Marietta Magazine - Winter 2020 by Local Life Publishing

Happy New Year!

Marietta. THE GEM CITY

January | February | March 2020

Free to a good home.

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STATE CHAMPS Marietta High School wins first championship since 1967, in over 50 years! Senior Quarterback Harrison Bailey, pictured.

Black History Month

PHOTO BY ISMITH HOLIDAYS | NEW YEAR'S EVE | VALENTINE'S DAY | ST. PATRICK'S DAY

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Sweat Together, Stay Together Tyler and Callie Cooke felt called to serve in a way they could use their natural gifts and talents, leading them to open Crossfit 11:24 just off the Square

So close we can almost

TASTE IT Taste of East Cobb Taste of West Cobb Taste of Marietta

Working Together

SUMMER STROLL ON THE SQUARE Local blogger @jessicaross spends a day hanging out with her daughter on the Square at an icecream shop.

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL Calendar of Events

Fourth Fun! Marietta Seniors Winning Medals

Meet local couples who are partners in life and in businesses.

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Rewind in your mind to 11:59 p.m. last New Year's Eve and take inventory: where were you in life? How have things changed around and within you since?

January is my one-year anniversary as Associate Publisher with Local Life Publishing. Twelve months later, my life is richer, as evidence of all the kind-hearted, passionately local people I have been blessed to meet in 2019. I had recently graduated (December 2018) from the Grady College of Mass Communications at UGA, having interned for LLP in a variety of positions, for 2+ years, already. The timing was right, and I fit the role, so Regina invited me to take on the responsibility of Associate Publisher, first for Milton Life, later adding Roswell Magazine, and now, Marietta! As we bid adieu to 2019, we welcome not only a new year, but a new decade – a modern, Roaring Twenties! Cheers to 2020!

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2020 contents

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05 | Publisher’s Post/About Us 06 | Table of Contents

08 | Things To Do: Early 2020 10 | Village Realty

HISTORY

traditions

GENERATIONS

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HAPPENINGS

january

SAT. JAN. 11 TEDx Mariette Square Presenter Auditions | 10am - 4pm | Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center

MON. JAN. 20 MLK Day | 10am | Cobb NAACP presents A tribute to MLK, Jr., w/ musicians, rappers, spoken word at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. Free. MON. JAN. 20 Free (entrance) National Park Day, incl. Chattahoochee River Natl Rec Area, | Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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FRI. FEB. 7 - 23 Stepp Stewart’s Motown Motor City Revue | Soulful Musical Experience | www.theatreinthesquare.net

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FRI. FEB. 7 - 23 Camelot | Jennie T. Anderson Theatre | $36-74 | 8pm, 2pm on Sundays www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

SAT. FEB. 8 Lit Diaries | A Creative Experience 1-4pm | Sewell Mill Library | Black History Month event, FREE

SAT. MAR. 13 LiT Reading Retreat | Marietta Fish Market | 3185 Canton Rd | 7pm | www.royaltypublishinghouse.com

THURS. JAN. 16 Cooking Club - To Fry, or not to Fry. 1pm | Kemp Memorial Library www.catcobb.org

SAT. MAR. 14 Atlanta Starz St. Patrick's Celebration — Shapely | 9PM | Delray Diner www.shapely-events.com

FRI. JAN. 17 - FEB. 1 Moonlight & Magnolias | various showtimes | 11 Whitlock Ave. | www.theatreinthesquare.net

SAT. MAR. 14 Shamrock 5K - on the Marietta Square | 9AM | $25 www.mariettapals.org FRI. MAR. 20 - 22 TOYLANTA - Hilton Atlanta/Marrietta Hotel and Conferance Center at 500 Powder Springs St | @toylanta SAT. FEB. 8 Talking Black in America in Marietta, film screening, 2 - 3:30pm at Kemp Memorial Library, www.catcobb.org SUN. FEB. 9 Daddy Daughter Dance | 2:30 5pm | $30 | Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center | Dinner/Music | www.marietta.com SUN. FEB 10 Super Museum Sunday, 12 - 4pm William Root House Museum and Garden, Free.

FRI. MAR. 20 Comedy Night at Ironmonger Brewing | 8pm | 2129 Northwest Parkway SE | www.ironmongerbrewing.com

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Evening in the City December 19th- Annual Holiday Party! November 21st

Pop Up Sales to Kick Off the Holidays

Book Signing by Georgia Author of Wildwoods Stephanie Woodward Pop Up Up Sales Sales to to Kick Kick Off Off the the Holidays Holidays Pop Book Signing Signing by by Georgia Georgia Author Author of of Wildwoods Wildwoods Stephanie Stephanie Woodward Woodward Book

Evening in the City SIP, SHOP, SOCIALIZE W/ LIVE MUSIC

JOIN USDECEMBER THE LAST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH 6-9pm, 19Socialize - ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY! Sip, Shop & to Live Music December 19thAnnual Holiday Party!

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Book Signing by Georgia Co-Authors Donald Reichardt and Joyce Oscar Sip, Shop Shop & & Socialize Socialize to to Live Live Music Music Sip,

Annual Wide Holiday Sale 6-9pmStore FEBRUARY 27 Pop up sales from select dealers November 21st Annual Store Wide Holiday Sale Nov 29Dec 24 MARCH 26 - Karma’s birthday party, as well as a raffle

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After seeing the community up close, the team of Realtors decided to pay it forward. “We found ourselves surrounded by all the public service organizations of Cobb County, City of Marietta, and Dobbins Air Force Base, and we began to brainstorm on ways to engage” said Norm Kennedy. The home buying process can be both exciting and stressful, and the team at Village Realty Marietta Square quickly decided on a way they could help make home ownership more affordable for those who serve our community.

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“Hometown Heroes” was created to help reduce the costs of buying a home for teachers, firefighters, police, EMT, and military personnel. “It can be a challenge to come up with the funds required to purchase a home, and between the down payment and closing/escrow costs, it can quickly add up. We feel that we can offer some assistance with those costs, and ultimately make buying a home more obtainable,” says Norm Kennedy. Village Realty Marietta Square has partnered with a ‘Hometown Team’ to serve these local heroes. Affinity Home Loans is offering discounted lender fees for the Heroes and their Attorney partner; Lueder, Larkin & Hunter is doing the same. The Village Realty Marietta Square Realtors® are committed to helping by giving a portion of their commission as a credit towards closing costs at the time of closing. All together the Hometown Hero could receive thousands of dollars in credits at closing.. For more information on Village Realty Marietta Square and the “Hometown Heroes” program, contact their office at 770-485-3809 or visit www.VRATL.com

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VILLAGE REALTY, A FULL-SERVICE REAL ESTATE brokerage with multiple offices across the Metro area, opened the doors to their fourth location on the historic Marietta Square in March of this year. Norm Kennedy, General Manager and Associate Broker for the Marietta Square location, knew there was an opportunity to make grassroots connections with the community. Since opening the doors, the growing team of Realtors® have connected with the community through events on the Square and are continuously seeking ways to be a resource for both buyers and sellers.

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By Trevor Beemon

Executive Director, Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society

Photo: Interactive touchscreens present information about each room, the furnishings within, and how the family and enslaved house workers used the spaces.

Photo: The new Root House Museum Gift Shop is located inside the c. 1830 Manning Family Cabin, and features local handcrafted gifts and small batch mercantile goods.

Photo: Doors and light fixtures salvaged from the c. 1920 Fowler House were used in Cobb Landmarksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new Executive Offices. The Fowler House stood next to Kennestone Hospital as was demolished for retail/restaurant space.

Photo: c. 1830 Manning Cabin donated to Cobb Landmarks by descendants of the Manning family who lived in the cabin during the Civil War.

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SINCE RESCUING AND RESTORING the c. 1845 William Root House during the 1990s, Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc. (Cobb Landmarks) has been successful in attracting thousands of visitors to the museum every year, to learn about living as a middle-class family in antebellum Georgia. The in-

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ber of visitors Cobb Landmarks could accommodate. In order to better serve the next generation of visitors, students, educators, and preservationists, the Root House campus had to be updated and enlarged. So, in 2017, Cobb Landmarks embarked on The Next Generation expansion project in order to make that possible.

"In the end, our society will be defined

The Next Generation project encompasses both the improvement and physical expansion of the Root House property, including upgrades to the existing historic structures as well as the addition of new structures. Upgrades throughout the campus include the installation of state -of-the-art museum

not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy." John Crittenden Sawhill John Crittenden Sawhill (June 12, 1936 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 18, 2000) - CEO of The Nature Conservancy and12th President of NY Univ. (NYU)

troduction of new programming meant a 300% increase in visitation between 2013 and 2016. However, a lack of space limited the types of programs and num-

touchscreen displays. Now, when visitors arrive at the museum, they will begin their visits by checking in at the newly completed Root House Museum Visitor Center, located inside of the refurbished 1830s Manning Family Cabin. The cabin is also home to the Root House Museum Gift Shop, featuring a variety of local handcrafted gifts and small batch mercantile goods. After checking in, guests can explore the museum campus at their own leisure. The interactive touchscreen displays and comprehensive exhibits allow for self-guided discovery, based on the visitors' personal interests. Cobb Landmarks is thrilled with the new experience we are able to offer at the Root House, but there is still a lot more work ahead! Scheduled projects include new exhibits and repairs within the c. 1845 Root House itself, and funding is still

Trevor Beemon, Executive Director Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society

needed for those improvements. So, while portions of The Next Generation project have been completed, Cobb Landmarks plans to hold off on an official grand opening celebration, until we have completed raising funds, and have all the entire project completed. Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society 80 N Marietta Pkwy NW | 30060 | (678) 594-4994 www.cobblandmarks.com MEMBERSHIPS Regular memberships: Family $60, Patron $100 Landmark Society memberships: $250, $500, $1000+

TRADITIONS

“On the night our tree is decorated we bring down all the pillows and blankets, watch Elf and sleep under the tree lights.” – Lindsey Ramsey “We would coordinate and collect donations each year for the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Train.” – Alexis Schmid “Our family would have a treasure hunt for gifts that started at 4 am. After a 3-hour hunt, we would end up at the house where the big gift would be revealed.” – Anice Jones “All of us kids piling into dad’s station wagon (no seatbelts) to go look at Christmas decorations. In the ‘70s these were all homemade. Dad even made a huge peace sign that we decorated in garland and lights.” – Hicks Malonson “Eating the holiday foods that our family has served since the dawn of time. Not because we like them, but because that’s what we’ve always done. Canned asparagus with cream sauce, pearl onion casserole and fondue to name a few.” – Chris Norris

A collection of holiday memories by Harry Norman Realtors

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD ‘TRADITION’? This time of year it may invoke warm memories of your childhood baking Christmas cookies, or latkes, trimming a tree or leaving your shoes by the fireplace for Sinterklaas. No matter what your cultural background we all have traditions. Traditions are what bind us to the people we love and reminds us of our heritage. We asked our agents at Harry Norman, Realtors to share with us some of their favorite winter and holiday traditions that mean the most to them. “Searching our farm for the perfect cedar tree and my mom baking treats like divinity and popcorn balls.” – Francis Roberson

“Displaying the Nativity set that my parents had when I was a little girl. It brings to life the wonderful story of the birth of Jesus.” – Cindy Canterbury

“At Christmas dinner I have a special ‘table gift’ for each guest. Throughout the year I pick up small gifts with special meaning for each guest and use them as part of the place setting. It’s the last gift of the day and one we all look forward to.” – Velma Brennan

Harry Norman REALTORS® recognize that in the diverse Atlanta community not everyone celebrates the holidays in the same way. For our festive celebrations this year we are encouraging our team members to bring a dish that represents their culture or heritage. We hope this new initiative of sharing food and stories will create inclusion and greater understanding of who we are as individuals and as an organization. Whether your traditions are age old or if you start anew this season, all of us at the Harry Norman Historic Marietta office wish you good health, prosperity and peace in the New Year. Harry Norman, Realtors’ Historic Marietta office is located at 776 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA 30064. Reach them at (770) 422-6005 or online at www. harrynorman.com/CobbMarietta, on Twitter and Facebook @HistoricMarietta or Instagram @harrynormanhistoricmarietta.

COLUMN - MARIETTA LIFE COLUMN - MARIETTA LIFE Easy to stay active in Marietta!

schedule for Hula Hoop Fitness, Cardio Fusion, Tumbling, Karate and even Pickle Ball which is growing in popularity.

Swimming tends to fly under the radar in the work-out world but it may be one of the best for your body. Marietta City offers 2 great options for those who like to stay in their lane as it were. The Cobb County Aquatic Center, located right here on Fairground, is open to the public with discounted rates for Cobb residents. You can drop in for a daily fee of $4.50/adult or take advantage of the monthly or even 10 visit pass rate. Our other option within the city limits is The Health Place located right at Kennestone Hospital. Grab an annual membership and you will have access to their weight gym, fitness classes, swimming pool, track and they even have childcare. Bonus!

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Slowing our pace a bit lets talk golf. Did you know that within our city limits is a public golf course? The City Club, located on Powder Springs St. (think Hilton) is an 18 hole piece of history. It began as the exclusive Marietta Country Club over 100 years ago but became public in 1991 for all to enjoy. This beautiful mountain course offers a challenging game as well as views that cannot be beat! When you’ve sunk the final putt be sure to sit for a meal at Hamilton’s Restaurant and take in the beauty of a Marietta sunset.

Availability and accessibility to countless trails, parks, sport courts and fitness clubs is second to none. ‘Marietta Life’ column is sponsored by Harry Norman, Realtors - Cobb/Marietta located at 776 Whitlock Avenue.

Completed in 2017, the Mountain to River Trail provides 13.5 miles of wide / paved trails from Kennesaw Mountain to the Chattahoochee River. Walkers and bikers discover unique murals by regional artists (above!) throughout the route.

WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR AND THE SEASON of new resolutions! Are you one of the many folks gearing up for a fit and healthy 2020? 2019? Do you have a plan in place to reach your fitness goals? The agents at Harry Norman, Realtors want to share a secret to one of the many reasons we love Marietta: the availability and accessibility to countless trails, parks, sport courts and fitness clubs is second to none. Perhaps running is your go-to activity or maybe golf or tennis are more your speed. Marietta’s got you covered. Did you know that right in our backyard Kennesaw Mountain boasts 17 miles of trails? You can take your pick of the 1.35 Mile Environmental Trail lower loop which is kid friendly or step up your goal to the 11 mile 12 | February / March 2019

Battlefield Trail. Be sure to take the paved road trail or nature trail up to the top for a birds-eye view of our beautiful town.

Parks? Oh, we’ve got parks! Laurel, Tumlin and Henry Parks all have great paved paths ideal for the casual walker, runner or stroller brigade. Be sure to bring your kiddos because these paths are also great for their bikes, scooters and other ride-alongs. While you are there, the kids can start hitting their fitness goals by monkeying around on the creative playground equipment. We’ve seen many residents enjoying the basketball courts, tennis courts and soccer fields at these parks as well. You might even be able to join in on a game of ultimate frisbee if you time your visit right.

Let’s talk bikes. Thanks to the M2R Trail initiative, Mariettians now have a go-to bike trail. If you’re a serious biker you may prefer to stick to the roadways, but for those of us with more of a casual love of the sport (or with kids) the M2R, Mountain to River, Trail provides 1.8 miles of Marietta Landscape to roll by. Hop on at Kennesaw Mountain and ride all the way to the Marietta Confederate Cemetery or continue on the full 13.5 mile trail, which extends to the Chattahoochee River. If indoor fitness is your style we have no shortage of options from CrossFit to Fit Body to personal training. Did you know that Custer Park has a fitness center? For $2 (after a minimal $10 first time initiation fee) you can drop in and use the basketball court. Monthly memberships are extremely affordable for families who want to take advantage of the full facility with courts and weight gym. This may be the best gym value in town! While you are there be sure to check out the

Harry Norman, Realtors hopes your New Year’s fitness resolutions really take hold and become a part of your lifestyle throughout 2019. 2020. Marietta will set you up for success and any of our Harry Norman Cobb Marietta agents would be happy to help guide you to a better understanding of all the fitness benefits our town has to offer. Harry Norman, Realtors- Cobb Marietta office is located at 776 Whitlock Avenue. Find them online at www.HarryNorman.com/CobbMarietta, on Twitter @cobbmarietta, on Facebook @CobbMarietta and on Instagram at @harrynormancobbmarietta. Harry Norman, Realtors - Cobb Marietta 776 Whitlock Avenue Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 422-6005 cm.office@harrynorman.com www.mymariettalife.com | 13

BLACK HISTORY MONTH - February, 2020 -

BLACK HISTORY MONTH • FEBRUARY 2020

"I Am Not A Perfect Man,"

Obama civil rights and protest collage poster, $29, locally.

What is your Hope for Humanity? The Global Mandala 2020 is an international art collaboration, comprised of 1000's of precious circles representing a different cultures, and objects - grain of sand, a seed, a person, a message, and a dream, as a symbol of the power of love, justice, peace, and the global community. The work of art is presented with the message: What is your Hope for Humanity?

This International art assemblage has been the dream of artist Sonia Osio, and it has been her primary pas sion since 2016, and her message has reached into all fifty states! Additionally, she has recently added more

Perfect gift to honor Black History Month in February - this poster is offered by Regency Fine Art & Frame, for $29. Ask them to frame it for you to fit your space. Additionally, the local frame shop has it available in Giclee on Canvas, $195. Designer OO explained the creative process, “Inspired by Obama's humble words "I am not a perfect man, I will not be a perfect president". The vortex is built around a picture taken of him as he announced he was running. The bottom and left spans the arc of the civil rights movement -"I am not a perfect man" reminded me of the 'I am a man signs carried by sanitation workers in their 1968 Memphis strike. Their signs can be seen throughout the piece. Obama's face is made of people attending Obama rallies, king speeches, the campaign, and inauguration. The right side has hundreds of protest images from across the political spectrum. and is intended to reflect Barack's expressed interest in being surrounded by people of opposing political views. This portrait is a digital collage, comprised of images celebrating the genius of a system designed for change and the greatness of the American right to protest. It took the artist about 2.5 months to create.

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countries to complete her vision. The collabo ration will be reassem bled and on display at Unity North - Marietta, in February, 2020.

TALKING BLACK IN AMERICA | Celebrate Black History Month at Kemp Memorial Library (4029 Due West Rd) from 2 - 3:30pm, on February 8th with a screening of the film Talking Black in America–the first ever feature length film on African American speech and its powerful role in African American culture. The screening is free and open to the public and a discussion of the film will follow led by Melissa Gomes, who received her M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Georgia. Film is 1 hour. Family friendly.

A FANTASTSIC EVENT DURING BHM in Marietta features creativeprenurs and black girl magic in Atlanta live series, where women share their insights on love, sex, mental health, fitness, business, and more in candid, unscripted conversations in front of a live audience. Lit Diaries is an empowerment talk, fused with tips on self-care, entrepreneurship, and how to shine in your black girl magic. The live show features some of today’s leading best-selling authors, tastemakers, painters, and influencers. This hilarious and candid conversation will inspire and empower the magic in you. The highlighted segment of the event will feature a panel of entrepreneurial women who have all authored a book or own a business. The event features a coffee bar, art exhibit featuring black women painters, a photo booth, and the final hour will feature a social hour, book signings, red carpet fun, and more.

What is Galentine’s Day?

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NEW location in East Cobb! Find all the details on our websites and register today

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February 14

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acting, and Musical Theater in locations around Atlanta

(This post if for guys’ eyes only)

Hi guys. Do be sure to pick up some flowers for your sweetheart on V-Day, but do it with more style, class, and general savvy than any man your partner has ever encountered before. In other words, this is how you “win” Valentine’s Day: 1. Don’t tell the florist how to do his job. He/she is the expert - not you. 2. Anything other than red roses will show you put some thought into it.

Heads, I’m yours. Tails, You’re mine.

3. Bright colors don’t speak “romance.” Aim for neutrals and NO baby’s breath. 4. The big reveal: Hold them behind your back with one hand. Girls really dig that.

NEW location

5. Buy locally grown flowers for your eco-conscious girlfriend from the Farmers Market to really impress!in East Cobb!

Find all the details on our websites and www.mymariettalife.com | 11 register today

6. Take off the cellophane wrap - give fresh cut flowers.

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February 14 (This post if for guys’ eyes only)

Georgia Symphony Orchestra America, Vol. 6 with the Lyric Theatre

February 1, 2020

1. Don’t tell the florist how to do his job. He/she is the expert - not you.

GSO Jazz!

2. Anything other than red roses will show you put some thought into it.

America, Vol. 7 with the GSO Chorus

3. Bright colors don’t speak “romance.” Aim for neutrals and NO baby’s breath.

February 8, mine. 2020 Tails, You’re

Heads, I’m yours.

4. The big reveal: Hold them behind your back with one hand. Girls really dig that.

Get your tickets today at

georgiasymphony.org

5. Buy locally grown flowers for your eco-conscious girlfriend from the Farmers Market to really impress! 6. Take off the cellophane wrap - give fresh cut flowers.

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Sope Creek

Easy to stay active in Marietta!

Selling Marietta Homes

fast

HIKING TRAILS TO STAY FIT! RUINS FOR GREAT PHOTOS!

“My family and I live just off the Square, so my local network enables me to sell homes in Marietta very quickly.”

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main photo by: Elyse Jankowski Photography

’ have said it better ourselves! !) “Lovin’ the Creek!”( We couldn't

we couldn t have said it better ourselves

Reviewed October 26, 2018 via mobile by “Dan” a Level 6 Reviewer on TripAdvisor, from Panama City

My wife and I visited Sope Creek for the first time on Thursday. This trail is not crowded and offers a quiet, peaceful, relaxing experience with over three miles of scenic hiking, mountain biking, and running trails. Our hike began at the Sope Creek trailhead, a natural terrain with some parts level and others steep. While completing the scenic loop we explored the stone ruins of a paper mill (ruins on both sides of the creek) destroyed by Union troops during the Civil War. We also spent an hour wading in the creek, having a snack and soaking in the views. We had a great experience and will definitely return. Sope Creek is in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area so there is a $5 fee to park and picnic tables and a water fountain at the trail head. Dog friendly; open daily. For those of you training for a 5K, you will want to continue on to the Cochran Shoals Trail. It runs along the Chattahoochee River and is very popular among the locals.

Why have we seen lots of couples and photographers out at Sope Creek lately?

Engagement Season,Season! Boys it’s Engagement

An engagement portrait session marks this specific phase of the relationship and may be used for “Save the Date” cards, a website or to frame and display at the wedding reception. Here are 10 tips to help couples get the best photos!

1. Chemistry and Couple Poses. Some couples are more playful and will laugh more, others will be more serious, and others will be romantic. What is the couple’s chemistry personality? 2. Try to explain the vision to the photographer - show examples. Give the photographer at least 5-10 favorite photos from that photographer’s current portfolio of work. 3. Bring 3+ outfits. Photo shoots can get stale really quickly if there is no change of clothing. Couples should bring clothes that are comfortable to wear and make them feel their best. 4. It’s OK to be Nervous. These sessions are usually the first pro 16 | February / March 2019

fessional portrait session couples have had. New experiences produce nervous couples. This is okay. Maybe a little music? 5. Create an Experience. Most of us aren’t professional models. The photographer will show couples how to pose and also allow the session to evolve organically. 6. Keep Moving. Walk, stop, give a kiss and keep moving on. Moving after about 15 photographs is smart. 7. Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment. Perhaps you saw a photo in a magazine that you’d really like to try as a couple. Go for it. 8. Children and Dogs. If there will be children or dogs, break up the engagement shoot in two parts. 9. Have Fun. Try to forget the photographer is even there and focus on the one you love. 10. Take Individual Photos. You’ll want these and so will your families, so have them the same day.

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SENIORS 1-Rashad Torrence 2-Arik Gilbert 3-Peter Warrick 5-Harrison Bailey 7-Ricky White 8-Taji Johnson 9-Dawson Ellington 10-Kiersten Lee 11-Rashun Bass 13-Caen Hammond 20-Cooper Kipp 23-Ty Burton 28-Kimani Vidal 29-Eric Mitchell 51-Cohl Husbands 53-Labarron Kennedy Jr 54-Danny Lopez 57-Malkolm Wright 58-BJ Ojulari 62-Will Pieroni 77-Jake Wray 87-Ricarious Jordan 89-Tyshawn Roscoe

Coach Morgan, entering his fourth season at Marietta, is establishing the same national profile here as he did in Virginia, where he led Oscar Smith High to two state titles. Interstate matchups and national rankings were a part of that dynasty.

JUNIORS 6-Gabriel Durham 17-Harber Storey 25-Paul Harris 27-James Knox 34-Levi Roberts 40-Carl Wilson 46-Jaden Gold 49-Ezrel Dorris 52-King Hastings 55-Matt Castaldo 56-Clay Doyle 61-Thomas McNeil 64-Micha Hargrove 67-Jordan Dawson 72-Graison Peeples 74-James Jones 75-Cameron Holmes 78-Javon Posey 79-Nathaniel Nuesiri 82-Carson Martin

SOPHOMORES 12-Tyler Hughes 16-Devion Hall 18-Camden Overton 19-Zuri Johnson 21-Daniel Martin 22-Carlos Cervantes 24-Milon Jones 26-Andre Stewart 30-John Turner 35-Jah'vaughn Hamilton 36-Ellis Reed 37-Cameron Hickson 38-Larry Blevins 39-Yahmall Perez 41-Benel Valentin 42-Maston Latham 43-Emmanuel Olatain 45-Alijah Roberson 47-Allen Gruehn 48-Jimmie Craig 50-Ezekial Durham-Campbell 65-Ben Smith 71-Damien Jackson 73-Kameron Jackson 76-Shawn Young 80-Mitchell Walters 81-Renee Galomo 83-John Peralta 84-Jermaine McCann 85-Jordan Ashley 86-Ladarian Johnson 88-William Bailey FRESHMAN 31-Jace Arnold 33-Melvin Alexander 59-John Cassidy 63-Jake Maggard 68-Broderick Tommie 31-Jace Arnold 6-Gabriel Durham-Campbell

After last year's injuries and frustrating record, the

Blue Devils sure did turn things around.

Lowndes’ perfect season dashed by Marietta in state championship. Harrison Bailey is Cobb County’s all-time leading quarterback. Marietta (13-2) was victorius over the Lowndes Vikings' (14-1) quest for their sixth state championship in program history, with a final score of 17-9. Lowndes drew a blank in the opening half for the first time this season while Marietta ripped 17 points off behind two rushing touchdowns from Kimani Vidal and a field goal.

Harrison Bailey (on the cover), quarterback and a 2020 University of Tennesee commit, led the Blue Devils to its first state championship in over 50 years. Marietta ran out the clock to pull off the 17-9 win for the 7A-state championship, for the first time since 1967, and the entire city celebrated.

much energy, and we have a lot for which to be thankful.”

“This school, this city, it goes hand-in-hand,” head football coach Richard Morgan said. “Everybody in this city supports it, the kids loved it, the community environment is great. So I think it's special for everybody that's ever gone to Marietta.”

Marietta had a 17-0 lead going into the locker room at halftime, which was enough to hold off the Vikings. They outscored us in the second half but Peter Warrick Jr. got a big-time interception on fourth down in the final three minutes to ice the game.

The team and coaching staff were paraded through downtown Marietta, which is tradition when a team wins big.

“There must have been 15,000 people from Marietta there,” he said. “It was packed, and it was great. It felt like a home game."

“We're celebrating a state championship and all the things these kids have accomplished both on the field and off it,” Superintendent Grant Rivera said. “There's just been so

“It just makes it all that much more special, because everybody is in that Christmas holiday mood and then you're celebrating a state championship, so it's just non-stop excitement,” Coach Morgan added.

A couple of days later, Marietta dominated in ESPN's GEICO State Champions Bowl Series in Las Vegas. vs. Washington State's 3A state champs, Eastside Catholic. 25

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Stuffed Bell Peppers 30 minute | serves 2-4 people INGREDIENTS 3-4 yellow, orange, or red bell peppers 1 lb of turkey meat or beef 2 tablespoons of Goya Sofrito Cooking Base 1 cup of Vigo Saffron Low Sodium Yellow Rice 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables 1 cup of diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon of olive oil Shredded cheese Optional- Avocado slices, can of beans (pinto, black or refried) INSTRUCTIONS • Boil 2 cups of water and toss mixed vegetables in. • When water is boiling mix rice in with a tablespoon of olive oil, cover and set TO low for 23-25 minutes. • Cook turkey or beef, mix in Goya sofrito, when meat is close to fully cooked, set burner on low and cover. • Cook beans on low at the same time. • Slice off top of bell peppers including stem and scrape out the insides making little cup-like molds. • Put 1 or 2 peppers at a time in microwave for 3 min. each • Combine half of the veggie rice with all of the meat. • Stuff peppers with meat-rice mixture; sprinkle shredded cheese, add diced tomatoes and enjoy the flavor! • Add beans on the side, as well as any left over rice

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RoseMary, Maple Glazed Chicken Breasts GOOD Kitchen & Market

www.goodkitchenandmarket.com 116 Margaret Ave., Marietta, GA 30060, (770)726.2561 INGREDIENTS 1 tbs amino acids 1 tbs apple cider 1 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp of water Chopped rosemary

ROSEMARY, MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS Submitted by Veronica & Peter Thompkins

4 Chicken Breasts Cassava (or other GF) Flour ½ cup chicken broth ½ tsp minced garlic 4 tbs maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS Pound the chicken and dredge in a bowl of flour. Over medium-high heat, sautee the chicken on both sides until light brown. Turn down the heat, add a little broth to the pan and simmer until fully cooked. Add the broth, garlic, maple syrup, amino acids and apple cider to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to reduce it. Make a cornstarch slurry with the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Whisk it together until smooth and then whisk it into the saucepan to thicken the glaze. Pour or brush the glaze onto the chicken breasts and sprinkle chopped rosemary on top. Put additional glaze in a gravy boat. Serve with sides such as pureed butternut squash and brown butter brussel sprouts.

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WEBSITE

STREET

CUISINE

$-$$$

Angels Burritos

www.facebook.com/angelsburritos

154 Roswell St/30060

Mexican

The Butcher & Baker

www.thebutcherthebakermarietta.com

23 North Park Sq/30060

Farm + Table

Camps Kitchen & Bar

www.campskitchenbar.com

255 Village Pkwy/30067

American

Cherokee Cattle Co

www.cherokeecattlecompany.com

2710 Canton Rd/30066

Steakhouse

Douceur de France

www.douceurdefrance.com/

277 South Marietta Pkwy/30060

French

Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar

www.driftoysterbar.com

4475 Roswell Rd/30062

Seafood

$$$

Bar & Grill CUISINE

$$ $-$$$

MARIETTA RESTAURANTS GUIDE Hemingway’s Bar & Grill RESTAURANT

www.hemingwaysmarietta.com WEBSITE

29 West Park Sq/30060 STREET

House of Lu

www.houseoﬂu.com

89 Cherokee St/30060

Chinese/Vietnamese

Hoyle’s Kitchen & Bar

www.hoyleskitchenandbar.com

1440 Roswell Rd/30062

Tavern/Sports

Johnnie MacCracken’s

www.johnniemaccrackens.com

15 Atlanta S/30060

Celtic

Johnny’s NY Pizza

www.johnnyspizza.com

2 Marietta locations

Pizza

Keegan’s Public House

www.keegansirishpub.net

4401 Shallowford Rd/30075

Irish

La Carreta Taqueria

www.lacarreta.co

1262 Roswell Rd

Mexican

La Madeleine

www.lamadeleine.com

4101 Roswell Rd/30062

French

Longhorn Steakhouse

www.longhornsteakhouse.com

4721 Lower Roswell Rd/ 30068

Steakhouse

$$$

Loyal Q & Brew

www.loyalq.com

4880 Lower Roswell Rd/30068

Sports Bar

$$$

The Marietta Local

www.themariettalocal.com

148 Roswell St NE/30060

Comfort Food

Marietta Pizza Company

www.mariettapizza.com

3 Whitlock Ave NW/30064

Pizzeria

Marlow’s Tavern

www.marlowstavern.com

2 Locations/30068 + 30066

Tavern/Sports

Mazzy’s Bar & Grill

www.mazzys.com

2217 Roswell Rd/30062

Sports Bar

Mezza Luna

www.mezzalunamarietta.com

2100 Roswell Rd/30062

Italian

Montana’s Bar & Grill

www.facebook.com/montanasbarmarietta

2995 Johnson Ferry Rd/30062

Tavern + Grill

Moxie

www.moxieburger.net

2 Locations/30066 + 30067

Burgers

Peace Love & Pizza

www.peaceloveandpizza.com

1050 E. Piedmont Rd #154/30062

Pizza

Piastra

www.piastrarestaurant.com

45 West Park Sq/30060

Italian

The Place Bar & Grill

www.theplacebargrill.com

700 Sandy Plains Rd/30066

Grill/Sports

Red Sky Tapas & Bar

www.redskytapas.com

1255 Johnson Ferry Rd/30068

Tapas

Seed Kitchen & Bar

www.eatatseed.com

1311 Johnson Ferry Rd/30068

New American

Shillings on the Square

www.shillingsonthesquare.net

19 North Park Sq/30060

American

Skewers - O

www.skewersonthesquare.com

34 Powder Springs St/30064

Mediterranean

Spring

www.springmarietta.com

83 Church St/30060

Farm + Table

$$$

Stem Wine Bar

www.stemwinebar.com

1311 Johnson Ferry Rd/30068

Wine Bar

Stockyard Burgers & Bones

www.stockyardburger.com

4475 Roswell Rd/30062

Burgers + Grill

Sushiology

www.sushi-ology.com

1615 Ridenour Blvd

Sushi

Taqueria Tsunami

www.taqueriatsunami.com

2 Marietta locations

Asian Tex Mex

Ted’s Montana Grill

www.tedsmontanagrill.com

640 Johnson Ferry Rd/30068

Steakhouse

Two Birds Taphouse

www.twobirdstaphouse.com

52 Powder Springs St #100/30060

Bar & Grill

Vespucci’s

www.vespuccispizza.com

4805 Canton Rd/30066

Italian

The Vineyard Cafe

www.thevineyardcafe.com

21 West Park Sw/30060

Dinner Theatre

Williamson Bros. BBQ

www.williamsonbros.com

1425 Roswell Rd/30062

Barbecue

Wing Cafe & Tap House

www.thewingmarietta.com

2145 Roswell Rd/30062

Sports Bar

WR Social House

www.wrsocialhouse.com

25 North Park Sq/30060

Cafe

WZ Tavern at East Cobb

www.wztavern.com

3052 Shallowford Rd/ 30062

American

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Toylanta NEW LOCATION IN MARIETTA March 20-22, 2020 The 20th annual Toylanta (also referred to as Joelanta) is March 20-22, 2020 at the Hilton Atlanta/Marrietta Hotel and Conferance Center at 500 Powder Springs St, Marietta. Facebook Profile events/2348259942071694 and Twitter- @toylanta Part of The Cody Lane Memorial Toy and Diorama Museum project, a 501c3 organization whose goal it is to make available an actual museum where future generations can learn about tactile and imaginative play. This 3-day event covers a 25,000 + square foot area, on 2 floors FILLED with plenty of quality vendors from around the country carrying a variety of toys from the 1960s-today! Including: GI Joe, HeMan, TMNT, Captain Action, Marvel Legends, POPs, STAR WARS, Transformers, Lego, Johnny West, Games, Comics, Wrestling figures, Monster toys, Star Trek and so much more! The event also includes hourly panels, special guests, a GI JOE parachute drop, custom figure & diorama contests, live music, a toy-themed film festival, Cosplay Contest, Toy Designer area, Pop Culture Car Show, Massive Show Dioramas and some of the best camaraderie on the planet! First 100 kids get a FREE toy. www.toylanta.com

Daddy Daughter(s) Dance WHEN: Sunday, February 9th, 2020 2:30pm - 5:00pm WHERE: Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center, 545 Kenneth E. Marcus Way, Marietta, GA 30060 Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities invites us to the annual Daddy Daughter Dance, one of their most popular events of the year. The event is open to girls ages 5 to 12 years old and their fathers, or other special person in their life. The afternoon is filled with music, dancing, games and activities. Semi-formal to formal. $30.00 per couple ($5.00 for each additional daughter) must be pre-purchased by 2/3/20 and are limited to the first 100 couples INCLUDED WITH TICKET: Dinner, Dessert, DJ Entertainment, Prizes and Activities

Comedy Night Great Drinks. Hilarious Comedy. The newly renovated Ironmonger Brewing is offering great drinks, hilarious comedy, and a great night of laughter! Comedians Damon Sumner and Laura Austin host a show featuring comedians who have been featured on Comedy Central, Netflix, EPIX, Sirius XM and more! Enjoy 7 different Ironmonger beers on draft, with your significant other, best friends or just come alone! 730pm. Show at 8pm. Seating is LIMITED!!

Commander Package: $110 -Access to Vendor Preview on Fri -Early entry on Sat & Sun -Convention Exclusive 12" Action Figure in Custom Box -1/6 Scale Hawaiian Shirt -Entry into ALL special events Early Bird: $50 -Access to Vendor Preview on Fri -Early entry on Sat & Sun -Entry into ALL special events

2 Day Pass Sat & Sun: $20 -Early entry on Sat & Sun -Entry to special events General Admission:Sat 10am6pm, Sun 10am - 4pm, $13/day General Admission Child: ages 6-12, Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun $10am - 4pm, $8/day *Tickets may also be purchased at the event while they last*

Recipe

BY GREG HARDING | www.MyGrandDadsKitchen.com

This mashup of two of my favorite things, shrimp & grits and cocktail shrimp, is the perfect two-bite appetizer for your next gathering or tailgate. It is really easy to puttogether, and will soon be a regular on your party menu.

ingredients MAPLE BOURBON COCKTAIL SAUCE § § § § § § § §

1/2 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons hot pepper jelly 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 11/2 teaspoon horseradish 1 clove garlic, grated 2 tablespoons bourbon

GRIT CAKES § § § § § § § § § §

1 cup quick-cook grits 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda 3 slices of bacon Oil for frying 3 eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 cup all-purpose flour

COCKTAIL SHRIMP § § § §

24 shrimp (31-40 raw, tail on) 6 cups water 1 lemon 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

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directions

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