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Volume 18 | Number 12
40 Hot Lips Hustle 5K Founder/Publisher
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE
Most baby boomers who recall the Kennedy assassination in Nov 22, 1963, describe it as the day
America lost its innocence. September 11, 2001, marked a similar turning point for Americans—a
defining moment in our history. Like many people, I remember exactly what I was doing when the
planes crashed into the twin towers. I remember 9/11 as a distant observer, watching shocked and
horrified as the events of the day played out on my television screen.
I was touched by the way New Yorkers responded to the crisis: helping each other to get out of
the buildings, pulling strangers into storefronts and out of the dust cloud from the collapsing buildings,
helping move people away from ground zero, and lining up to give blood. Even now, while typing
these words my mind conjures up images of the heroic police, firefighters and emergency medical
personnel who sacrificed so much for so many on 9/11 and the uncertain minutes, hours, days, weeks
and months following the attacks. My respect for these everyday heroes has evolved into a deep
admiration. Hence, my decision to photograph the Cobb police officers that keep the EAST COBBER
Parade a safe event for the 2,000 participants and 10,000 parade watchers and festival goers. Putting
Cobb County Police on the front cover is my way to honor their service.
On this tenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the crash
of an airplane in a Pennsylvania field, we remember and honor the nearly 3,000 people who died that
day with a National Day of Service and Remembrance. As President Obama said in a 9/11 speech last
year, we should focus “not on the human capacity for evil, but the human capacity for good; not the
desire to destroy, but the impulse to save and to serve and to build.”
That is what the EAST COBBER focuses on this month-- and every month: “the human capacity for
good.” By featuring stories about the good works of our East Cobb neighbors--from Ryan Ernstes, a
teenager that created the Hot Lips Hustle 5K to Joseph Pond creating the Backyard Chicken Alliance
to Erica Rountree’s mission trip, the EAST COBBER shines a light on our East Cobb neighbors’ intentions
“to save, to serve and/or to build.”
The 16th annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival, to be held on September 10, is another way to
showcase all that is good here in East Cobb County. East Cobbers—Americans—of all persuasions, all
religious beliefs and ethnic backgrounds come together in peace and goodwill, showing the best this
community has to offer.
What a great way to defeat the evil of 9/11, and remind each other of our “capacity for good.”
For 9/11, I remember, and I will not forget.
Cynthia M. Rozzo
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On assigned to work the EAST COBBER Parade. Pictured left to right are: Ofc. Doug Parker,
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Ofc. Tim Hass, Lt. Hawk Hagebak, Ofc. John Lyons, and Ofc. Paul Garrett.
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Cover EAST COBBER Parade a safe event for the 2,000 participants and 10,000 parade watchers
and festival goers. Putting Cobb County Police on the front cover honors their service.
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September 10: A Day for East Cobbers To Celebrate
The 16th annual EAST COBBER and good food. Booths will be set up to
Parade & Festival is scheduled showcase everything from jewelry
for Saturday, September 10. to local schools to books. East
The day’s festivities will Cobb kids will have plenty to
be kicked off by the do at the EAST COBBER Festival
EAST COBBER Parade at from getting their face paint-
10am. The annual parade ed to taking a chance at a
aims to build a sense of carnival game to hopping in
community and reinforce a moonwalk. Festival goers
East Cobb County’s status will also be treated to food
as one of the best places to from East Cobb restaurants and
live in the metro Atlanta area. civic clubs.
Floats, high school marching bands
and a cornucopia of East Cobb groups will march down the Many thanks to this year’s sponsors: Equitable
one-mile parade route. Starting at 10am, the parade par- Management Corporation/Fountains of Olde Towne,
ticipants will march from Mount Bethel Elementary School’s WellStar, Harry Norman Realtors and the EAST COBBER.
parking lot, travel south on Johnson Ferry Road, and then Thanks to their generosity this special event has become a
turn into the Fountains of Olde Towne shopping center. popular pastime for East Cobb residents.
Immediately following the EAST COBBER Parade, at Come be a part of this very spe-
approximately 11am, the cial, old-fashioned celebration--the
EAST COBBER Festival will be held 16th annual EAST COBBER Parade
in the Fountains of Olde Towne and Festival. Good food, vendors
shopping center (736 Johnson and entertainment make it a great
Ferry Road) parking lot. The event for the whole family. If you
Festival offers East Cobb are interested in marching in the
County residents an oppor- Parade, renting a booth or perform-
tunity to come together and ing on the Festival stage, call the
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to allow 2,000 parade participants and 100 entries to march
in the 16th Annual EAST COBBER Parade.
The EAST COBBER Parade will be staged at Mount Bethel
Elementary School parking lot (1210 Johnson Ferry Road).
Beginning at 10am, parade participants will march south
on Johnson Ferry Road, and then, after about one mile,
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Police Department will shut down Johnson Ferry Road--both
northbound and southbound lanes--from Roswell Road to
Lower Roswell Road. This stretch of Johnson Ferry Road will
be closed to traffic from 9:45am to 11:15am. Princeton Lakes
Drive will also be closed from 8am to 10:30am. Woodlawn
Road will be not be closed – but traffic will be affected.
Cobb County Department of Transportation will be
setting up road detours at the intersections of Indian Hills
Parkway & Upper Roswell Road and Indian Hills Parkway &
Lower Roswell Road. Road detours will also be set up at the
intersections of Timber Ridge Road & Upper Roswell Road
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Special Thanks to our Sponsors
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Equitable Management Corporation, located
in Fountains of Olde Towne, is a commercial real
estate management and leasing company.
Equitable, established in 1989, provides man-
agement and leasing services for shopping
centers, office buildings, and warehouse
properties. Equitable also offers acquisition Harry Norman, Realtors® is the Atlanta
and disposition services, contract negotia- region’s largest, most established and experi-
tion, construction supervision. Equitable has enced independent residential real estate firm,
the staff and knowledge to handle all aspects and the most trusted. Today, their reputation and
of managing and leasing your commercial consistent growth position them as standard-bearers
property. of excellence in the areas they serve. They will assist
their customers in buying or selling a home with undivided
Fountains of Olde Towne attention, unparalleled professionalism and unsurpassed ser-
vice. Harry Norman, Realtors® East Cobb office is located
Fountains of Olde Towne is a unique neighborhood in the heart of East Cobb, located at 4651 Olde Towne
shopping center designed to cater to the needs of East Parkway, off Johnson Ferry Road. Call 770-977-9500 today
Cobb. Fountains is home to a variety of retail shops includ- for information on a buying or selling a home. Harry Norman,
ing a regional restaurant, national discounter, consignment Realtors - “The best move you’ll ever make.” Equal Housing
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shop, as well as personal services tenants such as nail and Opportunity
hair care, facials and body treatments, physical therapy.
For the children, the center offers baseball, basketball, gym-
nastics, and karate. In addition, Fountains is home to East
Cobb’s best entertainment facility, The Pavillion, where you
can hold any event from a wedding or corporate function.
Fountains of Olde Towne is an East Cobb jewel. Stop by for
a visit.
For the past 18 years, the EAST COBBER has provided
East Cobb County residents with a timely and easy-to-read
source of information unique to our community with the free
monthly paper, EAST COBBER. With 16 blogs on its website,
eastcobber.com, EAST COBBER provides a local news feed
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for EASTCOBBER’s weekly e-newsletter.The EAST
The vision of WellStar Health System is to deliver world- COBBER seeks to build a sense of
class healthcare through our hospitals, physicians and ser- community in East Cobb County
by providing a forum for peo-
vices. In addition to the system’s five hospitals, WellStar is also
ple to share opinions and
home to one of the state’s largest medical groups which has
information, and to provide
several offices and specialities--including cardiology, pediat- a cost-effective advertising
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imaging facility and Urgent Care practice are available for The EAST COBBER is the
the East Cobb community. To find out more about a WellStar producer of the Parade &
physician or service, please call 770-956-STAR (7827) or visit Festival – East Cobb’s only
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EAST COBBER Parade Participants
(in order of appearance)
McEachern High School NJROTC Committee to Elect Angela Brown
Cub Scout Pack 121 Timber Ridge Elementary School
Cobb County Board of Commissioners Walton High School
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services Walton High School Band
EAST COBBER Float Walton Robotics Team
EAST COBBER Mother of the Year Walton High School Auto Tech Program
State Rep. Sharon Cooper Walton Jr. Raider Cheer
Dickerson Middle School Mathnasium
WELLSTAR – CORPORATE SPONSOR McCleskey East Cobb Family YMCA
East Marietta National Little League Brownie Troop 2122
HARRY NORMAN – CORPORATE SPONSOR Committee to Elect Judge Greg Poole to Superior Court
Joyful Noise Homeschool Band Girl Scouts -Chattahoochee Service Unit
Rocky Mount Elementary School East Side Elementary School
Simpson Middle School Miss East Cobb Pageant
Travel and Cruise Professionals Mt. Bethel Unicycle Club
Shallowford Falls Elementary School Mt. Bethel Elementary School
Davis Elementary School Mt. Bethel Elementary
Garrison Mill Baton Twirlers Baton Twirling Club & Gymnastics Club
Animals Deserve Better (The ARK) Friends for the East Cobb Park
Nicholson Elementary School Sope Creek Elementary School
Van Pearlberg for Superior Court Judge Cub Scout Pack 83
Mountain View Elementary School League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb
Lightning Bug Electric Everything Computers
Kincaid Elementary School Miss Georgia U.S. International
Atlanta Ballet Miss Teen Georgia-World
Walton Communities Faith Lutheran Church & School
Keheley Elementary School East Cobb Lions
Sprayberry Jr. Jackets Cheer Hightower Trail PTSA
JJ Daniell Middle School Pope High School Teacher of the Year
Young Chefs Academy of Sandy Springs Pope High School Marching Band
Addison Elementary School Dodgen Middle School
Moohan Martial Arts Academy Boy Scouts - Troop 955
Casteel Heating & Cooling, Inc. Eastside Christian School
Sprayberry High School Cheerleading Cub Scout Pack 744
Cub Scout Pack 795 Twilight Twirlers of Marietta
Chick-fil-A at East Lake & Woodlawn Square Mediaology
Girl Scouts-Kudzu Service Unit Boy Scouts of America – Pack 770
Friends of Mabry Park Tritt Elementary School
Primrose School of Sprayberry Girl Scouts-Redbud Service Unit
MUST Ministries Committee To Elect Nathan J. Wade
State Rep. Matt Dollar Backyard Chickens’ Alliance of Cobb County
Murdock Elementary School The Safe America Foundation
Mellow Mushroom - Olde Towne Junior League of Cobb-Marietta
Rotary Club of East Cobb Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
Corrigan Care Inc LGE Community Credit Union
East Cobb Middle School Americans United for Separation of Church & State
Wheeler High School Happy Tails Pet Therapy
Wheeler High School Wildcat Pride Marching Band Cobb County Republican Party
Sedalia Park Elementary School Legends Elite All –Star Cheerleading
Brumby Elementary Foster Care Support Foundation
Cobb EMC Powers Ferry United Methodist Church
Powers Ferry Elementary School Star Wars 501st Legion/Rebel Legion of Georgia
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (Cobb &North Fulton Chapter) Arrow Exterminators
Eastvalley Elementary School The Skate School
Mosquito Squad of Marietta
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EAST COBBER Festival Entertainment Schedule
9:45 AM – 11:30 AM 12:45 PM – 12:50 PM
Music provided by Mike McCarthy, Big Daddy DJ Service SHALLOWFORd FALLS – FOXTROTTERS
5th grade dance group from Shallowford Falls Elementary School
11:20 AM
NATIONAL ANTHEM - KATIE BELL AKIN 12:55 PM – 1:10 PM
KATIE BELL AKIN
11:25AM - 11: 35 AM Performing country, pop and rock songs
BRUMBY STEEL dRUM BANd
Sounds of the Carribean courtesy of Brumby Elementary School 1:15 PM – 1:35 PM
students dANCE STOP COMPANY
Performing a variety of dances including jazz, tap and ballet
11:40 AM – 11:55 AM
ATLANTA BALLET 1:40 PM – 1:55 PM
Student dancers will perform classical and contemporary dance THE GEORGIA BALLET
Students will perform a mix of classical and contemporary
12:00 PM – 12:05 PM choreography
EASTVALLEY EAGLE CHORUS
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM
12:10 PM – 12:20 PM MOOHAN MARTIAL ARTS
EAST COBB JAZZERCISE Demonstrating martial art techniques, forms and board breaking
Performing Jazzercise and Jr. Jazzercise dance routine
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
12:25 PM – 12:40 PM SUBURBAN ANGST
MILYSSA ROSE Performing a variety of music from rock to older favorites
Milyssa is a pop singer/songwriter and will be performing her songs
Sound provided by Big Daddy DJ Service Hosted by Mike McCarthy, Big Daddy DJ Service
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PARAdE & FESTIVAL
EAST COBBER Festival Exhibitors
Sponsor Tents Tent C
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Harry Norman Realtors East Cobb Jazzercise
KidSafe Computers
Kids’ Zone Daycare & Learning Center
Lakeshore Learning Store
Tent A Mathnasium of East Cobb
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
Butch Thompson Enterprises, Inc.
East Cobb Wellness Center Sassy Sitter
Georgia Propane Gas Association
The Giraffes Tree House
Glazed and Amused Mobile Art Studio
League of Women Voters Tent D
McCleskey & Northeast Cobb YMCAs Animals Deserve Better
Mosquito Squad of Marietta Delta Community Credit Union
Rohan Law, PC Georgia Family Law.com.: Worrall Law LLC
Walton Robotics Team Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Tent B Special Exhibitors
AAA Atlanta Swim Academy
Achieve Through Education Casual Image
Backyard Chickens Alliance Cobb County Republican Party
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation Craig Crump State Farm
E.nopi Crist Roofing
LGE Community Credit Union E&J Handicrafts
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Everything Computers
Museum of History & Holocaust Education Friends of the Cobb County Commission
on Children & Youth
Travel Cruise Professionals
Georgia Aquarium
Tupperware
High Country Outfitters
Walton Habitat Mediaology
Miche Bags
Carnival Games, Moohan Martial Arts
Omega Learning Center
Giant Slides, Shaw Park Jackets
Sport Clips
Moonwalk & More Fun Stuff Sprayberry High School
Varsity & JV Cheerleading
presented by Jump and Slide Take Back Cobb EMC
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PARAdE & FESTIVAL
Star Wars Troop to March in EAST COBBER Parade
By Diana Schwartz
s Lynn Duffield
trick’s Day Parade and Jason Rutle
rch in Atlanta’s St. Pa 501st Garrison dge, Commande
s 501st Garrison Ma r of the
For so many baby boomers, the Star Wars theme con- This group does not costume but meets for movie mara-
nects us, and we remember Saturday movies and sleep thons and discussions about collectibles and trivia. Pana
overs with friends and dreaming of Jedi Knights. Some fans loves the Toys for Tots appearances and added that the
hear the Star Wars theme and consider it a calling and best part of costuming is seeing the children’s smiling faces.
embrace it as a mission. That’s where Vader’s FIST 501st His SCAD degree in animation and visual effects feeds the
Garrison and the Rebel Legion come in, and do they come fantasy role. Pana said, “Wearing armor stems from loving
in. They come in fully costumed, armed and dangerously Star Wars as a kid and it keeps me young.” Contrary to the
on the verge of having too much fun. They “troop”, mean- stereotype, there is a woman behind this warrior. Rebecca
ing they gather together, at parades, malls and wherever also loves Star Wars and has been tempted to try the armor
they’re invited to bring joy to children’s faces, joy to those on, bucket (helmet) and all. Pana has trooped with Lynn
who are children at heart and to support charitable organi- Duffield and added that she is an amazing costumer.
zations. Lynn earned her first Girl Scout Badge in sewing and
East Cobbers, Pana Thitaram and Lynn Duffield, are seri- loves the craft. She found her Star Wars calling in “Phantom
ous about their costumes. Pana is a “’96 Walton grad and Menace” where finally there were female Jedi. Lynn has
a Sand Trooper with the 501st Lynn “troops” with the Rebel created 3 Star Wars costumes and has enjoyed “trooping”
Legion. Members of the 501st (the “Bad” guys, i.e. Darth in parades and at charitable events. Whether it’s Boo at the
Vader) and the Rebel Legion (the “Good” guys, i.e. Princess Zoo or DragonCon, Lynn dons her Mon Mothma (a Rebel
Leia) painstakingly recreate costumes from every Star Wars Leader) costume and reveals her inner Jedi. “My challenge
episode, cartoon and game, with Storm Troopers spending is to make the costumes as close as possible to what is seen
about $1,200, to Darth Vader between $3,000 and $4,000, on the screen, but mostly it’s fun, and it’s a chance to be
and Bobo Fete topping at $6,000. And that doesn’t include somebody else for a while.” Lynn added that she looks for-
Light Sabers, E-11 Rifles or DC-15 and T-21 weapons carried ward to expanding her costume wardrobe.
to complete the look. These costumes and, as the various Pana and Lynn will march in this year’s EAST COBBER
Troopers and Clones call them, “armor” are all about honor- Parade along with fellow Star Wars’ rebel forces, droids,
ing Star Wars creativity and wonder. bounty hunters, Jedi Knights, Imperial Stormtroopers and
“Trooping” since 2001, Pana also enjoys the “Hothlanta Darth Vader. For more information about the 501st Garrison,
Rebels”, named for the planet Hoth, featured in Episode #5. visit: www.ga501st.com.
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East Cobb Dads
Drumming and Strumming
by Elizabeth Wentz
Do the words “math homework”
s keith Lindsay, Randy Agnew, kurt Waldner, Hector Chaviano strike fear in your child…or you?
As long as there have been cities there have been sub- What if we told you that we can change that fear into
urbs, or so it seems. And all too often, the suburbs get a bad better grades and higher self-confidence, and eliminate
rap – strip malls, fences and Friday nights filled with potluck the frustration, tears, and fights over math homework?
dinners and high school football. But four East Cobb dads Imagine how much better homework time would be.
are taking back the ‘burbs’, one party at a time.
In 2007, GE employees (and East Cobb residents) Hector Mathnasium has helped thousands of children
Chaviano and Kurt Waldner discovered they had a shared worldwide—your child could be next!
hobby – rocking out in their spare time. They got together for Better grades are just the beginning at Mathnasium.
a couple of jam sessions. Kurt brought a buddy from church Discover how a better understanding of math can change
who played guitar (Randy Agnew) who, in turn, asked his your child’s attitude…and with understanding comes passion!
drummer friend (Keith Lindsay) to come along. At the first Before you know it, your child could be crazy about math.
group session, Chaviano said the group “just clicked,” and
Suburban Angst was born.
Your neighborhood center is at 1205 Johnson
Fast forward four years and the four-man band rocks
harder than ever. They play regular gigs around town,
Ferry Road/Woodlawn Square. Call or visit to
including O’Shaughnessy’s on Shallowford Road and at learn how convenient and affordable your child’s
East Cobb Park. Suburban Angst is also available for private soaring self-confidence can be!
events and parties and will be featured at the EAST COBBER
Festival on September 10, 2011.
They play a diverse set of well-known alternative favor- 770-578-6170
ites, covers from the 80s, 90s and 00s and even some deeper www.mathnasium.com
cuts to keep things interesting.
“One of the cool things about us is it just keeps clicking,”
said Chaviano. “Everyone (in the band) understands we all
have real priorities (like jobs and family).”
With full-time jobs, wives and kids ranging in age from
Student: Nick G.
elementary to college students, the band members strive to Hobbies: Soccer, baseball
shake up their mini-van driving suburban existence and have Aspiration: Sports medicine
Math before: Offsides
a good time. Math now: Gooooooooal!
“It’s a hobby, but we take it seriously. We try to play “ Math comes easier to me now
well,” Chaviano said. than it ever did before with other
math tutors. I really understand it!“
Catch Suburban Angst at the 16th Annual EAST COBBER
Parade & Festival on September 10 at the Fountains of Olde 2ND - 12TH GRADES • CRITICAL MATH
Town Shopping Centre, 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, or
THINKING • NOW ENROLLING
visit them online at www.suburbanangstrocks.com.
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Bead a Little? Bead a Lot? What to Know How?
Northwest Atlanta Bead Society is Here to Help
The Northwest Atlanta Bead Society (NWABS) is a not- share information and opinions, and I feel I have become
for-profit organization open to anyone with an interest in a better beader from their assistance and influence,” says
beads. It is dedicated to the study of beads and beading NWABS member Sylvia.
techniques. “I took a series of classes and attended a few bead
NWABS members are beaders at all levels of expertise so retreats and found that there were others who enjoyed
whether you are a seasoned veteran or a new beader, you beading as much as I did. Strong friendships have devel-
are welcome to join. They offer monthly instructions/projects oped and I’m learning something new from this great group
taught by members or a local expert, quarterly bead chal- of people all the time. I look forward to the monthly meet-
lenges, and social networking. They also encourage support ings and seeing the creativity of our members and antici-
of local bead shops and work with them in conjunction with pate what I will learn next,” says Mary, a NWABS member.
their bead challenges. Northwest Atlanta Bead Society meets the second
“I started attending the NWABS meetings after I took Saturday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30pm at the East
the class and discovered that there were others that shared Marietta Library located at 2051 Lower Roswell Road in
my fascination with taking a handful of beads and making Marietta. No membership dues are being collected this year.
something beautiful with them. I’ve learned so much from For more information, see their Facebook page or email
my fellow beaders. Everyone has always been so willing to them at nwatlbeadsociety@yahoo.com.
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Sandy Plains Cougars Red 2011 Season Review
s The Sandy Plains Cougars baseball team: (l-r): Ty Smith, Jack Godsey, Patrick Denney, Austin Cole, Tyler Sphar, James Craig, Colin
O’Brian, Brandon Latimer, Coleman Smith, Jared kaplowitz, Jack DeBord, and Zane Pizzuti.
Twelve kids and five coaches came together in the season, which stretched into the scorching hot days of late
summer of 2011 and represented your community and local July, including road trips to Rome, GA and Southaven, MS.
Sandy Plains Park in East Cobb/Marietta by playing a little When it was all said and done, these fine boys compiled a
baseball. All Stars baseball, that is. It actually all started record of 15-14 while really turning it on late in the year with
in late April with tryouts, player selection and our first team an 11-and-5 record to end the season, including a champi-
meeting. From then on, there were practices. LOTS of prac- onship trophy in the Acworth Summer Slam Tournament, and
tices. And coaching. And drills. But most of all life lessons a one-time ranking of 11 out of approximately 60 teams in
and friendships. the final tournament of the year - The World Series.
This group of eight-year olds came together as a team
for the very first time and played their hearts out the entire
The 2011 Sandy Plains Cougars Red All Stars team would like to thank the many
sponsors who supported our magical run. This summer of dreams and lifetime
memories would not have been possible without their financial assistance.
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Bobby Cox Inducted Into Braves Hall of Fame
The Atlanta Braves honored Bobby Cox, an East Cobb
resident, on August 12 by inducting him into the Braves Hall
of Fame retiring his uniform number. The induction took
place at the Braves Hall of Fame Luncheon at the Omni
Hotel at the CNN Center during the day and the uniform
number retirement occured in a pre-game ceremony later
that night before the Braves took on the Chicago Cubs.
Cox’s #6 was the eighth Braves uniform number to
be retired, joining Hank Aaron (44), Eddie Mathews (41),
Dale Murphy (3), Phil Niekro (35), Warren Spahn (21), and
Greg Maddux (31), and Tom Glavine (47). The Braves also
retired the number 42 along with all teams in Major League
Baseball to honor Jackie Robinson.
Cox joined Hank Aaron, Bill Bartholomay, Lew Burdette,
Skip Caray, Del Crandall, Ralph Garr, Tom Glavine, Tommy
Holmes, Ernie Johnson, David Justice, Herman Long, Bill
Lucas, Greg Maddux, Eddie Mathews, Dale Murphy, Kid
Nichols, Phil Niekro, John Sain, Paul Snyder, Warren Spahn,
Ted Turner, and Pete Van Wieren in the Braves Hall of Fame.
Bobby Cox is a former Major League Baseball third
baseman and manager. He first led the Atlanta Braves from
1978 to 1981, and then managed the Toronto Blue Jays from
1982 to 1985. He later rejoined the Braves in 1985 as a gen-
eral manager. He moved back to the manager’s role during
the 1990 season and stayed there until his retirement follow-
ing the 2010 season. He led the Atlanta Braves to the World
Series championship in 1995. Bobby holds the all-time record
for ejections in Major League Baseball with 158, a record
previously held by John McGraw. He ranks fourth on the
s Bobby Cox Baseball All-time Managerial Wins list.
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Why Should I Join PTA?
By Heather Held, Membership Chair, East Cobb County Council (ECCC) PTA
School is back in session, you’ve made it through Meet > Speak up and Watch Yourself Grow. PTA is a forum where
and Greets, Open Houses, Back to School Picnics and the your ideas are welcomed and encouraged. Positive
stress of the first two weeks of homework. Your child has change in a school can be the result of a sometimes
a new lunch box and back pack or a new set of binders simple idea. Also, by sharing ideas and volunteering at
and money on their lunch account. Activities have started your child’s school, you will be able to put your hobbies
back up and you’ve written checks for everything from a and skills to use in a positive way for not only your child,
cheer uniform to an instrument rental to yearbooks and so but for the benefit of all children in the school and at
on and so on. Have you written a check yet though for times even the community.
your PTA membership? > Witness improvement. You are a part of the solution by
Every year, I hear someone say, “Why should I join being involved in your child’s school and, as such, you
PTA?” Let me tell you why! First of all, PTA stands for Parent will be able to witness improvement first hand. Your
Teacher Association. It is a group of parents, teachers, child’s PTA offers educational, social and family pro-
community members, cafeteria workers, grandparents, grams aimed towards bettering the lives of children. By
aunts and uncles, students and so many more individuals joining PTA and volunteering, you will be able to see just
working towards the goal of advocating for our children how the programs PTA provides have a positive impact
and improving their lives. PTA today continues the tradition in your child’s school. PTA sponsored programs can
started 100 years ago, wishing for every child to be repre- allow children to explore other countries, experiment with
sented by one voice. healthy eating and exercise, explore science in different
and unique ways, and offer many other opportunities
By joining your child’s PTA, regardless of their grade
that these children may not otherwise have.
or age, you can benefit greatly and provide your child
and other children with additional opportunities for growth If the opportunities listed above do not appeal to you,
throughout the school year. Here are a few highlights of let me tell you about other benefits. PTA is known as a pow-
PTA Member Benefits: erful voice in the community and, as such, we are able to
partner with local businesses willing to offer discounts to our
> Get Connected and Discover Great Resources. PTAs
members. Businesses offering benefits to our members this
often have websites and/or newsletters that keep you
year include Chick-fil-A, Sport Clips, Aspens, Papa Johns,
apprised of things going on in school, including ways you
Cheeseburger Bobby’s, Cici’s Pizza, Subway, Turnin’ Hedz
can volunteer and programs being offered to benefit
Barber, Young Chef’s Academy, E.nopi, Chocolate Jewels,
the family unit, not just the children. Some schools have
Three 13, Boneheads, Domino’s, G.C. BBQ, Botekim Brazilian
“Lunch and Learn” programs for parents while others do
Bistro, and Au Pair Care. The community definitely supports
“Parent Education Nights”. Take advantage of these
East Cobb County Council of PTAs and its members!
opportunities! Connect with other parents and use the
resources offered to learn about today’s youth and the So, now that I’ve given you a multitude of reasons why
challenges they face. you should join PTA, please consider joining the next time
you are in your child’s school. Help PTA continue to be a
powerful voice for our children. Help us make a positive
change in the schools and impact the life of every child in
East Cobb County.
Patrick Carmen For more info on East Cobb County Council of PTAs and
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Heather serves as Membership Chair for
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Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance EvERY SATuRDAY
maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available ANYTOWN: The improvised Musical presented by Groupmind
throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in Production. ANYTOWN starts with an audience suggestion for
your area. More info: 678-355-3413. the name of a small town in which everyone knows everyone.
From there, the cast works with the audience to bring the
EvERY WEDNESDAY tiny burgh to life, inhabiting it with colorful characters. There
Wednesday Walks in the garden at Barrington Hall. Share in are no props, no costumes, no set. Anything is possible
the garden’s history and learn some gardening tips for your and everything (including live musical accompaniment) is
own yard. 9:30-10:30am. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington improvised. 8pm. Seating at 7:30pm. $15-$20. Over Pico
Drive, Roswell. More info/reservations: 770-640-3855. Restaurant, 590 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell. More info:
www.groupmindproductions.com.
ultimate Playdate. Take an outdoor break for some fresh air
and family-friendly music with Jay Memory of Memory Dean EvERY SuNDAY
performing old favorites and sing-alongs. 5-8pm. East Cobb kabbalah Café. Delve into the mystical secrets of Judaism
Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: based on the Chassidic teachings of Tanya. This tale of
www.eastcobbpark.org. two souls will give you the tools to understand yourself in
unprecedented ways. 10-11am.Chabad of Cobb, 4450
EvERY SATuRDAY Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/to register: 770-565-
Marietta Square Farmers Market featuring products that are 4412 or www.chabadofcobb.com.
grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants,
honey, breads, cheese and other items. 9am-12pm. Rain or THROuGH SEPTEMBER 11
shine. Through November. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More Art, Artists and Artifacts of the Civil War. Tuesday-Friday:
info: 770-49-9393 or www.maiettasquarefarmersmarket.net. 11am-5pm. Saturday: 11am-4pm. Sunday: 1-4pm. $8/
adults. $5/seniors & students ages 6-18 with ID. Marietta
Free Arts and Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Materials. 11am- Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta. More info:
3pm. Ages 3 and up. Make a back-to-school backpack tag, a 770-528-1444 or www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org.
personalized desktop caddy, your own fossil or an autumn pop-
up card. Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta. On Golden Pond. A couple returns for the 40th year to the
More info: 770-578-3100 or www.lakeshorelearning.com. embracing warmth of their beloved home in the Maine
woods with its Golden Pond and melodic loons. Tuesday-
Super September Saturdays at Marietta Museum of History. Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 2:30pm & 7pm (except September
Admission is Free and the last Saturday is Museum Day. 11-no 7pm performance). $24-$33. Additional show
10am-4pm. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Suite September 7 (2:30pm): $20. Theatre in the Square, 11
200, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710. Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-422-8369 or
www.theatreinthesquare.com.
SEPTEMBER 2 & OCTOBER 7
First Friday Art Walk. A self-guided tour with more than 30
merchants hosting artists in their stores. Get a map at the
Marietta Welcome Center, have it stamped at each stop and
turn it in after your walk for a free gift bag. Every first Friday
through October. 5-8pm. Glover Park-Marietta Square.
More info: www.mariettaga.gov.
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SEPTEMBER 3
Celebrate Freedom 5k & 10k presented by 104.7 The FISH and
ChristianRunners.org. Elite and recreational runners, walkers,
beautiful, greener lawn and families and job strollers are welcome. Packet pickup:
6-7am. Race starts at 7:30am. 5K: $30. 10K: $35. Register
healthier trees and shrubs online or in person at Big Peach Running Co. locations. Jim
Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info:
www.thefishatlanta.com
Owned by Lassiter High School Alumni
Celebrate Freedom Atlanta Concert, Atlanta’s largest free
1-day concert, presented by 104.7 The FISH. 10am-11pm.
Providing full fertilization and weed control Free admission. Parking: $5. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway
programs to make your lawn a top-notch lawn Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-8875 or
www.celebratefreedomatlanta.com.
Fertilization and pest control applications to ensure
health and beauty for your trees and shrubs SEPTEMBER 3-4
Gun & knife Show. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 10am-
5pm. $8/adults. $2/ages 12 & under. Cobb Civic Center, 548
Call today for your South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 563-927-8176 or
www.rkshows.com.
FREE ESTIMATE: SEPTEMBER 3-5
25th Annual Art in the Park Festival presented by the Marietta
Business Association. Features an artist market, an Interactive
770-792-5533
Art Alley featuring “make and take” art projects, juried
exhibition by over 130 artists from 16 states, live music and
more. 10am-5pm. Free. Historic Marietta Square. More info:
770-592-7180 or www.marietta.com.
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SEPTEMBER 4 SEPTEMBER 9-11
Nibble &Noshfest, a taste of Jewish food, fun and Frank Cox Gem & Jewelry Show & Sale. Friday: 1-5pm.
entertainment. Free. Everyone welcome. Sample size Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm. Free. Cobb Civic Center, 548
foods priced $1-$3. 11am-7pm. Temple KolEmeth, 1415 Old South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 941-954-0202 or
Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 404-580-4928. www.frankcoxproductions.com.
SEPTEMBER 4, OCTOBER 2 SEPTEMBER 10
First Sunday Family Day at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of 3rd Annual Great Locomotive Chase 5k, 1Mile & Tot Trot.
Art with fun activities for the whole family. Free admission. Proceeds support the educational and outreach programs
1-4pm. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta Street SE, at the Southern Museum. 1 Mile race starts at 7:30am/5K
Marietta. More info: 770-528-1444. starts at 8am from the Kennesaw First Baptist Church (2958
North Main Street, Kennesaw), up through Swift Cantrell Park
SEPTEMBER 5 and finish is downtown Kennesaw, just in time for The Taste of
Holy Smoke BBQ and Music Festival sponsored by the Men Kennesaw. Tot Trot starts around 8:45am in front of Big Shanty
of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Barbecue, live music, BBQ Barbershop. $25. More info: Leslie Edge, 770-427-2117, ext.
cooking contest, kids games, street fair and classic car show. 3183 or www.greatlocomotiverace.com.
Advance lunch or dinner meal purchases available. Non-
perishable food items accepted for food drive and entry 16th Annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival. East Cobb’s only
into a drawing for prizes. 11am-7pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist community-wide parade starts at 10am from Fidelity Bank
Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: (736 Johnson Ferry Road) and will travel southbound along
770-794-2972 or www.johnsonferry.org. Johnson Ferry Road from Fidelity Bank to the Fountains of
Olde Towne, site of the Festival with entertainment, food and
SEPTEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29 fun activities for the whole family. More info: 770-640-7070 or
Brown Bag Concert Series. Grab your lunch at one of the www.eastcobber.com.
many great restaurants around the Square or bring your own
lunch and meet your friends. 12-1pm. Glover Park, Marietta YMCA Family Night with food, inflatables, games and fun.
Square. More info: 770-794-5601. Free. Everyone invited. 6-8pm. McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA,
1055 E. Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-5991 or
SEPTEMBER 8-10 www.mcy.ymcaatlanta.org.
2011 Catch the Wave Writers Conference hosted by the
Christian Authors Guild. Thursday: 6:30 Meal followed by
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Bridge Circle, Norcross. More info: 404-456-4310 or
www.christianauthorsguild.org.
SEPTEMBER 8 – OCTOBER 14
“in a Nutshell: The World of Maurice Sendak,” a traveling
exhibition of MariceSendak, best known as the illustrator of
more than 100 picture books, including Where the Wild Things
Are and In the Night Kitchen. Opening reception September
8 at 6pm. Sendak-themed story times for children on
September 10 at 11am, and on September 20 and October
4 at 4:15pm. Storyteller Barry Stewart Mann will be on hand
to explore the worlds of Maurice Sendak on September 13 at
6:30pm. Exhibit open during regular library hours. East Cobb
Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 510, Marietta. More
info: AnsieKrige, 770-509-2730 or www.cobbcat.org/sendak.
SEPTEMBER 9
Cobb Executive Women Luncheon. Speaker: Carol
Aebersole/Chanda Bell, authors of Elf on the Shelf. Program:
Success Story. 11:30am-1pm. $20 online (by noon,
September 7); $35 at door. The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria
Parkway, 17th floor, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or
www.cobbchamber.org.
Cobb County Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn: Native
Plants in the Home Landscape presented by Beck Blades.
Plants that call Georgia home can add beauty throughout
the year to your garden, plus provide habitat for native birds
and butterflies that bring even more color to the garden.
Bring your lunch. 12-1pm. Free. Cobb Water System, 662 S. Au t o • H o m e • B o a t • Cyc l e
Cobb Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-528-4070 or
www.cobbmastergardeners.org.
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marTinis for Tatas to support “Heroes for Hope” 3-Day (for the
Cure) Team. Drinks, raffle and t-shirts. 6-10pm. Ralph’s Tavern
& Grill, 4290 Bells Ferry Road, Suite 110, Kennesaw. More info:
770-516-3777 or www.just-fired.com.
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SEPTEMBER 10 SEPTEMBER 11
Candlelite Concert: kayla Taylor Jazz presented by the Musical Tribute commemorating the 10th anniversary of
South Cobb Arts Alliance. Bring a picnic and come early 9/11 presented by Steven Schneider, director of music and
for the best seating. Food concessions also available. Free. organist at St. James’ Episcopal Church. The recital will
$50/table for 4. Gate opens at 7pm. Show begins at 8pm, include music in memory of the nearly 3,000 victims who lost
rain or shine. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 their lives. St. James’ Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street,
Floyd Road, Mableton. More info: 770-819-3285 or Marietta. More info: 770-428-5841 or
www.mablehouse.org. www.stjamesmarietta.com.
SEPTEMBER 10 & OCTOBER 8 SEPTEMBER 12
Cobb Animal Control Adopt-A-Thon. Cobb Animal Control Frist Monday Breakfast hosted by Cobb Chamber of
is competing in the ASPCA Save More Lives Challenge Commerce. Speaker: Joe Bankoff, President & CEO,
to save more lives and find “forever homes” for animals. Woodruff Arts Center. Program: United Way. 7:30am.
10am-4pm. Vendors, food, animal rescue groups, police General admission: $50. Members: $20 online (by noon,
K-9 demonstrations, raffles, special adoption rates and September 8); $35 at door. Atlanta Marriott Northwest, 200
a chance to meet the new on-staff veterinarian. Cobb Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-980-2000 or
County Animal Shelter, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. More www.cobbchamber.org.
info/to make a secure donation:
cobbcounty.org/animalcontrol. SEPTEMBER 13
East Cobb Business Association Breakfast Meeting with
SEPTEMBER 10-17 speaker Lewis Preston, new men’s basketball coach at
Field of Flags. Join the Kiwanis Club of Marietta as it Kennesaw State University. 7:30am. $8. Marlow’s Tavern,
commemorates the 10th anniversary of 9/11. A flag will be 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info:
placed for each life lost on 9/11. Parade on Saturday at www.eastcobbba.com.
8am from Grace Community Church (770 Kennesaw Ave.,
NW, Marietta) to the mountain. Flags will be on display the SEPTEMBER 14, OCTOBER 12 & NOvEMBER 9
whole week. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Master Naturalist Certification Class. The Georgia Master
900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw. More info: Naturalist program is a hands-on environmental education
770-427-4686. program that explores habitats and ecosystems combining
lectures and outside field studies and relevant resource
Cobb County Restaurant Week. Visit local restaurants in materials. 9am-4pm. $350/non-members. $300/members.
celebrating their culinary talents, cuisine and atmospheres. Pre-registration required. Chattahoochee Nature Center,
3-course prix fixe lunch/dinner menus - $20. See participating 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or
restaurants and details at www.cobbcvb.com/restaurantweek. www.chattnaturecenter.org.
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SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER 18
Social Media Marketing Strategy Workshop sponsored Third Sundae at Barrington Hall. Guests will be treated to
by Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Matt Cochran and a free ice cream sundae in the great kitchen of this historic
Candace McCaffery of Cookerly Public Relations will present home at the end of each tour. Tours are at 1pm, 2pm,and
an interactive beginners workshop on social media basics 3pm. $8. $6/ages 6-12. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive,
and an advanced interactive workshop on social media Roswell. More info: 770-640-3855 or www.southerntrilogy.com.
marketing strategy. Beginners: 8-9:30am. $20. Members free.
Advanced: 10am-12pm. $40. Members: $20 in advance SEPTEMBER 20
(by noon, September 14); $25 at door. Cobb Chamber of What You Need to know Before You File for Divorce, a
Commerce, 240 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. More info: seminar for anyone who is contemplating filing for divorce
770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org. but does not know what to expect. Learn both legal and
practical ways to protect yourself, your children, and your
SEPTEMBER 15 property. Taught by Beverly Cohen, a practicing family law
Brown Bag Banter featuring “Hometown Honey” with a attorney with over 19 years of experience. 6:30-9:30pm. $49.
lecture for the kids. 11:30am-12:30pm. Free for members. $5/ Marietta High School, 1171 Whitlock Avenue SW, Marietta.
non-members. Reservations requested. Marietta Museum of More info: Annette Kouba, 770-429-3170, ext.3306 or
History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710. www.mariettacommunityschool.com.
Firearm Safety Seminar presented by the Marietta Police SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 2
Department’s Training Unit. This seminar is designed for North Georgia State Fair. This fair is the largest in metro
civilians and will cover a variety of topics including safety, Atlanta, attracting nearly 300,000 people each year. Various
laws, and alternative weapon usage. Free. 6:30pm. Marietta amusement rides and booths, flower shows, farm animals and
City Hall Council Chambers, 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta. concerts. Monday-Thursday: 4-11pm. Friday: 4pm-midnight.
More info: Sergeant Jake King, 770-794-5379. Saturday: 10am-midnight. Sunday: 12:30-7pm. $5/adults.
$2/ages 7-18. Free/6 & under. $3 parking. Jim Miller Park, 2245
SEPTEMBER 16-18 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info: 770-423-1330 or
Georgia Celebrates Quilts presented by East Cobb Quilters www.northgeorgiastatefair.com.
Guild. Friday-Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: 10am-4pm. $8.
Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. SEPTEMBER 23-25
More info: www.ecqg.com Southeastern Stamp Show presented by Southeast Federation
of Stamp Clubs. Friday-Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday:
SEPTEMBER 16-18, 22-25, 29–OCTOBER 2 10am-4pm. $3/adults. Free/ages 18 & under. Cobb Civic
Thoroughly Modern Millie presented by The Atlanta Lyric Center, 546 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info:
Theatre. This winner of five Tony Awards including best 770-962-5888.
musical is a high-spirited romp that has everyone dancing the
Charleston as it tells the story of young Millie Dillmount who has
just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself in a
time when women were entering the workforce and the rules
of love and social behavior were changing forever. Thursday-
Saturday: 8pm. Saturday, October 1, 2pm & 8pm. Sunday:
2pm. Adults: $32.80-$48.70. Students & Seniors: $27.50-
$43.40. The Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta.
More info: 404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
SEPTEMBER 17
19th Annual Marietta StreetFest presented by the Marietta
Museum of History featuring Georgia antique dealers, artisans,
and attractions as well as the Marietta Square Farmers
Market, the Trash or Treasure Show and the popular Hubcaps
and History Classic Car Show. 9am-5pm. Marietta Square.
More info: 770-794-5710 or www.mariettahistory.org.
East Cobb Market featuring a variety of vendors with products
that include jewelry, clothes, wood and stone carvings,
pottery, local food, live music and more. 10am-4pm. 2500
Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-826-8951.
Atlanta Smooth Music (Jazz) Festival featuring “Smooth Jazz
Super Group” Fattburger. Show starts at 1:30pm. Gates open
at 12:30pm. Lawn: $30. Reserved seating: $58-$62. VIP
Table: $85/seat (table seats 4). No lawn chairs permitted.
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road,
Mableton. More info: 770-819-7765 or
www.smoothjazzgrooves.com.
SEPTEMBER 18
2nd Annual Constitution Day Festival of Georgia. A free family
festival celebrating America’s birthday. Enjoy live music,
performances from local student groups, Founding Father
re-enactors, speakers and the Walk Thru the Constitution
Challenge. 12:30-6pm. Marietta Square. More info:
www.constitutiondayfestivalofga.com.
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SEPTEMBER 23, 24, 30, OCTOBER 1, 2, 7, 8 SEPTEMBER 27
Bard in the Yard: Henry IV, Part I, presented by North Fulton AARP Driver Safety Program. 9am-4pm. $12/AARP
Drama Club. Come early for a picnic on the lawn before the members. $14/non-members. Mt. Bethel United Methodist
performance begins at 7:30pm (except October 2 at 4pm). Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Bill
Free. Tables for six are available for rent. Barrington Hall, 535 Clements, 770-919-1072 or wclem@bellsouth.net.
Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info: 770-640-3855 or
www.northfultondramaclub.org. SEPTEMBER 27
Heart Health: Chocolate, Wine & Aspirin presented by
SEPTEMBER 24 WellStar Good Life Club (for people 50 and over) with
Fall Festival with activities for children ($5/armband), live speaker Dr. Mindy Gentry, WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine.
music, craft show and sale and famous BBQ. 9am-3pm. 6pm. $10 (includes dinner, presentation, notebook and gift).
Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road, Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta.
Marietta. More info: 770-977-2976 or www.epres.org. More info/reservations: 770-956-7827.
Sweet and Savory Saturday, in conjunction with “Y’all Come SEPTEMBER 28
Eat!” exhibit at Marietta Museum of History. Theme: Salsa. East Cobb Ducks unlimited Fall Banquet. 6pm. $110/person.
11am-2pm. Free. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clulbland Drive, Marietta.
Marietta. More info: 770-74-5710. More info: Doug Brown, 404-583-6876 or
doug.brown@lee-associates.com.
Music in the Park sponsored by East Cobb Civitan Club.
4-8pm. Free. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta. SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 30
More info: www.eastcobbpark.org. Ghost Writer presented by Theatre in the Square. A fastidious
secretary types as the famous author dictates – or does he?
SEPTEMBER 26 A romantic mystery that’s clever, witty, thoughtful. Previews:
2011 Cobb Chamber/AT&T Business Open Golf Tournament. September 25 at 7pm and September 27 at 8pm ($12).
Four –person Ft. Lauderdale scramble shotgun start at 11am. Tuesday-Saturday: 8pm. Sunday: 2:30pm & 7pm (no 7pm
Registration/driving range open at 9am. Award reception performance on October 30). Wednesday, October 26,
follows with food, drink, and prizes. $250/player or $1,000/ only: 2:30pm. $20-$28. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock
foursome. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-422-8369 or
Marietta. More info: Katie Henderson, 770-859-2344 or www.theatreinthesquare.com.
khenderson@cobbchamber.org.
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SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 1
The Great Chattahoochee River Paint Out. Watch artists paint
at Island Ford, Vickery Creek and other select sites along the
ChattahoocheeRiver in Roswell. Maps available at the Roswell
Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta Street, Roswell. More info: 770-640-
3253.
SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 1
Fall Native Plant Sale. Unique plants and vegetables to
beautify your yard. Horticulturalists and Master Gardeners will be
onsite to answer all your questions and help you pick the perfect
plants for your yard. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo
Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or
www.chattnaturecenter.org.
OCTOBER 1
18th Annual Habitat Road Race, 5K (8am), 1 mile (9am) and
Habitot Trot for ages 5 and under. The course is flat and fast.
Lots of pre- and post-race activities. Proceeds will be used to
construct more Habitat homes by Mt. Bethel United Methodist
Church. $20 by September 29. $25 thereafter. Register online or
in person at Big Peach Running Co. or New Balance. Mt. Bethel
Christian Activities Center, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.
More info/to register: 770-744-3652 or www.habitatroadrace.
com.
Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival featuring 50
antique dealers from 6 states and 50 local juried artists. Roaming
musicians, food and children’s activities.Proceeds benefit the
Boy and Girl Scouts, the Crabapple Community Association, and
other non-profit charities. 9am-5pm. 790 Mayfield Road, Milton.
More info: 770-448-3860, crossroadsatcrabapple@gmail.com or
www.crossroadsatcrabapplefestival.com.
Team Blonde Boobshells Party and Auction to benefit the
Susan G. Komen 3-Day. 11am-1pm. $20. Keheley Center
at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3455 Canton Road,
Marietta. More info: 770-314-1924.
OCTOBER 1-2
Eastman Gun & knife Show. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday:
10am-5pm. $8/adults. Free/ages 12 & under. Cobb Civic
Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info:
229-424-4555 or www.eastmangunshows.com.
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Paper Mill Market, a European-style market event featuring art,
handcrafted jewelry, fashion accessories, vintage furnishings,
garden and unusual, one-of-a-kind finds as well as gourmet
edibles. Free. Pets welcome. Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday:
11am-5pm. Paper Mill Village, 255 Village Parkway, Marietta.
More info: www.papermillmarket.com.
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be awarded. 7am: VIP reception followed by breakfast at
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Community is our Cause Golf Event sponsored by McCleskey-
East Cobb YMCA, Northwest Family YMCA and Northeast There are 3 ways to redeem your savings:
Cobb Family YMCA. 4-person scramble. Tee off at 11am. 1. In person at Philips Arena Box Office
Lunch and award reception following. $100/player.
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Canongate At Eagle Watch Golf Club, 3055 Eagle Watch Drive,
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Emory at the Etz: is there a “Jewish Gene”? A discussion with $35 Club • $50 VIP • $75 Rinkside
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Paul Root Wolpe, Ph.D. and Karen Arnovitz Grinzaid, M.S. on
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unity North Atlanta Church’s First Golf Scramble, followed by
dinner, music, raffle and awards. 2pm. $98/Singleton. $350/
Foursome. Bridge Mill Golf Course, 1190 Bridge Mill Avenue,
Canton. More info: 678-819-9100 or angie_jcard@yahoo.com.
Marietta Grassroots Music Festival, a music festival hosting
bands from across metro Atlanta to showcase our local
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www.mariettagrassroots.org.
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Consignment Sales
September 8 - 10
Lil’ Lambs Closet. Thursday/$5 Public preview: 6-8pm.
Friday: 9am-7pm. Saturday: 9am-1pm. Many items half
off on Saturday. Proceeds go to the Good Samaritan SHOES PURSES SHOES
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Childcare available with reservations. More info: 770-429-
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September 16 & 17
Giggles and Grace Consignment Sale. Friday: 9am-8pm.
Saturday: 8am-1pm. Many items half off on Saturday. PURSES WALLETS HANDBAGS
Marietta Church of God, 1083 Allgood Road, Marietta. More
info: 678-873-5959 or www.gigglesandgrace.org.
September 16 & 17
kinderMart Children’s Consignment Sale. Friday: 9:30am-
8pm. No strollers before 11am. Saturday: 9am-Noon.
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September 18 & 19
What Goes Around Children’s Consignment Sale. Sunday:
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10am-4:30pm. Preview hours Sunday: 8:30-10am with $5
donation. Monday: 8am-2:30pm. Congregation Etz Chaim,
1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-977-3348
or whatgoesaroundsale@etzchaim.net or www.whatgoesa-
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Local Pet Groups
Atlanta Persian & Siamese Rescue Good Mews Animal Foundation
3705 New Macland Rd • Powder Springs, GA 30127 736 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta, GA 30068
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P.O. Box 680322 • Marietta, GA 30068
770-499-1164 • www.bhrg.org Humane Society of Cobb County, inc.
148 Fairground Street, SE • Marietta, GA 30060
Cobb Alley Cats 770-428-5678 or 770-428-9882 • www.humanecobb.org
770-436-6758 Encourages the humane treatments of animals and proper
care of pets. Offers animal control, humane education,
Cobb County Animal Shelter library, lost and found, and adopt-a-pet program.
1060 Al Bishop Drive • Marietta, GA 30060
770-499-4136 • www.humanecobb.org/shelterdirections.html Mostly Mutts
As a unit of the Department of Public Safety, it is responsible 2774 North Cobb Parkway, Ste. 109-189 • Kennesaw, GA 30152
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Collie Rescue of Metro-Atlanta 678-795-0202 • www.ourpalsplace.org
www.collierescueatlanta.org/ Pet adoption facility and education center. Its mission is to
Contact: atlcollres@aol.com rescue dogs from euthanasia at local animal control shelters
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1403 Old Virginia Court SE • Marietta, GA 30067 haven4paps@aol.com • www.pap911rescue.org
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770-427-7679 place with fantastic homemade 770-565-1995 404-410-7997
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J. CHRiSTOPHER’S BARiSTAS GiGi’S CuPCAkES TCBY
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regular and specialty coffee, Sunday: 12-6pm yogurt, smoothies, cakes,
CHiNESE pastries, smoothies, and shaved Cupcakes made with the pies and specialty items.
ice. best available ingredients.
LEE’S GOLDEN BuDDHA #7 Changing daily menus.
2524 Cobb Pkwy
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2900 Delk Road
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korean cuisine. Dine-in or 770-578-0200 > 4724 Lower Roswell Road
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available. Birthday parties
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Mirage
Persian Cuisine
Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence
Now Open: Hibachi For Lunch
Now Open: Hibachi For Lunch
Daily Lunch Special only $5.95
7 Days a Week
678-560-8071
Catering - Private Party Room - Take Out www.fujihanaeastcobb.com
1255 Johnson Ferry Rd. Ste. 1, Marietta, GA 30062
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6631 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Dine-in at this location only. Not valid
with other offers or discounts. 18%
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JAPANESE & THAi PiZZA
FuJi HANA STEAk, SuSHi & THAi JOHNNY’S PiZZA
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1 4880 Lower Roswell Road,
Marietta 30068 Suite 155
678-560-8071 Marietta 30068
www.fujihanaeastcobb.com 678-560-2228
Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am- www.johnnyspizza.com
2:30pm. Mon-Thur: 11am-9pm
Sat-Sun: 12-3pm Friday-Saturday: 11am-10pm
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Fri-Sat: 4:30-10:30pm. Your neighborhood pizzeria.
Sun: 4:30-9:30pm
A hibachi chef cooks right
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Weekday lunch specials.
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to be for any occasion.
WiNGS Easy Banana Bread
MEDiTERRANEAN WiNGS & BuRGER HEAvEN by Patti Weaver
2745 Sandy Plains Road
MEDi GRiLL Marietta 30066
1255 Johnson Ferry Road 770-971-9915
4 lg. eggs
Marietta 30068 1 (18.25-oz.) pkg. yellow cake mix without pudding
678-996-0045 WiLD WiNG CAFé
2145 Roswell Road 1 (3.4 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding
www.mediterraneangrill.com 1 c. water
Dine in, carry out and catering Marietta 30062
available. 770-509-9464 ¼ c. vegetable oil
WiNG FACTORY 3 bananas, mashed
MExiCAN 1475 Terrell Mill Road ½ c. chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Marietta 30067
CAZADORES MExiCAN 770-955-9800
RESTAuRANT Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer
>3165 Johnson Ferry Road WiNG ZONE until thick and pale. Add cake mix, pudding, water
Marietta 30062 1275 Powers Ferry Road
Marietta 30067
and vegetable oil, mixing well. Stir in bananas and
770-641-8625
770-988-9464 nuts. Pour batter into two greased and floured 8-1/2 x
> 2731 Sandy Plains Road
Marietta 30066 4-1/2 x 3-inch loaf pans or one Bundt cake pan. Bake
770-578-0710 vEGETARiAN at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a wooden toothpick
CAFé LiFE AT LiFE GROCERY inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes and
PERSiAN/MiD EASTERN 1453 Roswell Road remove from pans.
MiRAGE PERSiAN CuiSiNE Marietta 30062
6631-B Roswell Road 770-977-9583 (Reprinted from Pope Band Cookbook 2002-2003)
Sandy Springs 3 Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm.
www.miragepersiancuisine.com Sun: 12-5pm
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Restaurant Health Inspections
The following are the results of inspections done by the Environmental Health
Division of the Cobb County Health Department.
Grading scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, U=69 or less. A grade of New is
for new restaurants or in case of a change of ownership.
Current Previous
Restaurant Grade Date Grade Date
Biscuits And More
3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta A 8/8/11 A 1/25/11
Café Hot Wing
1153 Roswell Road, Marietta A 8/9/11 A 9/29/10
Capozzi’s
2960 Shallowford Road, Marietta A 8/8/11 A 10/18/10
Einstein Bros. Bagels
2960 Shallowford Road, Marietta A 8/11/11 A 11/3/10
Empress of China II
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta A 8/9/11 B 12/13/10
Jet’s Pizza
4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell A 8/8/11 N/A N/A
Magic Wok
4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell A 8/9/11 B 11/29/10
Moe’s Southwest Grill
4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell A 8/8/11 A 10/26/10
New China House
1050 E. Piedmont Road, Marietta B 8/8/11 B 3/24/11
O’Shaughnessy’s Restaurant
4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell A 8/9/11 A 1/27/11
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30067 Area Aloha Sun Tanning Center Mt. Bethel Daycare Dr. Johnston Kroger
Delkwood Grill Pak Mail $2.50 Cleaners WellStar Imaging Center Skin Care by Gabriela
Family Dentistry The Parlor Salon Tires Plus Paper Affair June of China
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Brazilian Bakery East Cobb YMCA Georgia Tire Depot Great Clips Walmart
Nail Stop Lemon Grass BP Gas Station Barber Shop NE YMCA
Brumby E.S. American Red Cross Harry Norman Realty BB&T Bank Goodyear
A Child’s Night Out Curves Kids R Kids E. Cobb Vet Clinic La Strada
Inga’s Skin & Body Care Diane’s Nails Re/Max American Brake Service Pike Nursery
Southern Keyboards Pet Boutique Dr. Burstein Simoniz Car Wash Primrose School
Atlanta Ballet Dog School 101 The Sunshine House Manor Care Tritt E.S.
Mellow Mushroom Waldron Dentistry NASA JEN Car Wash Wood Acres Day School
Midtown Athletic Club Olde Mill Executive Suites KidZone Learning Ctr Caldwell Chiropractic Mt. Zion UMC
Barber Shop HealthSouth Ron Sprouse/State Farm Johnson Ferry Baptist Wells Fargo
Schlotsky’s Deli Parc at Piedmont The Village Gas Station Church The Hair Place
Post Office Eden Gardens Coldwell Banker Mt. Bethel E.S. Lynn’s Nails
Barker’s Red Hots Subway Atria Johnson Ferry Bank of N. Georgia Mail Boxes
Gables Wood Hollow Publix-E. Piedmont Atlanta Swim Kinko’s/FEDEX Timber Ridge E.S.
BMW Dealership Cardsmart Aesthetic Orthodontic Goldberg’s Bagels
Powers Ferry E.S. New Concepts Salon Kroger-Parkaire Colonial Bank 30066 - Sandy Plains
Publix-Delk Road Great Clips Tijuana Joe’s WellStar Urgent Clinic Area
Christo’s Restaurant GEICO Atlanta Music Center Savannah Court Simpson M.S.
Willy’s Re/Max Draisen Edwards Harry Norman Realtors Goddard School
Micro Center Simoniz Car Wash Sports Clips Olde Towne Athletic Club Addison E.S.
J. Christopher’s AAA Auto Club Edward Jones Sports a Rama Paradise Optical
McIntyre Family Practice Great Clips Choi Kwan Do Moohan Martial Arts David Douglas Jewelers
Shreiner Academy Evans Jewelers Publix-Woodlawn Mellow Mushroom Cosmos Fitness
Marietta Eye Clinic Johnny’s Pizza Good Mews Chinese Restaurant
30062 Area – Roswell Rose Garden Montessori Specialized Printing Jazzercise Cazadores Restaurant
Road ENT of Georgia-Cobb Gold’s Gym Jiffy Lube
Leader of the Pack The Goddard School Marietta Ice Rink 30062 Area Dunkin Donuts
Elmwood Apartments Lutheran Church Goodyear Shallowford E.S. Sprayberry H.S.
Book Nook Etz Chaim Suntrust Bank Publix-Shallowford Kincaid E.S.
Williamson Bar-B-Q Marietta Eye Clinic Wells Fargo Renew Day Spa A Passion for Pets
Life Grocery Walton H.S. Beauty Is Dr. Ruth Clemans Ankle & Foot Center
Café Life Dodgen M.S. Bagelicious Academic Solutions Dr. Ruth Haugseth
Classy Flea Dr. Bradley Cross Fitness Together Sweeney Chiropractic CITGO Gas Station
New China Buffet Drake Realty Mediterranean Grill Creative Montessori McDonald’s
Sedalia Park E.S. Big League Barbers Marine Fish Montana’s Kids R Kids
East Valley E.S. Jane’s Nails Fuji Hana Pari’s Hair Salon Just Brakes
East Cobb M.S. Dance Stop Einstein’s Brothers Pope H.S. Suntrust
Wheeler H.S. Betsy’s Hallmark Caribou Coffee RBC Bank KinderCare
East Side Baptist Church H&R Block Dunkin Donuts Hightower Trail E.S. Merrymac
Faith Lutheran School Signatures J. Christopher’s Sunrise of East Cobb Invigo Spa
Out of the Park Prudential Realty Rita Ellen’s Boutique Houlihan’s Restaurant Kids Kuts
Options Salon Keller Williams Fit for Life Magic Wok British Academy of Ballet
Malone’s Automotive East Side E.S. Edward Johns Nail Tech Primrose School
Harry’s Whole Foods Fuller’s Park Frameworks Gallery Knowledge Points Pak Mail
Temple Kol Emeth The School Box Amore Pizza Primary Prep Academy
Atlanta TV/VCR Repair 30068 Area – Johnson UPS Store Great Clips Marietta Eye Clinic
Salon Carastro Ferry Road Healthy Habits Panache Hair Design Pump It Up
Cookies By Design Dickerson M.S. Neurosport Sudano Chiropractic Blimpie’s
Lisa’s Nails Crème de la Crème RBC Bank Fast Frames Publix-Sandy Plains
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38 September 2011 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com
East Cobber Creates
Backyard Chicken Why We Are Different
Alliance You have many car care choices including the
speedy 10-minute oil change options. We pride our-
By Diana Schwartz selves in our oil change service, which is very thorough,
because we care about our customers and want to
Joseph Pond keep them safe! Our standard oil change includes a free
added to his pet fam- 27-point inspection. We spend the time to check and fill
ily in April of this year. all of your fluids, tire pressure, all your vehicle lights and
Along with 2 dogs, 4 all operational components of your vehicle.
cats, 2 gerbils, 2 cocka-
Honesty…We only recommend exactly the parts and
tiels and a parakeet,
repairs that your car needs, nothing more, nothing less.
Mr. Pond brought in
13 hens to a newly Fairness & Competency…Our quality of work,
built poultry palace at NATiONWiDE WARRANTY and service guarantee is
his East Cobb home. unbeatable when you have peace of mind knowing
Committed vegetarians, that the job was done right by our ASE MASTER CERTiFiED
his wife, 10-year-old TECHNiCiANS.
daughter and 12-year- Courtesy…Our people are the experts in the busi-
old son welcomed the ness and are polite, informative, and pride themselves in
additions. The family delivering the BEST CuSTOMER SERviCE. We have com-
was excited to have plimentary beverages in our comfortable waiting area
the beautiful pets with wireless internet access for your convenience. We
that would eventu- offer COuRTESY TRANSPORTATiON if you prefer to wait
ally provide fresh eggs. elsewhere.
Currently, 5 of the hens Prevention…Whenever we can, we will recommend
are old enough to preventative maintenance to you, so that you do not
s Joseph Pond and his daughter
lay eggs, including an have to endure the inconvenience of having troubles on
Madeline.
Ameraucana, a breed the road. We will maintain a service record for your entire
that lays blue eggs. family’s vehicles, and remind you when you’re going to
As dietary trends prompt members of the community to need scheduled maintenance. Remember with regular
eat fresh organic foods, “do-it-yourself” enthusiasts are bring- preventative maintenance you are extending the life of
ing back backyard chicken coops. In July, Pond formed the your vehicle.
Backyard Chickens Alliance of Cobb County (www.back-
yardchix.org) to educate the general public, share chicken
raising information and help promote the message that
“chickens are not for everyone, but everyone has the right
to own chickens”. The alliance brings together like-minded
people that want the legalization of backyard chicken coops
in Cobb County.
In September, Pond faces a county variance hearing
since his chickens do not meet Cobb County code that
restricts “livestock” to be kept on a minimum of 2 acres. 648 Johnson Ferry Road (770)973-5780
Pond contends that Chapter 10, which addresses pets,
applies to keeping backyard chickens. Mr. Pond added, “I
2950 Johnson Ferry Road (770-992-7977
hope that my advocacy and work to modify county code 3621 Sandy Plains Road (770)509-1422
restrictions help other people that currently keep the birds.”
His right-hand advocate is his daughter, Madeline. She
S P E CIA L
has taken up the chicken cause as a Girl Scout project to
earn her Silver Award and hopes to find a permanent solu-
tion to this community issue by helping to change the coun-
ty code. With visits from 2 county commissioners and a com-
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mission hearing this month, Pond hopes to find a compro- (most cars)!
mise that will help backyard chicken owners throughout the
county. Pond and the “Alliance” will host a “Chickens Are
Pets Too” media center at the September 10th East Cobber
“Try Us And See Why We
Festival that aims to educate the public that chickens are Are #1 in East Cobb.”
more than livestock.
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Hot Lips Hustle 5K Helps Raise Funds
By Kathleen Kite-Powell
generous-hearted Ryan decided to help those with cleft lips
and no money for the corrective operations. She and her
mom devised the catchy name for the race and; her cross-
country coaches and classmates from The Walker School
helped promote the event.
Ryan’s seventh annual race on September 17 is your
chance to help this enterprising Furman University pre-med
student: she’s already funded a total of 147 surgeries by The
Smile Train, a global non-profit (www.smiletrain.org). Ryan
chose them “because most of their proceeds go toward
actual surgeries and they train local doctors.”
Ryan is being recognized for this unique fundraising
event by becoming a finalist in a Ladies Home Journal vol-
unteerism contest. See http://www.wetv.com/we-volunteer-
awards/ and help her out by voting!
Rain or shine, the Hot Lips Hustle 5K race is September
17, 2011. Pre-register through www.hotlipshustle5k.com for
$17 until September 7, or pay $22 thereafter. You can even
show up and register on race day. Ryan encourages all
types of people to come: runners, walkers, those who have
s Hot Lips Hustle 5k founder Ryan Ernstes, with a young race never done a 5K before. She says, “It’s a lot of fun!”
participant. Support children’s smiles: Run in the Hot Lips Hustle 5K
Most of us take our ability to open and close our on September 17. Bring the whole family, even the dog!
mouths, eat, and smile for granted. One in 700 babies are There are 86 possible running trophies, even three “top dog”
born with cleft lip and palate defects (splitting) that not only trophies! Ryan said, “We are big dog lovers.” In fact, she
deform their faces and make eating difficult, but lead to added, “We had 50 dogs last year.” All participating dogs
them being shunned and even abandoned. A local East get medals. Plus, whether fast or slow, each human could
Cobb girl has found a funway to help these children. win something from the raffle.
The founder of the Hot Lips Hustle 5K, Ryan Ernstes, who The race location is Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in
began her own life with a series of grueling surgeries to cor- Marietta, at 2922 Sandy Plains Road in East Cobb. Arrive at
rect her cleft lip, says, “I realized how lucky I was to have 7:30am.: the flat 5K race up and down Ebenezer Road starts
parents who could pay for my surgery.” So, at the age of 12, at 8am. Come help children with this birth defect to smile!
40 September 2011 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com
Special Election Set for September 20
Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced The election for State House District 43 will occur in
August 5th receipt of Governor Nathan Deal’s Writ of Election northeastern Cobb County. It is estimated there are 34,598
setting Tuesday, September 20, 2011, as the date for the voters in District 43.
special election to fill the vacancy in State House District 43. The election is a non-partisan special election with no
The seat became open after the death of State Rep. Bobby party primary. However, each candidate’s party affiliation, if
Franklin. Mr. Franklin was found in his home July 26 dead of a any, will be listed on the ballot. A run-off election, if needed,
heart attack at the age of 56. will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2011.
Secretary Kemp set candidate qualifying for Monday, Voters can request an absentee ballot from their county
August 15, through Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Candidates registrar’s office through the close of business on Friday,
qualified in the Elections Division of the Office of Secretary September 16, 2011. Absentee ballots must be returned to
of State, 802 West Tower, 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SE, the county registrar’s office by the close of polls on Election
Atlanta, Georgia 30334. The qualifying fee was $400. Day. To download an absentee ballot request form, please
The following East Cobbers qualified for this special election: visit www.sos.ga.gov/elections.
• John Carson, 40, SunTrust accountant. Polls will be open from 7a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
• Robert Lamutt, 55, former State Senator, real September 20, 2011.
estate investor.
Citizens must be registered to vote by Monday, August
• Don Hill, 69, retired, former chair of the Cobb County GOP. 22, 2011, to participate in the September 20, 2011, special
• Roy C. Barnes, 81, retired. election. Voter registration forms can be obtained at any
• Dr. Geraldine Wade, 57, healthcare information county registrar’s office or from the Secretary of State’s web-
technology consultant. site: www.sos.ga.gov/elections.
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Lassiter Grad Gets Top Prize
in “So You Think You Can Dance?” TV Show
By Megan Thornton
Living up to lofty her favorite dancer of the season and guest judge Kenny
expectations has almost Ortega, famed choreographer of the classic dance film Dirty
become second nature Dancing, told her he would “push to the front of the line to
for Melanie Moore. The work with [her].”
19-year-old’s yearbook
Last month, Lassiter and Melanie’s East Cobb dance stu-
superlative reads “Most
dio, Rhythm Dance Center, came together to host a finale
Likely to Become Famous,”
viewing party in the high school’s gym. Over 1,500 fans and
a designation given to the
friends brought signs and wore “Vote Melanie!” t-shirts to
current Fordham University
show support for their hometown finalist.
student by her peers at
Lassiter High School’s Class Rhonda Webb, Melanie’s history teacher at Lassiter,
of 2010. Her infectious helped organize the event as a way to support her for-
s Melanie Moore
smile and upbeat person- mer student, who she believes is an important part of the
ality probably had a lot to do with her winning homecoming local community. “The community can really get behind
queen, too. Melanie—she’s a good student and has always been a
It’s only fitting that the East Cobb native would continue motivating person,” said Webb.
to win even more votes after high school—little did she know Sitting in front of the 26-foot screen in the gym, the
those votes would come in the form of national recognition crowd watched anxiously as the two-hour show came
for her dance talent. to a close and waited impatiently for the winner to be
Not only did Melanie become a breakout star on this announced. Unfortunately, the satellite signal cut out dur-
summer’s hit show, ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ she won ing the actual announcement, but once it was recon-
the title of ‘America’s Favorite Dancer’ by an overwhelming nected the crowd cheered and yelled, as it was easy to see
percentage of the 11 million votes cast before last month’s Melanie was crowned the winner.
finale on Fox. Melanie will return to Atlanta for the ‘So You Think You
Though the grand prize package is impressive, including Can Dance’ tour at the Gwinnett Arena on September 20.
$250,000 and an ad for Gatorade, it could never measure Her sister, Megan Moore, has big hopes for her younger sib-
up to the judges’ accolades throughout the season that put ling. “After the tour, we hope she gets recognition from the
her in the national spotlight. Lady Gaga said Melanie was dance world… and a job!”
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Lassiter High Hosts Party to Watch Alumnus
Melanie Moore Win on
So You Think You Can Dance? TV Show
Lassiter High School hosted a viewing
party on August 10. Hundreds gathered to
watch Lassiter Grad Melanie Moore win the
top prize on the popular TV show, ‘So You Think
You Can Dance?’. Rhonda Webb, who taught
Melanie Moore history for two years, co-hosted
the party with Moore’s dance studio, Rhythm
Dance Center, in Lassiter’s gymnasium.
Karen Morris, Krista Mallon, Beth Thomas of Rhythmn Dance Studio
and Rhonda Webb, Lassiter HS teacher
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Mission Trip Brings More Meaning To My Life
By Erica Rountree
When people find out that I took a mission trip with My hope is that my girls will base their lives on something
Project 82 (link: www.project82kenya.com) to Kenya this more lasting than worldly comfort and conveniences. I hope
summer, their first question is usually “What did you do they will center their lives on the love of the Comforter him-
there?” It’s a great question, but I typically find myself at a self, the one Jesus promised would come to us when He left
loss for an answer. What did I do there? I know I got up early the Earth. If they do, I know they will be able to both draw
in the morning every day, and I fell into my bed at night on and pass on that enduring, permanent comfort that has
physically and emotionally exhausted and yet too excited been promised to them, no matter their circumstances.
to sleep. I know that I met people, both from Kenya and my
own hometown, whose love for others amazed me. I know There are 3 million orphans in Kenya. Three million! That’s
that I held the hands of countless beautiful children, whose about the size of the population of metro Atlanta the year
smiles spoke of an inner joy that defied explanation. What I moved here in 1995. In Kenya, in the midst of its stunning
did I do there? Perhaps the better question for me to try to beauty, a child is orphaned every two minutes. HIV AIDS
answer is, “What did God do there?” claims the lives of many parents, and in Molo, where I vis-
ited, many of the kids were orphaned or partially orphaned
One of the things God did was to teach me things
by 2007 post-election violence. They came into Molo as
about myself that I have a hard time seeing when I’m living
my abundant life in East Cobb. I learned that I often make part of a large swell of refugees, and the kids were left there
an idol out of my comforts. As I lived among those who are, after the adults returned to their homes. I met some of those
by necessity, more focused on providing the basics of life sweet kids on my trip. They held my hands, and they blessed
than the “extras,” I realized just how much of my life revolves me with their smiles and giggles. They showed me how to
around ensuring that my family is comfortable. make magazine beads. They introduced me to their siblings.
They welcomed me into their schools. We sang together.
There are the predictable, simple comforts that I missed
They shyly shared their personal dreams with me. We prayed
in Kenya: reliable hot showers, drinking copious amounts of
clean water straight from the tap and living in blissful igno- for each other. And I couldn’t help falling in love.
rance of how to use a latrine (that’s a “hole in the ground” Project 82 was founded by a caring group of East
for the uninitiated!). Cobb residents who have fallen in love with the people of
But there are more complex comforts that I cling to as Kenya. Through sponsorships and mission trips, they offer the
well. I find great comfort in the knowledge that my children opportunity for people in our area to personally connect
are receiving a great education, with adequate supplies with a child halfway around the world who needs someone.
and materials. I dearly love knowing that if they get sick or A child who has seemingly lost everything, but who has
hurt, I can obtain excellent, immediate medical care for everything to live for. Who will take care of children who find
them. I am comforted to know that my biggest obstacle at themselves alone in the world? Who will teach them about
mealtimes is trying to get them to eat something nutritious, what’s really important? It has to be us. We can do that for
not worrying about when I’ll be able to feed them again. each other. And that is the biggest comfort of all.
I learned that I am supremely comforted by the fact that Visit Project 82 at www.project82kenya.com to learn
my kids have a mom and a dad to love and protect them. more about its mission to defend the weak and fatherless
I wonder what my children think when they observe me and to perhaps meet “your” child in Kenya.
spending so much time and effort ensuring their comfort, Erica Rountree is a freelance writer and
sometimes walking that razor thin line between being grate-
editor who has lived in the East Cobb area for
ful for our blessings and acting as though we deserve them.
Have they begun to believe that chasing comfort and ease 16 years. She is mom to two elementary school-
is “the thing?” I worry about what would happen to them if aged daughters, and she attends Mt. Bethel
they lost it all. United Methodist church in Marietta.
44 September 2011 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com
Cobb EMC Election Dates Set
A new day is dawning for Cobb EMC members. After consultant Tom Perdue, we know that electing reform can-
years of disenfranchisement and an endless tunnel of law- didates to the board will not be easy and the current Board
suits, indictments and setbacks, we are poised to revive will not surrender without a fight. Please consider supporting
our democratic rights. On Friday, August 12, Cobb County the reform campaign by volunteering, or with a financial
Superior Court Judge Stephen Schuster announced a contribution. Online giving is coming soon; in the meantime,
Special Meeting and election dates! checks made out to Take Back Cobb EMC may be sent to
On September 17, 10:15am, at Roswell Street Baptist PO Box 862222, Marietta GA 30062.
Church in Marietta, members will be voting on the format of Judge Schuster lectured the board for about twelve
elections, which is crucial to ensure that we have fair and minutes about its collective effort to stretch out the settle-
open elections. We’ll also vote on a resolution regarding ment process and further disenfranchise members. From its
pensions for board members. attempt to “weasel” around the 2008 legal settlement in
Following that meeting, there will be three sets of elec- order to rehire Dwight Brown and keep him as a consultant,
tions (mark your calendars!): to the Board’s inability to schedule timely elections, Judge
Schuster set them in their place.
• Areas 1, 6, 7, and 10 on November 12, 2011
Schuster is also requiring Board members to attend
• Areas 2, 3 and 9 on February 18, 2012
monthly meetings in his office with the liquidating trust
• Areas 4, 5, and 8 on May 12, 2012 responsible for shutting down Cobb EMC’s many unsuccess-
We would not be so close to bringing open, transparent ful for-profit subsidiaries. “It’s just so we can all have a full
leadership to Cobb EMC without all of you who have already understanding of why, 2 ½ years later, certain things haven’t
signed our petition or taken other actions on the campaign. been liquidated,” Schuster said, with the Board sitting in
Now it’s time for the big push. Like any election campaign, it’s silence.
going to take lots of volunteers to elect accountable candi- A big thank-you to Judge Schuster for his conscien-
dates. We’ve come so far in the past year, and now we’re so tious actions to bring Cobb EMC’s entrenched leadership to
close! Tell your friends, neighbors and colleagues who are Cobb justice. And a big thank you to all of you: finally, with your
EMC members to attend our meeting on the 17th and vote. support, we are putting the past behind us and moving for-
One of the many issues addressed last month was that ward toward transparency, accountability and responsible
there is no limit on the board’s spending to re-elect its cho- leadership to the Board of Directors. The finish line is in sight,
sen slate (as far as we know, that means to re-elect itself). and we’ll come out ahead if each of us contributes what
With rumors that they’ve engaged high-profile campaign we can.
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East Cobb Father Bids Cobb Commemorates
Farewell to Soldier Son Ten Year Anniversary
Last month, our son Scott of 9/11
left Fort Carson for his one year This fall will mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist
tour of duty in Afghanistan. We attacks of 9/11. The World Trade Center’s main towers,
are not sure of his exact location often referred to as the “Twin Towers,” were destroyed on
but we do know he will be in the September 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked commercial air-
Sagin River Valley, an extremely planes and flew them into the buildings. Nearly 3,000 people
difficult area. He is with the 576th were killed that day, during attacks on the World Trade
Engineering Company and his Center, the Pentagon and on United Airlines Flight 93.
role will be road clearance. Over
The ten-year anniversary of September 11 attacks will
the next year, we ask that you
be commemorated in Cobb County with the following spe-
put Scott in your daily prayers for
cial events:
his safe return to his family and
friends. I know he will love, sup- > The kiwanis Club of Marietta will remember the 10th
port and feel the prayers. He has anniversary of 9/11 with its Field of Flags installation. As one
s Scott Hillyer a tough road ahead of him but of the largest commemorative events in the nation, a flag
we know he is extremely proud will be placed in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield
to be an American fighting soldier and serving his country. Park for each life lost on September 11. On Saturday,
Please ask God to watch over him and the men in his com- September 10, the processional of flags will travel about
pany and provide comfort and guidance through this jour- one mile from Grace Community Church on Kennesaw
ney. Once Scott gets to Kandahar, he will be able to let us Avenue to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
know his address and we will pass that along to anyone who Line up begins at 7am and the parade starts at 8am, rain
would like to write or send a care package. He will not have or shine. On Sunday, September 11, the memorial service in
any access to email or phone since he will be stationed is in remembrance of the lives lost begins at 7:30am. The guest
a really remote area. May God bless you all in advance for speaker will be Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. The reading of names
your support and prayers. and ringing of bells will begin at 8:48am. The flags will fly
If you would like to send letters or care packages to through Friday, September 16. For more information, visit
Scott Hillyer, contact ken.hillyer@yahoo.com for more infor- 911fieldofflags.com.
mation. > A Musical Tribute commemorating the 10th anniversa-
ry of 9/11 will be presented by Steven Schneider, director of
music and organist at St. James’ Episcopal Church, starting
at 5pm. The recital will include music in memory of the near-
Civitans Seek Donations ly 3,000 victims who lost their lives. There will be fellowship
at a reception following the concert. St. James Episcopal
for their Church is located at 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info:
770-428-5841 or http://stjames-marietta.episcopalatlanta.org.
Annual Fundraiser > The public is invited as the churches, synagogues and
mosques of East Cobb share in a service of “re-member-
On Wednesday, October 19th, the East Cobb Civitan ing” on September 11 at 7pm at Mt. Zion united Methodist
Club will partner with the “Friends for the East Cobb Park, Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Various clergy
Inc.” to hold their 20th Annual Silent Auction and Wine will read selected passages from the Koran, the Torah and
Tasting. This is their largest fund raising event of the year. Its the Bible. Choir members, representing their sponsoring
success depends on the generous support of businesses that organizations, will blend together in singing, “Let There Be
are willing to make donations of cash for sponsorships and/ Peace On Earth.” Senator Johnny Isakson will speak on the
or merchandise & services to be auctioned. The proceeds remarkable gift given to our community by “first responders.”
from their auction will help support the “The East Cobb Park” Firefighters, police and sheriff’s officers, EMS and emergency
and “Camp Big Heart” - as well as scholarships and many room personnel and 911 operators will be honored guests.
other community projects for the aged, homeless, handi- More info: joe.peabody.sr@ngumc.net.
capped and needy. Last year this auction raised almost
> Residents are also invited to the 13th annual Festival
$19,000 for these various charities. To donate an auction
of Music at 7pm, Sunday, September 11, at Mable House
item, or for more information regarding the Wine Tasting and
Barnes Amphitheatre. The free event is being dubbed “a
Auction, please call Roselle Wilkinson at 678-548-9635.
patriotic call for revival in America” and the concert will
honor our history, our heroes and our heritage through music
PLEASE RECYCLE and narration. It will be presented by the music ministries at
Due West United Methodist Church. Mable House is located
THIS PAPER at 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton. For more information, visit
mablehouse.org.
46 September 2011 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com
Show Our Soldiers You Care
Here are 10 top organizations that can help your family show its support for our men and women in uniform, as well as
their loved ones on the home front.
Pets for Patriots Hugs for Soldiers
petsforpatriots.org hugsforsoldiers.org
Here’s a doggone great idea: Pets for The personal touch can make all the differ-
Patriots matches homeless dogs and cats ence to a soldier, and Hugs for Soldiers offers
with military families looking to adopt a furry many ways to do it. Send a handwritten note
friend. The nonprofit arranges for discounts on veteri- through the Patriotic Card Drive, or volunteer your time
narian bills and gift cards to help pay for pet supplies. preparing Care Packages. Sign up for the Adopt-A-Soldier
Donate or volunteer at a participating shelter. program, and your family can connect with a real soldier
who will receive your gifts.
Operation Write Home
Homes for Our Troops
operationwritehome.org
homesforourtroops.org
Get crafty and creative: This organization
Lend a hammer, a construction skill, or
collects and sends blank handmade cards
muscle to this nonprofit that builds adapted
– decorated by caring families across the
housing for severely wounded veterans, giving
country – to soldiers who use them to write
them the ability to live more independently. You
home. Design cards, write notes, or host a card-making
can also donate money or fundraise.
party.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
k.i.D.S.
cellphonesforsoldiers.com
kidsdonations.org
A familiar voice on the other end of the
Books on Bases, Smiles on Faces promotes line is the next best thing to coming home.
reading by giving books to children of mili- The prepaid calling cards and free phone
tary families and by stocking libraries on mili- services for military personnel from this nonprofit can help.
tary bases. You can contribute new books, hold a book Founded in 2004 by two siblings, then 12 and 13 years
drive, or simply donate cash. old, this service has since raised more than $7 million and
provided over 90 million minutes of free talk time. Donate
unused phones or money.
Good Grief Camps
taps.org
Pizzas for Patriots
When a child is grieving the loss of a loved
pizzas4patriots.com
one who has served, Tragedy Assistance
Program for Survivors (TAPS) provides a shoul- Let’s order out! Since July 2008, this charity
der to lean on. At the group’s camp retreats, kids are has shipped close to 60,000 pizzas (“Slices of
paired with an active-duty service member trained in Home”) to troops around the world. They also
supporting a bereaved child. Donate or volunteer. deliver to hospitalized veterans. Chip in for a pie
on the website, then post a thank-you note for the troops.
Operation Military kids
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Deployment is tough on everyone, but kids
For wounded warriors with either physical or
may feel it the most. Offering recreation
mental impairments there’s a laptop (includ-
programs, assistance with school issues, free
ing voice-controlled ones) at the ready. The
camp, and more, Operation Military Kids (OMK)
project’s goal: To help veterans reintegrate,
provides support for children when a service mom or dad
communicate, and continue their education.
is away. Lend a hand in your community – each state’s Donate money, care package items, books, backpacks,
OMK volunteer opportunities are unique. and more.
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Zonings and Variances for September
The following is a list of zonings to be reviewed by Petition v – 62: Thomas D. & Laurie J. Papelian, repre-
sented by Laurie J. Papelian, request to waive the height
the Planning Commission on Thursday, September 8, at
of a fence from the maximum allowable of 8 ft. to 11 ft.
9am. The Board of Commissioners will vote on these zon-
Property is located on the east side of Charrwood Trace,
ings Tuesday, September 20 at 9am. These listings are
east of Johnson Ferry Road (4056 Charrwood Trace). Size
provided by the East Cobb Civic Association. For com- of tract: 0.37 acres. Current zoning: R-15. Reason: Want
ments and final actions by these organizations, please fence to match columns.
visit www.eastcobb.net.
Petition v – 65: Joseph Pond requests to: 1) allow
Petition Z – 33: Donald K. Nix, represented by Garvis livestock (chickens) to be on a lot with less than 2 acres;
Sams of Sams, Larkin & Huff, requests a Rezoning from 2) waive the setback for a building associated with the
GC to NRC for Light Auto Repair. Located at the south animals from the required 100 ft. to 10 ft. adjacent to the
side of Freeman Road east of Johnson Ferry Road. Size southern property line, 65 ft. adjacent to the western prop-
of tract: 1.0 acre. Current zoning: GC. Proposed use: erty line and 75 ft. adjacent to the northern property line;
Light Auto Repair. and 3) allow animals to be maintained up to the property
Petition Z – 35: Amin S. Lalani, represented by Bob line. Property is located on the west side of Plantation
Hoffman, requests a Rezoning from GC to NRC for an Drive, north of Lassiter Road (4112 Plantation Drive). Size of
tract: 0.47. Reason: Wants to have chickens.
addition to existing convenience store/gas station.
Several variances included. Located at the northwest Petition v – 68: Clyde & Suzann Ball request to waive
intersection of Trickum Road and Shallowford Road. Size the side setback from 10 ft. to 6 ft. Property is located on
of tract: 0.43 acres. Current zoning: GC. Proposed use: the south side of Birds Mill, west of Sharp Mountain Creek
Addition to existing convenience store/gas station with (878 Birds Mill). Size of tract: 0.46 acres. Current zoning:
variances. R-20. Reason: Existing Chimney.
Petition LuP – 23: Temple Kol Emeth, represented by Petition v – 70: Dahesh Patel requests to waive the
rear setback from 30 ft. to 19 ft. Property is located on
Steven Cadranel, requests a Land Use Permit for the pur-
the west side of Sadlers Walk, south of Robinson Road
pose of a Preschool/Daycare. Located at the northwest
(3608 Sadlers Walk). Size of tract: 0.29 acres. Current
intersection of Old Canton Road and Sewell Mill. Size of
Zoning: RA-4. Reason: Family Room.
tract: 5.75 acres. Current zoning: R-20. Proposed use:
Preschool/Daycare renewal. Petition v – 71: Demtric Rowe requests to waive the
rear setback from 30 ft. to 21 ft. Property is located on
The following is a list of variances to be reviewed by the northwest side intersection of Baramore Oaks Court
the Board of Zoning Appeals and Variances Wednesday, and Baramore Oaks Lane (2625 Baramore Oaks Lane).
September 14, at 1pm. Size of tract: 0.17 acres. Current zoning: RA-6. Reason:
Petition v – 61: Scott & Gabriele Pierce request to Patio Cover.
waive the impervious coverage from a maximum of 35% This information was provided by the East Cobb Civic
to 48%. Property is located on the southwest intersection Association, Inc. The East Cobb Civic Association will meet
of Old Canton Road and Brown Point Place (3070 Brown at 7 PM, Wednesday, September 28, at the East Cobb
Point Place). Size of tract: 0.34 acres. Current zoning: Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta. All
R-15. Reason: Patio & Fireplace. are welcome. More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206.
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Career Groups
Help East Cobbers
With unemployment still a reality for many, the EAST
COBBER has compiled a list of job search resources and
events in the East Cobb area. These groups provide sup-
port and expertise in assisting the job seeker with resume
writing, interviewing skills, networking, and job leads. Many
meet at or are sponsored by a church, but all job seekers
are welcome. Often a contact with the groups listed below
(or their websites) will lead you to other groups that are geo-
graphically convenient to you.
Catholic Church of St. Ann
4905 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
770-552-6400, ext. 6104
careerquest-sa@comcast.net • www.st-ann.org
> Career Quest: Every Tuesday, 6:30pm
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068
678-784-5270 • crossroads@jfbc.org • www.jfbc.org
> Crossroads Career Network
First Monday of the month, 6:15-9pm
Mt. Bethel united Methodist Church
4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068
678-560-7230
kibbie.jones@mtbethel.org • www.mtbethel.org
> Career Ministry: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:30-9pm
Mt. Paran North Church of God
1700 Allgood Road, Marietta 30062
Louis Snyder, 770-757-0836
louis.snyder@att.net • www.mtparan.com
> Crossroads Job Seekers’ Workshop: Every Wednesday, 7pm
Piedmont Church
570 Piedmont Road, Marietta 30066
770-422-2566 • www.piedmontchurch.tv
> Career Ministry: Every 1st and 3rd Monday, 5:30-9pm
Roswell united Methodist Church
814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell 30075
770-993-6218 • www.rumc.com
> Crossroads Career Network: Every 2nd and 4th Monday,
5:45pm-9pm (5:45pm dinner - $3 donation requested)
St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church
571 Holt Road, Marietta 30068
770-971-2839 • career.ministry@stcatherines.org
> Career Ministry: Every 3rd Thursday, 7-9pm
Transfiguration Catholic Church
1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta 30066
Mike Lang, 678-642-3727
mike@lang.net • www.transfiguration.com
> Career Care: Every 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:30-9:30pm
Quarterly workshops – call for schedule
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care programs & more!) housekeeping, emergency call system, • Located on WellStar Kennestone
individual and group transportation,
• Free daytime and weekend membership to Hospital campus
health resources, sundries shop, ceramics,
WellStar Health Place (indoor pool, walking track, • Full-service Assisted Living and Memory
crafts, and covered parking
senior exercise classes, exercise equipment & more!) Care communities also available on-site
Call 770-421-7300 today
for a complimentary tour and lunch.
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SENIORS
East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for September
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.
The History Corner: The Brooklyn Bridge National Historic Sites in Cobb County and Their Preservation
Wednesday, September 7 Friday, September 16
10 – 11:30am 10 – 11am
Free. Registration required. Free. Registration required.
The Brooklyn Bridge is not only a landmark, but also the first Curious about all the historic places in Cobb County or
bridge of its kind. In 19th-century New York, where buildings how they are preserved so the generations that follow
were no more that five stories tall, engineer John Roebling’s can appreciate the past? Mandy Elliott from Community
soaring and majestic Brooklyn Bridge was nothing short of Development will be here to give you a guided tour of Cobb
a technological miracle. Come hear the story of what was County’s historic places and how they are preserved for all
called “the Eighth Wonder of the World”. time.
ice Cream and a Movie: The Blind Side Biography – Life Stories through Time: Catherine the Great,
Monday, September 12 Empress of Russia
1 – 4pm Wednesday, September 21
Cost: $3/Cobb residents; $4/non-residents 11am – 12pm
Come see Sandra Bullock in her Oscar winning performance Free. Registration required.
and share the remarkable journey of the college all- Catherine the Great started life as a minor German princess
American and first round NFL draft pick who was a winner but would become one of Russia’s greatest rulers. This lavishly
before he ever stepped onto the playing field. Ice cream filmed biography makes use of Catherine’s intimate memoirs
and popcorn round out the fun. and personal letters bringing her dramatic story to life. Come
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learn all about Catherine the Great’s 34-year reign.
Talking With Your Pharmacist
Thursday, September 22
10 - 11am
Free. Registration required.
As the most accessible health care provider, your pharmacist
A Complete Senior Living serves as the medication expert who is committed to
Community Offering ensuring your health and the safety and effectiveness of the
private or semi-private medications that you take. Dr. Jonathan Marquess will share
suites in both tips on what you need to ask your pharmacist the next time
Assisted Living or a you get your prescription filled.
separate and secured What’s on Your Plate?
Memory Care Residence. Tuesday, September 27
10 - 11am
• 24-hour access to caring associates Free. Registration required.
• Engaging & Creative Activities There’s a new symbol for eating healthy. Say “goodbye”
to the food pyramid, and “hello” to a healthier you, with
• Scheduled Transportation Services the new nutritional guide called “My Plate”. Learn how this
• Three Daily Delicious Meals & Snacks simple new guide can help you make better choices when it
• Laundry, Housekeeping and Maintenance comes to your diet! Presented by the Cobb/Douglas Public
• Resident Guests are always welcome! Health.
• Small pets welcome! Auto Repair and What to Look For
Wednesday, September 28
10 – 11am
Free. Registration required.
Everyone hates to get their car fixed and dreads hearing
that rattle that no one else hears. As we all know, working
on today’s cars just isn’t like working on your ’57 Chevy, and
Bert’s Garage, the community car repair place has vanished.
Come learn about car repairs in today’s world. Scott Holton
886 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta, GA 30068 from Aero Auto will be here to tell all about how to select a
770.977.4420 • www.savannahcourtmarietta.com location to get your car fixed and what to look for in your car
Assisted Living Facility License No. 033-03-017-1
specialist.
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SENIORS
Seniors Learn Game of Skill
For Patti O’Hagan, Bridge is a game of skill, but like
any other game, it is also a game of luck. “You are at the
mercy of the cards you are dealt. THEN your skill becomes
the rule,” says Patti.
Patti, Bridge instructor of the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute (OLLI) at the College of Continuing and
Professional Education at Kennesaw State University, grew
up watching her mother play Bridge with her friends.
When she was old enough to play, Patti was instantly
hooked on the game.
Bridge was derived from an old game called ‘Whist’
at the end of the 19th century and has since evolved into
a social delight for many societies. There are two ways to
play Bridge. Duplicate Bridge requires only one partner
and Contract Bridge lets you switch partners throughout
the plays. “I teach Contract Bridge,” says Patti. “I want
to get as many folks to the table as possible. By changing
partners, you will be interacting with others more. I call this
Social Bridge!”
OLLI offers Bridge courses for beginners and advance
beginners. “My courses attract beginners who have
never even seen the game played before and those who
‘majored in Bridge in college,’” says Patti.
“Patti has made learning Bridge a real fun experi-
ence for the OLLI students. They love taking her courses
and keep coming back,” says Michelle Girage, Assistant
Director of OLLI.
So, if you are up for a little social interaction that will
challenge your mind, register now and reserve your spot!
Next class begins September 12th at the Osher Lifelong
Music By: The Sock hopS Learning Institute at KSU’s College of Continuing and
Professional Education at 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw. For
more information or to register, please call Michelle Girage
at 770-499-33340 or visit www.ccpe.kennesaw.edu.
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CLUB CALENdAR
AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday Atlanta Metropolitan Council Navy Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $5 Colored Pencil Society of America.
of each month. 1:30pm. East League. Second Tuesday of each thereafter. Thursdays 7:30pm and Atlanta District Chapter 107. First
Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy month. 7pm. Navy Recruiting District Sundays 2pm. Singles are welcome. Monday of the month. 7pm. North
Plains Road, Marietta. More info: HQ, 2400 Lake Park Drive, Suite 410, 1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339
Mary Johnson, 770-926-7881 or Smyrna. Membership open to all civilian info: 770-973-7717. Chamblee-Dunwoody Road,
doule37uga@comcast.net. and retired military with an interest Room 2 (second floor in the back),
in supporting our men and women of Business Breakfast Networking of Dunwoody. More info: Nancy
American Association of university East Cobb. Professional Referral
the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Guerine, 678-354-3590.
Women (AAuW) of Cobb County. Networking. Second Tuesday each
Merchant Marines and associated youth
Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm. month. 8:15-9:30am. C’est Moi/ Dad 2 Dad. A stay-at-home dads
programs. More info: 678-234-2310 or
Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Café Paris, 1100 Johnson Ferry Road, group. Every Tuesday and Thursday.
campbellfc@comcast.net.
Marietta. Does not meet in July & Marietta, GA 30068. More info: Ellen 10:30am. Various locations. More
August. More info: Bonnie Williams, Atlanta World War ii Roundtable. Kelly, 404-713-2830 or info: Richard Collins, 770-579-5445.
770-971-6130. Third Thursday (Sept-June) of the Lnkelly@sbcglobal.net.
month. 11:30am. Petite Auberge Danc’n Singles. A square dance club.
American Needlepoint Guild. Business Network international First and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Restaurant, North Druid Hills Road
Second Tuesday of the month.
@ LaVista Road, Atlanta. More (BNi). Tuesdays. 7:30-9am. BNI 8-10:30am. FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell
6:45pm. Cobb Public Library, is an international networking Road, Marietta. More info: 770-943-
info: 770-928-4579 or jkovach2000@
Mountain View Branch, 3320 Sandy organization with chapters 6979.
yahoo.com.
Plains Road, Marietta. More info: throughout the Atlanta area. My
770-394-0065. “Aware & Conscious Birds” Friend’s Place, 1205 Johnson Ferry Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every
Book Club. Mondays. 7-8:30pm. Road, Marietta. More info: Karley Sunday. 10am. Various Locations.
Anne Hathaway Garden Club. Non-dog owners welcome. More
Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers Barber, 770-977-2383 or karley@
Third Wednesday of the month info: Dr. Dan Batchelor, 770-992-
Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: comcast.net.
(except July and August). Marietta 2362.
awareconsciousbirds@gmail.com
Educational Garden Center, 505
or http://consciousness.meetup. Children of The American Revolution
Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta. (C.A.R.). Now forming a new Society Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club.
com/203. Dances on second and 4th Friday
More info: Charlene Robinson, 770- serving the East Cobb, Vinings, Sandy
971-7786. Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday Springs, Buckhead, Roswell and all of each month. 8-10:30pm. Mountain
evening. 7:00pm. John Knox Cobb communities. All children ages View Community Center, 3400 Sandy
Atlanta illini Cub. Professional and Plains Road, Marietta. More info:
Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers 1-18 invited. More info: B. Schilling, 770-
social networking for University of Illinois Margaret,
Ferry Road, Marietta. Award-winning 643-1010.
alumni, families and friends in the Atlanta 770-751-7210, dudesndarlins@comcast.
50 voice, male, 4-part a cappella
area. Football game watches at the
harmony chorus. More info: Frank, Cobb County Democratic net, or www.dudesndarlins.com.
Rose & Crown, 1931 Powers Ferry Road,
770-587-1264, fehrach@aol.com, or Committee. Monthly breakfast
Marietta. More info: www.atlantaillini. 2nd Saturday each month. 9am. East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters
www.bigchickenchorus.org. and non-boaters are welcome. First
com or club@atlantaillini.com. Piccadilly Caféteria, 536 Cobb
Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: 770- Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Free
420-7133 or www.eastcobbdems.com. admission. Attendees pay for dinner.
The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road,
Cobb County Gem & Mineral Marietta. More info: 770-364-3036 or
Meet Your Future Clients, Society. Second Tuesday of
the month. 7:30pm. East Cobb
noeyf1@bellsouth.net.
Your Future Clients,
Meet Customers and Government Service Center, 4400
Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More
East Cobb Business Association.
Luncheon and featured speaker.
Customers and
Business Associates info: Mary Ingram, 770-427-1108, or
Leo or Edna Morris, 770-445-9274.
Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am-
1pm. Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill
Business
Transforming East Cobb by Associates Cobb County Genealogical Society.
Road, Marietta. More info: Susan
Hampton, 404-218-6216, susan.
developing business leaders Fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm.
Transforming East Cobb by
through Networking and First Presbyterian Church of Marietta,
hampton@lionbank.com, or
www.eastcobbba.com.
developingwith an emphasis
Education business leaders 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info:
through Networking and
on Community. Larry Guzy, 678-860-4477. East Cobb Civic Association. Last
Education with an emphasis Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East
Cobb County Republican Women.
on Community. monthly
The ECBA meets Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am.
Cobb Government Service Center,
at The Hollycrest Hall, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.
The ECBA meets monthly Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference
More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206 or
2235 Sewell Mill Road, at
at The Hollycrest Hall,
Center,
www.eastcobb.net.
500 Powder Springs Street. More info:
11:30am for Mill Road, at
2235 Sewell lunch, networking 770-785-2522 or www.ccrwc.org. East Cobb Civitans. Second and
and a great speaker.
11:30am for lunch, networking 4th Thursday of the month. 12-
Cobb Marietta Retired Educators
and a a guest to join you. 1pm. Parc at Piedmont, 999 Hood
Invite great speaker. Association. Last Wednesday of
Road, Marietta. More Info: Mary
the month. 11:30am. Reservations
For more informationyou.
Invite a guest to join visit required. Windy Hill Senior Center, Karras, 770-514-3069 or marykarras@
www.EastCobbBA.com 1885 Smyrna-Roswell Road, Smyrna. banknorthgeorgia.com.
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For more information visit More info/Reservations: Beth St. Jean, East Cobb Community Friends for
www.EastCobbBA.com ECBA Member Spotlight
ECBA Member Spotlight 770-998-8737 or Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
beth@ammoniasafety.com. Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm.
C
ECBA Member Spotlight
THE FASTEST GROWING Cobb Photographic Society. Meetings are in members’ homes
and vary each month. We work to
M
NATURAL GAS PROVIDER Photographers of all skill and ability
levels are welcome. First and 3rd benefit CHOA with fund raisers and
IN GEORGIA FOR THE Monday of each month. 7-9pm. Marietta service projects. More info: Suzanne
LAST THREE YEARS. Strickland, 770-992-2882, or Diane
Y
Enrichment Center, American Business
CM Center, Bldg. 700, Suite 702, 1395 Ellwanger, 770-579-9510.
MY We’re just warming up. South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More
info: www.cobbphotosociety.com or
East Cobb Democratic Alliance.
Third Thursday of the month. 6pm -
CY
For more information visit Gas-South.com info@cobbphotosociety.com. Social. 7pm – Program. Rib Ranch,
CMY
or call 1-866-563-8129. Cobb Regional Republican Women. 2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More
Third Thursday, every other month. info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218 or
K
6:30pm. InfoMart, 1582 Terrell Mill tbarksdl@aol.com.
Road, Marietta. More info: Sandra
Thompson, 770-578-6646.
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CLUB CALENdAR
East Cobb kiwanis Club. Every international Association of Mothers and More, East Cobb Chapter activities. John Knox Presbyterian
Wednesday evening. 7pm. Paradise Administrative Professionals (iAAP)- #270. Second Tuesday each month. Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road,
South of the Border, 3605 Sandy Cobb County Chapter. Fourth 7:30-9:30pm. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Marietta. More info: 770-234-5068 or
Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Monday of the month. 6:15pm. Church, 571 Holt Road, Marietta. newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.
Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026 or Meeting & dinner. Windy Hill - Check website as schedule may vary: com.
edwardjohnsjewelers@yahoo.com. Marriott Hotel, Marietta. More info: www.mmeastcobb.homestead.com.
Oleta Herron, 770-661-2876. North Atlanta Business Association.
East Cobb Lions Club. Second and National Active and Retired Federal Every Thursday. 11:45am-1:30pm.
4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm. East Jewish War veterans, Bicentennial Employees (NARFE). Second Wednesday Piccadilly Cafe, Cobb Parkway.
Side Baptist Church, 2450 Lower Post 976. Third Sunday of the month. of the month. 11:30am. East Cobb Senior More info: Vic Anapolle, 770-971-
Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 11am. Marriott Hotel, Perimeter Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 3402.
Don Garrow, 770-955-6914. Center. More info: Fran Jacobson, More info: 770-973-2834.
770-436-7456. North Metro Mothers of Multiples
East Cobb New Horizons Band. Newcomers Club of Cobb County. Club. Third Monday of the month.
Monday mornings. Did you play a Job Seekers Cobb County Chapter. Third Tuesday each month. 10am. 7:15pm. Harp Irish Pub, 1425 Market
band instrument in high school and/ Business professionals volunteer to Various social activities throughout the Blvd., Roswell. More info: 678-404-
or college? Would you like to play help the unemployed. Speakers, month for those new to Cobb County 0034 or www.NOWAMOM.org.
again? We accept all skill levels. networking, job leads, workshops. or just looking for new friends and
First Baptist Church of Marietta, 148 7-9am, Tuesdays, followed by
Game Day
Church Street, Marietta. More info: networking 9-10am. Varsity, 2790
George 770-971-3430 or geog16@ Town Center Drive, Kennesaw. Free.
yahoo.com. More info: 770-420-9808, ext. 470.
East Cobb Open Networking. Libertarian Party of Cobb County.
Professional Referral Networking. First Thursday of the month. 7:30pm.
Every Friday. 7:30-9am. Capozzi’s Council Chamber at Marietta City Hall,
205 Lawrence Street, Marietta. More
in Style
NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road (next
to Michaels), Marietta. Free. More info: cobblp.org.
info: Tim Langley, 770-289-9711 or Marietta kiwanis Club. Every
drtim02@yahoo.com. Thursday. 12noon. Marietta
East Cobb PowerCore Team. A Conference Center, 500 Powder
business referral network. Every Springs Street, Marietta. More info:
Thursday. 7-8:30am. IHOP, 3130 Bill Sidner, 770-579-4094.
Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More Marietta Lions Club. Second
info: Amy Caplan, 404-572-1278. Thursday of the month. 7pm.
East Cobb Rotary Club. Every Marietta Conference Center, 500
Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Powder Springs Road, Marietta.
Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, More info: 770-565-8230.
Marietta. More info: 770-789-0623 or Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday each
dschwall625@hotmail.com. month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are
East Cobb viPs. A community group welcome. Pilgrimage United Church
for seniors. Fourth Monday of the of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road,
month (except in May). 6pm. East Marietta. More info: mariettapflag@
Cobb United Methodist Church, gmail.com.
2325 Roswell Road, Marietta.
Marietta Rotary Club. Every
More info: 770-971-3643 or office@
Wednesday. 12noon. Marietta
eastcobbumc.org.
Conference Center, 500 Powder
East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Every Springs Street, Marietta. More info:
Experience at:
Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 or www.
Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, mariettarotary.org.
Marietta. More info: 770-645-0817.
Mint Julep Consignment Boutique.
Georgia Perennial Plant Association. First Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of the
Marietta
Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. month. 7-9pm. East Cob Government
770.578.0519
Atlanta History Center, McElreath Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road,
Marietta. More info: 770-953-2882 or highland Plaza
Hall, 130 West Paces Ferry Road www.DavidDougals.com
NW, Atlanta. More info: www. www.visionsanew.org
georgiaperennial.org.
MOMS Club of Marietta North. First
Georgia vietnam veterans Alliance. Wednesday of the month. 10am.
Third Thursday of the month. Social Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy
hour: 6pm. Meeting: 7pm. American Plains Road, Marietta. More info: MKTG20352_DAVIDD.indd 2 8/10/2011 6:05:00 PM
Legion Post, 921 Gresham Road, Marion Hegedes, 678-494-8887.
Marietta. More info: Bill Kalish,
Moms in Touch. East Side
770-298-9966.
Elementary. Every Monday. 10am.
Golden “k” kiwanis Club. Every Meeting location available on
Thursday. 10am. East Cobb Senior
Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road,
Marietta. More info: Bill Vermeer,
request. More info:
Movita Stallworth, 770-321-1783 or
mo633@bellsouth.net.
Daisy’s Cleaning Service
Residential · Commercial
770-971-6579.
Moms in Touch. Individual school
Reliable · References
Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation groups meeting on various days &
for prospective members 1st times. Praying and encouraging
Thursday or Saturday of the month. our Cobb County teachers, staff
All Work Guaranteed
Supervised Teams
10:30-11:30am. Mt. Bethel Christian and students. More info: Margie
Academy, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Crawford, mcraw10@bellsouth.net or
Building F, Room F001, Marietta. www.momsintouch.org.
Check dates: 770-740-8211 or
www.happytailspets.org. 404-957-0723
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and be dependable and familiar with East Cobb
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SUPPORT GROUPS
A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Be- Caregiver and Share Support Emotions Anonymous, a fellowship Moms in Touch for parents of chil-
ginners/Alateen. Every Mon- Group for Alzheimer’s. First of people who come together dren at East Side Elementary. Every
day. 8pm. Covenant Presbyterian Wednesday of the month. 4:30- to work toward recovery from Monday. 10am. Meeting location
Church, 2281 Canton Road, 5:30pm. Savannah Court, 886 emotional difficulties and discover available on request. More info:
Marietta. More info: 770-973-5347 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. a new way of life. Tuesdays and Rachel Bloom, 404-664-3889.
or jpm105@comcast.net. More info: 770-977-4420. Fridays, 7pm. Roswell United
Methodist Church, 614 Mimosa Mothers Circle Group. Are you a
Al-Anon. For family and friends of Codependents Anonymous. Mon- Boulevard, Building C, Roswell. mother raising Jewish children but
alcoholics and other substance days & Thursdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Unity More info: 404-735-9739. you are not Jewish? Free educa-
abusers. Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm. North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains tion and support through a 16-week
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Road, Families Anonymous (FA) for families course. Groups are held in Marietta,
Room 345, 955 Johnson Ferry Marietta. More info: 770-578-6368. who have loved ones struggling Intown and North Fulton. More info:
Road, Marietta. More info: 770- with addiction. Every Tuesday. Suzette Cohen, suzette@themother-
587-0483. Compassionate Friends for griev- 7:30-9pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist
ing parents, grandparents, and scircle.org or www.themotherscircle.
Church Youth Center, 1770 Johnson org.
Alzheimer’s & Caregivers Support siblings. First Tuesday of the month. Ferry Road, Marietta. More info:
Group. Second Thursday of the 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 148 770-971-1465. Mothers of PreSchoolers(MOPS).
month. 7pm. Sunrise Assisted Living, Church Street, Marietta. More Wednesdays. 6:15-7:15pm. A place
1551 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. info: Kathy Kelcourse, 770-579- Families of Children under Stress where moms can come to build
More info: Christa McLain, 770-509- 3512 or 404-539-4287. Email: (FOCuS). FOCUS is there to help friendships and receive mothering
2914. kathzkel@yahoo.com or tcfmari- – to listen and cry, to inform and support, practical help and spiritual
etta.kathy@hotmail.com; www. educate, and to offer programs hope. Childcare provided. Mt. Zion
Alzheimer’s Association Georgia tcfmarietta.org. for the families and the child with
Chapter Family Support Group. United Methodist Church, 1770
special needs. Usually meets the last Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More
First Monday of the month. Depression/Bipolar Support Thursday of the month during school
10:30am. Mt. Bethel Community Group. First and 3rd Thursday of info: 770-971-1465 or mtzionmops@
year. 10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 John- gmail.com.
Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson son Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/
Marietta. More info: Dawn Reed, Ferry Baptist Church, Room 306, to confirm meeting date: Angie, Networking Group. Open to every-
678-777-7241 or dawn@alohato- 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 770-234-9111, angie@focus-ga.org, one. Second and 4th Wednesday of
aging.org. More info: 770-794-2978. or www.focus-ga.org. the month. 6:30-7:30pm. First Baptist
Autism Spectrum Support Group of Depression Support Group. For Church Smyrna, 1275 Church Street
Family Caregiver & Alzheimer’s SE, Smyrna. More info: 770-435-3231
Cobb County. Supporting parents those who suffer from depres- Support Group. First Monday of
with information and resources as sion and the people who love or Peggy, 770-955-3896 or caylorp@
each month at 10:30am. Open gmail.com.
well as social connections. Third them. First and 3rd Thursday of the to individuals who are assisting an
Thursday of each month during month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry aging loved one both inside and Overeaters Anonymous. A sup-
school year. 9:30-11:30am. Mt. Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry outside of the home. Call in ad- port group for those who suffer from
Bethel United Methodist Church, Road, Marietta. More info: 770- vance for free care for your loved the need to compulsively overeat.
4385 Lower Roswell Road, Mari- 794-2978. one during meeting. Mt. Bethel Monday-Wednesday-Friday. 10am. St.
etta. More info: www.asgcobb. Community Center, 4608 Lower Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell
com Divorce Care. 13-week session,
August and January. Wednes- Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Road, Marietta. More info: Betsy: 404-
Babywearing Group. Koalamom- days. 6:30-8pm. Johnson Ferry Aloha to Aging, 678-439-1177. 226-4931.
mas, North Atlanta’s resource for Baptist Church, Room 311, 955 Grandparents Raising Grandchil- Parents of Prodigals. For parents
help, support, and information Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. dren Support Group. Second and of struggling teens and young
about baby carriers of all kinds. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978. 4th Tuesday. 7:15pm. Special guest adults. Second and 4th Thursday.
Meets monthly. Meeting dates/ speaker. Transfiguration Church, 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist
time vary. More info: Jennifer Wor- Divorce Care for kids. 13-week
session, August and January. Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Church, Room 270, 955 Johnson
rell, 770-516-4192 or jenniferwor- Marietta. More info: Jeannie, 770- Ferry Road, Marietta. More info:
rell@bellsouth.net. Wednesdays. 6:30-8pm. Johnson
Ferry Baptist Church, Room 328, 919-9275. Fair Brocard, 770-612-1197 or www.
Bereavement Support. First and 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. prodigalchildministries.org.
Grief Share.13-week session,
3rd Wednesday of the month. More info: Kitty, 770-794-2978. August and January. Mondays. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group.
5pm. Counseling Room in Parish 7-9pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist For persons with Parkinson’s disease
Office, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Diabetes Support Group offered
by WellStar Health System. Second Church, Room 306, 955 Johnson and their caregivers. Second
4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Sunday each month. 4pm. Roswell
info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6020. Tuesday of the month. 6:30–8pm.
McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Kitty, 770-794-2978. United Methodist Church, 814
Cancer Support Group. Second Rose-lane Street, Suite 100, Mimosa Boulevard, Bldg. A, Roswell.
Grief Support Group. For those More info: Robin Cleveland, 678-
and 4th Monday of the month. Marietta. No registration required. dealing with the grief of losing an
7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist More info: 770-793-7818. 819-3915.
aging loved one. First Monday of
Church, Room 301, 955 Johnson each month. 2:30pm. Mt. Bethel Sexual Assault Support Group.
Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Domestic violence Support
Groups. Sessions in English and Community Center, 4608 Lower Mondays. 7pm. YWCA of Northwest
770-794-2978. Roswell Road, Marietta. More Georgia, 48 Henderson Street, Mari-
Spanish. Wednesdays. 6:45-
Cancer Support Group for pa- 8:15pm. Childcare available for info: Aloha to Aging, 678-439- etta. More info: 770-427-2902.
tients, families and friends who are children 6 weeks to 12 years. 1177. St. Andrew uMC Sisters of Support
learning to live with a diagnosis of Children over 12 may attend and (SOS) Breast Cancer Support Group.
Loneliness Bereavement Support
cancer. Second Wednesday of learn childcare skills. More info: Ongoing support and comfort
Group. Every Tuesday. 12 noon.
the month. 7 pm. LaSalette Hall, 770-427-3390. for breast cancer survivors and
Pilgrimage United Church of
St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 patients undergoing treatment.
East Cobb Satellite of CHADD Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road,
Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Programs, speakers, art therapy
(Children & Adults w/Attention- Marietta. More info: 770-423-5959.
770-552-6400, ext. 6104. and fellowship. Childcare upon
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Marietta Moms. For all kinds of
Career Transition. Third Monday Parent Support Group. First request. First and 3rd Thursday of
moms - new to the area, looking each month. 7pm. St. Andrew
of the month. 6:15pm: Personal Tuesday of the month. 7-9pm. for new friends, or just needing United Methodist Church, Building
resume, interviewing, network- East Cobb Government Services support. Daily events for babies, B Community Room, 3455 Canton
ing, and career assessment help. Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, toddlers and older kids. More info: Road, Marietta. More info: Sandy
7pm: Presentation. 1st Presby- Marietta. More info: Cappie, 404- 770-956-0318 or 678-357-3661 or Klingler, 770-926-3488.
terian Church of Marietta, 69 N. 368-9394, east-cobb@chadd.net, www.mariettamoms.com
Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More or www.chadd.net/300.
info: Bill Lins, 404-558-1579 or Bob
Sabin, 770-795-9084.
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