PUBLISHER’S NOTE
On the Cover
On August 3, approximately 36,000+ East Cobb
This month’s cover features
children headed back to school. Education is a
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top priority, a shared value, in East Cobb County. It
team: Ross Murphey,
is our community’s strength. The reputation of our public schools’ top test scores and quality learning environments draws people to East Cobb. Even if you don’t have a child in school we all have a stake in our community’s educational system—
Contracting Specialist; Terrie O’Keefe, Design Specialist; Rosa Moreno, Design Specialist; and Janna
from our property values to future leaders to future
Murphey, Office Manager.
employees. On pages 12 -15, we pulled together
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those education stats, school by (East Cobb) school- which provides
in the newly remodeled
evidence for East Cobb’s great reputation for its schools. While the test
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scores offer a quick take that helps parents and teachers measure
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a school’s success, it is important to note that beyond the rankings, each school needs to be assessed for other qualities, like: strong school leadership, parental and community support, creating an environment where students can learn and grow, access to up-to-date textbooks and technology. Since my oldest Lee just graduated from Walton High School, I now have two children attending Walton High School: Nikos is a junior and
who graciously allowed KDK to feature this beautiful room -- a favorite design of the KDK team. Kitchen Design Korner knows that remodeling a
Eleni is a freshman. So I have a very personal interest in the information
home can be a daunting task.
presented in our Back to School Guide! I understand the test scores and
To help take the pressure
school’s stated goals are starting points to evaluate a good school for
off, they developed a simple
my child/children to attend. But more importantly, I am able to collect
motto that all of their staff
on-the-ground intelligence by attending PTA meetings, volunteering
live by: “to over-serve you:
at the school, and/or bumping into moms at various extracurricular
the client!” Their goal is
activities. Like a lot of moms and dads, I am constantly making sure my son or daughter is in a place where they experience the excitement — and the relevance — of learning, and where the next generation of intelligent, hard-working, disciplined leaders is being developed. When deciding to dine out, I hope you’ll refer to our 18th Annual Dining Guide (pages 34-47) for inspiration. With every restaurant in East Cobb listed, you’ll discover that a special evening or a night out can be enjoyed right around the corner. Here’s to a successful school year and delicious diversions!
to immediately put your mind at ease regarding the remodeling experience. KDK wants you to not only enjoy the outcome, but the process of turning your dream ideas into cherished spaces. Learn more about Kitchen Design Korner on page 6. Kitchen Design Korner is located at 4235 Merchants Walk Drive, Suite 110 in
Cynthia M. Rozzo Founder l Publisher cynthia@eastcobber.com 4 August 2015
Marietta/East Cobb.
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