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Cobb Life May 2010 Volume 6, Issue 4

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Manders Dental 89 Marietta Hearing Center 4 Marietta Museum of History 42 Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art 98 Mayes Ward - Dobbins Funeral Home 99 Mini Maid 38 Mr. Sparky 27 Nature's Pine 39 Noble Pest Services 66 Northside Hospital 9 Northside Hospital - Sleep Center 18 Northside Hospital - Spine Center 84 NorthWest Bank & Trust 77 Perry Winkle's 92 Piedmont Hospital 100 Pinnacle Orthopaedics 73 Plastic Surgery Center of the South 97 Premier Consumer Events 93 Resurgens 19 Roswell Street Baptist Church 61 Sams BBQ 1 15 SOLARIS - Kennestone Heart 3 Southeast Capital Partners 91 Spot On Consulting 64 State Farm 83 State Farm - Tonia Kiser 10 Sundial Plumbing 30 The Bottoms Group 7 The Framery 39 Three - 13 Salon 48 Traton Homes 36-37 Tucci's 76 Ty Young Inc 20 United Community Bank 29 Vein Specialists of NorthWest Georgia 69 Vintage Cabinets 96 Waldenbooks 60 Waverly Hotel 14 Wellstar 2 White Rabbit 16 Winnwood Retirement 54

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CONTENTS Vo l u m e 6 , N u m b e r 4

features 44 MOM’S THE WORD Balancing work and motherhood a full time task for these super moms

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50 QUEEN OF THE COURT Inside the world of tennis sensation Melanie Oudin 56 SUMMER READING GUIDE Lauretta Hannon shares her thoughts on reading, a Cobb author on the rise and staff picks 74 SOCCER ANYONE? The Atlanta Beat kicks off their first season

departments 12 SPICE Big Orson Charles shows the sauce who is the boss

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22 DREAM HOME Cobb couple transforms their recently purchased home into a dream come true 28 A NEW COAT Color trends for paint in 2010 32 THE SHINING New tabletop book showcases designer’s home and garden lighting talents 40 STOP AND SMELL Enliven your garden with aromatic flowers

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8 FROM THE DIRECTOR

10 NEWS AND NOTEWORTHY 70 FROM THE WEB

82 HIGHLIGHTS 86 SCENE

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DIRECTOR

Tips from a

non-pro

I call myself a Sunday afternoon gardener.

Why? Because after about four years of tilling, mulching, sowing and weeding, I have honed my gardening “skills” to where I can devote only one day a week to my little vegetable patch and still get a decent output of vegetables. That day usually happens to be Sunday. Sunday afternoons are a prime time to devote to nature. It is generally quiet, and an afternoon spent in the garden can be a great follow-up to a good sermon or a sermon in itself.

Okay, I can hear the true gardeners groaning now, bemoaning my lack of dedication.

Did he say one day? It just isn’t right, is it, to devote only one day a week to the garden?

Well, when you have a two and a four-year-old like me, having a garden at all is a challenge. Last year, I was able to salvage about half of my tomatoes, which was up significantly from the year before. The main pest was not fungus or caterpillars but a little blonde-headed boy who calls me daddy and takes great pleasure in squishing, throwing and “helping” his little brother eat green tomatoes.

There is, of course, the other challenge of time management.

I just don’t have time to devote every day to my little vegetable patch.

Don’t get me wrong, if I am passing by my garden and notice an obscenely big weed poking its head out disturbing my cherry tomatoes, he will be yanked. And, if I notice some serious wilting occurring, I will give the garden a quick watering, though usually not until my boys have insisted I fill up the kiddie pool.

But I digress.

For those readers who are considering planting a vegetable garden this year, but might be intimidated here are a few tips that have helped me with my one-day-a-week garden.

And, for the expert green thumbs among you, please send me your tips.

1.SIMPLIFY: The key to my gardening is to use Thoreau’s phrase, “Simplify, simplify, simplify.”

Too many people I know get too ambitious on their first garden, try to plant everything and, then when it falters, they give up. I was guilty of this on my first try. My first few years I tried to plant everything and actually did quite well. I grew English peas, green beans, Silver Queen corn, roma tomatoes, Big Boy tomatoes, Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and squash.

While this made me feel very good about myself there was just one problem— space to output ratio.

In other words, a tomato plant or two will last you all Summer. But even seven or eight rows or corn, while admittedly nice to look at, will only bring you in about five or six ears. The same goes for peas and beans. My advice to any aspiring gardener is to plant two to four crops. Mine for this year are tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelon.

2. FIND A TEACHER: I had piddled in flower gardening and landscaping for years, but had little experience in vegetable gardening until I fell under the tutelage of my former neighbors, Henry and Iris Atkins. While I miss them terribly since my family moved from our old neighborhood, their wisdom and knowledge they bestowed still rings in my mind. Yes, you can buy books and read online about what works and doesn’t work, but if you really want to get some good advice, just find someone who has been doing it for a while. They can tell you all the good things – from weather, fertilizer and a dozen folk solutions – that a book can’t.

3. MARIGOLDS: These fire-flowers as I call them are beautiful aren’t they? But here is a secret I learned. They also keep bugs away. Plant them throughout your garden, next to your crops, to keep the bugs from eating up your vegetables. They also add a strong contrast of color.

And, remember, if these tips don’t work, it is not my fault. After all I am just an amateur.

Have a great Summer and go out and get dirty.

Best,

Mark Wallace Maguire

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NOTEWORTHY

Smyrna soprano honored

Mezzo-soprano Maria McDaniel, a principal singer and member of The Atlanta Opera Chorus, recently won the $12,000 top prize in the Savannah Music Festival’s American Traditions Competition. McDaniel, a Smyrna resident, also sang the role of the Second Lady in the Atlanta Opera’s production of “The Magic Flute” which just ended a successful run at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

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The Avenue gives teachers makeover Lassiter High teachers Cyndi Beal and Trudy Green welcomed Spring with a $1,000 makeover courtesy of The Avenue at East Cobb.

The duo received the makeover because of Lassiter High’s DECA chapter. The chapter, an international organization that helps high school students use fashion and marketing skills, nominated the two educators. They were picked from a group of more than 40 nominees.

The makeover package included apparel and accessories from Aerosoles, Chico's and Talbots, eyeglasses courtesy of LensCrafters, and hair styling and makeup courtesy of Van Michael Salon. The transformations were filmed and edited by Lassiter’s

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The Pulse unleashed in Cobb

If your child is looking for an interesting alternative to bikes or skateboards this Summer, check out the new Pulse scooters.The company has unveiled several new scooters, including the Slither, pictured here, which is the first innovative three-wheeled scooter of its kind.

The Slither is priced at $60. Scooters

by Pulse are available at dozens of retailers in the county including, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kmart, Target, WalMart and more.

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Town Center adds two new stores

Town Center at Cobb recently landed two more retailers.

Wet Seal is a national clothing store that focuses on young women. It features the latest styles in dresses, denim, tops and accessories for the trendy teenager. It will be located next to Justice on the upper level of the mall.

Dream Home Interiors is opening its fourth metro Atlanta location on the lower level of the mall next to Belk. It features home furnishings including bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, home theatres and home offices. Dream Home Interiors also offers professional decorating and design assistance.

In addition, shopper favorites GAP and GAP Kids recently celebrated the grand opening of a new combined store in order to provide a more convenient experience for shoppers.

Town Center at Cobb features over 200 stores including anchors Macy’s, Macy’s Men’s & Furniture Gallery, Belk, Sears and JCPenney.

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BY JOAN DURBIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN GRAY

Some like it HOT

As for East Cobb’s Dr. Pepper, aka Jason Clabaugh, he likes it blazing hot and beyond spicy.

And he’s got his own salsa to prove it.

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Hot mango salsa. Opposite page, from left, business partner Phil Steffen of Marietta along with Jason Clabaugh, owner and creator of Big Orson’s Salsa.

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Culinary

talent runs in J a s o n Clabaugh’s blood.

You can put salsa on just about everything, according to Clabaugh. Check this out: meatloaf calypso with mango habanero salsa.

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Great grandma owned and ran a successful diner in Illinois.

His grandmother raised six children during the Depression working as a cook. His mother is an accomplished from scratch cook.

No surprise, then, that Clabaugh first became familiar with a kitchen as a child, baking cakes and cookies. In college, he expanded his repertoire so he could stretch his food dollars.

Salsa became a specialty. As an undergraduate

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Today, at age 42, the East Cobb resident has a budding business selling Big Orson’s Citizen Cajun salsas, a mango and habenero chili pepper concoction that comes in four varying levels of heat.

It’s a recipe he developed after meeting his future wife, a full-blooded Cajun, when they lived in New Orleans.

“I was trying to impress her,” Clabaugh said. “A local supermarket had mangos on sale as a loss leader, 10 for a dollar. The first batch I made, she pretty much devoured the whole bowl.”

It was a defining moment for Clabaugh, who had experimented with fresh fruit in his salsas such as peaches, pineapple and nectarines, but never mangos.

“They provided the perfect level of sweet to balance the heat,” he said.

Habeneros became his go-to pepper for their fruitiness as well as their fire. Vidalia onions, red and green bell peppers, ginger, cilantro and tomatoes are the other players. A bit of cane sugar is added to some batches if the fruit doesn’t have enough natural sweetness to stand on its own.

Unlike most fruit salsas, which are tomato-based with fruit added almost as an afterthought, it’s the mango that takes center stage in the Citizen Cajun version. It’s the first flavor to hit the palate, followed by the onion and ginger. The habanero is the last to make itself known, and can be very assertive in the hot and extra hot versions.

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Bam! Want a twist on a classic? Try the mango habanero salsa on raw oysters on the half shell. Clabaugh also uses it in his seafood spread, above.

Cajun with open arms. Big Orson’s walked away from the Hot Pepper Awards last year with a first and second place in the fruit category, and seconds in extra hot and hot categories.

The Very Hot salsa also took four awards at the Zest Fest Fiery Food Challenge 2010, including second for salsas in People’s Preference.

This has to be heady stuff for a man who has been cooking for pleasure for three decades, but only started bottling his salsas commercially in September 2008.

An assistant director of library technology at Xavier University in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina devastated that storied city, Clabaugh is the type of guy who has 20 cases of

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The salsa complements just about everything. Here, crackers with cream cheese, gravalox and a sprig of dill.

Mason jars in his garage for his homemade jellies, preserves, spreads and pickles. He keeps some and gives out the remainder as gifts to friends and family.

It was after repeated suggestions from friends in New Orleans who loved his salsa that Clabaugh started canning it from his home kitchen and offering it for sale on food community message boards.

“I sold more than 200 pints in the first two weeks,” he said.

It wasn’t until Clabaugh and his family sought refuge from Katrina and settled permanently in Cobb County that he ramped up his efforts and found a production facility in South Georgia that could meet his specifications. The company name, Big Orson’s, was inspired by Clabaugh’s “dead ringer” resemblance in his youth to Orson Welles in the actor and director’s “War of the Worlds” era.

Big Orson’s Citizen Cajun salsas are now sold online at www.bigorson.com and at the Cajun Meat Market in Marietta. A good friend, Phil Steffen of east Cobb, handles sales and marketing.

Clabaugh’s wife Karen, a cardiac telemetry nurse for WellStar, and offspring Jonathan, 14, Katie, 8 and Kimberly, 3, are the beneficiaries of Clabaugh’s love of all things culinary. Since his wife’s career is bringing home more money than their combined salaries in New Orleans, Clabaugh is now a stay-at-home dad with a focus on growing his fledgling salsa business.

“Cooking is what I do. It’s something I’m really good at,” Clabaugh said. “My dad always said if you find something to do that you love, you never work a day in your life.”

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Tasty? Where can I get it?

Big Orson’s Citizen Cajun salsas are now sold online at www.bigorson.com and at the Cajun Meat Market in Marietta.

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HOME and

garden

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H OandM E

garden

The LaBonte’s new home was designed and facilitated by Carol C. Youd, Interior Designer for Castleberry’s Fine Furniture and Linda Melton, Sales and Design Consultant. Furniture, rugs and many of the accessories in the home were bought from Castleberry’s, located in Marietta. All faux finishing and decorative painting was by Jackie Howell, owner and artist of WonderFaux Walls. Howell also does design work and color consultations. You may contact her at WonderFauxwalls@yahoo.com or 770.403.1969. Remodeling was headed by Brian K. Spix of Level One Construction Co. Chris Ray at Hangman Installations, Inc. hung the artwork Roger Evans created all the custom floral designs

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Julia and Keith LaBonte sit on their new couch in their newly remodeled living room for the first time. For the living room, they chose furniture such as two Sherrill chairs with an historic print of jardinières to reflect their traditional tastes and a comfy couch with warm tones to give the room a cozy feel. The color scheme of greens, blue-greens and browns and the artwork reflects the outdoors and makes the home inviting.

A dream come true

After years of living in a condo, East Cobb residents Keith and Julia Labonte created their dream home by remodeling a new purchase “Holy mackerel!” exclaimed Julia LaBonte, as she and husband Keith entered their newly remodeled home for the first time since its completion.

“You wouldn’t think this is the same house,” said Keith.

“I’m usually full of words, but I can’t take it all in,” said Julia. “Everything is so pretty; my eyes just keep jumping from one thing to another.”

Though the home is a new purchase for the LaBontes, they did extensive renovation and remodel of the interior.

Searching months for the perfect home, the LaBontes liked the location and many aspects of the East Cobb home. The only drawback was the feel of the home and its layout, which was a contemporary Florida-style ranch home with tones of grey and white. The couple were in search of something more traditional, with warm and cozy

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tones and feel. Initially, the Labontes passed on the home because the cost of transforming it into their dream home was too great. But once the price on the house dropped, Keith made the purchase and the planning began.

On the day of the reveal, designers Carol Youd and Linda Melton were a flurry of action as they put the finishing touches on the home before the couple arrived.

After the furniture arrived and was arranged, Carol and Linda set about adding the artwork, family photos and knick knacks, which were a mix of items both new and from the LaBontes’ old home.

“The furnishings are an eclectic mix of traditional styles that are beautiful and inviting,” said Carol Youd.

“Per the clients’ request, every room is meant to be lived in and not ‘forbidden.’ The accessories and art complete the package and reflect the clients’ personal tastes.”

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Above, Carol C. Youd, Interior Designer for Castleberry’s Fine Furniture and Linda Melton, Sales and Design Consultant. The locally owned Castleberry’s has been serving Cobb for over 46 years and offers a wide range of furniture, rugs and accessories, in addition to interior design services. Castleberry’s is located at 2401 Shallowford Road in Marietta.

THE KITCHEN

“The kitchen is the heart of the home,” said Julia. Very open and inviting, the kitchen is conjoined with a keeping room, in which Julia wanted to add a couch to make the space comfortable for guests when entertaining. A table attached to the island allows for breakfast and lunch space when the formal dining room isn’t needed. The kitchen was completely redesigned for better functionality. In addition to the new island, two different colors of granite were chosen, a new tile backsplash was put up, the cabinets and trim were painted and faux finished in a warm wood tone, and new glass cabinet doors were built and installed. The kitchen walls were plastered and faux finished with a random raised stencil effect added. The floors throughout the home were sanded and restained a much darker, warmer tone.

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THE LIBRARY

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“I’ve always wanted a library my whole life and never had one,” said Keith. An avid reader, Keith wanted a comfortable, quiet room where he could spend time perusing pages of novels. Originally a white, brightly decorated sitting room, the library underwent a complete transformation. Doors were added to provide a quiet escape. A fireplace was also installed to add to the coziness. The bookshelves were trimmed out and faux finished to a rich mahogany wood. The walls were painted and faux finished to look like leather. Adding a special and unique touch, the ceiling was finished with an aged plaster with hidden maps peeking through. The super comfy, cushiony seats are telltale signs that the room’s purpose is to be used, not merely as decoration.

Julia LaBonte relaxes in the library with faux finisher Jackie Howell. Howell faux finished the walls to look like bomber leather and the ceiling was finished with an aged plaster with hidden maps.

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THE DINING ROOM

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In keeping with the couple’s desire to have an inviting and “lived-in” home, the formal dining room offers comfy seating instead of your usual wooden hardback variety. The room keeps a stately appearance with its long table and Hekman credenza, handpainted for an antique look.

Also striking in the room is the trey ceiling, painted with metallic bronze, copper and gold colors and accented with lighting to give it a glowing effect.

THE BEDROOM

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The couple kept bedroom furniture from their previous home, but added touches to tiein the look to their new place.

Carpet with a swirl pattern was installed, and the trey ceiling was stenciled and faux finished to match the LaBonte’s bedding. The master bedroom opens into a master bath.

The stately dining room is accented with a Turkish rug, top and Hickory White table and patterned chairs, all from Castelyberry’s.

The Hekman hand-painted credenza.

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H OandM E

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Sometimes, all it takes to transform a room is color. A fresh coat of paint can add life to your home. With thousands of colors to choose from, the process can be overwhelming. So we asked a couple of experts for colors that are “hot” for 2010 to help you get started.

“The biggest color story of the year is gray, and this is a reflection of the seriousness in our economy right now, with the economy and security,” said Dee Schlotter, Brand Manager, The Voice of Color, PPG Porter Paints. “Grays actually let you melt into the background. Grays whisper while whites shout, and grays let other colors be. But, it’s not the steel gray that is popular, it is a warm, organic gray that is very cozy and works well with bright yellows, greens and pinks.”

“Today’s color trends have staying power,” says Schlotter. “You renew instead of buying new. You choose sus-

tainable colors with an environmental and economic awareness that’s becoming second nature for us all.” +++ “Authenticity, sustainability, with a touch of new luxury is the best way to describe the 2010 trends,” said Patricia Scott, allied ASID, state registered interior designer.

Eco-friendly is still the trend, she said, and colors such as rich greens are still popular. The sustainability colors are matched with “new luxury” colors — metallics, bronze, gold. And the “authentincity” palette is composed of neutral colors, including grays.

“The metallics are usually used as accents, for touches of sparkle,” Scott said. “The greens have a bit of yellow cast to them and will pale down [spectrums of color] like a citron or a pretty avocado green into a pale yellow green.”

Benjamin Moore paints are available at East Cobb Paint and Supply. PPG Paints are available at PPG stores throughout Cobb county.

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Here are some colors Patricia Scott of Patricia Scott Interior Resources in Marietta recommends to get you started, all from Benjamin Moore: Forest Moss Wasabi Green Gold Metallic Metallic Bronze Granite Frost Line Cambridge Meditation Scott’s services include color consultation. For more information, visit www.pbstjsinteriors.com.

PPG’s hot colors for 2010 can be found in the Zest, Canvas, Grace and Pink City pallettes. Go to www.voiceofcolor.com for more information.

Looking ahead: For now, and moving into 2011, the popular blues and purples have more of a “plum” cast. One example is Benjamin Moore’s Blue Macaw, said Patricia Scott. Persian Violet is going to be big in 2011, said Scott.

Also in 2011, orange is going to be more prevalent, mainly used as an accent. Benjamin Moore’s Fruity Cocktail is a good choice, said Scott.

Concerned about paint fumes releasing chemicals into your home, and breathing space? PPG Paints has an environmentally responsible line, PPG Pure Performance, which has zero VOCs and features minimal odor during application and drying. Benjamin Moore also has the Aura line, which is low VOC. Scott also recommends the Aura line because “ you can achieve dark colors in one or two coats and not have streaking.”

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Cobb County’s Douglas Oliver Landscape Lighting is one of the Georgia-based companies featured in the book. Oliver, whose office is located on East Cobb’s Lower Roswell Road, explains that their forte is evaluating a property’s natural attributes, determining the best elements of a home and its surroundings during the day, and bringing it to life at night.

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Oliver’s company focuses predominantly on highend estates and resorts, and is typically an integral part

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fragrant flowers Horticulturist Mickey Gazaway loves the scent of a Daphne odora shrub. An early Spring bloomer, even the name sounds fragrant to the assistant manager of Pike Nurseries in West Cobb.

This evergreen plant can perfume a walkway, while just a snip of a sprig or two in a vase can infuse a whole room with its scent. But when asked what she compares the scent to, Gazaway said the super sweet fragrance is hard to describe.

So recently she asked a colleague – Georgia gardener extraordinaire Walter Reeves – for his professional opinion.

“I asked Walter what it smelled like, and when he couldn’t pinpoint the smell, he said, ‘it smells like the prettiest girl in sixth grade,’” Gazaway retold with a laugh.

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Above, snap dragons. Top middle, Roman Beauty Rosemary is a great plant to help spice up your food while creating a distinct aroma throughout your home or garden.

Left, horticulturist and Pike’s assistant manager Mickey Gazaway shows the many varieties for sale at Pike’s. Above, a pink dahlia.

Daphne odoras prefer morning sun and afternoon shade, and require extremely good drainage, according to Gazaway. The plants do best in moderately alkaline to neutral or slightly acidic soils, and grow three to four feet tall and wide.

“There is nothing better than to go out in your yard on a cool spring morning and smell these wonderful spring fragrances,” Gazaway said.

“This is a great time to plant shrubs and perennials, so get out there and plant something!”

Other sensational spring scents include: *Gardenias *Tea Olive *Hyacinth *Miss Kim lilac

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BY HEATHER TEILHET PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN GRAY

An unscheduled staff meeting, soccer practice, a tight deadline, the chicken pox, and despite being the first one to leave the office, you’re still the last mom in the day care pick up line.

The pressures on a working mom can sometimes seem insurmountable.

Working moms carry a heavy load. They bring financial stability and sometimes medical benefits to their family. But they’re also expected to be present to experience those magical everyday

moments that add up to a happy childhood.

But take heart and grab those briefcases, ladies.

Cobb Life is uncovering the secrets to achieving the work-life balance from three of Cobb’s most successful super moms.

These three Cobb County moms balance young families and dynamite careers. These ladies have agreed to share the tricks of their trade on how to make a busy life balanced and maybe even…..enjoyable.

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HELPING WITH HOMEWORK, COOKING, CLEANING, FAMILY TIME AND SPOUSE TIME Opposite page, from left: Super moms general attorney for Delta Airlines Mary Ann Elliott, Georgia Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce Heidi Green, with her son Colton, and Vice President of Holder Construction Beth Studley.

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BETH STUDLEY VICE PRESIDENT, HOLDER CONSTRUCTION MARRIED

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As vice president of Holder Construction Company, Beth Studley is a female trailblazer in a male-dominated industry. Of the company’s 30 highest ranking executives, Studley, 38, is the only working mom.

“I think there is a classic fear among men, especially in the construction industry, that once a woman leaves work to have a baby, she probably won’t come back,” said Beth Studley. “I wanted to show them that not only would I come back, but I can keep pace with the best of them.”

Studley says flexibility is key to accomplish a mountain of responsibilities at work, and still be home for dinner with her family. After the kids are in bed, she’s on the laptop for a few more hours of work.

“Moms don’t have to take a lesser role,” said Studley.

“You just have to shift the way you do business to keep pace.”

Beth Studley manages business development and sustainable services for Holder, including five offices in the U.S., 12 direct and 40 indirect reports. She says it’s tough sometimes when her staff is still toiling at the office when she heads home to see her family. But her deadlines are met, and the work is done, she says.

Studley offers the following “secrets” that maintain equilibrium at her house: Dinnertime is sacred. At the Studley house, it’s a rare event for the family to miss sitting down together for the evening meal.

Keep a consistent schedule for the kids. Studley is a believer in a reliable schedule and an early bedtime for the

kids. The consistency ensures time for her to finish work and spend some quality time with her husband.

Plan special “Family Day” activities for the weekend.

It doesn’t have to be elaborate, just meaningful, says Studley. One favorite Saturday morning activity for the Studley kids is “PJ Day” when they load into the family car in their pajamas to hit the Dunkin Donuts drive through.

Say NO to anything that isn’t family-critical or workcritical. A few years ago, Beth realized that she was committed to almost 20 hours a week of volunteer work on boards and committees. No more, she says.

Carve out some “Me Time.” As a marathon runner, Beth enjoys rising before the kids, and spending 30-40 minutes on the treadmill. Saturdays she takes a long run.

“This is something that is all for me.”

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HEIDI GREEN DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF GLOBAL COMMERCE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARRIED

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confusion to a minimum.

Keep your sense of humor, so when your plan falls apart, you can laugh about it. Green says it is essential to find humor in the chaos.

“You really have to have those silly moments,” she says. “When things are falling apart, you just have to

In her quest to bring jobs to Georgia, Heidi Green has traveled to 15 countries in two years, manages 10 international offices and has a budget of $15 million.

But that’s nothing compared to the sense of responsibility she feels over her two young children, she says.

As one of the highest ranking economic developers in the state, Green works with both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies to attract them to establish and grow on Georgia soil. When Green and her team of 80 are successful, new jobs are created, and local economies are boosted across the state.

“I am not a settler, and I’m good at compartmentalizing,” says Heidi Green.

“When I’m at work, I’m one-hundred percent at work. And when I pick up my kids, it’s all about them.”

Green, 34, attributes her success to the partnership she shares with her husband Reuben, who is juggling his own job as a federal prosecutor and a campaign to be a State Court Judge in November 2010.

Green shares the following “secrets” that keep her chaos manageable: Develop a partnership with your spouse. Green recently returned from a 10-day international tour, while her husband managed the daily needs of the children and the household. “It wouldn’t work if he wasn’t truly my partner. I don’t second guess him. There is nothing he can’t do for our kids,” said Green.

Have a plan, and communicate it, so all the troops know their part. Because her spouse is a Marine, Green has learned to rely on clear communication of the daily battle plan of drop offs, pick ups and other responsibilities. This keeps the

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Technology makes things manageable. Green often kicks off the day at 5:30 a.m. on email before her household awakens.

She says remote access and a cell phone are the working mom’s best friends.

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Maryanne Elliott manages the legal aspects of Delta Air Lines fleet management, including purchasing, leasing or selling an aircraft, or merging the airline’s fleet with another carrier.

Although her career carries her overseas a fair amount, she is dedicated to sharing quality time with her daughter who is in second grade.

“Those minutes don’t come back,” said Maryanne Elliott. “I learned a long time ago that it is more important to sit on the floor and play with her than to pick up the house. I have made peace with these compromises.”

Elliott’s work at Delta has provided unique opportunities for her family. They recently returned from a week in Shanghai, China, where Elliott often travels for work. Elliott’s daughter was invited to dine with a Chinese girl around her same age, the daughter of Elliott’s Chinese colleague.

“If I didn’t have this job with Delta, I would never have had the opportunity to take my daughter to China,” she said.

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Elliott recommends the following “secrets” to ensure quality family time: Hire as much help as you can afford to do the things that don’t matter to you. Elliott’s maid and yard man are “great people who make our life work.” But she saves the flower planting to enjoy with her daughter.

Let go of the things that don’t matter. “My house is not as clean as I’d like, but that means I spent one hour at the kitchen table helping my daughter with her homework. We’ll have a cleaner house when she goes to college.”

Find a network of friends or family to support you. Elliott believes in the adage, “It takes a village to raise a child.” The Elliotts live one mile from her parents, and rely on a great nanny and Elliott’s childhood best friend.

With older children, have an open dialogue about the tradeoffs of having a working mom. Although Maryanne may not make every after school activity, she solicits her daughter’s opinion on which ones really matter.

She reminds her that mommy’s work opens doors for her that otherwise would not be obtainable.

Be thankful and don’t criticize your spouse, when things are done differently than you would do it.

Elliott admits this one is a personal work in progress. She tries to recognize and appreciate that her husband’s style of getting things done at home is different than her own.

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Cobb’s Queen of the court

She wowed the world with her U.S. Open play last year.

Now, Melanie Oudin is

gearing up for another season.

Cobb Life catches up with the rising star and finds out what’s next.

BY DONNA ESPY PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE JACOBY AND COURTESY OF MELANIE OUDIN

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Above, Melanie Oudin during an interview with Cobb Life. Right, at a practice match in Norcross earlier this year. Below, a promotional shot of Oudin captures her intense energy.

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rapped in an American flag, tennis sensation and East Cobb resident Melanie Oudin turned and smiled for the cameras on a recent day in France .

She had just led the U.S. team to a 4-1 win over France in the Fed Cup semifinals.

“America’s Tennis Sweetheart” is still living her dream.

Melanie Oudin, now 18, took the tennis world by storm last Summer by advancing to the fourth round at Wimbledon in England and to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open in New York – as a 17-year-old. “[After the U.S. Open], I threw out the first pitch at a Braves game, and I was honored at a Falcons game and given a jersey,” says the spunky blonde Oudin with sparkling blue eyes. “Now, when I go out to eat, people recognize me and ask for an autograph or a photo.”

Dubbed by many as America’s next great U.S. tennis star, Oudin admits the sudden stardom caught her by surprise, “but I’m getting used to it and will be ready the next time.”

After her stunning upsets, Oudin returned to her home training court at Racquet Club of the South in Norcross for a month-long break and to spend time with family and friends where “I can relax and just be myself.” She began playing tennis at age 7 at Indian Hills Country Club in East Cobb, and has trained with Coach Brian DeVilliers since age 9.

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As much as her game caught the national eye, so did h e r s h o e s . The pink and yellow Adidas, left, she wore in the U.S. Open with the word ‘Believe’ on them became a buzz in the sports world.

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Her favorite things to do when not on the tennis circuit include going to movies and shopping at the Avenue at East Cobb with her friends, says Oudin. She admits she doesn’t have much time to “hang out,” amid grueling five-hour practices, travel, and media appearances. But it’s worth it, she said.

“I’ve inspired so many people – especially young girls – and it’s really cool,” says Oudin, who left The Walker School in Marietta, where her twin sister, Katherine, is a tennis star.

She turned pro in 2008 and her life changed drastically. “People are always watching me now, so I have to be careful and choose the right people to hang out with,” says Oudin.

And what about those tennis shoes?

Yes, the pink and yellow ones she wore in the U.S. Open with the word “Believe” emblazoned on the back.

Her boyfriend suggested the word, she said, and the media picked up on it.

“Just by believing in myself, I’ve inspired so many kids to believe in themselves,” she said.

She admits she still has a long way to go in her career. With demanding practices and international travel taking its physical toll, the perky Georgian says her goals include getting stronger, improving her serve and her forehand.

Asked if she has reaped the rewards of her pro career yet, Oudin smiled and said, “I drive a 2005 4Runner, and I asked my parents if I could get a new car. It seems I’ll be sticking with the 4Runner for a while.”

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Powder Springs’ Lauretta Hannon on reading

Whether you’ve read her book, “The Cracker Queen—A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life” or heard her wax lyrically on NPR’s ‘All things considered’ there is a reason we’ve got “Georgia’s funniest woman” in our reading guide.

BY LAURETTA HANNON PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN GRAY

My earliest

memory of reading involves not being able to.

My older sisters are sprawled out on the living room floor, laughing and enjoying the Sunday comics. I am too young to read, and it’s burning me up. I can’t bear to be excluded. My first great longing was to read.

Books imprint us even before we can decipher the words. As a preschooler I clearly remember three books in our home: a photo book on Albert Schweitzer’s humanitarian work in Africa; “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

I never became a missionary to Africa, but I have slayed a few giants in my time and understand why Harper Lee never needs to write another book.

When my family unraveled, books became my sanctuary and refuge.

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Mama might have been drunk out of her mind in the next room, but I was in my bedroom helping Trixie Belden solve “The Mystery of the Uninvited Guest.” We were flat broke, but I was rich in stories. Whenever the electricity was disconnected due to non-payment, I would light a candle and read. There is not enough darkness in the whole world to take away what books give you.

No wonder that libraries are my favorite places. It started with my hometown library, as I describe in my book, “The Cracker Queen—A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life.”

“The greatest luxury of childhood was time spent among the stacks of the Warner Robins library, inhaling the unmistakable aroma of printed paper. If the essence of that smell could be distilled, I’d wear it as cologne and drizzle it on my grits in the morning.

In fourth grade I fantasized about eating books and washing them down with a glass of aquablue plant food. When home life was bleak, I read even more, increasing the dosage of the medicine that kept me hopeful.”

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Hannon has several upcoming appearances in the metro area this Summer. Here are two in Cobb. You can keep up with her at www.thecrackerqueen.com June 17 C. Freeman Poole Senior Center Smyrna 12:30 p.m.

July 15 Marietta History Museum Marietta 11:30 a.m.

Powder Springs author Lauretta Hannon cuts up with old friend Joan Evans, owner of the Tea at Seven Springs. Hannon spent many days in the room working on her book.

Books have been my constant companions over the years. Right now there are 27 piled on my nightstand and overflowing onto the floor. I can’t help but be surrounded by them. After all, they saved me once, and I am loyal. I also know that they offer something deeper than just entertainment.

Think about it: everything you‘ve ever read, loved, and thought back on is now part of you. In this way books are conduits. Something important comes through the story and touches your heart and mind — changes you in some way. I don’t believe that books change the world, but I know that changed hearts and minds do.

So I invite you to read this Summer.

Savor the sun and linger in the stories.

Be delighted. Be moved. Or just plain be. Go to that place where words fall away and you are left with something wondrous indeed.

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A very stressful night as a mom has turned into a lucrative business

for East Cobb author Lori Lite.

Founder of Stress Free Kids, Lite spent two hours each night trying to get her son to sleep. “I was so stressed out, so I created a story using techniques I had learned,” says Lite. “My son followed along and finally fell asleep.”

Lite’s husband, Rick, encouraged her to write down her technique.

“That was eight books and 16 CDs ago,” says Lite, whose children are now ages 22, 20 and 13. The self-published author appeared on national television in August on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” Her books have also been picked up on amazon.com and by national booksellers Borders and Books-AMillion.

“I have been trying to get national attention for so long and never gave up,” says Lite, who wrote her first book 15 years ago. Now her stories and music lull kids to sleep all over the world. She recently signed on to be a Sears Parent Expert on their Web site, and hopes to have her own radio show in the near future.

Why the sudden media success?

“Anxiety and stress are major issues for today’s kids,” says

Lite. “Our generation thought that busy equaled happy. Not true.

We’ve all admitted now that we’re stressed out, and we need to give our kids the tools to manage their stressful lifestyles.”

Lite’s books, CDs, and curriculums are considered a resource for parents, psychologists, therapists, child life specialists, teachers, and yoga instructors.

Her “Indigo Ocean Dreams” audio book/CD series has received several awards of excellence.

For more information on Lite’s stress techniques for children, visit her Web site at www.stressfreekids.com.

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Are you looking for something good to read?

Fiction? Autobiography?

Biography? Non-fiction?

We’ve got you covered.

Our staff has gathered a diverse list of grand books for your reading pleasure this Summer.

Enjoy!

“The Far Reaches” by Homer Hickam. This book turned out to be quite a surprise for me. I discovered it on my bookshelf one night, completely unsure of where it came from and flipped it open to give it a shot. What begins as a tale of World War II troops in the epic island-hopping campaign of The Pacific Theatre evolves into something much, much more. Hickam does a great job telling an interesting tale, full of action and with characters you get to know. This is an ideal book to read this Summer, especially as a companion to the HBO mini-series “The Pacific” debuting. – Mark Wallace Maguire

“Unbowed: A Memoir” by Wangari Maathai. I picked this

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book up a couple of years ago after being inspired and captivated by Green Belt Movement Founder Maathai when she spoke at a local college. The first African woman, and first environmentalist to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Maathai’s story is one of perseverance and hope amid a backdrop of despair.

Though she endured jailings and beatings, Maathai stayed strong, determined to change Kenya and perhaps the world with the apparently not-sosimple act of planting trees. Maathai’s vigorous fight for the environment is also tied into the struggle for women’s rights and democracy. Maathai’s memoir is thought-provoking, educational and inspiring. –Stacey L. Evans

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“The Prince of Frogtown” by Rick Bragg. The South and summertime go hand in hand to me. Bragg brings his redneck Alabama family to life in his third book about his blue-collar bloodline. Bragg weaves the reconstruction of his estranged and deceased alcoholic father’s life through interviews with old friends and family with his own uneasy learning experience of becoming a father. With all the storytelling, narration and details of a finely crafted novel, Bragg’s book is all at once hilarious and heart-wrenching. The details are so endearing to me, I can’t help but feel the dry red dirt of an Alabama Summer beneath my feet. — Laura Braddick

“The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers.

I read this book decades ago and recently picked it up again as a re-read to satiate my Southern literature fix. I was not disappointed, but only amazed that McCullers still remains a minor author on the American literature landscape. The story follows several one-ofa-kind characters in a small Southern town and their ever-evolving stories that ultimately in a way define each other.

McCullers’ writing style is simple, succinct and evocative and her tales explore the longings and emptiness of the soul.

The native Georgian wrote this at only 23. – Mark Wallace Maguire

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“Liberty” by Garrison Keillor.

Arguably America’s greatest storyteller since Mark Twain, Keillor invokes his imagination, creativity and sense of the human soul for this wondrous tale of life, love and destiny in Lake Wobegon.

The book follows the thoughts and life of Clint Bunson, a man at 60, looking forward and looking back and, of course, includes Keillor’s colorful cast of characters and situational comedy. You will laugh and cry with this book. The bulk of it takes place in the Summer as well, so it is a perfect fit for the season. – Mark Wallace Maguire

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“The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Set in 1950s Jackson, Mississippi, this first novel by the Atlanta author examines the relationships between privileged white women and their black housekeepers. Stockett lends her personal experience and gives voice to three colorful and loveable women narrators to explore the social tensions of the Jackson microcosm right before the Civil Rights movement split open its seams. The humor, heart and boldness of this book touched my soul while stirring my emotions about the good and bad images of my native South. This is an entertaining and page-turning book that makes you think. — Laura Braddick

“New Stories from the South” edited by Madison Smartt Bell. Author of 12 novels and two short story collections, Madison Smartt Bell embraces short works by some of the best writers in the South, including Jill McCorkle, Tayari Jones, Wendell Berry, and Elizabeth Spencer, among many others who will be new discoveries for most readers. Melding the complexities of relationships, spirituality, landscapes, adventures, and encounters, the stories Bell has selected are diverse and wideranging. This gathering of Southern voices begs the question: What is the South? While this volume doesn’t provide a definitive answer, it thoroughly explores the variety of possibilities. – Allen Bell

“Native Guard” by Natasha Trethewey. A Professor of English at Emory University, Natasha Trethewey was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for her collection of poems in “Native Guard.” That might be enough for many to consider her work, but others may need additional reasons to delve into her verse. Her poems engage myriad topics, including the nature of the South, the essence of gender, the awkward fissures of race, and the tensions of family. In today’s electronic blanket of overt exhortations, Trethewey provides a source of subtle meaning through rich verse. – Allen Bell

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“The Food, Folklore and Art of Lowcountry Cooking” by Joseph A. Dabney. He’s done it again.

Yep, James Beard Cookbook award-winner and one of the preeminent voices in Southern culture and cuisine, Dabney has one again captured the uniqueness of the South in this new book. This time, he leaves Appalachia and moonshine — which he has documented in previous books — and takes us to the exotic and storied reaches of lowcountry Carolina and Georgia. Readers not only experience the intriguing culture and the people that are entwined with this area, but also get the recipes for dishes like homemade hushpuppies, gumbo, she-crab soup and over 100 more. While his previous books have been well received, this might be Dabney’s best book yet. - – Mark Wallace Maguire

“Special Topics in Calamity Physics.” by Marisha Pessl. It’s been a while since I’ve gotten lost in a book, and so I was surprised when I tackled this 514page novel while on vacation last year that I couldn’t put it down. Named one of the 10 best books of the year by the New York Times Book Review in 2006, Pessl weaves an absorbing tale of intrigue that culminates in murder (or was it?). Blue Van Meer, a way-beyond-her years intellectual 18year-old is left to unravel the mystery after her teacher’s death and father’s sudden disappearance. With intricate plot twists, characters of real substance, wit, vibrant prose and a story that requires mental acrobatics (in a fun way) to keep up, by the end of the novel I was a bit awestruck. What really makes the book unique is the clever writing, with a staggering amount of literary and pop culture references scattered throughout the pages. –Stacey L. Evans

“Geronimo Rex” by Barry Hannah. Barry Hannah died this year and it is a sad testament that most people are not familiar with his work. Considered one of the best Southern writers in the latter half of the 20th century, Hannah embodied the persona of the academic rebel. “Geronimo Rex,” is a coming-of-age story that no Southerner should miss. Set in the fictional town of Dream of Pines, Louisiana, the novel is a work of art that captures the spirit, texture, and language of the South in the 1950s and 60s through the eyes of Harry Monroe. The book showcases the author’s inimitable talent for story, character and phrasing. – Allen Bell

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“The Rum Diary” by Hunter S. Thompson.

Written in the 1960s but published in 1998, this lesserknown novel by the great Gonzo journalist is built on his flawless prose but with less politics. The Puerto Rican setting makes it one of my favorite Summer reads. A nihilistic American writer’s romp across the tropical island gives the story a dark undertone, but there is something intoxicating to me as a reader about his complete abandon.

The ill-fated lustful love story also fits in the vein of the classic beach reading, romance novels, but more sophisticated.

This book’s not for everyone, but if you like sandy beaches and a cold cocktail, it might be up your alley. — Laura Braddick

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Did we mention?

Marietta author Wendy Wax has just released a new book, “Magnolia Wednesdays” the follow up to her runaway success, “The Accidental Bestseller.” Wax is a former broadcaster and her books have been lauded by dozens of newspapers and magazines.

Cosmopolitan ran an excerpt from “Hostile Makeover.”

Want to meet her? She will be at The Book Exchange on May 6 at 6:30 p.m. with fellow author Karen White.

Book Exchange 2956 Canton Road Marietta 770.427.4848

Also: Last Summer, we featured the work of Advaita Kala, a rising writer whose book “Almost Single” was a hit here in the states earning rave reviews nationwide and in her home country of India, where one newspaper dubbed her, “the Reigning queen of Indian chick-lit.”

What is the queen up to now?

The movie version of “Almost Single” is a Hindi film starring two of India’s top actors. The movie is called “Priyanka Chopra” and will be released in India this year. Also, “Almost Single” just had its French release and Kala is working on her second novel. Keep an eye out for her. She is a budding author on the rise.

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www.cobblifemagazine.com is always open for readers to post their photos, comments and stories. We also feature SCENE photos that didn’t make it in the magazine and exclusive video, articles and blogs.

Here is a sampling of a handful of the recent items from our site.

From the photo galleries:

User MartyF took and posted these photos in a gallery titled ‘Nature.’

From the blogs: Staff Writer Stacey L. Evans attended The Atlanta Ballet’s “Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons” and wrote this review:

tlanta Ballet presents Vivaldi's Four Seasons this weekend Atlanta Ballet along with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra presented the beautiful ‘Four Seasons’ by Vivaldi last night at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center.

With a wide open stage, no props and a simple background to represent the changing of seasons, the performance showcases the beauty of the dance.

The final act, Winter, was the most poignant, especially as artistic directors Emeritus Robert Barnett, 84, and John McFall take the stage.

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The short program allowed for two more works to be shown after the intermission. Kennesaw State University Dance Company’s rEVOLUTION was creative, unique and expressive — -a bit haunting at times but also beautiful in execution. The short piece was followed by CELTS, featuring contemporary Irish music. CELTS was mostly spirited and jubilant, rivaling riverdancing with its enthusiasm.

The work also included several slower, more poignant pieces. The show ended with another standing ovation from the crowd.

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User HeidiW penned a story on good works at Whitefield Academy. Here is an excerpt: Eighth grader Walker Wood of Whitefield Academy recently took his principal’s words to heart and collected over 120 pairs of shoes to help the homeless of Atlanta. Wood had been learning about leadership through service all year as a member of the principal’s Middle School Student Leadership Team.

One afternoon, the principal Dr. Kevin Bracher, challenged the 13 kids on the team to put what they had learned into action.

“The best way for kids to learn leadership is to serve others in some way,” said Dr. Bracher, “After that challenge, he approached me, told me his idea and I said, ‘do it!”

Wood solicited the entire student body, faculty members, parents and administrative staff to look for gently used shoes and contribute them to “Feet on the Street.”

“I first heard about it from my grandfather,” said Wood. “His church was collecting shoes and he thought it was a good idea.”

Walker and his family will join members of St. Philip’s and deliver the shoes to the homeless shelter on Easter Sunday. The project received such an overwhelming response; it was an impetus for other Student Leadership Team members to launch ideas of their own. For example, two other students, Justin Brendel and Brandon Chan have organized a “Night Out for Haiti” event to raise money for the Global Orphan project, which provides food and water to transitional villages in Haiti.

Middle school student volunteers provide fun and entertainment to lower school students while parents enjoy an evening out.

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WE GOT

THE BEAT! Cobb’s first pro sports franchise prepares to kick off inaugural season

BY MEREDITH PRUDEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN GRAY

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From left: Goalie Allison Whitworth, Defender Leigh Ann Robinson, Coach Gareth O’Sullivan, Defender Kia McNeill and Forward Tobin Heath.

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n the early ‘80s, the girl power group The Go-Go’s sang about having the beat. Well, Cobb County recently got another girl group and that particular song is very apropos. Women’s professional soccer is back in Atlanta and, this time, it’s being played right here in Cobb County! You may have noticed the construction between Town Center at Cobb mall and Kennesaw State University just off Chastain Road?

Well this month, it becomes the newest Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) stadium in the national league, which will play host to the eighth WPS team in the league — The Atlanta Beat.

Local businessman Fitz Johnson headed the charge to bring women’s soccer back to Atlanta and Cobb County specifically. He’s compiled quite an impressive coaching staff, led by head coach and former professional player Gareth O’Sullivan.

O’Sullivan has an array of national and international coaching experience at the youth, college and professional levels. Most recently, he was the head coach of Afturelding FC and KR in the Icelandic Women’s Premier League Landsbankindeild. Previously, O’Sullivan led the women’s team at Christian Brothers College in Memphis, Tenn., to five Gulf South Conference titles, ultimately landing the college’s first NCAA II national championship. He was named Gulf Coast Conference Coach of the Year during his time launching and running the University of West Georgia women’s soccer program.

“Coaching at the Atlanta Beat is a great opportunity to coach in what is now the top league in the world,” O’Sullivan says. “When the opportunity arose I was very anxious to start straight away. I started in June 2009, and it’s not just a coaching job to me. It’s more of a family business. Everyone is striving together to develop the best football club in the world.”

And he’s on the right path, drafting midfielder/defender Katie Larken and acquiring midfielder Sophia Munday as a free agent. Larkin played for the Los Angeles Sol during the inaugural 2009 WPS season and was drafted sixth overall by the Atlanta Beat.

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D I D YO U K N O W ?

Women’s Professional Soccer is entering its second year of existence with eight teams — six charter teams: Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, FC Gold Pride, St. Louis Athletica, Sky Blue FC and the Washington Freedom — along with two expansion franchises — the Beat, and Philadelphia Independence.

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The team features an array of talent, including Kia McNeill.

She has U.S. National Team experience and was a Hermann Trophy candidate during her collegiate senior season with Brigham Young University. Larkin says she knows the team is going to perform well because of the coach’s expectations for the team.

“With great expectations come great results,” she says. I’m really excited about the dedication they require from the players.”

Also with National Team training experience and even a winning goal in the USASA National Select Team game against the Mexican Olympic Team, Munday comes to the Beat from the Boston Breakers.

Munday is a Southern girl at heart and says she’s happy to be in Atlanta and a place that has sweet iced tea.

Regarding soccer, she feels like the same family atmosphere that attracted O’Sullivan. “The girls are great and the team has come together so well. It’s just great chemistry and a comfortable feeling so fast. We’ve only been together a month now, and I’m excited! I know this team is going to do really well!”

With coaches and players like O’Sullivan, Larkin and Munday, there’s no question the new iteration of the Atlanta Beat will live up to the tradition of championship play established by the former Atlanta Beat women’s professional team. Check the team out for yourself when they arrive for home play in May.

D I D YO U K N O W ?

The Atlanta Beat, in partnership with Kennesaw State University, will play in the new $16.5 million, 8,300 seat stadium on a 21-acre parcel of land purchased by the Kennesaw State University Foundation.

University officials expect the stadium to have a multi-million dollar economic impact on the local economy.

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Left, Tobin Heath was the team’s number one draft pick. Above, Mami Yamaguchi.

D I D YO U KNOW? The stadium will have the ability of seating upwards of 16,000 people for concerts and could be expanded in the future for football if necessary.

The Beat kicks off local play May 9 vs. SkyBlue FC at 7 p.m.

Other local upcoming games include a match against the Washington Freedom May 16 at 6 p.m. and versus the St. Louis Athletica May 29 at 7 p.m.

For more information, you can go to www.womensprosoccer. com/atlanta

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SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW

The summer of 2010 is symptomatic of what has become the usual Hollywood fare, with big blockbusters and lots of sequels. Just to name a few, this Summer will see “Iron Man 2,” “Sex and the City 2,” “Twilight 3,” “Toy Story 3,” and “Shrek 4.” This season will also see a number of 80s remakes and sequels, including “Wall Street 2,” “The A-Team,” and “The Karate Kid.” Contrary to what might seem like evidence that there is a lack of originality in the movies being made these days, there are at least a few films being released this Summer with original plots and characters or new interpretations of classic stories. Look for these 10 films at a movie theatre near you.

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FOR THE KIDS Marmaduke

This live action film mixed with digital animation tells the story of the big Great Dane and his adventures in a new neighborhood. “Marmaduke” features the voices of Owen Wilson, George Lopez, Kiefer Sutherland, Emma Stone, Jeremy Piven, and Ron Perlman. The movie is directed by Tom Dey who also directed “Failure to Launch” and “Shanghai Noon.”

Release date: June 4

Despicable Me With 3-D CGI animation, “Despicable Me” tells the story of Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), a fictional character who resembles a cross between Alfred Hitchcock, Dr. Evil from “Austin Powers,” and the Grinch, and who is planning to steal the moon. His plans are derailed, however, when he becomes the guardian of three orphan girls. The film is directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud in their first collaboration for Universal Pictures.

Release date: July 9

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FOR ACTION AND HIGH ADVENTURE

FOR ROMANCE

Robin Hood

Letters to Juliet

It might seem unnecessary to produce another Robin Hood film so soon after Kevin Costner’s 1991 hit. While that effort was a huge success, the new epic by Ridley Scott, the director of “Gladiator,” “Black Hawk Down,” and “American Gangster,” creates a different interpretation of the classic story. Starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, “Robin Hood” features less romance and humor, and more action and drama. If you liked movies such as “Gladiator” and “Braveheart,” you’re sure to be a fan of this film.

Release date: May 14

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Inspired by a video game with the same name, “Prince of Persia” may be the biggest blockbuster action-adventure movie of the Summer. Directed by Mike Newell (“Donnie Brasco,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Love in the Time of Cholera”), the film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Ben Kingsley, and Alfred Molina, with a breakout role for Gemma Arterton. Set in medieval Persia, the film follows a prince and princess as they try to save a kingdom with help from the supernatural powers of The Dagger of Time.

Release date: May 28

FOR MYSTERY AND INTRIGUE Stone The last time Robert de Niro and Edward Norton teamed up for a project, it resulted in the excellent film “The Score.” Expect no less from “Stone,” a tense thriller also starring Milla Jovovich. De Niro plays a parole officer who holds the fate of Norton’s character, a prisoner, in his hands. Jovovich portrays Norton’s seductive wife. They work together to manipulate de Niro’s character, where the drama of the plot ensues.

Release date: May 7

Inception Directed by Christopher Nolan (“The Dark Knight,” “Batman Begins,” “Memento”), this new sci-fi thriller has an all-star cast with Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Tom Berenger and Michael Caine. The plot revolves around the main characters played by DiCaprio and Page who are wrapped up with conflict around technology that allows invasion of the mind through dreams. From the early trailers, the special effects look to rival those of “The Matrix.”

Release date: July 16

One of the most anticipated romantic movies of the Summer, “Letters to Juliet” stars Amanda Seyfried, Gael Garcia Bernal, Vanessa Redgrave, and Christopher Egan, in a sweet story of new and revived love set in the picturesque landscapes of Italy.

The film is directed by Gary Winick, who brought us “Bride Wars” and “13 Going On 30.”

Release date: May 14

Eat Pray Love Based on the best-selling memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert, “Eat Pray Love” stars Julia Roberts as the main character searching for meaning in her life and love through journeys across Italy, India, and Indonesia. Supporting characters are played by James Franco, Javier Bardem, Viola Davis, Billy Crudup, and Richard Jenkins. The film is directed by Ryan Murphy, whose first film was “Running with Scissors” in 2006.

Since then he has directed and produced numerous episodes of the popular television shows “Glee” and “Nip/Tuck.”

Release date: August 13

FOR LAUGHS Killers Blending romance, comedy, and action with major star power, “Killers” tells the story of a new couple starting their life out together. The husband turns out to have a complicated past as a hit man and the couple finds out that they are the targets in a planned hit by their neighbors.

Starring Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Tom Selleck, and Catherin O’Hara, “Killers” is directed by Robert Luketic (“Legally Blonde,” “Monsterin-Law,” “The Ugly Truth”) and showcases excellent comedic chemistry between Kutcher and Heigl.

Release date: June 4

Grown Ups This movie is more in the vein of the traditional Summer comedy, with a little irreverent humor and adults behaving like mischievous children. “Grown Ups” tells the story of five friends who get together at a lake house for the Fourth of July weekend. Though they may be older, these pals are not necessarily wiser or more mature. The movie stars Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph and Steve Buscemi.

“Grown Ups” is directed by Dennis Dugan, who brought us “Big Daddy,” “Saving Silverman,” and “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan.”

Release date: June 25

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A closer look at events and activities throughout Cobb County in May COMPILED BY ALLEN BELL

COTTON PATCH GOSPEL PlayRight Productions presents "Cotton Patch Gospel" at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. This show celebrates 30 years of crowdpleasing entertainment featuring renowned folk artist Harry Chapin's finest work. “Cotton Patch Gospel” is May 14 and 15 at 8 p.m., and May 16 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for students and senior citizens.

Information: 770.293.0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org JUST PLAIN FUN WITH COBB SYMPHONY CHAMBER SINGERS

NORAH JONES On Saturday, May 15, the beautiful, talented, amazing Norah Jones will grace the stage of the John A. Williams Theatre at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Touring in support of her new album, “The Fall,” Jones will perform at 8 p.m. Tickets are $48 and $58.

Information: 770.916.2808 or www.cobbenergycentre.com

The Cobb Symphony Chamber Singers take the stage in another rousing and charismatic performance. Joined by members of the Cobb Symphony Orchestra, the rich sounds emanating into the hall will inspire an entirely new appreciation for the human voice.

Directed by Bryan Black, “Just Plain Fun!” is May 15 at 8 p.m. at Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road in Kennesaw.

Tickets are $15 to $50 for adults, $15 for students.

Information: 770.429.7016 or www.cobbsymphony.com

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKS

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW

The Marietta Square is experiencing an art scene renaissance with the return of First Friday Art Walks. The 2010 dates are May 7, June 4, August 6, Sept. 3, and Oct. 1. First Friday Art Walks feature a free, self-guided tour of Marietta’s eclectic art scene. Downtown art galleries, museums and merchants host artists in their stores from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each month.

This year’s Art Walk features the continuation of Artists’ Alley, an exhibit of juried artists showing a wide variety of styles. Admission to the Art Walk is free of charge. First Friday Art Walks will be held rain or shine.

Information: 770.429.1115 or visit www.artwalkmarietta.com

Theatre in the Square presents the inspiring story of actress/singer Ethel Waters, who rose from a downtrodden life in Philadelphia’s back alleys to become a celebrated talent. In addition to the title song, other Waters hits include “Stormy Weather” and “Am I Blue.” Interpreting Ethel’s life and music will be Atlanta’s own Bernardine Mitchell.

Recommended for audiences 16 years and older, “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” is April 28 to May 30 on the Main Stage at Theatre in the Square in downtown Marietta.

Performance times are Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., and May 26 at 2:30 p.m.

There will be no 7 p.m. performance on May 30.

Ticket prices vary.

Information: 770.422.8369 or www.theatreinthesquare.com

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ATLANTA BALLET’S SHEER EXHILARATION Atlanta Ballet’s “Sheer Exhilaration” is a dynamic and moving evening of mixed repertoire. The production features a sheer extravaganza of energetic performances showcasing talented new choreographers who push dancers to their creative limits.

It's an eclectic mix of sizzling styles of dance that will thrill and amaze audiences. Performances are May 6 at 7:30 p.m., May 7 at 8 p.m., May 8 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and May 9 at 2 p.m. in John A. Williams Theatre at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Ticket prices range from $20 to $120.

Information: 404.873.5811 or www.atlantaballet.com GEORGIA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA See the largest youth orchestra program in the region when Michael Alexander directs the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, featuring gifted and talented musicians from all across Georgia, ranging in age from elementary to high school. Kennesaw State University hosts three performances on May 9, at 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., in the Bailey Performance Center on the KSU campus. Tickets are $5.

Information: 770.423.6650 or www.kennesaw.edu/arts

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MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art hosts an exhibition by members of The Atlanta Fine Arts League, as well as selections from their permanent collection, through June 26.

The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art is located in downtown Marietta at 30 Atlanta Street. Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, free for children younger than six years old, and free for members.

Information: 770.528.1444 or www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org

We’re on the lookout for the best in arts and entertainment. Do you have an item for highlights?

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MABLE HOUSE BARNES AMPHITHEATRE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre recently announced the performances in their 2010 Summer Concert Series, including Smokey Robinson on July 22, Survivor and Starship on Aug. 13, John Michael Montgomery on Sept. 10, and the Jazz Grooves Atlanta Smooth Music Festival featuring Paul Taylor, Pieces of A Dream, Jessy J, Gregg Karukas, Althea Rene, and Sekou Bunch on Sept. 17 and 18. All performances begin at 8 p.m., except Sept.18, which begins at 2 p.m. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is located at 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton. Tickets are $20 for lawn seats, $35 to $55 for fixed seating.

Reserved tables are $350. Ticket prices for the festival are to be announced.

Information: 770.819.7765 or www.mablehouse.org

AVENUE Q “Avenue Q” is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, “Avenue Q” is about trying to make it in New York City, featuring a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risqué and downright entertaining way.

Performances are May 18 through 21 at 8 p.m., May 22 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and May 23 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., in John A. Williams Theatre at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Tickets prices range from $15 to $56.

Information: 770.916.2808 or www.cobbenergycentre.com

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1. From left, Bob and Judi Snelson and Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin with Jean Alice of Marietta.

2. SafePath Executive Director Jinger Robins of Kennesaw and Board President Karen Baker of Acworth. 3. Local attorney Nathan Wade with wife, Joycelyn, of East Cobb.

4. George Smith and Jane Castle of Marietta. 5.

Honorary Event Chair Lisa Olens and Holly Comer, executive director of the WYCA from East Cobb.

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12. Justin and Jenni O'Dell of Marietta.

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4. Smyrna resident and local artist Jackie Fine along with Muss & Turner’s general manager Chris Talley. 5. From left, Peggy Hagen of Smyrna, Laura Smith of Smyrna and Deborah Heidel of Atlanta. 6. Severin and James Garrett of Smyrna. 7. From left, Tom and Kim Bigelow of Smyrna with artist Wanda Ruzicka of Smyrna.

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