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December is a month to celebrate miracles—Hanukkah and Christmas. Though this holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year for children, many of us often find the season to be stressful. I hope by reading this issue of the EAST COBBER you are giving yourself a break from the holiday rush. You can get some gift-giving ideas on pages 12-17 in our annual gift guide. The merchants featured are in our own backyard so that should make your shopping a little easier. Please check them out, you’ll be inspired by the gift selections they offer.

As always, this issue includes stories about the good people that share their “gifts,” making East Cobb a better place to live. From PTA Presidents, Irene Barton and Abby Shiffman, pictured on our front cover, to Jim Rhoden, recognized as East Cobb’s Citizen of the Year for all of his contributions to the business community and civic efforts too numerous to list (see page 7), to the “Terrific Teens” on page 10. I hope you, EAST COBBER reader, are inspired by their “gift”-giving and may be encouraged to share your gift to create a better East Cobb. And if you already are contributing to the quality of life here in East Cobb, let me share your story! Just give me call or e-mail the EAST COBBER. For me, the best presents I’ll receive this holiday season can’t be wrapped--my three healthy children and my (very tolerant) husband of 23 years. Another favorite present is the joy of being able to work on this paper every month for such a great community. It’s a gift I’m grateful for, not just during this holiday season but every day.

As co-presidents of the Eastern Cobb County Council (ECCC) of PTAs, Abby Shiffman and Irene Barton lead 35 East Cobb PTAs to find ways to improve the academic lives of East Cobb children. As Ms. Shiffman explains, “Each PTA offers so many good programs that enriches children’s lives and helps guide parents to find productive ways to get involved in the school.” Despite holding down “real” jobs—Abby is a physical therapist and Irene is an office manager--their leadership positions require them to

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spend countless hours attending and planning meetings, problemsolving for PTA presidents, and participating in workshops.

Abby lives in the Magnolia

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South subdivision with her husband, Ken, and their two chil-

P.S. Should you have any time in between midnight sales, holiday shopping and wrapping gifts, please check out EAST COBBER’s new and improved website. After 17 years of providing grass-roots, community info via the EAST COBBER monthly magazine, our mission of building a sense of community remains the same but we are now using social media to better serve East Cobb residents. With 16 blogs, the EAST COBBER website offers you an online local source for news, events and information in East Cobb. Our goal is to make our site as interactive as possible. We want to continue to be a voice for the East Cobb community, so please submit your story ideas, photos, announcements, comments and letters to cynthia@eastcobber.com or just post them on our blog(s), facebook page and/or twitter account. You can find EAST COBBER online at www.twitter.com/eastcobber or www.facebook.com/EAST COBBER.

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dren: Rachel, 15, a freshman at Pebblebrook High School; and Aaron, 12, is a seventh-grader at East Cobb Middle School. Irene lives in the Indian Hills subdivision with her husband, Steve; daughter, Casey, a fifth-grader; and her son, Alex, a secondgrader. Both children attend East Side Elementary School.

Abby and Irene both agree that the best part about East Cobb is “the people” and “their willingness to commit their time and talents to make it a better place to live,” says Irene.

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Cobb Christmas Keeps Holiday Spirit Alive By: Marianne McGoldrick Founded in 1963, Cobb Christmas, Inc. is Cobb County’s largest and oldest holiday assistance program. Their vision: to make the Christmas season a little brighter by providing toys to low-income families living in Cobb County. Last year the organization collected enough toys to provide for approximately 1,450 families, including 4,000 children. Board members predict the same numbers for this holiday season.

So how does this incredible local organization manage to collect enough toys to provide for thousands of children?

Each year Cobb Christmas, Inc. holds a Stuff-A-Bus fundraiser. “Stuff-A-Bus is a partnership with CCT (Cobb County Transit),” says Melanie Duncan, VP of Toys for Cobb Christmas, Inc. Board of Directors. “We partner each year with CCT to have Stuff-A-Bus stops in large companies, public schools and universities across the county.” CCT buses are used to transport toys from Stuff-A-Bus stops to the Cobb Christmas, Inc. warehouse at Jim Miller Park in Marietta, Ga. This year, Stuff-A-Bus stop collections will take place for five days starting Monday, December 6. Distribution of the toys will take place from Friday, December 17 to Sunday, December 19.

The evening before toy distribution, Thursday, December 16, Cobb Christmas, Inc. will host their annual fundraiser, The Night Before Cobb Christmas. The event will take place at the Cobb Christmas, Inc. Warehouse at Jim Miller Park. The evening will consist of a casual dinner, silent auction, entertainment and a personal tour of the distribution site. “The great thing about The Night Before Christmas is that we get to show our supporters what the warehouse looks like when it’s full,” says Paul Prater, Volunteer Coordinator for Cobb Christmas, Inc. “It helps them understand exactly how many children we help each year.

Cobb Christmas, Inc. could not serve the community so well without the support of its dedicated volunteers. “Everyone who works with Cobb Christmas is a volunteer,” says Prater.

“There is not a paid staff. Everything that gets done is done by a volunteer working on their time. They do it because they love it, not because of the money they make.”

“I could not work with a better group of humble, dedicated and committed people who share the same vision and have the same common goals in mind,” says Myranda Flemister, Chair of Cobb Christmas Inc. “We cannot do what we do without the help and support from each other.”

Cobb Christmas Stuff-A-Bus Stops December 6 1-2pm Bank of America 210 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw 30144 Contact: Kenyon Homan, 678-797-7304 December 8 12-1pm Azalea Springs Apartment Homes 2010 Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 Contact: Sasha Sterling, 770-321-9155 December 9 12-1pm WellStar Administration Building 805 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066 Contact: Melanie Duncan, 770-792-7590 December 9 1:30-2:30pm Salon Three 13 2663 Canton Road, Marietta 30066 Contact: Shaun Walls, 770-426-0313 December 10 10-11am WellStar Windy Hill Hospital 2540 Windy Hill Road, Marietta 30067 Contact: Andrew Cox, 770-644-1371 December 10 1-2pm Marietta Square East Park Square, in front of Courthouse Marietta 30060 Contact: Sandra Johnson, 770-794-5603 December 14 10:30-11:30am Wildwood Center 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 75 Atlanta 30339 Contact: Patricia Harper, 770-951-8700 December 14 12-1pm The Towers at Wildwood Plaza 3200 Windy Hill Road, Atlanta 30339 Contact: Patricia Harper, 770-951-8700

The organization will need approximately 300 volunteers for this year’s toy distribution and set-up. If you would like to volunteer your time or donate to Cobb Christmas, Inc., please visit http://www.cobbchristmas.net.

“I volunteer with Cobb Christmas because I believe in giving back to the community. I am driven to help those in need in all areas of life and Cobb Christmas is just one way I can help make a difference,” says Duncan. “Cobb Christmas is a wonderful organization and I recommend all that are able to make a donation to help us to continue to provide for those in need in our community.”

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Jim has been an active member of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce in a number of various positions: from the Finance Committee to the Board of Directors from 1986 through 1996, and from 1998 to the present. He has chaired a number of the Chamber’s divisions, including Small Business, Education, and Community Development. Jim chaired the Cobb Chamber’s Drugs Don’t Work program from 1993 to 1995, and established the goal of making Cobb County a drug-free workplace. He has also been extensively involved in Leadership Cobb and their alumni program. He is a member of The Civic League for Regional Atlanta’s Board of Directors and its Executive Committee. He is a past member of the East Cobb Rotary Club, having served as a Board member from 1989 through 1992.

In addition to numerous volunteer efforts, Mr. Rhoden is the Chairman and principal owner of Futren Corporation.

Futren Corporation owns and manages the Indian Hills Country Club, The Georgian Club and other real estate investments.

Former Cobb County School Board Member Johnny Johnson, who presented the award, described Rhoden as a “great giver to our community and has served us well with his time, energy and leadership.”

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Not Your Mother’s PTA PTA…it’s not all bake sales and school carnivals.

Times have changed and with it so has PTA. One of the most important factors of today’s PTA is the acknowledgement that parents, families and communities, as well as teachers and administrators, should collaborate and be actively engaged in our children’s education. Our findings are based on over 30 years of research that prove what schools, families and communities can do to improve student achievement despite socioeconomic status, background, race or gender. This research shows that six common traits are needed for successful schools and these are summarized in the “PTA National Standards for Family-School Partnerships.” These six Standards are: Creating a Welcoming Environment, Communicating Effectively, Supporting Student Success, Speaking Up for Every Child, Sharing Power, and Collaborating with the Community. Significantly, the Cobb County School District and Georgia Department of Education have both recently adopted these standards, which means each school will use them as a framework to improve student achievement.

How does PTA implement these National Standards?

Through the work of dedicated, energized and motivated volunteers. These parent leaders work collaboratively with administrators and teachers within their schools to plan, underwrite and bring programs and activities which support their school’s goals. Additionally, PTA volunteers often partner with other stakeholders to deliver programs. Our work at the East Cobb County Council of PTAs (ECCC PTA) is also focused on these Standards and assisting our 35 member schools with implementation, sharing best practices, answering questions and celebrating successes.

dening events, and math and other curriculum nights. Many PTAs also assist schools by funding teacher supplies, purchasing technology, providing teacher training, parent educational opportunities and more. In these difficult budgetary times, PTA and school foundations are critical in helping to fill the gap in reduced educational funding.

One thing has not changed - PTA continues its work as the largest and oldest non-profit children’s advocacy group in the country. We are the voice for millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. Even if you do not have children in the public school system, you have a stake in the children who fill the hallways each day. Many local schools are looking for adults to help with one-on-one reading, tutoring, volunteering in the media center, helping with after-school programs and more. You may contact the school closest to your home (either call the front office and ask for the PTA contact or visit the school’s website to gather contact information). You don’t have to be a member of PTA to help.

But if you do, you’ll be a member of the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the United States and contribute to making a difference in the lives of millions of children and families.

On Facebook? Join the East Cobb County PTA (ECCC PTA) Family Engagement group to find out what’s happening at schools in East Cobb.

At each school, Cobb County PTAs provide ways for families and the community to be involved by volunteering in classrooms, media centers, front offices, and also by organizing student enrichment programs such as science and writing clubs, arts programs, cultural days, healthy nutrition and gar-

Stephanie Holden is the chair of the ECCC PTA Family Engagement Committee.

She is also the Family Engagement Chair at Walton High School and has been involved at Kincaid Elementary School in many capacities, including PTA president. She, her husband Toby, and two children have lived in East Cobb for 11 years.

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Visit www.eastvalleyis50.com to see pictures of former students and teachers, and get information on special reunion events coming next spring. For further details, check the website or contact the foundation at: eastvalleyelementaryfoundation@yahoo.com.

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terrific teens East Cobb resident, Sophie Polakowski, a junior in the International Baccalaureate Magnet program at Campbell High school in Smyrna Georgia, was presented with the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta “Janet J. Street Youth Philanthropy Award” for 2010. The Junior League honors a teen active in the community, with good grades and “making a difference” in the community.

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Through his website, www.MammoMe.com, Keegan reviews the on-line electronic breast screening forms. He then contacts the woman who has requested a mammogram. If the applicant does not have insurance or the resources to pay for her mammogram, then MammoMe will pay 100% of her mammogram. “The long term goal for MammoMe is to receive enough support where we can create awareness so individuals and corporations donate to keep funding mammograms for any woman in need,” says Keegan.

Fourth generation jeweler, Joseph Meadows of David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry of East Cobb was awarded the “Best Render” 1st Place at the Gemvision Design Symposium which took place October 2-4, in Schaumburg, Illinois. Nearly 300 participants were on hand representing 16 countries worldwide and 38 US states. This unique jewelry design and technology event featured a design contest. Only 19-years-old, Joseph competed against seasoned professionals. Joseph started engraving and designing jewelry using computer-aided design (CAD) when he was just 13. This is his second year of entering the contest. He currently works as an engraver and CAD jewelry designer at David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry, which is owned by Joseph’s father, Doug Meadows. The Meadows family has been in the jewelry business for more than 75 years, beginning with Arthur Meadows, Joseph’s great-grandfather.

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Make your shopping merry and bright with our Holiday Gift Guide filled with great gift ideas right here in East Cobb!

Give the gift of health and show the ones you love how much you care about them!

Fitness Together 1255 Johnson Ferry Road Ste. 26 Marietta 30068 770-321-1347 cobbfitness.com

The melt-in-your mouth taste sensation of hot baked brie cheese is a taste you don’t forget. This porcelain brie baker with matching lid and spreader makes a perfect hostess gift!

Paper Affair 4250 Roswell Road, Ste. 110 Marietta 30062 678-560-2032 paperaffairmarietta.com

Give to yourself or someone you love a gift of a lifetime: piano lessons!

Silva Piano Studios 1518 Blackwell Road Marietta 30066 770-565-7177 silvapiano.com

A boxed assortment of fall or holiday delicious handmade Belgian chocolate confections.

Can be done for as little as $5.

Chocolate Wishes & Candy Kisses 770-594-2496 chocolatewishesandcandykisses.com We have classic and unique wooden toys and beautiful children’s clothing. Shown here are wooden car ramp racers. If you want the most unique toys and clothes in town, come see us!

Anklebiters Inc. 2995 Johnson Ferry Road, #250 Marietta 30062 678-534-3717

Baby Santa gift set ($29.99) includes a hardback book, an 11-inch plush doll of Baby Santa, and a keepsake box. Baby Santa’s preferred cookies can be added.

Babykinz Books 404-877-2140 babykinzbooks.com

Is there anything in the world that makes grandma and grandpa happier than to have pictures of their grandkids?

A photo taken by Michael’s Photography is a great way to share your love.

Michael’s Photography 770-977-6900 themichaelsphotography.com

Give The Gift of a Delicious Night Out! Caffe Fortunato 255 Village Pkwy Suite 330 Marietta 770-951-1394

Give your family the gift of time with the Mikko Que media management device!!

Enter Coupon Code ECM2611 at Checkout for $99 Special Holiday Price. “SHIPS FREE” Mikko USA 770-594-1032 mikkousa.com

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A starter kit has all the equipment you need to get started making beer or wine.

Brewmasters Warehouse 2145 Roswell Road Suite 320 Marietta 30062 770-973-0072 brewmasterswarehouse.com

Give someone you love a gift certificate for a hair makeover!

Patrick Carmen, NR.9 Salon 2520 E. Piedmont Road Marietta 30062 678-427-8000

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YOGA! THE gift for health and wellness this season.

40% OFF all gift certificates.

Lisa Jones 404-245-5530 otac.net

Visit our website and purchase gift certificates in any value and a holiday special – receive an additional $50 with every $100 gift certificate purchase!

Beauty by Alethea 678-908-3491 beautybyalethea.com

Treat your child to a gingerbread workshop for parent/child teams (ages 5-12). Create and design your gingerbread house to take home. All materials provided.

Unforgettable Wedding Cakes 869 Pickens Industrial Drive Ste. 3 Marietta 30062 770-971-1700 unforgettableweddingcakes.com

Celebrate your family with unique holiday cards and one-of-akind portraits… the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

CL!X Portrait Studios 1229 Johnson Ferry Road Suite 100 770-977-7800 clixportraitstudios.com

The Bomma Lee Faux Fur Ocelet Collar is sure to maximize anything that you have in your wardrobe. $38.

Bomma Lee Online Custom Skirt & Accessory Boutique 770-895-7428 bommalee.com

Go Nuts! Buy all sorts of pecans—glazed, chocolate-covered, cinnamon glazed, roasted-- and help the Marietta Lions Club.

Available at Pike Nursery at Barrett Parkway and Dallas Hwy on weekend afternoons between now and December 19.

Marietta Lions Club John Reida 770-528-2162

Jack Frost nipping at your wallet?

Cover your holiday expenses with a low-cost personal loan from LGE Community Credit Union. n

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Write yourself a check or use one of our ATMs that feature line of credit withdrawals.

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Apply at our convenient East Cobb branch at: 4101 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062 (Home Depot shopping center) Or for more information, check out LGEccu.org or call 770-424-0060.

A Personal Line of Credit is the smart way to cover holiday expenses!

Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government

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Permanent Make up & Tattoo Removal Medical Micropigmentation Services 1229 Johnson Ferry Road Suite #102 Marietta 30068 770-873-2048 Antique Diamond Jewelry Like This Beautiful Snowflake Diamond Pendant.

Look What I Found Inside Olivia Morgan Antiques 4936 Lower Roswell Road Marietta GA 30068 404-583-8330 lookwhatifound.biz

A Gift Certificate for many of the quality and delicious products we sell like our famous chicken salad.

Cuisine on the Run 255 Village Parkway, Suite 760 Marietta 30067 770-952-9010 cuisineontherun.com

Great holiday gift ideas and selections for pets and their parents! Gift certificates available.

Hot Dogs Cool Cats Pet Boutique & Grooming Spa 255 Village Parkway, Suite 730 Marietta 30067 770-858-1000 hotdogscoolcats.net

See Alaska by land and sea! Call Travel & Cruise Professionals at 770-5657600 to learn how you can “create your own Princess Cruisetour”.

Travel & Cruise Professionals 137 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 2120 Marietta 30068 770-565-7600 travelcruiseprofessionals.com

Gift Certificates for cooking classes & chefwear for kids & teens to feel like “real chefs” – gifts that KEEP ON GIVING! Young Chefs Academy of Sandy Springs CityWalk Shopping Center, Bldg. 350 220 Hammond Drive, NE Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-255-9263 YoungChefsAcademy.com/sandysprings

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East Cobb’s Main Street now has it all!

Village Market at Paper Mill Join us in the village each Saturday for our Open Air Fresh Market Antiques Art Fashion Gifts & So Much More!

Saturdays 10am - 5pm Rain or Shine www.villagemarketatpapermill.com 678-361-4113 Open Air Shopping in East Cobb Every Saturday!

Soups. Sandwiches. Salads. ...and the best Chicken Salad in Georgia!

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Find the perfect gifts for friends and family...

B eautiful Things for Home and Child

770.933.6900 Fine Dining Casual Italian Fare Pizzas Full Bar Open for Lunch & Dinner

770-951-1394

Hot Dogs

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Per fect gifts for all and all beautifully w rapped.

RON SPROUSE STATE FARM INSURANCE www.ronsprouse.com Premium Service Without Premium Price

Auto & Home Commercial & Business Long Term Care

770-956-1688 Life Insurance Financial Services Family & Individual Health

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P E T B O U T I Q U E & G R O O M I N G S PA We are muzzle-free, TLC groomers... pampering every pet the same as we do our own, with the best products, the ultimate care.

Grain-free Orijen and Nature’s Variety Instinct kibble, canned and now, FROZEN RAW. We gladly deliver your food orders! w w w. h o t d o g s c o o l c a t s . n e t

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Give your loved one a delicious and healthy feast. Receive our gift to you: a $5 gift certificate good toward any one of our menu items valued at $5 or more.

Curry Curry (New location in East Cobb!)

4729 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068 678-560-7809 and 678-905-4391

Learn to play piano today and enrich your life eternally!

Dr. Chien Piano Studio 678-719-2689 http://sites.google.com/ site/chienpiano888

Can’t find your remote? Use your iPhone to control any TV, play music or movies in any room. We make that happen every day!

The Home Theater Store 390 Barrett Parkway Kennesaw 30144 770-792-0250 theHomeTheaterStore.tv

Get ahead of those holiday pounds with our “Buy One Get One 1/2 Off” offer and give the gift of health this holiday!

Fitness Attack Inside Atlanta Dance 2213 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 770-851-3965 www.fitatt.com

Give the gift of health with a massage, personal training, and membership gift certificates!

Gift bag included.

WellStar HealthPlace 330 Kennestone Hospital Blvd.

Marietta 30060 770-793-7300 wellstarhealthplace.org

Can’t spend the holiday with your best friends? Treat them to a turkey dinner including some freshly cooked turkey and holiday trimmings. Just $5 for boarding guests.

Best Friends Pet Care 1087 Johnson Ferry Road, NE Marietta 30068 678-560-0880 bestfriendspetcare.com

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Trixie Belle – a fun and flirty custom collection starting at $185. 14K white, yellow and pink gold creations.

David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry 2745 Sandy Plains Road Suite 104 Marietta 30066 770-578-0598 davidiouglas.com

Great gift for children: 10 gallon freshwater aquarium set-up for just $89.99.

Pets Unlimited 1275 Powers Ferry Road Suite 170 Marietta 30067 770-952-1539 petsunltd.com

The best gift you can give is the gift of beauty. Gift certificates available! Stop by for a Great Style at a Great Price!

Kids Kuts Salon 2323 Shallowford Rd. Marietta 30066 770-924-4950 mykidskuts.com

Brightly colored enameled aluminum ware

by Julia Knight, just in time for the holidays. Sure to become a family heirloom!

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Paint your own Party in a Box. Includes 8 pieces, Paint, Brushes and more!

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Holiday Happenings Metro Atlantans celebrate the holiday season by continuing old traditions, decorating public spaces and putting on plays. The EAST COBBER is happy to provide a sampling of those special events to help you get in the holiday spirit.

Christmas Traditions An Evening in Bethlehem. December 4. 5pm. Roam through the authentic 1st century marketplace brought to life by costumed characters and real animals, and witness the live production that tells the story of the first Christmas. Free.

Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. 770-993-6218/www.rumc.com.

Bethlehem Walk. Walk through the streets of Bethlehem to a live nativity scene. December 4-5, 10-11. 7-9pm. Free.

Mountain View United Methodist Church, 2300 Jamerson Road, Marietta. 770-928-0050/www.mvumc.org.

Candlelight Christmas Tour of the Archibald Smith Plantation Home, Barrington Hall and Bulloch Hall. December 11. 5-9pm. $20/adults. $10/children to 12 years. Enjoy the festively decorated grounds and outbuildings. Archibald Smith Plantation Home, 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell.

770-641-3978/www.archibaldsmithplantation.org.

Candy Cane Hunt. December 4. 10am-12pm. Outdoor holiday fun for the whole family – cookie decorating, crafts, marshmallow roasting, photos with Santa and the Candy Cane Hunt complete with prizes – on the grounds of the Historic Mable House, 5239 Floyd Road SW, Mableton. 770-819-3285.

Carols for Christmas – The Angel’s Message. December 5.

4pm & 6pm. Featuring over 200 singers, a 35-piece orchestra, and handbells. Free/love offering taken. Sanctuary, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.

770-971-2880/www.mtbethel.org.

Christmas Card Alley at Shallowford Falls Community Church. Daylight hours to midnight (lit at night), through the month of December. Outside community project presenting bigger-than-life sized Christmas cards on our campus. Visit 30+ cards with some as big as 8 feet tall. Cards are created by members of our congregation as well as local East Cobb artists. Shallowford Falls Community Church, 3662 Shallowford Road, Marietta. 770-565-7468 or www.shallowfordfalls.com.

Christmas High Tea at Bulloch Hall served by ladies in period clothing. Reservations: $35. December 1, 7, 9, 14, 16.

4pm. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731 or www.bullochhall.org.

Christmas House 2010 will comprise two elegant residences on the 41st floor of The Mansion on Peachtree. Through December 12. Thursday & Friday: 10 am-6 pm. Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday: 1-5pm. $18/ticket. Proceeds benefit the Alliance Children’s Theatre. 3376 Peachtree Road, Atlanta.

404-888-9348 or www.atlantachristmashouse.com.

Christmas Packages, a festival of food, fun and timeless traditions for the whole family. Carriage rides, live reindeer, living nativity, music, crafts, games, hayrides, food and more.

4-8pm. December 5. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-6561 or www.johnsonferry.org.

Christmas Tree Lighting. December 2. 5-8pm. Christmas carols by local church choruses while children visit with Santa who will be arriving at 5:20pm in an antique fire truck. Tree will be lit at 6pm by Santa. Glover Park-Marietta Square.

770-794-5601/www.mariettaga.gov.

Festival of the Nativity. December 3-5. Inspirational art and music, hundreds of crèches in different shapes and sizes.

Friday & Saturday: 6:30-9:30pm. Sunday: 5-9pm. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5995 Spalding Drive, Norcross. www.festivalofthenativity.com.

Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park featuring a children’s choir, brass quartet, special guest appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph, award-winning bell ringers and the lighting of a 40-foot tall tree. December 4. 5pm. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. www.eastcobpark.org.

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Live Nativity. December 15. 6:30pm. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770971-2880/www.mtbethel.org.

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour. December 4-5.

Saturday: 8am-9pm. Sunday: 9am-6pm. $20/Day tour. $15/Candlelight tour. $25/Combination. Special black tie party and preview gala December 3, 7:30-11pm. $75/person.

770-429-1115/www.mariettapilgrimage.com.

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Holiday Happenings Nativity in the Square with local choirs providing entertainment, singing traditional and contemporary holiday music. December 16 &17: 5-9pm. December 18: 10am10pm. Glover Park – Marietta Square. 770-794-560 or www.mariettaga.gov.

Photo Op with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! December 18. Tour the house and have the opportunity to take a photo of your kids with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! 10:30am-12:30pm. Children free. $6/adults. Bulloch Hall, Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. 770-992-1731/www.bullochhall.org.

St. Nick’s Café: “A Candy Kane Christmas” presented by Mountain View Art Alliance and The Art Place. December 4.

8:30am & 10:30am breakfast and 12:30pm lunch shows. $10. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More Info: 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.

Swedish Christmas Market sponsored by the Swedish Woman’s Educational Association of Atlanta. December 12. 11am-4pm. $5/adults. $2/ages 12-18. Free/under 12. Bake sale, kids’ activities, traditional and modern handicrafts, holiday flower arrangements, and delicious homemade foods. Trolley Barn, 963 Edgewood Avenue NE, Atlanta. sweaatlanta@gmail.com.

Take a Ride on the Pink Pig. A holiday tradition for the whole family, ride Priscilla along the train tracks under the Pink Pig Tent and experience storybook fantasy in real life. Macy’s Lenox Square. Through January 2, 2011. Closed December 25. Monday-Thursday: 10am-9pm. Friday-Saturday: 10am8pm. Sunday: 11am-7pm. Christmas Eve: 9am-5pm. New Year’s Eve: 10am-6pm. $3/ride. 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-231-2800.

Light Displays Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens. Through December 30. 6 pm. Adults/$25. Children 6-12/$12.50. Ages 5 and under: free but require a “free child” ticket. Check for times and purchase tickets in advance. Enjoy the scenic five-mile drive, featuring over eight million lights with holiday tunes.

Hwy. 27, Pine Mountain. 800-225-5292 www.callawaygardens.com.

Lights of Life. Through December 31. Millions of holiday lights throughout the campus. Santa and his sleigh stand over 65 feet high, making it the tallest in the Southeast. Dark to midnight. $5/car. $10/passenger van. $20/bus. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Life University Treehouse, 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta.

770-426-2600/www.life.edu.

Holiday in Lights. Centennial Olympic Park. Through January 3, 2011. 7am-11pm. Free. Thousands of colorful lights and animated holiday displays transform the downtown park into a dazzling dreamland. Outdoor ice skating: $7/90 minutes. $2 skate rental. 265 Park Avenue West, Atlanta.

Call 404-223-4412 (for skating hours) or visit our website at www.centennialolympicpark.com.

Magical Night of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands. Daily through December 30 (including holidays). 5-11pm. $40/ car, Monday-Thursday. $60/car, Friday-Sunday and holidays. $90/van (10-19 people). Take a driving tour through more than 6 miles of giant illuminated characters and millions of twinkling lights. 7000 Holiday Road, Lake Lanier Islands.

770-932-7200. www.lakelanierislands.com.

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The Botanical Express. Atlanta Botanical Garden. Weekends through January 2, 2011. 11am-4pm (except December 11: 1-4pm.) $2/passenger. Climb aboard as the conductor takes you on a scenic holiday tour around the Great Lawn.

1345 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta. 404-876-5859 or www. atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

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The Colors of Christmas at Smith Plantation. The Roswell Garden Club will decorate the home using old and new colors of Christmas in their trees and floral designs. $8/adults. $7/seniors. $6/children. Monday-Saturday: 10am-3pm.

Sunday: 1-3pm. Tours on the hour. 770-641-3978 or www.archibaldsmithplantation.org.

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The Symbols and Traditions of Christmas. Self-guided tours of the house decorated with different symbols of the holiday season through January 2. Monday-Saturday: 10am-4pm.

Sunday: 1-4pm. $8/adults. $7/seniors. $6/ages 6-18. Closed December 24, 25 and January 1, 2011. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. 770-992-1731/ www.bullochhall.org.

The Avenue at East Cobb Every Friday: 3-7pm More info: 770-971-9945 www.theavenuealist.com

Lenox Square Mall More info: 404-233-6767 www.lenoxsquare.com North Point Mall More info: 770-740-9273 www.northpointmall.com

Phipps Plaza More info: 404-262-0992 www.phippsplaza.com Santa on the Square Weekends Marietta Square - Glover Park More info: 770-794-5601 www.mariettaga.gov Town Center Mall More info: 770-424-9486 www.towncenteratcobb.com

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Holiday Happenings It’s A Wonderful Life, a Christmas classic. Through December 19. Saturdays: 8pm. Sundays: 3pm. Ticket prices vary by show. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. More info/tickets: 678-213-3311 or www.blackwellplayhouse.com.

Theater A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ traditional holiday classic for the whole family. December 4-5, 10-11, 17-18: 8pm. November 27, December 4, 11 & 18: 8pm. Tickets: $19.50/adults. $17.25/seniors & students. Saturday, December 4, 11 & 18; Sunday, December 5, 12 & 19; Friday, Christmas Eve: 3pm. Thursday, December 9, 16 & 23; Tuesday, December 21; Wednesday, December 22: 8pm. Tickets: $15/adults. $13/seniors & students. Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info/ tickets: 770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

A Christmas Story set in the Midwest in the 1940s about 9 year old Ralphie Parker and his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. $8.75. Saturday, December 4, 11 & 18: 2pm & 7pm. Sunday and Christmas Eve: 2pm. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, December 21, 22 & 23: 2pm & 7pm. Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-594-1020.

A Country Christmas Carol presented by CenterStage North.

Ideal family holiday fare –fresh, engaging, often hilarious and genuinely moving. December 10-12, 16-19. ThursdaySaturday: 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. $10/subscribers. $12/nonsubscribers. The Art Place Mountainview, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-516-3330 or www.centerstagenorth.org.

A Place in the Christmas Choir presented by Kudzu Sprouts.

Santa’s motley choir is joined by a howling hound dog. Together they teach us that we all have a special gift to share. Through December 18. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 11am. $6.50.

Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info: 770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

A Tuna Christmas. Christmas is coming to Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK’s two leading personalities portray more than 20 different colorful characters of all ages and genders as they report on holiday activities.

Through January 2, 2011. Tuesday-Saturday: 8pm. Saturday & Sunday matinee: 2:30pm. Special show December 24: 2:30pm. No shows on Christmas or New Year’s Day. $28$31. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta.

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Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.

Fairies, princes, and dancing snowflakes. The magic of the holiday season is alive again at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Share the tradition and feel the warmth that has been enchanting audiences in Atlanta for 50 years. Fridays: 7:30pm (except December 24: 1pm). Saturdays: 2pm and 7:30pm.

Sundays: 2pm (except December 19: 2pm and 7:30pm).

December 21: 7:30pm. December 22-23: 2pm and 7:30pm. $29.55 - $103.75. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-873-5811/www.atlantaballet.com or 800-982-2787/Ticketmaster.

Christmas Tea with Santa presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre. December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19. Saturday: 11am.

Sunday: 4:30pm. $31.80. The Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-293-0080 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

Holiday Ice Spectacular, a combination of music, skating, dance and comedy, all presented in a heartwarming and humorous story that the whole family will enjoy.

December 16-18 and 20-24. Thursday (December 16), Friday (December 17), Monday, Tuesday: 8pm. Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday (December 23): 2pm and 8pm. Friday (December 24): 2pm. $20-$60. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 Home for the Holidays with beautiful costumes, creative choreography and outstanding holiday music. December 17-19. Friday and Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 3pm. $15.

Jennie T. Anderson Theater/Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 770-528-8490.

Sanders Family Christmas. A lively event that has become a family destination in the holiday season. Through January 2, 2011. Wednesday & Sunday matinee: 2:30pm. TuesdaySaturday: 8pm. Special time December 24 & 31: 2:30pm.

No shows Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. $25-$35.

Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta.

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Holiday Happenings The Nutcracker presented by the Georgia Ballet. December 3-5. Ring in the holidays with toy soldiers, waltzing snowflakes, dancing candles, and magical dreams. Friday: 7pm.

Saturday: 2pm & 7pm. Sunday: 1:30pm and 5:30pm.

Special performance 7pm Saturday in support of local public schools. $13-$38. Jennie T. Anderson Theater/Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 770-528-0881/ www.georgiaballet.tix.com.

The Winter Polar Express, an enchanting holiday show for all ages presented by the Academy Dance Company. December 17-18. A young girl climbs aboard a mysterious train headed for the North Pole and experiences the magic of believing.

Friday: 2pm and 7pm. Saturday: 7pm. $12/adults. $10/ students. The Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street, Roswell. 770-594-5348/www.bapa.us.

Concerts A Radio Day’s Christmas featuring the Big Chicken Chorus and Quartets, special guest Savannah Storm Youth Barbershop Chorus, Santa Claus and more. Saturday, December 11: 3pm and 7:30pm. Sunday, December 12: 3pm. $17/adults and students. $15/seniors over 50 and groups of 10 and more.

Jennie T. Anderson Theater/Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 770-528-8490.

Army Ground Forces Band Holiday Concert returns for its 25th annual holiday concert performing traditional and contemporary holiday music. 3pm. Free. Tickets required/ available first come first served at box office. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.

770-916-2800.

Concerts Celebrate the Holidays with Cobb Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops! An annual celebration of the holidays with all of your favorite tunes of the season. Joining the concert is the Cobb Symphony Orchestra, the SCO Chorus, and members of the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Chorus. December 4 & 5. $10-$15. Saturday: 3pm at Zion Baptist Church, 165 Lemon Street, Marietta, and 7:30pm at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Sunday: 7:30pm at Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw.

More info/tickets: 770-429-7016 or www.cobbsymphony.org.

Christmas Cantata: Christmas is Jesus. December 12.

8:30am & 11am. Free brunch in between. A Christmas Cantata by the Chancel Choir and Children’s Choir. Nursery provided. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 770-971-0267/www.mtzionumc.org.

A Christmas Concert by orchestra and bells. December 10.

7pm. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta. 770-926-3488/www.standrewunitedmethodist.org.

Christmas Festival. Experience the sounds of the season with the Johnson Ferry choir and orchestra. Saturday: 7pm.

Sunday: 4pm & 7pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-6561 or www.johnsonferry.org.

Bells and Orchestra Concert. A concert of Christmas favorites featuring the combined efforts of Mt. Bethel’s Handbells and Orchestra. Free. December 8. 6:30pm. Preceded by dinner at 4:45pm for those who wish to attend. $6/dinner.

Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road. 770-971-2880/www.mtbethel.org.

Carols for Christmas…The Angel’s Message. December 5. 4 & 6:30pm. A multi-sensory presentation featuring over 200 singers, a 35-piece orchestra, and handbells. Free admission/love offering taken. Sanctuary, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.

770-971-2880/www.mtbethel.org.

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Holiday Happenings Christmas Festival Concert. December 10. 7:30pm. Free.

Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. 770-594-0512/www.rumc.com/music.

Christmas Memories. December 5. 3pm. $20. The Michael O’Neal Singers will be joined by the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet performing Christmas carols. Expect audience participation and maybe even a visit from old St. Nick himself!

Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. 770-594-7974/www.mosingers.org.

The Johnson Ferry Christmas Festival featuring the Johnson Ferry Choir and Orchestra. December 11: 7-8:45pm.

December 12: 4-5:45pm and 7-8:45pm. Free. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.

770-973-6561/www.johnsonferry.org.

Christmas Musical Celebration. December 5. 6:30pm.

The adult choir presents this Christmas musical. Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.

770-971-8525/www.sandyplains.org.

Comfort and Joy, a dramatic holiday musical. December 11 & 12. 7pm. Special Children’s Program on Sunday at 5pm preceding musical performance. Christmas refreshments and a visit from Santa following Sunday’s performance. East Cobb Church of Christ, 5250 Roswell Road NE, Marietta.

770-587-5999/www.eastcobbcoc.org.

Hark! Messiah is Coming! December 12. 3pm. The choir will be assisted by soloists and orchestra in performing Handel’s Messiah, Part One. The Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.

770-977-7473.

One Incredible Moment. December 19: 6pm. December 13: 6pm. Celebrate the majesty of the manger with Mt. Paran North Music and Fine Arts. Mt. Paran North Church of God, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta. 770-578-9081/www.mtparan.com.

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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 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: 770-565-4412 or www.chabadofcobb.com.

December 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 21-22, 24 A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ traditional holiday classic for the whole family. Friday, November 26, December 3, 10 & 17 and Saturday, November 27, December 4, 11 & 18: 8pm.

Tickets: $19.50/adults. $17.25/seniors & students. Saturday, December 4, 11 & 18; Sunday, November 28, December 5, 12 & 19; Friday, Christmas Eve: 3pm. Thursday, December 9, 16 & 23; Tuesday, December 21; Wednesday, December 22: 8pm. Tickets: $15/adults. $13/seniors & students. Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info/ tickets: 770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.

Every Monday Guided Tour of the Strand. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. 10am. $5. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org.

December 3-4 30th Annual Apple Annie Crafts and Arts Show with over 130 of the Southeast’s finest artisans and crafters. One of the largest nonprofit shows with a high quality and large assortment of crafts and arts in a festive setting. Friday: 9am7pm. Saturday: 9am-2pm. $3. Free/under 12. No strollers.

Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-552-6400 or www.st-ann.org/apple_annie.php.

Every Saturday Free Arts and Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Store. 11am-3pm.

Ages 3 and up. Make a reindeer hat, gingerbread ornament or New Year’s popper! Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-3100 or www.lakeshorelearning.com.

December 3-12 Christmas House Arts and Crafts Show. Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: 2-6pm. Open late some days. Mable House, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 770-8193285 or www.mablehouse.org.

Through December 17 The Gift Box, an arts and crafts sale with pottery, jewelry, glass, and paintings. 10am-5pm. Free. The Art Station-Big Shanty, 2050 Kennesaw Due West Road, Kennesaw. More info: 770-514-5930.

Through December 18 Lassiter High School Marching Band Annual Christmas Tree Sale. Fraser fir class A trees up to 14 feet tall. Fresh shipments arriving weekly. 9am-9pm. Publix Shopping Center, corner of Sandy Plains and Shallowford Road. More info: 678-494-7863.

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Community Calendar December 3-5, 9-12, 16-19 42nd Street, a Tony Award winner inspired by the 1933 Busby Berkeley film of the same name presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm. Saturday, December 18: 2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. $27.50-$48.70. The Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

December 3 & 10 Holiday Drop and Shop. Drop off your child and use the time to go holiday shopping. A holiday fun night of games, movies, face painting, door prizes, pizza, drinks, and more for children between the ages of 6-16. $15. 6-10pm. Preregistration required. ECB Academy, 4617 Lee Waters Road, Marietta.

More info/to register: 404-441-1400 or info@ecbacademy.com.

December 4 Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the GarrisonMill Elementary Foundation. 7:30-11am. $5 prepaid. $5.50 at door. $1/raffle ticket for an iTouch. Need not be present to win. Garrison Mill Elementary School, 4111 Wesley Chapel Road, Marietta. More info: 770-642-5600 or www.gmefoundation.org.

St. Nick’s Café: “A Candy Kane Christmas” presented by Mountain View Art Alliance and The Art Place. 8:30am & 10:30am breakfast and 12:30pm lunch shows. $10. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More Info: 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.

December 4-5 Eastman Gun & Knife Show. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 10am-5pm. $8/adults. Free/12 and under. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 229-424-4555 or www.eastmangunshows.com.

Celebrate the Holidays with Cobb Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops! An annual celebration of the holidays with all of your favorite tunes of the season. Joining the concert is the Cobb Symphony Orchestra, the SCO Chorus, and members of the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Chorus. $10-$15.

Saturday: 3pm at Zion Baptist Church, 165 Lemon Street, Marietta, and 7:30pm at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Sunday: 7:30pm at Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw. More info/ tickets: 770-429-7016 or www.cobbsymphony.org.

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Community Calendar December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 Christmas Tea with Santa presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre.

Saturday: 11am. Sunday: 4:30pm. $31.80. The Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-293-0080 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

December 4, 11, 18 The Littlest Angel presented by Blackwell Playhouse. 11am & 3pm. $8/ages 3+. Free face painting 30 minutes prior to show time. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. More info/tickets: 678-213-3311.

December 5 Chanukah Family Expo, an experience for the whole family with Judaic Chanukah activities and entertainment for children of all ages, including Chanukah Lego Land, interactive computer center, crafts (nominal fee for some), live olive press demos, theater, cooking, treats, shows and more. Free.

1-5pm. Woodlawn Square Shopping Center, 1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 119 (next to Fresh Market), Marietta. More info: 770-565-4412 or www.chanukahcobb.com.

December 6 Cobb Chamber First Monday Breakfast featuring speaker James H. Blanchard, retired chairman of the board and CEO of Synovus Financial Corporation. $50/general admission.

Members: $20 online; $35 at door. Atlanta Marriott Northwest, 200 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.

A Service of Hope for those who have lost loved ones over the past year. Family and friends are welcome. 7pm. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-2880.

December 7, 11, 14, 21 Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident animals as they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: $8/adults. $6/ seniors. $5/ages 3-12. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055.

Grand Menorah Lighting at East Cobb Park hosted by Shalom Cobb in conjunction with all East Cobb Jewish organizations.

The entire community is invited to attend this annual event.

Enjoy music, refreshments and more. Free. 7pm. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-565-4412.

December 8 Annual Pet Loss Memorial Service presented by Dream Land Pet Memorial Center for those who have lost beloved pets this past year. Service includes music, guest speakers, inspirational stories and a special time of remembrance. 7pm. NorthStar Church, True North Auditorium, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw. More info: 678-594-0041 or jill@dreamlandpetcremation.com.

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December 8 & 15 Marriage – The Comedy and the Kabbalah with Rabbi Ephraim Silverman. A two part series on the Kabbalah’s insight into men, women and the tools to improve relationships. For singles, marrieds, and everyone in between. 7:30-9pm. $50. Chabad of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. More info: 770-565-4412, ext. 300 or office@chabadofcobb.com.”

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December 9 Masterworks Concert presented by Sprayberry High School Fine Arts Department. The Sprayberry Chorus and Symphony Orchestra will perform traditional and seasonal favorites. 7pm.

Free. Donations accepted. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Nathan Autry, 770-578-3200.

December 10 A Showcase of the Arts presented by Pope High School Arts Department. 6pm & 8:30pm. $7/adults. $5/students. Bailey Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kannesaw. More info: 770-578-7900 or klpont@gmail.com

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Russell Peters – The Green Card Tour. A comedy superstar who uses his wry observations on the subjects of race, class and cultures to illuminate our human shortcomings with his quick wit and ability to mimic languages and accents. 8pm. $45-$60. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com.

December 11 Santa’s Art Studio, a holiday gifts and decorations camp for ages 4-10. 9:30am-1pm. $30. More info: The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More Info: 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.

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Community Calendar December 11-12 Concerts in the Tea Room at Mable House. Enjoy great entertainment in an intimate setting. $50/table for 4. $100/ table for 8. Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and coffee.

Saturday: 2pm, 5pm & 7pm. Sunday: 3pm, 5pm & 7pm.

Mable House, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info/ reservations: 770-819-3285 or www.mablehouse.org.

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December 11 & 18 Cookies with Mrs. Claus, a workshop for ages 4 and up. Make sugar cookies with Mrs. Claus and write letters to Santa while the cookies are cooling. 10am-12pm. $5/child, includes special containers to transport cookies home. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info/reservations: 770-640-3855.

December 12 8th Annual Empty Bowl Brunch with proceeds going to various charities. $10 includes a bowl made by a local artist (you choose and keep) and chili or soup. 11am-1:30pm. Advance tickets on sale now, in person only. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More Info: 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.

December 13-19 Cobb Christmas. From Monday-Thursday, over 16,000 toys will be delivered to Jim Miller Park and over 400 volunteers will sort and distribute these toys to over 1,450 families Friday-Sunday.

Drop off donations at Stuff a Bus stops or volunteer to be a Cobb Christmas Elf! Thursday, 6-9pm: “The Night Before Cobb County Christmas” – a fundraiser that includes a look behind the scenes. $50. Jim Miller Park, 2245Callaway Road, Marietta.

More info: www.cobbchristmas.net.

December 15 East Cobb Civic Association Annual Planning Meeting. The Cobb community is welcome to attend and provide input on plans for the association. 7pm. East Cobb Library, Parkaire Shopping Center, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, #510-B, Marietta.

More info: www.eastcobb.net.

December 18 2010 Atlanta HighSchool Hoop Festival presented by Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) featuring the top ten boys high school teams from throughout the metro Atlanta area matching up in 5 highly competitive games. First game starts at 2pm. $8/adults. $5/students. Free/under 5. Tickets are good for all 5 games throughout the day. Cobb Civic Center, 528 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: www.southeastbasketballacademy.com.

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Community Calendar December 19 Straight No Chaser, the a cappella sensation. 7:30pm. $39.80-$43.90. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com.

December 20-22 Rising Stars Holiday Hoops for girls and boys, kindergarten through 8th grade. Learn skills and sportsmanship from NBA, college and top notch high school coaches. 8:30am-3pm. Bring a sack lunch and water bottle. $75/1 day. $140/2 days. $195/3 days. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/registration: www.johnsonferry.org/risingstars.

December 20-23 and 27-30 December Break Camp at the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

Come explore nature in winter time. 1, 3, and 4-day options.

1-day/Mondays only: $60/members; $65/non-members. 3 days/Tuesday-Thursday: $170/members; $190/non-members.

4 days/Monday-Thursday: $210/members; $235/non-members.

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December 20-24 and 27-31 Driver Education at Safe America. State of Georgia licensed driver education courses. 30 hours of classroom training plus 6 or 10 hours of private individual behind-the-wheel training with a licensed driver training instructor within 6 months following completion of the classroom session. $150/30 hours classroom only. $459/classroom plus 6 hours behind-thewheel. $559/30 hours classroom plus 10 hours behind-thewheel. Safe America Foundation, 2480 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-7233 or www.safeamerica.org.

December 21 Red Cross Blood Drive. 10am-3pm. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-852-4125.

December 22 Mittie Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt Sr.’s 2853 Wedding Reenactment. Step back in time as a guest at this important wedding which ultimately produced our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. $12/adults. $6/ages 6-18. Hours: 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, & 9pm. Bullock Hall, 180 Bullock Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731 or www.bullochhall.org.

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December 31 NBC’s Last Comic Standing Live Tour. Enjoy an evening of great standup comedy featuring the five finalists from NBC’s Last Comic Standing. 8pm. $25-$47. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.

More info: 770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com.

January 13 Kennesaw State University Open House. Discover how Continuing Education can help you reach your personal and professional goals. Get a sneak peek at numerous courses and certificate programs offered annually. 6-8:30pm. Kennesaw State University Center, 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw.

More info: 770-423-6765 or www.kennesaw.edu.

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dining guide American American Deli 2100 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 770-509-3800 Bradley’s Bar & Grill 4961 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068 770-321-0108 Mon.-Sat. 12pm-2am Barker’s Red Hots 3000 Windy Hill Road Marietta 30067 770-272-0407 Brewsters Neighborhood Grille 3595 Canton Road Marietta 30066 770-591-1291 Delkwood Grill 2769 Delk Road Marietta 30067 770-956-1313 Copeland’s of New Orleans > 3131 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200 Atlanta 30339 770-612-3311 > 1142 Barrett Parkway Kennesaw 30144 770-919-9612

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Bagels Goldberg’s Bagel and Deli 1062 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 Mon-Sun: 6am-5pm New York style deli with great food and atmosphere! You can place your order online and we also offer full catering service.

Einstein Bros. Bagels 2014 Powers Ferry Road Atlanta 30339 770-612-8009 Einstein Bros. Bagels 2960 Shallowford Road Marietta 30066 770-321-0299 Einstein Bros. Bagels 1275 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 770-321-6060 Panera Bread 2100 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 770-565-5570

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Grading scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, U=69 or less. A grade of New is for new restaurants or in case of a change of ownership.

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Atlanta Bread Company 1255 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta BBQ 1 4944 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta Bay Breeze Seafood Restaurant 2418 Canton Road, Marietta Biscuits and More 3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta Café de Paris 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta California Pizza Kitchen 4250 Roswell Road, Marietta Chili’s Grill & Bar #158 4111 Roswell Road NE, Marietta Empress of China II 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta Firehouse Subs 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta La Madeleine 4101 Roswell Road, Marietta Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant 2145 Roswell Road, Marietta Moe’s Southwest Grill 688 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta O’Charley’s #323 3550 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta O’Shaughnessy’s Restaurant & Bar 4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell Pincanha Steakhouse & Brazilian Buffet 1360 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta Smokin’ J’s BBQ 2145 Roswell Road, Marietta Ted’s Montana Grill 640 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta Tijuana Joe’s Cantina 690 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta Willy’s Mexicana Grill #20 4250 Roswell Road, Marietta Zaxby’s 3030 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta

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J. Christopher’s 1205 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 770-579-6800 7am-2pm Breakfast, brunch & lunch. An East Cobb original since 1997. > 1275 Powers Ferry Road Marietta 30067 770-953-0002 > 2700 Town Center Drive Kennesaw 30144 678-213-2400

AJ’s Famous Seafood and PoBoys 2100 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 678-999-0767 Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 2830 Windy Hill Road Marietta 30067 770-984-8899

Christos’ 2900 Delk Road Marietta, 30067 770-952-1965

Chinese Lee’s Golden Buddha #7 2524 Cobb Parkway Smyrna 30080 770-980-1800 Mon-Sun: 11am-10:30pm Chinese, Malaysian, Thai & Korean cuisine. Dine-in or carry-out; delivery available. Consumer choice award for best Chinese restaurant from 1999-2004.

Japanese

Hamburgers Fuddruckers 3000 Windy Hill Road Marietta 30067 770-980-9863

French

Sunrise Biscuit 4017 Canton Rd. Marietta 30066 770-516-9556

Yogli Mogli 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, #35 Marietta 30068 770-578-1802ali

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Café Paris 1100 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 770-851-9061 Mon-Sat: 8am-9pm; Sun: 8am-3pm East Cobb’s neighborhood bistro specializing in really fresh, homemade fare. Soups, salads, grilled sandwiches, breakfast all day, quiche, crepes and dinner specials.a La Madeleine French Bakery 4101 Roswell Road Marietta 30062 770-579-3040 Mon.-Sat., 6:30am-10pm Sun., 6:30am-9pm

ice cream D’Lites Emporium Premium Lite Ice Cream 1100 Johnson Ferry Rd. Suite 365 Marietta, Georgia 30068 Monday – Wednesday 11am – 9:30pm Thursday – Saturday 11am – 10pm Sunday 12am – 9pm www.dlitesofmarietta.com D’Lites premium lite ice cream satisfies any sweet tooth without the guilt. All D’Lites ice cream products are low calorie, low fat, low carb, low sodium, cholesterol free and kosher. Only 50 calories per serving!

Asahi Japanese Steak & Sushi Bar 2960 Shallowford Road Marietta, GA 30066 678-560-0015 Fuji Hana 3162 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30062 770-992-7474 Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm.

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Sandwiches Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs 80 Powers Ferry Road Marietta 30067 770-321-1177 www.baldinos.us Hours: M-Sat 10:30am - 7pm All subs sliced to order - fresh bread baked daily.

Recipe of the Month: Zucchini Latkes

Thai Curry Curry Thai Restaurant 4724 Lower Roswell Road Marietta 30068 678-560-7809 Monday-Friday lunch: 11am-2:30pm Saturday-Sunday Lunch: 12-3:30pm Monday-Thursday Dinner: 4-9:30pm Friday Dinner: 4-10pm Saturday Dinner 5-10pm Sunday Dinner 5-9pm Since opening in 2004, Curry Curry Thai Restaurant in Smyrna have been serving up the authentic, fragrantly aromatic national cuisine of their homeland. Topquality rice grown in Thailand, market fresh vegetables and hand-picked fresh spices blend together to bring a delicate balance between the five taste senses: sweet, salty, spicy and sour, with a touch of bitter. NOW OPEN IN EAST COBB! Dinein -Take out -Free Delivery - Catering

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A Double Feature: Celebrating the Birthdays of Earl Smith and The Strand This January marks a very special double feature event for The Strand.

“We have the opportunity to celebrate two legends: the two-year birthday of the reopening of the Earl Smith Strand Theatre and the 80th birthday of the theatre’s namesake, Earl Smith,” said Strand Executive Director Earl Reece.

The Strand Theater opened its doors in 1935, providing movie entertainment to thousands until it closed its doors as a movie house in 1976. After serving as a variety of venues, a “FOR RENT” sign was placed in the box office window of the aged movie house.

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On Saturday, January 8, 2011, the community will gather to applaud two years of the theatre’s renewed life and 80 unequaled years of Earl Smith, while raising funds to keep The Strand alive and well. Guests will enjoy a black-tie evening of live stage entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, a birthday toast, and a silent auction benefitting The Strand. Tickets will be on sale at The Strand’s box office on Nov. 1 and are $60 per person.

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Pet of the Month: Emmitt Submitted by Beth Anderson

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Please include a picture with your entry. Or email description and a jpg to: petomonth@eastcobber.com Pet’s Name:_________________________________________ Animal/Breed:_______________________________________ Age & Gender:______________________________________ Favorite Food:________________________________________ Favorite Person:______________________________________ Best Trick:___________________________________________

Animal/Breed: Black Labrador Age & Gender: 14-year-old Male Favorite Food: Cupcakes Favorite Person: Mom Best Trick: Shuts the door behind himself Turn Ons: Leash Turn Offs: Shower Favorite Toy: Marrow bones Last Seen: Wading in the creek What Makes Your Dog So Special: Has never chewed a thing, Piedmont Park frisbee participant, excellent diver. Eats off a fork, will come upstairs at night if it takes him ten minutes to climb (arthritis).

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WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center in East Cobb is proud to offer state of the art Digital Mammography to provide the most advanced electronic breast images, which are interpreted by Radiologists who are sub-specialized in mammography using the aid of precision, high-resolution monitors. Dr. Steven Brantley explains, “Digital technology assists in improving diagnosis and makes the interpretation of results and historical comparisons quicker and more accurate.” Breast MRIs will now also be offered at the East Cobb Imaging Center in adjunct to routine digital mammography screening for high-risk patients.

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PODIATRIST Podiatry Group of Georgia 147 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 4230 • Marietta 30068 Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm; Sat: by appointment 404-806-3731 • www.tammygephartdpm.com General and surgical podiatry, aesthetic podiatry, pediatrics, orthotics, and diabetic limb salvage. A full array of podiatric care of disorders of the foot and ankle including foot pain, sprains, fractures, bunions, hammer toes, flat feet, ingrown toenails, nail fungus, arch pain, foot facials using medical grade products and much more.

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Don’t you just love those days you experience, where everything you touch, people you deal with, challenges and situations that don’t go as planned, yet you’re so happy that you’re ‘busting out’ at the seams?

You’re feeling good, energized and at the end of the day you’re not wiped out. Do you remember having those kinds of days?

Do they seem to be happening less and less? Would you like to feel like that every ss Pete Allen day? Well, that’s a big order, but it can be done. It’s going to require a few changes in your perception and habits. If you’re willing . . . read on.

Do you agree that the world is changing? We have more conveniences, more technology, more people, more traffic, and more work and life pressures. The more complicated our world becomes, the more chances there are for upset and havoc in our lives. These things can cause us frustration, anger, resentment… and stress. These are all damaging to our total health and wellbeing.

You’ve heard the saying, “Life was much simpler in years past.” So understand the complexity of our world today. In doing so, you will recognize that in order to make each day as wonderful as possible, our thinking must change. One of the benefits will result in protecting the most valuable asset you have: YOU – your health and wellbeing.

There are hundreds of things throughout the day that can cause upset, such as: You go out to your car and the tire is flat; on your way to work you’re caught in a traffic jam; you have a computer problem that you think should only take a few minutes to resolve and you end up talking to someone in another country for over an hour; etc.

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When things like this happen, be aware. Know that in this complex world, all these events are part of your journey.

Then as you bump up against the people, events, and situations that would normally cause you upset, aggravation, frustration and anger, you have a choice to diffuse those negative emotions and you should do so as soon as possible.

Example: When you’re in a traffic jam or any other situation, ask, “Can I do anything about it now?” If not, realize that it’s part of your journey today and discharge those upsetting emotions and get back to that ‘feeling good’ state.

Here are some suggestions to prepare you to create each day as wonderfully as possible: • Start each day by being grateful for specific things in your life.

• Set an intention on how you want your day to go.

And how you want to feel.

• Be aware and know that all the day’s events are part of your journey and you have choices about how you want to live. This is being proactive not reactive.

To find out more on how to do this contact me, Pete, at my website: www.breakingfreecoaching.com or phone 770-977-2232.

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New Podiatric Practice Offers Relief for Foot and Ankle Pain Area residents with foot and ankle pain have another choice in treatment options thanks to the opening of the Podiatry Group of Georgia’s new East Cobb practice.

Located at the intersection of Johnson Ferry Road and Mulberry and headed by Dr. Tammy Gephart, the practice specializes in the prevention, care and cure of all foot and ankle problems.

Dr. Gephart is experienced in general and surgical podiatry, pediatrics, orthotics and diabetic limb salvage. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPA) in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Gephart completed her residency in podiatric surgery at the Northport VA Medical Center in Long Island, New York. During her residency, Dr. Gephart studied with Dr. John Burzotta, foot and ankle specialist for the New York Jets. A former amateur elite athlete and avid long distance runner, Dr. Gephart has a special interest in sports-related injuries and helping athletes return to their chosen sport.

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Dr. Gephart says that she prefers to help a sports injury heal and is “reluctant to advise people to give up their sport,” because she recognizes that participating in athletics is often an asset to the patient’s overall quality of life.

As a runner, and a busy mom of three, Dr. Gephart says “my feet take a beating and I am too busy to give myself a pedicure.” Dr. Gephart’s practice offers a medical spa where clients can indulge in a foot facial. Dr. Gephart will consult with each individual to develop a custom treatment plan. The foot facials are done by Marilyn Taylor, a licensed medical assistant and master cosmetologist and ensure a sterile pedicure, using medical grade products, and finished with anti-fungal nail polish. The foot facials are ideal for all individuals, including those with weakened immune systems .

The practice is located at 147 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 4230. Appointments can be made by calling Rebecca Edwards, office manager, at 404.806.3731. Find them online at www.tammygephartdpm.com or on Facebook and Twitter. Office hours are M-F, 8am - 5pm and Saturdays by appointment. If you are in pain, Dr. Gephart will make sure you are seen the same day you call.

Dr. Gephart is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association, the American Association for Women Podiatrists and the American Diabetes Association. She holds a Georgia State Podiatric License and is certified in Endoscopic Decompression of Internal Nerve Technique and Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy.

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Good HealtH is just around the corner Now it’s easier than ever to enjoy good health in Cobb County. With five Kaiser Permanente medical centers in the area, convenient care from great doctors is close to home or work.

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Bring One For The Chipper Did you know that your old Christmas trees can be recycled and that one twenty pound tree takes up valuable landfill space comparable to a washing machine? Recycling trees creates mulch, fuel, wildlife habitats and other useful material. You can help “Keep Cobb Beautiful,” by recycling your old tree after the holiday season. Keep Cobb Beautiful will sponsor free recycling drop-offs.

Keep Cobb Beautiful is inviting everyone to “Bring One for the Chipper,” and recycle your Christmas tree after the holidays. As a part of a statewide effort to reuse Christmas trees, Keep Cobb Beautiful is hosting convenient sites where area residents can drop-off their trees. Most sites will be manned by various volunteer organizations from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. No other items will be allowed to be dropped off at sites. Cobb County Parks sites will accept trees from December 26 until January 8. All Home Depot sites will accept trees ONLY on Saturday, January 8. To volunteer at a site location, look on the web site at kcb.cobbcountyga. gov and go to the volunteer section for more information.

Here are the drop-off locations in the East Cobb area: HOME DEPOT - trees will be accepted only on January 8:

>Home Depot*, 3605 Sandy Plains Road Marietta, GA 30066

>Home Depot*, 4101Roswell Road NE Marietta, GA 30062

The following Cobb County Parks will accept drop-offs from December 26, 2010 until January 9, 2011:

>Noonday Creek Park, 489 Hawkins Store Road Kennesaw 30144

>Harrison Park, 2650 Shallowford Road Marietta, GA 30066

>Sewell Park*, 2085 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30066

>Fullers Park (Lower Field), 3050 Robinson Road Marietta, GA 30064

*These locations will be presenting saplings to recyclers while supplies last on Saturday, January 9th. Davey Trees at 770-451-7911, as well as the Cobb Parks chipper locations will have free mulch available to citizens after January 9th.

For more information, please contact Keep Cobb Beautiful at 770-528-1135 or visit: www.kcb.cobbcountyga.gov.

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What is the Velocity of Money and How Does it Impact Home Loan Rates?

By Holly Walther Georgia Banking Company

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If you’ve been watching the economic news, you’ve probably noticed that markets pay close attention to economic reports which are released daily. Obviously, those reports provide insight into the health of our economy, but did you know they also influence home loan rates? One important report, the report on personal spending, can actually influence the interest rates that are available when you purchase or refinance a home.

Here’s why. It has to do with something called the velocity of money. Even though the government keeps pumping money into the system, nothing happens until that money is spent or lent – and passes from one hand to another or one business to another. The speed at which this money passes between parties is called the velocity of money.

Zonings and Variances for December The following is a list of zonings to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, December 1, at 9am.

The Board of Commissioners will vote on these zonings Tuesday, December 14, 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-38: J & H Property Leasing, LLC, represented

by Mark Houston, requests a rezoning from GC to CRC for a carwash, light auto servicing and a billboard. Located at the southwest intersection of Delk Road and Powers Ferry Road.

Size of tract : 0.817 acres. Current zoning: GC. Proposed use: Carwash, Light Auto Servicing and a Billboard.

Petition Z-39: Cindy Cornely, representing herself, requests a rezoning from NS to CRC for a Dog Boarding Facility. Located on the northeast intersection of Lower Roswell Road and Woodlawn Drive. Size of tract: 0.97 acres.

Current zoning: NS. Proposed use: Dog Boarding Facility.

Petition Z-41: Health Care Capital Consolidated, Inc., represented by Parks F. Huff of Sams Larkin & Huff, requests a change in zoning from R-20 to RSL for a Senior Living Facility.

Located on the south side of Lower Roswell Road, northeasterly of Cove Drive. Size of tract: 9.63 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Proposed use: Senior Living Facility.

The following is a list of variances to be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals Wednesday, December 8, at 1pm.

With the job market still very sluggish, consumers aren’t spending much money these days, and businesses are still reluctant to spend money to make investments in their business. With the present velocity at low levels, inflation remains subdued and that’s good for home loan rates.

While we certainly want to see better economic recovery news in the near future, we have to remember that there’s an inverse relationship between good economic news and home loan rates. Weak economic news normally causes money to flow out of Stocks and into Bonds, which helps Bonds and home loan rates improve. Strong economic news, on the other hand, normally has the opposite result.

Currently, home loan rates are at a historically low level, but that situation won’t last forever. That means now is an ideal time to purchase a home or refinance before the velocity of money – and rates – change. If you or anyone you know would like to learn more about the current economic situation and how to take advantage of historically low home loan rates, then please contact me.

Petition V-86: Monica and Ric Robinson, representing themselves, request: 1) allow an accessory structure to the side of the primary structure; and 2) waive the side setback for said structure from the required 10 ft. to 2 ft. adjacent to the northern property line for an existing shed. Property is located on the west side of Ruger Drive, west of Mossburg Court (2480 Ruger Court). Size of tract: 0.516 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Reason: Existing Shed.

Petition V-9: Atlanta Pools, represented by Michael Cochran, requests to waive the impervious surface requirement from 35% to 44% for a pool. Property is located on the south side of Vendome Place, north of Monet Drive (4550 Vendome Place). Size of tract: 0.3558 acres. Current zoning: R-15.

Reason: Swimming Pool.

Holly Walther of Georgia Banking Company can be reached 770 374 7520. Georgia Banking Company is an equal housing lender and member FDIC. Email Holly at hwalther@geobanking. com. Visit her website www.hollywalther.com.

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You’ve been hard at work raising your family or growing your career and now you’re retired. What to do with all that spare time? Cobb RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) provides volunteer opportunities for retired seniors age 55 and above who still want to stay connected and give back to their community.

Over the years, volunteers through RSVP have provided thousands of hours assisting organizations, agencies and even local governments by helping in various tasks. Some of these “stations” include the front desk at both the Cobb County Sheriff Department and Animal Control; ushers and ticket takers at the newly opened Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre; field trip chaperones, receptionists, data input processors, and tutors at Cobb Community Services Board.

There are also needs for tour guides at the Root House in Marietta as well as at KSU’s Holocaust Studies Program to provide exhibitions and public programs that promote diversity, build character and encourage respect.

If you have a desire to volunteer in your community, and are at least 55 years of age, Cobb RSVP would love to hear from you. All you have to do is call Carolyn Bain at (770) 528-5355 and share with her your interest-she’ll find the perfect spot for you.

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Free Website Helps Older Georgians Make Informed Housing and Care Decisions Center for Positive Aging Site Connects Seniors With Services They Need A free website that helps consumers learn about housing and care options for older Georgians, such as affordable senior housing and continuing care retirement communities, is now available from the Center for Positive Aging.

The website, www.centerforpositiveaging.org, provides older Georgians, their families and caregivers with a way to quickly find essential resources as well as answers to their elder care questions via an easy-to-navigate website available at no charge 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“In times like these it is important to be an educated consumer when making decisions about health care options, especially those involving housing,” said Walter Coffey, president of the Center for Positive Aging and of Aging Services of Georgia, which represents mission-driven providers. “The Center for Positive Aging website helps consumers understand the network of aging services in Georgia and make smart decisions about their future.”

“Decisions about continuing care often have to be made quickly and without the luxury of time to do research,” said Coffey. “This free site helps consumers by explaining the various levels of continuing care, providing detailed information about what to look for and supplying readers with questions to ask when selecting a provider.”

The website also lists Quality Providers who adhere to certain established criteria. In order to be listed, providers of senior-related products and services, as well as congregations throughout Georgia with a ministry for seniors, must commit to being a mission-driven organization with a focus on quality, person-centered care and services. They must also meet all state licensure requirements; possess a good reputation in their local community; have a good record of performance in licensing inspections and state surveys; have leadership/ownership/ management that is resident/client-focused; and be committed to providing their staff with opportunities to develop increased proficiency and excellence.

For more information, visit www.centerforpositiveaging.org.

Since 1982, the Center for Positive Aging has been the trusted source of connections to quality providers for older Georgians, their families and caregivers. Originally named Downtown Area Senior Services (DASS) and now a division of Aging Services of Georgia, the Center is a respected referral source offering solutions that answer the needs of seniors without regard to ethnicity, disability, financial resources or sexual orientation.

Other information available includes tips on interviewing in-home caregivers, answers to elder law questions, what to look for in an assisted living community and a ZIP code search of providers. Providers are listed by type including affordable senior housing, adult day services, continuing care retirement communities, home and community-based services, hospice care and nursing homes.

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East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for December 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. Please note: The East Cobb Center will be closed at 12pm on Friday, December 3.

Blood Pressure Screening Wednesday, December 23 10am – 12pm Dine-Round: Relish, Roswell Tuesday, December 7 11:30am – 1pm Cost: On your own. Registration required.

Meet at the restaurant.

Health and Wellness: Digestive & GI Issues Tuesday, December 7 10 – 11am Cost: Free. Registration required.

Many individuals suffer from a range of gastrointestinal problems.

Resolving GI problems does not only improve your immediate quality of life by eliminating unpleasant symptoms, it also promotes long-term health.

The History Corner – Christmas Unwrapped Wednesday, December 8 10 – 11:30am Cost: Free. Registration required.

Every December 25, Christians throughout the world join together in celebration of Christ’s birth. But where do these various Christmas traditions come from? Why, for instance, is the holiday marked by the giving and receiving of gifts? And who came up with the idea of a Christmas tree? In this special presentation from The History Channel, take an enchanting journey through the past of one of the world’s most recognized holidays. Trace the emergence of the modern-day Christmas celebration from pagan festivals such as the Roman Saturnalia, and learn how British settlers in the New World transformed the patron saint of children into the endearing figure of Santa Claus.

Eggnog, Cookies, and Good Cheer Friday, December 10 11am – 12pm It is the time of year to “deck the halls with boughs of holly”, “Ho, Ho, Ho,” good cheer, and Peace on Earth. Join us under our Christmas tree to celebrate the season and share a cup of eggnog, cookies, and good company with warm thoughts from all of us to all of you!

Ice Cream and a Movie: White Christmas Monday, December 13 1 – 4pm Cost: $3/Cobb County resident; $4/non- resident Registration required.

We’re dreaming of a white Christmas, just as long as it doesn’t last, stop traffic and cause a run on milk and bread at the grocery store! Join us for the classic movie White Christmas to hear Bing Crosby sing the wonderful title song and enjoy the singing and dancing of Vera-Ellen, Rosemary Clooney and Danny Kaye. Let’s add ice cream and popcorn to the afternoon and you have a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season!

Health and Wellness: Medication Management Tuesday, December 14 10 – 11am Cost: Free. Registration required.

There are many factors involved in medication management.

It is important to know what questions to ask regarding side effects and interactions. Proper medication management can impact how the medication works for you, as well as the progress of your treatment. Join us to learn what you can do to better manage your medications.

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East Cobb General Election Results On Tuesday, November 2, East Cobb residents, along with the rest of Georgian citizens, participated in general elections to vote for Republican, Democratic and Liberatarian candidates for a variety of public offices. In Cobb County, 214,422 or 55.83% out of a total of 384,031 registered voters exercised their right to vote. The following presents the vote tally for some of the ballots East Cobb voters had the opportunity to vote on. An asterisk next to a candidate’s name indicates that candidate ran unopposed

U.S. Senate

Johnny Isakson (R) Mike Thurmond (D) Chuck Donovan (Lib)

Cobb Votes 133,785 70,521 6,655

Georgia House of Representatives – District 42 State Total 1,489,904 996,516 68,750

Don Parsons (R)* Write-in Votes

Georgia House of Representatives – District 43

Governor

Nathan Deal (R) Roy Barnes (D) John Monds )Lib)

Cobb Votes 116,506 84,638 10,312

Bobby Franklin (R)* Write-in Votes

State Total 1,365,832 1,107,011 103,194

Cobb Votes 124,815 77,457 8,977

State Total 1,403,977 1,074,624 88,746

Cobb Votes 126,495 71,785 11,657

State Total 1,440,188 1,006,411 106,123

Cobb Votes 127,335 75,536 8,208

Cobb Votes 119,168 76,311 13,393

State Total 1,351,090 1,112,049 88,583

Cobb Votes 17,225 5,128

Total % 45,117 98.43% 721 1.57%

Total % 20,817 97.86% 455 2.14%

Cobb County School Board – Post 6

State Total 1,366,355 1,061,124 124,547

Georgia State Senate – District 21

Chip Rogers (R) Patrick Thompson (D)

Joann Birrell (R)* Write-in Votes

Kathleen Angelucci (R)* Write-in Votes

State School Superintendent

John Barge (R) Joe Martin (D) Kira Willis (Lib)

Total 14,567 4,904 22

Cobb County School Board – Post 4

Attorney General

Sam Olens (R) Ken Hodges (D) Don Smart (Lib)

Matt Dollar (R) Ruthe Levy (D) Write-in Votes

Cobb County Commission – District 3

Secretary of State

Brian Kemp (R) Georganna Sinkfield (D) David Chastain (Lib)

Total 14,330 235

Georgia House of Representatives – District 45

Lieutenant Governor

Casey Cagle (R) Carol Porter (D) Dan Barber (Lib)

Total 14,099 223

Total 46,102 11,514

Scott Sweeney (R) Ricky Alan Welkis (D) Write-in Votes

Total % 19,396 71.47% 7,714 28.42% 30 0.11%

State Court - Division II – Post 1

Total % Angela Brown 64,834 41.30% Jason Fincher 50,155 31.95% Marsha Lake 41,516 26.45% Write-in Votes 482 0.31% Angela Brown faced Jason Fincher in a runoff election November 30. The results were not known at press time.

Georgia State Senate – District 32

Judson Hill (R)*

Cobb Votes 36,097

Total 45,453

Georgia House of Representatives – District 41

Sharon Cooper (R) Diane Lore (D) Write-in Votes

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Constitutional Amendment 1: Allow competitive contracts to be enforced in Georgia Courts.

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Cobb Votes

State Total

129,951/65.14% 69,559/34.86%

1,633,066/67.6% 783,390/32.4%

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Constitutional Amendment 2: Add $10 tag fee on private passenger vehicles for statewide trauma care expansion.

Yes No

Cobb Votes

State Total

106,126/50.59% 103,645/49.41%

1,207,836/47.4% 1,342,555/52.6%

Constitutional Amendment 3: Allow state to execute multiyear contracts for long-term transportation projects

Cobb Votes

Yes No

102,743/51.0% 98,713/51.0%

State Total 1,212,863/49.9% 1,216,780/50.1%

Constitutional Amendment 4: Allow state to execute multiyear contracts for projects to improve energy efficiency and conservation.

Cobb Votes State Total

Yes No

123,594/61.35% 77,848/38.65%

1,480,273/60.8% 954,448/39.2%

Constitutional Amendment 5: Allow owners of industrialzoned property to choose to remove the industrial designation from their property.

Cobb Votes

Yes No

State Total

123,790/62.87% 1,520,636/63.5% 73,116/37.13% 873,890/36.5%

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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, 770926-7881 or 37uta@comcast.net.

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 the month (except July and August). Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta. More info: Charlene Robinson, 770-971-7786.

Atlanta Metropolitan Council Navy League. Second Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Navy Recruiting District HQ, 2400 Lake Park Drive, Suite 410, Smyrna. Membership open to all civilian and retired military with an interest in supporting our men and women of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and associated youth programs. More info: 678-234-2310 or campbellfc@comcast.net.

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. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. Award-winning 50 voice, male, 4-part a cappella harmony chorus. More info: Frank, 770-587-1264, fehrach@ aol.com, 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. C’est Moi/Café Paris, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068. More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-7132830 or Lnkelly@sbcglobal.net.

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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.

Fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta.

East Cobb Civitans. Second and 4th Thursday of the month. 12-1pm. Parc at Piedmont, 999 Hood Road, Marietta.

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.

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.

Danc’n Singles. A square dance club.

First and 3rd Saturday of the month.

8-10:30am. FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-9436979.

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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.

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

Every Tuesday and Thursday. 10:30am.

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

Invite a guest to join you.

East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters and non-boaters are welcome. First Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Free admission. Attendees pay for dinner. The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Marietta.

More info: 770-364-3036 or noeyf1@ bellsouth.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.

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), Dunwoody. More info: Nancy Guerine, 678-354-3590.

The ECBA meets monthly at The Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road, at 11:30am for lunch, networking and a great speaker.

East Cobb AARP. First Thursday of the month. 1:30pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Martha Boyce, 678290-9895.

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, 404-218-6216, susan.hampton@ lionbank.com, or www.eastcobbba.com.

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

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

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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.

Cobb Marietta Retired Educators Association. Last Wednesday of the month. 11:30am. Reservations required.

Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 SmyrnaRoswell Road, Smyrna. More info/ Reservations: Beth St. Jean, 770-9988737 or beth@ammoniasafety.com.

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Business Network International (BNI). Tuesdays. 7:30-9am. BNI is an international networking organization with chapters throughout the Atlanta area.

My Friend’s Place, 1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Karley Barber, 770-977-2383 or karley@comcast.net..

Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday.

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

Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club.

Dances on second and 4th Friday each month. 8-10:30pm. Mountain View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Margaret, 770-751-7210, dudesndarlins@ comcast.net, or www.dudesndarlins.com.

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East Cobb Democratic Alliance. Third Thursday of the month. 6pm - Social.

7pm – Program. Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218 or tbarksdl@ aol.com.

East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every Wednesday evening. 7pm. Paradise South of the Border, 3605 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026 or edwardjohnsjewelers@yahoo.com.

East Cobb Lions Club. Second and 4th 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 or geog16@ yahoo.com.

East Cobb Open Networking. Professional Referral Networking. Every Friday. 7:309am. Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road (next to Michaels), Marietta. Free.

More info: Tim Langley, 770-289-9711 or drtim02@yahoo.com.

East Cobb PowerCore Team. A business referral network. Every Thursday.

7-8:30am. IHOP, 3130 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Amy Caplan, 404-572-1278.

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club Calendar East Cobb Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-789-0623 or dschwall625@hotmail.com.

Marietta Rotary Club. Every Wednesday.

12noon. Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 or www.mariettarotary.org.

Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. First and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7:309:00pm. St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www. polkstreetspeakers.org.

East Cobb VIPs. A community group for seniors. Fourth Monday of the month (except in May). 6pm. East Cobb United Methodist Church, 2325 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-3643 or office@eastcobbumc.org.

MOMS Club of Marietta North. First Wednesday of the month. 10am.

Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Marion Hegedes, 678-494-8887.

SACS (Singles and Couples Social Events).

Weekly dancing for singles and couples. No membership fees, just friends making new friends. More info: Nancy Kuhn, AngelGA@comcast.net

Moms in Touch. East Side Elementary.

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

Shakespeare Reading Group. First and 3rd Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm. 32 N. Fairground Street, Marietta. More info: Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474.

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

Georgia Perennial Plant Association.

Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm.

Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta.

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, 770298-9966.

Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. 10am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Bill Vermeer, 770971-6579.

Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for prospective members 1st 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. Fourth Monday of the month. 6:15pm. Meeting & dinner. Windy Hill - Marriott Hotel, Marietta. More 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.

Libertarian Party of Cobb County. First Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. Council Chamber at Marietta City Hall, 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta. More info: cobblp.org.

Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday.

12noon. Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Bill Sidner, 770-579-4094.

Marietta Lions Club. Second Thursday of the month. 7pm. Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Road, Marietta. More info: 770-565-8230.

Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday each month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are welcome.

Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: mariettapflag@gmail.com.

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

Mothers and More, East Cobb Chapter #270. Second Tuesday each month.

7:30-9:30pm. 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). First 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. 10am. Various social activities throughout the month for those new to Cobb County or just looking for new friends and activities. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770234-5068 or newcomersofcobbcounty@ yahoo.com.

North Atlanta Business Association.

Every Thursday. 11:45am-1:30pm.

Piccadilly Cafe, Cobb Parkway. More info: Vic Anapolle, 770-971-3402.

Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. Women’s four-part harmony chorus. Every Tuesday.

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, 770-9551303 or guzy@mindspring.com.

Sons of the American Revolution, Captain John Collins Chapter. Third Tuesday of the month. 6:30pm. Locations vary. More info: Larry Guzy, 770-955-1303 or guzy@ mindspring.com.

Southeastern GTO Association. For GTO, Lemans, and any other Pontiac muscle car enthusiasts! Various dates/times for meetings/events. More info: dpeebles@ segtoa.org or www.segtoa.org.

Official Flagship Radio Station

Sprayberry Area Business Network.

Open networking. Every 4th Thursday.

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

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 Institute of Management Consultants. First Wednesday of the month. 6-9am. Hilton Garden Inn Perimeter, 1501 Lake Hearn Drive, Atlanta. More info/to 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.

Cobb EMC Community Room, 1000 EMC Parkway, Marietta. More info: 404-2470510 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 770-4032874 or handor@aol.com.

Y Business Network. Business-tobusiness and professional referral networking. Y membership not required.

Every other Friday. 7:30-8:45am.

Northeast Cobb YMCA, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 678569-9622.

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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 3rd 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 2nd Monday each month. Pot Luck Dinner (except June, July, Augustdessert and fruit). 7-9pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770928-9314 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. Second Tuesday of the month.

7pm. East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770368-9790.

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Doggie care in my home (small dogs only). Daily, weekly while you work, travel, vacation. Lovingly cared for. Many references. 770-579-9566.

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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 or jpm105@comcast.net.

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

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 345, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-587-0483.

Alzheimer’s & Caregivers Support Group. Second Thursday of the month.

7pm. Sunrise Assisted Living, 1551 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Christa McLain, 770-509-2914.

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. First and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 5pm.

Counseling Room in Parish Office, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-5526400, ext. 6020.

Cancer Support Group. Second and 4th 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. Third Thursday of month.

7pm. Savannah Court Assisted Living, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 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: 770-5526400, ext. 6020.

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

Codependents Anonymous. Mondays & Thursdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-5786368.

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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; www.tcfmarietta.org.

Depression/Bipolar Support Group.

First and 3rd Thursday of the month.

7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 306, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770794-2978.

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.

Divorce Care. 13-week session, August and January. Wednesdays.

6:30-8pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 311, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978.

Divorce Care for Kids. 13-week session, August and January.

Wednesdays. 6:30-8pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 328, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.

More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978.

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

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

Family Caregiver & Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Monday of each month at 10:30am. Open to individuals who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home. Call in advance for free care for your loved one during meeting. Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Aloha to Aging, 678-439-1177.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. Second and 4th Tuesday. 7:15pm. Special guest speaker. Transfiguration Church, Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More info: Jeannie, 770919-9275.

Grief Share.13-week session, August and January. Mondays. 7-9pm.

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 306, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Kitty, 770-7942978.

Grief Support Group. For those dealing with the grief of losing an aging loved one. First Monday of each month. 2:30pm. Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Aloha to Aging, 678-439-1177.

Loneliness Bereavement Support Group. Every Tuesday. 12 noon.

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

More info: 770-423-5959.

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, 770-321-1783, 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.

Usually meets the last Thursday of the month during school year. 10am.

Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/to confirm meeting date: Angie, 770-234-9111, angie@focus-ga.org, or www.focusga.org.

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).

Wednesdays. 6:15-7:15pm. 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: 770971-1465 or mtzionmops@gmail.com.

Networking Group. Open to everyone.

Second and 4th Wednesday of the month.

6:30-7:30pm. First Baptist Church Smyrna, 1275 Church Street SE, Smyrna.

More info: 770-435-3231 or Peggy, 770955-3896 or caylorp@gmail.com.

Overeaters Anonymous. A support group for those who suffer from the need to compulsively overeat. Monday-WednesdayFriday. 10am. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Betsy: 404-226-4931.

Parents of Prodigals. For parents of struggling teens and young adults.

Second and 4th Thursday. 7-8:30pm.

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Loft A, 3rd Floor, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Fair Brocard, 770-612-1197 or www. prodigalchildministries.org.

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WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine welcomes women’s heart specialist, Mindy Gentry, M.D., to our East Cobb office, conveniently located on Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb.

Dr. Gentry is board certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Dr. Gentry earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta where she also completed her residency and cardiology fellowship. Her special interests include cardiac imaging, women and heart disease, and heart disease during pregnancy. She is on the WellStar Kennestone Hospital Medical Staff.

Dr. Mindy Gentry joins an established office with fellow cardiologists Drs. Michael Hardee, Harvey Sacks and Joel Wachs.

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