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Barbara Criner, of Powder Springs, above, displays the blue ribbon for first place in the South Cobb Arts Alliance Membership Show and Sale for her painting, “Girl in Yellow Sweater.” The show at the Mable House Arts Center Jan.28 featured displays of fiber, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and fine craft. Below, artist Shellton LaBron Tremble and a patron look over art work. The Members Show is on display through Feb. 23. Photos courtesy Tri8Media.
Powder Springs Mayor Al Thurman told residents that it’s time for the city to grow and bring in new development. He noted that over the past two decades, there have been numerous studies. “We’ve studied these things to death. It’s time to get moving.” Nearly 100 people attended the State of the City presentation at the Ford Center on January 24. On the financial side, the mayor said, “In short, the city is in the black.” He asked residents to be sure to make their comments known to elected leaders. “We need you to tell us if we are on the right track,” he said. “We work for the citizens who want to be included in any decisions we make.” He noted that in the past year he has worked to increase openness and communication. The city has increased Town Hall meetings from annually to quarterly. Interim Police Chief Cochran told the crowd that the Bridging the Gap Program begun in 2015 has brought together law enforcement, community officials and faith leaders to work on relations between the police and community. Numerous community events for children have been held. The Citizens and Police Program (CAP) assigns a police officer to a community to be the face for that area. A summer youth program is being planned. The city is partnering with CobbWorks
Powder Springs Mayor Al Thurman talks to the crowd in his State of the City address. to host a job fair to bring business owners and residents together. The Great Promise Partnership is working to prevent dropouts, working through the business ambassador warns. “You asked for more community events,” City Manger Pam Conner said. The city has added a Veterans Day program in addition to the July 4 and Christmas Tree Lighting. Several 5K runs are held on city trails.
BROWN BAG LUNCH WITH ARTISTS The South Cobb Arts Alliance will hold a Brown Bag Business event on Feb. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Mable House Arts Center, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Guests are encouraged to Brown Bag or bring something to share during the lunch hour on Feb 21, with networking beginning at 11:30 a.m. “This the second community/business event as part of the outreach project with or NEA grant,” said SCAA President Sandy Miller. “SCAA sponsors, business members, general business and local community organizations which support the arts, have never met. The goal is for organizations to engage with the community by meeting with others and enjoying the current Members Art Exhibit.” Last fall, the SCAA won a NEA grant for a Shared Community of Art: Reconnecting Artists, Art Educators, Families and Businesses.
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Congressman David Scott congratulates Michael James of Powder Springs who attends McEachern High School on his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. James was one of some 29 exceptional students from Georgia’s 13th Congressional District earning nominations to attend one of our nation’s military service academies. The ceremony was held at Brawner Hall in Smyrna on Feb. 4. “This is a very competitive process. It’s an effort of teamwork by the student, teachers and family members,” Rep. Scott said.
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KNOW THE SYMPTOMS FOR HEART ATTACK, STROKE
By Amy Carrier, President Know the symptoms and act fast. For WellStar Cobb Hospital both heart attack and stroke, acting fast is When you see someone close to you go a matter of life and death or quality of life through a life-changing event, it changes versus disability. For stroke, tell-tale signs you too. I was changed because of my are usually facial drooping, arm weakness brother, Brian. He had a heart attack and confused or slurred speech. at 42. We all believed he was at the Most people are aware that chest pinnacle of health. He was a sportspain and chest pressure is associman and an outdoorsman. A nature ated with heart attacks. It’s also photographer. A fly fisherman. A important to know that women mountain climber. commonly exhibit other heart I already worked in healthcare attack symptoms such as back and at the time. But, at his bedside in jaw pain, nausea and fatigue. that Pennsylvania hospital, I wasn’t Amy Carrier Know when to dial 9-1-1. a healthcare administrator. I was a The thing is, even when sympsister. And I learned a few things that have toms appear, some people still won’t dial greatly impacted my passion about heart 9-1-1. It’s no laughing matter, but the truth health and my focus on patient-centered is, many are embarrassed to dial 9-1-1. care. They don’t want to inconvenience someFor one, I learned to think of patients one, especially if that chest pain turns out like family. I’ll never forget the time I to be indigestion. I also hear women comreturned to my brother’s room to find him monly say, “I just wanted to get dinner on gone. I asked the nurse where he was. She the table first.” called someone and asked, “Where is ‘Bed The other thing about getting to the 3?’” What!? My brother isn’t ‘Bed 3!’ He’s hospital by way of 9-1-1 rather than drivBrian. ing is that you’re going to get treatment At WellStar Cobb Hospital, we care for faster. An ambulance is a traveling ICU. the whole person. Our patients are people. The paramedics are doing things to help They have names. They have family memyou survive before you get to the hospibers. And they deserve care that focuses the tal. They are administering aspirin and mind, body and spirit. taking an EKG (electrocardiogram). They It’s also affected me and my commusend the EKG to the cardiologists ahead nity service. As a member of the Board of patient arrival. If the EKG indicates of Directors for Heart Walk, a fundraising bypass surgery is needed, we can bypass event for the American Heart Association, the Emergency Department altogether and I may have asked you to walk on my team. get the patient straight to the procedure If I haven’t asked, consider this an offiroom in the shortest amount of time poscial request. I also love talking about heart sible. disease and stroke prevention. Usually to At WellStar Cobb Hospital, our vision groups of women. Do you know how many is to deliver world-class healthcare. We people think heart disease is a man’s diswant our community to thrive. We want ease? It’s the number one killer of women. you to help us save lives. Be involved in One in three women will die from heart disyour healthcare, know your numbers. Do ease. what you can to control your risks. And So, if I can help people be more aware act fast when you see symptoms that could of heart disease and stroke, there are three be serious. We need you to be part of the things I’d like you to remember: Know team that gets treatment started as fast as your numbers, Know the symptoms and possible. Know how to dial 9-1-1. Oh, and about Brian. He often says Know your numbers. The risk factors this changed his life and his lifestyle. He’s are the same for heart disease and stroke. controlling the risk factors he can control. Some are things we can control (like exerHe’s active and living the life he loves. cise, diet, smoking, even insomnia). Other And, he’s surrounded by people who are things are out of our control (like genetcheering him on. Now, if only the rest of ics). As a very active, athletic young man, us could be more like Brian. my brother thought he was healthy. We all thought he was healthy. But his cholesterol ratio and high blood pressure put him at sigThe March issue of nificant risk. Now, he knows his numbers The Bright Side will be and he does what he can to control them. Changes can be as simple as using Mrs. published March 6, 2017; Dash seasoning instead of salt. Knowing Deadline: Feb. 27 your numbers and your family history can news@brightsidecobb.com help you lower your risk of having a heart attack.
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RUSSELL RADIO TEAM PLACES FIRST NATIONALLY
KM4RE Russell Elementary’s amateur radio club, scored a huge success in October, placing first in the nation in the Fall School Club Roundup (SCR) competition in the elementary category. KM4RE’s SCR eight member Team is the only amateur radio club within the county’s 114 schools, the state’s second largest school district. Also known as the DX Roadrunners, the team competed against schools all over the U.S. and Canada. The object of the competition is to accumulate points by making radio contacts. Every contact earns at least one point, but the team earns multipliers according to the number of states, countries, and other school clubs that are contacted. The DX Roadrunners scored a total of 128,904 over the five days of the contest and accumulated a SCR record 492 contacts in 43 states and 6 countries. Their victory unseated perennial amateur radio competition powerhouse, Dresden Elementary in Ohio, who had won the national championship in five of the last six competitions. The team put together a winning strategy that required them to apply their operating skills and their knowledge of which frequencies would be most effective in the dynamic ionospheric conditions on which the operators depend to reflect their signals around the globe. The members of the DX Roadrunners are Alex Brown (KM4WMZ), Cooper Jones (KM4WNA), Isabel Mcleod (KM4YWQ), Arielle Terrell, Jarobie Miller, Zahir Annylus, Jessica Adim, and Javier Peralta. (Licensed operators have their call sign indicated in parentheses after their names.) The team will be competing
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••• 21: VININGS BUSINESS EXPO. Hotel Indigo Atlanta Vinings, 2857 Paces Ferry Road, Vinings. March 21. Exhibit Hours 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. FREE Public Admission. Exhibit Tables Available. Viningsbusiness.com. Contact: glenn@ viningsbusiness.com. ••• 25: KING SPRINGS PARTY. King Springs Elementary is turning 60 years old this year, and you are cordially invited to the big bash! This adults only party and annual fundraiser is March 25. Join us at Wyndham Galleria Atlanta for a night of serious finger foods, live music, dancing and a live auction. Tickets for the party are now on sale and can be purchased from the King Springs Elementary Foundation website www. kingspringsfoundation.org/party.
FEBRUARY 10: CHORAL CONCERT. Music of the Masters Sacred Choral Concert, Friday, February 10, at 7 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 1243 Belmont Avenue, Smyrna. Music by Luther, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Brahms. The public is cordially invited. Admission is free. For more information, call 770-432-0088. ••• 14: SENIOR SERVICES OPEN HOUSE. Cobb Senior Services is hosting a free open house for a new assistive technology (AT) lab on Tuesday, February 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1150 Powder Springs St. Technology and home modification exhibitors will be on-site to provide information. Students with Chattahoochee Technical College’s Occupational Therapist Assistant program will be providing fall risk assessments. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend this free event. To RSVP, call 770-5285350. ••• 18: AUTHOR LUNCHEON: The Sisters in Crime - Atlanta Chapter and Smyrna Public Library invite readers to have lunch with Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter and best-selling author Hank Phillippi Ryan. “Lunch Can Be Murder!” will be Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. top 2 p.m. at Brawner Hall, 3180 Atlanta Street, Smyrna. Tickets are $19 and may be purchased at eventbrite.com. Mingle with Sisters in Crime authors and enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch catered by Serendipity. ••• 26: POWDER SPRINGS BRIDAL EXPO Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Patricia Vaughn Cultural Arts Center & Coach George Ford Reception Hall 4484 Marietta Street; Powder Springs. This free event is from 1 – 4 p.m. and will feature exhibits of Wedding & Bridesmaid Dresses, Caterers, Photographers, Florists, Bakers, Wedding Planners, and more. For information contact Sherry Garner: sgarner@cityofpowdersprings. org ••• 28: JONQUIL GARDEN CLUB. Learn to multiply your plants through an exciting demonstration on “Propagation of Plants” on February 28 at Smyrna Library, 10:30 a.m., at our regularly scheduled Jonquil Garden Club meeting. Master Gardener intern and JGC member Angela Green will share her tips for success in plant propagation with both indoor and outdoor plants. Jonquil Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the library to explore gardening topics, conservation efforts, and community and school projects. Named a Club of Excellence in 2016 by GCGA, JGC is open to all who are interested in gardening. For more information about programs and projects, call Shirley Priest at 770-433-3248 or visit our website at www.jonquilgardenclub.org. MARCH 1: SOUTH COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION with speaker speaker is Six Flags Over Georgia President Dale Kaetzel. On March 1. The SCBA meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:45 at Presbyterian Village, EastWest Connector. www.sc-ba.org ••• 2: SBA. Smyrna Business Association, Community Center, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2 with speaker Cobb Chairman Mike Boyce. For reservations: www.smyrnabusiness.org ••• 7: VBA. Vinings Business Association meets the first Tuesday of each month for lunch. Networking and speakers from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Program: WellStar Vinings Health Park. Guests are always welcome! (no industry restrictions). Lunch Overlook III Building Lobby Level Conference Room 2859 Paces Ferry Road. A Business After-Hours is held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. www.viningsbusiness.com. 678-725-0099 ••• 11 & 18: RIVERLINE EVENT. Shoupade Park & The Unfinished Silver Comet Trail 4770 Oakdale Road, Smyrna a free event! www.riverline. org www.connectthecomet.org Saturday, March 11 & 18, 11 a.m. to 3. Explore Cobb County’s Civil War Shoupade Park with historian Michael Shaffer and the adjacent unfinished Silver Comet Rail Trail, while learning about the River Line Historic Area’s 6-mile Master Plan embracing historic and natural resources along the Chattahoochee River uniting Vinings, Smyrna and Mableton as a place of distinction. The Atlanta Preservation Center’s Phoenix Flies Event, March 4 – 26, www.atlantapreservationcenter.com
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 61 meets every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. in the Troop Lodge at Bethany Methodist Church at the intersection of Hurt and Hicks Roads. Cub Pack 61 meets Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Bethany Gym. ••• BOY SCOUT TROOP ONE meets every Sunday at 4:30 p.m.. New Scouts Welcome! 2845 Log Cabin Drive, Smyrna (off Atlanta Road). www.bsatroop1.net ••• SMYRNA BOY SCOUT Troop 11 meets at Smyrna First United Methodist Church every Tuesday evening 7:30- 9 p.m. Contact us at 770883-1123. Website: www.smyrnatroop11.com. ••• MARIETTA FARMER’S MARKET. Enjoy fresh produce and goods from the Marietta Square Farmers Market every Saturday – rain or shine- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., along Mill Street on the Historic Marietta Square. For info, visit www. mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net. ••• FREE TAIJI CLASS for all Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. South Cobb Regional Library: 805 Clay Road, Mableton and on the second Tuesday of each month at The Mable House, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. ••• KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER SOUTH COBB meets at noon the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at O’Charley’s 4130 Austell Road, Austell. Call 770-438-6961 for more info. ••• SMYRNA ROTARY: noon Tuesday, Brawner Hall, Smyrna. For further information, see www. SmyrnaRotary.com ••• SOUTH COBB ROTARY: noon, Thursday, Presbyterian Village, East-West Connector ••• SOUTH COBB TOASTMASTERS Tuesday at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. South Cobb Regional Library, Mableton 678-799-4425. ••• MONTHLY OR MORE AMERICAN LEGION POST 264, 6251 Ivy Road, Mableton meets every third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Bingo--Mon, Tues, Friday 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. and Sun. 4 p.m. ••• AUSTELL CITY COUNCIL meets the first Monday of each month for its regular meeting. ••• AUSTELL CIVITAN CLUB is a non-profit organization serving the community and with a charter to support people with disabilities. Our monthly meetings are the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. located (Treadmill Building) 5000 Austell-Powder Springs Road, Suite 105, Austell. For more info visit www.austellcivitan. com or contact admin@austellcivitan.com. ••• COBB-MARIETTA RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION meets the second Thursday of each month. The monthly luncheon is held at the First Methodist Church in Marietta
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at 11:30 a.m. For more information vsit www. cmrea.org. ••• COBB COUNTY MOCHA MOMS offers local support to mothers of color. Cobb County Mochas are a mixture of over 70 working and stay at home mommies. We offer an array of opportunities to connect with other moms through Mom’s Night Out, Sister Circles to that allow us to discuss issues affecting us on our motherhood journey, single moms support, couples’ nights, family community service projects and more. Visit cobbcountymochamoms.org or email cobbcountymochamoms@gmail.com ••• FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. St. Luke United Methodist Church, 5115 Brookwood Drive, Mableton, distributes non-perishable food items and clothing ONLY, every 3rd Tuesday, of each month from 10 a.m. to 1. .• • • HOBO SUPPER Second Thursday of each month, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Community invited---Clarkdale UMC Austell—Powder Springs Road, Clarkdale, Georgia. For $6 you get a
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Drink, Beans (3 kinds), Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Corn Bread, Onions, Pickles, Beets and a large variety of homemade desserts to choose from. Community invited. ••• KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER SOUTH COBB meets at noon the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at O’Charley’s 4130 Austell Rd, Austell GA 30106. Call 770-438-6961 for more info. ••• LIBERTARIAN PARTY of Cobb County will host their Evening Social & Chapter Meeting, Event held on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings Held at Fire Station #1112 Haynes St., Marietta. For more information like us on Facebook @ Libertarian Party of Cobb County or call Gretchen Mangan at 494.368.2865. ••• MOMS CLUB of Smyrna West: For stay-athome or part-time working moms, we have added to the elementary school districts served in the Smyrna area: in 30080 and 30082 zip codes and any of the four following school districts: Smyrna Elementary, Norton Park, King Springs, and Nickajack. We offer morning and afternoon weekly play groups and activities. For questions about our club or are interested in becoming a member, please contact us directly at momsclubofsmyrnawest@yahoo.com. ••• SMYRNA FIRST MOPS offers fellowship with other mothers of children age birth to Kindergarten. We welcome women from throughout the community, so you don’t have to be a member of Smyrna First United Methodist Church to join, although we do currently have a waiting list if you need a space in the nursery during our meetings. For more info, visit www.smyrnafirstmops. com. MOPS NIGHT GROUP. Smyrna First United Methodist Church’s MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group Night Group meets once a month on Wednesday evenings. Information contact smyrnafirstmopsnight@gmail.com or visit www.smyrnafirstmops.com ••• NEWCOMERS CLUB OF COBB COUNTY meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. noon. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, Visitors are welcome. ••• SMYRNA LIBRARY READING GROUP: meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at the Smyrna Public Library, 100 Village Green Circle. ••• SMYRNA STITCH-IN GROUP meets the first Monday in the class room at Hobby Lobby, 1355 East-West Connector, Austell. If you like to cross stitch, do crewel work, needlepoint, etc. and want to meet women in the area, please come join us. Contact Phyllis Whittingham at pwhittingham@ comcast.net. ••• SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS – The Gen. Leonidas Polk Camp meets on the 4th Thursday of each month (except for Nov, Dec,
Page 7, February 2017 & Jan) in the meeting room at the Piccadilly Restaurant, 536 Marietta Pkwy S, Marietta. We begin gathering at 6 p.m. for socialization and dinner followed by the meeting at 7 p.m.. We are a hereditary memorial organization and welcome all visitors. For further info contact: Jack Williams at 404-256-4208 or songofjoy2@aol.com. ••• SOUTH COBB HOMESCHOOLERS. Are you a homeschool parent in need of support? The South Cobb Homeschool Support group meets monthly at the South Cobb Regional Library at 805 Clay Road, Mableton. Email us at schomeschoolers@thestudyhalledu.com or call 404-644-8391. Visit our website at schomeschoolers.blogspot.com ••• SOUTH COBB LIONS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings 6:30 p.m. of each month at the South Cobb Community Center 620 Lions Club Drive, SW Mableton. Contact: South Cobb Lions Club: Phone 470-554-2128 on Facebook South Cobb Lions Club or email southcobblionsclub@yahoo.com SUPPORT GROUPS ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLIC and Dysfunctional Families meets every Sunday at 2 p.m. at Ridgeview Institute in the Professional Building North, 3995 S. Cobb Dr., Smyrna. www.ridgeviewinstitute.com/hosp_info_calendar_supp.htm ••• ALATEEN and Al-Anon Family Groups meet every Monday at 8 p.m. at the Ridgeview Institute in the Day Hospital. 3995 S Cobb Drive, Smyrna ••• CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, The Star Group To help patients and their families feel more hopeful and less alone through the mutual sharing of thoughts, feelings, and concerns related to living with, and surviving cancer. Fourth Thursday of each month at Noon. (A light lunch is served) WellStar Cobb Hospital Magnolia Room Group leader: Raymond Coffman Please call 770-732-3780 to RSVP. ••• DIABETES SUPPORT. WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM will hold monthly free diabetes support groups in the following locations: Smyrna Primary Care, 562 Concord Rd, Smyrna 1 – 2 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month except December. No registration is required. ••• OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS now meets at Ridgeview Institute, Room 8, 3995 S Cobb Drive, Smyrna. Mondays 7 p.m. ••• SMYRNA PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP meets at 2 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month, January through November at the Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center at 884 Church St., Smyrna, GA Phone: 678-631-5541. The facilitator is Carl Proctor Email: carlcproctor@aol.com Contact: 404-275-9383. Smyrna Parkinson’s Support Group Membership is free to Parkinsonians, care partners, family members, medical professionals and other people whose lives have been touched by PD. ••• RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL Self-help support group for stress, anxiety, depression, etc. Meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4300 King Springs Road SE, Smyrna, in the old rectory next to the church. Contact Alicia Garcia at 678-665-5233 for more information. ••• REFORMERS UNANIMOUS (RU) is a Christ-centered addictions program that meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Westside Church located at 4900 Floyd Road, Mableton next to Walgreens. RU helps adults find freedom from addictive behavior. Call Mark Baker at 404-354-8911 for more information or see www.wbcfamily.org. ••• E-mail your organization’s calendar news to news@brightsidecobb.com. Deadline for MARCH issue is FEBRUARY 23 with publication the week of MARCH 5. Calendar items are accepted from civic groups, non-profits, schools and church organizations and run as space is available. Due to the increasing number of calendar listings, please keep announcements brief. Please do NOT send calendar announcements in flyer format. For more information about submitting calendar items or other news, contact us at 770-426-9388 or by e-mail to news@brightsidecobb.com. Find updated calendar items on our website at www.brightsidecobb. com.
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LOCAL ARTIST IN POWDER SPRINGS GALLERY
The Gallery at Powder Springs opened a new exhibit Jan. 23 featuring local artist Vision Bear. This gallery is part of the new public art initiative and a partnership between the City of Powder Springs and the South Cobb Arts Alliance. It is free and open to the public Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Reception and presentation on the Ehecatl Art Process with Vision Bear will be held on Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Gallery, 4488 Pineview Drive. Vision Bear will be discussing the healing force of art, which illuminates and transforms lives through iconic recognitions. The reception is free and open to the public.
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LIONS HONORED FOR CLEANUP
Keep America Beautiful honored the South Cobb Lions Club by presenting them with the 2016 National Community Improvement Award in Washington D.C. recently for its litter cleanup efforts. South Cobb Lions Club cleanups earned the top litter reduction efforts from across the country. All of the people in attendance were able to attend classes and workshops that will enable us to do even a better job in the future. Pictured from left to right are Kimberly Krebs (Lions Club), China Harrison (Keep Cobb Beautiful), Becky Long (Keep America Beautiful), Barry Krebs (Lions Club) and Kimberly White (Keep Cobb Beautiful).
SC MOTOR VEHICLE OFFICE REOPENS In response to taxpayer demand, the motor vehicle office in south Cobb has been fully renovated and will reopen Wednesday, Feb. 8. This renovated space will help staff best serve customers with greater comfort and convenience. The office is located in the South Government Service Center, 4700 Austell Road, Austell. This motor vehicle location originally opened in 1989 and renovations began in October 2016. The team of Tax Commissioner’s Office employees service approximately 95,000 customer transactions annually.
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Notes On The News MAYBERRY OR MT. PILOT? WHICH DIRECTION FOR POWDER SPRINGS By Allan Lipsett Editor/Publisher Which direction should Powder Springs be heading, Mayberry or uptown, Mt. Pilot? While the towns are fictional, Mayor Al Thurman is hoping to upsize his city. In his State of the City address, Thurman said, “Whether you believe it or not, some people want to keep Powder Springs like the town of Mayberry, but it’s time to move to Mt. Pilot.” Author Loretta Hannon, a Powder Springs resident, took exception to the proposed change, in a letter to the editor urging the citizens to do like Deputy Barney Fife said “Nip it! Nip it in the bud!” She added, “For the Mayberry — I mean the Powder Springs — that we moved here for is about to vanish and be replaced by something far, far less.”
• Spring Road – begun last fall, focuses on guiding redevelopment along Spring Road and identifying appropriate investment projects to improve aesthetics and functionality of this corridor. The $125,000 study focuses on retail, residential, bicycle and pedestrian traffic • South Cobb Drive Corridor Study – This $120,000 study funded by the Atlanta Regional Commission also got underway in the fall. It focuses on transportation along South Cobb Drive. • A Cumberland Overlay study – Funded by the city, this plan “allows us to look at possible high density, more pedestrian traffic, and walkable streets in the area, making it more accessible to those going to Braves games. The study encompasses Cobb Parkway over to Bell Drive, Best Buy and Target on the north side to I-285.
Four Studies Underway In Smyrna Four studies are underway that will set the direction for Smyrna’s growth and development for the next 20 years. A Comprehensive Plan is the overarching guide for the City of Smyrna’s future growth. The other three studies focus on different areas of the city: Spring Road, South Cobb Drive and Cumberland. William Smith, the city’s Economic Development Coordinator, said that residents are invited to tell leaders what Smyrna should look like in 2014 and what are the city’s top opportunities and challenges. The Comprehensive Plan is the biggest, for the whole city and is updated every five years, Smith said. Community meetings on the plan are set for Feb. 16 at Brawner Hall at 6:30 p.m. and March 21, same time, same place. An open house previewing the study will be June 8. The $100,000 plan is funded by the city and should be completed by late summer. More details are available at www. guidesmyrna.com The other studies include:
Mayor On The Mend Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon was back home in time to watch the Super Bowl after a stent repair on his heart. He writes on Facebook: “the Baconator is feeling fine... had a couple of blockages that have been fixed thanks to the folks at Piedmont. Have been at home most of the last week doing what I do best, nothing. Will be back the first of the week.” Would Smyrna Annex? With the Smyrna city limits coming right up to the Braves property on Cobb Parkway, many have wondered if the city would be interested in annexing the new ballpark and mixed use development. While Smyrna has a Cumberland Overlay study underway, Mayor Max Bacon says an unqualified “no” to annexation. “No, no annexation. It wouldn’t cover the costs,” he told a civic group last month. Got an item for the news? Send to news@ brightsidecobb.com.Got an item for the news? Send to news@brightsidecobb.com.
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SENIOR CENTER NEWS Freeman Poole Senior Center Here’s what is happening at the C. Freeman Poole Senior Center 4025 South Hurt Road, Smyrna. Call 770-801-3400 for more information or reservations. Health Benefits of Essential Oils -Friday, Feb. 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Free; Registration required. Essential oils are used extensively in aromatherapy and various traditional medicinal systems. Due to the numerous health benefits of essential oils, they are increasingly being explored by the scientific community for the treatment of various diseases including cancer, asthma, bronchitis, heart strokes, and many more. There are more than 90 essential oils, and each has its own health benefits. Presented by Lauren Bonelli. Valentine’s Day Meet and Eat -- Tuesday, Feb. 14, 12 – 2: p.m. $12 /$14 Non-resident. Celebrate with us as the Reminiscents perform live. You will enjoy a delicious catered meal. Don’t miss out on this fun and festive afternoon. Wear your red, pink or purple outfit and have some fun. Fundraiser event with all proceeds to benefit C. Freeman Poole Senior Center. Lunch and Learn: Funeral Planning -- Wednesday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free; Registration required. Nothing is more important than planning for your family’s future. Enjoy a complimentary meal in a relaxed, informal setting while your questions are answered regarding funerals, cemetery and cremations. They will address your concerns and show you how easy it is to begin planning today. Seating is limited to 25 so reserve your place today. Presented by Georgia Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Grief and Bereavement -- Thursday, Feb. 16, 1– 2 p.m. Free; Registration required. Bereavement is the period of grief and mourning after a death. When you grieve, it’s part of the normal process of reacting to a loss. You may experience grief as a mental, physical, social or emotional reaction. Register to learn more about this as Bridget Kurt with Homestead Hospice presents. Around the World Show and Tell -Tuesday, Feb. 21: South America, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Free; Registration required. Join others as Brenda Ramsue presents on her travels to South America. A Night with IRA -- Thursday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free; Registration required. An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a type of savings account that is designed to help you save for retirement and offers many tax advantages. There are two different types of IRA’s - Traditional and
Roth IRA’s. Plan to join Larry Lupas of Lupas Financial Services as he presents. Bingo Bash -- Monday, Feb. 27, 1 – 3 p.m. $3 /$4 Non-resident. Fundraiser event with all proceeds to benefit C. Freeman Poole Senior Center. Cherry Blossom Festival -- Tuesday, March 28, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. The International Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Macon, Georgia every spring. Macon is known as the “Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.” This day will be filled with the Douglas Theatre, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Otis Redding Foundation, Tubman African America Museum, and much more. Lunch will be on your own Downtown Macon or you can pick something up from a vendor at the festival. $71 Senior Council member; $76 Non-member. Registration deadline Feb. 28. Price includes motor coach transportation, admission fees, tax, and tip. No refunds given unless the trip is cancelled.
WELLSTAR’S CALLIE ANDREWS EARNS REGENT’S AWARD A member of WellStar Cobb Hospital’s leadership team was recently honored by the American College of Healthcare Executives. Callie Andrews, chief operating officer, received the Early Career Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award. The award recognizes ACHE members who have made significant contributions to the advancement of healthcare management excellence. “Callie has made a great impact in a short Callie Andrews time period,” said Amy Carrier, hospital president. “She lives our commitment to patients daily. I’m glad to have her on the WellStar Cobb Hospital team and excited to continue working with her to deliver on our vision.” Members are evaluated on a range of leadership skills including innovative and creative management and promoting ACHE’s growth and stature in the community. “Callie is extraordinarily bright,” said Larry Tyler, ACHE’s Regent for the Atlanta area. “She has a positive outlook, she works well under pressure. Not only does she have a strong strategic perspective, she is great at executing.”
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Chronic Headache Pain? The cause of chronic migraines, tension type headaches, and face, jaw, and neck pain could be unbalanced forces in your mouth that affect the muscles of these areas, leading to changes in the chemical and nerve reactions that cause chronic pain.
WHITEFIELD ACADEMY HOSTS CHESS TOURNAMENT Whitefield Academy played host to the 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Chess Tournament on MLK Day, as almost 500 chess players from K-12th grade participated in this annual tournament sponsored by the Georgia Chess Association. Whitefield’s campus was buzzing with activity as players and their parents arrived from all over the metro area to play five rounds of chess in a timed, tournament format. The annual MLK tournament is open to any scholastic player (K-12th), who is a member in good standing with the USCF (United States Chess Federation). It is the largest rated scholastic chess tournament held annually in Georgia. In between the chess rounds, players were able to help with service projects in honor of the memory of Dr. King. Participants packed backpacks with school sup-
plies and toiletry kits for refugees that will be distributed by the organization New American Pathways. The service projects were sponsored by LexisNexis. “We are so pleased to be able to host this tournament for the Georgia Chess Association over the past several years,” said Susan Justice, tournament coordinator and Whitefield Chess Team parent. “Our campus provides an ideal set-up for the day’s activities.” Smyrna area schools participating in the tournament included Teasley, Nickajack, Harmony Leland and King Springs elementary schools, Griffin Middle, St. Benedict’s, and Whitefield Academy. Whitefield’s K-5 and K-3 U400 teams each earned third place trophies in the tournament and Griffin Middle School’s 6-12 U1000 team took first place in its division.
Let the games begin at Provident Village at Creekside! Join us for a fun-filled day of friendly competition played out in our community. Bring your friends and play along with our series of game-show-inspired events and indoor yard games. There are plenty of chances to win one of our special prizes, along with bragging rights for the rest of the day! Come experience the social life and special programming that makes the days at Provident Village so vibrant.
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CHILLY CHILI COOKOFF BENEFITS ARTS The South Cobb Arts Alliance held a Chilly Chili Cookoff Jan. 21 as a fundraiser. Loren Martin of West Cobb Diner, which is opening a second restaurant as South Cobb Diner in Austell in March, served as judge. Kimberly Krebs, of the South Cobb
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s s e n i s u B r u o Y COVERAGE AREA
Combination Ad Rates 1/2 Page ad $950 $900 in Combination 2.25¢ per household 1/4 Page Ad
$450 in Combination $495
1.125¢ per household
Greater Acworth
At less than
Acworth
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Marietta
Powder Springs Smyrna
Each edition of The Bright Side: • Reaches some 40,000 upscale, single-family homes in your market area. • Reaches homes within 5-7 miles – a 10 minute driving time or less. • Is direct mailed to homes – not thrown on the driveway or left at the convenience store. • Is also distributed at select advertiser locations, Smyrna Library, Smyrna Visitors Center, Vinings Welcome Center and Cumberland Mall.
I-285
Vinings Austell
Mableton
What people say about The Bright Side: “I get a call every month when the paper comes out. There hasn’t been a month when I haven’t gotten a call from the ad.” -- Jason Raper, Jasons’ Lawn Service
• Is read. People read it from cover to cover and use the Calendar page in the center to plan activities throughout a full 30 days or more.
“I am very happy with the Bright Side. It provides new business for me and is one of the top three ads I use. I highly recommend it. -- Greg Snyder, Little Bear Tree Service
• Commit to advertising three times in a row and we’ll write a story about you and your business.
“I love your paper, I read it every month.” -- Shirley Brecht, Smyrna resident.
4 Smyrna & Vinings 30080, 30082, 30339 and Vinings Estates 4 South Cobb 30082, 30126, 30106, 30111, 30168 Greater Smyrna, Mableton, Austell & Clarkdale Each Edition has a mailed circulation of 20,000+ Homes * Based on a Half page ad at $900 in combination to 40,000 homes.
Smyrna/Vinings - South Cobb 770-426-9388 news@brightsidecobb.com 3330 Cumberland Boulevard, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339