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t is my pleasure to serve as 2014 President of the Marietta Business Association (MBA). MBA Is a member of the Cobb County Coalition of Business Associations and the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and a proud supporter of the Keep it in Cobb initiative.

At MBA, “We Mean Business”! Each week MBA holds a free weekly networking opportunity affectionately called MBA N.O.W. (Thursdays 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.at the Cobb County Library, at 266 Roswell Street, just off the Square). This is a great opportunity for members of the local business community to share about their business and learn about others in effort to build relationships and ultimately exchange referrals. On the second Monday of every month, MBA holds a networking expo (free to attendees) called NetEx. It runs from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Mansour Center at 995 Roswell Street (just off the 41/Cobb Parkway and Roswell St./Rd. intersection, by the Big Chicken). For just $25, members can get an exhibitor’s table. This event is followed by the Monthly Luncheon ($15 for members) from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and both are highly attended. Each month we also hold a free After Hours informal networking event from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (locations and days vary). Often these events are in collaboration with other neighboring associations to provide an opportunity for our members to meet new people. On the 5th Thursday of the month (locations and times vary), we hold Business and Biscuits, a free morning open house networking event where continental breakfast is served. This program is held at member’s places of business and gives our members an opportunity to showcase their business. MBA, in partnership with the City of Marietta, conducts Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for new businesses. This is another great opportunity to network with fellow members of the business community. In addition to all these events we are involved with Art in the Park, Golver Park Summer Concert Series, Art Walk, Summer J.A.M./Cobb Chamber Expo., Marietta Mutt Strut, October Haunt, C.C.C.B.A. Golf Challenge, Center for Family Resources Thanks For Giving, Santa on the Square and other community events.

I hope you will take advantage of all that MBA has to offer and come out to visit some of our events. I look forward to getting to know you.

To your success!

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have been honored and blessed to serve West Cobb Business Association (WCBA) as the 2014 President. Our members and board have shown what great teamwork is made of. Our membership is like a family and each one is an invaluable part of our association.

As in years of the past our goal is to engage our members and get them involved with the association in hopes to build more involvement throughout our community. Involvement can be done through meetings/events, sponshorships, joining a committee, bringing guests to a meeting/event, joining/posting to our social media sites, or just being an amabasador by telling others about our organizaiton. Our leadership is very committed to our slogan “Where Business and Relationships Converge.” Look for our WCBA leadership name badges and let us know what we can do to get you more involved.

In addition to our Monthly Luncheons; First Tuesday’s Networking at Nite; Weekly Open Networking; Closed Networking; and B2B Stategic Alliance groups; Annual West Cobb Community Expo; Monthly Leads Exchange; Membership Appreciation Breakfasts; Booths at Taste of West Cobb; Cobb Chamber Expo; Summer Jam; and October Haunt; we will hold new pilot programs including, but not limited to, WCBA Future Leaders, Speed Networking, and Joint Events with other Organizations.

With over 200 members and still growing, WCBA takes great pride in our close family feel; an experience fostered by all we offer and the time our members spend together. Com join us and feel what it’s like to be a part of our family!

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WELCOME TO WEST COBB

CONTENTS WELCOME..................................................1

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ................. 10

AREA MAP..................................................4

RELOCATION .......................................... 12

GETTING AROUND WEST COBB.............5

GOVERNMENT ....................................... 14

CITIES.........................................................6

LEISURE & RECREATION........................ 15

Acworth................................................6

EDUCATION............................................ 21

Austell...................................................6

HEALTH CARE ........................................ 28

Kennesaw.............................................7

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ................... 31

Marietta................................................8

Category Index ................................ 32

Smyrna/Vinings...................................8

Category Listings............................. 33

Powder Springs...................................9

ADVERTISERS INDEX ............................ 48

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ocated outside Atlanta’s northwest city limits, Cobb County is connected to the surrounding metropolitan area via four different highways - I-75, I-285, I-20 and I-575 – and through more than 2,000 miles of roads and commercial rail lines, including CSX, Norfolk Southern Georgia Northeaster Railroad and Cobb County Transit. Cobb County has invested more money on transportation than any other community in Georgia, with nearly $1 billion spent on local highway, road and street improvements during the 1990s.

As for county-run public transportation, Cobb Community Transit manages a fleet of 101 full-size buses that operate on 16 routes, carrying almost 3.6 million customers per year. Cobb County is significantly rooted in rail transportation. In fact, many manufacturers in the area rely on rail service to get their goods to other parts of the country, including Georgia’s deep-water ports in Savannah and Brunswick. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rail and Transit Authority (MARTA) provides access to venues throughout Cobb, the City of Atlanta, and its major airport (Hartsfield-Jackson).

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest airport in the world.

It is located approximately 10 minutes south of downtown and only 20 miles away from the center of Cobb County. Getting there from Cobb is simple, as convenient access is provided via I-285 and I-75, with an average commute time of 25 to 45 minutes. There is also Kennesaw’s McCollum Field, a secondary airport owned by Cobb County, and it hosts an average of 475 corporate and pleasure aircraft operations daily. Finally, nearby is Dobbins Air Reserve Base, which accommodates most U.S. Presidents upon their visits to Georgia. The base serves as the home station of the 94th Airlift Wing and its fleet of Hercules C-130 aircrafts, and is also the headquarters for the Twenty-Second Air Force.

Interstate 75 is a highly accessable highway throughout Cobb County

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ocated approximately 35 miles northwest of Atlanta, Acworth affords residents a small-town experience but with a certain proximity near enough to enjoy Atlanta’s big-city sports and entertainment. It offers convenient access to both Interstate 75 and Highway 41, and is home to more than 20,000 people.

Acworth sits comfortably in the peaceful foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, along the southeastern banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, on the Etowah River. Fittingly, it is nicknamed “The Lake City” and, in 2011, was used by Hollywood to film several scenes for the Footloose movie remake.

GOVERNMENT: The city of Acworth has a board-manager government structure, with a five-member Board of Aldermen filling the primary policymaking role and executive functions of the City. The Board adopts City ordinances, determines City policies, approves budgets, sets mileage rates, and employs and supervises the City Manager.

In Acworth, both the Mayor and Board of Aldermen are elected at-large to four-year staggered terms. To be eligible, one must be a qualified municipal voter as well as an Acworth resident for at least one year immediately prior to the date of the election. While Cobb County provides all water services and fire protection, the City of Acworth provides its own police protection on an independent basis. Georgia Power supplies electricity to most, but not all residents.

RECREATION AND SPORTS: Numerous lakes surround the City of Acworth providing residents ample opportunity to fish, boat, water ski, camp and hike. Those who love nature can also explore any of Acworth’s 15 parks, while the more athletic sort can enjoy Cobblestone Golf Course, which Golf Digest recently rated the top overall public golf course in all of Georgia. The City is also home to nine softball/baseball fields and two football fields, and brings the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard tour to Acworth beaches annually.

Acworth is part of a program committed to preserving the historically significant buildings and locations around the city. The community also funds and fosters numerous annual events and celebrations, including an Acworth Art Festival, which takes place over two days in April each year.

The City of Acworth offers a wide array of options for those with history on their minds. The Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park commemorates the Atlanta Campaign and stages Civil War reenactments, while the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History is a Smithsonian affiliate that features a reproduction of a 1900’s locomotive factory as well as depiction of the Great Locomotive Chase. Elsewhere in the Acworth area, the Rose Lawn Museum showcases the beautifully restored Victorian mansion of the renowned evangelist Samuel Porter Jones, while the Weinman Mineral Museum features the site of a real fossil dig where visitors can find sharks’ teeth, trilobites, real and replicated bones, and more.

Estimated Population: 21,215 Household Populations: 7,470 Average Household Size: 2.66 Total Housing Units: 8,360 Median Family Income: $54,529 Median Resident Age: 33.4 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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he small, but beautiful community of Austell covers a 5.7 square-mile area, and is home to roughly 7,000 residents.

It is located at the western end of metro Atlanta, near the southern border of Cobb County and the northern border of Douglas County, and lies on Sweetwater Creek.

The City’s economy is largely tied to the rail depot, offering efficient transit opportunities to both its people and goods.

Located just north of I-20, Austell is in close proximity to Atlanta, making a commute to the big city rather easy. Over the last four years, its median household income has hovered right around $44,583.

GOVERNMENT: The City of Austell currently employs seven elected officials, including a Mayor, representatives from four wards, and two representatives at large. It has its own Public Works Department and it is responsible for maintaining the City’s

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streets and for providing water to its residents.

The Public Works Department also provides a bi-annual collection service, weekly limb and leaf collection and a variety of other services at no charge to its residents.

In addition to a Public Works Department, Austell also has its own private Police Department, as well as the Austell Fire Department, which has been recognized for having among the fastest response times in the state. Additionally, water and wastewater services are provided to all residents within city limits.

In addition to its parks, Austell is also widely known for its community-minded functions and events – like its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration – as well as for its numerous historical sites.

RECREATION AND SPORTS: Austell may be small, but offers residents many different forms of entertainment. From a sporting perspective, nearly 500 residents participate in citywide baseball/softball leagues. Five lighted fields accommodate baseball enthusiasts as well, while Collar Park and Washington Street Park both feature well-lit tennis courts and host civic organizations and local gatherings. The tranquil and often relaxing Dogwood Golf & Country Club also calls Austell home.

Estimated Population: 6,782 Household Populations: 2,283 Average Household Size: 2.95

The Austell Parks and Recreation Department oversees five recreational facilities and seven parks including Berry Park, Collar Park and Legion Park. The South Cobb Recreation Center, a 21,000 square-feet facility, offers a gym, two multipurpose rooms, a caterer’s kitchen, six offices, a conference room, three restrooms, and an inviting lobby.

Total Housing Units: 2,737 Median Family Income: $43,031 Median Resident Age: 34.1 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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elected by Family Circle as one of the nation’s “10 Best Towns for Families�, Kennesaw ranks among Atlanta’s most desirable cities. It’s an area with impressive job growth and a more than favorable location, offering convenient access to I-75 and US Highway 41 and a wide array of housing options across a broad economic spectrum.

The city is the ninth largest in the metro area, according to population, and is a relatively young one as well. The city’s local college, Kennesaw State University, has also experienced rapid growth, and represents only a fraction of the quality educational opportunities offered in Kennesaw.

Kennesaw is also a desirable community for those who cherish both nature and history alike. In 2008, the City was designated a "Tree City USA Community" by the Arbor Day Foundation, a designation that recognizes the cities and towns that plant and care for community forests.

three picnic pavilions, two restroom buildings, multiple walking trails, drinking fountains and acres of open land. Adams Park, a 33-acre community park, accommodates six lighted baseball fields, four lighted softball fields, concession buildings, indoor and outdoor batting cages, two lighted tennis courts, a lighted soccer field, and multiple walking trails.

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Kennesaw residents also welcome the chance to experience both the culture and beauty of their city, with the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History and the Smith-Gilbert Gardens, respectively. The Museum offers the The Kennesaw Police Department is a full service chance to immerse oneself in the drama and &LW\ RI .HQQHVDZ *$ municipal police agency committed to providing heroics of the great Civil War and to take in The high quality law enforcement to those who live, General, the locomotive made famous in the work, and travel throughout the city. The City’s Great Locomotive Chase. As for the Gardens, 911 Center is a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation serving both one can visit the 16-acre wonderland and bask among all the the Kennesaw and Acworth communities. vibrant foliage, flowers and original sculptures.

SPORTS AND RECREATION: The City of Kennesaw is an SHOPPING AND DINING: Town Centre at Cobb, a wonderful extremely active one, with a multitude of community-funded climate-controlled indoor mall featuring over 175 stores, is a sporting leagues, nature parks and annual festivals. The City’s shopping mecca for residents and visitors alike.

Parks & Recreation Department hosts a number of annual Kennesaw also features a culinary scene that can satisfy general interest programs for all ages. anyone, but is probably best known for the top-notch Barbecue Kennesaw’s significant community spirit and pride are also prepared at Big Shanty Smokehouse, which, according to manifested in its numerous yearly events. Longtime locals the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “produces some of the best cherish both the Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival and the Big barbecue� in Georgia.

Shanty Festival. The former features a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned BBQ competition, live music, a family Estimated Population: 30,990 entertainment stage and a kid zone, while the latter attracts Household Populations: 11,223 more than 60,000 people each year with its more than 200 arts and crafts tents and 20 food booths.

Average Household Size: 2.63 Kennesaw is also well known for its many recreational parks, Total Housing Units: 12,328 most notably the Swift-Cantrell Park, considered one of Median Family Income: $62,111 the City’s premier locations for recreation and relaxation.

Median Resident Age: 32.3 Consisting of 42 acres, it is Kennesaw’s largest community park, and features two playgrounds, a dog and skate park, Source: U.S. Census Bureau www.westcobbbusiness.com

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ocated in the center of Cobb County, Marietta functions as the county’s seat and largest city. With a population greater than 56,000, it is one of metro Atlanta’s biggest suburbs. The National Civic League judged it one of the 10 best communities in the nation, a community honor as established and respected as any in the country. And, in 2011, CNNMoney. com called Marietta one of the "Top 25 Places to Retire".

Marietta’s 23 square miles aren’t only inhabited by adoring residents, but by some of the country’s major industries. The south side of town is home to Dobbins Air Reserve Base and a prominent Lockheed Martin manufacturing plant. The LGE Community Credit Union is based in Marietta, and so is the headquarters for the major dental company Kool Smiles.

GOVERNMENT: The City of Marietta is considered a full-service municipality, operating departments in economic development, police, fire, parks and recreation, public works, environmental services, power and water in an effort to better serve its citizens and businesses. Residents elect a Mayor and a City Council – made up of representatives from each of the City’s seven districts – while serving on various boards and commissions.

SPORTS AND RECREATION: The City’s Parks and Recreation department offers programs in basketball, golf, softball/baseball and tennis. Locals with a flair for the artistic have plenty, too, including three stages of live theater producing Broadway-caliber shows throughout the year.

Marietta is home to a number of art festivals, including the 2 Rules Fine Art Festival, which seeks to bridge the gap between fine art and modern creativity.

Marietta is also filled with beautiful parks, peaceful and perfect for both activity and relaxation. The City boasts 18 parks in all, offering everything from a perfect place to rest to a spot for exercise. Monarch Parks is smaller, serene and contains a butterfly garden; Laurel Park features tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, in addition to a mile track, and Glover Park is a popular location for concerts, festival and weddings. And, not far from it all, there’s the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, where visitors can experience a preserved Civil War battleground from the Atlanta Campaign.

Estimated Population: 65,009 Household Populations: 23,539 Average Household Size: 2.42 Total Housing Units: 26,918 Median Family Income: $38,985 Median Resident Age: 32.6 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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estled in the northwestern suburbs of Atlanta, the Smyrna/ Vinings area has quickly become one of Cobb County’s most sought-after communities in which to live. The Vinings community is located alongside the Chattahoochee, ten miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Combined with the much larger city of Smyrna, the two are home to roughly 60,000 residents. Widely considered among greater Atlanta’s most beautiful cities, Smyrna is popularly recognized as the “Jonquil City”, named after the thousands of jonquils that flourish in gardens along its streets in the early spring.

The Smyrna/Vinings neighborhood offers residents a comfortable climate in which to live, with excellent weather – warm summers and moderate winters – and an average temperature of 61.4 degrees. It is also strategically located near three major interstate systems: I-75, I-20 and I-285.

Downtown Atlanta is just 15 minutes away, and Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport is not much farther.

In addition to its undisputed natural charm, Smyrna is very much considered a pro-business and service-oriented community. It has been an integral part of Cobb County’s recent growth and development and is recognized as one of Atlanta’s most desirable places to live as a result.

Major companies such as the Atlanta Bread Company and IBM have large offices in Smyrna, while the City was a winner of the prestigious Urban Land Institute’s Aware of Excellence honor.

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GOVERNMENT: Vinings is technically unincorporated, and is therefore under the jurisdiction of Cobb’s County Commission and other public services. As for Smyrna, its residents elect a Mayor and seven Council members, who represent the city’s seven wards. The aforementioned governors are elected to four-year terms and appoint a City Administrator to serve as the City’s Chief Administrative Officer.

The council provides an effective municipal government, fulfilling the city’s needs within the boundaries of its budget.

It appoints a City Attorney, City Administrator, City Clerk, Municipal Court Jude and Solicitor. The Mayor and Chief Executive Officer ensure that all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations are executed.

visitors as well as those looking to host a party/ceremony.

Vinings is also home to the historic Silver Comet Trail, and the state of the art Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta’s premier performance venue. In part by its close proximity to the Chattahoochee River, Vinings also hosts several outdoor festivals, parades and concerts, and is also well known for its farmers markets.

Smyrna is also home to four fire stations and one police station, which features an “R.U.O.K” program for homebound citizens, child safety seat education, drug and alcohol awareness programs, and a traffic school program. The Fire Department offers CPR and first aid training, disaster preparedness, fire safety education, and a child safety seat inspection. And, with the environment in mind, the City also funds a City of Smyrna Recycling Education Center and a Biodiesel Program.

Smyrna is an equally outdoor-driven community, with a sprawling collection of parks, jogging trails, pools, lighted tennis courts, and public golf courses.

SMYRNA: Estimated Population: 52,650 Household Populations: 22,914 Average Household Size: 2.19 Total Housing Units: 25,745 Median Family Income: $53,605 Median Resident Age: 34.2

SPORTS AND RECREATION: Though it’s on the smaller side, Vinings is filled with noteworthy sites and attractions, some of the historic sort. The Pace House offers the remains of what was once a 17-bedroom antebellum mansion, first home to the City’s founder, Hardy Pace, and later rebuilt (between 1865-1874) by his son, Solomon Pace. It is now a three-bedroom house and pavilion that accommodates

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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ncorporated as Springville in 1838 and renamed in 1859, Powder Springs is now home to approximately 14,000 residents. With a mild climate and inviting springs, the city offers a comfortable lifestyle as well as a wide range of entertainment and activities. One of its proudest achievements is a citywide trail system that connects the City to the regional Silver Comet Trail as well as to various neighborhoods, facilities, downtown, and commercial and employment centers.

Powder Springs is also convenient to major Interstates 20, 75 and 285, and is also served by a network of multi-lane highways, including the Richard Sailors Parkway, James Parkway, East-West Connector, West Cobb Parkway and Powder Spring Road.

GOVERNMENT: Powder Springs is governed by a mayor and five council members and is protected by the Powder Springs Police Department (PSPD).

The PSPD features multiple programs that incorporate community efforts with public safety, including the Neighborhood Watch Program, the Police Explorer Program, and the Explorer Ride-Along opportunity.

The City is also in the midst of completing a number of government-sanctioned projects, including recent renovations to the Ford Center, a four-building complex that serves as a community center for important meetings, performances and exhibits. The Powder Springs government has also worked hard to execute significant renovations in its downtown area, local roads, sidewalks and bridges.

The City also plays host to a number of exciting community-oriented events each year, including the Powder Springs Day Festival, a family-run event filled with food, arts and crafts, games for children and a parade. Additionally, Powder Springs hosts an annual Independence Day Celebration downtown, featuring food, various forms of entertainment, fireworks and more.

SPORTS AND RECREATION: The city’s fascinating history and diverse landscape combine to offer residents and visitors a vast array of entertainment options. In downtown Powder Springs, there’s the Seven Springs Museum, which offers a glimpse into the region’s local history and affords visitors the chance to see one of the original seven springs, located just across from a neighborhood park. The Museum also houses a unique collection of artifacts and photographs chronicling the Powder Springs history.

SHOPPING AND DINING: Consistent with Powder Springs’s small-town charm is its dining and shopping opportunities, with the City’s eclectic downtown quarters serving many of both.

Estimated Population: 14,253 Household Populations: 4,875 Average Household Size: 2.8 Total Housing Units: 5,477 Median Family Income: $65,046 Median Resident Age: 38.7

Powder Springs is home to a large collection of scenic trails, including the Silver Comet Trail, the Wild Horse Trail and the Lucille Creek Trail, and each offers running, biking, walking and sight-seeing opportunities for residents and visitors alike. www.mariettabusiness.biz

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

THE BRAVES ARE COMING TO COBB COUNTY

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hen, in 2013, the Atlanta Braves decided to leave their downtown stadium for greener pastures in Cobb County, most were caught off guard. The Braves, however, won’t be the first professional sports franchise to relocate from the city to the ‘burbs. And, in this case, the team is actually moving closer to a vast majority of its fans.

Of course, landing the Braves doesn’t come without a cost. Of the project’s $672 million budget, Cobb County has agreed to pay roughly $372 million, and with good reason. During the construction process alone—from its start in 2014 until its finish in 2017—the new stadium will support more than 5,200 jobs and generate $235 million in earnings.

From a long-term standpoint, the stadium’s economic impact will be equally profound.

It will provide an estimated $35.8 million in annual earnings for more than 3,000

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employees, with more than 1,600 of those jobs residing in Cobb County alone.

Additionally, visitor spending is expected to create another 873 jobs and $25 million in earnings, with $8.9 million of that earned inside Cobb County borders.

The new stadium will have tremendous ancillary affects as well. Surrounding restaurants, hotels, shops and other forms of entertainment stand to see a huge spike in annual revenue. For

example, out-of-town Braves fans are said to spend 110,000 nights each year in local hotels, a fact that’s far from lost on local vendors.

“The real win for Cobb is the resulting investment by the Braves around the site,” confirms Cobb Commission Chair Tim Lee. “They have purchased more than 80 acres and plan for commercial and retail development worth $400 million that would generate $3 million in annual revenues for the school system, $489,000 to the county fire fund and $1.2 million towards county government operations.”

With this all in mind, it’s easy to understand why Cobb County has been so committed to making the team’s move a new reality. After all, from local businesses to county residents, Cobb in its entirety stands to benefit from the historic project.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Top 10 Employers in Cobb County Company

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

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obb County, home to approximately 690,000, flaunts one of Georgia’s healthiest economies. Most of the county’s residents reside in the always-growing West Cobb, and they’ve helped the region become one of the most vibrant, flourishing ones in the state. The U.S. Census Bureau calls the County “one of the Top 100 Wealthiest in the U.S.”, with a median household income of $66,187, and it is home to more than 350 international firms. In 1995, Cobb County received a Triple-A credit rating for exceptional economic growth and strong fiscal management, and it has held on to that status ever since. It is part of a group that includes less than 1% of all counties nationwide.

No. of Employees

Home Depot

20,000

Cobb County Public Schools

13,953

WellStar Health System

11,000

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

6,200

Kennesaw State University*

5,207

Cobb County Government

4,971

Publix Supermarkets

3,502

The Kroger Company

2,226

Six Flags Over Georgia**

2,166

Marietta City Schools

1,137

*Includes full-time, temporary, seasonal and student assistants. **Peak season employee count. Full-time, year-round employment is 194

Most jobs in Cobb County fall into the service industry, with retail and manufacturing close behind. The county's largest single employer, The Home Depot, employs 20,000 people, while Cobb County Schools are second with 15,240 employees. The Home Depot is not, however, the only major business to find roots in the Cobb area. The list is lengthy, in fact, and includes the likes of GE Power Systems, MBNA, the Russell Corporation and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. In West Cobb alone, there’s three Fortune 500 companies – Home Depot, CocaCola Enterprises and Genuine Parts – in addition to numerous successful smaller and local businesses.

Source: Cobb Chamber of Commerce curriculum, technology, safety and support. The County also recently redeveloped several shopping and dining districts and created world-class performing arts venues in the process.

For example, the Cobb Galleria Centre, along with more than 13,000 hotel rooms throughout the county, regularly attracts conventions, trade shows and business meetings to the area’s lively streets.

Cobb residents are also happy to have the lowest tax rate in the five-county metro Atlanta area, and the taxes that are paid fund county operations and school systems. Collegeeducated residents make up more than 42 percent of the population and seven Colleges and Universities serve the area along with numerous private schools and two top-ranked public school systems. And with so much to offer its many different residents, Cobb features a uniquely diverse real estate market, with homes ranging from those listed on the National Historic Register, to starter homes in the low $100Ks and executive style homes starting at more than $500K. A key to Cobb’s all-around success has been the SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax), an $860 million package that nearly 61% of voters approved. The money will carry school systems through the end of 2013 and is being spent on new school additions, renovations, maintenance, www.mariettabusiness.biz

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RELOCATION Georgia Power Company (888) 660-5890 www.georgiapower.com

Cobb Water (770) 423-1000 www.cobbwater.org

Marietta Power (770) 794-5150 www.mariettapower.com

Kennesaw Water (770) 423-1000 www.cobbwater.org

CABLE

Bellsouth Multimedia (770) 360-5000

Marietta Power & Water (770) 794-5100 www.mariettapower.com

Charter Communications (770) 333-6400 www.charter.com

Powder Springs Utility Department (770) 943-8000 www.cityofpowdersprings.org

Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com

Smyrna Water (678) 631-5338 www.smyrnacity.com

TELEPHONE

NATURAL GAS

Bellsouth Residential (404) 780-2355 (404) 780-2800 (Business)

Atlanta Gas Light (770) 994-1946 www.atlantagaslight.com

ELECTRICITY

WATER

Acworth Power (770) 917-8903 www.acworth.org

Acworth Water (770) 423-1000 www.cobbwater.org

Austell, Natural Gas System (770) 948-1841 www.austellgas.com

Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 www.cobbemc.com

Austell Water (770) 944-4800 www.austell.ga.gov

GOVERNMENT SERVICES Board of Health (770) 514-2332 www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org Business License Office (770) 528-8410 www.cobbcounty.org Cobb County Information (770) 528-1000 www.cobbcounty.org Georgia Department of Labor (404) 232-3500 www.dol.state.ga.us Senior Services (770) 528-8200 www.cobbseniors.org Social Security Office (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov/atlanta

FireSide Natural Gas (866) 517-0250 www.firesidenaturalgas.com Gas South (877) 472-4932 www.gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (770) 850-6200 www.onlygng.com Infinite Energy (877).342-5434 www.infiniteenergy.com SCANA Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scanaenergy.com

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Marietta Square 770.419.0900

Due West Rd 770.693.9606

TRASH & RECYCLING Acworth Utilities (770) 917-8903 www.acworth.org Austell Sanitation (770) 944-4300 www.austell.ga.gov Kennesaw Sanitation (770) 424-8274 vvww.Kennesaw-ga.gov Marietta Sanitation (770) 794-5581 www.marietta.gov Powder Springs Utility Department (770) 943-8010 www.cityofpowderspnngs.com Smyrna Sanitation (770) 319-5338 www.ci.smyrna.ga.us

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RELOCATION Cobb County Solid Waste (770) 528-2500 http://solidwaste cobbcountyga.gov Call for a list of private companies that provide this service in unincorporated Cobb or go to www.cobbcounty.org.

AUTO EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS In Cobb County, all vehicles older than three years require annual emissions inspections.

For more information contact:

For more information on recycling:

Georgia’s Clean Air Force (800) 449-2471 www.cleanairforce. com

City of Austell (770) 944-4325

VOTER REGISTRATION Cobb County residents can register to vote while applying for a driver’s license or library card, or by picking up an application at government service centers, city halls, or senior centers. Call the Cobb County Voter Information Line (770) 528-2300 or visit the local office at 700 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 400, Marietta, 30064. Online: www. cobbelections.org, or www.sos.state.ga.us/ elections.

Keep Cobb Beautiful (770) 528-1135 Keep Marietta Beautiful (770) 794-5606 Keep Smyrna Beautiful (770) 431-2863 Kennesaw Public Works (770) 421-8582 Powder Springs Public Works (770) 943-8010

POST OFFICES:

DRIVER’S LICENSE & TAG OFFICES For more information regarding requirements and necessary documentation, contact the 24-hour information line at (770) 528-8247 or check the website at www.cobbtax.org (Motor Vehicles Division)

Acworth 4915 North Main Street (770) 966-8133 5330 Brookstone Dr., NW # 250 (770) 795-8924 5944 Highway 92 # 100 (770) 592-2800

Austell 3961 Floyd Road #300 (770) 739-9759 6222 James Road (770) 732-9391 Kennesaw 2001 Duncan Drive NW (770) 422-4103 840 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy., NW (770) 424-7036 6950 Cobb International Blvd.

(770) 528-6432 Marietta 257 Lawrence Street, NE (770) 590-9771 1290 Gresham Road (770) 321-9016 1891 West Oak Parkway (770) 514-7782 Smyrna 850 Windy Hill Road, SE (770) 435-9508 3315 S Cobb Dr., SE # 7 (770) 435-8501 4480 South Cobb Dr., SE (770) 431-9466

Driver’s Licenses (car, motorcycle road tests) 1605 County Services Parkway Marietta, GA 30008 (678) 413-8400 Piedmont Village Shopping Center 2800 Canton Road, Suite 1000 Marietta, GA 30066

TAG OFFICES (770) 528-8247 Main: 700 South Cobb Drive Marietta, GA 30060 East Cobb Government Service Center 4400 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30068 Market Square Shopping Center 2932 Canton Highway, Suite 300 Marietta, GA 30066 South Cobb Government Service Center: 4700 Austell Road Austell, GA 30106 Cobb County Fire Station #28 3858 Kemp Ridge Road Acworth, GA 30101

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GOVERNMENT COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairman Tim Lee tlee@cobbcounty.org 100 Cherokee Street Marietta, GA 30090 (770) 528-3305 Fax: (770) 528-2606

Helen Goreham District 1 Commissioner hgoreham@cobbcounty.org 100 Cherokee Street Marietta, GA 30090 (770) 528-3313 Fax: (770) 528-2606

Bob Ott District 2 Commissioner bob.ott@cobbcounty.org 100 Cherokee Street Marietta, GA 30090 (770) 528-3316 Fax: (770) 528-2606

70 Haynes Street Marietta, GA 30090 (770) 528-3080 Fax: (770) 528-3030

David Hankerson County Manager dhankerson@cobbcounty.org 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, GA 30090 (770) 528-2611 Fax: (770) 528-2606

JoAnn Birrell, Vice Chairman District 3 Commissioner joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org 100 Cherokee Street Marietta, GA 30090 (770) 528-3317 Fax: (770) 528-2606

COBB COUNTY OFFICIALS Vic Reynolds, District Attorney

Lisa Cupid District 4 Commissioner lisa.cupid@cobbcounty.org 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, GA 30090 (770) 528-3312 Fax: (770) 528-2606

Neil Warren, Sheriff 185 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30090 (770) 499-4600 Fax: (770) 499-4794

Barry E. Morgan, Solicitor General

12 East Park Square Suite 300 Marietta, GA 30090 (770) 528-8500 Fax: (770) 528-8578

Gail Downing, Tax Commissioner

736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 528-8600 Fax: (770) 528-8697

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 514 Glover Street, Marietta, GA 30060 • (770) 426-3300

Interim Superintendent

Post 2

Post 4

Post 6

Cobb County Public Schools P.O. Box 1088, Marietta, 30061 Office (770) 426-3452 Fax (770) 528-6600

Post 3

Post 5

Post 7

Chris Ragsdale chris.ragsdale@cobbk12.org

Post 1

Randy Scamihorn, Vice Chair Office: (770) 337-8553 rscamihorn.boardmember @cobbk12.org

Kathleen Angelucci, Board Chair Tim Stultz kangelucci.boardmember tstultz.boardmember @cobbk12.org @cobbk12.org Office: (678) 896-6399 Office (678) 773-1877 David Morgan dmorgan.boardmember@ cobbk12.org (404) 702-1857

Scott Sweeney ssweeney.boardmember @cobbk12.org Office: (678) 646-2470

David Banks dbanks.boardmember Brad Wheeler bwheeler.boardmember @cobbk12.org @cobbk12.org Office: (404) 725-3394 Office: (770) 335-5982

MARIETTA CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION 250 Howard Street, Marietta, GA 30060 • (770) 422-3500

Superintendent

Dr. Emily Lembeck Marietta City Schools P.O. Box 1265, Marietta, 30061 (770) 422-3500, ext. 253 Fax: (770) 429-3112 elembeck@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

CITY HALLS

Ward 1

VACANT

Ward 2

Jason Waters jasonawaters@gmail.com (404) 403-8787

Ward 3

Randy Weiner (Chair) whatapane@bellsouth.net (770) 427-7323

City of Acworth (770) 974-3112 www.acworth.org

City of Kennesaw (770) 424-8274 www.kennesaw-ga.gov

City of Austell (770) 944-4300 www.austellga.gov

City of Marietta (770) 794-5526 www.mariettaga.gov

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Ward 4

Ward 6

Ward 5

Ward 7

Jill Crowe Mutimer jcmutimer@comcast.net (770) 422-4316 Jeriene Bonner-Grimes jerienebgrimes@gmail.com (678) 886-1766

City of Powder Springs (770) 943-8001 www.cityofpowdersprings.org

Tom Cheater tom@tomcheater.com (404) 952-3635 Irene Berens (Vice Chair) rberens140@aol.com (770) 428-2710

City of Smyrna (770) 434-6600 www.smyrnacity.com

LEISURE & RECREATION ENTERTAINMENT

Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

Monster Mini Golf in Kennesaw

s one of the biggest cities in the metro Atlanta area and the biggest of Cobb County, Marietta provides some of the best attractions and entertainment to be found in the area and even in the Southeast U.S. The best place to find entertainment in Marietta is downtown. The Marietta Welcome Center is a great place to stop first if visiting the community. The Center provides abundant information and also offers interesting tours, including the Historic Marietta Self Guided Walking/Driving Tour, the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour, and the Yellow Rose Carriage Service.

Other tours in Marietta are the Ghosts of Marietta Tour, which is especially fun around Halloween, and the Historic Marietta Trolley tour.

House Museum. Marietta is also home to the Earl Smith Strand Theatre and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art.

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Probably one of the most unique and entertaining aspects of downtown Marietta is the Theatre in the Square.

For family fun, West Cobb is home to Six Flags White Water Park. The park holds 50 attractions, with rides, one of the world’s tallest free-falls, a water park and constant special events. Obviously one of the biggest venues for entertainment in the Southeast, Six Flags provides a great time for any age.

There is also plenty of mini golf and Go Karting in West Cobb.

A couple of the options are Mountasia Marietta, which also includes bumper boats and arcades and Monster Mini Golf, which is an indoor facility with glow-in-the-dark courses and “monsters.” For both kids and adults, one of the most popular places is Dave & Buster’s. Equipped with a full restaurant, bar, and arcade, Dave & Buster’s is a common site for birthday parties, happy hour, and even corporate events.

There are also several museums which portray everything you need to know about the City and its history, with the Marietta Fire Museum, the Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum, Scarlett on the Square, the Marietta Museum of History, the Old Zion Baptist Church Heritage Museum and the Root

SPORTS

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he cities in West Cobb provide dozens of activities, sports and recreation for community members of all ages. All of the cities offer both youth and adult sporting teams.

Also popular in West Cobb, classes and camps for both children and adults are offered. Options include the Pinch, Hit and Run competition for baseball with children, soccer and tennis lessons, ELW Future Stars for basketball, and also preschool sports programs. The beautiful green landscape of the cities within West Cobb have plenty of room for prestigious golf courses, such as the Cobb County is full of ample ways for residents to get fit and active, no matter what age.

West Cobb tennis is a popular sport and pleasurable social event. Tennis Dynamics proudly offers a full range of programs for all levels and ages of players. Skills building developmental programs for both juniors and adults are designed to allow players to improve over time.

Beginners and experienced players can choose the appropriate program offering in order to improve their oncourt skills.

Tennis Dynamics facility is currently located at the Laurel Park Tennis Center at 151 Manning Road in Marietta. Tennis Dynamics has an exclusive agreement to be the sole provider of tennis services at the facility.

For more information please visit: www.tennisdynamics.net or call 770-919-8602. www.mariettabusiness.biz

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LEISURE & RECREATION COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & FAIRS

38th Annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival April 18-19, 2015 9:30 AM Downtown Kennesaw The Festival features more than 200 booths of crafters, artisans, and vendors as well as live entertainment on several stages, children’s activities and more than 30 food booths.

Attendance this year is expected to top 70,000 over the two-day event. The Festival opens with a parade in downtown Kennesaw on Saturday at 9:30 am featuring local high school bands, colorful floats and over 1,000 young marchers. Admission is free. For more information, please call Bill Watson or Peter Jezerinac at (770) 423-1330.

73rd Annual Yaarab Shrine Circus and Fair May 2015 11:00 am Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, GA 30008 Price: $10 (adults), $6 (children 6-11) Children 36" and under free Age Suitability: All Ages With more than 22 performances over 10 days, circus goers can enjoy circus acts from around the world including: high-flying trapeze acts, aerials and acrobats, show horses, elephants, bears, daredevil acts, thrilling carnival rides and, of course, worldfamous Shriner clowns and more as the 71st anniversary celebration of The World’s Largest Shrine Circus kicks off.

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Spring Jonquil Festival

Marietta Fourth in the Park

April 25 & April 26, 2015 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (Saturday); 12 Noon – 5:00 pm (Sunday) Admission is FREE

July 4, 2015 Marietta Square City 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

City of Smyrna's Spring Jonquil Festival is located on the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna. The Spring Jonquil Festival will showcase arts and crafts by more than 150 artists/crafters from across the country. The event also offers fun for the entire family to enjoy with continuous entertainment, a children's section, and a wide selection of festival foods. The shows will draw crowds of around 15,000 people.

5th Annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival May 8-9, 2015 Friday: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Cauble Park in Downtown Acworth Admission is FREE The 5th Annual North Cobb Rotary Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival presented by Superior Plumbing showcases pro and backyard BBQ teams competing for more than $10,000 in cash and prizes. Superior Plumbing is presenting the event which kicks off with a free concert in conjunction with the Acworth Business Association and the City of Acworth on Friday, May 9th.

For information call (770) 423-1330 or visit www.smokeonthelake.org

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The Marietta Fourth of July Celebration kicks off with a parade at 10:00 am. The celebration consists of 80 arts and craft booths, a street full of children’s activities, food, and entertainment throughout the day. The day concludes with an evening concert, followed by one of the metro Atlanta’s largest fireworks show. Last year’s event attracted 50,000 people to the Marietta Square, making the event one of the largest Fourth of July Celebrations in the state. Admission is free. The show will begin 10:00 am and end after the fireworks at approximately 9:00 pm. For more information, contact Peter Jezerinac at (770) 423-1330.

2015 Taste of Kennesaw Downtown Kennesaw, GA September 5, 2015 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Admission is free Downtown Kennesaw, GA will be filled with the sweet smell of food and the sweet sounds of Rock ‘n Roll. There will be over 40 restaurants, all types of children's activities, beer garden, sponsor booths and admission is FREE. The Taste attracts over 25,000 people from all around the Kennesaw area. There will be two entertainment stages playing all day.

As of press time, the majority of these community festivals and fairs have not been confirmed for 2015. Dates subject to change.

LEISURE & RECREATION Taste of Smyrna “Festival of Delectable”

Fall Jonquil Festival

September 12, 2015 Admission is free On the Beautiful Village Green, Smyrna, GA 11:00 am – 8:00pm

Smyrna, GA City of Smyrna's Fall Jonquil Festival is located on the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna. The Fall Jonquil Festival will showcase arts and crafts by more than 150 artists/crafters from across the country.

The event also offers fun for the entire family to enjoy with continuous entertainment, a children's section, and a wide selection of festival foods. The shows will draw crowds of around 15,000 people. Show hours are 10 AM -6 PM on Saturday and 12 Noon 5 PM on Sunday. Admission is free.

Plan to sample delicious food from many of Smyrna's restaurants on the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna.

Admission is FREE and samples can be purchased from $1 to $4 from over 30 restaurants. The Main Stage entertainment will culminate with a concert at 7:00pm. There will be an enormous Kids Zone with interactive inflatables and much more. The anticipated attendance, weather permitting, is expected to be over 18,000 people.

North Georgia State Fair September 19, 2015 – September 29, 2015 Jim R. Miller Park 2245 Callaway Road, S.W. Marietta, GA 30008 Monday-Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 pm Friday: 4:00 pm – Midnight Saturday: 10:00 am – Midnight Sunday: 12:30 – Midnight

October 24 & 25, 2015

Taste of Acworth Saturday; October 10, 2015 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Admission is free Historic District, Main Street Main Street Acworth, GA will come alive with the all the best that Acworth has to offer!

There will be over 120 booths, lots of food, all types of children’s activities, sponsor booths and admission is FREE. The taste attracts over 18,000 people from all around the Acworth area.

There will be two entertainment stages featuring local entertainment, a dog show, fashion show, and more.

Admission: $7.00 adults, free for children 10 and under. Ride tickets are $1.00 each, $20.00 for 22 tickets and $50.00 for 55 tickets.

All rides require more than one ticket.

Parking is $3. Concerts FREE with fair admission.

All NCG Cinema locations offer FREE REFILLS ON ALL SIZES OF SOFT DRINKS AND POPCORN!

As the largest fair in metro Atlanta, the North Georgia State Fair attracts nearly 300,000 people annually from North Georgia and neighboring states. The North Georgia State Fair features live music, free attractions and shows, farm animals, flower shows, blue ribbon competitions, local entertainment, and delicious fair foods. There are also games and rides on the Great James H. Drew Exposition midway – one of the largest carnival midways in the United States. For more information on all attractions and concerts, call (770) 423-1330 or (770) 528-8989 during the month of September. Also visit www.northgeorgiastatefair.com

NCG Acworth Cinemas

4421 Cinema Dr. - Acworth, GA 30101

Showtimes (678) 384-5717

NCG Marietta Cinemas

1050 Powder Springs St. - Marietta, GA 30064

Showtimes (678) 303-4845

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LEISURE & RECREATION PARKS & HISTORICAL MARKERS ACWORTH • Acworth Sports Complex has 42 acres of baseball and football fields, practice areas, batting cages, restrooms, and concession stands.

The complex is home to the Acworth Football and Cheerleading Association, as well as the Acworth Baseball Association. Address: 4000 South Main Street • Baker Plantation is a small neighborhood park with grills, a playground, and a picnic pavilion.

Address: 4790 Baker Plantation Dr. • Cauble Park is found on the north side of Lake Acworth and offers trails, a boating ramp, boardwalk, play area, volleyball net, beach, and playgrounds.

There are also rental facilities available, which include pavilions, a beach house, and a lakeside gazebo.

Many events are held at this park throughout the year, including the Summer Concert Series and the Fourth of July fireworks.

Address: 4425 Beach St. • Dallas Landing Park covers 82 acres overlooking Lake Allatoona, offering a beach, group pavilion, picnic tables and grills, a volleyball court, horseshoe pit, and public restrooms. Address: 5120 Allatoona Dr. • East Lakeshore Park has a playground and picnic benches.

Address: 4449 East Lakeshore Dr. • Frana Brown Park is a small park with benches and can be rented for weddings or other small events.

Address: 4901 North Main St. • Logan Farm Park is home to the Parks and Recreation offices. It contains a fishing pond, a recreational field, restrooms, walking tracks and natural trails, and a playground.

Address: 4762 Logan Rd. • Newberry Park is the home of the Acworth Baseball Association’s Senior League and contains two baseball fields, concession stands, and batting cages. Address: 4321 Toccoa Dr. • Overlook Park is appropriately named for its scenic view over Lake Acworth and offers fishing opportunities.

Address: 4280 Lake Acworth Dr. • Proctor Landing Park is located along Lake Allatoona and provides group pavilions, picnic tables and grills, a beach, volleyball courts, horse shoe pits, and public restrooms. Address: 5260 Proctor Landing Rd.

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• South Shore Park offers a beach and fishing opportunities off of Lake Acworth.

Address: 4555 Ragsdale Rd.

• Hickory Hills Park has ball fields and a walking track.

Address: 400 Chestnut Hill Rd.

• Tanyard Creek Park has plenty of open space and is home to the Amos Durr Community Field, which can be rented for baseball or softball games.

Address: 4370 Cherokee St., Durr Field: 4488 McClain Circle

• Lake Park is a neighborhood park with a picnic area, park bench, and swinging seat. Address: 400 Lake Dr.

• Terrace Drive Park is a neighborhood park provides an open field, a playground, picnic pavilion, walking trail, and basketball court. Address: 3979 Terrace Dr.

MARIETTA • A.L. Burruss Nature Park has a picnic pavilion and nature trails.

Address: 75 South Cobb Dr. • Aviation Baseball/Softball Complex contains two softball fields and one baseball field, a concession stand, and restrooms. Address: 455 Aviation Rd. • Birney Street Park is a neighborhood park with a playground and picnic pavilion. Address: 358 Birney St. • Brown Park is adjacent to the Confederate Cemetery and has landscaping and a gazebo that can accommodate weddings.

Address: 358 West Atlanta St. • Custer Park has a large, multipurpose field and two small baseball fields.

Address: 600 Kenneth E. Marcus Way • Elizabeth Porter Center contains a gym, tennis courts, and a playground.

Address: 370 Montgomery St. • Flournoy Park is a small pocket park with beautiful landscaping and a fountain and is located across from the Cobb County Courthouse. Address: 179 Roswell St. • Gantt Park is located at the corner of Maple and Holland Street.

• Glover Park is popular location for concerts, festivals, and weddings with its stage, playground, and landscaping.

Address: 50 Park Square.

• Gramling Street Park is a small neighborhood park with a playground.

Address: 135 Gramling St. • Henry Memorial Park contains two outdoor basketball half courts, a playground, gazebo, and walking trail.

• Hill Park is a small pocket park.

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• Laurel Park contains tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts, as well as a mile track, two pavilions, picnic tables and grills, an open play field, and a playground. Address: 151 Manning Rd. • Lawrence Street Recreation Center has a gym and a playground. Address: 510 Lawrence St. • Lewis Park provides a playground, tennis courts, a softball field, park benches and picnic tables, and a walking trail. It also offers a dog park.

Address: 475 Campbell St. • Monarch Park is a small pocket park with greenspace, landscaping, and a unique butterfly garden. Located at Kennesaw Avenue at Maple Avenue.

• Victory Park has tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic pavilions.

Address: 820 North Park Dr. • West Dixie Park is a neighborhood park offering a picnic pavilion, playground, and half court basketball.

Address: 125 West Dixie Ave. • Wildwood Park offers 2.5 miles of hiking trails, a 1 mile jogging trail, picnic pavilions, and a playground.

Address: 1050 Barclay Circle.

• Woods Park is a small pocket park with seasonal landscaping and a park bench.

Address: 147 Haynes St. • Marietta City Cemetery was established in the 1830s and contains the graves of the earliest community members.

Address: 395 Powder Springs St. • Marietta Confederate Cemetery holds over 3000 confederate soldiers from every confederate state. Address: 395 Powder Springs St. (770) 794-5606 • Marietta National Cemetery contains more than 17,000 soldiers from the Civil War. Address: 500 Washington Ave.(770) 428-5631

POWDER SPRINGS • Wild Horse Creek Park is a multiuse park with many athletic fields and facilities, including fields for football, baseball, softball, and soccer. There are also tennis courts, a BMX track, and the Ron Anderson Recreation Center. Address: 3820 Macedonia Rd.

PARKS & HISTORICAL MARKERS • Coach George E. Ford Center is a renovated community center for meeting spaces. It also contains areas for art performance and exhibits, which are still under construction. Address: 4181 Atlanta St.

• Smith-Gilbert Gardens has both native and exotic plants spanning across 16 acres. Also found in the gardens are rose gardens, vegetable gardens, sculptures, and a bonsai collection. Address: 2382 Pine Mountain Rd.

• Powder Springs Senior Citizens Center is located on the Coach George E. Ford Center campus, and provides activities for seniors. It also offers a library, a game room, and a workshop with power tools.

Address: 4181 Atlanta St.

• Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History is a Smithsonian affiliate that features a reproduction of a 1900’s locomotive factory as well as a depiction of the Great Locomotive Chase. Address: 2829 Cherokee St.

• Powder Springs Park has playgrounds, picnic and pavilion areas, a swimming pool, baseball fields, and trails.

Address: 3899 Brownsville Rd. • Ron Anderson Recreation Center is located next to Wildhorse Creek Park.

The Center offers a gymnasium and a community center.

Address: 3820 Macedonia Rd

• Seven Springs Museum offers a

glimpse into the region’s local history, affords visitors the chance to see one of the original seven springs, and houses a unique collection of artifacts and photographs chronicling Powder Springs history. Address: 3901 Brownsville Road

• Ford Center Campus contains four buildings: Library, Cultural Arts Center (under construction), Reception Hall, and Senior Center

KENNESAW • Swift-Cantrell Park is Kennesaw’s largest community park with 42 acres of picnic pavilions, two restroom facilities, playgrounds, walking trails, open fields, a skating area, and a dog park. Free wireless access available.

Address: 3140 Old 41 Highway • Adams Park has numerous athletic fields, including softball and baseball fields, batting cages, tennis courts, a soccer field, walking trail, playground, the Ben Robertson Community Center, a Scout Hut building, a concessions building, and picnic pavilions. Free wireless access available. Address: 2600 Park Dr. • Ben Robertson Community Center contains meeting rooms, a banquet hall, fitness rooms, dance studios, and craft and painting room. The Center is also is home to the City’s Parks & Recreation Department administrative offices. Free wireless access available. Address: 2752 Watts Dr.

• Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park commemorates the Atlanta Campaign and stages Civil War reenactments.

Address: 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.

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SMYRNA • Askew Park is a neighborhood park located in a wooded area with a stream.

It includes seating and play equipment.

Address: Corner of Pinedale Drive and McCauley Road • Brinkley Park has trails, baseball and tee ball fields, batting cages, a playground, a pavilion, and a concessions/restroom facility. Address: 1270 Hunter Street

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• Brawner Hall opened as a mental health hospital in 1910, and returned to full functionality by the City of Smyrna in 2009. Address: 3180 Atlanta Rd SE • Cobb Park and Kidscape Village.

Cobb Park is a public baseball park that can be used for any sport and also provides restroom facilities. Kidscape Village consists of playgrounds for older children as well as toddlers. Address: 2776 Sanford Road • Chuck Camp Park contains a playground, walking trails, a gazebo, and ball fields. Address: 2270 Benson Poole Road • Church Street Park offers picnic areas and benches, shuffleboard courts, and horseshoe pits. It is also the home of the Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center.

Address: 884 Church Street • Creatwood Park is a small playground park. Address: 3465 Creatwood Trail

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• Durham Park provides open space and walking trails. Address: 1554 Spring Street

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LEISURE & RECREATION PARKS & HISTORICAL MARKERS one side consists of a play area for small children under three years old and the other side is designed for older children. Address: Corner of Atlanta Road and Daniel Street

(continued from page 19) • GB Williams Park is an open field for multi-use or picnicking.

Address: 1313 Roswell Street • Jonquil Park contains a playground, a pavilion, multi-purpose fields, and a walking trail. Address: 2801 Park Road • Lake Court Park is a dog-friendly park providing a playground, volleyball and bocce courts, and a pavilion. Address: 3500 Lake Drive • Liberty Park is a historic site on Atlanta Road. Address: 2860 Atlanta Road • North Cooper Lake Park & Community Garden opened in 2010 and features walking and bike trails, an open meadown and the first official City of Smyrna Community Garden.

Address: 4201 N. Cooper Lake Road • Oakdale Park is located next to Ivy Walk and serves as a trailhead for the Cumberland Connector, which is an extension of the Silver Comet Trail. It is mostly made up of two playgrounds;

• The Pace House offers the remains of what was once a 17-bedroom antebellum mansion, first home to the City’s founder, Hardy Pace, and later rebuilt (between 1865-74) by his son, Solomon Pace. Address: 3010 Paces Mill Road • Rhyne Park offers two playgrounds, picnic pavilions, a concession building, softball fields, tennis courts, and batting cages. Programs Offered: Youth Softball Address: 4145 King Springs Road • River Line Park includes lighted multi-use fields, a concession stand, playground, walking trail, and connection to a Civil War era fortification.

Address: 6043 Oakdale Road • Rose Garden Park contains a walking trail, a playground, pavilions, and tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts. Address: 1870 Teasley Road • Taylor-Brawner Park is located on the site of the former Brawner Hospital Campus on Atlanta Road. It features walking trails, a gabezo, a large playground, picnic pavilions, swings, and a small seating area for concerts.

Address: 3180 Atlanta Road • Tolleson Park offers a pool, tennis courts, sports fields (baseball and soccer), a sandy volleyball court, and a playground. Address: 3590 King Springs Road • Twin Oaks Park is a neighborhood park with open space, a stream, and plenty of woods. Address: 3590 Hickory Circle • Village Green represents a town center that holds annual concerts, festivals, and other events throughout the year.

• Ward Park (Lattanzi Field) is lighted baseball field with a concession stand.

Address: 2602 Ward Street • Whitfield Park is a dog-friendly park located across from the Smyrna Market Village and includes a playground, a picnic area, and a halfcourt basketball court. Address: 1519 Whitfield Street

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• 20th Century Veterans Memorial is the designated place for the annual Memorial Day observance ceremony.

Address: 2800 King Street • Aline Wolf Adult Recreation Center ¬is a senior center designed for ages 55 and up. This recreation center contains a therapy pool and also provides multiple activities, workshops and fitness classes for adults. Address: 884 Church St. Contact: (678) 631-5541 • Campbell Middle School Sports Complex is available to the city for use and includes numerous fields, tennis courts, and a running track.

Address: 3295 Atlanta Road • Community Center is a multi-use facility with a gym, a track/fitness area, meeting rooms, a game room, and a sensory garden. Address: 200 Village Green Circle • Smyrna Museum and Train Depot. The museum serves as the headquarters for the Smyrna Historical and Genealogical Society and is located in a replica of the 1910 Smyrna Train Depot, which was demolished in 1959. The collection includes thousands of historical City artifacts. Contact: (770) 431-2858. Address: 2861 Atlanta Rd. • Smyrna Community Center is a multi-use facility with a banquet hall, meeting rooms, a walking track, a game room, two gymnasiums, racquetball courts, and more. Many fitness activities are held here, including basketball leagues, ballet, and dance classes.

The community center also has a gazebo area outside. Contact: (770) 431-2842. Address: 200 Village Green Circle

• Smyrna Welcome Center (Aunt Fanny’s Cabin) was originally a cabin built in 1941 that served as a restaurant and eventually became a famous eatery frequented by celebrities. It expanded over five decades, but the establishment closed in 1992. The City of Smyrna bought the original cabin and moved it to Atlanta Road, where it now serves as the City’s Welcome Center. Contact: (770) 319-5397 Address: 2861 Atlanta Rd. • Smyrna Memorial Cemetery was established in 1838 by the Smyrna Methodist Church and is located directly across Atlanta Road from the Smyrna Museum. Many of Smyrna’s early pioneers are buried here.

EDUCATION MARIETTA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Marietta High School

1171 Whitlock Avenue, S.W. Marietta GA 30064 E4 (770) 428-2631 Principal: Leigh Colburn Test Scores: Critical Reading: 494; Math: 486; Writing: 476; Total: 1456 Enrollment: 2,052

Established long ago in 1892, MHS has come a long way and is now a Georgia School of Excellence that achieved AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) status, and an average class size of 25. The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report recently listed Marietta High School among the nation’s 1,900 elite schools. It features a diverse student body of over 2,000 from 42 counties – 48% Black, 26% White, 19% Hispanic and 7% other ethnicities – as well as a long-standing IB Diploma Program (DP).

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Elementary Schools

Marietta Sixth Grade Academy 340 Aviation Road, S.E. Marietta GA 30060 (770) 429-3115

A.L. Burruss Elementary School 325 Manning Road, Marietta GA 30064 (770) 429-3144

Marietta Middle School 121 Winn Street, N.W. Marietta GA 30064 (770) 422-0311

West Side Elementary School 344 Polk Street NW, Marietta GA 30064 (770) 429-3172

Hickory Hills Elementary School 500 Redwood Drive SW, Marietta GA 30064 (770) 429-3125 Park Street Elementary School 105 Park Street SE, Marietta GA 30060 (770) 429-3180 Dunleith Elementary School 120 Saine Drive, Marietta GA 30008 (770) 429-3190 Lockheed Elementary School 1205 Merritt Road, Marietta GA 30062 (770) 429-3196 Sawyer Road Elementary School 840 Sawyer Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 429-9923 Marietta Performance Learning Center 353-B Lemon Street, Marietta GA 30060 (770) 429-3188 Marietta Center for Advanced Academics 311 Aviation Road, Marietta GA 30060 (770) 420-0822

COBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Allatoona High School

3300 Dallas-Acworth Highway Acworth, GA 30101 B2 (770) 975-6503 Principal: Scott Bursmith Test Scores: Critical Reading: 506; Math: 501; Writing: 478; Total: 1485 Enrollment: 1,817

AHS is a suburban public comprehensive high school located in Acworth. Established in 2008, it is Cobb County’s newest High School. Its more than 1,700 students combined to score above the state average in all four 2012-2013 ACT test sections and in all three test sections on the SAT.

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Awtrey 3601 Nowlin Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 975-6615

Frey 2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6655

Durham 2891 Mars Hill Road NW, Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 975-6641

Frey 2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6655

McClure 3660 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152 (678) 331-8131

Bullard 3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 594-8720

Lewis 4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (770) 975-6673

Pickett’s Mill 6400 Old Stilesboro Road, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-7172

Frey 2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6655 Lewis 4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (770) 975-6673

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EDUCATION Campbell High School

5265 Ward Street Smyrna, GA 30080 F5 (678) 842-6850 Principal: Dr. Denise Magee Test Score: Critical Reading: 474; Math: 473; Writing: 458; Total: 1405 Enrollment: 2,256

The rectangular campus in Smyrna is home to more than 2,200 students and almost 250 staff members. It was a Georgia School of Excellence in 2000, and its lead Counselor, Julie Hartline, was named the American School Counselor Association 2009 School Counselor of the Year. Campbell has been mentioned in Newsweek Magazine’s list of “Best High Schools in America”, and has featured an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program since 1997.

Middle Schools

Campbell Middle School 3295 S. Atlanta Road Smyrna, GA 30080 (678) 842-6873

Elementary Schools Argyle 2420 Spring Road, Smyrna, 30080 (678) 842-6800 Belmont Hills 605 Glendale Place, Smyrna, 30080 (678) 842-6810 Green Acres 2000 Gober Avenue, Smyrna, 30080 (678) 842-6905 Nickajack 4555 Mavell Road SE, Smyrna, 30082 (678) 842-5814 Teasley 3640 Spring Hill Road, Smyrna, 30080 (770) 437-5945

Griffin Middle School 4010 King Springs Rd. Smyrna, GA 30082 (678) 842.6919

King Springs 1041 Reed Road, Smyrna, 30082 (678) 842-6944 LaBelle 230 Cresson Drive, Marietta, 30060 (678) 842-6955 Nickajack 4555 Mavell Road SE, Smyrna, 30082 (678) 842-5814 Norton Park 3041 Gray Road, Smyrna, 30082 (678) 842-5833 Belmont Hills 605 Glendale Place, Smyrna, 30080 (678) 842-6810

Harrison High School

4500 Due West Road Kennesaw, GA 30152 C4 (678) 594-8104 Principal: William D. Griggers Test Score: Critical Reading: 528; Math: 531; Writing: 511; Total: 1570 Enrollment: 2,028

Harrison students have scored above the state average for the Georgia High School Graduation Test every year since 1991, when the Kennesaw school was built. For its academic excellence, Harrison has achieved an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) National Certification, which evaluates schools annually on rigorous national standards. Its football team has made the playoffs in all but four seasons since 1993.

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Durham 2891 Mars Hill Road NW, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6641

Frey 2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6655

Lost Mountain 700 Old Mountain Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 594-8224

Due West 3900 Due West Road, Marietta, 30064 (678) 594-8071

Ford 1345 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101 (678) 594-8092

Ford 1345 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101 (678) 594-8092 Vaughan 5950 Nichols Road, Pwdr Sprgs, 30127 (678) 594-8298

McClure 3660 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 331-8131

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Bullard 3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 594-8720 Due West 3900 Due West Road, Marietta, 30064 (678) 594-8071 Frey 2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6655

EDUCATION Hillgrove High School

4165 Luther Ward Road Powder Springs, GA 30127 D5 (678) 331-3961 Principal: Christian Suttle Test Score: Critical Reading: 512; Math: 507; Writing: 496; Total: 1515 Enrollment: 2,294 Established in 2006 and home to 2,294 students, Hillgrove High School sits on 97 acres that were once part of the neighboring Hillgrove Farm. In 2012, its students scored above the SAT state average in Reading, Math and Writing. In 2011, fifty seven percent of Hillgrove’s students were eligible to receive the HOPE Scholarship (3.0+ GPA) and its school-counseling program earned the prestigious Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation.

Middle Schools

Lost Mountain 700 Old Mountain Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 594-8224 Lovinggood 3825 Luther Ward Road Powder Springs, 30127 (678) 331-3015

Elementary Schools Kemp 865 Corner Road, Powder Springs, 30127 (678) 594-8158 Cheatham Hill 1350 John Ward Road SW, Marietta, 30064 (678) 594-8034 Dowell 2121 West Sandtown Road, Marietta, 30064 (678) 594-8059 Kemp 865 Corner Road, Pwdr Sprgs, 30127 (678) 594-8158 Still 870 Casteel Road, Pwdr Sprgs, 30127 (678) 594-8287

Kennesaw Mountain High School

1898 Kennesaw-Due West Road Kennesaw, GA 30152 D3 (678) 594-8190 Principal: Dr. Kevin Daniel Test Score: Critical Reading: 531; Math: 531; Writing: 509; Total: 1571 Enrollment: 2,241 KMHS educates more than 2,200 students and was founded in 2000 as a magnet school specializing in science and mathematics. The 323,727-square-foot high school sits on a 75-acre piece of land, and has been recognized as one of the Model Schools in the nation by the International Center for Leadership in Education.

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McClure 3660 Old Stilesboro Road Kennesaw, GA 30152 (678) 331-8131

Bullard 3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 594-8720

Pine Mountain 2720 Pine Mountain Circle Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 594-8254

Cheatham Hill 1350 John Ward Road SW, Marietta, 30064 (678) 594-8034 Hayes Primary 1501 Kennesaw-Due W. Rd., Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 594-8127

McEachern High School

2400 New Macland Road Powder Springs, GA 30127 C5 (770) 222-3710 Principal: Regina Montgomery Test Score: Critical Reading: 462; Math: 440; Writing: 436; Total: 1338 Enrollment: 2,347

Originally established in 1908 as an agricultural and mechanical school, McEachern is one of the largest schools in the Cobb County School District, with over 2,300 students in grades 9-12. It received a GreatSchools Rating of a 7 out of 10 based on recent test scores, and has a storied athletic program.

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Cooper 4605 Ewing Road Austell, 30106 (770) 819-2438

Powder Springs 4570 Grady Grier Road, Powder Springs, 30127 (770) 222-3746

Tapp 3900 Macedonia Road Powder Springs, 30127 (770) 222-3758

Compton 3450 New Macland Road, Powder Springs, 30127 (770) 222-3700 Dowell 2121 West Sandtown Road, Marietta, 30064 (678) 594-8059 Varner 4761 Gaydon Road, Powder Springs, 30127 (770) 222-3775

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EDUCATION North Cobb High School

3400 Highway 293, North Kennesaw, GA 30144 C2 (770) 975-6685 Principal: Dr. Phillip Page Test Score: Critical Reading: 492; Math: 477; Writing: 470; Total: 1439 Enrollment: 2,774

This Cobb High School was established in 1958 and educates more than 2,700 students, grades 9-12, making it the largest school in the County. It features Cobb’s only Social Studies magnet program and now offers Advanced Placement Courses in Human Geography, Language, U.S. History, Chemistry, Biology, European History, U.S. Government, and Environmental Science.

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Awtrey 3601 Nowlin Road Kennesaw, 30144 (770) 975-6615

Big Shanty Intermediate 1575 Ben King Road, Kennesaw, 30144 (678) 594-8023

Barber 4222 Cantrell Road Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6764

Acworth Intermediate 4220 Cantrell Road, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6600

Palmer 690 North Booth Road Kennesaw, 30144 (770) 591-5020

Big Shanty Intermediate 1575 Ben King Road, Kennesaw, 30144 (678) 594-8023

Kennesaw Primary 3155 Jiles Road, Kennesaw, 30144 (678) 594-8172 Lewis 4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (770) 975-6673

Baker 2361 Baker Road, NW, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6629 McCall Primary 4496 Dixie Avenue, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6775

Kennesaw Primary 3155 Jiles Road, Kennesaw, 30144 (678) 594-8172 Pitner 4575 Wade Green Road, Acworth, 30101 (678) 594-8320

Osborne High School

2451 Favor Road Marietta, GA 30060 E5 (770) 437-5900 Principal: Josh Morreale Test Score: Critical Reading: 414; Math: 418; Writing: 398; Total: 1239 Enrollment: 2,374

Located in Marietta, Osborne is the oldest high school in Cobb County. It has a diverse student body – 49% Hispanic, 38% African-American, 9% Caucasian, 3% Asian, 1% Other – and competes in 11 Varsity sports. The school also has an illustrious baseball history, winning six state titles and one national championship over the years.

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Elementary Schools

Campbell 3295 S. Atlanta Road Smyrna, 30080 (678) 842-6873

Belmont Hills 605 Glendale Place, Smyrna, 30080 (678) 842-6810

Floyd 4803 Floyd Road Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2453

Birney 775 Smyrna-Pwdr Sprgs St., Marietta, 30060 (678) 842-6824

Griffin 4010 King Springs Rd. Smyrna, GA 30082 (678) 842.6919

Fair Oaks 407 Barber Road, Marietta, 30060 (678) 594-8080

Smitha 2025 Powder Springs Road Marietta, 30064 (678) 594-8267

Birney 775 Smyrna-Pwdr Sprgs St., Marietta, 30060 (678) 842-6824

Green Acres 2000 Gober Avenue, Smyrna, 30080 (678) 842-6905

Norton Park 3041 Gray Road, Smyrna, 30082 (678) 842-5833 Russell 3920 South Hurt Road, Smyrna, 30082 (770) 437-5937 LaBelle 230 Cresson Drive, Marietta, 30060 (678) 842-6955 Norton Park 3041 Gray Road, Smyrna, 30082 (678) 842-5833

Cheatham Hill 1350 John Ward Road SW, Marietta, 30064 (678) 594-8034 Dowell 2121 West Sandtown Road, Marietta, 30064 (678) 594-8059 Hollydale 2901 Bayberry Drive, Marietta, 30008 (678) 594-8143 Milford 2390 Austell Road, Marietta, 30008 (678) 842-6966 LaBelle 230 Cresson Drive, Marietta, 30060 (678) 842-6955

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EDUCATION Pebblebrook High School

991 Old Alabama Road Mableton, GA 30126 E7 (770) 819-2521 Principal: Zinta Perkins Test Score: Critical Reading: 441; Math: 416; Writing: 428; Total: 1283 Enrollment: 2,106

Opened in 1963, Pebblebrook is home to over 2,100 students. The school features the Cobb County Center for Excellence in Performing Arts and the county’s only performing arts magnet program.

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Elementary Schools

Garrett 5235 Austell-Pwdr Sprgs Rd. Austell, 30106 (770) 819-2466

Sky View 5805 Dunn Road, Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2584

Lindley – 6th Grade 1550 Pebblebrook Circle Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2414

Bryant Intermediate 6800 Factory Shoals Road, Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2402 Bryant Primary 6800 Factory Shoals Road, Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2402 Clay 730 Boggs Road, Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2430

Lindley – 7th & 8th 50 Veterans Mem. Highway Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2496

Harmony Leland 5891 Dodgen Road, Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2483 Riverside Intermediate 285 South Gordon Road, Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2553 Riverside Primary 461 South Gordon Road, Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-5851

South Cobb High School

1920 Clay Road Austell, GA 30106 D6 (770) 819-2611 Principal: Ashley Hosey Test Score: Critical Reading: 447; Math: 432; Writing: 428; Total: 1307 Enrollment: 1,985

Located in Austell and founded in 1952, South Cobb is a National School of Excellence and participates in the Cobb County magnet program, while housing the county’s only program in medical sciences. With 1,985 students and 185 full-time faculty members, the school sports an impressive 12-1 student-to-faculty ratio.

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Elementary Schools

Cooper 4605 Ewing Road Austell, 30106 (770) 819-2438

Clarkdale 5243 Meadows Road, Powder Springs, 30127 (770) 819-2422

Floyd 4803 Floyd Road Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2453

Mableton 5220 Church Street, Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2513

Garrett 5235 Austell-Pwdr Sprgs Rd. Austell, 30106 (770) 819-2466

Austell Intermediate 5243 Meadows Road, Pwdr Spgs, 30127 (770) 819-2387

Powder Springs 4570 Grady Grier Road, Pwdr Sprgs, 30127 (770) 222-3746

Russell 3920 South Hurt Road, Smyrna, 30082 (770) 437-5937 Sanders 1550 Anderson Mill Road SW, Austell, 30106 (770) 819-2568 Austell Primary 5600 Mulberry Street, Austell, 30106 (770) 819-5804 Mableton 5220 Church Street, Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2513 Clarkdale 5243 Meadows Road, Powder Springs, 30127 (770) 819-2422 Sanders1550 Anderson Mill Road SW, Austell, 30106 (770) 819-2568

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EDUCATION SELECT PRIVATE SCHOOLS Atlanta Classical Christian Academy 505 Atlanta Street SE Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 874-8885 Grades: PK-8

Eastside Christian School 2450 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-2332 Grades: K-8

North Cobb Christian School 4500 Lakeview Dr. Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 975-0252 Grades: PK-12

Brookwood Christian School 4728 Wood Street Acworth, GA 30101 (678) 401-5855 Grades: 1-12

Faith Lutheran School 2111 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 973-8921 Grades: PK-8

Omega Private Academy - Acworth 5330 Brookstone Dr NW, Suite 320 Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 729-7431 Grades: K-12

First Baptist Christian School 2958 North Main St. Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 422-3254 Grades: 1-5

Praise Academy 4052 Hiram-Lithia Springs Road Powder Springs, GA 30127 (770) 943-2484 Grades: PK3-12

Carmen Adventist School 1330 North Cobb Pkwy Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 424-0606 Grades: K-8 Casa Montessori School 150 Powers Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 973-2731 Grades: PK-6 Cobb County Christian School 545 Lorene Dr. Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 434-1320 Grades: PK-12 Cornerstone Preparatory Academy 4310 Moon Station Lane Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 529-7077 Grades: K-12 Covenant Christian School 3130 Atlanta Road Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 435-1596 Grades: PK4-8 Covered Bridge Academy 488 Hurt Rd. Smyrna, GA 30082 (770) 801-8292 Grades: 1-6 Cumberland Christian Academy 2356 Clay Road Austell, GA 30106 (770) 423-0404 Grades: PK-12 Dominion Christian School 4607 Burnt Hickory Rd. Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 420-2153 Grades: 9-12 East Cobb Christian School 4616 Roswell Rd., NE Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 565-0881 Grades: K-8

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Foundations for the Future 1500 Stanley Road NW Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 429-4799 Grades: PK-7 Furtah Preparatory School 5496 Highway 92 Acworth, GA 30102 (678) 574-6488 Grades: K-12 Grace Point School 2005 Stilesboro Road Kennesaw, GA 30152 (678) 815-5344 Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road Acworth, GA 30102 (770) 974-9091 Grades: K3-12 Mableton Christian Academy 6485 Factory Shoals Road Mableton, GA 30126 (770) 948-7971 Grades: PK-12 Midway Covenant Christian School 4635 Dallas Highway Power Springs, GA 30127 (770) 590-1866 Grades: PK4/5-8 Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 4385 Lower Roswell Rd. (Lower/Middle School Campus) Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-0245 Grades: K-8 Upper School Campus (9-12) 2509 Post Oak Tritt Rd. Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 971-0245 Mt. Paran Christian School 1275 Stanley Rd. NW Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 578-0182 Grades: PK3-12

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SAE School 6688 Mableton Pkwy.

Mableton, GA 30126 (678) 310-9136 Grades: PK-12 Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Rd. Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 926-7729 Grades: PK-12 Shreiner Academy 1340 Terrell Mill Rd. Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 953-1340 Grades: PK-8 St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 1618 Ben King Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 419-8601 Grades: K-8 St. Joseph School 81 Lacy St. Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 428-3328 Grades: K-8 The Walker School 700 Cobb Parkway N. Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 427-2689 Grades: PK-12 Whitefield Academy 1 Whitefield Dr Smyrna, GA 30126 (678) 305-3000 Grades: PK-12 Youth Christian School 4967 Brownsville Rd. Powder Sprgs., GA 30127 (770) 943-1394 Grades: PK-12

EDUCATION COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Chattahoochee Technical College 980 South Cobb Dr., S.E. Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 528-4545 www.chattahoocheetech.edu Founded in 1963, Chattahoochee Tech is a two-year state technical college with eight Georgia locations north of Atlanta.

It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award technical certificates of credit, diplomas, and associate of applied technology degrees. Enrollment: 11,500 Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Rd., N.W. Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 423-6000 www.kennesaw.edu A public, co-educational, comprehensive college, Kennesaw State University is the third-largest university in Georgia and home to 24,600 students. The school is well known for academic programs offered in business, education, nursing and Criminal Justice.

Enrollment: 24,629 Life University 1269 Barclay Circle Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 426-2600 www.life.edu Located in Marietta, Life is best known for its doctoral program in chiropractics, but also offers a number of undergraduate programs within its three distinct colleges: The College of Chiropractic, The College of Graduate Studies, and The College of Undergraduate Studies. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Enrollment: 2,800 Southern Polytechnic State University 1100 S. Marietta Pkwy.

Marietta, GA 30060 (678) 915-7778 www.spsu.edu Southern Polytechnic State University, a public, co-educational university located in Marietta, offers a broad range of undergraduate degree programs as well as several masters degree programs

throughout its four schools and its Division of Engineering. SPSU is well known for its academic programs in architecture, engineering, technology and computer science.

Enrollment: 6,200 DeVry University’s Cobb-Galleria Center 100 Galleria Pkwy., S.E. Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 916-3704 Located in the Galleria 100 Building near Atlanta’s Cumberland and Galleria Malls, the college offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through five specialized colleges: Business and Management, Engineering and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Media Arts and Technology. Devry also offers five convenient campuses around town and educational opportunities online as well.

Enrollment: 76,888 Embry-Riddle 1395 South Marietta Pkwy., S.E. Suite #226 Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 426-9990 Embry-Riddle is the world’s oldest, largest and most prestigious aviation and aerospace college, and it is the only accredited, aviation-oriented university in the world. The school’s curriculum covers the operation, engineering, research, manufacturing, marketing, and management of modern aircraft and the systems that support them.

Everest Institute 1600 Terrell Mill Rd., S.E. # 200 Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 303-7997 The Decatur campus is one of ninety campuses nationwide, and offers career-training programs in business, health care, and technology. The school emphasizes small work groups, active participation, experienced and dedicated instructors and career placement services.

Enrollment: 3,873

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Georgia Highlands College 1100 South Marietta Pkwy.

Marietta, GA 30060 (678) 872-8501 The College provides students five different educational sites, including ones in Rome, Douglasville, Marietta, Cartersville and Paulding. Georgia Highlands offers smaller class sizes, free tutoring to students, a transferable credits system, and no SAT requirements.

Enrollment: 5,524 ITT Technical Institute 2065 Baker Court, NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 528-9256 Located in Atlanta, ITT Tech is a for-profit technical institute that offers college degrees online. The school offers AAS, bachelor’s BAS, and master’s degrees. It is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Enrollment: 216 Lincoln College of Technology 2359 Windy Hill Rd., S.E. Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 226-0056 Located in Marietta and established in 19456, LCT offers focused, short-term career training as well as industry-level training with job placement assistance, including resume writing, interviews and job selection. It is a degree-granting college that offers both Diploma and Associate Degree programs in the Automotive, Health Sciences, Business and IT, Skilled Trades, Spa and Cosmetology and Culinary Arts.

Enrollment: 1,722 Medix College 2108 Cobb Pkwy., S.E. Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 980-0002 This two-year, private for-profit institution is dedicated to providing comprehensive career training in hands-on practical courses, designed to quickly get students started down a chosen career path. It features a small student body – just over 900 students – and a diverse collection of students.

Enrollment: 910

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HEALTH CARE On top of all these general hospital services, WellStar Kennestone also has many specialized services that set it apart. This hospital has top medical professionals and surgeons performing open heart surgery, cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology services, stroke and total joint accreditation, and services for cardiovascular intensive care, critical care, home health, diabetes, occupational medicine, and wellness and prevention programs. It also has a bariatric surgery center of excellence, medical imaging services (including women’s imaging and 3T MRI) and has a center for advanced surgery with minimally invasive surgeries. Other premier technologies provided include the da Vinci robot, the comprehensive cancer center include infusion therapy, radiation oncology (cyberknife) and the STAT cancer clinic.

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esidents of Cobb County have abundant options for medical offices and health care providers within any of their communities. In West Cobb, the caliber of medical professionals is second to none.

From family practice and cancer treatment to dentistry and holistic care, West Cobb provides anything and everything to the community members. Healthcare facilities in the area are some of the best in the nation, with the four local hospitals winning numerous awards. The four hospitals in West Cobb are WellStar Kennestone Hospital, WellStar Windy Hill Hospital, WellStar Cobb Hospital, and Emory-Adventist Hospital.

These hospitals are known worldwide, providing top-ofthe-line technology and research for advanced medical treatment. All of the hospitals are not-for-profit and give back to the community members who entrust their health with these hospital facilities.

WellStar Kennestone Hospital WellStar Kennestone in Marietta is one of Georgia’s top hospitals. Completed in 2006, this $68 million, seven story medical facility joined the WellStar network.

Recently it was designated as a Level II Trauma Center, making it the only designated Trauma Center in WellStar Health System’s five county primary service area.

WellStar Kennestone is known for more than just the best the trauma care; it also offers outpatient services with convenient rehabilitation, counseling and treatment.

Some of the services include medical imaging, ambulatory surgery, oncology/infusion center, endoscopy services, cardiac testing, wound care, and neurodiagnostic/EEG services. For inpatient services, WellStar Kennestone provides compassionate care and world-class treatments, such as intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrics, neonatal intensive care (level III), inpatient rehabilitation, dialysis, surgical services, respiratory therapy, and laboratory and pathology services.

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WellStar Windy Hill Hospital Also located in Marietta is the WellStar Hospital on Windy Hill Road. As one of the Southeast’s leading sleep disorder centers, along with its center for fibroid care, WellStar Windy Hill Hospital is unparalleled. Other specialized services it offers is a gastroenterology lab, medical imaging, interventional radiology, pulmonary rehabilitation services, orthopedic services, and wellness and prevention programs. It also offers many outpatient services with “convenient rehabilitation, diagnostics, surgery and treatment.” Some of these options include the diagnostic imaging/treatment center, physical and pulmonary rehabilitation, sleep disorders, and surgical services. For inpatient care, its world-class treatment consists of long term acute care (LTAC) with 50 beds, ventilator weaning, wound care and complex medical care.

WellStar Cobb Hospital The goal for WellStar Cobb Hopsital in Austell is to maintain the best possible experience for patients and visitors. They have many specialized services, including some on-campus services, such as the WellStar behavioral health center, WellStar community hospice, and the family birthplace at Cobb Hospital. There is also full-service emergency care for both adults and children, which also offers a chest pain center, fast track, and the children’s emergency and immediate care center.

For outpatient services, WellStar Cobb has convenient rehabilitation, counseling and treatment. Inpatient services provided are obstetrics, intensive care, medical and surgical care, and neonatal intensive care. Other specialized services include bariatric surgery, home health services, a comprehensive oncology program, and medical imaging. There is also a STAT cancer clinic and wellness and prevention clinics.

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THE FIRST CHOICE FOR ORTHOPAEDIC CARE As Georgia’s largest orthopaedic practice, Resurgens provides patients specialized expertise, broad experience, and compre hensive musuloskeletal care. Each of our 94 highly-trained physicians is Board certified or Board eligible, and committed to superior patient care. Many offer areas of expertise and are recognized as among the very best in Atlanta and the entire Southeast from diagnosis and

AUSTELL 2041 Mesa Valley Way Suite 100 Austell, GA 30106 770-944-1100

KENNESAW 270 Chastain Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 770-421-8005

treatment to rehabilitation services, we’re here for you - with 21 offices across Metro Atlanta. Sports Medicine • Joint Replacement • Neck and Back Surgery • Foot and Ankle Surgery • Non-operative Spine Care • General Orthopaedics • Hand Surgery • Arthroscopic Surgery Trauma Care. For more information about our physicians and services, or to find the office nearest you, visit us at www.resurgens.com.

MARIETTA 61 Whitcher Street Suite 1100 Marietta, GA 30060 770-422-3290

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Senior Care and Home Services Another major focus in West Cobb’s healthcare industry is the importance of senior care. Heritage of Brookstone in Kennesaw has created a living environment for active older adults that is unrivaled, with boutique style senior living. This senior living center offers life enrichment classes and activities, day excursions, card and art room, a theater and bistro, a fitness center, an elegant dining room, 24 hour staff, and planned transportation to medical appointments. For senior care at home, Visiting Angels offers bonded, licensed and insured caregivers to provide care part-time or full-time care, respite care, in-home care, or care at an assisted living facility. Visiting Angels also specialize in improving the quality of life for dementia sufferers and their families.

BrightStar Marietta also provides families with home care all over Cobb County. Offering services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, BrightStar has services for not only seniors, but for adults, children and infants as well.

They offer everything from dementia care, respite care and newborn care to nanny services, housekeeping and transportation services. Located on the campus

of WellStar Kennestone Hospital is Atherton Place, which is an independent and assisted living senior community in Marietta. The services here have been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Residents of Atherton Place also receive a free health club membership at WellStar’s Health Place, which is just a few steps away. Similarly, Presbyterian Village in Austell is a nonprofit organization offering continuing care to retired seniors, complete with the Morris Health Services Center for 24-hour skilled nursing care and therapy services. Presbyterian Village staff also pride themselves on their specialized treatment in memory care.

Other Medical Facilities In conjunction with the world-class facilities and programs of the WellStar Health Systems and Emory-Adventist Hospital, residents also benefit from access to systems, such as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Northside Hospital, and the programs of the Cobb County Board of Health, as well as the progressive brand of healthcare offered by one of Kaiser Permanente’s five Cobb locations. This unique mosaic of healthcare providers presents an invaluable network of medical care that will

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CATEGORY INDEX Accounting..........................................................33

Information Technology Services......................42

Advertising..........................................................33

Insurance.............................................................42

Alarm Systems....................................................33

Interior Design....................................................43

Ambulance Service.............................................33

Janitorial.............................................................43

Attorneys.............................................................33 Automotive.........................................................33 Banking................................................................34 Banquet Facilities...............................................34 Business Services...............................................34 Carpet Cleaners..................................................35

Landscape Architect...........................................43 Landscaping........................................................43 Liquor Stores......................................................43 Mailing Services..................................................43 Marketing............................................................43

Catering...............................................................35

Media Solutions..................................................44

Chiropractic.........................................................35

Mortgage.............................................................44

Clothing...............................................................35

Office Supplies....................................................44

Collectables.........................................................35

Party Supplies.....................................................44

Community & Support Organizations...............35

Pest Control.........................................................44

Consulting/Coaching.........................................37

Photography........................................................44

Counseling..........................................................37

Plumbing.............................................................44

Credit Unions......................................................37 Dining..................................................................37 Document/Photograph Scanning......................38 Entertainment.....................................................38 Event Planning....................................................38 Exterminator.......................................................38

Printing & Related...............................................44 Private Investigators..........................................45 Promotional Products.........................................45 Property Services................................................45 Publishing............................................................45

Financial Services...............................................38

Real Estate..........................................................45

Food Products.....................................................38

Real Estate-Management...................................45

Funeral Services..................................................38

Restaurant...........................................................45

Gifts.....................................................................39

Retail....................................................................46

Golf Courses........................................................39

Retirement Homes & Assisted Living................46

Government........................................................39

Schools................................................................46

Graphic Design....................................................39

Schools-Tutoring.................................................47

Health & Beauty..................................................39 Health & Wellness...............................................40 Health Care..........................................................40 Heating & Air.......................................................40 Home Improvement............................................40 Home Services....................................................41

Schools-University/Colleges.............................48 Search Engine.....................................................48 Security Services................................................48 Staffing................................................................48 Storage................................................................48

Hotels...................................................................41

Transportation....................................................47

In-Home Care......................................................41

Travel Agencies...................................................47

Independent Distributor.....................................41

Utilities................................................................48

Individuals...........................................................42

Weight Loss.........................................................48

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CATEGORY LISTINGS ACCOUNTING Accounting Connections, LLC ✧ Diane Offutt (770) 516 5987 dianeoffutt@accountingconnections.org

Bookkeeping Clean and Simple ✪ Kathy Grosskurth (678) 685-1349

Loud Security Systems ✧ Matt Eyrich (770) 427 1300 emyrich@LOUDsecurity.com

Childress Tax Service ✧ Onye Childress 310 753 2187 onye@childresstax.com

raime@LOUDsecurity.com

Puckett EMS ✧ Wayne Dodd (770) 944 7433

Post & Associates CPAs ✪ Dan Post (678) 290-5100 dan@postcpas.com

ADVERTISING Money Mailer West Atlanta ✧ Luis Amato (678) 310 5367 lamato@moneymailer.com

MultiAd Solutions ✧ Chuck Burge (770) 428 9930 cburge@multiadsolutions.com

Town Planner Atlanta ✧ Gloria Rodriguez (678) 571 1635 GloriaR@townplanner.com

ALARM SYSTEMS Aegis Alarm & Integration ✧ David Mann (678) 793 7363 david@aegisalarm.net

Loud Security Systems ✧ John Bennett (770) 427 1300

The Cooper Firm ✧ ✪ Victoria Schneider (770) 427 5588 victoria@thecooperfirm.com

The Cooper Firm ✧ ✪ Lance Cooper (770) 427 5588

wayne@thedodds.com

peter@fullencpa.com

Macy Law Firm, PC ✧ ✪ Matthew Macy (770) 951 7044 macym@macylawfirm.com

AMBULANCE SERVICE

Peter J Fullen, CPA ✪ Peter Fullen (404) 931-8079

ATTORNEYS

lance@thecooperfirm.com

The Manely Firm, PC ✧ Rebecca Jordan (770) 421 0808

Bob Barr Congress ✪ Derek Barr (770) 836-1776 derek@barrcongress.com

rebecca@allfamilylaw.com

Davis & Associates, Attorneys at Law ✪ Amee Davis (770) 426-5440

The Manely Firm, PC ✧ Shelia Manely (770) 421 0808

adavis@davislawga.com

Emerson Legal Support ✧ Rhonda Emerson (678) 200 5493 remerson@emersonlegalsupport.com

Fisher & Phillips LLP ✪ C R Wright (404) 240-4263

shelia@allfamilylaw.com

The Manely Firm, PC ✧ Michael Manely (770) 421 0808 michael@allfamilylaw.com

Virtual Litigation Assistance, LLC ✧ Stacy Fehlinger (678) 719 2283 stacy@virtuallitigationassistance.com

cwright@laborlawyers.com

Law Offices of Andrew W. Jones ✪ Amber Bowden (770) 427-5498

Woodruff Law LLC ✧ Ronna Woodruff (770) 565 7924 rw@713debtrelief.com

AUTOMOTIVE

amber@awjlaw.com

Law Office of Jody A. Miller, Esq. ✧ ✪ Jody Miller (678) 905 7562 (678) 385-5930 jody@lawjamesq.com

jbennett@LOUDsecurity.com

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Loud Security Systems ✧ Raime Mitchell (770) 427 1300

kgrosskurth.bkkpg@yahoo.com

The Law Office of Gregory B Grogan, LLC ✪ Greg Grogan (678) 743-5893

1ntegrity ✧ Jack Gerhart (678) 265 8411 jack@1integrity.net

Alan Cox Automotive ✧ Sherry Richardson (770) 427 1745 sherry@alancoxautomotive.com

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CATEGORY LISTINGS Enterprise Rent A Car ✧ Tommy Burke (770) 420 1270

BB & T Bank ✪ Robert Chase (770) 850-3921

Suntrust ✪ Melany Franklin (404) 852-8331

thomas.a.burke@erac.com

rchase@BBandT.com

melany.n.franklin@suntrust.com

Chase Bank ✧ David Hess 910 777 1678

Westside Bank ✪ Kevin Isgette (770) 445-1855

BANKING Bank of America ✧ Julian Rodas (678) 784 0570 julian.a.rodas@bankofamerica.com

Bank of North Georgia ✧ Katara Nix (770) 514 3050 kataranix@bankofnorthgeorgia.com

Bank Of The Ozarks ✪ Suzanne Cole (770) 505-5100 scole@bankozarks.com

BB & T Bank ✪ Teri Barrington (678) 594-9254 tbarrington@bbant.com

david.j.hess@chase.com

kisgette@westsidebank.net

Fidelity Bank ✧ Michelle Sams (404) 932 5418

Windham Business Services ✪ Mark Windham (770) 872-7447

michelle.sams@lionbank.com

mark@windhamservices.net

Fifth Third Bank ✧ ✪ Chedney Merriman (678) 224 9612

Vinings Business Association ✧ ✪ Todd Ash (404) 553-2401

chedney_merriman@53.com

todd.ash@lionbank.com

First Citizens Bank & Trust ✧ ✪ Blake Meharg (770) 222-3960

YYE Software ✪ Gino DiCiocco (678) 348-0448

blake.meharg@firstcitizensonline.com

Impact Executive Offices ✪ Mark Barre (678) 819-3800 info@impactexecutiveoffices.com

A better bAnking experience.

You expect it, we deliver it.

NorthStar Payroll ✪ Dave Olsen (770) 450-6474 DaveO@northstarpayroll.com

Power Core ✪ Wendy Kinney (404) 816-3377 amanda@powercore.net

Acworth 4590 Morningside Drive | 770.974.4161 3365 Cobb Parkway | 770.974.2998 Austell 1593 Mulkey Road SW | 678.945.1954 Kennesaw 4255 Jiles Road | 770.218.2030 Marietta 2048 Macland Crossing Cir. | 770.792.7277 2486 Roswell Road NE | 770.971.9833 Smyrna 888 Concord Road SE | 770.434.8185 1650 Cumberland Pkwy. SE | 678.564.2000

PNC Bank ✧ ✪ John Warner (770) 324 4659 john.warner@pnc.com

PNC Bank - Mableton ✧ ✪ Michael Jackson mjackson@pnc.com

Regus ✪ Cheryl Huprich (770) 240-1400 cheryl.huprich@regus.com

State Bank & Trust Company ✧ Ed Long (404) 266 4244 ed.long@statebt.com

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BANQUET FACILITIES Marlow House ✧ Rebecca Rowden (770) 426 1887 rebecca@marlowhouse.com

BUSINESS SERVICES Advanced Business Supplies, LLC ✪ Adam Gregory (678) 567-2246 adam@goabsinc.com

Catapult Strategic Consulting ✧ ✪ Mary-Kathryn Boler (443) 745-1469 mkboler@catapultstrategies.com

Fischer-Andrews & Associates ✧ Benny Andrews (678) 206 7108 benandrewssr@yahoo.com

Global CIF, LLC ✪ Dirk Ebener (404) 735-5646 dirkebener@globalcif.com

IPA Family ✧ Paula Leak (770) 853 1602 pleak@ipafamily.com

NorthStar Payroll ✧ Dave Olsen (770) 450 6474 daveo@northstarpayroll.com

CATEGORY LISTINGS CLOTHING

ProCore Solutions ✧ Greg Steele (678) 355 3550

Le Café Crepe ✧ Monique Carraz (770) 426 8003

greg.steele@procoresolutions.com

lecafecrepe@aol.com

The Venture Spot - Mileage Trakker ✧ Sandra Spiller (706) 237 6789

Miss Mamie's Cakes & Cupcakes ✧ Mamie Doyle (678) 290 9811

trakker@theventurespot.net

mamie@missmamie.com

CARPET CLEANERS CitruSolution Carpet Cleaning ✪ Rob Desoto (770) 861-4595 citrusolutionwcobb@gmail.com

CATERING A Slice Of Life Catering ✪ Steve Malone (770) 871-0280

Mother's Finest Catering ✧ James Ashcraft (770) 944 9277 james@mothersfinestcatering.com

Portrait on a Plate ✪ Marcia Davis (404) 552-6978 marcia@cancaspersonalchefservices.com

Priscilla's Kitchen LLC ✧ Priscilla Umeda (404) 484 0266 prisyke@yahoo.com

Adriane's Delectables, Inc. ✧ Adriane Larson (404) 966 3609

Sugar Cakes Patisserie ✧ Ted Apron (770) 218 9994

Creations by Cookie ✪ ✧ Sandra Cook (770) 714-8426 sandrascateringcreations@gmail.com

Douceur de France ✧ Danielle Beaudet (770) 425 5050 douceurf@bellsouth.net

Douceur de France ✧ Luc Beaudet (770) 425 5050 douceurf@bellsouth.net

Frosty Frog Creamery & Cafe ✧ Frank Cole (770) 704 9333 frostyfrog@frostyfrogcreamery.com

Frosty Frog Creamery & Cafe ✧ Cole Glenda (770) 704 9333 gmcole@frostyfrogcreamery.com

Le Cafà Crepe ✧ Alfred Carraz (770) 426 8003 lecafecrepe@aol.com

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COLLECTABLES Robinson's Coins ✧ Sue Robinson (770) 422 1096 robinsonscoins@msn.com

Vintage by Judith ✧ Judith Nudi (770) 424 6043 judith@vintagebyjudith.com

sales@asliceoflifecatering.com

Adrianelarson@aol.com

Pendleton's ✧ Penny Pilkinton-Scott (678) 354 0338

info@sugarcakespatisserie.com

Vintage-Ologoy ✧ Karen Petelik (770) 794 3200 vintage_ology@yahoo.com

COMMUNITY & SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AJA Dui School ✪ Joseph Lockett (678) 956-0151 ajaduischool@yahoo.com

CHIROPRACTIC Blumsack Family Chiropractic ✪ Paul Blumsack (770) 362-6430 drblumsack@gmail.com

Chiropractic Wellness

by Dr. George Tomes ✪ George Tomes (678) 777-3116 gtomes@bellsouth.net

Foothills Chiropractic ✪ Jenn Turcott (770) 238-6951 chirojenn@gmail.com

JAS Medical & Wellness Center of Georgia, LLC ✪ Scott Perlman (678) 797-1104 bkdc36@gmail.com

West Cobb Chiropractic ✪ Sarah Keith (770) 919-7171 kimroberto@comcast.net

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Alive Ministries, Inc. ✧ Smith Rhonda (678) 232 9137 rhonda@aliveministriesinc.org

Amatuer Advocate Association ✧ Albert McRae (678) 524 9026 amcrae@aadvocate.net

American Diabetes Association ✧ Tiffany Kirkland (404) 320 7100 ext 3096 tkirkland@diabetes.org

Art For Your Soul ✪ Christina Vehar (678) 877-2466 art4yoursoul@gmail.com

ART with Heart ✧ Lauren McBride lala@artwithheartinc.org

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption ✧ Mica Hill (404) 815 6680 mica@atlantapetrescue.org

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CATEGORY LISTINGS Boy Scouts of America ✧ Jenna Knight (770) 956 3178

Cobb Chamber of Commerce ✧ David Connell (770) 859 2330

jknight@atlantabsa.org

dconnell@cobbchamber.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta ✧ Barb Allen (404) 688 8529

Cobb Chamber of Commerce ✧ Tya Dawson (770) 859 2330

ballen@bgcma.org

Bullock Hope House ✧ Connie Bullock (404) 697 1691 connie@bullockhopehouse.org

City of Marietta Parks & Rec. ✧ Louis Boestfleisch (770) 794 5602 LBoest@mariettaga.gov

Cobb Chamber of Commerce ✧ Mark Stuckey (770) 859 2330 mstuckey@cobbchamber.org

Cobb Chamber of Commerce ✧ Michelle Bickerstaff (770) 859 2330 mbickerstaff@cobbchamber.org

tdawson@cobbchamber.org

Cobb Chamber of Commerce ✧ Amy Goggins (770) 859 2330 agoggins@cobbchamber.org

Cobb Chamber of Commerce ✧ Hannah Gordon (770) 859 2330 hgordon@cobbchamber.org

Cobb Chamber of Commerce ✧ Sharon Mason (770) 859 2330 smason@cobbchamber.org

Cobb Douglas Public Health ✧ ✪ Esther Ashford esther.ashford@dph.ga.gov

Cobb Library Foundation ✧ Terri Capote (770) 528 2196

Communities in Schools Marietta/Cobb County, Inc. ✧ Carol Fey (678) 503 0901 cfey@cismcc.org

Dare 2 Dream Kidz Corp. ✧ Shenette Zachary (404) 542 7308 princessshenette@gmail.com

Georgia Ballet ✧ Katy Ruth Camp (770) 528 0881 krcamp@georgiaballet.org

Global CIF, LLC ✧ Dirk Ebener (404) 735 5646 dirkebener@globalcif.com

Hillgrove Band Boosters Association ✪ Lori Sweet (678) 331-3961 lsweet@bellsouth.net

Lost Mountain Golden Kiwanis ✪ David Welden dpwelden@gmail.com

cobblibraryfoundation@cobbcat.org

Lost Mountain Golden K Kiwanis Club

Come visit us

A global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time

Attend our meetings See what we do Volunteer to serve Join the Club

Meetings every Thursday: 10:00 am at the West Cobb Senior Center 4915 Dallas Highway @ Lost Mountain Park, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Admission is FREE

For information, call: (770) 943-2025

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CATEGORY LISTINGS Mansour Center (Center for Family Resources) ✧ Pam Brems (770) 701 0315 pambrems@mansourcenter.com

CONSULTING/COACHING ActionCOACH Atlanta ✧ Russ Young (770) 988 1833

Barbara Hickey ✪ ✧ (404) 276-0808

vince@ypbt.com

esatlanta@bellsouth.net

ireighard@mustministries.org

COUNSELING Beyond Business Solutions, LLC ✪ Tashana Thomas (404) 717-7451 East-West Psychotherapy tashana@beyondsolutions.biz Associates ✪ Ann Keller (770) 617-6923 FastStart Consulting ✪ Akeller@eastwestpsych.com Robert Settle (888) 608-0646

MUST Ministries ✧ Cara Reeve (678) 218 4513 creeve@mustministries.org

Northwest YMCA ✪ Melissa Betts (770) 423-9622

rsettle@faststartconsulting.com

melissab@ymcaatlanta.org

OFH Clothing for a Cause ✧ Linda Oviatt (770) 222 6775 LindaSOviatt@gmail.com

Residents For a Better USA Inc NFP ✪ Jacqueline Wilson (773) 412-6578 queenjac21@hotmail.com

CREDIT UNIONS

Forester Consulting LLC ✧ Scott Forester (404) 849 4415 scottf@forestercnsltg.com

Sweetwater Mission ✪ Linda Oviatt (770) 241-4302 darlene@sweetwatermission.org

The Extension, Inc. ✧ Tyler Driver (770) 590 9075 x301 tylerdriver@theextension.org

sheree@hrknowledgesource.com

lcawthern@visitingangels.com

LGE Community Credit Union ✪ Katrina Kaiser (770) 424-0060

Paceline Business Consulting, LLC ✧ ✪ Doug Hornak (770) 686 0816 dhornak@pacelinebiz.com

Progression Management Consulting, Inc. ✪ David Lingel (770) 744-0703 SquareBlue Consulting ✧ Susan Connor (470) 237 2701 susan@squareblueconsulting.com

YWCA of Northwest Georgia ✧ Hope Felshaw (770) 427 2902

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Startt Planning ✧ Kevin Startt (404) 226 9478

LGE Community Credit Union ✧ Vicki Aghajanian (770) 424 0060 vickia@lgeccu.org

JDS Consultants ✧ Jervy Strong (404) 408 7487

dave_lingel@progressionmc.com

Visiting Angels ✪ Laura Cawthern (770) 222-7388

LGE Community Credit Union ✧ Cliff Merrill (770) 424 0060 ext 10 cliffm@lgeccu.org

HR Knowledge Source, LLC ✪ Sheree Knowles (770) 322-4757

jdsconsultantsllc@gmail.com

hfelshaw@ywcanwga.com

vicki@strategichumaninsights.com

Your Personal Business Trainer ✪ Vince DiCecco (770) 329-5107

russyoung@actioncoach.com

MUST Ministries ✧ Ike Reighard (678) 218 4483

Strategic Human Insights ✧ Vicki Lauter (404) 978 2616

katrinak@lgeccu.org

DINING House of Lu ✧ Cindy Lu (770) 794 8831 cindy@houseoflu.com

Zaxby's ✧ Palmer Aesia (470) 377 1462 ZaxComCoord@gmail.com

Zaxby's ✧ John Silvey (470) 377 1462 ZaxComCoord@gmail.com

starttkevin@gmail.com West Cobb Business Association

W C B A

✧ Marietta Business Association

WEST COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

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CATEGORY LISTINGS DOCUMENT/PHOTOGRAPH SCANNING Modern Image Atlanta ✧ David McDonough (404) 835 7239 david@ModernImageUSA.com

ENTERTAINMENT Atlanta Hawks ✧ Scott Foley (404) 878 3963 Scott.Foley@hawks.com

Brunswick Zone Austell ✧ Sarah Fales (770) 435 2120

Petals and Treats ✧ Bonnie Hall (678) 315 9417

Brand Mortgage Group ✪ Noah Torch (678) 232-0964

petalsandtreats@gmail.com

nmtorch@comcast.net

Stars & Strikes ✪ Randy Riggs (678) 965-5707

Capital Solutions ✪ Mark Chastain (770) 419-2300

randy@starsandstrikes.org

EVENT PLANNING Chic Occasions ✪ Nicole Alexander (404) 707-7820 sales@chicoccasions.com

EXTERMINATOR

sarah.fales@brunswick.com

Brunswick Zone XL ✧ Gemma Ames (770) 988 8813 gemma.ames@brunswick.com

ABC Home & Commercial Services ✧ Benjamin Johnson (770) 730 9500 bjohnson@goanteater.com

Ghosts of Marietta ✧ Danny Flinchum (770) 425 1006 ghosts@mariettatrolley.com

Historic Marietta Trolley Co. ✧ Cassandra Buckalew (770) 425 1006

FINANCIAL SERVICES Active Financial Group ✧ John Picardi (678) 574 0080 jpicardi@activefinancialgroup.com

info@mariettatrolley.com

Marietta Museum of History ✧ Jan Galt (770) 794 5712 jan@mariettahistory.org

Mike's Mobile DJ Service ✪ Mike Jones (770) 402-0805 mmdjsentertainment@gmail.com

Monster Mini Golf ✧ Anna Samimi (770) 423 2212

Active Financial Group ✧ ✪ Sue Picardi (770) 722 1483 spicardi@activefinancialgroup.com

Angel Oak Funding ✪ ✧ Jay White (770) 870-0644 jay.white@angeloakfunding.com

Angel Oak Home Loans ✪ Eric Driver (404) 503-8623

marietta@monsterminigolf.com

Eric.driver@angeloakhomeloans.com

NCG Cinemas ✧ Patrick O'Boyle (678) 303 4844

AXA Advisors,LLC., Darlene Van Beek ✪ Darlene Van Beek (404) 760-2366

pat@ncgmovies.com

Event Planning ✧ Petals and Treats Hall John (404) 915 1900 b.hall@mindspring.com

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Brand Mortgage ✪ Joshua Holubz (770) 313-4535 jholubz@brandmortgage.com

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mrchastain@gmail.com

Cumberland Financial Group ✪ Dennis Harding (678) 581-3292 DHarding@cumberlandfinancial.com

Edward Jones Investments ✧ Kelly Wilson (678) 574 8620 Kelly.R.Wilson@edwardjones.com

Edward Jones, Deborah Flugstad ✪ Deborah Flugstad (770) 795-0885 Deborah.Flugstad@edwardjones.com

Guaranteed Rate, Inc ✪ Bob Zartarian (404) 409-4772 bob@bobzartarian.com

Liquid Capital of Northwest Atlanta, LLC ✧ ✪ Albert Celentano (770) 876 8329 acelentano@liquidcapitalcorp.com

Patterson Financial LLC. ✧ ✪ Tammy Patterson (770) 874 3155 pattersonfinancialllc@gmail.com

Peachtree Planning North, LLC ✪ Henry Levine (678) 225-6818 henry_levine@glic.com

FOOD PRODUCTS Organo Gold ✪ Wilma Strong (770) 331-3700 wilma.strong91@gmail.com

FUNERAL SERVICES Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory ✧ Chad Pendley (770) 943 1511 chad@mayeswarddobbins.com

CATEGORY LISTINGS Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory ✧ ✪ Shane Pendley (770) 943 1511 shane@mayeswarddobbins.com

Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory ✧ Terry Pendley (770) 943 1511 terry@mayeswarddobbins.com

Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory ✧ Darlene Pendley (770) 943 1511 darlene@mayeswarddobbins.com

Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory ✧ Jason Pendley (770) 943 1511 jason@mayeswarddobbins.com

West Cobb Funeral Home ✪ John Delves (770) 419-9234 soutrnatl@bellsouth.net

GIFTS DelightSomeone, Timeless Gift Baskets and Gifts ✧ Ajla Kamber (404) 380 0173 gifts@delightsomeone.com

DelightSomeone, Timeless Gift Baskets and Gifts ✧ William Walton (678) 362 2992 info@delightsomeone.com

GOLF COURSES Dogwood Golf Club ✧ Sierra Dekin (770) 941 2202

tlee@cobbcounty.org

sdekin@dogwoodgolf.org

Dogwood Golf Club ✧ ✪ Sierra Westrick (770) 941 2202 swestrick@dogwoodgolf.org

GOVERNMENT

Rebecca.keaton@cobbcounty.org

City of Marietta ✧ Steve "Thunder" Tumlin (770) 794 5502

Nobles Metales Custom Jewelry ✧ Andres Cardenas-Whorton (770) 355 8777

ann@annharrisforjudge.com

Vic Reynolds PC ✧ Vic Reynolds (770) 528 3098

GRAPHIC DESIGN

City of Marietta ✧ Maggi Moss (770) 794 5609

AlphaGraphics ✧ Curtis Gropman (770) 514 1110

City of Marietta ✧ Beth Sessoms (770) 794 5631

Caricatures by Susan ✪ Susan Moreno (770) 443-1824

cgropman@alphagraphics.com

bsessoms@mariettaga.gov

sumoreno@bellsouth.net

Graphic Vision, Inc. ✧ Nancy Couch (404) 245 9371

City of Marietta ✧ Kyethea Clark (770) 794 5668

nancy@graphicvisioninc.net

kclark@mariettaga.gov

id8 ✧ Kriston Sellier (770) 428 8668 ks@id8agency.com

City of Marietta Economic Development ✧ Amanda Sutter (770) 794 5512 asutter@mariettaga.gov

Ol' Folkie ✧ Miller Kathey (678) 315 9417

Clerk of Superior Court ✧ Kimberly Carroll (770) 528 1310

West Cobb Business Association

W C B A

SMF Creative Design ✧ Sarah Floyd (770) 693 9141 sarahfloyd@comcast.net

HEALTH & BEAUTY

kimberly.carroll@cobbcounty.org

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Judge ✧ Ann Harris (404) 931 6024

stumlin@mariettaga.gov

noblesmetales@gmail.com

soap@olfolkie.com

marsha@marshalake.com

vicreynolds11@gmail.com

BBruton@mariettaga.gov

customerservice@alwaysbloomingcreations.com

Cobb County State Court Judge ✧ Marsha Lake (678) 907 6111

State of Georgia ✧ Nathan Deal

City of Marietta ✧ Keaton Rebecca (770) 528 1310

City of Marietta ✧ Bill Bruton (770) 794 5506

Fleurenasci ✪ Phyllis Kiernan (404) 644-8672

Cobb County Board of Commissioners ✧ Tim Lee (770) 528 3305

Challise and Company ✪ ✧ Carrie Cox (770) 591-5264 carrie@challiseandcompany.com

✧ Marietta Business Association

WEST COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

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CATEGORY LISTINGS Gardner Dermatology and Med Spa ✧ Angela Sanders (770) 952 1977

Zumba Fitness ✪ Sherry Johnson (770) 329-2388

sharonlparker@marykay.com

One Look Salon & Hair Loss Center ✧ RyKetia Strong (770) 420 9091 rstrong@onelooksalon.com

Rodan + Fields ✧ Amy Benton (770) 310 7981 ajmbenton@yahoo.com

Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique ✧ ✪ Christina Gilday (770) 426 0313 Christina313ssb@aol.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS Body By Vi - Project 10 Challenge ✪ Diane Rose (678) 361-4958 DianeRoseBodybyVi@gmail.com

Isagenix International ✪ Susan Guthrie (404) 402-9168 wellnessnetwork@comcast.net

Isagenix International ✪ Marvella McNeil (404) 429-6305 mldmcneil@comcast.net

Massage Envy ✪ Joseph Clay (404) 401-4400 joseph.clay@massageenvy.com

Right Path Hypnosis ✧ Angella Ocheltree (678) 744 9213 Angella@rightpathhypnosis.com

RVHealthy ✪ Sylvia Tarnuzzer (770) 878-2412 starnuzzer@me.com

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drbenge@gmail.com

sjloveszumba@gmail.com

angela.sanders291@yahoo.com

Mary Kay Cosmetics ✪ Sharon Parker (404) 483-3402

Nicole Benge ✪ (678) 744-4619

HEALTH CARE

Optimal Hearing ✧ Kathy Colapinto (770) 422 6644 kathy@optimalhearing.com

American Family Care ✪ Steve Bible (678) 348-5119 aklein@americanfamilycare.com

BrainCore Marietta ✧ Melissa Hergert (678) 792 0213 braincoremarietta@gmail.com

BrightStar Care of Marietta ✧ David Evans (678) 290 7827

Pinnacle Orthopaedics ✧ Michelle Henschel (770) 427 5717 michelle.henschel@pinnacle-ortho.com

Sugarplum Visions ✧ Jamie Fine (678) 354 7586 info@sugarplum-visions.com

david.evans@brightstarcare.com

Visions Anew ✧ Candy Sugarman (770) 953 2882

BrightStar Care of Marietta ✧ LaTonka Williams (678) 290 7827

Wellstar, Cobb Hospital ✧ ✪ Tyler Pearson

candy@visonsanew.org

latonka.williams@brightstarcare.com

tyler.pearson@wellstar.org

Intergrated Health Solutions of Marietta ✪ Bob Irvin (678) 581-8442

Whitlock Avenue Dental ✧ Maheshvar Patel (770) 422 5614 whitlockavedental@gmail.com

bob@ihsmarrietta.com

JAS Medical and Wellness Center of Georgia, LLC ✧ Dr. Scott Perlman (678) 797 1104 bkdc36@gmail.com

Kaiser Permanente ✪ Jason Anavitarte (404) 949-5179 jason.r.anavitarte@kp.org

Lakeside Chiropractic Wellness Center ✧ Dale Callaway (678) 401 8207

HEATING & AIR Premier Indoor Comfort Systems LLC ✧ William Martin (678) 780 0863 bmartin@premierindoor.com

Thermo-Tech, LLC ✪ Alex Torabi (404) 490-9564 alextorabi@yahoo.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

dr.callaway@lakeside-chiro.com

MYidealDoctor Telemedicine ✧ Richard Block (770) 314 8229 docrichard10@gmail.com

MyIdealDoctor ✪ Richard Block (770) 314-8229 rblock@polarstarstrategies.com

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Handypro ✪ Maureen Lamar (770) 225-1715 mlamar@handypro.com

Painting By Trees ✧ Trent Trees (770) 917 8699 trenttrees@aol.com

CATEGORY LISTINGS Paragon Construction ✪ Michael Wood (770) 529-1082

Splash Pool Management ✪ Rebecca Smith (404) 643-3310

michael@paragonconstructionga.com

rebecca@splashpoolmgt.com

Pro Painting and Remodeling ✧ Renato Alvarez (404) 587 4573 renato@mypropainter.com

ProPainting & Remodeling ✧ Barry Blakely (404) 587 4573 barry@mypropainting.com

Quality Craftsmen LLC ✧ Zett Quinn (404) 483 7446 zett@quality-craftsmen.com

Superior Plumbing Services, Inc. ✧ James Cunningham (770) 422 7586

Juice Plus+ ✧ Trish Kyger (404) 429 3482

Days Inn ✧ Alpa Patel (770) 596 2376

tkyger@gmail.com

daysinndelkrd@gmail.com

Jiya Investment, DBA Quality Inn ✪ Quality Inn (770) 974-1700 tevius2006@yahoo.com

Peachtree Hotel Group Kellie Linder (770) 514-7344

Superior Plumbing Services, Inc. ✧ Tina Myers (770) 422 7586

Stanley House Inn ✧ Cathy Kilday (770) 426 1881

dave.braund@gmail.com

joelscarpetservice@yahoo.com

Marine Plumbing Service, Inc ✧ Tony Little (770) 426 8060 tony@greenplumber.us

Marine Plumbing Service, Inc ✧ Nick Marine (770) 426 8060

Stanley House Inn ✧ Lloyd Kilday (770) 426 1881

Llynda More Boots ✪ Lynda Gavelis (678) 633-9660

nadiatorabi38@yahoo.com

IN-HOME CARE Aash Ventures LLC ✧ Raman Shivaram (404) 384 9559

The Juice Plus+ Co ✧ Sharon Via (770) 992 2041 healthviajp@comcast.net

Vollara ✧ Monica Kahio (770) 428 2797

shobshiv@gmail.com

mkahio@comcast.net

RAINEY

Nick@greenplumber.us

Rid Property Services inc ✪ Saul Rodriguez (678) 665-8811 Saul@ridmaidservices.com

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LegalShield ✧ Reid Glenn (404) 587 3577

Origami Owl / Juice Plus ✪ Nadia Torabi (494) 695-2542

info@thestanleyhouse.com

Joel's Carpet Cleaning Service ✧ Joel Peskin (404) 447 7001

iveyk@legalshieldassociate.com

lyndagavelis@gmail.com

info@thestanleyhouse.com

HOME SERVICES

Legal Shield ✧ Keith Ivey 714 322 0901

Reidsiphone@yahoo.com

klinder@peachtreehotelgroup.com

Visionaire Windows ✪ David Braund (404) 824 3287

Clarity Partners/LegalShield ✧ Charles Fowler (678) 368 1555 cf@clarityhelps.com

HOTELS

james@superiorplumbing.com

tina.myers@superiorplumbing.com

INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR

West Cobb Business Association

Ceiling & Insulation Co., Inc 3889 Brownsville Rd. Powder Springs, GA 30127

770-943-9191 www.raineybros.com W C B A

Rainey Brothers Ceiling & Insulation Co., Inc. is a familyowned business that has been around for more than 40 years.

We serve residential and commercial customers by offering quality building solutions.

✧ Marietta Business Association

WEST COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

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CATEGORY LISTINGS Wildtree ✧ Suzanne Bagley (770) 974 4256

Moonlighting in Tech ✪ Brian Harriss (678) 471-4700

suzannescb@gmail.com

brian@moonlightingtech.com

Allstate Insurance - Milton Agency ✪ Shannon Woods (678) 324-5053 shannonwoods@allstate.com

INDIVIDUAL Darrell Vaughan ✪ (706) 405-9460 darrell.vaughan@yahoo.com

Cobb County -District 4 ✪ Lisa Cupid peter.hicks@cobbcounty.org

Rodriguez Studios IT Solutions ✧ Gabriel Rodriguez (404) 207 9949 service@rodriguezstudios.com

Schooley Mitchell Telecommuications Consultants ✧ Darrell Vaughan (706) 405 9460 darrell.vaughan@schooleymitchell.com

thomas@empireitconsulting.com

Georgia Computer Guyz ✪ Brad McMahan bmcmahan@georgiacomputerguyz.com

INSURANCE Aaron Bruner Agency Nationwide ✪ Aaron Bruner (678) 310-3252 brunea3@nationwide.com

AFLAC ✧ Patti Schoettler (404) 680 1347 patti_schoettler@us.aflac.com

AFLAC ✧ Laura Anderson (678) 687 3035 anderlady@live.com

AFLAC - Sandy Kaecher ✪ Sandy Kaecher (678) 492-5350 sandy_kaecher@us.aflac.com

Allstate - Cavellier Agency ✧ Greg Cavellier (678) 403 1825

Affordable IT Solutions WITHOUT COMPROMISING QUALITY OF SERVICE

We offer:

IT Infrastructure Implementation Ethernet Cable Wiring VoIP Solutions Backup Storage Solutions For more information, call: (404) 207-9949

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mmiller5@amfam.com

American Family InsuranceKeith Jacob Agency ✪ Keith Jacob (770) 250-4886 kjacob@amfam.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Empire IT Consulting ✪ Thomas Kerns (404) 369-0661

American Family Insurance Michael Miller Agency ✧ Michael Miller (770) 726 7345

gregcavellier@allstate.com

Allstate - Cavellier Agency ✧ John Little, II (678) 403 1825 JohnLittleII@allstate.com

Allstate Insurance Company ✧ Nick Solar (678) 772 5230 nick.solar@allstate.com

American Family Insurance Michael Miller Agency ✧ Lauren Fici (770) 726 7345 lsharron@amfam.com

Burks Insurance Agency ✪ Randy Burks (678) 903-4554 burksinsuranceagency@gmai.com

Byrd Insurance Agency ✪ Madge Lovingood (770) 439-7991 Madge@byrdinsu.com

ECS Insurance Associates ✪ Eric Shafer (678) 354-7117 eric@ecs-insurance.com

Hawkins Agency ✪ Lesley Newland (770) 574-4162 lesleynewland@gmail.com

Health Plan Design.com ✪ D. Zack Barfield (770) 853-3732 zack@healthplandesign.com

J F Shaw Insurance ✧ ✪ Larry James (770) 427 4626 theshawgroup@mindspring.com

Liberty Mutual Insurance ✧ Julie Sheetz (770) 974 0272 julielsheetz@gmail.com

Allstate Insurance - HatchGlancy Agency ✪ Mike Glancy (770) 424-7111 edwardglancy@allstate.com

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Long Life Strategies,LLC ✧ Steve Norris (770) 833 3496 steve@longlifestrategies.com

CATEGORY LISTINGS Liberty Mutual-Keating ✪ Tom Keating (678) 699-1927 thomas.keating@libertymutual.com

Thomas Schlosser Jr- AM FAM Agency ✪ Thomas Schlosser (770) 250-1990 tschloss@amfam.com

Liberty National Life ✪ Kenya Weaver (770) 841-8373 weaver.kenya@yahoo.com

steve@longlifestrategies.com

Marietta Wine Market ✧ Randall Heard (770) 919 1574

Vik Insurance Services ✧ Chartana Vik (678) 460 7970 chartana.vik@gmail.com

Nationwide ✪ Michelle Allen (770) 841-5060

INTERIOR DESIGN

allenm48@nationwide.com

No Exam Life Insurance Inc ✧ Jonathan Fritz 888 407 0714 support@noexam.com

Randall Tahsler and Company ✧ Randall Tahsler (770) 977 2303

Cheryl Draa Interiors Designs, LLC ✪ Cheryl Draa (770) 429-1929 cheryldraainteriordesigns@gmail.com

jhenry@chamberinsuranceco.com

Ronnie Williams Insurance Agency ✪ Ronnie Williams (678) 453-6017 ron@rwilliamsinsurance.com

State Farm ✧ Linda Rodriguez (770) 499 1125

State Farm Insurance ✧ Becky Thrash (770) 427 3729

decorate@decoratewithjan.com

cynthiacowan@allstate.com

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The UPS Store ✪ Joseph Marlbrough (770) 433-1031 store0328@theupsstore.com

UPS Store ✪ ✧ Blair McDougal (770) 423-9712 store2300@theupsstore.com

Deb Krier, The SociaLight ✧ Karen Burnsed (678) 653 6163

JANITORIAL

karen@debkrier.com

Tech Client Services ✪ Lemarcus Townsend (678) 637-7103

Deb Krier, The SociaLight ✧ Deb Krier (678) 653 6163

techclientservices@gmail.com

deb@debkrier.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Byrne Design Group ✧ Bill Byrne (404) 272 0564

Eventsures Advertising & PR ✪ Mike Straus (404) 694-2208 mike@eventsures.com

BabeAtkinsByrne@gmail.com

LANDSCAPING Above Par Lawn Care ✪ Teddy Mathis (770) 505-3200 teddy@aboveparlawncare.com

West Cobb Business Association

W C B A

Dunn Creative Minds, LLC ✧ Ryan Dunn (404) 966 3093 ryan@dunncreativeminds.com

Byrne Design Group ✧ Babe Byrne (404) 272 0564

becky@tommyaaron.com

The Sherry King Agency Allstate ✧ Cindy Cowan (770) 499 2440

MAILING SERVICES

MARKETING

billbyrne@byrnedesign.net

linda@lindarodriguezagency.com

randallheard@yahoo.com

Jan Britt Interiors ✪ Jan Britt (404) 510-3636

randalltahsler@att.net

Risk & Insurance Consultants ✪ Henry Chambers (678) 949-2252

Marietta Wine Market ✧ Karen Heard (770) 919 1574 heardk1@bellsouth.net

TWFG-Vik Insurance ✪ Chartana Vik (678) 460-7970 cvik@twfg.com

Long Life Strategies, LLC ✪ Steve Norris (770) 833-3496

LIQUOR STORES

Gladiator Marketing ✪ Jeff Adams (404) 931-9885 jadams@gladiatormarketing.net

John Nicholson Web Design ✧ John Nicholson (770) 333 9917 JN@JNWD.com

✧ Marietta Business Association

WEST COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

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CATEGORY LISTINGS Mobile Marketing Matters ✪ Emmett & Dan Nash (678) 232-2230

Fidelity Bank Mortgage ✪ Tony Boothe (678) 358-9389

emmettnash@gmail.com

tony.boothe@lionbank.com

Minds Eye Presentations, Inc. ✧ Lynne DeLuca (770) 795 8111 design@mindseyeweb.com

Propel Marketing ✧ Sean Rayborn 626 222 7370 srayborn@propelmarketing.com

The Printheads, LLC ✧ Lynn Abent (678) 528 5785

OFFICE SUPPLIES Cartridge World ✧ Eduardo Guerra (770) 635 1100 cw0864@cartridgeworldusa.com

Dollar Wise Cartridge, L.L.C. ✧ Mark Zangari (678) 202 5880 mark@dollarwisecartridge.com

lynn@theprintheads.com

Websites And Then Some ✧ Richard Gerstin (404) 786 7705 rgerstin@websitesandthensome.com

Websites By Kris ✧ Suzanne Chace (678) 468 1617 suzanne@websitesbykris.com

PARTY SUPPLIES The Party Avenue ✪ Staci Hamilton (678) 594-3141 info@thepartyavenue.com

Unlimited Party Rental ✪ Lauren Badgley (770) 443-8766 lauren@unlimitedpartyrental.com

MEDIA SOLUTIONS Deb Krier, The SociaLight ✪ Deb Krier (678) 653-6163 deb@debkrier.com

i360 Group, Inc. ✪ ✧ Bill Sterrett (770) 973-3915 bsterrett@i360group.com

Mind's Eye Presentations, Inc. ✪ Lynne DeLuca (770) 795-8111 design@mindseyeweb.com

MORTGAGE Churchill Mortgage ✧ Jennifer Coe (770) 658 4106

PEST CONTROL Allgood Pest Solutions ✧ Jim Farley (678) 355 6650 jfarley@allgoodpc.com

Allgood Pest Solutions ✧ Earl Mosley (678) 355 6650 emosley@allgoodpc.com

Resource Pest Control Bill Brewer (678) 360-5362 brewerbill27@yahoo.com

Terminix Pest Control Steven Williams (678) 830-6372 swilliams3@terminix.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

jennifer.coe@churchillmortgage.com

Cornerstone Mortgage Group ✧ Keith Lewis (404) 232 9031 klewis@cmghl.com

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Raymond Werner Photography ✧ ✪ Raymond Werner (404) 445 8203 Ray@raymondwerner.com rwerner@raymondwerner.com

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PLUMBING Superior Plumbing ✪ James Cunningham (770) 422-7586 marketing@superiorplumbing.com

Superior Plumbing ✪ Myers, Jay & Tina Cunningham (770) 422-7586 marketing@superiorplumbing.com

PRINTING & RELATED All Print Marketing & Media Solutions ✪ Samantha Glass (678) 670-7521 info@allprintmarketing.com

Big Frog Custom T-shirts & More ✪ Fran & Michael Rickard (770) 627-4885 marietta@bigfrog.com

Cartridge World Hiram ✪ Rafael Guerra (770) 635-1100 cw0846@cartridgeworldusa.com

Classic Impressions ✪ Mike Calvert / Jill Buckler (770) 427-3875 mcalvert@classicimpga.com

Dollar Wise Cartridge, LLC ✪ Mark Zangari (678) 202-5880 mark@dollarwisecartridge.com

Minuteman Press ✧ Rachel Manning (678) 324 0898 1marietta@minutemanpress.com

The Other Printer, Inc. ✧ Greg Eisenbrandt (678) 919 9957 greg@theotherprinter.com

Printing and Related ✧ Providential SIGNWORKS Andrew Wiseman (678) 903 5768 andrew@providentialsignworks.com

Promo UR Logo ✪ Deborah Waller (678) 882-3183 deborah@promourlogo.com

CATEGORY LISTINGS Signs & More, Inc. ✧ ✪ Bill Swanson (770) 383 8808

PubMan, Inc. ✧ ✪ Brian Botkin (404) 255 5603

bills@signsmoreinc.com info@signsmoreinc.com

bbotkin@pubman.net

Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners ✧ Ray Peppers (678) 631 1700 raypeppers@kw.com

Signs & More, Inc. ✧ Diane Vehar (770) 383 8808

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR Craig Confidential Investigations ✧ William (Bill) Craig (678) 961 0106 bgraig@ccipi.com

REAL ESTATE

Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors ✪ Sue Hudson Acadia Homes (770) 823-1990 & Neighborhoods ✪ sue@suehudsongroup.com Linda Brown (404) 557-8325 Maximum One Greater Atlanta ✪ lbrown@acadiahomes.us Realtors John Kanalas Harry Norman, Realtors ✧ (678) 229-8343 Sigurd Hoyer jjkanalas@gmail.com

567 982 3900

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS All Print Marketing and Media Solutions ✧ Donnie Glass (404) 729 0868 Donnie@allprintmarketing.com

All Print Marketing and Media Solutions ✧ Samantha Glass (678) 670 7521

Sig@RealEstateBrokerGeorgia.com

Harry Norman, Realtors E.Cobb ✧ Peter Gibson (770) 317 1009 ipgibson@comcast.net

Harry Norman Realtors - Sigurd Hoyer ✪ Sigurd Hoyer (678) 982-3900 SigurdHoyer@alum.mit.edu

samantha@allprintmarketing.com

T.E.M. Promotions ✧ Bill Forsythe (678) 355 6564 funbiz@bellsouth.net

PROPERTY SERVICES Fox Fence Company ✪ Tom Volpe (770) 975-5858 volpet@bellsouth.net

PUBLISHING Good News Weekly ✪ Sam Lutz Houston Hall Publishing ✧ Kay Hall (678) 522 8213

High Caliber Realty ✧ Bill Borden (770) 405 0445

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kay@highcaliberrealty.com

REAL ESTATE - MANAGEMENT

High Caliber Realty ✧ Mark Morgan (770) 405 0445 ext: 109

Marla Miller ✧ ✪ (770) 815-7731 suiteassetsllc@gmail.com

mark@highcaliberrealty.com

Jennifer Gehan - Maximum One Realtors ✪ Jennifer Gehan (404) 386-8351

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Team Torella Realty, LLC ✧ ✪ Krystine Torella (678) 907 6266

The Corbel Group, LLC, Keller Williams Realty ✧ Bruce Logue (404) 419 3500

High Caliber Realty ✧ Kay Morgan (770) 405 0445 ext: 108

email@jennifergehan.com

reponzellmorris@remax.net

tim@corbelgroup.com

bill@borden.pro

Kay2474@gmail.com

Remax ✪ Reponzell Morris (678) 758-9193

The Corbel Group, LLC, Keller Williams Realty ✧ Tim Driver (404) 419 3500

brenda@borden.pro

deborah@promourlogo.com

bill@highcaliberrealty.com

krystine@teamtorellarealty.com

High Caliber Realty ✧ Brenda Borden (770) 405 0445

PromoURLogo ✧ Deborah Waller (678) 682 3183

Real Estate Central ✪ Bill Borden (404) 771-0090

RESTAURANT Chicken World ✪ Johnathan Woodward (770) 943-4045 eat@chickenworldbaby.com

✧ Marietta Business Association

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CATEGORY LISTINGS Chick-fil-a ✪ Jeff Suain (770) 425-3454

C & C Battery ✪ Kimi Hasting (770) 356-3980

00639@chick-fil-a.com

kmarlow416@hotmail.com

Dickey's Barbecue Pit ✪ Randy Schoening (770) 427-7655 kennesawBBQ@gmail.com

Honey Baked Ham ✪ April Gresham (770) 795-0196 z0036@hbham.com

Otter's Chicken ✪ Will Peterson (770) 428-8333 wpeterson@otterschicken.com

Paradise Donuts ✪ Jim & Joy Bodeker (770) 966-8977 jab02@bellsouth.net

Stevi B's Pizza ✪ Shelley Callico (678) 488-9404

CTO Bridal ✪ Cereatha Owens-Fontanez (678) 324-7842 gowns@ctobridals.com

Dress Up Boutique-West Cobb ✪ Erin Mapoles (770) 429-9865 emapoles@shopdressup.com

Fabrik - The Avenues of West Cobb ✪ Maddy Fong

marietta.mktg@stevibs.com

Ted's Montana Grill - Avenues of W Cobb ✪ Shannon Eversold

Jos. A. Bank - The Avenues of West Cobb ✪ Rodney Johnson

pattiwilliamstrh@gmail.com

Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt ✪ Steve Woodward (404) 771-0509 steveg.woodward@gmail.com

Aspens Signature Steaks - The Avenues ✪ Benson & Michael Quarles

RETAIL Antiques on the Square ✧ Jim Kumpe (770) 429 0434 jim.kumpe@gmail.com

The Avenues West Cobb ✪ Regina Neri (678) 594-6742 regina.neri@Lennar.com

Brighton - The Avenues of West Cobb ✪ Carrie Hett

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Creekside Pines Senior Living ✪ Julie Groom (770) 355-7279 jgroom@creeksidepinesseniorliving.com

SCHOOLS CCSD Area 5 Asst.

Superintendent ✪ Tracie Doe (470) 266-6264 tracie.doe@cobbk12.org

Eddie Bauer - The Avenues of West Cobb ✪ Avanell Moss

Gap - The Avenues of West Cobb ✪ Keisha Shooks

Texas Roadhouse-Hiram ✪ Patti Williams

RETIREMENT HOMES & ASSISTED LIVING

LOFT - The Avenues of West Cobb ✪ Chris Medlin Marina Marina Antiques & Unique Boutique ✧ Julia McFall (770) 658 4016 friends@marinamarina.comcastbiz.net

Sunglass Hut - The Avenues of West Cobb ✪ Sharon Dobbins Tiffany's On The Square ✧ Tiffany Quesenberry (404) 973 6209 tiffanysonthesquare@yahoo.com

Ye Olde Christmas & Candy Shoppe ✧ Diane Murphy (678) 773 2234 info@christmasandcandy.com

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Dowell Elementary ✪ June Noriega (678) 594-8059 june.noriega@cobbk12.org

Hickory Hills Elementary School ✧ Kristen Beaudin (770) 429 3125 kbeaudin@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Kemp Elementary ✪ Kristy Mason (678) 594-8158 kristy.mason@cobbk12.org

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics ✧ Jennifer Hernandez (770) 420 0822 JHernandez@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Marietta City Schools ✧ Thomas Algarin (770) 422 3500 talgarin@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Marietta City Schools ✧ Dayton Hibbs (770) 422 3500 dhibbs@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Marietta City Schools ✧ Shayla Jones (770) 422 3500 SJones@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Marietta City Schools ✧ Emily Lembeck (770) 422 3500 elembeck@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Marietta City Schools ✧ Tammie Roach (770) 422 3500 TRoach@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

CATEGORY LISTINGS Marietta High School ✧ Tim Brown (770) 422 3500 tbrown@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

North Cobb Christian School ✧ Brad Pager (770) 975 0252 ext 11 bpager@ncchristian.org

North Cobb Christian School ✧ ✪ Leigh Ann Geter (770) 975 0252 ext 110 lgeter@ncchristian.org

Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta Campus ✧ Rex Bishop (770) 528 4512

RevLocal ✪ Peter Kane (404) 987-0310 pkane@revlocal.com

Rex.Bishop@chattahoocheetech.edu

Georgia Highlands College ✧ Ken Reaves (706) 295 6328 kreaves@highlands.edu

Georgia Highlands College ✧ Eijah Scott (706) 295 6328

SECURITY SERVICES Loud Security ✪ Joshua Gallups (770) 427-1300 raime@loudsecurity.com

escott@highlands.edu

SAE School ✧✪ Jimmy Arispe jimmy.arispe@SAEschool.org

Still Elementary ✪ Grace Scarberry (678) 594-8287

Georgia Highlands College ✧ Renva Watterson (706) 295 6328 jyarbrou@highlands.edu

grace.scarberry@cobbk12.org

SCHOOLS - TUTORING The Tutoring Center ✪ Henry Lust (770) 222-7133 henrylust@tutoringcenter.com

SCHOOLS - UNIVERSITIES

Kim.Crowe@chattahoocheetech.edu

Chattahoochee Technical College ✧ Kim Crowe (770) 528 4545 Kim.Crowe@chattahoocheetech.edu

Chattahoochee Technical College ✧ Melanie Lambert (770) 528 4545 Melanie.Lambert@chattahoocheetech.edu

Chattahoochee Technical College ✧ Ron Newcomb (770) 528 4545 ronald.newcomb@chattahoocheetech.edu

Gurl Friday Services-ATL, LLC ✧ Teresa Widmann (770) 315 8613 teresa@gurlfridayservices.com

Kennesaw State university ✧ George Olney (770) 499 3459 golney@kennesaw.edu

atlpods@bellsouth.net

Young Harris College ✧ Mark Dotson (800) 241 3754 mcdotson@yhc.edu

SmartBox Portable Storage & Moving ✧ Ned Goepp (404) 291 9253 Ned@SmartBoxusa.com

SEARCH ENGINE GeorgiaLocalSearch, LLC ✧ Ken Adams (404) 797 3300 ken@georgialocalsearch.com

GeorgiaLocalSearch, LLC ✧ Rusty Draper (404) 797 3300 rusty@georgiaLocalSearch.com

GeorgiaLocalSearch, LLC ✧ Donna Rae Adams (770) 427 0404 donnarae@georgialocalsearch.com

Georgia Local Search, LLC ✪ Donna Rae Adams (404) 797-3300 info@georgialocalsearch.com

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STORAGE PODS ✪ Joann Marchetti (678) 567-2345

Shorter University ✧ Susan Zeird (706) 291 2121

Chattahoochee Technical College ✧ Victoria Barrau (770) 528 4545

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TRANSPORTATION Speedy Wiz Transport, Inc. ✧ Joe Badgett (770) 928 4550 joe@speedywiztransport.com

Speedy Wiz Transport, Inc. ✪ Debbie Dempsey (770) 928-4550 debbie@speedywiztransport.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES

By Land Or By Sea Vacations ✪ Richard Walke (678) 354-9270 richard@ByLandOrBySeaVacations.com

✧ Marietta Business Association

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CATEGORY LISTINGS Cruise One ✪ Catherine Brooks (770) 456-5631

Gas South ✪ Carmen Prather (470) 233-3623

cbrooks@cruiseone.com

Carmen.Prather@Gas-South.com

UTILITIES Cobb EMC ✧ Nurdan Cornelius (678) 355 3560

Wade Ford ✧ ✪ Courtney R Rhodes crr@urbanitycommunications.com

vicki.harshbarger@greystonepower.com

nurdan.cornelius@cobbemc.com

Marietta Power & Water ✧ Barry Echols (770) 794 5100

Cobb EMC ✧ Natalay Hart (678) 355 3590

North American Power ✪ Richard Carlton (404) 823-2062

Slim with Sylvia ✧ Sylvia Tarnuzzer (770) 878 2412 starnuzzer@me.com

BWEchols@mariettaga.gov

nataly.hart@cobbemc.com

rcarltoncc@gmail.com

Cobb EMC ✪ Tarrah Suggs (678) 355-3314

S.A. White Oil Co., Inc. ✧ Kimberly Gresh (770) 427 1387

tarrah.suggs@cobbenergy.com

WEIGHT LOSS

GreyStone Power ✧ ✪ Vicki Harshbarger

kgresh@sawhite.com

ADVERTISER INDEX The Avenue at West Cobb............................3

Marietta Pizza Company............................ 12

Cobb EMC.....................................Back Cover

Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home........ 30

Coldwell Banker Residential.........................3 Cottman Transmission / NAPA.................. 19

NCG Cinemas ............................................. 17 Northwest Family YMCA .......................... 17 Otter's Chicken ........................................... 13

Fitness 19.................................................... 30 Presbyterian Village......... Inside Front Cover GreyStone Power Corporation.................. 10 Ghosts of Marietta...................................... 20

Regions Bank.............................................. 34 Rainey Brothers ......................................... 41

LGE Community Credit Union......................5

Resurgens Orthopaedics ........................... 29

Lost Mountain Golden K Kiwanis Club....... 36

Rodriguez Studios IT Solutions ................ 42

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