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From the Founder Celebrating the Amazing East Cobb Business Community!

Last month, Atlanta Best Media had the honor of co-hosting an event with Cambria Gallery at Buckhead. The intent was very simple: To shine a light on and bring together the businesses of our close-knit Buckhead community to share ideas, experiences, successes and support each other as we all move forward.

The turnout was tremendous! We had over 100 of our community’s best business owners join us for the celebration! My Buckhead magazine, along with Krys Alex Photography and The Green Room Agency, provided complimentary hair, makeup and photography for professional headshots for the business owners, while Cambria and CR Home provided drinks and light bites from The Iberian Pig. It was truly an amazing event filled with positivity and enthusiasm for our community. It was also evident that everyone there had missed getting together face-to-face over the last year, and we were reminded that in-person events are still the best way for businesses to connect with the community and each other.

As the owner of a media company, connecting local businesses with each other and the community is what I love to do. My East Cobb magazine looks forward to celebrating the amazing businesses of East Cobb this fall. If you’d like to partner with us, just send me an email at sadair@atlantabestmedia.com.

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Steer clear of these top 10 men's health risks p. 39

Dr. Azi Nia creates a playful environment for her patients with a focus on preventative and protective care at Nia Pediatric Dentistry. p. 20

Breaking Down Barriers Men open up and find solutions to address mental health p. 52

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Metro Atlanta’s largest fair returns this fall from Sept. 23 to Oct. 3. The North Georgia State Fair is jam-packed with

classic carnival rides, an exotic animal petting zoo, a human cannonball and much more. Jim R. Miller Park. northgeorgiastatefair.com

Travel to Mexico without packing a passport or scrambling to find your boarding pass. Enjoy

small-batch handcrafted Mexican tequilas, art, music and delicious eats at the ¡Viva

Tequila Festival! on Sept. 25 at Truist Park. 755 Battery Ave. SE. vivatequilafestival.com

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sounds of R&B artists or find a new favorite comedian while dining on Jamaican jerk egg rolls, gumbo and jambalaya at The Monticello.

Live entertainment every Saturday.

2000 Powers Ferry Rd. monticelloatl.com Plan a night out at Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room. Discover a new favorite vintage at their wine station featuring 32 unique wines to choose from, or stop by for a fun tasting event.

1055 Canton St. deeprootswine.co

Take your taste buds on a tour of Cobb County’s most popular restaurants during Cobb Foodie Week.

Participating eateries like Camps Kitchen and Bar and Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q are

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The practice offers a variety of minimally invasive hair restoration procedures and options for thinning and balding hair, including the state-of-theof2021 DR. ROBERT A. COLGROVE, JR. art ARTAS robotic East Cobb hair restoration Best Men’s Hair Restoration procedure, shaveless and long hair FUE, and FUT procedures.

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CBD-INFUSED PRODUCTS LIKE BACON-FLAVORED TINCTURE AND CAT TREATS are available at Your CBD Store and can lower your pet’s stress level.

2550 Sandy Plains Rd., Ste. 360. cbdrx4u.com

Gain confidence in your smile at Levin Orthodontics. Established

by Dr. Zachary Levin in 2019, his is the only practice in Cobb County to offer INBRACE. THIS

REVOLUTIONARY TEETHSTRAIGHTENING TECHNOLOGY places braces behind a patient’s teeth, keeping their smile unobstructed.

1229 Johnson Ferry Rd., Ste. 100. levinortho.com East Cobb resident Amanda Vann Austin was the first female Amazing Lash Studio® franchisee in Georgia. The luxury lash experience includes a PRIVATE

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Winnwood Retirement Community Located only a block away from Marietta Square, Winnwood Retirement Home is located on 8.5 beautifully landscaped acres that include walking trails and a 9-hole putting green. They’ve recently completed extensive remodeling of their assisted living residence, The Sullivan, with upgraded apartments, reception area, theater, fitness center and the addition of the Winnwoof Dog Park for residents’ furry friends.

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Enhance Floors & More Enhance Floors & More excels at working one-on-one with our clients. We love to get to know you and make recommendations for your home that are exactly what you have been searching for. We are now offering free color consultations in the showroom. If you are struggling to put your new look together, bring in your fabric and paint swatches, some pictures, and meet with our Color Specialist. Appointments are required for this service. 1847 Roswell Rd. enhancefloors.com, 770.565.3808

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North Atlanta Primary Care North Atlanta Primary Care has three new locations in Canton, Cartersville and Duluth. Take comfort in same-day appointments at all 15 offices where you can see one of more than 70 board-certified providers.

The North Atlanta Primary Care team has proven its compassion for and dedication to the health of Greater Atlanta communities by providing award-winning care and customer service for three decades. napc.md, 770.442.1911

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Tellus Science Museum Tellus Science Museum is a world-class, 120,000-square-foot museum located in Cartersville, just off I-75 at exit 293. The Smithsonian Affiliate museum features four main galleries: the Weinman Mineral Gallery, the Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion and the Collins Family My Big Backyard. A 120-seat digital planetarium and an observatory with a state-of-the-art, 20-inch telescope are also located at Tellus.

100 Tellus Dr. tellusmuseum.org, 770.606.5700

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Sterling Estates of East Cobb Sterling Estates of East Cobb is a senior living community settled on 10 acres on Lower Roswell Road, just off of Johnson Ferry Road. As one of the finest assisted and independent living communities in East Cobb and Marietta, they offer 90 private suites in their main assisted living residence with a choice of nine floor plans that range from studios to 2 bedroom/2 bath suites. Surrounding the main residence are 14 custom-built duplex cottages that range from 1,200 to 2,400 square feet for more independent living. Come see why so many are calling Sterling Estates of East Cobb home. 4220 Lower Roswell Rd. sterlingestatesofeastcobb.com, 678.946.4454

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2. Get your daily dose of healthy vegetables on a slice (or two) of Momma Says, “Eat Your Veggies” pizza at Camps Kitchen and Bar. Mozzarella, provolone and Romano cheeses add the perfect decadent touch to this colorful blend of butternut squash, eggplant, spinach, peppers, mushrooms and broccoli. 255 Village Pkwy. campskitchenbar.com 3. The Seafood Street Pita at Pita Mediterranean Street Food comes with your choice of salmon or shrimp, both drizzled with Sriracha for the perfect touch of heat. Traditional flour, wheat and gluten-free pita breads are available.

2555 Prado Ln. pitastreetfood.com 4. Grab your chopsticks and dig into ... empanadas?

Taqueria Tsunami boasts a unique Latin-Asian fusion menu with fresh items like the Aloha Taco, made with teriyaki chicken and topped with Sriracha mayo and sweet pineapple.

1275 Johnson Ferry Rd. taqueriatsunami.com 5. Stop by Marietta Smokehouse for your next BBQ fix — you won’t be disappointed. Try a plate of chopped or pulled pork with your choice of two sides, like mac ’n cheese or fresh coleslaw. Be sure to grab a helping of Nana Pat’s banana pudding for dessert. 4017 Canton Rd. mariettasmokehouse.com

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Make a day or a night of it! Check out these fun pla SEPT. 1-OCT. 31 Cobb County parks Free Capture your favorite activities, memories or the beauty of the local parks.

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Purchase a timed ticket for your three-hour session, where you can enjoy unlimited tastings from participating restaurants plus wine, beer and cocktail sips. foodthatrocks.org

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Cobb Galleria Centre Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-5pm Prices vary Come see what’s new and trending in all things home and garden. Browse hundreds of vendors and find inspiration for your next project. fallatlantahomeshow.com

Sewell Mill Cultural Center 10am-3pm $55 residents, $105 for non-residents Art supplies are included in this introductory class where ages 16 and up can learn about the raku firing process. cobbcounty.org

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Teen Manga Open Studio Sewell Mill Cultural Center 5:30am-7pm Free Bring your sketchbook and draw anime, manga and create comic panels. Talk about your favorite shows and characters. Materials provided by the library and PARKS. Designed for ages 11-15. Preregistration is required. cobbcounty.org

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Locations vary Times vary Free to participate, food prices vary Popular establishments like Catfish Hox, Kale Me Crazy and Four Fat Cows participate in this exciting restaurant week during which you can sample new dishes and take advantage of exclusive meal deals. travelcobb.org

Raku Firing Workshop

SEPT. 25 ¡VIVA Tequila Festival!

Truist Park Noon-9pm $81 general admission, $150 VIP Try more than 20 hand-crafted, smallbatch tequilas from Mexico, paired with small plates from Atlanta’s top chefs and restaurants. vivatequilafestival.com

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Fall Break Camp: Dance, Tumble and Cheer

Atlanta Braves Ballpark Tours

Sewell Mill Cultural Center 9:30am-3pm $157.50 residents, $207.50 nonresidents This fun fitness-infused mini-camp for ages 4-10 will teach dancing, tumbling and cheerleading with games and activities. A pep rally showcase video will be emailed to parents after the camp ends. cobbcounty.org

Truist Park Monday through Saturday, 10am, 12pm, 2pm Prices vary Tour guides will escort guests around the park and through behind-the-scenes areas that are off-limits during games. mlb.com/braves/ballpark/ tours#daily

OCT. 3 Roswell Wine Festival

OCTOBER OCT. 1 Chase Rice in Concert Jim R. Miller Park 8pm Free with fair admission Jam along to new album hits and old favorites from country music singer Chase Rice. The concert will be held in the arena rain or shine. northgeorgiastatefair.com

Canton Street 2-5pm Prices vary Stroll through Historic Roswell and sample wines from your favorite participating restaurants and businesses during the eighth annual Roswell Wine Festival. roswellwinefestival.com

OCT. 5-6 Gifts Galore & More 3275 Somerset Trace SE Tuesday 10am-2pm, 5pm-8pm; Wednesday 10am-3pm Free At this unique community arts event held by local artist Lynn Weinberg, visitors can shop unique gifts made by area artisans and try for hourly raffle prizes. somersetgiftsgalore.com

Haunted Hustle

See OCT. 30 for details

OCT. 11 BEX Book Club 2932 Canton Rd. 6pm Free Gather to review the latest tomes and support local indie bookstore, Book Exchange. They also host workshops, book readings, signings and more. bookexchangemarietta.com

OCT. 16 Bill Burr in Concert Coca-Cola Roxy 7pm $49-$60 Grammy-nominated comedian Bill Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation, achieving success in TV and film as well as on stage. cocacolaroxy.com

OCT. 30 Haunted Hustle Northeast Cobb Family YMCA 8am Prices vary A 2022 Peachtree Road Race qualifier, this frighteningly fun 5K and 1-mile run encourages participants to dress as their favorite Halloween character. ymcaatlanta.org/haunted-hustle

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Roswell Wine Festival See OCT. 3 for details

Over 300 pro baseball players, including the Braves’ Jeff Francoeur and Dansby Swanson, have come from East Cobb Baseball.

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Old Toccoa Fa Where people, lifestyle and design li 2020 and the early months of 2021 have been quite different from years past. And while we are beginning to get our lives back to a new normal, we have become much more aware of what is important to us. For many, it’s being closer to family. For others, it’s finding a place where they can socialize with friends and family and feel safe. And yet, for others, it’s having a haven to escape to when needed.

For many, the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia have become the destination that meets all of their requirements.

Decisions typically start with location, and here in the mountains of North Georgia, it all starts with downtown Blue Ridge.

This art-centric town is full of life yet provides the slow pace and charm you look for in a mountain town. Sprinkled with art galleries, shops, a farm-to-table restaurant scene, microbreweries, wineries and a beautiful new downtown hotel, Blue Ridge has all you are looking for and more. Step outside of town, and you can enjoy expansive national forest lands that provide nature enthusiasts with the perfect backdrop for world-class outdoor pursuits. The Blue Ridge area is thriving, and the secret is in the recipe that makes up the community. One part small-town charm, one part clean air and nature, and three parts friends, family and new beginnings. Mix this all together, and you have a lifestyle that is both rewarding and refreshing.

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Nature and Southern hospitality stand center-stage as you drive up to the well-designed community gatehouse, where you receive a warm welcome from the gate attendant. As you drive through the gates, the smell of smoke drifts in the mountain air from fire pits, enveloping your senses and reminding you that you are now in a special place. Your senses are alive as you slowly drive through the community on well-maintained paved roads, passing new home after new home and the beauty of the community itself. Each home you pass is architecturally appropriate, with heavy use of large timbers, natural stone, board-andbatten, cedar shakes and accent metal roofing. When all is executed, the size, massing and placement of homes, each being “of the land, not on the land,” create a true sense of place. This is truly a difference-maker as the forward thinking and planning of the developer has and is creating a community that will be timeless. As you make your way around the community, your head turns towards couples walking their dogs, golfers driving from one hole to the next, and staff moving about; all of this tells you the community is full of life and offers a lifestyle with a healthy pulse.

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New membership sales, real estate lot sales and new home construction have been robust at Old Toccoa Farm this past year.

This fall, 20+ new homes will be under construction, and the Preferred Builder Program tells us that another 20+ homes are currently in the design pipeline, all of which will become new construction starts in 2022. When you purchase a homesite in Old Toccoa Farm, you are immediately introduced to a talented team of architects, interior designers and builders, all in place to help you navigate through the home design and building process. “We are creating a community that appeals to people who place importance on living an active lifestyle and require a well-designed home that doesn’t break the bank on ‘all-in’

PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD TOCCOA FARM, PHOTOGRAPHY BY SQUARE FRAME MEDIA.

For many, this lifestyle is no longer a “hope to have” but a “have to have,” and one community in the Blue Ridge area that offers much of what is being sought after is Old Toccoa Farm. Shadowed by the world’s oldest mountain range and living naturally alongside 4,360 feet of the Toccoa River, Old Toccoa Farm is bringing people, lifestyle and design together in a safe setting convenient to the charm of downtown Blue Ridge.

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costs. We can’t control the material costs, but we can control quality, execution and scheduling the best we can,” says Peter Knutzen, one of the two managing partners of Old Toccoa Farm.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD TOCCOA FARM, PHOTOGRAPHY BY SQUARE FRAME MEDIA.

Homes aren’t the only construction taking place at Old Toccoa Farm. The highly anticipated new golf shop and community tavern are under construction, scheduled to be completed later this fall. “We feel that we have come to a critical path in our development plan that requires this new amenity, and we are thrilled for our members, our public playing guests and the greater Blue Ridge community that this will be completed soon,” says Kevin Hermetz, co-managing partner. “By Thanksgiving, we should be ‘full-on’ socializing, and the Old Toccoa Farm Tavern will be the place for our members and visiting guests to gather. The Tavern bar and patio, both overlooking the 9th hole and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance, will be a great place for members to socialize for years to come.” As this highly anticipated amenity nears completion, Old Toccoa Farm will be initiating a new member drive, which means this is a great time to become a member.

Blue Ridge Attractions: Restaurants & Nightlife: Chester Brunnenmeyer’s Bar & Grill, Black Sheep Restaurant, The Dogwood, Harvest on Main, Cucina Rustica, Misty Mountain Hops, Mona Lisa’s Dessert House, Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta, Masseria Kitchen+Bar, South of North Fusion Eatery, Poke’Jon’s, The Pasta Market, Twisted Tomato and Old Toccoa Farm Tavern.

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Old Toccoa Farm offers an 18-hole golf course that was ranked the #8 Best New Golf Course in the United States by Golf Digest in 2020, 4,360 feet of Toccoa River frontage, Blue Ridge City water, private sewer, high-speed internet and cable TV, walking trails and other planned amenities.

Blue Ridge is the official start of this 300-mile foot trail through the Appalachians.

This semi-private golf course, designed by Bunker Hill Golf, whose designers, Jack Dredla, Dan Proctor and Dave Axland, have worked for the renowned firm of Coore & Crenshaw for the past 30 years, offers an exceptional golf experience.

Among the course’s features are the incredibly beautiful 626-yard, par-5 thirteenth hole; the 413-yard, par-4 sixth hole overlooking a 100-year-old barn; and four amazing golf holes that play along their expansive Toccoa River frontage.

five art towns in Georgia, the Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Center hosts 35-plus exhibits and events annually.

For those looking to become a part of the local community, the volunteer options are robust and rewarding. In fact, the developers of Old Toccoa Farm and many of its employees and members are intimately involved with local charities, including Habitat for Humanity; The Open Arms Home for Children, a safe foster home for abused and neglected young girls ages 10-18; and Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc., a veteran-focused organization providing therapy through fly-fishing and fly tying.

With spectacular sporting opportunities, a bustling downtown and a giving community, Old Toccoa Farm is the mountain retreat you’re looking for.

Old Toccoa Farm, oldtoccoafarm.com, 596 Curtis Switch Rd., Mineral Bluff, Georgia, 706-946-4653.

Visit by appointment.

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Breweries & Wineries: Fannin Brewing Company, Grumpy Old Men Brewing, Buck Bald Brewing, Copperhill Brewery, Cartecay Vineyards, Chateau Meichtry, Serenberry Vineyards & Winery, Ott Farms & Vineyard and Bear Claw Vineyards.

Boat Dock Bar & Grill: Float on up to Lake Blue Ridge Marina’s Boat Dock Bar & Grill for some delicious lakefront drinks and eats.

Noontootla Creek Farms: In partnership with Old Toccoa Farm, this 1,000+ acre property offers guided trophy fly-fishing, quail and pheasant shoots, and a 12-stand sporting clays course.

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P R E S I D E N T O F T H E J U N I O R L E A G U E O F AT L A N TA

By Jennifer Colosimo

When Joy Dyess joined the mortgage business in 2009, she was completely green, but with her heart of gold, what came next was more than a decade of success making new homeowners’ dreams come true. Learning from a team of industry veterans, Joy knows to think outside the box and act with compassion while striving for excellence. And whether it’s as president of The Junior League of Atlanta Inc. or on the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Advisory Board, this My Home Improvement 2021 Rising Stars Give-Back Award Winner is certainly helping more than just homeowners.

Why are you passionate about the home industry?

JOY DYESS: It is a gift to help others on their journey to homeownership.

Through the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all learned how important home is — it is your refuge from the world, the place you connect with family and friends, and the place you go to recharge. Homeownership is a key to community and the foundation for your life.

JD: Always be growing. It is vital that you keep learning and growing to stay relevant in this industry. Don’t be afraid to start in one area and then try something else. This industry is wide and deep, and you may have to try a few roles before you find “the one.”

What community initiative are you most proud of?

JD: I am really proud of The Junior League of Atlanta’s JLA Serves — a coordinated day of community service for 250 people across the city over one weekend! This event brings hundreds of volunteers out into the community to serve. We tutor children, pack and distribute food, fix up senior homes, beautify nonprofits around the city through painting and landscape, and that’s just the beginning. We advocate for our neighbors in need and bring resources to those who need it.

Where do you go to unwind in East Cobb?

JD: I always enjoy going to the shops at The Avenue East Cobb.

We have tons of delicious restaurants like Freakin Incan and Zama Mexican. I take a stroll around East Cobb Park at least a few times a week, and Gruvnyoga Soul Center is my go-to for yoga. banksouthmortgage.com

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By Cory Olesen

When we think of everyday heroes, the obvious jobs come to mind first — doctors, firefighters, teachers, the military, etc.

But when the coronavirus brought the country to a standstill, a new group of unexpected heroes were there to get us through — grocery store workers. “I was humbled by that title,” recalls Kent Sanford, a worker at the Whole Foods location in North Buckhead and a Best Self Atlanta 2020 Wonder Women winner.

However, no hero is without their challenges. Working at a grocery store is already a difficult and demanding job, and the pandemic hasn’t made it easier. “I’ve witnessed stressed out, very anxious customers grabbing whatever food they could get their hands on,” Kent says. But as the initial buying panic faded and society adjusted to the “new normal,” Kent says she has witnessed a positive shift in the attitudes of customers towards her and her coworkers. “Customers have a little bit more patience, especially when we are unloading our u-boats in the grocery aisles.

[They] are more understanding if a certain brand is out of stock.”

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She has also experienced some of the brighter parts of the pandemic. “An older customer came in and she mentioned to me about shopping for her adult daughter and teenage grandson who had health issues and couldn’t go out in public due to the virus,” Kent recalls. After helping the woman pick out her essentials and escorting her to the checkout line, the customer realized she had misplaced her wallet. “She insisted she leave the cart overflowing with $500+ worth of products and go find her wallet. At that moment in time, I told the cashier that I would pay for her groceries and that she taught me so much about life in that short amount of time with her. We both started to cry!”

Despite the positivity from customers, the work hasn’t been easy for Kent. The long hours leave her sore all the time and she hasn’t been able to spend much time with her three kids and help them with their schoolwork. But she has found strength to move forward in a quote from one of her personal heroes, Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

In her free time, Kent enjoys browsing the racks at Lizard Thicket and grabbing a bite to eat with her kids at Taqueria Tsunami or Fresh to Order. She also enjoys visiting East Cobb Park and riding her bike around Roswell.

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HVAC

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I always recommend choosing a lighter color paint that’s not going to fade as much.

Fading isn’t so much about the siding as it is about the paint manufacturer, and you’re always going to get fade with paint — always. Instead of picking a red, blue or green that’s going to fade a lot quicker and be more obvious, pick a color that’s

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On August 7, runners met at the McCleskey East Cobb YMCA to run the 16th annual

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Sponsored by the Rotary Club of East Cobb, the Dog Days 5K is a yearly event that raises money for charities both locally and internationally. Since the race’s inception, it has raised over $500,000. dogdaysrun.com

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Do you have an old car that’s taking up valuable driveway real estate? Consider donating it to the Tommy Nobis Center to help support its

mission of providing disabled individuals with the tools, training and support they need to obtain meaningful employment.

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Enduring Hearts funds research that increases the longevity of pediatric heart transplant patients and betters the circumstances for children living with a new heart. The organization is looking for volunteers to

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