price I was given, and had a lovely conversation with everyone in the office. Truly kind people, gorgeous facility and quality work for unbelievable value.” AROUND WOODSTOCK | July 2019

Distinguished Young Women Program for High School Girls Boosts Self Confidence BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ

Coco Chanel said, “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” Distinguished Young Women (DYW) is an organization that empowers young girls to be their best selves. “Our hope is to inspire 11th-grade girls to develop their full potential through our free programs,” said Linda Greco, state chairman and Cherokee County resident. “The life skills the girls gain are invaluable and carry them way beyond college years. Our outstanding programs provide the participants with the tools they need to succeed in today’s world. I would love for more girls to benefit from what we have to offer.” DYW was founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, and is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. Originally known as America’s Junior Miss, the program’s mission is to encourage young women to reach their full potential while boosting confidence to chase dreams. The organization involves more than learning self-confidence; more than $1 billion in scholarships were available to graduating seniors in 2018, and more than 770,000 women have gone through the program since 1958.

“I would tell any girl considering participating in Distinguished Young Women to think no further, and sign up right away,” said Savannah Stanley, Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia, class of 2019. Stanley just graduated from high school as class valedictorian, and competed in the national competition in Alabama in June. “My experience with DYW has given me access to a world of opportunities ranging from scholarships, to further pursue my education, to valuable connections and exposure to networking,” Stanley said. “Whether you already feel confident in all aspects of the program, or would be stepping outside of your comfort zone, there is so much for you to gain from DYW.” During the program, each girl attends Life Skills Workshops to prepare for life after high school. Topics include interviews, public speaking, and Be Your Best Self, which is the official outreach of the DYW. Participants are encouraged to be balanced in five areas: • Being Healthy • Being Involved • Being Studious • Being Ambitious • Being Responsible

Savannah Stanley, third from left, was honored with an Invite Resolution and recognized on the floor of the State House of Representatives. Stanley is with, from left: Rep. Rick Jasperse (District 11 and Education Committee Chairman), Linda Greco and Rep. Mitchell Scoggins (District 14). 34

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Each program culminates in an on-stage showcase at the state level and then on to the national level. This year’s state final to choose the Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia class of 2020 will be held at the

Left, Each state representative receives a silver medallion along with cash scholarships. Top, Rep. Michael Caldwell greets the DYW Class of 2019. Front row, from left: Maggie Nguyen (Leesburg), Emily Johnson (Laurens County), Elizabeth Dutch (Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia 2018), Bhavya Gupta (Lee County), Morgan Brown (Monroe County) and Hannah Harper (Thomaston). Second row: Savannah Stanley (Gordon County), Hope Falin (Upson County), Karlie Bridges (Early County), Edna Rutland (Bibb County), Tiana Clarke (Henry County) and Mary Grace Moore (Houston County). Third row: Kennedy Eltz (Coweta County), Cassie Stancil (Dublin), Grace Weeks (Bartow County) and Annie Twibell (Chatham County).

Marietta Performing Arts Center July 19-20. Elizabeth Dutch, past DYW of Georgia 2018 wrote in her message to the class of 2019: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will continue supporting and volunteering with this program to ensure that other girls have the same opportunities because I have seen how it enriches the lives of young women across the nation.â&#x20AC;? Registration for this free program happens during the fall of junior year. If you have a special rising junior girl in your life, who you know would benefit, she can apply online: http://distinguishedyw.org/apply-now. For more information, contact Greco at 770-827-7998 or Georgia@ DistinguishedYW.org. Distinguished Young Women is a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible. http://GA.DistinguishedYW.org.

Susan Schulz is a wife, mom, writer and mentor who lives and plays along the Etowah River in Canton. She loves serving at Woodstock City Church. Connect with her at www.susanbrowningschulz.com.

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EVERYDAY

It began with news of a devastating recurrence of cancer and a need much bigger than us. Everyone wants to help, but no one really knows how, or where to begin. Seldom does conversation develop into a firestorm of compassion, creativity and action. This is what happened when Allison “Allie” Chambers, wife of Jonathan, community manager of entrepreneurship for the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, learned that her breast cancer had returned aggressively. Three years prior, in the summer of 2016, the young wife and mom of two beautiful girls — Gracie, 11, and Natalie, 8 — was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, sending this young family into a whirlwind of emotions and challenges while depleting most of their personal savings. Now, after three years in the clear, getting back on their feet and the surprise birth of their third daughter — Maggie, 1 —- Allie’s scans revealed that her breast cancer had returned and aggressively spread to her pelvis, spine and lungs. Her cancer is now stage 4. Aggressive cancer requires quick treatment. Without a lot of time to waste, Allie is remaining with her original oncologist, who recommends an integrative approach to treatment that combines the best of conventional medicine, such as chemotherapy and other drug treatments, with more alternative natural remedies, like IV vitamin C, a plant-based diet, supplements, and more. It is customized to the person and their individual body and type of cancer they are fighting. This type of treatment typically is not covered by insurance, and comes with a high price tag of $75,000. After a hysterectomy is performed, Allie hopes to begin fighting her new battle from every angle, using a cocktail approach of oncology. Both Jonathan and Allie remain 36

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Jonathan and Allie with daughters Grace, Natalie and Maggie.

hopeful that God will provide all their needs for treatment costs and healing, and fully trust their integrative oncologist. Jonathan’s friends, co-workers and local community members quickly recognized that, as a busy young husband and father of three daughters, Jonathan would need help. Immediately, hundreds of messages flew around the county via text, email, social media and in person, asking, “How can we help?” From there, Cherokee Gives A ______ was formed as a community of people from Cherokee County that share a common compassionate purpose in support of the Chambers family. In three fast weeks, Woodstock, Canton, Waleska, Holly Springs and Ball Ground have collaborated, and are organizing fundraising events within their areas in support of the Chambers family. Local businesses have reached out to ask what they can do, or to share their creative ideas, services and offerings. The response has been incredible to witness. "When we moved here in the summer of 2016, and walked through our first journey with cancer, we had no community to support us. Everything was new: new city, new job, new friends, new culture,” Jonathan said. “After only three

years of living in Cherokee, and digging our roots deep fast, we never could have imagined the support and love this community would give so sacrificially. It has been overwhelming for our family, and beautiful to watch. This is what real community looks like. And, we are honored and humbled to be part of this Cherokee community, and proud to call it what it feels like: home." Everyday Angels knows the hearts of this compassionate community well. We are excited to share with our readers ways in which you can participate and follow Cherokee Gives a ______. We are excited to follow up with this growing group of people who simply want to help, as well as follow Allie’s new cancer journey. We are encouraged and inspired by the love and generosity of so many, so fast. Meanwhile, please pray for the Chambers family as they face the challenges ahead of them. You may make donations through Everyday Angels, where 100% goes to the family, GoFundMe.com/rallyforallie, or attend the many fundraising events scheduled throughout the county. For a listing of upcoming events, please follow on Facebook: Allie’s Rally Against Breast Cancer or Cherokee Gives a ______.

Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. To make a tax deductible donation, 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. If you know of a special need in your community, e-mail aaeverydayangels@gmail.com

Summer Health Pretend You’re Pregnant! BY BRITTON CRIGLER, MD, FACOG

My first pregnant patient of the day came in clutching an 800-calorie, orange Slurpie. As an obstetrician, who sees expectant mothers every day, I can tell you that not every pregnant woman is a model of health. I’ve seen women who eat fast-food french fries every day, women who have never exercised, and women who smoke or drink, despite knowing the risks. And yet, I have also seen that almost every one of these women will make an effort to change, not for her sake, but for the sake of her unborn baby. I wonder, “Why will we do things for a baby that we won’t do for ourselves? Is each of us not worth the same effort and love?” These are the summer health tips I give to my pregnant patients. Surprisingly, the advice isn’t all that different from the health advice we should all follow.

Pregnancy Tips That Work For Everyone Use the pool.

Or the beach, or the lake, or wherever you find yourself this summer. One of the best perks about being pregnant in the summertime is being able to take a load off in the water. Swimming is also great exercise!

Stay hydrated.

Drinking plenty of water during your pregnancy is important for any time of the year, but it’s especially important during the summer.

Try a mocktail.

A cold beer or fruity alcoholic drink may be a no-no during pregnancy, but you can join the fun with a fruit mocktail. There are tons of delicious recipes on Pinterest.

Use that SPF.

Protect your skin during pregnancy by wearing a high SPF sunscreen, and make sure you apply it liberally throughout the day, especially if you’re in the water or prone to sweating. Wear a widebrimmed hat to provide extra protection for your face and neck – or possibly your belly, too!

Stay cool.

During pregnancy, your body temperature is already higher than normal. Pay attention to the heat index (how hot the temperature feels due to the combination of heat and humidity), and, for days in the 90s, stay indoors as much as possible with your air conditioning turned on. This summer, I propose you follow the same health tips for yourself that you might for an unborn baby or loved one. After all, aren’t you worthy of love and care, too? Pregnant – or not!

are you all IN? IN WDSTK is an INvestor based 501(c)6 which exists to bring together local residents and businesses from every community who are INvesting, INvolved and INcluded IN Woodstock’s growth and opportunity. We host over 85 networking, business development and community engagement opportunities annually. Business INvestments start as low as $100 per year. If you are ready to be all IN, join us today: inwdstk.org/invest or by calling 770-592-6056

be our guest. July 2019 Events YPOW AM - networking and local leaders Thursdays at 7 AM // Copper Coin Coffee Film Ready Woodstock at the Morning INfluence Friday July 26 at 8 AM // Chambers at City Center Register as a guest at inwdstk.org/events

Dr. Britton Crigler is a board certified OB-GYN at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists, and has been voted “Mom-Approved” OB in Atlanta Parent magazine. AROUND WOODSTOCK | July 2019

Rob’s Rescues Why should we help wildlife? This cat’s name is BeeBee. He is 1 year old. He is a cream color with orange gold stripes on his tail. He got his name because he got shot by a BB gun and spent days in a tree. He is a very playful cat, and if he could be put into a house with a smaller, younger cat, that would be great for him.

In everyday life we see raccoons, deer, opossums and foxes. We aren’t paying attention and they die by getting hit by cars, or eating poison or something that is bad for them. Every species of organisms has an important role on the Earth. Raccoons help by maintaining healthy populations and distributing seeds. Coyotes are important because they keep deer, rodent and rabbit populations down. Opossums benefit ecosystems because they eat ticks, rats, mice and cockroaches, which is really helpful. They are also scavengers so they clean up road-kill. Foxes protect gardens from pests that can cause damage like insects, rodents and rabbits. Deer are very important because they are predators and prey. They are called a keystone species because their feeding activity can directly and indirectly affect many plants and animals in an ecosystem. These animals are all important to the ecosystem whether as a predator, prey, decomposer or a scavenger. People are at the top of the ecosystem, so we must protect the ecosystem. That is why we should help wildlife. So, how do we help wildlife? If you see injured wildlife, Bells Ferry Veterinary Hospital is a good place to go. You can call the hospital at 770-926-5311. There is also an app called Animal Help Now. I also have some information on my website. www.robsrescues.com. - Rob Macmillan

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This dog’s name is Opal. She is 4 years old and has a shepherdlooking face, but an Australian shepherd-sized body. She was a stray, and was found in a dog trap with almost no hair on her body. Her hair is growing back and it is super soft. She is afraid of cars and can be scared easily. She will be a great size for a family. She is 45 pounds.

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Rob will be interviewing Project Chimps (projectchimps. org). This is a sanctuary in North Georgia for chimpanzees previously used in research. Until July 19, there will be a Rob’s Rescues collection bin in the Starbucks on Sixes/Ridge Road to collect items for Project Chimps. Some of what they need are: newspapers, magazines, 5-gallon water bottles, empty tissue boxes, paper towel tubes, pinecones, Disney or nature DVDs, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves).

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. Follow Rob at www.robsrescues.com and on Facebook @robsrescues.

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Downtown Woodstock Dining Canyons

Reel Seafood

Tapas/Sushi 380 Chambers St. 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com

Century House Tavern

Ipps Pastaria & Bar

Rootstock and Vine

Italian 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com

Wine bar & Tapas 8558 Main St. 770 -544-9009 rootstockandvine.com

J Christopher’s

Salt Factory Pub

Modern American 125 E Main St. 770-693-4552 centuryhousetavern.com

Copper Coin Coffee American 400 Chambers St. 470-308-6914 coppercoinwoodstock.com

Fajita Valley Mexican 180 Towne Lake Parkway 770-928-2570 fajitavalley.com

Fire Stone Wood-fired Pizza & Grill 120 Chambers St. 770-926-6778 firestonerestaurants.com

Freight Kitchen & Tap

Diner 315 Chambers St. 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com

J Miller’s Smokehouse BBQ & Southern Sandwiches 150 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-8295 jmillerssmokehouse.com

Mad Life Studios

Gastropub 8690 Main St. 678-903-6225 saltfactorypub.com/woodstock

Semper Fi Bar and Grille American 9770 Main St. 770-672-0026 semperfibarandgrille.com

Tea Leaves & Thyme English Tea room 8990 Main St. 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com

Partners II Pizza

Truck & Tap

Pizza 8600 Main St. 678-224-6907 partnerspizza.com/woodstock-ga

Habanero’s Taqueria

Pure Taqueria

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Seafood 8670 Main St. 770-627-3006 reel-seafood.com

Southern 8722 Main St. madlifestageandstudios.com

Southern 251 E. Main St. 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com

Mexican 9550 Main St. 678-498-8243 habanerostaqueria.com

Ice Martini & Sushi Bar

American 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsfresh.com

Mexican 405 Chambers St. 770-952-7873 puretaqueria.com/woodstock

Variety of Food trucks 8640 Main St. 770-702-1670 truckandtap.com

Vingenzo’s Italian 105 E. Main St. 770-924-9133 vingenzos.com

Life in Community Is a Good Thing BY REV. ANN GARVIN

Have you ever thought it might be nice to be a hermit − totally alone, and away from the hustle and bustle? There are times when we need a break, time to recharge our batteries, rest and relax. We need time to reflect on life, so we can live lives of meaning. What captures your heart, and calls out to you? If you don’t know, maybe you are too busy. I believe we are all created with gifts and talents, and they are to be shared. Although, it is nice to be alone sometimes, we weren’t created to be alone. Some people choose aloneness because living life in community can be challenging. Sometimes, people don’t see things the same way. People do things without thinking about how their actions will impact others. They get tired and frustrated at how things are going in their lives, and take it out on those around them. Sometimes, people don’t do what we want them to do. It is difficult not to have expectations about what we want life to be. And, it is even more difficult not to place our expectations on others. While life in community can sometimes be challenging, it also can be a place of great joy. I have been meeting with a group of seven ladies every two weeks for the past two years. Most of us did not know each

other in the beginning, but we came together with a common purpose – to grow spiritually, as we shared our lives with each other. There is about a 20-year age span between the youngest woman and the oldest. We are at different stages in life. Yet, we have developed a true sense of sisterhood. We know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, if any one of us needed something, we could call on someone in this group, and she would be available. We have shared laughter and tears, we have prayed for one another and for each other’s families. We have spoken truth into one another’s lives, and gently and lovingly held each other accountable. We have lived in community, even though most of us have only seen each other every other week. And what a blessing it has been. I encourage you to find a community to do life with. And, don’t be surprised if they don’t look or think like you. Living life in community is a joyous thing.

After working in the counseling field for more than 25 years, Ann felt God’s call into pastoral ministry and currently serves as pastor of Woodstock United Methodist Church. Her email address is ann.garvin@ngumc.net.

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Around & About JULY on the Mountain” by Gaslight 5-7 “Smoke Players, will be presented at the Canton Historic Theatre. The 2019-20 season has been announced, and will include: “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling; “Greetings!” by Tom Dudrick;, “The Fantasticks,” book and lyrics by Tom Jones; and “Last Night in Ballyhoo” by Alfred Uhry. www.cherokeetheatre.org.

Movies in the Park are held at Canton’s Brown 6 Park, with a playground nearby and concessions

available. The July feature is “Small Foot,” a PG film that starts at 8:45 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. http://georgiamoviesinthepark.com/canton.

Teen Night at Cherokee County Aquatic Center for ages 13-19. Drop-off starts at 5:30

p.m. and pickup ends at 10 p.m. Pool play, pizza dinner, crafts, games and a movie. Ratio of kids to counselors is 10-1. Please send clothes to change into after the pool. Cost is $10 per person. Call 678-880-4760 for questions.

Benefit Concert for a Queen will be held 6-9 p.m. at

Connect Live, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock. Proceeds will help Allisan Feinberg attend the National Miss Amazing 2019 pageant, a nonprofit organization for girls and women with special needs. Allisan is the 2019 Georgia Miss Amazing representative. For details, visit www.prekindle.com/event/64496-benefit-concert-for-aqueen-acworth.

20 Jimmy Buffet tribute show, at 6 p.m. at the

Canton River Rock 2019 presents A1A, a

Etowah River Park Amphitheatre. The family-friendly event is free. The Kentucky Headhunters will perform on Aug. 17. www.cantonga.gov.

The eighth annual Bend Your Knees 5K begins at 8 a.m. at Canton First Baptist Church, One Mission Point. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit, which has a mission of spreading awareness of brain tumors and support families dealing with the illness. Register at www.active.com. www.bendyourknees.org.

Saving, a workshop on saving seeds from 27 Seed the garden for future planting, will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Hickory Flat Library, 2740 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton. Seeds also can be shared at the Seed Libraries at Hickory Flat, Rose Creek and Ball Ground libraries. To register, visit cherokeemastergardenersinc.wildapricot. org, email uge1057@uga.edu, or call 770-721 7803.

AUGUST Etowah Eagles Golf Classic begins with a shotgun 9 start at 1:30 p.m. at Towne Lake Hills Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the high school’s basketball program. etowaheaglesbasketball@gmail.com.

Christianity and Your Constitution is a DVD14 based, 11-week class offered at First Baptist

Woodstock. Meets at 6:15 p.m. The class is free, no registration requirement. An optional book can be purchased for $10. Call 770-591-2508 for classroom location. www.fbcw.org.

Cherokee Gala is 6-10 p.m. 22 Empower Suite Six Venue, 147 Reinhardt College Parkway in Canton. The organization helps individuals with disabilities strive for more relationships through employment, volunteering, social activities and skill development. Contact Candace Walker for ticket/ sponsorship purchase. www.empowercherokee.org. Candace.Walker@empowercherokee.org.

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July 3: Fireworks Extravaganza begins at 9:30 p.m.

CANTON

July 4: Riverstone Shopping Center, 6-10 p.m.

Entertainment and fireworks display at Riverstone Shopping Center, with live music by The Rupert’s Orchestra. Fireworks begin at dusk. Stay tuned for parade details at www.cantonga.gov.

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WOODSTOCK

July 4: The daylong July 4th Spectacular begins at 7:15 a.m.

with the 22nd annual Woodstock Freedom Run (Registration details at www.woodstockfreedomrun.com). A parade begins at 10 a.m. at Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill Road and travels down Main Street to end at Sam’s Club. A festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., begins at The Park at City Center after the parade, and includes food, live music, children’s games, inflatables, arts and crafts, Adam the Juggler and vendors until 3 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk behind the Target shopping center at Highway 92.

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@ the Library

Sequoyah Regional Library System • www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org

WOODSTOCK 7735 Main St., Woodstock 770-926-5859

July 11

Zoo Atlanta Mobile: Beastly Basics at 2 p.m. Presented by Zoo Atlanta’s ZooMobile project, explore animal characteristics, learn how animals meet their basic needs, and learn how they care for their young. Call to sign up.

July 12

Juggling With Adam Boehmer at

11 a.m. Witness the amazing talents of Adam Boehmer as he wows with his highly entertaining and engaging juggling expertise.

July 15

Apollo 11 Anniversary Celebration at 4

Branch Manager Laurie makes a new friend at the Hickory Flat Public Library during a visit from the Little Red Barn mobile petting zoo.

HICKORY FLAT 2740 E. Cherokee Dr., Canton 770-345-7565

July 8

The Amazing Space at 6:30 p.m. Families compete to complete the most space-related activities and win the grand prize. For all ages.

July 18

Summer Reading Finale: Water BlastOff Party at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy refreshments from Kona Ice and celebrate the end of summer. A towel and a change of clothes are recommended. For all ages.

July 28

Juggling with Adam Boehmer at 2 p.m. Witness the

amazing talents of Adam Boehmer, as he wows with his highly entertaining and engaging juggling expertise.

Project Pinterest at 3 p.m. Explore Pinterest-inspired creative projects. This month’s project is solar system bracelets. For ages 16 and older. Call to sign up.

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July 12

Summer Reading Finale: Jeffini’s Reading Blast-Off Magic Show at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a magic and puppet show with Jeffini the Great, as he leads you on a musical reading adventure. For all ages.

p.m. Join in for a live webcast to celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon-landing mission. Hosted by the American Museum of Natural History, experience a guided re-creation of the Apollo 11 voyage, the space-flight that landed the first two astronauts on the moon. For all ages.

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Teen Ice Cream Bar at 4 p.m. Cool down with some ice cream, and create your own sweet treat; materials are provided. For teens in grades 6-12.

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The Lantern Series Violet Blue, June 1 Elm Street Event Green, www.elmstreetarts.org.

Photo courtesy of Angela Rice.

Photo courtesy of Bronson Kurtz.

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Photo courtesy of Angela Rice.

GREENPRINTS TRAIL SYSTEM

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Visit our website for more information on these or other trail projects. www.greenprintsalliance.org

Noonday Creek Trail - This 1.43 mile paved trail begins at Market Street in Downtown Woodstock one block west of Main Street. It continues downhill toward Noonday Creek where it intersects with Towne Lake Pass Trail and the bridge to Woofstock Park. The trail continues along Noonday Creek to its current end at Highway 92. Trestle Rock Trail - This 0.40 mile flat paved trail is located in Olde Rope Mill Park on the banks of Little River. Towne Lake Pass - This approximately 1.2 mile trail connects the Towne Lake community to Downtown along Noonday reek. It runs from the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Towne Lake Hills South to Woofstock Park. C Rubes Creek Trail - This .5 mile trail runs along Rubes Creek and will ultimately connect into a larger run of trails. AROUND WOODSTOCK | July 2019

Camp Meetings in North Georgia Holbrook

It’s Camp Meeting Time!

2415 Holbrook Campground Road, has an Alpharetta address, but is located in Cherokee County. July 12-21. With guest ministers Danny Bennett from Brookwood Baptist in Forsyth County and Glenn Hannigan from Ebenezer United Methodist Church Milton. Song leader will be retired Baptist pastor Newt Hendrix. Daily worship is held at 11 a.m., and 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. www.holbrookcampmeeting.com.

Cherokee's 181-year tradition is thriving.

Marietta

A step back in time is an accurate description of camp meeting, a Southern tradition that brings families together for more than a week of uninterrupted fellowship and meaningful worship. Folks yearning for that simpler life can experience it July 12-21, when the faithful ignore the heat and make the pilgrimage to Holbrook Campground for a 10-day outdoor revival. The campground is an oasis of green space in north Cherokee, east of Canton and 1 mile south of busy Ga. 20, toward Cumming. More accurately, it is a 40acre, heavily shaded link to the past. It’s a tradition that’s repeated at historic sites, some 200 years old, across North Georgia this time of year. Camp meetings have played an important role in the history of Methodism. In the early church, there was typically only one preacher, known as a circuit rider, to serve various congregations. For many years at camp meeting, the preacher's only compensation was board for himself and his horse. Collections were not taken. Cherokee County’s Holbrook Campground was founded in 1839. Just across the street from Macedonia United Methodist Church, there is an open-air arbor on a wooded lot where visiting pastors deliver nightly sermons. The arbor is surrounded by a circle of 75 cabins, known as “tents,” 48

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ranging from small buildings with sawdust floors and no bathrooms to air-conditioned cottages with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. Children ride their bikes or swing on tire swings on the property while the adults, often several generations of families, relax in rockers and porch swings after home-cooked meals. Holbrook got its start when Jesse Holbrook, a blacksmith, received 40 acres of land in exchange for shodding a man’s horse. He donated the property to the Methodist Conference to be used as a campground, and the first services were held in the open under the trees. The first arbor built was too small, and a second one that took its place was damaged in a storm in 1889. The current structure was built in 1890. Camp meetings were traditionally a time of repentance, revival and reconnecting with God and neighbors. Generations later, worshippers no longer tie their cows to horse-drawn wagons to make the journey to camp meeting. In many cases, the campgrounds are surrounded by upscale neighborhoods and pricey retail centers. And, most camp meetings have their own websites. Virtually everything surrounding these campgrounds has changed dramatically since their inception. But, the message, and the purpose for gathering, remains the same.

2301 Roswell Road, Marietta, across from East Cobb United Methodist. July 12-21, in its 182nd year. Preachers for the daily services are Dr. Charles Sineath, Rev. Tom Tanner, Rev. Mike Mozley, Dr. Vic Bledsoe, Rev. Ben Cathey, Rev. Justin Holcomb, Rev. Tom Atkins and Rev. Jim Higgins. Ice cream social at 9:30 p.m. July 16. www.mariettacampmeeting.org.

Salem

3940 Salem Road, Covington, was founded in 1828. This year’s camp meeting dates are July 1219. Featuring guest speakers, Rev. Bill Britt and Rev. Carlos Sibley. www.salemcampmeeting.org.

Lumpkin

105 Lumpkin Campground Road, Dawsonville. Established in 1830, this year’s camp meeting dates are July 22-28. Pastor’s names weren’t announced at press time. www.lumpkincampground.org.

Pine Log

Part of Pine Log United Methodist Church at 3497 Pine Log Road, Rydal. Celebrating its 185th year with services July 23-29. Pastor’s names were not announced at press time. www.pinelogumc.com.

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Congratulations Graduates!

Cullen Stacy finished elementary and is ready to begin middle school.

Congratulations Class of 2019 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Front row, from left: River Ridge High School valedictorian Hailey Martin; Creekview salutatorian Emily McGhee and valedictorian Samantha Motley; River Ridge salutatorian Carson Clements; Woodstock valedictorian Alex Hegman; Cherokee valedictorian Morgan Feltham and salutatorian Adam Nichols. Back row: Sequoyah salutatorian Brae Davies; Etowah salutatorian Tori Ridgeway and valedictorian Riley McCready; Sequoyah valedictorian Natasha Ambriz and Woodstock salutatorian Johnny Vaughan.

Only 50% of foster youth graduate high school. This year, at Goshen Valley, all nine seniors graduated. Among the graduates, from left: Sean will go to Kennesaw State University; William will work until he finalizes plans for college; Jasha is headed to cosmetology school; Darrell is enrolling in the Atlanta Institute of Music; Emily begins North Georgia Technical College in August; Chris S. will work at UAC; and Chris will enroll in Dalton State. Not pictured: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kâ&#x20AC;? wants to go to veterinary school. 50

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Goshen Valley resident, Robert, will study business at Georgia Highlands.

Grace Lindstrom greets students at Knox Elementary School, where she once attended.

Chattahoochee Tech students celebrated graduation in commencement ceremonies held on May 16.

Woodstock High School graduate, Connor McCall, with his grandparents, Richard and Linda Willoughby.

Matthew John Waldroop, a Woodstock High grad, plans to attend Reinhardt University.

Woodstock High School graduates walked the halls at Woodstock Elementary.

Stephen Kaiser, who is joining the U.S. Air Force, walks through the halls of his former elementary school.

Cameron Gregg, with parents Rebekah and Brian, graduated from Sequoyah High School. His future plans include enjoying some much deserved time off. AROUND WOODSTOCK | July 2019

Tips for

Back-to-School Success BY BRYCE JONES

Summer is coming to an end, and a new school year is about to begin. Start off strong and be prepared by following these simple tips.

a good first impression. 1. Make This is your chance to start off on the right foot, and

you should start on Day One. If the first impression you give your new teachers is a positive one, they are more likely to cut you some slack if you mess up later on. However, if you come out of the gates poorly, it will be harder for you to change their opinions of you. The same applies for new friends and classmates. Be positive, friendly and approachable, and put your best self out there.

everyone. 2. Respect Use the Golden Rule, and treat others the way you

want to be treated. Respect your peers, teachers, the staff, and even your parents, because, if you treat them with respect, they will treat you with respect.

organized. 3. Stay Have an organizational plan, so you can stay on top

of things. Keep track of assignments, tasks, due dates and tests using to-do lists, agendas, special binders, calendars or even apps to set reminders and keep on track. Forgetting to turn in an assignment is a bad grade you easily can prevent.

involved. 5. Get Most schools offer clubs, sports and extracurricular

activities that cover a wide variety of interests. Getting involved is a great way to get to know the staff, and to find other students who share similar interests. You also will be interacting with teachers in a whole new way, getting to know them outside the classroom in a less formal setting. Whatever you’re interested in, you probably can find a club that you enjoy, and make new friends along the way.

for help when you need it. 6. Ask We all need a little help from time to time.

When learning new materials and concepts, there may be things you don’t grasp right away. You could have problems with friends, at home, or with teachers. Don’t let things go until they’re out of hand. Asking for help is the smart thing to do, and you should never be embarrassed to seek it out. If you don’t ask, no one will know, and no one will be able to help. Whether it’s from your friends, parents, teachers, counselors or other staff members, don’t be too shy to seek advice.

procrastinate. 4. Don’t You know what it’s like waiting until the last minute

to study for a test or start an assignment. It’s stressful, and your grades may suffer. Get in the habit of getting an early start, so you can get it over with, and enjoy the rest of the time you have − stress free! 52

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Bryce Jones is a seventh-grader at Woodstock Middle School and a member of the Friends Club.

College

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The Ultimate Guide to Packing BY ANSLEY CARTWRIGHT

College packing can be a stressful time. Your guest room and garage are covered in pillows, lamps and supplies. High school graduation brought in a full wallet of gift-card currency. This is a time of preparation, as you pack up your dorm-sized life into a minivan and head off. This is a time of learning how to pack for independence, and here are a few tips to help along the way:

For the Twin XL

When it comes to community dorm beds, you’re going to need a mattress cover and mattress pad — you don’t need to invest hundreds to use it for 8 months, but it should be comfortable. If you plan on lofting your bed, get a shelf to attach to the frame to hold whatever you need at night, because the ladder down isn’t worth the forgotten retainer. Dorm thermostats are about as predictable as the weather, so make your bed in layers with a clip-on fan. Whether you don’t want to do laundry often, or have a revolving door of guests, keep an extra sheet set in your closet. Your friends on the futon will thank you.

For the Closet

You won’t need your whole closet from home, but you might need all the hangers. Pack by season, with a few overlapping pieces. Bring your summer clothes, with a pair of jeans, a light jacket and a raincoat, and interchange these items to adapt to the weather. When it comes to shoes and outfits, pack for the following: class, casual, church, cocktail and career. And, don’t forget the duffle bag for your first trip home. Even though your mom will promise to wash your clothes any time you go back, you need to do laundry before then. Pack your detergent and dryer sheets, and know what to do with them.

For the Essentials

College is fun, but you have to learn while you’re there. Pack your pens and notebooks, but keep it compact to fit in your backpack, since most of your studying won’t be in the dorm. You’ll remember all your technology, but it’s easy to forget the chargers. Pack extension cords, especially one long enough to reach from the outlet to a lofted bed. Huge resident halls are just part of the bunk-bed lifestyle that

makes illness inevitable. Buy a first aid kit and bring your insurance card. A can of chicken soup, gatorade, crackers and ginger ale may be equally important.

For the Room

Hang hooks for your towels, and get a towel wrap for the hikes down the hall to the community shower. Get a shower-caddy with holes to drain the water and don’t forget your flip-flops. Invest in as many command strips as money can buy — they really will hold your life together, or, at least, your pinterest-inspired decor. You might want to get a futon or chairs to entertain your new friends, or to collapse in after class. College is harsh, but resident hall lighting is worse. Get a lamp, or two, to leave on for your roommate when you go to bed first, and a full-length mirror to share in the mornings.

For Cleaning It

A multi-surface cleaner or Clorox wipes go a long way during flu season, when the health center’s schedule is even more packed than yours. You may have packed 37 matching mugs, but you’ll need dish soap for your 38th cup of coffee. Consider having ziplock bags for the pizza you ordered at midnight but couldn’t finish, and you won’t know you need stain remover for your favorite shirt until it’s too late. If you get a rug, get a vacuum, but keep it small. You can’t just shake it out and sweep it up the way you might think. The truth is, your minivan might be packed with Keurigs, curtains and containers, but you won’t be able to bring everything you want. Try to take what you will need. Your parents will thank you when it’s time to move it all back. You may start off with decor that fills your walls, or move into an almost empty shoebox, but this is your space. This shoebox of yours is exactly that — all yours. You’ll bring what you want and decorate it how you please, but it might take a few Walmart runs to truly make it your home.

Ansley Cartwright is a public relations student in Grady College at the University of Georgia, and is a content creator for UGA's community of Odyssey Online. AROUND WOODSTOCK | July 2019

School News

Marla Prince of Waste Management, left, presents the scholarship to Billie O’Bryant.

Graduate Receives $5,000 Scholarship Billie O’Bryant, a River Ridge High School graduate, was the recipient of the 12th annual Waste Management/Pine Bluff Landfill Scholarship. A longtime partnership agreement between the school board and Waste Management of Metro Atlanta specifies one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded by the company each year to a graduating senior from a Cherokee County high school. This year’s school was River Ridge, and O’Bryant was chosen from a pool of applicants by the company’s Pine Bluff Community Advisory Board scholarship committee.

TLBA 2019 Scholarship Winners Congratulations to the Towne Lake Business Association's 2019 scholarship winners.

Etowah High School

• Abigail Billings (Entrepreneurial) • Amber Martinez (WBL) • Taylor Glass (WBL / Leadership) • Madeline Fisher (WBL / Leadership) • Chase Thomas (Leadership)

River Ridge High School

• Justin Bacon (WBL) • Tianna Francis (WBL) • Claudia Quintanilla (WBL) • Vanessa Martinez (WBL)

Woodstock High School

• Alexandra Hegman (Entrepreneurial) • Katelyn Gann (WBL) • Chloe Leroy (Leadership) • Malachi Brewer (Leadership) • Katherine Gilliam (WBL)

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Woodstock Graduate Headed to Air Force Academy Anna Fournaris, a Woodstock High School class of 2019 graduate, has been appointed to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. She served as the school’s Navy Junior ROTC commanding cadet officer, and is headed to the service academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, later this month to begin her studies. She plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, and go on to serve after graduation as an air battle manager for the Air Force. As cadet commanding officer for Woodstock High’s JROTC, Fournaris was responsible for 112 cadets, and was a valuable asset to the program and the school, also serving as a member of the program’s nationally ranked Brain Brawl team. She was a member of the National Honor Society, school swim team, Civil Air Patrol and USAPL competitive powerlifting team, and was selected from a pool of students statewide for the State Superintendent of Schools’ Student Advisory Council. In 2018, Fournaris was recognized with the WellsPratt Award from the Navy League of the United States Atlanta Metropolitan Council. The award Anna Fournaris included a trophy and $1,500 scholarship.

Summer Reading Made Easy Research suggests that children who do not read during the summer months lose up to three months of reading ability. Additional research supports growth in reading skills when a child is presented with opportunities to read or listen to books or stories. While the school district does not mandate nor assess summer reading, children and their families are encouraged strongly to participate in reading for enjoyment during the summer. The Georgia Department of Education and Get Georgia Reading have provided summer reading opportunities for students through a resource called myOn by Renaissance, providing access to more than 6,000 book titles, as well as daily news links, activities and suggestions for parents and children based on reading levels and interests. This summer opportunity is available to students through Aug. 31. Visit https://tinyurl.com/y3ehhwac for instructions on how to get started.

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce

State Finalist at Poetry Out Loud Alicia Mazzurra, a rising senior at River Ridge High School, was named a state finalist at this year’s Poetry Out Loud, a poetry recitation competition for high school students across the country. The goal of the competition is to teach students about poetry and inspire them to find creative outlets.

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

July 17

CPR/AED Training: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the terrace level of

the chamber office. Must be 14 years old to be certified. $45.

Alicia Mazzurra

New App Displays School Lunch Menus The Cherokee County School District will offer students and parents a closer look at school cafeteria menus this school year, with the new MealViewer To Go app and website. The system lists what’s on the breakfast and lunch menu each day, and also includes photos and nutritional information. The menu for the first day of school is available now through MealViewer, with more menus, photos and nutritional information being added daily in preparation for the start of school. “Our award-winning school nutrition department, led by Director Tina Farmer, is dedicated to providing nutritious and delicious meals to students, and ensuring parents are informed about those choices,” Superintendent of Schools Brian V. Hightower said. “MealViewer is yet another way our school nutrition department is improving customer service, and we appreciate all that they do to keep our children wellfed and focused.” To use MealViewer, students and parents can visit the website at https://schools.mealviewer.com (there’s also a link on the Menus page on the school district website) or download the free app on their smartphone. It’s easy to set up a free account, and you can find your school by searching for it by name, or by city.

July 18

CPR/AED & First Aid Training: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the terrace

level of the chamber office. Lunch provided. Must be 14 years old to be certified. $70.

July 23

Power Hour: 10-11 a.m. Fast-paced networking with fellow

business and chamber leaders. At the chamber’s board room.

Aug. 1

Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast: At the county’s

conference center at 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. Sponsor is Darby Funeral Home.

LGE Community Credit Union 12900 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-424-0060, www.lgeccu.org

Artwork to be Featured on T-shirt and Calendar River Ridge High School rising senior Alicia Mazzurra won honorable mention in the Georgia Farm Bureau art contest. She was the winner of her school’s contest and the countywide art contest sponsored by the Cherokee County Farm Bureau. Her artwork will be featured on the Cherokee bureau’s safety camp T-shirt and in the 2020 Georgia Farm Bureau Art Calendar that will be distributed to members statewide. She also won a $150 Walmart gift card. Alicia Mazzurra, second from left, is congratulated by, from left, Shirley Pahl of the Farm Bureau, fellow honoree Shaelyn Kiley, art teacher MaryJo Mulvey and Principal Dr. Kerry Martin.

Law Office of S. Judson Waites, II, P.C. 103 Springfield Drive, Suite 206, Woodstock 770-420-6566, www.waites-law.com

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Cherokee Photography Club Congratulations to the winners of the May competition, "Animals!"

The Cherokee Photography Club me contest, that meeting is held on the Cherokee County Arts Center, 94 No or email him at kbphotoart@comca

Monochromatic Print:

HM Pat Moore "Gator"

1st Eillene Kirk "The King"

2nd Rick Sapp "Backyard Bear"

Digital Projection:

2nd Rick Sapp "Calf in Pleasant Valley Meadow" 56

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HM Pat Moore "

eets on the fourth Monday of the month, and for those participating in the monthly second Monday of the month. Both meetings are 7-9 p.m. and held at the orth St., Canton. For more information, please contact Kim Bates at 770-617-7595 ast.net.

Color Print:

3rd Allen Quandee "Here's Looking at You"

1st Kim Bates "Curious"

"Catch of the Day"

HM Brenda Clapp "Lion King"

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WOODSTOCK AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

Ahimsa House helps domestic violence victims 24-hours a day get their pets to safety. 404-452-6248. www.ahimsahouse.org.

Georgia Animal Project, based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost spay/neuter services for dogs and cats. 770-704-PAWS (7297). www.theanimalproject.org.

Pet Buddies Food Pantry provides pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs to families in need. 678-310-9858. www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org.

Angel House Girls Home, residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency. 770-479-9555. www.angelhousega.com.

Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee sponsors a yearly back-to-school bash, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts. www.giveakidachance.org.

Safe Kids Cherokee County offers free child safety seat inspections by appointment. 770-721-7808. www.cherokeesafekidscherokeecounty.org.

Anna Crawford Children’s Center, dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through prevention and intervention services. 678-504-6388. www.cherokeechildadvocates.org.

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch offers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system. 770-796-4618. www.goshenvalley.org

Bend Your Knees, Inc. raises awareness, helps children with pediatric brain tumors. Bob Dixon, 678-922-1560.

Green Shelters America animal rescue group. 770-712-4077. GreenSheltersAmerica@gmail.com. www.GreenSheltersAmerica.com.

CASA for Children has programs to increase safety and improve educational, social and emotional functioning of children impacted by abuse. 770-345-3274. www.casacherokee.org. CCHS Thrift Store accepts donations, sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society. 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth. 770-592-8072. Cherokee Family Violence Center offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services. 770-479-1703. Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800-334-2836 option 2. www.cfvc.org. Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes challenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Bill Queen, 404-441-3508. www.cherokeefca.org. Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS) 770-928-5115. admin@cchumanesociety.org. www.cchumanesociety.org.

Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia, 770-587-9697. www.habitat-ncg.org Healing Hands Youth Ranch offers safe, peaceful environment where abused and at-risk children are paired with rescue horses for hope and healing. 770-633-4451. www.hhyr.org. HopeQuest Ministry Group helps people with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or sexual brokenness. 678-391-5950. www.hqmg.org. HOPE Center offers support for unplanned pregnancy. 770-924-0864. info@hopectr.com. www.hopectr.com. HOPE Center — Seeds Thrift Store offers men, women & children’s clothing, furniture & other home goods. 770-517-4450. www.seedsthriftstore.com.

Cherokee FOCUS works to improve lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives. 770-345-5483. www.cherokeefocus.org.

Life Connection Ministries provides humanitarian relief in the form of wells and greenhouses to impoverished communities. Mission trips offered. 678-234-1798. www.lcm-ga.com.

Cherokee County Senior Services offers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens. 770-345-5312. 770-345-5320. www.cherokeega.com/senior-services.

Matthew E. Russell Foundation establishes literacy and libraries in rural areas worldwide. 678-234-1798. www.mattrussell.org.

Cherokee Young Life for high school students, meets Monday nights at Bradshaw Farm clubhouse, 7853 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 104, Woodstock 30188. 678 653-5707. www.cherokeecounty.younglife.org. Community Veterinary Care provides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means. 678-640-3512. www.communityveterinarycare.com. Companion Animal Connection 678-493-9847. www.adoptapet.com.

MUST Ministries provides groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy. www.mustministries.org. National Alliance for Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness. www.nami.org.

Everyday Angels offers financial assistance for local families in need. aaeverydayangels@gmail.com.

Never Alone provides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need. www.neveralone.org.

Feed My Lambs, Inc. provides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world. 770-795-9348. office@feedmylambs.net. www.feedmylambs.net.

Next Step Ministries offers a therapeutic day program, Saturday respite, camps and special events for people with special needs. 770-592-1227. www.nextstepministries.net.

Forever Fed is a mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness by providing meals and sharing the gospel. www.foreverfed.org.

North Georgia Pregnancy Center offers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling. 706-253-6303. www.ngapregnancy.org.

Funds 4 Furry Friends helps those in need with food, spay/neuter and medical attention for their pets. 770-842-8893. www.funds4furryfriends.com.

Papa’s Pantry, a year-round food ministry that includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet. 770-591-4730. www.papaspantry.org.

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SERV International operates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Offers mission trips. 770-516-1108. www.servone.org The Blue Ribbon Foundation fosters a national dialog toward finding the cause, cure and prevention of ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia and Lyme disease. 478-397-5542. www.theblueribbonfoundation.org. Volunteer Aging Council helps raise funds for seniors in Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available. 770-310-3474. www.vac-cherokeega.org.

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

AA Meetings Canton: 9:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 7 p.m. Mondays at Canton First United Methodist, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road. Woodstock: 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway. www.aageorgia.org/14c-meetings.html. Abortion Recovery Helping those who have been impacted by abortion. 678-223-3519. Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen Canton: 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Clements Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road. Woodstock: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays Al-Anon at Hillside United Methodist Church, Room 2208, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-516-3502. American Heart Assoc. - Cherokee Div. 678-385-2013. American Red Cross metro chapter 770-428-2695. A-Typical Parkinson’s Education and Support Group Meets 2-4 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month at Resurrection Anglican Church, 231 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock. 954-830-7274. sbr4psp@gmail.com. Caregivers Alzheimers Spousal Support Group Meets: 12:30 p.m. first Tuesday of every month for lunch at Benton House of Woodstock, 3385 Trickum Road. 678-494-4500. woodstockinfo@bentonhouse.com. Celebrate Recovery, Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene. 770-366-7515. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist. 770-345-7644. www.sixesumc.org. Meets: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House, 678-459-2347. www.MinistryHouse.org. Meets: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton. 678-764-8660. www.celebraterecovery.com. Cherokee County Support Group for people with autoimmune conditions. Meets: 6:30 - 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Road, Holly Springs. 404-402-0571, 770-337-0294, jhmom88@comcast.net or christystephenson@msn.com. Cherokee County Special Olympics provides yearround sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org. Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association for pastors and ministry leaders. Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock. www.cherokeeministers.org.

Diabetes Support Group Meets: 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock. 770-793-7818. Georgia Canines for Independence. 404-824-4637. gcidogs@aol.com. www.gcidogs.org. Grace Valley Ministries connects pastors through small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat. 727-251-7690. info@gracevalleyministries.org. www.gracevalleyministries.org. Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren Meets: 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available). 770-919-9275. Hearing Loss Association of America NW Metro Atlanta chapter for people with hearing loss looking for support and resources, holds free and informative quarterly meetings at the Senior Center on Arnold Mill Road. nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com. La Leche League of South Cherokee Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church. 678-315-7686. 770-517-0191. MOMS Club of Woodstock-Towne Lake momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com. www.sites.google.com/site/ momscluboftownelakewoodstock. MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers (birth — K) Meets: 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy. 770-924-4777. Unlimited Possibilities, support group for stroke and brain injury survivors. Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center. 678-677-2589.

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

American Business Women’s Association, Cherokee Eagles Charter Chapter. Meets: 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesdays at Dynastic Buffet at the intersection of Canton Highway and Piedmont. 678-493-3618. Cherokee Business Network Meets: 7:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Chick-fil-A, 9728 Highway 92, Woodstock. 770-345-8687. Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Meets: Various times during the year. Schedule at www.cherokeechamber.com. 770-345-0400. Gini@CherokeeChamber.com. Cherokee Toastmasters Club Meets: Noon-1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bank of North Georgia, 200 Parkway 575, Woodstock. www.cherokeetoastmasters.com. The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women Meets: Various times and locations. 678-7896158. www.xperienceconnections.com/spotlight/ woodstock/.

VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post 316 Meets: 7 p.m. third Thursdays at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. 678-662-2366.

Cherokee County Libertarians Meets: 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock. www.cherokeelp.org.

Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program Contact Jim Lindenmayer at Jlindenmayer80@gmail. com or 678-983-7590, or Mike Satterly at 404-680-2412.

Cherokee County Republican Party Meets: 9 a.m. third Saturday at American Legion Post 45, 160 McClure Street, Canton. www.cherokeecounty.gop.

Woodstock VFW Post 10683 Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesday at Woodstock Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. 404-663-4663.

Cherokee County Republican Women affiliated with The Georgia Federation of Republican Women. Meets: Monthly in Woodstock/Canton. 770-592-7811. jkconkey@gmail.com.

CIVIC, COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS

AARP Woodstock Chapter is for anyone age 50 and older. Meets: 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Tuscany. Lunch is $15. 770-926-1944. Canton-Cherokee TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Meets: 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room). www.saltcherokee.com. Cherokee County Historical Society 770-345-3288. www.rockbarn.org. Citizen Oversight and Education 678-520-2236. citizenoversighteducation@yahoo.com. Jewish Havurah (Friends) A group of Jewish people who meet for Jewish holidays, special Jewish events and Shabbat dinners. 770-345-8687. Kiwanis Club of Greater Cherokee Meets: 8 a.m. first Monday, at Hillside United Methodist Church, Room 2107, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock. 678-468-9900. www.greatercherokeekiwanis.org Pilot Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Hwy. 20. 770-393-1766. Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com. www.pilotinternational.com. Rotary Club of Cherokee County Meets: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92. 770-480-4179. Rotary Club of Towne Lake Meets: Noon Thursdays at Tavern at Towne Lake, 1003 Towne Lake Hills E., Woodstock. www.townelakerotary.com. Rotary Club of Woodstock Meets: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at IHOP on Highway 92. 678-428-6514.

Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee Meets: 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at Chick-fil-A, 951 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock by the Outlet Mall. 770-294-0922. Republican Women of Cherokee County 678-520-2236. www.rwccga.com.

RECREATION & HOBBIES

Allatoona Gold Panners. Periodic events, outings. rrkelly@bellsouth.net. Cherokee Amateur Radio Society Meets: 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. www.cherokeehams.com. Cherokee Community Chorale 678-439-8625. www.cherokeechorale.org. Cherokee County Arts Center 94 North St., Canton. 770-704-6244. www.CherokeeArts.org. Cherokee County Master Gardeners 770-721-7803. www.caes.uga.edu/extension/ cherokee/mastergardeners. Cherokee Photography Club www.cherokeepc.org. Cherokee County Saddle Club hosts monthly meetings and group rides. www.cherokeesaddleclub.com. Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL) roller hockey. www.cherokeehockey.org. Cherokee Music Teachers Association 770-720-1701. www.cherokeemta.org. Cherokee Soccer Association 770-704-0187. www.csaimpact.com.

Service League of Cherokee County 770-704-5991. www.serviceleague.net.

Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association www.cherokeelacrosse.com.

South Cherokee Optimist Club Meets: 7:30 a.m. every Friday at Tavern at Towne Lake. 770-926-3522.

Christian Authors Guild Meets: 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. www.christianauthorsguild.org.

Towne Lake Optimist Club Meets: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Tavern at Towne Lake. 770-715-3375. www.townelakeoptimists.com. Woodstock Jaycees Meets: 7 p.m. first Tuesday and third Thursday at 216 Rope Mill Road. 770-926-8336.

Kingdom Riders, a chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton. Meets: 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat.

Woodstock Junior Woman’s Club www.woodstockjwc.org.

Les Marmitons, for men interested in culinary arts. www.lesmarmitons.org.

Towne Lake PowerCore Team Meets: 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays at Freight Kitchen & Tap, 251 E. Main St., Woodstock. 404-816-3377. www.powercore.net.

Woodstock Lions Club Meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 770-906-2958.

Neighbors and Newcomers of Towne Lake (NNTL) is a social club for residents of 30189 area code. 770-855-9623. www.nntlclub.com.

Women of Woodstock Meets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Wednesday at Tavern at Towne Lake. info@womenofwoodstock.com. www.womenofwoodstock.com.

Woodstock Preservation Group 770-924-0406. http://preservationwoodstock.com/.

Sons of the American Revolution - Cherokee Meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton. www.cherokeechapter.com.

Towne Lake Business Association Meets: 12:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at Tavern at Towne Lake. 678-389-3887. www.tlba.org.

Woodstock PowerCore Team Meets: 7 a.m. on Thursdays at Tavern at Towne Lake. 770-952-5000 ext. 20.

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Cherokee County Democratic Party Meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday at Holly Springs Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs. 770-345-3489. www.cherokeedemocrats.com.

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COMMUNITY OF FAITH ADVENTIST

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

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

Canton Bible Church 94 North St., Canton CantonBibleChurch.org Carmel 2001 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock Cherokee 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 770-720-3399 www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org Cornerstone Community 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 678-439-5108 www.ccchurchonline.org Crossroads Community Church 2317 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-592-7007 Crossroads Primitive 3100 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-710-1068 Faith Community Office: 110 Village Trail, Suite 110, Woodstock Sunday Services: 3075 Trickum Road, Woodstock 770-516-1996 www.faithcommunitychurch.org First Baptist of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-4428 www.fbcw.org First Baptist Canton One Mission Point 770-479-5538 www.fbccanton.org First Baptist Holly Springs 2632 Holly Springs Parkway 770-345-5349 www.fbchollysprings.com Harvest 3460 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth www.hbcga.org Heritage Fellowship 3615 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-479-9415 www.HeritageCanton.com Hickory Road 2416 Hickory Road, Canton GA 30115 www.hickoryroad.org Hillcrest 6069 Woodstock Road, Acworth 770-917-9100 www.hbcacworth.org Hopewell 78 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-5723 www.hopewellbaptist.com

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Mt. Zion 4096 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 770-479-3324 www.mtzb.org New Victoria 6659 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-926-8448, www.newvicbaptist.org Rising Hills Church 615 Mountain Road, Woodstock www.gorhc.org River Church 2335 Sixes Road, Canton 770-485-1975 www.riveratlanta.org Shallowford Free Will 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 Canton Church 110 Bluffs Parkway, Canton 678-285-3288 www.cantonchurch.com New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com Sunnyside 2510 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock 770-693-1018 www.sunnysidecog.org Toonigh 4775 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 770-926-3096 www.toonighcog.org

EPISCOPAL

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

Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell 770-642-0434 www.bethtikvah.com Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St., Roswell 770-641-8630 www.kehillatchaim.org Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 770-973-3533 www.kolemeth.net

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

LUTHERAN

Celebration of Grace 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 770-345-8540 www.celebrationofgrace.org Good Shepherd 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock 770-924-7286 www.gslutheran.org Timothy 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-928-2812 www.tlcwoodstock.org

ORTHODOX

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

PRESBYTERIAN

Cherokee 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton 770-704-9564, www.cherokee-pca.org. Covenant South Annex Rec Center 7545 Main St., Bldg. 200, Woodstock www.cc-pca.org Faith 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton www.faithpc.us Grace Church 1160 Butterworth Road, Canton 678-493-9869, www.gracecanton.org Heritage 5323 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth 770-926-3558 , www.heritagepres.com Trinity 1136 Trinity Church Road, Canton www.trinity-presbyterian-church.org

Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta 770-928-7916 www.ecamarietta.org

Woodstock 345 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-0074, www.woodstockpcusa.com

Saint Clementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2795 Ridge Road, Canton 770-345-6722 www.stclementscanton.org

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

JEWISH

Chabad Jewish Center 1480 Shiloh Road, NW, Kennesaw 770-400-9255 www.jewishwestcobb.com Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation 1349 Old 41 Highway NW, Suite 220, Marietta 678-264-8575 www.mynertamid.org Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills, Marietta 770-973-0137 www.etzchaim.net

ROMAN CATHOLIC

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 Ball Ground 3045 Canton Hwy, Ball Ground 770-735-6247 www.ballgroundumc.org

Bascomb 2295 Bascomb-Carmel Road, Woodstock 770-926-9755 www.bascombumc.org Big Springs 2066 Sugar Pike Road, Woodstock 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

OTHERS

Action Church 271 Marietta Road, Canton 770-345-3030 www.actionchurch.tv Antioch Christian Church 3595 Sugar Pike Road, Canton 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 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 1358 Sixes Road, Canton 770-720-2227 www.fivestonesga.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 Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rolling Thunder Latimer Hall, 103 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock www.godsrollingthunder.org His Hands 550 Molly Lane, Woodstock 770-405-2500 www.hishandschurch.com Hope Church 6576 Commerce Parkway, Woodstock www.HopeChurchAtl.com Iglesia Mana Para Siempre, Inc. Bilingual church Spanish & English 452 Milton Drive, Canton 678-880-8750 www.iglesiamanaparasiempre.com Life Bible Church 124 P. Rickman Industrial Drive, Canton lifebiblechurch.com Life Church 300 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, Suite 108, Canton 770-847-0170 www.lifechurchcanton.com 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 New Life Church 154 Lakeside Drive, Canton 770-345-2660 www.newlifecanton.com North Atlanta Church 6233 Old Alabama Road, Acworth 770-975-3001 www.northatlantachurch.org Oak Leaf 151 East Marietta St., Canton 678-653-4652 www.oakleafcanton.com Prayer & Praise Christian Fellowship 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 770-928-2795 www.prayerandpraise.org Resurrection Anglican 231 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-591-0040 www.rezwoodstock.org Revolution 125 Union Hill Trail, Canton 770-345-2737 www.therevolution.tv Sojourn Woodstock 8534 Main St., 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 Unity North Atlanta 4255 Sandy Plains Road Marietta, GA 30066 678-819-9100 www.unitynorth.org Victory 4625 Highway 92, Acworth 770-794-7366 www.victoryga.com Woodstock City Church 150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock 678-880-9092 www.woodstockcity.org Woodstock Christian 7700 Highway 92, Woodstock 770-926-8238 www.woodstockchristian.org Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8838 www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock 770-366-7515 www.wcnga.com Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock 770-926-8990 www.wcchurch.org AROUND WOODSTOCK | July 2019

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ANIMALS/PETS Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org Half the Way Home 404-384-5366 www.halfthewayhome.org

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Credit Union of Georgia 678-486-1111 www.cuofga.org

DENTAL Gentle Dental Care/Georgia Dental Implant Center Inside back 770-926-2784 www.georgiadic.com Kragor Orthodontics 770-485-8827 www.kragorortho.com

Park Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock 7 770-926-9260 www.pediatricwoodstockdentist.com Smile Doctors by Williams Orthodontics 22 770-592-5554 770-345-4155 www.smiledoctors.com EDUCATION/TRAINING Giving Care Training Center 678-831-0830 www.givingcareathome.com

PTS Networking 678-222-0555 www.ptsnetworking.com

Schmooza Palooza 770-345-0400 www.cherokeechamber.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

Woodstock Funeral Home and Cremations 13, 17 770-926-3107 www.woodstockfuneralhome.com

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Next Step Ministries 770-592-1227 www.nextstepministries.net CREDIT UNION LGE Community Credit Union Inside front www.lgeccu.org 770-424-0060

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Your CBD Store-Woodstock 31 770-627-3512 www.cbdrx4u.com HOME & GARDEN Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277

Mr. Junk 678-MR-Junk1(675-8651) www.mrjunk1.com

Precision Painting & Remodeling 678-234-9668 www.precisionpaintingatlanta.com

INSURANCE State Farm Agent Sheila Geist 770-924-3680 www.sheilageist.net

PHOTOGRAPHY Shot from the Heart Photography 29 www.shotfromtheheartphotography.com J. King Images 404-384-2794 www.jkingimages.com

Moments by Monica 17 www.momentsbymonicaphoto.com PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES Citadel Professional Services, LLC 770-952-6707 www.citadelwealthcare.com

Budget Blinds 678-540-1615 www.budgetblinds.com/woodstock

Canton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 9 770-479-8791/770-345-8670 www.cnrc.co Northside Cherokee Surgical Assoc. 770-924-9656 www.ncsurgicalassociates.com

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute builttobeatcancer.com Atlanta Cancer Care 770-721-3800 AtlantaCancerCare.com Georgia Cancer Specialists 770-479-1870 GACancer.com

Northside Pediatrics 770-928-0016 www.northsidepediatrics.com

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RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT

Chad’s Printing 770-924-0009

REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES Coldwell Banker, Mike Taylor O: 770-642-0399, D: 770-344-7720 www.cbhomes.com

Holbrook 7 404-445-7777 www.holbrooklife.com Magnolia Cottages by the Sea www.magnolisdreamcottage.com Premier Group, The — Keller Williams 678-494-0102 www.tpgsells.com

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

Suntex Boat Club 770-331-2040 www.suntexboatclub.com

Queen B’s Boutique & Studio 770-703-9640 www.QueenBsWoodstock.com

Southern Sky Outlet 678-842-8411

SENIOR LIVING/ SENIOR SERVICES Lodge at BridgeMill, The

RESTAURANTS Gondolier Italian Restaurant and Pizza 17 770-516-6292 www.gondolierwoodstock.com RETAILERS/ SHOPPING Art Jewelers 770-924-3133 www.artjewelers.com

Neighborhood Nest, The 770-485-5898 www.theneighborhoodnestga.com

833-358-4220 www.thelodgeatbridgemill.com Oaks at Towne Lake 770-592-2195 www.oaksseniorliving.com

TAXI Aracely’s Taxi 678-883-4479

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