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December 2010
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Special :
Section
Holidayide
Gift Gu
Pages 12-1
7
Abby Shiffman and Irene Barton
Co-Presidents
Eastern Cobb County Council of PTAs
Cobb Christmas Keeps Holiday Spirit Alive PAGE 6 | Terrific Teens PAGE 10 | Holiday Happenings PAGES 18-22
Not Your Mother’s PTA PAGE 8 | Bring One for the Chipper PAGE 44 | East Cobb General Election Results PAGE 50
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Featured Articles Founder/Publisher December 2010
Cynthia Rozzo Volume 18, No. 3
6 Cobb Christmas Keeps Account Representatives:
Northeast Cobb Businesses
Holiday Spirit Alive Call: Nick Foglia: 404-518-0510
East Cobb Businesses
44 Bring One for the Chipper (on Roswell Road and in 30068)
Call: Sarah Hagy: 770-380-0534
50
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East Cobb General Election Results
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PuBLiSHER’S NOTE
On the Cover
December is a month to celebrate miracles—Hanukkah and Christmas. Though this holi-
As co-presidents of the
day season is one of the most magical times of the year for children, many of us often find
Eastern Cobb County Council
the season to be stressful. I hope by reading this issue of the EAST COBBER you are giving
yourself a break from the holiday rush. You can get some gift-giving ideas on pages 12-17 in (ECCC) of PTAs, Abby Shiffman
our annual gift guide. The merchants featured are in our own backyard so that should make and Irene Barton lead 35 East
your shopping a little easier. Please check them out, you’ll be inspired by the gift selections Cobb PTAs to find ways to
they offer.
improve the academic lives
As always, this issue includes stories about the good people that share their “gifts,”
of East Cobb children. As Ms.
making East Cobb a better place to live. From PTA Presidents, Irene Barton and Abby
Shiffman explains, “Each PTA
Shiffman, pictured on our front cover, to Jim Rhoden, recognized as East Cobb’s Citizen of
the Year for all of his contributions to the business community and civic efforts too numerous offers so many good programs
to list (see page 7), to the “Terrific Teens” on page 10. I hope you, EAST COBBER reader, that enriches children’s lives
are inspired by their “gift”-giving and may be encouraged to share your gift to create a better and helps guide parents to find
East Cobb. And if you already are contributing to the quality of life here in East Cobb, let me
productive ways to get involved
share your story! Just give me call or e-mail the EAST COBBER.
in the school.” Despite hold-
For me, the best presents I’ll receive this holiday season can’t be wrapped--my three healthy
ing down “real” jobs—Abby is a
children and my (very tolerant) husband of 23 years. Another favorite present is the joy of being
able to work on this paper every month for such a great community. It’s a gift I’m grateful for, physical therapist and Irene is
not just during this holiday season but every day. an office manager--their leader-
ship positions require them to
Happy Holidays! spend countless hours attending
and planning meetings, problem-
solving for PTA presidents, and
participating in workshops.
Abby lives in the Magnolia
Cynthia M. Rozzo
Founder/Publisher South subdivision with her hus-
band, Ken, and their two chil-
dren: Rachel, 15, a freshman at
P.S. Should you have any time in between midnight sales, holiday shopping and
wrapping gifts, please check out EAST COBBER’s new and improved website. After 17 years Pebblebrook High School; and
of providing grass-roots, community info via the EAST COBBER monthly magazine, our mis- Aaron, 12, is a seventh-grader at
sion of building a sense of community remains the same but we are now using social media East Cobb Middle School. Irene
to better serve East Cobb residents. With 16 blogs, the EAST COBBER website offers you an lives in the Indian Hills subdivi-
online local source for news, events and information in East Cobb. Our goal is to make our
sion with her husband, Steve;
site as interactive as possible. We want to continue to be a voice for the East Cobb
community, so please submit your story ideas, photos, announcements, comments and daughter, Casey, a fifth-grader;
letters to cynthia@eastcobber.com or just post them on our blog(s), facebook page and her son, Alex, a second-
and/or twitter account. You can find EAST COBBER online at www.twitter.com/eastcobber grader. Both children attend
or www.facebook.com/EAST COBBER. East Side Elementary School.
Abby and Irene both agree
Happy Holidays from the East Cobber staff! that the best part about East
Cobb is “the people” and “their
willingness to commit their time
and talents to make it a better
place to live,” says Irene.
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Cobb Christmas Keeps Holiday Spirit Alive
By: Marianne McGoldrick
Founded in 1963, Cobb Christmas, Inc. is Cobb County’s
largest and oldest holiday assistance program. Their vision: to Cobb Christmas Stuff-A-Bus Stops
make the Christmas season a little brighter by providing toys
to low-income families living in Cobb County. Last year the December 6 1-2pm
organization collected enough toys to provide for approximate- Bank of America
ly 1,450 families, including 4,000 children. Board members 210 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw 30144
predict the same numbers for this holiday season. Contact: Kenyon Homan, 678-797-7304
So how does this incredible local organization manage to December 8 12-1pm
collect enough toys to provide for thousands of children? Azalea Springs Apartment Homes
Each year Cobb Christmas, Inc. holds a Stuff-A-Bus 2010 Roswell Road, Marietta 30068
fundraiser. “Stuff-A-Bus is a partnership with CCT (Cobb Contact: Sasha Sterling, 770-321-9155
County Transit),” says Melanie Duncan, VP of Toys for Cobb
Christmas, Inc. Board of Directors. “We partner each year December 9 12-1pm
with CCT to have Stuff-A-Bus stops in large companies, public WellStar Administration Building
schools and universities across the county.” CCT buses are 805 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066
Contact: Melanie Duncan, 770-792-7590
used to transport toys from Stuff-A-Bus stops to the Cobb
Christmas, Inc. warehouse at Jim Miller Park in Marietta, Ga.
December 9 1:30-2:30pm
This year, Stuff-A-Bus stop collections will take place for Salon Three 13
five days starting Monday, December 6. Distribution of the 2663 Canton Road, Marietta 30066
toys will take place from Friday, December 17 to Sunday, Contact: Shaun Walls, 770-426-0313
December 19.
December 10 10-11am
The evening before toy distribution, Thursday, December
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16, Cobb Christmas, Inc. will host their annual fundraiser, 2540 Windy Hill Road, Marietta 30067
The Night Before Cobb Christmas. The event will take place at Contact: Andrew Cox, 770-644-1371
the Cobb Christmas, Inc. Warehouse at Jim Miller Park. The
evening will consist of a casual dinner, silent auction, enter- December 10 1-2pm
tainment and a personal tour of the distribution site. “The Marietta Square
great thing about The Night Before Christmas is that we get East Park Square, in front of Courthouse
to show our supporters what the warehouse looks like when Marietta 30060
it’s full,” says Paul Prater, Volunteer Coordinator for Cobb Contact: Sandra Johnson, 770-794-5603
Christmas, Inc. “It helps them understand exactly how many
children we help each year. December 14 10:30-11:30am
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who works with Cobb Christmas is a volunteer,” says Prater. Contact: Patricia Harper, 770-951-8700
“There is not a paid staff. Everything that gets done is done
by a volunteer working on their time. They do it because they December 14 12-1pm
love it, not because of the money they make.” The Towers at Wildwood Plaza
“I could not work with a better group of humble, dedi- 3200 Windy Hill Road, Atlanta 30339
cated and committed people who share the same vision Contact: Patricia Harper, 770-951-8700
and have the same common goals in mind,” says Myranda
Flemister, Chair of Cobb Christmas Inc. “We cannot do what
we do without the help and support from each other.”
The organization will need approximately 300 volunteers
for this year’s toy distribution and set-up. If you would like to
volunteer your time or donate to Cobb Christmas, Inc., please
visit http://www.cobbchristmas.net.
“I volunteer with Cobb Christmas because I believe in giv-
ing back to the community. I am driven to help those in need
in all areas of life and Cobb Christmas is just one way I can
help make a difference,” says Duncan. “Cobb Christmas is a
wonderful organization and I recommend all that are able to
make a donation to help us to continue to provide for those in
need in our community.”
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Jim has been an active member of the Cobb Chamber of
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Johnson, who presented the award, described Rhoden as a
“great giver to our community and has served us well with his
time, energy and leadership.”
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www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER December 2010 9
Not Your Mother’s PTA
PTA…it’s not all bake sales and school carnivals. dening events, and math and other curriculum nights. Many
Times have changed and with it so has PTA. One of the PTAs also assist schools by funding teacher supplies, purchas-
most important factors of today’s PTA is the acknowledge- ing technology, providing teacher training, parent educational
ment that parents, families and communities, as well as opportunities and more. In these difficult budgetary times,
teachers and administrators, should collaborate and be PTA and school foundations are critical in helping to fill the
actively engaged in our children’s education. Our findings gap in reduced educational funding.
are based on over 30 years of research that prove what One thing has not changed - PTA continues its work as
schools, families and communities can do to improve stu- the largest and oldest non-profit children’s advocacy group in
dent achievement despite socioeconomic status, background, the country. We are the voice for millions of families, students,
race or gender. This research shows that six common teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders
traits are needed for successful schools and these are sum- devoted to the educational success of children and the pro-
marized in the “PTA National Standards for Family-School motion of parent involvement in schools. Even if you do not
Partnerships.” These six Standards are: Creating a Welcoming have children in the public school system, you have a stake
Environment, Communicating Effectively, Supporting Student in the children who fill the hallways each day. Many local
Success, Speaking Up for Every Child, Sharing Power, and schools are looking for adults to help with one-on-one read-
Collaborating with the Community. Significantly, the Cobb ing, tutoring, volunteering in the media center, helping with
County School District and Georgia Department of Education after-school programs and more. You may contact the school
have both recently adopted these standards, which means closest to your home (either call the front office and ask for
each school will use them as a framework to improve student the PTA contact or visit the school’s website to gather contact
achievement. information). You don’t have to be a member of PTA to help.
How does PTA implement these National Standards? But if you do, you’ll be a member of the oldest and largest
Through the work of dedicated, energized and motivated volunteer child advocacy association in the United States and
volunteers. These parent leaders work collaboratively with contribute to making a difference in the lives of millions of
administrators and teachers within their schools to plan, children and families.
underwrite and bring programs and activities which support On Facebook? Join the East Cobb County PTA (ECCC
their school’s goals. Additionally, PTA volunteers often partner PTA) Family Engagement group to find out what’s happening
with other stakeholders to deliver programs. Our work at the
at schools in East Cobb.
East Cobb County Council of PTAs (ECCC PTA) is also focused
on these Standards and assisting our 35 member schools with Stephanie Holden is the chair of the
implementation, sharing best practices, answering questions ECCC PTA Family Engagement Committee.
and celebrating successes. She is also the Family Engagement Chair at
Walton High School and has been involved
At each school, Cobb County PTAs provide ways for at Kincaid Elementary School in many
families and the community to be involved by volunteering in capacities, including PTA president. She,
classrooms, media centers, front offices, and also by organiz- her husband Toby, and two children have
ing student enrichment programs such as science and writing lived in East Cobb for 11 years.
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Eastvalley Elementary School is celebrating its 50th
anniversary this year. The Eastvalley Elementary School
Foundation is commemorating the occasion with a web-
site which alumni can share their photographs and memo-
ries, and catch up on what’s happening at the school.
Visit www.eastvalleyis50.com to see pictures of for-
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reunion events coming next spring. For further details,
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TERRiFiC TEENS
East Cobb resident, Sophie Last month, Pope High
Polakowski, a junior in the School held a “Pink Out”
International Baccalaureate at its football game. This
Magnet program at Campbell High “Pink Out,” aimed to raise
school in Smyrna Georgia, was awareness about breast can-
presented with the Junior League cer, was produced and pro-
of Cobb-Marietta “Janet J. Street moted by Pope High School
Youth Philanthropy Award” for senior Keegan LaVelle. After
2010. The Junior League honors witnessing his neighbors and
a teen active in the community, aunt struggle with breast
with good grades and “making cancer, Keegan LaVelle start-
a difference” in the community. ed a nonprofit MammoMe
Sophie was recognized for her about a year ago. 100% of the money raised goes to pay
efforts as a Teen Ambassador at for mammograms for uninsured and financially challenged
Fragile Kids, a nonprofit that pro- women. Through individual and group efforts Keegan has
vides emotional, informational, been able to raise money to fund MammoMe. As Keegan
and physical support to parents of explains, “I held garage sales, sold “Screen a Breast Save
children with disabilities or with ongoing medical needs. As a Life” t-shirts and Pink Ribbon Silly Bands, asked for per-
Teen Ambassador, she coordinates birthday mailings to spe- sonal donations and raised money at teen sporting events.”
cial needs kids, volunteers at Project Santa, volunteers in the Through his website, www.MammoMe.com, Keegan reviews
office and helps at most of their special events. Sophie also the on-line electronic breast screening forms. He then con-
volunteers at FOCUS (Camp Hollywood for special needs tacts the woman who has requested a mammogram. If the
children) and Camp Arrowwood for special needs children applicant does not have insurance or the resources to pay
in North Georgia, and recently participated in a Random Act for her mammogram, then MammoMe will pay 100% of
of Kindess at the ICU at Children’s Healthcare. She also is her mammogram. “The long term goal for MammoMe is to
a mentor to middle school girls at Holy Family Church. At receive enough support where we can create awareness so
school she is a member of many clubs such as Key Club, individuals and corporations donate to keep funding mammo-
DECA, Interact, Student Council Habitat and others. She has grams for any woman in need,” says Keegan.
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by costumed characters and real animals, and witness the
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marshmallow roasting, photos with Santa and the Candy Cane
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Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park featuring a children’s
choir, brass quartet, special guest appearances by Santa Claus
and Rudolph, award-winning bell ringers and the lighting of a
40-foot tall tree. December 4. 5pm. East Cobb Park, 3322
Roswell Road, Marietta. www.eastcobpark.org.
New Semester Live Nativity. December 15. 6:30pm. Mt. Bethel United
Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-
begins Jan. 3rd 971-2880/www.mtbethel.org.
Classes from age 2 Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour. December 4-5.
georgiaballet.org Saturday: 8am-9pm. Sunday: 9am-6pm. $20/Day tour.
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Nativity in the Square with local choirs providing
entertainment, singing traditional and contemporary holiday
LiGHT DiSPLAYS
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Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens. Through December
10pm. Glover Park – Marietta Square. 770-794-560 or
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www.mariettaga.gov.
under: free but require a “free child” ticket. Check for times
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Photo Op with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! December 18. Tour the
drive, featuring over eight million lights with holiday tunes.
house and have the opportunity to take a photo of your kids
Hwy. 27, Pine Mountain. 800-225-5292
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$6/adults. Bulloch Hall, Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue,
Roswell. 770-992-1731/www.bullochhall.org.
Lights of Life. Through December 31. Millions of holiday
lights throughout the campus. Santa and his sleigh stand over
St. Nick’s Café: “A Candy Kane Christmas” presented by
65 feet high, making it the tallest in the Southeast. Dark to
Mountain View Art Alliance and The Art Place. December 4.
midnight. $5/car. $10/passenger van. $20/bus. A portion of
8:30am & 10:30am breakfast and 12:30pm lunch shows.
the proceeds will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food
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Bank. Life University Treehouse, 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta.
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Swedish Christmas Market sponsored by the Swedish Woman’s
Holiday in Lights. Centennial Olympic Park. Through
Educational Association of Atlanta. December 12. 11am-4pm.
January 3, 2011. 7am-11pm. Free. Thousands of colorful
$5/adults. $2/ages 12-18. Free/under 12. Bake sale, kids’
lights and animated holiday displays transform the downtown
activities, traditional and modern handicrafts, holiday flower
park into a dazzling dreamland. Outdoor ice skating: $7/90
arrangements, and delicious homemade foods. Trolley Barn,
minutes. $2 skate rental. 265 Park Avenue West, Atlanta.
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Take a Ride on the Pink Pig. A holiday tradition for the
whole family, ride Priscilla along the train tracks under the Pink Magical Night of Lights at Lake Lanier islands. Daily
Pig Tent and experience storybook fantasy in real life. Macy’s through December 30 (including holidays). 5-11pm. $40/
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Year’s Eve: 10am-6pm. $3/ride. 3393 Peachtree Road, of twinkling lights. 7000 Holiday Road, Lake Lanier Islands.
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of the house decorated with different symbols of the holiday www.lenoxsquare.com More info: 770-794-5601
season through January 2. Monday-Saturday: 10am-4pm. www.mariettaga.gov
Sunday: 1-4pm. $8/adults. $7/seniors. $6/ages 6-18. Closed North Point Mall
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It’s A Wonderful Life, a Christmas classic. Through December
THEATER 19. Saturdays: 8pm. Sundays: 3pm. Ticket prices vary by
A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ traditional holiday show. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, Marietta. More
classic for the whole family. December 4-5, 10-11, 17-18: info/tickets: 678-213-3311 or www.blackwellplayhouse.com.
8pm. November 27, December 4, 11 & 18: 8pm. Tickets: Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.
$19.50/adults. $17.25/seniors & students. Saturday, Fairies, princes, and dancing snowflakes. The magic of the
December 4, 11 & 18; Sunday, December 5, 12 & 19; holiday season is alive again at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.
Friday, Christmas Eve: 3pm. Thursday, December 9, 16 Share the tradition and feel the warmth that has been enchant-
& 23; Tuesday, December 21; Wednesday, December 22: ing audiences in Atlanta for 50 years. Fridays: 7:30pm
8pm. Tickets: $15/adults. $13/seniors & students. Kudzu (except December 24: 1pm). Saturdays: 2pm and 7:30pm.
Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info/ Sundays: 2pm (except December 19: 2pm and 7:30pm).
tickets: 770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org. December 21: 7:30pm. December 22-23: 2pm and
A Christmas Story set in the Midwest in the 1940s about 7:30pm. $29.55 - $103.75. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St.
9 year old Ralphie Parker and his quest to get a genuine Red NE, Atlanta. 404-873-5811/www.atlantaballet.com or
Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. $8.75. Saturday, 800-982-2787/Ticketmaster.
December 4, 11 & 18: 2pm & 7pm. Sunday and Christmas Christmas Tea with Santa presented by Atlanta Lyric
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22 & 23: 2pm & 7pm. Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Sunday: 4:30pm. $31.80. The Strand Theatre, 117 North
Highway, Roswell. More info/tickets: 770-594-1020. Park Square, Marietta. More info/tickets: 770-293-0080 or
A Country Christmas Carol presented by CenterStage North. www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
Ideal family holiday fare –fresh, engaging, often hilarious and Holiday ice Spectacular, a combination of music, skat-
genuinely moving. December 10-12, 16-19. Thursday- ing, dance and comedy, all presented in a heartwarm-
Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. $10/subscribers. $12/non- ing and humorous story that the whole family will enjoy.
subscribers. The Art Place Mountainview, 3330 Sandy Plains December 16-18 and 20-24. Thursday (December 16),
Road, Marietta. More info: 770-516-3330 or Friday (December 17), Monday, Tuesday: 8pm. Saturday,
www.centerstagenorth.org. Wednesday, Thursday (December 23): 2pm and 8pm. Friday
A Place in the Christmas Choir presented by Kudzu Sprouts. (December 24): 2pm. $20-$60. Cobb Energy Performing
Santa’s motley choir is joined by a howling hound dog. Together Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info:
they teach us that we all have a special gift to share. Through 770-916-2800
December 18. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 11am. $6.50. Home for the Holidays with beautiful costumes, creative
Kudzu Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More choreography and outstanding holiday music. December
info: 770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org. 17-19. Friday and Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 3pm. $15.
A Tuna Christmas. Christmas is coming to Tuna, the third Jennie T. Anderson Theater/Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta
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Saturday: 2pm & 7pm. Sunday: 1:30pm and 5:30pm. Holiday Pops! An annual celebration of the holidays with all
Special performance 7pm Saturday in support of local public of your favorite tunes of the season. Joining the concert is the
schools. $13-$38. Jennie T. Anderson Theater/Cobb Civic Cobb Symphony Orchestra, the SCO Chorus, and members of
Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. 770-528-0881/ the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Chorus. December 4
www.georgiaballet.tix.com. & 5. $10-$15. Saturday: 3pm at Zion Baptist Church, 165
Lemon Street, Marietta, and 7:30pm at Johnson Ferry Baptist
The Winter Polar Express, an enchanting holiday show for all
Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Sunday: 7:30pm
ages presented by the Academy Dance Company. December
at Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw.
17-18. A young girl climbs aboard a mysterious train headed
More info/tickets: 770-429-7016 or www.cobbsymphony.org.
for the North Pole and experiences the magic of believing.
Friday: 2pm and 7pm. Saturday: 7pm. $12/adults. $10/ Christmas Cantata: Christmas is Jesus. December 12.
students. The Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street, 8:30am & 11am. Free brunch in between. A Christmas
Roswell. 770-594-5348/www.bapa.us. Cantata by the Chancel Choir and Children’s Choir. Nursery
provided. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson
CONCERTS Ferry Road, Marietta. 770-971-0267/www.mtzionumc.org.
A Radio Day’s Christmas featuring the Big Chicken Chorus A Christmas Concert by orchestra and bells. December 10.
and Quartets, special guest Savannah Storm Youth Barbershop 7pm. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3455 Canton Road,
Chorus, Santa Claus and more. Saturday, December 11: 3pm Marietta. 770-926-3488/www.standrewunitedmethodist.org.
and 7:30pm. Sunday, December 12: 3pm. $17/adults and
students. $15/seniors over 50 and groups of 10 and more. Christmas Festival. Experience the sounds of the season
Jennie T. Anderson Theater/Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta with the Johnson Ferry choir and orchestra. Saturday: 7pm.
Parkway, Marietta. 770-528-8490. Sunday: 4pm & 7pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955
Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-6561 or
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its 25th annual holiday concert performing traditional and
contemporary holiday music. 3pm. Free. Tickets required/
available first come first served at box office. Cobb Energy
Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.
770-916-2800.
Bells and Orchestra Concert. A concert of Christmas favor-
ites featuring the combined efforts of Mt. Bethel’s Handbells
and Orchestra. Free. December 8. 6:30pm. Preceded by
dinner at 4:45pm for those who wish to attend. $6/dinner.
Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell
Road. 770-971-2880/www.mtbethel.org.
Carols for Christmas…The Angel’s Message. December
5. 4 & 6:30pm. A multi-sensory presentation featuring
over 200 singers, a 35-piece orchestra, and handbells. Free
admission/love offering taken. Sanctuary, Mt. Bethel United
Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.
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Christmas Festival Concert. December 10. 7:30pm. Free. The Johnson Ferry Christmas Festival featuring the Johnson
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Roswell. 770-594-0512/www.rumc.com/music. December 12: 4-5:45pm and 7-8:45pm. Free. Johnson
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Christmas Memories. December 5. 3pm. $20. The 770-973-6561/www.johnsonferry.org.
Michael O’Neal Singers will be joined by the Atlanta Symphony
Brass Quintet performing Christmas carols. Expect audience
participation and maybe even a visit from old St. Nick himself!
Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard,
Roswell. 770-594-7974/www.mosingers.org.
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Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance December 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 21-22, 24
maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ traditional holiday classic
throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in for the whole family. Friday, November 26, December 3, 10 &
your area. More info: 678-355-3413. 17 and Saturday, November 27, December 4, 11 & 18: 8pm.
Tickets: $19.50/adults. $17.25/seniors & students. Saturday,
Every Sunday December 4, 11 & 18; Sunday, November 28, December 5,
Kabbalah Café. Delve into the mystical secrets of Judaism 12 & 19; Friday, Christmas Eve: 3pm. Thursday, December 9,
based on the Chassidic teachings of Tanya. This tale of 16 & 23; Tuesday, December 21; Wednesday, December 22:
two souls will give you the tools to understand yourself in 8pm. Tickets: $15/adults. $13/seniors & students. Kudzu
unprecedented ways. 9:30-10:30am. Chabad of Cobb, Playhouse, 10743 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. More info/
4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/to register: tickets: 770-594-1020 or www.kudzuplayhouse.org.
770-565-4412 or www.chabadofcobb.com.
December 3-4
Every Monday 30th Annual Apple Annie Crafts and Arts Show with over
Guided Tour of the Strand. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at 130 of the Southeast’s finest artisans and crafters. One of
the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Learn about the history of the the largest nonprofit shows with a high quality and large
theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and assortment of crafts and arts in a festive setting. Friday: 9am-
fun facts about the theatre business. 10am. $5. Earl Smith 7pm. Saturday: 9am-2pm. $3. Free/under 12. No strollers.
Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info: Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta.
770-293-0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org. More info: 770-552-6400 or www.st-ann.org/apple_annie.php.
Every Saturday December 3-12
Free Arts and Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Store. 11am-3pm. Christmas House Arts and Crafts Show. Monday-Saturday:
Ages 3 and up. Make a reindeer hat, gingerbread ornament or 10am-6pm. Sunday: 2-6pm. Open late some days. Mable
New Year’s popper! Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell House, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 770-819-
Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-3100 or 3285 or www.mablehouse.org.
www.lakeshorelearning.com.
Through December 17
The Gift Box, an arts and crafts sale with pottery, jewelry,
glass, and paintings. 10am-5pm. Free. The Art Station-Big
Shanty, 2050 Kennesaw Due West Road, Kennesaw. More
info: 770-514-5930.
Through December 18
Lassiter High School Marching Band Annual Christmas
Tree Sale. Fraser fir class A trees up to 14 feet tall. Fresh
shipments arriving weekly. 9am-9pm. Publix Shopping Center,
corner of Sandy Plains and Shallowford Road. More info:
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December 3-5, 9-12, 16-19
42nd Street, a Tony Award winner inspired by the 1933 Busby
Berkeley film of the same name presented by Atlanta Lyric
Theatre. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm. Saturday, December 18:
2pm & 8pm. Sunday: 2pm. $27.50-$48.70. The Strand
Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info:
770-293-0080 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
December 3 & 10
Holiday Drop and Shop. Drop off your child and use the time
to go holiday shopping. A holiday fun night of games, movies,
face painting, door prizes, pizza, drinks, and more for children
between the ages of 6-16. $15. 6-10pm. Preregistration
required. ECB Academy, 4617 Lee Waters Road, Marietta.
More info/to register: 404-441-1400 or info@ecbacademy.com.
December 4
Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the GarrisonMill Elementary
Foundation. 7:30-11am. $5 prepaid. $5.50 at door. $1/raffle
ticket for an iTouch. Need not be present to win. Garrison Mill
Elementary School, 4111 Wesley Chapel Road, Marietta. More
info: 770-642-5600 or www.gmefoundation.org.
St. Nick’s Café: “A Candy Kane Christmas” presented by
Mountain View Art Alliance and The Art Place. 8:30am &
10:30am breakfast and 12:30pm lunch shows. $10. The Art
Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More Info:
770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.
December 4-5
Eastman Gun & Knife Show. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday:
10am-5pm. $8/adults. Free/12 and under. Cobb Civic
Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info:
229-424-4555 or www.eastmangunshows.com.
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Marietta, and 7:30pm at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955
Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Sunday: 7:30pm at Murray
Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road NW, Kennesaw. More info/
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December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 December 6
Christmas Tea with Santa presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Cobb Chamber First Monday Breakfast featuring speaker
Saturday: 11am. Sunday: 4:30pm. $31.80. The Strand James H. Blanchard, retired chairman of the board and CEO
Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info/tickets: of Synovus Financial Corporation. $50/general admission.
770-293-0080 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com. Members: $20 online; $35 at door. Atlanta Marriott
Northwest, 200 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info:
December 4, 11, 18 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.
The Littlest Angel presented by Blackwell Playhouse. 11am
& 3pm. $8/ages 3+. Free face painting 30 minutes prior A Service of Hope for those who have lost loved ones over the
to show time. Blackwell Playhouse, 3378 Canton Road, past year. Family and friends are welcome. 7pm. Mt. Bethel
Marietta. More info/tickets: 678-213-3311. United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 4385 Lower Roswell
Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-2880.
December 5
Chanukah Family Expo, an experience for the whole family December 7, 11, 14, 21
with Judaic Chanukah activities and entertainment for children Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a
of all ages, including Chanukah Lego Land, interactive naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident animals
computer center, crafts (nominal fee for some), live olive as they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: $8/adults. $6/
press demos, theater, cooking, treats, shows and more. Free. seniors. $5/ages 3-12. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135
1-5pm. Woodlawn Square Shopping Center, 1205 Johnson Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055.
Ferry Road, Suite 119 (next to Fresh Market), Marietta. More
info: 770-565-4412 or www.chanukahcobb.com. December 8
Annual Pet Loss Memorial Service presented by Dream Land
Grand Menorah Lighting at East Cobb Park hosted by Shalom Pet Memorial Center for those who have lost beloved pets this
Cobb in conjunction with all East Cobb Jewish organizations. past year. Service includes music, guest speakers, inspirational
The entire community is invited to attend this annual event. stories and a special time of remembrance. 7pm. NorthStar
Enjoy music, refreshments and more. Free. 7pm. East Church, True North Auditorium, 3413 Blue Springs Road,
Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Kennesaw. More info: 678-594-0041 or
770-565-4412. jill@dreamlandpetcremation.com.
December 8 & 15
Marriage – The Comedy and the Kabbalah with Rabbi Ephraim
Silverman. A two part series on the Kabbalah’s insight into
men, women and the tools to improve relationships. For singles,
PAPER AFFAIR marrieds, and everyone in between. 7:30-9pm. $50. Chabad
of Cobb, 4450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. More
info: 770-565-4412, ext. 300 or office@chabadofcobb.com.”
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December 9
Masterworks Concert presented by Sprayberry High School
Fine Arts Department. The Sprayberry Chorus and Symphony
Orchestra will perform traditional and seasonal favorites. 7pm.
Free. Donations accepted. Mt. Bethel United Methodist
Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info:
Nathan Autry, 770-578-3200.
December 10
A Showcase of the Arts presented by Pope High School Arts
Department. 6pm & 8:30pm. $7/adults. $5/students. Bailey
Performance Center, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain
Road, Kannesaw. More info: 770-578-7900 or klpont@gmail.com
Russell Peters – The Green Card Tour. A comedy superstar
who uses his wry observations on the subjects of race, class
and cultures to illuminate our human shortcomings with his
quick wit and ability to mimic languages and accents. 8pm.
ANY PURCHASE OF $45-$60. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb
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Santa’s Art Studio, a holiday gifts and decorations camp for
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4250 Roswell Rd. (& Johnson Ferry)-678.560.2032 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More Info:
770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.
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December 11-12 a House of Mercy...
Concerts in the Tea Room at Mable House. Enjoy great
entertainment in an intimate setting. $50/table for 4. $100/ a House of Mercy...
table for 8. Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and coffee.
Saturday: 2pm, 5pm & 7pm. Sunday: 3pm, 5pm & 7pm.
a Place of Grace.
Mable House, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. More info/ a Place of Grace.
reservations: 770-819-3285 or www.mablehouse.org.
December 11 & 18
Cookies with Mrs. Claus, a workshop for ages 4 and up. Make
sugar cookies with Mrs. Claus and write letters to Santa while
the cookies are cooling. 10am-12pm. $5/child, includes
special containers to transport cookies home. Barrington Hall,
535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info/reservations:
770-640-3855.
December 12
8th Annual Empty Bowl Brunch with proceeds going to various
charities. $10 includes a bowl made by a local artist (you choose
and keep) and chili or soup. 11am-1:30pm. Advance tickets on
sale now, in person only. The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road,
Marietta. More Info: 770-509-2700 or www.theartplace.us.
December 13-19
Cobb Christmas. From Monday-Thursday, over 16,000 toys will
be delivered to Jim Miller Park and over 400 volunteers will sort
and distribute these toys to over 1,450 families Friday-Sunday.
Drop off donations at Stuff a Bus stops or volunteer to be a
Cobb Christmas Elf! Thursday, 6-9pm: “The Night Before Cobb
County Christmas” – a fundraiser that includes a look behind the
scenes. $50. Jim Miller Park, 2245Callaway Road, Marietta. Please Join Us
More info: www.cobbchristmas.net.
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December 15
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East Cobb Civic Association Annual Planning Meeting. The @ 9am
Cobb community is welcome to attend and provide input on
plans for the association. 7pm. East Cobb Library, Parkaire
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Shopping Center, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, #510-B, Marietta. Every
More info: www.eastcobb.net. Sunday Morning
December 18 Sunday Morning
2010 Atlanta HighSchool Hoop Festival presented by
Southeast Basketball Academy (SEBA) featuring the top ten
boys high school teams from throughout the metro Atlanta area
matching up in 5 highly competitive games. First game starts
at 2pm. $8/adults. $5/students. Free/under 5. Tickets are
good for all 5 games throughout the day. Cobb Civic Center,
528 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info:
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Straight No Chaser, the a cappella sensation. 7:30pm. Driver Education at Safe America. State of Georgia licensed
$39.80-$43.90. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 driver education courses. 30 hours of classroom training plus
Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-916-2800 or 6 or 10 hours of private individual behind-the-wheel training
www.cobbenergycentre.com. with a licensed driver training instructor within 6 months
following completion of the classroom session. $150/30 hours
December 20-22 classroom only. $459/classroom plus 6 hours behind-the-
Rising Stars Holiday Hoops for girls and boys, kindergarten wheel. $559/30 hours classroom plus 10 hours behind-the-
through 8th grade. Learn skills and sportsmanship from NBA, wheel. Safe America Foundation, 2480 Sandy Plains Road,
college and top notch high school coaches. 8:30am-3pm. Bring Marietta. More info: 770-973-7233 or www.safeamerica.org.
a sack lunch and water bottle. $75/1 day. $140/2 days. $195/3
days. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, December 21
Marietta. More info/registration: www.johnsonferry.org/risingstars. Red Cross Blood Drive. 10am-3pm. Cobb Civic Center, 548
South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-852-4125.
December 20-23 and 27-30
December Break Camp at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. December 22
Come explore nature in winter time. 1, 3, and 4-day options. Mittie Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt Sr.’s 2853 Wedding
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days/Tuesday-Thursday: $170/members; $190/non-members. wedding which ultimately produced our 26th president,
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AMERiCAN BAGELS Restaurant Health Inspections
American Deli Goldberg’s Bagel and Deli
2100 Roswell Road 1062 Johnson Ferry Road The following are the results of inspections done by the Environmental Health
Marietta 30068 Division of the Cobb County Health Department.
Marietta 30062
Mon-Sun: 6am-5pm Grading scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, U=69 or less. A grade of New is
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Marietta 30068 Atlanta Bread Company 84/B 10/22 73/C 9/29
770-321-0108 Einstein Bros. Bagels 1255 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
Mon.-Sat. 12pm-2am 2014 Powers Ferry Road BBQ 1 100/A 6/9 91/A 12/22
Atlanta 30339 4944 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
Barker’s Red Hots
770-612-8009 Bay Breeze Seafood Restaurant 81/B 9/8 95/A 2/3
3000 Windy Hill Road 2418 Canton Road, Marietta
Marietta 30067 Einstein Bros. Bagels
2960 Shallowford Road Biscuits and More 88/B 8/13 95/A 2/18
770-272-0407 3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
Marietta 30066
Brewsters Neighborhood Grille Café de Paris 86/B 10/19 74/C 10/1
770-321-0299 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
3595 Canton Road
Marietta 30066 Einstein Bros. Bagels California Pizza Kitchen 100/A 5/12 91/A 12/2/09
770-591-1291 1275 Johnson Ferry Road 4250 Roswell Road, Marietta
Marietta 30068 Chili’s Grill & Bar #158 99/A 9/2 74/C 8/23
Delkwood Grill 770-321-6060 4111 Roswell Road NE, Marietta
2769 Delk Road
Panera Bread Empress of China II 91/A 7/14 100/A 2/3
Marietta 30067 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
770-956-1313 2100 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062 Firehouse Subs 91/A 8/18 97/A 12/15/09
Copeland’s of New Orleans 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
770-565-5570
> 3131 Cobb Parkway, Suite 200 La Madeleine 96/A 10/5 68/U 10/4
Atlanta 30339 4101 Roswell Road, Marietta
770-612-3311 EAT Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant 96/A 4/12 96/A 11/2/09
> 1142 Barrett Parkway EAST 2145 Roswell Road, Marietta
Kennesaw 30144 COBB Moe’s Southwest Grill 100/A 5/5 96/A 12/3/09
770-919-9612 688 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
O’Charley’s #323 93/A 3/17 93/A 9/3/09
3550 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta
O’Shaughnessy’s Restaurant & Bar 96/A 10/4 79/C 9/21
4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell
Pincanha Steakhouse & Brazilian Buffet 90/A 6/23 75/C 2/1
1360 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta
Smokin’ J’s BBQ 82/B 6/4 90/A 4/2
2145 Roswell Road, Marietta
Curry Ted’s Montana Grill
640 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
100/A 5/5 81/B 12/22/09
CurryThai Tijuana Joe’s Cantina
690 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
76/C 8/4 78/C 6/9
Willy’s Mexicana Grill #20 100/A 10/28 96/A 4/19
4250 Roswell Road, Marietta
Zaxby’s 100/A 4/1 91/A 12/11/09
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770-579-6800 678-999-0767 770-952-1965 JAPANESE
7am-2pm
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Asahi Japanese Steak & Sushi Bar
Breakfast, brunch & lunch. An East Cobb
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Marietta 30067 Fuddruckers Marietta, GA 30066
> 1275 Powers Ferry Road 3000 Windy Hill Road
770-984-8899 678-560-0015
Marietta 30067 Marietta 30067
770-953-0002 770-980-9863 Fuji Hana
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1100 Johnson Ferry Road D’Lites Emporium
Sunrise Biscuit Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm.
Marietta 30068 Premium Lite Ice Cream
4017 Canton Rd. Dinner: 4:30-10pm.
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East Cobb’s neighborhood bistro specializing Monday – Wednesday 11am – 9:30pm
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CHiNESE salads, grilled sandwiches, breakfast all day, Sunday 12am – 9pm
Lee’s Golden Buddha #7 quiche, crepes and dinner specials.A www.dlitesofmarietta.com
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Recipe of the Month:
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Basil’s Wraps
2800 Canton Road
Curry Curry Thai Restaurant
4724 Lower Roswell Road
Zucchini Latkes
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Mediterranean Grill Monday-Friday lunch: 11am-2:30pm
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Since opening in 2004, Curry Curry Thai 1 small onion, chopped or grated
SANDWiCHES Restaurant in Smyrna have been serving 1egg, lightly beaten
up the authentic, fragrantly aromatic
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs national cuisine of their homeland. Top- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
80 Powers Ferry Road quality rice grown in Thailand, market ¼ cup heavy cream
Marietta 30067 fresh vegetables and hand-picked fresh
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A Double Feature:
Celebrating the Birthdays of
Earl Smith and The Strand
This January marks a
very special double feature
event for The Strand.
“We have the opportu-
nity to celebrate two legends:
the two-year birthday of the
reopening of the Earl Smith
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dow of the aged movie house. Marietta: 770-992-8031 3001 • Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
Earl Smith saw the weathered and time-ravaged Strand Main Campus: 3001 4040 Johns Creek Marietta, GA 30062
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“Earl Smith has accomplished a great deal of things in his
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tiative to reopen The Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square,”
Reece said. “Through Earl’s hard work and determination, The
Strand has become a diamond on the Square.”
On Saturday, January 8, 2011, the community will gather
to applaud two years of the theatre’s renewed life and 80
unequaled years of Earl Smith, while raising funds to keep The
Strand alive and well. Guests will enjoy a black-tie evening of
live stage entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, a birthday toast, and
a silent auction benefitting The Strand. Tickets will be on sale
at The Strand’s box office on Nov. 1 and are $60 per person.
The historic Earl Smith Strand Theatre is a multi-use
performing arts and events facility. The theatre is governed by
the Friends of The Strand, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,
and depends on the financial support of private and corporate
donors. It is The Strand’s mission to serve the community with
cultural entertainment for a diverse audience and to promote
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more information or tickets, visit www.EarlSmithStrand.org or
the Box Office at 770-293-0080 or 117 North Park Square, 770-565-7177
Marietta, 30060. The Box Office is open Monday through East Cobb location: 1518 Blackwell Rd - Marietta
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Submitted by Beth Anderson
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Fill out the information on your pet and send it to:
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Please include a picture with your entry. Or email
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Pet’s Name: ________________________________________
Animal/Breed:_______________________________________
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Favorite Toy: ________________________________________
Favorite Person: Mom
Best Trick: Shuts the door behind himself Last Seen: __________________________________________
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Favorite Toy: Marrow bones
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Last Seen: Wading in the creek
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participant, excellent diver. Eats off a fork, during this holiday season as
will come upstairs at night if it takes him ten you remember and pay tribute
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
New Podiatric Practice
Offers Relief for
Foot and Ankle Pain
Area residents with foot
and ankle pain have another
choice in treatment options
thanks to the opening of the
Podiatry Group of Georgia’s
new East Cobb practice.
Located at the intersection
of Johnson Ferry Road and
Mulberry and headed by Dr.
Tammy Gephart, the practice
specializes in the prevention,
care and cure of all foot and
ankle problems.
Dr. Gephart is experienced
s Dr. Tammy Gephart in general and surgical podia-
try, pediatrics,
orthotics and diabetic limb salvage. She holds degrees from
the University of Michigan and the Ohio College of Podiatric
Medicine (OCPA) in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Gephart
completed her residency in podiatric surgery at the Northport
VA Medical Center in Long Island, New York. During her
residency, Dr. Gephart studied with Dr. John Burzotta, foot
and ankle specialist for the New York Jets. A former amateur
elite athlete and avid long distance runner, Dr. Gephart has a
special interest in sports-related injuries and helping athletes
return to their chosen sport.
Dr. Gephart says that she prefers to help a sports injury
heal and is “reluctant to advise people to give up their
sport,” because she recognizes that participating in athletics
is often an asset to the patient’s overall quality of life.
As a runner, and a busy mom of three, Dr. Gephart
says “my feet take a beating and I am too busy to give
myself a pedicure.” Dr. Gephart’s practice offers a medical
spa where clients can indulge in a foot facial. Dr. Gephart
will consult with each individual to develop a custom
treatment plan. The foot facials are done by Marilyn Taylor,
a licensed medical assistant and master cosmetologist and
ensure a sterile pedicure, using medical grade products,
and finished with anti-fungal nail polish. The foot facials
are ideal for all individuals, including those with weakened
immune systems .
The practice is located at 147 Johnson Ferry Road,
Suite 4230. Appointments can be made by calling Rebecca
Edwards, office manager, at 404.806.3731. Find them
online at www.tammygephartdpm.com or on Facebook and
Twitter. Office hours are M-F, 8am - 5pm and Saturdays by
appointment. If you are in pain, Dr. Gephart will make sure
you are seen the same day you call.
Dr. Gephart is a member of the American Podiatric
Medical Association, the Georgia Podiatric Medical
Association, the American Association for Women
Podiatrists and the American Diabetes Association. She
holds a Georgia State Podiatric License and is certified in
Endoscopic Decompression of Internal Nerve Technique and
Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy.
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Bring One For The Chipper
Did you know that your old Here are the drop-off locations in the East Cobb area:
Christmas trees can be recycled and HOME DEPOT - trees will be accepted only on January 8:
that one twenty pound tree takes up >Home Depot*, 3605 Sandy Plains Road
valuable landfill space comparable to Marietta, GA 30066
a washing machine? Recycling trees >Home Depot*, 4101Roswell Road NE
creates mulch, fuel, wildlife habitats Marietta, GA 30062
and other useful material. You can
help “Keep Cobb Beautiful,” by recycling your old tree The following Cobb County Parks will accept drop-offs
after the holiday season. Keep Cobb Beautiful will sponsor from December 26, 2010 until January 9, 2011:
free recycling drop-offs. >Noonday Creek Park, 489 Hawkins Store Road
Kennesaw 30144
Keep Cobb Beautiful is inviting everyone to “Bring One
>Harrison Park, 2650 Shallowford Road
for the Chipper,” and recycle your Christmas tree after the
Marietta, GA 30066
holidays. As a part of a statewide effort to reuse Christmas
>Sewell Park*, 2085 Lower Roswell Road
trees, Keep Cobb Beautiful is hosting convenient sites where
Marietta, GA 30066
area residents can drop-off their trees. Most sites will be
manned by various volunteer organizations from 9 a.m. >Fullers Park (Lower Field), 3050 Robinson Road
Marietta, GA 30064
until 4 p.m. No other items will be allowed to be dropped
off at sites. Cobb County Parks sites will accept trees from *These locations will be presenting saplings to recyclers
while supplies last on Saturday, January 9th. Davey Trees at
December 26 until January 8. All Home Depot sites will
770-451-7911, as well as the Cobb Parks chipper locations
accept trees ONLY on Saturday, January 8. To volunteer at will have free mulch available to citizens after January 9th.
a site location, look on the web site at kcb.cobbcountyga. For more information, please contact Keep Cobb Beautiful at
gov and go to the volunteer section for more information. 770-528-1135 or visit: www.kcb.cobbcountyga.gov.
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What is the Velocity of Zonings and Variances
Money and How Does it for December
impact Home Loan Rates? The following is a list of zonings to be reviewed by the
Planning Commission on Wednesday, December 1, at 9am.
By Holly Walther
Georgia Banking Company The Board of Commissioners will vote on these zonings
Tuesday, December 14, at 9am. These listings are provided
If you’ve been watch- by the East Cobb Civic Association, Inc. For comments and
ing the economic news, final actions by these organizations, please visit www.east-
you’ve probably noticed cobb.net.
that markets pay close Petition Z-38: J & H Property Leasing, LLC, represented
attention to economic by Mark Houston, requests a rezoning from GC to CRC for a
reports which are released carwash, light auto servicing and a billboard. Located at the
daily. Obviously, those southwest intersection of Delk Road and Powers Ferry Road.
reports provide insight into Size of tract : 0.817 acres. Current zoning: GC. Proposed
the health of our econ- use: Carwash, Light Auto Servicing and a Billboard.
omy, but did you know
Petition Z-39: Cindy Cornely, representing herself,
they also influence home
requests a rezoning from NS to CRC for a Dog Boarding
loan rates? One important
Facility. Located on the northeast intersection of Lower
report, the report on per-
sonal spending, can actu-
Roswell Road and Woodlawn Drive. Size of tract: 0.97 acres.
ally influence the interest Current zoning: NS. Proposed use: Dog Boarding Facility.
rates that are available Petition Z-41: Health Care Capital Consolidated, Inc.,
s Holly Walther when you purchase or represented by Parks F. Huff of Sams Larkin & Huff, requests a
refinance a home. change in zoning from R-20 to RSL for a Senior Living Facility.
Here’s why. It has to do with something called the Located on the south side of Lower Roswell Road, northeast-
velocity of money. Even though the government keeps erly of Cove Drive. Size of tract: 9.63 acres. Current zoning:
pumping money into the system, nothing happens until R-20. Proposed use: Senior Living Facility.
that money is spent or lent – and passes from one hand The following is a list of variances to be reviewed by the
to another or one business to another. The speed at which Board of Zoning Appeals Wednesday, December 8, at 1pm.
this money passes between parties is called the velocity of
Petition V-86: Monica and Ric Robinson, representing
money.
themselves, request: 1) allow an accessory structure to the
With the job market still very sluggish, consumers side of the primary structure; and 2) waive the side setback for
aren’t spending much money these days, and businesses said structure from the required 10 ft. to 2 ft. adjacent to the
are still reluctant to spend money to make investments in northern property line for an existing shed. Property is located
their business. With the present velocity at low levels, infla- on the west side of Ruger Drive, west of Mossburg Court (2480
tion remains subdued and that’s good for home loan rates. Ruger Court). Size of tract: 0.516 acres. Current zoning:
While we certainly want to see better economic recovery R-20. Reason: Existing Shed.
news in the near future, we have to remember that there’s
Petition V-9: Atlanta Pools, represented by Michael
an inverse relationship between good economic news and
Cochran, requests to waive the impervious surface requirement
home loan rates. Weak economic news normally causes
from 35% to 44% for a pool. Property is located on the south
money to flow out of Stocks and into Bonds, which helps
Bonds and home loan rates improve. Strong economic
side of Vendome Place, north of Monet Drive (4550 Vendome
news, on the other hand, normally has the opposite result. Place). Size of tract: 0.3558 acres. Current zoning: R-15.
Reason: Swimming Pool.
Currently, home loan rates are at a historically low
level, but that situation won’t last forever. That means now
is an ideal time to purchase a home or refinance before the
velocity of money – and rates – change. If you or anyone
you know would like to learn more about the current eco-
SH OP
nomic situation and how to take advantage of historically
low home loan rates, then please contact me.
Holly Walther of Georgia Banking Company can be reached COBB
770 374 7520. Georgia Banking Company is an equal housing
lender and member FDIC. Email Holly at hwalther@geobanking.
EAST
com. Visit her website www.hollywalther.com.
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SENiORS
Seniors Find New Meaning
in Retirement
You’ve been hard at work raising your family or growing
Daisy’s Cleaning Service your career and now you’re retired. What to do with all that
spare time? Cobb RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
Residential · Commercial
provides volunteer opportunities for retired seniors age 55
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All Work Guaranteed Over the years, volunteers through RSVP have provided
Supervised Teams thousands of hours assisting organizations, agencies and even
404-957-0723 local governments by helping in various tasks. Some of these
“stations” include the front desk at both the Cobb County
Sheriff Department and Animal Control; ushers and ticket tak-
ers at the newly opened Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre;
field trip chaperones, receptionists, data input processors,
and tutors at Cobb Community Services Board.
There are also needs for tour guides at the Root House
in Marietta as well as at KSU’s Holocaust Studies Program to
Make A provide exhibitions and public programs that promote diver-
sity, build character and encourage respect.
New Year’s Resolution If you have a desire to volunteer in your community, and
are at least 55 years of age, Cobb RSVP would love to hear
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perfect spot for you.
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SENiORS
Free Website Helps Older Georgians
Make informed Housing and Care Decisions
Center for Positive Aging Site Connects Seniors With Services They Need
The website also lists Quality Providers who adhere to
A free website that helps consumers learn about housing
certain established criteria. In order to be listed, providers of
and care options for older Georgians, such as affordable senior
senior-related products and services, as well as congregations
housing and continuing care retirement communities, is now
throughout Georgia with a ministry for seniors, must commit
available from the Center for Positive Aging.
to being a mission-driven organization with a focus on quality,
The website, www.centerforpositiveaging.org, provides person-centered care and services. They must also meet all
older Georgians, their families and caregivers with a way to state licensure requirements; possess a good reputation in their
quickly find essential resources as well as answers to their local community; have a good record of performance in licens-
elder care questions via an easy-to-navigate website available ing inspections and state surveys; have leadership/ownership/
at no charge 24 hours a day, seven days a week. management that is resident/client-focused; and be committed
“In times like these it is important to be an educated con- to providing their staff with opportunities to develop increased
sumer when making decisions about health care options, espe- proficiency and excellence.
cially those involving housing,” said Walter Coffey, president of For more information, visit www.centerforpositiveaging.org.
the Center for Positive Aging and of Aging Services of Georgia, Since 1982, the Center for Positive Aging has been the trusted
which represents mission-driven providers. “The Center for source of connections to quality providers for older Georgians,
Positive Aging website helps consumers understand the net- their families and caregivers. Originally named Downtown Area
work of aging services in Georgia and make smart decisions Senior Services (DASS) and now a division of Aging Services of
about their future.” Georgia, the Center is a respected referral source offering solu-
“Decisions about continuing care often have to be made tions that answer the needs of seniors without regard to ethnic-
quickly and without the luxury of time to do research,” said ity, disability, financial resources or sexual orientation.
Coffey. “This free site helps consumers by explaining the vari-
ous levels of continuing care, providing detailed information
about what to look for and supplying readers with questions to
ask when selecting a provider.”
Other information available includes tips on interviewing
in-home caregivers, answers to elder law questions, what to
look for in an assisted living community and a ZIP code search
of providers. Providers are listed by type including affordable
senior housing, adult day services, continuing care retirement
communities, home and community-based services, hospice
care and nursing homes.
Peace
on
earth
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East CobbEr
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East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for December
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. Please note: The East Cobb Center will be closed
at 12pm on Friday, December 3.
Blood Pressure Screening The History Corner – Christmas unwrapped
Wednesday, December 23 Wednesday, December 8
10am – 12pm 10 – 11:30am
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Dine-Round: Relish, Roswell Every December 25, Christians throughout the world join
Tuesday, December 7 together in celebration of Christ’s birth. But where do these
11:30am – 1pm various Christmas traditions come from? Why, for instance, is
Cost: On your own. Registration required. the holiday marked by the giving and receiving of gifts? And
Meet at the restaurant. who came up with the idea of a Christmas tree? In this special
presentation from The History Channel, take an enchanting
Health and Wellness: Digestive & Gi issues journey through the past of one of the world’s most recognized
Tuesday, December 7 holidays. Trace the emergence of the modern-day Christmas
10 – 11am celebration from pagan festivals such as the Roman Saturnalia,
Cost: Free. Registration required. and learn how British settlers in the New World transformed the
Many individuals suffer from a range of gastrointestinal problems. patron saint of children into the endearing figure of Santa Claus.
Resolving GI problems does not only improve your immediate
quality of life by eliminating unpleasant symptoms, it also Eggnog, Cookies, and Good Cheer
promotes long-term health. Friday, December 10
11am – 12pm
It is the time of year to “deck the halls with boughs of holly”,
“Ho, Ho, Ho,” good cheer, and Peace on Earth. Join us under
our Christmas tree to celebrate the season and share a cup of
eggnog, cookies, and good company with warm thoughts from
all of us to all of you!
ice Cream and a Movie: White Christmas
Monday, December 13
1 – 4pm
Cost: $3/Cobb County resident; $4/non- resident
Registration required.
We’re dreaming of a white Christmas, just as long as it doesn’t
last, stop traffic and cause a run on milk and bread at the
grocery store! Join us for the classic movie White Christmas
to hear Bing Crosby sing the wonderful title song and enjoy the
singing and dancing of Vera-Ellen, Rosemary Clooney and Danny
Kaye. Let’s add ice cream and popcorn to the afternoon and
you have a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season!
Health and Wellness: Medication Management
Tuesday, December 14
10 – 11am
Cost: Free. Registration required.
There are many factors involved in medication management.
It is important to know what questions to ask regarding side
effects and interactions. Proper medication management
can impact how the medication works for you, as well as the
progress of your treatment. Join us to learn what you can do
to better manage your medications.
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East Cobb General Election Results
On Tuesday, November 2, East Cobb residents, along with the rest of Georgian citizens, participated in general elections to vote for Republican,
Democratic and Liberatarian candidates for a variety of public offices. In Cobb County, 214,422 or 55.83% out of a total of 384,031
registered voters exercised their right to vote. The following presents the vote tally for some of the ballots East Cobb voters had the opportunity
to vote on. An asterisk next to a candidate’s name indicates that candidate ran unopposed
u.S. Senate Georgia House of Representatives – District 42
Cobb Votes State Total Total
Johnny isakson (R) 133,785 1,489,904 Don Parsons (R)* 14,099
Mike Thurmond (D) 70,521 996,516 Write-in Votes 223
Chuck Donovan (Lib) 6,655 68,750
Georgia House of Representatives – District 43
Governor Total
Cobb Votes State Total Bobby Franklin (R)* 14,330
Nathan Deal (R) 116,506 1,365,832 Write-in Votes 235
Roy Barnes (D) 84,638 1,107,011
John Monds )Lib) 10,312 103,194 Georgia House of Representatives – District 45
Total
Lieutenant Governor Matt Dollar (R) 14,567
Cobb Votes State Total Ruthe Levy (D) 4,904
Casey Cagle (R) 124,815 1,403,977 Write-in Votes 22
Carol Porter (D) 77,457 1,074,624
Dan Barber (Lib) 8,977 88,746 Cobb County Commission – District 3
Total %
Secretary of State Joann Birrell (R)* 45,117 98.43%
Cobb Votes State Total Write-in Votes 721 1.57%
Brian Kemp (R) 126,495 1,440,188
Georganna Sinkfield (D) 71,785 1,006,411
Cobb County School Board – Post 4
David Chastain (Lib) 11,657 106,123
Total %
Attorney General Kathleen Angelucci (R)* 20,817 97.86%
Write-in Votes 455 2.14%
Cobb Votes State Total
Sam Olens (R) 127,335 1,351,090
Cobb County School Board – Post 6
Ken Hodges (D) 75,536 1,112,049
Don Smart (Lib) 8,208 88,583 Total %
Scott Sweeney (R) 19,396 71.47%
State School Superintendent Ricky Alan Welkis (D) 7,714 28.42%
Write-in Votes 30 0.11%
Cobb Votes State Total
John Barge (R) 119,168 1,366,355
Joe Martin (D) 76,311 1,061,124 State Court - Division ii – Post 1
Kira Willis (Lib) 13,393 124,547 Total %
Angela Brown 64,834 41.30%
Georgia State Senate – District 21 Jason Fincher 50,155 31.95%
Cobb Votes Total Marsha Lake 41,516 26.45%
Chip Rogers (R) 17,225 46,102 Write-in Votes 482 0.31%
Patrick Thompson (D) 5,128 11,514 Angela Brown faced Jason Fincher in a runoff election
November 30. The results were not known at press time.
Georgia State Senate – District 32
Cobb Votes Total
Judson Hill (R)* 36,097 45,453 NEXT ISSUE: JANUARY
Georgia House of Representatives – District 41 DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15
Total
Sharon Cooper (R) 9,100 RESERVE YOUR AD SPACE TODAY!
Diane Lore (D) 4,502
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General Election Results Gold & Coin Exchange
Constitutional Amendment 1: Allow competitive Turns Scrap Gold into Cash
contracts to be enforced in Georgia Courts.
Cobb Votes State Total
GOLD AND COIN EXCHANGE
Yes 129,951/65.14% 1,633,066/67.6% ATLANTA'S PREMIER PRECIOUS MEDALS DEALER
Locally Owned & Operated • FREE Appraisals
No 69,559/34.86% 783,390/32.4% NOT A PAWN SHOP
Constitutional Amendment 2: Add $10 tag fee on private
passenger vehicles for statewide trauma care expansion.
Cobb Votes State Total
Yes 106,126/50.59% 1,207,836/47.4%
No 103,645/49.41% 1,342,555/52.6%
I got paid $2200 for this!
FEATURED ON 11 ALIVE, FOX NEWS AND CLARK HOWARD
Constitutional Amendment 3: Allow state to execute We sell bullion, gold, silver and rare coins for investment purposes.
multiyear contracts for long-term transportation projects 1185 Cobb prices over the past year pres-
Skyrocketing goldParkway • Marietta, GA
Cobb Votes State Total ent an unprecedented opportunity to “cash in” on
770-419-0292
Yes 102,743/51.0% 1,212,863/49.9% your old, unwanted gold and receive top dollar in
Open 7 Days
No 98,713/51.0% 1,216,780/50.1% www.BestGoldRates.com
exchange. Gold & Coin Exchange (GCE), is happy
Directions:
I-75 North and give you fair
to take these items off your hands totoExit 267B.
Follow sign Hwy. 41.
Constitutional Amendment 4: Allow state to execute Turn right, then make u-turn at second light.
are credit toward some-
market value in terms of cashWeor near Burger King.
multiyear contracts for projects to improve energy
thing else in the store. Gold & Coin Exchange (GCE)
FREE
efficiency and conservation.
Cobb Votes State Total
$
40 Gold Party Credit
is not a pawn Refreshments & they are a licensed precious
For shop-- Food
$20 Gas Card
With Minimum
$250 Transaction
Requires at least 8 guests sell their gold. Not valid with any other o er.
Expires 12/31/09
metals dealer. Since GCE is the largest precious met-
Expires 12/31/09
Yes 123,594/61.35% 1,480,273/60.8% WE BUY SCRAP GOLD, SILVER, JEWELRY, COINS, BULLION AND STERLING FLATWARE
No 77,848/38.65% 954,448/39.2% als dealer in the Atlanta area they will beat ALL com-
petitors’ quotes. “Our scales are regularly certified by
Constitutional Amendment 5: Allow owners of industrial- Georgia Department of Agriculture for our customer’s
zoned property to choose to remove the industrial assurance that they are receiving the most accurate
designation from their property. quotes,” says GCE owner, Robert Oberth. Bring them
Cobb Votes State Total a quote and they will beat it. GCE is a member--in
Yes 123,790/62.87% 1,520,636/63.5% excellent standing--of the Better Business Bureau.
No 73,116/37.13% 873,890/36.5%
As featured on NBC 11 Alive News, WSB-TV, Clark
Howard, and Fox 5 News, GCE has a safe, secure,
Statewide Referendum: Provide for inventory of discreet environment which is perfect for trading your
businesses to be exempt from state property tax.
precious metals for CASH. GCE operates unlike any
Cobb Votes State Total
other dealer in town by offering the BEST RATES,
guaranteed. So empty out your jewelry box today and
Yes 116,561/58.20% 1,310,116/54.0%
No 83,700/41.80% 1,115,586/46.0% rid yourself of your broken and unwanted gold jewelry.
With GCE’s help, you can transform your jewelry into
cash in your pocket –- or a brand new treasure to
PLEASE wear! Gold & Coin Exchange (GCE), is conveniently
located at 1185 N Cobb Parkway NW in Marietta. For
RECYCLE more information, call 770-419-0292 or visit their
THIS PAPER website at www.goldandcoinexchange.com.
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AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday Atlanta World War ii Roundtable. Third Business Network international .
East Cobb AARP First Thursday of
of each month. 1:30pm. East Cobb Thursday (Sept-June) of the month. (BNi). Tuesdays. 7:30-9am. BNI is an the month. 1:30pm. East Cobb Senior
Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, 11:30am. Petite Auberge Restaurant, international networking organization with Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road,
Marietta. More info: Mary Johnson, 770- North Druid Hills Road @ LaVista Road, chapters throughout the Atlanta area. Marietta. More info: Martha Boyce, 678-
926-7881 or 37uta@comcast.net. Atlanta. More info: 770-928-4579 or My Friend’s Place, 1205 Johnson Ferry 290-9895.
jkovach2000@yahoo.com. Road, Marietta. More info: Karley Barber,
American Association of university East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters
770-977-2383 or karley@comcast.net..
Women (AAuW) of Cobb County. Second “Aware & Conscious Birds” Book and non-boaters are welcome. First
Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Mansour Club. Mondays. 7-8:30pm. Children of The American Revolution Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Free
Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers (C.A.R.). Now forming a new Society admission. Attendees pay for dinner. The
Does not meet in July & August. More Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: serving the East Cobb, Vinings, Sandy Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Marietta.
info: Bonnie Williams, 770-971-6130. awareconsciousbirds@gmail.com or Springs, Buckhead, Roswell and all of More info: 770-364-3036 or noeyf1@
http://consciousness.meetup.com/203. Cobb communities. All children ages bellsouth.net.
American Needlepoint Guild. Second
1-18 invited. More info: B. Schilling,
Tuesday of the month. 6:45pm. Cobb Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday East Cobb Business Association.
770-643-1010.
Public Library, Mountain View Branch, evening. 7:00pm. John Knox Presbyterian Luncheon and featured speaker. Third
3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Cobb County Democratic Committee. Tuesday each month. 11:30am-1pm.
info: 770-394-0065. Marietta. Award-winning 50 voice, male, Monthly breakfast 2nd Saturday each Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill Road,
4-part a cappella harmony chorus. More month. 9am. Piccadilly Caféteria, 536 Marietta. More info: Susan Hampton,
Anne Hathaway Garden Club. Third
info: Frank, 770-587-1264, fehrach@ Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: 404-218-6216, susan.hampton@
Wednesday of the month (except July and 770-420-7133 or www.eastcobbdems.com.
aol.com, or www.bigchickenchorus.org. lionbank.com, or www.eastcobbba.com.
August). Marietta Educational Garden
Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue NW, Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $5 Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. East Cobb Civic Association. Last
Marietta. More info: Charlene Robinson, thereafter. Thursdays 7:30pm and Second Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East
770-971-7786. Sundays 2pm. Singles are welcome. East Cobb Government Service Center, Cobb Government Service Center, 4400
1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info:
Atlanta Metropolitan Council Navy More info: Mary Ingram, 770-427-1108,
770-973-7717. Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206 or www.
League. Second Tuesday of each or Leo or Edna Morris, 770-445-9274.
month. 7pm. Navy Recruiting District Business Breakfast Networking of East eastcobb.net.
HQ, 2400 Lake Park Drive, Suite 410, Cobb. Professional Referral Networking. Cobb County Genealogical Society. East Cobb Civitans. Second and 4th
Smyrna. Membership open to all civilian Second Tuesday each month. 8:15- Fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Cobb Thursday of the month. 12-1pm. Parc
and retired military with an interest 9:30am. C’est Moi/Café Paris, 1100 County Central Library, 266 Roswell at Piedmont, 999 Hood Road, Marietta.
in supporting our men and women of Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA Street, Marietta. More Info: Mary Karras, 770-423-2265.
the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, 30068. More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-713-
Cobb County Republican Women. Fourth East Cobb Community Friends for
Merchant Marines and associated youth 2830 or Lnkelly@sbcglobal.net.
Friday of the month. 11:30am. Hilton Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Third
programs. More info: 678-234-2310 or
Atlanta/Marietta Conference Center, 500 Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. Meetings
campbellfc@comcast.net.
Powder Springs Street. More info: 770- are in members’ homes and vary each
785-2522 or www.ccrwc.org. month. We work to benefit CHOA with
Cobb Marietta Retired Educators fund raisers and service projects. More
Association. Last Wednesday of the info: Suzanne Strickland, 770-992-2882,
month. 11:30am. Reservations required. or Diane Ellwanger, 770-579-9510.
Meet Your Future Clients, Windy Hill Senior Center, 1885 Smyrna-
Roswell Road, Smyrna. More info/
East Cobb Democratic Alliance. Third
Customers and Reservations: Beth St. Jean, 770-998-
8737 or beth@ammoniasafety.com.
Thursday of the month. 6pm - Social.
7pm – Program. Rib Ranch, 2063
Business Associates Cobb Regional Republican Women. Third
Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Tom
Barksdale, 770-715-1218 or tbarksdl@
Thursday, every other month. 6:30pm. aol.com.
Transforming East Cobb by InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill Road,
developing business leaders Marietta. More info: Sandra Thompson,
East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every
through Networking and Wednesday evening. 7pm. Paradise
770-578-6646.
Education with an emphasis South of the Border, 3605 Sandy
Colored Pencil Society of America. Plains Road, Marietta. More info:
on Community. Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026 or
The ECBA meets monthly Monday of the month. 7pm. North edwardjohnsjewelers@yahoo.com.
DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee-
at The Hollycrest Hall, Dunwoody Road, Room 2 (second floor in East Cobb Lions Club. Second and 4th
2235 Sewell Mill Road, at the back), Dunwoody. More info: Nancy Tuesday of the month. 7pm. East Side
Baptist Church, 2450 Lower Roswell
11:30am for lunch, networking Guerine, 678-354-3590.
Road, Marietta. More info: Don Garrow,
and a great speaker. Dad 2 Dad. A stay-at-home dads group. 770-955-6914.
Every Tuesday and Thursday. 10:30am.
Invite a guest to join you. Various locations. More info: Richard East Cobb New Horizons Band. Monday
Collins, 770-579-5445. mornings. Did you play a band instrument
For more information visit in high school and/or college? Would
www.EastCobbBA.com Danc’n Singles. A square dance club. you like to play again? We accept all skill
First and 3rd Saturday of the month. levels. First Baptist Church of Marietta,
8-10:30am. FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell
ECBA Member Spotlight Road, Marietta. More info: 770-943-
148 Church Street, Marietta. More info:
George 770-971-3430 or geog16@
6979. yahoo.com.
Edward w. Fogarty Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday.
10am. Various Locations. Non-dog
East Cobb Open Networking. Professional
Referral Networking. Every Friday. 7:30-
owners welcome. More info: Dr. Dan 9am. Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell
Classic Benefits Management
(770) 321-0301 Batchelor, 770-992-2362. Road (next to Michaels), Marietta. Free.
More info: Tim Langley, 770-289-9711
Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club.
Insurance Solutions That Work efogarty@classicbenefits.com Dances on second and 4th Friday each
or drtim02@yahoo.com.
Group & Individual
Health, Life, D.I. & LTC www.classicbenefits.com month. 8-10:30pm. Mountain View East Cobb PowerCore Team. A business
Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains referral network. Every Thursday.
Representing all Major Carriers: BCBS, Aetna, Coventry & Kaiser Road, Marietta. More info: Margaret, ,
7-8:30am. IHOP 3130 Johnson Ferry
770-751-7210, dudesndarlins@ Road, Marietta. More info: Amy Caplan,
comcast.net, or www.dudesndarlins.com. 404-572-1278.
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East Cobb Rotary Club. Every Marietta Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. First Sprayberry Area Business Network.
Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills 12noon. Marietta Conference Center, 500 and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7:30- Open networking. Every 4th Thursday.
Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More 9:00pm. St. James Episcopal Church, 161 8am. Location varies. More info: Christi
Marietta. More info: 770-789-0623 or info: Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 or Church Street, Marietta. More info: www. Trombetti, 404-247-8844.
dschwall625@hotmail.com. www.mariettarotary.org. polkstreetspeakers.org.
STAR (Singles Together at Roswell). Ages
East Cobb ViPs. A community group for MOMS Club of Marietta North. First SACS (Singles and Couples Social Events). 50+. Every Thursday at 6pm for dinner,
seniors. Fourth Monday of the month Wednesday of the month. 10am. Weekly dancing for singles and couples. No program and activities at Roswell United
(except in May). 6pm. East Cobb United Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy membership fees, just friends making new Methodist Church, Bldg. B, 814 Mimosa
Methodist Church, 2325 Roswell Road, Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Marion friends. More info: Nancy Kuhn, Angel- Blvd, Roswell. All Welcome! More info:
Marietta. More info: 770-971-3643 or Hegedes, 678-494-8887. GA@comcast.net www.rumc.com/singles.
office@eastcobbumc.org.
Moms in Touch. East Side Elementary. Shakespeare Reading Group. First and The institute of Management
East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Every Every Monday. 10am. Meeting location 3rd Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm. 32 Consultants. First Wednesday of the
Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior available on request. More info: Movita N. Fairground Street, Marietta. More info: month. 6-9am. Hilton Garden Inn
Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Stallworth, 770-321-1783 or mo633@ Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474. Perimeter, 1501 Lake Hearn Drive,
Marietta. More info: 770-645-0817. bellsouth.net. Atlanta. More info/to register: www.
Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. Women’s
imcgeorgia.org.
Georgia Perennial Plant Association. Moms in Touch. Individual school groups four-part harmony chorus. Every Tuesday.
Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. meeting on various days & times. Praying 7:30pm. St. John United Methodist Toast of Cobb Local Toastmasters. Club
Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall, and encouraging our Cobb County Church, 550 Mount Paran Road NW, helps members develop communication
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. Atlanta. Visitors welcome. More info: www. and leadership skills. Guests welcome.
teachers, staff and students. More info:
More info: www.georgiaperennial.org. songofatlanta.com or 770-509-0322. Every Wednesday. 11:30am-12:30pm.
Margie Crawford, mcraw10@bellsouth.
Cobb EMC Community Room, 1000 EMC
Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance. net or www.momsintouch.org. Sope Creek Garden Club. First Wednesday
Parkway, Marietta. More info: 404-247-
Third Thursday of the month. Social of the month (Sept-June). 10am. Locations
Mothers and More, East Cobb Chapter 0510 or http://toastofcobb.freetoasthost.net/.
hour: 6pm. Meeting: 7pm. American vary. More info: Karin Guzy, 770-955-
#270. Second Tuesday each month.
Legion Post, 921 Gresham Road, 1303 or guzy@mindspring.com. Transplanted Yankees of Georgia Club.
Marietta. More info: Bill Kalish, 770- 7:30-9:30pm. St. Catherine’s Episcopal
Fourth Thursday each month. Socialize,
Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. Check Sons of the American Revolution, Captain
298-9966. network, plan activities and share good
website as schedule may vary: www. John Collins Chapter. Third Tuesday of
times and friendship. Various times and
Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every mmeastcobb.homestead.com. the month. 6:30pm. Locations vary. More
locations. More info: Gabe 770-403-
Thursday. 10am. East Cobb Senior info: Larry Guzy, 770-955-1303 or guzy@
National Active and Retired Federal 2874 or handor@aol.com.
Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, mindspring.com.
Marietta. More info: Bill Vermeer, 770- Employees (NARFE). First Wednesday of Y Business Network. Business-to-
the month. 11:30am. Windy Hill Senior Southeastern GTO Association. For GTO,
971-6579. business and professional referral
Center, 1885 Roswell Street, Smyrna. Lemans, and any other Pontiac muscle
networking. Y membership not required.
Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for More info: 770-973-2834. car enthusiasts! Various dates/times for
Every other Friday. 7:30-8:45am.
prospective members 1st Thursday or meetings/events. More info: dpeebles@
Newcomers Club of Cobb County. Third Northeast Cobb YMCA, 3010 Johnson
Saturday of the month. 10:30-11:30am. segtoa.org or www.segtoa.org.
Tuesday each month. 10am. Various Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 678-
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, 4385
social activities throughout the month for 569-9622.
Lower Roswell Road, Building F, Room
F001, Marietta. Check dates: 770-740- those new to Cobb County or just looking
8211 or www.happytailspets.org. for new friends and activities. John
international Association of
Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Official Flagship Georgia State
Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-
Administrative Professionals (iAAP)-Cobb 234-5068 or newcomersofcobbcounty@ Radio Station Football
County Chapter. Fourth Monday of the yahoo.com.
month. 6:15pm. Meeting & dinner. Windy
Hill - Marriott Hotel, Marietta. More info: North Atlanta Business Association. Tune In This Fall To 1160 AM
To Catch All the Action
Oleta Herron, 770-661-2876. Every Thursday. 11:45am-1:30pm.
Piccadilly Cafe, Cobb Parkway. More info:
Jewish War Veterans, Bicentennial Post
Vic Anapolle, 770-971-3402.
976. Third Sunday of the month. 11am.
Marriott Hotel, Perimeter Center. More North Metro Mothers of Multiples Club.
info: Fran Jacobson, 770-436-7456. Third Monday of the month. 7:15pm.
Job Seekers Cobb County Chapter. Harp Irish Pub, 1425 Market Blvd.,
Business professionals volunteer to help Roswell. More info: 678-445-0017 or
the unemployed. Speakers, networking, www.northmetromultiples.org.
job leads, workshops. 7-9am, Tuesdays, Northeast Cobb Business Association.
followed by networking 9-10am. Varsity, Luncheon meeting 3rd Wednesday
2790 Town Center Drive, Kennesaw. of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15.
Free. More info: 770-420-9808, ext. 470. Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road,
Libertarian Party of Cobb County. First Marietta. More info: www.cantonroadba.
Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. Council org.
Chamber at Marietta City Hall, 205 Order Sons of italy in America Marietta
Lawrence Street, Marietta. More info: Lodge #2607. General membership
cobblp.org. meeting 2nd Monday each month. Pot
Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. Luck Dinner (except June, July, August-
12noon. Marietta Conference Center, 500 dessert and fruit). 7-9pm. East Cobb
Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More Government Service Center, 4400 Lower
info: Bill Sidner, 770-579-4094. Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-
928-9314 or degrillmouse@comcast.net.
Marietta Lions Club. Second Thursday
of the month. 7pm. Marietta Conference Parents Without Partners. Meeting times
Center, 500 Powder Springs Road, vary. More info: Angela Dixon, 404-422-
Marietta. More info: 770-565-8230. 0768 or pwpchapter698.org.
Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday each Peach State Depression Glass Collectors
month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are welcome. Club. Second Tuesday of the month.
Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 7pm. East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower
Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-
mariettapflag@gmail.com. 368-9790.
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A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Compassionate Friends for grieving Family Caregiver & Alzheimer’s Mothers Circle Group. Are you a
Beginners/Alateen. Every parents, grandparents, and siblings. Support Group. First Monday of mother raising Jewish children but you
Monday. 8pm. Covenant Presbyterian First Tuesday of the month. 7 pm. each month at 10:30am. Open to are not Jewish? Free education and
Church, 2281 Canton Road, First Baptist Church, 148 Church individuals who are assisting an aging support through a 16-week course.
Marietta. More info: 770-973-5347 Street, Marietta. More info: Kathy loved one both inside and outside Groups are held in Marietta, Intown
or jpm105@comcast.net. Kelcourse, 770-579-3512 or 404- of the home. Call in advance for and North Fulton. More info: Suzette
539-4287. Email: kathzkel@yahoo. free care for your loved one during Cohen, suzette@themotherscircle.org
Al-Anon. For family and friends com or tcfmarietta.kathy@hotmail. meeting. Mt. Bethel Community or www.themotherscircle.org.
of alcoholics and other substance com; www.tcfmarietta.org. Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road,
abusers. Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm. Marietta. More info: Aloha to Aging, Mothers of PreSchoolers(MOPS).
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room Depression/Bipolar Support Group. Wednesdays. 6:15-7:15pm. A place
678-439-1177.
345, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, First and 3rd Thursday of the month. where moms can come to build
Marietta. More info: 770-587-0483. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Grandparents Raising Grandchildren friendships and receive mothering
Church, Room 306, 955 Johnson Support Group. Second and 4th support, practical help and spiritual
Alzheimer’s & Caregivers Support Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770- Tuesday. 7:15pm. Special guest hope. Childcare provided. Mt. Zion
Group. Second Thursday of the month. 794-2978. speaker. Transfiguration Church, United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson
7pm. Sunrise Assisted Living, 1551 Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-
Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More Depression Support Group. For those Marietta. More info: Jeannie, 770- 971-1465 or mtzionmops@gmail.com.
info: Christa McLain, 770-509-2914. who suffer from depression and the 919-9275.
people who love them. First and 3rd Networking Group. Open to everyone.
Autism Spectrum Support Group of Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Grief Share.13-week session, August Second and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Cobb County. Supporting parents Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 and January. Mondays. 7-9pm. 6:30-7:30pm. First Baptist Church
with information and resources as Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room Smyrna, 1275 Church Street SE, Smyrna.
well as social connections. Third info: 770-794-2978. 306, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, More info: 770-435-3231 or Peggy, 770-
Thursday of each month during Marietta. More info: Kitty, 770-794- 955-3896 or caylorp@gmail.com.
school year. 9:30-11:30am. Mt. Divorce Care. 13-week session, 2978. Overeaters Anonymous. A support
Bethel United Methodist Church, August and January. Wednesdays. group for those who suffer from the need to
4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 6:30-8pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Grief Support Group. For those compulsively overeat. Monday-Wednesday-
More info: www.asgcobb.com Church, Room 311, 955 Johnson dealing with the grief of losing an Friday. 10am. St. Ann’s Catholic Church,
Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: aging loved one. First Monday of 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info:
Babywearing Group. Koalamommas, Kitty, 770-794-2978. each month. 2:30pm. Mt. Bethel
North Atlanta’s resource for help, Betsy: 404-226-4931.
Community Center, 4608 Lower
support, and information about baby Divorce Care for Kids. 13-week Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Parents of Prodigals. For parents of
carriers of all kinds. Meets monthly. session, August and January. Aloha to Aging, 678-439-1177. struggling teens and young adults.
Meeting dates/time vary. More info: Wednesdays. 6:30-8pm. Johnson Second and 4th Thursday. 7-8:30pm.
Jennifer Worrell, 770-516-4192 or Ferry Baptist Church, Room 328, Loneliness Bereavement Support Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Loft
jenniferworrell@bellsouth.net. 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Group. Every Tuesday. 12 noon. A, 3rd Floor, 955 Johnson Ferry
More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978. Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, Road, Marietta. More info: Fair
Bereavement Support. First and 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.
3rd Wednesday of the month. 5pm. Diabetes Support Group offered by Brocard, 770-612-1197 or www.
More info: 770-423-5959. prodigalchildministries.org.
Counseling Room in Parish Office, St. WellStar Health System. Second
Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Tuesday of the month. 6:30–8pm.
Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552- McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Rose-
6400, ext. 6020. lane Street, Suite 100, Marietta. No
Cancer Support Group. Second and
4th Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm.
registration required. More info: 770-
793-7818. NO COURT DIVORCE
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room Domestic Violence Support Groups.
301, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Sessions in English and Spanish. P Divorce with dignity P
Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. Wednesdays. 6:45-8:15pm. P Reduce legal fees P
Childcare available for children 6 P Maintain privacy P
Cancer Support Group for patients, weeks to 12 years. Children over 12
families and friends who are learning
to live with a diagnosis of cancer.
may attend and learn childcare skills.
Center for Family Resources, 995
K Wills K
Second Wednesday of the month. 7
pm. LaSalette Hall, St. Ann’s Catholic
Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: K Estate Planning K
Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta.
770-427-3390. K Power of Attorney K
More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6104. East Cobb Satellite of CHADD
(Children & Adults w/Attention-
“Care and Share” Caregivers Support Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Parent
Group. Third Thursday of month. Support Group. First Tuesday or
7pm. Savannah Court Assisted Thursday of the month. 7-9pm. East
Living, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Cobb Government Services Center,
Marietta. More info: Derin White, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.
770-977-4420. More info: Movita, 770-321-1783,
Caregiver Support Group for those east-cobb@chadd.net, or www.
caring for elderly, chronically ill or chadd.net/300.
disabled persons. Second Saturday of Families of Children under Stress
the month. 9:30am. Room 20, St. (FOCuS). FOCUS is there to help – to
Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell listen and cry, to inform and educate,
Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552- and to offer programs for the families
6400, ext. 6020. and the child with special needs.
Cobb Parents of Multiples. Second
Monday each month. 7pm. North
Usually meets the last Thursday of
the month during school year. 10am. Paige Norwood Jennings, PC
Metro Church, 2305 Barrett Parkway, Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson Ferry
Marietta. More info: www.cpomc.org. Road, Marietta. More info/to confirm Collaborative Lawyer
Codependents Anonymous. Mondays
& Thursdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Unity
meeting date: Angie, 770-234-9111,
angie@focus-ga.org, or www.focus- 404•350•9092
ga.org. twitter.com/lawforfamilies
North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains
Road, Marietta. More info: 770-578-
6368.
www.paigejennings.com
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Meet Our Newest Physician
Mindy gentry, M.d.
WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine welcomes women’s
heart specialist, Mindy Gentry, M.D., to our East Cobb office,
conveniently located on Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb.
Dr. Gentry is board certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine,
nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography. A graduate of Georgia Tech,
Dr. Gentry earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia
in Augusta where she also completed her residency and cardiology
fellowship. Her special interests include cardiac imaging, women and
heart disease, and heart disease during pregnancy. She is on the WellStar
Kennestone Hospital Medical Staff.
Dr. Mindy Gentry joins an established office with fellow cardiologists
Drs. Michael Hardee, Harvey Sacks and Joel Wachs.
WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine in East Cobb offers a full
range of cardiac services including:
• Echocardiography • Vascular Testing
• Nuclear Imaging • “Know Your Heart”
- a new heart disease
• Treadmill Tests detection program
• Stress Echoes
wellstar cardiovascular Medicine
1010 Johnson Ferry Road | Marietta, Georgia 30068
Accepting New Patients Call 770-321-3490 for information on the above services
or to schedule your cardiovascular appointment.
