We cannot have a sense of community without having a sense of shared values. One of those values we share in East Cobb is a belief in quality education. After all, isn’t that why most people move to this side of Cobb County? Our Back To School section (pages 7-16) includes an overview of East Cobb schools, the budget and our School Board members. From the band booster clubs to the PTA presidents, East Cobb moms and dads are working with teachers and investing their time, money and enthusiasm to ensure their children receive a quality education. Even if you don’t have a child in school we all have a stake in our community’s educational system—from our property values to future leaders to future employees.
Another shared value held by most East Cobbers is our support of our local police. Following last month’s deadly shooting in Dallas, people across the country, and in East Cobb, are performing acts of kindness towards local police officers to show support for law enforcement. As tensions between police and communities remain high, many East Cobbers decided to show their support for men and women in blue by bringing baked goods into the Precinct 4 police station, buying meals for cops and writing thank you cards. On page 18, EAST COBBER showcases the kindness shown by the Widowed Helping Others support group. Spearheaded by Marguerite Pons, the members invited local police officers to their twice-monthly dinner meeting at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. I think you’ll be touched and inspired by the members’ random act of kindness shown toward the police. Marguerite hopes other groups will reach out to the police and invite them for a meal so people can say, “Thanks!” in person.
When deciding to dine out, I hope you’ll refer to our 19th Annual Dining Guide (pages 36-49) for inspiration. You’ll discover that a special evening or a night out with friends can be enjoyed right around the corner at the restaurants we are lucky to have here in East Cobb! With over 300+ restaurants listed, the Dining Guide is also another way EAST COBBER magazine promotes our local businesses.
Here’s to a successful school year, Precinct 4 police, random acts of kindness, and delicious diversions!
Cynthia M. Rozzo Founder l Publisher cynthia@eastcobber.com
On the Cover
This month’s cover features the BOSS team: front and center is manager Scott and customer service reps, Kaitlyn, Sharmain, and Felishia. They are photographed in front of one of their brand new sanitation trucks at their East Cobb headquarters. Big Orange Sanitation Services (BOSS) launched operations in East Cobb on July 1. Everyone at BOSS takes pride in delivering a level of service East Cobbers haven’t seen in years. BOSS believes you shouldn’t have to put up with bad service and poor attitudes. BOSS can and will do better. This upstart wants to change how things are done for the better.
Find out how BOSS is setting the standard for hometown sanitation and recycling services by reading their story on page 32. For more information, call 770-693-5777 or visit www.bosswaste.com.
Front cover photograph taken by Greg Mooney of Atlanta Photographers
EAST COBB CHEF COOKS UP A NON-PROFIT TO HELP THE HOMELESS
There are up to 7,000 homeless people in Atlanta. While many of them find shelter most nights, as many as 2,000 of them are considered “unsheltered.” That’s 2,000 men, women, and children living on the streets. Meanwhile, the number of people in homeless families is on the rise, making up one-fifth of the local homeless population. It is also estimated that another 20 percent of the homeless are veterans.
While there are places for these individuals to have meals or request shelter, they continue to lack the resources to find and keep a job, the only thing that will truly keep them off the streets. With this in mind, East Cobb resident and Chef Alex Reethof, along with his friend and fellow Chef Lake Dawson, started the non-profit, Gathering Industries. Chef Alex Reethof has been in the culinary/hospitality industry for over thirty years. He has taken management opportunities as well as hosted his own cooking show “Back to the Table.” With their expertise in both business and the culinary arts, Reethof and Dawson have more than enough knowledge to prepare the incoming workers as they journey through their second chance.
Partnering with local faith-based homeless shelters, the “Gathering” works hard to give the homeless individuals of Atlanta a second chance by educating them in the culinary field to make them employable. “We believe in the ability for all of God’s creatures to contribute positively to this world and we have a firm understanding that the homeless are not hopeless . . . We teach them the skills so they can get a job,” says Alex.
Reethof first began developing and looking into the idea around 2010. Then, in 2013, Reethof suffered from a life-threatening heart attack. “That’s when I was kind of laying there thinking, ‘I’m lucky to be here, so there’s got to be a good reason that I am still alive.’ . . . So I realized this [creating Gathering Industries] is my “assignment,” shares Alex. Since then, Gathering Industries has become a beacon of hope for those looking for another chance.
Gathering Industries offers box lunches that have a sandwich, chips, cookie, and a drink. But this is no ordinary food. It’s not like what you’d get from a franchised sub shop. These are gourmet sandwiches made with fresh and delicious ingredients like the “European” sandwich: sliced Prague ham with cheddar chive cheese, Czech mustard, and arugula, served on a ciabatta roll—as described in the “Gathering” menu. Add the made-fromscratch cookies, such as Smores Kellogg Crunch Cookie, Confetti Sugar Cookie or the Double Chocolate Crunch Cookie.
Gathering Industries is serving their delicious food at the BB&T Open from July 30 until August 7. East Cobb residents are encouraged to support Gathering Industries by ordering their boxed lunches. There is a ten box minimum and orders are subject to a delivery charge. They also offer platters and catering services. To place an order, call 404-316-1517 or email orders@gatheringindustries.org.
For more information, you can visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gatheringindustries or their website at www.gatheringindustries.org
Alex lives with his wife, Lori, in the Sibley Forest subdivision. They have four children: Ryan, 27; Cole, 24; Max, 21; and Emi, 15.
Alex Reethoff coaches a culinary student
Photo: Hadyn Hilton
COBB COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES 2017 BUDGET BACK TO SCHOOL
The Cobb County Board of Education approved a $986 million budget for Fiscal Year 2017 during its May 19, 2016 meeting, funding a full 180-day school year. The new budget includes 2.50% raises for all eligible employees, position adjustments and competitive salary adjustments for school and school support staff. Fiscal Year 2017 begins July 1, 2016 and runs through June 30, 2017.
The FY2017 General Fund Budget includes $976,056,402 in revenue and $986,056,402 in expenditures. The budget is based on a projected enrollment of 113,613 students. As a result, the district plans to use $10 million in revenue reserve to offset the shortfall in revenue.
After several years of economic downturn, the Cobb County School District is starting to experience a rebound in their two primary revenue streams –state funding and local property tax collections. State of Georgia Quality Basic Education (QBE) revenue provides approximately 51.18% of Cobb’s revenue from predetermined formulas. The revenue related to these formulas is calculated based on the total number of students. Local Property Tax Revenue generates approximately 48.30% of Cobb’s revenue. The value of property in Cobb is taxed using a tax rate called millage. The Board of Education is responsible for setting the millage tax rate each year. Taxpayers in Cobb have enjoyed
some of the lowest taxes in Metro Atlanta during this time period.
“As stewards of taxpayer dollars, we have carefully and responsibly prepared the FY2017 Budget,” says Cobb County Schools’ Superintendent Chris Ragsdale. “This budget reflects the mission of the Cobb County School District to provide teaching and other appropriate support. The mandates for improving education services coupled with the large student population place significant challenges upon the budget to maintain spending controls. The Budget is a prudent plan that balances the many needs of our students with the economic realities of our community.”
Detailed information and documentation about the approved Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and development process are available under the Finance and Budget section of the Cobb County School District website: www.cobbk12.org.
Chris Ragsdale, Cobb County School Superintendent
COBB CHAMBER OFFERS CHANCE TO BE PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY BACK TO SCHOOL
The Cobb County Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in a unique, behind-the-scenes experience as a Principal for a Day to better understand one of Cobb County’s strongest assets: our public education system.
As a Principal for a Day, you will have the chance to meet one-on-one with one of Cobb County or Marietta City’s outstanding principals to gain firsthand knowledge of the challenges and strengths local schools face on a daily basis. Participants will shadow a local principal, meet with the faculty, and spend time in the classroom with students. This special opportunity will provide a greater understanding of the educational process in Cobb County.
“We believe this program can be a very rewarding experience for members of the Cobb business community, Cobb’s educators and our students,” says Amy Goggins, coordinator, for the Cobb Chamber.
This program will take place the week of Monday, October 10 – Friday, October 15 in both Cobb County and Marietta City Schools. The principal and participant will connect at the beginning of the week and select the date that would be best for them. The program requires the commitment of a half workday.
An application for this program can be found on the Chamber’s website: www.cobbchamber.org. If you would like to participate, please complete the online application by Monday, September 12.
For information about becoming a Principal for a Day, contact Amy Goggins at 770-859-2335 or agoggins@cobbchamber.org.
2016-17 COBB COUNTY SCHOOL CALENDAR
August 1 First Day of School
September 5 Labor Day Holiday
September 26-30 Student Holiday
November 21-25 Thanksgiving Holidays
December 22-January 4 Winter Holidays
2 0 1 7
January 5 First Day of 2nd Semester
January 16 M.L. King Holiday
February 20-24 Student Holiday
April 3-7 Spring Holidays
May 24 Last Day of School
EAST COBB PARENTS!
BEFORE YOU FILL OUT YOUR CHILD’S EMERGENCY CARD THIS YEAR…
Contrary to popular belief, a school emergency card will not protect your children from spending time in the hands of social services if something tragic happens to you. The emergency card only gives named contacts permission to pick your kid up if they are sick, not take short-term custody of them if one or both parents are killed or incapacitated in an accident. Without a plan in place your kids could be taken into police custody or foster care.
Parents should create an emergency plan prior to going to back to school so there is no confusion or legal headaches should tragedy strike. This plan can be created in 3 easy steps:
1. Legally (in writing) name short-term guardians for your kids.
2. Make sure your short-term guardians match those named on the school emergency card.
3. Make sure the babysitter knows what to do if you don’t return home.
Creating a back-to-school emergency plan is so easy--- and something that will greatly pay off if a parent is injured or killed during school hours. The first few hours after an emergency are the most painful for a child, so it’s important for parents to make sure their kids spend that time with people they love and trust, rather than in the arms of the state.
For information on creating your own Protective Parents Plan™ to safeguard your child, go to www.protectiveparentsplan. com or call Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC, your East Cobb Estate Planning Lawyers, at 770-425-6060.
Steve Worrall East Cobb Estate Planning Lawyer
BACK TO SCHOOL
COBB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Cobb County Board of Education consists of seven elected members who appoint a superintendent responsible for the administration of the system. Elected to serve four-year terms, each school board member votes on issues that affect school curriculum and instruction, auxiliary services, personnel and administration. The Board of Education meets twice each month. The first meeting is a work session held the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30am. The Board meets again the fourth Thursday of each month to vote on agenda items developed at the work session. The Thursday meetings begin at 7pm.
RANDI SCAMIHORN • POST 1 rscamihorn.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Schools represented in Post 1: High Schools: Allatoona, Kennesaw Mountain, North Cobb Middle Schools: Awtrey, Barber, Durham, McClure, Pine Mountain Elementary Schools: Acworth, Baker, Bullard, Frey, Hayes, Kennesaw, Lewis, McCall, Pickett’s Mill
SUSAN THAYER • POST 2 sthayer.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Schools represented in Post 2: High Schools: Campbell, Osborne, Oakwood Digital Academy, Adult Education Center Middle Schools: Campbell, Floyd, Griffin, Lindley 6th Grade Academy, Lindley Middle Elementary Schools: Belmont Hills, Birney, Fair Oaks, Green Acres, King Springs K-1, King Springs 2-5 LaBelle, Nickajack, Norton Park, Russell, Smyrna
DAVID MORGAN • POST 3 dmorgan.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Schools represented in Post 3: High Schools: Pebblebrook, South Cobb Middle Schools: Cooper, Garrett, Tapp Elementary Schools: Austell, Bryant, Clarkdale, Clay, Compton, Harmony Leland, Hendricks, Mableton, Powder Springs, Riverside Intermediate, Riverside Primary, Sanders
DAVID CHASTAIN • POST 4
dchastain.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Schools represented in Post 4:
High Schools: Kell, Sprayberry
Middle Schools: Daniell, McCleskey, Palmer Elementary Schools: Addison, Bells Ferry, Big Shanty, Blackwell, Chalker, Keheley, Kincaid, Nicholson, Pitner, Rocky Mount
DAVID BANKS • POST 5
dbanks.boardmember@cobbk12.org Schools represented in Post 5: High Schools: Lassiter, Pope Middle Schools: Hightower Trail, Mabry, Simpson Elementary Schools: Davis, East Side, Eastvalley, Garrison Mill, Mountain View, Murdock, Powers Ferry, Sedalia Park, Shallowford Falls, Tritt
SCOTT SWEENEY • POST 6
ssweeney.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Schools represented in Post 6: High Schools: Walton, Wheeler Middle Schools: Dickerson, Dodgen, East Cobb Elementary Schools: Argyle, Brumby, Mount Bethel, Sope Creek, Teasley, Timber Ridge
BRAD WHEELER • POST 7
bwheeler.boardmember@cobbk12.org
Schools represented in Post 7: High Schools: Harrison, Hillgrove, McEachern Middle Schools: Lost Mountain, Lovinggood, Smitha Elementary Schools: Cheatham Hill, Dowell, Due West, Ford, Hollydale, Kemp, Milford, Still, Varner, Vaughan
PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN EAST COBB COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL
21 Elementary Schools
- 16,221 Elementary School students
8 Middle Schools
- 8,326 Middle School students
6 High Schools
- 12,806 High School Students
TOTAL STUDENTS ATTENDING EAST COBB PUBLIC SCHOOLS: 36,633 STUDENTS
ITBS SCORES ITBS SCORES BACK TO SCHOOL
EDUCATION STATS: EAST COBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Every school year, Cobb County students are tested on a variety of state and system-wide assessments. The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) are administered in September to students in grades 3, 5 and 7. Administration of the ITBS allows the district to compare the performance of students to that of other students across the nation who took the same test at the same time of year. According to the results noted below, East Cobb Cobb County elementary school students performed well above the national average on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. For complete results visit www.cobbk12.org.
Cobb County Schools - Average Scores
Addison ES • 7:45am - 2:15pm 3055 Ebenezer Road, Marietta, GA 30066 770-578-2700 • www.cobbk12.org/addison
Principal: Susan Hallmark • # of students: 617
Bells Ferry ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 2600 Bells Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30066 678-594-8950 • www.cobbk12.org/bellsferry
Principal: Ladonna Starnes • # of students: 711
Blackwell ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 3470 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066 678-494-7600 • www.cobbk12.org/blackwell
Principal: Melissa Shackelford • # of students: 729
Brumby ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 1306 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30067 770-916-7070 • www.cobbk12.org/brumby
Principal: Dr. Amanda Richie • # of students: 1,018
Davis ES • 7:55am - 2:20pm 2433 Jamerson Road, Marietta, GA 30066 678-494-7636 • www.cobbk12.org/davis
Principal: Carmen Havrilla • # of students: 571
East Side ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 3850 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 770-578-7200 • www.eastsideelementary.com
Principal: Elizabeth Mavity • # of students: 1,270
Eastvalley ES • 7:55am - 2:25pm
2570 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30067
770-578-7214 • www.cobbk12.org/eastvalley
Principal: Kendell Foster • # of students: 699
Garrison Mill ES • 7:55am - 2:25pm 4111 Wesley Chapel Road, Marietta, GA 30062
770-642-5600 • www.cobbk12.org/garrisonmill
Principal: Kyle Giesler • # of students: 667
Keheley ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 1985 Kemp Road, Marietta, GA 30066
678-494-7836 • www.cobbk12.org/keheley
Principal: Tucker Smith • # of students: 529
Kincaid ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 1410 Kincaid Road, Marietta, GA 30066 770-578-7238 • www.cobbk12.org/kincaid
Principal: Cheryl Davis • # of students: 700
Mt. Bethel ES
Principal: Jessica Appleyard • # of students: 1,122
KEY: Percentile: %; Above Average: 77-99%tile; Average: 23-76%tile; Below Average: 1-22%tile; National Average: 50%tile. National Grade Equivalent (GE) for Third Grade: 3.2. National Grade Equivalent (GE) for Fifth Grade: 5.2.
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EDUCATION STATS: EAST COBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
ITBS SCORES ITBS SCORES
Mountain View ES • 7:55am - 2:25pm 3448 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066 770-578-7265 • www.mountainviewelementary.com
Principal: Dr. Renee Ingram Garriss • # of students: 834
Murdock ES • 7:55am - 2:25pm 2320 Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 770-509-5071 • www.cobbk12.org/murdock
Principal: Lynn Hamblett • # of students: 944
Nicholson ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 1599 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066 770-928-5573 • www.cobbk12.org/nicholson
Principal: Joan Johnson • # of students: 545
Powers Ferry ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 1845 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30067 770-578-7936 • www.cobbk12.org/powersferry
Principal: Dr. Patrice Jones • # of students: 448
Rocky Mount ES • 7:45am - 2:10pm 2400 Rocky Mount Road, Marietta, GA 30066 770-591-5050 • www.cobbk12.org/rockymount
Principal: Gail May • # of students: 617
Sedalia Park ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm
2230 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30067
770-509-5162 • www.cobbk12.org/sedaliapark
Principal: Karen Wacker • # of students: 870
Shallowford Falls ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 3529 Lassiter Road, Marietta, GA 30062
770-642-5610 • www.cobbk12.org/shallowfordfalls
Principal: Felicia Angelle • # of students: 641
Sope Creek ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 3320 Paper Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30067
770-916-7085 • www.cobbk12.org/sopecreek
Principal: Dr. Douglas Daugherty • # of students: 1,164
Timber Ridge ES • 7:50am - 2:20pm 5000 Timber Ridge Road, Marietta, GA 30068
770-642-5621 • www.cobbk12.org/timberridge
Principal: Jeffrey Castle • # of students: 615
Tritt ES • 7:55am - 2:25pm 4435 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, GA 30062
770-642-5630 • www.cobbk12.org/tritt
Principal: Dr. Tricia Patterson • # of students: 910
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EDUCATION STATS: EAST COBB MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Every school year, Cobb County students are tested on a variety of state and system-wide assessments. The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) are administered in September to students in grades 3, 5 and 7. Administration of the ITBS allows the district to compare the perfor
mance of students to that of other students across the nation who took the same test at the same time of year. According to the results noted below, East Cobb County middle school students performed well above the national average on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. For complete results visit www.cobbk12.org.
ITBS SCORES
Cobb County School - Average Scores
Daniell MS • 9:15am - 4:15pm 2900 Scott Road, Marietta, GA 30066 678-594-8048 • www.cobbk12.org/daniell
Principal: David Nelson • # of students: 948
Dickerson MS • 9:15am - 4:15pm 855 Woodlawn Road, Marietta, GA 30068 770-578-2710 • www.cobbk12.org/dickerson
Principal: Dr. Carole Brink •# of students: 1,273
Dodgen MS • 9:15am - 4:15pm 1725 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 770-578-2726 • www.cobbk12.org/dodgen
Principal: Dr. Loralee Hill •# of students: 1,257
East Cobb MS • 9:15am - 4:15pm 380 Holt Road Marietta, GA 30068 770-578-2740 • www.cobbk12.org/eastcobb
Principal: Leetonia Young •# of students: 1,236
SCORES
Hightower Trail MS • 9:15am - 4:15pm 3905 Post Oak Tritt, Marietta, GA 30062 770-578-7225 • www.cobbk12.org/hightowertrail
Principal: Laura Montgomery •# of students: 1,079
Mabry MS • 9:15am - 4:15pm 2700 Jims Road, Marietta, GA 30066 770-928-5546 • www.cobbk12.org/mabry
Principal: Merrilee Heflin •# of students: 890
McCleskey MS • 9:15am - 4:15pm 4080 Maybreeze Road, Marietta, GA 30066 770-928-5560 • www.cobbk12.org/mccleskey
Principal: Claire Lyons •# of students: 698
Simpson MS • 9:15am - 4:15pm 3340 Trickum Road, Marietta, GA 30066 770-971-4711 • www.cobbk12.org/simpson
Principal: Dr. Andrew Bristow •# of students: 945
KEY: Percentile: %; Above Average: 77-99%tile; Average: 23-76%tile; Below Average: 1-22%tile; National Average: 50%tile. National Grade Equivalent (GE) for Seventh Grade: 7.2
* English Language Arts includes reading, vocabulary and written expression
SAT STATS: EAST COBB HIGH SCHOOLS
The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and the American College Testing (ACT) are offered by The College Board several times during the year. These tests are not required by the state or school system, and are not administered by Cobb schools; however, most colleges and universities use SAT and/ or ACT scores in determining student admission. The SAT is used to predict a student’s potential for success in the first year of college and is required for admission to most colleges and universities. Most college-bound students take one or both of these tests during either their junior or senior year. The following chart displays SAT scores from the Class of 2015 (the last available scores released from Cobb County School District) attending East Cobb high schools. For complete results visit www.cobbk12.org.
NATIONAL
COBB COUNTY
GEORGIA
Kell High School • 8:35am - 3:25pm 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta, GA 30066
By Kristy H. Flowers, President, East Cobb County Council of PTAs
The East Cobb County Council of PTAs extends best wishes to all families of students attending the 35 schools that are members of our council. Our students and our families attend Kell, Lassiter, Pope, Sprayberry, Walton, or Wheeler High Schools and the feeder elementary and middle schools. We look forward to a wonderful year of learning!
Those of you who are members of our PTAs understand that our students and our schools are our responsibility! Our students and families contribute time and treasure to some of Georgia’s most active and passionate PTAs. The Council offers its deepest thanks to all of you who have worked with your school PTA/PTSA to ensure that the education provided to your children and the children of your neighbors and friends is a quality education. The Council encourages new families to join their school PTA and see the value that our members find through the many PTA activities and services that make East Cobb one of the most pleasant places to live.
Your PTA provides and supports efforts to offer a variety of educational programming, communication tools, family-fun activities, and events to thank our teachers and school staff. Your PTA also has the tools to amplify your voice to advocate on behalf of all our children. We encourage you to sign up for training to communicate with elected officials and to urge them to provide the resources required to provide all of our children with a quality education that will in turn provide them with a chance to achieve their wildest dreams.
The Council also thanks the many partners who work very hard to support our teachers, our principals, and you as we work to give our children an opportunity to prepare for careers in the not so distant future.
We are especially excited to watch our local businesses, through the efforts of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, partner with Cobb and Marietta schools, Kennesaw State, Chattahoochee Technical College, Life University, and Georgia Highlands College to create the Cobb Workforce Partnership. The partnership is committed to establishing a pipeline of talented workers by aligning the needs of high demand careers with the education efforts at our schools.
We have a lot of work to do this school year. In November, you will have an opportunity to decide whether the state constitution should be amended to allow a state agency to take control of local schools. As an advocate of quality schools, your attention to this issue is important. In January, a new General Assembly will tackle tough budget issues as they consider how to fund healthcare, education, transportation, and other necessary services. We will be examining issues with the Milestone testing program, the question of whether standardized testing is emphasized at the cost of quality learning, and other policies that have both positive and negative impacts on our children’s future.
Our success is due to your hard work which empowers your children, your family, and your community. Our children and our schools are our responsibility! Your continued involvement will maintain the quality of living that all East Cobbers now enjoy!
Kristy Flowers is the President of the East Cobb County Council of PTAs. She resides in Fox Hills subdivision with her husband, Jim, and two sons who attend Sope Creek Elementary and East Cobb Middle School.
EAST COBBERS SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR LOCAL POLICE
The Dallas shooting that killed five officers last month (the deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks) spurred an outpouring of support for police throughout the country -- even here in East Cobb. Major Jerry Quan, head of East Cobb’s Precinct 4, thanked residents for the cards, letters, emails, cookies, cakes, sandwiches, and more they received. Quan says this was “unprecedented!”
East Cobber Marguerite Pons, founder of St. Ann’s Widowed Helping Others (WHO) support group, invited Precinct 4 police to come to WHO’s dinner meeting and enjoy a free meal and some heartfelt appreciation. As Marguerite shares, “We had seven police show up and the people (about 80+) in attendance, gave them a standing ovation as they walked in. I had each police officer sit at prearranged tables so they could talk individually with people. It was super to see them laughing and at ease. On top of that, we gave them all of the leftover homemade Bar-B-Que to take home. Precinct Captain Cebula took some back to the precinct and said it didn’t last long!”
FTO Rast, Major Quan, Officer Abbott, Marguerite Pons, Lt. Benson, and Captain Cebula
Officer Hill enjoys a barbeque sandwich with Marion Calabrese
Officer Abbott, Ellie Lacey, Myrna Williams and Lt. Benson enjoy some conversation and barbeque
Major Quan with Carl Welch and Joan Gill
Captain Cebula is surrounded by WHO members
McCOBB LLC: OFFICES JUST FOR YOU
“Our goal is to help our clients as they successfully run their businesses,” says Ann Chambers, Executive Suite Manager of McCobb LLC, which is located in East Cobb at 2265 Roswell Road. A wide range of firms call McCobb their home, including attorneys, CPA, chiropractor, architect, senior services, an insurance firm, and many others.
A family business, the 2265 Roswell Road building is owned by Shirley McCollum. The building is operated by Chambers as the Executive Suite Manager and Jeri O’Neil as the Property Manager and Conventional Real Estate Broker. All businesses have access to common areas, such as the kitchen and conference rooms, as well as the communication and administrative services. The offices are conveniently located at the corner of Roswell and Sewell Mill Roads, with high visibility and easy accessibility.
Chambers stresses the flexibility offered to businesses that can rent an office for long term, short term, and even for a day. “Our offices are fully furnished and ready to go at all times,” she says. “Simply bring your laptop, and we can have you operational within the hour.”
For businesses that are looking long term but are not certain how fast they will grow, they can initially rent one office. Once their business increases, they can easily expand to more offices or move into conventional space, built to their specifications, without ever changing their address.
The executive office suite concept allows business owners to focus on their products or services while McCobb handles the rest. McCobb’s professional team offers a full-service solution, with its office packages starting at $395/month. Additional services, such as administrative support and even running errands, are billed based on completion time.
McCobb also offers virtual offices for at-home businesses that desire a professional address and/or telephone answering, with an occasional need of meeting space and administrative services. Virtual packages start at $50 per month and can be tailor made to specific needs.
Conventional, executive suite, and virtual offices are currently available. To get started with office space today, contact Ann Chambers or Jeri O’Neil at 770-509-2200, annchambers@aol.com, or oneilj@aol.com.
Ann Chambers, McCobb Executive Suite Manager
LOCAL CONSIGNMENT SALES RECYCLE BY RESELLING
Are you a bargain hunter when it comes to your kids’ wardrobe or toys? Consignment sales offer everything from strollers, bouncy seats, cribs, any kind of toy you can think of, to diaper bags, bedding, infants’ and kids’ clothes, and maternity clothes. You can also find winter coats, boots, and Halloween costumes. Shoppers can find a wide variety of children’s items that are usually screened for quality, all under one roof. You don’t have to drive around town to different garage sales where it’s a hit-or-miss on what items you might find and in what shape, as the local consignment sales have quality standards. We’ve scouted and scoured our sources to provide EAST COBBER readers a list of upcoming local consignment sales.
AUGUST 18-20
Mt. Bethel UMC Fall/Winter Children’s Consignment Sale. Get the best deals on toys on toys, books, children’s furniture, sporting goods, fall and winter clothing and much more. Make sure to visit the boutique section for upscale brands, custom-made and smocked clothing. All proceeds go to support local and global missions. Preview Shopping for volunteers and first time moms Thursday, Aug. 18. Friday: 9am-7pm; Saturday: 9am-12pm (all items 30% off). Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. More info: consignmentsale@mtbethel.org or mtbethelccs.com
AUGUST 19-20
All 4 Kids/East Cobb. Friday: 9:30am (or 8:30am w/$5 Cash for Missions) -8pm. No strollers before 11am. Saturday: 9am-1pm (half off). Accepting Cash, Debit ($1 fee), MasterCard and Visa ($2 fee). No checks. Mt. Paran North Church of God, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta. More info: www.all4kids.com
AUGUST 25-27
Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Junior’s Consignment Sale. Thursday: 9:30am-7pm. Friday: 9:30am-6pm. Saturday: 8am-12pm. Many items half price on Saturday. Due West United Methodist Church, 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. More info: 770-427-3835 or www.duewest.org/community/ consignment-sale/
AUGUST 26-27
East Cobb’s Finest Kids’ Consignment Sale. Thursday (volunteers only): 5-7pm. Friday: 9am-4pm. Saturday: 9am-12pm. Everything 30% off on Saturday.The Episcopal Church of St. Peter-Paul, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-7473 or www.peterandpaul.org/ childrens-consignment-sales
Friday, August 26
9 am - 6 pm
Saturday, August 27
9 am - Noon
1795 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30062
• MAXIMUM 300 items
• Sellers receive 70% of the selling price
• ALL reduced 30% on Saturday
• NEW! Open Late Friday until 6pm
• NEW! Now offering maternity wear
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AUGUST 26-27
Everything for Children ALL-IN-ONE Consignment Sale! Winter, spring, and summer items in this unique all-in-one sale! Gently used baby and children’s items including toys, children’s books, games, puzzles, and DVD’s. Friday: 9am-8pm; Saturday: 9am-12pm. Saint Andrew United Methodist Church, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta 30066. No fees, complimentary childcare for volunteers, and we test everything for lead, free of charge! Come sell and shop at our friendly sale. More info: 770-926-3488 or www.ThePumpkinChurch.org.
AUGUST 27
Tots to Tweens Consignment Sale brought to you by Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples. Everything you need for your family from tots to tweens! Strollers welcome! Electronic tagging, so a much faster checkout! 9am-2pm. Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta. For more info: 678-235-8468 or sale@nowamom.org
SEPTEMBER 7-9
Divine Children’s Show Boutique Overstock and Consignment Sale. Preview show Wednesday, September 7 at 1-8pm, for volunteers, consignors, and new moms. New moms need to register online for Wednesday preview show. Thursday: 9:30am-9pm. Friday: 9:30am-2pm. The Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: divineconsignshowatlanta@yahoo.com or www.dcskids.com.
SEPTEMBER 8-10
Lil’ Lambs Closet. Thursday: $5 Public preview: 2-8pm. Friday: 9am-7pm. Saturday: 9am-1pm. Many items half off on Saturday. Proceeds go to benefit church ministries and community missions. First United Methodist Church of Marietta, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. Childcare available with reservations. More info: 770-429-7800 ext. 7805 or www.lil-lambs.org
SEPTEMBER 16-17
Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten (RUMCK) Children’s Consignment Sale. Friday: 9am-2pm. Saturday: 8am-12pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Building B., Roswell. More info: 770-853-2333 or www.rumc.com/connect/children/rumck/ rumck-consignment-sale
SEPTEMBER 16-17
KinderMart Children’s Consignment Sale. Friday: 9:30am-7pm. No strollers before 11am. Saturday: 9am-12pm. Many items ½ price on Saturday. Benefits Smyrna FUMC Preschool/Kindergarten. Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna. More info: www.kindermartsale.com
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Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. Free mulch is available to Cobb EMC members only. More info: 678-355-3413.
EVERY TUESDAY AND SATURDAY
Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident animals as they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: $10/ adults. $7/seniors and students ages 13-18. $6/ages 3-12. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055.
Trail Hikes. A docent guides you on a journey through the Chattahoochee Nature Center trails using biofacts and activities to spark you “natural” curiosity. 1pm and 3pm. Admission: $10/adults. $7/seniors and students ages 13-18. $6/ages 3-12. Free/members and children under 3. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
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ECIC Free Clinic & Lab. East Cobb Islamic Center (ECIC), is offering a free medical clinic with laboratory work and prescription assistance to uninsured/underserved members of the community. They are partnering with the Georgia Department of Public Health to provide this service. 9am-12pm (no appointment necessary). East Cobb Islamic Center, 1111 Braswell Road, Marietta. More info: 678-528-1414 or ecic.clinic@gmail.com.
THROUGH AUGUST 30
Tuskegee Airmen of World War II Exhibit. Compliments of the Kennesaw State University Museum of History & Holocaust Education, the East Cobb library will display their Tuskegee Airmen exhibit, which explores the history and heroism of the first African American pilots to fly in combat during World War II. This exhibit offers a look into the historical challenges and triumphs of these unsung American heroes, and will be available for viewing during regular East Cobb Library operating hours. Mon-Wed: 10am-8pm; Thurs-Sat: 11am-6pm. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2730 or cobbcat.org
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Acworth Slide: World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide. The 175’ long waterslide is billed as the “World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide. Each slider must be 42 inches or taller. Saturdays & Sundays: 11am-6pm. Daily rates: $16/person, unlimited slides; $8/person, unlimited slides for 1 hour; $4/person, 1 slide. Dallas Landing Park on the Beach, 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth. More info: 404-406-6996 or acworthslide.com.
AUGUST 5 & SEPTEMBER 2
Marietta Square Art Walk. A free, self-guided tour of historic Marietta Square’s eclectic art scene. Art galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques hosting artists within their businesses will display an Art Walk banner in their window. Maps available at each participating location and at the Marietta Welcome Center. 5-9pm, rain or shine. Historic Marietta Square. More info: www.ArtWalkMarietta.com.
AUGUST 5-7 & 11-13
Farming Beauty CenterStage North is proud to present a world premiere by one of their own members, Kevin Renshaw. Art is influential; one painting can change lives and the actions inspired by art can have lasting repercussions. This is the story of Mona, a Pennsylvania farm girl turned installation artist, curator and grandmother. August 5-6: 8pm. August 7: 2pm. August 11: 2 & 8pm. Tickets: $15. The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Show times/More info: 770-331-0079 or visit centerstagenorth.org.
AUGUST 6
6th Annual Hero Run 5K Race. Run through historic downtown Kennesaw to raise money for wounded veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Awards for top 3 male/female runners in 14 age brackets plus top 3 teams. Registration at 6:30am, 1-mile fun run at 7:30am, 5K race at 8:00am. Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 N. Main Street, Kennesaw. More info: 770-427-3109, www.herorun.us or www.active.com.
Miss Cobb County Scholarship Pageant. See the new Miss Cobb County crowned! The winner will move on to the Miss Georgia Competition and compete for a $10,000 scholarship. 7pm. $20/ticket. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: Gene Phillips, 770-435-6378, misscobbcounty@yahoo.com, or misscobb.com.
Roswell Riverside Sounds. The Get Right Band is “hipshaking, earth quaking pure funk fun”. Combines catchy, clever songwriting with musical expertise and fearless improvisation, the live show covers everything from funk to rock n’ roll to reggae. 7-9pm. Free. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. More info: 770-641-3705 or www.roswellriversidesounds.com.
AUGUST 6
AARP Driver Safety Course. 6-hour classes geared to those 50 and above, an up-to-date, research-based refresher on driving skills, changes with aging and ways to accommodate them, and changes in cars, roads and local laws. Registration required. $15/Class for AARP members, $20 for non-members. 9am-3:30pm (30-minute lunch break). Arbor Terrace at East Cobb, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420.
Lutzie 43 Road Race 5K. Honoring the memory of Lassiter and Auburn football player, Philip Lutzenkirchen. All proceeds benefit the Lutzie 43 Foundation and the East Cobb County chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). The race start/finish line will be inside Lassiter High School’s football stadium and features a fast, smooth run through the streets of East Cobb. 8am. Registration: $43. Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta/ East Cobb. More info: lutzie43.org
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AUGUST 6-7
2nd Annual Marietta International Film Festival featuring a mixture of short films and feature length films from across the United States and 14 countries. A total of 72 films will be screened during the festival, culminating with the awards program at the end of the festival. Saturday & Sunday: 10am-11pm. Tickets: $15 for one day, $25 for two days. Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 117 North Park Square, Marietta. More info/Tickets: 678-626-0461, mariettafilmfestival@gmail.com or www.marietta-film-festival.org
AUGUST 9
Over 40 Females Cobb County Chapter Luncheon. Featured speaker: Kricket Harrison presents “Procrastination: How Putting Things Off is Putting You Out of Business!” 11:30am-1pm. Members: free. Non-members: $35; $45 at the door. Red Sky Tapas Bar, 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/registration: 678-213-1634 or rdeutsch@over40females.com.
AUGUST 9
Pop-In For Pop Culture. Come and Explore the Museum in a whole new way! Every 2nd Tuesday evening the galleries will “Pop Open” for a night of Pop Culture from the 1950s and 60s. 4-8pm. Members: Free; Non-members: Adults $7; Students & Seniors/$5; Children under 5: Free. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org.
AUGUST 10
Museum Mice Tour introduces toddlers ages 3-5 to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. 10:30 am. $5 per person. Reservations required. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org.
AUGUST 13
Charity Car & Bike Show presented by Don’t Be A Bully Foundation and the Rolling Stampede Mustang Club. This is a family fun event with every type of vehicle, motorcycles, youth games, music, concessions, and anti-bullying speakers. 12-5pm. All vehicles are welcome and vendors are needed to support the cause. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. More info/ registration: 678-471-5452, 678-938-9527, dbabvendors@ gmail.com or dontbeabullycarandbikeshow2016. eventbrite.com.
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AUGUST 14
River Concert: Bonaventure Quartet. Enjoy the unique acoustic sound, a virtual melting pot of European influences, camp, and swing noire. This longtime Atlanta outfit will transport you to another time and place with their unique gypsy-jazz stylings and Romani-esque instrumentals. 7pm (gates open at 6pm). Tickets: $22.50 for first come, first served table seats and $17.50 for general lawn seating (bring your own low lawn chair or blanket for lawn seating). Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 WIlleo Road, Roswell. More info/Tickets: 770-992-2055 x224, contact mktg@chattnaturecenter. org or FreshTix: www.freshtix.com/events/sundays-onthe-river-concerts-at-chattahoochee-nature-centerbonaventure-quartet.
AUGUST 18
East Cobb Book Discussion Group. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month. 2-3:30pm. New members and visitors are always welcome. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2730 or cobbcat.org
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AUGUST 18
Marietta Business Association Business Expo. An open event available to all local Marietta and Cobb County businesses offering a way for members and the community to network and showcase their businesses. All businesses interested in attending or exhibiting need to register. 4-7pm. $100 MBA Members; $150 Non-MBA Members (includes 3 month trial MBA membership) Six Flags White Water, 250 Cobb Parkway, Marietta. More info/to register: mariettabusiness.biz.
AUGUST 19
Martinis and Music Gather at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Live music, light refreshments, great art, a cash bar, and a lot of fun. 5:30-8:30pm. $10 general admission. Free for members. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art (MCMA), 30 Atlanta Street SE, Marietta. More info: 770-528-1444 or mariettacobbartmuseum.org.
AUGUST 19-21, 25-28 & SEPTEMBER 1-4
Shrek The Musical presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Based on the Oscar-winning Dreamworks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony award-winning fairy tale adventure. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm; Sundays: 2pm. $33-$58. The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. More info: 404-377-9948 or AtlantaLyric.com.
AUGUST 20
Lassiter Color Run. The run will benefit Lassiter Cross Country and the Helping Hand Foundation. The 2-mile, untimed run will wind its way around the Lassiter High School campus through several multi-colored powder stations, followed by food, games and fun. 10am. Registration: $20. Run-day registration: $25. Not running: enjoy inflatables, food, face painting and fun with a $5 wristband. Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta. More info: Coach Freed, Scott.Freed@cobbk12.org.
AUGUST 20
Major League Lacrosse (MLL) Championship Game. Premier professional outdoor lacrosse league seasonending event, the 2016 Championship Game. 7pm. Check online for ticket prices. Fifth Third Bank Stadium, Kennesaw State University, 3300 George Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw. More info: majorleaguelacrosse.com.
Summer Stars Concert: The Pink Truck Band from Hartwell, Georgia is a classic rock cover band known for their signature psychedelic pink truck. Lawn opens at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. General Admission: Free. $40 for table of 8. Rain or shine. The Art Place-Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2700 or theartplace.us.
Silent and Live Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Aloha to Aging. Enjoy delicious food, fun music and great buys on exciting getaways, special event tickets, gift baskets, jewelry, and much more. 6:30pm. Tickets: $40 in advance; $45 at the door. Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street NE, Marietta. More info: 770-722-7641 or alohatoaging.org.
AUGUST 21
Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ benefitting The Drake House, which provides short-term crisis housing to homeless mothers and their children. Taste over 100 unique flavors of homemade ice cream and enjoy ice cream eating and stacking contests, music, face painting and children’s games. 2-4pm. $6/individual. $20/family. Historic Roswell Town Square, 600 Block of Atlanta Street, Roswell (corner of Mimosa Blvd and Marietta Highway). More info: missmarysicecream.org
AUGUST 22
COBB Cooks the Book! Do you love perusing cookbooks to find your next favorite recipe? Join Mountain View Library’s newest book club. Explore and share new recipes and treats from favorite cookbooks. Visit the Adult Reference Desk. Choose a recipe from one of the 3 chosen books. They’ll make a photocopy of the recipe for you. Make one batch of the recipe to share at the meeting. Talk about what worked; what didn’t work. All skill levels welcome. 7pm. Mountain View Library, Community Room, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info Registration is required. More info/to register: 770-509-2725 or cobbcat.org.
AUGUST 22
The Orange Duffel Bag (ODB) Initiative Annual Golf Classic. Brings together golfers from across Georgia in support of ODB’s work with students who are homeless, aging out of foster care or experiencing high poverty. 8am-4pm. Registration: $150. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 800-598-5150 or theodbi.org.
AUGUST 25
Chattahoochee Sunset Sips. Stroll the Chattahoochee Nature Center after hours! Bring a picnic and grab a beverage or snack (beer and wine available for purchase), listen to live acoustic music from local musicians, and enjoy 127 acres under the spring and summer sunset. A great way to unwind from the week or kick off the weekend and see what is happening in the watershed as the sun goes down. 6:30-9:30pm. $10/adult, $7/seniors. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
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AUGUST 26
Glover Park Concert Series: Infinity Show Band performing traditional jazz to contemporary music. Come out for a little bit of live music and fun. Lawn opens at 6pm. Show starts at 8pm. Free. Tables available for rent. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or mariettaga.gov.
AUGUST 26
Wildcat Nation Food Truck Night brought to you by Wheeler High School and East Cobb Middle School, the Freakin Incan, B2 Streets, Meatballerz, Righteous Que, Kona Ice, and Atlanta Ice Cream trucks, just to name a few, will be set up at 5:30 prior to the Wildcat’s first home football game. Wheeler High School, 375 Holt Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.cobbk12.org/ EastCobb or www.cobbk12.org/Wheeler.
AUGUST 26-27
Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival. Shop, eat, drink and interact with over 200 vendors, exhibitor and BBQ contestant booths. Or play in the island-themed Kid Zone, full of inflatables, fun games and attractions for the little ones. Friday: 6-10pm; Saturday: 10am-10pm. Free. Adams Park, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. More info: pigsandpeaches.com.
AUGUST 27
8th Annual DI Dash 5K and 1K Fun Run presented by Digital Insurance (DI) and benefitting Children’s Healthcare. Certified Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Registration & check-in starts at 6:30am. 5K starts at 7:30am. 1K starts at 8:30am. $25 by August 12. $35 after. $40 on race day. Starts at Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square NE, Marietta. More info: didash.com or active.com.
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AUGUST 27
Great Southern Food Truck Rally will assemble 40 food trucks from Atlanta and the Southeast to serve up great food featuring a wide variety of fare guaranteed to satisfy every taste. 12-9pm. Tickets: $10; VIP Georgia Brew: $45 (VIP ticket allows patrons to access the Georgia Brew area with commemorate cup, sample tickets for 4 beers from 25+ different selections from Georgia Breweries, a commemorative T-Shirt and more). Kennesaw State University Sports and Entertainment Park, 3200 George Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw. More info: 470-578-4849 or www.greatsouthernfoodtruckrally.com.
The Small Business Market Expo & Job Fair Atlanta. Connect with a wide range of small businesses, market your organization and tap into a network of entrepreneurs, service providers, financial organizations, & business coaches. Seminars: 10am-5pm; Exhibit Hall: 1-5pm. Free. Cobb Galleria Centre Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info: 770-955-8000 or cobbgalleria.com.
AUGUST 29
In His Grip Golf Invitational hosted by Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Tournament Type: Four Man Scramblelimited to first 28 foursomes. Special Guest: Caz McCaslin, Founder and President of Upward Sports. Caz will hang out on the course and provide an inspirational message over lunch. Tournament schedule: registration, 7am; shotgun start, 8:30 am; lunch and awards banquet: 1:30pm. $85 per player, includes lunch, green fees, driving range, on-course beverages, snacks and player gifts. Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Drive, Roswell 30076/ More info: Shane Millard, 678-784-5315 or shane.millard@jfbc.org.
Last Friday Comedy Nights presented by Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square. Comedy Squared at 8pm and The TEN Show at 10pm. Tickets: $10/show or $15 for both. Recommended for ages 18 and older. In the event of a cancellation, no refunds. Tickets are transferable. Marietta’s New Theatre on the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue SW, Marietta 30060. More info: 770-426-4800 or theatreinthesquare.net
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SEPTEMBER 5
Holy Smoke BBQ and Music Festival on the fields of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. 5K Run: 9am & Tot Trot following. Children’s inflatables, games and more. Food and product vendors, car show, silent auction, live music. BBQ by Williamson Bros. $6/meal; free admission. 10am3pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: holysmoke@jfbc.org or johnsonferry.org.
SEPTEMBER 10
Hummingbird Banding presented by Smith-Gilbert Gardens (SGG). SGG has teamed up with Birdwatcher Supply to catch and band hummers! Once the birds have been banded they will sit on your hand for a second or two before flying away, (kids love this)! Tours of the garden and lessons in beginning bird watching, and fun crafts for children. 8-11am. Admission: Adults $7; Seniors & Active Military: $6; Children 6 – 12: $5; Children 5 and under are free. Smith Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. More info: 770-919-0248 or smithgilbertgardens.com.
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The 1 mile EAST COBBER parade will step off at 10am in front of the Princeton Lakes subdivision entrance, and travel south on Johnson Ferry Road.
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The EAST COBBER Festival will be in the south parking lot of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, immediately following the EAST COBBER parade. From 11am-3pm, the free Festival will feature arts and crafts, local businesses, food concessions, carnival games, and an entertainment stage.
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BOSS Sets the Standard The Saga Starts
BOSS - Big Orange Sanitation Services (BossWaste.com) launched operations in East Cobb on July 1, 2016. We want to thank you for your encouragement and support. The response has been overwhelming! We, the proprietors, Scott and Jim, take pride in delivering a level of service East Cobbers haven’t seen in years. BOSS believes you shouldn’t have to put up with bad service and poor attitudes. BOSS can and will do better. This upstart wants to change how things are done for the better. Provide service a customer like you deserves. Deliver what we promise you. Words we live by and you can count on.
The price you pay for service is important. We understand that. We know competitors are going to resort to dropping their prices. But they should’ve done this years ago, not when you’re about to leave them. You have to ask yourself why you were considering leaving your current collections company in the first place? Our focus group said time and time again they were leaving because the service had declined and they felt ignored and underappreciated. When asked about price they said they’d rather pay a few dollars more for a company who was willing to go the extra mile in customer service, with simple things like answering the phone.
BOSS is also thinking ahead about the garbage we produce and what to do with it. Every great idea starts somewhere, usually small. In 1879, Thomas Edison, in a small shop, and with no money, invented the light bulb. In 1919, Georgia’s own Coca Cola started out as a small syrup company with the help of Trust Company, which later became SunTrust Bank. Today, Coca Cola is a global company started from humble beginnings.
Everybody agrees that burying or burning garbage is a bad idea. If you bury it, it leaches and hurts humans, animals and vegetation. And if you burn it, you contribute to the problem of global warming. What to do? BOSS believes harnessing the energy in garbage is a great idea and the best way to preserve this planet for our children to enjoy. Let’s face it;
our garbage is slowly killing us. The current recycling effort is commendable, but not nearly enough. Less than 5% of the materials ever get recycled. It ends up in a landfill somewhere. We can do better. And we have a plan. Why not recycle everything we would normally put out at the curb and convert it into useable clean energy? Clean energy is good for you, Cobb County, and our children.
One of the most frequent questions we encountered in focus groups with you, the residents of Cobb County, was; “do we have a recycling program”? Yes we do! Unlike the competition who cleverly meet the minimum requirements of the current rules by using the same truck they haul garbage in; we use dedicated trucks - not garbage trucks. Why? Garbage trucks, no matter how clean, contaminate the contents because of the residues from your household waste. So, we’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy and use dedicated recycling trucks. Since the margins in hauling waste are so thin, we’re likely not to recoup this investment for a very long time, if ever. But we’re doing it because we’re more interested in the long term. Furthermore, we’re taking the recycling directly to the recycling center. You also may be interested to learn that we make no money from recycling. On the contrary, we have to pay to drop off the recycling. Then why would we be willing to change the way things are done, and lose money at the same time? It’s the foundation of our ground game in waste to energy and designed to show the world how one little company can set an example.
We are sincerely interested in making Cobb County the best place to live in the U.S. and making Cobb a shining example for other counties to follow. Why? Because unlike other major waste companies that take your money and manage their operations from another state, the folks at BOSS live here, work here, shop here and their kids go to school here. Not only have we invested millions of dollars in this plan but we are home grown Georgians through and through. From the real estate we own to
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the big orange equipment you’ll see on the street to the printers and phones and people in the offices, we live local, spend local and believe a dollar invested in Cobb County is in our best interest and yours too!
We are here to stay. Years in the planning brought us to the point we could initiate our master plan. We chose Cobb County because we live here. We promise we will not allow ourselves to be influenced or persuaded by our competitors, at any price. Some things are just too precious to sell off for money. We will not sell our children’s futures. After all, this planet was not passed on to us from our parents and founding fathers just to fetter away. It was only entrusted to us for our children to enjoy.
BOSS has the know-how, the backbone, the financial capabilities and the engineering resources to make its plan a reality. But BOSS can’t do it alone. BOSS needs
your help. BOSS plans to lead the charge and make Cobb County a shining example of what can be achieved by forward-thinking communities coming together for positive change. Our environmental future depends on it. So, stay tuned for upcoming information about exactly how BOSS intends to change not only the garbage business, but also our environment. . .one county at a time, starting right here in Cobb County. Cobbers have never waited on anyone to get something done. They do it themselves. Today is no different. Let’s do it together. In the meantime, we promise you impeccable service, the safest equipment we can design and the lowest prices possible.
Many thanks!
Big Orange Sanitation Services Marietta, Georgia
Scott & Jim
PET OF THE MONTH: BELLA
Submitted by Zachary Newsome
Pet’s Name: Isabella Ragazza Newsome (Bella for short)
Animal/Breed: American Brittany
Age & Gender: Female, 3 years old
Favorite Food: Carrots
Favorite Person: She’s a daddy’s girl
Best Trick: Catching treats from across the room
Turn Ons: Meeting new people, swimming, and hiking
Turn Offs: Not being with people
Favorite Toy: Orange “Mighty Bone”
Last Seen: Swimming in the Chattahoochee River
What makes your pet so special: She’s my best friend and loves everyone she meets
“In Italian, Bella Ragazza translates to mean “beautiful girl”. People sometimes say their dog is a “Velcro dog”, I tell people that Bella is a “superglue dog”. Whether we’re going hiking, camping, swimming, or snowboarding, Bella is always right next to me. Bella has hiked over the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Toas, NM and swam in the Rio Grande; she has attended mass and been blessed by a Priest; Bella has worked as a Therapy Dog for the Love on a Leash organization in Oxford, MS and walked through the library at the University of Mississippi to help calm students down during finals week; she has been a fraternity dog and happily played caretaker for its members. Bella is the best dog in the world not just because of the things she’s done and the places she’s been, but because she is the nicest, sweetest, most caring dog in the world. It’s amazing how she could go on a 10-mile hike and still have energy or curl up with someone in the floor and sit with them all day. She will do this funny thing if there are people a room, she will walk from person to person and put her head underneath your hand until you pet her and if you stop she will poke you with her nose! She is all around the best dog in the world and we would both be honored to have Bella as your next Pet-of-the-Month!”--Zachary Newsome
Should Your Pet Be Our Pet of the Month?
Fill out the information on your pet and send it to: EAST COBBER, P.O. Box 680455, Marietta, GA 30068. Please include a picture with your entry. Or email description and a jpg to: petomonth@eastcobber.com
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Zachary with Bella
LOCAL DOG CLUBS
ATLANTA DOBERMAN PINSCHER CLUB
www.atlantadpc.com
For well over two decades, the Atlanta Doberman Pinscher Club (ADPC) has strived to fulfill its mission through various activities including two annual specialty shows, temperament testing, and, most importantly, periodic meetings where members network and share a wealth of information with each other as well as hear from a spectrum of different speakers on matters of health, nutrition, fun things to do with your dogs, rescue, etc.
AOC is a non-profit organization. It exists for the purpose of promoting the training of dogs, disseminating the knowledge of obedience and racking training, advancing the interests of all pure bred dogs, encouraging the training of judges, holding and supporting obedience trials, tracking trials, agility trials and matches. AOC promotes cooperation and good sportsmanship among the club members in both the training and exhibition of dogs.
BULLDOG CLUB OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA
www.bulldogclubofmetropolitanatlanta.com
The Bulldog Club of Metropolitan Atlanta is a member of The Bulldog Club of America’s Division VIII. Their goals are to protect the interests and advance the welfare of the AKC Bulldog.
CAVALIERS OF GREATER ATLANTA
www.ckcscatlanta.org
A sanctioned breed specialty club licensed by the AKC to conduct dog shows and matches. Membership is maintained in the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club (the ACKCSC), which is the AKC parent club for the breed. The purpose of the club is to protect and advance the interests of the breed by promoting quality breeding, sportsmanlike competition and the education of members and the general public.
CHATTAHOOCHEE WEIMARANER CLUB
www.chattahoocheeweim.org
Jim Macke • jimmacke@chattahoocheeweim.org
The Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club offers a multitude of opportunities for Weimaraner enthusiasts, including a number of fun days throughout the year which give you a chance to try agility, swimming, bird work, and just plain fun.
EAST COBBER DINING GUIDE
EAST COBBER monthly is pleased to present its 19th annual “Dining Guide.” This is East Cobb’s only comprehensive guide to local restaurants. Every restaurant located in East Cobb County has been listed. The following pages are designed to help you find restaurants that fit your tastes and needs right here in your own backyard. With over 300+ restaurants right here in East Cobb, you won’t have to travel far for good food and a great time. Bon Appetit!
AJ’S FAMOUS SEAFOOD AND POBOYS
2100 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
ALI’S COOKIES
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste. 34, Marietta 30068
AMERICAN DELI
1230 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta 30067
AMERICAN DELI 2100 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
ARBY’S 2626 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066
ARBY’S 4367 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
Roswell Road NE, Marietta 30062
JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI
Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066
EXPRESS
Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
www.shipacookie.com
www.iloveamericandeli.com
Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068
CHINA THAI BISTRO 4400 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
BAY BREEZE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 2418 Canton Road, Marietta 30066
BIG JOY FRESH GRILL BAR 2852 Delk Road, Marietta 30067
www.bamboochinabistro.com
www.barkersredhots.com
www.basilwrapsmediterraneancuisine.com
www.baskinrobbins.com
www.baybreezemarietta.com
Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta 30339
Plains Road, Marietta 30066
PIZZA
Avenue at East Cobb 4475 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 678-903-4410 www.brixxpizza.com
EAST COBBER DINING GUIDE
SAFEPATH PRESENTS ANNUAL GOOD EATIN’ GREAT CAUSE
On Thursday, September 15, SafePath Children’s Advocacy will present their annual fundraiser, Culinary Tour & Competition: Good Eatin’ Great Cause. From 6-10pm at the Cobb Galleria Center, event attendees will enjoy culinary treats featuring signature appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks from the event’s restaurant participants, such as: Canoe, Chicken and the Egg, Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar, Fusco’s Via Roma, Henry’s Louisiana Grill, STK Atlanta,—and more! The public is invited to join MC Craig Lucie, of WSB-TV, and cooking competition host, Firehouse Chef Ryan McKay, two- time winner of the Good Eatin’ Great Cause cooking competition. In addition, local celebrity chefs will serve as mentors in a team cook-off competition between the Cobb County & Marietta Law Enforcement, Cobb County Sherriff’s Office, and the Marietta Fire Department. Be a part of an entertaining and energetic event with incredible food, great company, and an amazing “cooking-related” auction. The funds raised at
Good Eatin’ Great Cause will help SafePath provide information, resources, and programs to help abused children throughout Cobb County. Tickets are $75.
SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center has been changing the lives of abused children for over 21 years. Located off of Whitlock Avenue in Marietta, SafePath provides intervention services including trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy to any child in Cobb County that has experienced abuse. SafePath also offers ongoing therapy to the children and their nonoffending parents/caregivers, so that they can heal from the terrible trauma they have experienced. All of SafePath’s services are provided at no cost. For more information about SafePath and/or to buy tickets for the Culinary Tour & Competition: Good Eatin’ Great Cause, visit: www.safepath. org or call 770-801-3465. Sponsorships are still available. Contact SafePath’s Community & Resource Coordinator Denise Hession at 770-514-6554.
Dr. Li Hua Shu, TCMD – Licensed Acupuncturist 3535 Roswell Road, Suite 37 • Marietta 30062
678-560-7978 • www.drshutcm.com
Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat: 9am-4pm 25 years experience in traditional Chinese medicine treating pain management, respiratory system, emotional/mental health, nervous system, digestive system, smoking/weight loss, wrinkle reduction, high blood pressure, and much more.
BEAUTY/MAKE-UP
Glow Beauty Bar – Atlanta
2470 Windy Hill Road, Suite 440 • Marietta 30067
770-257-7062 • www.GlowBeautyBarAtl.com
Tues: 2pm to 7pm; Wed & Thurs: 10am to 8pm
Fri & Sat: 10am to 5pm
One convenient location offering essential beauty services for busy women, at affordable prices, and delivered in a fun and luxurious atmosphere. Custom blended airbrush tans, eyelash extensions, permanent cosmetics, and LED Teeth Whitening will allow you to look gorgeous effortlessly. Wake up ready to go with sun-kissed tanned skin, perfectly applied makeup up, a dazzling white smile, and eyes that look like you’ve already put on mascara for the next six weeks. Indulge in a visit with us soon!
COUNSELING
Annette Hodgson Family Counseling 3855 Shallowford Road, Suite 420 • Marietta 30062
Provide licensed counseling for families, teenagers and children. Help with building self esteem, identifying strengths and mastering coping skills.
DENTISTS
1st Choice Dental
670 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta 30068
678-905-3066 • www.1stchoicemarietta.com
Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
Offering complete dental care for the entire family including cosmetic and emergency services. You’ll receive quality dentistry, at affordable prices, in a state of the art facility, from a caring and knowledgeable staff.
@eastcobber
BACK-TO-SCHOOL DENTAL EMERGENCIES
In my dental practice, I have seen many of my school-aged patients with front teeth painfully reshaped by monkey bars, the school’s tile floor, or even another child’s head. So what is a parent to do when you get that call from the school?
TOOTH KNOCKED OUT:
If your child’s entire permanent tooth has been knocked out, hold the tooth by the crown portion and rinse the root off if it is dirty. Do NOT scrub the tooth or remove any tissue fragments. If possible, try to place the tooth back into its socket. Otherwise, place the tooth into a cup of milk or hold it in your mouth next to the cheek to try to maintain a normal pH and keep the root from drying out. If the tooth is a primary (baby) tooth, do not try to reimplant it without your dentist’s recommendation as it may damage the underlying permanent tooth that is developing. In any case, see your dentist as soon as possible! The tooth may need to be stabilized with a splint, and root canal therapy (removal of the tooth nerve) may be necessary.
BROKEN TOOTH:
If a portion of your child’s tooth has broken, call your dentist immediately to see what his or her recommendations are. A tooth that has been chipped from a hard blow to the mouth can possibly suffer unseen nerve damage. Larger fractures of the
teeth may expose the underlying dentin, which can be sensitive to cold, heat, or air, or may even expose the nerve of the tooth requiring root canal treatment. Sometimes during the injury, the tooth will penetrate the lip. Your dentist will take x-rays to check for root fractures and make sure no pieces of the tooth have broken off inside your child’s lips, cheeks, or tongue.
LOOSE TOOTH:
If an injury only loosens a tooth, the tooth should still be evaluated by a dentist, even if it is just a baby tooth. Sometimes a tooth can be struck in such a way that the root or even the bone fractures beneath the gums which will make the tooth seem loose. Also, loosening the tooth can damage the nerve of a tooth. Even if no evidence of nerve damage is seen immediately, a loosened tooth will need continued monitoring over several months for the development of an abcess. Any abcess that forms over the injured root of a nerve-damaged baby tooth can potentially cause defects in the underlying permanent tooth.
For most active children, it is almost impossible to prevent accidental injuries at school, so having a dentist available you can call on a moment’s notice is critically important. Be sure your entire family has a relationship with a dentist who examines your teeth and mouth every six months and call him or her immediately after any type of tooth trauma.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
DENTISTS
Cheek Dental
2872 Johnson Ferry Road • Marietta 30075
770-993-3773 • www.cheek.dental.com
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
An all female dental team provides quality comprehensive dentistry to adults and children. Our high-tech office provides same day crowns and implant restorations and uses intraoral cameras and digital x-rays. Read our consistently 5-star reviews on our website and see why so many East Cobbers trust us with their smiles!
Healthy Smiles of East Cobb
1505 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 100 • Marietta 30062 770-973-9765 •www.healthysmilesofeastcobb.com
At Healthy Smiles of East Cobb, our mission is to provide quality oriented and technologically advanced dentistry in a comfortable and nurturing environment. We are committed to focusing on your needs and goals to assist you in achieving the beautiful and healthy smile you deserve.
CrossFit East Cobb is the original functional strength and conditioning gym located in the heart of East Cobb. Train with the CrossFit methodology which emphasizes constantly varied, high intensity, functional movements. Athletes range in age from 8 to 80 years old and come from all fitness backgrounds.
FITNESS CENTERS
Get In Shape For Women
3822 Roswell Road NE, Suite 114 • Marietta 30062
770-605-8788 • www.getinshapeforwomen.com
Mon-Thurs: 6am-12pm; 4pm-8pm Fri: 6am-12pm; Sat: 8am-12pm; Sun: Closed A complete body transformation program including four components: strength training, interval cardio, nutrition, and accountability. Members work with a personal trainer (1 trainer, up to 4 women) and nutrition coach to reach their goals.
Women’s Premier Fitness 4961 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068
770-565-5450 • www.womenspremierfitness.com
Mon-Thurs: 5:30am-9pm, Fri: 5:30am-8pm, Sun: 9am-2pm East Cobb’s only full-service fitness club and spa for women only. We feature over 60 group fitness classes per week as well as Barre, TRX and personal training. Free child care.
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates
>1163 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 250, Marietta 30068
404-252-9307
>2520 Windy Hill Road, Suite 102, Marietta 30067
770-612-8165
www.atlantagastro.com
With more than 40 offices and 10 endoscopy centers, Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates is the largest gastroenterology practice in the southeast dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of both digestive and liver diseases.
Mon-Fri: 5am-10pm; Sat: 7am-8pm; Sun: 8am-8pm MORE CLUB THAN GYM. . . with magnificently appointed indoor and outdoor tennis courts, state of the art cardio and strength training equipment, beautifully designed yoga and cycling studios, and a philosophy that nurtures a feeling of community, it’s our way of making sure you never go to the gym again.
Life Grocery and Café features a healthy selection of organic produce, nutritious foods, extensive supplements serving those with health challenges and dietary needs.
Peachtree Hearing is East Cobb’s premier hearing and balance boutique. Led by Dr. Melissa Wikoff, they believe that your hearing care should be a superior experience. Peachtree Hearing uses the latest technology, scientifically proven techniques, and compassionate personalized care to provide comprehensive treatment for each of their patients.
Amerejuve Medspa and Cosmetic surgery offers a wide range in cosmetic procedures to make you feel young and look beautiful. They are leading experts in laser hair removal, Coolsculpting, eMatrix Skin Rejuvenation, IPL Photofacial, Velashape cellulite treatment, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels.
A complete body transformation program including four components: strength training, interval cardio, nutrition, and accountability. Members work with a personal trainer (1 trainer, up to 4 women) and nutrition coach to reach their goals.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Fitness Together
PERSONAL TRAINING
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 26 • Marietta 30062
770-321-1347 • www.fitnesstogether.com/eastcobb
By appointment
The leader in private, personal training. We help our clients achieve, if not exceed, their lifelong wellness goals in a clean, professional and friendly environment.
A complete body transformation program including four components: strength training, interval cardio, nutrition, and accountability. Members work with a personal trainer (1 trainer, up to 4 women) and nutrition coach to reach their goals.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE & SKIN CARE
LaVida Massage of Marietta (East Cobb) 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 70 • Marietta 30068
770-973-6385 • LaVidaMassageMariettaGA.com
New client special everyday: $39.95 for a 60-minute massage session or $59.95 for a 90-minute massage session for new clients. Open 7 days a week with extended hours and conveniently located in Alpharetta, Johns Creek and East Cobb/ Marietta.
LOSER OF THE MONTH: DAWN QUINN
Occupation/Age: Real estate investor and Co-President of Walton PTSA, age 54
Weight Lost: 55 pounds, 6 dress sizes, and more than 20 inches since September 2015!
Why She Lost It: Quinn, a busy mother and businesswoman, felt like she did not do anything for herself, and realized that by losing weight she would be doing herself a service by being healthier and able to live life to the fullest. She also found that “you are doing something for your family by being healthy; you’ll be able to be around for them longer.”
How She Lost It: She joined Get in Shape for Women’s program, where she ate every 2-3 hours, tracked her food and water intake on the MyFitnessPal app, and attended workouts 4 days a week. Her healthy lifestyle change also included getting 8 hours of sleep, as well as daily mindfulness meditation and prayer.
Favorite Healthy Foods: Weight Watchers vegetable soup, which she makes in bulk and freezes for a quick, healthy meal. For snacks, Quinn loves making a “Buddha Bowl” composed of light popcorn, coconut oil, and sea salt.
What Keeps Her Motivated: The change she felt in her body! Once she started her healthy lifestyle, she looked and felt stronger, and found that she had more energy and stamina. The support of everyone at the gym was also a big motivator; both the trainers and other clients motivate and keep each other accountable.
Lesson Learned: Don’t let weight loss be private! If you make your weight loss goals public, it is easier to stay on track because you have the support of your community.
How Do You Know You’re Meant To Be A Chiropractor?
Why students from all backgrounds come to study chiropractic at Life University
Contemporary, scientifically-based chiropractic care focused on a natural approach to regaining health, improving neurological function and optimizing wellness and overall personal performance.
From the outside, chiropractic students at Life University have little in common: some just graduated with bachelor’s degrees while others are in their 30s, 40s, 50s; some experienced severe injuries that led them to explore chiropractic while others encounter their very first chiropractic adjustment when they get to campus; some grew up with the dream of becoming medical doctors while others hail from lifelong holistic lifestyles; they come from all over the nation and the world.
What brings this diverse group of people to study chiropractic at Life University? They all feel an innate responsibility to help others. “I knew I wanted to do something bigger than myself. I wanted to be able to help people,” says Dr. Casen DeMaria, a 2011 graduate who runs a successful practice with her husband and father-in-law in Ohio.
Dr. Nico Staples, class of 2014, hopes to transform the lives of his patients the way his own chiropractor impacted him — under chiropractic care at a whole-body wellness practice, Dr. Staples’ recurring headaches disappeared, his immune system greatly improved and he lost 55 pounds. He says, “[My chiropractor] absolutely transformed my entire life. I finally became the person I was. We all know that when you’re in pain, you’re not really who you are.”
Whether students experience chiropractic care for themselves or are just curious about the
entrepreneurial nature of the profession, their searches often lead them to Life University. A Cobb County institution perhaps best known for its holiday lights show “Lights of LIFE,” Life University also houses the world’s largest single campus chiropractic college, considered to be the frontrunner in chiropractic thought leadership.
With a 110-acre campus just 20 minutes from Atlanta, Life University offers a 16:1 student to faculty ratio, leading-edge technology and abundant campus life. For many students exploring a future in chiropractic, an event called LIFE Leadership Weekend is the turning point in their decision-making. This all-expenses paid trip to discover what Life University has to offer immerses prospective students and their guests in chiropractic philosophy, the classroom experience and potential career paths. Attendees also tour the campus and the city of Atlanta.
For those seeking a hands-on path to changing lives, chiropractic is a great fit. Current student Marwyn Bhanderi says, “Chiropractic is multifaceted in how it will grow you: entrepreneur, public speaker, becoming a better person in general. It’s like learning 10 different careers in one.”
Learn more about visiting Life University at LIFE.edu/VisitLIFE.
EAST COBB SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST
All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following is a list of activities scheduled at the East Cobb Senior Center located at 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. Call the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations and/or more details.
Adult Coloring
August 3, 10 & 17 | 10-11am
$6 Cobb residents; $8 Non-residents; Plus $8 supply fee
Join the latest craze in stress relief, fun and creativity. Get in touch with your inner child. Have fun creating in color and coloring not as you did as a kid, but now as an adult. Each participant will receive a coloring book and a pack of colored pencils and eraser.
Free Hearing Screening
August 5 | 9am-12pm
Free; No registration required. On first come-first served basis. Is your hearing causing you concern? Take the time to have it checked out and get a free screening from Dr. Bret Greenblatt of WellStar.
East Cobb Senior Center’s 21st Anniversary: Changes in Attitudes, Changes in Latitudes
August 5 | 11am-2pm, Doors open at 10:45am
$12 Cobb residents; $15 Non-residents. Limit 4 tickets per person
Whether you are a Parrott Head or not, come dressed in Bermuda shorts, beach cover-ups, flip flops, parrot hats, Hawaiian shirts, or grass skirts. Kick back to the sounds of Jeff Kershner’s steel pan, “Latitude Adjustment”, followed by a tropical lunch, and then dance the afternoon away with DJ Greg Picciano playing beach music and Jimmy Buffett songs.
Bee Basics and Benefits of the Hive
August 12 | 10:30-11:30am
Free; Registration required
Discuss some of the fascinating behaviors, facts, and importance of the honey bee. Part of this discussion will also touch on some of the threats that challenge the honeybee in North America. Join Larry Lucas with Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association to learn more of the benefits of honey and other products produced by the hive.
Dine-a-Round: Movie Tavern
August 24 | 11:30am-3pm
$7.65 due at registration; lunch is on your own. Cash only; Registration required
Movie: Florence Foster Jenkins. Movie Tavern, 4651 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Time, date & movie subject to change. Call the center for more details.
AARP Smart Driver Safety Course
August 25 | 9am-4pm
$15 AARP members, $20 Non-members (cash or check)
The AARP Smart Driver course is a refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. Drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance upon completing the course. Refresh your driving skills and your knowledge of the rules — and hazards — of the road. Bring a lunch.
Magic of Monarch Butterflies
August 30 | 10-11am
Free; Registration required
A journey into the life cycle of monarch butterflies. Presented by Mike Kahl with the Watershed Stewardship program—Cobb County Water System.
TIME TO REGISTER FOR E.L.M.
Registration opens for Enrichment of Life Movement (ELM) Fall Session on August 15. Classes run September 13 through November 1. The registration deadline is August 26 and is open to residents of Cobb and surrounding counties.
ELM is proud to celebrate its 32nd year of serving senior adults. ELM is a unique non-profit, nondenominational learning organization operated almost exclusively by Cobb County volunteers. It offers a full day of classes, a catered lunch, and scheduled lunchtime presentations for active adults age 50 and older. Classes meet on consecutive Tuesdays for 8 weeks and are held at the First United Methodist Church
of Marietta (56 Whitlock Avenue) near the Marietta Square.
An array of over 60 classes will be offered from 9:30am to 3pm. The Fall 2016 line-up includes: Beauties & Beasts of Shakespeare, Line Dancing, Pondering Plants, Chair Caning, Spirits of the Great American West to name just a few. The registration fee is $50 per session and students may take up to three classes. A hot lunch is available for $7, but brown baggers are always welcome. Registration booklets are available at Cobb Senior Centers, Cobb Libraries, or online at www.elmcobb.org. For more info, call the ELM Office, 678-910-1579 or email elmcobb@ gmail.com.
s Beverly McCrary, ELM instructor
30062 Area-Roswell Road
120 Tavern
Aloha Sun Tanning
American Red Cross
Bellingham Apartments
Book Nook
Café Life
Chestnut Ridge Christian Church
Chevron
Classy Flea
Cookies by Design
Cresco Montessori
Curves
Dermatology Consultants
Dodgen Middle School
Dog City Bakery
Dr. Bradley Cross
Dr. Larry Weiss ENT
Dr. Mark Light
East Cobb Oral Surgery
East Cobb Prep
East Cobb Presbyterian
Eastminster Preschool
Edward Jones
Eiffel’s Place
Elmwood Apartments
ENT of Georgia/Cobb
Episcopal Church of St. Peter & Paul
European Deli
Eyes on Providence Fitness4U
Good Mews
Goodyear
St. Ann Catholic Church
State Farm Insurance/Don Johnson
Sunrise of East Cobb
Sunshine School
Temple Kol Emeth
The Goddard School
The Hair Image
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Tritt Elementary School
Waldron Dentistry
Walmart
Walton High School
WellStar Health Park
Williamson Bar-B-Q
Wood Acres Day School
30066 Area-Sandy Plains Road
A Passion for Pets
Ace Hardware
Addison Elementary School
Ankle & Foot Center
EAST COBBER
Berner Chiropractic
Bi-County Chiropractic
Blackwell Elementary School
Blimpie
Brewsters Restaurant
British Academy of Ballet Arts
Buddha’s Delight Restaurant
C2 Education
Capozzi Pizza
Cazadores Restaurant
Chalise & Co.
Chattahoochee Tech College
China Dinasty
Citgo
Covenant Presbyterian Preschool Curves
David Douglas Jewelers
Davis Elementary School
Day Spa Nirvana
Dunkin Donuts
Edward Jones
Egleston Rehab Center
Expert Car Medics
Fabric & Fringe
Family Dental Care
Fire Station
Fitness: 1440
Goddard School
Goodyear
Heritage Retirement Homes
Jersey Mikes
J.J. Daniel Middle School
John M Miller CPA
Kids Kuts
Kids R Kids
Kincaid Elementary School
Lassiter High School
Marietta Eye Clinic
McCleskey Middle School
Montessori School of Woodstock
Mountain View Aquatic Center
Mountain View Community Center
Mountain View Elementary School
Mr. WonTon’s
New Lucky China
Nicholson Elementary School
Omega Learning
Pak Mail
Paradise Grille
Paradise Optical
Patrick Carmen Hair Salon
Primary Prep Academy
Publix
Rib Ranch
Rocky Mount Elementary School
Rosa’s Pizza
Sandy Plains Office Supply
30067 Area
A Child’s Night Out
Atlanta Ballet
Atria Johnson Ferry
Baldino’s
Barber Shop
BMW Dealership
Boneheads
Brumby Elementary School
Chevron Food Mart
Christos Restaurant
Delkwood Grill
Doc Greens
Happy Mart
Harry’s Farmers Market
Hot Dogs Cool Cats
J. Christopher’s
John Knox Presbyterian Church
Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant
Lovin’ Knit
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Mellow Mushroom
Powers Ferry Elementary School
Schlotsky’s Deli
Shell Food Mart
Sope Creek Elementary School
Sugarbenders Bakery
The Sunshine House
US Post Office
Walton at Columns
Windy Hill Athletic Club
Wood Hollow Apartments
30068 Area-Johnson Ferry Road
$2.50 Cleaners
Adamark Jewelers
Aesthetic Orthodontic Care
Allstate
American Brake Center
Arbor Terrace
Atlanta North Stars
Atlanta Swim
Aurelio’s Pizzeria
Back by Popular Demand
Bagelicious
Bank of North Georgia
BBQ-1
Betsy’s Hallmark
Bookmiser
BP
Bradley’s Bar & Grill
C2 Education
Caldwell Chiropractic
Center for Ortho & Sports Medicine
Chevron
Chin Chin
Choi Kwang Do
Coldwell Banker
Cook’s Warehouse
Crestwood Suites
CrossFit
CT Nails
CVS
Dance Stop
Delta Credit Union
Dermatology Affiliates
Diane’s Nails
Dickerson Middle School
Dr. Burstein
Draisen Edwards
Dunkin Donuts
East Cobb Government Center
East Cobb Health Center
East Cobb Middle School
East Cobb Pediatrics
East Cobb Vet Clinic
East Side Baptist
East Side Elementary School
Eastvalley Elementary School
Edward Johns Jewelers
Edward Jones
Etz Chaim
Extra Storage Space
Faith Lutheran School
Fitness Together
Flowers of Marietta
Frameworks Gallery
Fuji Hana
Fuller’s Park
GA Tire Depot
Get in Shape for Women
Gigi’s Cupcakes
Goodyear
Great Clips
H&R Block
H.M. Patterson Funeral Home
Harry Norman Realtors
Healthsource Chiropractic
Hong Kong Star
Innovative Orthodontics
J. Christopher’s Javits Academy
Johnny’s Pizza
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
Keller Williams
Kid Zone
Kids R Kids
Kinkos/Fedex
Kroger
Langley Chiropractic
Laundromat
LaVida Massage
Lilli Nails
Manor Care
Marietta Family Dental
Marietta Ice Rink
Marlow’s Tavern
Massey’s Automotive
Medi Grill
Montrose Animal Hospital
Mower Doctor
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
Mt. Bethel Athletics Center
Mt. Bethel Elementary School
Neurosport
Omega Learning Center
Parc at Piedmont
Parkaire Shoe Repair
Peachtree Gymnastics
Pet Boutique
Pigtails & Crew Cuts
Podiatry Group
Pro Martial Arts
Publix
RE/MAX
Red Sky Tapas
Salon Zahara
Sedalia Park Elementary School
Smoothie King
Specialized Printing
Sports Clips
St. Catherine’s Preschool
State Farm Insurance/Ron Sprouse
Subway
Suntrust
The Village Gas Station
Tijuana Joe’s
Tires Plus
UPS Store
Wells Fargo
Wheeler High School
Whole Foods
Willy’s
Women’s Premier Fitness
30075 Area
Chicago’s
Sudano Chiropractic . . . and more!
CLUB CALENDAR
AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday of each month. 1:30pm. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Mary Johnson, 770-926-7881 or doule37uga@ comcast.net.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Cobb County. Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm. East Cobb Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: cobbcounty-ga,aauw.net.
American Needlepoint Guild. Second Tuesday of the month. 6:45pm. Tiny Stitches, 2520 East Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-394-0065.
Anne Hathaway Garden Club. Third Wednesday of the month (except July and August). Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta. More info: Nancy Martin, 770-428-7056.
Atlanta Illini Club. Professional and social networking for University of Illinois alumni, families and friends in the Atlanta area. Game watches at the Rose & Crown, 1931 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: www.atlantaillini.com or club@atlantaillini.com.
Atlanta Metropolitan Council Navy League. Second Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Navy Recruiting District HQ, 2400 Lake Park Drive, Suite 410, Smyrna. Membership open to all civilian and retired military with an interest in supporting our men and women of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and associated youth programs. More info: 678-234-2310 or campbellfc@comcast.net.
Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday evening. 7:00pm. Marietta High School, Chorus Room, 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. Male a cappella harmony chorus. More info: Frank, 770-587-1264, fehrach@aol.com, or www.bigchickenchorus.org.
Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $7 thereafter. Wednesday 10am, and Thursdays 7:30pm. Singles are welcome. 1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-7717.
Business Network International (BNI). The World’s largest referral organization. Multiple chapters in the area, please refer to the website: bnisoutheast.com for listings. More Info: Anita York, 678-888-0200
Cobb County Democratic Committee. Monthly breakfast 2nd Saturday each month. 9am. Marietta Fire Museum, 112 Haynes Street, Marietta. More info: www.cobbdemocrats.org.
Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. Second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm at their Clubhouse, 516 West Atlanta Street, Marietta 30060. More info: www.cobbcountymineral.org.
Cobb County Genealogical Society. Fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm. First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www.cobbgagensoc.org or ccgs@cobbgagensoc.org.
Cobb County Republican Women. Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am. Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: 770-785-2522 or www.ccrwc.org.
Cobb Marietta Retired Educators Association. Second Thursday of every month. 11:30am. Luncheon reservations required. First United Methodist Church of Marietta, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: www.cmrea.org
Cobb Photographic Society. Photographers of all skill and ability levels are welcome. First and 3rd Monday of each month. 7-9pm. American Business Center, Bldg. 700, Suite 702, 1395 South Marietta Pkwy, Marietta. More info: www.cobbphotosociety.com or info@cobbphotosociety.com.
East Cobb Democratic Association. Fourth Tuesday of the month. 6pmSocial. 7pm – Program. Whole Foods, 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218 or tbarksdl@aol.com.
East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every Wednesday evening. 7pm. Paradise South of the Border, 3605 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026 or edwardjohnsjewelers@yahoo.com.
East Cobb Lions Club. Second and 4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Powers Ferry UMC, 245 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Don Garrow, 770-955-6914.
East Cobb New Horizons Band. Monday mornings, 11:00am. If you are 50 or older, play a musical instrument and have been looking for a great place to make music, come join us! Great people and good music! To learn more go to our website, ecnhb.com or email webmaster@ecnhb.com.
East Cobb Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: eastcobbrotary.com.
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Colored Pencil Society of America. Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Monday of the month. 7pm. North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Room 2 (second floor in the back), Dunwoody. More info: Nancy Guerine, 678-354-3590.
Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday. 10am. Various locations. Non-dog owners welcome. More info: Dr. Dan Batchelor, 770-624-7660.
East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters and non-boaters are welcome. First Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Free admission. Attendees pay for dinner. The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-364-3036 or noeyf1@bellsouth.net.
East Cobb Business Association. Luncheon and featured speaker. Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am-1pm. Indian Hills Country Club, 4100 Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: Susan Hampton, 404-218-6216, susan.hampton@lionbank.com, or www.eastcobbba.com.
East Cobb Civic Association. Last Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.eastcobb.net.
East Cobb Civitans. Second and fourth Thursday of the month at noon for lunch at The Olde Town Athletic Club, 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770-578-9901 x.201.
East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Every Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-420-3820.
Georgia Nature Photographers Assoc. Third Thursday of the month. 7pm. Nature photographers of all skill levels are welcome to our monthly meetings. The Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: www.gnpa.org or info@gnpa.org
Georgia Perennial Plant Association. Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. More info: www.georgiaperennial.org.
Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance. Third Thursday of the month. Social hour: 6pm. Meeting: 7pm. American Legion Post, 921 Gresham Road, Marietta. More info: Dave Hamrick 770-315-3942.
Georgia Tea Party. Every Thursday. 7pm. 900 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: Jerry Kotyuk 404-374-0580 or jerryk623@att.net.
Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. 10am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Joe Vanhorn Jr., 770-424-6654.
Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for prospective members 1st Thursday or Saturday of the month. 10:30-11:30am and 7-8pm. Blue Pearl Georgia Veterinary Specialists, 455 Abernathy Road NE, Atlanta. Check dates: 770740-8211 or www.happytailspets.org.
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IMPS Bridge Club. An offshoot of the former Newcomers Club of East Cobb, looking for new members. Various formats, dates and times available. For more information contact Roni Fink at 404-310-3448 or phinque999@AOL.com.
Libertarian Party of Cobb County. First Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. More info: www.cobblp.org or call 770-795-1331
Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. 12pm. Hilton Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Pat Huey, pathuey@comcast.net or www.mariettakiwanis.org.
Marietta Lions Club. Second Thursday of the month. 7pm. First United Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave SW, Marietta 30064. More info: mariettalions@aol.com or www.mariettalionsclub.org.
Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday each month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are welcome. Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: www.pflagatl.org.
Marietta Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. 12noon. Marietta Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More info: Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 or www.mariettarotary.org.
Marietta VFW Post 2681. Dinner with VFW Ladies Auxiliary. First Thursday of the month with separate meetings following dinner. 6:15pm. 140 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: www.vfwpost2681.org.
Martha Stewart Bulloch Society of Children of the American Revolution meets one Sunday per month from September through May, 2-4pm. Osage Terrace Room and Pavilion at Bulloch Hall 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell. More info: Tammra 770-696-4806 or www.msbnscar.com
Moms in Prayer for Parents of East Side Elementary and Dickerson Middle School. Mondays 10-11am. More info: Rachel Bloom 770-973-4705 or familybloom@gmail.com.
National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NAARFE), Second Wednesday of each month. 11:30am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More Info: 770-971-1719.
Newcomers Club of Cobb County. Third Tuesday each month. 10am. Various social activities throughout the month for those new to Cobb County or just looking for new friends and activities. John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-998-5017 or newcomersofcobbcounty@yahoo.com.
North Metro Mothers of Multiples Club. Third Monday of the month. 7pm. Chicago’s, 4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell (corner of Johnson Ferry & Shallowford). More info: www.northmetromultiples.org.
Northeast Cobb Business Association. Luncheon meeting 3rd Wednesday of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15. Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-423-1330.
Northwest Atlanta Mothers of Multiples
A parent’s club for families with or expecting twins, triplets, or quadruplets. Second Tuesday of each month. Date and time may change; check our website. More info: www.nowamom. org or 678-404-0034.
Order Sons of Italy in America Marietta Lodge #2607. General membership meeting 2nd Monday each month. Club provides sandwiches, members bring sides. 12pm. East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-928-9314 or degrillmouse@ comcast.net.
Peach State Depression Glass Collectors’ Club. Second Tuesday of month except December. Guests welcome. 6:30pm social; 7pm meeting. Marietta Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More Info: psdgc.com.
Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. First and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 6-7:30pm. St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www.polkstreetspeakers.org.
Retired Old Men Eating Out (R.O.M.E.O.) Every Tuesday, 8-10am. Meet for friendship, conversation and to share their variety of antique cars, street rods and muscle cars. Marietta Diner, 306 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta.
Shakespeare Reading Group. First and 3rd Thursday of the month. September-May. 2-4 pm. Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Road, Marietta. More info: Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474.
Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. Women’s four-part harmony chorus. Every Tuesday. 7:30pm. Northbrook UMC, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell. Visitors welcome. More info: www. songofatlanta.com or 770-696-6502.
Sope Creek Garden Club. First Wednesday of the month (Sept-June). 10am. Locations vary. More info: Karin Guzy, 770-955-1303 or guzy@ mindspring.com.
The Foxtrotter’s Dance Club. The 4th Friday of every month (no dance in May. Nov. & Dec. are the 3rd Friday). 7:30-10:30pm. If you enjoy ballroom dancing, come and dance. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-587-1160.
Y Business Network. Every other Friday. 7:30-8:45am. Local business networking and referrals. Northeast Cobb Y, 3010 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta. Guests always welcome. More info: ybusinessnetwork.webs.com, Michelle Hutchinson, 770-518-0010.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Beginners/Alateen Every Monday. 8pm. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2881 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-5347 or jpm105@comcast.net.
Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Support Group. First and 3rd Thursday of each month. 7pm. Room 334, Johnson Ferry Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Men and women welcome. More info: 678-578-4888 or info@voicetoday.org.
Al-Anon. For family and friends of alcoholics. Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 345, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-587-0483.
Al-Anon Family Group. Wednesdays. 7pm. Teens 13 and older welcome. Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. More info: Paulette L., 678-551-2433.
Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group Meeting. First Monday & Tuesday of each month. 10:30am. Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home. Free respite care is provided for your loved one while we meet. Aloha to Aging/Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info or to RSVP: 678-439-1177.
Anxiety Anonymous for people who suffer from anxiety, meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. 6:30-7:30pm. Cobb County Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-633-1023 or galinabannova@gmail.com
Babywearing Group. Koalamommas, North Atlanta’s resource for help, support, and information about baby carriers of all kinds. Meets monthly. Meeting dates/time vary. More info: Jennifer Worrell, jenniferworrell@ bellsouth.net or www.bwiofatlant.org.
A.W.A.K.E. Program stands for “Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic.” A support group for adults who have sleep apnea, their family members and friends, and anyone interested in learning more about sleep apnea. First Thursday of the month. 5:30-7pm. WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-644-1755.
Bereavement Support. Every Wednesday of the month. 5pm. Counseling Room in Parish Office, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6020.
Breastfeeding Mommy & Me Group. A lactation consultant is available to facilitate supportive discussions over a variety of topics. Mondays 9:30-11am. WellStar East Cobb Health Park, Marietta, Room 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-793-8088.
Cancer Support Group. Second and 4th Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.
Career Transition. Third Monday of the month. 6:30pm. Personal resume reviewing, interviewing, networking, and career assessment help. First Presbyterian Church, 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info: Lee Pence, 770-428-9350, or Bob Sabin 770-795-9084, or visit www.fpcmarietta.org
Caregiver Support Group. First Monday of the month. 6-7pm. Arbor Terrace, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420 or ACaudell@arborcompany.com.
Caregiver Support Group. Second Thursday of the month, 12-1pm. Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-7473 or eharres@ peterandpaul.org
Compassionate Friends. First Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Assists bereaved families following the death of a child of any age and from any cause. First Baptist Church, 148 Church Street NE, Marietta. More info: Ria 770-973-4921 or www.tcfmarietta.org.
Depression/Bipolar Support Group. First and 3rd Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Room 339, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.
Diabetes Support Group. A Diabetes Services Social Worker and/or Diabetes Educator facilitates each session. Participants are encouraged to discuss their concerns and share their successes regarding the self-management of their diabetes. Meets 4th Monday of each month except December. 6-7pm. WellStar Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-793-7828.
Divorce Care. 13-week course beginning the 3rd Wednesday of August, 6:30-8pm Open to all ages. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.
Divorced/Separated Support Group. First and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 7:30pm. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Mary’s Chapel, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6018.
Divorce Support Group by Visions Anew for women who are contemplating or going through the divorce process. First Thursday of the month, 7-8:30pm. East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.visionsanew.org.
Divorce Support Group/Divorce Care for Kids. 13-week program beginning September 7, 6:15-8pm. Mt. Bethel UMC (Church Room 8106), 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info/ to register: Judith Reichenbach, Licensed Counselor, 770-597-9882.
Diabetes Support Group offered by WellStar Health System. Fourth Monday of the month. 6-7pm except December. East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. No registration required. More info: 770-793-7828.
Domestic Violence Support Groups. Sessions in English and Spanish. Wednesdays, 6:45-7:45pm. Childcare available for children 6 weeks-12 years. Children over 12 may attend and learn childcare skills. More info: 770-427-3390.
East Cobb Satellite of CHADD (Children & Adults w/Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Parental Support Group. 2nd Tuesday of the month. 6:30-8pm. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church (Room B109) on Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Cappie Suttle, 404-368-9394, east-cobb@chadd.net, or www.chadd.net/300.
Emotions Anonymous, a fellowship of people who come together to work toward recovery from emotional difficulties and discover a new way of life. Tuesdays & Fridays. 7pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 614 Mimosa Boulevard, Counseling Building, Roswell. More info: 770-330-1991.
Families Anonymous (FA) for families who have loved ones struggling with addiction. Every Tuesday. 7:30-9pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Youth Center, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465.
Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS). To listen, inform and educate, and offer programs for the families and the child with special needs. Last Thursday of the month during school year. 10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info/to confirm meeting date: Angie, 770-234-9111,angie@ focus-ga.org,or www.focus-ga.org.
Fractured Families for Parents Estranged from their Children. Second and 4th Sunday. 6:30pm. Call for location. More info: Sandy 404-446-6093 .
Georgia Parkinson’s Association. Parkinson’s Support Group Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month. 1pm. Northside Hospital Cherokee Education Building, 130-B Oakside Court, Canton. More info: James Trussell 706-413-3264 or james@gaparkinsons.org
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group. Second Tuesday each month. 7:15pm. Special guest speaker. Transfiguration Church, Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More info: Jeannie, 770-919-9275.
Grief Support Group Every Wednesday. 6:30-8:30pm from mid-Fall to mid-Spring. An educational grief support group facilitated by two nationally recognized grief experts, a licensed clinical psychologist and an ordained pastor. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: www.mtbethel.org/support.
Grief Share 13-week program beginning the 3rd Monday of August from 7-9pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978.
Grief Support Group for those who have had a family member, friend or other loved one pass away. Unity North Atlanta Church, New Beginnings Room, 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: 770-579-3512 or kethzkel@ yahoo.com.
JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent and Significant Others). For Jewish members of 12 Step groups. 7-8pm, first and third Tuesdays of every month except on Jewish holidays. Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta, in the library. More info: 770-928-2523 or teshuva@aol.com.
Loneliness Bereavement Support Group. Every Wednesday except holidays. 11am. Heritage Hospice, 3315 Hilltop Drive, Marietta. More info: 770-423-5959.
Marietta Moms. For all kinds of moms – new to the area, looking for new friends, or just needing support. Daily events for babies, toddlers, and older kids. 770-956-0318 or 678-357-3661.
Mothers Circle Group. Are you a mother raising Jewish children but you are not Jewish? Free education and support through a 16-week course. Groups are held in Marietta, Intown and North Fulton. More info: Suzette Cohen, suzette@themotherscircle.org or www.themotherscircle.org.
Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS). Wednesdays. 6:15-7:15pm. A place where moms can come to build friendships and receive mothering support, practical help and spiritual hope. Childcare provided. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465 or mtzionmops@gmail.com.
Overeaters Anonymous. A support group for those who suffer from the need to compulsively overeat. Monday-Wednesday-Friday. 10am. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Betsy: 404-226-4931.
Parents of Prodigals. For parents of struggling teens and young adults. Second and 4th Thursday. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Fair Brocard, 770-612-1197 or www.prodigalchildministries.org.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. For persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Second Sunday each month. 4pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Building A, Roswell. More info: Robin Cleveland, 678-819-3915.
Spousal Support Group. Third Thursday of the month. 12-1pm. Arbor Terrace, 886 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420 or ACaudell@arborcompany.com.
Veteran’s Information Referral Office (VIRO) Free help and information for all veterans with VA Disability, VA Healthcare, Employment and Counseling. Second and 4th Wednesday each month. First and 4th Saturday each month, 11am2pm. American Legion, Post 29, 921 Gresham Avenue, Marietta. More info: 770-427-5900.
Widowed Helping Others (WHO). Dinner social. First and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6pm. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Nolan Hall, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: St. Ann’s Pastoral Care, 770-552-6400 ext. 6018
Women’s Weight Loss Support Group. Join a growing group of local women on the path to weight loss in a non-judgmental environment providing accountability (weekly weigh-in), healthy eating/fitness ideas and activities, and emotional support. Meetings held Tuesdays 6:45-7:45pm. Kroger, 3595 Canton Rd, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Marietta, (New Chastain Corners Shopping Center). More info: Rae Tucker raetucker1@yahoo.com
