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Contents September 2021
Page Relocation On the Cover
Kevin Loner and Justin Page outside of the training center, which is a fully furnished home where their employees can learn proper techniques for moving valuables.
Contributors 42 Judy Abbott
34 Ryan Blythe 24 Lauren Bolden 27 Jennifer Bonn 12 Derek Easterling 22 Tiffany Hughes 15 Kennesaw Business Association 20 Rob Macmillan 16 Linda Mummert
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32 Susan Schulz 39 Alex Stroud 30 Elisabeth Stubbs 16 Mike Walls 14 Bill Westenberger
In Every Issue 4 Around Kennesaw 8 Local News 9 Celebrations 20 Rob’s Rescues
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26 Downtown Dining Guide
Pigs and Peaches
Barbecue was back in Adams Park as the annual event returned to Kennesaw.
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Around Kennesaw Letter From the Editor
September is here! Which means, pumpkin spice lattes are back, football season is here, and you survived the August backto-school rush! (Insert your favorite celebratory emoji here – I’m a big fan of the red dress dancing lady or the raised hands.) My husband and I entered a new phase, as our lives now are dictated by the school calendar and not our work schedules. I’ve already learned that pre-K doesn’t care if it’s my deadline week – my daughter’s “about me” one-pager of photos and stickers isn’t going to finish itself. We did this to ourselves as our little firecracker started K4 early. And, yes, my uncrafty self spent at least two hours filling out that cute back-to-school chalkboard like any good Pinterest mom. We love sharing those first-day photos, images you snapped just before walking your student to the bus, or heading out the door for carpool. See Pages 44-45 for this month’s dose of cuteness, including Parker Grace’s uniform-clad self – and check out that chalkboard art! To commemorate National School Picture Day, which is Sept. 9 this year, each member of the Aroundabout Local Media team found an elementary school picture to share on our staff page (Page 55). We’d love for you to get in the spirit by sharing your school photos on Facebook or Instagram — use the tag @AroundKennesawMagazine on Facebook and @around_ kennesaw on Instagram. Let’s see if we can start a social media wave of pictures of awkward adolescents with toothless grins and bad hairdos. I’m hoping the collection of breakfast recipes on Pages 22-23 will give you some new ideas for fueling your family at the start of each day. And, don’t forget to have fun in the kitchen! On Page 24, Lauren Bolden encourages us with her experiences. As we move into fall and start to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas, take a moment to show your thankfulness for the small businesses that make our community great. And, as always, I’m thankful for our readers and advertisers who support us each month.
Katie Beall Katie Parker attended Walker Park Elementary in Monroe, Georgia. Little did this kindergartener know she would be managing editor for Aroundabout Local Media one day. Share your school photos with Around Kennesaw on Facebook.
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Kudos!
Daniel Haugh, former Kennesaw State University track and field athlete and current volunteer assistant coach, competed for Team USA in the men’s hammer throw at the Tokyo Olympics last month. He recorded a toss of 75.73 meters (248-feet-5-inches) in the qualifying round and advanced to the finals, where he finished 11th.
What’s Happening
Out of the Box – the accessible, upcycled art of Sean Mills – will be on display at the Fine Art Gallery in the Ben Robertson Community Center at 2753 Watts Drive, through the end of September. For those unable to view the exhibit in person, a digital version is available on the City of Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission Facebook page.
Scarecrows return to downtown Kennesaw this fall as residents, businesses, nonprofits, schools and other community groups are invited to create a scarecrow for the city’s second annual Scarecrows on Main display. Participation is free, and the application deadline is Sept. 16. Turn to Page 8 for more information.
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Cobb Photographic Society Hosts Annual Shootout On Oct. 30, photographers will participate in the North Georgia Camera Club Council (NG3C) 13th annual photography competition. The Cobb Photographic Society will be hosting this year’s event, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Chattahoochee Technical College - Paulding Campus in Dallas. Participants will photograph subject matter of randomly chosen topics from five categories: technique, composition, nature, architecture and conceptual photography. Following the assignment of topics, photographers will spread out into the community to create images for the competition. As this is a competition between camera clubs, photographers must have membership in one of the clubs to participate in the event. To find a participating club near you and to see the rules and other current information, visit www. northgeorgiacameraclubcouncil.org. Each club will submit its best entries to NG3C by 2 p.m. There will be lectures and door prizes while the images are being judged and ranked. The winning photographs and the photographers, along with their clubs, will be announced at the awards program at 5 p.m.
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Scarecrows Return to Kennesaw’s Main Street Kennesaw area residents, families, neighborhoods, nonprofits, civic and faith-based organizations, local businesses, schools, local sports teams, athletic clubs and others are invited to create a scarecrow to display on Main Street for the city’s second annual Scarecrows on Main display. Keep a lookout for images of scarecrows on the City of Kennesaw Government Facebook page, where you can cast your vote for your favorite scarecrows. The top three scarecrows will be awarded a people’s choice award, and the creator of the scarecrow with the most votes will receive a $100 prize. Second place will receive a $50 prize, and third place will receive a $25 prize. It is free to participate; application and information packets can be found at https://bit.ly/3sDuRp1. Return applications to Rebecca Graham before Sept. 16 at rgraham@kennesaw-ga.gov, or by mail to 2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave., Kennesaw, GA 30144. 8
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Unity in the Community Luncheon a Success More than 70 people recently attended the Unity in the Community luncheon at Governors Gun Club in Kennesaw, organized by Women are Worthy Founder Jacqlyn Charles. Many community organizations were represented, and there was a great dialogue about how gaps can be bridged in Cobb County. An opening prayer was given by Pastor Eddie Banquillo of the Filipino International Baptist Fellowship from Kennesaw Baptist Church. Guest speakers included Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood, Cobb Sheriff Deputy Lt. Sylvia Robinson, Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, Lt. Joy Policarpio of the Kennesaw Police Department and Officer Janet Vetter from the Acworth Police Department. An open dialogue continued with members of the community, existing relationships were strengthened, and new ones were built.
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Local News City Recognizes Inaugural Internship Program Participants The city of Kennesaw staff has recognized its inaugural internship program participants and thanked them for spending their summer with local government. Nicholas Hugg interned with the city clerk and city manager, Alexis Vandenbos interned at Smith-Gilbert Gardens, Robert Cole interned with the Department of Information Technology, and Han Olson interned at the Southern Museum. The goal of the internship program is to allow college students the opportunity to gain experience in local government during the summer. The program currently is limited to the summer semester, and applications for next summer will open in the spring.
Kennesaw interns, from left, Nicholas Hugg, Alexis Vandenbos and Robert Cole. (Not pictured, Han Olson.)
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Kennesaw firefighter Dominic Simone rescues a pup from a storm drain.
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Join Kennesaw Parks and Recreation for Art in the Park: Candle Making by signing up for a session at 5 or 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. Attendees will make their own candles, using high-quality wax, wicks and natural essential oils. Each session will last an hour and a half, and will include lessons on wax melting, pouring and wick placing. Attendees also will be able to decorate their candle canisters with charms and magnets. All supplies will be included in the price, and no experience is necessary. The First Friday Concert series continues through October. The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority and the Kennesaw Downtown Merchants Association are excited to announce the inaugural First Friday Concert Series in historic downtown Kennesaw. From 6 to 9 p.m., you are invited to stroll through the downtown area and enjoy an evening of shopping, dining and live music. The concerts take place at the Pedestrian Underpass off Main Street. Six-person tables can be reserved for $50. The First Friday Concerts are free and open to the public. Open Mic Nights will close out its inaugural season on Sept. 17. Presented by the Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission, this event showcases local artists from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pedestrian Underpass in downtown Kennesaw. For artists interested in participating, walk-up spots will be available starting at 5:30 p.m., or book your performance by emailing Elevated Events of Atlanta at booking@cmcmusic.net. Open Mic Nights are free and open to the public. For more information, tickets and reservations for upcoming events, visit the events calendar at www.kennesaw-ga.gov/ events-calendar.
Derek Easterling has served as Kennesaw’s mayor since 2016. He is dedicated to serving his community to the highest level possible.
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Exploring our Future Through Service BY BILL WESTENBERGER
In my first article, I discussed the core values of the Kennesaw Police Department (KPD) and how these values help guide and navigate our agency and officers through difficult times and tough situations. The core values of the KPD are respect, integrity, service and excellence (RISE). KPD serves the community by sponsoring several programs. Nationally, community policing has become a relatively complex subject. A small part of this concept is striving to become better servants in our communities. KPD has many programs focused on engaging and building relationships with members of the community. New opportunities, such as Crisis Intervention Training and the Citizens Police Academy, provide us with a template on how community policing works. However, these programs are geared toward adults and oftentimes, the youth in our communities are left behind. Not only do we desire to serve the adults of our community, we also want to engage and build relationships with youth. The young men and women of our communities are the future of our world, and we must make every effort to engage with them and provide programs that will enhance their futures. KPD serves the youth of our community in many ways; we support programs such as the Jerry Worthington Christmas Fund and Shop with a Cop. However, these programs are limited in time and the scope of outreach. Two other youth programs, the Police Explorers and the Chief ’s Youth Advisory Board, are longer lasting in time and have depth in the scope of outreach. Both programs provide youth with an opportunity to engage and build long-lasting relationships with KPD. 14
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KPD Explorers serve vital roles in helping police officers during city events and festivals.
The Chief ’s Youth Advisory Board currently has 10 young men and women who are actively engaged in discussing current social events, including specific issues and difficulties that police departments face on a daily basis. Topics range from underage drinking to police use of force and public perception of police. The discussions are guided to identify a problem and think critically about a resolution. When presented with an issue, the group often provides feedback that is insightful and gives a perspective that would surprise most adults. The board meets at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, and it is open to youth ranging from seventh grade to college students. The Police Explorers is a hands-on, career-based education program offered in partnership with Boy Scouts of America. The program serves young men and women, ages 14-21, and it currently has 15 members. The intent of the program is to foster valuable life skills, such as interpersonal communication, writing and articulation, critical thinking, self discipline and leadership. The Explorers program involves a two-prong
approach, including a classroom and a real-world scenario exposure. Explorers learn about police-related topics in a way that makes it easy to apply in real life challenges. The KPD Explorers program is designed to instill a sense of community values within each member, through volunteer service, as it plays a critical role at many city events, such as the Big Shanty Festival, Salute to America celebration, Grand Prix 5K races and Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival. The group meets from 6:15-9 p.m. every Wednesday. KPD is proud to serve our youth. With young and engaged minds, we can look forward to a bright future. We would like to extend an invitation to youth interested in either program. To learn more, email Sgt. Matthew Meade at mmeade@kennesaw-ga.gov. Until next time … stay safe!
Bill Westenberger has served as chief since 2008. He was given the 2019 Kennesaw Citizen of the Year Award.
UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 14 KBA Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Governors Gun Club 1005 Cobb Place Blvd. The September guest speaker is Drew Tonsmeire, area director of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University. Sponsored by the North Georgia State Fair and All Roof Solutions.
Sept. 21 Wake Up KBA
8-9 a.m. Mission for Life Church 2655 Cobb Parkway
Sept. 22 Alive After Five
5-7 p.m. Jim Miller Park 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta Hosted by the North Georgia State Fair.
Jennifer Coleman, KBA president Cassandra Stiff and Katie Beall at a SUPER women luncheon hosted by Copeland’s.
KBA to Host Women in Business Conference SUBMITTED BY KENNESAW BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
The Kennesaw Business Association (KBA) will host its first Three-13 Salon SUPER Women in Business Conference, presented by Crane Elder Law Firm, to provide local women with the educational tools needed to grow their businesses, overcome challenges and network. The KBA’s women’s business group is called SUPER Women, which stands for support, uplift, promote, encourage and refer. The conference will take place Sept. 17 at Piedmont Church in Marietta. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the conference will conclude at 3 p.m. “The conference is an opportunity for like-minded women to gather together,” KBA President Cassandra Stiff said. “It is an opportunity for women to learn how to grow their businesses, network with each other and walk away with effective business strategies.”
Speakers at the event will include Tricia Clements, an expert on getting found online, Kim Ellet, a distinguished business coach, and a panel of speakers, including Kim Wingington, Leslie Kuban and Rosan Hall, who will discuss overcoming challenges in business. Organizers of the conference expect that it will inspire women in business with the confidence they need to continue to grow their businesses, and will encourage women in the community to join the KBA. “The primary goal of this conference is to equip women with the tools they need to grow their businesses. We want them to leave the event feeling empowered, unified and informed,” Stiff said. Tickets, and a few remaining sponsorship opportunities, are available on the KBA events tab at www.kennesawbusiness.org. AROUND KENNESAW | September 2021
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Tennis vs. Pickleball: What’s the Difference? Pickleball and tennis often are compared; they are played on the same courts, after all. To give us a better understanding of the sport, Mike Walls compiled a list from Pickleball Kitchen (https:// pickleballkitchen.com) and added his insight on the major differences between pickleball and tennis.
Brenda Gaskins at Kennworth Park Tennis Center. Photo by Ginny Jarvis.
Let’s Play Pickleball! BY MIKE WALLS AND LINDA MUMMERT
In 2016, we were happy to see a report in the TowneLaker (a sister publication of Around Kennesaw) on the growing popularity of the sport with the “funny” name. This year, we are proud to report that, according to The Economist, pickleball is still the fastest growing sport in the United States! It began as a family recreational sport in 1965, and, today, there are professional leagues in the U.S. and around the world. Pickleball at the local level is usually a grassroots initiative, and those efforts can be seen in our communities and the surrounding areas. One of the reasons the sport is so popular is that it’s easy to play a game, or several games, at courts offering open-play pickleball. With an open-play format, all you need to do is show up, find the court that is matched to your level of play, and wait for your turn to jump in and join the fun. The game can be fast or slow, depending on skill level, and most participants are hooked after just one game. Many describe pickleball as a game of outdoor ping pong, played on downsized tennis courts, so hand-eye coordination is key to success. Tennis courts are often dual-purposed for pickleball, which means that the borders of the pickleball court are painted within the tennis court borders, and an adjustment is available to lower the net to the height of 34 inches, 2 inches lower than a tennis net. We believe this game with the funny name is here to stay for a long time. It is fun for all ages, an easy game to learn, and a challenging one to master. Players from all skill ratings can play together and have a fun match, or simply enjoy a healthy outside activity for all involved.
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The court dimensions are the same for singles and doubles. “This simplifies the game. You can switch easily from singles to doubles.”
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Overhead serving is not allowed. Serving in pickleball is underhand only. “This greatly enables a broader range of playing. A tennis serve takes a long time to master. In pickleball, you are essentially lobbing the ball over the net — unless you are an advanced player — and the return team must let the ball bounce once before returning. If you don’t have the ability to power the pickleball across on a serve, a hit into the correct quadrant (diagonally across) is all that is needed to put the ball in play!”
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There is no double fault with serving in pickleball. “This speeds up the game. If your serve is not good, it goes to your partner, unless you are the second server, in which case the serve goes to the other team.”
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In doubles, each player of a team gets to serve at least once until they lose their turn. “This enhances team play. You and your teammate have a different offense strategy when you have two turns at serving per team.”
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Pickleball is significantly easier on your knees. “Some will debate this, but the logic is that you are playing on much less real estate than a tennis court, and most pickleball is played as doubles. While aerobic, it is just as much a game of strategy as it is athletic ability.”
Places to Play
Our USA Pickleball Ambassador friends in Cobb County, Ginny Jarvis and Sherese Stringfield, gave us the “inside scoop” on all things pickleball in the county. Visit the NorthWest Georgia Pickleball and Pickleball Marietta Facebook pages for more information.
Acworth Community Center
• There are two indoor basketball courts also painted for pickleball in the center. Pickleball open play occurs 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, and 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. https://bit. ly/3wKapn0. • Pickleball lessons are available on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Registration required through Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department. 770-917-1234.
Coming Soon
• Kennesaw Parks and Recreation will have pickleball courts at the new Recreation Center at Adams Park. The opening of the center is slated for Jan. 8, 2022.
Cobb County Parks and Recreation Larry Yeoh, David Yap, Michael O’Leary and Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood at the Acworth Community Center. Photo by Ginny Jarvis.
Tim Yaeger at Kennworth Park Tennis Center. Photo by Ginny Jarvis.
• Shaw Park — 11 total pickleball courts (one of which requires a portable net) are available for free pickleball play on a firstcome, first-served basis. • Oregon Park — six permanent pickleball courts available for free play on a first-come, first-served basis. • Kennworth Tennis Center — play at 9 a.m. Mondays. Cost is $2 for juniors and seniors, and $3 for adults. • Wild Horse Creek Park — two courts lined for play. Free to use, first-come, firstserved. • Lost Mountain Tennis Center — two courts lined for play. Cost is $2 for juniors and seniors, and $3 for adults. • Fair Oaks Tennis Center — four courts lined and shared on tennis courts. Cost is $2 for juniors and seniors, and $3 for adults. • Ward Recreation Center — free public play 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. Equipment is provided. • Fullers Recreation Center — two single courts lined and shared on the tennis courts. Free to use, first-come, first-served. 10 a.m.3 p.m. Monday-Friday. • Ron Anderson Recreation Center — free pickleball play noon-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Equipment is provided.
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Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
The pit masters of CC’s BBQ Lounge feed the crowds.
An alternative country band, the Flying Buffaloes, plays for fans. Below, attendees gather to hear the West Cobb School Of Rock house band.
Choo Choo BBQ takes third place in pro division ribs.
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PHOTOS BY ED SELBY
The city of Kennesaw’s annual barbecue festival returned to Adams Park last month. Barbecue teams competed for prizes and bragging rights, and attendees enjoyed two days of non-stop music, good eats, cold beer and interactive family fun. Mayor Derek Easterling handed out the awards to the winners.
Running Style BBQ, backyard barbecue grand champions.
Angry Jack BBQ wins the title of grand champion professional.
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Rob’s Rescues This dog’s tag number is 630521. She is a small 4-year-old Yorkie terrier. She is a very cute, gray dog. She was a stray. She is very sweet, and I bet it would be very easy to take care of her. These cats’ names are Laker and Pennie. They are brother and sister, around 6 years old. Pennie is a bit shy. Laker is a very loving and solid cat. If you are looking for a pair of cats, these are the two cats for you!
Candace Solyst, Rob, Bailey the dog and Kathleen Garrand take a ride on the Pooch Pontoon. Bailey is available for adoption through HSNEGA.
Best Friends on the Lake
I recently had a great trip on Lake Lanier with the Pooch Pontoon (PP) and the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA), where I interviewed Candace Solyst and Kathleen Garrand. Solyst is the founder of Best Friends on the Lake (www.bestfriendsonthelake.com), which runs PP, taking rescue dogs, and other dogs, out on the lake. Garrand is the foster and behavior coordinator of HSNEGA (www.humane society of northeast georgia.org).
Can you tell me a little about HSNEGA?
Rob with 4-year-old Yorkie terrier.
KG: Established in 1913, it is the oldest nonprofit in northeast Georgia. It is a private no-kill shelter that pulls from highkill shelters, and it takes owner-surrendered pets, too. HSNEGA offers spay and neuter services; there is an adoption center, and we are heavily involved in the Community Cats program.
What does that mean to be a foster and behavior coordinator?
KG: I run the foster program. I get at-risk and heartworm-positive animals into foster homes. Our behavior program provides enrichment services in the shelter for dogs and cats, as well as on-site training.
How did HSNEGA hear about PP? Rob and Laker.
KG: Candace is a long-term volunteer. She came up with the idea, combining her passion for the lake and dogs, and approached us. We try to get volunteers out with the rescue dogs as much as possible.
What is the main focus of PP?
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CS: We do rescue rides on Lake Lanier. We enrich the lives of people and their dogs by helping them connect on a deeper level in nature. Shelter volunteers and fosters are welcome to bring their dogs for a free ride, and walk around a private island.
How did you come up with this idea?
CS: I have been going out on the lake for 20 years. I get so much benefit from it, and wanted to share it. In 2017, The Gainesville Times did an article about me and long-term shelter dog, Ruben. I had taken him out on PP to get him out of the shelter environment for a while. That article really was the catalyst for how we have grown.
How often do you bring dogs on PP, and how many have gone so far?
KG: On average, two to three volunteers go out a week. We would love to do it more. Rescue rides started in 2017, and easily 200 dogs have enjoyed rides so far.
How do you select the dogs?
KG: It used to be considered based on who needs it the most. Now, we leave it to the volunteers to decide who is going to benefit the most. Stay tuned for the next part of this interview in the October issue.
Rob Macmillan is on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. On Facebook @robsrescues. www.robsrescues.com.
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Cheesy Spinach Frittata Ingredients
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1 tablespoon bacon rendering 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces frozen spinach ½ teaspoon garlic or season salt ½ teaspoon oregano 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese 6 large eggs 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt ⅛ teaspoon hot sauce ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese dash of lemon juice
Directions
Heat a cast-iron pan (8 inches in diameter for best results) over mediumhigh heat. Add the bacon rendering and olive oil to the pan. Add the frozen spinach and break it apart as it cooks. Sprinkle salt, oregano and lemon juice into the pan, stirring to combine. Continue to cook until the spinach is hot. Then, spread it across the bottom of the pan, and sprinkle the feta across the top. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt and hot sauce together. Pour the egg mixture over the spinach and feta. Continue to cook without stirring, periodically running the edge of a spatula around the outside edge of the frittata. When the frittata is mostly firm, sprinkle the cheese over the top, and place the pan under a broiler (about 5 minutes). The top of the frittata should be mostly firm by the time the cheese melts and the top turns golden brown.
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Start the Day in a HEALTHY BY TIFFANY HUGHES
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It’s 7 a.m. on Monday. You’re eating something quick and hand-held while driving to work. Fast-forward to the weekend, and you’re enjoying a lazy brunch. Either way, breakfast possibilities range far and wide, including all the options for a healthy breakfast. Sure, you can sit down with half of a grapefruit and some dry toast, but eating a healthy breakfast does not mean you have to sacrifice flavor or substance. For instance, when dining out, ask for turkey sausage instead of pork, or order whole wheat toast instead of white. Make an effort to incorporate leafy greens. Spinach wards off toxins, and it supplies you with vitamins and minerals to boost your immune system. It also gives you an early start on your vegetable intake for the day. For instance, add some fresh or frozen spinach to scrambled eggs. Try pairing the mix with toast, or adding to a flour tortilla with some feta cheese. Another healthy change is to swap out the sugar in your oatmeal for locally sourced honey. Honey tastes sweeter than regular sugar, so less is required. It’s full of antioxidants and is lower on the glycemic index, which means honey doesn’t raise your blood sugar as quickly as regular sugar. Frittatas, which are essentially a crustless quiche, are typically made by combining eggs with meat and cheese, and are cooked on top of the stove before finishing under the broiler. They are easy to lighten up, without sacrificing flavor. A typical frittata made in an 8-inch cast-iron pan, consists of at least six large eggs, some type of cheese, and meat, such as bacon or ham. For a lighter option, heat some olive oil and cook 8 ounces of your favorite veggies, seasoning as desired, before pouring in the eggs. For extra protein, stir in cottage cheese with the eggs. Top with shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese before putting under the broiler. By using healthy substitutions for breakfast, you’ll find that it’s easy to create food that is good for you and tastes good. Here are four recipes to start the day a healthy way. Happy cooking!
Tiffany Hughes is an Acworth resident and works for the Booth Western Art Museum. Contact her at creativecook11@yahoo.com.
Quick Banana Smoothie Ingredients • • • • • •
2 cups ice 1 banana 1 cup vanilla yogurt ¼ cup peanut butter 1 tablespoon honey (or to taste) cinnamon (optional)
Directions
Add the ice, banana, yogurt, peanut butter and honey to the blender. Blend well, until combined. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk. To make a more frozen smoothie, try using frozen yogurt and a frozen banana. If desired, sprinkle a little cinnamon on top of your smoothie.
Berry Yogurt Smoothie Ingredients • • • • • •
2 cups of your choice of frozen berries ½ cup skim milk ¾ cup of vanilla yogurt or Greek yogurt 1 banana, peeled honey to taste 4 ounces frozen spinach (optional)
Directions
Pour the berries into the blender, followed by the milk, yogurt and banana. If desired, add frozen spinach (just be prepared for the color change). Process until smooth, adding honey as the mixture is blending.
Freezer French Toast Ingredients • • • • • •
2 baguettes, sliced into 1 inch pieces 8 large eggs 2 tablespoons skim milk 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup sugar
Directions
In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the bread. Place the bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet, and pour the egg mixture over each slice. Flip the bread, so that both sides have the opportunity to soak up the mixture. Place the baking sheet into the freezer until the slices are individually frozen. Remove the bread from the baking sheet and place in a resealable bag in the freezer, until ready to bake. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Next, remove the bread slices from the freezer and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake approximately 15 minutes on one side, then flip. The sides should be golden brown when done. Serve with warm fruit, honey or powdered sugar. AROUND KENNESAW | September 2021
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Celebrating National Cooking Day
Lauren and Cody baking. Photo by Clay Goswick.
Why Cooking at Home Feeds More Than Your Belly BY LAUREN BOLDEN
I married my high school sweetheart, Cody, in the fall of 2013. Not long after the wedding, we moved into a small rental on the Cherokee County line. At the time, Cody worked about an hour north in Jasper, and I worked about an hour south in Atlanta. Every morning was a rush against traffic. We would run around, filling thermoses full of coffee and yelling at the dog to “hurry up and pee already,” before giving one another a quick kiss and scurrying off to our separate cars. We pointed our vehicles in opposite directions and drove away from our 800-square-foot brown house. When our vehicles pulled into the driveway, each night at 6 p.m., we were grateful to be home. Cody and I spent the majority of our time in the kitchen. He played the role of sous-chef as I doled out tasks for our dinner each night. He politely nodded along as I tried my hand at managing a kitchen (even if it was just the two of us cooking at home). I instructed him on how to properly ketchup a meatloaf, mash a potato, and
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country-fry a steak. Following dinner, at least once a week, we made dessert. Cookies, cobblers and eventually pies were added to our repertoire. We thought that we were spending all of our time cooking together to have the joy of eating the finished product, but we didn’t realize that all of the time we spent cooking at home together did more than just fulfill our desire to eat good food. When we opened our first business, our desire to cook and bake together at home was pushed aside. We stopped making dinner together, and instead opted for to-go burritos on the couch. Our tiny kitchen sat empty, and the heart of our home vanished without us even noticing. It took time for us to realize what a gift it was for us to cook, bake or even wash dishes together. The kitchen provided us a place to laugh and have time for just the two of us. We originally believed it to be our haven from the stress of our jobs and our hour-long commutes. Little did we know at the time, cooking together at home was important to us because it taught us how to work together, it gave us confidence in decision making, and it created space for us to spend time doing something together.
Cody and I have since moved from that little brown house, and our kitchen at home has once again become our place. A few times a week, Cody and I will mix up a couple of cocktails, put on a record and make a meal together. He still plays the role of sous-chef, but now we have a dishwashing machine to help with the clean-up. Sept. 25 is National Cooking Day, and although I do not know what I will be having for dinner that night, I do know who I will be making it with. I want to encourage you to grab your partner, your kids or even your pup, and spend some kitchen time together this week. Time spent together is the best time, and using the preparation of a shared meal to facilitate that time is a way to turn something that can sometimes be a chore into a time to laugh, share, and feed your belly and your soul.
Lauren Bolden is a self-taught pie baker who has spent the past five years working to spread joy through pie. LaurenEBolden.com.
Homemade Memories “Every year on Christmas Eve my daughter and I bake homemade apple pies. I love the memories we are making together.” — Jennifer Hospodka, Woodstock “I bake all the time. For no reason but to be in the kitchen!” — Kimberly Keappler, Marietta “My 5 year old and I worked together on making an apple pie for Thanksgiving. We were so proud of it and could not wait to share it with our family.” — Viola Ghawi, Woodstock “Baking and cooking with family is becoming sweeter every time we head into the kitchen.” — Paul Stippich, Acworth AROUND KENNESAW | September 2021
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Downtown Kennesaw Dining Bangkok Cabin
Thai 3413 Cherokee St. 770-427-5287 www.bangkokcabin.net
Bernie’s
American 2825 S. Main St. 770-627-2297 www.meetatbernies.com
Big Shanty Smokehouse Barbecue 3393 Cherokee St. 770-499-7444 www.bigshantybbq.com
BurgerFi
American 2844 S. Main St. 770-635-2800 www.burgerfi.com
Cylantros Venezuelan Cuisine Kennesaw Venezuelan 3338 Cherokee St. 678-324-6276 www.cylantros.net
El Taco Azteca Bar and Grill Mexican 2689 Summers St. 678-310-0165 https://eltaco-azteca.com
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Fern Gully Jamaican Cafe Jamaican 2756 S. Main St. 678-401-3719 www.ferngullycafe.com
Frozen Cow Creamery
SuBourbon Rock & Oyster Bar Oyster Bar 2718 Summers St. 770-726-2163 www.subourbonbar.com
Ice Cream
The Nest Kennesaw
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Trackside Grill
2870 Cherokee St. 678-324-7459 www.frozenbluecow.com
American 2825 S. Main St. 770-575-9026 www.gusfriedchicken.com
Honeysuckle Biscuits & Bakery Bakery
2825 S. Main St. 770-627-4370 www.honeysucklebiscuits.com
Kennesaw Thai Cuisine
Thai 2754 S. Main St. 678-331-1988 www.kennesawthaiatlanta.com
Pisano’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen Italian 2740 Summers St. 770-966-9600 www.pisanospizzeria.com
Barbecue 2921 Cherokee St. 678-903-6921 www.thenestkennesaw.com Southern 2840 S. Main St. 770-499-0874 www.tracksidegrill.com
Vesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana
Pizzeria 2893 N. Main St., Suite B https://vesuvionapoletana.com
Managing Life Transitions with Mindfulness BY JENNIFER BONN
I have always thought that September is a transitional month. It acts as a buffer to get me ready for the colder weather to come. Instead of an abrupt change, transitions allow us to ease gently into the next phase or activity. By learning how to use them and understanding their value, we can make changes in our lives much easier. When my children were younger, it was important to give them ample warning before a change of activity. I called it the 10-minute rule. When it was time to do something different I would say, “OK everyone, you have 10 minutes until you have to get out of the pool … 10 minutes until bedtime … we are leaving in 10 minutes.” Try this, and watch your children stop fussing and whining when it is time to do something new. Giving them a chance to prepare for a change with a transition works like magic. It can alleviate some anxiety because they know what to expect ahead of time. I recently retired from teaching after 40 years, and I am thankful that a retired neighbor warned me that I would experience a transition. He woke up every night for two weeks after he retired, wondering if he had done the right thing. Hearing his story helped me understand my feelings as the end of the school year approached. I was excited about the new
adventure ahead of me, but each time I thought about leaving my students, I would start to cry. I needed time to leave behind something I was so used to doing and move on to start a new chapter. It helped to know my need for this transition was normal. This time of year, many children are transitioning from high school to adulthood as they start college, trade school or new jobs. This period will teach them how to handle independence, while continuing to learn life skills that further prepare them for adulthood. Transitions provide time for self-reflection, a chance to overcome fear and the possibility to learn how to deal with uncertainty. However, they can also cause stress and a range of emotions. The healthiest thing to do is be mindful of the changes in your life by expressing your fears and emotions, and always ask for help when you need it.
Jennifer Bonn is a freelance writer in Kennesaw and a recently retired 40-year educator. Her book, “101 Tips to Lighten Your Burden,” was recently released and is available on Amazon.
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JUSTIN PAGE, LEFT, AND KEVIN LONER ADDED A 26-FOOT TRUCK TO THE FLEET, SHOWN BELOW.
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Fall in Love With Seasonal Décor BY ELISABETH STUBBS
Fall is finally just around the corner. The leaves will be changing, and the weather will be cooling down, hopefully! Fall is beautiful in our area, and the change of seasons always is exciting to experience. Incorporating seasonal touches into your home throughout the year makes each season more enjoyable, because you get to participate in the beauty. It doesn’t take much to transition home décor. A few small changes can make a big difference, so let’s get your home ready for the new season. One of our favorite ways to transition décor from summer to fall is to add cozy textiles, such as accent pillows, throws, guest towels and window treatments. Choose warm colors and rich textures, like knits, wools and flannels. In your bedroom, changing the sheets to something heavier, or adding a blanket over the foot of the bed, will make the space warmer. It’s a lot of fun to update your vignettes for the seasons. As the seasons change, rustic touches and accents from nature, including branches, leaves, moss and seasonal fruits, look great as fall décor. Incorporating pumpkins and gourds as the season progresses will display the essence of autumn. Other organic components to include on tables or shelves are apples, pears, acorns, pine cones and kumquats. While summer is all about the sun shining bright, fall is about cozier, warmer lighting. If your home has a lot of natural light, you can dim it a bit with heavier curtains. Candles are a wonderful go-to for fall vibes, but there are safer alternatives. Electric candles offer the same look and feel, and warmers that melt scented wax without a flame are another option. When I think of fall, I think about rich, warm scents. You can 30
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start subtly, with fragrances that have a musky undertone, then bring in more traditional scents, like pumpkin and cinnamon, as we get further into the season. To really create a wonderful aroma, make a simmering pot of cloves, apples, oranges, cinnamon and vanilla. This can be done in a crock pot or on the stove. You can check on the mix periodically to add more water, as needed. When your home is ready for the new season, cozy up indoors, but remember to venture outside,
too. Spending more time outside without the sweltering summer sun is another thing I love about this time of year. Try dining alfresco, or sit outside and read a book; the weather is delicious! Elisabeth Stubbs is one of the owners of Enhance Floors and More, one of Atlanta’s top-rated flooring dealers, located in Marietta.
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Changing the World,
One Orphan at A Time BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ
T
here are more than 150 million orphans in the world. Even though this number is staggering, the staff and volunteers at Saving Susan Ministry (SSM), a Kennesawbased nonprofit, work hard to make a difference in the lives of many orphans, one step at a time. Its mission is simple, elevating orphan care in developing countries through local partnerships with Christian families. Each child served is partnered with a loving family, to enrich their education and support them in a holistic way. Parent partnering is the heart of the ministry; it is a unique approach where families are matched with orphans in countries whose borders are closed to adoption due to human trafficking. It is a relational experience that also provides financial support. The commitment to build relationships is key. This is accomplished through regular video calls and caring for the orphan as your own, with the intention to remain with the child until graduation, at least. There are four other programs, in addition to parent partnering.
English learning.
As the child’s grasp of the English language grows, the connection with the parent partner deepens.
Music academies.
Investing in music education enhances the children’s lives in many ways.
Field trips.
These trips are taken to serve the orphan communities and provide the opportunity for parent partners to meet their sponsored children.
Next steps.
Sopheak at the university where she is enrolled.
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All parent-partnered orphans are eligible to apply for funding assistance for university or trade school.
After a mission trip in 2013 to Bileg Solid Rock children’s home in Cambodia, Jay Arntzen met many orphans, but one, Vichika, stole his heart. He couldn’t pronounce her name, so he called her Susan. This little girl inspired him to return with his wife, Tracy, the next year, to present the idea of parent partnering. The nonprofit, Saving Susan Ministry, was formed in 2015, and it has been growing exponentially since, serving orphan communities in Cambodia and Guatemala. Despite the pandemic, SSM has thrived and expanded. “Our vision for the future is a global ministry that changes lives,” co-founder Tracy Arntzen said. “We desire our organization to outlive the founders. We are working toward that goal by launching an associate board of young professionals in their 20s to 30s. These are the future members of our executive board.” The nonprofit’s next steps program also has some exciting news. Two students are in medical school, one is in culinary school and another will graduate soon. “Sopheak was one of our first college students,” Tracy said. “I took her on two college visits in 2017. She is now ready to graduate from Royal University in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We couldn’t be more proud! She will be graduating soon with a degree in education, and she has plans to return to school for a law degree, after teaching a year in the orphan community school where she was raised.” “I’m thankful to God that he blessed me with a scholarship
Tracy Arntzen, Saving Susan Ministry co-founder, with Sopheak on her college visit in 2017.
to college,” Sopheak said. “I am learning a lot by living in the city. I haven’t had to worry about the financial part of going to college. SSM leaders are teaching me how to manage my scholarship funds. I am so thankful.” Saving Susan Ministry currently serves 92 orphans, including 12 through its next steps program. For more information or to volunteer, visit savingsusanministry.org or email info@savingsusanministry. org. Donations of musical instruments for the music academy are always welcome. Support the organization by registering for the Saving Susan Sparkle and Shine Green Tie Gala on Nov. 13 at the Marietta Conference Center.
Susan Schulz is a Bible teacher and mentor who lives and plays on the Etowah River in Canton. Connect with her on social media or at susanbrowningschulz.com.
Sopheak will graduate from university this fall.
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Playing in an Unpredictable Environment BY RYAN BLYTHE
September brings college football and the optimism So, where do we go from here? Most economists expect that team weaknesses have become strengths during an increase in hiring as federal benefits expire, and early an offseason dedicated to training and learning from results seem to confirm that. Most job openings in the experience. Considering this special time of year, especially service sector should be fillable, but there still will be in the deep South, how can we evaluate the state of significant challenges for skilled labor. However, the our economy and small businesses 18 months into the service sector once again could see its recovery stalled by pandemic? It’s important to the raging delta variant. Therefore, separate the real economy that many employers are considering most people experience from Wall either vaccination mandates or Street. encouraging vaccinations through Much like our favorite college incentive programs. football teams beginning this It’s likely we will see more season with high expectations, businesses close, events canceled many of us have similar and travel reduced until this expectations for American variant is under control. economic recovery. Businesses have Consumer spending comprises adjusted to the challenges that the 70% of the U.S. gross domestic pandemic has presented. Execution product, so a healthy retail and is better, and many business service sector is critical. Goldman owners have reduced self-inflicted Sachs recently cut its expectations mistakes. But, challenges remain. of economic expansion to 8.5% in For many Americans, the the third quarter and 5% in the unemployment rate matters most. fourth quarter of this year. The The service sector has experienced company expects a return to 2% the most challenges, as 50 million growth in the second half of 2022. jobs were lost over the course of the A major concern, in addition pandemic, according to Armada to the virus, is that the longer Corporate Intelligence. Shutdowns we work remotely, the longer the were expected to be temporary, and recovery of the service sector will while Georgia may have reopened be. Unfortunately, the pandemic partially last summer, many states has become so politicized and did not. In some cases, states lost polarized at this point, there is a essentially a year of productivity limited amount the government According to Yahoo Finance, it takes 30 days, on and growth. can do. Our country has borrowed average, to fill a skilled trades job, such as welding. The uneven recovery has been at record levels, and Congress exacerbated by the billions spent on must wrestle with a contentious extended unemployment benefits, debt ceiling increase that could which made sense when jobs were scarce, and Americans lead to a government shutdown. had limited social opportunities. But, as the economy Just like football teams facing strong headwinds improved, 23 states, including Georgia, opted out early. from elite competition, businesses are playing in an A positive sign, according to Forbes, is the more than unpredictable environment. The government has tried for 800,000 who were newly hired nationwide in July, and the more than a year and a half to manage the pandemic. But, expectation that the trend will continue. the increased unemployment program did not incentivize Since the partial reopening began, businesses have Americans into training and education for new struggled to find labor. For some industries, including employment opportunities. We may well have reached a manufacturing, construction, transportation and health point where businesses will need to finish the job. care, this is nothing new. Unfortunately, many who lost their jobs do not have the skills to take on jobs in those industries. In addition to government benefits, moving education to a virtual format required millions of parents Ryan Blythe is the founder of Georgia Trade School, which for the sixth consecutive year, was to stay at home. And, as mature citizens left retirement named one of the Cobb Chamber Top 25 Small communities, they required additional care from their adult Businesses of the Year. children, too. 34
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Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival PHOTOS BY BRITTANY WEIR PHOTOGRAPHY
Oolong Bubble Teahouse employees, Kyaja Powell and Anna Edicott, are vendor supporters.
First place goes to LoLi Thrivers in the cancer survivors race division.
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The fourth annual boat race festival returned to Dallas Landing Park on Aug. 21. Local companies, cities and individuals formed 11 teams and competed to support cancer patients and survivors in the community, while promoting an active lifestyle during and after treatment. This year, proceeds from the Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival benefited Loving Arms Cancer Outreach, a nonprofit founded in 2011 that has helped hundreds of cancer patients. Many community leaders and residents participated, including Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood. After a slow start, Team Acworth made a hearty effort and finished second in the mayor’s cup race division.
Dragon boat team paddles out to compete.
There was a great turnout for the festival, including furry friends like Doja.
The Purple Dragons take second place in the cancer survivors race division.
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Senior Activities ALOHA TO AGING Covenant Presbyterian Church 2881 Canton Road, Marietta 770-722-7641 www.alohatoaging.org
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Meets the first Tuesday each month at 2 p.m. Group discussion, for the person with Parkinson’s and their care partner, on helpful tips and resources that provide comfort and encouragement.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Meets the first Monday each month at 2 p.m. Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one, in or out of the home. Care provided during the meeting, but must RSVP in advance.
Registration is required for all activities; no walk-ins allowed. Call 770-975-7740 to register, or visit www.MyActiveCenter.com.
Senior Wellness Center 1150 Powder Springs St., Marietta 770-528-5355 www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services
Sept. 9
Active Shooter/Terrorism Awareness. 10-11:30 a.m. Learn
how to recognize suspicious activity that could be the prelude to an attack, and how you can protect yourself, should you be caught in an active shooter situation.
Sept. 16
GeorgiaCares Medicare Counseling. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
GeorgiaCares provides free, unbiased information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, and their caregivers, with health and drug plans. To make an appointment, call 770-528-5355.
Sept. 21
Cellphone Tips and Tricks.
1-2:30 p.m. Learn how to merge a three-way call, delete voicemails, use speaker phone, text or email at the same time, attach a photo to your text, use a banking app and more.
Sept. 22
VETERAN CONNECTION
Bayou Flavors. 10-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m. Cost is $8. Learn how to make some Louisiana favorites with Gerry Whiteside in the demo kitchen.
North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St.
Catch Up to Fitness. 11 a.m.-noon.
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Get back on track! Basic nutrition will be discussed, followed by 30 minutes of low impact physical activity.
Sept. 28
Marietta History Museum. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Cost is $5 at the Marietta History Museum. Join a guided tour of the display of artifacts from Marietta and Cobb County, with an explanation of their role in world history.
Sept. 30
Paint and Pour. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Leah Wilson, with Cobb County/UGA Extension Services, will lead the group in creating decorative tea cups and saucers. A supply list will be emailed to registrants prior to class.
North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St., Acworth 770-975-7740 www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services
Sept. 14
Estate Planning. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Properly planning your estate helps prepare a secure future for yourself and for generations to come. Learn about estate planning, creating a will and the benefits of trusts.
Sept. 15
Baked Potato Bar. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. It’s
national potato month, so join friends for a potato lunch! Sponsored by Atherton Place.
Sept. 16
Oldies But Goodies Band. 1-2 p.m. Sing along, dance and have a good time as the Oldies But Goodies Band plays some favorite tunes, both secular and spiritual.
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Sept. 24
Culinary Creations: Just Peachy. 1-2 p.m. Cost is $3. Learn about the origins of the fruit and how to make an easy peach cobbler.
11:30 a.m. Learn tips for starting an exercise program and how to realize your personal motivation to exercise, while setting challenging goals for yourself.
Cell Phone Tips and Tricks. 10:3011:30 a.m. Learn everything you wanted to know about your smartphone, but were afraid to ask your kids!
Fitness for Beginners. 10:30-
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A New Season Brings Renewal BY THE REV. ALEX STROUD
Before March 2020, we all had habits and ways of living, which were disrupted in what seemed like an instant. Over the course of the pandemic, many of us learned new hobbies and adapted to new ways of learning and working. In the past few months, prepandemic normalcy has gradually returned to our lives, and many of us have started doing new things again. The pandemic has, in many ways, been a reset. So, what will we make of it? In Isaiah, we read God’s words to the people of Israel: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” — Isaiah 43:19 (NIV ) Life was not easy in Israel. God was there all along, though, setting the stage for a season of renewal and rebirth. Now, I believe God is at it again. On the other side of hardship, new life is springing up. As we find ourselves getting back into the rhythms of life, what will be different? What should be different?
I don’t believe that God caused people to fall ill or that this virus is some sort of divine punishment that we’ve had to endure, but I do believe that what awaits us on the other side is a better life than the one we knew. The old, bad habits we were shackled to before don’t have to be taken up again. Our former ways can be renewed as a new season begins. Talk to a neighbor you only waved to before. Share a meal with someone you didn’t have time for before. Rebuild relationships with the people in our community and with God, too. It’s time to chart a new course. Seize opportunities, and you’ll not only discover a better life for yourself, but in doing so, you’ll also bless the people around you.
The Rev. Alex Stroud has been the senior pastor of Kennesaw United Methodist Church since 2019. He lives in north Cobb with his wife, three kids and dog.
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A time-honored tradition of cooking with wood makes the difference at J.D.’s Bar-B-Que.
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three-day decision to buy a small barbecue stand has led to a thriving multi-location business that keeps Chip Allen on the road between Acworth, Woodstock and Canton. Chip moved from his hometown of Tarheel, North Carolina, to Atlanta in 1996, and worked in construction for three years until he found an ad in the local paper that simply stated, “small BBQ stand for sale.” He called on a Wednesday; set up a meeting for Thursday, where he made a handshake deal; and quit his job on Friday. He started working the stand on Sunday, officially launching on Sept. 19, 1999. As a boy growing up in the sandhills of eastern North Carolina, he had been introduced to the lost art of stick burning. This style of barbecue cooking uses 100% oak and hickory firewood as the heat source. He lives by the stick burner’s creed, “if you want good food, cook with wood,” and he still cooks barbecue that way. As a new entrepreneur 22 years ago, having owned the business just a few days, he added his own recipes and decided to give his stand a name. It hit him like a bolt of lightning — he chose the name J.D.’s Bar-B-Que, in memory of his brother Jeff and his father David, both whom he lost at a young age. Eventually, Chip claimed the name J.D., after getting tired of telling the story and answering the question: “Are you J.D.?” SPONSORED CONTENT
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Demand Led to Rapid GROWTH Chip learned about the service side of the business from that small stand. After four years, he moved from the stand to what he describes as a hole-in-the-wall location in Woodstock. It was a small building, with seats for about 40 diners. As more customers discovered J.D.’s Bar-B-Que, Chip decided to open a second location in downtown Acworth, to accommodate the growth. After renovating an old schoolhouse built in 1925, he opened the doors there on Sept. 22, 2011. Back in Woodstock, Chip moved from the hole-in-the-wall spot to a bigger location, just down the street. In 2018, he opened a seasonal seafood restaurant on Allatoona Lake that was in the Netflix television series “Ozark.” It was the Blue Cat Lodge in the series, but he calls it J.D.’s on the Lake. J.D.’s Acworth location.
Waitress Allie Zaring chats with lunch customers
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The DIFFERENCE at J.D.’s Throughout the growth and changing locations, Chip has stayed true to his unique style of cooking and service for his customer base. Each of his restaurants has a smokehouse, where customers can see his time-honored tradition of barbecuing in action. “I do it like they did hundreds of years ago; basically, a style of cooking that uses wood as the heat and smoking source,” he said. “It’s cooked low and slow, nothing over 250 degrees, and it takes hours to smoke the meat.” Chip uses cherry wood for whole hogs, and hickory and oak in the restaurants on a daily basis. Diners at the Acworth location can enjoy their barbecue on a large patio in the shade of a 120-year-old oak tree. To take advantage of such a pleasant setting, the restaurant will start to feature live music on the weekends.
J.D.’s Bar-B-Que www.jdsbbq.com
ACWORTH: 4424 S. Main St., 770-974-8434 WOODSTOCK: 6326 Bells Ferry Road, 678-445-7730 J.D.’S ON THE LAKE: 6979 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, 770-213-4127
The menu offers a variety of items but, far and away, the pork barbecue, brisket and ribs are the most popular. The newest choice on the menu is homemade cheddar jalapeño sausage, which is made from scratch. Chip grinds the pork, then adds his own special blend of spices that has made this item a big hit. All of J.D.’s sides are made from scratch, with the spicy collards, mac and cheese, and Brunswick stew the most popular. Chip is looking forward to fall and football, celebrating J.D.’s 22nd anniversary, and feeding families for the holidays. Fresh turkeys, ham, prime rib — along with holiday sides and pumpkin cobbler — will be available for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. This fall also will be a special time at J.D.’s for a new reason: J.D.’s is the official barbecue provider for Kennesaw State University. On game days, J.D.’s will be handling all of the private catering for the university. “The main reason I wanted to open a barbecue restaurant was how it brought people together. The fellowship with barbecue touches people’s souls and builds lasting bonds,” Chip said. “Some of our most loyal customers have been with us from the very beginning, and that is what lets us know that we are doing all the right things to bring the very best barbecue to you. Stop by and see what hard work and dedication taste like.”
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Choose Peonies for Your BY MASTER GARDENER EXTENSION VOLUNTEER JUDY ABBOTT
Peonies can be a beautiful addition to your perennial garden, with their large showy flowers on full display in mid to late spring. Long-lived plants, peonies have been divided and passed on for generations. Due to peonies’ need for a winter chill, they often have been considered more suited to northern climates. However, Paeonia lactiflora cultivars are well-suited to our area. These herbaceous peonies are one of the most easily grown hardy perennials, producing growth during the spring and summer. Then, they die back into the ground in late fall and remain dormant throughout the winter season. The sleep, creep, leap analogy is appropriate for peonies. Juvenile plants take three years to reach maturity and display their full beauty. While peonies will flower during the second year, the third year is when they reach full size and start showing off. Late August to October is when bare-root peonies should be planted. Fall planting allows them to start their normal growth cycle as they enter dormancy in the cooling period of winter. During this period, the roots will have time to establish themselves, prior to the start of the spring growing season. If you plant peonies in the spring, you need to avoid bare-root plants and use container-grown plants instead. Herbaceous peonies are excellent starter plants for beginners, offering a sweet fragrance and magnificent cut flowers. Here are a few of the Paeonia lactiflora varieties that seem to do best in the South:
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• Kansas double is an American Peony Society Award-recipient variety, featuring double red blooms on erect stems. It makes an excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or in perennial borders.
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r Perennial Garden When planting peonies, there are five tips to remember:
1. Choose the right variety.
Early blooming varieties of herbaceous Paeonia lactiflora are considered best-suited for growing in our area, U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone 7.
A Festiva maxima peony bloom.
• Festiva maxima has been a garden favorite for more than 150 years. Large, white double flowers with crimson flecks make stunning specimens in the early summer garden, and their strong stems are excellent for cutting. • Paula Fay has early, semidouble blooms, which are beautiful in the garden, or as cut flowers. The deep pink petals are arranged in five rows around golden centers. • Monsieur Jules Elie was introduced in 1888, and is still a favorite. These fragrant, double light pink blossoms with ruffled petals make a lush display. Peonies prefer to remain in one spot year after year, where they will establish clumps and provide numerous blooms. Some growers suggest removing any buds during the first spring to concentrate the plant’s strength on root development. (I am not that disciplined!) If planting double varieties, it’s recommended to remove the side buds every year, leaving only the terminal flower bud on each stem. This practice, called disbudding, helps prevent stem breakage from weight and wind. It’s also good to get in the habit of using growthrough wire cages, placed over each clump before growth begins. The cage is invisible once the plant grows up, and it will help support the plant.
soil, sunlight and shade. 2. Provide
Peonies need at least four to six hours of sunlight per day, with some afternoon shade, which helps extend bloom life. Fertile, well-drained garden soil is essential, because peonies will not tolerate wet conditions at any time of the year. Clay soil should be amended with organic matter to improve drainage.
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Plant at the best depth.
Planting depth is critical for good blooming. The eyes of peony roots, or bullet-shaped pink buds growing from the crown of the plant, are easily seen on bare root clumps and should be planted, facing up, approximately 1 inch below the soil surface. Since all herbaceous peonies require a period of chilling to complete their dormancy needs, planting just below the soil surface ensures adequate drainage and aids winter cooling.
space between 4. Leave plants.
Good air movement is important to prevent disease. Extra space should be given around the plants to help water evaporate from leaves and stems.
Join one, or all, of the upcoming Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County fall educational programs. For more details visit, www.cobbmastergardeners.com
Sept. 10
Invasive Plants Out noon-1 p.m.
Sept. 14
Fall Outdoor Container Gardening 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 21
Building Healthy Soil 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 28
Fall Vegetable Gardening 6:30-7:30 p.m.
5. Prevent fungal disease.
Fungal diseases are problematic during cool, wet periods in the spring. To prevent disease, affected stems should be cut out and removed to stop spreading. As the plants begin to go dormant in the fall, cut them to the ground or a few inches above, which will allow you to identify their location in the spring. Then, remove all foliage from the garden to avoid reinfection in coming seasons.
For more information on adding peonies to your garden, visit www.hillsanddales.org, www.walterreeves.com and https://americanpeonysociety.org. Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County Inc. (MGVOCC) is a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes and supports horticultural education programs and projects in Cobb County. Members have been certified by the University of Georgia Master Gardener program. For gardening questions, contact the Master Gardener Help Desk, UGA Cooperative Extension/Cobb County at 770-528-4070.
Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County is a part of the University of Georgia Extension.
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Caroline Kitsch, Pre-K, North Cobb Christian School.
Parker Beall, Pre-K. Henry, kindergarten, North Cobb Christian School.
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Kalen Barnett, seventh grade, McClure Middle.
Luciano Soriano, first grade, Clark Creek Elementary.
Back to School! We love helping our parents celebrate this special day. Hopefully, these smiling faces will brighten your day.
Evette, second grade, Vaughan Elementary.
Rayner, kindergarten, Vaughan Elementary.
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@ the Library Cobb County Public Library System www.cobbcat.org
WEST COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw
770-528-4699
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7
Craft Club will meet 10 a.m.-noon on
Thursdays. Do you knit, crochet or work with yarn? Or, do you want to learn how, while making friends? Join the group to craft, and get inspired. All skill levels are welcome (especially beginners). Bring your own yarn. 770-528-4699.
Sept. 13
Recycling 101 presenters will discuss
what can be recycled and where to recycle items in Cobb County, 2:30-4 p.m. Join Keep Cobb Beautiful to learn about the importance of recycling. For more information, call Rufina Iruka or Lee Goldberg at 770-528-4699.
Sept. 14
Gardeners’ Night Out: Fall Outdoor Container Gardening begins at 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County (MGVOCC), the program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.cobbmastergardeners. com. Contact the MGVOCC help desk at 770-528-4070 with questions.
Sept. 27
Fourth Monday Book Discussion
meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month. The group reads a variety of literature, including fiction, nonfiction, classics and new releases. This month’s selection is “Warlight” by Michael Ondaatje. Contact jennifer.wells@ cobbcounty.org for more information. 46
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NORTH COBB REGIONAL LIBRARY 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw
770-801-5320
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7
Meetup for Adults with Special Needs will take place in the multi-purpose room, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Adults with special needs are invited, along with their caregivers, to meet new friends and enjoy stories, crafts, games, movement and music. No registration is required. For more information, contact kristin.gwin@cobbcounty.org
Sept. 13, 27
School-Age Storytime is designed for children in kindergarten-second grade, 4-4:45 p.m. Weather permitting, this event will take place outdoors. Otherwise, activities will be conducted inside the children’s program room. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration for the following week’s storytime will open on the event calendar at 10 a.m. on Thursdays.
Sept. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Oct. 5-6
Play Café. Weather permitting, drop by the Play Café in the North Cobb Library amphitheater on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for self-directed outdoor play stations, 10 a.m.3 p.m. No reservation required. Bring your own snacks. For ages 18 months-7 years old.
Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5
Tuesday Family Storytime is 10:30-10:50 a.m. and 11:3011:50 a.m. All ages are invited for songs, stories and rhymes that enhance early literacy and social skills. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration for the following week’s storytime will open at 10 a.m. each Thursday.
Sept. 14
Lost Towns of North Georgia: A Discussion With Author Lisa M. Russell is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Join the
discussion exploring the rich history of some North Georgia towns that are no more, with author and professor Lisa M. Russell. She unearths forgotten towns, such as Cassville, Allatoon and Auraria, as described in her 2016 book, “Lost Towns of North Georgia.” Contact Virginia Everett at virginia.everett@cobbcounty.org, or 770-801-2745, for more information. Join the upcoming discussions of Russell’s other books at 6 p.m. in October and November:
Oct. 12: “Underwater Ghost Towns of North Georgia” Nov. 9: “Lost Mill Towns of North Georgia”
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School News
Mount Paran Recognized Nationally
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mount Paran Christian School (MPCS) won several prestigious honors in recognition of its diversity initiatives, as well as its digital publishing campaign for COVIDresponse tactics. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III/Southeast Awards presented Mount Paran with the top honor in the Diversity and Talent Management: DEI Initiatives category. MPCS won the gold award for its Campaign for CommUNITY: Building Equity On Campus. Auburn University earned the silver award, while the University of Florida got bronze. The 2021 CASE District III Institutional awards represent the best in advancement across the Southeast. More than 700 entries were submitted in the 70-plus awards categories. MPCS was one of only eight independent schools in the district to win a CASE award — the majority of the awards were presented to colleges and universities. The focused CommUNITY campaign has assisted the school with its goal of being a more diverse school family. Since the formation of the CommUNITY Task Force in 2012, MPCS has seen a 100% increase in diverse enrollment, doubling diversity within the student body.
MPCS also won three awards from the 36th annual Educational Advertising Awards: • Gold award — COVID Response Materials for family reunion plan. • Gold award — Equality and Diversity Promotion for Campaign for CommUNITY. • Merit award — COVID Response Materials for “What to Expect: A Return to Campus After COVID” video. The awards, which are sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report, are the largest, oldest and most respected educational advertising awards in the country. This year, more than 2,000 entries were received from more than 1,000 colleges, universities and secondary schools from all 50 states and several foreign countries. Gold awards were granted to 313 institutions. Judges for the Educational Advertising Awards consisted of a national panel of higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, and marketing and advertising professionals.
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Josy Johnson with her horse, Bubbles.
Riders Compete at Regional 4-H Championships
In August, three Cobb County 4-H horse and pony members, Emma Bayer, Josy Johnson and Avery Henard, competed at the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships in Perry, Georgia. They joined other 4-H’ers from 13 different states, who all qualified at their state 4-H horse show to compete at regionals. Bayer is a sophomore, attending the Cobb County Online Academy. She placed fifth out of 107 in hunt seat equitation, 13th out of 39 in hunter type geldings, 14th out of 110 in hunter under saddle and 10th out of 59 in dressage training Level Test 3. Johnson, a seventh-grader at Durham Middle School, competed with her horse, Bubbles, and Henard, a seventh-grader attending Griffin Middle School, placed 15th out of 87 in hunter showmanship with her horse, Hershey.
4-H’ers Win Top Honors at State Congress It was a record breaking year for Cobb 4-H in project achievement. This summer, eight high school 4-H’ers won first place in the district competition to earn their spot to compete at the next level, State 4-H Congress. The competition at the state level includes judging a portfolio of the 4-H’ers work, a professional interview and a presentation. At the State 4-H Congress in late July, two Cobb 4-H’ers, Gunjal and Kajale, placed first in their category, earning the status of Master 4-H’er in project achievement. Gunjal, Quadriyah Williams and Harriss mastered in the Georgia 4-H Food Challenge competition, and Bayer mastered by earning the Senior Hunt Seat Champion scholarship. Congratulations to the State Congress delegates! These students advance to the National 4-H Congress in November.
Kluck Wins Distinguished Young Women of America Contest Kennesaw Mountain High School class of 2021 graduate Destiny Kluck won the national Distinguished Young Women of America Contest. She competed against young girls from every state to win a $30,000 scholarship and a gold medal. Kluck began preparing for the contest during her junior year of high school after learning about the contest through a close family friend. The scholarship program encourages women to do their best, and it gives opportunities to women to further their success. Kluck shared that being part of the magnet program at Kennesaw Mountain High helped her in the scholastic part of the competition, as well as her involvement with clubs; the speech club helped her with the self-expression part of the competition. “Speech club really prepared me to have a quick mindset and respond in a fashionable way that helped me convey my point across eloquently,” Kluck said. Kluck is attending Brandeis University in Boston on a full-tuition ride. She plans to study medicine with the goal of becoming a vascular surgeon. While juggling her academic pursuits, Kluck focuses on her passions, including community service, dancing, research and fashion. She also runs a nonprofit, Foster4Love-Adopt4Life. During the pandemic, she sewed more than 200 masks for foster youth. As students settle into the 2021-22 school year at Kennesaw Mountain, and other high schools in the area, Kluck has some advice for juniors and seniors. “Choose the things you want to do by being passionate about it, because it leads you to the direction of happiness,” Kluck said. “I know I got my accomplishments because I didn’t try to fit a mold. I found myself thinking about what I really want, and enjoy in life. I ran Key Club and National Honors Society because of my passion for volunteering. So, I focused on the clubs I participated in with my passions in life.”
Cobb Kicks Off Football Season with Coaches Luncheon The Cobb Schools Athletic Department celebrated the return of high school football with its regular Cobb Football Kickoff Luncheon last month. The event was hosted by Roswell Street Baptist Church, with all 16 Cobb County public high schools represented by coaches and administrators, as well as representatives from Marietta Schools. “The Kickoff Luncheon always brings excitement for not only football but all interscholastic sports that we offer,” Cobb Director of Athletics Don Baker said. The guest speaker, Assistant Coach Brent Key, serves as Georgia Tech’s run game coordinator and offensive line coach, and spoke about success and setbacks. Baker recognized Cobb’s student-athlete accomplishments in light of the pandemic. “In 2020-21, the Cobb County School District saw more studentathletes sign letters of intent to play in college than we did pre-pandemic. This speaks to the quality education and coaching our student-athletes are receiving, both on and off the field,” Baker said.
State Congress competitors:
• Swami Kajale, North Cobb High, international project. • Venya Gunjal, Wheeler High, environmental science project. • EL-Adonis Williams, Marietta High, food for health and sport project. • CG Chukwuezi, Pebblebrook High, communications project. • Laura Harriss, Hillgrove High, physical, biological and Earth science project. • Emma Bayer, Cobb Online Learning Academy, horse project. • Quadriyah Williams, Marietta High, food safety and preservation project. • Isaiah Farrow, Georgia State Congress participants, from left, Cobb 4-H Program Assistant Cassie McCollum, EL-Adonis Williams, CG Connections Academy, food Chukwuezi, Venya Gunjal, Laura Harriss, Emma Bayer, Quadriyah Williams, Isaiah Farrow, Swami Kajale, Cobb 4-H fare project. Program Assistant Kathleen McElroy and Kennedy Deveaux of Georgia State University. AROUND KENNESAW | September 2021
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Around & About SEPTEMBER
Through Sept. 28
Workplace Readiness Training is Tuesdays at the
Tommy Nobis Center in Marietta. Cobb County residents looking to sharpen interview skills or new professional journeys are invited to free in-person employment workshops. To register, contact Yovani Stephens at 770427-9000 or yovani.stephens@tommynobiscenter.org.
Through Sept. 30
Georgia Funeral Care’s Operation Toy Soldier is
an annual toy drive benefiting the children of deployed soldiers in the Atlanta area. Toys for boys and girls, ages infant-18, can be dropped off at Georgia Funeral Care or Northcutt Station Hair Salon in Acworth. Contact Brett@GeorgiaFuneralCare.com for more information.
Through Nov. 4
The Fun in the Park Photo Contest is open to all photographers, and the entry deadline is Nov. 4. Bring your camera to capture the fun and memories in Cobb parks and facilities. See the rules and download the entry form at www.cobbcounty.org/parks/programs/fun-parkphoto-contest.
Art in the Park 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4-6 Marietta The annual festival returns to Glover Park, where visitors can choose from handmade original works, including paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, woodworking, pottery and more. http://artparkmarietta.com.
Kitchen in downtown Kennesaw, 6-9 p.m. Join the fun to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Visit the Piedmont Injury Law: Big Hearted Bikers Facebook page for details.
The Three-13 Salon Super Business Women’s 17 Conference , presented by Crane Elder Law
Firm, will be a super-powered day of networking with the Kennesaw Business Association’s Super Women in Business at Piedmont Church in Marietta, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Register at https://bit.ly/36FqVKb.
Lucky Dog Walk for Recovery will show 18 The support for those in recovery at Stone Summit
Climbing and Fitness Center in Kennesaw. Sign-in and registration begins at 7 a.m., and the 5K walk with two- and four-legged friends along the Noonday Creek trail begins at 8 a.m., followed by music, food and prizes back at Stone Summit. www.theextension.org/dogwalk.
Special Needs Kids Day At The Lake will be at Glade Marina on Allatoona Lake, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join the fun for a day of friendship and generosity, with food, face painting and games. Kids can ride in the boat parade. Bring a life jacket for your child; waivers are required at sign-in. Visit https://bit. ly/3zL3b3S to register for the free event. The annual Rose Garden Gala will be 6-10 p.m. at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Enjoy an evening under the stars benefiting the Smith-Gilbert Gardens Foundation. https:// smithgilbertgardens.com/event/annual-rose-garden-gala.
to Generation Celebration and 19 Generation Expo will be at Covenant Presbyterian Church in
in the Park 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Bring your dogs 7 Bark to close out the season at the Splash Pad at Swift-
Marietta, 2-6 p.m. This free, Aloha to Aging event will feature children’s activities, diverse vendors, workshops, live music and food trucks. For more information, email EXPO@alohatoaging.org.
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needs families can register for the free event at https://bit. ly/3BTmtpQ. Visit the Cam and Madi’s Promise Facebook page for details.
Cantrell Park. Admission is $2 per dog, and 25 dogs will be allowed in the Splash Pad at a time. www.kennesaw-ga. gov/event/bark-in-the-park-2.
Pizza, Pints & Pigskins is set for noon-
10 p.m. at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. Admission is free. Bring the whole family for food and fun. The Return — The Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band concert starts at 8 p.m. Reserved tables are available to purchase. For information, call 770-423-1330 or e-mail billwatson@jrmmanagement.com.
Airaoke will commemorate the 20th anniversary of
9/11, and proceeds will benefit Cobb County firefighters. Spectators and singers can purchase tickets at www. eventbrite.com/e/airaoke-tickets-154076102771 to join the karaoke contest, silent auction, and win door prizes from 5-10 p.m. at the Cobb County International Airport.
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Throwing and Benefit Jam for Wounded 15 Ax Warrior’s Retreat is at Pisano’s Pizzeria and Italian
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second annual Disability Fall Resource 24 The Fair will be at NorthStar Church, 3-7 p.m. Special
The Marietta Glover Park Concert Series will conclude with The Big Chicken Beatle Band, beginning at 8 p.m. Bring a picnic and blankets, or set up your lawn chairs to enjoy music under the stars in Glover Park. Visit the Glover Park Concert Series Facebook page for details.
SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center’s Karaoke Contest is back at Governors Gun Club in Kennesaw,
6-11 p.m. The annual event raises funds to provide services to abused children and their families. Visit https://bit. ly/3f9jVKk for tickets and sponsorship information.
Sept. 23-Oct. 3 North Georgia State Fair, at Jim R. Miller
Park in Marietta, features performances by We Are Messengers, Chris Lane, Gabby Barrett, Jon Langston, Chase Rice and Mark Wills. Check the website for specials and attractions. www.northgeorgiastatefair.com.
Ride the Georgia Mountain Lift to experience the sights and sounds from above at the 2021 North Georgia State Fair.
OCTOBER last First Friday Concert of the season will be at 1 The the Pedestrian Underpass off Main Street in downtown Kennesaw, 6-9 p.m. Stroll through the historic area, and enjoy an evening of shopping, dining and live music.
Taste of Acworth returns to Main Street in 9 downtown Acworth, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. This event, with
more than 120 booths, benefits local schools and charities. For more information, call 770-423-1330.
Beer and Wine Festival takes place 30 atKennesaw Depot Park in downtown Kennesaw, 1-5 p.m.
Featuring live music, more than 100 beers, a variety of ciders and more than 25 wines, this event is for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $35 in advance and $50 the day of the event. For more information, email kari@atlantabeerfestivals.com.
KENNESAW GRAND PRIX 5K SERIES All races through downtown Kennesaw are professionally timed and USA Track & Field certified. The festival-like atmosphere and plentiful food and drink make these races perfect for runners, walkers and families. Each 5k begins at 8 a.m. Visit https://kennesawgrandprix.com for more information and a full schedule of events.
Sept. 18: The Great Locomotive Chase Oct. 30: The Garden Gallop
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Cobb Photographic Society Congratulations to each of you who entered the Cobb Photographic Society competition. The topic for the July contest was “waterfalls.” The guest judge was Larry Winslett. The Cobb Photographic Society is a photography club open to photographers of all skill levels. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month. For information, visit www.cobbphotosociety.com.
Novice
Judy Ghomley - 1st Place (Singing Rainbow) 52
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Paul Shimek - 1st Place (Wet Rocks)
Black & White
Paul Shimek - 1st Place (Behind the Waterfall)
Jeff Westland - 2nd Place (Go With the Flow) AROUND KENNESAW | September 2021
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