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Contents

32 & 33 On the Cover Tidwell Strimban Law Firm Photo by Rebekah Gregg

September 2018

Features

In Every Issue

Power in Unity a Success

Thousands gathered for combined worship at the city’s amphitheater.

14 A City Revealed

A look behind the scenes of Woodstock’s newest and largest work of art.

The Tale of the Reeves House

The rich past of a beloved building will be reflected in the new facility.

34 Time to Update Your Résumé

Community News

12 Celebrations

20 Downtown Woodstock Events 30 Rob’s Rescues

48 Community Calendar 52 Library Events 61 Ribbon Cuttings 56 Everyday Angels

58 School News The COED shares tips and resources for Cherokee County citizens who are ready to forget the commute. 59 Downtown Woodstock Dining Guide

46 An Exciting Pilgrimage

4 Around Woodstock

Woodstock middle schooler describes his extraordinary summer on the Camino de Santiago.

60 Recent Home Sales 63 Directory of Advertisers

Contributors 38 Don Akridge 23 Christopher Brazelton 36 Michael Caldwell 34 Cherokee Office of Economic Development 39 Dr. Britton Crigler 40 Dr. Jennifer Dattolo 14 Claire Frost 40 Delia Halverson 44 Candi Hannigan 46 Bryce Jones 18 Matt Neal

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AROUND WOODSTOCK The

People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Woodstock

Letter from Our Controller

What's New

It’s finally my turn to say, “Hello from the billing department!” I am so blessed to be part of the Cherokee and Acworth communities our readers and advertisers have built. Every month, I enjoy seeing the celebrations and triumphs of our community members, as well as the changes in the commercial landscape. My husband and I have lived in Cherokee County since 1995, and home-schooled our children here. As avid boaters and lovers of all things water-related, we especially enjoy hearing about happenings on Lake Allatoona. If you visit the lake much, you’ve probably seen us out on our pontoon, the “Yes, Dear.” We’ve enjoyed this lake since before we were married 31 years ago. We raised our family around camping, swimming and boating so close to home. Although our children are grown, we are thrilled that our grands all enjoy the water as much as we do. I’ve been with Aroundabout for eight years, and have enjoyed participating in the improvements in our publications over the years. In particular, I remember when we decided to invest in glossy paper, and the positive feedback we received from both our readers and our advertisers. In my role as controller here at Aroundabout Local Media, I primarily communicate with our advertisers. However, it is our readers who allow us to thrive in the communities we love so much. We strive to bring you uplifting stories that resonate and community information that simplifies and enhances decisions you make, while keeping you coming back for more. We enjoy hearing from our readers, so let us know if there’s something we can include to improve your enjoyment of our magazine. If you are a current or potential advertiser, I’m your contact for any questions related to billing or payments. I enjoy working with our advertisers to make sure we stay affordable while we continue to improve all of our publications. As fall approaches and we transition back to more traffic and shorter days, I look forward to seeing how you are enjoying cooler weather and fun festivals in our community!

Dulce Artisan Gelato has opened at 440 Chambers St., Woodstock. Dulce Gelato is handcrafted in small batches using traditional artisan production techniques. No artificial flavors, colors and preservative are used. 770-635-7644. Find them on Facebook at Dulce Artisan Gelato. Elm Street Cultural Arts Village has opened the Elm Street School of Music, with lessons in guitar, drum, percussion, voice, piano, electric bass, contrabass and ukulele for all ages and abilities. As part of the Collage Series and the 2018-19 season, lessons are available for music orchestration and voice for ages 8 and older. For details, visit www.elmstreetarts.org. Peach Blossom Boutique has opened in The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, halfway down the Brooks Brothers hallway. The women’s boutique has sizes ranging from small to 3X, and carries bath and body products, home decor, and men’s graphic tees. Peach Blossom & Co on Instagram and Facebook. Pavilion Nail Lounge has opened at 12050 Highway 92, Suite 100, Woodstock. 404-789-8700. www.pavilionnailloungewoodstock.com. Alpine Bakery Woodstock has installed a pizza oven and now offers pizza, calzone and stromboli. A space to dine in has been added as well. The address is 405 Toonigh Road, Woodstock. 404-410-1400. www.alpinebakeries.com. Polish Nails has opened at 156 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30188. 678-324-1508. Find them on Facebook at Polish Lounge Nail Spa. Shake Shack & Wing Bar has opened at 106 Arnold Mill Road, the former YUMSA location. YUMSA now operates from a food trailer; check www.yumsa.com for locations. Visit Shake Shack & Wing Bar on Facebook for menu details and hours.

What’s Changed

Georgia All-Star Gymnastics has new owners: Jason Beliveau and Jorgen Falk. Former owner Becky Oppenhiemer is the meet director when hosting competitions. Rebecca Thomas is the new recreational coordinator, and Jason continues as team coordinator. A ninja program has been added to the selection of recreational and competitive gymnastics and tumble options. For more details on what’s new, call 770-516-2654 or visit www.ga-allstars.com. Ava Nails is now open seven days a week. The salon is at 9040 Highway 92, near I-575, in Woodstock. www.facebook.com/avanailswoodstock.

Main Street Ribbon Cutting

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

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

since 2006: he served on city council beginning with the creation of Ward 6 in 1999. Donnie and his wife, Dr. Jan Henriques, have three children and three grandchildren. He works in community relations for Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Kris McKeeth is team leader and visionary for

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

Photographer Darleen Prem specializes in natural light portrait photography and enjoys pet and family photography. She spends much of her time photographing local events for the city of Woodstock and is the official “unofficial” photographer for Woodstock’s fire and police departments.

Ross Wiseman started Momentum Church in 2005 and

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

Renee Gable, a sales and marketing executive

for Window Expert Tinting, has been Woodstock’s Planning and Zoning Commissioner since 2015 and volunteers for many committees that work to improve downtown Woodstock. She is an avid cyclist who aligned herself with Greenprints Alliance because of her desire to help create safe trail riding experiences.

Dan Thrailkill and his family love living in the “city unexpected.” He serves on several civic and private local boards and is active in YPOW. In 2016, Dan co-founded Front Porch Advisers, LLC which focuses on community relations and business development strategies for Georgia-based companies. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1988, Dan believes no one should be a victim of their disease, so you’ll likely see him at the gym. 6

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

Around Woodstock, a publication of Aroundabout Local Media, Inc., is a monthly community magazine. The magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride in Woodstock and surrounding area by providing residents with positive stories and timely information. It distributes a total of 16,900 free copies. Approximately 15,500 are direct mailed to homes and businesses and an additional 1,400 are placed in racks around the community. See page 64 for a distribution map. Around Woodstock also has many digital viewers of the magazine online each month. Around Woodstock welcomes your comments, stories, and advertisements. The deadline is the 10th of the previous month. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send check or money order to the address below. The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the editor/publisher and the publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable organizations mentioned. Around Woodstock is not responsible for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2018 Around Woodstock 1025 Rose Creek Dr., PMB 380, Ste. 620, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising: Patty Ponder, 770-615-3322 Website: www.AroundWoodstockMagazine.com Volume 5, Issue 11

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COMMUNITY

YOUR LOCAL NEWS Adopt a Veteran Program Kicks Off

Nonprofits like the Hope Center set up display booths. Left, Pastor Romanzia Saunders with Donna Samford. Bottom, praise bands from various churches led worship.

Success in Unity The inaugural Power in Unity event drew thousands of worshippers to the Northside Cherokee Amphitheater in Woodstock on July 29. The event was a combination of 35 churches, 25 community non-profit partners, and a combined worship/choir team brought Cherokee County together as “ONE church - ONE people - Worshiping ONE God. People from all backgrounds, race, and denominations joined together in fellowship to begin a movement that shows solidarity, a movement to unite us as ONE Body of Christ,” one of the event’s organizers, Kandi Patterson, said. “We expected a crowd for sure, but what we saw happen on Sunday was nothing short of God’s plan. This event was just the beginning of that plan — God has stirred up a desire in Cherokee County. The desire to break the barriers of racial divide, of religious separation and to become ONE ... It has begun.” For more details, email Patterson at kandipatterson44@gmail.com, or visit Power in Unity - Cherokee County on Facebook. 8

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The Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program, along with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45, has kicked off the fourth year of the Cherokee County Adopt a Veteran for Christmas program. “The focus for this program is two-fold,” according to program director Jim Lindenmayer. “Our first focus is on providing for veterans with families who are financially challenged, disabled, or homeless, and our second focus is on our elderly veterans who are living in senior care facilities or living home alone. It is our goal to make sure that all of these veterans have a great Christmas this year.” Last year, the program supported more than 220 veterans living in assisted living facilities and nursing homes, helped 25 veteran families who were financially challenged, and supported more than 15 homebound veterans who live alone. The program’s kickoff is beginning earlier this year to reach the most veterans possible, according to Betty Lewis, president of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45. To suggest a veteran who needs help, or if you would like to learn how to be involved in the program, contact Jim Lindenmayer (jlindenmayer80@gmail.com or 678-983-7590) or Betty Lewis (770-318-6451). The Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program is a 501c19 veteran nonprofit organization that’s a part of the American Legion, the largest veteran support group in the U.S., with posts in 14,000 communities around the country and 2.4 million members. www.legion.org. The American Legion Auxiliary, the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization, meets the needs of U.S. veterans, military, and their families, here and abroad www.alaforveterans.org.

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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Bethesda Clinic Adds Space

Delay in Opening Express Lanes

Bethesda Community Clinic in Holly Springs is growing. The communitybased health center has opened a new office, funded by the Cherokee County Community Development Block Grant, and a new pediatric exam room. The new pediatric exam room that is outfitted with a fire engine theme in honor of Cherokee County Fire/EMS heroes, was made possible by the donations from the The new pediatric exam room has a firehouse theme. Cherokee Service League. Bethesda provides quality, compassionate care to uninsured and underinsured people in Cherokee County and the surrounding region. Since opening in 2011, more than 5,000 patients of all ages have received free or reduced-price primary medical services, including physical exams, sports physicals, DOT physicals and drug screens, women’s health exams, acute (sick visits) and chronic care for all ages, medication assistance, blood labs, diabetes education, nutrition classes and health coaching. “In 2017, Bethesda helped 1,111 patients receive $2.7 million in free medications,” founder Karen Fegely said. “Our patients would go without these much needed medications and services if Bethesda was not here for them. There are over 55,000 uninsured people in Cherokee County and 7 percent of these are children. We are here to lend a hand up to our neighbors in need.” Bethesda Community Clinic is located at 111 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 100, Canton. 678880-9654. www.BethesdaCommunity Clinic-Cherokee.com.

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Drivers trying to find a shortcut between Ridgewalk Parkway and downtown Woodstock or the Towne Lake area will have a new route to explore. Ridgewalk Holdings donated approximately 2.1 acres of land to the city of Woodstock, so that Ridge Trail can be extended to the south to connect Ridgewalk Parkway with Rope Mill Road. Construction is expected to be completed by November 2019. Ridgewalk Holdings is the master developer of Ridgewalk Landing, where Costco Wholesale just opened a new store.

Outlets

The opening of 30 miles of toll lanes in Cobb and Cherokee counties may be delayed due to the collapse of a wall alongside an unfinished stretch of I-75, according to an Aug. 6 report at www.ajc.com. In a video published by the Georgia Department of Transportation in June, the day after the wall collapsed, spokesperson Natalie Dale said an investigation is underway to determine the problem, and the project likely is two months away from being open to the public. “We are still reviewing the report from the investigator, so no ribbon cutting date has been set at this time,” Dale told the TowneLaker at press time. The Northwest Corridor Express Lanes project includes 39 bridges and six new interchanges along the corridor. To stay updated on the progress, visit http://dot.ga.gov/DS/GEL/NWC.

Woodstock Elementary The red line indicates the route of the extension that will connect Ridgewalk Parkway and Rope Mill Road.

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Celebrations!

Happy 15th Birthday, Abby!

Happy 19th birthday, Aria!

Sept. 29 We are so proud of you! We love you! Daddy, Momma & Helen Marie

Happy birthday, Carter!

You have a heart of gold! Always stay true to who you are and keep shining! We love you! Mom and J

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We love you, Mom, Dad and siblings.

Happy ninth birthday, Kyle! Sept. 1

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You have added so much love and joy to our We are all very proud of you, keep it up! lives! We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to watch you grow! Love you so very much, Mommy and Daddy Mom, Dad, Nicole and Mason

Happy Birthday, Kira Bear! Age 7 on Sept. 1 We love you! Mom, Dad, Trey and Raelynn

Happy second anniversary to Matt and Jessie! The coming year holds many unknowns, so hold on to each other!

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Age 10 on Sept. 17 We love you and are amazed by you every day! Dad, Mom and Alex

Happy Birthday, Cameron! We love you! From Mom, Dad and everyone

Happy sixth birthday, Finley! Sept. 19

We love you so much! Love, Mom, Dad, Kylie and Presley

Happy Birthday, Trey Day! Age 5 on Sept. 6 We love you! Mom, Dad, Kira and Raelynn

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A City Revealed Mural reflects connections between the past and present. BY CLAIRE FROST

Francis Bacon said, “The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.” After speaking with AnnaLysa Kimball, the artist behind the new mural in downtown Woodstock, I think Francis got it wrong. Anyone who lays eyes on the scrapbook of images that cover the Mill Street side of Woodstock Pharmacy’s wall can attest that the wall doesn’t hide anything. It showcases the ideals and themes that make this community so special. A few years ago, Woodstock officials put out a call for mural artists and Kimball decided to throw her name in the hat. After the selection committee reviewed her portfolio, an interview was conducted, and because of Kimball’s vibrant work and ability to capture moments of life, the committee offered her the job. The wall was a blank canvas (pun intended) and she was able to build a design concept from the ideas of the city representatives and then allow it to evolve into the masterpiece it became.

wanted to showcase other elements of Woodstock: the outdoors, the inner city, the restaurant vibe, etc. (I don’t need to tell you how cool Woodstock is!)

Below are some of the things that we, as a community, wanted to celebrate about our fair city: • Love for the outdoors. • The balance of work and play. • Healthy living. • Music. • The arts. • Community. • Family. • Diversity.

became a part of the mural … just like it was supposed to happen,” Kimball said. While it was difficult to find volunteers willing to climb the scaffolding in the blistering Georgia sun, some people stepped up to help paint. A few high school girls came by to lend a hand. Another passerby was so moved that she helped paint for a day. Local artist Deborah Tidwell lent her very talented hand one morning.

The City’s Mojo

Kimball and I chatted briefly about the difficulties of the project (each season brought its own weather challenges), but, overall, the process proved to be as spectacular as the mural and our city. “The evolution of the project and the connection of the people to it as they pass by has been the most rewarding. Each person sees something different and takes away something unique to their experiences,” Kimball said about her favorite aspect of the project. If it wasn’t already obvious, Kimball has an affinity for Woodstock. “My favorite thing Showcasing Woodstock about Woodstock is its mojo! This Kimball began the year-andcity is so fun, exciting, involved, a-half-long process of gathering progressive but humble, creative The artist with her parents, Dyanne Barnet and David Carpenter. ideas from the community. “We and inventive, and enthusiastic talked about what people loved about Integrating Passersby about its future and potential.” the city, and many connected it to our Once the design was approved, she They say a picture is worth a thousand past, where we began … so using images began to paint with her parents, who met words, but I would have to disagree. This from the past became relevant.” Some in art school, in tow. (This family of artists mural is worth so much more than words. had fun requests, like including their worked tirelessly for an estimated 110 Kimball managed to capture the heartbeat pup, but, after a while, patterns began to days!) People walking along the sidewalk of our city by simply getting to know the develop, which allowed her to come up were used as inspiration. Her friends citizens. We are every bit a part of the with themes. She wrote the responses of served as models. Her family happily mural, and should count ourselves lucky the people she spoke with on sticky notes donated the likenesses of their hands or that someone as talented and creative as and created a collage on a wall, alongside legs. They even had a few photo shoots AnnaLysa Kimball could capture what our images from the past and present. downtown when they were looking for words alone couldn’t. The artist decided to represent something specific to capture. the community in the mural by using The community, though, did not just Claire is the editor of House of everyday citizens to connect images stop by the painting, they wanted to shake Frost, a blog juggling family, from the past with those of the present, hands, share stories, and be a part of the fashion, food and furnishing with rather than using historical icons. In mural. “It became very clear that the mural a little sparkle. HouseFrost.com. addition to representing people, she was still evolving, and, so, the passersby 14

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oodstock’s newest dining experience, at the corner of Main Street and Towne Lake Parkway, is a unique and multipurpose destination built on one of the busiest corners in the city. The two-story structure is grounded by a main-level dining area with softly lit modern industrial decor, and topped by the Rooftop, an open-air bar that offers 360-degree views of the city. It’s a locally owned wine and tapas bar that offers much more than a few drinks and snacks. “We are a wine bar, but also provide a complete dining experience by pairing wines with locally sourced farm-to-table PHOTOS BY REBEKAH GREGG

tapas dishes,” said owner Anna Daily. “It is dining reinvented. You are eating and drinking, but not in a traditional sense. You are savoring an experience of pairing foods with your beverage, until ultimately your appetite is satisfied.” Anna and husband Sean have lived in Woodstock for more than 20 years, and opened Rootstock & Vine out of their passion for community, wine and business. Sean has an engineering degree from Georgia Tech and attended Georgia State’s MBA program. Anna and Sean bring their experiences from other industries to this venture. “We lived in downtown Woodstock while building our house a few miles away, and we absolutely fell in love with the culture and hometown feel of the downtown area,” Anna said. “We saw the potential for the added concept of a wine bar, an establishment that provides outstanding service and creates an experience for each guest.” The Experience Gourmet Food: The main dining room is primarily a wine and tapas bar, where elegant, tasty small plates, charcuterie and desserts are served. Wine Selections: On-site options are centered around boutique-style, familyowned and organic vineyards. Full-time

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sommeliers are on staff to help diners choose the perfect wine to enjoy with their meal, or to take home. Rootstock’s licensed retail wine shop offers a large selection of quality wines, including special orders. Fully Stocked Bar: Professional mixologists regularly create new craft cocktails especially for Rootstock guests. A selection of spirits, including bourbons and whiskies that are difficult to find, also are available. Monthly bourbon and whiskey tastings, hosted by the Atlanta Scotch Club, take place at Rootstock & Vine. Live Music: 8-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays on the rooftop. Special Events: Wine dinners, tastings, and corporate and private parties are a few of the many options. A successful wedding rehearsal dinner has led to similar requests. Each month, a Listening Room event just for ticket-holders highlights a musician. Past performers include Michael Zaib, Jason Wilkes, Davin McCoy and Paul Childers. “This environment is set up to give singer-songwriters a venue to connect with the audience on a personal level and share stories or anecdotes about the history and creative process behind some of their favorite original songs,” Anna said. The Future The owners are excited about the wine bar’s potential, and hope, before too long, to expand the footprint to offer a full event facility and larger retail wine selection. For more details, visit www.rootstockandvine.com.

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no assistance at all. After we got involved, all of the medical bills were paid, and a trust was established to cover all future medical needs, as well as the child’s future college tuition.” “Even more recently,” Strimban adds, “we helped a 66-year-old grandmother who suffered a serious injury when she was struck by a car while walking into a local grocery store. This lady’s family had gone through a lot of emotional pain, which was made worse when the at-fault driver’s insurance company did not want to recognize the magnitude of her injury. It was very rewarding to see the relief in their eyes when we obtained a recovery that will take care of her needs for the rest of her life.” Please visit www.tidwellstrimban.com or call 678-999-8500. Both attorneys stress: “We would consider it an honor to help you in your time of need.”

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Looking for a Job? PROVIDED BY CHEROKEE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Cherokee saw an overall growth of 17,448 jobs in 2017, and 2018 is expected to be no different. To provide a clearinghouse for jobs within the county, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) recently has launched a new website for talent and career development to connect Cherokee’s innovative industries and residents in one place. The website provides an interactive job-search platform, a monthly spotlight on local businesses, and a series of resources to help Cherokee residents forget the commute and find their next career. During September, take advantage of International Update Your Résumé Month by setting aside time to update your résumé, cover letter and LinkedIn profile, so you will be prepared to click “submit” later on.

The Job Description

Often overlooked, the job description is a crucial component of every résumé. Think of it this way: The company is giving you a sneak peek into what they are looking for in their next employee. Use this knowledge as your cheat sheet as you tailor your résumé to emphasize how your experience exemplifies those characteristics and responsibilities.

Formatting

Did you know there are three different types of résumé formats? Chronological: Organize your experience, beginning with current position or most recent experience and ending with the oldest position held. Functional: This format works best for those with employment gaps; rather than organizing the information in chronological order, the résumé will be organized from most relevant experience to the least relevant. Combination: If the job requires strong experience, but is not one of your strengths, you can use this format to showcase relevant experiences in other areas, such as volunteer work. “During an interview, employers can ask you about information listed on your résumé, cover letter, and supporting documents that are submitted for a position. It is important that you are accurate and honest,” said Annette Sinclair, Chattahoochee Technical College career services coordinator. To keep your experience on track and relevant, ask yourself these questions: Does the experience highlight your qualifications for the position and feature your most

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Try These Best Practices to Refresh Your Résumé valuable contributions? If the answer is yes to both, list the experience on your résumé and then explain the significance in your cover letter.

Cover Letter

“The cover letter will introduce you as a candidate, clarify the specific position for which you are applying, enable you to highlight your strengths, and ask an employer to take action. This is the closest opportunity to a conversation, so be conversational. Do not regurgitate your résumé. Research the company and the role, so you can convince them you understand who they are and why the role is important to them. When writing your cover letter, it may be helpful to break it down into three sections. The first paragraph introduces yourself and identifies the position you are applying for, and how you will follow up. The second paragraph interprets your résumé, not repeats it, so the employer understands why you are a good fit for their company and the position. You can cite previous experience in more descriptive terms, but remain brief. How does your experience add value to the company, and how are you personally the best fit for them? The third paragraph is simply a thank you, a request for action to offer an interview, and provides details on how to contact you, said Karen Mathews, director of vocation and career services at Reinhardt University. It may be tempting to assume that, since you already updated your résumé, it’ll be ready to go by the time the annual Cherokee Career Expo rolls around next March, but it is important to update and refresh your résumé every month or so. This habit will allow you to access the best version of you at any moment – a new promotion could open at work, you may be interested in picking up a side hustle, or a colleague might nominate you for an award. It will be much easier to remember newly mastered skills and recent accomplishments by making a point to review your résumé each month rather than waiting until the very moment a copy of it is needed. Once your résumé and cover letter are bright and sparkling from your refreshing session, you are ready to create a job profile and start searching for your next career on the Cherokee Office of Economic Development’s newly launched job search board at www.cherokeega.org/careers.

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

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It's Best to Stick with a Winning Strategy BY STATE REP. MICHAEL CALDWELL

The regular adoption of the word socialism into common, positive American political speech has me concerned. During the week of this writing, I stumbled across an article written in the Huffington Post addressed to Baby Boomers entitled, “Relax, Boomers: Socialism is Good Now.” While I was sitting on the tarmac in Los Angeles, waiting to return from a weekend business trip, I quickly shared the article on Twitter with the caption, “This millennial recognizes that capitalism has raised more individuals out of poverty than any system in human history. Socialism is a demonstrably failed system. Carry on, Boomers: American capitalism has led and will continue to be the rising tide that raises all ships.” When I landed in Atlanta, that tweet had become the most widely retweeted and liked message I have ever sent on the platform. It gave me some hope that this new acceptance of a conclusively failed ideology is not universal in America. I don’t believe I am alone in my concern that more and more Americans are straying from the economic system that has placed America at the apex of global economic and political leadership, toward a system that has brought countless nations to their ruin. With candidates like Bernie Sanders (who has worked his way from the fringe to mainstream in the past several years), we are seeing more and more acceptance of the idea that socialism could be a fit for American society. Our founders designed a republic for us that allows us to make these kinds of shifts in economic system if “We the People” deem them best, but I would be failing posterity if I didn’t do all I could to warn against the dangers of doing so. Socialism inherently relies on governmentally driven redistribution of wealth, property and power. In 1976, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher aptly summed up the underlying issue with a socialist worldview by stating, “The trouble with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.” The system promises equal prosperity. It delivers equality but only in shared misery. We’ve watched this result from the Soviet Union to Cuba and the most recent modern example of Venezuela. Success of

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socialism always looks bright at the start, but the system itself is based on the idea that incentives don’t matter in economics. Capitalism relies on incentives to drive production. As Adam Smith taught us in the Wealth of Nations, “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard for their own interest.” Capitalism creates an environment in which both the baker and buyer directly benefit from the baking of bread. In socialism, baking only benefits the recipient. This lack of incentive completely misses what has made America what it is today. Under a socialist system, the supply and demand curve is ignored. Supply is determined by a central government and demand is irrelevant. Innovation is impossible, as it relies on the government to recognize and act entrepreneurially. The system is a pyramid scheme, and as we’ve watched with every form of pyramid scheme that human minds have conjured, it must ultimately fail. Capitalism remains the leading system in promoting freedom and justice throughout the globe. It has raised more human beings out of abject poverty than any system ever invented. Like any human system, it isn’t perfect. As British Prime Minister Winston Churchill stated in Parliament, “The inherent vice of capitalism is its unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.” His reminder to the Parliament that “democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried” is in my mind a solid argument for American capitalism, as well. Those critiquing capitalism should remember, it has succeeded where other systems have failed. American capitalism has created more wealth and prosperity than any other in human history. In times of challenge, we shouldn’t scrap a winning strategy. We should double down on it.

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

Major Thoughts on Minor Settlements BY ROBERT TIDWELL

Navigating the legal process of an injury claim is complicated enough if the injured party is an adult. Unfortunately, it is significantly more complicated if the injured person is under the age of 18. An injury claim for a minor is divided into two claims: 1) The parent’s claim for the child’s medical expenses; 2) The child’s claim for pain and suffering. Parents/legal guardians are required to provide medical care for their children. As such, they are responsible for the medical expenses a child incurs from injuries in a car wreck. In this scenario, things like the ambulance bill, hospital bill, X-rays, etc. would be part of the parent’s claim against the at-fault driver’s car insurer. Of the two types of claims, the parent’s claim for medical expenses is the most straightforward. Once the child has finished receiving treatment, parents may enforce their legal right to demand payment from the at-fault driver’s car insurer in an amount equal to the medical bills their child incurred as a result of the injury. The child’s claim for pain and suffering is a bit more involved. The child cannot make a claim; it must be filed by the next of kin, often the mother and/or father. Additionally, the minor child cannot accept payment in any amount; someone has to receive the payment on the child’s behalf.

If the settlement is $15,000 or less for the child, the child’s parents are allowed to receive payment on their child’s behalf without court oversight. However, when the injury is more serious, and the net recovery to the child is greater than $15,000, an application must be made to the probate court to approve the terms of the settlement. When this happens, the parent receiving the payment on the child’s behalf is subject to the probate court’s oversight. The parent may have to submit an accounting of the funds to probate court at times, and also may have to ask the court’s permission to spend the money for certain items. This is done to protect the child’s money until the child turns 18. Alternatively, probate court oversight can be avoided if the child’s recovery is placed in a structured settlement. Structured settlements allow the funds to grow, tax-free, until disbursements begin after the child’s 18th birthday. While this allows the greatest protection, the downside is that the money cannot be touched, for any reason, prior to the child’s 18th birthday.

Robert Tidwell is a personal injury trial lawyer at Tidwell Strimban, LLC in Woodstock, where he lives with his bride Lori, and their two daughters. www.tidwellstrimban.com.

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Stop Procrastinating About Your Financial Plan DON AKRIDGE, MBA, CFP®, CPA/PFS U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN – EMORY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

Here are some things to think about as you get started with your strategy. Look at your expenses and your debt. Review your core living expenses (such as a mortgage payment, car payment, etc.). Can any core expenses be reduced? Investing aside, you position yourself to gain ground financially when income rises, debt shrinks, and expenses decrease or stabilize. Maybe you should pay your debt first, maybe not. Some debt is “good” debt. A debt might be “good” if it brings you income. Credit card debt is generally deemed “bad” debt.

If you’ll be carrying a debt for a while, put it to a test. Weigh the interest rate on that specific debt against your

potential income growth rate and your potential investment returns over the term of the debt. Of course, paying off debts, paying down balances, and restricting new debt all work toward improving your FICO score, another tool you can use in pursuit of financial freedom (we’re talking “good” debts).1 Implement or refine an investment strategy. You’re not going to retire solely on the elective deferrals from your paycheck; you’re to going retire (hopefully) on the interest that those accumulated assets earn over time, assisted by the power of compounding. Manage the money you make. If you simply accumulate unmanaged assets, you have money just sitting there that may be exposed to risk – inflation risk, market risk, even legal risks. Don’t forget taxes. The greater your wealth, the more longrange potential you have to accomplish some profound things – provided your wealth is directed. If you want to build more wealth this year or in future years, don’t go without a risk management strategy that might be instrumental in helping you retain it. Your after-tax return matters. Risk management should be part of your overall financial picture.

Request professional guidance. A considerate financial professional should educate you about the principles of wealth building. You can draw on that professional knowledge and guidance this year – and for years to come. Securities offered through registered representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., a registered investment adviser. Cambridge is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Peter Montoya Inc. or MarketingPro Inc. This material was prepared by MarketingPro Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Please note: Investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment. Citations. 1 - experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/credit-education/ improving-credit/improve-credit-score/ [5/30/18]

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Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy BY BRITTON CRIGLER, MD, FACOG

When you leased your first apartment, you wanted everything to be right. You selected the best furniture you could afford, thought about where to place it, and bought food for the refrigerator and pantry. Everything was positioned just right for your new home. When you get pregnant, your body becomes your baby’s “apartment” for the next 280 days. Your womb (uterus) is the bedroom, the amniotic sac the bed, and the umbilical cord the fridge and pantry. Why not prepare your body to give your child the best possible first home? These are the gradual, positive lifestyle changes you can make in the months preceding pregnancy.

Diet: If you haven’t done so, incorporate more fruits, fiber and vegetables into your daily meals. Cut out excess fat, sugar and caffeine. Eliminate as many additives and preservatives as possible by avoiding foods with a long list of ingredients on the label. Exercise: Get into the habit of walking, even a block or two, regularly. It can strengthen bone, muscle and circulation, benefiting not only your own overall health but that of your future baby, as well. Lose weight: If you are overweight, slowly shedding those extra pounds and achieving your ideal weight during the months before conceiving, ensures a better chance of becoming pregnant and carrying full term. A healthier weight also will allow for an easier labor and delivery.

Eliminate toxins: Smoking while pregnant increases the chances of miscarriage, birth defects, stillbirth and even Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Quitting before conception should be one of your top priorities. This also applies to excessive alcohol and any recreational drug use. Prescribed or over the counter medications should be discussed with your doctors before you become pregnant. Preconception counseling: Preconception counseling with your OB/GYN can evaluate or test for any problems that may be a setback to a healthy pregnancy, and help you know the steps to make your future pregnancy as safe, smooth and healthy as possible. Ideally, it is best to book an appointment to discuss your plans approximately three months before you wish to conceive. Birth control: Ovulation can be calculated more easily when you have had at least one normal menstrual cycle before getting pregnant. Your current birth control is something that should be discussed at your preconception counseling session, especially if you are currently using a long-lasting form such as Depo-provera, which may inhibit fertility for several months.

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

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Early Detection Is Key to Slowing Glaucoma BY DR. JENNIFER DATTOLO

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States and is a silent disease. It causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in peripheral vision loss, and, if left untreated, blindness. The major risk factor for glaucoma is increased intraocular pressure, or high pressure in the back of the eye. This can occur if the fluid created in our eyes is being produced faster than it can be drained, or if there is a problem or blockage within the drainage meshwork. Other risk factors include positive family history, diabetes, African-American descent, and age (over 60). However, glaucoma also occurs in infants, children and people of all ages. Although increased pressure is a major risk factor, not everyone with higher eye pressures will develop glaucoma. The level of pressure the optic nerve can withstand without damage varies with each individual. Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma and is caused when the fluid slowly drains through the meshwork in the eye, leading to increased pressure. And, yet, you can have very normal pressures and still develop glaucoma. This is known as normal or low-tension glaucoma. This is a form of open-angle glaucoma, and it is believed that damage occurs due to reduced blood flow to the optic nerve or from a fragile optic nerve being more prone to damage.

Senior Sense:

I’ve always belonged to several organizations or clubs, but, as I grow older, I need to take a look at what I continue with or join. My energy and health make a difference in how much I can handle. Everyone, even children, needs to take inventory from time to time. Businesses usually take inventory during January. Since organizations seem to come at us from every direction in late August or September, challenging us for our time and talents, perhaps this is the time of year for us to take inventory of our schedules. Test the usefulness of each group and plan accordingly. 1. What experiences do I want from this organization: personal enrichment, community service, learning, fun? 2. Which group offers activities I want? 3. How much time do these activities involve? 4. Am I willing to spend that time to reap the experiences? 5. Can my time be better spent? After analyzing each organization and understanding what membership means, make your decision. If you decide to join, get in there and do a bang-up job of being a good member. If any group is worth belonging to, it’s worth putting your full self into. Periodically, organizations should take inventory of their purpose and effectiveness. A group that exists only for the sake of having a meeting rarely stays alive. Simply adding numbers is no reason for AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2018

Dr. Jennifer Dattolo, FCOVD, optometrist at Eyes on Towne Lake, has been in practice for 17 years and enjoys serving the Woodstock community. 770-702-5996. www.EyesonTowneLake.com.

Take a Fall Inventory

BY DELIA HALVERSON

Other factors, such as prolonged use of steroids and trauma to the eye, also can lead to its development, which is known as secondary glaucoma. Angle-closure glaucoma occurs when the angle structure in the eye becomes completely blocked and fluid cannot drain at all. This may cause severe pain, red eye, blurry vision and vomiting. If these symptoms occur, it is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. In the early stages, most patients have no symptoms of this disease. There is no pain with most forms, and allaround vision is normal. Over time, peripheral vision will slowly decline, and patients will experience tunnel vision. Unfortunately, there is no cure for glaucoma. Once vision is lost, it cannot be regained. Treatments, which include eye drops, lasers and other surgeries, aim to slow the progression of the disease, with the main goal of preventing vision loss. Since symptoms are rare, it is very important everyone, all ages, have their eyes examined and dilated every year. Early detection of glaucoma, as well as many other eye diseases, is key to protecting your vision.

a group to survive. Many groups outlive their purpose and either need to change their purpose, or celebrate past achievements and be put to rest. Use these suggestions to determine a group’s usefulness. 1. What was the original purpose of the organization? 2. Does this need still exist? 3. If not, what new purpose and direction can the group take? 4. What activities took place during the past year to fulfill this purpose? 5. What activities could be done this year to fulfill the old/new purpose? America is overclubbed, overorganized and overcommitted. I constantly receive calls to join this or that political organization, or a group with a purpose that doesn’t fit my inventory. Maybe it’s time we learned to do something on our own. Be yourself. Function as an individual. Once you know your direction, an organization might help you fulfill your course. If it will help, seek it out, go to them with willing hands, and dig in.

Delia writes books and leads workshops internationally. She and her husband settled in Woodstock after living in eight states. Their children and grandchildren live nearby.

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Spice Up Your Color this Fall BY TIM TIMMONS

Fall fashion week is full of stunning accessories and headturning new looks. The week doesn’t just focus on the stellar clothing and accessories coming down the catwalk. It also showcases beautiful, innovative hair trends for the season. In a nutshell, fall is not just a reminder to change your clothing and accessories … it’s also a reminder to change up your hairstyle. That change can be as subtle as a few highlights, a few lowlights and bangs, or as drastic as a pixie, long extensions or a coat of this season’s deep blue. This season’s trends range from reimagined reworks of the rainbow colors that have surged in popularity recently, to colors and hairstyles that are more relaxed and much more laid-back. That’s not to say that there aren’t going to be some sought-after hair colors that Grandma would wheeze over, but the hair color trends for 2018 are much less extreme than you might think. The same holds true of the effortless beauty of some of the uncomplicated hairstyles of the season. The following are my picks for some of the trends that you will notice this fall and winter.

Blondes

Steely blonde. This blonde plays with icy tones like silver and slate. The effect is high drama, eye-catching and expensive looking. Not a great choice if your complexion has warm undertones; a cool blonde shade will wash you out completely. Light caramel rose. Think of this as the sophisticated sister to the rose gold hair color trend. It’s a warm, alluring shade, anchored by rich toffee brown shades and shimmery peach/ pink highlights. To prolong the life of this color, choose a rose or golden toned shampoo to prevent premature fading. 42

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Browns

Deep chestnut brown. Chestnut brown will be big on the runways in clothing and hair. Multidimensional, shimmering shades of chocolatey dark brown. Classics never die. Iced tea brown. If deep, sultry dark brown isn’t your cup of tea, then go literal with an iced tea brown. It’s beautiful in its warm simplicity, soft and unassuming, and it doesn’t demand attention. This modest color is a perfect complement to almost all skin complexions.

Reds and Fashion Tones

Copper. A luscious copper hair color looks unbelievably stylish on curly hair. A touch of rich brown in the mix prevents the shade from looking too brassy and provides an overall, sophisticated finish. Dark wash denim. Slipping into this color might not go as easy as slipping into a favorite pair of jeans, however, this is an excellent option for people with darker hair who want to be a little bold. A dark wash of deep blue retains the overall level of your dark hair but packs a super cool subtle punch. Metallic pastel. These toned-down pastel versions of the popular rainbow trend will be strong this season. Think silver gray, stainless steel rose, smoky lilac, gray or aluminum-toned mint. The best way to say goodbye to the summer of 2018 is to cover that oxidized summer-stressed hair and ring in the new season with one of these stunning hair trending colors. Tim Timmons is the owner of Salon Gloss Woodstock. Tim’s industry experience includes positions as trainer/educator, celebrity stylist and beauty consultant for the Grammys and MTV video music awards.

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WHO TO CALL

Emergency Rescue

911

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255) GA Crisis & Access Line

1-800-715-4225 Teen Hotline

1-800-442-HOPE (4225)

WARNING SIGNS

• Talking about suicide or saying they wish they were dead.

• Talking about hopelessness and

worthlessness, or having no reason to live.

• Suddenly being happier and calmer, or impulsivity.

• Making unusual visits or calling people one cares about.

• Making arrangements, putting their affairs in order.

• Giving things away. • Looking for a way to kill themselves,

such as hoarding medicine or buying a gun.

• Feeling trapped, desperate, humiliated, or needing to escape from an intolerable situation.

• Having the feeling of being a burden to others.

• Becoming socially isolated and

withdrawn from friends, family and others.

• Showing rage, or talking about seeking

revenge for being victimized or rejected, whether or not the situations the person describes seem real.

• Mental disorders; in particular,

depression or bipolar (manicdepressive) disorder, schizophrenia, borderline or antisocial personality disorder, psychotic disorders; psychotic symptoms in the context of any disorder, anxiety disorders, and/or conduct disorder (in youth).

• Alcohol or substance abuse or dependence.

• Previous suicide attempt. • Family history of attempted or completed suicide.

• Serious medical condition and/or pain. 44

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There's Help for Hurting Family Members BY CANDI HANNIGAN

Occasionally, a tragedy will occur that rocks an entire community, as happened with the death of 24-year-old Conner McKeeth this summer. Whether or not you know the family involved, it tears at your heart and leaves you with a feeling of wanting to help, but not knowing how. It also can make you take a second look at your own family, searching for warning signs or ways to help your loved ones. In the spirit of National Suicide Prevention Month (September) and in memory of Conner, our desire is to offer hope, resources and raise awareness of a problem many of us may not know exists … and help save lives in the process. Every May for the past 15 years, golfers have gathered at the Woodmont Country Club for a chance to take a day off work and enjoy a round of golf. While they are having fun, they’re also making a difference for families they don’t know, and likely never will meet. The annual Johnny Foundation golf tournament has been a labor of love for Wayne and Lisa Leathers, who began the event to pave an easier path for others who experience the same devastation as their family − suicide. On Aug. 29, 2000, Johnny Leathers ended his life. Three years later, his parents began the Johnny Foundation (www.thejohnnyfoundation.org). Using tournament proceeds, they’ve established a memorial fund at two counseling centers to help families who may not have insurance or otherwise be able to afford counseling. “I remember 18 years ago, when my son ended his life, we were in uncharted waters. I knew we needed help, but I didn’t know where to go to get it. It took five different phone calls to five offices to find a Christian counselor who could help us,” Lisa said. “Each time you call, you have to explain over again. I didn’t want other people to have to go through that.” The centers where families can receive help are nearby; just call and mention the Johnny Foundation to find how to get financial assistance for counseling.

• Paraclete Counseling – Johns Creek. 770-753-0350. www.paracletecounseling.com.

• Restoration Counseling of Atlanta – Roswell/Woodstock. 678-534-3824. www.restorationcounselingatl.com.

The golf tournament has raised $250,000 over the years; this year’s event saw a record turnout of 144 golfers and raised $28,000. Organizers place awareness signs at each hole with statistics, and memorial signs with pictures of people who ended their lives — putting a face with the numbers. On the west side of the county, The Tavern at Towne Lake in Woodstock hosted an Aug. 6 charity golf tournament that benefitted the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a network of local crisis centers that offers free and confidential emotional support 24/7. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Organizer Dan O’Brien gave a personal plea to the players before hitting the links: “If you see a friend or family member in need of help, stop and talk with them, give them encouragement, stick by their side. Time is what you have, and what that person needs.” The inaugural event was a success, drawing 40 players and raising enough money to send $3,000 to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and $1,000 to Shepherds Men, which helps veterans with PTSD and suicidal inclinations. Other organizations in or near Georgia offer resources for families affected by suicide. Lisa recommends the following nonprofits.

• Span GA. Focuses on supporting survivors, but work also includes suicide prevention, intervention and aftercare. www.span-ga.org.

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Raises money for research and has a good website with helpful resources. www.afsp.org.

• Lou Ruspi Jr. Foundation. Brings mental health education and

wellness to schools, the community and other entities through educational and interactive seminars and resources. www.lrjfoundation.com.

2018

Football Schedule

Football Schedule 9/6 9/15

@ Tennessee Tech vs. Alabama State

7 pm 5 pm

9/8

vs. Georgetown College 1:30 pm

9/22

vs. Clark Atlanta

6 pm

9/15

@ Warner Univ.

1:30 pm

9/29

vs. Samford

6 pm

9/22

vs. Ave Maria Univ.

1:30 pm

10/6

vs. Presbyterian

2 pm

9/29

@ Univ. of Cumberlands

7 pm

10/13

@ Gardner-Webb

1:30 pm

10/20

bye

10/6

vs. Point Univ.

6 pm

10/27

@ Charleston Southern

6 pm

10/13

@ Bluefield College

6 pm

11/3

vs Campbell

2 pm

10/20

bye

11/10

@ Monmouth

noon

10/27

vs. Univ. of Pikeville

1:30 pm

11/17

vs Jacksonville State

11/3

vs. St. Andrews Univ.

1:30 pm

11/10

@ Union College

at Suntrust Park

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TBA

6 pm

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An Extraordi This is the first of a three-part series written by a Woodstock Middle School student who spent his summer hiking through France and Spain.

Day 2 crossing the Pyrenees Mountains from France to Spain. 46

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inary Summer

My Walk on the Camino de Santiago

BY BRYCE JONES

Probably every kid's favorite time of year is summer − the time when you have no school, no homework, and two months to do whatever you feel like doing. Sadly, like most things, summer comes to an inevitable end, and the school year gets back into session. When you go back to school, a popular question is, “What did you do this summer?” Normally, the answer would be as simple as, “I went to the beach,” or even, “I went to visit my grandmother.” But, for me, when I started seventh grade this fall, my answer wasn’t that simple. This summer, I was taught to cook a delicious dish called zucchini and leeks “pasta de monia” by an authentic Italian chef. I was inspired to start my own garden by the coach of a women's college soccer team. I was blessed by a priest in a 1,000-year-old church. I met people from almost anywhere in the world you can think of (seriously). I went to three different weddings and never knew any of the brides or grooms. I slept in the same room with 200 complete strangers. I walked across a bridge built in the 11th century. I ate in the same cafe Ernest Hemingway hung out in while writing “The Sun Also Rises.” I saw two full rainbows simultaneously while walking over the Pyrenees Mountains in France. I saw the remains of one of the first

Bryce and his dad walking Calle Estafeta, where the Running of the Bulls takes place.

Bryce encountered plenty of wildlife in the mountains, including this pregnant horse that decided to walk with him for a little way.

human beings who settled in Europe more than 500,000 years ago. I walked through more than 60 medieval villages, and every single one was unique. I slept in the ruins of a 900-year-old monastery. I talked with an Australian beekeeper and learned all about beekeeping and how I can start my own hive. I took Spanish lessons. I talked with a university professor and scientist for three days about groundwater and surface water interactions, along with some great ideas for my upcoming science project at school. I met a member of the Notre Dame football team who was the first walk-on player to be named captain. I walked through historic buildings that are thousands of years old. I tried different and amazing new foods. I visited three UNESCO World Heritage sites. I walked down the street famous for the Running of the Bulls. I experienced culinary art in the form of tapas in the city where they were invented. I learned to wash my clothes by hand, plus much, much more. And, I did all of this while walking 350 kilometers across northern Spain on the famous pilgrimage called the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of Saint James, is a pilgrimage path that leads to the city Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. This is the supposed resting place of the Apostle Saint James. It is said that his bones were carried

on the Camino de Santiago path to the city of Santiago. The trail has been around for thousands of years, and many different paths have been made. But, in the past couple of decades, the Camino Frances, or the French Way, has become very popular. It goes from St. Jean Pied de Port in southern France to Santiago in Spain. It takes about 35 days to walk this entire trail, and this was the route I was on, starting in France and going as far as we could in the three weeks we had. The Camino really has no exact starting place, only an official ending that is the city of Santiago. I first learned about the Camino from my dad. He had been researching and wanting to do the Camino for years. I was a little bit unsure about going to Spain and walking 15 to 20 miles each day. But the more my dad talked about what an amazing adventure it would be, all the new and different foods we would be eating, and all the people we would meet, and the new experiences we would share, the more I wanted to go. The Camino sounded amazing, and I started to warm up to the idea of walking. In the end, we decided it was going to be a guy's trip, a father and son adventure! I went on the trip to Spain not only to try new things, meet new people, and to experience one of the most amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities ever, but to accompany my dad and have bonding time. AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2018

Around & About SEPTEMBER Park in the Dark Night Hike, 8 p.m. check 7 in.Lewis $10 per person, pre-registration required. All ages welcome. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Lewis Park, 200 E. Bells Ferry, Woodstock. www.crpa.net. 770-924-7768.

The Georgia Trail of Tears Association will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Spring Place Methodist Church, 731 GA-225, Chatsworth, 30705. President Tony Harris will speak about Surviving and Living in the New Land. Harrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; presentation will be the fourth in the series commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Cherokee Removal from Georgia. Meetings are free and open to the public.

9 County Aquatic Center, cost is $10 per dog. Pre-

Paws in the Pool noon-4:30 p.m. at the Cherokee

registration recommended for a time slot: small dogs noon-12:45 p.m., large dogs (35 pounds or more) 1-2 p.m., 2:15-3:15 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. Two-dog limit per handler. Dogs must be spayed or neutered. www.crpa.net.

Couture, 6-8 p.m. Enjoy a night of crafting, 12 Chalk mocktails and snacks with your friends. $40 per person, includes all supplies. A selection of transfers and chalk colors will be provided. For ages 18 and older. Recreation Center Community Room, 7545 Main St., Building 200, Woodstock. www.crpa.net. 770-924-7768.

Kayak, 6:30 a.m. Kayak from Knox Bridge 15 Sunrise to Fields Landing. $35 per person, $15 if you bring your own equipment. Price includes paddle, followed by light refreshments. Pre-registration required. www.crpa.net. 770-924-7768. Contact Jen Fischer, jlfischer@cherokeega.com.

Tee Off Fore VAC at Fairways of Canton Golf Club, 17 400 Laurel Canyon Parkway. Raising money to

support and provide assistance to low income seniors and elderly veterans. For registration and sponsorship info, call tournament director 770-314-8229, VAC 678-269-6677. www. birdeasepro.com/teeoffforvac.

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Your SuperPower 5K/10K begins at 8 a.m. 22 Express at Etowah River Park in Canton. Activities for all ages at

the event, designed to raise awareness of breastfeeding and the health of babies and children. Dress as your favorite superhero for a chance to win a prize. www.expressyoursuperpower5k.com. Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $5 donation at the gate. www.serviceleague.net.

29-30

OCTOBER for a Purpose at 7 p.m. at 1180 Bridge Mill 4 Painting Ave., Canton 30114. A fundraiser for the BridgeMill-

Sixes Service League, the artistic evening with friends costs $35 per person. Wear paint-friendly clothing. No experience necessary. BYOB or snack and a friend. Proceeds support the North Georgia Angel House. For reservations, contact Mary Wiechert at 404-431-3777 or mnwiechert@gmail.com, or Susan Silverman at 770-617-5659 or lildealer2@yahoo.com.

annual Smile Run 5K, Fun Run and Tot Trot 6 Third hosted by the Christian Egner Foundation. 5:30 p.m. at

Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Christian passed away in the fall 2015 from asthma-related complications. He was an energetic little boy who loved to dance and sing, and his smile was contagious. Proceeds from the race go directly to organizations that benefit children, particularly those with special needs. www.thesmilerun.com

Touch-a-Truck. Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency

hosts an annual Touch a Truck event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Cherokee County Fire and Training Facility in Holly Springs, 3985 Holly Springs Parkway. The FREE event gives kids a chance to climb aboard and get behind the wheel of their favorite vehicles, learn from the operators, and meet some of their hometown heroes. For information, contact Lindsey Collett, lcollett@cherokeega.com.

Holly Springs Autumn Fest is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at

Barrett Park and will feature local arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, entertainment stage and a kids zone with inflatables, rock climbing wall and double trampoline bungee. www.hollyspringsga.us.

Run, Walk or Roll 5K fundraiser for Next Step Ministries will take place at First Baptist Church Woodstock. Proceeds from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event helped the ministry purchase a new bus to transport more clients into the community. 770-5921227. www.nextstepministries.net.

VARSITY FOOTBALL Sequoyah Chiefs

Woodstock Wolverines

Games start at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 7

Bye

Sept. 14

vs North Paulding

Bye

Sept. 21

vs North Forsyth

Sept. 28

@ Creekview

Sept. 28

Bye

Oct. 5

vs River Ridge

Oct. 5

vs Etowah

Oct. 12

vs South Cobb

Oct. 12

@ Cherokee

Oct. 19

@ Sprayberry

Oct. 19

@ Lassiter

Oct. 26

vs Harrison

Oct. 26

@ Roswell

Nov. 2

@ Allatoona

Nov. 2

vs Walton

Sept. 7

vs Dalton

Sept. 14

vs Campbell

Sept. 21

River Ridge Knights Games start at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7

@ Allatoona

Sept. 14

@ Osborne

Sept. 21

Bye

Sept. 28

vs Dalton

Oct. 5

@ Sequoyah

Oct. 12

vs Creekview

Oct. 19

Bye

Oct. 26

@ South Cobb

Nov. 2

vs Sprayberry

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Around & About

continued from page 48

OCTOBER

Fair will return to Woodstock with live 13 Cadence music, local artists and Reformation beers. Watch

Church Pork and Torque Car Show and BBQ 6 River is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at River Church, 2335 Sixes Road,

The Great Pumpkin Fest Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. at

Canton. Cost is $5 to show (no compete) or $15 to compete, multiple classes more than 25 trophies awarded. The show is open to any car, truck or motorcycle. Event also features barbecue, hot dogs, sides, sweets and drinks available for purchase at family-friendly prices. All proceeds will go to purchase Christmas presents for foster kids in Act Together Ministries. For information, contact Zach at 770-265-6601 or zachnix74@gmail.com.

Night Out. Parents can drop kids 12 , 26 Parents ages 5-13 off at the pool at the Cherokee

County Aquatics Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton. Drop-off starts at 5:30 p.m. and pick-up ends at 10 p.m. Kids will play in the pool, enjoy a pizza dinner, participate in crafts, play games and end the night with a movie. Ratio of kids to counselors is 10:1. Please send the kids with pajamas to change into after the pool. While this is not a special-needs program, every effort is made to accommodate all children, however, advance notice is needed if you want to register your special-needs child. Call 678-880-4760 for registration or questions.

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https://reformationbrewery.com/cadence-fair/ for more details.

Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Parkway, Canton. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. $15 to register, open to all ages. Festival in the park after the fun run. 770-924-7768. www.crpa.net.

Night, a fundraiser for the BridgeMill-Sixes 19 Bingo Service League, begins at 7 p.m. at the Terrace in

BridgeMill. For ages 15 and older. $20 per person. Sign up at bssl.org or contact Ruth Clark at 678-493-8943.

Bend Your Knees golf tournament begins with a shotgun

start at 9 a.m. at the Fairways of Canton. The event is a fundraiser for the Collins Foundation, Bend Your Knees Inc., which helps families of children with brain tumors. www.bendyourknees.org/golf-tournament.

Family Fun Day and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health 20 Cherokee and Safety Expo will take place at Brown Park

in downtown Canton 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. Event features games, food, safety demonstrations and entertainment.

WELLSTAR & MAYO CLINIC

WORKING TOGETHER. WORKING FOR YOU. At WellStar Health System, we want every patient to receive the care they need right here in Georgia. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our doctors have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. And you get the peace of mind that comes with knowing weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for you.

ASK YOUR WELLSTAR PHYSICIAN ABOUT THE MAYO CLINIC CARE NETWORK. WellStar is the first health system in Georgia to become a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

wellstar.org/mayo 770-956-STAR (7827) AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2018

@ the Library WOODSTOCK 7735 Main St., Woodstock, 770-926-5859

Sept. 8, 22

Sequoyah Regional Library System 116 Brown Industrial Parkway • Canton, GA 30114 770-479-3090 • www.SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org

Sept. 18

Book Discussion Group at noon. Enjoy coffee, conversation and a book discussion with new friends. This month’s selection is “Sea Change” by Karen White. All ages are welcome; new members are encouraged.

Inklings Writers Critique Group at 11 a.m. Love to write, but need feedback? Anyone interested in joining a group to share writings, ideas and feedback is invited to attend.

Introduction to Robotics at 4 p.m. Investigate the library’s robotics, and learn to use engineering and mathematics skills to make robot creations. For ages 10-14.

Sept. 12, 26

Sept. 29

Quilting Cheats and Techniques at 10 a.m. Sept. 12 theme:

Fun with nine patch squares. Sept. 26 theme: How to make eight half-square triangles at once. Have fun learning a new skill at each class.

Sept. 13

3-D Printing Workshop at 1:30 p.m. All teens are invited

to participate in the second event of the Library Crawl 2018. Sequoyah Regional Library System’s Rebecca Camp will lead and teach an introduction to 3-D printing. For more information, contact Mary, Ext. 244.

Teen Résumé Building 101 at 6 p.m. All teens are invited to learn how to build a résumé. Review tips and tricks, as well as popular templates through Microsoft Word, Google Docs and more. For more information, contact Mary at Ext. 244.

Sept. 17

Meet Dash and Dot at 10:30 a.m. Get acquainted with new

friends, Dash and Dot. These friendly robots offer fun, intuitive programming for all. Draw paths for Dash to follow; play with Dot’s lights, sound and voice; or use either robot to solve coding-based puzzles. For all ages; children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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Right, Maximus, official mascot of the Atlanta Gladiators, made a guest appearance at the Rose Creek Public Library’s Family Art Night on behalf of the Gladiators Hat Trick for Reading Challenge. For more information visit atlantagladiators.com/ hattrick/

Library Closings

All Sequoyah Regional Library System branches will be closed Sept. 3 in observance of Labor Day.

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

Sept. 5

Maker Monday at 6 p.m. at Hickory Flat Public Library. Join us for a night of painting your own pre-constructed birdhouses to take home! Materials are provided by SRLS and The Home Depot. For ages 6 and older; children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Registration is required; call 770-345-7565 to sign up.

Sept. 8

DIY Simple Blankets at 1 p.m. Get ready for fall and winter by learning to create these simple blankets. Registration required. Call to sign up and learn about required materials.

Sept. 10

Mom-Dad and Me Yoga

at 11 a.m. Explore and enjoy some fun yoga stretches for parents and children with Certified Personal Trainer Lisa Dudash. Registration required.

Family BINGO Night at 6

p.m. Join the fun and win prizes. Refreshments provided. For all ages; children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 18

Manga Club at 5 p.m. Teens are encouraged to read and discuss different manga series and related topics. This program will encourage reading and group discussion in a fun and innovative way. Refreshments (and manga) provided.

Sept. 26

DIY Cards and Bookmarks at 6 p.m. Learn to make beautiful bookmarks and cards for fall and Halloween. Registration is required and opens Sept. 12.

Left, Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tiger Rock Martial Arts presented a demonstration at the Woodstock Public Library. AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2018

The men of F3 and women from FiA joined with their kids to demonstrate the importance of physical fitness.

Way More Than a Workout invited to join, I gave it a try. It turned out to be more than a workout. I found a community of men that believed in and encouraged one another. It has made me a better man, husband and father.” On Feb. 27, 2017, F3 launched its first workout in Cherokee Harp said, “F3 changed my life. I have lost 60 pounds, gotten County, with just a few men. stronger, and just feel better overall. I now have a group of friends F3 stands for fitness, fellowship and faith, a national workout that I know would drop what they are doing in a heartbeat to help movement with roots in Charlotte, N.C. Last year, one of F3’s me out if I needed it. I have seen men in my group do it for others. I leaders, Tony Cipriani, shared with our magazine about moving now have friends to serve and laugh with — friends that I wouldn’t their unique, free workout program from Alpharetta to Cherokee trade for the world.” County. And, it doesn’t stop with the men. Tony’s wife, Megan (Chocolate One year later, Tony and friends have grown exponentially from Chip), saw a huge difference in her husband. He motivated her to one workout, meeting three days a week, to seven locations with do the same thing for the women in our a variety of options Mondays through community. So, she started a FiA (Females Saturdays. Classes include boot camps, in Action) group here in Cherokee, based limited running and mountain biking. on the same principles. Also a national Their meetings span from Highway 20 program founded in North Carolina, FiA in Canton to downtown Woodstock. It’s was launched by Amy Peacock in 2013. not just a workout movement; they also Inspired by the joy F3 brought to the join together to serve our community, men important to her, she is forever completing service projects together. grateful for the template F3 men Since they began, their mission is provided. Peacock ran with it, modifying being fulfilled with many men — that it for female success. FiA’s mission is to be is, to plant, grow and serve small men’s a community of women who make each workout groups to invigorate male other stronger in all areas of their lives. community leadership. The gatherings In Cherokee County, Megan has two include getting a nickname at the end friends who are involved with FiA and its of your first workout, as a part of the expansion: Liza Thompson (Partly Cloudy) friendship building process. and Michelle Carr (Wonder Woman). Using F3 names, here are a few words Liza said, “To me, FiA is fun, fitness and on how lives have been changed: Papa friendship. It is my encouragement, my John shared, “After many weeks of being The women end each workout session with a circle of trust. BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ

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Above, members of FiA participate in a morning workout at a local high school. Part of completing your first workout is getting a nickname from the group

motivation, my accountability, and my village. We push each other to be better, to make our community better, and to help serve those around us. We have fun, build friendships, and support each other.” And, Michelle added, “FiA is a group of strong, energetic and passionate women who strive to make themselves and the world around them a little better every day.”

Both F3 and FiA groups are:

• Free. • Open to men and women of all ages and fitness levels. • Held outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold. • Peer-led by men and women in a rotating fashion, with no training or certification necessary. • Ended with a circle of trust.

If you want to get motivated in a life-strengthening way, visit a group close to you. For men who want to find out more about F3, visit F3cherokee.com or email: info@f3cherokee.com. Women who are interested in FiA can visit www.fianation.com or email: cherokeefoxtrotao@gmail.com.

Susan Browning Schulz is a Bible teacher, author, wife, and mom of three grown children. She lives and plays along the Etowah River and loves serving at Woodstock City Church. AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2018

EVERYDAY

Identifying people in need in our community.

As we reflect upon the different stages of life, we can surely empathize with this month’s feature family. The primary goal of most adults in their 30s is to establish themselves on solid ground, as they begin their career and family. Many get jobs, purchase a home and reliable transportation, leaving few funds to spare. In fact, many likely will accumulate more debt than savings at this stage of life. When Everyday Angels heard the story of Justin and Rebecca Howard, we knew we had to share with our readers in hopes of helping them through this unexpected, premature season of life. On the night of May 24, Justin and wife Rebecca had put their two children to bed when Justin suddenly began experiencing numbness on the left side of his body. A massive headache followed with inability to focus. “When we arrived at the emergency room, Justin had vision and memory loss, confusion and hallucinations. After many imaging tests, blood panels and an echocardiogram, it was determined that my husband had suffered a right occipital stroke, and was immediately admitted in the hospital,” Rebecca said. Further tests revealed that his stroke was caused by patent foramen ovale (PFO), a minor malformation in the heart, where a small hole between the right and left atria fails to close naturally after birth. PFOs are not uncommon. They occur in one out of every four people, but most never know they have it. PFOs can contribute to severe migraines, and sometimes stroke. In Justin’s case, a blood clot passed through his heart to his brain. The area of the brain that was affected by the stroke controls his limbic system, which is the part of the brain that is responsible for emotions, vision and other body functions. As a result, he suffers from latent hallucinations, emotional outbursts, personality changes, partial loss of vision, memory loss and confusion. “As of May 30, he was not cleared to return to work by his neurologist until considerable improvement was shown,” Rebecca said. On July 19, Justin woke up slurring his words and had facial drooping. Another trip to the ER determined he had suffered a second stroke while sleeping. “As you can imagine, it's been horrifying. I've gotten into the habit of waking four or five times a night to check on him like a newborn,” Rebecca said. “Surgeons have now implanted a loop recorder in his chest to monitor his heart for the next three years. Medications and therapies are now a big part of our daily routine. 56

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Justin and Rebecca with their daughters.

“Prior to May 24, Justin was a healthy, hard-working 35-yearold husband, dad and sole provider for our family. We have two girls, ages 6 and 4. He has always been in perfect health. He is a non-drinker, non-drug-user and an active church member. His inability to work has quickly exhausted the small savings that we were in the process of building, and has wreaked havoc on our already humble lifestyle,” Rebecca said, as she desperately prepares to sell their home. “I am a new realtor and work on 100 percent commission, so establishing myself takes time that we do not have. As Justin recovers, he must find another source of income since he can no longer work in the construction field. Meanwhile, the costs of medication, specialists, physical and occupational therapies is overwhelming.” Everyday Angels would love to help this sweet and faithful couple through this unexpected season of life. Please consider a small contribution to support and encourage them. A little from many makes a difference! Everyday Angels is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. Also, if you know of a special need within your community that you would like to share, please send an e-mail to aaeverydayangels@gmail.com for consideration and qualification.

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YOUR SCHOOL NEWS New Turf Installed at High Schools Installation of artificial turf, as approved by voters in the 2016 Ed SPLOST ballot initiative, began at the six county high schools this summer. Left, the new turf at River Ridge High School. Far left, a bobcat sits ready to move gravel on the field at Woodstock High School, awaiting its artificial turf.

Wiffle Ball Game of a Lifetime The Atlanta Braves surprised Mill Creek Middle School seventh-grader Bronco Reese, a heart transplant recipient who then overcame cancer, with a Community Hero Award. The Braves honored Reese in recognition of his establishment of a nonprofit organization, Bronco’s Benevolent Foundation, which helps children being cared for at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The pep rally ceremony included the Heavy Hitters drumline, the Blooper mascot and half a dozen Braves players, including Woodstock High School graduate Nick Markakis. In addition to the pep rally, attended by the entire seventh grade, the Braves presented a $5,000 donation to Reese’s nonprofit, and then played a game of wiffle ball with him and his classmates. Below, Reece (front row, second from left) with his classmates and Braves players after the game. Right, Mill Creek Middle School seventh-grader Bronco Reece walks with Braves players Jonny Venters and Kurt Suzuki to the field for a game of wiffle ball.

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Casual and Upscale Restaurants

RESTAURANT CUISINE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY Canyons American no $ $ open 335 Chambers St. 678-494-8868 canyonsresh.com

SPIRITS RESERV. Beer/Wine no

Century House Tavern Modern 125 E Main St. 770-693-4552 American centuryhousetavern.com Copper Coin Coffee American 400 Chambers St. 470-308-6914 coppercoinoodstock.com see ad on pg 1

$$$

open

Full bar

8 persons +

open

Beer/Wine

Fire Stone 120 Chambers St. 770-926-6778 see ad on pg 13 firestonerestaurants.com Freight Kitchen & Tap 251 E. Main St. 770-924-0144 freightkitchen.com

Wood-fired Pizza & Grill

$$$

open

Full bar

yes

Southern

Sat./Sun. Brunch 10:30-3

$$$

open

Full bar

Habanero’s Taqueria 9550 Main St. 678-498-8243 Ice Martini & Sushi Bar 380 Chambers St. 770-672-6334 icemartinibar.com Ipps Pastaria & Bar 8496 Main St. 770-517-7305 ippspastaria.com

Mexican Tapas/Sushi

Sat./Sun. Brunch 11-1:30 no

$-$$

open

Full bar

yes

Fri./Sat. only

open

Full bar

yes

Italian

open

Full bar

Diner

$-$$

open

Weekends only

BBQ & Southern Sandwiches

$-$$

open

Beer

Southern

$-$$

$$-$$$$

open

Full bar

Pizza

$$-$$$

open

Beer/Wine

Pure Taqueria Mexican Sat./Sun. 405 Chambers St. 770-952-7873 Brunch puretaqueria.com/woodstock 11-3

open

Full bar

6 persons+

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

Seafood

Sunday Brunch 10:30-3:30

$$-$$$

open

Full bar

yes

Rootstock & Vine see ad on pg 16 8558 Main St. 770 -544-9009 www.rootstockandvine.com

Wine bar Tapas Desserts

$-$$

$$-$$$

open

Full bar

yes

Salt Factory Pub 8690 Main St. 678-903-6225

Gastropub

Sat./Sun. Brunch 11-3

$$-$$$

open

Full bar

Semper Fi Bar and Grille 9770 Main St. 770-672-0026 Tea Leaves & Thyme 8990 Main St. 770-516-2609 tealeavesandthyme.com

American

open

Full bar

English Tea room

closed

yes

Truck & Tap 8640 Main St. 770-702-1670 truckandtap.com

Variety of Food trucks

$-$$

open

Craft Beer

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

Italian

$$$

open

Full bar

yes

J Christopher’s 315 Chambers St., 770-592-5990 jchristophers.com J Miller’s Smokehouse 150 Towne Lake Parkway 770-592-8295 jmillerssmokehouse.com Mad Life Studios 8722 Main St. madlifestageandstudios.com Partners II Pizza 8600 Main St. 678-224-6907 partnerspizza.com/woodstock-ga

Sunday Brunch 10-2

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$ = most entrees under $10 • $$ = most entrees $10 - $15 • $$$ = most entrees $15 - $20 • $$$$ = most entrees over $20

DOWNTOWN WOODSTOCK DINING

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200 Jeffrey Drive 307 West Lane 213 Dawson Drive 345 Spotted Ridge Circle 518 Neese Road 108 Wayfair Overlook Drive 105 Altmore Way 2051 Fairway Crossing Drive 304 Avery Creek Way 512 Rokeby Drive 340 Westover Drive 401 Brookfield Circle 359 Riverton Way 105 Susobell Place 204 Regency Lane 512 Pinchot Way 221 Hickory Chase 208 CORNERSTONE Circle 403 Brookfield Circle 115 Neetle Close Drive 150 Johnston Farm Lane 1029 Meadow Brook Drive 2801 Stonecrest Alley 523 Rivercrest Drive 2068 Crestview Way 608 Brookside Pass 305 Avery Creek Way 607 Caliber Court 1012 WILEY BRIDGE Road 2051 Crestview Way 517 Papillion Trace 624 Dahoma Trail 228 Lexington Drive 200 Carrabelle Court 218 Lexington Drive 708 Weatherstone Trace 511 Quinn Drive 529 Lazy River Lane 374 Weatherstone Place 711 Parkside Drive 333 Windsong Way 1390 Chatley Way 112 NEWCASTLE Walk 5892 Mill Creek Lane 512 Drifton Way 217 Briar Hollow Lane 1382 Chatley Way 319 Justin Drive 223 Hickory Chase 185 VILLAGE Trail 1505 Willow Bend 222 Woodview Lane 150 Village Court 404 Weatherstone Circle 902 Plantation Ridge Court 336 Little Pine Lane 406 Hickory Walk 152 Nocatee Trail 465 Village View 104 Serenade Lane

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Subdivision

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$445,000 $232,000 $541,188 $402,500 $256,000 $489,500 $380,800 $449,000 $292,500 $300,000 $272,000 $399,750 $434,900 $335,000 $206,700 $325,000 $364,990 $299,000 $400,000 $345,000 $460,000 $480,000 $539,900 $200,000 $236,000 $310,000 $420,000 $216,000 $205,000 $252,427 $310,000 $245,000 $235,000 $249,900 $225,000 $253,500 $207,000 $257,000 $229,900 $306,000 $439,998 $215,000 $453,000 $265,000 $245,300 $590,000 $235,000 $280,100 $309,990 $249,900 $312,000 $321,800 $225,000 $230,000 $242,000 $469,900 $218,900 $287,000 $259,000 $437,500

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Cherokee Chamber of Commerce

3605 Marietta Highway, Canton 770-345-0400 â&#x20AC;˘ www.cherokeechamber.com

RIBBON CUTTINGS/ GROUNDBREAKINGS 1. Woodstock Lions Club P.O. Box 711, Woodstock 770-906-2958 2. Costco Wholesale 113 Lincoln St, Woodstock 770-694-7193

3. Women First Rehabilitation 280 Heritage Walk, Woodstock 770-485-7411 www.womenfirstrehabilitation.com 4. JW Collection South On Main 138 Brighton Blvd., Woodstock 770-809-6013 www.southmainwoodstock.com

4 EVENT CALENDAR

Sept. 6, Oct. 4

Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast: 7 a.m. breakfast meetings offer both current and future Chamber members the opportunity to conduct business and network with more than 200 fellow business leaders. September sponsor is Reinhardt University. October sponsor is Cobb EMC. Advance single registration: $17. On-site registration: $22. Future member: $30.

Sept. 12

B.L.A.S.T.T. workshop. 9-11 a.m. Digital Marketing Trends for Small Businesses presented by Howard Flint, ghost partner.

Sept. 13

Power Hour, 10-11 a.m. Networking with fellow business owners.

Sept. 25

Business After Hours 4:30-6:30 p.m. Presented by AT&T at Marietta Marine, 1500 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth.

Oct. 4

Cherokee Challenge. The Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of The

Amazing Race. Teams of two will participate in activities at destinations throughout Cherokee County. The event involves teamwork, physical skill, mental toughness, networking, and amazing fun! Two-person team: $180. Register by noon Sept. 25. AROUND WOODSTOCK | September 2018

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Advertisers

For advertising rates and information Patty Ponder 770-615-3322 • Patty@AroundaboutMagazines.com

September 2018

ANIMALS/PETS Cherokee County Animal Shelter www.cherokeega-animals.org

Sassy Paws Pet Boutique 678-275-2126 www.sassypawspb.com

ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICES Imbriale Injury Law 678-445-7423 www.imbrialeinjury.com Tidwell Strimban 678-999-8500 www.tidwellstrimban.com

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AUTOMOTIVE Frankfurt Foreign Automotive 13 678-505-8907 www.FrankfurtForeignAutomotive.com Woodstock Quality Paint & Body 770-926-3898

BUSINESS SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS Downtown Buzz www.mainstreetwoodstock.org/ connect/#buzz

élon Salon 770-427-8698 www.elonsalon.com

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Salon Gloss and Spa 770-693-6968, www.salongloss.biz

Salon Next Door 404-334-9359

Magnolia Cottages by the Sea Linda B. Lee, 850-319-8050 www.magnolisdreamcottage.com

Serenity 770-592-2404 www.TreetopResidential.com

RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT

HOME & GARDEN Bryan Plumbing Services 770-826-5277

Elm St. Cultural Arts Village 23 678-494-4251, www.ElmStreetArts.org

Budget Blinds 678-540-1615 www.BudgetBlinds.com/Woodstock

Fields of Faith www.FieldsofFaith.com

Landscape Matters 770-403-5813 www.LandscapeMattersInc.com

Gathering of Friends Charity Golf Tournament 770-592-9969 ext.1

L. Bean Interiors 770-824-8386

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

Reliable Heating & Air 770-594-9969 www.ReliableAir.com

Georgia All-Star Gymnastics 770-516-2654 www.ga-allstars.com

Georgia Zombiefest www.georgiazombifest.com

Kennesaw State University Football www.ksuowls.com

Reinhardt University Football www.reinhardteagles.com

River Ridge Knights Football

CREDIT UNION

PHOTOGRAPHY

LGE Community Credit Union Inside front www.LGEccuu.org, 770-424-0060

Darleen Prem Photography 50 770-354-0675, www.darleenprem.com

Riverfest www.serviceleague.net

Rebekah Gregg Photography 678-637-7518 www.rebekahgreggphotography.com

Sequoyah Chiefs Football

Woodstock Wolverines Football

DENTAL Canton Dental Town 770-622-1515 www.dentaltownsmiles.com

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

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

Williams Orthodontics Woodstock: 770-592-5554 Canton: 770-345-4155 www.DrWilliamsOrthodontics.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Graham Bailey Edward Jones 678-445-9525 ww.edwardjones.com

REPAIR

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL SERVICES

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

Citadel Professional Services, LLC 770-952-6707 www.CitadelWealthCare.com

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HAIR SALON, SPA & BEAUTY

Atlanta Gynecologic Oncology 31 Atlanta, Marietta: Dr. Feuer 404-459-1900 Canton, TowneLake: Dr. Glasgow 770-721-9400 www.AtlantaGynOnc.com

Ashby Sewing Machine Co. 770-427-9947 www.ashbysewing.com

Cherokee Lung & Sleep Specialists Woodstock: 770-852-7740 Canton: 678-493-2527 www.CherokeeLungAndSleep.com

Copper Coin Coffee 470-308-6914 www.coppercoinwoodstock.com

Governors MedSpa & Concierge Medicine 678-888-5181 www.governorsmedicine.com

Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill 770-926-6778 www.FireStoneRestaurants.com

Rootstock & Vine 770-544-9009 www.rootstockandvine.com

Northside Hospital Cherokee www.northsidecherokee.com Northside Cherokee Surgical Assoc. 770-924-9656 www.ncsurgicalassociates.com

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Rebound Physical Therapy 678-445-9799 www.ReboundPTClinic.com

WellStar & Mayo Clinic 770-956-7827 www.wellstar.org/mayo

RESTAURANTS

RETAILERS/ SHOPPING Queen B’s Boutique 770-380-6794 www.QueenBsWoodstock.com

SENIOR LIVING

REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES

1922 Men’s Grooming Salon 678-483-8900

Atlanta Communities Real Estate Tara Daigle, Realtor, 404-925-6351

Brazil Body Wax 770-672-7820 www.brazilbodywax.com

Premier Group, The — Keller Williams Back cover 678-494-0102, www.TPGsells.com

Arbor at BridgeMill, The 770-284-4864 www.ArborBridgemill.com

Lodge at BridgeMill, The 770-479-4639 www.TheLodgeAtBridgeMill.com

Oaks at Towne Lake 770-592-2195 www.oaksseniorliving.com

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