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38 Featured Articles
27 Meet Our Military
Matt Molloy, the Walton community’s own hero.
35 Raider Joe’s Coffee Shop
Coffee with a purpose.
36 Q & A with Dr. Michael Hinojosa
The new Cobb County School Superintendent answers your questions.
38 Swim Teams Around Walton 30 & 31 On the Cover
Local Walton community swim teams display their skills.
In Every Issue
PMC Building Materials, where exceptional customer service is the standard, not the exception.
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Houses of Worship........................... 48
Birthdays.......................................... 12
Photo courtesy of Trent Williams, Studio 7.
Clubs & Organizations....................... 52
Community Calendar........................ 17 Everyday Angels............................... 18 Change of Scenery............................ 20 Recipe Corner................................... 25
Elected Officials................................ 55 Community Numbers....................... 56 Classifieds........................................ 57
School Information........................... 43
Humane Society............................... 58
Yard Feature..................................... 44
Advertiser Directory......................... 60
Contributing Writers
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Judson Adamson.............................13
Linda & Kevin Keeton......................16
Don Akridge....................................14
Kara Kiefer.......................................26
Dr. Cristi Cheek................................32
Scott Lemmon.................................23
Sen. Judson Hill...............................11
Dawn Reed......................................13
Dan Jape.........................................24
Doug Rohan.....................................10
Jennifer Jarosick..............................19
Bryant Wright..................................46
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AROUND WALTON by Lynne Lysaght
The People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Walton
I’m sure most of us remember the poster of Uncle Sam pointing his finger … “I want YOU!” AroundAbout Walton wants you to help fill our publication with positive, encouraging, inspiring local stories of what is going on in and around the Walton community. You are out there witnessing, participating in and observing the activities in your community. We welcome your Lynne is the Editor submissions of community, school and of AroundAbout Walton magazine. sports news both before and after events. She lives in the AroundAbout Walton wants to celebrate Walton community your birthdays, anniversaries and other with her husband milestones. We want you to send us Martin and their three sons your favorite family recipe and its story. Kyle, Logan and Nominate your neighbor’s yard because of Camden. the hard work and pride he or she has put into caring for his/her lawn. And don’t forget the change of scenery column. Give us your suggestion for a great find that’s only a day trip away. When submitting an item, send a brief description in the subject line of the email. When sending photos, include the names of people from left to right and, if possible, send in a jpeg file. With your help, AroundAbout Walton will cover all the happenings of the Walton community that interest you. Submissions, questions, and comments can be sent to Lynne at lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
What’s Coming?
Cactus Car Wash will open at 4216 Roswell Road, in the location formerly occupied by Arby’s. Merchants Walk, 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, soon will be welcoming Verizon Wireless, The Cook’s Warehouse, Fab’rik East Cobb and Seed Kitchen & Bar.
What’s New? Aurelio’s Pizzeria recently opened in the Market Plaza, 1255 Johnson Ferry Road. The family pizzeria serves Chicago-style pizza, pasta, sandwiches and more. For more information, call (770) 578-6606 or visit www.AureliosPizza.com. Also now open in Market Plaza, Weight Loss MD for supervised weight loss within a safe physician directed plan. They can be reached at (877) 326-8446.
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Local School Open Houses East Side Elementary Open House:
August 16, 6:30 – 8 p.m. for K, 1st, 2nd. August 18, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for 3rd, 4th, 5th.
Mt. Bethel Elementary Parents’ Night:
August 16, 6:30 p.m. grades 1,2,3 parents only. August 18, 6:30 p.m. grades 4,5 parents only.
Murdock Elementary Open House:
August 16, 6 p.m. 5th grade parents only meet in classroom. August 17, 6:30 p.m. 3rd, 4th grades parents only, PTA meeting in cafeteria. August 18, 6:30 p.m. 1st, 2nd grades parents only meet in classroom.
Sope Creek Elementary Open House:
August 16, 6:45 p.m. grades K-2, PTA meeting in cafeteria, 7 p.m. in classrooms. August 18, 6:45 p.m. grades 3-5, PTA meeting in cafeteria, 7 p.m. in classrooms.
Timber Ridge Elementary Open House:
September 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m. grades K-2. September 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m. grades 3-5.
Dickerson Middle School Open House and PTSA general meeting: August 23, 6 p.m. 6th grade parents only. August 25, 6 p.m. 7th and 8th grades parents only. Dodgen Middle School Open House and PTSA general meeting: August 23, 6:30 p.m., 6th grade. August 25, 6:30 p.m., 7th and 8th grades. Walton High School Open House:
August 31, PTSA meeting 5 – 6 p.m. Zero period 6:20 p.m. First period 6:30 p.m. Park at Walton or across the street at Dodgen Middle School. Do not park on neighborhood streets.
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS
Cobb EMC Sends Students To Washington, D.C.
Savannah Court to Hold Veteran Information Session Jeff Barnard, of Veteran Benefits Alliance, will be the guest speaker at a free presentation of “Veteran Benefits and Assisted Living: What You Should Know.” The presentation will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 18 at Savannah Court of Marietta Assisted Living and Memory Care Residence, 866 Johnson Ferry Road. The presentation will cover veteran assistance and longterm care for veterans and their surviving spouses. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a time for questions will be held after the presentation. Please call to reserve your seat at (770) 977-4420. Additional parking will be available close by at the Fountains of Olde Towne shopping center, 736 Johnson Ferry Road.
Michael O’Neal Singers Summer Concert From left: Mark Justice, Manager of Education and Community Relations at Cobb EMC, Janvi Chawla and Cobb EMC employee Beth McMillan at the Washington Youth Tour Kickoff Banquet.
Cobb EMC recently sent four students to Washington, D.C. to attend the 2011 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, where they joined students from EMCs around the country and met their elected representatives, developed leadership skills and took in the sights. During their seven-day trip, students visited the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, the Air Force Memorial and toured the Smithsonian Museum and the National Gallery of Art. The students met Georgia Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson. One of the students who attended was Walton High School student Janvi Chawla. Funding for this annual trip is provided by Cobb EMC’s Women’s Task Force, a volunteer group of 90 women. Interested high school juniors can apply in December for the 2012 Tour.
Learn How to Become a Cobb County Vendor The Cobb County Purchasing Department will hold a 5:30-7 p.m. meeting August 17 on how to become a vendor for Cobb County. The meeting will be held at the Cobb County Public Safety Village, located at 1220 Al Bishop Drive. If your company provides goods and/or services such as computer hardware or software, tools, electrical repair or supplies, plumbing, furniture, chemicals or custom printing, you will want to attend this meeting to learn about becoming a Cobb County vendor. For additional information, please call (770) 528-8400.
Featuring a range of songs from Bach to Broadway, the Michael O’Neal Singers will be in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 14, at Roswell United Methodist Church. Michael O’Neal Summer Singers is a non-auditioned chorus and open to all interested singers. The church is located in Roswell at 814 Mimosa Boulevard. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and can be purchased online at www.mosingers.com or by calling the office at (770) 594-7974.
Whole Foods Celebrates Grand Opening Whole Foods recently opened its highly anticipated store in the Walton community at Merchant’s Walk, 1311 Johnson Ferry Road. Whole Foods sells a variety of natural and organic foods with strict quality standards and a commitment to sustainable agriculture. This is their eighth store in Georgia. They are excited to be partnering with their neighbor The Cook’s Warehouse. The opening of Whole Foods marks the completion of Edens & Avant’s redevelopment of Merchant’s Walk, which began in 2009. Call (678) 996-9700 for store information or visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com. Follow Whole Foods at Merchant’s Walk online at www.facebook.com/ wfmmerchantswalk. To learn about the other retailers and restaurants at Merchant’s Walk, follow online at www.facebook. com/merchantswalk.
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Local Scouts Earn Rank of Eagle The Foothills District of the Boy Scouts of America recently recognized three young men who earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Thomas Farmery of Troop 200 out of Mt. Paran North Church of God, Andrew Fischer of Troop 1011 out of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church and Peter Smith of Troop 955 out of Johnson Ferry Baptist all fulfilled the requirements necessary to achieve the rank of Eagle. Congratulations! Left to right: Lori, Peter and Alan Smith
Left to right: Thomas Farmery, Andrew Fischer and Peter Smith
Johnson Ferry Baptist Orchestra to Perform at Local Parks The Johnson Ferry Baptist Orchestra will perform two concerts, both at 6 p.m., on August 27 and 28. The August 27 concert will be held at East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, and the following night, the concert will be held at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road in Roswell. Both concerts are free and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets and picnic dinners.
Dance Stop Studio Holds Open House Dance Stop Studios will be holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 13. Dance Stop welcomes the community to tour its studios located at 4400 Roswell Road. The day will include performances by Ray Hall and the Dance Stop Company at 1 p.m. Additionally, there will be fitness mini classes: Zumba will be at noon, Barre Sculpt at 2 p.m. and Yoga at 3 p.m. There will be prizes, a raffle and refreshments. For more information, call (770) 578-0048 or visit www.dancestopstudios.com. AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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So What If I Still Text and Drive… by Douglas B. Rohan, Esq., ROHAN LAW, PC
Doug Rohan lives in the Walton community with his wife, Julia, and three daughters. He is a bi-lingual attorney and owner of Rohan Law, PC where he specializes in Criminal Defense and Workers’ Compensation claims. He also is a member of AroundAbout Walton Community Board. You can email Doug at doug@ rohanlawpc.com.
A new tool provides law enforcement with the investigative device they need to enforce Georgia’s new antitexting while driving laws. I would like to take the time to introduce you to the Cellebrite UFED. For those with inquisitive minds, the first question is, what does UFED stand for? It stands for Universal Forensic Extraction Device. The name says it all. There is now a device in existence that can read the information on your handheld mobile device. And I’m not talking about the most common telephones on the most common service providers. This
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device is “universal” according to the brochure, and it is capable of reading all mobile devices. Cellebrite works directly with all 140 cell phone operators and manufacturers worldwide to secure pre-production handsets so the software will be compatible with all new models. The brochure goes on to describe that the UFED can read devices that have a missing or destroyed SIM card by creating a clone SIM card. It can even unlock password protected and encrypted areas of stored memory. This is truly the stuff of science fiction and espionage movies. The simplicity of the device is the real danger because the UFED allows the user to quickly and efficiently copy, print, and analyze the data on your phone.
Deadline is August 20.
Obviously, this type of technology was useful after 9/11, when the FBI was conducting anti-terror raids and we all wanted to find out which terrorists were talking to which support continued on page 50
Email to lynne@ aroundaboutmagazines.com. Mail to 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 Please identify where you are, city, state or country and people in photo from left to right.
Ruling May Be First Step Toward Winning The Water Wars by State Senator Judson Hill
Sen. Judson Hill serves as Chairman of the Government Oversight Committee. He represents the 32nd Senate District, which includes portions of Cobb and Fulton counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656.0150 or by e-mail at judson.hill@ senate.ga.gov.
Since history began, people have gathered in settlements near clean drinking water. The first pioneers who came to this country built our oldest cities on rivers and bays where water was readily available, as the Native Americans did before them and the nomadic tribes before the Native Americans.
for navigation purposes, flood control and to provide electricity via Buford Dam but was not built to provide drinking water for Metro Atlanta. This, obviously, was a major setback for Georgia in its water wars with Florida and Alabama as today Lake Lanier’s primary use is water supply to Georgia businesses and citizens.
Still today, access to water is often a consideration when leaders of major industries decide where to build their new plants and or relocate existing businesses.
The additional 26 billion gallons would now be readily available in times of shortage, such as the current drought in South Georgia.
Although Georgia and Metro Atlanta have seen dramatic growth in the past 20 years, a shadow has been lurking that has the potential to hamper economic development. In 1990, Alabama sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, asking the court to prevent the Corps from giving more water to Georgia. In 2009, a judge issued a heartbreaking ruling, stating that the construction of Lake Lanier was intended
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On June 28 this year, however, for the first time in 20 years, Georgia received great news regarding our access to water. A federal Appeals Court overturned the 2009 lower court ruling! continued on page 51
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Happy Birthday!
Darryn Van Der Ross
Happy 21st Birthday on August 14! Love, Mom, Dad, Lisa and all the grandparents
Margie Farrell
Brenda Beshara
Julie Cleveland
Celebrating on August 20 Happy Birthday! We love you tons! Grey, Kellie, Luke & The Three Furry Amigos
Age 91 on August 22 Happy Birthday from all of us at Savannah Court Marietta
Celebrating on August 10 Happy Birthday! Love, Philip, Thomas and Luke
Lexi and Avery Gergen
Age 3 on August 13 Daughters of Melanie and Mike Gergen, Sisters of Payton and Arden
Bailey Holbrook
Age 14 on August 19 Daughter of Chrissy and Perry Holbrook
Stephanie Klar
Age 21 on August 4 Daughter of Debbie and Steve Klar
Happy Anniversary Ruth Swanzy
Celebrating on August 24, 86 years young Happy Birthday from your friends at Parc at Piedmont/ East Cobb
Tom and Nancy Baylie
Married 60 Years on September 7 Congratulations from your friends at Parc at Piedmont/East Cobb
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Kyle Lysaght
Age 21 on August 23 Happy Birthday! Love, Mom, Dad, Logan, Cam and ChaCha
Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free! E-mail to: lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com. September deadline is August 20.
Real Estate In Walton by Judson Adamson Whether the real estate experts, investment and market strategists and economists are right or not, we can make several housing market predictions about the eventual recovery. The recovery will not be national or even regional. Rather, recovery will occur market-by-market based Judson Adamson is the on three factors — employment, President/CEO of Atlanta distress sales, and inventories. Prices Communities Real Estate and values will improve where Brokerage serving the unemployment is stable, foreclosures Walton community. He are declining and where inventories can be reached at (770) are within a six-month supply. 240-2001. Otherwise, there may be some markets that may not see recovery for three or more years. Real estate is local and every market is different. Currently, buyers continue to benefit from the historically favorable buying conditions and sellers are encouraged by increased market stability as the economy improves — even at
What To Do When A Loved One Ages by Dawn Reed
Dawn Reed is the founder of Aloha To Aging, Inc., a 501c3 non profit and owner of Aloha To Senior Solutions, which offers consulting for families “Through The Journey of Aging.” She can be reached at (678) 777-7241 or visit their website at www. alohatoaging.org.
Oh, the unknown that we face when our loved ones are aging. We want to respect them, so we often let them do as they wish, not realizing that they are depressed, in need of additional medical care or, worse, endangering themselves. Please, take the time and really visit with them undistracted by your cell phone, look over their environment, talk with them and ask open ended questions then allow them time to respond. If you have an aging loved one living on his/her own or even with a care giver, ensure you or another trusted person visit regularly. Visits not only provided needed company and mental stimulation, but are an opportunity to check on several factors including eating and receiving proper nutrition, adhering to self care and bathing and medication management. Isolation, not regularly bathing and grooming, malnutrition/ dehydration, wrong doses or not
a slow pace. We have seen mortgage rates dip back to historic lows again, but that will not last long as virtually every analyst predicts rates to go higher in the near future. The one-year ARM went below three percent which may be an all-time low. Right now, there is an incredible window of opportunity to buy the home of your dreams and set a future mortgage rate that we will not likely see again in our lifetime.
President Obama announced that the Federal Housing Administration will require mortgage providers to wait at least a year until they begin the foreclosure process on unemployed homeowners, rather than the four-month time frame that had previously been allowed. Providing the option for a year of continued on page 50
monitoring medication all can make a significant impact on the overall well being of someone’s mental and physical condition. If you are asking your loved one what he/she had for dinner and the reply is, “leftovers,” it may be because they don’t remember what they had. This is an easy and acceptable answer, just like any vague answer we give someone, but it also may be covering up cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment can be due to a number of things that I mentioned above. It is not always “Alzheimer’s” or “Dementia” which are progressive, but it could be an untreated infection or medicinal side effect. When a doctor prescribes medication, it needs to be monitored continued on page 50 AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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Reasons For Optimism
Stocks are fizzling... but things could change this summer. by Don Akridge, MBA, CPA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ U.S. Marine Corps Veteran – Emory University Alumnus
Don Akridge is President of Citadel CPA, Financial Planning & Investment Services founded in 1994 and conveniently located off Chastain Road between I-575 & I-75 in Kennesaw. Phone (770) 952-6707.
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When was the last time the Dow took a six-week tumble? On June 10, the Dow dipped below 12,000 and posted its sixth straight weekly decline. You have to go back to October 2002 to find a Dow losing streak that long. If you’re hearing bearish groans in the distance, you’re not alone: the bears are making their voices heard as the Dow is down almost seven percent from where it was at the end of April. June certainly has been tough on Wall Street, with the bulk of economic indicators flashing a slowdown. However, there is reason to think the third and fourth quarters of 2011 may be better for stocks — in fact, that’s
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what many analysts believe. Q2 earnings projections are quite good. Investment research firm FactSet finds that despite the losing streak, aggregate Q2 S&P 500 earnings estimates are basically unchanged from late May. The collective forecast projects a 14.6 percent growth in earnings for the quarter and a 10.4 percent jump in revenues. (That double-digit revenue growth
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Mortgage interest rates are at levels unseen since the early 1960s.
Share your Special Memories of your Grandparents! would be the best since Q1 2010.) As earnings are truly the mother’s milk of stocks, the market could heat up this summer if these collective predictions come true. Stocks are still cheap. On June 3, the S&P 500’s Price Earnings ratio was 16.4 compared to 18.3 a year earlier. Most stocks look like a fair value right now. The economy is still growing. The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book and the twin PMI indices from the Institute for Supply Management both signal this. In fact, the ISM service sector index showed the growth of that sector accelerating in May. Home buying could be poised to pick up. Sustained high unemployment isn’t going away this year, but some silver linings are emerging that bode well for the housing market. Moody’s Analytics says that the ratio of home prices to income is now 20.9 percent below the average ratio from 1985-2010. Mortgage interest rates are at levels unseen since the early 1960s. There are also indications that prices may be approaching a bottom in metro areas not rampant with short sales and foreclosures. Real estate analytics company CoreLogic found that home prices were down 7.5 percent yearover-year in April, but only down 0.5 percent when distressed sales were factored out.
Readers, we are looking to showcase your grandparents in a special section in our September issue in honor of Grandparent’s Day. Send us a picture of your grandparents, preferably with you in it, and a few sentences recalling one of your favorite memories of your grandparent, and we’ll publish it! Please send your photo and memory to lynne@ aroundaboutmagazines.com or mail it to AroundAbout Walton, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189. Please include a self addressed stamped envelope for photo return. Deadline is August 20.
Hang in there. The bull market is maturing; QE2 is ending. We haven’t yet seen a correction, just a pullback. Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Created by 1st Global or Peter Montoya, Inc. for use by our financial advisors. AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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How to Lower Your Homeowner’s Insurance by Linda and Kevin Keeton
Linda and Kevin Keeton live in the Walton community with their two sons, Christian and Matthew. With a combined experience of over 36 years within the insurance industry, Keeton Insurance Services, Inc. is a Trusted Choice® Independent Agency specializing in property and casualty insurance. They may be reached by calling (770) 971-8900 or visiting www.keetoninsurance.com.
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water-damage claims. It can work against you, even if you were not the owner of the home at the time. ●
In 2007, a national survey determined that nearly 3.0 million households lost their homeowner’s insurance coverage since 2003. Two-thirds (approximately 2.1 million) of those that lost their coverage resided in the South. About half of non-renewed households said they were able to find other coverage. Locally, Georgia has experienced significant homeowner insurance losses, heavily impacted by the frequency and severity of storms going back to 2008. As many policyholders are seeing non-renewal notices, most of the remaining homeowners are seeing premium increases. Some of these increases are as high as 25 percent. Here are some ways to attack your costs by developing an overall structural strategy for your insurance.
Buyer beware. If you are shopping for a new home, learn about the house’s claim history before you buy it. Ask for a disclosure report, which can be obtained from your real estate agent or the seller’s agent. Insurance companies will be wary of a home with previous multiple structural or
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Combine your home with other coverages. Keeping your homeowner’s and auto policies with one company makes you a more attractive customer. An insurance company may think twice about dropping your home coverage if it also means losing your auto business. That bond can be further strengthened by having a personal umbrella policy — coverage that protects you from rare but potentially
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Insurance companies will be wary of a home with previous multiple structural or water-damage claims. catastrophic liability claims and lawsuits. Umbrella policies are a bargain from a coverage and account stability standpoint, costing as little as $150 per year for $1 million of coverage. Furthermore, maintaining multiple policies with one company can lead to significant discounts. ●
Stick with one insurance company, and the company will be more likely to stick with you. An insurance company is more inclined to overlook a blemish on your claims record if you are a long-term customer rather than a new one. Hopping from one insurance company to another, while saving just a few dollars, makes it difficult to build a relationship with any company.
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EVENT CALENDAR:
August/September
August 16 Blood Drive
August 25 Northeast Cobb Business Association Alive After Five
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: 3113 Roswell Road Information: The East Cobb Business Association and Life South Community Blood Centers will hold a blood drive in the parking lot of Atlanta Communities Realty. Appointments preferred. Please contact Lee Ann Jones at leeann@ aroundaboutmagazines.com to make an appointment. Bring a photo ID.
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: O’Brien Productions, 2410 North Cobb Pkwy., Kennesaw Information: This event is free and will feature a casino theme. Visit www. northeastcobbba.com for more details and to register.
August 17 Northeast Cobb Business Association Luncheon
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Piedmont Baptist Church, 570 Piedmont Road Information: Speaker; Dr. Michael Hinojosa, Cobb County Superintendent of Schools. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at www. northeastcobbba.com.
August 23 Aging Experts Speaker Panel
Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Aloha to Aging Offices, 4608 Roswell Road Information: Prepare yourself for the journey of aging, financially and emotionally. Learn the first rule of caring for an aging loved one —recognizing the need for help and grief management. RSVP by August 22 at info@alohatoseniors. com or call (678) 439-1177.
August 27-28
September 10 Cobb County Animal Control Adopt-a-thon
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: 1060 Al Bishop Drive Information: Come find a new best friend and take him home. There will be vendors, food, animal rescue groups, police K-9 demonstrations, trainer demonstrations, raffle and special adoption rates.
September 13 PROBE College Fair Music of the Superheroes
Time: 6 p.m. Locations: August 27, East Cobb Park August 28, Riverside Park, Roswell Information: Enjoy the music of the Johnson Ferry Orchestra. The event is free. Bring a picnic.
September 5 Holy Smoke BBQ and Music Festival
Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road Information: Admission and parking are free. For meal tickets, go to www.johnsonferry.org/holysmoke. Event is sponsored by the Men’s Ministry.
SEND US YOUR EVENTS
Community event listings are free! E-mail to: lynne@ aroundaboutmagazines.com September deadline is August 20.
Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Location: North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta Information: PROBE College Fair, hosted by Walton High School, will provide information on post-secondary institutions, colleges, universities, and technical institutions. The Walton contact is Anne Carlson at (770) 578-3225 ext. 235.
September 17 Community FunFest
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 4495 Sandy Plains Road Information: Admission will be free. There will be arts and crafts, classic cars, and food. Arts and craft booth spaces available. Apply online at www.wesleychapelumc.com or call (770) 993-4919. AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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Sound judgment cannot be based on what we see, hear, or think. Since God’s thoughts and ways are higher than ours, He is not bound by our perceptions, opinions, or prejudices. Dear Everyday Angels: I have spent most of my life making questionable decisions and living with the consequences. It has taken me a very long time to straighten my life out and I am not there yet. So how could I question why my children are following that same path when I have established a haphazardous norm for them? Like me and my mother, my daughter became pregnant before finishing high school. Today, I am forty years old with 4 grandchildren. I reside in a mobile home with my mother, my daughter and her kids. We are surrounded by families with similar stories. I grew up my entire life where this is the norm. I feel as though I have come a long way despite my circumstances. I have had a hard life and a hard heart. I always felt like I was judged by others and it was easier not to care than to change the life I was comfortable with. Imagine my surprise when the school counselor called to tell me that your organization had rallied together and are providing us with diapers, groceries and clothing for my grandkids. I thought, “These are the people who sit back and judge me – not help me?”
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I cannot tell you how much hope your small deed provided our family. We were excited to receive nice clothing for the kids and they were excited to wear them to school the next day. We enjoyed filling our cabinets with good food. It opened my eyes and softened my heart. People are not always kind to us because of our circumstances and our life choices. I admit it, I judged you too. It is easier to judge than to help yourself and others. Thank you all for your kindness and thank the counselor for caring enough to send you to us. You opened our eyes and hearts and we are grateful. This family was referred to Everyday Angels this past year. Whenever a clothing or food need arises, our community steps up and bombards them with gently used clothing, toiletries and food. Thank you for sharing your blessings with others – without judgment. For August, Everyday Angels will be assisting a single parent of two children who has not worked in months. She is dealing with health issues. Everyday Angels has a new web page that will allow you to donate online through Paypal. Please visit www.everydayangels.info or send your donations to our new address: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification.
When a Medical Condition Leads to Teasing by Jennifer Jarosick
Jennifer Jarosick, a former teacher and MOMS Club chapter president, is the mother to three children ages five and under. E-mail her at Jenniferjarosick@ yahoo.com.
Over the past month, my two-year-old son has been teased by other kids because he wears glasses. I was becoming concerned until I met a mother and her little girl, who had a few wisps of hair left after chemotherapy. The mother described how some children have not been very nice to her daughter. This put the teasing my son has been receiving into perspective; he’s only two and it’s only glasses. After meeting this little girl, I began to wonder about children whose appearances have been altered due to illness or disability. What can parents say to children who are teased for reasons beyond their control? What if it’s your child doing the teasing?
I contacted Dr. Julia Worly, an Atlanta area pediatrician with Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine P.A. (PAMPA) for advice on this topic and she had great suggestions. If your child is the one being teased, be honest with your son or daughter on an age-appropriate level and explain that others may not understand the medical condition. In addition, tell your child a response or phrase to say when they are teased. If your family openly discusses the medical issue, provide your child with an explanation to help ward off the teasing and possibly open conversation between the children and turn the teasing into sincere questions or comments.
What if your child is teasing others? Be proactive and an educator. Dr. Worly suggested parents check their own responses to people with disabilities or illnesses; children learn by observing your actions. Try to prevent teasing by talking to your son or daughter after seeing another child with a medical issue. As a result, your son or daughter may be more sensitive when approaching another child who may be different, allowing them to satisfy his or her natural curiosity in a way that makes both children and parents feel comfortable. If you catch your child teasing, apologize to the other child and parent and demonstrate that teasing is not the appropriate response. Explain that your son or daughter doesn’t understand the medical issue, and if the parents are receptive, engage them in a discussion. As we enter another school year and another classroom filled with new faces, keep these suggestions in mind; it could help make one child’s year a little easier. If you have any suggestions or comments, please e-mail me at jenniferjarosick@yahoo.com.
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Change of Scenery
Everyone needs a change of scenery every now and then. Each month, we will feature unusual places to visit, including museums, family friendly activities and dining. If you have any suggestions, please email lynne@ aroundaboutmagazines.com. This month, we are featuring Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area in Lumpkin, Ga. Providence Canyon offers hiking, amazing vistas and a view of the night sky with virtually no light pollution. The tourist attraction is known as “Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon” because of the massive gullies formed because of poor farming practices in the 1800s. Today’s visitors are greeted by colorful wildflowers, including the rare Plumleaf Azalea that blooms in July and August. Backpackers can camp along the backcountry trail. Camping and cottages are available at the nearby Florence Marina State Park on Lake Walter F. George. The park routinely hosts special events such as Astronomy Night (November 19) and Geology Day (October 8). Take a day or take a weekend and visit one of the true natural gems in Georgia! For more information, visit www. gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon.
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Each month, we will feature a Walton community resident who will answer this very question. If you have a passion for your Walton community and want to share it with our readers, email lynne@ aroundaboutmagazines.com. You could be in our next feature!
Caroline Whaley “We were drawn to the Walton area for many reasons. Among them are the beautiful neighborhoods, excellent public schools, the proximity to downtown and midtown Atlanta, and close to our church home. The Walton area offers the close knit feeling of a small town but with the amenities of a big city. We have lived in the Walton area for 11 years and continue to see the community grow to meet our ever changing needs as a family.� Left to right: Miles, Adam, Caroline and Graham Whaley.
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Summer Birdfeeding Basics by Scott Lemmon Summertime is a great time to feed birds. You may see different birds at your feeders during summer than you do during winter. And many, such as finches and warblers, may sport their vibrant spring and summer plumage, spreading color throughout your yard. For much of North America, August is when you’ll see the most activity from hummingbirds and other nectar-eating birds. Hummingbirds are frequent feeder visitors because they eat nearly half their weight in nectar every day! Just be sure to change your nectar (one part white table sugar to four parts water) at least twice a week in these hot temperatures. As summer continues, it’s a great time not only to enjoy the birds, but also the other wildlife you are attracting to your yard. Nothing is quite as relaxing as sitting on the porch or deck after a tiring day and listening to the sounds of nature – the beautiful bird songs, the crickets chirping, the bees buzzing, a chorus of frogs and the hum of our precious jewels of summer. The sights of nature are equally enchanting and also help clear the mind of a hectic day of activity. Once you’ve gotten into the habit of spending a little of your evening with nature, consider taking a few minutes each morning to delight in the antics of the wild birds at your feeder. It’s a great way to start the day! Over time, you will begin to learn the daily routines of our feathered friends. You might find that blue jays visit your peanut feeder at the same time each morning. Playful chickadees drop by your birdbath to bathe and preen most evenings. Hummingbirds arrive at your feeder both morning and evening with a distinctive hum to let you know they are there. Woodpeckers will search for food for their young each day and eventually bring their fledglings to your suet feeder. Feeding birds in the summer is a great way to watch the
family lives of birds, but you should take some precautions with your seed. On occasion, insect eggs are laid in the seeds before harvest in the fall. This is normal in all grain products, since we want to minimize pesticides sprayed on the crops. To avoid the occasional hatching of moth eggs, birdseed should be kept in as cool a place as possible outside of the house, such as your garage or porch. Metal containers are best to keep little critters out of it. Also, do not buy larger
quantities than you can use up in several weeks. Your backyard habitat can provide you great pleasure during the summer. Grab a glass of lemonade, relax and enjoy the birds in your own backyard. Scott Lemmon can be reached at (770) 928-3014 or e-mail him at wbuwoodstock@comcast.net. AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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Freon 101 by Dan Jape Two of most common questions I am asked by homeowners are, “Do I have a Freon leak?” and “Why can’t you fix my Freon leak?” First, let me state that if you ever had to add any Freon to your cooling system, you have a leak. There is no reason to add Freon to an air conditioning system unless there is a leak. An air conditioning system is a sealed system that, if properly Dan Jape is the owner installed and maintained, should never of Reliable Heating & Air and services homes leak and never need even a few pounds & businesses in the of Freon added. I stress this because of Walton community. the misconception that it is normal to You may contact him at have to “top off” your air conditioner’s (770) 594-9096. Freon. This has been common practice for years because it was less expensive to add Freon than it was to find and repair a leak. However, this is no longer the case. Freon is in its last years of production and will be taken off the market soon. The quantity of Freon being produced is being curtailed each year and the price is going up. If your cooling system needs Freon every year, it will soon be more expensive to keep adding it than it will be to buy a new system.
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Normally, the problem is not one big leak, but rather many small leaks where the tubing is stressed or ruptured by the bonding of a dissimilar metal such as copper or aluminum. These metals expand and contract at a different rate and wear a hole in the copper tubing. They also react to each other to form corrosion and lack of heat transfer. This is why an air conditioner with a same metal coil is more leak proof than a coil with copper tubing and aluminum fins. Most air conditioning companies have Freon leak detectors to sniff out leaks and with enough time, patience and diagnostic money, continued on page 54
“Gather ‘Round” This month’s recipe was submitted by Walton resident Kevin Keeton, whose family loves his trademark Stuffed Filet with Garlic Gorgonzola Butter. “While I have always enjoyed cooking for myself and others, these days I use many cooking opportunities to connect with Christian, my eight year old son. We often pretend that we own a restaurant where he will go around as a waiter and tell the family what is on the “menu” and take their order. We will then gather the food and prepare it together which allows a great opportunity for us to catch up on the day’s or week’s events. He especially enjoys the measuring and pouring of ingredients, and I will show him how certain ingredients go together when combined. We sometimes experiment with some meals until we get some favorites compiled, like the Gorgonzola Garlic Butter Steak. “
Recipe Corner
“Some of our other most revered dishes include homemade pizza, chicken and spinach lasagna, chicken fried steak with homemade fried potatoes, stuffed pita’s with Greek ground beef and homemade cucumber sauce, chicken quesadillas, homemade stir fry, all kinds of soups made with homemade stock and salads made with homemade dressings like garlic balsamic vinaigrette. Of course, one of Christian’s favorite requests is “Breakfast for Dinner.” Today’s menu by the way: homemade corn chowder and bacon-wrapped hamburgers! Can we take your order?”
Stuffed Filet with Garlic Gorgonzola Butter Ingredients for Garlic Gorgonzola Butter: 1/2 pound soft butter (at room temperature) 1/3 pound Gorgonzola cheese (can use Stilton or Roquefort for stronger flavor) 2 cloves garlic finely minced 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Juice of ½ lemon 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Put the butter in a bowl and leave at room temperature until it is soft. Add all the other ingredients and mix to combine thoroughly. Using a spatula, scrape the butter mixture onto a square of plastic wrap. Shape into a log, and roll the mixture up in the plastic, twisting the ends. Place in freezer until very firm. When ready to use, remove wrap and slice into medallions. Ingredients for the Steaks: 4 Filet Mignon steaks approx. 1 ½ to 2 inches thick 8 slices of thick cut bacon Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste With a sharp knife, cut a slit in the center of the steaks nearly the length of the steak (you will want to build a pouch inside the steak big enough to place the butter medallions inside). Wrap two strips of the thick cut bacon around each steak in an overlapping pattern using two wooden toothpicks (soak the toothpicks in water for 10 min. prior to using). Now liberally season with salt and pepper on the both sides of the steak. Preheat grill to 475◦ and place the steaks on the grill, flip the steaks once at 8 minutes (medium-rare) and pull the steaks after an additional 8 minutes. Let steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving. Cook’s note: Play around with the ingredients you use for the compound butter. You can try switching out the Worcestershire sauce for white wine and add in a little jumbo lump crab meat. AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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Boys of Summer by Kara Kiefer As the mother of a 19 and 16 year old, I have weathered many summers with the boys out of school. I’ve come to expect a dirtier house, more laundry, more food consumption and an almost constant rotation of friends who spend the night. It’s all good. This summer has been different, however. I have one son who Kara Kiefer is the is in college and between living Executive Editor of arrangements. He lived in a dorm and AroundAbout Local will be living in an apartment in the fall. Media, Inc. She lives Currently, he is living out of a suitcase in in southwest Cherokee our home. He has a bedroom, complete with her husband Mike with an empty dresser and closet, and sons Brandon and yet he has chosen to deposit all his Garrett. belongings in the adjacent living area. What used to be a fairly tidy space has been replaced by the aforementioned suitcase and boxes of “stuff.” I get not emptying the boxes, but the suitcase? He’s been living back home since early May, so it’s not like he’s only around for a week before he moves into his new apartment. And speaking of the new apartment, the basement is filled with the stuff we have purchased for it: a full size mattress and box spring, a sofa and coffee table, a kitchen table and a TV stand. Our entire two lower levels look like the staging areas for a garage sale. The other son, while he’s always possessed a healthy appetite, now has one of two 16-year-old boys. He also is creating the laundry of two 16-year-old boys. Every morning after football workouts, he comes home and fixes himself a minimum of three eggs. If he brings a friend home with him, that’s six eggs, half a pound of bacon, half a loaf of bread and near a gallon of orange juice. We can’t keep up! And typical of the age, he “forgets” to tell me when he’s used the last of something. In one morning alone, I discovered we were out of eggs, out of milk, out of fabric softener, and I was out of patience. And now it’s August, back to school time. I will reclaim my house and my grocery budget….until next summer. 26
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MEET OUR MILITARY Matt Molloy, who calls the Walton community home, serves in the infantry of the United States Army. His unit, the Second Stryker Calvary Regiment, spent the last year deployed in Afghanistan. When Matt returned home on leave, he was greeted with American flags, patriotic balloons, and homemade posters that said “Welcome Home” and “Thank you for your service,” proudly displayed in his neighbors’ yards. Matt’s parents, George and Rhonda Molloy, decorated with yellow ribbons and a banner proclaiming, “Welcome Home Matt, Son, Brother and Hero.” Matt, his wife Katie and his parents were overwhelmed by the warm reception home Matt, 27, knew at an early age that he wanted to be a soldier. He was interested in war and weapon history. His father served in the army and reached the rank of lieutenant. His mother joked, “I knew I should not have given Matt those army men when he was little.” George and Rhonda are very proud of Matt and his choice to serve his country. When he first talked about it, they said they would support him, but asked him to graduate from college before enlisting. After graduating from Walton High School in 2003, Matt enrolled in the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where he studied political science. Matt enlisted in the United States Army in January 2010. The recruiting officer
was surprised that Matt did not want to be an officer; that was not his dream. He wanted to be a soldier and attend airborne school, where soldiers learn how to parachute into combat. Matt went to Ft. Benning for basic training for 14 weeks. He earned one of two spots for airborne school and had three more weeks of training. Matt said that the weeks spent training went by very fast. While in Afghanistan, his unit was in the Kandahar province where there was high enemy activity and engagement. Members of his unit often got the opportunity to test and use the latest military technology in their duties. During his year in Afghanistan, the temperature varied from 115 degrees with very little humidity to 17 degrees, and it only rained once. Matt was chosen by his commander to be his unit’s Squad Designated Marksman because of his expertise. One of the weapons that he used could engage targets up to a half mile away. Matt has returned to his base in Vilseck, Germany, awaiting his next assignment. He recently married Katie, a teacher in Nashville, Tennessee. They are applying for command sponsorship which if approved by Matt’s unit, will allow Katie to join him at his overseas assignment. Matt wants to work in law enforcement when he gets out of the Army, and said working for the FBI is his dream job. We are privileged to have fine men and women who volunteer to protect and serve the United States. Remember to thank them whenever the opportunity comes along. AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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Legends Elite Arrives in the Walton Community Legends Elite was founded on a passion for cheerleading and children. Located in the heart of the Walton community at 4696 Lower Roswell Road, Legends Elite fills a need in an area where the demand has outgrown the opportunity, and works to offer a competitive environment with minimal travel. Legends Elite seeks to promote and focus on the team aspect, while providing an atmosphere that promotes learning, having fun and building close-knit relationships. Most importantly, the athletes of Legends Elite will leave with the self-confidence they need to be active leaders in today’s society. The Legends Elite team members are experienced in tumbling and cheerleading, as competitors and coaches. Each team member understands what it takes to get children to the next level and what it feels like to be in that process. The Legends team treats all children with love and respect, while pushing each individual to his or her maximum potential. Legends Elite is currently enrolling children ages 3-11 for Tiny and Youth pre-teams, as well as tumbling classes for all ages and skill levels. Saturday workshops and private lessons are also available. Please visit Legend’s website at www.legendselitecheer.com for more information and details.
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any Walton residents moved to the area for a specific purpose. For some, it was the exemplary school system. For others, it was the proximity to an abundance of retail, restaurants and services. Walton is a strong and established community with many long-term residents and consequently, many older homes. As homes become older and need change, residents are often faced with a choice: remodel or move.
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Because residents have such strong ties in the Walton community, many are choosing to stay in the community they love and remodel their homes. According to Remodeling Magazine, some of the top return on investment remodeling projects include entry door replacement, basement finishing or remodel, deck addition, new windows, kitchens and bathrooms. If this sounds like you and some of your home’s needs, it’s time to meet PMC Building Materials. PMC Building Materials came about as a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Prior to being PMC, the company was Ply Mart, Inc., a company with $360 million in sales, 32 stores and 1,100 employees. But when the economic downturn occurred, heavily affecting the construction industry, Ply Mart fell victim, and in July 2008 filed bankruptcy. Three Ply Mart executives, Randy and Rich Mahaffey and Bill Stoker realized there was a growing market, largely unaddressed by retailers such as them — remodeling. In September 2008, PMC Building Materials opened in one of Ply Mart’s former locations refocusing its products and services. And they had the foresight to rehire many of the former employees because they knew these employees knew the market and knew the needs of the customer. PMC opened with the premise of remodelers being the primary customer from the do-it-yourself homeowner to remodeling contractors. President and CEO Bill Stoker pointed out the advantage of staffing the store with a majority of rehires from Ply Mart. “Our business is built
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Left to right: Steve Aertker (holding Stella), wife Cindy (holding Ryder) and son Garic. Photo credit: Dan Carmody, Studio 7.
on relationships, and because many of our current customers were also our previous customers, these relationships have only strengthened.”
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or a business to tout “good customer service” is nothing new, but at PMC Building Materials, providing not only good but great customer service is seen in every aspect of the business from employees to services. Customer service is an action, and every action performed by PMC shows where its priority is — the customer. As a customer, you know there can be nothing more frustrating than being served by one, small customer service desk and if you’re lucky, two employees who may or may not know how to assist you. But at PMC, customers are served quickly and effectively at its 45-foot sales counter, staffed with five knowledgeable sales experts, all with at least 14 or better years of industry experience. “We take pride in the fact that our customers can come in, place a special order or get an order filled without a wait. That’s a huge benefit for our customers,” said Bill. In addition to the inside sales professionals, PMC offers an outside sales force to serve the needs of the custom home builder. PMC offers convenient Saturday morning hours, delivery to qualified customers anywhere in Georgia and referrals to reputable remodelers and deck builders on their website. Exceptional customer service is the standard, not the exception at PMC. Your home is the single largest investment you probably will ever make. If you love your community but your home needs some help, consider remodeling with PMC Building Material as your partner. Whether you do it yourself or hire a remodeler, you won’t find a better selection, better price or better customer service anywhere! AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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Health & Wellness
Connect with friends and keep up to date on what’s happening right here in Walton!
Dental Costs Can Be Pricey and Variable by Cristi Cheek, DMD Dentistry is a profession that is both art and science. It should not be treated as a commodity where comparison shopping is based on price alone. There are many reasons why a treatment plan quoted by one dentist may vary greatly from that of another dentist and why the costs for each procedure may also differ.
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Dr. Cristi Cheek, DMD, is the owner of Cristi Y. Cheek, D.M.D., P.C., Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in the Walton community. Dr. Cheek is also a member of the AroundAbout Walton Community Board. You may contact her at (770) 993-3775 or visit www.cheekdental.com.
Dentists often have different treatment philosophies. One dentist may be more conservative than another in choosing whether or not to treat a tooth. For example, some dentists may be willing to “watch” a stained groove or a crack in a tooth, while others may choose to go ahead and place a filling or a crown in hopes of preventing deeper decay or a larger fracture that could then require root canal therapy. Dentists’ participation in insurance plans can cause fees to vary. Participating dentists accept reduced payments from the insurance companies and patients. Because they must write-off any additional fees not agreed upon by the insurance companies, they lower their costs in
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...some dentists may be willing to “watch” a stained groove or a crack in a tooth, while others may choose to go ahead and place a filling or a crown... order to be profitable. This may involve reducing the amount of time spent with each patient as well as using less expensive materials and labor, all of which could result in less-than-ideal restorations or treatment results. Also, dental insurance needs to be viewed as nothing more than minor cost assistance. The maximum benefit most insurance plans allow is around $1,500. That number has not changed over the past several decades. After a couple of dental cleanings, there is usually only enough left to pay a portion of one crown. The plan will not do much continued on page 54 32
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Can Looking Younger Improve Your Earning Power? by Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Keith Hanna, Keith West and Michael McNeel It’s an age-old phenomenon — attractive people are often more successful. So it is no surprise that more youthful-looking people may go further in their careers, get better job offers, or close more deals. In Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Keith Hanna, Keith fact, a University West and Michael McNeel are all board of California study certified plastic surgeons with Marietta confirmed that Plastic Surgery, with offices in Marietta and Woodstock. As members of the attractive people earned American Society of Plastic Surgeons, they 12 percent more than are skilled in the latest techniques and their more averageprocedures in the field of plastic surgery. looking counterparts. For a private consultation, contact www. The leaders studied mariettaplasticsurgery.com. three different groups and the results uncovered that attractive people were seen as more helpful and cooperative, garnering more support from co-workers. They were also consistently judged and treated more positively.
It’s easy to see why all of us would want to maintain a more youthful appearance in the workforce. Traditionally, men have mentioned career reasons for choosing procedures like Botox or even more permanent solutions like eye lifts, neck lifts and liposuction. On the other hand, women have traditionally been motivated by a desire to look attractive again on a more general level. But times are changing. Women are now seeking cosmetic procedures for career advancement reasons on a much more frequent basis. Of course there are many ways to achieve a youthful image. Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest impact. Updating your wardrobe and hairstyle are probably the easiest ways to quickly appear continued on page 54
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Schools & Sports
East Marietta Giants Declared Champions The East Marietta Giants, a 12U all-star baseball team, recently was named the District 2 Little League Champions. The East Marietta National Little League selected members of the all-star team from all the 12U teams that played in the League out of Sewell Park. For seven of the players, this was the third time in a row they were selected. During the District 2 tournament, the Giants won all five games. The pitching performance by Jason Rooks was outstanding; he struck out 16 batters. The tournament victories not only gave the team the championship but the opportunity to compete in the Georgia State Little League tournament. The team advanced to the semi-final round but lost to the Warner Robins American team, 7-3. Congratulations on a great season!
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Front row (left to right) MJ Sasapan, Joey Brinsmaid, Jared Frodel and Tripp Ivey Back row: Genesis Angulo, Jack Hardin, Jordan Phillips, Coach Mike Rooks, Jonathan Szell, Coach John Cole, Jason Rooks, Noah Cole, Coach Harold Brannen, Gabe Magerkurth and Jason Avers.
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t Walton High School (WHS), there is a place where the faculty, students and community residents can buy a fresh, hot cup of coffee, tea or cappuccino. The beverages are reasonably priced and served with a friendly smile. Raider Joe’s Coffee Shop opened in the fall of 2010 and is being successfully run by students with special needs, under the supervision of Walton’s special education teachers Julie Brown and Jamila Mitchell. For two class periods in the morning each day, Raider Joe’s is open for business. These students make coffee, take orders and even make deliveries. The first cup of coffee is ready at 7:35 a.m. The idea for the coffee shop was born from a desire to teach life skills and, at the same time, get students with special needs more connected to and involved at Walton. One day, Julie met two special education teachers from Kennesaw Mountain High School who had started a coffee shop at their school. She brought the idea to her department head, Cindy Trow, and they took the idea to principal Judy McNeil. County special education supervisor, Janet Clark also loved the idea and used special education funds to buy curriculum that was what Julie and Jamila had in mind. Making the coffee shop a reality was much more difficult than securing the curriculum. With school budgets being cut and no readily available space, this wonderful opportunity could have been lost. But thanks to the Walton community, Raider Joe’s Coffee Shop became a reality. The school administration designated a closet that could be renovated and the real work began. Kendra Goerke, whose son, Jackson, is a senior in Julie’s class, organized the project. Over the summer of 2010, Patti and Dwight Morgan, Jr. of Morgan Construction donated the countertop. The Morgans and Kendra provided the labor needed to construct the shop, complete with a sales window. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church members painted the shop and tiled the floor. The East Cobb Civitans gave a monetary donation that helped pay for the first coffee order. Community Coffee supplies the coffee making equipment as long as their coffee is served exclusively. Once the shop opened, Kendra tried to come every day to help run the shop. This summer, Anne and Skip Carlson, along with Kendra, installed more countertops and cabinets donated by 5th Generation Contracting. Anne is a guidance counselor at Walton. Raider Joe’s Coffee Shop allows students with special needs the chance to do a real job with work that teaches them basic job skills, including banking. Each week, they rotate working as cashier, coffee maker, coffee deliverer and coffee server, along with clean up and restocking duties. The closet is not a large space and Julie and Kendra both stated how amazing it
Raider Joe’s Coffee S hop
has been to watch these kids working together in a small area without conflict. At the end of each week, the employees are evaluated on performance, attendance and behavior and are paid accordingly. They can use their pay to buy things like school supplies from the teachers, but most of them save it as they learn about writing checks and balancing checkbooks. The actual money earned by the coffee shop last year was used to buy special education textbooks, a smart board for the special needs classroom, and scholarships for Julie and Jamila’s students to attend summer camp. At Christmas, the students
Some of Raider Joe’s Staff (left to right): Robert Browne, Cody Smith, Daylan Benton, Lindsey Tootle, Carolyn Smith, Wesley Heaton, Justin Ramirez and James Revis.
reached out to the community and adopted two families in need, and took a field trip to purchase items for their adopted families using funds earned at Raider Joe’s. The greatest benefit to this program is the inclusion factor. The coffee shop students now get to know many of their peers at WHS and vice versa. Football players help out when invited, and orchestra students stop by to play seasonal music for customers to enjoy. Kendra said it is the best therapy available. Julie, a 1997 Walton graduate, said that she is proud of the reception of the Walton students, which was even greater than she expected. Her students have grown socially, academically and emotionally from the moment Raider Joe’s opened. With the support of WHS administration and faculty and the tremendous outside community involvement, Raider Joe’s Coffee Shop remains open for business. AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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&A
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with Dr. Michael Hinojosa
The new superintendent of Cobb Dr. Michael Hinojosa, County School District (CCSD), Dr. Cobb County School Michael Hinojosa was sworn in District Superintendent on July 11, 2011 by Cobb County Superior Court Judge Rueben Green. Dr. Hinojosa moved here from Dallas Texas, where he was superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District. He and his wife, Kitty, have two sons, one who is attending Harvard University and the other one who is attending Princeton University. Dr. Hinojosa’s oldest son from a previous marriage and wife reside in Atlanta and are expecting a baby. AroundAbout Walton contacted Dr. Hinojosa and asked if he would be willing to answer some questions from our readers. He said yes and here are the questions and his answers.
Q: Welcome to Cobb County, Dr. Hinojosa, could you tell us
about yourself and why you made the move to Cobb County?
A: I am a career educator for over three decades. I have
been a teacher/coach, a campus and central administrator, and a superintendent. I have been a superintendent in a rural, two suburban and an urban district. I believe that a superintendent can have an impact on student achievement. I was recruited (by CCSD) to one of the best school districts in the country. The skill sets that I have are a good match for
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what Cobb needs at this time. All three of my sons will be on the east coast so this will be a win/win endeavor.
Q: What changes if any, would you like to see in Cobb County Schools?
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: Not many initially. I plan to execute my entry plan within the first 90 days. Once the entry plan is complete, I will be able to identify the major issues that need to be addressed. (Dr. Hinojosa’s entry plan is to use his first ninety days to meet with and listen to staff, parents and community members.)
Q: Many people feel that there is too much emphasis on
performance tests such as the CRCT. They say that testing takes away from instructional time and that teachers and students alike are focused on the test and not the curriculum. The recent CRCT cheating scandal involving Atlanta Public Schools points to the emphasis on test scores as well. What are your thoughts on testing? Would you offer another alternative to replace curriculum based testing to evaluate the performances of schools and teachers?
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: I agree that there is too much emphasis on high stakes testing. However, there must be accountability in schools. There is a quiet revolution going on throughout the country regarding this matter. Assessment should be for learning not just of learning. There is a way to have a stratified random sampling of student performance to determine issues that need to be addressed and to have accountability. Changes will not happen immediately but will happen in due time.
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: Over the past three years, budget cuts have led to layoffs, furlough days for teachers, fewer instructional days in a school year, less money for instructional supplies, etc. How will you address the needs of the schools while remaining within our current budgetary constraints? What will be your priorities for maintaining or restoring items to the 2013 budget?
A: The district has to live within its means. The next
budget will be equally challenging. I plan to start the budgeting process as early as October for the next year. The administration and the Board of Education will jointly develop budget priorities based upon student needs. But unless the leading federal, state, and local financial outlooks improve it will be another very difficult budget year.
Q: Walton High School was recently ranked #67 in the nation
of public high schools, based on six components, one of which was number of Advanced Placement (AP) tests taken per graduate. What is your position on AP classes and what if any
benefits do you see?
A: Advanced Placement classes are critically important
because they increase the rigor and they are externally validated by a legitimate prestigious organization; the College Board. There is now significant data that indicates that students who take AP classes in school perform much better in higher education. AP classes raise expectation levels and benefit students tremendously. My former district was lauded for having the two highest performing schools under these criteria. In addition, tremendous gains in taking and passing the AP exams were quite evident among all student groups in that district.
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: A balanced calendar was set for three years by the Cobb County Board of Education (CCBOE) starting with school year 2010-2011. Before the first year was finished, the CCBOE surveyed parents and county staff asking if they wanted to stay with the balanced calendar or change to a later start date for the beginning of school. Even though the survey results were overwhelmingly in favor of sticking with the balanced calendar, the CCBOE voted to go with the later start date for school year 2011-2012. The question is: will you have any influence on the setting of the calendar and is there any guarantee that 2012-2013 school year calendar will remain as it is currently set?
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: This matter is under the purview of the Board of Education. However, if allowed in policy I plan to appoint a committee to develop the School Year 2012-13 calendar in the fall 2011. Based upon feedback from the committee I plan to make a recommendation for adoption by the board.
Q: How do you see athletics, fine arts and such programs
When you take your kids to the school bus on August 15, we know you will have your camera, so please remember to share your first day memories with AroundAbout Walton! Email them to lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com. Please identify people in photo from left to right. Deadline is August 20.
fitting into the students’ total school experience?
A: I am a great believer of extra-curricular activities. I am a
former coach and a tremendous supporter of the arts. Two of the suburban districts I served had tremendous band programs that positively influenced families. Athletics have always been a big part of my life.
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: With the cuts in school budgets, would you support expanding the role of business partners within the schools?
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: I definitely support expanding the role of business partners, but I also understand that they are strapped of their resources under current economic times. Thank you to Dr. Hinojosa for taking the time to respond to our readers’ questions.
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Swim Teams
Around Walton
For many families in the Walton community, June is synonymous with neighborhood swim team! Even before school is dismissed for summer break, the swim teams start practicing, with the exception of this year a week of unusually cold weather resulted in practice being postponed for one week. Every year, June is a total whirlwind with a swim meet every week and the threat of thunderstorms routinely in the evening. Here are a few shots catching the swimmers showing their skills.
River Forest Rapids Photos courtesy of Stephanie Loomis
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Bishops Green Barracudas Photos courtesy of Melanie Erwin
Jackson Creek Jaws Photos courtesy of Peter Yund
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Are You Ready For Some Football? Walton Varsity 2011 Schedule
September 23
At Etowah
Kick -off time: Fridays at 7:30
September 30
Home VS Lassiter
(Saturday 8:30 pm at GA Dome)
October 14
At Cherokee
September 2
At Milton
October 21
Home VS Wheeler
September 9
At Campbell
October 28
Home VS Marietta
September 16
Home VS Roswell
November 14
August 20
VS Peachtree Ridge
At Woodstock
Walton High School Varsity Football and Competition Team Cheerleaders Front row (Left to right): Tatiana Taylor, Sarah Toner, Ali Komisar, Ally Savransky, Kristin Lax and Rachel Friday. Middle row: Hayley Stanley, Nicole Stanley, Alyson Radetsky and Colby Bridges. Back row: Kendall Warner, Hillary Goldman, Mary Grace Shaw, Kendall Meissner, Reagan Farish, Mackalie Davidson, Caroline Farley and Michelle Azar. Not pictured: Coach Roberta Manheim
Walton JV 2011 Schedule Kick -off time: Thursdays at 7:30
August 25
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Home VS Marietta
September 1
At Alpharetta
September 8
Home VS Wheeler
September 15
At Milton
September 22
Home VS Centennial
September 29
At Roswell
October 6
Home VS Lassiter
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Walton High School Junior Varsity Football Cheerleaders Front row (Left to right): Ariel Davenport, Ryan Allcorn, Katie Chiang, Stephanie Chen, Christina DiNatale and Emily Brown. Back row: Nina Rice, Alysa Land, Natalie Lawson, Amanda DePoi and Angela Cannarella. Not pictured: Coach Kimin Filardi
Walton Freshman 2011 Schedule Kick -off time: Thursdays at 5:30
August 25
Home VS Marietta
September 1
At Alpharetta
September 8
Home VS Wheeler
September 15
At Milton
September 22
Home VS Centennial
September 29
At Roswell
October 6
Home VS Lassiter
Photos by Nancy Scott
Walton High School Freshmen Cheerleaders Front row (Left to right) Lauren Wetzel, Janie Waddell, Cara Seckman and Peyton Carroll. Middle row: Brittany Wroble, Julia Kostakos, Janay Wilson, Isabella Simon and Maitlin Ullom. Back row: Lindsey Mashburn, Anna Grady Wilson, Alana Ferreira, Claire Chitwood, Kate Daniel and Tori Linehan. Not pictured: Coach Allison Varnell
Touchdown Club Funds Stadium Renovations The Walton football program is funded in part by the Cobb County School District and the Walton High School Athletic Department (through gate admission proceeds). However, these two funding sources only cover transportation to away football games and payroll for officials during home games. The rest of the sport’s needs are provided by the Walton Touchdown Club (WTDC). Walton High School opened in 1975, and the touchdown club presidents John Woods and Bob McLeod acknowledge that Walton has some of the oldest facilities in the county. The touchdown club is responsible for several renovations and additions to Raider Valley stadium, including the Dudley field house, a matrix board for the scoreboard, video board and scoreboard, a speed station and a storage shed. Improvements continue as organizers enter the last of a three-phase Raider Valley Renovation project supported by multiple sports and booster clubs. The first phase expanded the stadium, added new field lights and a new public address system. The second phase put down new turf and helped buy the new video board and scoreboard. Phase three includes a new concession stand and public restrooms, and will cost $200,000. Residents interested in donating to this project can visit www. raidervalleyrenovation.net. One of the ways the WTDC raises funds is through the selling of the Walton Raider cards. The $20 card supports the team while providing money saving deals at several businesses throughout the Walton area. Residents can purchase these from any Raider football player. Funds are also raised through the selling of spirit wear and by joining the WTDC, which provides reserved seats to home games and two passes to the Valley View pre-game meal. Spirit wear and memberships are available at www. raidersfb.org. “It is very exciting to be in Raider Valley on a Friday night with the feel of a small town atmosphere,” said Woods. For those who cannot make it to Raider Valley, live video streaming of Friday night action will be available “on demand” by visiting www. raidersfb.org. Thanks to WTDC member Pete English for providing this service.
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Walton Raiders football — the tradition continues
The 2011 football season will open at 8:30 p.m. August 20 at the Georgia Dome, when the Raiders meet Peachtree Ridge High School in the Corky Kell Classic. This is the 20th year for the Corky Kell Classic, an annual showcase of high school football. The first Corky Kell Classic was held in 1992 and was the first football game ever held in the brand new Georgia Dome. The Raiders will play in the last of four games set for Saturday. Coach Rocky Hidalgo returns for his third year as head coach and his 16th with Walton. There are 17 starters returning this season, eager to make playoffs again. Coach Hidalgo and the team have been working hard to prepare for the season and opening night. John Woods, the co-president of the Walton Touchdown Club, said that one of the great things about Walton is the stability of its football program because of the long-term coaching staff. Assistant Head Coach Tripp Allen enters his 13th year and Assistant Coach Jeff Imperial starts his 14th year. Last season, the Raiders had a record of seven wins, four losses, including a loss in the first round of playoffs to Norcross High School. Walton’s record is 239 wins, 145 losses and one tie, according to the Georgia High School Football Historians Association.
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
Elementary Schools
Private Schools
East Side Elementary School 3850 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-7200 Principal: Elizabeth Mavity Mount Bethel Elementary School 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-7248 Principal: Joan Johnson Murdock Elementary School 2320 Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 509-5071 Principal: Cynthia Hanauer Sope Creek Elementary School 3320 Paper Mill Road SE, Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 916-7085 Principal: Martha Whalen Timber Ridge Elementary School 5000 Timber Ridge Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 642-5621 Principal: Dr. Tracie Doe
Middle Schools Dickerson Middle School 855 Woodlawn Drive, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-2710 Principal: Carole Brink Dodgen Middle School 1725 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-2726 Principal: Robin Lattizori
High Schools Walton High School 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-3225 Principal: Judy McNeill
School Websites: School District Website Pinnacle Picasso Meal Pay
East Cobb Christian School At East Cobb Presbyterian Church 4616 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 565-0881, www.eccs.org Grades: K — 8 Principal: Teresa Staley Eastside Christian School 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-2332, www.eastsidechristianschool.com Grades: K – 8 Head of School: Judy Cripps Faith Lutheran School 2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 973-8921, www.FaithLCMS.org Grades: Pre-K – 8 Principal: Jack Hibbs Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 4385 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-0245, www.mtbethelchristian.org Grades: K – 8 Head of School: Jim Callis Lower School Principal: Vivian Lovett Middle School Principal: Jack Grimm Omega Private Academy 2960 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 529-1717,www.Omegaprivateacademy.com Grades K – 12, Certified Teachers, SACS Accredited/GSNS Approved Director: Kathy Keeton
2011 — 2012 School Calendar August 15
First Day of School
September 5
Labor Day Holiday
October 24-28
School Holiday
November 8
Student Holiday
November 21-25
Thanksgiving Holiday
December 23
Student Holiday
December 26-30
Winter Holiday
January 2-6
Winter Holiday
January 9
Student Holiday
January 16
MLK Day Holiday
February 20
Shreiner Academy 1340 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 953-1340, www.shreiner.com Grades: Toddler – 8 Director: Sarah Walker
Woodacres School 1772 Johnson Ferry Road , Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 971-1880, www.woodacresschool.org Grades: Pre-K – 8 Head of School: Judy T. Thigpen
Pres. Day Holiday
April 2-6
Spring Holiday
May 24 Last Day of School
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Feature
AroundAbout Walton Featured Yard of the Month Wanted:
Beautiful yards! Each month, we will feature local yards, submitted by you, our readers. If you have a yard, or know someone else with a beautiful yard, that showcases a green thumb and landscape prowess, send us a photo and it could be featured in next month’s AroundAbout Walton! All featured yards will receive a yard sign stating “AroundAbout Walton Featured Yard.” Please submit your photos to lynne@aroundaboutmagazines.com by August 20 for our September issue.
Featured Yard:
This month our featured yard was nominated by neighbors of Don and Linda Dressel who live in the New Bedford subdivision. Don and Linda have started a complete makeover of their yard: removed overgrown shrubs; added a new stone wall and stone steps to the door; a new stone walkway; and replaced the grass with new sod. They also are incorporating native plants after reading a book on the impact of native planting on the ecology. “By careful planning and planting, your yard can have a positive effect on tomorrow’s environment,” noted Don. He wants AroundAbout Walton to visit again next year when he is finished because he says the yard is truly a work in progress. The new plants need time to grow, but it is obvious that a lot of time, effort and care has already gone into this project. Don and Linda have lived in the New Bedford subdivision for 26 years. They have two grown children that both graduated from Walton High School. Linda is a second grade teacher at Sope Creek Elementary School.
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The Holy Smoke BBQ and Music Festival occurs on Labor Day each year on the grounds of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road. The public is invited to attend this event which includes food and entertainment for the entire family. Admission and parking are free. The festival offers a catered BBQ meal with all the trimmings (advance purchase required) or other food and snack options which will be offered by on site vendors. Guests who purchase the advance meal ticket will receive a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich coupon and be registered to win an Apple iPad 2. Each advance kid’s meal purchase includes an unlimited ride ticket. Entertainment will include live music all day, a street fair with craft, merchandise, and snack vendors, kids’ games including blow-up carnival rides, face painting and other activities, a cooking show and other special events to be announced later. The festival also will include a classic car show and a BBQ cooking competition. Places are still available in the classic car show, BBQ competition, and street fair. Visit the web site shown below for applications and other information.
Festival hours will be 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. on Monday, September 5. For information on meal tickets or any of the other items mentioned in this article, visit www. johnsonferry.org/holysmoke. All profits from this event will be donated to local charities. This year’s event will benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes — East Cobb and the Storehouse Ministries Food Pantry. All guests are requested to bring non-perishable food items to support the food drive being held for Storehouse Ministries. Holy Smoke is a ministry of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Diamond level sponsors are Proof of the Pudding and Chick-Fil-A at Woodlawn Square.
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Faith
You Are Somebody by Bryant Wright Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:7
Bryant Wright is the Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and the founder and chairman of Right from the Heart Ministries. He currently serves as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention. He can be reached at (770) 9736561 ext. 2962.
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A young girl confidently introduced herself to her new second grade classmates. My name is Martha Bowers Taft,” she began. “My great-grandfather was president of the United States. My grandfather was a United States senator. My father is Ambassador to Ireland.” She then puffed out her chest and proudly declared, “And I am a Brownie!” We all enjoy having status and most of us would like to use that status to enhance the work of the Lord. Unfortunately, many of us think we are not significant enough to be used by God for great things. We might say, “Oh, I’m only a janitor, or only a repairman, or only a housewife.” We think that if only we had a more prestigious title —
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such as doctor or professional athlete…or even Brownie…God could use us to do mighty things. Perhaps the prophet Amos thought that way when God called him to serve. “After all,” he could have said, “I am only a
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...many of us think we are not significant enough to be used by God... shepherd. Who will listen to me?” But instead of questioning his status, he obeyed and became a powerful voice for God. Remember, with God there are no onlys. No matter what you perceive of yourself, God sees you as having potential for great service. Copyrighted material. Used by permission of Right From The Heart Ministries, Marietta, GA.
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Faith
WALTON AREA Houses of Worship Anglican The Church of Our Redeemer 2625 Canton Road (770) 421-1928 Rector: Fr. James Danford www.ourredeemeracc.org
Apostolic Northside Apostolic Church 2115 Northfield Court, (770) 975-3001
Baha’i Faith Baha’i Faith of Marietta 2601 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-0070
Baptist Bible Baptist Church 2025 Eula Drive, NE, (770) 592-2660 Pastor: D.L. Cooper Chattahoochee Baptist Church 375 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 977-2058 Pastor: Rick Shoup http://cbc.us.com Cornerstone Baptist Church 1506 Sawyer Road, (770) 422-3579 Pastor: Carl George Crossview Baptist Church 1100 Piedmont Road, (770) 973-0063 Pastor: John E. Johnson www.crossviewbaptist.org East Cobb Baptist Church 1940 Shallowford Road, (770) 928-2233 Pastor: David York Eastside Baptist Church 2450 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2323 Pastor: Dr. David H. Chauncey www.ebcfamily.org Eastwood Baptist Church 1150 Allgood Road, (770) 973-9011 Pastor: Mike Hatton www.eastwoodbaptist.org Elizabeth Baptist Church 315 Kurtz Road, (770) 427-3325 Pastor: Steve Echols Galilee Baptist Church 2050 Bentley Lake Road, (770) 422-6487 Holt Road Baptist Church 675 Holt Road, NE, (770) 971-3052 www.holtroadbaptist.org Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 973-6561 Pastor: Bryant Wright www.johnsonferry.org Liberty Hill Baptist Church 1053 Liberty Hill Road, NE, (770) 422-1406
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Pastor: Amos Williams Mt. Arbor Baptist Church 2235 Morgan Road, NE, (770) 971-9339 New Life Baptist Church 4010 Canton Road, (770) 592-6880 Pastor: Roger Brink www.thenewlife.org New Providence Baptist Church 3740 Providence Road, (770) 971-3519 Pastor: Charles Whittaker www.newprovidencebc.com Northside Primitive Baptist Church 5265 Roswell Road, (678)481-2793 Pastor: Jason Solomon www.northsidepbc.org Piedmont Baptist Church 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta, (770) 422-2566 www.piedmontchurch.tv Sandy Plains Baptist Church 2825 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-8525 Pastor: Dr. Alvin Southerland www.sandyplains.org Sewell Mill Baptist Church 2550 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 971-3746 Pastor: David Watson www.sewellmill.org Shady Grove Baptist Church 1654 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 428-0216 Shallowford Free Will Baptist 1686 Shallowford Road, (770) 926-1163 Pastor: Len Blanchard www.shallowfordchurch.com
Catholic Holy Family Catholic Church 3401 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 973-0038 Pastor: Darragh Griffith www.holyfamilycc.org St. Ann’s Catholic Church 4905 Roswell Road, (770) 552-6400 Pastor: Tom Rielly www.st-ann.org Transfiguration Catholic Church 1815 Blackwell Road, (770) 977-1442 Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop www.transfiguration.com
Christian
Walking By Faith Christian 1821 Kinridge Road, (678) 560-1144
Christian and Missionary Alliance Marietta Alliance Church 1787 E. Piedmont Road, (770) 973-2189 Pastor: David Hayes www.macweb.org
Christian Science Christian Science Churches & Reading Rooms 2641 Old Sewell Road, (770) 565-7271
Church of Christ Church of Christ at East Cobb 5240 Roswell Road, (770) 587-5888 Pastor: Ray Hawkins Church of Christ-Piedmont Road 1630 Piedmont Road, (770) 971-9933 Minister: Neil Richey www.pr-coc.com Emmanuel Tabernacle Christ Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, #A32, (770) 422-3268 Pastor: Dwight Graves
Church of God Church of God of Prophecy 3393 Canton Road, (770) 427-5923 First Church of God 592 Shannon Drive, (770) 461-1925 Mount Paran North 1700 Allgood Road, (770) 578-9081 www.mtparan.com Town Center Church of God 1040 Blackwell Road, (770) 424-4004
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Latter-Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3195 Trickum Road, NE, (770) 509-9074 Pastor: Bishop Ho Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — Paper Mill Ward 95 Holt Road, (770) 578-8734
Community Churches Cobb Community Church at Highlands 4649 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 992-3330 Pastor: Alan Daniels www.cobbcc.com
Chestnut Ridge Christian Church 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 971-8888 Pastor: Byron Wells
Shallowford Falls Community Church 3662 Shallowford Road, (770) 565-7468 Pastor: David White www.shallowfordfalls.com
Northside Christian Church 3535 Shallowford Road, (770) 565-6613 Pastor: Jason Burchfield
Vineyard Community Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, #A25, (770) 565-1505 Pastor: Tommy Papevies
Episcopal Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 977-7473 Rector: The Rev. Dr. Robert G. Certain www.peterandpaul.org Episcopal Church-Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-7916 Rev. Paul McCabe www.annunciationepiscopal.org St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church 571 Holt Road, NE, (770) 971-2839 Rev. Jim Nixon www.stcatherines.org
Greek Orthodox Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 3431 Trickum Road, NE, (770) 924-8080 Rev. Father Panayiotis Papageorgiou www.HolyTransfiguration.info
Jehovah’s Witness Jehovah’s Witness 2065 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 427-1881 Pastor: Hope Torkornoo www.watchtower.org
Jewish Chabad of East Cobb 4450 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 565-4412 Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy, (770) 973-0137 Rabbis Shalom Lewis and Paul Kerbel www.etzchaim.net Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Road, (770) 973-9205 Rabbi: Stephen Lebow www.kolemeth.net
Korean Bethany Korean Presbyterian Multi-cultural (Korean, Brazilian and American) 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 643-1459 Pastor: Byeongho Choi www.bethanykorean.org Korean Covenant Presbyterian 2100 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 565-4777 Pastor: Paul Sim www.sungyahk.org Korean United Methodist Church 945 Old Canton Road, (770) 321-0020
Lutheran Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 2240 Shallowford Road, (770) 928-7919 Pastor: John Guse www.bslc.us Faith Lutheran Church 2111 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 973-8877 Pastor: Carl Schneidert www.faithLCMS.org
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2922 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4600 Pastor: Ronald Grunke www.holytrinitymarietta.org Lutheran Church of Incarnation 1200 Indian Hills Parkway, (770) 971-2738 Pastor: Rev. Jerry Reynolds www.lcilutheran.org Lutheran Church of Resurrection 4814 Paper Mill Road, (770) 953-3193 www.lcrmarietta.org
Methodist East Cobb United Methodist 2325 Roswell Road, (770) 971-3643 Pastor: Brian Germano www.eastcobbumc.org Mountain View United Methodist 2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 Pastor: Bill Burch www.mvumc.org
Restoration Life Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-1481 Pastor: Ken Kessler www.lifeschoolinternational.org
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 8855 Main Street, Woodstock (Olde Towne), (770) 485-0504 Priest Frederick Watson www.stelizabethga.org
Presbyterian Christ Presbyterian Church 495 Terrell Mill Road, (770) 956-7572 Pastor: Legree Finch www.christpreschurch.org East Cobb Presbyterian 4616 Roswell Road, (770) 973-4114 Pastor: Richard Holmes www.ecpca.org
Mount Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2880 www.mtbethel.org
Eastminster Presbyterian Church 3125 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 977-2976 Pastor: Dr. Tim Erskine www.epres.org
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 971-1465 Pastor: Dr. Joe Peabody www.mtzionumc.org
Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian 3605 Sandy Plains Road #240-161, (404) 786-9815 Pastor: John Fesko www.genevaopc.org
Powers Ferry United Methodist Church 245 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5271 Pastor: Jane Nugent www.powerumc.com
Hope Presbyterian Church 4101 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4673 Pastor: Martin Hawley www.hopepca.org
Sacred Tapestry UMC 3000 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 605-5083 www.sacredtapestry.com
John Knox Presbyterian Church 505 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5050 Pastor: Fritz Bogar www.johnknoxpcmarietta.org
St. Andrew United Methodist Church 3455 Canton Road, (770) 926-4961 St. Paul United Methodist Church 244 Kurtz Road, (770) 422-1089 Pastor: Dana Overton-Garrett Wesley Chapel United Methodist 4495 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 993-4919 Pastor: Jim Bocian www.wesleychapelumc.com
Non-Denominational Marietta Vineyard Church 1492 Roswell Road, (770) 977-9496 Pastor: Jeremy Graves www.mariettavineyard.org North Atlanta Church 2800 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 518-0303 Overcomers World Church 2300 Shallowford Road, (770) 924-0607 Pastors: Allison and Isaac Crawford overcomerswc.org
Ray-Thomas Memorial Presbyterian Church 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 998-9321 Pastor: Carrie Scott www.rtmchurch.org
United Church of Christ Pilgrimage Church UCC 3755 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-0007 Pastor: Kimberleigh Buchanan www.pilgrimageucc.org
Unitarian Universalist Emerson Unitarian Universalist 2799 Holly Springs Road, NE, (770) 578-1533 Pastor: Rev. Jeff Jones
Unity Unity North Atlanta Church 4255 Sandy Plains Road, (678) 819-9100 Temporary Minister: Stephanie Seigh www.unitynorth.org AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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groups. But with the advances in technology, this handheld and very portable reader has made its way into everyday law enforcement. Last month, the Michigan chapter of the ACLU raised concerns about the use of UFEDs in roadside traffic stops. The organization threatened to file suit to stop its use in the field due to perceived violations of the 4th Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure. Michigan police defend the practice, saying they only search the mobile device when they obtain a warrant OR WHEN GIVEN CONSENT. That’s a pretty big “or”… The device has very few limitations and is capable of extracting contacts, call logs, photos, videos, memos, and text messages (including deleted ones) — essentially, everything. This is a good time to remind you that newer phones are equipped with “geo-tagging” features, meaning each photo and video also records a GPS location. This can help police confirm if you just came from a bar (with the wild photos of you playing Golden Tee) or from Grandma’s (with photos of the fabulous roast you had for dinner). When they see on a map that Grandma lives 15 minutes away, you are cleared of the DUI, but they cite you for 10 texts that you sent and 10 texts you received in the last 10 minutes – landing you with 20 points and a license suspension. I personally have seen several drivers who are still texting while driving. I suspect that the State of Georgia will begin to look for ways to ensure that citizens are complying with the law. For now, I am not aware of Georgia using UFEDs. However, this device would provide Georgia law enforcement with the tool they need to enforce our laws and I anticipate that this device will be widely used within the next few years.
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forbearance will give struggling homeowners a substantially greater chance of finding employment before they lose their home. With all this said, the Atlanta real estate market is selling, and while the numbers are down, people are moving and still need to buy and sell homes. Future demand for Atlanta housing is strong and for the fortunate homeowner in the Walton community, they will find that home values in their community have held reasonably well, while other areas saw a decline. Remember, you will not know the bottom of the market until it has passed. We believe that we are seeing the bottom of the market for Metro Atlanta now. If you have considered the cost of homeownership and discovered that it is a good time to buy or sell your home, allow a real estate professional to help you make a well-informed decision. 50
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heating and roofing should be in good repair at all times. At least twice a year, walk through your home and inspect it for developing problems. Older houses immediately should be modernized. Your insurance company has the right to inspect your property. It can require repairs for continuity of coverage or decide against renewing coverage on a house considered hazardous. Initially, these fixes may seem costly, but if ignored can be dangerous and ultimately more expensive. Granted, there is no fool proof way for homeowners to avoid a rate increase or being non-renewed by an insurance company, but heeding some basic precautions can help you become a more valuable policyholder.
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to ensure it is working effectively. It’s easy for an elderly person to accidently over medicate him/herself, especially if he/she is not eating properly. So yes, you may be saying to yourself, “I don’t know anything about all this.” My answer would be, “Well then you need to learn.” You owe it to yourself to talk with those in the aging field, attend a caregiver support group meeting and pick up a book at the library on “Caring for an Aging Parent.” So what are you waiting for? We are all here to help you and remember, your loved one will benefit, too!
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Winning The Water Wars
Lanier can be used for Metro Atlanta drinking water, Congress hopefully will have an easier path authorizing the U.S. Corps of Engineers to raise Lake Lanier and other Southeastern reservoirs.
The three-judge Appellate Court panel ruled that Lake Lanier indeed was intended to provide water for Atlanta. The panel determined that when Buford Dam was constructed, Congress knew the dam could stop water supply to the Chattahoochee River (Atlanta’s main source of water) for extended periods of time. Congress “very clearly” did not intend for the construction of the lake and dam to threaten Atlanta’s supply of water, the Court ruled; and therefore, drinking water supply “was an authorized purpose of the Buford Project.”
There is still much work and negotiation. However, if the June 28th court ruling clears the way toward an increased water supply, hopefully we can work toward a unified goal which would be helpful to our neighboring states.
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This court ruling may provide a beneficial avenue toward achieving our first goal in our long-term plan to end the water wars: raising the level of Lake Lanier by two feet. Additional construction is not required to raise the lake level, which would provide an additional 26 billion gallons of water. As most metro Atlantans know, Lake Lanier water levels have been lowered periodically to send water downstream for other nonconsumption uses. The additional 26 billion gallons would now be readily available in times of shortage, such as the current drought in South Georgia. Although this will not solve all of our water problems, it would be a great first step. With the Appeals Court ruling and the affirmation that Lake
The Georgia legislature also provided additional help passing Senate Resolution 15 to create a Joint Senate and House Committee on Water Supply. The Resolution states that “the committee shall undertake a study and analysis of the current status of the state’s reservoir system and shall conduct a comprehensive analysis of the state’s strategic needs for additional water supply, including without limitation the identification of creative financing options for water reservoirs and other opportunities for water supply enhancement.” Our water problems have hovered over us for more than 20 years. Experts have questioned whether Georgia can maintain its status as an economic hub if it becomes crippled by a severely limited water supply. Now, however, the tide has shifted. Our hard work is paying off — and we’re beginning to see a clear path to victory, not only to help ensure our long term source of water for homes but also for current and future industries needed to keep and create more jobs.
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WALTON AREA CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Organizations Association for Holistic Wellness, The Meeting: First Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Location: Meditating Mantis - Historic Roswell Contact: Chris Kell - Chris@ah-we.com East Cobb Business Association Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Susan Hampton, (404) 218-6216 www.eastcobbba.com East Cobb Open Networking A referral network for professionals Meeting: Fridays at 7:30 a.m. Location: Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road Contact: Tim Langley, (770) 289-9711 East Cobb PowerCore Team Meeting: Thursdays at 7 a.m. Location: IHOP, 3130 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Mitch Lovell, (404) 572-1278 Joy of Connecting A networking dinner for professional women Meeting: 7 p.m., call for date Contact: Betty Goodman, (770) 906-3391 Bsg1011@bellsouth.net www.thejoyofconnecting.com Northeast Cobb Business Association Meeting: Third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road Contact: crba@cantonroadba.org or (770) 423-1330 Y Business Network Y membership not required. Meeting: Every other Friday, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Location: Northeast Cobb Y, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Rosemary Macmillan, (678) 569-9622
Charitable Organizations Aloha To Aging, Inc. Support Programs for Seniors and their families. Contact: Dawn Reed, (678) 439-1177 Animals Deserve Better, Inc. Animal rescue and adoptions Contact: Kimberly Brenowitz, (770) 402-0297 kimberlyadb@aol.com Boys and Girls Clubs Contact: (770) 427-0418 Foundation for Hospital Art Contact: Scott Feight (678) 324-1695 www.hospitalart.org Meals on Wheels Contact: Shelia Perkins, (770) 528-5381 MUST Ministries Contact: (770) 426-7667 SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. Contact: Elizabeth Underwood (770) 801-3465
Civic Organizations American Legion Post 29 Meeting: 2nd and 4th Wednesday and Saturday at 11 a.m.. Location: 921 Gresham Ave. NE. Contact: (770) 427-5900
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Children of the American Revolution Contact: B. Schilling, (770) 643-1010 Cobb American Association of University Women Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: www.aauwcobb.org Cobb County WWII Veterans Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 1 p.m. Location: Windy Hill Senior Center Contact: Bill Hill, (678) 354-7059 East Cobb AARP Meeting: 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Location: East Cobb Senior Center 3332 Sandy Plains Road Contact: Martha Boyce, (678) 290-9895 East Cobb Civic Association Meeting: Last Wednesday at 7 p.m. Location: Government Services Center 4400 Lower Roswell Road Contact: Jill Flamm, President www.eastcobb.net East Cobb Civitans Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 12 noon Location: Old Towne Athletic Club, Marietta Contact: Mary Karras, (770) 422-6485 East Cobb Community Friends for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Suzanne Strickland, (770) 992-2882 East Cobb Lions Club Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Eastside Baptist Church 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta Contact: Susan Hampton, (404) 218-6216 East Cobb Optimist Clubs Meeting: Mondays at 7 p.m. Location: Shillings on the Square 19 N. Park Square NE, Marietta Contact: Jim David, (404) 683-0196 Kiwanis Club of East Cobb Meetings: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Paradise South of the Border 3605 Sandy Plains Rd. Contact: Johnny Johnson, (770) 977-2026 www.eastcobbkiwanis.org Kiwanis Club of Marietta — Golden K Meetings: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Location: East Cobb Senior Center 3332 Sandy Plains Rd. Contact: Joe Van Horn, Sr., (770) 428-3419 gajosbarb@comcast.net League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb Meeting : 2nd Monday Location: Various Contact: mariettacobb@lwvga.org or Elizabeth at (770) 592-0625 President’s Club Toastmasters Meeting: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Location: East Cobb Government Services Building, 4400 Lower Roswell Road Contact: Sean Ryan, sean_ryan@comcast.net
Rotary Club of East Cobb Meeting: Wednesdays at 7 — 8 a.m. Location: Indian Hills Country Club Contact: (770) 971-2605 www.eastcobbrotary.com VFW Post 2681 Location: 140 Powers Ferry Road Contact: (770) 977-2088 www.vfwwebcom.org/ga/post2681
Political Organizations Cobb County Democratic Party Committee Meeting: 2nd Saturday at 9 a.m. Location: Piccadilly Cafeteria, 536 Cobb Parkway Contact: (770) 420-7133 ccdc@cobbdemocrat.com Cobb Democratic Women Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: Beverly McMurry, (770) 426-6916 btmcmurray@comcaStreet.net Cobb Young Democrats Meeting: Wednesdays at 12 noon Contact: webmaster@ydcobb.org www.ydcobb.org East Cobb Democratic Alliance Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m. Location: Delkwood Grill, 2769 Delk Rd. Contact: Tom Barksdale (770) 592-9424 Cobb County Libertarian Party Meeting: 1st Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Location: Council Chamber Marietta City Hall Contact: Ted Skirvin, (770) 795-1331 www.cobblp.org Cobb County Republican Party Meeting: 1st Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Location: Williamson Bros. BBQ, Marietta Contact: (770) 421-1833, scottj@applebank.net www.cobbgop.org Cobb County Republican Women Meeting: 4th Friday at 11:30 a.m. Location: Marietta Conference Center 500 Powder Springs Street Contact: (770) 785-2522, www.ccrwc.org
Recreation and Hobbies American Needlepoint Guild Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. Location: Mountainview Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road Contact: Penny Boswinkle, (770) 394-0065 Bridge Club Meeting: Mon. – Fri. 10:30 a.m., Mon. – Sat. 7:30 p.m. Location: 1089 Roswell Road Contact: (770) 973-7717 Cobb Alley Cats People who help stray cats Contact: Sue Verner, (770) 436-6758 Cobb County Special Olympics Contact: (770) 819-3223 www.prca.cobbcoga.org
Cobb County Stamp Club Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Location: Jewish Towers, 3160 Howell Mill Rd Meeting: 4th Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Central Cobb Library, 266 Roswell St. Contact: C. Rejent, (770) 330-0790 crejent@stampsclubs.com www.stampclubs.com/cobb Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact: Dan Batchelor, (770) 992-2362 Sope Creek Garden Club Meeting: 1st Wednesday at 10 a.m. Contact: Karin Guzy, (770) 955-1303
Support Groups Al-Anon Meeting: Location: Contact:
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling
Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group Meeting: 1st Monday at 10:30 Location: the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (678) 439-1177 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Location: Savannah Court, 866 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: Derin White, (770) 977-4420 Autism Support Group Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 9 a.m. or 7 p.m. Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Room F002 Contact: (770) 971-2880 Blended Families Support Group Meeting: 3rd Sunday at 7 p.m. Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-2880 Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m. Location: St. Andrew United Methodist Church 3455 Canton Road Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 sandy@thepumpkinchurch.org Cancer Support Group Meeting: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7 p.m. Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling Career Quest Ministry Meeting: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church 4905 Roswell Road Contact: (770) 552-6400 x 6104 Codependents Anonymous Meeting: Monday and Thursdays at 7:30pm Location: Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road (Administration Bldg upstairs) Contact: Janet D. 770-578-6368 Website: northgeorgiacoda.org Compassionate Friends Support group for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. Contact: Kathy, (404) 429-4953, tcfmarietta.kathy@hotmail.com Erica, (404) 539-4287 erica_beltz@yahoo.com Website: www.tcfmarietta.org
Dad 2 Dad For stay-at-home dads Contact: Richard Collins, (770) 579-5445 Diabetes Support Group Contact: Wellstar, (770) 793-7828 East Cobb CHADD For parents with children who have ADHD. Contact: east-cobb@chadd.net Website: www.chadd.net/300 Families Anonymous (FA) Support group for families who have loved ones struggling with addiction. Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 Location: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Youth Center, 1770 Johnson Ferry Rd. Contact: jawadta@yahoo.com Family Caregiver & Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting: First Monday at 10:30 a.m. Location: Aloha To Aging, Inc. , Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Contact: (678) 439-1177 Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity Contact: Mychal Wynn, (678) 395-5825 or (678) 620-3685 Website: www.accessandequity.org
Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples Club Meeting: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. Location: North Metro Church on Barrett Pkwy. Contact: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWaMOM.org. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Rd Contact: Betsy, (404) 226-4931, www.oa.org Parents of Prodigals Children with self-destructive lifestyle. Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling Parents Without Partners Contact: Ted Perskey, (770) 973-4087 www.Pwpchapter698.org Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 4 p.m. Location: Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Bldg. A Contact: Robin Cleveland, (678) 819-3915 rcleveland@visitingangels.com
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church Blackwell Road Contact: Jeannie DeCarlo, (770) 919-9275
PASA (Parents of All Stages and Ages) Meeting: Fridays at 10 a.m.Free child care available Location: East Cobb UMC Lower Level Activities Building, 2325 Roswell Road Contact: Lisa Hunt (770) 984-0699
Grief and Loss Support Group All faiths are welcome. Meeting: 6 session format Location: Jewish Family & Career Services, 1501 Johnson Ferry Road Suite 100 Contact: Yael Stein, 770-677-9305, ystein@jfcs atlanta.org.
Road to Recovery Divorce Support Group Meeting: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road Mission House Contact: (770) 971-2880
Grief Support Group Meeting: First Monday at 2:30 p.m. Location: Aloha To Aging, Inc. , Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd. Contact: (678) 439-1177.
Sexual Assault Support Group Meeting: Mondays at 7 p.m. Location: YMCA of NW GA, 48 Henderson St, Contact: Susan Roberts, (770) 427-3390
Job Seekers Meeting: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 8 a.m. Location: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road Contact: (770) 977-2976 Moms In Touch — East Side Elementary Meeting: Mondays at 10 a.m. Contact: Movita Stallworth, (770) 321-1783 Mo633@bellsouth.net
Single Adult Ministry Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Contact: (770) 971-3447, www.mtbethel.org Single’s Ministry Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 973-6561, www.jfbc.org
Mothers and More Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Saint Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 681 Holt Road Contact: www.mmeastcobb.homestead.com
Treasures in Heaven (miscarriage/infant death) Meeting: 4th Monday at 7 p.m. Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling
Newcomers of Cobb County Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. Location: Please call for details for summer meetings Contact: Christine, (770) 234-5068 newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com
VOICE Today Survivors of child sexual abuse Meeting: 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Room 334 Contact: Tom Scales, (678) 578-4888 Website: www.voicetoday.org
Next Century Youth, Inc. Location: 791 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell Contact: Mary Brooks Green, (678) 278-9278 Website: www.nextcenturyyouth.org
Widowed Helping Others Meeting: Twice each month Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Rd Contact: Marguerite Williamson, (770) 977-8438 AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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more youthful. Staying fit and trim and even whitening your teeth also go a long way. Facials and other less invasive skin treatments (like fillers, peels, laser and micro-dermabrasion) can help smooth away fine lines.
for you if you need a lot of dental work.
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But given the recent resurgence of plastic surgical procedures last year (all procedures up five percent, and facelifts are up nine percent, according the American Society of Plastic Surgeons), it appears that more and more people are opting for these more long-term solutions to help battle the passage of time. And with the competitive nature of the workforce, men and women are more open to all options that may help them advance. Facial procedures, like neck and face lifts, eyelid surgery to correct droopy lids, Botox to soften frown lines, or dermal fillers to correct the common “marionette” lines around the mouth, are all cosmetic procedures that can make a perceptible difference in facial appearance. Often these procedures can change one’s appearance from that of looking perpetually angry to appearing more cheerful and positive. And it’s also not uncommon for patients to opt for procedures at a younger age, before it’s traditionally needed, and then plan for periodic updates over the years as maintenance. For people who are looking for a career boost, being wellgroomed and achieving an improved appearance may help them feel more self-confident and present a more polished and capable image, one that may just put more money in their pockets.
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Sometimes, even a well-quoted and thought out treatment plan can change mid-procedure. If upon excavation of decay in a tooth, a dentist finds that the decay extends farther than what was visible on an X-ray or with magnified vision, the tooth that was thought to have a medium-sized cavity may now need a build-up, crown, root canal, and even periodontal surgery. This can easily turn a $200 procedure into a $3,500 one. Although patients may view dental procedure fees as high, dentists’ profit margins are fairly small. Anywhere from 60 - 80 percent of what you are charged goes toward the cost of running a dental office. Dentists have the expenses of laboratory fees, equipment and technology, specialized staff, dental materials, and business insurance. Many dentists may still be paying for student loans and/or loans for the initial purchase of the practice. In the end, you will get the most satisfaction from receiving care from a dentist you trust, not by getting the lowest priced treatment. If you really want to save money, think PREVENTION: brush, floss, and use mouth rinse, stay away from sugary drinks and candy, and see your dentist for regular checkups.
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they can tell you exactly what you already know. You have a leak! To try and repair these leaks, one would have to melt away the aluminum fins to get to the copper tubing in the middle of the coil and weld up the stress areas. This would render that area of the coil useless and the chances are slim to none that you could repair all the possible leaks and weak areas in a coil. Most of the time, these leaking air conditioners are old and inefficient and your money would be better spent simply cutting the cord on them as opposed to throwing good money after bad. What difference does it make where the leak is in that 12-year-old machine? I see person after person spend hundreds of dollars each year finding a leak, only to be told it can’t be repaired. Or worse, fixing one leak only to find they have another the next month after all their Freon has leaked out. Do not get too attached to your old air conditioner because it is just another appliance in your home, like your dishwasher or water heater, that needs to be updated after 12 to 15 years. 54
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Deadline is August 20.
ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS United States Government: President Barack Obama (D) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov e-mail: president@whitehouse.gov
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 Senate Russell Courtyard-2 fax: (202) 224-0103 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: www.saxby.org e-mail: saxby_chambliss@chambliss.senate.gov Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 3730 Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30062 Website: http://tom.house.gov e-mail: tom@tomprice.com
GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
Rep. Phil Gingrey (R), District 11 219 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060 Website: www.gingrey.house.gov e-mail: gingrey.ga@mail.house.gov
(202) 225-2931 GA: (770) 429-1776 fax: (770) 795-9551
fax: (770) 661-0768
State Government: Governor Nathan Deal (R) 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332 www.gov.ga.gov.com
Senator Chip Rogers (R), District 21 chip@SenatorChipRogers.com
(404) 463-1378
Senator Judson Hill (R), District 32 judson.hill@senate.ga.gov
(770) 565-0024
Rep. Sharon Cooper (R), District 41 sharon.cooper@house.ga.gov
(770) 956-8357
Rep. Don L. Parsons (R), District 42 repdon@gmail.com
(770) 977-4426
TBA, District 43 Rep. Matt Dollar (R), District 45 matt.dollar@house.ga.gov
(404) 656-0254
County Government: Superior Court Judge Reuben Green
(770) 528-1800
Magistrate Court Chief Judge Frank R. Cox
(770) 528-8900
Probate Court Chief Judge Kelli Wolk
(770) 528-1900
Juvenile Court Presiding Judge James Whitfield
(770) 528-2220
Director of Juvenile Court Services Michele Marchant-Wellmon
(770) 528-2290 fax: (770) 528-2214
Solicitor General, Barry E. Morgan
(770) 528-8500 fax: (770) 528-8578
District Attorney, Patrick H. Head cobbda@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3080 fax: (770) 528-3030
Cobb County Coroner Brian Frist 150 North Marietta Pkwy Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 528-2200
Cobb County Board of Commissioners 100 Cherokee Street Marietta, GA 30090 www.cobbcountyga.gov
(770) 528-3300 fax: (770) 528-2606
Commissioners: Tim Lee, Chairman tlee@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3300
Helen Goreham, District 1 hgoreham@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3313
Bob Ott, District 2 bob.ott@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3316
JoAnn Birrell, District 3 joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org
(770)528-3317
Woody Thompson, District 4 woody.thompson@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-3312
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Neil Warren 185 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 www.cobbsheriff.org
(770) 499-4600
Cobb County School System www.cobb.k12.ga.us Superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa 514 Glover Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 426-3453 michael.hinojosa@cobbk12.org fax: (678) 594-8559 Board of Education Kathleen Angelucci, Post 4 kangelucci.boardmember@cobbk12.org
David Banks, Post 5 dbanks.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Scott Sweeny, Post 6 ssweeny.boardmember@cobbk12.org
City of Marietta:
Mayor Steve Tumlin stumlin@mariettaga.gov
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION Emergency — 911 • AroundAbout Walton (770) 615-3318
Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Driver’s License Health Department Post Office Recycling Center
Cobb County Government:
Business License CCT Bus Service Commissioners Engineering Office Traffic Signals Extension Office Jury Phone — State Court Jury Phone — Superior Court Keep Cobb Beautiful Planning and Zoning Senior Services Tax Assessors/Evaluation Taxes: License Plates/Tags Property Tax Voter Registration
(770) 980-2000 (678) 413-8400 (678) 784-2180 (800) 275-8777 www.usps.com (770) 528-2500
(770) 528-8410 (770) 528-8465 (770) 528-1000 (770) 528-1616 (770) 528-1600 (770) 528-4070 (770) 528-2626 (770) 528-1804 (770) 528-1135 www.cobbcounty.org/kcb (770) 528-2004 (770) 528-5355 (770) 528-3100 (770) 528-8247 (770) 528-8600 (770) 528-2581
Children/Family:
Aloha to Aging, Inc. Family Caregiver Support
(678) 439-1177 ww.alohatoaging.org Child and Adolescent Services (770) 514-2300 Child Support Enforcement (770) 528-2410 Department of Family and Children’s Services (770) 528-5000 Meals on Wheels (770) 528-5381 Mothers Making a Change (770) 499-2422 Next Steps (Child/Adolescent) (770) 514-2300 MUST Ministries (770) 427-9862 YMCA of Northwest GA, Rape Crisis Center (770) 427-3390
Clubs/Groups:
AARP Kiwanis Club Lions Club Rotary Club
Public Service:
Fire Departments: 2905 Library Lane 4431 Trickum Road 3892 Oak Lane Georgia State Patrol Non-Emergency 911 Sheriff’s Department
Hospitals:
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(678) 290-9895 (770) 912-9632 (404) 218-6216 (770) 422-7551
Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines:
Cobb Judicial Victim Assistance Domestic Violence Unit Drug Tip Poison Control Center Public Outreach/Programs
(770) 528-3047 (770) 499-4665 (770) 590-5520 (404) 589-4400 (770) 499-4719
Libraries:
East Marietta Gritter’s Merchant’s Walk Mountain View Regional
(770) 509-2711 (770) 528-2524 (770) 509-2730 (770) 509-2725
Parks and Recreation:
Aquatic Centers: Mountain View Sewell Park East Cobb Park Fullers Park Harrison Park Harrison Tennis Center Main Office Mount Bethel Park Sweat Mountain Park YMCA
(770) 509-4927 (770) 509-2741 (770) 591-3160 (770) 509-2737 (770) 591-3150 (770) 591-3151 (770) 528-8800 (770) 509-2748 (770) 591-3160 (770) 977-5991
Pets:
Animal Control Animal Shelter and Pet Adoptions Cobb County Animal Control Cobb County Humane Society Emergency Veterinary Clinic Good Mews Animal Foundation
(770) 499-4136 (770) 499-4136 (770) 499-4136 (770) 428-5678 (770) 424-9157 (770) 499-CATS
Schools:
Board of Education
(770) 426-3300 www.cobbk12.org
Utilities: (770) 528-8000
(770) 205-5400 (770) 499-3900 (770) 499-4600 www.cobbsheriff.org
(770) 751-2500 (404) 851-8000 (770) 793-5000
AT&T Broadband/Comcast
AT&T Residential Phone Service Atlanta Gas Light Co. Cobb County Water System Cobb EMC Georgia Power Water Emergency
(404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com (888) 757-6500 www.att.com (770) 907-4231 www.aglc.com (770) 423-1000 water.cobbcountyga.gov (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com (888) 660-5890 www.georgiapower.com (770) 419-6201
classifieds commercial real estate
home services
Tutoring/Instruction
Affordable Part-time Office Space starting at $25/month. (770) 406-6628, www. EastCobbOffices.com.
E.P. Pressure Wash. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. (770) 380-2325.
E.nopi Provides Quality Academic Support to students of all individual needs throughout our nation. Currently we are seeking a certified classroom teacher for our new location in East Cobb. You must feel comfortable working with children grades K-12 in group settings. The hours for this position are 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tue., Wed., Thur. and Sat., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. In addition to teaching you will be responsible for some daily administrative paperwork. Education: 4 year degree. Contact Vani at (678) 471 5086.
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RECENT CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS AroundAbout Walton wants to help keep you and your family safe. The following items have been recalled by their manufacturers in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
Baseball and Softball Gloves
Children’s Sleepwear
Mizuno USA Inc., of Norcross, GA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 131,000 Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball gloves. Some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems, or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.
Silk Scarve and Dresses
Chanel Inc. of New York, is voluntarily recalling approximately 120 silk scarves and 34 silk dresses, skirts and blouses. The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Sage Creek Organics, of Tarzana, CA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 600 units of Sage Creek Organics children’s sleepwear garments. The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The garments are being recalled because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements.
Votive Candle Holders
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, VA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 117,000 glass votive candle holders. The glass votive candle holders can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
Wooden Animal Drums Toasters
Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, VA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 300,000 Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters. The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, MI, is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,000 Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters (6,700 were originally recalled in November 2010). The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Cost Plus Inc. of Oakland, CA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,000 wooden animal drums. The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Swing Sets
Adventure Playsets, of Pittsburg, KS, is voluntarily recalling approximately 240,000 Adventure Playsets wooden swing sets (a number of these products were recalled in November 2009 for a similar hazard, which listed 275,000 playsets in the U.S. and 6,800 in Canada). The wood in the posts of the fort sections on the swing sets can weaken due to rotting, posing a fall hazard.
For more information on these and many other warnings issued by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, visit www.cpsc.gov or call 1-800-638-2772. AroundAbout WALTON | August 2011
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Support the Advertisers that Support Our Community! attorneys/legal services Rohan Law, P.C. (404) 923-7570 www.rohanlawpc.com
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automotive Sellars Goodyear 15, 22. (770) 973-5780, 648 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 992-7977, 2950 Johnson Ferry Road (770) 509-1422, 3621 Sandy Plains Road
Banking/Financial Services Citadel CPA & Wealth Care Services (770) 952-6707 225 Town Park Drive, Suite 440, Kennesaw LGE Credit Union 1-800-286-1166 4101 Roswell Rd., Marietta www.LGEccu.org
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Dentists/Orthodontists Cristi Y. Cheek DMD, P.C. (770) 993-3775, www.cheekdental.com
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Shenk Dental Care (770) 992-6568, www.drshenk.com 4690 Woodstock Rd. Suite 100 Roswell
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Education E.nopi Back Cover 1401 Johnson Ferry Rd, Suite 140, Marietta (678) 318-3535, ext. 8, (770) 578-6317 www.enopiatlanta.com
Health & Beauty Nail Eagle (770) 565-5634
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Patrick Carmen NR.9 Salon (678) 427-8000
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Home Improvement/Repair & Service
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Reliable Heating & Air (770) 594-9969 www.reliableair.com
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Southern Roofing Solutions (770) 899-0003
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Real estate & related services Atlanta Communities Real Estate (770) 240-2000 3173 Roswell Rd., Suite 101, Marietta www.atlantacommunities.net
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Sunset Point on Lake Nantahala (828) 321-3101 www.visitlakesend.com
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Reflection - Lake Nantahala Inside Back Cover www.reflectionlakenantahala.com
Pets Humane Society of Cobb County (770) 428-5678 www.humanecobb.com 148 Fairground St. SE, Marietta
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REcreation/Fitness Dance Stop Studios (770) 578-0048 Legends Elite All-Star Cheerleading (770) 509-5500
Robert Poole Photography (678) 523-0123
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Studio 7 Photography (770) 685-7391 www.studio7hub.com
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REstaurants/Food SErvices California Pizza Kitchens (770) 971-7950
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Good Measure Meals (404) 815-7695
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Senior Services Physicians and Medical Services
Towne Lake Family Dentistry Inside Front Cover 120 N. Medical Pkwy, Woodstock (770) 591-3345 www.raymorgandmd.com
Georgia Hardwood (770) 374-5555
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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry-Tech (678) 368-5991
PMC Building Materials 2009 Dorsey Road, Marietta (770) 427-9770 www.pmcbmonline.com
Marietta Plastic Surgery (770) 425-0118 823 Campbell Hill St., Marietta www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com Pearle Vision (770) 509-8480 1401 Johnson Ferry Road
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Plastic Surgery Center of the South (770) 421-1242 www.plasticsurgerycenterofthesouth.net
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Progressive Audiology Center, Inc. (770) 592-4744, (706) 253-7244
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Resurgens OrthoNow (770) 423-2172 61 Whitcher St. Suite 1100, Marietta www.resurgens.com
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WellStar Health Systems (770) 956-7827 www.wellstar.org
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Savannah Court of Marietta (770) 977-4420
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Atherton Place (770) 421-7300 www.athertonplace.org
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