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Step out of the shower without dreading the thought of your bare feet hitting the floor this winter. The Schluter® DITRA-HEAT floor warming system, a favorite of NARI Atlanta president, Mark Galey (he installed this in his own master bath!), it can be installed in various rooms beneath most tile flooring. 3605 Sandy Plains Rd., Ste. 130. HighlandDesignGallery.com
Out with the old and in with the new! This year, renovate your closet for maximum functionality with the help of Tailored Living of Marietta. Designer Scott Barnes chose this trendy gray-brown wood finish and ceiling-height cabinetry for a client that needed plenty of space to display her luxe accoutrements. TailoredLiving.com/Marietta According to kitchen and bath designer Lori Shedlock,
the key to making bright kitchen accents work is to keep cabinet doors simple and additional colors light and neutral. A timeless overall aesthetic lends itself to fun hues like this Elkay Quartz Luxe sink in Maraschino, available at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. 910 Cobb Pkwy. NE. Ferguson.com
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Luxury vinyl is all the rage these days. The industry has made impressive strides in the design of this material so that it is durable but can look almost identical to a variety of more highmaintenance flooring options. Homeowners are moving away from darker colors with glossy finishes and are leaning toward lighter and medium toned woods with more “character.” Elisabeth Stubbs The distressed look is definitely in and great for families with children and pets who might add some nicks and scratches.
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A street-facing garage door can take up to a third of the front of your home. With such a large effect on your curb appeal, research shows that a new garage door installation can provide between a 90- to 110-percent ROI. Most doors can be replaced in less than John Nale five hours, making this a quick one to check off the list!
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Most Hunter Douglas window treatments can be motorized with our exclusive PowerView® system. Customers can easily operate window treatments individually, in groups or in “Scenes” from one of Andrea and Sean Zare several control options, including the PowerView Pebble, Surface Remote, Amazon Echo, Google Home, smart phones and other devices.
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One or two sections of sidewalk could take 1½ to 2 hours to repair, compared to a garage floor, which could take a day or more. Each job is different. From the area to how much leveling is needed to the size of the void, all of these factors contribute to Michael Cangemi the time required to complete a repair.
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FEB. 1-2 St. Peter & St. Paul Kids’ Spring/Summer Consignment Sale The Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul 9am-6pm on Friday, 9am-Noon on Saturday Free entry Shop affordable children’s clothing, furniture, toys, books and more at this gathering. Your purchase will support local parents, charities, and the church. SPSPKids.com
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NOWAMOM Kids Consignment Sale Sandy Plains Baptist Church 9am-2pm Free entry Shop spring and summer clothes, toys, strollers and more for little ones. NOWAMOM.org/Consignment-Sale
Bingo Night Chick-fil-A 2530 Sandy Plains Rd. 6pm Free entry Pick up your favorite Chick-fil-A meal, then play a round of bingo for the chance to win prizes like earbuds, notebooks, and plush cow toys. Facebook.com/CFASprayberry
FEB. 8-10 22nd North Atlanta Home Show Infinite Energy Center 11am-6pm on Friday, 10am-8pm on Saturday, 11am-5pm on Sunday $8 at the box office, $6 online, free for seniors over 65 and children 12 and under Get help from the pros for your next home improvement project and hear Madcap Cottage founders Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke speak about the power of prints on Feb. 8-9. NorthAtlantaHomeShow.com
MAR. 9 Tritt Trot Fun Run & Road Race Tritt Elementary School 7:30am Prices vary Join this 1-mile fun run and 5K jaunt for a good cause. All proceeds will benefit the Tritt Elementary School Physical Education Department. TrittPTA.MembershipToolKit.com/Trot
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Atlanta Parrot Head Club Happy Hour
Gritters Knitters
The Wing Café & Tap House 5:30pm Free entry Socialize with this group of Jimmy Buffett fans who give back to the community. They host food drives, participate in the annual Sweep the Hooch event, and much more. AtlantaParrotHeadClub.org
Gritters Library 10am-1pm Free Bring your project and work alongside knitters, crocheters, and cross-stitchers of all skill levels. CobbCat.org/Event/ Gritters-Knitters
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31st Annual Polar Bear Run
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Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 8am Prices vary Brace yourself for this brisk, but fun, AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier that includes a 5K, 2K and Cub runs. Proceeds will benefit the JF High School Choir Tour. PolarBear-Run.com
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4385 Lower Roswell Rd. Times vary $120 Sixth- to 12th-grade students grow their faith, learn from college leaders, and much more while staying overnight at nearby host homes. MB.Church/DNow
Walton High School 8am Prices vary Take part in this 5K and help raise money for Walton High School cross-country and track-and-field teams. WaltonTFXC.com
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Face & Body Southeast Spa Expo & Conference
Wild Hare Yoga
Georgia World Congress Center Times and prices vary Professionals are invited to attend educational workshops and hear from leaders in the spa, skin care, and wellness industries. Southeast.FaceAndBody.com
RECURRING WEDNESDAYS Open Mic with Forest Violette Jimmy Mac’s 8-11pm Free entry Sing your heart out with fellow friends while listening to heavy rock metal music. Facebook.com/ OpenMicWithForestViolette
Chattahoochee Nature Center 10am-5pm Monday through Saturday, Noon-5pm on Sunday Prices vary Children can explore more than 30 whimsical fairy and gnome homes along the Kingfisher Pond Trail. ChattNatureCenter.org
Red Hare Brewing Co. 6pm, $15 Join The Rolling Mat for an hour-long class, followed by a refreshing pint of locally crafted beer. FreshTix.com/Events/WildHareYoga
Did You Know?
The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum showcases the original Bengaline honeymoon gown worn by Vivien Leigh in her role as Scarlett O’Hara in the 1939 film.
RECURRING WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS Team Trivia 1318 Johnson Ferry Rd. 8pm on Wednesdays, 8:30pm on Saturdays, Free entry Gather your team and test your general trivia knowledge at Suburban Tap. SuburbanTap.com/Events
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3. Savor dishes from food truck favorite, The Patty Wagon, any day of the week at its brick-and-mortar location. Bite into the popular Good Behavior burger for a collision of sweet and savory with strawberry preserves, goat cheese, and maple bacon. 4796 Canton Rd., Ste. 500. PattyWagonAtl.com 4. For a Valentine’s Day bouquet that doubles as a sweet treat, visit Cookies by Design Marietta. Made fresh each day from scratch, its sugar cookies can be customized and decorated to your specifications. Add a personal message, favorite color, or even a photo of you and your mate to the bouquet. 3101 Roswell Rd., Ste. 168. CookiesByDesign.com 5. The menu at XenGo Fusion Kitchen and Sushi appeals to all taste buds. Expect everything from pho to hibachi here. Go for the Seven Spices roll, which takes the crunchy traditional tempura topping to new heights with the addition of seven spices, including a punch of red chili pepper, dry orange peel, and ground ginger. 3162 Johnson Ferry Rd., Ste. 420. ILoveXenGo.com
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She sits on the board of the Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy, but she’s most at home in her kayak, paddling down the river as the outings manager for Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, an environmental advocacy organization dedicated solely to protecting and restoring “The Hooch” River Basin.
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Tammy first learned to appreciate life on the water from her dad, who took her fishing from his houseboat on a river in Mississippi, where she grew up. These days, Tammy leads Riverkeeper land-based and paddle-based cleanups, organizing volunteers in an effort to remove an average of 30 tons of trash from the river and its banks each year. She’s about as qualified a guide as you’re going to find paddling on these waters, having earned certifications as a kayak instructor and swift-water rescuer.
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Ed remembers gathering around with fellow soldiers hoping to hear his name called. To receive a letter from someone back home was a special reminder for the married couple that they were loved even though they were far from home. Now retired, that feeling inspired the Ettels to take the reins on Project Mail Call, a service project their Sunday School class began at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. Fourteen years and more than 9,000 boxes later, they’re delivering that feeling to all branches of military units in 62 different countries, even ships at sea. “When we started reading these soldiers’ letters and realized how many of our troops were not getting support from home, we just wanted to do something,” says Mary.
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“We know how special it was for them to get letters,” adds Ed. “But a lot of families are unsure of the procedures, or they can’t afford to do it or they don’t know what kind of things to send.”
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“The whole thing we’re doing here is to show our guys that we support them, that we care for them,” says Ed. “We’ll keep doing that until they bring everybody home.” And when the two native Texans want to enjoy a tasty slab of ribs, they head to Stockyard Burgers & Bones at The Avenue East Cobb. For more information, or to schedule a packing event, email the Ettels at: ProjectMailCall36@aol.com.
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ast Cobb native, Alex Guthrie discovered his love for singing after his best friend encouraged him to perform at an open mic night at Suburban Tap.
Little did he know, that night would be the first of many spent honing his craft. In 2012, after a semester at Kennesaw State University, the eager musician chose to try out for “American Idol” instead of attending one of his classes in hopes that the show would be his big break. The brief shot at stardom quickly came to an end as judge Nigel Lythgoe ripped Alex’s audition to shreds.
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Instead of packing up his guitar for good, the singer-songwriter doubled down on his dream and dedicated himself to making a career in music. “If your heart is in the right place, if your focus is in the right place, then having someone tell you that you suck isn’t going to stop you. It’s just going to give you a new reason to try harder and do more,” Alex says.
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Five years later, luck turned around for the crooner when he saw an ad on Facebook looking for a soulful singer in their 20s for a gig in Woodruff Park. That “gig” would turn out to be a surprise performance with Jennifer Hudson and the filming of the “Insure Carefully, Dream Fearlessly” American Family Insurance commercial. Shortly after, millions across the nation would see Alex’s face on their TV and computer screens.
After the commercial, Alex and his band began booking bigger shows—from headlining Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to opening for Kelly Clarkson and Smash Mouth at the Coca-Cola Roxy. Currently, the 25-year-old is working on his second album, to be released in June. A departure from his first folk record, this one is expected to be pop-esque. Although the songster has been busy touring the past year, he has made time to give back to his community. Alex has regularly hosted benefit concerts to support families with special needs and volunteered with the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Notes for Notes program. “I love popping into the after-school recording studio and mentoring Atlanta kids and teens,” he says, of Notes for Notes. When not in the studio, you can find Alex along the Chattahoochee River hiking, kayaking, or “herping” (the process of searching for reptiles and amphibians), a hobby he cultivated before music. AlexGuthrieMusic.com
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF (LEFT) SKINSATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY HIS IMAGES INK PHOTOGRAPHY; (TOP RIGHT) COBBLESTONE LIVING; PHOTOGRAPHY BY (BOTTOM RIGHT) MEAGHAN THOMSON.
A MUST-ATTEND FOR SPA, SKIN CARE, AND WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS, the Face & Body Southeast Spa Expo & Conference returns March 17-18. Advanced educational classes, such as Salt Stone Massage and Designing The Male Facial, product-focused education, and expert Q&As round out this informative conference. Georgia World Congress Center. Southeast.FaceAndBody.com
HIT THE PAVEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL Tritt Trot Fun Run & Road Race on March 9 where participants will traverse the Chimney Springs neighborhood. All proceeds from the event will go to the Tritt Elementary School Physical Education Department, funding new equipment and programs. 4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd. TrittPTA.MembershipToolKit.com/Trot
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Founded in Atlanta by Rhonda Steger, the handmade Italian designs of Cobblestone Living are cut to flatter all body shapes. PICK UP AN ITEM FROM THE COLLECTION LIKE THE SOFT SILK SHIRT SHOWN HERE called “The Katerina.” Find the chic and comfortable line at Casabella. 4400 Roswell Rd., Ste. 128A. Cobblestone-Living.com
GET SWEPT UP IN SOMETHING NEW with the Peachtree Curling Association. Try the Curling 101 class ($29), which includes all your necessary supplies. Participants of all ages are encouraged to come in a warm coat and to spend 90 minutes CAITLIN HOGAN learning the game’s basic rules, including how to throw the curling stone 138 feet! 4880 Lower Roswell Rd., Ste. 910. PeachtreeCurlingAssociation.org my
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Thinking about updating your bathroom? Consider these top trends.
• Large tile. Look for tiles at least 18x18 in size. Rectangular shapes (for example, 12x24) are popular choices for not only the floor, but the walls as well, sometimes installed vertically, sometimes horizontally. • For color, white and gray are the top choices, followed by blue. • Large, walk-in showers with a seat or bench. Rain showerheads mounted into the ceiling over the center of the shower are also popular. • Spa-themed bathrooms with freestanding or soaking tubs. When choosing a freestanding tub for your spa bathroom, take into consideration that this type of bathtub is about 5 to 10 times more expensive than a traditional tub once the plumbing is factored in. If you have a larger budget, steam showers are in style too.
• If you have to share your retreat, you may want a toilet that is separated by half of a wall, or even in its own tiny room. • Consider chandeliers instead of standard overhead light fixtures, wall sconces, can lights installed in the ceiling with dimmer switches, and an overhead light source in the shower. • Plenty of cabinet space and open shelving. Barn doors are another popular design trend. • Plumbing fixtures that are practical as well as beautiful. Brushed nickel, chrome, and satin nickel fixtures blend in with almost any type of decorating and are subdued enough to avoid drawing attention. A trend to watch for? Rose gold finish. • High-tech toilets.
• Larger vanities with double sinks or one trough (extra-long) sink. A standard double vanity is 60 inches long. We are seeing more clients make space for a 72-inch (or longer!) vanity. BEST of 2018 CONTEST
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Date: Oct. 20 | Location: Sprayberry High School Details: The Walton High School Marching Band competed in this competition, earning the title of Grand Champion Open Class (Overall) for their performance of “...Into That Good Night.” 1. Molly Beauchamp 2. Kim Turner, Ainsley Turner 3. (L to R) Daniel Noldy, Nick Lobb, Logan Sierra, Dominic Horton 4. Francis Maynard, Carolina Helsel 5. Harrison Friedman, Samantha Lounsbury
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Date: Recurring Fridays | Location: Gritters Library Details: Each week, crafters of all skill levels gather to work on their projects and share tips in a welcoming atmosphere. 10. Chris Poole, Karen Morris, Nelda Langoussis 11. Connie Wade 12. Joyce Anagnostache 13. Margaret Kinkead, Elizabeth Graves 14. Lora Hilliard
We love connecting with you at neighborhood events. Visit our Facebook page (@MyEastCobb) for more photos.
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East Cobb author and retired guidance counselor Rosemarie Perry partnered with Wheeler High School alumna and illustrator, Heather Lowrie, to bring children’s book, “My Dog, Me” to life. Written with Rosemarie’s son, Tyler, in mind, the book follows the amusing adventures that unfold when a boy and his furry friend switch bodies. RosemariePerry.com
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Congratulations to the Pope High School Varsity Volleyball team (see right) for their Class AAAAAA State Championship win on Nov. 4! A classic David versus Goliath matchup, the Lady Greyhounds played a smart game against the towering Allatoona Buccaneers, ultimately taking home their fourth championship trophy in seven years. PopeHSVolleyball.com
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Odds are, if your child had a vision screening at school in the last two years, the East Cobb Lions Club probably helped out. The group has administered over 20,000 vision screenings, which included checking for astigmatisms and other issues, at 51 elementary schools. Taking it one step further, they also sponsor professional eye exams and glasses for 200-plus underserved children. EastCobbLions.club
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Forget the report card! Parents can now track student progress in real time thanks to the launch of the Cobb Teaching & Learning System (CTLS) Parent. The digital platform is a result of meetings between Cobb County School District leaders and resident families. The tool also provides additional resources such as practice tests, to improve learning at home. CobbLearning.net/CTLS my
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Cannon the cat will leave you tongue-tied after one visit with him. As one of the older adoptable felines at the Humane Society of Cobb County, this sweet furball had his teeth extracted years ago but has no problem with eating or cozying up. Consider making this fluffy
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East Cobb Gardeners, is vegetable gardening on your mind? Join us at the Soil3 Garden Show where we’ll be talking vegetable gardening.
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DOORS OPEN AT 8:30am PROGRAM RUNS FROM 9:30am - 3:00pm SILVER CITY FARM
5130 Dahlonega Hwy Cumming, GA
GARDEN MARKET Shop handpicked vendors from around the Southeast. A wide selection of native plants, garden art, flowers, shrubs, vegetable starts, seeds and more await you.
RAISED BED INSPIRATION Creative minds from around Georgia will gather to construct raised garden beds. Explore ideas for your own beds & vote for your favorite!
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FOOD TRUCKS Visit food trucks for lunch or a snack between presentations.
Brie Arthur
Joe Lamp’l
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“Foodscaping techniques for beauty and bounty”
“Starting and maintaining a thriving organic raised bed vegetable garden”
“Edible and medicinal native plants - Landscaping for wildlife and human use”
Author of The Foodscape Revolution
TV Show Host of Growing a Greener World
Owner, Night Song Native Plant Nursery
Our speakers have amazing-yet-practical home gardens. On March 30th, they’ll present what they’ve learned about growing food at home. They’ll also be judges in a Raised Bed Garden Design Contest where mini-gardens will be created for you to stroll and gather inspiration for your own home vegetable patches. The gardens will be built by local landscapers and garden groups and you’ll have a chance to have your vote counted in the “Popular Vote” award. To make this event complete, there will be garden vendors and food trucks.
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Silver City Farm was chosen because we’ve got a weakness for barns, timber framing, and wide open fields. The Soil3 Garden Show will be held in the old-fashioned saloon (sorry, no alcohol this day) that resembles a hybrid barn-saloon. You’ll see when you get there and you’ll love it. The presentations will be in the saloon and the wide open field will host the vendors and raised bed exhibitors. This is the perfect place for such an event! As gardeners are a sturdy lot, we’ll be there rain or shine. If rain, we have giant tents on stand-by. Please come spend an inspiring day with us.
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