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June/July 2010 Volume 17, No. 9

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School’s out, summer camps are in, and visions of vacations dance in our heads.

Summer is highlighted by two celebrations: Father’s Day and Fourth of July. For the fifteenth consecutive year, the June/July edition of the EAST COBBER features the winner of our annual “Father of the Year” Essay Contest.

Many of the essays I read told of the simple things dads do for their families: going to the zoo, coaching Little League, cutting the grass, or washing the car. It also became apparent that lessons were being learned from these activities: hard work, dedication, importance of the family bond, and more. By sponsoring the “Father of the Year” contest, the EAST COBBER focuses on the often overlooked and underplayed role that fathers serve. This “contest” serves as a reminder that there are loving, caring men actively participating in their family’s lives and honors the important role of fathers in our society.

Speaking of dads . . . I recall my dad passing plenty of time tinkering with cars, watching football (and basketball, and baseball) games, cutting the grass, ushering at church, and going to work everyday. Those memories are also laced with lessons learned: the importance of education/lifelong learning, loyalty, strong faith in God, and helping others. Another important value my father instilled in me was patriotism. The son of Italian immigrants, my father was ever mindful and grateful for all the opportunities this country has to offer. His patriotism went beyond the “I Am Proud To Be An American” bumper sticker he placed on the bumper of every American-made car he owned. By reading the local paper every day, volunteering on local campaigns, and voting every election, he kept the dream of our American forefathers as well as his immigrant father’s alive. My father celebrated Fourth of July year-round by caring enough to make life better for himself, his family, and in his community. To me, this is the true meaning of the Fourth of July holiday.

God bless you, Dad. God Bless America.

In celebration of Father’s Day, the EAST COBBER front cover features this year’s Father of the Year, Todd Hughes. As the father of three girls: Kelsey, 13; Maggie, 6; and Faith, 3, Todd describes fatherhood as being “all about his girls.” “I found my purpose in life. My favorite part of being a dad is nurturing and teaching the girls important life lessons,” shares Todd. As owner of a painting company, Todd manages to find time to getting the girls ready for school in the morning or eating out together. Todd also finds time to play tennis and volunteer at his church.

Todd lives in the Robinson Oaks subdivision with his wife of 8 years,

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There are many men who deserve to be father of the year because they love their children with all their heart.

Most, however, wouldn’t sacrifice all of their time, money, and energy to raising their child alone when the mother walked out. I met Todd when Kelsey, now 13, was 4 years old. Her mother abandoned her when she was three, and ssTodd and Carolyn Hughes with Todd had to take their daughters, Kelsey,13 (aka over as her mother “Butterfinger”); Maggie, 6 (AKA “Honey and her father.

Mustard”); and Faith, 3 (aka “Pickle”).

Unlike most women, I got to see how Todd would be as a father long before we had children together.

Todd and Kelsey have a special bond like no other father and daughter. As a pre-schooler, she went to work with him everyday because he couldn’t afford daycare. He cooked her meals, painted her nails, styled her curly hair, and held her at night when she cried from nightmares.

Kelsey was a part of our courtship from the very beginning.

He did such a wonderful job with her that she was one of the many reasons I married him!

Today, we have two more girls. Maggie is six and Faith is three. He gets Faith and Kelsey ready and off to school each morning while I take Maggie to school with me. Last year, he took all three girls to school every morning! He makes breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the girls with no complaints. He paints all of their nails much better than I ever could! More importantly, he is not just the provider and discipliner. Because he had been a “mother”, he is now instinctively a nurturer as well.

We always get compliments about our girls. They are a reflection of Todd’s parenting. He is so humble, and credits God for the strength to discipline with a loving hand. Todd Hughes deserves to be father of the year. He is an inspiration to mothers and fathers alike!

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Congratulations, Dad! EAST COBBER’s Father of the Year 2010 is invited to participate in this year’s EAST COBBER Parade.

Todd Hughes also receives the following gifts donated by local businesses: The Avenue East Cobb – Gift Basket Bradley’s Bar & Grill – $50 Gift Certificate Brazilian Bakery – $20 Gift Certificate Carolina Trader-Free family pass to the Military and Collectible Gun Show Cold Stone Creamery – Six Pack of Ice Cream Cupcakes Cookies by Design – $50 Gift Certificate Edward Jones/Stephen Teague – Complimentary Financial Consultation Extra Space Storage – Three Months Free Rent for a 5x10 Unit Fitness Together – Free body composition analysis and 2 private one-on-one personal training sessions.”

Langley Chiropractic – Complimentary Consultation and Examination, Value $100 Mediterranean Grill – Two $20 Gift Certificates Paradise Optical – Free Eye Exam Play – Drop-in play pass for 3 months SeekingSitters – Lifetime Membership ($39 value) Sellars Goodyear- 1 Free Oil Change Young Chef’s Academy – One Cooking Class for Dad and Kids

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In fact, Tina Sensing, owner of Sensing Transitions for Seniors (relocation specialists for older adults) couldn’t be happier with her new find. “I am thrilled to have found The GeoBox!” she says. “Besides keeping cardboard out of the landfills (which our clients are raving about), these boxes are sturdier, much easier to transport, are a great space saver as compared to regular cardboard boxes, and are at a comparable price. The GeoBox is a gem, and we couldn’t be more satisfied!”

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Jackson Creek Tennis Teams Best in Metro Atlanta ALTA Tennis Boys 12U City Champions Jacksons Creek Subdivision Top Row (l-r:) Michael Ferguson, Kris Kollias, Patton Goyer, Kyle Ferguson, Robert Fox, Sam Greenberg, Sully McCreery, and Daniel Hagy; Top Row (l-r:) Jack Forestner, Zack Aschmeyer, Carter Chastain, Jackson Chastain, Sam Alexander, and Ryan Ferguson.

Not pictured: Blake Landon, Phillip Colt, and Captain, Susan Goyer.

ALTA Tennis Girls 12U City Champions Jacksons Creek Subdivision Samantha Brener, Caroline Swenson, Gracelyn Thrash, Maggie Shaw, Yekaterina Alferova, and Maggie Sweeden with Team Captain Jennifer Shaw behind.

Not pictured: Gracyn Heisterberg, Taylor Tischendorf, and Abbey Kearney.

ALTA Tennis Girls 10U City Champions Willow Point/Jacksons Creek Subdivision Top Row (l-r:) Maggie Connolly, Kensley Morris, Grace Yund, Lily Ensley, Livvy Manzo; Top Row (l-r:) Genevieve Borders, and Allison Shaw.

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Fourth of July Festivities Our nation’s birthday is celebrated coast to coast with fireworks, picnics and festivals. Metro Atlanta is no different. Several cities have Fourth of July events that offer a fun time for your family. Here are some great ways to celebrate Independence Day that are just a short drive away.

ACWORTH – July 4 Concert and fireworks sponsored by Acworth Parks and Recreation Department. First band, Grand Slam, begins playing at 4pm, followed by Cry in the Sun at 6p, and Flashback at 8pm. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:45pm. Tickets are $50 for Acworth residents and $60 for non-residents.

Shuttle service available from downtown Acworth to the park area. Located at Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park, 2293 Beach Street, Acworth. More info: 770-917-1234, www.acworth.org, or contact jmills@acworth.org ALPHARETTA- July 4 Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at the City of Alpharetta’s annual fireworks show hosted by Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department. Food vendors open at 3pm; children’s activities begin at 4pm. Live musical entertainment featuring local bands starts at 6pm. Spectacular fireworks display begins at dusk! Bring a lawn chair and blanket. No alcohol allowed. Located at Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta.

More info: Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department staff at 678-297-6143 or activeadults@alpharetta.ga.us.

DUNWOODY (SANDY SPRINGS) – July 5 Annual Fourth of July Parade hosted by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Crier Newspaper.

Begins at 9:30am. Features marching bands, local personalities, and floats. Festival with live entertainment, activities and barbeque follows at Dunwoody Village, 5483 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. More info: 770-8178100 or dhaadmin@earthlink.net.

KENNESAW – July 3 Pre-Independence Day celebration concert presented by the City of Kennesaw with Bruce Springsteen cover band, Bruce in the USA, and specialty guest, Georgia Blues, followed by fireworks at dark. Free admission. Blankets, chairs and coolers allowed.

Food and beverages for sale. No alcohol. Concert begins at 9pm at The Depot, 2828 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. More info: 770-422-9714 or www.kennesaw-ga.gov.

MARIETTA – July 3 Fourth in the Park celebration presented by Marietta Parks and Recreation. Parade starts 10am at Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell Street SE, Marietta, and ends at North Marietta Parkway. Followed by concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games, and fireworks finale at 9:30pm in Glover Park/Marietta Square. More info: 770-7945601 or www.mariettaga.gov.

POWDER SPRINGS – July 4 Independence Day Celebration featuring entertainment, children’s activities, food and fireworks at dark. Celebrate from 4pm until 10pm. Historic Town Square, 4488 Pineview Drive, Powder Springs. More info: Kim Peterson, 770-943-1666, ext. 307, or ktpeterson@cityofpowdersprings.org ROSWELL – July 4 11th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza presented by City of Roswell. Live entertainment, children’s carnival, and food.

Bring picnics, lawn chairs and blankets. Band performances at 6pm and 7:30pm featuring local talents Back Trax and Banks & Shane. Fireworks begin at dark. Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell. More info: 770-641-3705 or www.roswellgov.com.

WOODSTOCK –July 3 FreedomFest presented by LGE Community Credit Union begins at 10am with a parade starting at Old WalMart/Furniture Express on Hwy. 92, traveling north on Main Street through the Olde Town merchant district to Woodstock Elementary School.

Food vendors, children’s activities, musical entertainment, and crafts until 3pm. Fireworks begin at dusk behind the Target shopping center at Hwy 92 and I-575. More info: 770-5176788 or 678-445-6518 or www.woodstockga.gov.

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NEW THIS SUMME

Community Calendar Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: 678-355-3413.

Every Wednesday Ultimate Playdate. Take an outdoor break for some fresh air and family-friendly music with Jay Memory of Memory Dean performing old favorites and sing-alongs. 4-7pm.

East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.eastcobbpark.org.

Every Saturday Free Arts and Crafts classes at Lakeshore Learning Materials.

Make silly sunglasses, a portable storage pouch, Father’s Day notepad holder, or summer fruit baskets just right for snacking in June. In July, make a patriotic drum, summer memory keeper, sandy beach scene, fan, or door hanger. 11am-3pm. Ages 3 and up. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-578-3100 or www.lakeshorelearning.com.

June 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 Rumplestiltskin presented by Kudzu Playhouse. Based on the Grimms fairy tale with funny characters, a prince, and a royal wedding. 11am. $8. Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info: 770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

June 3-28 Atlanta Watercolor Exhibit. Opening reception June 8, 6-8:30pm. The Gallery at Paper Mill Village, 255 Village Parkway, Suite 320, Marietta. More info: 678-755-1079 or www.thegalleryatpapermillvillage.com.

June 4-6 2010 Dixie Highway Yard Sale. A 90-mile yard sale from Ringgold to Marietta celebrating the revitalization of the Dixie Highway and giving communities along the route an opportunity to promote their individuality and hidden gems. Many sites will be marked “Official Dixie Highway Yard Sale”. Other sales along route as well. 8am-4pm. More info: www.dixiehighway.org.

Every Sunday Kabbalah Café. Delve into the mystical secrets of Judaism based on the Chassidic teachings of Tanya. This tale of two souls will give you the tools to understand yourself in unprecedented ways. 9:30-10:30am. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-5654412 or www.chabadofcobb.com.

June 5 Atlanta Radio Club Hamfest, one of the longest running gatherings of radio amateurs for buying, selling, demonstrating, exhibiting, and swapping of equipment, with new and used equipment as well as parts. 8am-3pm. $5/adults. Free/ages 17 and under. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta.

More info: John Talipsky, 678-618-2190, or 770-528-8875.

Every week through July Harrison Tennis Center Summer Camps for all ages (4-17 years).

Various class hours and fees. No classes week of July 4. Harrison Tennis Center, 2653 Shallowford Road, Marietta. More info: 770-591-3151, rirazz@aol.com, or prca.cobbcountyga.gov.

Wing ‘n Rock Fest. Chicken wing restaurants join four tribute bands that will keep you eating and dancing throughout the afternoon and evening. Free. 2-10pm. Glover Park/Marietta Square. More info: www.wingandrockfest.com or www.mariettaga.gov.

25th Annual Magnolia Silver Anniversary Ball. Proceeds will go toward recreating the 1840’s service yard and the construction of the buildings that formed it. 7pm. $150. Black tie. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: Pam Billingsley, 770-992-1731, ext. 223, or www.bullochhall.org.

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June 5-6 Wilderness Survival Class for those planning to audition for Survivor or just want to improve their wilderness aptitude.

8:30am-5:30pm. Ages 16-adult. $140. Pre-registration required. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info/to register: 770-992-2055, ext. 222, or www.chattnaturecenter.com.

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Georgia Lacrosse Classic III. Five high velocity games with top high school and middle school players from across the state. Saturday: 9am-6pm. Sunday: 10am-6pm. $10/game day admission. Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta. More info: pete.manderano@cobbk12.org.

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June 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26 You Can’t Take It With You presented by Blackwell Playhouse.

Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 3pm. $18/adults. $16/seniors, students, military and teachers with ID. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. More info/tickets: 678-213-3311 or www.blackwellplayhouse.com.

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Community Calendar June 6 Putting for Pink. Mini-golf, golf clinic, games and more to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day for the Cure.

1-5pm. $10 in advance. $12 at door. Under 3 free. The Swing Factory, 14825 Highway 92, Woodstock. More info: Jennifer Porter, 404-326-4166; Traci Bednar, 678-697-6308; or The Swing Factory, 678-494-1999.

June 12 Mill Village & Mill Life, a tour of Roswell Historic Mill Village with storyteller Caroline Figiel. Hear about the mill, the workers, the arrest of the 400 women and children mill workers and more. 11am. Free. Advance reservations required. Meet at the Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta Street, Roswell. More info/ reservations: 770-640-3253.

June 6, July 4, August 1 Concerts by the Springs. Free summer concerts at Heritage Green, 6110 Bluestone Road, Sandy Springs. 7-8:30pm. More info: 404-851-9111 or cnickles@heritagesandysprings.org.

June 13 Don’t Stop Believing presented by The Broadway Dreams Foundation (BDF). A one night Broadway concert event featuring performances by Broadway stars Stephanie J. Block (Wicked, 9 to 5), Megan Hilty (Wicked, 9 to 5), Nicole Parker (Wicked, Mad TV), Paul Canaan (Legally Blonde), Carlos Encinias (Les Miserables), James Kinney (Sweet Charity), Billy Porter (Miss Saigon), Jeremy Schonfeld (Composer & BDF Musical Director) and Nikki Snelson (Legally Blonde) alongside a talented BDF Atlanta students. 2pm. $10.00 to $58.00 plus fees at Ticketmaster. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800.

June 6, August 1 First Sunday Family Day at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art with fun activities for the whole family. Free admission. 1-4pm.

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta.

More info: 770-528-1444.

June 7 The Carpenter Open 14th Anniversary Golf Outing hosted by the Knights of Columbus to support their charitable initiatives.

Limited to 35 foursomes. $125/registration includes green fees, golf cart, giveaways, continental breakfast, buffet lunch and cash bar. 7am registration. 9am shot gun start. Sponsorships and prize donations welcome. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta 30068. More info: Jim Gust, 770649-0745 or Phil Pennartz, 770-642-0084.

June 11 Lunch & Learn presented by Cobb County Master Gardeners.

Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour long presentation by Carmen Cudd on shade gardening with ferns. 12-1pm. Free. Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: 770-28-4070.

2010 Concert Series: Tracy Lawrence, premier country singer.

8-10:30pm. Gates open at 6:30pm. $20/lawn, $35-$45/fixed seating. $350/table for 4. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 770-819-7765 or www.mablehouse.org.

Jewel. Multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter Jewel on tour this summer with her acoustic guitar, witty storytelling and unmatched vocal ability. 8pm. $38-$58 at Ticketmaster. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800.

June 11-13, 17-20, 24-27 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre. One of the funniest musicals ever written about a crafty slave struggling to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan for his young master, in exchange for his freedom. Thursday-Saturdays: 8pm. Sundays: 2pm. $32$38. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta Square. More info: 404- 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

June 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, July 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 Chaim’s Love Song, a heartwarming tale of friendship, hope, survival and triumph, presented by Kudzu Playhouse. Fridays & Saturdays: 8pm. $18/adults; $16/seniors & students.

Sundays: 3pm. $14/adults; $12/seniors & students. Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info: 770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

Free Candlelite Concert featuring Olde Dawg. Bring a picnic and come early. Food concessions available as well. Doors open at 7pm. Performance: 8-10pm. Free. Tables available for rent.

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.

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June 16 Wednesday Walk in the Garden at Barrington Hall, which today is recognized as one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States. 9:30am. Free. Advance reservations requested. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info/reservations: 770-640-3855.

June 16 & July 14 Wind Down Wednesday. Come unwind after work and enjoy great music, munchies and beverages. $5. 6:30-8pm. Heritage Green, 6110 Bluestone Road, Sandy Springs. More info: 404851-9111 or cnickles@heritagesandysprings.org.

June 17 Brown Bag Banter with speaker, Rhetta Akamatsu, paranormal specialist and Marietta resident, who combines her research with a passion for history to deliver a one-of-a-kind glimpse into Marietta’s rich and sometimes undying spirit as told in her book, Haunted Marietta. 11:30am. $5. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Ste. 200, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or www.mariettahistory.org.

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Community Calendar June 18 The Boys in Concert. Celebrate the music of an era that lights up every generation from The Beach Boys to Motown. Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer have performed at Carnegie Hall and made numerous television appearances. 8pm. $25-$69 plus fees at Ticketmaster. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800.

June 18-19 Footloose presented by Cabaret Camp. Lawn opens at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. Bring your blanket or chairs for free. $25/table.

The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.

June 19 32nd Annual Possum Trot 10K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run benefits the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Registration opens at 6:30am. Fun Run: 7am. $15. 10K: 7:30am. $27 in advance or $32 race day. Register on line at www.active.com or in person at any Big Peach Running Store. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info/to register: 770-992-2055, ext. 226, or www.chattnaturecenter.com.

Juneteenth Celebration on the Square. Juneteenth or June 19, 1865, is considered the date the last slaves in America were freed. Join the Cobb NAACP and city of Marietta for a day of family activities, ethnic foods, entertainment, vendors, music, history, and more. Free. 10am-4pm. Glover Park/Marietta Square. More info: 770-425-5757 or www.mariettaga.gov.

East Cobb Local Music Festival. Local bands perform live.

Featuring Samantha Stroh and Southside of the Tracks. Free.

12-8pm. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-861-4657.

Yu Gi Oh Card Tournament presented by Phoenix Games.

Registration starts at 8:30am. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 407-668-4920 or www.phoenixgames.us.

Cobb Classic Rodeo. Bareback riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, team roping, barrel racing, trick riding and rodeo clowns! 8-10pm. $15/adults. $12/children. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770528-8875.

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June 19 & July 17 East Cobb Market sponsored by Friends & Family Chiropractic.

Vendors and artists gather to sell their items. Lots of great merchandise, food and music. 10am-6pm. 2500 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-826-8951.

June 19-August 29 The Working White House Exhibit, a never before seen look at the daily lives of the maids, cooks, butler, doormen, electricians and the army of others who have kept one of the world’s most famous homes running efficiently and smoothly. Free with museum admission. 9:30am-5pm. The Southern Museum, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. More info: 770-427-2117 or www.southernmuseum.org.

June 22 Deadline to Enter Miss Cobb County Scholarship Pageant.

Contestants must be 17-23 years old, a high school graduate and single. Judging is based on private interview, talent, event gown and physical fitness. More info: Gene Phillips, 770-4356378 or misscobbcounty@yahoo.com.

June 23 WellHScreen sponsored by WellStar. Various screenings. 7:3010am. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. East Cobb YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont, Marietta. More info: 770-9567827.

June 23-July 18 Greater Tuna presented by Theatre in the Square. The first of the Tuna, Texas, series that’s a send-up of small town mores and quirkiness. Recommended for ages 16 and up. TuesdaySaturday: 8pm. Sunday: 2:30 & 7pm. No performances Sunday, July 4. $28-$35. $14 previews 7pm, June 20 and 8pm, June 22. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-422-8369 or www.theatreinthesquare.com.

June 24 2010 Concert Series: Travis Tritt. This Marietta native will be performing his unique country with soul. Gates open at 6:30pm. Concert: 7-10pm. $20/lawn. $49-$59/fixed seating. $350/table for 4. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 770-819-7765 or www.mablehouse.org.

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Community Calendar June 25 Glover Park Evening Concert Series: Soul Purpose. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free oldies concert. Blankets and lawn chairs allowed after 4pm. Tables available for rent. Concert at 8pm. Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov.

June 25-26 2010 Model Expo sponsored by IPMS Metro Atlanta featuring aircraft, ships, armor, figures, autos, space and sci-fi, dioramas and more. Friday: 1:30-5pm. Saturday: 9:30am-5pm. $5.

Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: James Corley, 770-973-5666 or jdcorley@bellsouth.net.

June 25 & 27 Sounds of the Spirit Concert Series: Patriotic Celebration. The 130-voice Roswell United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir and Atlanta Wind Symphony join forces to raise this inspiring musical tribute to our great nation. Free/no ticket required. Love offering will be taken (suggested donation: $6/person). Preschool childcare available by reservation. Friday: 7:30pm. Sunday: 4 & 6:30pm.

Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. More info: 770-993-6218 or www.rumc.com.

June 26 Shallowford Falls Community Church Big Flea Market with bluegrass bands, cookout, car/bike show and inflatable family fun. Free. 9am-4pm. Shallowford Falls Community Church, 3662 Shallowford Road, Marietta. More info: 770-565-7468 or www.shallowfordfalls.org.

Fly Fishing Workshop with Chris Scalley, owner of River Through Atlanta guide service. Learn fishing techniques and how to plan trips on the Chattahoochee River. 9-11am. For ages 12 and up. $25/members. $30/non-members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info/to register: 770992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.com.

Snakes, Lizards, Frogs & Toads presented by Cobb County Master Gardener and animal lover, Marge Igyarto, to ease your fears so you can share garden space with these very useful animals. Bring the kids! Free. 10-11:30am. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070.

Sing for Christ – A Musical Celebration concert and cookout.

Cookout begins at 5pm. Proceeds from the cookout will benefit the church’s ministries. Free concert begins at 7:30pm.

Chestnut Ridge Christian Church, 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-8888 or www.chestnutridgechurch.com.

Glover Park Evening Concert Series: Cobb Symphony Orchestra. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert. Blankets and lawn chairs allowed after 4pm. Tables available for rent.

Concert at 8pm. Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov.

June 26-27 Live Healthy & Thrive Expo, a total wellness green event designed to educate, activate and motivate people to live a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. Saturday: 10am-7pm.

Sunday: 11am-6pm. Various ticket packages/prices. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: www.livehealthyandthrive.com.

July 2 & 3 An American Celebration of Faith & Freedom featuring the Johnson Ferry Choir and Orchestra. 7:30-10pm. Ice cream social following the concert in the Fellowship Hall. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-6561 or www.johnsonferry.org. www.eastcobber.com

July 3 Cobb County Republican Picnic. 11am-1pm. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-421-1833.

July 3-25 Retro Americana Exhibit. Opening reception July 9, 6-8:30pm.

The Gallery at Paper Mill Village, 255 Village Parkway, Suite 320, Marietta. More info: 678-755-1079 or www.thegalleryatpapermillvillage.com.

July 8-10, 1-17, 22-24, 29-31 Disney’s Aladdin Jr. presented by Kudzu Playhouse. Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail. 11am. $8. Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info: 770-5941020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

July 9-11 Frank Cox Jewelry Show. Gems, jewelry, beads and more.

Free and open to the public. Friday: 1-5pm. Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8450 or www.frankcoxproductions.com.

July 17-18 11th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. Dance with butterflies to live music. Create arts and crafts, face painting, and entomology exhibits. Buy home grown honey and bee products, butterfly host plants and ask garden experts how you can attract butterflies to your garden. Meet an American Girl Doll and make crafts with her friends. Wear your butterfly wings and march in the parade. Saturday: 9am-2pm. Sunday: 125pm. $8/members. $10/non-members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055, ext. 226, or www.chattnaturecenter.com.

July 23 Melissa Etheridge, one of the greatest all-time female rock icons.

7:30pm. $35-$100 at Ticketmaster. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800.

July 23-25, 29-August 1, August 5-8 Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre. A dancing, romancing musical comedy based on John Waters’ 1988 classic. Thursdays-Saturdays: 8pm. Sundays: 2pm. $32-$38. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta Square.

More info: 404- 377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

One Night Stand: An Evening with Jazz presented by Penelope Williams Ensemble. 8pm. $15, includes coffee and dessert.

The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.

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Community Calendar July 24-25 34th Annual Collectible Glass Show and Sale presented by Peach State Depression Glass Club. Saturday: 10am-5pm.

Sunday: 10am-4pm. $6. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-579-9225, 770426-1458, or www.psdgc.com.

July 30 Glover Park Evening Concert Series: Bayside. Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert featuring R&B and beach music.

Blankets and lawn chairs allowed after 4pm. Tables available for rent. Concert at 8pm. Marietta Square. More info: 770-7945601 or www.mariettaga.gov.

August 1 The Georgia Bridal Show. Meet wedding professionals and find everything you need to create the wedding of your dreams.

12-5pm. $10 at door. $9 online. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: www.eliteevents.com.

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August 6-8, 12-14 The Dixie Swim Club presented by CenterStage North. Five Southern women, whose friendship began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm.

Saturday, August 14: 2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. $12. The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

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Sandestin Resort Offers Upscale R&R

By Cynthia M. Rozzo

Years ago, they called Destin, the Panhandle coastal town, a ``fishing village.’’ It’s still a major fishing locale, with the largest charter fishing fleet in the state, but the main reason visitors come is for its beaches. The brilliant white sand here is made of quartz and it actually squeaks when you walk on it. Caressed by the emerald green Gulf waters, the beaches slope gently, so one can wade quite a ways out. Those stunning beaches have made Destin a popular vacation destination—especially with East Cobbers. Destin has become so popular, their roads are choked with cars--much like Atlanta’s rush hour. Last time I visited Destin, I sat in one of those beach traffic jams along Highway 98. And as traffic slowed to a crawl, I studied the humongous Sandestin sign that loomed down and it was then that I made a mental note that the next time I visited Destin I would stay in this gated resort in the hopes it would free me from this choked traffic scene. Fast forward to spring break 2010, and after a six hour ride, my family and I arrived at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort.

There is nothing in the area that compares with Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort- the biggest resort along the Panhandle-with 1,600 condos, a hotel and four golf courses built on 2,400 acres. Literally, a city unto itself – Sandestin has everything you could possibly need in a vacation paradise. There are five different areas: Beachfront, Beachside, Dockside, Village and Bayside, and each has a different feeling and a variety of accommodations. I stayed near the area known as the Village of Baytowne Wharf in a condo with a full kitchen, living room and three bedrooms.

A good chunk of the resort is on the beach side, but the bulk of it is on the other side of the highway, on Choctawhatchee Bay. Free trams go back and forth all day and into the evening, and most of the Sandestin homeowners have a golf cart in the driveway for getting around. The resort also provides bicycles to ride, and there are paths everywhere. As a full-service resort, it’s possible to park the car and not touch it for a week. As their “off in our own little world” slogan suggests, Sandestin is as good a place to kick back, or if you wish, get out and try all sorts of activities-- all right there on the resort.

This is a golfer’s paradise. With four courses and year-round play and with the breezes coming off the bay, my husband and oldest son, Lee (13), enjoyed a few rounds of golf. I’m no golfer, so I can only say that, like the rest of the Sandestin grounds and properties, the courses looked impeccably kept. The Sandestin marina offers sailboats and waverunners for rent, as well as pontoon boats, fishing charters, parasailing and small cruise boats.

There’s a full spa on the property, as well as a kids’ program to keep the little ones busy all day long. On the beach side, www.eastcobber.com

I rented a couple of chairs and an umbrella and watched my kids make sandcastles. Tennis players at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort are not forgotten! There’s a choice of playing on excellent clay, grass, or hard surface courts. At night, there’s a variety of restaurants on the property, most of them clustered, along with a lot of shops, in The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

The Village of Baytowne is expertly arranged in five “neighborhoods,” with each featuring a local historic theme. The village replicates the experience of walking around a small town and with shops to browse and restaurants to try. My kids got an aerial view of Destin’s Baytowne Wharf Village and its surroundings as they soared across the lagoon on Northwest Florida’s only Zipline. There is also a ropes course for skill-testing fun.

For dining, the choices are numerous from casual to upscale award-winning restaurants. The Village is open to anyone, whether staying as residents in the Resort or not. The events plaza in its center is a popular place for coastal residents, who find free fun happenings and concerts on Wednesday nights yearround.

I found this ultra-planned resort was perfect for me since I wanted to enjoy the sugar-white sands and emerald green water of Destin without the hassle of too much tourist traffic. There are so many more wonderful features and activities at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. After a few days at Sandestin, we reluctantly packed up and left, feeling like we’d barely scratched the surface and vowing to return. You’ll just have to experience it for yourself. Throughout the year you can ask about featured rates and events.

IF YOU GO Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West Destin, Florida 32550

850-267-8000• www.sandestin.com Emerald Coast Convention and Visitor Bureau 800-322-3319 • www.destin-fwb.com Destin Chamber of Commerce, 850-837- 6241 • www.destinchamber.com Beaches of South Walton 800-822-6877 • www.beachesofsouthwalton.com

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East Cobber Gives VOICE To Survivors of Sexual Abuse

By Brittany Hall

ssAngela Williams, Founder; and Tom Scales, Executive Director of Voice.

The statistics say it all. There are 39 million victims of child sexual abuse in the US alone. One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Only one in ten will tell.

Angela Williams, founder of VOICE Today, a non-profit organization focused on breaking the silence and cycle of child sexual abuse, can relate to the statistics too well. “As a survivor of child sexual abuse, I wanted to keep that from happening to another child,” Williams said.

Williams began VOICE after a 25 year career in real estate.

She felt a call to write her story in the book From Sorrows to Sapphires, which honestly portrays her emotional journey through abuse to healing. In her book, she goes through every emotion from childhood to adulthood and how it affected her life and relationships.

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“It is such an escape for me to write,” Williams said. “I was able to write everything that burdened me. From there, I felt moved to start VOICE so I could help others who have been through the same thing.” With the support of her husband, Phillip, and two children, Ashley and Jacob, Williams was able to build VOICE to the organization it is today.

The mission of VOICE is not only to provide protection to children but also healing to survivors. “Child sexual abuse is a silent and unspoken epidemic,” Williams said. “A survivor may struggle their entire life to bring peace and to shed the feelings of shame and filth.” VOICE works with survivors to find the peace through community and open and honest workshops.

“The workshops are the heart of VOICE,” Tom Scales Executive Director at VOICE Today said. There are currently four workshops ranging from providing healing for survivors to how to talk to your children about sex and personal boundaries.

“Society has its head buried in the sand when it comes to talking about sexual abuse,” Williams said. “We want to help people understand that this can be prevented.”

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Angie also runs a support group for survivors of child abuse every first and third Tuesday of the month at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.

The VOICE office is located at 3885 Shallowford Road, Suite110, in East Cobb. For more information visit www.voicetoday.org..

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Local Resident Set to Paddle Seven Day Kayak Adventure event will include educational programs on the rivers’ cultural and natural history, tours of facilities and historic sites located along the river, nightly games and entertainment, and even a research program in which participants will help collect chemical and biological data to give a snapshot of the current health of the Broad and Savannah rivers.

In the past, paddlers participating in the trip have ranged in age from 4 to 74 and family groups are common. At an all-inclusive cost of about $59 per day per person (includes meals and registration fees), the trip is a vacation value, and one that will not soon be forgotten, according to event organizers.

“We’ve had people come on this trip that have never paddled before and now they are life-long paddlers,” said Joe Cook, coordinator of the event. “This is an adventure that changes peoples’ lives.” ssMike McCarthy

East Cobb resident Mike McCarthy is set to paddle 82 miles this summer as part of Georgia River Network’s Paddle Georgia 2010 on Northeast Georgia’s Broad and Savannah rivers. The annual canoe and kayak adventure brings together more than 300 people each year from across the Southeast and the country for a week-long journey. This year, paddlers launch from Franklin Springs, GA, on June 19 and complete their trip June 25 in downtown Augusta, GA. Fashioned after the annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia, Paddle Georgia is more than just a canoe and kayak trip. The

As Mike McCarthy shares, “I have become quite the river advocate and I am now very passionate about water resource issues.”

The trip also serves as a fundraiser for Georgia River Network and local watershed groups, including the Broad River Watershed Association and Savannah Riverkeeper.

Georgia River Network is a non-profit 501c3 organization working to ensure a clean water legacy by engaging and empowering Georgians to protect and restore our rivers from the mountains to the coast. For more information, visit www.garivers.org or contact Joe Cook at 706-409-0128 or via e-mail at joecookpg@gmail.com.

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East Cobber To Be Featured on Food Crafters

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Three years ago, East Cobb resident and Wheeler High School alum Glendy Martin was working as a hairdresser when she began making candied jalapeños in her kitchen. Glendy says she had always loved pepper jellies and recipe experimenting, so when she first brought home an armful of jalapeño peppers and said she was going to “try something new,” her husband didn’t suspect anything out of the ordinary.

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Little did he know that the sweet jalapenos would be such a hit both at Glendy’s salon and among family and friends who encouraged her to start marketing the product. Without a commercial kitchen, Glendy found co-packer Hillside Orchard Farms, a company that makes a similar product, to produce the relish, and soon quit her job to promote Jalopy Jelly throughout the community.

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Today, Jalopy Jelly can be found in over 30 specialty stores in the Atlanta metro area and in Whole Foods stores in Georgia. Glendy says she already ships from Chicago to Canada and is looking forward to expanding to Whole Foods stores across the southeast. “When people taste it,” says Glendy, “we can pretty much watch them in a five second period turn around and come back.”

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Jalopy Jelly is served best atop cream cheese with crackers, but it is also great as a condiment or marinade, or in hushpuppies, baked beans, or omelets. All natural, the jelly sells for $6.99 a jar. Since its launch in 2007, Jalopy Foods has expanded its line of products to include both Georgia Peach and, most recently, Mango flavors. Glendy says Pineapple is expected to be released this summer, and Maraschino Cherry is in the works.

Glendy and her husband, Scott, have three children: Erin (29), Tyler (26), and Mallory (19), and, when not cooking, enjoy going to the movies and babysitting their two grandkids.

Look for Glendy at the Marietta Farmer’s Market Saturdays through November, from 8am to noon. Glendy’s story will air on Food Network’s Cooking Channel on June 21st on the new show, Food Crafters. For more information, visit their website at www.jalopyfoods.com. www.eastcobber.com

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Should Your Pet Be Our Pet of the Month?

Pet of the Month: Tupac Submitted by Ryan Lauduskie

Name: Tupac Animal/ Breed: Green Iguana Age & Gender: 7 year old male Favorite Food: Lettuce Favorite Person: Mom Best Trick: Bobbing head Turn Ons: Laying at the pool Turn Offs: Cloudy, rainy days Favorite Toy: A mirror. He thinks he’s looking at another iguana!

Last Seen: Looking in the mirror What makes your pet so special: He’s 5 feet long.

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Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society Saves Homeless Dogs

By Keren Goldshlager

ssVolunteer Lisa Olens with her adopted dogs, Nikki and Murphy

Each year, millions of dogs are euthanized in shelters.

Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society is working hard to remedy this problem, little by little (dog, that is). When asked why it is best to adopt a rescue dog as opposed to a dog that has been bred, Fair Sutherlin, Facility Volunteer Coordinator from the SDR, replies simply, “Because you are saving a life.”

Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society is a nonprofit organization managed almost entirely by volunteers and donations, with about a dozen of the regular volunteers coming directly from the East Cobb area. Small Dog Rescue (SDR) houses about 40 dogs in their Alpharetta facility and 40 others in foster homes. These dogs were either picked up by Animal Control, abandoned by their owners, or rescued from kill shelters in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee; however, all adoptions occur in the North Metro Atlanta area only. The SDR is a no-kill facility: once a dog is accepted into its care, it will be kept until it finds a home.

To encourage those who may be concerned about adopting a rescue dog that may presumably have an unclear past, Sutherlin assures the public that rescue dogs “are the most wonderful dogs. They’re so loving and grateful.” She herself has adopted 3 dogs, and she genuinely believes that they know they have been rescued. Many East Cobbers have also found their rescue dogs to be affectionate and loyal pets for life. Lisa Olens, a regular volunteer and an involved East Cobb resident, has adopted her “two furry children,” Nikki and Murphy, from SDR and truly believes that rescue dogs can “bloom and blossom” when matched with the right family. www.eastcobber.com

For those who do not have the time or means available to adopt a dog, the SDR still offers many great opportunities for East Cobb residents to get involved. Volunteers can attend adoption days in nearby Sandy Springs, or they can work at the actual facility in Alpharetta and clean kennels, walk and play with the dogs, or give baths. Certain programs allow mothers and daughters to work together, so that children as young as age 12 can begin contributing to a good cause. There is also a foster program that allows families to keep a certain dog temporarily until it finds a permanent home. Lisa Olens and her family have specifically participated in foster care and Youth Volunteer programs, taking advantage of the opportunity to get their son, Jonathon, involved. “There is a lot you can do, depending on your talent, time, and interest,” Lisa comments. “The SDR is very willing to accommodate what you can give them and what you can do for them.” Volunteer activities in the past have ranged from Pope High School Key Club bake sales to silent auctions to microchip clinics at the local pet boutique, Hot Dogs Cool Cats. “We love volunteers,” remarks Sutherlin.

“We are completely funded by donations so… volunteers and people who can spread the word about what good work we do are great.”

Regular volunteers at the SDR pick a naming theme each month and name their dogs accordingly. Says Sutherlin with a smile, “One month we’ll have athletes, one month we’ll have movie stars from the 50s,” so you’ll notice a wide variety of entertaining and adorable pet names ranging from Buster Butterbeer to Campbell Brown!

Adoptable dogs are available for viewing on SDR’s website at smalldoghumane.org. Here, you can also check for the locations of upcoming adoption events. Adoptions are held locally every Saturday from 12-4pm at Petco in Sandy Springs on 5938 Roswell Road NE. At least one Sunday a month, rescue dogs are also taken to the PetSmart at North Point on 6370 North Point Parkway in Alpharetta. The SDR looks forward to seeing you soon!

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Health & Wellness Chiropractor

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Melissa Babcock, M.D., F.A.A.D Babcock Dermatology 4890 Roswell Road • Atlanta 30342 404-835-3052 • www.babcockdermatology.com Dr. Melissa Babcock is a board certified dermatologist on staff at Piedmont Hospital and a member of the Piedmont Clinic. A facial reconstructive surgeon and fellowship-trained Mohs Skin Cancer Surgeon, Dr. Babcock also provides cosmetic mole removal, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and chemical peels.

Langley Family Chiropractic 4994 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 21 • Marietta 30068 770-973-0150 • www.langleyfamilychiropractic.com Empowering families to live healthy lives. For 23 years Langley Family Chiropractic has been offering professional care for all generations of your family. Techniques and approaches customized to fit your needs. Most insurances accepted and flexible family plans are available. You deserve the best – call Langley Family Chiropractic today!

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Judith Reichenbach, Ed. S. Licensed Professional Counselor 770-597-9882 Loving Christian counseling families/individuals.

Conflict, grief, blended families, adolescent behavior, L. D., depression, body image, P.T.S.D, loneliness, marriage revitalization, illness, empty-nest, fear, guilt, shame, anger, career coaching, high school/college planning, or just need someone to talk to.

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Dr. Langley has been in private practice for 22 years there. A return to quality, comprehensive dental care with a helping East Cobb families live healthy, active lives with heart. No extra frills, bells or whistles, just quality dental care corrective and wellness chiropractic care. Naturally, she and old-fashioned customer service. You can count on us to cares for those with neck and back problems, but she also treat you with respect in a caring, safe and comfortable environ________________________________ Date ______________________________ helps people with a variety of health issues. ment. We are here to protect not just your dental health, but your budget. At Shallowford Creek Family Dentistry, we’re just Why choose Langely Family Chiropractic? Experience, here to make you smile! knowledge and commitment to your healthcare needs. Dr. Langley cares for family members of all ages, and she is nationally known in the profession for her expertise. Known as the “kids’ chiropractor” in Georgia, she has an individualized approach and develops a care plan that is unique for each patient.

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Health & Wellness PODIATRY, FOOT and Ankle care East Cobb Foot & Ankle Care Dr. Mark Light, D.P.M. • Dr. Robert Heden East Cobb Office: 4439 Roswell Road • Marietta 30062 770-977-8221 • www.eastcobbfoot.com Kennestone Office: 670 Canton Road • Marietta 30060 770-429-0033 Dr. Light and Dr. Heden specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of all foot and ankle problems. They provide quality and gentle care for all ages. They have 2 fully equipped offices including x-ray and ultrasound analysis. There is a licensed and certified surgical center located in the East Cobb location.

Pink Eye or Swimmer’s Eye? Did you know that “pink eye” is not always contagious? It’s true. “Pink Eye” is really just a term used to describe any redness and inflammation of the conjunctiva. That’s the transparent covering at the front of your eyeball.

Pink eye or “conjunctivitis,” has one of three causes: an infection, an allergy, or a chemical reaction. Infections are usually caused by bacteria, but can be caused by a virus. The bacterial kind is very contagious. You should be careful to wash your hands frequently and not share your antibiotic eye drops, washcloths or towels with anyone. Viral infections normally are taken care of by your body’s own defenses. If your eyes are red from allergies or chemicals, it’s best to try to remove the source of the irritation. That may mean anything from using artificial tear and prescription eye drops to wearing goggles when swimming in chlorinated water. Do the right thing and see your eye care provider if you suspect a problem.

The Coach’s Corner Are YOU Prepared for the Unexpected?

Every day we face unexpected events in our world – devastating tornadoes in the Midwest, the volatile stock market, a massive oil spill in the Gulf, the economic collapse in Greece and Europe, and unprecedented political unrest in our own country. None of us are completely safe or shielded from unexpected events. You (your business and your thinking) will no doubt be affected by some of these events, and who knows what else? There will always be unexpected events in our lives.

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Are you ready? How can you be ready? No one can prepare for the unexpected. Just the same, when unexpected events or catastrophes come into our personal and business lives, we seem to always find a way to handle them, at least to some degree. More often than not, we just adjust to living with it. We feel victimized and miserable. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can be prepared – and that means adopting the right mental perception.

Here are some ideas that may help: • Accept the fact that with the event will come changes, and you want those changes, as best as possible, to support you.

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Miche: One Bag. Endless Possibilities.

When Melanie Payne bought her first Miche Bag, she proudly carried and displayed it for all her friends to see. Her family noticed how excited she was about the concept of changing the bag’s cover without actually moving the contents from one bag to another.

“You’re selling that bag!” her family told her. And, indeed, ssMelanie Payne within a few months, Melanie loved it so much that she decided to become the Miche Bag Distributor for Cobb and Cherokee Counties.

Miche Bag is a woman’s dream: you can change the cover of your handbag to match your outfit or mood without moving the contents, thus saving you time and space. Change your look in just 3 seconds, it’s that easy. It’s no wonder her business is doing so well. “It is

definitely a ‘wow’ product,” Melanie says. “Women love the Miche Bag. It sells itself.”

The Miche Bag concept is simple: 1) Choose the size of your bag (small or large). 2) Choose your Miche Bag “shells.” 3) Add the accessories (strap) to match.

There are over 40 shells for the classic bag and over 20 for the large bag, with new shells released each month.

With a warehouse in the metro Atlanta area, customers and reps are guaranteed to get their product fast. Miche Bag is growing so fast and she is looking for sales reps to help show the product. She notes, “Miche is not a multilevel company and is quota free.

Our product is stylish, high quality, and fun to sell.”

It is a low-stress business where you can become an independent sales rep and sell through your own web site, in-home parties, or do individual sales.

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East Cobb Boy Scouts Attend Campout of the Century 2010 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. To celebrate, the Atlanta Area Council hosted the Campout of the Century at the Bert Adams Scout Reservation located in Covington, May 14-16. The Campout of the Century brought together 5,000 Boy Scouts from 13 metro-Atlanta counties including East Cobb Boy Scouts from troops 1011 and 204. The Campout featured an arena show with a performance by a former American Idol finalist, fireworks, performances by Scouts, and many other activities to commemorate the milestone. The Campout of the Century weekend is one of many events that the Atlanta Area Council will be hosting throughout the Anniversary year.

Troop 204 at the flag raising ceremony

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East Cobb Students Earn Eagle Scout Rank The Cherokee Patrol, made up of eight high school seniors in East Cobb, is a unique group. Besides entering Cub Scouts at the same time, they have earned numerous awards including the Baden Powell National Honor Patrol, Veteran Summer Camper Award, World Conservation Award, and U.S. Heritage Award. “This is a special group of boys. Each Scout is involved in their school athletics and music programs. Each of the boys works, participates in school activities, and makes time to camp, fundraise, and lead fellow Scouts in their patrol and Troop, “said Al Friel, former Scoutmaster for Troop 1011.

The Scouts from the Cherokee Patrol are exceptional and are a part of a movement of leaders that are preparing to lead our communities. “Eagle Scouts have a responsibility to themselves, their families and their communities. The Eagle Scouts are expected to achieve and lead. Last year the Atlanta Area Council awarded 527 Eagle awards, a new record for the council.

ssEast Cobb Eagle Scouts: Back Row (l-r:) Benjy Stamberger, George Merriam, Kirk Malcolm, Connor Crank; Front Row (l-r:) Joseph Privateer, Preston Ehlers, Alex Walgren. Not pictured is Jonathan Gopel, who will have his Eagle Ceremony at a later date.

In March, seven members of the Cherokee Patrol in Troop 1011 were honored when they were awarded the highest rank a Scout can earn, Eagle Scout. To achieve this rank, Scouts enter a strenuous program that includes earning 21 merit badges and completion of a highly involved service project.

Due to the rigorous elements of the program, fewer than five percent of all Scouts entering the program achieve the rank of Eagle. It is even rarer that eight Scouts, who entered the Scouting program together, would reach the rank together.

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The new Eagle Scouts come from three different schools, Walton High School, Wheeler High School, and Woodward Academy. Next year each Scout will be attending colleges across the east coast. One Scout, Kirk Malcolm, will be attending the United State Naval Academy. In addition to Malcom, the other members of the patrol are George Merriam, Joseph Privateer, Alex Walgren, Connor Crank, Preston Ehlers, Benjy Stamerger and Johnathan Gopel.

Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has been the nation’s foremost program of character development and values-based leadership training for youth ages 7-20. The Atlanta Area Council covers 13 metro-Atlanta counties including Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, and Rockdale. For more information on the Atlanta Area Council, visit www.atlantabsa.org.

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Plan 2040 Neighborhood Forum Scheduled June 10 at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce Changes in population, jobs and economic growth impact us all — regardless of where we live, work or recreate. How do we deal with issues of traffic congestion, an aging population, a shrinking workforce, air quality and water quality across community and political boundaries?

The League for Regional Atlanta will tackle these questions by hosting the first of four neighborhood forums about Plan 2040 from 6:45-9pm on Thursday, June 10, in the community room at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 240 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta.

Plan 2040 is a region-wide plan being developed by the Atlanta Regional Commission to accommodate economic and population growth sustainably over the next three decades.

Residents from Cobb, Cherokee, Douglas and Paulding counties are invited to share their preferences and priorities, especially about land use and transportation. Participation in the neighborhood forum is free, but space is limited, so participants should register online at civicleagueatlanta.org or call 404-413-0331 by June 7. Those unable to attend a forum are encouraged to participate in online public meetings hosted

by ARC at atlantaregional.com/transportation/plan-2040.

Zonings and Variances for June The following is a list of zonings to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, June 1, at 9am. The Board of Commissioners will vote on these zonings Tuesday, June 15 at 9am. These listings are provided by the East Cobb Civic Association, Inc. For comments and final actions by these organizations, please visit www.eastcobb.net.

Petition Z-14: Scott W. Tucker, represented by Melissa P. Haisten of Sams, Larkin & Huff, requests a change in zoning from GC, R-20 to HI for Industrial and Warehouse Uses.

Located on the southeast intersection of Sawyer Road and Georgia Northeastern Railroad right-of-way. Size of tract is 1.661 acres. Current zoning: GC, R-20. Current Land Use: Industrial Compatible. Proposed use: Industrial and Warehouse Uses.

Petition Z-17: Metro Group Development II LLC, represented

by John Moore of Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele, LLP, requests a change in zoning from GC and PSC to NRC for a Pharmacy and Drug Store. Located on the northwest intersection of Roswell Road and Old Canton Road. Size of tract is 1.812 acres. Current zoning: GC, PSC. Current Land Use: Neighborhood Activity Center. Proposed Use: Pharmacy and Drug Store.

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Georgia Park Passes Available at Cobb Libraries The Cobb County Public Library System (CCPLS) is participating in a statewide ‘Get Outdoors Georgia’ campaign now through December 31. As part of the campaign, library card holders can check out Park Pass folders for seven days, which contains a parking tag for Georgia state parks and a free family-pass, for up to four people, to Georgia historical sites.

The free parking tag, a $50 savings, can be used at any of Georgia’s 48 state parks. The family pass can be used at any of the 15 historic sites in Georgia. Additionally, a ‘Guide to Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites’ pamphlet is included in the folder.

Checking out a Park Pass folder is just as easy as checking out a book. A participant must have a valid library card to check out one of the 34 Park Pass folders that are available throughout the CCPLS system. Park Pass folders can be renewed twice. Patrons with overdue packets are charged 10 cents daily until it is returned, and fined $50 to replace lost folders.

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Legislative Recap

By Karen Hallacy, Georgia PTA The legislative session is over and it was a brutal one with the State having to severely cut the budget for both the remainder of FY 10 and for FY 11. Those cuts ripple down to the local level and help explain, in part, why Cobb has a $137M hole in its budget.

Legislation was passed to provide greater flexibility to school systems to deal with the tight budgets. Below are the highlights (or lowlights depending on what you want to call them) of the legislative session: • Additional cuts to funding for school nurses (in line with the general 3% percent cut to education) • Increases in class sizes with system averaging allowed (so class sizes may vary from school to school as long as the overall average in the district doesn’t exceed the allowed maximum. There are certain restrictions based on limits for gifted, special needs, IEPs, etc. that affect state funding.)

• Additional cuts in transportation funding (transportation is only funded above 1.5 miles from school and the state only pays 20% of the cost of transportation – even less now).

• Additional $527M in ‘austerity cuts’ (funding that the school districts earned based on the state funding formula but the state doesn’t pay because it lops a percentage off the top after it makes its calculations). ARRA funds restored $100M of this so net $427M. This is on top of the $939M cut in last year’s amended budget.

• Students in elementary and secondary school are allowed to carry an epi pen on them if it is prescribed to them.

• Driver’s license exams must be given in English. No other language is allowed.

• Proof of citizenship is now required in order to register to vote • Calculation for HOPE will begin freshman year so students can see if they qualify.

• Drivers cannot use a cell phone or text while driving.

• Students in eighth grade will now develop a preferred focus program and have an Individual Graduation Plans (IGP) to help set their path towards graduation. The plans will be reviewed annually in high school.

• PSAT exams and AP tests will only be funded for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch (formerly all 10th grade PSAT tests were covered and one AP exam).

• Eliminated CRCTs in 1st and 2nd grade and the writing exam in 3rd and 5th grade.

• New rules to define bullying and how it will be handled • New rules in how the courts can handle zero tolerance violations. School can look at intent as long as a gun is not involved.

• Teachers do not have to earn PLU credits for the next several years.

Karen Hallacy is the 2nd Vice President of Georgia PTA and is also the Legislative chairperson of Georgia PTA, Dodgen Middle School and Walton High School. She has been involved in advocacy at the local, state and national level for over seven years. Her children attend Dodgen Middle School, Walton High School and Caltech University.

• Drivers of pickup trucks must now wear seatbelts.

• Guns allowed in school parking lots in cars (but not on the general grounds). They are also allowed at sporting events.

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Vote By Mail Our country works best when everyone exercises the most important right of citizenship: the right to vote. For that reason, the process of voting should be as simple, convenient, and fair as possible. Across the country, an increasing number of cities, counties and states are making it easier for citizens to vote without standing in long lines or using potentially flawed electronic voting equipment. Cobb County Board of Elections has embraced this trend. Any Cobb County voter may request a Vote-by-Mail ballot. No “reason” is required. The Cobb County Board of Elections’ website www.cobbelections.org reviews the required steps to vote by mail.

Early Voting Offered for Primary Election If you are going to be out of town during an important election and you still want to vote, you can easily register for early voting. Registering for early voting also helps you avoid standing in long lines on Election Day or rushing to the polling station right after work. Using the early voting system, you will be able to cast your vote without all the hassle of going to the polls.

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Georgia Voter’s Bill of Rights 1. On Election Day, each polling place opens at 7am and closes at 7pm. If you are in line at the polling place when the polls close at 7pm, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE in the election. Ga. Code Ann. § 21-2-403, 413(g) (2002).

2. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE EVEN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IDENTIFICATION with you on Election Day. If you do not have any form of identification, you must sign a form under oath swearing or affirming that you are the person identified on your voter certificate. Id. § 21-2-418 3.If you cannot read English, or you are blind or disabled, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE from anyone you choose except your employer, your employer’s agent or an officer or representative of your union. Id. § 21-2-409(b)(1). This provision only applies if a federal candidate is on the ballot.

4. Between the hours of 9:30am and 4:30pm on Election Day, IF YOU ARE 75 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR YOU ARE DISABLED AND REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN VOTING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE without waiting in line. Id. § 21-2-409.1 5. If you make a mistake or “spoil” your ballot and have not cast the ballot, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT BALLOT after returning the spoiled ballot to a poll officer. Id. § 21-2-433(b)

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6. NO PERSON MAY ELECTIONEER, TRY TO INFLUENCE YOUR VOTE, ASK YOU TO SIGN A PETITION OR SOLICIT YOU IN ANY WAY when you are standing in line within 25 feet of a polling place. Id. § 21-2-414

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7. If you have been convicted of a crime, but have completed your sentence, including any period of probation or parole, and have registered to vote since that time, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE. Id. § 21-2-216(b)

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8. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to bring your child under the age of 18 into the voting booth as long as they are not disruptive or interfere with the voting process, or operate the voting machine. Id. § 21-2-413(f)

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9. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE DURING THE WORK DAY, unless you begin work after 9:00 a.m. or end work at 5:00 p.m. (or 6:00 p.m. in Atlanta). Id. § 21-2404 source:www.georgiafordemocracy.org

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Candidates for Georgia State Senate-District 32 On July 20, Cobb County residents will have the opportunity to vote in the Georgia Primary elections for a variety of political offices.

The EAST COBBER presents the two Republican candidates running for Georgia State Senate District 32 that represents East Cobb and Sandy Springs. The information provided came from the candidates themselves. There is no Democratic candidate running for this office.”

Judson Hill 404-514-0727 www.judsonhill.com judson@judsonhill.com AGE: 50 CITY, STATE BORN: Miami, FL EDUCATION: Emory University Economics & Political Science BW; Mercer University Law School Juris Doctorate; numerous professional licenses OCCUPATION: Attorney and small business man FAMILY: Wife Shelly; Judson, Jr., Joshua & Anneliese HOBBIES: Running, fly-fishing, playing sports

Lynda Coker 770-951-7080 www.cokerforsenate.com lyndacoker@bellsouth.net AGE: 63 CITY, STATE BORN: Jacksonville, Florida EDUCATION: Florida State University – Bachelor of Science; Georgia State University - Master of Education; North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy – Certified Peace Officer; Chief Deputy Sheriff, Cobb County Sheriff’s

Office FAMILY: Married, Gene Coker; children: Michael and Angie; grandchildren: Zach Coker, Noelle and Jack Trotter HOBBIES: Pleasure reading – novels and biographies; visiting and playing with my grandchildren; relaxing getaways to the mountains of North Georgia ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: Dickerson Middle School Council; Cobb Domestic Violence Task Force; Cobb Underage Drinking Task Force; Cobb Executive Women; YWCA of Northwest Georgia; East Cobb Business Association; Cobb County GOP; Cobb Republican Women’s Club; Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Cobb and Honorary Commanders; Walton High School Booster Club, PTA and Advisory Council HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? Over 30 years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): Yes - Georgia State Representative, District 31, 3 terms - 1991 – 1996 PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. Duties of a State Senator are to represent the citizens of their district in the GA General Assembly. That service directly affects the quality of life and personal safety of every citizen. It is imperative that State officials work closely with local officials to achieve collective goals without just shifting the cost and responsibility to local government.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE THAT QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS OFFICE. My education, career employment and involvement in the community have provided me the experience that counts. I earned a Masters Degree in Educational Administration. I worked as an educator for ten years in GA and FL. As a certified peace officer I have worked in the Cobb Sheriff’s Office over 20 years. As a 3-term State Representative from Cobb, I served as Delegation Chair in 1993-94. In the community I have served on various boards, organizations and civic groups.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? In today’s economy, the most important and difficult issue facing State government is to rein in spending yet maintain quality services that will meet our constitutional responsibilities. Government cannot be everything to everybody. Cutting waste should be primary. Evaluating services, determining if they are cost effective and of value and ultimately reducing the size of State government should be our goal.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? My mother, Edna Stringer. She instilled in me the value of education, a work ethic second to none, the moral fortitude to face all challenges with honesty and integrity and above all that with these values as a foundation, I could achieve any goal in life.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Organized, ethical, personable www.eastcobber.com

with my kids ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church member for many years and now involved in ministry at Buckhead Church; Cobb & Sandy Springs Chambers of Commerce; East Cobb Business Association; Sandy Springs Business Association; Georgia Bar Association; American Bar Association; Republican National Committee; Trout Unlimited; Governor’s Health Information Technology Advisory Council; Cobb & Fulton Republican Parties; National Rifle Association; Georgia Right to Life; Georgia Carry; East Cobb Park Board of Advisors; Promise Keepers Ministry.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? 23 years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): Your Georgia State Senator since 2004 PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. A State Senator represents a substantial number of people, their values and their perspectives in the State Senate of Georgia. Your Senator can have a significant impact and should be a leader in promoting your values and advocating policies that support your family; but only with the right leadership in that office. Since I was elected I have helped reduce spending increases, reduced classroom sizes, protected women and children from sexual predators, fought to reduce traffic congestion, restricted illegal immigration, lowered taxes for seniors, and helped make healthcare more affordable.

Please describe the training and experience that qualify you for this office. The past 6 years I served as your Senator and have effectively led conservative public policy initiatives to cut taxes and reduce the size of government and encourage more personal responsibility.

Leading a healthcare committee and passing free market based health care reforms, passing lawsuit reform, restricting illegal immigration, tackling tough transportation and education issues and leading numerous shows a track record of service. I began my public service as an Assistant United States Attorney, with the US Department of State and on the Reagan White House Advance Team.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? We must continue to create a better economic environment for job creation and get our spending under control; otherwise, it is difficult to effectively address education, transportation, healthcare and other important issues. We must reduce the size of government by determining which government services are essential as reflected in our state Constitution. Non-essential programs should be eliminated, cut or privatized in order to save money. I have opposed tax increases and lost my senate leadership position for representing you.

Increasing spending and raising taxes is not an option.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? Ronald Reagan – having the opportunity to work for the White House and to travel with President Reagan and personally witness his optimistic conservative vision and his willingness to consistently stick with his principles, stand strong in the face of adversity and provide leadership during difficult times. He is a man of great personal integrity and vision.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Father, integrity, conservative tax cutter

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Candidates for Georgia House of Representatives-District 41 On July 20, Cobb County residents will have the opportunity to vote in the Georgia Primary elections for a variety of political offices.

The EAST COBBER presents the two Republican candidates running for Georgia House of Representatives District 41. The information provided came from the candidates themselves. Diane Lore is the only Democratic candidate running for this office. The EAST COBBER will publish another voter’s guide in October which will review the Democratic and Republican candidates.

Sharon Cooper 770-956-8357 www.sharoncooper.org sharon.cooper@house.ga.gov AGE: 67 CITY, STATE BORN: Houston, Texas EDUCATION: RN, Saint Mary’s School of Nursing; BS, Child Development, University of Tennessee; MA, Education/Disadvantaged Learners, University of South Florida; BSN, Nursing, Medical College of Georgia; MSN, Nursing, Medical College of Georgia OCCUPATION: Legislator, RN & Medical Administrator FAMILY: Husband – Dr. Tom Cooper; two step daughters; two granddaughters HOBBIES: Reading, travel, gardening, playing with my Corgis, walking ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: Friends of East Cobb Park, Chattahoochee Plantation Homeowners Association, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Northside United Methodist Church, Cobb Republican Party / Cobb Republican Women, Mary Perdue’s Advisory Committee on Foster Care, Historic Oakland Foundation, Primrose Garden Club HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? 35 years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): House Representative for the 41st district – 1996 to present PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. As a State Representative, I work on many things from education to transportation to taxes. I also Chair the Health and Human Services Committee. In that position I am on the front line of healthcare debates in Georgia. Also, I am a voice for East Cobb in all local legislation.

Please describe the training and experience that qualify you for this office. I have served the people in this office for 14 years and as a member of leadership I helped Republicans take the majority. As a registered nurse and medical administrator I bring knowledgeable and practical, hands-on experience to business and healthcare solutions.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? The state faces many issues… most inter-related.

Families are hurting because of a lack of jobs and government faces heavier burdens with fewer resources -- meanwhile the Feds add more unfunded mandates, like Obamacare. I will support legislation that streamlines government, promotes business and jobs and reduces the tax burden.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? Today, politically, Newt Gingrich. He has overcome adverse circumstances to become a respected spokesman for Republicans. He clearly defines practical and real solutions to the nation’s problems -solutions that empower the individual and not the government.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Approachable, trustworthy, effective 48 June/July 2010

Calvin Rhodes 678-921-9534 www.CalvinRhodes.com Calvin@CalvinRhodes.com AGE: 45 CITY, STATE BORN: Albany Georgia EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and an MBA in General Business OCCUPATION: Businessman – Consultant and Real Estate Investment FAMILY: I am happily married to Dr. Melissa Bruce HOBBIES: My wife and I love making new friends as we travel. I enjoy fishing and the outdoors as well as woodworking.

ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: The Church of the Apostles; the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce; Leadership Cobb 2006/07; the Cobb Business Collaborative Board; the Cobb Medical Reserve Corps; the Cobb Medical Alliance; the Cobb Republican Party Committee the Terrell Mill Community (Civic). As a graduate of the Coverdell Leadership Institute (2008), I continue to work on legislation cutting taxes and helping families.

I also belong to Docs4PatientCare, the Tea Party, the Patriots in Action, and the newly formed Conservative Leadership Coalition of Georgia aimed at stopping tax bills. I was honored by the Cobb Chamber with the Earnest Barrett Outstanding Leadership Award in 2007.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? I’ve lived in Cobb County for twenty years and in East Cobb for eight years.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): Although I have not sought public office previously, I have served as a leader among grassroots advocates for the conservative cause for over twenty years. I am an active member of my party and regularly contribute my time and resources to support solid conservative candidates.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. A legislator represents the interests of the people in their district.

As Representative of East Cobb, I will support legislation that protects our citizens, preserves family values, promotes economic growth, encourages personal responsibility, stops irresponsible spending and limits government intrusion on the rights and freedoms of individuals. Families in East Cobb are affected daily by the burdens of over taxation.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE THAT QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS OFFICE. My 27 year rise to executive vice-president of a $100 million company taught me invaluable leadership skills, fiscal responsibility, meeting payroll and protection of all who worked with me.

Now as a small business owner, I bring a wealth of knowledge such as budgeting, HR, strategic planning, prioritizing and knowing how to lead a team. Serving on our community boards and getting community input gives me the knowledge to solve Cobb’s needs.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? The budget will be difficult and affect educating our kids, building roads, and determine if the state will take more of our hard earned dollars. I will identify excessive spending, implement cost savings solutions, align benefits with the private sector, and end the duplicity of services. Constant tax and “fee” increases are not the answer. Implementing measures enable the state to end the state income tax will be my priority.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? I admire my father as he set a great example for our family by his daily life. He instilled in us a strong set of Christian values. He taught me that your word must be your bond and that the only thing that someone else can never take from you is your good name.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Christian, conservative, dedicated

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Candidates for Georgia House of Representatives-District 42 On July 20, Cobb County residents will have the opportunity to vote in the Georgia Primary elections for a variety of political offices.

The EAST COBBER presents the two Republican candidates running for Georgia House of Representatives District 42. The information provided came from the candidates themselves. The EAST COBBER will publish another voter’s guide in October which will review the Democratic and Republican candidates.

Hamilton M. Beck 404-431-4631 Hamilton.M.Beck@gmail.com AGE: 24 CITY, STATE BORN: Atlanta, Georgia EDUCATION: B.B.A. Accounting – Kennesaw State University OCCUPATION: Business Owner FAMILY: Single HOBBIES: Music, automotive and outdoor sports ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: East Cobb Presbyterian Church HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? 2+ years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): No PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. My duties in the House of Representatives are to read, review and vote on the state budget and bills that are proposed. Every item in the budget and every bill that is enacted have an impact upon the people of East Cobb and the 42nd District.

Please describe the training and experience that qualify you for this office. I was born and raised in Georgia. I graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelors degree in Accounting and I am studying for the CPA Exam. I am a fiscal conservative and believe the government is accountable to the citizens, not the other way around.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? The most important issue facing my political office is the fiscal responsibility of our state government. With the need to reduce spending, every area of the state budget needs to be scrutinized and be held accountable. We must be very prudent in how we spend the people’s money.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? I admire the soldiers of our Armed Forces, especially those that are serving on the battlefield. They are risking their lives so that freedom is an opportunity, not just a dream.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Honest, hard working, dependable.

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Don L. Parsons 770-977-4426, www.donparsons.org repdon@donparsons.org AGE: 62 CITY, STATE BORN: Charleston, WV EDUCATION: BS Degree, Secondary Education, West Virginia State University OCCUPATION: Telecommunications Analyst FAMILY: Married to Jo Lynn Parsons, two adult daughters, six grandchildren HOBBIES: Woodworking, reading, gardening, spending time with grandchildren ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: Marietta Kiwanis Club, Civil Air Patrol, American Legislative Exchange Council, National Conference of State Legislators, Southern Legislative Conference, Board Member of Northwest Georgia Law Enforcement Academy, Board Member of Cobb County Library Foundation, Board Member of Right in the Community HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? Lived in east Cobb twenty-six years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): Have served in the Georgia General Assembly for sixteen years.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. The duties of a State Representative include submitting legislation on behalf of the citizens of the district, voting on legislation that has been proposed by other legislators and acting as an advocate for the community and the people in the community.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE THAT QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS OFFICE. I have been involved in many community organizations through the years, including PTSA and the band booster organization for my daughters’ high school band. I have been president of my subdivision’s swim & tennis organization.

I worked in campaigns of conservative candidates for office before my own election. Government service and politics have always been important to me.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? The most important issue that faces the General Assembly today and for the foreseeable future is state revenue. Revenues have declined from about $23b two years ago to about $17.5 this fiscal year, and the trend continues to be downward. The challenge is to continue to provide the services needed by our citizens without raising taxes.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? I admire Ronald Reagan.

My all time political hero is Thomas Jefferson.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Conscientious, hard-working, practical

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Candidates for Cobb County School Board – Post 6 On July 20, Cobb County residents will have the opportunity to vote in the Georgia Primary elections for a variety of political offices.

The EAST COBBER presents the two Republican candidates running for Cobb County School Board-Post 6. Schools located in Post 6: Walton HS, Wheeler HS, Dickerson MS, East Cobb MS, East Side ES, Eastvalley ES, Mt. Bethel ES, Powers Ferry ES, Sedalia Park ES, Sope Creek ES, and Timber Ridge ES. The following information came from the candidates themselves. Ricky Alan Welkis is the candidate from the Democratic Party running for this seat in the November general election.

James “Jim” Snell 770-993-2281 www.jsnellpost6.com jsnellpost6@gmail.com AGE: 53 CITY, STATE BORN: Atlanta, GA EDUCATION: BS Ed., Ed. Specialist School Admin.

OCCUPATION: Retired educator FAMILY: Wife, Diane; son, Samuel HOBBIES: Ceramics/pottery, biking, hanging out with family ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: Mt. Bethel UMC; Life Member PTA HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? 20 years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): No PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. To encourage a collaborative relationship with six board members to oversee all operations of the school system including responsible handling of fiscal resources to support instruction at the classroom level. Students in East Cobb will benefit when the focus is to support teachers and students in a determined, yet collaborative manner.

Please describe the training and experience that qualify you for this office. Thirty years working with students and teachers in public schools in Cobb, Emanuel, & Screven Counties. I was trained as a State Director to assist schools designated “Needs Improvement” according to NCLB benchmarks. I review/research current events daily and consider a board member’s service to be a full-time job.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? Restoring honor and respect to the office on behalf of those who are most affected, our children. I will seek assistance from constituents from Post 6 to include regular meetings with the community, specific on-line surveys, and will continue to receive and provide information on my website.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? My parents who instilled in me the core values I hold important today.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Determined, collaborative, innovative

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Scott Sweeney 404-593-0085 www.electScottSweeney.com scottesweeney@gmail.com AGE: 52 CITY, STATE BORN: Oak Park, IL EDUCATION: BA Economics, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) OCCUPATION: Businessperson / Consultant FAMILY: Married to Sandy Sweeney and two boys.

HOBBIES: Spending time with my family, Cooking, Gardening, Music (listening, and playing piano and guitar), Reading, and Fixing Stuff – Nickname, “MacGyver” ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: PTA, ALTA, Beta Theta Pi, East Cobb Baseball (Asst. Coach) HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? 14 years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): No PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. I firmly believe the board is responsible for ensuring a premier education for all students while exercising responsible leadership with taxpayers’ monies. I will not only help lead the entire school system but specifically make sure the concerns of East Cobb residents are addressed in a respectful and timely manner.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE THAT QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS OFFICE. 26 years in financial/ economic analysis, sales, operations, and real estate development.

Advised and arranged more than$700 million in capital for assets approaching $3 billion. Partner or Senior Manager with nationally recognized restaurant chains. Negotiated and executed numerous contracts with various Fortune 500 companies. Board or committee member with national and state non-profit organizations. President River Plantation Homeowners Association.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? The current budget crisis and the resulting effect on students and teachers is the most important issue. If elected, my promises made will be promises kept. I will support wise spending reductions allowing more teachers to be retained and hired to improve the teacher:student ratios.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? Sandy Sweeney. She’s the mother of our two boys and my best friend. Enough said.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Integrity, knowledgeable, decisive

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Local Political Organizations Cobb County Democratic Committee Monthly Breakfast. Second Saturday each month. 9am.

Piccadilly Cafeteria, 536 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta.

More info: 770-420-7133 or www.eastcobbdems.com.

Cobb County Republican Women Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am. Hilton Atlanta/ Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: 770-785-2522 or www.ccrwc.org.

Cobb Regional Republican Women Third Thursday, every other month. 6:30pm.

InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta.

More info: Sandra Thompson, 770-578-6646.

East Cobb Democratic Alliance Third Thursday of the month. 6-8:30pm.

Spaghetti Warehouse, 2475 Delk Road, Marietta.

More info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218.

Libertarian Party of Cobb County First Thursday of the month. 7:30pm.

Council Chamber at Marietta City Hall.

More info: 678-279-3670.

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Our children’s future rests squarely on the shoulders of the Board of Education. The students are my top priority. In all I do, I will remember that the children are watching us.

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Candidates for Cobb County School Board – Post 4 On July 20, Cobb County residents will have the opportunity to vote in the Georgia Primary elections for a variety of political offices. The EAST COBBER presents the Republican candidates, Kathleen Angelucci and Bill Borden, running for Cobb County School Board-Post 4.

Schools located in Post 4: Kell HS, JJ Daniell MS, McCleskey MS, Palmer MS, Baker ES, Bells Ferry ES, Big Shanty ES, Blackwell, ES, Chalker ES, Keheley ES, Kennesaw ES, and Nicholson ES. The following information came from the candidates themselves. There are no Democratic candidates running for this post.

Kathleen Angelucci 770-591-0604 www.kathleenforcobb.com info@kathleenforcobb.com AGE: 48 CITY, STATE BORN: Kinston, NC EDUCATION: Anne Arundel and Thomas Nelson Community Colleges, Early Childhood Education concentration.

Kennesaw State University - Certification in Hospitality Leadership and Management OCCUPATION: Special Events Manager FAMILY: Husband, Jay; son, Tony; daughters, Cera and Laura HOBBIES: Cooking/entertaining, singing and reading ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: Legislative Chair, Kell High School PTSA; Kell High School Band Booster Association; North Landing Homeowners Association; Georgians Need Summers; Cobb County Republican Women’s Club HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? 15 years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): No PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. Making strategic budgetary choices that serve the needs of all students and teachers; adjusting district policies and rules to clearly address Cobb’s challenges and strengths; redefining the superintendent’s role by clarifying the board’s authority; assessing whether top level positions directly benefit students in the classroom and correct.

PLEASE DESCRIBE THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE THAT QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS OFFICE. As a parent, an advocate and as an activist, I have worked to improve education in Cobb for 15 years by fighting for school district transparency, true access for all citizens, accountability and ethics in government, battling against wasteful district spending, working to keep taxes low, help refine bullying policies and legislation, and halt calendar ‘creep’.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? Righting our financially viable course and rebuilding the credibility and trust between the school district, teachers, and the public it serves are the most important issues facing the district right now. Economically, we must challenge the district to live within its means. Credibility will return when true transparency takes place. I intend to open some windows.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? I observed graciousness and a concerted effort to remain strong for our children by heroic teachers, bus drivers and staff during the week leading up to and throughout the very painful process of the Reduction in Force events, more concerned about how our students would react and the impact it would have than allow our kids to see their pain. I admire all that they are and will do everything I can to get them back.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Tenacious, collaborative, loyal.

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Wm. R “Bill” Borden 770-874-5533 www.voteborden.com bill@voteborden.com AGE: 50 CITY, STATE BORN: Glasgow, KY EDUCATION: Graduate of Western Kentucky University, Doctorate of Juris Prudence, John Marshall Law School OCCUPATION: Real Estate Broker FAMILY: Wife, Brenda; son, Jordan; daughter, Satina; and 4 grandchildren.

HOBBIES: Scuba diving, motorcycles, travel, music, photography, sled dog sports ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: Board member on the Southern Museum Foundation, member of North Metro Chattahoochee Tech Foundation, appointee to SPLOST Citizens Oversight Committee, Leadership Cobb Alumni, Iditarod Finishers Club, member of Kennesaw, Acworth, NorthEast Cobb, West Cobb and Marietta Business Associations, President of Vinings Business Association, member of Vinings Rotary, for a complete list please see www.Borden.pro HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? 27+ years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): No PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. The dollar amount in the School Board budget is larger than that of the Cobb County Commission. Someone with a strong business background, who deals with business transactions regularly can make a positive impact on allocating those dollars to the best benefit of our schools. Good schools = good property values. Good quality graduates = good hiring pool for companies who might want to locate in Cobb.

Good property values + good hiring pool = more income for our county which allows us to hire back teachers and keep the esteemed and desirable reputation we’ve had for many years in Cobb County.

Please describe the training and experience that qualify you for this office. My “day job” involves negotiating transactions to a win-win conclusion on a daily basis. I have successfully owned and operated several businesses in Cobb County and I believe a person with a strong business background is needed to navigate the board’s way through these tough economic times. I have a law degree which would lend valuable insight and good information to the board. I have held positions of leadership on multiple boards over the years and know what it takes to build a consensus amongst my peers to reach a favorable conclusion.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? The most important issue for the school board is dealing with the budget and the streamlining of the operation of our school system within the constraints of our finances. Nobody wants to see the quality of education in Cobb County decline or the loss of our great teachers, however, with the current economy, someone has to step in and help with the hard decisions that must be made.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? MY wife and my kids PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Dynamic, creative, determined

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Remember to Register!

Voting on Election Day

The primary election for offices will be held July 20, 2010, and voters must have registered 30 days in advance.

Places and Ways to Register: • Any Public Library • East Cobb Government Service Center located at 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta • Call Cobb Board of Elections 770-528-2581 and they’ll send you a form • Go to the GA Secretary of State website www.sos.georgia.gov/elections and print off a form If you are not sure whether you are already registered, please call the Cobb County Board of Elections office at 770-528-2581.

Where Do I Go To Vote?

You can determine your polling place by contacting Cobb Board of Elections office at 770-528-2581 or visiting www.cobbelections.org.

What Do I Need To Bring?

Identification is required for all voters at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID are: Georgia Driver’s License, Georgia voter ID card, any ID card issued by the state of Georgia or the US federal government or any other state (as long as it is a photo ID), a valid US passport, employee ID card containing a photo, or a tribal ID card with a photo. If a voter is unable to provide an ID, he or she shall be allowed to vote on a provisional ballot upon swearing or affirming his or her identity. Provisional ballots are only counted if the voter’s identity can be verified within a certain period of time.

A voter who registered by mail and did not show ID at the time who is voting for the first time is allowed to show a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter.

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Candidates for Chairman Cobb County Board of Commissioners This is a special election that has been called to fill the balance of Commission Chairman Sam Olen’s term since he resigned to run for Attorney General. Law requires the “special election” be held on the next available election date which happens to be the primary date of July 20, 2010. Because it is a “special election” and all citizens need to be afforded the opportunity to vote in this one time winner-take-all election, the names of the candidates below will be listed on both the Republican and Democratic primary ballots. Also, because it is a “special election,” a party affiliation does not have to be declared, nor will it be indicated on the ballots.

Tim Lee 770-846-7340 www.leeforcobb.com tim@leeforcobb.com AGE: 53 CITY, STATE BORN: Milwaukee, WI EDUCATION: HS.; attended Fordham University OCCUPATION: Marketing Consultant FAMILY: Wife: Annette; three children: Angila, Paul & Christian; five grandchildren: Kayla, Savannah, Gavin,

Connor & Emery HOBBIES: Reading; spending time with my grandchildren ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: North Georgia State Fair, North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy, Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Marietta Kiwanis and Marietta First United Methodist Church HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? 22 years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): Cobb County Commissioner, District 3 – 7 ½ years PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. The office of Chairman sets the direction for the county and prevailing philosophy regarding fiscal conservancy, effectiveness and efficient delivery of essential services, economic development, provides the lead on regional issues and policies designed to assure a high quality of life level for families living, working and playing in Cobb.

Please describe the training and experience that qualify you for this office. My experience includes 10 years as HOA president for my neighborhood, 3 years as director and/or president of four civic organizations, one year as Citizen Board member of ARC. Advanced Certified Commission training by ACCG & UGA, Leadership training by NACo and nearly eight years as District Commissioner.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? Developing a balanced budget that continues to deliver a high quality level of essential services such as police and priority infrastructure while maintaining the AAA rating and the region’s lowest mileage ??? rates. In developing the budget I will utilize zero based methods and conduct department audits for effectiveness, reorganization and streamlining of processes.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? President Lincoln.

Even after years of failure, through perseverance and standing by his honor and principals he prevailed and then had the courage and determination to right what he believed to be a principled wrong even though he knew addressing it would plunge the United States into one of the most controversial times in our nation’s history.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Serious, visionary, committed.

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Larry E. Savage 770-690-0907 or 404-626-5397/cell www.savageforchairman.org sava8755@bellsouth.net AGE: 66 CITY, STATE BORN: Atlanta, GA EDUCATION: East Atlanta High School, 1962; GMI (now Kettering University), Flint, MI, BME degree, 1967; Georgia State University, MBA, 1970 OCCUPATION: Retired; last assignment was Manager, LIS Business Unit, Henkel Corp.

FAMILY: None HOBBIES: Cars & motorcycles ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: East Cobb Civic Assn. (joined recently) HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? 34 years (1976) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): President, Chattahoochee Chase Condo Assn, 1980-81 PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. President of self-managed homeowners’ association with 84 homes. Oversaw all Board and management functions without a professional management company.

Maintained and enforced covenants, coordinated legal matters with attorneys, finances with accountants, dealt with owners’ issues. Maintained high level of quality in the community.

Please describe the training and experience that qualify you for this office. Degreed engineer, capable of understanding and relating to modern technology in County operations. MBA degree provides preparation for extensive business aspects of County operations and appropriate credentials for dealing with business leaders and business people who may consider locating in the County. Extensive experience in business and industry with problem solving, managing within complex organizations.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? Depressed economy and resulting reduced tax revenue. Even as the economy shows signs of recovery, recovery in real estate will lag behind. We must expect reduced revenue for at least a couple of years. I will stress protecting our most important basic services, water, public safety, transportation, and make every effort to avoid tax increases.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? Joe Gibbs. He won championships as head coach of the Washington Redskins, then won championships as a team owner in NASCAR racing, all while living an exemplary life with devout religious faith.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Honest, thoughtful, resourceful.

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Candidates for Cobb County Commissioner – District 3 On July 20, Cobb County residents will have the opportunity to vote for a variety of political offices. The EAST COBBER presents the three candidates running in the Republican primary election for the Cobb County Commissioner-District 3. There is no Democratic candidate running.

JoAnn Birrell 404-394-9601 www.JoAnnCan.com JoAnn@JoAnnCan.com AGE: 56 CITY, STATE BORN: Goldsboro, NC. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, UNCGreensboro OCCUPATION: Community Relations Marketing Manager FAMILY: Husband, two grown step children, 1 grandson, mother and sister HOBBIES: Travel, sports, charity service work ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: Northeast Cobb Business Association Board, East Cobb Business Association, East Cobb Civic Association, Volunteer for MUST Ministries, former Board Member and Chairman of Neighborhood Safety Commission, Development Authority of Cobb County, former Board member and Chairman of Keep Cobb Beautiful, Catholic Church of St. Ann, Cobb GOP, Cobb County Republican Women’s Club and Cobb Regional Women’s Club, Leadership Cobb Alumni Association, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Chairman’s Club and Cobb Executive Women, YWCA of Northwest GA, Academy of Women Leaders, Heroes Circle.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? Over 14 years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? Not Yet. IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. Finding the needs of my constituents and respond to those needs for the betterment of all in District 3, Cobb County, and the State of Georgia.

Please describe the training and experience that qualify you for this office.

For 14 years I’ve served my neighbors and delivered results. Because of my work, chairing of boards listed above, I’ve played a major role in keeping our community safe and prosperous. I’m no stranger to government processes as I’ve been negotiating contracts and dealing regularly with quality of life issues with many county, local and state governments throughout Metro Atlanta. My business background has given me the leadership and experience to manage the operations of District Three.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? The effect of our economy on our citizens and businesses and the safety of our citizens are the two most important issues facing Cobb County. If elected I will establish an initiative called “Keep it in Cobb” and form a committee or task force to come together, exchange ideas and encourage residents of Cobb to do business inside Cobb to keep our businesses alive and thriving in Cobb and attract new ones.

I would continue to work with Cobb Public Safety and Sheriff’s office to enhance our current programs such as Pens, CAGE, Viper, etc. and keep our families safe in Cobb and support all of our first responders in our community.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? Mother Teresa - her love of all other human beings and her humble work to aid all in need.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Integrity, committed, compassionate.

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Stephen D. Moon, AIA, LEED AP 770-757-8305 Moon4Cobb.com stephenmoon@comcast.net AGE: 40 CITY, STATE BORN: Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA EDUCATION: Sprayberry HS, Georgia Tech (Bachelor of Science, Architecture), University of Kentucky (Bachelor of Architecture/professional degree) OCCUPATION: Architect FAMILY: My wife, Victoria, and I celebrate 15 years in June 2010.

We have three children: Max, 6; Sam, 3; and Rosie, 1. HOBBIES: Family trips, golf, guitar and piano ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: Northeast Cobb Homeowners Group Board of Directors; Communities of Chastain Homeowners Association, Past Board Member; Habitat For Humanity Board of Directors; Leadership Cobb Alumni Board; Blackwell Elementary PTSA Volunteer; Cobb Chamber of Commerce; Piedmont Church; Livable Communities Coalition Advisory Board; Urban Land Institute, Past Board member; ULI Smart Growth Roundtable, Past Co-Chair; Sustainable Atlanta Building Ordinance, Lead Partners Task Force; Northeast Cobb Business Association HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? I have lived in East Cobb my entire life, from the time that I was born in 1970, except 1994-2003, when I was working in Louisville, KY. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): I have never held elected public office. I have served Cobb County as a citizen on the Cobb SPLOST Citizens Oversight Committee (2009-10) and the Canton Road Master Plan (2004-05).

PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. The SPLOST Committee and Canton Road planning have given me great insight into Cobb’s government. Each of these programs impacts East Cobb by providing jobs, economic growth, and community improvement. SPLOST tax is down and any new HOST tax is a risky scheme. Pennies can’t solve all our problems.

Please describe the training and experience that qualify you for this office. Architects make dreams come true everyday. I am trained to plan into the future, balance budgets, and make critical decisions about health, safety and welfare of citizens. Architects are educated, trained, tested, licensed and required by law to undergo annual education. I am LEED accredited, creating sustainable designs and communities.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? Families are struggling in this economy. I’m an Operations Manager and Dad who will manage money conservatively for Cobb just like I do at work and home. Tough decisions are likely coming on County services. We need Commissioners who produce jobs, projects, and financials in the real world, not hobbyists.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? My late mother lost her own mother at age five, and lost her five-year battle with breast cancer in 2007. She inspired all who knew her, and helped shape my decision to give back to Cobb County by seeking to serve publicly.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Honest, sincere, creative.

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Candidates for Cobb County Commissioner – District 3 cont’d from page 56 Earl Stine 404-316-2433 earlstinecommissioner.com earl.stine@yahoo.com AGE: 57 CITY, STATE BORN: Gadsden, AL EDUCATION: BBA Accounting, Georgia State OCCUPATION: IT Management Consultant FAMILY: Cindy, wife; 2 sons, Austin and Jon HOBBIES: Woodworking, fishing, hiking and working in yard ORGANIZATIONS YOU BELONG TO: On the board of MUST Ministries; on the board and President Elect of Marietta Metro Rotary Club; officer and Stephen Minister at First Presbyterian Church of Marietta; active with the YWCA. HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN EAST COBB/COBB COUNTY? 35 years HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ELECTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST OFFICE AND YEAR(S): No PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS OFFICE’S DUTIES & ITS IMPACT ON EAST COBB. To make Cobb County the best place to live and work through efficient, effective and responsive government that delivers quality services. Cobb County operates under the commission-county manager form of government. This system combines the policy leadership of elected officials with the administrative abilities of a county manager.

Please describe the training and experience that qualify you for this office.

I have worked at IBM and responsible for working with the larger IT organizations in North and South America. I have been in business for myself for 20 years. I am the proprietor of an IT management consulting company. I have managed revenues and expenses in good times and bad.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING YOUR POLITICAL OFFICE, AND, IF ELECTED, WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT? The biggest issue facing the county for the next couple of years is the budget. The county’s primary responsibility to the taxpayers is public safety and infrastructure. After that we need to look at the budget available and allocate the revenue accordingly.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE MOST, AND WHY? My Grandfather Raines.

He raised a family with 15 children in the depression on a farm. He was a hardworking and honest person.

PLEASE LIST THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE YOU AS A PERSON: Honest, determined, hardworking.

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East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for June and July All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following is a listing of activities scheduled at the East Cobb Senior Center located at 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. Call the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations and/or more details.

Blood Pressure Screening Thursday, June 3 Tuesday, June 8 Wednesday, June 23 10am – 12pm Ice Cream and a Movie: The Other Boleyn Girl Monday, June 14 1 – 4pm Cost: $3/Cobb resident; $4/Non-resident. Registration required.

The only thing that could come between sisters is a kingdom.

Join us for the sumptuous tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history. The Other Boleyn Girl stars Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Eric Bana as King Henry VIII. This is the story of two beautiful sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, driven by their family’s blind ambition and forced to compete for the love of one of England’s most famous rulers.

Come enjoy the romance, history, ice cream and popcorn!

History Corner – California Dreamers/America’s Castles Wednesday, June 16 10 – 11:30am Cost: Free. Registration required Opulent, beautiful and outrageous, the United States has its own castles. Come learn all about two located in California.

The first is the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose built by the gun manufacturing heiress, Sarah L. Winchester. The second is Scotty’s Castle built in Death Valley, complete with a Moorish bell tower and grand music room.

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Dine-a-Round: Elevation, 1723 McCollum Parkway/ McCollum Airport Tuesday, June 23 11:30am – 1pm Cost: On your own. Registration required. Meet at the restaurant.

Blood Pressure Screening July 1, 13, 28 10am – 12pm Ice Cream and a Movie: Blood & Sand Monday, July 12 1– 4pm Cost: $3/Cobb resident; $4/Non-resident. Registration required.

Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Rita Hayworth and Anthony Quinn star in this classic story of a poor boy who rises to fame and fortune in the bull rings of Spain - a wonderful tale of love, passion, treachery, and repentance!

Lane Peach Packing Wednesday, July 21 7:30am - 5pm (Check-in: 7:00 a.m.)

July in Georgia means it is the heart of peach season. It is also when East Cobb and West Cobb Senior Centers take a trip together to Ft. Valley to visit the Lane Packing facility.

We will tour the orchard and have plenty of time to shop for peaches and peach products. From Ft. Valley we will head to Montezuma to Yoder’s Mennonite Restaurant for a wonderful lunch. Come join us for juicy peaches and wonderful home cooking! Cost: $55/Senior Council Members; $60/NonMembers. Deadline: June 30. Price includes luxury motor coach transportation, tickets, lunch, and driver’s tip. Full refunds will be given if the trip is cancelled. No refunds will be given after payment due date.

The History Corner: Lost City of the Incas Wednesday, July 28 10 – 11:30am Cost: Free. Registration required.

The spectacular Incan city of Machu Picchu was thought to exist only in legend. Then in 1911, explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon its remains high in the Andes Mountains. Join us for an adventure through the peaks of Peru as we learn the mysteries of this enigmatic city.

Dine-a-Round: TBA Friday, July 30 11:30am – 1pm Cost: On your own.

Meet at the restaurant. Registration required.

Call East Cobb Senior Center for information, 770-509-4900

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“One of the primary goals of Aloha To Aging is to meet the growing need for family caregiver education. We offer classes and workshops, along with a monthly caregiver and bereavement support groups. The education also includes understanding the need for their loved ones to experience social stimulation outside of their family. Our Aloha Day Club for those 55 and older provides this opportunity through our trained and nurturing volunteers who come to share and enjoy the day with the Aloha Day Club members, while allowing the family caregivers a much needed break,” Reed explains. The Aloha Day Club incorporates exercises, music and stimulating activities and discussions in each three-and-a-half hour session. The program also includes a morning snack and lunch.

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club Calendar AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday of each month. 1:30pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Mary Johnson, 770-926-7881.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Cobb County. Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta.

Does not meet in July & August. More info: Bonnie Williams, 770-971-6130.

American Needlepoint Guild. Second Tuesday of the month, 6:45pm. Cobb Public Library, Mountain View Branch, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-394-0065.

Anne Hathaway Garden Club. Third Wednesday of each month (except July and August). Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta. More info: Charlene Robinson, 770-971-7786.

Atlanta World War II Roundtable. Third Thursday (Sept-June) of the month, 11:30am, Petite Auberge Restaurant, North Druid Hills Road @ LaVista Road, Atlanta. More info: 770-928-4579, or jkovach2000@yahoo.com.

“Aware & Conscious Birds” Book Club. Mondays 7-8:30pm.

Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: awareconsciousbirds@gmail.com or http://consciousness.meetup.com/203.

Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday evening. 7:00pm at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Rd. Award winning 50 voice, male, 4 part harmony a cappella harmony chorus.

More info: Frank, 770-587-1264 or www.bigchickenchorus.org.

Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $5 thereafter. Thursdays 7:30pm and Sundays 2pm. Singles are welcome.

1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-7717.

Business Breakfast Networking of East Cobb. Professional Referral Networking.

Second Tuesday each month. 8:159:30am at C’est Moi/The Paris Cafe, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068. More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-7132830 or Lnkelly@sbcglobal.net.

Cobb County Democratic Committee.

Monthly Breakfast. 2nd Saturday each month. 9am. Piccadilly Caféteria, 536 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: 770-420-7133 or www.eastcobbdems. com.

East Cobb Business Association.

Luncheon and Featured Speaker. Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am-1pm.

Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Susan Hampton, 404-553-2200 or www.eastcobbba.com.

Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society.

Second Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm.

East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.

More info: Mary Ingram, 770-427-1108, or Leo or Edna Morris, 770-445-9274.

East Cobb Civic Association. Last Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206 or www.eastcobb.net.

Cobb County Genealogical Society. 4th Tuesday, 7pm, Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta.

East Cobb Civitans. Second & fourth Thursday of the month. 12-1pm, Parc at Piedmont, 999 Hood Road. More Info: Mary Karras, 770-423-2265.

Cobb County Republican Women. Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am. Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street. More info: 770785-2522 or www.ccrwc.org.

Cobb Marietta Retired Educators Association. Last Wednesday of the month. 11:45am. Reservations required. Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Smyrna-Roswell Road, Smyrna. More info/Reservations: 770-422-9871.

Cobb Regional Republican Women.

Third Thursday, every other month.

6:30pm. InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: Sandra Thompson, 770-578-6646.

Colored Pencil Society of America.

Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Monday of the month. 7pm. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 ChambleeDunwoody Road, Room 2 (second floor in the back), More info: Nancy Guerine, 678-354-3590.

Dad 2 Dad. A stay-at-home dads group.

Every Tuesday and Thursday. 10:30am.

Various locations. More info: Richard Collins, 770-579-5445.

Danc’n Singles. A square dance club, 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8-10:30am, FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-943-6979.

Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday.

10am. Various Locations. Non-dog owners welcome. More info: Dr. Dan Batchelor, 770-992-2362.

East Cobb Community Friends for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. Meetings are in members’ homes and vary each month. We work to benefit CHOA with fund raisers and service projects. More info: Suzanne Strickland, 770-992-2882, or Diane Ellwanger, 770-579-9510.

East Cobb Democratic Alliance. Third Thursday of the month. 6-8:30pm.

Spaghetti Warehouse, 2475 Delk Road, Marietta. More info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218.

East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every Wednesday evening. 7pm, Scalini’s Restaurant, 1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026.

East Cobb Lions Club. Second & fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm, East Side Baptist Church, 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Don Garrow, 770-955-6914.

East Cobb New Horizons Band. Monday mornings. Did you play a band instrument in high school and/or college? Would you like to play again? We accept all skill levels. First Baptist Church of Marietta, 148 Church Street, Marietta. More info: George 770-971-3430.

East Cobb Open Networking. Professional Referral Networking. Every Friday. 7:309am at Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road (next to Michaels). Free. More info: Tim Langley, 770-289-9711.

East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Each Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-645-0817.

Georgia Perennial Plant Association. 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm, Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall. More info: www.georgiaperennial.org.

Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance. Third Thursday of the month. Social hour: 6pm. Meeting: 7pm. American Legion Post, 921 Gresham Road, Marietta.

More info: Bill Kalish, 770-298-9966.

Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday morning. 10am, East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road.

More info: Bill Vermeer, 770-971-6579.

Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for prospective members first Thursday or Saturday of the month. 10:30-11:30am.

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Building F, Room F001, Marietta. Check dates: 770-7408211 or www.happytailspets.org.

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)Cobb County Chapter. 4th Monday of the month. 6:15pm. Meeting & Dinner.

Windy Hill - Marriott Hotel, Marietta.

Info: Oleta Herron, 770-661-2876.

Jewish War Veterans, Bicentennial Post 976. Third Sunday of the month. 11am, Marriott Hotel, Perimeter Center. More info: Fran Jacobson, 770-436-7456.

Job Seekers Cobb County Chapter.

Business professionals volunteer to help the unemployed. Speakers, networking, job leads, workshops. 7-9am. Tuesdays, followed by networking 9-10am. Varsity, 2790 Town Center Drive, Kennesaw.

Free. More info: 770-420-9808, ext. 470.

Kiwanis Club - Town Center. Every Wednesday, 12:30pm, meet at Copeland’s Restaurant, Barrett Pkwy.

More info: Stephanie Walker, 770-9129632.

Libertarian Party of Cobb County. First Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. Council chamber at Marietta City Hall. More info: 678-279-3670.

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Business Network International (BNI).

BNI is an international networking organization with chapters throughout the Atlanta area. New chapter forming in East Cobb. Meeting times to be determined. More info: Karley Barber, 770-977-2383.

Chess Club. Thursdays 6:30-10pm. Kid Chess, 2501 East Piedmont Road, Suite 160. More info: 770-575-5802 or www.

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Children of The American Revolution (C.A.R.). Now forming a new Society serving the East Cobb, Vinings, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Roswell and all of Cobb communities. All children ages 1-18 invited. More info: B. Schilling, 770-643-1010.

Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club.

Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday.

East Cobb Optimist Club. Every Friday.

Classes every Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm.

12noon, Marietta Conference Center, 500 7am, Café de Paris, 1100 Johnson Ferry $5. Fullers Park Recreation Center, Springs Street, Marietta. More Road NE, Marietta.

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Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday Chocolate, East Belgium Cobb AARP. First Thursday of high in fiber, and has been attributed with helping weight each month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are welcome. the month. 1:30pm, East Cobb Senior East Cobb Rotary Club. Every Pilgrimagelevels, United Church Christ, 3755 loss,3332 increased improved blood and cholesterol and ofboost Center, Sandy Plainsenergy, Road. More Wednesday.

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East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters Marietta Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. and non-boaters are welcome. 7pm. First East Cobb VIPs. A community group for 12noon, Marietta Conference Center, 500 Tuesday of each month. Free admission. seniors. Fourth Monday of the month Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More Attendees pay for dinner. The Rib Ranch, (except in May). 6pm. East Cobb United info: Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 or 2063 Canton Road. More info: 770-364Methodist Church, 2325 Roswell Road. www.mariettarotary.org.

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Second Thursday of the month. 10am.

Merchants Walk Library, 1315 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: momsclubmariettacentral@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Marietta North. 1st Wednesday of the month. 10am, Mtn. View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road.

More info: Marion Hegedes, 678-4948887.

MOMS Club of Marietta Northeast.

Weekly play groups every Wednesday, 10:15am. Meeting location available on request. IrishFinkelstein, 404-9312601.

Moms in Touch. East Side Elementary.

Every Monday 10:00am. Meeting location available on request. More info: Movita Stallworth, 770-321-1783, or mo633@bellsouth.net.

Moms in Touch. www.momsintouch. org. Individual school groups meeting on various days & times. Praying and encouraging our Cobb County teachers, staff and students. More info contact Margie Crawford, mcraw10@bellsouth. net.

Mothers and More, East Cobb Chapter #270. Tuesdays each month. 7:309:30pm. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. Check website as schedule may vary: www. mmeastcobb.homestead.com.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). 1st Wednesday of the month. 11:30am, Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Roswell Street, Smyrna.

More info: 770-973-2834.

Newcomers Club of Cobb County. Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am. Various social activities throughout the month for those new to Cobb County or just looking for new friends and activities. Olde Towne Athletic Club, 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-2345068 or email newcomersofcobbcounty@ yahoo.com.

North Atlanta Business Association.

Every Thursday, 11:45am-1:30pm, Piccadilly Cafe, Cobb Parkway. More info: Vic Anapolle, 770-971-3402.

North Metro Mothers of Multiples Club.

Third Monday of the month. 7:15pm, Harp Irish Pub, 1425 Market Blvd, Roswell. More info: 678-445-0017 or www.northmetromultiples.org.

Northeast Cobb Business Association.

Luncheon meeting third Wednesday of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15.

Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: www.cantonroadba.org.

Order Sons of Italy in America Marietta Lodge #2607. General membership meeting second Monday each month.

Pot Luck Dinner (except June, July, August-dessert and fruit). 7-9pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-928-9314 or degrillmouse@ comcast.net.

Parents Without Partners. Meeting times vary. More info: Angela Dixon, 404-4220768 or pwpchapter698.org.

Peach State Depression Glass Collectors Club. 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7pm, East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770368-9790.

Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. First & Third Tuesday of the month, 7:309:00pm, St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www.polkstreetspeakers.org.

Retired Military Association of North Georgia. Monthly meeting. 2pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-9712963.

STAR (Singles Together at Roswell). Ages 50+. Every Thursday at 6pm for dinner, program and activities at Roswell United Methodist Church, Bldg. B, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell. All Welcome! More info: www.rumc.com/singles.

The Friendship Connection. For single seniors. For brunch, socials and dining out. More info: 770-426-0252.

The Institute of Management Consultants.

First Wednesday of the month. 7:15-9am.

Intelligent Office, 10 Glenlake Parkway, Suite 130, Atlanta. Register: www. imcgeorgia.org.

Toast of Cobb Local Toastmasters. Club helps members develop communication and leadership skills. Guests welcome. Every Wednesday, 11:30am-12:30pm at Cobb EMC Community Room, 1000 EMC Pkwy in Marietta. More info: 404-247-0510 or http:// toastofcobb.freetoasthost.net/.

Transplanted Yankees of Georgia Club.

Fourth Thursday each month. Socialize, network, plan activities and share good times and friendship. Various times and locations. More info: Gabe 770-403-2874 or handor@aol.com.

VFW. Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Rainbow Post 2681.

First Thursday of each month. Dinner: 6:30pm. Meeting: 7:30pm. 140 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. Criteria to be a member: Served on foreign shores in support of a contingency or are the female relative of someone who served to be eligible for the auxiliary. More info: 770-977-2088.

Wildwood Toastmasters Club. Every Wednesday. 12pm, Financial Service Corp. 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 1100, Atlanta. More info: Audrey Devlin, adevlin@fscorp.com.

World War II Veteran Sons & Daughters Association. Second Tuesday each month. 1pm. Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Roswell Street, Smyrna. More info: billhill5118@comcast.net.

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SACS (Singles and Couples Social Events). Weekly dancing for singles and couples. No membership fees, just friends making new friends. More info: Nancy Kuhn, Angel-GA@comcast.net Shakespeare Reading Group. First & third Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm, 32 N. Fairground Street. More info: Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474..

Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. Every Tuesday evening. Women’s four-part harmony chorus, 7:30pm, St. John United Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Road NW, Atlanta. Visitors welcome. More info: www.songofatlanta. com or 770-509-0322.

Sope Creek Garden Club. First Wednesday of the month (Sept-June), 10am, Locations vary. More info: Karin Guzy, 770-955-1303.

Sons of the American Revolution, Captain John Collins Chapter. Third Tuesday of the month. 6:30pm, Locations vary. More info: Larry Guzy, 770-9551303.

Southeastern GTO Association. Second Saturday each month. Times vary. For GTO, Lemans, and any other Pontiac muscle car enthusiasts! More info: www. segtoa.org.

Sprayberry Area Business Network.

Open networking. Every 4th Thursday.

8am. Location varies. More info: Christi Trombetti, 404-247-8844.

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LAKEHOUSE RENTAL 3/2 home/dock. Bring your boat. $400 a week. Weiss Lake. 770-971-3385.

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PERSONAL SERVICE Need things to get done? Part-time infant care; Drive kids to after school activities & bring home; Run errands for seniors or anyone needing things done. Shop, deliver, doctor’s appointments, etc. Personal chef services. Also, pet care in your home when needed. Great references, non-smoker. Call Hope at 678-401-2800 or 404803-6933/cell.

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support groups A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Beginners/ Alateen. Every Monday. 8pm.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2281 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-5347.

Al-Anon. For family and friends of alcoholics and other substance abusers. Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm.

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 320, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-5870483.

Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group. Open to individuals who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home. First Monday of each month. 10:30am.

Free care for your loved one during meeting. Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 678-4391177.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. 2nd Thursday of the Month. 7:30 pm, Sunrise Assisted Living, 1551 Johnson Ferry Road. More info: Earnestine Reese, 770-509-0919.

Autism Spectrum Support Group of Cobb County. Supporting parents with information and resources as well as social connections. Third Thursday of each month during school year. 9:30-11:30am. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.

More info: www.asgcobb.com Babywearing Group. Koalamommas, North Atlanta’s resource for help, support, and information about baby carriers of all kinds. Meets monthly, meeting dates/time vary. More info: Jennifer Worrell, 770-516-4192, or jenniferworrell@bellsouth.net.

Bereavement Support. 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5pm. Counseling Room in Parish Office. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400 ext. 6020.

Cancer Support Group. Second and fourth Monday of the month.

7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 301, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.

Cancer Support Group for patients, families and friends who are learning to live with a diagnosis of cancer.

Second Wednesday of the month, 7 pm. LaSalette Hall, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400 ext. 6104.

“Care and Share” Caregivers Support Group. 3rd Thursday of Month.

7pm.Savannah Court Assisted Living, 886 Johnson Ferry Road. More Info: Derin White 770-977-4420 Caregiver Support Group for those caring for elderly, chronically ill or disabled persons. Second Saturday of the month, 9:30am, Room 20, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770552-6400, ext. 6020.

Cobb Parents of Multiples. 2nd Monday each month. 7pm. North Metro Church, 2305 Barrett Parkway, Marietta. More info: www.cpomc.org.

Codependents Anonymous.

Mondays & Thursdays. 7:308:45pm. Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-6368.

Compassionate Friends for grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings.

First Tuesday of the month, 7 pm, First Baptist Church, 148 Church Street, Marietta. More info: Kathy Kelcourse, 770-579-3512 or 404539-4287 email: kathzkel@yahoo. com or tcfmarietta.kathy@hotmail. com Depression/Bipolar Support Group.

First and third Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 306, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.

Depression Support Group. For those who suffer from depression and the people who love them. First and 3rd Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm.

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.

Diabetes Support Group offered by WellStar Health System. Second Tuesday of the month. 6:30 – 8 pm.

McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Roselane Street, Suite 100, Marietta. No registration required. More info: 770793-7818.

Domestic Violence Support Groups.

Sessions in English and Spanish.

Wednesdays. 6:45-8:15pm.

Childcare available for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Children over 12 may attend and learn childcare skills.

Center for Family Resources, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: 770-427-3390.

East Cobb Satellite of CHADD (Children & Adults w/AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Parent Support Group. First Tuesday or Thursday of the month. 7-9pm.

East Cobb Government Services Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Movita, 770321-1783, east-cobb@chadd.net, or www.chadd.net/300.

Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS). FOCUS is there to help – to listen and cry, to inform and educate, and to offer programs for the families and the child with special needs. ...

HOMe HAz Usually meets every fourth Thursday.

10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info and to confirm meeting date: Angie, 770234-9111, angie@focus-ga.org, or www.focus-ga.org.

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Family Caregiver Support Group.

For those dealing with family care isues and the special demands of aging family members. Not open to professional caregivers. First Tuesday of each month. 6pm. Sunrise of East Cobb, 1551 Johnson Ferry

Road, Marietta. More info: Dawn Reed, 678-777-7241 or dawn@ alohatoseniorsolutions.com.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays.

7:15pm. Special Guest Speaker.

Transfiguration Church, Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More info: Jeannie, 770-919-9275.

Grief and Loss Support Groups are offered through the East Cobb Jewish Family & Career Services office. If you have experienced the loss of someone significant in your life, call Barbara Dolin, M.Ed., LPC, CT, for information and to reserve a slot at 770-9330081.

Grief Support Group. For those dealing with the grief of losing an aging loved one. Second Monday of each month. 10:30am. Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 678-439-1177.

GriefShare Recovery Seminar and Support Group. Meets each Monday evening. 7:00pm. No child care provided. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978.

Loneliness Bereavement Support Group. Every Tuesday, 12 noon.

Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-423-5959.

Marietta Moms. For all kinds of moms - new to the area, looking for new friends, or just needing support.

Daily events for babies, toddlers and older kids. More info: 770-9560318 or 678-357-3661 or www. mariettamoms.com Mothers Circle Group. Are you a mother raising Jewish children but you are not Jewish? Free education and support through a 16 week course. Groups are held in Marietta, Intown and North Fulton. More info: Suzette Cohen, suzette@ themotherscircle.org or www. themotherscircle.org.

Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS).

1st and 3rd Thursday each month.

9:45am. A place where moms can come to build friendships and receive mothering support, practical help and spiritual hope. Childcare provided. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465 or mtzionmops@gmail.com.

Overeaters Anonymous. A support group for those who suffer from the need to compulsively overeat.

Monday-Wednesday-Friday. 10am.

St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Betsy: 404-226-4931.

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Parkinson’s Disease Support Group.

For persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Second Sunday each month. 4pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Bldg. A, Roswell. More info: Robin Cleveland, 678-8193915.

Sexual Assault Support Group.

Mondays. 7pm. YWCA of Northwest Georgia, 48 Henderson Street, Marietta. More info: 770-427-2902.

St. Andrew UMC Sisters of Support (SOS) Breast Cancer Support Group.

Ongoing support and comfort for breast cancer survivors and patients undergoing treatment. Programs, speakers, art therapy and fellowship.

Childcare upon request. First and third Thursday of each month. 7pm.

St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Building B Community Room, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Sandy Klingler, 770-926-3488.

Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Support Groups. First and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7-8pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Angela Williams, 678-644-5589 or www. voicetoday.org.

Treasures in Heaven. For women who have lost children through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy stillbirth, or neonatal death. Fourth Monday of the month.

7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.

Visions Anew Women’s Divorce Support Group. First Thursday and third Wednesday of the month. 7 pm.

East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-953-2882.

Widowed Helping Others. Gatherings for social, practical support and new friendships during this time of adjustment. 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6pm. St Ann’s La Salette Hall, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6019 or 770-977-8438.

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