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‘NEW LOOK’ A PART OF NEW YEAR AT PEBBLEBROOK
POWDER SPRINGS ADDS DEFIBRILLATORS TO POLICE VEHICLES
The Powder Springs Police has equipped each uniform patrol vehicle with an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), according to Matt Boyd, Deputy Chief of Police. A total of 20 units have been allotted for patrol vehicles and two units have been mounted inside the police department. One is mounted in the lobby and the other is mounted in a secured common area. This is in part with the City’s project to equip each City building with an AED. Puckett EMS sponsored training in the use of the AED to our police officers. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in a patient, and is able to treat them through defibrillation, the application of electrical therapy which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm.
Vickie Holly gets some help at the WellStar information desk from Zainab Molumo, left, Fetimah Osman and Fawzaieh Osman.
STUDENTS HELP OUT; GET EXPERIENCE AT WELLSTAR COBB HOSPITAL
Some 50 students got an up-close and personal look at a career in healthcare this this summer through the VolunTeen Program at Cobb Hospital in Austell.
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”The WellStar Cobb Hospital VolunTeen program is designed to provide students interested in healthcare careers access to the operations of a world-class hospital,” said Lori Campbell, Manager of Volunteer Services at WellStar Cobb Hospital. “VolunTeens provide hundreds of hours of valuable service to our patients, families and team members, while gaining valuable experience that may lead to a future career in healthcare.” During their six weeks at the hospital, the students do a variety of jobs from assisting visitors, helping patients with discharge procedures, being an extra pair of hands for the staff in both clinical and nonclinical areas and even working in the lab. Monisha Kaleekal of Austell, now a WellStar nurse, began her career being a VolunTeen at Cobb Hospital. “I volunteered during my summer breaks in high school throughout various departments which enabled me to view various roles that each professional had in providing care,” she said. “The experience provided me with a sense of self-satisfaction and gratitude which facilitated in choosing my future profession as a Registered Nurse (RN).” She is working on her Master’s to become a Nurse Practitioner. “I will forever be grateful to the VolunTeen group that provided me with this opportunity and assisted in choosing my career path and goal,” she said. Fawzaieh Osman, a senior at South Cobb High School, has plans to be a nurse. “I am learning how the hospital works and finding out what department I like working in. I like the labor and delivery and I am
Marie Ow puts a lab specimen in the rack under the guidance of Maria Turner, lab specialist.
getting to interact with other people.” Marie Ow, of Austell is a Junior at North Cobb High School in its magnet program. “I want to be a biomechanical engineer,” she said. She is working in the phlebotomy department and learning about the equipment. “I like helping other people and I like to help make people smile,” she said. “I’m happy that I’m helping them. I learned new things each time I come here.” Zainab Molumo is a sophomore at South Cobb High, is in the magnet program, The Academy of Research and Medical Science. “I want to pursue a career in medical science. It will give me a jump start on my career,” she said. “I like the atmosphere of a hospital.” She is working in the women’s center doing filing and putting together packages for moms with new babies. Continued on Page 3
It’s the start of a new school year — and a New Look —for students of Pebblebrook High School. The class of 2019 was kicked off today with the launch of the Academies of Pebblebrook, a new brand of education that engages every student with a choice, and a path to college or career – or both. To initiate its shift in academic and community focus, the Cobb County School District is partnering with Usher’s New Look, Inc., a 501(c) (3) charity founded by singer and performer, Usher Raymond in 1999 in Atlanta. Every freshman will participate in his New Look Program, “Powered by Service.” Over the past 16 years Usher’s New Look has engaged more than 24,000 youth in cities across the U.S. to become more personally involved in their futures by participating in community service projects and community-building activities. “The New Look model is unique. Think of us as a youth leadership incubator cultivating the next wave of change makers in the Cobb Community. By week’s end, over 600 youth will receive leadership certification backed by Emory University’s Goizueta Business School with a charge to begin serving within their local communities,” said Yvette Cook, New Look President and CEO. “We want to inspire a renewed passion for learning, and a sense of possibility and purpose among our students, their teachers, parents and the entire community,” says Chief Academic Officer, Mary Elizabeth Davis. “This approach gives every student choices about their future. We’re saying, ‘We believe in you. We know your future has no limits.” With the launch of the Academies of Pebblebrook, all non-magnet members of the class of 2019 will choose from two distinct areas of study: The Academy for Creative Studies and the Academy for Global Service. The new academies echo the goal-based approach created by The Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts, which has been at Pebblebrook High School since 1983. The Academy for Creative Studies includes focused content in the fields of Continued on Page 3
The ‘New Look’ at Pebblebrook was ushered in with a marching band, dancers, school officials and celebrities.
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Comments By Cathy SHARKS, DANGERS, AND WORRIES WON’T SPOIL OUR SUMMER FUN By Cathy Shattles Lipsett Editor/Publisher Nostalgia! When you reach a certain age, there is a lot to look back on, remembering the “good old days, when life was simpler, neighborhoods were safer, and there were fewer rules and regulations governing our lives. But there is a lot to be said for new and improved. This hit home at the end of July when we realized that our downstairs home air conditioner was not producing cool air. To put it bluntly, our house was hot and our electric bill was sky-high. We couldn’t go on living that way, especially since we do our newspaper production and writing from our home office. It’s hard to think and to write and to produce when sweltering. Okay, maybe it wasn’t that hot; but it was pretty unpleasant. Let’s face it, this has been a very warm summer. Finally, we broke down and called a repairman, ending up replacing our air conditioners and the 26 year old miracle furnace that was certainly due to fail on us in the upcoming winter. With this taken care of, we are now functioning much better. As we were going through all of this, however, Allan and I began to wonder how we survived our childhoods. As young children, neither of us had air-conditioned homes or cars. We “rolled” the windows down in the car for air and turned on fans and opened windows in the house. We played outside; sat on porches, especially in the evenings; went to the neighborhood pool; and didn’t forsee that as young adults our lives would be much cooler. We left the windows open and often the doors unlocked even when we went out, concerned only that it might rain while we were away. We rode in cars without seat belts and car seats. We weren’t necessarily as safe as today. There is good reason for the seat belts, air bags and car seats. Now we keep the windows closed and the air conditioner on; and the doors locked and the alarm on even when inside the house and car. I like the modern conveniences such as central air conditioning and heat; I like the safety and luxury of the modern car. I don’t want to go back to the good old days. I appreciate my current grown-up life with the modern conveniences such as central
heat and air, cell phones and computers. However, it is nice occasionally to look back with nostalgia and fond memories: sitting on my grandmother’s screened porch, cool in the summer evening; playing in the park with my neighborhood friends; and enjoying the rain-cooled night after a summer storm.
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POLICE SET PRECINCT 2 MEETING IN SEPTEMBER The PENS meeting for South Cobb Police Precinct Two will be Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the South Cobb Government Center, Austell Road. “Please join us to discuss any and all crime concerns you may have. Bring your friends, bring your neighbors. I will be on hand as will the Zone Two Precinct Commander,” said Captain Jeffrey Adcock.
WELLNESS PROGRAM SET FOR SEPTEMBER
The Joining Hands In Wellness Partnership will be promoting its annual “Joining Hands In Wellness” event Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. “The objective of this event is to introduce to the community what is Wellness, the purpose of it, and why it is so important,” said Annette Hughes, Wellness Day Coordinator. “The event will consist of interactive activities and educational information with the purpose of informing individuals that live in the City of Austell and the South Cobb area about the many resources available in our community.” The purpose of collaborating in the Wellness Movement is to promote and support all aspects of wellness using SAMHSA’s 8 Dimensions of Wellness, as mental wellness being a key component. “We want to reduce negative attitudes and raise awareness about the importance of overall wellness, support people in our community who need services, and build connections throughout Austell and the South Cobb community,” she said.
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The Cobb County Department of Public Safety is announcing its Fall session of the Citizens Public Safety Academy. This program provides an opportunity for the residents of Cobb County to have an inside look at the various organizations which make up the Cobb County Department of Public Safety. There is no charge for the 14-week program and the classes will be held every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. The 2015 Fall Program begins Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m., and continues through Dec. 15. Acceptance is by application, delivered to the Cobb County Public Safety Internal Affairs Department, 1150 Powder Springs Street, Suite 300, Marietta, Georgia 30064. The deadline is Friday August 14, 4 p.m.
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Carol Mickus, a 7th grade science teacher at Cooper Middle School in Austell, was named Cobb Teacher of the Year for the Middle School level. She was greeted by a team of Cobb Schools’ leaders, including Superintendent Chris Ragsdale, Aug. 26, who broke the news that she is now joining an elite and distinguished group of educators, identified as going above and beyond as teachers and leaders. Dr. Vanessa Watkin, right, Principal at Cooper, congratulates Ms. Mickus.
‘NEW LOOK’ BEGINS NEW YEAR AT PEBBLEBROOK Continued from Page 1 Hospitality, Fine Arts and Instrumental Performance and Arts and Entertainment Leadership, while the Academy for Global Service offers majors in Social Innovation, JROTC, Communications, and Allied Health Science. Each focused area of study provides students with real-world opportunities and problem-solving techniques, so they can apply their knowledge while learning practical business and social skills. “We are investing in the lives and futures of every student,” said Chris Ragsdale, Superintendent of the district. “Pebblebrook can become a beacon for education, as well as a catalyst for community and economic development. Our goal is to strengthen graduation rates and give all students the opportunity to pursue postsecondary training and education.” Ragsdale adds that the partnership with Usher’s New Look is a significant opportunity for the district and, more importantly, for the students of Pebblebrook HS. In addition, Usher’s Music Leadership course will be available for all freshmen. Plans are currently in development to com-
plete the Academy pathways for the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years. “We are pulling out all the stops here,” says Davis. “There is so much potential in each student and in this school. And now we have the innovative tools in place to support students in reaching their goals. The sky’s the limit.” Throughout the week, Usher’s New Look will conduct trainings around the organization’s four pillars—talent, education, career and service. The pillars reflect the guiding principles embraced by Pebblebrook within its new academic structure. All incoming Pebblebrook freshman will participate in Powered By Service as a part of this year’s “freshman experience”. As part of the Academies at Pebblebrook kick-off, artist Lindsay Ryden, a volunteer with Paint Love, will be on campus all week helping students create a mural inspired by Pebblebrook’s new motto of “Believe You Can.” Gregg Street from V103 and comedian Rickey Smiley will also be on hand to engage students as they learn about the school’s new academic approach.
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AUGUST 13: RETIRED EDUCATORS. The next meeting of the Cobb Marietta Retired Educators Association will be Thursday, August 13 at 11:30 at the First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Avenue, in Marietta. Speaker will be Marietta Daily Journal columnist Dick Yarbrough. Lunch will be served for $15. For more information contact Judy Munson at jmteachbellsouth.net ••• 13: MABLETON FOOD TRUCK Thursday at Mable House, 5 to 8 p.m. Other upcoming dates are August 13 and 27; Sept. 10 and 24 and Oct. 8. ••• 15: HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR. Antioch Loving Spirit Church, 6280 Britt Road. Mableton, is sponsoring the annual Health & Wellness Fair for the community on August 15, 2015 from 10am to 2pm. Free health screenings and school supplies will be given away. The fair also includes dental health, vision testing and financial services as well as food and fun for the entire family. Call the church @ 678-632-1266 for more information. ••• 20: REDEVELOPMENT FORUM. Rebuilding Cobb’s Future, on Thursday, August 20, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter. Speakers and panelists will focus on redevelopment for the next generation. What is our vision for Cobb’s future and what are we doing now that will attract future generations to the county? Breakfast and refreshments will be provided. Reserve your seat by registering online at cobbchamber.org.For any questions regarding sponsorships or details of the forum, contact Amanda Blanton at 770-859-2336 or ablanton@cobbchamber.org ••• 22: DOCUMENT SHREDDING. Shaw Temple AME Zion Church Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Church Parking 775 Hurt Rd at Hicks, Smyrna. No need to remove staples and/or paper clips. Donation: $10 per file size box or its equivalent and $5 each additional box or its equivalent. Cash, checks, debit and credit cards accepted. Information: 678-903-4185. SEPTEMBER 1: VININGS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (VBA) meets the first Tuesday of each month for lunch at Social Vinings. Networking and speakers from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Lunch $15 for Members; $20 for Non-Members and guests are always welcome! (no industry restrictions). A Business After-Hours is held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. ••• 2: SOUTH COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:45 at Presbyterian Village, East-West Connector. www.sc-ba.org ••• 3: SMYRNA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: lunch meetings the first Thursday of each month at the Smyrna Community Center, 11:45 p.m. Speaker: Demming Bass, How to use social media to get your story to the public. ••• 19: TASTE OF SMYRNA Village Green 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. September 19 ••• 22: JONQUIL GARDEN CLUB Joe Burgess, Senior Forester for Cobb County, who will present a program giving advice on urban rees for the landscape. September 22. For further information or inquiries about membership, contact Shirley Priest at 770-433-3248. Learn more about the club and upcoming events at: www.jonquilgardenclub.org. The Jonquil Garden Club typically meets on the fourth Tuesday September through June at 10:30 a.m. ••• 27: WHOLE HAWG BBQ and Music. Beginning at 11 a.m. September 27 Marietta Square. WEEKLY EVENTS AMERICAN LEGION POST 264, 6251 Ivey Road, Mableton is offering free Group Fitness Classes every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. All are welcome. ••• BIBLE STUDY MABLETON. Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Come, have dinner & study the Bible with us. Words of Faith A.M.E. Church 5719 Garner Road. Mableton. 770 944 3584 ••• BIBLE STUDY AUSTELL: Bible study at
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Austell Christian Church, 5624 Edith Street, Austell. Bible lessons for people of all ages every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Please call Clay Henry at 678-549-3774 for more information or if transportation is needed. ••• 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. ••• SMYRNA BOY SCOUT Smyrna Boy Scout Troop 11 meets at Smyrna First United Method-
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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 (Threadmill Build-
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Page 7, August 2015 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 30126. If you are interested in attending please 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. ••• NAMI SOUTH COBB has monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month 7 to 8:30 p.m., except Dec. Macland Presbyterian Church 3615 Macland Road Powder Springs. Kathleen Breen, 770-943-5322, rkbreen@comcast.net. Our programs are educational and supportive. They provide insight and share information of getting the assistance we need. ••• OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Meeting Every Monday at 7 p.m. Cumberland United Methodist 2375 Paces Ferry Road, Smyrna. ••• PARKINSON’S SUPPORT. The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets on the first Monday of each month at Robin’s Nest Adult Day Care, located at 470 N. Sessions Street, in Marietta, from 10am until 11 a.m. The meeting is open to people with Parkinson’s Disease and caregivers of persons with Parkinson’s Disease. The meeting is followed by an exercise class presented by PD Gladiators. For more information, please contact Robin Cleveland at 770.919.8580. ••• 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 404354-8911 for more information or see www. wbcfamily.org. ••• E-mail your organization’s calendar news to news@brightsidecobb.com. Deadline for SEPTEMBER issue is AUGUST 23 with publication the week of SEPTEMBER 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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MEMBERSHIP ART EXHIBIT IS OPEN The South Cobb Arts Alliance Membership Show will continue through Aug. 20 at the Mable House Arts Center, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Admission is free. Members gathered at the opening reception July 25 and winners were announced. First place went to Ann Cockerill for her watercolor, “They Went To France and Never Came Back.” Wendy Jackson earned Second Place for an acrylic, “Sea Scape.” Gail Newman took third place with “Schmincke,” a pastel. The Mable House Tea Room Award went to Amy Morris for a photograph,
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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. Activities are for adults age 55 and above. More information at www.CobbSeniors.org Wii Bowling -- Every Tuesday, 12:30 – 2 p.m. Free; Join in the fun for Wii bowling. Meet new friends and socialize while having fun. Treat Yourself Tuesday -- Aug. 11: Los Bravos, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Separate checks; Registration required. Meet at restaurant. Sleep Health -- Wednesday, Aug. 12, 10 – 11 a.m. Free; Registration required. It may seem obvious that sleep is beneficial. Even without fully grasping what sleep does for us, we know that going without sleep for too long makes us feel terrible, and that getting a good night’s sleep can make us feel ready to take on the world. Come hear what WellStar has to say about sleep health. Adventures in Photography: A Journey to the Front Yard -- Tuesday, Aug. 18, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Free; Registration required. If you are into photography and would like to see spectacular photos, you will not want to miss this show. John Parker will present his photography taken from his front yard, which will range from clouds, to soaring hawks, to vintage aircraft and beautiful sunsets. 2nd Annual Dog Day Afternoon -Wednesday, Aug. 19, 12 – 2:30 p.m. $10 /$12 Non-resident. Don’t miss out on our 2nd Annual Dog Day Afternoon where you will enjoy hotdogs right off the grill and other side items. It’s an afternoon where everyone will be guaranteed a good time as Kenee Maree, smooth jazz instrumentalist, will perform live. Bingo Bash -- Monday, Aug. 24, 1 – 3 p.m. $3 /$4 Non-resident. AARP Smart Driver -- Wednesday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $15 AARP members; $20 Non-members. Bring a lunch. Check with your insurance agent about a possible discount for taking this class. David J. Sencer CDC Museum -Wednesday, Sept. 2; 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Our first stop will be lunch at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Midtown, where you will be in for a treat as you experience their mouthwatering dishes. Following lunch, we will travel to the David J. Sencer CDC Museum. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of 13 major operating components of the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and one of the only federal government agencies with headquarters outside of Washington, DC. CDC has other major locations in the United States and Puerto Rico, and more than 15,000 employees, who also work in state and local health agencies, in quarantine and border health offices at ports of entry, and in more than 50 countries around the world. A valid government-issued ID is required for entry onto CDC’s campus. Cameras are allowed inside the museum’s exhibit space, but pictures cannot be taken outside of the CDC Museum. $47 Senior Council member; $52 Non-member.Payment due at registration. Deadline August 6. Price includes motor coach transportation, lunch and tip. No refunds will be given unless the trip is cancelled. Wolfe Center News The Wolfe Adult Recreation Center and Therapy Pool, 884 Church St., Smyrna, is open to anyone 55 years of age and older. We are open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The following activities are planned for August: Drawn’ Together -- Aug. 3, This is an informal drawing group that meets once per month. No drawing experience needed. Jarred Memories -- Aug. 4 and 18, Join Jackie for a trip down memory lane. She uses different props to invoke memories from your past. Cornhole -- Aug. 5, Simple bag toss game anyone can do. Quilting Group -- Aug. 6 and 20, Members with all different backgrounds in sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, etc. are welcome to attend this informal group Pickleball -- Aug. 10 and 25, A great game for all ages….especially older adults! Phase 10 -- Aug. 11, A fun card game. Bunco -- Aug. 17, A friendly dice game - no skills are needed. Beginners are welcome. Paint with Paula, -- Aug. 19, A beginner’s paint class using acrylics. Genealogy -- Aug. 24 Dorothy’s Travel Log -- Aug. 31 And much more! For information on how to become a member of the Wolfe Adult Recreation Center and Therapy Pool or for more information on any of the activities, please contact us at (678) 631 – 5541 or stop by and take a look around.
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
The Cobb County Republican Women presented five scholarship winners in July, including Jordan D. Wilkes, honor graduate from Pebblebrook High Center for Performing Arts, who will be attending Oklahoma City University. At right is Roseann Hall, President of the Cobb County Republican Women.
CANDLELITE CONCERT FEATURES VAN MORRISON TRIBUTE For decades, the South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) has presented free Candlelite Concerts each summer at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. The 2015 concert series continues with Domino - A Van Morrison Experience, an exciting new tribute to Van Morrison featuring Greg Hester on vocals and Keith Jenkins (former guitarist for James Brown) on electric guitar. Hester will be singing the hits such as Domino, Wild Night, Moondance, Into the Mystic, Brown Eyed Girl and many more on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Complex is located at 5239 Floyd Road. Bring a blanket and sit under the stars, or take a seat in the covered amphitheater and enjoy great music in our own backyard. Tables close to the stage are available for a small fee. Bring a picnic dinner or visit the new catering company and enjoy a great evening.
WellStar and Mayo Clinic. Working together. Working for you. Achieving our vision of world-class healthcare is even closer now that we are a proud new member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, an innovative collaboration which brings the expertise of Mayo to our patients. As the ďŹ rst and only member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network in metro Atlanta, our depth of specialty care will be enhanced with new resources and tools while keeping patient care right here at home. Innovation. World-class care. WellStar. For more information, please visit wellstar.org/mayo. For physician referral, please call 770-956-STAR (7827).
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY SET AT MABLE HOUSE Food Truck Thursday will be held every other Thursday at the Mable House Complex from 5 to 8 p.m. The South Cobb Arts Alliance sponsors the event every other week through the summer. There will be good food, arts and crafts, and live music. Bring the family for dinner and enjoy the free entertainment. Other upcoming dates are Aug. 13 and 27; Sept. 10 and 24 and Oct. 8.
WEST COBB FOOD TRUCKS EVERY FRIDAY Food Trucks come to west Cobb every Friday in the parking lot of Trinity Chapel, 4665 Macland Road, Powder Springs. The weekly event features family fun plus inflatables and a fresh market. The fun begins at 5 p.m. until dusk through Aug. 21.
The vision of WellStar Health System is to deliver world-class healthcare through our hospitals, physicians and services. Our not-for-proďŹ t health system includes WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (anchored by WellStar Kennestone Hospital) and WellStar Cobb, Douglas, Paulding and Windy Hill hospitals; WellStar Medical Group; Urgent Care Centers; Health Parks; Pediatric Center; Health Place; Homecare; Hospice; Atherton Place; Paulding Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; and the WellStar Foundation.
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School officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new HAVEN Academy at Sky View July 31. HAVEN, located at 5805 Dunn Road, Mableton, provides special education and personalized learning for students with severe emotional behavior disorders and autism. Serving Cobb, Douglas and Marietta, HAVEN Academy works with students and their families to ensure that there is successful return and reintegration to the ‘least restrictive environment’ for the student. The school combines the former sites at Fitzhugh-Lee and Hawthorn in Smyrna and has 110 students in grades K-12, according to Director Shannon Svetlay. HAVEN stands for Hope; Achievement; Victory; Encouragement and Nobility said Dr. Isaac Kelly, principal
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