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Founder/Publisher February 2010
5 Couple Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Cynthia Rozzo Volume 17, No. 5
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On the Cover
With three children, the buzz words, “bal- Our cover this month features Baby
ance,” “family,” and “education,” have taken on of the Year Myles Raymer. As has been
a deeper meaning for me. I have realized the
our tradition, the EAST COBBER ran
importance of how I use my time to achieve
my goals from managing the paper to keeping a promotion in its fall editions, asking
in shape to being a mom. A big timesaver for readers to submit photos of their little
me is using the resources that are right here in
bundles of joy. From those entries,
East Cobb. This month’s issue includes the spe-
cial section, “East Cobb Child Care & Preschool 15-month-old Myles was randomly
Guide.” If you have young children, these charts selected. Myles is the son of Amanda
on pages 12-20 will help you discover just how
and Jonathan Raymer, who live in the
many quality preschool programs are offered right
here in our own backyard. When you read this Johnsons landing subdivision. “Myles
edition of the EAST COBBER, as well as each edition, please use this magazine has a 3 year-old sister, Amelia, who he
as a quick and easy way to learn about all the resources we have close by to absolutely adores!” says mom, Amanda.
make your life better and to help you catch up on some community causes. I
The Raymers moved to Johnsons
hope you learn something you didn’t know before—whether it be about a local
business, a special event, or what your neighbor is up to! landing 2 years ago and are the
While Valentine’s Day is the special occasion in February, the Pastors and Directors of The Salvation
EAST COBBER focuses on the love shared by fellow East Cobbers every Army in Cobb County.
month. When someone loves to do something or loves someone, they devote
their best talents and skills to make that project, relationship, or situation the Myles loves swimming at the YMCA
best possible. There are many people—from Rotarians to PTA members to our and playing at the East Cobb park with
advertisers—who love this community and are doing whatever it takes to make
his sister. That is, when he’s not danc-
East Cobb a better place to live. As editor and publisher, I love to shine a
light on their worthy efforts. ing it out to Hannah Montana.
Amanda and Jonathan enjoy East
Happy Valentine’s Day! Cobb because of the sense of com-
munity it provides. They love that it’s
affordable and accessible to just about
everything in the Atlanta area.
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are celebrating 70 years of marriage this month. Yes, 70
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in their early twenties. Addie was shopping at a local JC
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Candidates for Washington A Tradition of Excellence
Youth Tour Contest Sought Highest Quality Instruction
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PTA legislation & Advocacy at the Gold Dome
By Abby Shiffman, Georgia PTA Legislative Committee Member
The Legislative Session began January 11th under the allow school systems an additional month to better esti-
Gold Dome. As of the date of writing this article the actual mate the enrollment and thus how many teachers may be
budget recommendations have not been presented to the needed. Relaxation of some restrictions, including class-
Legislature by the Governor. room sizes, direct classroom expenditures, teacher sala-
PTA exists to advocate for children and youth. It was ries and the ‘65% rule’ are being considered. Additional
one of the primary reasons the organization was formed. furloughs will be proposed. School nurses may also be
This happens through the resolution process whereby brought up as possible cuts. And concealed guns may be
positions are adopted by its members. National positions allowed in schools, churches and at sporting events. This
are online at www.pta.org; state positions are online at all affects the students. Stay tuned.
www.georgiapta.org. Local units, councils, and districts PTA Day at the Capitol, Tuesday, February 23rd, pro-
may adopt positions as long as they are not in conflict vides PTA leaders, members and supporters an opportunity
with state or national ones. To stay current on hot issues, to become more familiar with the legislative process and
please sign up for updates by going to the Georgia PTA to actively speak with legislators about education and chil-
website. Click on Capitol Watch in the left column, then dren’s issues. Bring a van full of PTA members – all wear-
Grassroots in the top choices to join. You will then receive ing red – and let your voice for children be seen and heard.
updates so you can be informed. Register today by contacting your local PTA or go to www.
The budget is currently $300-400 million in the red. georgiapta.org. Early registration deadline is February 9th.
40% of the state budget is K-12 education and the per- PTSA Day at the Capitol, Thursday, March 4, 10am-
centage rises to 54% when you include higher education. noon, geared toward middle and high school students, is
Last year there were 3% cuts to education; expect higher specifically designed for the student. It will be limited to
cuts this year. Proposed legislation coming out of com- 300 participants so register early.
mittees includes: HB 906, which extends the deadline Abby Shiffman is the Eastern
contracts can be offered to educators to May 15. This will Cobb County Council PTA Legislative
Chair, Sedalia Park Elementary
School Legislative Chair, and
Georgia PTA Legislative Committee
Member. Abby and her husband,
Ken, are the proud parents of
Rachel and Aaron. They have lived
in East Cobb County for the past 12
years. She is also a Board Member
of the East Cobb Civic Association.
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East Cobb Schools Recognized By State
For improvement and Achievement
Thirty-six Cobb County schools have been honored for The Highest Performance award is given to schools that
academic success by the Georgia Department of Education have a very high percentage of students meeting test stan-
and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. The dards. The East Cobb County winners are:
awards are based on student performance on the 2008-09 Platinum: Lassiter, Pope and Walton High Schools;
Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT, for elementary Mt. Bethel, Murdock and Timber Ridge Elementary
and middle schools) and the Georgia High School Graduation Schools.
Tests (GHSGT, for high schools). These state assessments
Gold: Wheeler High School; Dickerson and Dodgen
help determine a school’s status under federal No Child Left
Middle Schools; East Side, Garrison Mill, Mountain
Behind. Each award has four honor levels – Platinum, Gold,
View, Shallowford Falls and Tritt Elementary Schools.
Silver and Bronze – that correspond to a school’s consistent
performance and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status. Silver: Kennesaw Mountain High School; Hightower
Trail and Simpson Middle Schools; Rocky Mount and
The Cobb County schools, 14 more than were honored in
Sope Creek Elementary Schools.
2007-08, are among just 327 schools throughout Georgia to
receive the awards. Bronze: Kell High School; Addison Elementary School.
The Greatest Gains award is given to schools that The school recognitions are part of the state’s release
showed the greatest improvement in CRCT or GHSGT scores of the 2008-09 K-12 Report Card, which provides data for
and had a significant percentage of students exceeding stan- Georgia’s preschools, K-12 schools and institutions of higher
dards. The East Cobb County winners are: education. Information about the awards and the Report Card
is available at The Governor’s Office for Student Achievement
Platinum: Wheeler High School; McCleskey Middle School. Web site at http://www.gaosa.org.
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Beginning Saturday, February 20, you can look forward
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March.
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service projects. Proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Program
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materials for more than 41,000 girls and 17,700 adult mem-
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months of February and March, visit the Cookie Finder on the
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East Cobb Eagle Scouts Named
Walton High School seniors, Wyatt Jones, Preston Elliot
and Michael Ayres, from Mt. Bethel’s Troop 1011 recently
achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout. Close friends since a
young age, each contributed complicated projects benefit-
ing the community of East Cobb. Wyatt’s project consisted
of constructing 5 jumbo sized picnic tables and 5 in-ground
benches installed at their alma mater, Eastside Elementary
School. Preston’s project was to regrade and widen a sec-
tion of the Kennesaw Mountain Trail, add stone stairs and
install a split rail fence protecting vegetation on the moun-
tain. Michael’s project also benefited Kennesaw Mountain
Park with the restoration of a 100 foot section of Kennesaw
Mountain Trail. His project included a 10 percent grade ele-
vation, regrading, erosion and drainage improvements. Each
project took over 125 man-hours to complete.
Eagle Scout is the highest rank awarded to a Senior
Scout in the Boy Scouts of the America. A joint ceremony,
attended by local dignitaries, was held at Mt. Bethel United
s Preston Elliot, Wyatt Jones and Michael Ayres. Methodist Church.
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The following pages provide a comprehensive listing of all child care centers, Mother’s Morning Out (MMO) programs, and pre-
schools available to children under the age of 5 in East Cobb County. This information offers a quick review of the child care
and educational programs located right here in our East Cobb community. We have not attempted to “rank” or “rate” any cen-
ters. Readers are encouraged to thoroughly evaluate any potential caregiver. The Child Care Licensing Section of the Georgia
Department of Human Resources regulates the industry and can be very helpful. In the Pre-K column, an * after the check mark
indicates that the preschool offers the Georgia Pre-K program.
Drop-In Day Care
Summer Session
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ANGEL ACADEMY DAYCARE (35) Fouzia Aissoui 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4 4
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BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN’S CENTER (97) Mark Davis 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4
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BRIGHT STAR ACADEMY (32) Tatnaik Srideet 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4
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CREATIVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (50)
PINE CREST CAMPUS Li Tang 6 wks + 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
2877 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 770-992-8031
CRÈME DE LA CRÈME (155) Jeannie Brannon 6 wks + 4 4 4 4 4 4
726 Woodlawn Drive, Marietta 30068 770-971-2205
DOODLE BUGS Lena Hammand
4 4 4 4 4 4
2561 Canton Road, Marietta 30066 770-422-0284
EASTMINSTER CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL (65) Margaret Gibbs 16 mos
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The MJCCA’s Sunshine School
is Moving to Temple Kol Emeth
We're moving to Temple Kol Emeth in East Cobb beginning
with the 2010 - 11 school year. Here, you'll find our same,
exceptional NAEYC-accredited program at a new, more
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Babies Can’t Wait
Provides Early intervention to
infants and Toddlers
Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) is a comprehensive,
family-centered, coordinated program that provides early
intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabili-
ties or developmental delays and their families. Since
1987, Babies Can’t Wait has been administered by the
Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of
Public Health, Family Health Branch. For families of
eligible infants and toddlers, BCW provides a window of
opportunity for their children to grow, learn, and develop
to their fullest potential. BCW gives infants and toddlers,
whose brains are growing very quickly, the opportunity to
gain skills, and the chance to teach families to help their
children learn these skills.
Children and families in every county in Georgia
can access early intervention services. Anyone can refer
a child to Babies Can’t Wait. In order to refer a child
to BCW for an evaluation, contact: Beth Mathison,
Coordinator-BCW COBB/DOUGLAS Cobb and Douglas
County Public Health, 1955 Lake Park Drive,
Suite 300, Smyrna, GA 30080, 770- 514-2462,
bymathison@dhr.state.ga.us.
Preschool Picassos
At Walker, our Preschoolers learn about Picasso and Dali. They learn
about Monet and Seurat. They learn about styles and techniques,
and apply them as they draw, paint, cut, tear, mold and create –
beautiful works that appear in our annual Preschool Art Show. It's
the wonder of creativity. It's the wonder of Walker.
Open House
Feb. 7 . . . . . . .1:30 p.m.
700 Cobb Parkway North | Marietta, Georgia 30062
678-581-6921
www.thewalkerschool.org | Grades Pre-K(4) - 12
The Walker School practices a nondiscriminatory admission policy.
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Drop-In Day Care
Summer Session
Special Needs
( 5 Year-Olds)
(3 Year-Olds)
(4 Year-Olds)
Evening Care
Kindergarten
Toddler Care
Morning Out
After School
(1-2 Years)
Infant Care
(0-1 Year)
Preschool
Mother’s
Pre-K
Care
Name & Address (# of Children Enrolled) Director/Telephone
EASTSIDE BAPTIST PRESCHOOL (125) Karen Walker 6 wks + 4 4 4
2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 770-971-4766
ETZ CHAIM PRESCHOOL(64) Debbie Deutsch
4 4 4 4 4
1190 Indian Hills Pkwy., Marietta 30068 770-977-3384
FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL (102) Susan Livingston 2 yrs + 4 4 4 4 4
2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 770-973-8921
GIGGLES LEARNING CENTER (120) Diane & Larry Whitmire 6 wks + 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
3639 Canton Road, Marietta 30066 770-928-6670
THE GODDARD SCHOOL (40) Meleta Walker 6 wks + 4 4 4 4 4
3584 Providence Road, Marietta 30062 770-579-1190
THE GODDARD SCHOOL (130) Lisa Hoffman 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4
3147 Trickum Road, Marietta 30066 770-321-8370
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH Mary Jo Nichols
4
3401 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 770-973-0038 ext. 24
JOHN KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (75) Marcia Hayden 4
4 4 4
505 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta 30067 770-973-3283 Camp
JOHNSON FERRY BAPTIST CHURCH 4
THE WEE SCHOOL(350) Kim Mayo 4 4 4 4 2+
955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 770-794-2997 Camp
KIDS ZONE DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Helene Hindman
4 4 4 4 4 4
137 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1100, Marietta 30068 770-933-6900
KIDDIE COLLEGE (110) Debra Walker
4 4 4* 4 4 4 4
2000 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 770-973-7223
KIDS R KIDS INTERNATIONAL (175) Sylvia Walker 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4 4
3900 Canton Road, Marietta 30066 770-926-5577
KIDS R KIDS INTERNATIONAL (200) Julie Davis 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4
505 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 770-565-2220
KIDS R KIDS INTERNATIONAL, #26 (160) Kathleen Sanchez 6 wks + 4 4 4 4
2100 Post Oak Tritt, Marietta 30062 770-971-7200
KINDERCARE (75) Reggie Martin 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
2566 E. Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-0042
Life after Crème. ®
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We start with the basics – math, science, social studies and language. Then
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early education option for your child. New! Ask us about PATHS Preschool, our new life skills curriculum
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The proof is the curriculum.
Our proven Balanced Learning® curriculum is based on the latest research and
standards for early childhood education, and is consistently delivered across all
Primrose Schools. No other national preschool organization can make this claim. In
addition, our passionate teachers bring learning to life in every classroom every day.
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Special Needs
( 5 Year-Olds)
(3 Year-Olds)
(4 Year-Olds)
Evening Care
Kindergarten
Toddler Care
Morning Out
After School
(1-2 Years)
Infant Care
(0-1 Year)
Preschool
Mother’s
Pre-K
Care
Name & Address (# of Children Enrolled) Director/Telephone
LA PETITE ACADEMY (87) Jeannie May 6 wks + 2 yrs + 4 4* 4 4 4 4
2358 Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066 770-926-8364
LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY IN EAST COBB UMC (45) Edwina Campbell 12 mos +
4 Walking
4 4 4
2325 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-3671
MEADOWS MONTESSORI (107) Roya Darkai
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
111 Bells Ferry Lane, Marietta 30066 770-218-6347
MORNING STAR MONTESSORI (6)
@HOLT ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH Rhea Brashear 4 4 4 4 4 4
675 Holt Road, Marietta 30068 678-213-0844
MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (78) Ciara Thomas 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4 4 4
2145 Barnes Mill Road, Marietta 30062 770-565-3933
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WOODSTOCK (70) Patricia Shahbazi
4 4 4 4 4 4
3899 Canton Road, Woodstock 30066 770-928-2515
MOUNTAIN VIEW UMC PRESCHOOL (45) Myrna Dial
4 4 4 4
2300 Jamerson Road, Marietta 30066 770-591-8659
MT. BETHEL CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL (387) Ginny Mateer 16 mos + 4 4 4 4 4
4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 770-971-6812
MT. BETHEL UMC CHILDREN’S DAY CARE (75) Dee Stolz 6 wks + 4 4 4
615 Woodlawn Drive, Marietta 30068 678-560-8005
MT. PARAN NORTH PRECIOUS ONES
LEARN N’ PLAY (45) Julie Bostardi 8 wks + 4 4 4
1700 Allgood Road, Marietta 30062 678-285-3226
MT. ZION UMC PRESCHOOL (170) Meg Henderson
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-1478
NOBLE WORLD MONTESSORI (60) Mehdi Sayfi 18 mos +
4
4 4 4 4
2676 East Piedmont Rd., Marietta 30062 770-509-1775 thru 5th
NOONDAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (130) Libby Dunn
4 4 4 4 4 4
4121 Canton Road, Marietta 30066 770-926-8891
PIEDMONT BAPTIST WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL (100) Dolores Bailey 6 mos + 4 4 4 4 4 4
570 Piedmont Road, Marietta 30066 770-423-9578
St. Catherine’s Episcopal Preschool
571 Holt Road • Marietta GA 30068
www.stcatherines.org • 770-971-2839
• Ages one year to pre-K • Qualified, dedicated staff
• Planned preschool learning curriculum
• Loving, safe, and healthy environment
• All children welcome regardless of race,
national origin, or religious preference.
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5 Steps for Selecting
Quality Child Care
Step 1: Start Early
Start looking as far in advance as you can. No matter what
type of care you are considering – a child care center or care
in someone else’s home – finding the right child care option
can take some time.
Step 2: Make Some Calls
Begin your search by calling your local child care centers.
Step 3: Visit and Ask Questions
Make sure you visit the child care centers you are consider-
ing. Find out about these key indicators of quality:
• Adult to Child Ratio
>>Ask how many children there are for each adult. You
want your child to get plenty of attention. The younger your
child, the more important this is. Babies need an adult to
child ratio of no more than 1:4 (one adult for four infants),
while four-year-olds can do well with a ratio of 1:10 (one
adult for ten children).
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• Caregiver Qualifications
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With extended morning and afternoon options.
• Turnover Offering a Four and afternoon options.
With extended morning Hour Program
>>Check how long the caregivers have been at the center With extended morning and afternoon options.
or providing care in their homes. Caregivers who come and Low Student to Teacher Ratios
go make it hard on your child. Getting used to new caregiv- Low Student to Teacher Ratios
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• Accreditation and Nurturing Environment!
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Drop-In Day Care
Summer Session
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(3 Year-Olds)
(4 Year-Olds)
Evening Care
Kindergarten
Toddler Care
Morning Out
After School
(1-2 Years)
Infant Care
(0-1 Year)
Preschool
Mother’s
Pre-K
Care
Name & Address (# of Children Enrolled) Director/Telephone
PLAY Colleen MacDonald
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
10930 Crabapple Road, Marietta 30075 678-290-1333
PRIMARY PREP ACADEMY (160) Kathleen O’Brien 6 wks + 4 4 4 4 4
1887 West Oak Parkway, Marietta 30062 678-594-8700
PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT EAST LAKE (105) Melissa McCarthy 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4
2065 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-0148
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF LASSITER (130) Patsy McGilvary 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4
282 Lassiter Road, Marietta 30062 770-641-8535
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SPRAYBERRY (146) Jennifer Conway 6 wks+ 4 4 4* 4 4 4
2531 East Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062 770-578-4832
RATED K FOR KIDS ONLY (60) Debra Prather 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4 4 4
2800 Canton Road NE, Marietta 30066 770-425-4799
ROSE GARDEN MONTESSORI (55) Ivy Cooper 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4 4
3829 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 770-579-1979
SANDY PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH (80) Angie Spiva
4 4 4
2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066 770-971-8525
SEWELL MILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL of
SEWELL MILL BAPTIST CHURCH (150) Glynda Lundquist 4 4 4 4
2550 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-3746
SHREINER SCHOOL & ACADEMY (100) Sarah Walker 4
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2 yrs + 4 4 4 4
1340 Terrell Mill Road SE, Marietta 30067 770-953-1340 thru 8th
SPRAYBERRY ACADEMY (220) Ashleigh Bailey
4* 4 4
2110 Post Oak Tritt, Marietta 30062 770-977-0877
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Rose Garden Marietta
3829 Roswell Road, 770-579-1979
3829 Roswell Road, Marietta 770-579-1979
Main Campus: 3001 Johnson Ferry Rd. Marietta, GA 30062
www.rosegardenmontessorischool.com Pine Crest: 2877 Johnson Ferry Rd. Marietta, GA 30062
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3829 Roswell Road, Marietta 770-579-1979 Johns Creek: 4040 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suwanee, GA 30024
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The Reading & Writing John Knox Presbyterian Church
505 Powers Ferry Road
institute Helps Students Marietta, GA 30067
770-973-5050
unlock Their literacy visit us online @ WWW.JohnKnoxPCMarietta.Org
Christian After School Academy
Affordable, Quality Class available for children
After-School Care ages 12mos-5yrs
grades PreK-Grade 5 Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm
Homework supervision and JKPS is committed to the total
special activities in a structured, development of each child. Our
caring environment. play-based philosophy strives to
Limited transportation provided stimulate social, emotional and
from Powers Ferry, Brumby, spiritual growth, as well as
East Valley, Sedalia Park and provide academic, creative and
Sope Creek Elementary Schools. social challenges
Kelly is a bright young lady who is in her last year
of High School. She takes advanced classes in two sub-
jects and is looking forward to attending the college of her
choice. High School has been a rewarding and exciting
experience for Kelly. She is a success in every way. What’s
Butter ies FACT:
most inspiring is that Kelly is dyslexic. are more fun to learn about
Kelly was diagnosed and treated by the Reading and when they land on you.
Writing Institute (RWI)—an Atlanta-based organization
that specializes in diagnosing and treating dyslexia and We invite you to take a closer
dysgraphia (an impaired ability to read and or write). Kelly look at Shreiner’s curriculum
participated in weekly sessions at one of the Institute’s five
to see how we create a
locations; this therapy retrained her brain to process written
information efficiently. “remarkable experience” for
our students. Now enrolling
“Approximately 15 percent of the population deals
with dyslexia,” says Bill Madigan, the administrator at the 2K-8th grade.
RWI with five centers in Atlanta. “That’s 75,000 people in
Atlanta alone”. Register online for our next
According to Madigan, effective treatment must begin Open House or
with accurate evaluation; the first critical step is to uncover take a private tour.
the specific causes of the “disconnection.” At the Institute,
a neuro-psychologist provides Psychoeducational evalua-
tions that pinpoint the causes and effects of each deficit.
Then, armed with facts, parents can begin to make intel-
ligent decisions about their child. When necessary, the
Institute also provides client specific “educational therapy” 770-953-1340
at one of its five locations. This therapy is designed to shreiner.com
make each child an independent literate learner for life.
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Dyslexics and dysgraphics can learn how to read and Marietta, GA 30067
write, they just can’t learn in a system that is not designed
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Drop-In Day Care
Summer Session
Special Needs
( 5 Year-Olds)
(3 Year-Olds)
(4 Year-Olds)
Evening Care
Kindergarten
Toddler Care
Morning Out
After School
(1-2 Years)
Infant Care
(0-1 Year)
Preschool
Mother’s
Pre-K
Care
Name & Address (# of Children Enrolled) Director/Telephone
ST. ANDREW UMC PRESCHOOL (160) Helen Geesey
4 4 4 4
3455 Canton Road, Marietta 30066 770-592-7250
ST. CATHERINE’S EPISCOPAL
CHURCH PRESCHOOL (190) Karolyn Olliffe 4 4 4
571 Holt Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-2839
ST. PETER & ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH (114) Tracy Gallagher 18 mos + 4 4
1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-3993
THE SUNSHINE HOUSE (85) Courtney Gilmer 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4 4
2499 Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066 770-928-9982
THE SUNSHINE HOUSE (115) Jennifer Slayden 6 wks + 4 4 4* 4 4 4
4677 Paper Mill Road, Marietta 30067 770-955-2768
TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH (36) Jenifer Friedman
4 4 4 4
9955 Coleman Road, Roswell 30075 678-350-0076
TEMPLE KOL EMETH WEISBERG PRESCHOOL (100) Joy Salenfriend 18 mos +
4
4 4 4
1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 30062 770-973-3533 Camp
TRANSFIGURATION CATHOLIC CHURCH (170) Darragh Browning 16 mos + 4 4 4 4 4
1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta 30066 770-977-1442
THE WALKER SCHOOL (111) Patty Mozley
4 4 4 4
830 Damar Road, Marietta 30062 678-581-6921
WESLEY CHAPEL UMC MOTHERS MORNING OUT (18) Sue Oliver
4. 4 4 4 4
4495 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066 678-722-0236
WOOD ACRES COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (200) Judy Thigpen 2 yrs + 4 4 4 4 4
1772 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-1880
22 February 2010 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com
MuST Ministries launches Fundraiser for New Health Clinic
MUST Ministries has begun a capital campaign to raise “The new clinic will provide better space to treat
money to open a new, state-of-the-art health clinic at its new patients,” he said. It will enable more medical staff to volun-
location at 1407 Cobb Parkway in Marietta. However, the teer and give back to the community. It will allow for patient
faith based organization risks losing a $500,000 grant if it education and for social work to integrate into patient care.”
doesn’t raise matching funds by March 31. Seth Tuttle, MUST director of major gifts, said going
MUST was awarded the grant in July from the Kresge public is the next step in MUST‘s fundraising efforts. “The
Foundation, a Michigan-based foundation dedicated to leadership for our board and the capital campaign steering
strengthening non-profits. However, MUST is required to committee will continue to help us in meeting individual phi-
raise the first $6.3 million of its goal of $6.8 Million. If that lanthropists, businesses, corporations, and organizations who
is accomplished, the foundation will provide the remaining believe in what we do. But now is the time to engage and to
$500,000. To date, MUST has received just a little more ask the public at large,” Says Tuttle. “The community is as
than $5.4 million in gifts and pledges. To raise the remain- much invested in MUST as we are in them.”
ing $868,000 by the deadline MUST has started a “Help Us “Going online to www.mustministries.org and clicking
Cash The Check” campaign. Building Campaign” is the easiest way to make a gift, says
Through the health clinic, MUST provides free health care Tuttle. “But it is more than just sending a gift,“ he says.
for those who can least afford it. About 3,000 patients visit it “We’re asking for individuals to invest in the long term equity
annually. For the past 15 years, the clinic has operated out of of MUST. We can work with individuals who might want to
a small, single wide trailer. “It’s cold and drafty. There is no invest other assets such as stock, land or different giving
place to wait in inclement weather,” MUST executive direc- opportunities – wills and insurance policies are just a few
tor John Moeller saus of the clinic’s current trailer. “There is examples.”
not enough space to provide patient confidently. There is not Those individuals can contact Carol Wisdom, director of
enough space to provide care for more than one patient at a development at 678-218-4480 or cwisdom@mustministries.
time”. org; or Seth Tuttle, director of major gifts at 770-427-9862 or
The organization hopes to open the new facility in April. stuttle@mustministries.org.
Construction has already begun. When completed, it will have
a classroom, an office for a social worker and six treatment
rooms surrounding a nurse’s stations, increasing MUST‘s
patient treatment capacity.
Moeller says that the new clinic will be a model of
indigent care once it’s completed, with the Kennesaw State silvafm@silvapiano.com
University School of Nursing providing daily management
and a WellStar Health System physician serving as medical
director.
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Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance February 4-6
maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available Southeastern Flower Show: Discover the Beauty of Green.
throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in Presented by the Southeastern Horticultural Society. 10am-
your area. More info: 678-355-3413. 8pm. Adults: $15 in advance; $18 at door. $15/seniors.
$14 after 4pm. $8/students 9th grade and above. $6/1st-8th
Every Monday and Friday graders. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.
Guided Tour of the Strand. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at More info/tickets: 404-351-1074 or www.flowershow.org.
the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Learn about the history of the
theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and February 4-7, 12-14
fun facts about the theatre business. 10am. $5. Earl Smith Cinderella performed by the Atlanta Ballet with the Atlanta
Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: Ballet Orchestra. February 4: 7:30pm. February 5, 6, 12,
770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org. 13: 8pm. February 6, 7, 14: 2pm. $22-$122. Cobb
Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway,
Every Saturday Atlanta. More info/tickets: 404-892-3303 or www.
Free Arts and Crafts classes at Lakeshore Learning Materials. atlantaballet.com.
Make a Valentine magnetic note holder, future president’s
tie, puzzle me frame, a bookmarker or a crazy kaleidoscope! February 5
11am-3pm. Ages 3 and up. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Martinis & Music featuring Alia Christian, singer, song writer,
Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-3100 or www. musician and Marietta native. A talented musician who
lakeshorelearning.com. plays the guitar and piano, Alia’s unique fusion of country
and pop will have you singing and clapping along. 5:30-
Through February 21 8:30pm. $8 at the door includes access to all exhibitions, live
Caught In The Net. A farce master is at his reckless best in entertainment, and hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. Marietta/Cobb
this out-of-control outing. For audiences 14 and up. Tuesday- Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta. More info:
Saturday: 8pm. Wednesday, February 17: 2:30pm. Sunday: 770-528-1444 or www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org.
2:30pm & 7pm. No 7pm performance on Sunday, February
21. $11-$33. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, February 6
Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-422-8369. 9th Annual Chattahoochee Challenge 10K and 1-Mile Fun Run
presented by the Big Peach Running Company with proceeds
Through March 30 benefitting the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s ongoing
Family Dance-Off. Primrose Schools is accepting 30-second environmental education programs and wildlife rehabilitation
home videos of your family’s best dance moves. Upload your efforts. Race begins and ends at the Chattahoochee Nature
video at www.FamilyDanceoff.com and win $5,000 and a Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 1-Mile Fun Run:
donation in your name to your local Children’s Miracle Network 7:30am. 10K Peachtree qualifier race: 8am. $15/Fun Run.
hospital. Two runners-up will each receive a Wii Fit Bundle. 10K: $23 in advance/$27 on race day. Registration limited
Each weekly finalist will be awarded a Flip Video camera. to 1,500. Race fee includes race number with chip, T-shirt,
View and vote daily for your favorite. More info: Primrose post-race party and free admission to the nature center race
School of Sprayberry, 770-578-4832. day. More info/to register: Big Peach Marietta/770-579-0044
or www.active.com
East Cobb Crossing Adopt-A-Stream Biological Monitoring Workshop. The
4287 Roswell Rd. macroinvertebrates found in a stream are excellent indicators of
Marietta, GA 30062 the condition of both water quality and habitat. This workshop
Phone (770) 578-3100
Mon.-Sat. 9-8 Sun. 10-6 will focus on collection techniques and macroinvertebrate
identification. A quality assurance test is available at the end
of the workshop. Those who identify the macroinvertebrates
with 90% accuracy and pass the written test with 80% or
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better will be considered a QA/QC volunteer for one year. Bring
a sack lunch. 9am-2pm. Cobb County Water Quality Lab,
or 662 South Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-528-1482.
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FREE Crafts for Kids Every Saturday 11-3! services beginning at 9:30am. Following lunch, he will speak
Offer valid 2/1/10–2/28/10. $25, $50, or $75 minimum purchase required. Valid on in-
on “The Disappearance of God in the Bible”. This scholar-in-
store purchases only. Limit one coupon per customer. Offer excludes sales tax & ship- residence program is sponsored by the Ramie A. Tritt Family
ping charges. Valid on in-stock items only. No ship-to or special orders. Not to be used
toward the purchase of gift cards or in conjunction with any other offers, prior purchases, Foundation. Open to the public. Congregation Etz Chaim,
or sale items. No cash value. Must present coupon at time of purchase. 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-973-
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The Metropolitan Opera HD live: Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra “Eating Disorders,” part of the Georgia PTA and the Ridgeview
featuring Placido Domingo. 1pm. $22/adults. $20/seniors. Institute’s Free Parenting Series. Free. 10:30-11:30am.
$15/children. Merchant’s Walk Stadium Cinemas 12, 1301 Ridgeview Institute, 3995 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna. More
Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 678-560-3280. info: 770-434-4567.
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Fullers Daddy/Daughter-Mommy/Son Dance. Back by popular February 10-11
demand! Open to daddies and daughters, sons and mothers Human Resource Academy presented by Fisher & Phillips
of all ages. Enjoy a night with your “date” with great music, .
LLP This 2-day seminar will cover a variety of topics in the
dancing and refreshments. Dress is semiformal to formal. field of HR and qualifies for HRCI credit. 7:45-12pm, both
Bring your dancing shoes and camera! 6-9pm. Reservations Drive, Ste. days. General admission: $100. Members: $50 online by
1025 Rose Creek 340, Woodstock, GA 30189 • Phone: 770.516.7105 •
required. Space is limited. Resident: $5/person. Non- noon February 9. Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 240 Interstate
North Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 ERRORS!
resident: $10/person. Fullers Park, 3499 Robinson Road, THAT YOU EXAMINE THIS PROOF CAREFULLY FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL AND OTHER or www. BE SURE
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First Sunday Family Day at the Marietta/CobbPLEASE NOTE: COLOR IN COLOR Marietta’s aviation vision and our military, co-hosted by former
Museum of ADS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM THE PROOF DUE TO THE PRINTING PROCESS AND
Art. 1-4pm. Free museum admission includes an afternoon Governor Roy Barnes and Cobb Commission Chairman Sam
of fun activities for the family. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, DECEMBER 2008 Issue
Olens. 6-9pm. $30. After party at home of Governor and
30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta. MoreAttn: Russ
info: 770-528-1444 or Mrs. Barnes: $100. Proceeds benefit the new Aviation Wing
www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org. of the Marietta Museum of History. Earl Smith Strand Theatre,
117 N. Square NE, Marietta. More info: 770-293-0080 or
I hate to the color and not use it. Can you use this? Or a
Spring Fashion Show and Silent Auction hosted bysee you pay forwww.earlsmithstrand.org.
Walton High School Choral Department. See the latest spring
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fashions from local merchants and be entertained by talented
members of the choruses. Proceeds will help provide the
Choral Department with scholarships, sheet music, rehearsal
pianists, concert travel and other needed items. 3-6pm. $10
in advance. $15 at door. Walton High School, 1590 Bill
Murdock Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-3225.
February 8
Discussion of When the Finch Rises by author Jack Riggs,
Writer in Residence at Georgia Perimeter College and Georgia’s
2009 Author of the Year for his acclaimed The Fireman’s Wife.
6:30pm. Open to the public but space is limited. RSVP
required. The Book Exchange, 2956 Canton Road, Marietta.
More info/RSVP: 770-427-4848.
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February 11, 18 & 25 February 13
Art Classes led by Donna Thomas of The Art School in Sandy Electronics Recycling Day and “On-Site” Document
Springs. A three hour oil painting class from 10:30am- Shredding sponsored by Pope High School Band. Minimum
1:30pm for adults. Supply list will be provided. $40/class. donation: $10. Additional $5 per TV and $5 per file storage
The Gallery at Paper Mill Village 255 Village Parkway, Suite box for shredding. 9am-4pm. Pope High School, 3001
320, Marietta. More info/to register: Donna Thomas, 678- Hembree Road, Marietta. More info: 770-565-1194 or
755-1079, dthomas555@aol.com or nilesrob@gmail.com.
www.theartschoolinsandysprings.com.
Super Saturdays at the MAC – Green Eggs and . . . Amadeus?
February 12 Introduce your child to the exciting world of music with
lunch and learn: Making the Right Cut presented by the incredible artists featured in highly interactive, visually
Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County. Bring your stimulating and refreshingly innovative live performance
lunch and learn how proper pruning promotes plant health presented by the Cobb Symphony Orchestra in partnership
and growth. Pam Bohlander, a master gardener, will also talk with Ms. La La’s Music and Arts Center. 10am. $12/adult.
about selecting and using the right tools and techniques. Free. $4/ages 12 & under. Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro
12-1pm. Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Road, Kennesaw. More info/tickets: 770-429-7016 or
www.cobbsymphony.org.
Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070.
laughing Matters – Acting Out will tickle the funny bone
Casual Friday. The Cobb Symphony Orchestra offers the
as you share your ideas and take part in the unscripted,
opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at the Cobb
unexpected and hilarious results. All ages. 11am. General
Symphony Orchestra and meet the musicians, conductor
admission: $8/adults; $6/seniors; $5/children; free/ages 2
and soloists in an informal, rehearsal setting. 6:30pm. $5/ and under. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road,
student. $1/adult. Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or
Road, Kennesaw. More info/tickets: 770-429-7016 or www.chattnaturecenter.com.
www.cobbsymphony.org.
“longing for Freedom”. An exploration of slavery begins at
February 12-14, 19-21, 25-27 the Bulloch Hall slave quarters with stories from children’s
Baby, the Musical presented by CenterStage North. Join literature depicting life as a slave in the 1800’s, continuing
three couples as they experience the emotional stresses into the big house. 2-4pm. $6. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch
and triumphs, the desperate lows and the comic highs that Avenue, Roswell. More info: 770-992-1731 or
accompany the anticipation and arrival of a baby. February www.bullochhall.org.
12, 19, 20, 25, 26: 8pm. February 13: 6:30pm dinner
show: $25. February14 & 21: 2pm. February 27: 2pm The 5th Dimension, best known during the late 1960s and
& 8pm. $15, except February 12 & 14 - $12 and February 70s for their hits, “Up, Up and Away”, “Aquarius” and many
13 dinner show. The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy more great hits. 8-10pm. $40. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre,
Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-516-3330 or 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-528-
www.centerstagenorth.org or www.theartplace.us. 8490.
inaugural Marietta Mardi Gras Run sponsored by the Junior
League of Cobb Marietta. Event features 5K, 1K and Tot Trot.
$15-$25. Registration: 7:30am. Historic Marietta Square.
More info: Gary Jenkins, 678-795-0115; Amber Harris,
678-770-0680; or www.georgiarunner.com.
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gift of organization. It can do wonders for peace of mind and
de-stressing while you de-clutter! For Valentine’s Day Mommy
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February 13 & 14
unmistakably Cobb! Virtuoso percussionist John Lawless as
soloist in Schwanter’s Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra
with the lyrical string and wind solos featured in Sibelius’
First Symphony. Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 3pm. $15-$50.
Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw.
More info: 770-429-7016 or www.cobbsymphony.org.
February 15
Winter Open House at Wright. Join the Natural Resource
Management Unit of the Cobb County Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Affairs Department for a winter walk in the woods.
Free. 10am-2pm. Park behind Chestnut Ridge Church on
Post Oak Tritt Road and Johnson Ferry. Jean & Elwood Wright
Environmental Education Center, 2661 Johnson Ferry Road,
Marietta. More info: 770-528-8824.
February 19-21, 25-28, March 4-7
The All Night Strut! A slick slice of yesteryear with sublime
music and unbeatable energy that’s perfect for the new
generation of Swing fans as well as die-hard devotees.
February 19-21, 25-27, March 4-5: 8pm. February 28,
March 7: 2pm. March 6: 2pm & 8pm. $32-$38. The ®
Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. More info:
404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
February 20
2nd Annual Shake, Rattle & Run and Pancake Breakfast.
Sign-in: 7:45am. Run: 8:30am. I-mile run for ages 10 & To purchase a ®
family pack, visit
under only. Registration: $25/5K; $15/Fun Run (includes
T-shirt & pancake breakfast afterward). For non-runners/
joggers: Breakfast from 8-10:30am. Pancakes, coffee
and juice for $5. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road,
Marietta. More info/to register: 770-578-7900 or www.
popelacrosse.com or sommerfrldt4@bellsouth.net.
Noteworthy 5K Run/Walk. Inaugural benefit run for the Cobb
Symphony Orchestra. Run allegro or walk andante, you won’t
fall flat! 8:30am. $30. $25/phantom runner. Marietta High
School, 1171 Whitlock Avenue SW, Marietta. More info/to
register: www.cobbsymphony.org. FEB 5
FRI | 8:00PM
Medication Disposal Day. Keep Cobb Beautiful and Kaiser CHICAGO
Permanente of Georgia are offering the first Medication
Disposal Program for the public to safely dispose of outdated
or unused over the counter and prescription medications FEB 26
which will be collected by volunteers and law enforcement FRI | 8:00PM
personnel and properly disposed of in compliance with DALLAS
federal law. 9am-12pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332
Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-1135
or http://kcb.cobbcountyga.gov.
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8th Annual Tea & Hat Shows hosted by the Smith Plantation. February 22
Enjoy an informal tea and fashion show as the guest speaker Spring Tennis Classes begin at all Cobb Tennis Centers.
shares her personal relationship and history with hats. $42/session (1 hour/week for 6 weeks). $67/out-of-county
Attendees are encouraged to wear their hats and share their residents. $21 for tots (1/2 hour/week for 6 weeks). $42
personal stories. 12pm and 2:30pm. $15. Limited space. for out-of-county residents. More info/to register: Terrell Mill
Advance reservations required. Smith Plantation, 935 Tennis Center, 770-644-2771 or Harrison Park Tennis Center,
770-591-3151.
Alpharetta Street, Roswell. More info/to register: 770-641-
3978.
The Trial of leo Frank: A Benefit lecture for Theatre in
the Square, hosted by Van Pearlberg, Deputy Chief Assistant
February 20, 27, March 6, 13
District Attorney & Marietta City Councilman. The lecture,
Hansel and Gretel presented by Blackwell Playhouse. 11am
captivating to both lay and legal audiences, chronicles the
and 3pm. $8. Red Carpet Night February 19 at 6pm to
events surrounding the arrest and eventual lynching of Leo
welcome the cast as they arrive by limo and join in the food,
M. Frank for the murder of 13-year old Mary Phagan at the
fun and festivities. $12 includes food and show. Blackwell
National Pencil Factory in Atlanta in 1913. 7-8:30pm. $40.
Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 678-
Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More
213-3311 or www.blackwellplayhouse.com.
info: 770-422-8369 or www.theatreinthesquare.com.
February 21
February 24
Complimentary lunch and Silent Auction Fundraiser to
Encore Presentation/The Metropolitan Opera HD live: Verdi’s
benefit the missions of St. Andrew United Methodist Church.
Simon Boccanegra featuring Placido Domingo. 6:30pm.
Lunch at 12 noon followed by the silent auction. St. Andrew
General admission: $18. Merchant’s Walk Stadium Cinemas
United Methodist Church, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta. More
12, 1301 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 678-
info: 770-926-3488 or www.standrewunitedmethodist.org.
560-3280.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Expo presented by the Marcus Jewish February 25
Community Center of Atlanta, featuring an expansive array ignite Your Sales Engine, a half day seminar presented by
of vendors and event experts to help parents plan the event. the Cobb Chamber of Commerce on sales and prospecting
Door prizes and entertainment. Free. 1-4pm. Atlanta Marriott that will teach you steps for qualifying or disqualifying a sales
Alpharetta, 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. More info: opportunity. Speaker: Al Simon of Sandler Training. 8am-
678-812-4131. 12pm. General admission: $30. Members: $20 online by
noon February 24; $25 at door. Cobb Chamber of Commerce,
240 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-
2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.
Second Annual Greyhound Gala and Auction presented by the
Pope High School Foundation. Enjoy food, drinks, live music
and a live and silent auction. Proceeds will go to support
the school’s various athletic, fine art, academic and service
organizations. 6pm-midnight. $75. Cobb Energy Performing
Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info:
www.popehighschoolfoundation.com or 770-992-9619 or
770-642-8798.
February 26-27
Born Again Blessings Spring Consignment Sale. Children’s
and maternity clothing, shoes, toys, nursery items, baby
equipment and more. Friday: 9am-7pm. Saturday: 9am-
Noon. First-time moms can shop at a special preview sale
Thursday at 7pm. Preview Shopping for workers: Thursday,
5:30pm. Preview Shopping for vendors: Thursday, 8:30pm.
Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta.
More info: www.bornagainblessings.com.
February 27
Gullah Culture & Cooking with Sallie Ann Robinson, author
and cultural historian, as she gives us a glimpse into a
vanishing way of life. 11am-3pm. Free and open to the
public. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More
info: 770-640-3855 or www.roswellgov.com.
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February 27 & 28 March 5-7
Dance Stop Company’s Mid Winter Concert. Saturday: 2pm Cobb County library Book Sale. Friday & Saturday: 9am-
and 7:30 pm. Sunday: 3pm. $10. Jennie T. Anderson 5pm. Sunday: 1-5pm. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway
Theater, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2342.
770-578-0048.
23rd Annual Jazz on Tap 2010 – the Metro Atlanta Jazz & Tap
February 27, March 2, 5, 7 Dance Festival hosted by DanceFest. Performances: Friday
Aida. Verdi’s triumphant opera features a star-studded cast. at 7:30pm. Saturday at 2pm & 7:30pm. Sunday at 2pm.
Sung in Italian with English supertitles projected above the $15/adults. $10/students & children. Master Classes held
stage. February 27: 8pm. March 2: 7:30pm. March Saturday & Sunday. $17/class. Southern Polytechnic State
5: 8pm. March 7: 3pm. $33.50-$139.50. Cobb Energy University, Joe Mack Wilson Student Center Theatre, 1100
Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.
South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-516-7229
More info: 404-881-8885 or www.atlantaopera.org.
or www.dancefestinc.com.
February 28
March 6
Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Concert.
Julianne Hough, twice champion of ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Performances at 3pm, 5:30pm and 7:30pm. $5. Kennesaw
State University, Dr. Bobbie Bailey Performance Center, 1000 and now country singer with top of the chart recordings.
Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw. More info: 770-429-7016 or 8pm. $40. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta
www.cobbsymphony.org. Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8490 or prca.
cobbcountyga.gov.
March 4
The Atlanta Opera presents The Ugly Duckling. Tickets $6 March 10
in advance or $8 at the door. 10am. Doors open at 9:15am. Pope Junior Cheer tryout packets for the Pope Junior Cheer
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, 2010-2011 season available at 7pm. Pope High School
Marietta. Sponsored by the Johnson Ferry Homeschool Support Media Center, 3001 Hembree Road NE, Marietta. More info:
Group. More info: suzanneperrin@bellsouth.net. 770-578-7900 or www.popejrcheer.com.
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Chamber Taking
Nominations for Small
Businesses of the Year
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce is accepting nomina-
tions until Friday, February 12, for the Cobb Chamber and
AJC Media Solutions’ Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year.
The 2010 Small Business of the Year will be selected from
among the Top 25.
Business owners can nominate themselves or other
businesses. Nominees must:
• Be a Cobb Chamber member
• Demonstrate an increase in sales and/or unit volume
• Have been in business at least three years
• Show evidence of contributions to community-
oriented projects
• Comply with the U.S. Small Business
Administration’s size standards in defining a
small business (www.sba.gov/size)
• Be for-profit
All nominees will receive a detailed application packet
by Feb. 19. The Top 25 will be recognized and the Small
Business of the Year will be announced during the Cobb
Chamber’s June 7 First Monday Breakfast.
The 2010 Small Business of the Year winner will
participate in the Georgia Small Business of the Year
competition. Nomination forms can be found at www.cob-
bchamber.org.
For more information, contact Katy Cleveland at 770-
859-2336 or kcleveland@cobbchamber.org.
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce represents Cobb
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Kids Make a Stand for Haiti
By Stacy Baca
It’s a mother’s instinct to protect her children but, the
day after the Haitian earthquake, I called my three young
sons to my side and, together, we watched the ruination
unfold. Soon, my attention turned from the television to the
boys’ awed faces. Before the next commercial, the boys had
dug from their banks fifteen dollars and thirty-one cents to
set up a cookie and lemonade stand to raise funds for Haiti.
We invited our fun family friends, the Villones, to make
lemonade and signs. The Bradford kids joined us with lunch
to share and the Wolfes replenished our cookie supply.
Cars jammed our residential street. Some paid twenty
dollars for a single cookie. Some children brought their own
pennies. Our kids kept chalk tallies of our earnings on the
driveway and wrestled in the grass between customers.
The lemonade and cookie stand earned a whopping
$389.81 for UNICEF’s Haitian rescue efforts. And our kids
s Max Baca, Henry Bradford, Hannah Bradford, leo Baca, learned not only about earning power, but, more importantly,
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Dental Professionals Participate in
‘Trap-Neuter-Return’ Program
by Marianne McGoldrick
from Dr. Miller’s patients and staff, the dental office has
sponsored the TNR of at least ten feral cats, including
the five cats that have colonized behind their office. “We
started out with the goal to maximize the quality of life
for this colony of feral cats and to eliminate the existing
colony over time through attrition, but we name our cats,
know their individual personalities and have come to love
them dearly,” says Miller. Although the cats, like most feral
cats, will not allow anyone to pet them, they do greet the
staff every morning and walk them to the door. “We like to
think of our feral cats as our little tigers,” adds Miller.
The Humane Society of the United States recognizes
that there are millions of feral cats living all over the
nation. The only real solution is to make sure feral cats get
spayed or neutered. “I would like to challenge other busi-
nesses to do what we’ve done,” says Miller. “We can make
s Patti Miller feeds a feral cat. a difference.”
Mother Teresa once said “We can do no great things, If you want more information on feral cats or how to
only small things with great love.” This is exactly what participate in the TNR program, you may call Patti Miller
Dr. Larry Miller and his staff members did when they dis- at 770-597-4840 or email pattiwashere@aol.com.
covered a colony of feral cats living in the woods of Shaw
Park behind their dental office in East Marietta. The dental
office became the cats’ caretakers, but they knew that
food would not be enough.
Feral cats are the offspring of lost or abandoned pet
cats or other feral cats who are not spayed or neutered.
“I think that a lot of cats have been dumped,” says Patti
Miller, business manager of the dental office. “Most feral
cats are abandoned and dumped, and they become wild
because they have no human interaction.” Feral cats
remain a huge problem in communities across the nation.
Female feral cats can produce litters two to three times a
year, and can get pregnant as early as four to five months
of age. Feral cats will give birth to kittens who will, in
turn, become feral without early human contact and grow
up to produce another litter. It is an endless cycle.
Dr. Miller’s staff decided to put a stop to the cycle by
beginning a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program. “One day
I was sitting in the office and just said ‘we need to catch
them,’” says Miller. “We decided to be part of the solu-
tion.” TNR is a strategy for improving the lives of feral cats
and, most importantly, reducing their numbers. At the very
least a feral cat who is TNRed is spayed or neutered so
they can no longer reproduce, vaccinated against rabies
and surgically ear-tipped on one ear (a nationally recog-
nized sign of TNR).
With the help of The Cat Clinic of Cobb on Sandy
Plains Road, along with donations of time and money
www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER February 2010 35
East Cobber leads local
“Get Out Of Our House” Campaign
Do you ever get so tired of Representatives) and to vote according to the positions they
the nonsense in Washington that took in the selection process.
you think, “Hey let’s just replace “Hundreds of these sessions have been held all over the
all of the politicians!” Well, that’s country and what we have found is that there is 80% agree-
what 28 people met to discuss ment on issues among the electorate, regardless of district.
on a rainy Saturday afternoon last Party and special interests create divisions and problems as
month in East Cobb. The meeting we’ve seen with healthcare. Imagine that instead of career
was an introduction to GOOOH politicians, we had 435 educated citizens, owing no alle-
(which stands for ‘Get Out of Our giance to party or industry, with no other agenda but to actu-
House’) and is pronounced like ally represent their peers back home. We could at least be
the word ‘go’. It is a non-partisan sure that our voices are being heard, unlike what we have
s Ms. Diann Averett plan and a grass-roots movement seen over the past year in the healthcare debate.”
to evict the 435 career politicians
Imagine, actually being represented in the House of . .
in the U.S. House of Representatives and replace them with
well, Representatives . . . what a concept! GOOOH is NOT
everyday Americans just like you.
just another political party. It is a system that allows people
If you are tired of career politicians, GOOOH is for you. If to choose, among themselves, the person who can best rep-
you believe money has corrupted Washington, GOOOH is for resent their district. GOOOH is an evolving system and local
you. If you believe politicians have too much power, GOOOH citizens’ input is requested. Mrs. Averett encourages readers
is for you. If you are weary of the death grip the two parties to participate in the forums, take the survey, and send in
have on our government, and are ready to return control of their thoughts.
our government to the people, then GOOOH is for you.
GOOOH is a new system that will allow “we the peo-
“The founding fathers never intended for the members ple” to select true representatives, not choose between a
of the House [of Representatives] to be career politicians,” Democrat and a Republican. If we continue to elect career
explains local GOOOH organizer and East Cobb resident, politicians who represent their party, the special interests that
Diann Averett. The meeting was a trial run of the system fund them, and themselves, nothing will change. “GOOOH is
developed by GOOOH to produce candidates for the House a non-partisan process that will allow Americans to effect the
from participating citizens. The process starts in small change we all know we need,” shares Mrs. Averett.
groups, where each potential candidate answers a series
Another GOOOH meeting is planned Thursday, February
of questions related to current events and the constitution.
25, 7-9pm at the East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower
Each participant gets a chance to respond to the questions,
Roswell Road. For additional information, go to GOOOH.com,
the group is polled, and the participant that is ranked highest
or contact Diann Averett at Goooh.georgia3@gmail.com.
moves on to the next level, much like the college basketball
playoff bracket system. The idea is to have lots of involve-
ment from citizens on who is going to actually run. “It’s
non-partisan, and the final candidate will reflect the values
of the district,” said Mrs. Averett. Candidates sign an agree-
ment to serve only two terms (four years in the House of
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Dr. Light specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of all
foot and ankle problems. He provides quality and gentle care for
all ages.
PSYCHiATRY
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the community. we offer therapeutic recreation and social activities to provide
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Conveniently located at 1070
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Creating Your Company Vision
Coming in March: Last month we addressed nine steps to ele-
EAST COBBER’s vate your business/profession for 2010, the
1st Annual Home & Garden Guide first being ‘Create or upgrade your company
vision.’ If you are building a new company
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or managing change efforts through these
770-640-7070 changing times, you will be much more
effective when communicating a clear vision
s Pete Allen that sets the direction of your company.
This will give you the basis to develop what
is needed to get there. A clear vision will not only keep you
focused and motivated but will enable others to fully engage
and support you.
1. Write a vision statement. How you see the business
providing for the customer. How you see the business
progressing by dates.
2. Think big. Give yourself some time to think about the
opportunity in front of you. What is the biggest thing
that you want to achieve? Think outside the box. Don’t
limit your thinking.
3. Think long term. Make sure you are taking a long term
rage door repair • gutter cleaning • landscapin view, and not being sidetracked with short term needs
or personal ambition.
4. Dream your vision. Imagine yourself in the future – one
year from now. Write down what will be different in
that year in clear simple terms. See your company as
Meet Your Future Clients, being successful. Describe what you have achieved and
Customers and the key people who have contributed to your success.
Business Associates Describe the benefits that this brings to the company,
your customers, partners and associates.
Transforming East Cobb by 5. Have passion. Does this vision get you excited and
developing business leaders
through Networking and motivated to act? If not, what would it take for you to
Education with an emphasis have real passion for your vision? Revise your vision.
on Community. Address any obstacles that are in your way.
The ECBA meets monthly 6. Access your available resources. List what additional
at The Hollycrest Hall, resources you may need to implement your vision.
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7. Collaborate with others in your planning. You are now
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and a great speaker.
input, and share your vision with them. Begin to build
Invite a guest to join you. a joint plan for how to implement the vision.
For more information visit 8. Balance conviction vs. openness. As you communicate
www.EastCobbBA.com your vision, you need to believe your vision is right
while still being open to new ideas and suggestions
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Red Cross Calls for Blood Donors
The American Red Cross urges individuals to donate blood as soon as possible. The current blood supply has dropped critically
low throughout the Southeast. Donors of all blood types are welcome, but there is an urgent need for type O negative, B negative
and A negative blood donors. Blood shortages often occur because individual donations decrease, along with the number of organi-
zations that are able to sponsor blood drives.
Eligible blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Donors with
type O (positive and negative), B negative and A negative blood should consider an automated red cell donation, a process in which
only red cells are donated. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (448-3543) or
visit www.givelife.org.
The following are some of the blood drives being held around East Cobb during the month of February:
February 15 February 23 February 25
9:30am-7:30pm 2:30-7:30pm 8am-1pm
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677 Church Street 571 Holt Road of Human Resources
Marietta 30060 Marietta 30068 100 Cherokee Street
Marietta 30060
February 19 February 24
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SENiORS
Aloha to
Top 10 Cities Cited for Senior Solutions…for the
Senior Growth Journey of Aging
Urban Institute researchers are calling the influx of retir-
ing baby boomers a “tsunami of senior growth in the next
decade,” and pinpoints U.S. cities where most of these
individuals will retire – which identifies those markets where
senior housing and care also will see the most growth.
Researchers base their prognostications on where most
baby boomers have retired so far this decade, reports U.S.
News & World Report. “For example, the Urban Institute
predicts that Georgia’s senior population will increase by 40
percent between 2010 and 2020 due to the aging in place of
baby boomers alone, and only an additional 4 percent will be
due to the in-migration of people 65 and over.”
s Dawn Reed, CSA, Certified Senior Advisor.
Here are the top 10 metro areas that will experience the
most growth due to retiring baby boomers: Growing up with a grandmother with Alzheimer’s
and a father who battled lung cancer, Dawn Reed, CEO
and founder of Aloha to Senior Solutions, knows firsthand
1. Raleigh-Cary, NC (31.6%) how a senior with a physical or cognitive impairment can
impact an entire family. After directing an award winning
2. Austin-Round Rock, TX (30.1%) and nationally recognized adult day respite, she increas-
ingly recognized families in need of a sounding board and
3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA (29.8%) assistance with the maze of aging care options. After
becoming a Certified Senior Advisor, she decided to take
4. Boise City-Nampa, ID (28.7%) her passion for people and knowledge in aging services
and establish Aloha to Senior Solutions to support families
5. Las Vegas-Paradise, NV (27.8%) by “care coaching” them through the journey of aging.
6. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL (27.2%) Dawn expertly guides families to make educated care
decisions for their loved ones while respecting their loved
7. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (23.7%) one’s needs. “Allowing caregivers to realize this can be
done without negative emotions such as guilt and frustra-
8. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (22.7%) tion is a real relief,” she advises. “The greatest challenge
is creating the importance of being proactive, rather than
9. Colorado Springs, CO (22.6%) reactive when it comes to researching the elder care needs
of their family members.”
10. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (21.5%) One of the main things Dawn tries to stress is the
importance for both the family caregiver and the care
receiver to “Live A.L.O.H.A.”… A Life Of Healthy Aging.”
(Reprinted from Assisted Living Update.) Part of that is allowing the individual with a physical or
cognitive impairment to have the opportunity for socializa-
tion outside of only family members. Realizing the great
Disney Destination Specialists need for structured therapeutic day respite, Dawn also
founded “Aloha to Aging, Inc.”, a 501c3 nonprofit. One of
Book with AAA Travel and get the best value on your next Disney vacation. her roles as Executive Director is to oversee the “Aloha Day
And save more with AAA Member Benefits. Plus, find out how you can Club” senior respite program and ensure that trained vol-
receive a Free Disney Gift Card*! unteers are available to assist and nurture club members,
focusing on their abilities and not their inabilities.
Ask about our Free Disney Luggage*
that kids will love! Aloha to Senior Solutions is headquartered at 4608
*Restrictions apply.
Lower Roswell Road in East Cobb, currently serving indi-
vidual, family and business care partners in Cobb, DeKalb
For more information and details and Fulton County. For more information on services
East Cobb offered, contact Dawn at 678-777-7241 and visit www.
(770) 565-5700 alohatoseniorsolutions.com.
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SENiORS
East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for February
All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following
is a listing of activities scheduled at the East Cobb Senior Center located at 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. Call the
East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations and/or more details.
Tax Aid by AARP Valentine’s Day Review
Every Tuesday from February 2 through April 13 Monday, February 15
12am – 4pm 1 – 2pm
Cost: $2 Cobb residents; $3 Non-residents
The Recipe Exchange - The Art of Chocolate It’s Valentine’s Day! Come show your love and
Wednesday, February 3 appreciation to your fellow seniors as the East Cobb
10:30-11:30am Review entertains you with song and dance for Valentine’s
Cost: $2. Advance registration required. Day! Entertainment provided by our very own talented
Pat Brown will be teaching the art of making chocolate. participants: The East Cobb Choral Ensemble, Line
Learn simple techniques, a few difficult ones and Dancers, and Tappers, as well as the Wash Tub Band and
everything from semi-homemade to chocolates from Harmonica Boys. The Center will provide cookies and
scratch. Come join the fun and get ready for Valentine’s punch.
Day.
Advanced Cardiac Prevention
Blood Pressure Screening Tuesday, February 23
Thursday, February 4 10 – 11am
Tuesday, February 9 Cost: Free. Registration required.
Wednesday, February 24 Stacy Jaskwhich, Clinical Coordinator of the Heart Center
10am – 12pm for Women at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, will discuss a
variety of topics such as heart attack symptoms and how
ice Cream and a Movie - The Water Horse Legend of the they may differ for men and women. She will also discuss
Deep the advancements in analyzing cholesterol levels and what
Monday, February 8 you can do to determine if you may be predisposed to
1– 4pm heart disease. Come and learn what you can do to take a
Cost: $3 Cobb resident; $4 Non-resident. Registration proactive approach to cardiac health!
required.
At the outset of World War II a lonely young boy named Book Signing Event - Then and Now Marietta Revisited by
Angus discovers a large mysterious egg along the shores of Joe Kirby
Loch Ness. No one is prepared for what lies within but he Wednesday, February 24
soon discovers that it is the water horse, a kelpie of Celtic 1 – 2pm
folklore. Join us for this charming movie, ice cream and Cost: Free. Registration required.
popcorn. Marietta is one of the largest and most historic cities
in northwest Georgia. Some of that history has been
Dine-a-Round – Bahama Breeze, Barrett Pkwy preserved but much of it, unfortunately, has been lost
Wednesday, February 10 to progress. Come see the photographs and history of
11:30am – 1pm Marietta as Joe Kirby discusses his new book, Then and
Cost: On your own. Registration required. Now Marietta, Revisited.
Wellness Seminar - Healthy Habits for Diabetics
Coming in March: Thursday, February 25
EAST COBBER’s 10am – 12pm
Cost: Free. Registration required.
1st Annual Home & Garden Guide Join us as Jean Elliot, RN and Diabetes Clinician,
discusses the healthy habits you can incorporate into your
For Advertising information, call lifestyle to better manage diabetes. During this series of
770-640-7070 classes she will discuss carb counting, healthy eating,
insulin, and various other topics specific to diabetes.
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SENiORS
AARP Tax-Aide local Tax Senior Citizen Council
Prep locations The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County was organized
in 1973. It is a non-profit organization whose primary mis-
From February 1 to April 15, the AARP Tax-Aide sion is to further advocacy for the common good and gen-
Program offers free one-on-one counseling to help taxpay- eral welfare of Cobb County adults over the age of 55. The
ers prepare basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, Council currently embraces over 100 senior clubs and 3,500
1040EZ and other standard schedules. Be sure to bring individual members. Other senior organizations that strive
W-2s, reports of any income from sources other than a to meet the senior needs of their community consider the
W-2, interest statements, preferably a copy of last year’s tax Council as a role model.
return, 1099-Rs, lists of deductions (donations to charities,
etc.) and ad valorem taxes. Counselors will be available at The Senior Council participates in community organiza-
the following East Cobb locations: tions such as Co-Age, Atlanta Regional Commission Task
Force on Aging, and Cobb Services for the Elderly. By pro-
viding a forum for communication, the Council creates the
> Mondays, 9am-12:30pm vehicle to encourage seniors to stay involved in the com-
Gritter’s Library • 880 Shaw Park Road munity and to have a voice on aging issues. It also provides
Marietta encouragement by awarding Community Awards for outstand-
ing seniors and community leaders at a Volunteer Recognition
> Tuesdays, 12am-4pm Luncheon held annually.
East Cobb Senior Center • 3332 Sandy Plains Road The Bulletin, a monthly newspaper published by the
Marietta Council, provides space for the Senior Centers to advertise
schedules of events, activities, classes, and inform seniors of
> Tuesdays, 1-4:30pm current events and legislation pertinent to their interests and
Windy Hill Senior Center • 1885 Roswell Street age.
Smyrna Additionally, the Senior Council takes on projects to
promote senior issues within the community. Recently, the
> Thursdays, 9am-1pm Council sponsored many popular programs such as the
Fullers Park Recreation Center • 3499 Robinson Road Vial of Life, Medical Information Cards, Resource Directory,
Marietta SafeAmerica, as well as offer annual scholarships to students
enrolled in Gerontology programs through the CAREing Center
at Kennesaw State University.
> Fridays, 12-4pm
Marietta Central Library • 266 Roswell Street For more information on the Senior Council or member-
Marietta ship, please call (770) 528-1447.
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Is Your House Fairly Valued and What Can You Do The Rotary Club of East Cobb has the following speakers
About It! Come to the February meeting of the East Cobb scheduled for their membership meetings: February 3: Tony
Civic Association (ECCA) at 7pm on Wednesday, February Morris, President, American Maglev Technology, Inc. February
24, to hear Phil Hogsed, Director/Chief Appraiser, and Sean 10: Craig Seligman, President, ProActive Wealth Strategies,
Kelly, Residential Division Manager of the Cobb County Tax Topic: 2010 Roth Conversions – Convert or Not to Convert?
Assessors Office, speak on the Georgia State Revenue Law February 17: Key Employee Luncheon, noon at the Indian
and what it means to you. The meeting will be held at the Hills Country Club, Topic: Honor Your Key Employee(s).
East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, February 24: Fred Beloin, Attorney, Topic: The Rotary
Marietta. Any questions, please contact Jill Flamm at International Foundation. All meetings are at 7am at the
jill@flammga.us. Indian Hills Country Club unless noted otherwise.
Cobb libertarians elected delegates to the party’s state On Tuesday, February 9, the Cobb County American
convention to be held in April 2010 and chose officers for Association of university Women will present “Autism: An
Updated Forum.” Samantha Williams, CEO of Autism
the executive committee. Matt Godown is returning as
Speaks, will speak on the goals of that organization and
Chair, Ileana Zayas fills the role of Vice Chair, Chris Neill
Melody Stevens from the Centers for Disease Control will
continues as Treasurer. New Membership Director is Mike
have the latest statistics on autism. There will be a panel
Wilson and Chelsi Rodgers is taking over as Secretary. The
to address the question and answer session following the
Libertarian Party of Cobb County is devoted to the cause of
program. The forum starts at 7pm at the Mansour Center,
liberty and to the return to the basic principles on which
995 Roswell Street, Marietta. For more information, contact
this country was founded--individual freedom and personal Shirley Mills at 770-973-4498.
responsibility. Its members believe that government has no
business in your wallet or in your private life. On Wednesday, February 17, the East Cobb Area
Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce will be holding
The East Cobb Business Association recently wel- their quarterly meeting. Dr. Barry Mangel, chief cardiology
comed two new members: Hope Felshaw, Publisher, Coffee officer, WellStar, and Susan Thompson, government affairs
News, and Thomas E. Jordan, Attorney at Law. The East executive director, WellStar, will speak about “Getting to the
Cobb Business Association meets every third Tuesday of Heart of the Matter: Cardiac Health and Healthcare Reform.”
the month. Guest speaker Cathy Wright will be review- The meeting will be held at 7:45 a.m., Indian Hills Country
ing taxes for small businesses at their meeting February Club, 4001 Clubland Drive in Marietta. General admission
16. Meetings are held at Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill is $35; members: $15; $25 at the door. Online Registration
Road, Marietta. More info: Susan Hampton, 404-553- closes Feb. 15 at noon. For more information call 770-980-
2200 or www.eastcobbba.com. 2000 or go to www.cobbchamber.org.
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AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday Cobb County Democratic Committee. Dad 2 Dad. A stay-at-home dads group. East Cobb Civic Association. Last
of each month. 1:30pm. East Cobb Monthly Breakfast. 2nd Saturday each Every Tuesday and Thursday. 10:30am. Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East
Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, month. 9am. Piccadilly Caféteria, 536 Various locations. More info: Richard Cobb Government Service Center, 4400
Marietta. More info: Mary Johnson, Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: Collins, 770-579-5445. Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More
770-926-7881. 770-420-7133 or www.eastcobbdems. info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206 or
com. Danc’n Singles. A square dance club,
www.eastcobb.net.
American Association of university 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8-10:30am, FOP
Women (AAuW) of Cobb County. Second Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. Lodge, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta. East Cobb Civitans. Second & fourth
Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East Second Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. More info: 770-943-6979. Thursday of the month. 12-1pm, Parc at
Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower East Cobb Government Service Center, Piedmont, 999 Hood Road. More Info:
Roswell Road. No meetings in July & 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday.
Mary Karras, 770-423-2265.
August. More info: Sylvia Goodyear, 770- More info: Mary Ingram, 770-427-1108, 10am. Various Locations. Non-dog
594-9901. or Leo or Edna Morris, 770-445-9274. owners welcome. More info: Dr. Dan East Cobb Community Friends for
Batchelor, 770-992-2362. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Third
American Needlepoint Guild. Second Cobb County Genealogical Society. 4th Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. Meetings
Tuesday of the month, 6:45pm. Cobb Tuesday, 7pm, Cobb County Central Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club.
are in members’ homes and vary each
Public Library, Mountain View Branch, Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. Classes every Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm.
month. We work to benefit CHOA with
3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More $5. Fullers Park Recreation Center, 3499
fund raisers and service projects. More
info: 770-394-0065. Cobb County Republican Women. Fourth Robinson Road, Marietta. Dances on
info: Suzanne Strickland, 770-992-2882,
Friday of the month. 11:30am. Hilton second & fourth Friday each month. 8-
or Diane Ellwanger, 770-579-9510.
Anne Hathaway Garden Club. Third Atlanta/Marietta Conference Center, 500 10:30pm. Mountain View Community
Wednesday of each month (except July Powder Springs Street. More info: 770- Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, East Cobb Democratic Alliance. Third
and August). Marietta Educational 785-2522 or www.ccrwc.org. Marietta. More info: Margaret, 770-751- Thursday of the month. 6-8:30pm.
Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue 7210 or www.dudesndarlins.com. Spaghetti Warehouse, 2475 Delk Road,
NW, Marietta. More info: Charlene Cobb Marietta Retired Educators
Marietta. More info: Tom Barksdale,
Robinson, 770-971-7786. Association. Last Wednesday of the .
East Cobb AARP First Thursday of
770-715-1218.
month. 11:45am. Reservations the month. 1:30pm, East Cobb Senior
Atlanta World War ii Roundtable. Third required. Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road. More East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every
Thursday (Sept-June) of the month, Smyrna-Roswell Road, Smyrna. More info: Martha Boyce, 678-290-9895. Wednesday evening. 7pm, Scalini’s
11:30am, Petite Auberge Restaurant, info/Reservations: 770-422-9871. Restaurant, 1205 Johnson Ferry Road,
North Druid Hills Road @ LaVista Road, East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters
Marietta. More info: Johnny Johnson,
Atlanta. More info: 770-928-4579, or Cobb Regional Republican Women. and non-boaters are welcome. 7pm. First
770-977-2026.
jkovach2000@yahoo.com. Third Thursday, every other month. Tuesday of each month. Free admission.
6:30pm. InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Attendees pay for dinner. The Rib Ranch, East Cobb lions Club. Second & fourth
“Aware & Conscious Birds” Road, Marietta. More info: Sandra 2063 Canton Road. More info: 770-364- Tuesday of the month. 7pm, East Side
Book Club. Mondays 7-8:30pm. Thompson, 770-578-6646. 3036. Baptist Church, 2450 Lower Roswell
Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers Road, Marietta. More info: Don Garrow,
Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Colored Pencil Society of America. East Cobb Business Association.
770-955-6914.
awareconsciousbirds@gmail.com or Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Luncheon and Featured Speaker. Third
http://consciousness.meetup.com/203. Monday of the month. 7pm. North Tuesday each month. 11:30am-1pm. East Cobb Moms. Meeting times and
DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee- Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road, locations vary each week - several
Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday Dunwoody Road, Room 2 (second floor Marietta. More info: Susan Hampton, activities every week. Support group for
evening. 7:00pm at John Knox in the back), More info: Nancy Guerine, 404-553-2200 or www.eastcobbba.com. stay-at-home moms and their kids. More
Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry 678-354-3590. info: www.eastcobbmoms.com.
Rd. Award winning 50 voice, male, 4
part harmony a cappella harmony chorus. Conversations with a Purpose, weekly East Cobb New Horizons Band. Monday
More info: Frank, 770-587-1264 or discussions on purposeful conscious mornings. Did you play a band instrument
www.bigchickenchorus.org. living. Periodic movies with inspirational in high school and/or college? Would you
messages followed by a discussion. like to play again? We accept all skill
Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $5 Thursday nights, 7pm. $10. The Center levels. First Baptist Church of Marietta,
thereafter. Thursdays 7:30pm and for Awareness, 1240 Johnson Ferry 148 Church Street, Marietta. More info:
Sundays 2pm. Singles are welcome. Place, Suite B-10, Marietta. More info: George 770-971-3430.
1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-565-6111 or www.lainaorlando.com
770-973-7717. East Cobb Open Networking. Professional
Referral Networking. Every Friday. 7:30-
Business Breakfast Networking of East 9am at Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell
Cobb. Professional Referral Networking. Road (next to Michaels). Free. More info:
Second Tuesday each month. 8:15- Tim Langley, 770-289-9711.
9:30am at C’est Moi/The Paris Cafe,
1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA East Cobb Optimist Club. Every Friday.
30068. More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-713- 7am, Café de Paris, 1100 Johnson Ferry
2830 or Lnkelly@sbcglobal.net. Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-575-
1676.
Business Network international (BNi).
BNI is an international networking East Cobb PowerCore Team. A business
organization with chapters throughout referral network. Every Thursday. 7-
the Atlanta area. New chapter forming ,
8:30am. IHOP 3130 Johnson Ferry
in East Cobb. Meeting times to be Road, Marietta. More info: Amy Caplan,
determined. More info: Karley Barber, 404-572-1278.
770-977-2383. East Cobb Rotary Club. Every
Chess Club. Thursdays 6:30-10pm. Kid Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Country
Chess, 2501 East Piedmont Road, Suite Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta.
160. More info: 770-575-5802 or www. More info: 770-789-0623.
KidChess.com.
Children of The American Revolution
(C.A.R.). Now forming a new Society
serving the East Cobb, Vinings, Sandy
Springs, Buckhead, Roswell and all of
Cobb communities. All children ages 1-
18 invited. More info: B. Schilling, 770-
643-1010.
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East Cobb ViPs. A community group for MOMS Club of Marietta Central. Peach State Depression Glass Collectors Shakespeare Reading Group. First &
seniors. Fourth Monday of the month Second Thursday of the month. 10am. Club. 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7pm, third Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm, 32
(except in May). 6pm. East Cobb United Merchants Walk Library, 1315 Johnson East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell N. Fairground Street. More info: Lynne
Methodist Church, 2325 Roswell Road. Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Road, Marietta. More info: 770-368-9790. Johnson, 770-591-3474..
More info: 770-971-3643. momsclubmariettacentral@yahoo.com.
Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. First Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. Every
East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Each MOMS Club of Marietta North. 1st & Third Tuesday of the month, 7:30- Tuesday evening. Women’s four-part
Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior Wednesday of the month. 10am, Mtn. 9:00pm, St. James Episcopal Church, 161 harmony chorus, 7:30pm, St. John
Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road. Church Street, Marietta. More info: www. United Methodist Church, 550 Mount
Marietta. More info: 770-645-0817. More info: Marion Hegedes, 678-494- polkstreetspeakers.org. Paran Road NW, Atlanta. Visitors
8887. welcome. More info: www.songofatlanta.
Georgia Perennial Plant Association. 3rd President’s Toastmasters Club. First,
com or 770-509-0322.
Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm, Atlanta MOMS Club of Marietta Northeast. 1st third and fifth Wednesday of each month.
History Center, McElreath Hall. More info: Monday of the month. 10:30am, Hope Improve your speaking skills and build Sons of the American Revolution,
www.georgiaperennial.org. Presbyterian Church, 4101 Sandy Plains confidence. Free. 7:00-9:00pm. East Piedmont Chapter. Third Saturday each
Road. More info: Wendy Diaz, 770-509- Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 month. 8 am, for breakfast. Men and
Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance. Third
1069. Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: boys who are interested in documenting
Thursday of the month. Social hour:
Lisa Goodman, lisagood1@earthlink.net or their relationship to their ancestors and
6pm. Meeting: 7pm. American Legion Moms in Touch. East Side Elementary.
www.presidentstm.org. in joining an active group with similar
Post, 921 Gresham Road, Marietta. Every Monday 10:00am. Meeting
interests. Holiday Inn Hotel, 909
More info: Bill Kalish, 770-298-9966. location available on request. More info: Retired Military Association of North
Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. More
Movita Stallworth, 770-321-1783, or Georgia. Monthly meeting. 2pm. East Cobb
Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every info: Bob Sapp, 770-971-0189 or www.
mo633@bellsouth.net. Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road,
Thursday morning. 10am, East Cobb piedmontsar.com.
Marietta. More info: 770-971-2963.
Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road. Moms in Touch. www.momsintouch.
Sope Creek Garden Club. First
More info: Bill Vermeer, 770-971-6579. org. Individual school groups meeting SACS (Singles and Couples Social Events).
Wednesday of the month (Sept-June),
on various days & times. Praying and Weekly dancing for singles and couples.
Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for 10am, Locations vary. More info: Karin
encouraging our Cobb County teachers, No membership fees, just friends making
prospective members first Thursday or Guzy, 770-955-1303.
staff and students. More info contact new friends. More info: Nancy Kuhn,
Saturday of the month. 10:30-11:30am.
Margie Crawford, mcraw10@bellsouth. Angel-GA@comcast.net
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, 4385
net.
Lower Roswell Road, Building F, Room
F001, Marietta. Check dates: 770-740- Mothers and More, East Cobb Chapter
8211 or www.happytailspets.org. #270. Tuesdays each month. 7:30- Club Room Available for qualified group meetings.
international Association of
9:30pm. St. Catherine’s Episcopal
Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. Check
2-80 people. Savannah Court Assisted Living,
Administrative Professionals (iAAP)-
Cobb County Chapter. 4th Monday of
website as schedule may vary: www. 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.
mmeastcobb.homestead.com.
the month. 6:15pm. Meeting & Dinner. Call for information and availability:
Windy Hill - Marriott Hotel, Marietta. Info: National Active and Retired Federal
Oleta Herron, 770-661-2876. Employees (NARFE). 1st Wednesday of 770-977-4420
the month. 11:30am, Windy Hill Senior
Jewish War Veterans, Bicentennial Post
Center, 1885 Roswell Street, Smyrna.
976. Third Sunday of the month. 11am,
More info: 770-973-2834.
Marriott Hotel, Perimeter Center. More
info: Fran Jacobson, 770-436-7456. Newcomers Club of Cobb County. Third
Tuesday each month. 10am. Various
Job Seekers Cobb County Chapter.
social activities throughout the month
Business professionals volunteer to help
for those new to Cobb County or just
the unemployed. Speakers, networking,
looking for new friends and activities.
job leads, workshops. 7-9am. Tuesdays,
John Knox Presbyterian Church,
followed by networking 9-10am. Varsity,
505 Powers FerryRoad, Marietta.
2790 Town Center Drive, Kennesaw.
More info: 770-234-5068 or email
Free. More info: 770-420-9808, ext. 470.
newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com.
Kiwanis Club - Town Center. Every
North Atlanta Business Association.
Wednesday, 12:30pm, meet at
Every Thursday, 11:45am-1:30pm,
Copeland’s Restaurant, Barrett Pkwy.
Piccadilly Cafe, Cobb Parkway. More info:
More info: Stephanie Walker, 770-912-
Vic Anapolle, 770-971-3402.
9632.
North Metro Mothers of Multiples Club.
libertarian Party of Cobb County. First
Third Monday of the month. 7:15pm,
Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. Council
Harp Irish Pub, 1425 Market Blvd,
chamber at Marietta City Hall. More info:
Roswell. More info: 678-445-0017 or
678-279-3670.
www.northmetromultiples.org.
Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday.
Northeast Cobb Business Association.
12noon, Marietta Conference Center, 500
Luncheon meeting third Wednesday
Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More
of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15.
info: Bill Sidner, 770-579-4094.
Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road,
Marietta lions Club. Second Thursday Marietta. More info: www.cantonroadba.org.
of the month, 7pm, Marietta Conference
Order Sons of italy in America Marietta
Center, 500 Powder Springs Road,
lodge #2607. General membership
Marietta. More info: 770-565-8230.
meeting second Monday each month.
Marietta PFlAG. Fourth Sunday each Pot Luck Dinner (except June, July,
month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are welcome. August-dessert and fruit). 7-9pm. East
Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 Cobb Government Service Center, 4400
Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More
mariettapflag@gmail.com. info: 770-928-9314 or degrillmouse@
comcast.net.
Marietta Rotary Club. Every Wednesday.
12noon, Marietta Conference Center, 500 Parents Without Partners. Meeting times
Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More vary. More info: Angela Dixon, 404-422-
info: Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 or 0768 or pwpchapter698.org.
www.mariettarotary.org.
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A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Beginners/ Compassionate Friends for grieving Job Seekers Meeting. 1st and 3rd Overeaters Anonymous. A support
Alateen. Every Monday. 8pm. parents, grandparents, and siblings. Saturday each month. 8-9:30am. group for those who suffer from the
Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2281 First Tuesday of the month, 7 pm, Breakfast provided. Job search need to compulsively overeat. Monday-
Canton Road, Marietta. More info: First Baptist Church, 148 Church advice, search strategies, job leads Wednesday-Friday. 10am. St. Ann’s
770-973-5347. Street, Marietta. More info: Kathy and company contacts. Eastminster Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road,
Kelcourse, 770-579-3512 or 404-539- Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Marietta. More info: Betsy: 404-226-
Alcoholics Anonymous. For family 4287 email: kathzkel@yahoo.com or Road, Marietta. More info: Mike Moran, 4931.
and friends of alcoholics and other tcfmarietta.kathy@hotmail.com 770-516-1113.
substance abusers. Thursdays. 7:30- Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. For
8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Depression/Bipolar Support Group. loneliness Bereavement Support persons with Parkinson’s disease and their
955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. First and third Thursday of the month. Group. Every Tuesday, 12 noon. caregivers. Sunday, February 14. 4pm.
More info: 770-794-2978. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, Roswell United Methodist Church, 814
Church, Room 301, 955 Johnson Ferry 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Mimosa Boulevard, Bldg. A, Roswell.
Alzheimer’s Support Group. 2nd Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794- More info: 770-423-5959. More info: Robin Cleveland, 678-819-
Thursday of the Month. 7:30 pm, 2978. 3915.
Sunrise Assisted Living, 1551 Johnson Marietta Moms. For all kinds of moms -
Ferry Road. More info: Earnestine Depression Support Group. For those new to the area, looking for new friends, Sexual Assault Support Group. Mondays.
Reese, 770-509-0919. who suffer from depression and the or just needing support. Daily events 7pm. YWCA of Northwest Georgia, 48
people who love them. First and 3rd for babies, toddlers and older kids. More Henderson Street, Marietta. More info:
Autism Spectrum Support Group of Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. info: 770-956-0318 or 678-357- 770-427-2902.
Cobb County. Supporting parents with Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 3661 or www.mariettamoms.com
information and resources as well as Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More St. Andrew uMC Sisters of Support
social connections. Third Thursday of info: 770-794-2978. Mothers Circle Group. Are you a mother (SOS) Breast Cancer Support Group.
each month during school year. 9:30- raising Jewish children but you are not Ongoing support and comfort for breast
11:30am. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Diabetes Support Group offered by Jewish? Free education and support cancer survivors and patients undergoing
Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, WellStar Health System. Second through a 16 week course. Groups are treatment. Programs, speakers, art
Marietta. More info: www.asgcobb.com Tuesday of the month. 6:30 – 8 pm. held in Marietta, Intown and North therapy and fellowship. Childcare upon
McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Rose- Fulton. More info: Suzette Cohen, request. First and third Thursday of
Babywearing Group. Koalamommas, lane Street, Suite 100, Marietta. No suzette@themotherscircle.org or www. each month. 7pm. St. Andrew United
North Atlanta’s resource for help, registration required. More info: 770- themotherscircle.org. Methodist Church, Building B Community
support, and information about baby 793-7818. Room, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta.
carriers of all kinds. Meets monthly, Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS). More info: Sandy Klingler, 770-926-
meeting dates/time vary. More info: Domestic Violence Support Groups. 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. 3488.
Jennifer Worrell, 770-516-4192, or Sessions in English and Spanish. 9:45am. A place where moms can
jenniferworrell@bellsouth.net. Wednesdays. 6:45-8:15pm. Childcare come to build friendships and receive Treasures in Heaven. For women who
available for children 6 weeks to 12 mothering support, practical help and have lost children through miscarriage,
Bereavement Support. 1st and 3rd years. Children over 12 may attend spiritual hope. Childcare provided. Mt. ectopic pregnancy stillbirth, or neonatal
Wednesday, 5pm. Counseling Room in and learn childcare skills. Center for Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 death. Fourth Monday of the month.
Parish Office. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Family Resources, 995 Roswell Street, Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist
4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More Marietta. More info: 770-427-3390. info: 770-971-1465 or mtzionmops@ Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road,
info: 770-552-6400 ext. 6020. gmail.com. Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.
East Cobb Satellite of CHADD
Cancer Support Group. Second (Children & Adults w/Attention-Deficit/
and fourth Monday of the month. Hyperactivity Disorder) Parent Support
7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Group. First Tuesday or Thursday of the
Church, Room 301, 955 Johnson Ferry month. 7-9pm. East Cobb Government
Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794- Services Center, 4400 Lower Roswell
2978. Road, Marietta. More info: Movita,
Cancer Support Group for patients, 770-321-1783, east-cobb@chadd.net,
families and friends who are learning or www.chadd.net/300.
to live with a diagnosis of cancer. Families of Children under Stress
Second Wednesday of the month, 7 (FOCuS). FOCUS is there to help – to
pm. LaSalette Hall, St. Ann’s Catholic listen and cry, to inform and educate,
Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. and to offer programs for the families
More info: 770-552-6400 ext. 6104. and the child with special needs.
“Care and Share” Caregivers Support Usually meets every fourth Thursday.
Group. 3rd Thursday of Month. 7pm. 10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson
Savannah Court Assisted Living, 886 Ferry Road, Marietta. More info and to
Johnson Ferry Road. More Info: Derin confirm meeting date: Angie, 770-234-
White 770-977-4420 9111, angie@focus-ga.org, or www.
focus-ga.org.
Career Quest. Job network, resume
reviewing & interview skills. Every Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Tuesday, 7:30-10pm . St. Ann’s Support Group. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays.
Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, 7:15pm. Special Guest Speaker.
Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400 Transfiguration Church, Room 102,
ext. 6104. 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More
info: Jeannie, 770-919-9275.
Caregiver Support Group for those
caring for elderly, chronically ill or Grief and loss Support Groups are
disabled persons. Second Saturday offered through the East Cobb Jewish
of the month, 9:30am, Room 20, St. Family & Career Services office. If you
Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell have experienced the loss of someone
Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552- significant in your life, call Barbara
6400, ext. 6020. Dolin, M.Ed., LPC, CT, for information
and to reserve a slot at 770-933-0081.
Cobb Parents of Multiples. 2nd Monday
each month. 7pm. North Metro Church, GriefShare Recovery Seminar and
2305 Barrett Parkway, Marietta. More Support Group. Meets each Monday
info: www.cpomc.org. evening. 7:00pm. No child care
provided. GriefShare features nationally
Codependents Anonymous. Mondays & recognized experts on grief and recovery
Thursdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Unity North topics. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church,
Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Road, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.
Marietta. More info: 770-578-6368. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978.
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people that gave me my health, and my peace of mind.”
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