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Contents November 2021
Contributors
Credit Union of Georgia
32 Judy Abbott
34 Ryan Blythe
On the Cover
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President/CEO of Credit Union of Georgia Brian Albrecht in front of the new Kennesaw branch, which offers credit union members innovative and convenient banking options in the lobby and drive-thru.
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Cover photo by Brian Nejedly.
24 Jennifer Bonn 26 Andrew Bramlett 12 Derek Easterling
35 Malinda Howe 37 Rob Macmillan Teller Catee demonstrates the new Smart ATM with Teller Assist.
20 Susan Schulz 18 Jaime Stone 30 Elisabeth Stubbs 14 Bill Westenberger
In Every Issue
4 Around Kennesaw 8 Local News 13 Celebrations
32 Growing Gardeners
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37 Rob’s Rescues
Fishing for Healing
Nonprofit’s founder helps veterans through a common pastime.
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Lend a Helping Hand
Find out how you can help local residents heading into the holiday season.
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Easy as Pie
These make-ahead recipes will help ease your baking stress this Thanksgiving.
38 School News 40 Community Calendar
44 Library Events 45 Senior Events 46 Cobb Photographic Society
48 Kennesaw Parks 50 Clubs & Organizations
52 Downtown Dining Guide 53 Community of Faith 54 Directory of Advertisers
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Around Kennesaw Letter From the Editor
My 19-month-old had a well check with her pediatrician Oct. 12, and, as I was driving to drop her off at daycare after the appointment, that’s when I saw it – the first house decorated for Christmas this year. A wreath hung on each window of the white farmhouse, while twinkle lights lined the roof. I love holiday decorations as much as the next person, but Thanksgiving exists people! Personally, Thanksgiving marks the start of the Christmas season and decorating in my house. When Santa rolls through at the end of the parade, that’s when the trees (yes, plural) come down from the attic, along with the rest of the decorations, and I dust off the holiday mugs for my morning coffee to prove to my husband the Christmas china collection isn’t a waste of space. Some of you are already singing carols and your family’s gingerbread house competition is days before the turkey and dressing are served. No matter when the holiday decorating starts in your house, we can all agree Oct. 12 is Maddie Beth and Parker Grace. just too dang early! For seasonally appropriate tips and recipes, don’t miss Jaime Stone’s article on Page 18. Her pie hack will help you save time, and, hopefully, make your Thanksgiving baking less stressful. With the holiday season right around the corner, many of our neighbors need a little extra help. If you’re interested in lending a helping hand, we’ve compiled a list (Page 16) of ways you can help local nonprofits serve those families this season. As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s all take time to reflect on our many blessings. I’m thankful for organizations and leaders in our community that make a difference, such as helping veterans through fishing (Page 20) and bringing joy to those with special needs (Page 42). Veterans Day is Nov. 11, so make a point to thank a veteran for their service. For a complete list of the events and organizations that serve veterans, turn to Page 22. Speaking of turkeys, I’m especially thankful for the bond between these two nuggets. They seem to really love each other, at least for now. And, even though she’s in the 91st percentile for weight, the pediatrician said Maddie Beth is “perfect.” Big sister will be sure to slip her some extra cranberry sauce. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Katie Beall Katie Beall is managing editor of Aroundabout Local Media. Send your comments or questions to Katie@AroundaboutMagazines.com.
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Aroundabout Local Media as senior director of operations and sales for Around Acworth and Around Kennesaw. She’s from Birmingham, Alabama, but has lived in Kennesaw longer than her home state. Kim, and her husband, Tim, have two children – a daughter, who is married, and a son, who is a freshman at Kennesaw State University. Kim enjoys serving at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, is active in numerous business associations and chambers, and loves to participate in community events. She has a master’s degree in education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and was the principal at First Baptist Christian School in Kennesaw for six years.
What’s Coming
Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority and the City of Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission are seeking artists and vendors for the inaugural Kennesaw Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 4. Merchandise should be handmade/crafted, locally produced and suitable for holiday gifts. No commercially produced items or direct sales items will be accepted. To apply, visit https://forms.gle/ktj86YLKWfV1zMj3A.
Noteworthy
The Home Depot, at 449 Roberts Court N.W., donated pumpkins and wheat straw bales for the Truck or Treat event last month hosted by Kennesaw Parks & Recreation. The items were used to help decorate and set up photo ops for attendees. Thank you for your donation!
Kudos
Last month, the Cobb Chamber recognized public safety personnel throughout all Cobb communities during its annual Public Safety Appreciation Week. Congratulations to Kennesaw Police Department’s Detective Daniel Wood, who was named the 2021 Public Safety Employee of the Year. He was recognized for his actions during a multi-vehicle accident on the interstate earlier this year, as well as his dedication to work cases that target children.
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Pairing Veterans With Animal Companions
Superior Pets for Patriotic Vets is an initiative sponsored by Superior Plumbing, which pairs shelter animals from Cobb County Animal Control with veterans. The VA spends around $7.5 billion on healthcare services, and about 22 post-service veterans commit suicide each day. In an effort to alleviate the emotional scars that plague our nation’s finest, while securing a forever home for shelter dogs and cats, Superior Pets for Patriotic Vets will match companion pets with local veterans. To date, 198 shelter animals have found new homes. Veterans seeking a companion animal can complete the adoption form at https://bit.ly/3joLjWQ, and bring it to Cobb County Animal Services (1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta) and take home their new friend.
Public Safety Employees Awarded The Cobb Chamber honored Cobb County’s Public Safety heroes Oct. 4, during its annual Public Safety Appreciation Breakfast, presented by Cobb EMC and Wellstar, at the Cobb County 911 Coca-Cola Roxy. Deputy Director Awards included the Medal of Kevin Gardner. Valor presented to Cobb County Police Officers David Cavender, John Pearson and Bryan Moore for their actions during a firefight with an armed carjacker in June 2020. Other award recipients included the Public Safety Employee of the Year, Kennesaw Police Detective Daniel Wood, who was selected for his actions during a February multiple-vehicle chain-reaction collision on I-75. Nominations for the Public Safety Awards were solicited from public safety agencies throughout Cobb County, including police, fire, sheriff ’s office, campus police, emergency communications and EMS.
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Officers Dustin Trail and Tasia Sveda, Smyrna Police Department
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DAR supports Wreaths Across America The Liberty Hill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a Wreaths Across America sponsoring group. Morrill Worcester is the owner of Worcester Wreath Co. in Maine. In 1992, Worcester Wreath had a surplus of wreaths near the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington National Cemetery, Worcester saw an opportunity to honor our country’s veterans. Arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery that had been receiving fewer visitors each year. The annual tribute went on quietly for several years, until 2005, when a photo of the stones at Arlington, adorned with wreaths and covered in snow, circulated on the Internet. The project received national attention, and, in 2007, Wreaths Across America was formed to remember, honor and teach. With the help of local organizations, wreath-laying ceremonies are held around the country through Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization. Individuals and businesses are invited to purchase a wreath for $15, while supporting the Liberty Hill Chapter community projects, at https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/164030. The deadline to purchase wreaths is Nov. 30. Wreaths will be placed on veterans gravesites on Dec. 18.
The Battery Atlanta Movie Nights The Xfinity Movie Series returns to The Battery Atlanta through Dec. 10 on the plaza green. Each weekend, moviegoers can enjoy family-favorites, like “Trolls” and “The Muppet Movie” as well as holiday favorites, like “The Grinch.” On Nov. 27, attendees will be treated to “Abominable” after the Christmas tree lighting festivities. For all movie showings, guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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Library Offers Hiring Resources Looking for a job? Your Cobb library card can help with that! Free resources, such as LearningExpress Library, offer free job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification, and licensing exam preparation. www.cobbcounty. org/library/card-account.
Water System Volunteer Challenge Truck-a-Palooza rescheduled to November The Truck-a-Palooza event originally scheduled to be held in Kennesaw in October has been moved to Nov. 13. Change your calendar and then get up close to police cars, fire trucks, construction vehicles, military vehicles and even a police helicopter. Bring your cameras and make some memories. Event is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Town Center Mall (400 Ernest Barrett Parkway), in the back parking lot. Admission is $5 per person, or $20 per family. Children 2 years old and younger are free. Proceeds support the Cobb County Safety Village.
Cobb County Water System, in partnership with the National Park Service, presents the Chattahoochee Basin Volunteer Challenge. This challenge was created to encourage community members to participate in organized waterway-related service activities throughout Cobb County. The group that accumulates the most service hours will win a free rafting trip on the Chattahoochee River with a park ranger from the National Park Service. Qualifying events must take place by March 31, 2022. Acceptable service events include: • Waterway cleanups • Storm drain marking projects • Privet pulls • Water quality monitoring • Amphibian monitoring and bio blitzes
PAL Gets Donation for Special Needs Kids Program Cobb’s Police Athletic League (PAL) received a grant of $10,000 to help its ongoing programming for children. The Cobb PAL hopes to plan a field day for special needs children in the future. Georgia state Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick helped the PAL generate the grant funding. Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, Cobb Commissioner JoAnn Birrell and Kirkpatrick were on hand to present the check. 10
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To propose alternate service ideas, email Water_RSVP@ cobbcounty.org, or call 770419-6431. To participate in the challenge, register at https://tinyurl.com/ ChattChallengeRegistration. You may also visit the webpage at: https://tinyurl.com/ ChattahoocheeChallenge. The registration deadline is Jan. 3.
E911 Recruitment Event
Cobb County Police Unveil New Headquarters The Board of Commissioners, public safety leadership and property management officials cut the ribbon for the new Cobb County Police Headquarters on Fairground Street in Marietta last month. The building, a former credit union, underwent $16 million in renovations paid for through the 2016 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Cobb County Property Management provided the work to transform it into the new headquarters. The new building enabled the department to consolidate sections, such as records, permitting, crimes against person unit, internal affairs unit, technology-based crimes, violent incident prevention and early response unit, and command staff. These sections were previously scattered across different buildings throughout Cobb. Further improvements are ongoing, including a real-time crime center designed to consolidate information for officers in the field. A crime scene garage is under construction behind the building. Both projects are expected to be completed during 2022.
County Extends COVID Emergency Ruling Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid signed a second extension of the county’s Declaration of Emergency last month concerning the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The extension allows upcoming public meetings to be held virtually, to keep the county’s emergency operations plan in place, and to continue to encourage residents to get vaccinated and take precautions in public. The second extension runs through Nov. 16. The extension also cites the “severe overcrowding” condition at Kennestone Hospital, caused by coronavirus cases, and continues the terms of prior declarations.
Volunteers Needed for Blue Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is approaching quickly, and volunteers are needed to help with Blue Thanksgiving, an opportunity for the community to show appreciation for the men and women in Cobb County who serve and protect. Volunteers are needed to transport food and supplies to police agencies and offices on Thanksgiving Day. Food pickup will be located in east Cobb, off Trickum Road. For more information, including volunteer sign-up, please visit bluethanksgiving.com/index.html, or email kim@bluethanksgiving.com.
The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications is holding its first E911 recruitment open house, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20, at the Public Safety Village. Job candidates are invited to meet the recruitment team, along with several members of the E911 staff. They will explain the important role that a 911 professional fills in public safety as the first of the first responders. Computers will be available on-site to begin the application process for interested candidates.
Library System Earns Kudos for Excellence Several Cobb County Public Library System employees were recognized last month for their outstanding work through the Georgia Libraries Conference.
• Communications Manager Slone Williams earned Library Journal’s Marketer of Year Honorable Mention Award. • The Cobb County Public Library Census Committee (Pat Ball, Dinah Bonesteel, Tom Brooks, Wanda Dallas, Raymond Goslow, Corey Stegall, Shannon Tyner and John Willard) were presented with the Georgia Library Association’s Team Award for census work. • Deborah Jackson, a member of the Georgia Public Library System inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) committee served as a panelist on diversity and inclusion at the Georgia Libraries Conference. She will be presenting at the national Public Library Association Conference. • Raymond Goslow gave a presentation on the use of Geographic Information Systems in libraries to the Georgia Libraries Conference. He received favorable comments, including “best presentation!” The Cobb library system expressed thanks to Support Services Director Sharon Stanley and the GIS team (Kimberly Lemley and Jennifer Lana) for making GIS available to the team. AROUND KENNESAW | November 2021
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A Word from
Mayor Derek Easterling
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here has the year gone? We made it through the dog days of summer, the start of a new school year, enjoyed another successful year of the Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K Race Series, two downtown festivals, our first downtown concert series, the second annual Main Street Scarecrow contest, and numerous groundbreaking and grand openings in the city. But, this is no time to rest. We still have important events to conduct and prepare for Santa Claus to come to town.
Veterans Day
Do you know the significance of Veterans Day and the history of your freedom? It was on the 11th day of the 11th month, at the 11th hour when fighting ceased during World War I, which was fought from July 28, 1914, until Nov. 11, 1918. More than 9 million soldiers and 7 million civilians were killed during the fighting. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11, 1919, as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service, and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us, and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations,” Wilson proclaimed. There have been many conflicts and wars in which brave American men and women have served and fought for freedom, including the Korean and Vietnam wars, the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the civil wars in the Dominican Republic and Cambodia, the invasions of Grenada and Panama, the Persian Gulf War, and wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Libya. Thousands of troops continue to stand watch across the globe, protecting your inalienable rights, liberty and opportunity.
If you know a veteran or see a veteran, take time to say thank you for their service to our great country. Kennesaw will honor the service of military members past and present with a complimentary lunch at noon Nov. 11 at the Ben Robertson Community Center, located at 2753 Watts Drive.
Southern Museum
On Nov. 19, with a cocktail in hand, enjoy local food and live music while strolling through the Southern Museum’s galleries and special art exhibits curated by local artists. You will be surprised at what you will see at the museum.
Thanksgiving
I pray you have an opportunity to enjoy Thanksgiving with the ones you love so dearly. I am thankful for you, and the opportunity to live, work and play in this community. I am thankful for my wife, Dawn, our family and friends. And, I am truly thankful for the many blessings God has bestowed upon each of us. I would like to hear what you are thankful for and what your hopes are for the Christmas season. Email DEasterling@Kennesaw-GA.gov.
Winter Kickoff
Learn about the new season of programs and events with Parks & Recreation during the day-long program Nov. 30 at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Visit www.kennesawga.gov/adaywithsanta for information on A Day with Santa. He will arrive in Kennesaw early next month to start his Christmas list. Parade applications are currently being accepted. Derek Easterling has served as Kennesaw’s mayor since 2016. He is dedicated to serving his community to the highest level possible.
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Entering the Season With Grateful Hearts BY BILL WESTENBERGER
As we move into the holiday season, it’s appropriate that the first holiday to be celebrated is one of thankfulness. We all can agree that things have been crazy lately. As a community, we have experienced many losses and setbacks during the past two years. Some days, it seems like there’s no end in sight. Frustrations plague us in many ways, but, through it all, we still have so much to be thankful for. I have a great deal of thanks to give. First of all, I want to say thank you to my wife and family. Additionally, I can’t say thank you enough to the team I serve with. They are amazing and wow me every day. However, the biggest thank you goes to you, the community. Without your support, we would not be able to help keep the community safe and maintain the community’s quality of life. You may not realize it, but you need to know that your support gives our officers the energy to do their jobs. It’s easy to recognize that it’s a two-way street. Our public safety teams must energize you through our professionalism, heroism, dedication and love for those we serve, but we need you! For example, I recently read a letter written to one of our officers from a domestic violence victim. The victim praised the officer for going above and beyond in assisting the
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victim through a very difficult time. Although it wasn’t meant for me, this letter re-energized me and made a positive impact for my day. I shared it with our senior leadership team, and sent my appreciation to the officer. All I can say is that it was an amazing experience that originated with a heartfelt thank you. You don’t always get to see the ripple effect of a kind word, but we all know how profound it can be. So, again, I thank you all for your support, kind thoughts, patience and appreciation. Thank you for letting us
know when something is occurring, or speaking up as a witness when needed. We weren’t designed to do life in silos; we need one another to make it all work. I hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday, full of time with friends and family that brings lasting smiles. Until next time … stay safe. Bill Westenberger has served as chief since 2008. He was given the 2019 Kennesaw Citizen of the Year Award.
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The holiday season is difficult for many, and the pandemic has caused even greater need. Here’s a list of local nonprofits working to make sure everyone has a great holiday season. Please do what you can to help, whether it’s donating money or time. While you’re at it, consider bringing a basket of homemade goodies, fresh fruit or colorful flowers to show your appreciation for the staff and volunteers at these nonprofits.
Acworth Police Department Christmas Shoppe
www.acworthpolice.org Every year, the Acworth Police Department invites parents in need to come and select holiday gifts for their children at the station’s Christmas Shoppe. The community can assist the Christmas Shoppe by donating new, unwrapped toys and clothes for school-aged children. Donations can be dropped off at the police department anytime before Dec. 15. 770-974-1232, Ext. 1115.
Encompass Ministries
https://encompassministriesinc.org Encompass Ministries and its food pantry offer year-round food and stability, as well as life-skills training assistance. Special holiday needs: donations of turkeys, ham and nonperishable food items. A list of the top 10 food needs is kept up-to-date on the website. Tax-deductible donations also are accepted on the website. For more details, call 770-591-4730.
The Center for Family Resources
https://thecfr.org The center has a goal of providing 1,000 boxes of food for local families for Thanksgiving week. Register to be a Smart Stuffer Packing Partner; each box costs $50-$60 and contains traditional holiday foods as well as staples such as cereal, peanut butter and jelly, pasta and beans. Another option is to become a Thanks for Giving 2021 sponsor, which helps underwrite the costs of the holiday campaign, as well as providing gift cards. 770-428-2601.
Cobb Christmas Stuff-A-Bus
www.cobbchristmas.net/stuff-a-bus Help the Stuff-A-Bus program brighten the holidays for local children in need by donating new toys, food or monetary contributions to Cobb Christmas, a nonprofit, nondenominational organization that helps low-income families during the holidays. It is 100% run by volunteers, so all donations go directly to help the community. Cobb Christmas provides a minimum of three age-appropriate toys to each child, ages infant-15. Families go through a qualification process. Check the website to find a donation location near you, or drop off donations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8-10 at the IAM Lodge 709 (1032 S. Marietta Pkwy., Marietta). 16
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A Cobb Senior Services client receives gifts during last year’s Senior Santa program.
Cobb Senior Services www.cobbcounty.org Brighten the holidays for senior clients who won’t receive gifts or visits from family during the season. Senior Santa 2021 will help current clients. Cobb Senior Services is not accepting new clients for the program at this time. Ways to help include: • Adopt a senior. Purchase items from a local senior’s wish list, and drop them off at the senior services office by Nov. 19.
• Donate gift cards. Cards for Kroger, Publix, Walmart and Target allow seniors to purchase muchneeded items and should be dropped off by Nov. 19. • Make a monetary donation. Donate funds at https://bit.ly/3plqxuR.
For more information or to receive a wish list, call Andrea Rapowitz at 770-528-1445.
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www.family promise cobb county.org Family Promise serves housing insecure families with children, by providing shelter through community faith partnerships. While the family has shelter, the day center staff stays busy working to help the adults find jobs, learn budgeting, connect with benefits and services that will help them. Donations of gas cards and Walmart, Publix, Kroger or Target gift cards are requested to help the families being served. Donations of new bed pillows, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, paper towels and toilet paper are always needed.
www.mustministries.org The MUST Ministries Thanksgiving Food Box Program long has been a source of help and hope to those living in poverty. To help your neighbors in need, MUST is collecting donations of canned green beans, corn, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes. Also requested are boxes or packets of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, stuffing and gravy mixes (no glass please). Monetary donations for turkeys and frozen pies are the most helpful. The Donation Center can accept donations of nonperishable items Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the MUST Ministries Donation Center located at 1280 Field Parkway, Marietta, GA 30066. For more information, email Gabe Fleming at gfleming@mustministries.org.
Goshen Valley Foundation www.goshenvalley.org Goshen Valley Boys Ranch attempts to provide a memorable Christmas experience for foster children, with the community’s help. This includes building traditions, talking about the true meaning of Christmas, as well as fulfilling young people’s wants and needs through gift giving, to teach them that they are loved. With 42 kids to purchase gifts for, Goshen Valley relies on the generosity of the community to fulfill these wishes. A list of gifts has been compiled on Amazon through a charity wishlist. For details, visit http://goshenwishlist.org, email Executive Director Stacy Cooper at scooper@goshenvalley.org or call 770-796-4618 for a clickable link to view gifts the boys have requested.
The Hope Box www.TheHopeBox.org The Hope Box, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing abandoned babies and toddlers, needs donations via gift cards to Walmart, CVS and Target to cover the costs of car seats and other needs of mothers and infants in crisis. Mail gift cards to 3330 Cobb Parkway, Suite 324/180, Acworth, GA 30101. For more information, call 770-765-6301.
KSU CARE Services http://care.kennesaw.edu The Campus Awareness, Resource & Empowerment (CARE) Services office offers program support to students who are experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and/or the foster care system. Monetary donations to the fund can make a huge difference in the lives of students, and their academic careers. There is an online shopping gift list for granting holiday wishes to students within this special population. For details, contact CARES at careservices@kennesaw.edu or 470-KSU-5260.
NorthStar Church Bags of Kindness https://northstarchurch.org The NorthStar Church November Big Give is the annual Bags of Kindness giveaway. Pick up a NorthStar grocery bag Nov. 7 at the church; then, fill it with the items on the shopping list inside the bag. Return bags to NorthStar Church Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-noon. The bags, filled with items needed for a Thanksgiving meal, will be given to families in need, referred by local school social workers. Visit https://bit.ly/3b2TweQ to download the shopping list.
Operation Christmas Child www.samaritanspurse.org Representatives will be collecting donations of filled shoeboxes Nov. 15-22, but collection may look a little different this year. Check the website for updates on locations in the area that will be accepting shoeboxes, including RiverStone Church and Ellison & Ellison Co. in Kennesaw, and for directions on donating or filling a virtual shoebox.
Simple Needs GA www.simpleneedsga.org The Spirit of Christmas program helps school- and agencyreferred families who were unable to register for other local programs, such as the MUST Toy Shop, Cobb Christmas and Toys for Tots. Volunteer opportunities include buying requested presents, wrapping gifts, making deliveries, sorting and organizing and more. For more information, email brenda@simpleneedsga.org.
Toys for Tots www.toysfortots.org Toys for Tots is a national program started by the Marine Corps. Toys for Tots collects new, unwrapped toys year round to distribute to children in need during the holiday season as a way of spreading joy to the less fortunate. Visit the website for the most updated list of collection sites in Kennesaw. AROUND KENNESAW | November 2021
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Slab pie.
Butter Pie Crust Dough
BY JAIME STONE
It’s that time again, y’all, time to start preparing for Thanksgiving! Half of you are delighted with the mere thought, while the others are groaning in protest of the food buying, prep work and belaboring over a stove. I understand both camps. As much as I love to bake, why is it so time-consuming? The thought takes all the fun and gratitude right out of my holiday. A few quick recipes can make your Turkey Day so much easier. … You’ll be downright thankful (see what I did there?). If you’ve never heard of a slab pie, it will change your holiday and leftover situation for the better; I promise. In my small family alone, I get four different pie requests, not counting whoever we invited. A slab pie is my secret weapon to eliminate the need to make and bake separate crusts for all varieties. You make only one pie crust, and, utilizing a cookie sheet, create partitions for each variety of pie. I’ve made slabs with two, three or four sections, and even one where three parts were baked pies, then cooled and filled the fourth with a cold filling. Just think ahead and make adjustments for varying cooking times. My second gift to you is apple cider syrup, or, as my son calls it, apple pie in a jar. As most good things do, it came to me out of a simple need, and being cheap. Utilizing ingredients I had on hand, we enjoyed delicious fall-inspired waffles on breakfast-for-dinner night. I hope these recipes inspire you to take it easy on yourself this holiday season, while keeping your meals simply delicious! 18
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• 2½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more to dust, spooned and leveled • ½ tablespoon granulated sugar • ½ teaspoon sea salt • ½ pound cold, unsalted butter (2 sticks) diced into ¼-inch pieces • 6 tablespoons ice water 1. Place the flour, sugar and salt into a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. You also can use a stand mixer, or go old-fashioned with a pastry cutter. 2. Add the cold, diced butter and pulse the mixture until coarse crumbs form, with some pea-sized pieces, then stop mixing. The mixture should remain dry and powdery. 3. Add 6 tablespoons of cold water (avoid adding the ice to dough), and pulse just until moist clumps or small balls form. Press a piece of dough between your fingertips and, if the dough sticks together, you have added enough water. If not, add more water one teaspoon at a time. Be careful not to add too much water, or the dough will be sticky and difficult to roll out. 4. Transfer the dough to a clean work surface, and gather the dough together into a ball. It should not be smooth; do not knead the dough. Divide the dough in half and flatten to form a rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour before using. This can be made ahead for the following day, to save precious time.
Pumpkin Pie Filling • • • • • • • • •
1 15-ounce can plain pumpkin puree 2 eggs 1 ¼ cups packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon fresh nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cloves ½ cup cream
Whisk pumpkin, eggs and brown sugar together for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients, and continue to whisk until well combined. Since this is for a slab pie, this blend will not be as loose as typical pumpkin pie filling, but still will have the same delicious custardy texture. This mixture also can be made ahead, early in the day or the night before, to save time.
Apple Pie Filling • 6 tart/firm apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced (I used Pink Lady and Granny Smith) • ½ cup sugar • 1 lemon, zest and juice • ¼ teaspoon cloves • ¼ teaspoon fresh nutmeg • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Apple Cider Syrup • • • •
1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups apple cider 4 tablespoons butter
1. I n a small, cold pot whisk together the cinnamon and cornstarch. Add the apple cider then turn on low heat, whisking. 2. S lowly increase heat to medium, still whisking. Once desired thickness is reached, turn off the heat, and whisk in butter until completely combined. 3. U se on pancakes, waffles, ice cream, desserts or anything you desire. Store the leftovers in a glass jar in the refrigerator, and shake well, or gently reheat when needed. Jaime Stone is a New England native, but feels blessed to call Georgia home since 2015. You can find her in the kitchen or garden with a cup of coffee.
Apple cider syrup.
Add apple slices to a large bowl, and toss with all ingredients until well coated.
Put It All Together. 1. Preheat the oven to 375. 2. Roll out the pie dough with a rolling pin until it’s about 1-inch larger than a 10-inch by 15inch sheet pan. Don’t let the butter get warm; work as quickly as possible. 3. Position the pie dough neatly in the pan, pressing it into the corners. Use a sharp knife to trim off excesses around the outer edge of the pan. Use the trimmings to make a barrier in the center of the pan to create two defined spaces for the two fillings. 4. Fill one side with apple filling and the other with pumpkin. 5. Use leftover dough to lattice or decorate. I used fall cookie cutters, to decorate the apple side. Brush this top crust with an egg wash for maximum beauty. 6. Bake for 30 minutes. If the crust gets too dark, cover with aluminum foil to stop browning. AROUND KENNESAW | November 2021
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Fishing for Warriors: Life-saving Change BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ
Andrew Inman, a veteran who served in the Marines and the Army, experienced a change in the trajectory of his life after an encounter with the men of Fishing for Warriors (FFW). The nonprofit’s leaders and volunteers connect veterans to one another through their love of fishing. “I’ve been a fisherman all of my life. I grew up fishing on the banks of anywhere I could find. It is in my blood. It is my therapy, my livelihood,” Andrew said. “With the invisible injuries from combat, I lost sight of my passion after my deployment to Iraq. I found myself trapped indoors, avoiding the light of day, and shoving whatever numbing agent I could find into my system. Days turned into months, months into years, and next thing I knew, I was 305 pounds, addicted to opiates, and hating life. If my thoughts had assigned seats, fishing would have been in the nosebleeds. Life barely was being lived, breath after breath, thought after thought. Numb.” Andrew completed many stages of
therapy, prescribed and mandated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but something was missing still: fishing. Then, he discovered FFW. “I’ve had the pleasure of attending two events, the first as a veteran who needed help, and the second as a boat captain and volunteer,” Andrew said. “My first event included a fishing tournament. I was partnered with John John Lanier (vice president and outreach director of FFW). We ended up winning that tournament, an epic adventure. My first win as a fisherman! John John is one of the coolest and humblest men I’ve ever met. “Let me explain to you why I want the men of FFW in my corner,” he said. “Recently, I fell off the wagon and hit rock bottom. I didn’t know who to turn to. I remembered John John said he would always be there, no matter what time of day or night. So, I reached out to John John and asked for that favor. At the lowest of lows, I texted him and asked for help. He called and asked what he could
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John John Lanier, left, with fellow veteran Cameron McBride on Allatoona Lake.
do. I asked him to come fishing with me. “No big deal, right? Except, he lives in South Carolina, and I live in Central Florida. He asked me to wait a few minutes; he needed some time to make things happen. I thought he was not going to be able to pull this off. But, true to his word, he called back. He drove down that evening, and we fished. We laughed. We cried. He’s my brother for life, a stranger turned friend while fishing. I am forever grateful.” Unfortunately, stories like Andrew’s are common for combat veterans. He is not alone in his post-war struggles. The veterans who fish with FFW have stories to share, so healing can begin. FFW offers events all over the Southeast, including Allatoona Lake, Lake Lanier and Lake Harding. FFW President Justin Brooks, a Georgia Army National Guard veteran, launched the nonprofit after serving multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Justin attended an event with another nonprofit called Wake for Warriors, which has a similar vision, but a different focus: watersports. Spending a weekend on the water inspired Justin to share his passion for fishing with other veterans. “After we finished wakeboarding, I picked up a pole to fish. A conversation was sparked with Dave Deep, the founder of Wake for Warriors, about my love of fishing. I shared with him that I grew up fishing
Take the Leap Into Homeownership Marine and Army veteran Andrew Inman catches a bass.
many of North Georgia’s lakes and rivers with my great grandfather. One thing led to another, and with Dave’s help, FFW was born,” he said. “Life’s worth living, making it my sole purpose to get as many veterans as I can off the couch and onto the water.” Veterans and civilians are encouraged to volunteer. Tax-deductible donations are needed for lodging, flights and food, to make these events possible. Visit fishingforwarriors.org, call Justin Brooks at 770-310-5293 or John John Lanier at 315-719-4123. Susan Schulz is a Bible teacher and mentor who lives and plays on the Etowah River in Canton. Connect with her on social media or at susanbrowningschulz.com.
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Veterans Day Events Nov. 6
The Aviation History & Technology Center’s Veteran Appreciation Celebration unites the public with those who have served our nation, through a free event with food, conversation and a veteran-themed variety show, 4-7 p.m., in Marietta. https://ahtc360.org/events.
Support for Veterans in Cobb County
American Legion Post 304 in Acworth and Post 29 in Marietta are part of the largest veteran support group in the United States, with posts in 14,000 communities around the country and 2.4 million members. www.post304.org, www.post29marietta.org.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6 in Marietta
is a veterans advocacy and assistance group that was founded in 1953, to allow veterans to get together with other veterans and help one another with what they need. https://www. davchapter6.com.
Marine Corps League Detachment 647 of Marietta
is for veterans of the Marine Corps to meet, maintain camaraderie and perform community services. The Marietta chapter joins to serve Marines, their families and the children of the community by supporting Toys for Tots, United Military Care, the Cobb County Veterans Memorial Foundation, and wounded warriors through annual donations to the Semper Fi Fund and more. http://mcl647.org/index.html.
United Military Care in Marietta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves veterans of all ages, branches and lifestyles, by connecting them when they need a helping hand. United Military Care provides the tools and resources to empower veterans to live a safe, healthy and productive life through one-on-one relationships. https://www. unitedmilitarycare.org. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5408 in Acworth
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans, military, their families and the community. Members reside in Acworth, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Cartersville and surrounding communities; they partner with community leaders to advocate on behalf of veterans. https://vfw5408.org. 22
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An event to honor women veterans, presented by Cobb County government, U.S. Veterans Affairs and Georgia Department of Veterans Services, is coming to Jim Miller Park Event Center in Marietta, 1-3 p.m. Female veterans who served in the armed forces during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the most recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will share their experiences. Veteran services providers, a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic and the Cobb County Animal Services Pet Adoption Trailer (adoption fee waived for veterans) will be at the event. Doors open at noon. Register at https://bit. ly/3G8ZkBU. Call 770-528-3318 with questions.
Nov. 11
A Veterans Day Luncheon, presented by the Rotary Club of North Cobb, will be held noon-2 p.m. at Ben Robertson Community Center in Kennesaw. Additionally, curbside to-go meals will be available. Register online for a curbside meal at https://bit.ly/3nh4T8p. VFW Post 5408 is celebrating our heroes with a homemade
Veterans Day Spaghetti Dinner, noon-3 p.m. at 4764
Cobb Parkway NW, Acworth. Veterans eat free; plates are $6 for everyone else. The city of Acworth is honoring veterans by hosting a
Veterans Day Ceremony. Stop by the Veterans Memorial at Patriot’s Point at Cauble Park at 2 p.m. https://acworthtourism.org/events/veterans-ceremony.
Veterans Day Candlelight Ceremony honors veterans at The Park at City Center in downtown Woodstock at 7 p.m. www.woodstockparksandrec.com.
Nov. 13
The seventh annual Veterans Memorial 5K, presented by American
Legion Post 29, is open to runners and walkers of all ages, and is wheelchair and stroller-accessible and petfriendly. The 5K begins at 7:30 a.m. in Marietta Square. Scan the QR code for registration and more information.
A Military Appreciation Celebration, featuring the Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Brass Quintet, will begin at 9 a.m. in Glover Park at Marietta Square. This free morning performance supports the American Legion’s Veterans Memorial 5K. https://bit.ly/3kBy8mc. Cherokee Veterans Community ministry is hosting
Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast at First Baptist
Church Woodstock. Registration is required for this free event, as seating is limited. Veterans can register by texting DD214 to 678-940-6469 or by calling David Snyder at 678-570-5828.
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Learning Gratitude in a Tough Year BY JENNIFER BONN
It is hard to find lessons of gratitude when times are tough like they have been the last few years, but sometimes the hard lessons are the most important. I lost my beloved aunt and sister during the pandemic, so I know gratitude is not the first thing that comes to mind right now. However, if we reflect on the last few years, we can see that we have been handed a few lessons we can choose to ignore or accept. Let me tell you what I am grateful for at this moment because of these lessons. I hope this will make you realize we still have a lot to feel grateful for in our lives. • I am grateful for all the people who have stepped up to help those who have lost jobs, are hungry, ill, or need assistance in some way. I was so proud of our country, when I saw the outpouring of a response to need. • I am grateful COVID-19 has made me reorganize my priorities. I was spending too much time where it didn’t matter. I now spend more time with God and my family. I am more present for my family, and I am enjoying the now instead of worrying about what I’m going to do next. • I am grateful for the sense of peace I have because I choose to alter the negative, eliminate the wasted emotion of worry and focus on the positives. We cannot always control what happens, but we can control how we react to it. I always find calm through nature, exercise and music. • I am grateful the pandemic has focused our attention on health. Healthy bodies and healthy minds are the steps to a happy life. COVID-19 has led to more productive discussions about health.
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• I am grateful we are talking about mental health, at a time when our mental health is taking a beating. • I am grateful that, as a nation, we are looking at some tough issues. Some of the discussions are ugly. If we can take out the emotions, maybe we can start to work together and heal some of the division. • I am grateful for the doctor who I called about the continued fatigue from COVID-19 who said, “Push yourself to the limit physically. Don’t let this thing win.” • I am grateful for the creativity and resilience the pandemic has taught me and others. As life and work were altered, we had to figure out plan B, and, if that didn’t work, we tried something else. I am thankful for the people who took the opportunity to do something different as a way to help others while reinventing themselves. • I am grateful for better communication at work and at home, because communication is crucial to our success. At school, I gave my students my number and I had theirs, so if anyone was remote and there was a problem, they could communicate it. I also did it because I knew they were scared, and I wanted them to feel connected. Anytime we can improve ourselves and learn, we should be grateful. Gratitude is an attitude, so decide whether you are going to see your life as a burden or a blessing. I hope you choose gratitude. Jennifer Bonn is a freelance writer in Kennesaw and a recently retired 40-year educator. Her book, “101 Tips to Lighten Your Burden,” was recently released and is available on Amazon.
WAKE UP KBA
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 9
KBA Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Governors Gun Club 1005 Cobb Place Blvd. The November guest speaker is Emily Mack of Northside Hospital.
Nov. 16
Wake Up KBA
8-9 a.m. Mission for Life Church 2655 Cobb Parkway
Alive After Five
5-7 p.m. The Holbrook 4491 S. Main St., Acworth
Offers Many Networking Opportunities!
5TH TUESDAY LUNCHEON
Kennesaw Business Association (KBA) is one of the largest business associations in the metro Atlanta area, and serves the greater Kennesaw area. KBA provides more than 36 networking opportunities throughout the year to support the needs of its more than 425 members. Visit www.kennesawbusiness.org.
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Bankruptcy, Embezzlement and Burglary, Oh My! BY ANDREW J. BRAMLETT
Stock certificate. Photo from Rick Kienel. 26
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In 1908, Cobb County had five banks. There were two in Marietta, in addition to banks in Powder Springs, Roswell and Acworth. That year, on Sept. 10, it was announced in the Marietta Journal that a new bank had been established in Kennesaw. The bank officially was called the Bank of Kennesaw, and it was founded by some of Kennesaw’s most prominent citizens. The president was John W. Bennett, the vice president was J.G. Lewis, and B.H. Hill was secretary and treasurer. The bank had several directors, including W.P. Whitaker, who soon became the bank’s cashier. The capital of the bank, or total value of the stock, was $15,000, which is equivalent to around
A view of downtown Kennesaw in 1908 shows the bank’s original location, the two-story brick building on the right.
$400,000 today. According to the newspaper, $12,500 was subscribed in 8 minutes after the subscription books opened, a little more than $1,500 per minute. The bank’s first location was a small, two-story brick building that sat on what is now the vacant lot at the corner of Main Street and J.O. Stephenson Avenue. In late 1908, a wooden commercial building next to the three-story Lewis Building was torn down by Bennett. In its place, he built a two-story brick structure that became the new home of the Bank of Kennesaw. The bank opening was an important event for Kennesaw’s citizens. The Jan. 29, 1909, edition of the Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal recorded that 62-year-old J.T. Carrie, a merchant and “man of considerable wealth,” had never “done any banking business” before opening an account with the new institution. All was going well at the bank until Jan. 10, 1910, when Whitaker, the bank’s cashier, went missing. At the time of his disappearance, he was in the process of transferring the books to a new cashier. The bank was closed for a day, so the directors could figure out what happened. While looking over the books, it was discovered that Whitaker had embezzled $10,000. Whitaker left his wife and children in Kennesaw when he absconded. In his absence, B.A. Fite was appointed receiver and was left to fix the bank’s affairs. The bank quickly went bankrupt, and efforts were made to repay all depositors in full. Despite this, Fite lost a great deal of his own money. On Jan. 17, Whitaker surrendered himself to the sheriff. After two days in jail, his $2,000 bond was paid by several friends. Because the bank was not a chartered or incorporated institution, Whitaker could not be prosecuted for
embezzlement. It later was found that Whitaker, when selling stock to T.J. Underwood, claimed the stock was worth more than it was, and that the bank was chartered. This led to Whitaker being sentenced to 12 months on a chain gang. After he finished his sentence, he returned to Kennesaw. But, he had a disagreement with Fite, who blamed Whitaker for his financial issues. In 1914, Fite filled Whitaker’s Main Street house with bullet holes. No one was hurt in the attack, and Fite was arrested for the incident. In March of 1910, another bank was established in Kennesaw. This bank was a state bank, meaning it had a state charter. The new bank, called the Kennesaw State Bank, had a capital stock of $25,000. The bank’s new offices were inside the Bennett Building, where the previous bank had been located. The next few decades of the bank’s history are mostly uneventful, with a few exceptions. In 1921, Dr. John W. Ellis heard a loud explosion coming from the Kennesaw State Bank. He rushed to tell others, and
they found burglars attempting to enter the vault. The burglars heard the approaching citizens and fled before they could reach the inside of the vault. They did, however, manage to open several safety deposit boxes. In 1952, the state Bank Board decided they no longer would support the Kennesaw State Bank, and it was forced to close. The bank was liquidated, and the bank’s president, Mildred Smith, was left in charge of the process. The bank was not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, but still was able to return all money to depositors. The sale of the bank building, vault door and safe was reported in the July 20, 1952, Marietta Journal. Today, a sign hanging in front of the building is the only trace left downtown of the bank. Andrew Bramlett is vice president of the Kennesaw Historical Society and an honorary member of the Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Commission.
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Kennesaw Branch Offers a New Transaction Experience for Members M
embers of Credit Union of Georgia now can visit a new location in Kennesaw, where they can enjoy the advantages of 60-plus years of experience, along with the convenience of the latest advances in banking technology.
The newest Credit Union of Georgia branch location is equipped with Smart ATMs with Teller Assist in the drive-thru. Smart ATMs with Teller Assist allow members to conduct drive-up banking transactions through a self-service mode, or be assisted by a live teller with extended service times Mondays-Fridays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The new location also offers traditional interaction with tellers and member service officers inside the lobby, complimentary coffee and water, and conference room availability. Credit Union of Georgia is a not-forprofit, member-owned cooperative, and its mission is to serve local communities by providing financial solutions and guidance for every stage of life. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration. Additional Cobb County locations include
East Cobb, off Johnson Ferry Road; West Cobb, off Dallas Highway; and Marietta, near the square.
JOINING IS EASY
It’s easy to join Credit Union of Georgia, which is a full-service financial institution, if you are a resident of Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Douglas, Fannin, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Paulding, Pickens or Union counties. Applications are accepted online at www.CUofGA.org, or in person at any branch location. With an initial deposit of only $10, members can begin enjoying the benefits of credit union membership, starting with no monthly or annual service fees. Other benefits include: • Full line of loan solutions, including auto, home equity, personal and recreational vehicle loans. • On-site mortgage department. • Business account options, including commercial lending. • Free checking. • Saving and checking options for students along with a free scholarship search tool. • Free auto buying service. • No-cost financial advisor.
SAFETY FIRST
All Credit Union of Georgia branch locations are open and follow COVID-19 safety measures. Appointments are available for members who are not comfortable waiting in the lobby. The cleaning schedules have been increased, and the branches are sanitized regularly throughout the day.
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Credit Union of Georgia was established in 1960, to serve the faculty, staff and students of local school systems and institutions of
higher learning, then later expanded its field of membership to serve those who live or work in specific counties in Northwest Georgia. With a history of serving educators, Credit Union of Georgia has a passion for education and giving back to local schools and the community. Fundraisers are held throughout the year for local charities and organizations.
IN THE FUTURE
Credit Union of Georgia is exploring options for additional branch locations
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Dark floors are out. Black, gray and dark wood floors show everything, so it is not easy to keep them looking good in active households. To make your floors look new longer, choose a lighter wood. Colors like golden oak, provincial and special walnut resemble real wood.
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Gray or white everything is passee. These colors feel dull, cold and unwelcoming. Warmth and color are in.
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Shiplap and many farmhouse styles are perceived as dated. However, barn doors are still trending. Seek out modern designs that aren’t too rustic for a timeless look.
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Vessel sinks are too messy to use. Farmhouse sinks are still popular, but they are best with new cabinetry, as you must cut into the cabinet beneath when you want to add one. Warmth and color have taken the place of all gray or white decor.
10 Interior Design Trends What’s Hot and What’s Not Among Metro Atlantans BY ELISABETH STUBBS
Are you thinking about redecorating? Many people are apprehensive about room makeovers. Changing designs and layout could mean an expensive mistake. One of the best ways to have confidence in redesigning your space is by researching and looking at trends and timeless designs. However, most home improvement articles are written by designers in New York and California, which is not always helpful for us. I recently conducted a survey about decorating do’s and don’ts among the Atlanta Decorating and Design Advice and Referral Facebook group. Here are 10 design trends and tips from your Atlanta-area neighbors. Remember, even after reading through trends and insights, it’s your house! If you love something, do it. If you make your choices based on what you like, and not what everybody else is doing, you will always be happy.
Elisabeth Stubbs is one of the owners of Enhance Floors and More, one of Atlanta’s top-rated flooring dealers, located in Marietta.
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Open shelves in the kitchen look great in magazines, but they are not great in real life. With these shelves, you may have to add dusting your dishes to your chores list.
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Subway and glass tile is out; it’s too commonplace. Look for tiles with unique shapes, like arabesque and picket.
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Using countertop material as your backsplash is out. Stone can be busy and overpowering. Waterfall islands receive negative comments for the same reason.
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Free-standing tubs are classic; they are still sought after. These tubs can make your bathroom feel bigger and more open.
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Accent walls made of wallpaper or board and batten are popular. They help your rooms pop with varied texture.
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White Carrara marble countertops look great, but they show everything. Additionally, a lot of people have them, and uniformity is a downside. Varied exteriors and interiors are in demand. Make your space unique.
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Asclepias tuberosa is also known as butterfly weed.
Growing Gardeners Programs All Master Gardeners education programs are, or will be, available on the UGA Extension – Cobb County YouTube channel. For the registration link and program details, visit www.cobbmastergardeners.com.
Perennials: Divide and Conquer! 6:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 9 at South Cobb Library
What’s Blooming in the Garden? Noon-1 p.m., Nov. 12 at UGA Extension – Cobb County
Cherokee Ethnobotany — If Plants Could Talk
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Have You Ever Wondered? BY MASTER GARDENER EXTENSION VOLUNTEER JUDY ABBOTT
Lately, my pandemic-weary brain has been wandering. I’ll be curious about a certain topic, which takes me down the Internet rabbit hole to several different, but related, topics. The majority interest me, so I wind up bookmarking and making notes to investigate later. That made me wonder whether others might be interested in these topics, as well. Here are some of my wondering wanderings.
How to assess and improve garden soil.
Kathy LaLiberte wrote “Building Healthy Soil” for the Gardener’s Supply Company retail website. This is a thorough, easy to understand guide to improving your soil. Visit www.gardeners.com, and search for the article by name. For soil testing information, contact the Cobb County University of Georgia Extension Office, 770-528-4070.
Growing garlic.
If you’re unfamiliar with Joe Lampl, aka www.joegardener.com, he’s the host and executive producer of the PBS show “Growing a Greener World.” His website is full of blogs and podcasts covering a variety of topics. I particularly was interested in the latest, “Growing Great Garlic,” where he interviews Alley Swiss of Filaree Farm in Washington state. In the fall of 2019, a good friend gave me three cloves of elephant garlic that her brother raised. So, I stuck them in the ground and left them until this spring. Those three cloves produced eight plants, some single bulb, but the majority had bulbs with at least four cloves of giant garlic. I’m eager to experiment with new varieties, and Joe’s podcast provides lots of information on how and what to plant.
Georgia bird species of concern.
Georgia Audubon (www.georgiaaudubon.org) conducts studies to identify Georgia species that are struggling. Currently, there are four birds on the list: the ruby-throated hummingbird, chimney swift, wood thrush and brownheaded nuthatch. Visit the organization’s website to learn why these birds are threatened, and what we can do to promote their survival.
Why we need birds.
The recent announcement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that 22 animals and one plant have been removed from the endangered list and declared extinct is a harsh reminder of the impact of humancaused environmental changes. Birdlife International (www.birdlife.org) posted an article by Jessica Law entitled “Why we need birds (far more than they need us).” She explains how birds directly impact human health, our economy and food production.
Top 10 foods for winter birds.
While Georgia doesn’t have to deal with the winter deep freeze of the North, the birds in our backyards can benefit from being fed year-round. Remember, in addition to food, birds also need shelter where they can hide from predators and bad weather, as well as access to clean, fresh water for drinking and bathing. For the top 10 foods, visit Bird Watcher’s Digest online (www.birdwatchersdigest.com).
Milkweed bugs.
Milkweed bugs.
Last winter, I started several different varieties of perennial and annual flower seeds. One was Asclepias tuberosa, butterfly weed. The plants are now loaded with seed pods, which I quickly learned to harvest prior to the pod popping. I’m amazed at the quantity of seeds I’ve collected for next year. However, with the seed pods came a vibrant orange and black bug whose offspring quickly covered the seed pods. Missouri Botanical Gardens’ website (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) identified them as milkweed bugs. They appear in mid- to late summer, are basically harmless, and the adults live approximately a month and do little damage. Since they are only present for a short time, I’ll just let them be.
The American lawn.
The Green America website features an article on America’s obsession with the lawn, the effect on biodiversity, and the cost of resources to maintain. It’s eye-opening, and provides suggestions on alternatives. Visit www.greenamerica.org, and search for “Designing an end to a toxic American obsession: The Lawn.” I hope these wondering wanderings sparked some interest. For more information on these topics, UGA Extension has an extensive library of publications for homeowners; visit https://extension.uga.edu/publications.html.
Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County, Inc. (MGVOCC) is a 501(c)3 organization that promotes and supports horticultural education programs and projects in Cobb County. Members have been certified by the University of Georgia Master Gardener program. For gardening questions, contact the Master Gardener Help Desk, UGA Cooperative Extension/Cobb County at 770-528-4070.
Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County is a part of the University of Georgia Extension.
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The Rothschild Mill in the 1920s, which later became the current home of Georgia Trade School.
Neighbor Cities Primed for Small Business BY RYAN BLYTHE
We relocated our business to the Parkside District in Acworth more than four years ago. I can’t imagine a better place to be in the metro Atlanta area. That is not hyperbole. We have watched new businesses and a recreation center open, and the expansion of a beautiful park. Townhomes and mixed-use developments are coming, bringing the Parkside and Lakeside districts together. I liken it to Midtown Atlanta, which has reconnected the past 20 years, since interstate construction divided it in the 1950s. I am so happy to see our small businesses thriving, despite the challenges presented by the pandemic. And, with the outstanding leadership here, the best is yet to come. Our original location was in downton Kennesaw, and the Big Shanty has experienced a tremendous renaissance, with downtown investment in commercial and residential growth. People are walking to coffee shops, breweries, restaurants and retailers, creating a central business district, like Duluth and Norcross. It is great to see pedestrian traffic, and, without question, they are just getting started. Some projects are challenging to finance right now, but, as north Cobb continues to grow, these two cities are well placed to be long-term success stories. One of the reasons these cities are thriving, in addition to economic development, is outstanding public safety. Kennesaw and Acworth are blessed to have law enforcement leaders who emphasize customer service and community relationships. Larger departments nationally could take note. 34
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These cities’ economic growth ties into the state’s strong economy, as Georgia has been Site Selection’s No. 1 state for business for most of the past decade, and recently received the award again. It is our state’s focus on entrepreneurship, workforce development, innovation and creating a climate for growth that continues to separate us from our competitors. For example, California has taken note of our growing film and television industry. Tech companies are finding that you must come to the sunbelt to reach a diverse population. The numbers don’t lie. Georgia has nearly a $4 billion surplus, and September net tax collections are up 30% since last fall. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the unemployment rate in metro Atlanta is 3.1%. And “we’re hiring” signs commonly are seen. Challenges are obvious, as our supply chain is a mess. We need to turn the pandemic into a controllable endemic; the skills gap is greater than ever, and deep divisions remain. But, we have come so far in the past year. I remain optimistic about the future. Perhaps, that’s what happens when you work with such impressive young people.
Ryan Blythe is the founder of Georgia Trade School, which, for the sixth consecutive year, was named one of the Cobb Chamber Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year.
Renovating Homes in Cobb County BY MALINDA HOWE
One of the perks of living and selling real estate locally is meeting people that make a difference in our community. One such couple we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know is builder and design duo Cody and Kelly Shiver. They met in high school in Panama City Beach, Florida, and attended Florida State University. The pair moved to Kennesaw in 2009 and were married in 2012. “We found out we were having a baby, and knew that we needed a bigger home for our growing family,” Cody said. “We fell in love with our home the minute we saw it and moved to Acworth in January of 2017.” Since their move, Cody and Kelly have built and renovated homes, specifically historic homes. Cody got his construction license in 2011, and Kelly brings the design expertise. “Once the structure is complete, I have an empty canvas, and I get to create something special,” Kelly said. “I love to use color in homes, as well as design elements that aren’t typically seen in new construction or renovation homes. Adding custom trim to walls is a simple addition that can transform an entire space. What would be just a basic wall can be turned into a centerpiece of a room that makes the
design stand out. So many homes today lack character, and I think that is what people want.” At the height of the pandemic, the Shivers bought a house on Rockdale Drive in Acworth. It was a tight space, and they wanted to make it functional and safe. The bones were there, but it needed many improvements. They removed the dilapidated carport and turned that space into a large main bedroom and bathroom adding an extra 500-square feet with 12-foot vaulted ceilings and a separate back porch. The kitchen was outdated, so they replaced the cabinets with white shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Penny tile and quartz countertops complete the retro kitchen. From beautiful, funky light fixtures to custom trim-work, this home is not a cookie-cutter renovation. Alongside this renovation, the Shivers currently have six lots, and they will begin new construction in the coming months. Malinda Howe is a broker and owner of Anchor Realty Partners. Howe is also chairwoman of the Acworth Tourism Board.
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A Nugget to Chase Away COVID Blues BY TAMRA ANNE BOLLES
Meet Sir Nugget Butkus, a Kennesaw pup praised for his work ethic. He’s half Great Dane and half English mastiff, and he can be found lending a helping paw at Memory Lane On Main, a thrift store owned by 16-year-old entrepreneur Baileigh Denatala. Nugget is the Denatala’s family pooch, and assists with the daily operations, alongside Baileigh’s mom, Amanda, and siblings, Anthony, Nathaniel and MacKenzie.
“Mondays, he harasses me,” Amanda said. The shop isn’t open on Mondays, but Nugget wants to go to work. Nugget especially likes when he can claim whatever he wants from estate and garage sales, and from donated items. His current favorite is a stuffed basketball. At the shop, Nugget stands as lookout for the next customers. The family describes him as a much needed comforter. “People are drawn to him because of his adorableness,” MacKenzie said. This Most Valuable Pup will weigh in at 200-250 pounds when fullgrown in about four years. Because of his current size, the family asks shop visitors if they’re afraid of dogs when they enter. Once given the all clear, out Nugget comes, wagging his tail in wholehearted, happy-to-seeyou-ness. His family praises him for never breaking anything, including Amanda’s favorite vintage colored glass collection. “He’s goofy, though,” Nathaniel added. “He mismanages his feet, surprisingly though, that never happens to him when he’s on the job.” And while on the job, he gets a lunch break just like everyone else. Nugget attentively waits for a few morsels of food, while his humans brag about him. According to Baileigh their dog gives the best snuggles, while Anthony, the youngest of the clan, thinks their pup is the cutest thing in the universe. A friend to everybody including
Nugget is a friend to all creatures.
the family turtle, Nugget loves the paw population best, especially those who accompany their people while searching for antiques. He is so tenderhearted; the family has observed him following a trail of ants so as not to step on any. From lunch leftovers to a full-time job, for which he receives gratuities in the form of snacks and toys, Nugget doesn’t ask for much. Of course, he loves his devoted family, along with his friends that span the ecosystem, and it’s what he gives that is priceless. While people are venturing out trying to overcome these COVID blues, Nugget is on the job, ready with a little doggie encouragement.
Tamra Anne Bolles has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and a master’s in instructional technology from Georgia State University. She teaches for Cobb Schools, enjoys writing and supports local animal rescues.
Nugget and his beloved stuffed basketball.
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Rob’s Rescues These animals are waiting for homes at Cobb County Animal Services, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. This cat’s name is Molly. Her tag number is 631695. She is a 1-year-old black cat. She is sweet with yellow eyes. She is fairly large and very talkative. This dog’s name is Abby. Her tag number is 631804. She is 3 years old. She loves to be carried around, and she is very skinny. Abby wasn’t complaining at all, and she walked so well on a leash. I would be very surprised if this dog wasn’t adopted soon.
Rob with the board members of Funds 4 Furry Friends nonprofit, from left: Ellen Zimmerman, Rob, Gina Jeter and Pamela Jeter.
Funds 4 Furry Friends is a Woodstock-based nonprofit organization, which helps provide funding for emergency vet services, spay and neuter and more. I interviewed Gina Jeter (founder), Ellen Zimmerman and Pamela Jeter, who make up the board.
What made you start Funds 4 Furry Friends?
How many people are involved in Funds 4 Furry Friends?
What kind of organizations do you help with funding?
How can people donate to Funds 4 Furry Friends?
We have always been passionate about helping animals. We are all involved in other aspects of animal rescue, too, such as fostering, transporting and networking.
We help rescue organizations, including Act2Pups, Furkids, Forgotten Paws Pet Rescue, Community Vet Care for Homeless People, Shelter Pets for Veterans and more. We provide pet food to church food pantries, other people in need, and we are involved in helping four community cat colonies. We also help a lot of seniors and veterans with our aid. Funding for emergency veterinarian care goes to vets directly; funds are never sent to the individual or organization.
How do you raise funds?
We sell things that we make to raise money. The items are sold at craft fairs, as well as on Etsy and Facebook Marketplace. Our upcoming fundraising craft fairs are Nov. 6-7 at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell, Nov. 20-21 at Sprayberry High School in Marietta, and a Saturday in November at Top Dogs Boutique in Kennesaw (date to be announced). Additionally, we distribute a Christmas appeal letter every year that reflects on our yearly activities and asks for donations.
What are some of your favorite arts and crafts that you sell?
Some of our top-sellers are dog blankets, bandanas, greeting cards and aprons, but we sell a large selection of items.
We are a small group of nine volunteers, who are passionate about helping animals, and we do pretty well with our mission.
Cash donations are appreciated, as well as donations of fabric, thread and craft supplies, pet food and toys. People can donate crafts that they have made for us to sell, dog or cat vintage pieces (like figurines), animal toys and supplies that can be sold at the craft fairs. We also welcome volunteers who may like to bake organic dog cookies, as well as someone who would be willing to haul items to and from craft shows for us.
Having worked with animal rescues for a long time, what do you want people to know?
If you can’t commit to owning a dog, then don’t get one. We cannot assume that all dogs in shelters are going to be adopted and find a loving home. People must spay and neuter their pets and educate themselves about animal shelters. The best way to do so would be to volunteer at a shelter or become a foster. Rob Macmillan is on a mission to help shelter dogs and cats. On Facebook @robsrescues. www.robsrescues.com. AROUND KENNESAW | November 2021
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School News Potential New Technology Academy in North Cobb
A second career academy has been proposed for northern Cobb County, funded by Ed-SPLOST VI, if it is approved. The first Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy (CITA) opened in the southern half of the county in 2020, with positive responses from the community and support from the state Board of Education, indicating that another career center would be necessary. CITA offers 15 different career paths through three pillars: emerging technologies, healthcare and community services, and maker industries. From healthcare and cybersecurity to welding, construction and similar opportunities, Cobb’s full-service career academy became a reality with the help of funds from EdSPLOST IV. Trade careers readily are available and well-paying, and CITA makes Cobb students stand out as being field-ready right out of high school. Opening a second facility would provide more opportunities for Cobb students, such as earning certifications and credits toward their future career. The second location would mean a shorter commute to and from school for students in the northern part of the county.
From left, Jake Bell, Rachel Bacchus, Jaxson Hardeman, Julian Harper, Nia McElhaney, Noah Dyer, Daniel Bolivar, Ellie Sebaugh and event organizer Pam Grayboff, front.
Mount Paran Students and Alumni Give Back
Members of the Mount Paran Christian School (MPCS) band, and band alumni, supported the Walk to Defeat ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Playing pep band music, MPCS band students led the parade for the walk, which was held at the Georgia State University football stadium recently. On Oct. 6-8, the MPCS high school National Honor Society sponsored a schoolwide diaper drive. Nearly 7,000 diapers were donated to benefit the Cobb Children’s Fund, providing diapers for low-income families with infants and young children.
Digital Coding Class Available
Learn to build beats at the Breakbeatcode Hackathon on Nov. 13, 10 a.m.3 p.m. Students ages 12-18 will learn how to code in Python and remix music through one-on-one instruction from Google tech coaches. Students will collaborate in teams, and, by the end of the session, they will have produced and published their own music tracks. There is no cost for this event. Space is limited to the first 50 eligible students. Contact Carmenlumpkin@google.com with questions. Register at https://bit.ly/3m1YheS.
Henderson Joins Chattahoochee Tech Board of Directors
From left, front row: Chattahoochee Tech Board of Directors member Gary Henderson and State Rep. Ed Setzler; back row: Board of Directors Chair Jim Larson, Vice Chair Debbie Underkoffler and Chattahoochee Tech President Ron Newcomb. 38 AROUND KENNESAW | November 2021
Chattahoochee Technical College recently welcomed local business leader Gary Henderson to the college’s board of directors. State Rep. Ed Setzler administered the oath of office for Henderson during a ceremony held Oct. 14 at Atlanta Bonded Warehouse (ABW) in Kennesaw. Henderson serves as the ABW director for safety and human resources. A graduate of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, he began his career as a transportation supervisor at the Kroger Co. “Henderson brings an unsurpassed level of transportation and logistics workforce expertise to our team as local businesses contend with current supply chain challenges,” Chattahoochee Tech President Ron Newcomb said. The Chattahoochee Tech Board of Directors is an advisory board nominated by area industry and community leaders, and approved by the Technical College System of Georgia. As a member of this board, Henderson will fulfill an important role as an advocate within the community on issues of importance involving the college and the local workforce. For more information, visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu.
Nationally Recognized Scholars The National Merit Scholarship Corp. and the College Board recently recognized Mount Paran Christian School (MPCS) seniors Steven Baker and Gabriana Carisma, respectively. Baker was named a National Merit Scholar semifinalist, while Carisma was named a College Board National Hispanic Scholar. Baker has attended MPCS since preschool, and he is an avid pianist. In high school, he became involved in National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Beta Club, Key Club, Student Government Association and more. Baker is among 16,000 semifinalists, who were chosen from 1.5 million students based on exceptional 2020 PSAT scores. After the next level of competition, which includes students earning SAT scores that confirm their PSAT performance, National Merit will announce the 15,000 finalists. The finalists will compete for 7,500 scholarships, worth nearly $30 million, to be awarded in the spring. Carisma is involved with PromRed, Beta Club, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Creative Writing Club, and she is vice president of the National Art Honor Society. She is one of 32,000 students nationally to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs, based on her remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and advanced placement exams.
Steven Baker
Gabriana Carisma
Kennesaw State University Hosts Panel on Greek Economy On Oct. 21, the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Michael J. Coles College of Business and the Marketing and Professional Sales Department played host to a panel discussion on Greek economy import and export business. The panel was made up of representatives from the Atlanta Greek Consulate, who discussed the current economic and marketing issues related to Greece in the global economy, and as a trading partner with the U. S.; the potential for import/export between Greece and the U.S.; and a sustainable economy. This event was part of KSU’s Year of Greece. Since 1984, KSU has celebrated a different country or region of the world each year, with programming that includes cultural events, wellknown scholars and public officials, study abroad programs and dedicated classes. Remaining events include Speech Olympics, a panel on Greece’s impact on the Restaurant Business in Atlanta, a symposium and more. These events are open to the public. Visit https://bit.ly/3nhxPx7 for more information. AROUND KENNESAW | November 2021
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Cobb and Douglas Public Health is offering a free
COVID-19 vaccine clinic
in honor of women veterans 1-3 p.m. at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. Scan the QR code to make an appointment. www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com.
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The Ron Asby North Cobb American Legion Post 304’s Auxiliary Craft Fair will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 4220 S. Main St. in Acworth. Kennesaw State University’s Delta Tau Delta fraternity will host a cookout; veterans and American Legion members eat free. https://bit.ly/3njJwU0.
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Truck-a-Palooza, benefiting the Cobb County Safety Village, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the back parking lot (behind the food court) at Town Center Mall. Kids of all ages can learn about and explore police cars, fire trucks, dump trucks, military vehicles, a police helicopter and more. Cost is $5 per person. https://bit.ly/3DZWbSX. Keep Cobb Beautiful is having a recycling event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. On-site paper shredding will be available, as well as collection of electronics, metals, textile and household goods. Hefty EnergyBags will also be accepted. https://bit.ly/3aYMpUv.
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Tickets are on sale for the Acworth Craft Beer and Wine Fest in Logan Farm Park, 1-5 p.m. The event will feature more than 100 beers, 25 wines, live music, great food and college football. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/3CBXoiH for ages 21 and older. No kids or pets allowed. Designated driver tickets will be available at the door for $15. Email kari@atlantabeerfestivals.com with questions.
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Join Kennesaw Parks & Recreation for a Wreath Making Workshop, for ages 21 and older, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Cost is $30 per person, and registration ends Nov. 12. Materials will be provided. https://bit.ly/3Ga02Pa. Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department presents the 13th annual Acworth Turkey Chase 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk, benefiting the Tackle Hunger Program, 9-10 a.m. Enjoy an exhilarating 5K, jog or walk through historic downtown Acworth and along the shores of Lake Acworth. All participants must bring a non-perishable food item the day of the race to receive a race number and T-shirt. www.acworthturkeychase.com. The Department of Emergency Communications is hosting its first E911 Recruitment Open House 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. Candidates are encouraged to come meet the recruiting team, and applications will be accepted on-site. For more information, email melissa. alterio@cobbcounty.org.
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The Marietta Daily Journal Gobble Jog, the annual fundraiser for MUST Ministries, returns 7:30 a.m. at Marietta Square. Runners and walkers can choose between a 10K, 5K, 1K and Tot Trot (50 yards). For more information and registration, visit https://must.enmotive.com.
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Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department will hold its Winter Kick Off 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center. This open-house party will give the community an opportunity to meet instructors and learn about programs in the upcoming season. https://bit.ly/3ktBdF0.
A Day with Santa festivities return to downtown Kennesaw. Photo courtesy of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation.
DECEMBER
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Join the 10th annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony, on the fourth night of Hanukkah,
at 6 p.m. at Logan Farm Park. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood.
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Holiday art, decorated and designed by participants of the Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Holiday Art Contest, will be displayed at the Depot Park Tunnel. The entry deadline for the contest is Nov. 12. Visit https://bit.ly/3C66hRJ to register and reserve a wooden cutout of a mug to decorate. Parks & Recreation staff will select winners in three categories: most creative, best overall and Parks & Rec director’s choice.
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Welcome the holiday season during A Day with Santa 2-7 p.m. in Kennesaw. The fun begins with a parade; then, families can enjoy pictures with Santa, stage performances, a vendor market, snow slide and more. www.kennesaw-ga.gov/adaywithsanta. The Kennesaw Holiday Market, presented by the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority and the City of Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Depot Park. Merchandise will be handmade/crafted, locally produced holiday gifts. www.kennesaw-ga.gov/event/kennesaw-holiday-market. The Southern Museum hosts All Aboard for 11 Holiday Fun, a full day of holiday activities.
“The Polar Express” movie will be shown at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The book will be read at 1 p.m. followed by the dramatic entrance of Santa and Mrs. Claus who will be on site from 1-5 p.m. Craft and educational tables will be set up throughout the day. https://southernmuseum.org.
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Fun on the Lake! Photos by Brooke Martin Photography
The third annual Special Needs Kids Day at the Lake was a success, evident in these smiling faces. This grassroots community event at Lake Allatoona included a boat parade, followed by food, face painting and games for children with special needs and their families. For information on helping with next year’s event, email Randy West at popeyecan@gmail.com.
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3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw
770-801-5320
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays
1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw
Through Nov. 30
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays
allow you to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and learn about local history. Pick up a copy of each hunt at the library, identify each site on the form and return it to the library by Nov. 30 to be eligible to win a box of books.
770-528-4699
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Acworth and Kennesaw Historic Scavenger Hunts
Nov. 8, 22
Baby Storytime on the Green incorporates early literacy activities (recommended for ages birth-17 months) while singing, moving, reading, playing and meeting new friends outdoors. Registration is not required, and this event is weather permitting. Meet by the trees to the left of the main entrance, 10:30-11 a.m. Bring something comfortable to sit/crawl on. 770-528-4623.
School-Age Storytime is designed for children in kindergarten-second grade, 4-4:45 p.m. Weather permitting, this event will take place outdoors. Otherwise, activities will be conducted inside the children’s program room. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration for the following week’s storytime will open on the event calendar at 10 a.m. on Thursdays.
Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1
Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6
Open play for all ages and family-style instruction is available. Space is limited. Masks and registration are required.
virtual club for girls interested in developing websites and software, task automation, data analysis and data visualization that meets Mondays, 6:307:30 p.m. Girls not only will learn to program, but also about bravery, resilience and activism. Scan the QR Code to register.
Weekly Chess Meetups are 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Nov. 16-17, 20, 23-24, Dec. 1
Outdoor Storytime is weather permitting, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Storytime will last approximately 25 minutes, and it is recommended for ages 17 months-5 years. The same storytime will be presented on both days. Registration is not required. Bring your own blanket or chair. 770-528-4623.
Nov. 17
School Age Books and Craft Meetup: Sci-Fi is for
school-age students, grades 3-5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Register online on the Library Events page. Email suzanne.brizzi@ cobbcounty.org for more information.
Nov. 18
The Thursday Explorers program meets 3:30-4:45 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. This session will be storytime with picture books, followed by a short movie and craft. Space is limited, and registration is required. Email april.cota-hobbs@cobbcounty.org for more information.
Nov. 22
Fourth Monday Book Discussion will meet virtually
in November 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month’s book is “Fifty Words for Rain” by Asha Lemmie. The link to the meeting is available on the website on the Library Events page. 44
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Girls Who Code, is a fully
Nov. 9
Lost Mill Towns of North Georgia: A Discussion With Author Lisa M. Russell is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Join
the discussion exploring mill village life of once vibrant communities, as described in Russell’s 2020 book, “Lost Mill Towns of North Georgia.” Contact Virginia Everett at virginia. everett@cobbcounty.org for more information.
Nov. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30, Dec. 1
Play Café. Weather permitting, drop by the Play Café in the library amphitheater 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for self-directed outdoor play stations. No reservation required. Bring your own snacks. For ages 18 months-7 years old.
Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30
Tuesday Family Storytime is 10:30-10:50 a.m. and 11:3011:50 a.m. All ages are invited for songs, stories and rhymes that enhance early literacy and social skills. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration for the following week’s storytime will open at 10 a.m. each Thursday.
Senior Activities ALOHA TO AGING Covenant Presbyterian Church 2881 Canton Road Marietta 770-722-7641 www.alohatoaging.org
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Meets the first Tuesday each month at 2 p.m. Group discussion, for the person with Parkinson’s and their care partner, on helpful tips and resources that provide comfort and encouragement.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Meets the first Monday each month at 2 p.m. Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one, in or out of the home. Care provided during the meeting, but must RSVP in advance.
COBB SENIOR SERVICES Registration is required for all activities; no walk-ins allowed. Call 770-975-7740 to register, or visit www.MyActiveCenter.com.
West Cobb Senior Center
4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs 770-528-8200 // www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services
Nov. 8
Hearing Resource Fair. 10:30-
11:30 a.m. Space is limited to 15 people. Learn how to stay connected by phone with individuals with hearing or speech loss. Learn about free assistive equipment available to Georgia residents and more.
Nov. 11
Get the 411 on 911. 10-11 a.m. Space is limited to 15 people. Join Cobb 911 for an educational seminar on how 911 works, what to expect when you call, current scams and other resources.
Nov. 15
Tech Talk: Using Uber. 10-11 a.m.
Space is limited to 15 people. Learn how using Uber makes getting around your community as easy as tapping a button.
Nov. 16
The Power of Positive Thinking:
When Life Gives You Lemons. 10-11 a.m. Space is limited to 15 people. Learn the actions you can take to view your life in a positive light.
Nov. 29
Walk West Cobb: Cheatham Hill.
9:30-11 a.m. Space is limited to 15 people. Meet up and explore the trails at Cheatham Hill in Marietta, 902 Cheatham Hill Road.
North Cobb Senior Center
4100 S. Main St., Acworth 770-975-7740 // www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services
Nov. 8
Hearing Resource Fair. 10:30-11:30
a.m. Space is limited to 30 people. Learn how to stay connected by phone with individuals with hearing or speech loss. Learn about free assistive equipment available to Georgia residents and more.
Nov. 10
Fall Prevention. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Space
is limited to 18 people. Learn what you can do to help prevent falls with an informative presentation by Brickmont Assisted Living.
Nov. 12
Prepping Your Home for the Holidays.
10:30-11:30 a.m. Space is limited to 25 people. Learn about holiday decorating tips, how to set vintage tablescapes and entertain guests.
Nov. 17
Nov. 15
VETERAN CONNECTION
Space is limited to 15 people. Create fancy fold cards perfect for the special people in your life.
1-2 p.m. Space is limited to 25 people. Learn how to make a fun Thanksgiving door decoration.
North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St., Acworth
Disc Golf Meetup. 10 a.m.-noon.
Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Join veterans for an informal get-together with coffee, doughnuts, camaraderie and special guest presentations at the North Cobb Senior Center. Call Mike Nichols at 770-528-1448 for more information.
Fancy Fold Cards. 10 a.m.-noon.
Art-ivity: Quirky Turkey Door Decor.
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Nov. 16
Space is limited to 15 people. Join a fun morning of disc golf at Oregon Park in Marietta. Wear comfortable clothing; there will be a lot of walking.
limited to 20 people. Learn about the evolution and varieties of stuffing and how to make savory stuffing balls.
Feeling Grate-FALL for You Drive-Up Event. 2-2:30 p.m. Space is limited to 50 people. Pull up to the front doors of West Cobb Senior Center, and get a cup of apple cider and a fun fall treat.
Culinary Creations: Evolution of Stuffing. 1-2 p.m. Cost is $3. Space is
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Turkey Tailgate Party. Noon-1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Space is limited to 50 people. Get together with friends to play games and enjoy a day filled with fun. Wear your favorite football T-shirts, jerseys or colors. AROUND KENNESAW | November 2021
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Cobb Photographic Society
Congratulations to each of you who entered the Cobb Photographic Society competition. The topic for the September contest was “Woodlands.” The guest judge was Joe Boris. The Cobb Photographic Society is a photography club open to photographers of all skill levels. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month. For information, visit www.cobbphotosociety.com.
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Judy Ghormley - 1st Place (Tranquility Bridge)
Black & White
Jeff Westland - 1st Place (Forest Magic)
Chris Pietrzykowski - 2nd Place (Reaching For The Stars) AROUND KENNESAW | November 2021
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KENNES The inclusive playground at SwiftCantrell Park.
www.kennesaw-ga.gov/parks-and-recreation
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SAW Parks & Recreation RULES FOR DOGS IN THE PARKS
COMMUNITY PARKS Swift-Cantrell Park serves as one of the premier
recreation, relaxation and central gathering places for area residents. Park hours of operation are from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. At 42 acres, Kennesaw’s largest community park features: • • • • • • • • • • •
An 18,500-square-foot inclusive playground. A playground suitable for ages 5-12. Three picnic pavilions. Open turf for passive recreation. One mile perimeter asphalt trail. Half-mile inner-loop asphalt trail. Splash pad. Dog park. Lighted skatepark. Fitness station. WiFi hotspot.
When they’re not playing in the Frank Boone Dog Park, dogs are welcome nearly everywhere outside on city
property. Just please keep in mind the following guidelines.
• Pick up after your dog, and properly dispose of waste. • Keep your dog on a leash. Dogs are required to be on an appropriate chain, leash or tie not exceeding 6 feet in length, and in the hands of a person who possesses the ability to restrain and control the dog. Voice control does not constitute control. Dogs aren’t permitted inside playgrounds, picnic pavilions, or ball fields. • Don’t leave your dog inside a parked vehicle when temperatures inside the vehicle may adversely affect the dog’s health and welfare. • Hydrate yourself and your dog.
Adams Park, a 33-acre community park located near the intersection of Watts Drive and US-41/Cobb Parkway, offers a unique blend of active and passive recreation. Adams Park features: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Community center building. Six lighted baseball fields. Four lighted softball fields. Lighted soccer field. Two lighted tennis courts. Playground. Picnic pavilions and shelters. Half-mile concrete trail. Indoor and outdoor batting cages. Concession buildings. Scout hut building. WiFi hotspot.
Frank Boone Dog Park is located at Swift-Cantrell
Park, and has been named the best dog park in Cobb County the past few years.
NEIGHBORHOOD AND SMALL URBAN PARKS In addition to Kennesaw’s community parks, several smaller parks also serve residents, providing basic daily recreational needs for the surrounding neighborhoods. Active amenities include playgrounds, basketball courts, open space and free play areas. • • • • • • • • •
Butler Ridge Park Chalker Park City Hall – Big Shanty Spring Commemorative Park Deerfield Park Depot Park Fairfax Park Gateway Park Kennesaw Station Park
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Leone Hall Price Park McCollum Park Pine Mountain Park Shillings Park Tara Park Terry Lane Park Winchester Forest Park Woodland Park Wrens Ridge Park
Smith Gilbert Gardens is a 16-acre serene setting that has more than 3,000 species of plants, which some are very rare to have in America.
COMMUNITY-WIDE TRAIL An integrated system of greenway trails runs along several creeks, utility easements and publicly owned property just north of downtown Kennesaw. Trail surfaces vary from concrete sidewalks and crushed stone to mulch and bare earth; and are ideal for walking, running and biking. Benches, bridges, dog waste pick-up stations, trash receptacles, and numbered trail markers can be found along the trail.
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Kennesaw Area Clubs & Organizations BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Kennesaw Business Association 770-423-1330 www.kennesawbusiness.org Cobb Chamber of Commerce 770-980-2000 www.cobbchamber.org
KSU Small Business Development Center 470-578-6450 or 470-578-4636 https://coles.kennesaw.edu/sbdc
Saving Susan Ministry info@savingsusanministry.org www.savingsusanministry.org Ser Familia 678-363-3079 https://serfamilia.org Someone Cares 678-921-2706 www.S1catl.org
POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS
Cobb County Democrats 404-988-1429 http://www.cobbdemocrats.org
Cobb Democratic Women On Facebook www.facebook.com/CobbDemocraticWomen Cobb County Libertarians http://cobblp.org
Southern Hope Humane Society 770-445-7294 www.southernhope.org
Cobb County Republicans 770-272-0458 www.cobbgop.org
The Hope Box 770-765-6301 www.thehopebox.org
Cobb County Republican Women https://ccrwc.org On Facebook
Cobb Community Foundation 770-859-2366 www.cobbfoundation.org
Trinity Rescue 706-844-3610 www.trinityrescueinc.org
Atlanta Yacht Club www.atlantayachtclub.org
Cobb County Family Connection 678-766-5574 www.cobbcollaborative.org http://cobb.gafcp.org
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity 770-432-7954 www.habitatnwma.org
Cobb County Storytellers 888-726-5186 www.cobbcountystorytellers.org Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue 404-993-7958 www.forgottenpaws.com Happy Caps 770-653-9448 contact@happycaps.us www.happycaps.us Humane Society of Cobb County 770-428-5678 www.humanecobb.com Lekotek of Georgia, Kennesaw Satellite www.lekotekga.org LiveSafe Resources 770-427-2902 www.livesaferesources.org MUST Ministries 770-427-9862 www.mustministries.org Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption 770-272-MUTT (6888) www.mostlymutts.org Pet Buddies Food Pantry 678-310-9858 www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org 50
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Kennesaw-Acworth Optimist Club 404-323-5254 On Facebook Kennesaw Masonic Lodge www.kennesaw33.net Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America 770-989-8820 www.atlantabsa.org Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta 770-702-9100 or 800-771-1139 www.girlscoutsatl.org Junior League of Cobb — Marietta 770-422-5266 www.jlcm.org Kennesaw Mountain Chapter, DAR www.kennesawmountain.georgiastatedar.org North Cobb Lions Club https://northcobblionsclub.com On Facebook Ron Asby North Cobb American Legion 678-217-5738 www.post304.org Rotary Club of North Cobb www.facebook.com/northcobbrotary VFW Post 5408 (Acworth & Kennesaw Post) 770-974-0958 www.vfwpost5408.org
RECREATION & HOBBIES
Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club 404-200-4630 www.ccrc.info Cobb Photographic Society www.cobbphotosociety.com North Cobb Photo Club Contact: Jim, 770-842-3114 www.NorthCobbPhotoClub.com Northwest Family YMCA 770-423-9622 www.ymcaatlanta.org/ymca-locations/ kennesaw
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Erin’s Hope for Friends / E’s Club Acworth 678-390-4812 www.erinshopeforfriends.org info@erinshopeforfriends.org GriefShare 770-590-0334 www.burnthickory.com Loving Through Dementia dementiaministry@duewest.org www.lovingthroughdementia.org MOMS Club of Kennesaw www.kennesawmomsclub.weebly.com Rooted Moms www.rootedmoms.com Teach One to Lead One 770-529-7700 www.t1l1.org West Cobb Mothers and More www.westcobbmothersandmore.weebly.com
H a r r is o n H oya s
Ke n n e s aw M o un ta i n M usta n g s
North Cobb Wa rr i or s
2 0 2 1 va r s it y F o ot b a l l S chedul e
2021 va r sit y F o otb a l l Sc h ed u l e
2 0 2 1 va r sit y F o otb a l l Sc h e d u l e
20 Allatoona AUG Away | 7:30 PM
8 North Cobb OCT Away | 7:30 PM
20 East Paulding AUG Away | 7:30 PM
24 Lassiter SEP Home | 7:30 PM
20 Buford AUG Home | 8:30 PM
8 Harrison OCT Home | 7:30 PM
27 North Forsyth AUG Home | 7:30 PM
15 North Paulding OCT Home | 7:30 PM
27 Discovery AUG Home | 7:30 PM
8 South Cobb OCT Away | 7:30 PM
27 Milton AUG Home | 7:30 PM
15 Walton OCT Away | 7:30 PM
3 Langston SEP Hughes
22 Marietta OCT AWAY | 7:30 PM
3 Allatoona SEP Away | 7:30 PM
15 Pope OCT Home | 7:30 PM
10 Alpharetta SEP Home | 7:30 PM
22 Hillgrove OCT Home | 7:30 PM
17 Grayson SEP Home | 7:30 PM
29 Walton OCT Away | 7:30 PM
10 Sprayberry SEP Home | 7:30 PM
22 Wheeler OCT Home | 7:30 PM
17 Etowah SEP Away | 7:30 PM
29 Marietta OCT Away | 7:30 PM
24 Marist SEP Away | 7:30 PM
5 Hillgrove NOV Away | 7:30 PM
17 Kell SEP Away | 7:30 PM
5 Osborne NOV Away | 7:30 PM
24 North Gwinnett 5 North Paulding SEP Home | 7:30 PM NOV Away | 7:30 PM
Away | 7:30 PM
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY SEP 2
REINHARDT 8 PM | HOME
OCT 23
CAMPBELL* 4 PM | AWAY
SEP 11
GEORGIA TECH NOON | AWAY
OCT 30
GARDNER-WEBB* 1 PM | HOME
SEP 18
WOFFORD 6 PM | AWAY
NOV 6
ROBERT MORRIS * NOON | AWAY
OCT 2
JACKSONVILLE STATE 3 PM | HOME
NOV 13
NORTH ALABAMA* 3 PM | AWAY
OCT 9
HAMPTON* 2 PM | AWAY
NOV 20
MONMOUTH* 1 PM | HOME
OCT 16
NORTH CAROLINA A&T * 5 PM | HOME *
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Downtown Kennesaw Dining Bangkok Cabin
Thai 3413 Cherokee St. 770-427-5287 www.bangkokcabin.net
Bernie’s
American 2825 S. Main St. 770-627-2297 www.meetatbernies.com
Big Shanty Smokehouse Barbecue 3393 Cherokee St. 770-499-7444 www.bigshantybbq.com
BurgerFi
American 2844 S. Main St. 770-635-2800 www.burgerfi.com
Cylantros Venezuelan Cuisine Kennesaw Venezuelan 3338 Cherokee St. 678-324-6276 www.cylantros.net
El Taco Azteca Bar and Grill Mexican 2689 Summers St. 678-310-0165 https://eltaco-azteca.com
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Fern Gully Jamaican Cafe Jamaican 2756 S. Main St. 678-401-3719 www.ferngullycafe.com
Frozen Cow Creamery
SuBourbon Rock & Oyster Bar Oyster Bar 2718 Summers St. 770-726-2163 www.subourbonbar.com
Ice Cream
The Nest Kennesaw
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Trackside Grill
2870 Cherokee St. 678-324-7459 www.frozenbluecow.com
American 2825 S. Main St. 770-575-9026 www.gusfriedchicken.com
Honeysuckle Biscuits & Bakery Bakery
2825 S. Main St. 770-627-4370 www.honeysucklebiscuits.com
Kennesaw Thai Cuisine
Thai 2754 S. Main St. 678-331-1988 www.kennesawthaiatlanta.com
Pisano’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen Italian 2740 Summers St. 770-966-9600 www.pisanospizzeria.com
Barbecue 2921 Cherokee St. 678-903-6921 www.thenestkennesaw.com Southern 2840 S. Main St. 770-499-0874 www.tracksidegrill.com
Vesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana
Pizzeria 2893 N. Main St., Suite B https://vesuvionapoletana.com
Community of Faith Mount Zion AME http://mtzionamekennesaw.org 770-499-08126
AME
First United Lutheran Church www.fulc.org 770-427-0325
LUTHERAN
Grace Church, Town Center Campus https://towncenter.gracechurches.org 770-422-3844
BAPTIST
Living Hope Church www.livinghopega.com 770-425-6726
Influencers Church www.kennesaw.influencers.church 678-879-1600
METHODIST
LifeBridge Church www.mylifebridgechurch.com 770-422-3010
Kennesaw First Baptist www.kfbc.org 770-427-3109 NorthStar Church www.northstarchurch.org 770-420-9808
Due West UMC www.duewest.org 770-427-3835
Piedmont Church www.piedmontchurch.tv 770-422-2566
Kennesaw UMC www.kennesawumc.org 770-428-1543
Summit Baptist Church www.summitchurch.org 770-975-4595 Thankful Baptist Church of Kennesaw www.tbkministries.org 678-797-0611
New Beginnings UMC www.nbumc.org 770-421-9980
PRESBYTERIAN
Christ Community Church www.christcommunitycobb.org
Towne View Baptist www.towneview.org 770-423-9300
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church (USA) www.kirkwoodpc.org 770-427-3545
CATHOLIC
Midway Presbyterian www.midwaypca.org 770-422-4974
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church www.stcatherinercc.org 770-428-7139
CHRISTIAN
Grace Community Christian Church www.mygracerocks.org 678-354-2423
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Burnt Hickory Church of Christ www.burnthickory.org 678-354-2814
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Mount Pisgah SDA Church www.mountpisgahsda.com 470-343-8385
NONDENOMINATIONAL
Cobb Vineyard Church www.cobbvineyard.com 678-574-0005
Mars Hill Community Church www.marshillcc.com 678-797-0814 North Metro Church www.northmetro.org 678-290-7830 RiverStone Church www.riverstoneonline.org 678-384-5200 RockPoint Church www.therockpointchurch.org 770-648-3070 Sanctuary Church www.sanctuaryinhim.org 770-884-1963
OTHERS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints www.churchofjesuschrist.org 770-864-2153 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness www.jw.org/en 770-427-1029 Masjid Suffah www.masjidsuffah.com 770-906-0838
EPISCOPAL
Christ Episcopal Church www.christchurchkennesaw.com 470-625-0143 St. Teresa’s Episcopal www.stteresasacworth.com 770-590-9040
JUDAISM
Chabad Jewish Center of Kennesaw www.ChabadKennesaw.org 770-400-9255 Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Synagogue www.MyNerTamid.info 678-264-8575 AROUND KENNESAW | November 2021
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ANIMAL RESCUE
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Anchor Realty Partners Malinda Howe, Broker: 404-444-0225 Deborah Hill: 770-361-9200 Office: 770-917-0322 www.malinda-howe.com
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RESTAURANTS Hungry Howies Pizza 470-412-0101 www.hungryhowies.com
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RETAILERS/ SHOPPING Cotton Mill Exchange 770-992-9294 www.cottonmillexchange.net
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