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Cobb County’s destination for specialized pediatrics

We have been a proud part of this community for more than 20 years.

Beginning Feb. 6, 2018, we are expanding Children’s at Town Center by opening a new outpatient care center. This facility will provide families access to more pediatric specialists, an expanded sports medicine gym, outpatient rehab, and orthotics and prosthetics. These services will join our existing urgent care and radiology offerings on this campus. ©2017 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.

Visit choa.org/breakingnewgroundinCobb for more information.

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4 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 770 Arborist.......................................................................49 Aqua Guard Basements....................................................90 Atlanta Braves......................................................................5 Atlanta Communities........................................................78 Atlanta Fine Homes - Jim Glover....................................22 Atlanta Gynecologic Oncology........................................64 Brawner Hall......................................................................10 Brookwood Christian School...........................................54 Brumby Chair Company..................................................78 California Closets..............................................................28 Canterfield of Kennesaw...................................................45 Charter Bank of Smyrna...................................................55 Cheatham Hill....................................................................79 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta........................................3 Chow King - Smyrna........................................................74 Cobb EMC..........................................................................17 Cobb Hardware..................................................................87 Cobb Life - 2018 MAG Schedule.....................................96 Cobb Life - Colors / Apple For Teacher.........................93 CONFORCARE.................................................................41 Cool Ray Cooling..............................................................97 Copeland’s Of New Orleans.............................................25 Cumberland Diamond Exchange.......................... 53 & 57 Dance Stop.........................................................................83 Delta Blinds........................................................................80 Dermatology Consultants................................................91 Faboulous Floors...............................................................94 Faith Designs Florist.........................................................88 Fleming Flooring & Design Center................................29 Flowers For Cemeteries, Inc............................................14 Gaines Park Senior Living ...............................................18 Georgia Metropolitian Dance..........................................82 Georgia Trade School........................................................40 Giovannis Restaurant........................................................60 Gym Guyz...........................................................................69 Harry Norman - Cobb Marietta......................................86 Henry’s Louisiana Grill.....................................................22 Image Maids.......................................................................60 Indy Style Salon.................................................................56 Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.........................................47 Julep’s Home Décor...........................................................55

Kennesaw Family Medicine.............................................35 Life Grocery.......................................................................72 Little Red Bird....................................................................30 Manders Dental.................................................................88 Marietta Eye Clinic............................................................31 Marietta Hearing.................................................................4 Marietta Pilgrimage...........................................................92 Marshmallow Dream........................................................24 Mayes Ward - Dobbins Funeral Home...........................99 Midway Christian Covenant............................................13 Milan Eye Center.................................................................9 Miracle Method.................................................................46 Mr. Plumber.......................................................................96 Mt. Bethel Christian Academy........................................34 Northside Heart.................................................................61 Northside Hospital - Cherokee........................................65 Northside Hospital - Physicians......................................15 O’Dell & O’Neal Attorneys...............................................12 Optimal Hearing................................................................75 Pinnacle Orthopaedics.....................................................19 Plastic Surgery Center of the South................................95 Presbyterian Village..........................................................73 SGM Corporation.............................................................14 Snappy Home Services......................................................46 Sovereign Rehabilitation...................................................23 Sterling Estates Senior Living - East Cobb.....................11 Sterling Estates Senior Living - West Cobb....................11 Superior Plumbing..............................................................2 Task Anne.............................................................................6 Tate House..........................................................................37 The Bottoms Group.............................................................7 The Magnolia Room..........................................................81 The Walker School.............................................................13 Thornton Dental................................................................36 Three - 13 Salon.................................................................44 Trackside Grill...................................................................68 WellStar............................................................................ 100 White Columns Fun..........................................................52 Williamson Bros. Catering...............................................85 Winnwood Retirement ....................................................89 Word of Faith Church.......................................................16

Cobb Life

November 2017 Volume 13, Issue 8

EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER

Otis Brumby IIl

GENERAL MANAGER Lee B. Garrett

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Wade Stephens

V.P OF SALES AND MARKETING Travis Knight

EDITORIAL STAFF DIRECTOR OF MAGAZINES Mark Wallace Maguire

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INFORMATION Cobb Life is published 10 times a year by the Marietta Daily Journal and distributed to more than 30,000 homes and businesses.

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features

26 departments 26 HOME Cobb kitchen renovation

20 MAKING ART Meet Cobb artist Toni Phillips 32 SOCIAL CLASS Teens get lessons in etiquette, socialization

58 WINE A peak inside the Opus One Winery

42 DIVA FOR A DAY A Cobb resident is treated to a relaxing day of pampering

62 HEALTH & WELLNESS Focusing on the family caregiver

50 HANDMADE Jewelry designer Trapp Tischner shows her masterpieces

70 TRAVEL Hitching a ride to Memphis

66 GET CRAFTY Learn the latest hand lettering techniques

ON THE COVER: Owner of Tisch Jewelry Werks, Trapp Tischner. Photograph by Kelly J. Huff

in every issue FROM THE DIRECTOR NEWS & NOTEWORTHY WORTH WATCHING IN MY CORNER KEEPING UP WITH KATY RUTH HIGHLIGHTS SCENE PARTING SHOT

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BY MARK WALLACE MAGUIRE

The South’s forgotten war… and why it matters today

My son Patrick was adamant about getting snacks out of the car.

I mean really adamant.

We had just arrived at our motel in Gaffney, S.C., after a four-hour drive. I was tired. We were leaving in less than an hour to attend “The Night Before Kings Mountain.” Presented

by The Overmountain Victory Trail Association, the dramatic rendition was taking place at Cowpens National Battlefield and would showcase the timeline leading up to Kings Mountain.

It was going to be a dynamic night, so I wanted to rest for a few minutes.

I wanted a quick nap and caffeine.

I wanted to quasi-refresh as much as a dad can with an excited 11-year-old in tow.

So, I acquiesced. Let him go to the car. Reminded him at least twice, “Please do not lock the keys in the car.” He grabbed the room key, the car keys and happily went on his way.

Fifteen minutes later he was back. And happy. With snacks.

He also mentioned he met some new friends in the motel lobby who were dressed in colonialist attire and were off to Cowpens to participate in the same event we were going to shortly.

Patrick had his snacks. I had a spot of tea and we were soon travelling on a highway soaked in the buttery sunlight of an early October evening, the light touching the foothills and dusting the bottoms of low flying clouds. The familiar brown national park signs began popping up in the high grass, signaling that we were indeed almost to our destination.

And while we were both interested in witnessing the dramatic rendition, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. These types of events are, when good, the best. They drive you to discover more. To learn more. To dig more into the history and the culture related to the event. When they’re bad, well, they drive you to leave. As soon as possible.

This event transcended the good category and simply was

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Above, Hollis Posey demonstrates his gear to Patrick Maguire. Below, the Sons of Liberty perform. grand.

When we arrived we were greeted by Cay B. Posey from Cary, N.C., whom Patrick had met in the lobby earlier. She was welcoming and enthused to meet Patrick’s father. She explained her husband, Hollis, was with the re-enactors, then urged us to get a seat at the front.

The event began with the melodic strains of The Sons of Liberty trio, which was performing songs on fiddle and vocals from the Revoluntionary Era and, shortly afterwards, with some perfunctory remarks from the parks service, the show began.

I won’t give you the play-by-play of the show. But it was marvelous. The group really brought the weeks before the battle to life. They made history real and relevant.

Afterwards, we chatted with the group, Patrick had his photo taken and, most impressively, Hollis devoted many minutes of his time to explaining his gear to us, including his gorgeous rifle and ammunition. The following day we attended the Battle at Kings Mountain anniversary ceremony, where the Overmountain Men were joined by throngs of D.A.R. members, dozens of other re-enactors and hundreds of Americans who came out to honor the day and participate in the activities.

And despite a steady drizzle that started around noon, it was a prime day for father-son memories. The activities, the living history events and the ceremonies were impressive. But, I also relished the day and the weekend as a whole for another reason: This was a huge crowd full of pride and vigor.

And, despite our politics, backgrounds or paychecks, we were there for one reason: To celebrate and honor those who fought for our freedom from under the thumb of British oppression.

In other words, it was a welcome refreshment from the drudgery of the current news cycle and the vitriol of social media.

Patrick and I talked on the way home. I told him that The Revolutionary War didn’t solve all the problems and it would be a long time before everyone was seen as created equal, but it was a start. Then he reminded me that it was not only a start for our country, but it inspired other countries as well and continues to today.

That’s worth celebrating.

As we arrive on Veteran’s Day and segue to Thanksgiving, I hope you all find some common ground. To paraphrase the cliché, America’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve created so far. Despite our differences, I hope that is something we can celebrate together.

Note: You can learn more about The Overmountain Victory Trail Association is a non-profit group of volunteers who celebrate and bring to life the stories of the Overmountain Men who were the volunteers in the Revolutionary War who came over the mountains from North Carolina, Virginia and what is now parts of Tennessee and Kentucky. You can discover more about them at www.ovta.org

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The Strand gets new name The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — oh, yes, you read that correctly — has a new name thanks to an old friend as Earl Smith was revealed as the Strand’s secret, $500,000 donor last month.

The historic theater on the Marietta Square has previously been known as the Earl Smith Strand Theatre, due to the Cobb County businessman’s generosity and unflinching dedication to resurrecting the once-dilapidated Marietta gem.

Smith credits his late wife, Rachel, for being his partner in business, politics and community service and especially in spearheading the efforts to raise money for the renovation of the Strand. So it was only natural that his latest donation, in an effort to close the debt on the Strand renovation loan, was done in memory of her. The donation was announced in August but kept secret until Tuesday’s unveiling ceremony.

“I’m 86 years old. One day, I will go to meet Rachel in heaven.

The first words she will ask me are, ‘Earl, is the debt paid off on the Strand?’ And I want to be able to say, ‘Yes,’” Smith said prior to the unveiling of the new name, which now sits above the Strand marquee.

Earl and Rachel Smith founded Marietta-based E. Smith Heating and Air in 1962. The pair grew the business from two

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employees and a pickup truck to a successful heating and air business that today has 60 trucks circling the metro Atlanta area.

Smith said their involvement with the Strand began in the mid-2000s, when bankers Joe Daniell and Ed Mulkey asked to meet with Rachel Smith so they could talk to her about raising money to fix up the theater. Earl Smith had just finished a successful fundraising campaign to establish a new performing arts center in the Cumberland area, now known as the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. That effort took $140 million in funding, so they felt the Smiths could do wonders in raising the $5 million that was needed to renovate Marietta’s most historic theater.

“When I got into it, I asked (developer) John Williams one day to come in because I wanted to talk to him about making a contribution to the Strand. It was in August and the Strand was not in good shape. There were broken windows and we were walking through pigeon poop on the floor. But look at how wonderful it is today,” Smith said.

The major backers, including Smith, hit a snag in 2008 when the economy faltered and the Great Recession had people clutching tightly to their money. Pledge money that was promised before was rescinded and further fundraising efforts were stalled. Although they had raised $3 million of the $5 million needed to renovate the theater, Smith said he and his wife almost gave up on the cause. But they found a way to receive a loan for the $2 million that remained to complete the renovation and the 82-year-old theater reopened its doors to the public in 2009. Since that time, General Manager Cassi Costoulas said the Strand has seen over 500,000 patrons and has hosted thousands of events.

Prior to the announcement, the Strand had $1.2 million in debt. Smith’s contribution cuts the debt to $700,000, and Smith proposed a challenge to Tuesday night’s crowd of who’s who of Cobb County to retire the debt for good by the end of the year.

One city leader who stepped up to the challenge was City Councilman and Strand owner Philip Goldstein, whom Smith said was donating $25,000 to the cause. Goldstein also allowed the Strand to operate rent-free for 10 years, per the terms of the 50-year lease. The Strand began paying rent in 2015 with a rent that is adjusted based off of the CPI with a capped maximum percentage. The Strand is currently paying that maximum amount, at $9,115 per month.

The unveiling of the new marquee hit a technological snag as Smith’s daughters, Cheryl Forrester and Debbie Abernathy, pulled the black veil off the “Earl and Rachel Smith” title above the marquee while the theater’s audience waited in suspense. Smith was on stage with Strand Board of Trustees Vice-Chair Kim Gresh while everyone awaited the live video of the unveiling, only for the live-streaming camera to freeze. But Smith and Gresh handled the situation with their usual humor and grace and, perhaps in the most appropriate fashion anyway, Smith announced himself that his late wife would join him in the Strand’s name, just as she had joined him in everything else in their lives.

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Father, son doctors take care of hearts of all ages Call them pioneers. Dr. Harvey Sacks was the only cardiologist in Paulding County for decades, toting a suitcase-sized fax machine in his car so he could read electrocardiograms sent by other physicians concerned about their patients’ tickers. And now his son, Dr. Jeffrey Sacks, has become a pioneer of another kind — opening Cobb County’s first pediatric cardiology practice on Barrett Parkway.

The elder Sacks, 69, and his son, 32, both work for WellStar Medical Group and live five miles apart in Sandy Springs. Harvey Sacks joined WellStar in 1978, and his son followed suit just recently.

Jeffrey earned his medical degree from Emory University, his father from Indiana University, but both did their fellowships at Emory.

The obvious question: Did Jeffrey always want to be a doctor, and a heart

doctor, because his dad was?

The answer, Jeffrey Sacks said, is no, even though he remembers talking to his father about EKG machines when he was a child, and long before he learned the arcane lingo. He decided to become a doctor while working parttime as an emergency medical technician when still in college.

To this day, they both work hard together in keeping their own hearts healthy, as well as those of their patients and are familiar figures on bicycle trails and tennis courts. Sometimes, they simply get in a pool and tread water together, a good workout. And they also compare notes and information while doing such exercises.

The senior Sacks, who treats adults, recently referred a patient who had questions about a child to his son, and said it was “an amazing feeling.”

The elder Sacks also has a daughter,

who runs a nonprofit called Creating Connected Communities, and five grandchildren, including Jeffrey’s two, Daniel and Lyla. Jeffrey’s wife, Jessica, is an elementary school teacher and his mother was one of the first female stockbrokers in Georgia.

“My dad was a sole cardiologist, but now works out in Paulding County as well as East Cobb as one of WellStar’s huge corps of cardiologists,” Jeffrey Sacks said. “I’m on Barrett Parkway.”

Though he didn’t always want to be a doctor, Jeffrey said his dad was always his inspiration and mentor — and still is.

“He and I have always been very, very close,” he said. “There’s definitely some influence there because I held him in such high esteem. I never felt he was trying to guide me in one way or another. I was a volunteer EMT for about four years as a student, providing medical care. I really enjoyed it and wanted to take it to a different level.”

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Need a home for your camera? Try this bag Having a functional camera bag is essential when you’re going from assignment to assignment, out taking photos of your family or traveling.

When reps at Tenba reached out, we thought we’d give their bag a try. The lightweight Tenba Switch 10 was the perfect size for our DSLR, battery charger and a couple of lenses. What we liked most was the top zipper that lets you access the bag’s content with ease, instead of having to raise the flap.

This is great for when you need to get to your equipment quickly. And if you’re someone who likes changing up your look, you’d be very interested in the ability to change the front flap to a different color. This bag packs a mighty punch — it’s able to also hold a tripod and comes with a reversible rain cover. (Available at www.tenba. com)

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13 Ginger Tea is a soothing drink With the arrival of the coldand-cough season, you may be thinking about cooking up a big batch of chicken soup as a cure for what ails us. I love the stuff, too, but I suggest you stock up on some fresh gingerroot instead.

Ginger, of course, is one of the many flavors to be found in a stir-fry Asian dish or Indian curry. But used in larger quantities than specified for those recipes, it can become quite spicy. Of all the home remedies out there, I have found tea, prepared with fresh ginger, to be the most effective.

Ginger Tea is easy to make (and is much cheaper than chicken soup). Essentially, there’s nothing to do but chop up some fresh gingerroot, combine it with water and let it simmer. When you’re done, you’re looking at a potent, clean-out-your-sinuses beverage that’s ready to sip. I’ve provided a recipe below, but there’s no need to be so formal. You can

wing it and you’ll be fine.

When making the tea, you might imagine that the first task would be to peel that gnarly gingerroot. In fact, it’s not necessary. Just rinse it well and slice off any bruised spots, then chop it and pile all the chunks into a small saucepan. The more finely it’s chopped, the better — but half-inch chunks are good enough. Cover the gingerroot with 1 inch of cold water, then bring the tea to a boil. (Starting with cold water pulls out more of the ginger flavor than starting with hot water.) The longer you simmer it, the stronger it becomes. So take a sip after 15 minutes or so and, if you approve, strain out the liquid. You can drink it straight up or embellished with honey and lemon — or even a pinch of cayenne.

If one potful of the tea doesn’t entirely vanquish your cold, you can return the chunks

to the saucepan, add fresh water and repeat the process. A single crop of chopped ginger can keep a pot going all day.

Ginger Tea Start to finish: 25 minutes (10 hands-on) Servings: 4 • 4 ounces fresh gingerroot • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, divided, or to taste • 4 lemon wedges Rinse the ginger, cut off any bruised spots and cut it into (roughly) 1/2-inch pieces. In a medium saucepan, combine the

ginger with 4 cups cold water and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer, cover partially and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste, and if strong enough, strain and pour into mugs. Add 1 teaspoon honey or more if desired to each portion and serve with a wedge of lemon.

— from wire reports

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Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God

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Facebook takes on food delivery, challenges Uber and others Several online services already offer food delivery, but that doesn’t mean Facebook won’t jump on board anyway.

The social-media giant says ordering food for takeout or delivery is complicated. It promises to help save time by bringing existing food-delivery services into its app and partnering with some restaurants directly.

Of course, using Facebook to order food might prompt users to spend more time perusing their news feeds — and seeing ads.

U.S. Facebook users can order

from local restaurants and big chains.

Most people who order food already have accounts set up with

individual restaurants and delivery apps, however.

Facebook will have to persuade them to start the process inside its

app instead of using GrubHub, UberEats, Amazon or niche delivery services like Caviar.

— from wire reports

Let us help you remember your Loved Ones Many families return to the cemetery each season to exchange their silk flowers.

A local company, Flowers For Cemeteries, has designed a line of beautiful quality silk flowers for cemetery vases and monuments.

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Quality Silks Beautiful Flowers Ground Vase Niche Vase Mausoleum Vase Monument Saddle

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15 Don’t miss Dave Koz at Cobb Energy

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rammy- nominated saxophonist Dave Koz reunites with two members of the original lineup, guitarist Peter White and Grammy-nominated pianist David Benoit for the 20th Anniversary of his annual Christmas Tour! Trumpet mastero Rick Braun and vocalist Selina Albright join this extra special holiday tour.

Together, these five jazz musicians will perform fresh renditions of Christmas classics, a Chanukah medley and hits from their respective catalogs. Dave Koz has received nine Grammy nomination and has had nine No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Album chart, including his hit album the 25th Anniversary Collection.

One of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape, Peter White has had numerous No. 1 songs on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Songs chart and is featured on tour mate Rick Braun’s latest hit, “We Don’t Talk Anymore.”

Pianist David Benoit is a three-time Grammy nominee. He has released 35 albums, scored several films and conducted such symphonies as

the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra.

Trumpet maestro Rick Braun has more than 20 No. 1 singles, and is known for his work with RnR and the powerhouse trio BWB. Selina Albright’s release Brighter, topped the UK Soul Chart. Her new full-length album, Conversations, was just released. She collaborated with the renowned DJ duo Manufactured Superstars and since 1997 has appeared on Gerald Albright’s grammy-nominated projects.

Concert will be Nov. 24, 8 p.m.

Tickets are $36-$79, plus applicable fees Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway www.cobbenergycentre.com

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16 [WORTH WATCHING] While the core fall TV lineup began two months ago, there are a few new shows/documentaries coming this month. Film-wise, there are some much-hyped movies we’re looking forward to. Here’s your guide. By LaTria Garnigan In Marvel Studios’

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ “Thor: Ragnarok,”

Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok — the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization — at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger — the incredible Hulk!

The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Thor Twitter: @ThorOfficial In theaters — November 3, 2017

“The Cromarties” Nov. 9, 10:30 p.m. ET on USA For the first time in 11 years since being drafted into the NFL, Antonio Cromartie is a full-time dad. Terricka, his wife, loves having Antonio home to help raise their five, soon to be six, kids, but Antonio’s OCD, intense competitiveness and his raising their kids the same way he would coach a football team may prove to be too much for the whole house! There’s not exactly a playbook for parenting, but as a team, Antonio and Terricka are making their own rules.

Reality

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes — Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash — it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Website: www.justiceleaguethemovie.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/justiceleagueofficial; Twitter: @justiceleaguewb; Instagram: @justiceleague; Hashtag: #JusticeLeague In theaters — November 17, 2017 (Photo: Clay Enos / TM & DC Comics)

‘Justice League’

‘The Star’ In Sony Pictures Animation’s “The Star,” a small but

brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a loveable sheep who has lost her flock and Dave, a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become unlikely heroes in the greatest story ever told — the first Christmas.

In theaters — November 10, 2017 (photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Animation)

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“AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics” Nov. 12, 11 p.m. ET on AMC “AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics” will premiere as a two-night television event starting Nov. 12 at 11 p.m. ET/PT, followed by a second episode Nov. 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, in its regular time slot. The six-part one-hour documentary series takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books and features interviews with icons such as Stan Lee, Patty Jenkins, Lynda Carter, Kevin Smith, Famke Janssen, J.K. Simmons, Michelle Rodriguez and Todd McFarlane, among many others.

Superheroes

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art’s Hispaniola Exhibit is presenting a film series. It is showing the movie “Deported” on November 2, 2017 at 7 p.m. This is a film by Rachèle Magloire and Chantal Regnault. It gives voice to offenders who, at the end of their prison sentence in North America, are deported to their home country, Haiti. A new life begins for these “Americans” in Port-au-Prince, a city they left as children. This free event will be held in the Dolive Theater, which is on the second floor, Philip Weltner Library, Lowry Hall. It is part of the campus-wide celebration, “Hispaniola: A Celebration of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.” The exhibition Hispaniola is on view in OUMA through December 17, 2017.

Local arts

“A Bad Moms Christmas” follows

‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ our three underappreciated and

overburdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. And if creating a more perfect holiday for their families wasn’t hard enough, they have to do all of that while hosting and entertaining their own mothers. By the end of the journey, our moms will redefine how to make the holidays special for all and discover a closer relationship with their mothers. The film stars Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Jay Hernandez, Cheryl Hines, Peter Gallagher, Justin Hartley, David Walton, with Christine Baranski and Susan Sarandon.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BadMoms; Twitter: @BadMoms; Instagram: @BadMoms; Hashtag: #BadMomsXmas In theaters — November 1, 2017 (Photo: Hilary Bronwyn Gayle)

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18 [WORTH WATCHING] “Roman J. Israel, Esq.”

‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ is a dramatic thriller set

in the underbelly of the overburdened Los Angeles criminal court system. Denzel Washington stars as a driven, idealistic defense attorney whose life is upended when a turbulent series of events challenges the activism that has defined his career.

Colin Farrell costars as the ambitious, monied lawyer who recruits Roman to his firm.

Facebook: www. facebook.com/ RomanJIsraelEsq; Twitter: @ RomanJIsraelEsq; Instagram: @romanjisraelesq; Hashtag: #RomanIsraelMovie In theaters — November 17, 2017 (Photo: Glen Wilson)

“Baltimore Rising” November In the wake of the 2015 death of Freddie Gray in police custody, Baltimore was a city on the edge. Peaceful protests and destructive riots erupted in the immediate aftermath of Gray’s death, while the city waited to hear the fate of the six police officers involved in the incident, reflecting the deep divisions between authorities and the community — and underscoring the urgent need for reconciliation.

Directed by Sonja Sohn (one of the stars of the HBO series “The Wire”), “Baltimore Rising” follows activists, police officers, community leaders and gang affiliates, who struggle to hold Baltimore together, even as the homicide rate hits record levels. The strife that grips the city following Gray’s death exposes longstanding fault lines in a distraught and damaged community. The documentary chronicles the determined efforts of people on all sides who fight for justice and work to make their city better, sometimes coming together in unexpected ways, discovering a common humanity where before they often saw each other only as adversaries.

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Originally called Art on Freyer and hosted in individual homes, the Cherokee Heights Arts Festival has since expanded to a street bazaar that includes the whole block of Etowah Street between Freyer and Seminole. It’s also extended its offerings to include a wide array of not only art but activities, food and entertainment — more than 40 vendors in total. For one Cherokee Heights resident, the festival also provides the perfect opportunity to share her love of art and give something back to the neighborhood she calls home.

Artist Toni Phillips, of Toni Phillips Studio LLC, has enjoyed much success as a working painter and formerly as an art teacher. Today, she not only is working on a new collection of

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her own layered, large-format art but donates her time to inspiring youngsters at the Cherokee Heights Arts Festival each year.

“Three years ago, I was thinking how I could participate and wondered if I could go out and teach the kids something,” Phillips said. “It’s a lot of fun because the kids are hanging and showing their work. It’s very moving and fulfilling. I leave that day on a high.”

Each year, Phillips (with help from her husband, Steve, and son, Hudson) sets up a still life based on a master painter’s work to teach emerging artists at Cherokee Heights Arts Festival. Phillips works with the budding artists in

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This year’s theme is a surprise, but you can rest assured the result will be a beautiful and personal piece of art you’ll be proud to hang in your home. Added bonus?

You’ll bring more home from the Cherokee Heights Arts Festival than holiday gifts and your child’s handmade artwork. You’ll also make some family memories — and those last a lifetime!

WANT TO GO? The Cherokee Heights Arts Festival takes place Saturday, November 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. While you’re there, why not do some shopping? There will be jewelry, paper weights, fingerless gloves, felted purses, metal and painted artworks, woodworking, cutting boards and much, much more. Find more information and a complete list of artists and vendors at cherokeeheightsartfestival.org.

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or almost all of the 10 years they have been in their home the Jones family had to put up with a badly laid out kitchen, dreary wall color and little to no outside light.

Now enters Meriwether Design Group — helmed by mother/daughter duo Meriwether and Kathryn McAdams — and they were left with a bright, bold and functional space that fits all of their family needs.

Jennifer Jones heard of the team through her best friend and neighbor Christin Lott, whose sunroom the design group renovated and we featured in our May 2016 issue.

Having never done a complete room breakdown/renovation, they were comforted in having someone close to them who had been through the process.

“We’ve always thought about it (renovating) since we moved into this house, but we never thought we would do it,” said Jennifer.

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First things first, the tan wall color had to go and Meriwether Design Group chose a bold blue color that even in its boldness, brightens and livens the space. There was also an oddly-shaped, large walk-in pantry that blocked out much of the light into the kitchen that was torn down. This brought in more light, which helped to accentuate the new blue wall color.

Next, they extended and widened the island to accommodate the Jones family, which includes four boys, and their love of hosting for the holidays.

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Kathryn would categorize the style of the kitchen/dining/ family space as modern traditional and a mix of eclectic with the artwork selections. Not only does Jennifer have a love of art, but so do her sons, so their work is displayed in the new space giving them a sense of inclusiveness. Functional furniture like the vinyl dining chairs and bar stools make for easy cleanup. While the island is granite, the countertops are soapstone, which is great for a kitchen. The material, normally used in labs, doesn’t have corrosion abilities and takes scratches well. Another plus for this robust family. Local vendors were used as much as possible with the project including Madison Mill for the refinishing of the cabinets and a local upholster for the sofa table and draperies.

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Though the large island was initially a nervous point, upon installation Jennifer was happy with the results. And the addition of more space, thanks to the tearing down of the large pantry, made the extension of the island not so cumbersome.

Having gone through this renovation, Jennifer is ready to tackle another space — her basement — but for now, will enjoy her new kitchen/living space.

A more open floorplan lets in the use of light and increased functionality. Splashes of color help to accentuate the blue paint color.

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When thinking of renovations, Kathryn McAdams has two essentials tips homeowners should keep in mind.

Functionality — this kitchen wasn’t originally thought through well in terms of flow, so having a designer come in with options helps make the rest of the project fit into place.

Prioritize — kitchens are expensive, but by prioritizing homeowners could save and spend, and still end up with something beautiful.

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anders says, “I want to offer a business where students leave each class feeling more confident about who they are and the decisions they make, even when no one’s looking.”

TSC partners with Traton Homes, who provides the meeting space, to host 12 events for over 300 6-8th grade students. Enrollment begins in March and classes, which run from September to April, sell out in minutes. Classes promote “modern manners for future success” where teens learn to negotiate social media; lead conversation; dating etiquette; dance; interviewing skills; how to RSVP and write thank you notes; and how to set goals in a fun, encouraging environment. Each year, Sanders hires a team of 25 high school students, and TSC graduates, to lead small groups in games, skits, and discussions.

Current and former clients can’t seem to get enough.

Christie Hodges, whose son, Davis, has attended for 3 years says, “In this day and age, manners seem to be a lost art. I welcome the opportunity for someone like Catherine to reinforce proper manners and etiquette to our 13 year old son.

Catherine does a fabulous job helping the kids bridge the gap between what they are learning at home and what they are missing in this new digital age. The remarkable thing is that she continues to make it interesting enough that my 13-year-old son welcomes the opportunity to go to social class and has actually skipped attending a college football game to attend TSC.” Another client, Julie Austin, adds, “My now 9th grader went all three years and now my seventh grader is in her second year.

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Arriving at a sprawling flea market on a crisp Saturday morning can be exciting. So many potential treasures might be hidden among the dusty piles of cast-off, second-hand goods.

Yet often it’s overwhelming, even for experts. With acres of furniture, art, accessories and more stretching out in front of you, where do you begin?

With a list, suggests New York interior designer Jenny Dina Kirschner, who rarely goes hunting for vintage items without one.

On a recent flea market visit, “we made a list of things we still needed. Accent tables, some specific chairs,” Kirschner says. You won’t always find what you seek, and you may find a few treasures you’d never imagined wanting. But having the list helps “avoid that insane feeling of arriving and, ‘Oh my God, what do I look for first?’,” she says.

So what DO designers like to look for first at a flea market?

For Los Angeles interior designer Jessica McClendon, founder of the design firm Glamour Nest, that depends where she is.

“When I shop on trips, I like to focus on items that are unique to the location. I found a Bavarian deer head carved out of wood when I was in Munich that is so interesting and unique to the Black Forest that I simply had to have it,” she says. “In Ireland, I zeroed in on textiles and antique bibles or prayer books.”

When shopping for vintage items closer to home, McClendon is always on the lookout for chairs.

“I have a full-fledged vintage chair fetish,” she says. “I find antique and vintage chairs so much more interesting and wellmade than options found at retailers today. All they need is a little TLC!” Kirschner agrees: She hunts for chairs that have an eye-catching shape but may be covered in worn or ugly fabric. “As a designer, I know I can revive that chair” by refinishing the wood and updating the upholstery, she says.

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She’s open to just about any style; the key, she says, is making sure these second-hand chairs are striking and unusual.

If you’re not in the market for furniture, try hunting for art and accessories at estate sales or flea markets, says Jaclyn Joslin, an interior designer and founder of the retail store Coveted Home in Kansas City.

These items “bring life and character into a room that sometimes cannot be achieved with a new item,” Joslin says. She often uses vintage pottery and unique sculptures to add style and color to shelves, mantles and coffee tables.

Interior designer Caitlin Murray, founder and CEO of Black Lacquer Design in Los Angeles, also loves hunting for art. Her favorite finds are abstract portraits of women, and she’s had “a ton of luck finding interesting pieces at great prices,” she says. “I like to group vintage portraits together as a salon wall, or use just one as a focal point of the room to tie in other colors incorporated throughout the space.”

Smaller art and accessories can also be wonderful flea market finds.

Kirschner recently found a small enamel candy dish with a painted scene on it, and bought it for just a few dollars. She found an insignia on the back, searched online, and discovered that the piece was part of a series created in Europe decades ago by a family of artisans. She’s since hunted for more dishes from the same series, and they’ve become a treasured collection in her home.

If you’re not sure what type of accessories you’re looking for, consider focusing on one material.

“I’m a sucker for anything solid brass,” says Murray.

“Some of my all-time favorite scores are a midcentury Mastercraft coffee table for $40, valued at $4,000, and a vintage, sculptural, 2-foot-tall giraffe for $25.”

You can also find eye-catching lamps and light fixtures at flea markets, but they might need rewiring.

“Ask the dealer if it’s been rewired recently. If not, do they know any history or background on it? It’s typically easy to have done, but it’s an added expense,” Kirschner says. If the light hasn’t been rewired recently, use that fact to bargain the price down.

No matter which items make your personal list for a flea-market hunt, these designers recommend buying vintage pieces that delight you. If the price is reasonable, says Kirschner, don’t hesitate: “If you want to think about it for an hour, there’s a chance it won’t be there when you get back.”

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A Georgia girl from the start, Carla was born at Crawford Long Hospital in downtown Atlanta, raised and educated in Decatur, at Agnes Scott College. She later went on to earn a master’s in city planning from Georgia Tech and began her career in air and water quality management at the Environmental Protection Agency. It was at the EPA that she also met a young, handsome engineer named Jeff Pierce, who she would eventually marry.

Ten years later, the Pierces welcomed a son, Jason, and Carla stepped down from her career to focus on her family and volunteer at Macland Presbyterian Church.

“I’ve always had a servant’s heart and was inspired by the incredible work the church was doing to feed low-income people through Sweetwater Mission,” she says.

That motivation to serve also compelled Carla to co-found the Spring Chicken Run, a 5K and one-mile fun run that raises thousands of dollars each year for Sweetwater Mission, the largest distributing food pantry in North Georgia. She cherished those years staying at home with her young son and serving the community, yet the professional in her was anxious to return to her career once her son started kindergarten.

However, that plan changed with one phone call and one word on the other line: “adenocarcinoma.” Her mother’s cancer, which had been undetectable for years, had recurred. It was around this time that her father, who had been battling heart disease, was also diagnosed with both vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s.

It became clear that for Carla’s next chapter, she wouldn’t be a working mom and wife, but rather a full-time caregiver. The Pierces moved both of Carla’s parents into their home and she dove headfirst into the task of navigating doctor appointments, medications and, most difficult of all, the role-reversal that so many people with aging parents encounter. For Carla’s father, a WWII veteran who had fought in Iwo Jima and Guam, his toughest battle was handing over control toward the end of his life, while his daughter fought to establish a new role positioned somewhere between respectful child and diligent caretaker.

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t was a round-the-clock job, but she wasn’t alone. She credits the guidance of nurses and doctors at Piedmont Healthcare for getting her through. That, and the support system beside her every step of the way — her husband, Jeff.

“There aren’t many men that would agree to bring their in-laws into their home for eight years,” she says. “But he did and he’s been a constant source of strength and comfort through it all.”

Both of Carla’s parents passed away five years ago. She continues to serve the community, now primarily through her son Jason’s fundraising efforts for Kick-It Champion, a national, volunteer-driven effort that raises funds for childhood cancer research. As a punter/kicker on Hillgrove High School’s varsity football team, Jason raises money for the charity through donors and corporate sponsors. His biggest cheerleader is not on the sidelines, but in his mom, who taught him the life-enriching gift of serving others at an early age.

Left, Three-13 makeup artist Maggy Greer starts Carla’s makeover. Below, left, Carla has her hair cut by Three-13 stylist Cat Hill. Below, right, Megan Luce with Lucca Lane boutique helps Carla pick out a stylish top.

“This contest and the transformation it has given me couldn’t have come at a better time in my life,” Carla says. “I lost my both of my parents, my son will soon graduate, and this feels like a reinvention for my next chapter. I don’t know exactly what that chapter will look like yet, but this is a good sign of what’s to come.”

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1pm: At Three-13 Salon, Spa and Boutique (www.three-13. com), color technician, Trina, created a cool blonde with honey highlights. Hair stylist, Cat, complimented her new color with an angled bob and swooping side bang. Makeup artist, Magy, played off of Carla’s blue eyes with maroon eye shadow and a light plum liner.

4pm: Next, she headed over to Lucca Lane Boutique (www. shopluccalane.com), where owner, Megan Luce, styled Carla with a trendy bell sleeve top, black fringe cardigan, earrings, tassel necklace and suede jacket — fall essentials with trendy accents for a chic but casual look.

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What I’m Thankful For…

By LaTria Garnigan

This time of year can be somewhat melancholy for many. The holidays could be a reminder of those who you’ve lost in your life, especially being the time of family gatherings and merriment.

So to put a smile on your face as you head into the season and gear up for Thanksgiving Day in a few weeks, I thought I’d offer up some comedy for you.

Instead of the normal, serious “What I’m thankful for…” post – I want to add a twist. So here goes. n Caffeine: I know, I know. Every couple of months it seems we hear studies that say not to drink too much caffeine. And there are even those of you whose doctors have forbidden it. Bless your gentle souls. I, on the other hand, love and need it. I’m partial to Green Mountain’s Dark Magic, in particular, and with the cooler weather finally upon us, it’s the perfect pick-me-up in the morning during my commute. Not to mention, I can’t comprehend anything until my cup is empty. n My iPhone: It’s safe to say that our smartphones are making us dumber. That’s not a generalization, right? I was asked a question the other day and quickly said, “Wait, let me pull out my phone so I can tell you.” It holds all my important information and honestly, I’d be lost without it. Surely I’m not alone in this, am I right? And with the frequent updates, this mobile device/computer/lifeline has the ability to do more and more. Maybe one day it can drive me to work while I nap. Oh, wait, Tesla

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has that market cornered. n A supportive tribe: This might be the only mushy part of this column. But having supportive family and friends is truly something to be grateful for. I’m lucky to have people in my life who not only push me but support any and all endeavors. And what seems normal to me, can be seen as rare for other individuals and that’s not lost on me.

Sometimes, you just need a hearty laugh to get through the day and having people at your disposal who can come through with a funny meme or a joke is essential. n Common shoe sizes: I’m most thankful that I wear the same size shoe as my mom. It’s such a blessing when she either gets a pair of shoes that don’t fit her well or she ends up not liking them and I’m on the receiving end of adding to my collection. Just recently, I’ve added not one but three new pairs of shoes for the season. I can’t think of anything that brings more joy than free footwear!

In all seriousness, sometimes it’s great to take a look at the little things in your life that you’re blessed with and are grateful for. Life can get serious too often, too fast and we could all use a break to just smile. I hope you’re able to bring a bit of joy your way this season.

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and just the right amount of irreverent, Marietta’s Tisch Jewelry Werks is the brainchild of former Walton high school English teacher

Trapp Tischner.

If you’d asked her what the future held back then, she would likely have told you she loved school and didn’t have a crafty bone in her body.

Fast forward seven years (and add a dash of friendly encouragement from friends) and Tischner tells a very different story. “I had

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Katie Goodman, who works with Trapp, models a vibrant set. some friends who were jewelers, and they were inspiring,” she said. “Jim Morris [a retired local judge and metalwork artisan] thinks everyone has an artistic talent somewhere.

Maybe a nascent talent. I insisted I didn’t, but my friend and I had been making these bracelets. Jim started asking me to do a table at Cherokee Heights Arts Festival, and then I forgot about it until my name was on a poster.”

At that time, every piece of jewelry Tischner had (mostly stretchy bracelets and necklaces) could fit inside a cookie tin. Today, Tisch Jewelry Werks makes a lot more than its quintessential stretchies and employs four people part-time as an all-female company. “Magic happens when we’re in the zone and the music is playing,” she said. “We find some spark of creativity and a passion for community and collaboration. It’s really like Jim predicted— there is an artist within us all.”

As a result of that imagination and energy (and, of course, a lot of hard work), the company’s pretty, affordable pieces are widely available at retail shops across the Southeast, as well as a number of artist markets and one-off events. The November 2017 | Cobb Life

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common thread running through every creation? Although some of the handmade items are a little bit mod and others more traditional, each is a wearable bit of poetry customers can sport with confidence.

“I want people to feel better with it on,” Tischner said.

“It’s the collaboration between me and the person wearing— an enhancement of personal expression.”

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You can find Tisch Jewelry Werks locally at Modify Atlanta, The Local Exchange, Little Red Birds Gifts, Marietta Square Artisans Market and The Honeybee or online at tischjewelrywerks.com.

Plus, be sure to follow them on Facebook at @TischJewelryWrks for the most up-to-date information on where you can catch up with Tisch, as well as check out all their newest pieces. Tisch Jewelry Werks will be at the Cherokee Heights Art Festival November 11.

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BY MICHAEL VENEZIA PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY J. HUFF AND COURTESY OF MICHAEL VENEZIA

Opus One Winery Oakville, Napa Valley, California From Latin, Opus is defined as “any artistic work, especially one on a large scale”.

This story of the work known as Opus One Winery is both historic and unlikely. The collaboration between Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the aristocratic owner of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, a first growth of Bordeaux located in the village of Pauillac, and Robert Mondavi, a California vintner, and son of Italian immigrants, whose passionate desire was to have Napa Valley wines recognized as equal to the greatest wines of the world, would embark on a journey which would redefine and alter the course of fine wine production in the Napa Valley. These two powerful and dynamic wine personalities shared the vision and decided to create a great Napa Valley red wine, as singular as the greatest estates of Bordeaux. After their first meeting in 1970, a friendship developed and by 1978 after a visit to Mouton by Mr. Mondavi, their partnership was agreed upon in a one hour meeting.

This benchmark red would utilize the great red grapes of Bordeaux, which already had proven themselves in the perfect environment of Napa Valley. The resulting wine, a combination of environmental conditions and the well-drained soils near the village of Oakville also benefitto from the wisdom and experience of both founders.

Mr. Mondavi had built his new winery in 1966 and throughout the 1970’s the reputation of the Robert Mondavi Winery and Napa Valley had set the stage for the next big raising of the bar. In 1973, after a 50 year effort, the Baron had successfully been able to have Mouton elevated to first growth status. In 1976 Napa Valley wines had achieved star power after a panel of French judges selected California wines over their French varietal counterparts. This blind tasting known as the “Judgement of Paris” redefined the course of Napa Valley wines and legitimized them globally.

Mr. Mondavi had been growing grapes in Oakville, possessed significant

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60 vineyard acreage and was excited that the partnership with Baron Philippe would continue to grow the reputation of the Napa Valley.

The French concept of terroir applies very well to the Oakville sub-district of Napa Valley. New roots would be established which would have two men from different cultures sharing the singular vision, to make one wine and the creation of Opus One, a wine dedicated to uncompromised quality, balance, complexity and power, an estate whose wine would transcend generations.

“Making great wine is easy; it’s just the first 100 years that are difficult” said Baron Philippe. I’m sure he would be pleased with the fall 2017 release of Opus One 2014, celebrating the 35th vintage of the wine.

After a meticulous selection process during harvest, the grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months. The finished blend is comprised of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 2% Malbec.

Opus One’s Estate Vineyard is made up of four parcels comprising approximately 170

acres, with a prime location of 100 acres lying within the historic To Kalon Vineyard, named by a late 19th century vintner named Hamilton Crabb. By 1891 he had more than 400 acres of exceptional vineyards properly planted and was a successful wine producer.

Translated from the Greek, To Kalon means the highest beauty and it has more than 125 years of viticultural history. Some of the most sought after and costly Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are grown in this Napa Valley Grand Cru vineyard.

The first vintage in 1979 and every year that follows reflects the continued quest for the singular expression of the vineyard, its vintage personality. The unique combination of all the environmental factors influenceing the growth cycle of the vine from bud break in the spring to the harvest in the fall. No two vintages are the same, but the consistent element of the vineyard site and the subtle conditions which significantly contribute to the vintage nuance and singularity. The wine is the ultimate expression of the place and the culmination of the efforts of the passionate and dedicated men and women who work in the vineyard and the winery as they help

Mother Nature create what Robert Lewis Stephenson referred to as “bottled poetry”.

From 1979-1990 the wine was produced at the Robert Mondavi Winery and since 1991, upon completion of the Opus One Winery, all production has been at this iconic winery.

Depending on the generosity of Mother Nature, no more than 25,000 cases are produced and is currently widely distributed in the United States and to more than ninety countries.

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Winery with sons Michael and Tim Achieves from in producing varietal labeled wines which would be recognized as equal to the great wines of Europe 1970 Meets Baron Philippe de Rothschild The decade successfully establishes a quality reputation of Napa Valley wines and the Robert Mondavi brand 1978 Visits Chateau Mouton Rothschild and meets with Baron Philippe. Opus One joint venture is born 2008 Until his death in Yountville, Mr. Mondavi’s life was centered on wine, arts, culture and philanthropy Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Robert Gerald Mondavi 1913 – 2008 California Vintner and Wine Visionary Family Fruit Packing Enterprise C. Mondavi & Sons 1943 – 1965 Works in Family Business 1966 Establishes the Robert Mondavi

1902 – 1988 Forward thinking visionary Family Aristocratic French Banking Family 1922 Becomes director of the family estate Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Second Growth of Bordeaux

WWII years devastating to France

Joins Free French Forces under General Charles de Gaulle, rebuilds Chateau Mouton after the war 1970 Meets Robert Mondavi 1973 Chateau Mouton Rothschild reclassified to First Growth 1979 Joint venture partnership called Opus One announced.

Recognition of Napa Valley wines 1988 Death in Paris after a life as a wine producer, sportsman, resistance fighter, filmmaker, artist and poet

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TA K E C A R E

Cobb resident creates resource for caregivers Words and Photography by LaTria Garnigan

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lizabeth Miller never saw herself as a caregiver. For her, tag teaming with her siblings to take care of their ailing parents was just a thing a daughter or son did.

“I thought I was just a daughter,” said Elizabeth.

But she ended up being so much more. And with a degree in journalism and an analytical mind, Elizabeth was able to turn her experience into a community by creating the Happy Healthy Caregiver website — www.happyhealthycaregiver.com.

However, let’s go back to what inspired this journey. Her parents have always battled chronic health issues but were still able to live their dream life in Amelia Island, Fla. But in 2014, things began to get serious. That spring her mother got critically ill to the point of needing intubation and Elizabeth and her siblings began talks of long-term care and a plan to move her parents and her developmentally disabled brother they were caring for back to the Atlanta area. Plenty a weekend was spent driving back and forth, but her mom came out of the health scare and was able to return home.

But shortly after she returned back into the fold, Elizabeth’s dad began to decline rapidly. Having been the stronger of the two and the primary caregiver throughout their marriage, this was a shock to the family’s system. He ended up being hospitalized and within a month’s time, his organs began to fail and he passed away.

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Going from hospital stay, to hospital stay to planning a memorial service and then moving her mother and brother back to Georgia was quite the experience and Elizabeth began the search for resources.

But she was coming up empty in finding anything that truly gave her what she needed in terms of dealing with all of these changes in such a short span of time. Things have calmed down family-wise and her brother is now living with another brother in the Atlanta area and her mom has settled in with her sister in Philadelphia.

Because of her love of writing and with some persuasion, she began the task of creating Happy Healthy Caregiver with the goal in mind of helping people integrate caregiving into a happy and healthy life for themselves. The website’s focus is on the family caregiver, more importantly being a resource to teach caregivers how to juggle caring for an ailing family member, while still carrying on with their

daily schedule.

The website is full of information from blog posts, to a link to a private Facebook group where more attention and a community feel can be found, to recipes for certain ailments and dietary needs to inspirational quotes that might be needed to get through the day.

And it’s not just a resource for others, the site has continued to help Elizabeth focus on her own health and wellness.

“I’m way more mindful of my breathing, and just being in the present moment,” she said. “I have more gratitude. Life is short … it’s a gift, don’t waste it.

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Elizabeth has really taken this role seriously and has even become a certified Caregiving Consultant, and also offers one-on-one consulting to family caregivers through her website. And if that’s not enough, she travels around Cobb County and the country giving speeches on the topic and leads a monthly support group, the Daughterhood Circle.

“A lot of this is educating people, that’s the hardest thing,” said Elizabeth. “But once people realize that (they’re caregivers), this whole world of resources opens up.”

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65 November is National Family Caregiver Month, and Elizabeth Miller is sharing some resources with the community: Left, Elizabeth with her sisters, back row from left, Susie Morrell, Anne Woodbury and mom Carole Beighey. Below, Elizabeth with her husband Jason, son Jacob and daughter Natalie.

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n The November Atlanta Daughterhood Circle (a social support group for family caregivers) is Tuesday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m. at UnWine’d & Tap in Marietta. Email to RSVP — elizabeth@ happyhealthycaregiver.com. n Elizabeth has launched the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, which should be available on all the podcast platforms and through the website. n Another resource for family caregivers is the National Caregiving Conference November 10-11 in Chicago. Elizabeth will be speaking at this event. While Cobb residents may not be able to get to Chicago in person, they can register to attend virtually at https://www.caregiving.com/ncc17/ register/.

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roject Studio in west Cobb is barely a year old, but its crafting classes are already selling out and the studio’s enormous popularity has led owner Jill Alford and Amy Griffith asking, “What did west Cobb women do for fun before Project Studio?”

The studio specializes in hand lettering classes, teaching its “students” how to turn their handwriting into works of art.

The style of putting quotes, Bible verses and names on everything from burlap to barn wood has skyrocketed over the past few years, especially since people have discovered they can create the décor themselves.

“We’re less about the building and more about the hand lettering and the art of it,” Griffith said.

“We don’t want everyone’s stuff to look just like ours,” Alford added. “We want your artwork to look like your artwork. We don’t want to say, ‘OK, now everyone do it exactly like this.’ We want to take your handwriting and make it look fantastic. I want it to look like you. Art is an extension of oneself, not a copy.”

Alford and Griffith first met several years ago as artists for the Marietta-based home goods company, Glory Haus.

Griffith painted what they call “burlies,” which are burlap pieces painted with messages and artwork. Alford did mostly canvas work so the two were constantly creating, and found they enjoyed creating most when they did it together.

“We found that when we would be working on a deadline, it was much more fun to do it together. We always would joke, ‘Oh, wouldn’t it be fun if we had a place and we could just hang out and do art together.’ So that’s what happened,” Alford said.

In 2015, Alford experienced a sudden upheaval in her life after her husband, Jimmy, passed away from a heart attack at age 56. With one son in college and another about to leave the nest, Alford knew she needed something to keep her busy and occupied. She turned to Griffith and asked if she would like to open a studio and Griffith replied, “Absolutely.”

“I like to say this is his little gift to us,” Alford said, of her late husband. “When you go through something like that, you need to feel you have a purpose, to have a reason to get up in the morning and, outside of my faith, this has been that. It’s been sheer joy and I’ve enjoyed connecting with other women. There are plenty of people who have a story like mine so I think when you get together, it helps. Art is therapeutic, in a sense. It’s really calming so it’s fun to see women come in here and learn that and come together in that process.”

Griffith, on the other hand, is wife a mother of five, ages 14

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“My parents always lived a long way from my grandparents so we had lots of car rides and I would doodle all the time. When I started having kids, I started thinking, ‘I used to could draw, I bet I could do some of that to make some money so I could stay at home with the kids.’ So that’s what led me to Glory Haus, and now Project Studio,” Griffith said.

In addition to teaching hand lettering classes, the pair also host open studio hours for two hours at a time, where friends and family can get together and work on a specific project, using the studio’s artists and resources to assist them. Alford and Griffith said they originally thought the retail shop portion of the studio would be just as profitable as the studio itself, but the classes and studio hours have become so popular, they have slowly scaled back the retail portion and continue to grow the studio space. The two artists also create custom pieces for weddings and gifts.

“We’re really trying to morph with whatever the new trend is.

Our hope is that we won’t just be a one-hit wonder, and that we can morph into whatever is popular next,” Alford said.

The two said they look to Instagram and Pinterest often to help them forecast what the next trend will be, but they still have to follow the lead of their customers.

“You can read magazines and look at sites and say, ‘OK, purple is going to be really big this season.’ But if people don’t like purple, it’s not going to be the next big thing for us. So we have to follow what our customers like as well,” Alford said.

As far as what the next big thing will be, the pair said the farmhouse style is still here to stay, thanks to the popularity of designers Chip and Joanna Gaines and their knack for farmhouse-chic décor, but that it will be farmhouse with a twist.

“We’ve gone from this ultra-modern farmhouse and we’re still there, but I think everything went so neutral I think color is going to come back in a big way. Abstract design is going to come back in, along with a lot of patterns. You’ll see bohemian comes back around about every five years so we’re starting to touch on that again,” Alford said.

“It will still have that farmhouse feel but with a flair to it. So think bohemian farmhouse, Moroccan farmhouse, that sort of thing,” Griffith said. As artists, they both said they were happy to see color making a comeback as neutrals have reigned over the past year.

As for the future of Project Studio itself, Alford and Griffith said they have plans to expand and will be making some major announcements for the business in January.

“We’re surprised at how fast it took off,” Alford said. “We’re really busy, and that’s a good thing. I want to sound humble when I say that, but we’re really surprised and excited and we can’t wait to expand.”

Above, Project Studio co-owner Jill Alford teaches a Hand Lettering 101 class to students at her west Cobb studio. Top, left, for the hand lettering classes, instructors show the technique of hand lettering, letter by letter.

The real art, however, is in applying those techniques to each person’s individual handwriting.

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Food, history and adventure make up the beauty of the city

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s I watched four outrageously talented gentlemen take on the personas of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, reenacting the December day the four greats joined forces at Sun Studio in Memphis for a spur-of-the-moment jam session, I couldn’t help but feel I was sitting on a secret.

That day set the stage for one of rock and roll’s most iconic photos of the foursome, dubbed the Million Dollar Quartet, and I was there.

Not December 4, 1956, obviously, but close enough. Just weeks before I’d visited Sun Studio and stood on the original tile floor in the very room that hallowed event took place, gazing upward at the angled acoustic ceiling. Likely dozens in the audience could say they’d done the same, but I’d much rather believe my experience was exclusive.

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Photo credits: left, Jack Kenner / Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau; above, Dan Ball / Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau.

I was on a mission to explore the city’s gems — something I’d never done in all my years of visiting my father’s hometown — and Sun Studio was one of many stops on my packed itinerary. I arrived on a late Tuesday afternoon and checked into — where else? — the brand spanking new Guest House at Graceland. I’d decided that if I were going to immerse myself in Memphis, I might as well start with the city’s most famous son: Elvis Presley.

Because I’d forgone my usual scouring of Trip Advisor, I wasn’t sure what to expect: Would I encounter The King’s ghost on a late-night trip to the ice machine?

Would peanut butter and banana sandwiches (or an iteration) be available for purchase? And would the melodies of “Jailhouse Rock,” “Love Me Tender” and other hits fill the halls day in and day out? No, yes and kinda. Delta’s Kitchen and E.P.’s Bar & Grill, two of the hotel’s dining options, both serve peanut butter and banana pudding. And the hotel’s TV channel plays all Elvis, all day long, allowing guests to choose from four decades of music.

The hotel’s informal facade, reminiscent of Graceland, Elvis’s home and final resting place, belies its interior elegance. High-backed chairs and sleek sofas in purple and gray dot the lobby, giving it a modern feel with a twist of grandeur, and the same design flows into the rooms, where a photograph of one of Elvis’s jumpsuits serves as artwork.

Fun fact: Elvis’s ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, headed up the design of the hotel’s 20 suites. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to explore much else, as I was in and then out from almost sunup to sundown during my stay.

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My first stop was the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, within walking distance of the famed Beale Street and a great option for those who can’t squeeze in visits to Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music (the world’s only museum dedicated to soul music) or the Memphis Music Hall of Fame (featuring Memphis native and inductee Justin Timberlake). It does a stellar job of giving visitors an overview of the city’s role in birthing some of the world’s most influential musicians.

The next morning, I rose bright and early, excited about my first trip to Graceland. To be frank, I was more interested in the house and its story than I was the owner, as I love historical properties, but the iPad-assisted tour of the home shed much light on the man behind the music and offered small but interesting details about the home.

My favorite was the Pool Room, a deliciously gaudy kaleidoscope of color with 350 yards of multicolored fabric covering the walls and ceiling that took three people 10 days to hang.

Across the street is the newly opened Elvis Presley’s Memphis, a $45 million, 200,000 square-foot entertainment complex comprised of the world’s largest museum dedicated to Elvis Presley, Presley Motors, which features his car collection, restaurants bearing the names of his beloved parents and grandmother, as well as gift shops.

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73 For the second time in my travels, I was most intrigued by what lay outside the city limits.

Jackson, 70 miles east of Memphis and the birthplace of “Blue Suede Shoes” songwriter Carl Perkins and Hard Rock Cafe founder Isaac Tigrett, is a city full of character and small-town charm. It’s worth a day or overnight trip just to explore Tennessee Safari Park, the state’s only drive-through safari — you haven’t lived until you’ve casually walked among peacocks or been chased by hungry ostriches — featuring thousands of animals, some rare and endangered.

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74 After adventure, fill up at Rock’N Dough Pizza and Brew Company, a Memphis-born pie shop that surprised me with its tasty Gordelia (white sauce, steak, gorgonzola, arugula and balsamic reduction) and Super Freak (white sauce, spicy Italian sausage, caramelized onions and honey) offerings. Once you’re full, head over to Century Farm Winery, Samuel T. Bryant Distillery (or both!) to tour and taste Tennessee-crafted libations. At just over 10 years old, Century Farm is a 13.5 acre-vineyard offering nine varieties of wine, with 85 percent of the fruit used grown on the property.

If you’re in the mood for something a little stronger, Samuel T. Bryant Distillery offers blueberry moonshine and TNKILLA, an agave-based spirit reminiscent of — you guessed it — tequila, among other creations.

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Travel Tips n If you prefer a little variety among the many rib platters and pulled pork sandwiches to be found, The Second Line is the place to go. Cajun-Creole classics are king on this restaurant’s menu, named after New Orleans’ famed brass band parades. Try the andouille, crawfish and pimento cheese fries with a cup of gumbo. For a panoramic view of Memphis and the Mississippi River, enjoy lunch at Lookout at The Pyramid, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid’s restaurant that sits 300 feet above the river.

n Want to maintain your exercise regimen while visiting? Rent a bike from Peddler Bike Shop and take a short ride on Big River Crossing, which overlooks the Mississippi River and links Memphis, to West Memphis, Arkansas.

n Though the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., is a must-see attraction, the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is a bit easier to get into these days. A $27.5 million renovation introduced 40 new films, oral histories and interactive media. Wind your way through African-Americans’ beginnings in this country and view the hotel room Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was staying in when he was assassinated.

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STANDARD Two of Cobb’s oldest trophy shops merge

BY KATY RUTH CAMP Two of metro Atlanta area’s oldest and most reputable trophy and engraving shops are now under the same ownership.

Chris Rinehart, owner of east Cobb’s RC Engravables, acquired Marietta Trophy & Engraving shop at the end of May. The acquisition brings nearly 90 years of business together, as well as their two extensive customer lists.

Rinehart has worked for RC Engravables for 20 years, acquiring it in 2002. The business opened in 1979 at the corner of Johnson Ferry and Roswell Road before moving to its current location on Roswell Road, near Shallowford Road, in 2004.

Marietta Trophy opened in 1967 and owner Fred Williams was well known in the community, working even up until the acquisition.

He has now retired.

“We are competitors, but we’ve always been friendly competitors, long before I was working there,” Rinehart said. “If we had a problem or a question, they’d say, ‘Call Fred! He’ll help you.’

And we would do the same for him; it was a twoway street. They were always the big dog on the street.”

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The acquisition began earlier this year when Rinehart saw that Marietta Trophy was for sale in a listing on bizbysale.com.

“I didn’t even know it was Marietta Trophy until I looked into it; it just said it was a trophy shop.

At first, I was going to see if I could just buy the contacts and keep everything under one roof, but then I decided having the two locations would work better,” Rinehart said.

Rinehart said technology has made vast improvements in the awards industry, and the new mentality of “everyone gets a trophy” hasn’t hurt, either.

“We do a lot of participation trophies,” he said with a laugh.

And while Rinehart recognizes that more and more people are buying their awards products on the internet, he believes going through a trophy shop such as his is best.

“The products online are a lot cheaper and don’t look as good as what we do,” he said. “We haven’t offered anything online because I think that takes the personalization out of it, and you lose touch with the customer that way. Whether it’s the baseball team or the real estate office, we enjoy having those relationships and catering to them.”

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• Commission floor plans. It’s a good idea to have plans drawn up by an architect. Knowing your exact square footage has tax-savings implications: If your home office is your principal workplace, you may qualify for a home office tax deduction (for what the IRS calls “business use of your home”) based on the overall area of that space. Plus, an architect may be able to see beyond walls to find potential spatial configurations you might not have considered.

• Define your workspace. Working from home may be an escape from the monotony of cubicle land, but it’s still important to define your workspace. If it’s not possible to turn an existing room into your office, consider using an uncluttered portion of your basement, attic or garage. A tax deduction applies only to space used exclusively as a home office, so simply putting a desk in your living room doesn’t make you eligible, nor will it prevent distractions.

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• Get lit. Ideally, your home office will have at least one window, but also invest in a swing-arm desk lamp to provide ample illumination for concentrated tasks.

• Clear clutter. Avoid toppling stacks of documents and make the recycling bin your new best friend. A small filing cabinet should be able to hold all your records, and many home furnishings can be repurposed if a filing cabinet feels too corporate.

• Grow something. Not only are there health benefits associated with keeping plants indoors, they’ll be there when you need to take a break. A little gentle pruning can prove meditative, and can be a good way to refocus.

• Keep a schedule. Online newsfeeds and day-to-day housework can be distracting.

Approach working at home with the same level of professionalism you’d bring to an office setting. Display a clock

and wall calendar for visual reminders of deadlines.

• Communicate. Responding promptly to emails and calls lets co-workers know that you’re reliable. Substitute face-to-face time with FaceTime (or another video-enabled communication service).

Thanks to such technology, you can share space with co-workers a continent away.

• Take breaks. Anyone familiar with water cooler chatter knows that offices are highly social. That’s an aspect of your day that can feel like its missing. So step outside every few hours; wave to your neighbor or walk to a coffee shop. n n n By adopting a few design strategies and organizational habits, you can get your best work done from your home office.

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80 [KEEPING UP WITH KATY RUTH] The Root of It On Sept.15, Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society and Red Hare Brewing got to the ROOT of something delicious.

For months, the unlikely pair worked together for a special fundraiser for Cobb Landmarks, to be held on the grounds of its headquarters, the historic William Root House. The house, located just off the Marietta Square, was built in the 1860s and is the oldest wood-framed structure in downtown Marietta.

Katy Ruth The home was owned by Marietta’s first apothecary, Camp William Root. William would have grown many medicinal plants for his pharmacy in his garden, including hops, which would have been used as an herbal medicine to assist with sleeplessness and anxiety.

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enjoying the Marietta Square, I had yet to visit the Root House. So when I saw that two of my favorite things were coming together – history and craft beer – I knew that would be the perfect opportunity to change that.

The event, dubbed the Root House Craft Beer Tasting, offered ticketholders the opportunity to tour the house and gardens while tasting four beers the popular Marietta brewery crafted using herbs grown in the Root House’s gardens. The special tasting’s craft beers included Centennial IPA, Lemon Balm, Fig Porter and Sea Holly Saison.

When I arrived, albeit a few minutes late due to rehearsal at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre for my songs in the “Strand Ole Opry,” I was surprised to see the gravel patio of the house filled with people. Four kegs were set up along the fence as volunteers poured beer samples to those enjoying the grounds and beautiful, sunny weather.

My friends Laura and Bryan Higginbotham of Marietta were two of the volunteers, so I was happy to spend time with them and enjoy the tastings (we all decided the IPA was our favorite). I toured the guest house with two of

my other friends, Melanie and Allan Crissey of Marietta, and we marveled over what might could be considered the early version of a “tiny house.”

Overall, the fundraiser for Cobb Landmarks was a great success and one I hope the nonprofit will host again.

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Congrats Cavitt Congratulations to longtime WSB-TV reporter Ross Cavitt on his retirement from the station and subsequent hiring as Cobb County government’s new communications director. Not only is Ross friendly, sharp and versed in all things Cobb County, he will also know where to find the reporters hiding in the bushes!

Who says lawyers are stuffy?

On Sept. 21, some of Cobb County’s most notable attorneys, judges and courthouse employees pulled out their dancing and singing skills (or, in jest, their lack thereof) for the 2017 Justice Jam held at the Brickyard Marietta.

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81 For years, the Justice Jam was a live band competition among legal professionals that raised money for the Legal Aid of Cobb County/Cobb Justice Foundation. Cobb Justice Foundation is the pro bono arm of Legal Aid in Cobb County. The Foundation recruits and trains over 200 volunteers a year to carry on the good work of representing Legal Aid clients.

This year, organizers changed it to a more casual competition with two categories: lip sync and live karaoke performances.

I sat with my friends (also attorneys) Blake and Leslee Hungerford as we laughed with and cheered on friends competing in the

competition, many of whom were in the Young Lawyers Division. The YLD’s performed a “Lip Sync Battle”-esque performance of dancing and lip syncing to a compilation of 90s pop and hip hop songs and deservingly won the lip sync category. That group included Chris Cahill, Lindsay Gardner, Bert Hummel, Katie Leonard, Nicole McArthur, Amir Nowroozzadeh and Leslie O’Neal. Attorney Amanda Moulthrop was the winner of the live karaoke performance for her crowd-pleasing rendition of Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places.”

One of the highlights of the night was watching Cobb County Superior Court Chief

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Judge LaTain “Tain” Kell don a long, curly, blonde wig for his live performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” A “chorus” of backup singers, usually found in the courtroom, were seen in the background, supporting their own Freddie Mercury.

Stephanie Carmichael, director of the Cobb Justice Foundation, said the event raised around $15,000 and sold 200 tickets.

“We changed it up this year to allow people to network a little more and get everyone in the crowd into it. We wanted everyone to be able to participate and make it a more social event,” Carmichael said.

Mission accomplished! Everyone seemed to have a great time, especially those who traded in their suits for the night.

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O. Henry’s holiday classic Gift of the Magi, setting the tale in Atlanta in the 1950s. This adaptation centers around a local streetcar driver who’s struggling to stay afloat during the Atlanta Transit strike. Christmas is around the corner and the young man and his wife don’t have the money to buy each other gifts. Despite their financial hardships, they find a way to celebrate. Magi tells the story of love, sacrifice and the blessings that we take for granted. Treat the entire family to this treasured holiday play; kids will also enjoy pre-show snacks, crafts and holiday characters.

Check the website for show times. Where: Theatre In The Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., NW, Marietta.

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With engines in high gear, both fans and critics alike have all caught wind what GRiZ has been throwing down. Billboard has called the music “brilliant” with DJ Mag clamoring “more than all good — it’s great!” GRiZ has become a champion of the live electronic landscape; effortlessly blending improvised saxophone, guitar, vocals and more over booming bass lines, hard drops, and some of the most creative transitions in the game. It’s no surprise that GRiZ’s show stealing performances have reached the main stages at festivals ranging from Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza to Electric Forest, Outside Lands & more! When: Nov. 10, 9 p.m. Where: Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave. Tickets: $32.50. Info: www.cocacolaroxy.com/.

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens is hosting its fourth annual Day of Bonsai Event. Garden staff and Bonsai Study Group volunteers will be introducing their bonsai collection to both laypersons and bonsai aficionados. The event features an all-day demonstration by renowned bonsai expert Rodney Clemons, which will be held outside in the bonsai exhibit area. Other activities include a silent auction of bonsai-related items and a sales area featuring trees, pots, tools, books and more. Visitors may also plan to enjoy a wonderful picnic opportunity in the garden.

Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and active duty military, $5 for children ages 6 – 12; children 5 and under are free with parent or grandparent. Garden members are admitted for free. When: Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. Info: smithgilbertgardens.com/, 770-919-0248

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Come experience some of the most stellar artists of our time on one stage. Soulful Sounds of Christmas featuring Will Downing, Chanté Moore and Maysa will usher in the spirit of the holiday season. The tour delivers a warm evening of love to celebrate the 2017 Holiday Season. When: Nov. 18, 8 p.m.

Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway. Tickets: $39-$100. Info: www.cobbenergycentre.com/ events-list/, 770-916-2800

Over 50 arts and crafts vendors, silent auction, door prize, bake sale, frozen meals sale, quilt drawing, gift basket drawing will be at the Mt. Zion Craft Show. Also during the event will be pictures with Santa, fresh baked apple pies and cookies prepared during the show. This event is sponsored by the Mt. Zion United Methodist Women. All proceeds benefit charities that help women and children. Admission is free. When: Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Info: www.mtzionumw.org, 770971-1465

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NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR. Residents enjoyed the annual North Georgia State Fair held at Jim Miller Park this year. // PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY CHANDLER //

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Ah, the Harvest Moon.

It is hard to find a more robust sight of fall as the great orb ascending in the autumn sky.

Fall is surely here.

PHOTOGRAPH ILLUSTRATION BY KELLY J. HUFF

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