21st Anniversary

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21st Anniversary

21st Anniversary
EAST COBBER
1993
October 2014
2014
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9th Annuhaool
Private Sc
Guide 3
Pages 16-2
EAST COBBER Parade & Festival Photos
Community Calendar
PAGE 26
PAGES 6 & 8
| Seniors
| Halloween Happenings
PAGES 56
PAGES 34 & 35
EAST COBBER
TH I S I S S U E
Featured
10 2016 SPLOST Vote
34 Halloween Happenings
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Ninth Annual
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junior scholar.
36 Pet of the Month
38 Dining Guide
44 Health & Wellness
56Seniors
60 Club Calendar
64 Support Groups
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE
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21st
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Anniversary
This month’s cover
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This October edition marks the 21st anniversary
of the EAST COBBER magazine. 244 monthly issues,
19 community parades, a website, a Facebook
page, twitter feed, 3 children, and the same
husband later, I am still focused on informing local
residents about our good neighbors, special events
and local issues in East Cobb County. Since 1993,
the EAST COBBER has been publishing articles about
East Cobb volunteers, artists and advertisers, clubs
and community leaders, musicians and moms. The
EAST COBBER front cover will continue to feature
those people in East Cobb County making this area
an even better place to live. The EAST COBBER has
also become well-known for its special sections. This issue features our
ninth annual Private School Guide, as well as our monthly Seniors section,
Dining Guide and Health & Wellness section. It has always been my
intention to provide useful and relevant information that you can’t find
anywhere else and that focuses exclusively on East Cobb.
I hope you enjoy reading the EAST COBBER as much as I enjoy
putting each edition together month after month. After so many years of
meeting readers and business owners, I am reminded everyday of how
many really nice people there are in this community. East Cobb has so
many residents who take the initiative to help out, to share their opinions
and/or talents, in order to make East Cobb County a better place to
live. The annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival is another example of
neighbors coming together to celebrate our great community, and for
me, as the producer/director of the parade, I am able to witness first
hand the genuine kindness, generosity, and cooperation East Cobbers
demonstrate to make the this special event such a rousing success. See
pages 6-9 for some photos taken that day.
I may put the magazine out, but it belongs to the East Cobb
community. Special credit goes to the East Cobbers that reach out to
me to discuss story ideas, submit articles, and to advertise. Of course,
I am grateful to those who just pick up the paper at one of our 500+
drop-off points every month and actually read the paper! In a world
of conglomerates and sensational journalism, your kind comments and
constructive criticisms inspire me to continue my work as publisher of a
truly grass-roots publication. As always, feel free to contact me with your
ideas, comments and critiques.
features Mt. Bethel UMC
administrators Dan Boswell,
director of administration at
Mt. Bethel UMC; Dr. Randy
Mickler, senior pastor at
Mt. Bethel UMC; Jim Callis,
head of school at Mt. Bethel
Christian Academy;
and, Bob Montague, upper
school principal at Mt. Bethel
Christian Academy.
United in vision and
purpose, the congregation
of Mt. Bethel UMC and the
Board of Trustees at Mt.
Bethel Christian Academy
voted to secure property at
2509 Post Oak Tritt Road to
expand their ministries. This
newly acquired property will
allow additional worship and
recreational opportunities for
Mt. Bethel UMC and allow Mt.
Bethel Christian Academy to
fulfill their vision to become
the only faith-based, college
preparatory K-12 school
in East Cobb County. Mt.
Bethel Christian Academy’s
founding 9th grade class is
already in place.
Cover photo taken by
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The 19th Annual EAST COBBER Parade
On Saturday, September 13, East Cobb residents came together under sunny skies to continue an annual
hometown tradition: the 19th annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival. Over 1,500 parade participants representing 80 different groups marched down Johnson Ferry Road to celebrate East Cobb! The parade staged
at the Mt. Bethel Elementary School’s parking lot, stepped off at 10am and ended at the Fountains of Olde
Towne shopping center at approximately 11:15am. Crowds lined Johnson Ferry Road early to get the best
view. “Kids” of all ages enjoyed the floats, decorated dogs, high school marching bands, and vintage cars
as they marched down the parade path. East Cobb schools honored their principals and/or their “Teachersof-the-Year.” The EAST COBBER Parade has earned the nickname, “The Candy Parade,” because just about
every entry throws candy to the crowd. The EAST COBBER appreciates the superb talents of the Cobb
County Government’s Communications Department staff. The staff came out early on Saturday morning to
produce the COBB TV23 broadcast of the EAST COBBER Parade. The EAST COBBER Parade can be viewed in
its entirety on youtube.com. Many, many thanks to Cobb County Police Special Operations Unit and Cobb
County Department of Transportation for ensuring the safety of parade participants and parade watchers.
The amount of financial support necessary to ensure the success of this annual special event is paramount. Thus, without the generosity of WellStar and
Fountains of Olde Towne/Equitable Management Company
as corporate sponsors, the EAST COBBER Parade & Festival
would not be possible. (Photo Credit: Andrea Taylor)
Parade Grand Marshall Joe Brywczynski,
WellStar Senior VP, driving Dr. Wellbee
State Rep. Sharon Cooper
Pro Martial Arts
Cobb Library Foundation
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Residents of Arbor Terrace
East Cobb Lions Club
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ANY PARTY, ANY PLACE, ANY TIME!
Cobb County Schools
Joyful Noise Marching Band
Weddings • Bar Mitzvahs
School Dances and Festivals
Private Parties • Corporate Events
Child and Adult Birthday Parties
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October 2014 9
The 19th Annual EAST COBBER Festival
Immediately following the EAST COBBER Parade, thousands converged at the Fountains of Olde Towne Shopping Center to
enjoy carnival games, food, live entertainment, and exhibits at the EAST COBBER Festival. This hometown tradition proved to be
another great opportunity for East Cobb residents to come together, share their pride and have some good old-fashioned fun.
Emceed by Ben Needle a/k/a DJ Neezy, the Festival stage featured local musicians and young dancers. The EAST COBBER is
grateful for the dedication of club members from Pope High School’s Habitat for Humanity who volunteered to help stage the
EAST COBBER Parade and work at the EAST COBBER Festival. (Photo Credit: Andrea Taylor)
Radio Disney
Kid Chess
School of Rock
Cheer Revolution
Dance Stop
DJ Neezy with a Fan
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EAST COBBER
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T hank
You!
To Our Corporate Sponsors:
Equitable Management Corporation
Fountains of Olde Towne
For Your Commitment to Making the
EAST COBBER Parade & Festival
an Annual Hometown Tradition
We also gratefully acknowledge the efforts of:
Cobb County Police Department/Special Ops
Ben Needle, DJ Neezy
Pope High School Habitat for Humanity
Many thanks to the parade participants,
festival entertainers and exhibitors for making
this year’s community event so memorable!
We look forward to seeing you
again next year!
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October 2014 11
Cobb County 2016 SPLOST Vote Scheduled November 4
On November 4, Cobb voters will be asked to
approve whether or not to extend the county’s SPLOST
for six more years. This article outlines Cobb County’s
2016 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)
as adopted by the Board of Commissioners on July 22,
2014. The following briefly describes the purpose of each
capital improvement and the anticipated corresponding
funding. The 2016 SPLOST is intended to address the
immediate needs of Facilities, Technology, Parks,
Libraries, Senior Centers, Public Safety, and Transportation
that affect the future of Cobb County. The SPLOST will
be in effect for a six (6) year period from January 1, 2016
through December 31, 2021.
BUDGET SUMMARY COBB COUNTY 2016 SPLOST
Projected Sales Tax Collections Countywide (911, Animal Control,
Courts, Medical Examiner,
Public Health, Sheriff) Transportation Public Safety Public Services
(Parks, Libraries, Senior Services)
Support Services
(Facilities, Information Technology)
Municipal Improvements
$750,000,000
$38,862,220
$287,331,467
$87,977,584
$102,913,526
$48,019,380
$184,895,823
COUNTYWIDE IMPROVEMENTS - $38,862,220
Projects include replacing Animal Control equipment,
vehicles and parking lot repairs; upgrades for 800Mhz
Radio System, new radio towers, replacement of emergency weather sirens, improvements to Court Facilities,
Public Health clinics, a new Medical Examiner laboratory
and replacement of building systems, renovations, security cameras and equipment for Sheriff’s Office.
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS- $287,331,467
Projects include infrastructure preservation (resurfacing,
drainage, bridges and culverts), pedestrian improvements, safety and operational improvements (intersections, roadways, and school zones), and congestion
relief and mobility improvements (thoroughfares, traffic
management, traffic signals, and planning). SPLOST funding will be leveraged to receive additional funding from
other sources, including Federal, State, and Community
Improvement Districts.
PUBLIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - $87,977,584
Public Safety enhancements include the replacement of
Police Headquarters and Evidence Unit, renovation and
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expansion of training facilities, construction of a new fire
station, purchase of essential vehicles and equipment,
and improvements/upgrades/renovations to various
Public Safety facilities.
PUBLIC SERVICES IMPROVEMENTS - $102,913,526
> PARKS AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS - $77,508,779
Funding for these projects will be used for
upgrades, enhancements, and renovations to
existing park buildings, fields, and facilities.
>LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS - $23,203,167
Projects include construction of two new Library
facilities and upgrades to other existing Library
facilities including technology enhancements and
improvements that will allow for more efficient and
effective use of space.
>SENIOR CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - $2,201,580
Projects include expansion of the existing North Cobb
Senior Center and upgrades to other facilities to
allow for more efficiency and greater use of space.
SUPPORT SERVICES IMPROVEMENTS - $48,019,380
>FACILITIES - $17,940,380
Projects include infrastructure improvements of
existing facilities, and the construction of a new
millwork shop and new fleet maintenance facility
to support the increase in public safety vehicles.
>TECHNOLOGY - $30,079,000
Enhancements will provide many upgrades to
existing applications, create an eGovernment
presence (web and mobile access to key county
services), the construction of a new data center,
and the creation of a disaster recovery site.
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS - $184,895,823
This component, comprising a variety of projects, has
been identified by each Cobb City and accounts for
approximately 26% of SPLOST revenue remaining after
county-wide projects.
Readers can review in greater detail the proposed
2016 SPLOST projects, by visiting cobbsplost2016.org.
Users can search existing SPLOST projects, as well as
proposed projects, by area, commission district or
category, such as transportation, parks, and roadway
and pedestrian improvement. Each link contains a fact
sheet about the project.
The mobile map application can be used on desktop computers, smartphones or tablets. It is compatible
with both Android and Apple iOS devices. For more information, or to utilize this tool, visit www.cobbgis.org:81/
CobbSPLOSTStatus.
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October 2014 13
Decisions Are Being Made About Your Child’s Education.
Do You Want To Participate?
By Chana Wade and Kristine Schwartz, East Cobb County Council of PTAs
Did you know that less than 35% of voters in the July
2012 primary election were parents of school aged children
(between the ages of 25 and 49)? This data is available on
the Georgia Secretary of State website. Our elected officials make decisions about education and other issues that
are important to our children and our community. Election
results determine which individuals will make decisions that
directly shape your child’s education.
As parents, we devote an enormous amount of time
and energy contemplating and worrying about our children’s future. Are they receiving the best education and
participating in activities that will prepare them for challenges ahead? Are their friends a good influence and are
they making good choices? And so on, and so on! We
know that education has a direct impact on their future.
However, are you aware of how many individuals in government office directly influence the quality of education our
children are provided? Here are just a few of the leaders
who have a direct impact:
• The Governor: The Governor is one of the single, most
significant decision makers in education. With the assistance of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget,
the Governor develops and submits an annual statewide
budget proposal for review and approval by the legislature. The Governor also has “line-item” veto power, which
he can use to remove appropriations he opposes. These
tools allow the Governor of Georgia to play a strong role
in establishing priorities for the use of state resources. In
other words, important decisions about how much money
is allocated and how many resources are provided for our
state’s education are made in the Governor’s office!
• The State Superintendent of Schools: The State
Superintendent of Schools is the administrative head of the
Georgia Department of Education. The Superintendent
oversees the state’s K-12 public education system and is
charged with establishing the policies and managing operations of the system. The office determines how federal
education dollars are allocated, the type of standardized
testing administered, how our teachers are evaluated and
the type of standards they must meet. All these decisions
directly impact your school and your child’s education.
• The Georgia General Assembly: The Georgia General
Assembly consists of the Senate and the House of
Representatives, both of which we, as voters, elect. As
elected members, their main role is to propose and vote
on legislation, including the state budget, that can and
does impact the way our schools function and how our
teachers educate.
• The Cobb County Board of Education (BOE): The Cobb
County BOE members have full authority to control and
manage the public schools within the Cobb County
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dent, make our school system’s budget decisions, determine the property taxes which fund our schools and manage the implementation of the education SPLOST dollars.
In short, guided by the policies and budget provided by
the State, the Board of Education sets the direction of the
Cobb County School District.
As parents, our lives are extremely hectic and it’s
difficult to prioritize except when it impacts our children
and their future. With this in mind, one of the most
important tasks you can accomplish this November is to
vote and have the opportunity to “elect” or to “hire” the
individuals you believe will make the best choices for your
child’s education!
Georgia’s Secretary of State is making the voting process easier than ever:
• Absentee Ballot: Any voter in the state of Georgia can
request an absentee ballot for any reason. Applications
must be received by October 31st and all ballots must be
returned by 7:00 p.m. on November 4th. Election officials
request that submissions of absentee ballot applications
be turned in as soon as possible.
• Advance Voting: Throughout Cobb County, there
are advance voting locations, many of which open
October 13.
• Sample Ballot: You can print your very own sample ballot
before Election Day. Use the sample ballot to help make
decisions ahead of time, so you are well-informed and
efficient.
• Polling Place Information: Enter your address and zip
code on the “My Voter Page” on the Secretary of State
website. This option will provide you the address of your
polling place – Effortless!
To Summarize, If You Want a World Class Education –
Hire the Right People! Get Out and VOTE on November 4th!
For more information, visit the Georgia Secretary of
State website at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.
Chana Wade is a Co-Chair for the
East Cobb County Council of PTAs. She
lives in the Woodlawn Place Subdivision
with her husband, Scott, and children,
Jackson and Gracie, who attend Mount
Bethel Elementary School.
Kristine Schwartz is a Co-Chair for the
East Cobb County Council of PTAs. She
lives in Northampton Subdivision with her
husband, Brian and her children, Jacob,
Emily, and Harris who attend Simpson
Middle School and Mountain View
Elementary School.
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October 2014 15
East Cobb County Council of PTAs Celebrates the Arts!
By Patty Pace and Cindy Goolsby, East Cobb County Council of PTAs, Reflections Co-Chairs
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
- Albert Einstein
As parents and teachers, we cherish our students’
creative endeavors -- from the homemade gifts and cards
they make to the countless dance, band, orchestra and
choral performances we attend. We turn the images into
coffee mugs, frame the brightly colored pictures and
share the photos and videos we take with friends and
relatives. Their art, in whatever medium they choose, is a
reflection of who they are. Let us celebrate that!
Each fall, local PTAs and the East Cobb County
Council of PTAs (ECCC PTA) participate in and support
the National PTA Reflections program. For over 45 years
the National PTA has promoted arts appreciation and
recognition as part of its mission to ensure that all children
receive a quality education, including an arts education.
Students from kindergarten through 12th grade have the
opportunity to enter original works of art in six categories:
dance choreography, film production, literature, music
composition, photography and visual arts. In this school
year, entries will be judged on how well the student uses
his or her artistic vision to portray the theme: “The world
would be a better place if…”
Reflections’ entries are first recognized, judged, and
celebrated at each local school. Selected entries are
then chosen to represent local schools at the ECCC PTA
level. Thereafter, ECCC PTA award recipients proceed
to the Georgia PTA competition, and subsequent winning
entries move on to the National PTA Reflections contest.
Five students from East Cobb public schools (Rocky Mount
Elementary School, JJ Daniell Middle School, Dickerson
Middle School and Wheeler High School) advanced to
the National PTA competition level last year.
Taking part in the Reflections program is a powerful
way for students to engage in and explore the arts. Our
East Cobb community is a better place because of our
students’ talents. This time of year we see and hear incredible performances from our high school marching bands.
Year-round we marvel at students who receive invitations
to display their talents around the world. As a community,
let us continue to help our students express themselves
creatively by showcasing their art in our workplaces, by
volunteering as judges, and by supporting the Reflections
program. As Maya Angelou once said, “You can’t use up
creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
For more information on the Reflections Program,
please visit: ecccpta.org/reflections.
Patty Pace is Reflections Co-Chair for
the East Cobb County Council of PTAs. She
lives in Blackland Ridge with her husband,
Montie and son Alex, who is a student at
the Wheeler Magnet. Her daughter Jennifer
is a Walton graduate.
Cindy Goolsby is the Reflections
Co-Chair for the East Cobb County Council
of PTAs. She lives in Lakewood Colony
Subdivision with her husband, Ira and two
daughters, Danielle and Sara, who are
students at Keheley Elementary School.
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October 2014 17
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy:
First and Only Faith-Based K-12 School in East Cobb
As the freshmen Class of 2018 walked through the doors
on August 7, 2014, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy became
the first and only faith-based, K-12 independent school in East
Cobb. The school’s expansion from a K-8 was made possible through the acquisition of a second campus, 33 acres
near the corner of Post Oak Tritt Road and Holly Springs Road.
The site had been owned by the Marcus Jewish Community
Center of Atlanta, which had operated it as a preschool and
athletic recreation facility for several decades. Though nearly
“ready made” for a school, aesthetic and functional renovations to the existing facilities are underway and will continue
through late winter.
The addition of the upper school is the final stage of a
plan adopted nearly two decades ago. Mt. Bethel Christian
Academy was founded in 1998 by Mt. Bethel United Methodist
Church, a mainstay of the East Cobb community since 1840.
Dr. Randy Mickler and founder Darren DeVore envisioned
a Christ-centered, college-preparatory K-12 school on Mt.
Bethel’s existing 44-acre campus on Lower Roswell Road. In
its first sixteen years, Mt. Bethel Christian grew from a starting
class of twenty-five kindergartners to 560 students in grades
K-8th. And now, with the addition of an Upper School campus
serving grades 9-12, the school is poised to grow further still.
Enrollment growth at the Upper School is planned in two phases. Phase One, using renovated existing facilities, will allow
for a total of 180 students. Phase Two, which will require the
construction of new classroom space, will push enrollment to a
maximum of 450 students - approximately 110 per grade level.
College-preparatory in it’s approach, Mt. Bethel’s Upper
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School curriculum is designed to challenge students with honors and AP courses offered in all core subjects. Students are
guided through the rigorous curriculum by expert teachers.
The founding faculty of the Upper School are deeply experienced, certified educators who welcome the opportunity to
form deep, impactful relationships with students.
For students interested in athletics, the new Upper School
campus abounds with opportunity. The expansive facilities
include tennis courts, swimming pool, cross country course,
indoor and outdoor gymnasiums, fully equipped fitness center, baseball field, and activity field. In addition, the campus
features a two-acre pond, which will be used for recreation
as well as experiential learning as it is incorporated into the
science curriculum.
Asked about the distinctives of the school, Head of
School, Jim Callis, replies, “Over the course of a high school
career, the typical student will spend nearly 5,000 hours in
direct contact with teachers and coaches. Outside of their
parents, these relationships may well be the most important in
a student’s life. Mt. Bethel faculty take seriously their responsibility to be Godly role models for students who are being prepared academically, physically and spiritually to leave home,
move on to success in college, career and community.”
Campus tours are available and applications for 2015
enrollment are now being accepted for grades K-8 at the
Main Campus and 9th and 10th grade at the North Campus.
For more information, visit www.mtbethelchristian.org or call
Jackie Grasty, Director of Admission, at 770-971-0245.
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PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE
While the public schools in East Cobb County do a good job of providing a quality education, many East Cobb parents seek out
“a better fit” for their junior scholars. Finding a quality private school can be a daunting task. As a first step, take a look at our
eighth annual list of private schools. Many of these schools will be hosting Open Houses this month, and quite a few have registration deadlines in January or February. So if you are considering private education, now is the time to investigate your options.
Alexsander Academy
1090 Powers Place
Alpharetta 30009
770-777-0475
www.alexsanderacademy.org
Tuition: $9,000-$24,500
Grades: 1-8
Students: N/A
Co-Education Directors:
Maya Mehanna,
Susan Salganek
Atlanta Academy, The
2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway
Roswell 30076
678-461-6102
www.atlantaacademy.com
Tuition: $6,000-$12,400
Grades: 18mos-8
Students: 275
Head of School: Angela
Naples
Atlanta International School
2890 North Fulton Drive
Atlanta 30305
404-841-3840
www.aischool.org
Tuition: $20,143-$22,995
Grades: 3K-12
Students: 1,160
Headmaster: Kevin Glass
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Atlanta Girls’ School
3254 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta 30327
404-845-0900
www.atlantagirlsschool.org
Tuition: $19,800-$20,500
Grades: 6-12
Students: 238
Head of School:
Ayanna Hillgill
Brandon Hall School
1701 Brandon Hall Drive
Atlanta 30350
770-394-8177
www.brandonhall.org
Tuition: $28,750
Grades: 6-12
Students: 200
Headmaster:
Dr. John L. Singleton
Atlanta Jewish Academy
5200 Northland Drive NE
Atlanta 30342
404-843-9900
www.atljewishacademy.org
Tuition: $14,302-$27,748
Grades: Infants-12
Students: 364
Head of School:
Leah Summers
CASA Montessori
150 Powers Ferry Road
Marietta 30067
770-973-2731
www.casamontessori.com
Tuition: $7,800-$10,050
Grades: PreK-6
Students: 160
Directors: Florence&
Suzanne Johnson
Blessed Trinity Catholic
High School
11320 Woodstock Road
Roswell 30075
678-277-9083
www.btcatholic.org
Tuition: $11,600
Grades: 9-12
Students: 976
Principal: Frank Moore
Chrysalis Experiential
Academy
10 Mansell Court East
Suite 500
Roswell 30076
770-649-7077
www.chrysalis-academy-org.
Tuition: $15,400-$20,900
Grades: 5-12
Students: 42
Director: Dr. Roy Alexander
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Cottage School, The
700 Grimes Bridge Road
Roswell 30075
770-641-8688
www.cottageschool.org
Tuition: $24,200-$24,950
Grades: 6-12
Students: 165
Director:Jacque Digieso
Cresco Montessori School
3001 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta 30062
770-992-8031
www.crescomontessori.com
Tuition: $360/mo.-$975/mo.
Grades: Infant-PreK
Students: 80
Principal: Michelle Knapp
Cumberland Academy
of Georgia
650A Mt. Vernon Highway NE
Atlanta 30328
404-835-9000
www.cumberlandacademy.org
Tuition: $22,100
Grades: 4-12 and
post-graduates
Students: 98
Principal: Don Sasso
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Davis Academy
8105 Roberts Drive
Atlanta 30350
770-671-0085
www.davisacademy.org
Tuition: $17,260-$19,750
Grades: K-8
Students: 670
Head of School: Amy Shafron
East Cobb Christian School
4616 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
770-565-0881
www.eccs.org
Tuition:$4,600-$6,200
Grades: K-8
Students: 125
Principal: Teresa Staley
East Cobb Prep
3875 Shallowford Road
Marietta 30062
770-649-0415
www.eastcobbprep.com
Tuition: $212-$240/wk
Grades: Infants- after school
up to age 10
Students: 180
Director: Erin Fleishman
Eastside Christian School
2450 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta 30068
770-971-2332
www.eastsidechristianschool.
com
Tuition: $5,800-$8,000
Grades: K-8
Students: 370
Head of School: Rusty Hill
Eaton Academy
1000 Old Roswell Lakes
Parkway
Roswell 30076
770-645-2673
www.EatonAcademy.org
Tuition: $18,400-$19,400
Grades: K-12
Students: 130-150
President:
Bridget Eaton-Partalis
Epstein School, The
335 Colewood Way NW
Sandy Springs 30328
404-250-5600
www.epsteinatlanta.org
Tuition: $6,195-$19,950
Grades: 18mos-8
Students: 540
Head of School: Stan Beiner
Faith Lutheran School
Marietta 30068
770-973-8921
www.faithlcms.org
Tuition: $4,875-$8,625
Grades: Preschool-8
Students: 165
Principal: Daryl Kruse
Fellowship Christian School
Roswell 30075
770-641-6816
www.
fellowshipchristianschool.org
Tuition: $3,432-$13,782
Grades: K4-12
Students: 866
Headmaster: Kathy Teston
Harvest Baptist School
3460 Kellogg Creed Road
Acworth 30102
770-974-9091
www.hbsga.org
Tuition: $4,500
Grades: K3-12
Students: 58
Principal: Bill Lystlund
High Meadows School
1055 Willeo Road
Roswell 30075
770-993-2940
www.highmeadows.org
Tuition: $8,040-$17,250
Grades: Preschool-8
Students: 390
Head of School: Jay
Underwood
Holy Innocents’
Episcopal School
805 Mount Vernon Highway
Atlanta 30327
404-255-4026
www.hies.org
Tuition: $9,000-$23,500
Grades: Preschool-12
Students: 1,362
Head of School: Paul Barton
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Holy Spirit Preparatory
School
4449 Northside Drive
Atlanta 30327 (Upper School)
4820 Long Island Drive
Atlanta 30342 (Lower School)
4465 Northside Drive
Atlanta 30327 (Preschool)
678-904-2811
www.holyspiritprep.org
Tuition: $5,400-$21,600
Grades: PreK2-12
Students: 650
Head of School:
Kyle M. Pietrantonio
Howard School, The
1192 Foster Street
Atlanta 30318
404-377-7436
www.howardschool.org
Tuition: $27,000-$29,000
Grades: K-12
Students: 244
Head of School:
Marifred Cilella
Lovett School, The
4075 Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta 30327
404-262-3032
www.lovett.org
Tuition: $20,820-$24,640
Grades: K-12
Students: 1,675
Headmaster:
William S. Peebles IV
Lyndon Academy
485 Toonigh Road
Woodstock 30188
770-926-0166
www.lyndonacademy.org
Tuition: $11,000-$13,000
Grades: Jr. K-8
Students: 187
Headmaster: Linda Murdock
Marist School
3790 Ashford Dunwoody
Road NE
Atlanta 30319
770-457-7201
www.marist.com
Tuition: $17,200
Grades: 7-12
Students: 1,080
Principal:
Rev. Joel Konzen, S.M.
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Choosing A Private School
The reasons cited over and over again by families who
send their children to private schools include individual
attention, small classes, teacher excellence, and high academic standards.
Your decision to consider an independent/private
school is just the beginning. While private schools set high
standards and emphasize values, they are wonderfully distinct from each other. There are day and boarding schools;
coeducational, girls’, and boys’ schools. Enrollment varies
from a few dozen to a few thousand students. Some independent schools are progressive, others more traditional
in structure. Private schools also serve a varying range of
students in terms of abilities and interests. Some schools offer
special programs such as intensified instruction in the fine
and performing arts, experiential learning projects, or travel
abroad seminars. Many schools excel at rigorous intellectual
preparation; others are dedicated to average learners; and
some specialize in teaching bright students with learning disabilities. Since each of these schools has something unique
to offer, ideally you are trying to match a student’s needs
with the appropriate school. Write or call the admissions
office for published information about a school’s philosophy
and programs, and then make an appointment to visit.
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If you haven’t done so already, contact each
potential school for information dealing with philosophy,
curriculum, extracurricular offerings, admission process, and
financing options. Compare each school’s literature with
the items on your list; this should give you a preliminary sense
of which schools are a good match. Take into account
what type of environment would be best for your child and
consider his or her individual strengths as you examine each
school’s program.
The best time to apply is in the fall preceding the academic year of the student’s admission; however, applications are considered throughout the school year. Most
schools will require a personal interview, admissions testing,
and information from your child’s current school. Ask the
individual school for the details of its application procedures
and testing dates.
In short, choosing the right school for your child is likely
the most important single decision you might make in terms
of setting the proper path and direction for life. A little
preparation and research on the part of parents will go
miles toward making the ultimate destination clear at the
exit ramp.
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Mount Paran
Christian School
1275 Stanley Road
Kennesaw 30152
770-578-0182
www.mtparanschool.com
Tuition: $5,044-$15,476
Grades: PreK-12
Students: 1,215
Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley
Mount Vernon
Presbyterian School
471 Mt. Vernon Highway NE
(Early Learning-6)
510 Mt. Vernon Highway NE
(7-12)
Atlanta 30328
404-252-3448
www.mountvernonschool.org
Tuition: $9,390-$18,955
Grades: Early Learning-12
Students: 931
Head of School:
Dr. J. Brett Jacobsen
Celebrating over 50 years of
Success in Classes for 18 Month
Old Through 8th Grade
Mt. Bethel Christian
Academy
Marietta 30068 (K-8)
2509 Post Oak Tritt Road
Marietta 30062 (9-12)
770-971-0245
www.mtbethelchristian.org
Tuition: $10,370-$14,500
Grades: K-12
Students: 568
Head of School: Jim R. Callis
North Cobb Christian School
4500 Lakeview Drive
Kennesaw 30144
770-975-0252
www.ncchristian.org
Tuition: $4,325-$13,360
Grades: K3-12
Students: 910
Head of School:
Todd Clingman
2111 Lower Roswell Road l Marietta, GA
770-973-8921 l www.faithmarietta.com
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Omega Private Academy
2960 Shallowford Road
Marietta 30066
www.
omegaprivateacademy.
com
Tuition: $9,980
Grades: K-12
Students: 16
Head of School:
Mihir Chheda
Pace Academy
966 W. Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta 30327
404-262-1345
www.paceacademy.org
Tuition: $21,000-$24,200
Grades: Pre-First-12
Students: 1,085
Head of School:
Frederick Assaf
Porter Academy
200 Cox Road
Roswell 30075
770-594-1313
www.porteracademy.org
Tuition: $18,959
Grades: PreK-8
Students: 75
Head of School:
Claudia Porter
Queen of Angels
Catholic School
Roswell 30075
770-518-1804
www.qaschool.org
Tuition: $7,450
Grades: K-8
Students: 504
Principal: Molly Carlin
Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville 30501
770-532-6251
www.riversidemilitary.com
Tuition: $32,000
Grades: 7-12
Students: 460
President: Dr. James Benson
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Schenck School, The
282 Mt. Paran Road NW
Atlanta 30327
404-252-2591
www.schenck.org
Tuition: $28,930
Grades: K-6
Students: 250
Head of School:
Gena W. Calloway
St. Francis High School
13440 Cogburn Road
Milton 30004
678-339-9989
www.saintfrancisschools.
com
Tuition: $18,000-$19,950
Grades: 9-12
Students: 320
Principal: Colette Staak
Shiloh Hills Christian School
260 Hawkins Store Road
Kennesaw 30144
770-926-7729
www.shilohhills.com
Tuition: $3,229-$8,183
Grades: K3-12
Students: 250
Principal: Terry Farrant
St. Joseph Catholic School
81 Lacy Street
Marietta 30060
770-428-3328
www.stjosephschool.org
Tuition: $6,145
Grades: K-8
Students: 490
Principal: Patricia Allen
Shreiner Academy
1340 Terrell Mill Road
Marietta 30067
770-953-1340
www.shreiner.com
Tuition: $1,193-$1,463/monthly
Grades: 2K-8
Students: 200
President: Todd F. Avis
St. Jude the Apostle School
7171 Glenridge Drive NE
Atlanta 30328
770-394-2880
www.saintjude.net
Tuition: $7,705
Grades: K-8
Students: 510
Principal: Patty Childs
Sophia Academy
2880 Dresden Drive
Atlanta 30341
404-303-8722
www.sophiaacademy.org
Tuition: $4,900-$22,000
Grades: PreK-12
Students: 90
Director: Marie S. Corrigan
St. Martin’s
Episcopal School
3110-A Ashford Dunwoody
Road
Atlanta 30319
404-237-4260
www.stmartinschool.org
Tuition: $10,500-$18,100
Grades: PreK3-8
Students: 600
Headmaster:
Dr. James E. Hamner
St. Catherine of Siena
1618 Ben King Road
Kennesaw 30144
770-419-8601
www.scsiena.org
Tuition: $7,150-$7,650
Grades: K-8
Students: 441
Principal:
Sister Mary Patrick, O.P.
St. Francis Day School
9375 Willeo Road
Roswell 30075
770-641-8257
www.saintfrancisschools.com
Tuition: $11,000-$19,000
Grades: K-8
Students: 500
Headmaster:
Drew Buccellato
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Swift School, The
300 Grimes Bridge Road
Roswell 30075
678-205-4988
www.theswiftschool.org
Tuition: $23,285-$23,685
Grades: 1-8
Students: 275
Head of School:
Richard J. Wendlek
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Trinity School
4301 Northside Parkway
Atlanta 30327
404-231-8118
www.trinityatl.org
Tuition: $15,100-$21,305
Grades: 3yrs-6
Students: 641
Head of School:
Joseph Marshall
Westminster Schools, The
1424 West Paces Ferry
Road NW
Atlanta 30327
404-355-8673
www.westminster.net
Tuition: $21,070-$24,435
Grades: K-12
Students: 1,856
President: Keith Evans
Walker School, The
700 Cobb Parkway North
Marietta 30062
678-581-6921
www.thewalkerschool.org
Tuition: $8,820-$20,100
Grades: PreK-12
Students: 982
Head of School: Jack Hall
Whitefield Academy
1 Whitefield Drive SE
Mableton 30126
678-305-3000
www.whitefieldacademy.
com
Tuition: $10,000-$20,000
Grades: PreK4-12
Students: 767
Headmaster: Dr. Kevin Bracher
Weber School, The
6751 Roswell Road
Atlanta 30328
404-917-2500
www.weberschool.org
Tuition: $25,000
Grades: 9-12
Students: 225
Head of School:
Rabbi Edward Harwitz
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Wood Acres School, The
Marietta 30062
770-971-1880
www.woodacresschool.org
Tuition: $3,000-$10,000
Grades: Peschool-8
Students: 420
Head of School: Judy Thigpen
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The Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS )
The Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools is
an affiliation of independent schools in the Atlanta area that
operates under similar ethical and organizational guidelines.
AAAIS schools also administer a nondiscriminatory policy towards
admission and do not discriminate regarding race, color, creed,
gender, national origin or age. For more than three decades, the
Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) has
provided a structure and framework for its member schools and
the families who seek to learn more about independent school
education. The association’s member schools - day and boarding, rural, urban and suburban - collectively enroll thousands of
new students each year. The missions of these schools are as
richly diverse as the population of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Most AAAIS schools have an application deadline in either
February or March of the year prior to the time a student wishes
to enroll. In order to be considered, it is essential that applicants
attend to the application deadline and adhere to the deadline
at each school to which they apply.
Members of AAAIS utilize a common calendar for admissions
issues. In particular, AAAIS schools agree to a common notification date to allow candidates to know their status, whether
accepted, wait listed, or denied. The notification date generally
occurs during the first week in April prior to the August a student
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would begin classes. Many of the AAAIS member schools provide
some financial aid to students who show documented need. No
performance-based or athletic assistance is available in AAAIS
schools. Policies and calendars related to financial aid vary widely between schools, and candidates interested in financial aid
issues should speak directly with admissions officers at the schools
in which they have interest.
The Joint Atlanta Testing Program (JATP) involves a
consortium of the AAAIS member schools. The JATP schools utilize
a common test administration for students applying for positions
in Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. Applicants may wish to
inquire with each admissions office with regard to whether the
school is a participant in the JATP or whether the school conducts
its own testing for grades Pre-Kindergarten through fifth.
AAAIS schools encourage families to complete their visits
early in the admission process. In order to prevent inappropriate
“rushing” of accepted students, AAAIS asks that parents and
applicants not visit campuses between the Common Notification
Date and the Common Reply Date.
For more information about the Atlanta Area Association
of Independent Schools and a list of member schools, visit
www.aaais.org.
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Pope High School
freshmen Alyssa Borko
and Lacy Legaspi –
also Cadettes from
Girl Scout Troop 2598
– recently hosted a
pancake breakfast
to raise awareness
about the need for
funding research for
children’s cancer.
Held on September
6, at East Cobb
Church of Christ,
with the help of their
sister scout, Cassidy
Wardrop, sister scouts
from Troop 2597 and
ss Lacy Legaspi and Alyssa Borko
a group of chefs
(their dads) plenty of buttered pancakes smothered
in warm maple syrup were served. Thanks to local
sponsors I-Hop, Trader Joes, Publix, Kroger and Walmart
for donating the food, their pancake breakfast raised
$400. All funds were donated to Curing Kids Cancer.
The girls’ produced the pancake breakfast as a
way to raise awareness about the need to fund
research for childhood cancer. This community service
project also earned them a Girl Scout Silver Award.
The Girl Scout Silver Award — the highest award a
Girl Scout Cadette can earn — gives Girl Scouts the
chance to choose a project that develops leadership
skills and improves the community.
The girls have learned a lot and will continue to
enlighten the community on how they can support kids
with cancer. “I learned that because children’s bodies
are more sensitive than adults, children need treatments
and cures that are specific to their needs,” says Alyssa.
“We found out there was a lack of funding which is the
top barrier to finding treatments and cures,” says Lacy.
Just one year after the devastating loss of their
nine-year-old son Killian to leukemia, East Cobbers
Grainne and Clay Owen founded Curing Kids Cancer
in 2004 in order to celebrate Killian’s life and to fund
research to find a cure for childhood cancer. Check
out www.curingkidscancer.org for more information.
Please join with them in trying to make a difference in
fighting kids’ cancer and spread the word!
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Frameworks Gallery
Celebrates 40 Years
in East Cobb
ss Sisters Sunny Walker, Diane Spencer and Jean Willey
celebrate the 40th anniversary of Frameworks Gallery.
It’s clear the custom framing business that sisters
Diane Spencer and Sunny Walker started in their basement 40 years ago can no longer be considered a hobby.
As their business grew from the Parkaire to Merchants Walk
to Woodlawn Point shopping centers, they finally settled
in at their current location in Woodlawn Square 12 years
ago. Also, as their interest and knowledge in original art
expanded, they changed the name of their store from
Frameworks to Frameworks Gallery.
Frameworks Gallery is truly a local family business. The
owners brought their children to work with them or helped
watch each other’s children. Their sister, Jean Willey, started working with them, and a son is now the framing manager. They’ve provided artwork and framing for generations of families, and they credit their success with striving
to be the best at what they do, while putting the customer
first. “We love the saying, ‘quality endures,’ and we are
using this as our mantra for the business,” shares Walker.
Through the years, Frameworks Gallery has expanded
to display a wide variety of artistic media, including oil
and acrylic paintings, watercolors, pastels and pottery. In
fact, they just completed the art and framing for the new
East Cobb WellStar facility.
“We introduce novice art buyers to the process of
collecting fine art of all mediums, and we take pride in
introducing veteran collectors to artists they may never
have seen,” says Spencer.
Longtime customer Becky Wallis shares that she goes
nowhere else for her framing needs. “I have been coming here for years, and every piece in my house has been
framed by them,” says Wallis.
Frameworks Gallery will be celebrating their 40th anniversary with customers through the month of November,
including a Gala Art reception Nov. 15. For more information, visit frameworksgallery.com, call 770-973-6701 or go to
their store at 1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, 30068.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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. More info: 678-355-3413.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Walks in the Garden at Barrington Hall. Share
in the garden’s history and learn some gardening tips for
your own yard. 9:30-10:30am. Free. Barrington Hall,
535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. More info/reservations:
770-640-3855.
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market features products that
are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce,
plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. Saturday
9am-12pm and Sunday 12-3pm. Rain or shine. Now
open all year; Sundays from April-November. Glover
Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or
www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
EVERY SATURDAY
Free Arts and Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Store. 11am3pm. Ages 3 and up. Making Music Drum, The Fire Safety
Fido, Bunny reading pointer and Spooky sweets holder.
Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Road, Marietta.
More info: 770-578-3100 or www.lakeshorelearning.com.
28 October 2014
OCTOBER 4
6th Annual Oktoberfest features German food, live pets,
polka dancing, a bingo tournament and more! 10am7pm. Admission: $3/adults or 4 canned food items to
support MUST Ministries. Children 12 and under: free. Holy
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2922 Sandy Plains
Road, Marietta 30066. More info: 770-971-4600.
7th Annual Athletes Helping Athletes 5K Run/Walk &1 mile
Noon Day Nature Trail Walk benefiting the Southeastern
Greyhound Club and its adoption program. Registration/
packet pick up starts at 6:30am. Race starts at 8:30am.
Admission: $35 to register on race day, $30 pre-registration.
Register at active.com or greyhoundadoption.org or by
mail-in form. Pope and Land Office (Barrett Summit
Office Park), 1990 Vaughn Road, Kennesaw. More info:
770-222-2235 or [email protected].
OCTOBER 4-5
Ride to Fight Cancer! Join 24 Hours of Booty and Mount
Vernon Presbyterian School for a one-of-a-kind, familyfriendly bike tour. The event will host 500+ riders who will
raise more than $350,000 for cancer research and survivorship. Ride starts at 2pm on the 4th and ends at 2pm on the
5th. Registration on a sliding scale. Mount Vernon Presbyterian School 471 Mt. Vernon Highway, Atlanta 30328. More
info: www.24hoursofbooty.org.
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OCTOBER 5
The Everlasting Tour: Sandi Patty, with special guest
Veritas. An evening of inspiration, worship and
celebration with Christian music’s most honored artist.
This evening will feature many of Sandi’s iconic classics
as well as a collection of songs from her brand new
project, Everlasting. 6:30-8pm. Discounted price
for tickets purchased at Mt. Bethel United Methodist
Church (UMC) Premier (First 6 rows center sections) $30;
Main Floor/General Admission: $20; Balcony/General
Admission: $16.50. Mt. Bethel UMC, 4385 Lower Roswell
Road, Marietta. More info: Sandra Chapman, Sandra.
[email protected] or 770-971-2880.
Holy Family Catholic Church Annual Fall Festival. International and local food, cake walks, games, crafts and
more. 11am to 4pm. Holy Family Catholic Church, 3401
Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-0038 or
www.holyfamilycc.org.
The Magnolia Ball for residents of Assisted Living Centers
and those over 75 years of age. The Johnson Ferry Jazz
Band will play Big Band music for listening and dancing.
4-6pm. Refreshments will be served. Johnson Ferry Baptist
Church, Fellowship Hall, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.
More info: 770-794-2968 or www.johnsonferry.org
OCTOBER 6
First Monday Breakfast hosted by Cobb Chamber of
Commerce. The 2014 Public Safety Employee of the
Year will be awarded. 7am: VIP reception followed
by breakfast at 7:30am. Cobb Energy Performing Arts
Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info:
770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.
Fourth Annual Y Golf Open. The East Cobb-McCleskey
YMCA is one of 20 Ys participating in Atlanta’s largest
charitable golf tournament. More info and/or to register:
www.YGolfOpen.com or [email protected].
OCTOBER 7-8
6th Annual Gifts Galore & More. An expo event featuring local artists, vendors, and small businesses in the East
Cobb studio/home of textile artist Lynn Weinberg. Tuesday: 11am-2pm & 5-8pm; Wednesday: 10am-3pm. Somerset Subdivision, 3275 Somerset Trace SE, Marietta 30067.
More info: 678-234-0966 or somersetgiftsgalore.com.
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770-726-9589
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OCTOBER 8
Museum Mice Tour. Marietta Museum of history invites
children ages 3 to 5 years old for our Museum Mice Tour.
Preschoolers are led into a lifelong love of history with our
award-winning Mice Tours. $5/person, $15/family maximum. Reservations are required for the tour. Marietta
Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Suite #200, Marietta.
More info: 770-794-5710 or swww.Mariettahistory.org
OCTOBER 9-31
Focus on Photography. The Members of the Cobb Photography Society are celebrating its 40th Anniversary with
Focus on Photography. Presenting a juried exhibition of
exceptional photographic images. Opening reception
7 – 9pm. The Art Place Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains
Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-2700 or
www.cobbphotosociety.com
OCTOBER 10-11
13th Annual Fall into Crafts Marketplace sponsored by
the St. Andrew United Methodist Women. Featuring 46
exhibitors, the show includes jewelry, painting, soap,
hand-knitted items, wooden toys, silent auction and food.
All proceeds will be donated to missions. Friday: 11am7pm. Saturday: 10am-4pm. St. Andrew United Methodist
Church, Keheley Building, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta.
More info: 770-926-3488 or www.thepumpkinchurch.org/
CraftFair.
Eastminster Fall Festival. The best BBQ ever! Pony rides,
petting zoo, bouncy houses, arts and crafts, face painting, vendors, book sale, bake sale and more. All proceeds benefit missions and outreach efforts. Friday:
12-8pm (BBQ); Saturday: 9am-3pm (Festival). More info:
770-977-2976 or www.epres.org
OCTOBER 10-12
OCTOBER 9-11
23rd Annual Mistletoe Market presented by the Junior
League of Cobb-Marietta (JLCM). Merchants from the
Atlanta area and beyond will offer the latest in apparel,
jewelry, children’s clothing, gifts, home and garden accents, gourmet food, specialty items, and holiday apparel
and accessories. Proceeds help fund local organizations. Thursday and Friday: 9:30am-6pm and Saturday:
9:30am-4:30pm. Admission: $4 online, $8 day of event.
Ages 10 and under: free. Receive $1 off your General
Market ticket at the door by bringing a canned food item
to help JLCM support The Center for Family Resources.
Cobb Civic Center, 528 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta.
More info: www.jlcm.org.
TWEET TWEET!
Cobb Library Book Sale will include soft-cover and hardback books, magazines, textbooks, DVD and VHS movies
and children’s books. Prices range from 10 cents to $5.
Proceeds will enable the library staff to purchase new
materials, including books and DVDs. Book sale volunteers needed as well. Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sunday: 1pm- 5pm. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road,
Marietta. More info: 770-528-2320 or www.cobbcat.org.
OCTOBER 10-25
Centerstage North presents Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward,
co-produced with the Mountain View Arts Alliance. This
much-revived fussy, cantankerous novelist re-married
but haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife.
Personalities, of the living and the not, clash in this classic
comedy. Tickets: $15 in advance; $17 at the door. The
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OCTOBER 11
Book Signing. Frances Patton Statham will feature her
famous Roswell books, Roswell Women and its sequel
Roswell Legacy. Her book Trail of Tears has just recently
been reissued. It is the story of a Cherokee child of two
worlds where she would inspire and sustain her people on
a forced journey into exile. Free, books available for purchase. 1-4pm. Roswell Visitors Center, 617 Atlanta Street
Roswell, 30075. More info: 770-640-3253.
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Fall Farm Day at Smith Plantation. Annual family event
features artisan exhibits and demonstrations pertaining to
life on a 19th century farm, including living history exhibits
and activities: spinning, weaving, and open-hearth cooking. Children’s activities include period games, a farm
animal petting zoo, wagon rides, crafts, farm chores,
and gold & gem panning. 11am-3pm. Activities on the
grounds are free except gold and gem panning is $5.
Smith Plantation, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell. More info:
770-641-3978 or www.archibaldsmithplantation.org.
OCTOBER 11
Mt. Bethel Preschool Fall Festival. Bring the whole family out to celebrate Mt. Bethel Preschool’s Annual Fall
Festival. From bounce houses and pony rides to face
painting, festival games, live DJ, silent auction, BBQ and
more. 10am-2pm. : purchase at the event (cash only).
The festival will be located in the Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church parking lot located at 4385 Lower Roswell
Rd., Marietta. More info: Lindsey Catone, 770-547-5838 or
www.mt.bethel.org.
Video Games LIVE! With the Georigia Symphony Orchestra. Picture the excitement and energy of a rock concert mixed with the power and emotion of a symphony
orchestra combined together by the technology, interactivity, stunning visuals and fun that only video games
can provide! 8pm. Tickets: $26-$86 available through
the Cobb Energy Center. Cobb Energy Performing Arts
Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. More info:
770-916-2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com.
OCTOBER 11 – 12
2014 Marietta Chalk Fest. Chalk art festival in and around
the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art and historic Marietta
Square. Features a juried art competition. Professional
chalk artists will be drawing from 10am-5pm. Public chalk
competition Saturday 10am-3pm. Free. More info:
[email protected]
The Hunts LIVE! The Hunts, an indie-folk band driven by a
passion for creating compelling music, bring to the stage
an amazing chemistry and powerful presence. 8-10pm.
Tickets $35, $25/students under 21. Roswell Cultural Arts
Center, 950 Forrest Street Roswell 30075. More info:
www.roswellgov.com.
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OCTOBER 12
Atlanta Wind Symphony Concert at Roswell Cultural Arts
Center. Free. Doors open at 2:30pm; Concert at 3pm
Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street Roswell
30075. More info: www.atlantawindsymphony.org
OCTOBER 13
North Atlanta Soccer Association 2014 Golf & Tennis
Tournament. The golf tournament will begin at 10am with
a check-in at 8:30am. Four-man scramble, shotgun start
format. $125 per player. The tennis tournament will be
doubles team format. $75 per player or $150 per team.
The tournament will start at 11am, check-in at 10:15am.
To register, visit nasa.dojiggy.com. Pinetree Golf & Country Club, 3400 McCollum Pkwy NW, Kennesaw. More info:
Dean Harris at [email protected] or 770-926-7175.
OCTOBER 16
23rd Annual East Cobb Wine & Vine hosted by the East
Cobb Civitan Club, silent auction and wine tasting will
benefit Friends for the East Cobb Park. 6-9pm. $25. Must
be at least 21 years old to attend. Olde Towne Athletic
Club, 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta. More info:
678-548-9635 or www.eastcobbcivitan.org.
Flower Garden Club Fashion Show & Luncheon presented
by Steinmart and Harry’s Whole Foods. 11:30am, doors
open at 11am. Tickets: $25. The Marietta Educational
Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue, Marietta. More info:
770-429-0204.
OCTOBER 17
Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) Casual Friday.
The GSO offers the opportunity to get a behind the
scenes look at the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, meet
the musicians, conductor and soloists in an informal
rehearsal setting. Tickets: $5. Marietta Performing Arts
Center, 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info:
www.georgiasymphony.org.
Walton High School Homecoming Parade. The parade
will begin at 2:45pm at Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old
Canton Rd, Marietta, on Sewell Mill Road and will end at
Walton High School, 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta.
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OCTOBER 17-19
Much Ado About Nothing presented by Pope Drama
Club. One of William Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies.
The road to love proves a hilly one, filled with ups and
downs, and not without a few laughs along the way.
October 17-18: 7pm Pope High School, 3001 Hembree
Road NE, Marietta/East Cobb. October 19 performance:
2pm at the New American Shakespeare Tavern,
499 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta 30308. More info:
[email protected].
OCTOBER 18
31st Annual Southern Invitational Music Festival hosted
by the Sprayberry Band of Gold. High School marching bands from across the Southeast will be performing
and competing. Concessions available. $10/adult. $5/
student. Free/ages 6 & under. 10am-10pm. Sprayberry
High School, Jim Frazier Stadium, 2525 Sandy Plains Road,
Marietta. More info: www.southerninvitational.com.
37th annual Harvest Square Festival. The Fall arts and
crafts festival features a wide variety of unique handmade items from local artists and craftsmen as well as fall
fun for the entire family. Halloween Happenings for kids
12 and under, 1-5pm, Zombie Walk 5-10pm. , Marietta
Square. More info: 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov.
Annual Atlanta –Area U.S. Navy Birthday Ball. Gala
Formal Celebration of the 239th Birthday of our U.S.
Navy. Featuring Keynote Speaker Admiral James
Winnefeld, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Formal dinner, dancing with live Navy band, silent
auction, door prizes, traditional cake cutting by
oldest and youngest sailors present, recognition of
Sailors of the Year at local Navy Units. 6pm-Midnight.
Sponsored by the Navy League, Atlanta Metropolitan
Council, Lockheed Martin, and other local patriotic
organizations. Tickets: $65 for civilians and retirees.
Active Duty and Reserves: Officers: $65 | E-7 – E-9:
$55 | E-6: $45 | E-5: $35 | E-4 and below: $25. Atlanta
Marriott Hotel Northwest, 200 Interstate North Parkway,
Atlanta 30339. For tickets or more info: Don Giles,
dongiles@mindspring,com or 770-509-3772.
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OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 9
Lutador Challenge. Martial arts competition, kids to
teens, men and women. Competition begins at 9:30 pm.
Registration fees vary. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South
Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 678-584-3994 or
www.lutadorgrappling.com.
OCTOBER 25
Car & Motorcycle Show presented by the East Cobb Lions
Club. Door prizes, DJ, spaghetti dinner. Prizes awarded to
top car/motorcycle entrants. Registration: 3pm. Open to
public: 4pm. Powers Ferry Methodist Church, 245 Powers
Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Chris Weisbarth, [email protected] or 770-875-8006 or Debbie Hennessey
OCTOBER 19
Harvest on the Hooch. Promoting the FARM to TABLE
Movement. Presented by Whole Foods Market at the
Chattahoochee Nature Center’s (CNC) Unity Garden,
Join the CNC for a beautiful fall afternoon dedicated to
fresh food, cooking healthy, promoting the farm to table
movement and generating community awareness about
the connection between good nutrition and health.
1-4pm. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road,
Roswell 30075. More info: 770-992-2055 x.226 or
www.chattnaturecenter.org.
OCTOBER 20
Boxerstock 2014. An all-day music festival benefiting
Atlanta Boxer Rescue. Vendors, concession stand,
canine demonstrations, silent auction and activities
for the whole family. $10/adult, children 5-12 $5 in
advance,$7/at gate. Volunteers will also provide
microchipping for $25/dog. Be sure to bring proof
of ownership and immunization records to get
microchipped. 12–6pm. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway
Road, Marietta. More info: www.boxerstock.org.
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Lyric Theatre presents Chicago. Set amidst the razzledazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story
of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who
maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he
threatens to walk out on her. Thursday – Saturday: 8pm;
Saturday & Sunday 2pm. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre,
Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, SE,
Marietta 30060. More info: www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com
or 404-377-9948.
7TH Annual Cobb Arts Ball. This evening is in support
of the Endowment Fund of United Arts of Cobb is highlighted by high quality entertainment, casino games, and
silent-live auction. Formal dinner, casino, live entertainment, Passion for the Arts theme, black tie optional, silent/
live auction. $180/person. 6pm. Cobb Galleria - John
Williams Ballroom, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 30339.
More info: Sally Macaulay, 770-528-1444 ext. 14.
OCTOBER 26
Family Fun Day. Kids games, inflatables, rock wall and
more! Tours of East Cobb Health Park will be offered.
Free refreshments. 1-4pm. East Cobb Health Park,
3747 Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info:
770- 956-STAR (7827).
Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Concert
Weekend. See the 400 students of the Georgia Youth
Symphony Orchestra show their remarkable talents at
the Bailey Center of Kennesaw State University. Offerings
include three full orchestras, a string orchestra, percussion
ensemble, and jazz ensemble. 3pm & 7:30pm. Tickets: $8.
Dr. Bobbie Bailey Performance Center, Kennesaw State
University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw. More info:
770-429-7016 or www.georgiasymphony.org.
OCTOBER 27
Chili Cook-off and Food Truck Event. Chili cook off, kids
costume parade, live music, food trucks and trick-ortreating. 5-8pm. $20 entry fee for chili cook off. Paper Mill
Village, 255 Village Parkway, Marietta. More info: Shannan Jordan, [email protected].
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OCTOBER 30
Sounds of LIFE Concert Series with Fools Mosaic & Seven
Handle Circus. Live Music, food trucks & drinks. 6-9pm.
$10/person. Bring a blanket, lawn chair or buy a reserved
seat. Life University outdoor amphitheater, Lyceum Park,
1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta 30060. More info: life.edu/
soundsoflife for tickets.
NOVEMBER 1
23rd Annual Ribbons & Holly Handcrafted Market. Great
selection of vendors, unique gifts and objects of art.
9am-5pm. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385
Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-2880
or mtbethel.org.
All Saints Mission Run 5K and 3K Fun Run/Walk. Proceeds
benefit The ChrisTeen Mission trip to Nicaragua and the
Stephen Nolasco memorial fund. 3K: 7:30am. 5K: 8am.
3K Admission: $25 for adults; $15 for youth; Free 5 and
under. 5K Admission: $30 to register on race day, $25
pre-registration. Transfiguration Catholic Church, 1815
Blackwell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-1442 x.125
or [email protected].
NOVEMBER 7
29th Annual Mt. Zion Craft Show sponsored by the Mt.
Zion United Methodist Women, featuring artists and crafters, door prize, silent auction, pictures with Santa, bake
sale, and more. All proceeds benefit local and church
mission projects and charities. Friday: 9am-5pm. Saturday: 9am-4pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770
Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465 or
www.mtzionumw.org.
NOVEMBER 8
Mt. Bethel Elementary School Fun Run/Walk/5k. The Fun
Run is dedicated to promoting health and fitness for people of all ages is especially children. 8am. $23. Mt. Bethel
Elementary School, 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/
East Cobb. More info: 770-578-7248.
Tritt Trot. 5k Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run benefiting the
Tritt Elementary PE Department. Races begin at 7:45 am.
Registration fee before October 17: $20; After October
17: $25. Register online: www.RunnersFit.com/tritttrot. Tritt
Elementary School, 4435 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta.
More info: Kelli Hutchinson at 770-286-9883 or
[email protected].
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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
The EAST COBBER has collected a few local magical events and haunted happenings for you to enjoy this Halloween season.
ROSWELL GHOST TOURS
October 1- 31
Owned and operated by East Cobbers, the Roswell Ghost Tour
is a community staple. Unlike some tours and haunted houses,
these Ghost Tours tell stories of real hauntings without costumes
to enhance imagination. Tours are available nightly in October.
Demand is high. Private group tours offered as well. $15/adults,
$10/children 12 and under. Walking tour is 2 ½ hours. To reserve:
roswellghosttour.com/reservations. 770-649-9922. 610 Atlanta
Street, Roswell.
PARANOIA HAUNTED HOUSE
October 3-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23 - November 1
A haunted house packed with murdering maniacs, ghostly
ghouls, and unexpected horror around every turn. Thursdays
and Sundays: 7-11pm. Fridays and Saturdays: 7pm-midnight.
October 26-30: 7-11pm. $20/ticket, $25 combo or Paranoia
Pass $40. 261 Marietta Road, Canton, GA 30114. More info:
www.paranoiahaunt.com
SCARY-ETTA
Fridays and Saturdays starting October 5 through November 1
Step aboard the trolley for a spirited 90-minute fully narrated ride
through Marietta. The ghost tours are all 90 minutes of thrills and
chills based on history and documented accounts of ghostly
encounters. There is a walk of about 2 blocks. Tours start at 8pm.
$27 (plus tax)/Adults. $14 (plus tax)/Children (12 and under). $25
(plus tax)/seniors. Limited space. Advance reservations required.
More info: www.ghostofmarrietta.com/tickets for available times,
some dates are already full or call The Historic Marietta Trolley
Co., 770-425-1006 or www.ghostsofmarietta.com.
PUMPKIN PATCH- ST. ANDREW UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
October 3-31
St. Andrew United Methodist Church hosts their pumpkin patch
for the 29th year. Pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn and more for
purchase. Monday-Saturday: 9:30 am-8 pm. Sundays: noon-8
pm. All proceeds from the patch support the Youth Ministry and
Missions of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. St. Andrews
UMC, 3455 Canton Hwy, Marietta. More info: 770-926-3488 or
www.thepumpkinchurch.org.
HALLOWEEN HIKES
October 17-18, 24-25
Get ready to take a walk on the wild side and meet some
wonderful costumed woodland creatures at night! Experience
the mystery of a short half-mile guided night hike through the
lighted woodland trails where you’ll meet friendly costumed
forest creatures who will delight you with their dramatic antics.
Create crafts in the gym such as bat puppets, mysterious masks,
and more. Tickets are $8 for first weekend and $9 for the second
weekend, children two and under are free. Hikes start at 7 pm
and end at 10. The trails are not suitable for strollers and children
must be accompanied by adults at all times. Chattahoochee
Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info:
770-992-2055 ext. 236 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.
38TH ANNUAL HARVEST SQUARE ARTS AND
CRAFTS FESTIVAL+HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS+
ZOMBIE WALK
October 18
Harvest Square is an annual arts and crafts festival held each
October. In addition to a wide variety of arts and crafts items,
the festival includes Halloween Happenings for children. Carnival
games and lots of prizes will thrill the little ones. The show setting is
at Glover Park in the historic Marietta Square. Harvest Square Arts
and Crafts Festival - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Halloween Happenings 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Zombie Walk 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. More info:
770-794-5601 or
www.mariettaga.gov.
PUMPKIN PATCH IN THE POOL
October 18
Come swim around and pick out your perfect pumpkin and then
decorate it. Also take time out to bob for apples and games.
Children 10 and under must have an adult in the pool with them.
Children 8 and under must have an adult in the water. You must
register for this event. Saturday: 6-8 pm. Check times for your
age group. $8/child. McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA, 1055
E. Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062. More info: 770-977-5991
SPOOKTACULAR
September 28– October 31
Buy a pumpkin here, plus stickers, candy and a great photo spot.
Monday-Friday: 12-7:30pm, Saturdays: 9:30am-7pm, Sundays: 127:30pm until October 13. Oct. 13 9:30-7:30pm - Oct. 31st. Oct. 31st
the patch closes at 5pm. Mt. Zion UMC, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road,
Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465. Ask for Deborah.
October 24
Come dressed up in your spookiest costume. For ages 12 and
under (Parents are free, but must accompany children to this
event). Costume and dance the night away with a DJ. carnival,
games and crafts. Best costume wins a prize. 6-8pm. $5 per
child. Game tickets are included in the registration fee. Food
items can be purchased for a nominal fee. McCleskey-East
Cobb YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info:
770-977-5991.
PUMPKIN PATCH- POWERS FERRY UMC
OWL O’ WEEN
PUMPKIN PATCH - MT. ZION UMC
October 4-31
Buy pumpkins for decorating, pies and Jack-O-Lanterns. MondaySaturday: 10 am-8 pm. Sundays: 1-8 pm. BBQ on October 19:
11 am-3 pm. October 19: Fall Festival: 11 am-1 pm. Yard sale
all day on October 19: 9 am-3 pm. October 31: Trunk or Treat
in parking lot from 5-8 pm. Powers Ferry UMC, 245 Powers Ferry
Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-5271.
October 25 & 26
This Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival is a 2-day family
friendly event, featuring amazing balloon glows, trick-ortreating, tethered balloon rides, harvest beer tents, vendor
marketplace, sports bar, artist market, amazing food trucks,
roving entertainment, kid’s area, a concert stage, and more!
Advance Pricing: Adults: $12, Kids (3-12): $5, Under 3: FREE.
After October 17: Adults: $15, Kids (3-12): $8, Under 3: FREE.
Kennesaw State Sports & Recreation Park, 3200 George Busbee
Parkway NW, Kennesaw. For more info: www.owl-o-ween.com
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HAUNTED THEATER:
NOXIOUS DRAINPIPE
YMCA YOUTH TRACK OR TREAT
October 28, 29 & 30
Pope High School will be hosting their
annual Haunted Theater: Insane Asylum
Starts at 7 pm, last group is thru at 9:30.
Admission is $5, if you bring in 5lbs of
canned goods and non-perishable
items your second ticket is free. Celebrate Halloween in a less contemporary manner but still just as frightening.
Canned good and non-perishable items
will be accepted at the door as part of
Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat and MUST Ministries. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta. For more
information or www.popetheater.org.
HALLOWEEN CONCERT AT THE STRAND
October 31
Yacht Rock Schooner will be performing at The Strand on
October 31st, 2014. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the
night of. Seats are general admission and are available
through The Strand Box Office at 770.293.0080 or online at
www.earlsmithstrand.org.
October 26
This track meet is unique because runners will be competing
in their costumes. Divisions are in place for age groups and
distance. A Skirt Sprint will also be happening to honor women.
There will be prizes and activities tables for supporters. $8 Entry
Fee (Register by Labor Day - 9.1.2014). $15 Entry Fee (Register by
10.23.2014). $20 Entry Fee (Race Day Registration). Benefitting the
YWCA of Northwest Georgia’s Domestic Violence Shelter, “Sheltering Hands”. 1:45pm. Swift Cantrell Park, 3140 Old US Highway
41, Kennesaw 30144. More info: www.youthtrackortreat.com.
THE HOWLPHERETTA GHOST TOURS
September 13 - January 10
The Howlpharetta Ghost Tour is a 2 hour walking tour of historic,
downtown Alpharetta. This tour features great storytellers that
combine the actual history of particular spots with their spooky
counterparts. Tickets are $15 for all ages. Friday and Saturday
nights throughout the autumn. All tours meet at the corner of
Milton Ave. and Roswell Street in front of the deli and salon at the
old Dodd Hotel (physical address is 120 Milton Ave., Alpharetta)
For more information: www.alpharettatours.com
CREEPERS HAUNTED HOUSE
October 10 - November 2
Creepers Haunted House is back! After a 4 year hiatus, Atlanta’s
Creepiest Haunted House is Back with a Vengeance! Infamous
for elaborate, hand-crafted sets and respected throughout the
haunt industry, Creepers promises thrills and chills unlike anything
you will find anywhere else! Sunday through Thursday nights open
7-11pm - $20, Fast Pass $50 (Skip the line!). Fridays & Saturdays
open 7-midnight, and HALLOWEEN NIGHT $25, Fast Pass $50 (Skip
the line!). Located at 2781 South Cobb Dr. Smyrna, GA 30080
More info at www.creepershauntedhouse.com
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Pet of the Month: Woody
Submitted by Amber Harris
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 680445, Marietta, GA 30068
Please include a picture with your entry. Or email
description and a jpg to: [email protected]
Pet’s Name:_________________________________________
Animal/Breed:______________________________________
Age & Gender:______________________________________
Favorite Food:_______________________________________
Animal/Breed: Yorkie
Favorite Person:_____________________________________
Age & Gender: 5 yrs, male
Favorite Food: Whatever his sister, Sophie, is eating
Favorite Person: His daddy (unless Mom’s around)
Turn Ons:____________________________________________
Best Trick: Batting those big brown peepers
Turn Ons: Calling him a good boy
Turn Offs:____________________________________________
Turn Offs: Calling him a bad boy
Favorite Toy: His horsey
Favorite Toy:________________________________________
Last Seen: Growling at chipmunks at the window
What makes your pet so special: He’s been
through so much (puppy mill, broken leg, heart
worms) but still has a happy spirit and is the most
appreciative dog I’ve ever seen.
Best Trick:___________________________________________
Last Seen:___________________________________________
What makes your pet so special:_____________________
Owner’s Name:_____________________________________
We care about him as much as you do.
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Atlanta Boxer Rescue to Hold
Seventh Annual Boxerstock Music Festival
meet approved adopters. Those interested in fostering a boxer should submit their application as
early as possible.
The seventh annual Boxerstock Music Festival
which benefits the Atlanta Boxer Rescue, takes
place on Sunday, October 19, from noon
to 6pm at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. This
year’s event promises to be the best ever,
featuring live music from both national
and local acts in a variety of musical
genres, including American Idol 2014
finalist, Jess Meuse.
Boxerstock is a family and dogfriendly event, welcoming well-behaved
dogs of all breeds. Sponsor C&C Fence
Company will provide 2 fenced Mini-Dog
Parks, one for large dogs and one for smaller
canine attendees to roam off leash. Trainers
from sponsor K-9 Coach/Bed & Bark will be available for dog training tips and demos throughout the day.
Microchipping for dogs that have current vaccinations and
proof of ownership will be available for $25 per dog. Atlanta
food truck vendors Mix’d Up, Yoli’s and Mighty Meatballs will
serve delicious food options at the park throughout the day.
This year’s musical lineup includes some of the finest
artists from local performers and nationally known acts. The
music starts at noon and continues throughout the day until
6 p.m. Georgia native and 2014 Georgia Music Awards
Country Female Artist of the Year, Megan Fowler, kicks
things off at noon. Charlotte-area musicians Stolen Hearts
bring their signature “Dirty Southern Soul” sound to the
stage. The Larry Griffith Band will have the audience on their
feet with their own brand of blues wizardry. 2014 Georgia
Music Awards Country Band of the Year, Tiger Creek Band
combines musical styles into a sound that’s guaranteed to
entertain. Power trio JP Blues delivers searing, soulful guitars
to the Boxerstock stage. Chris Nathan will blow the audience away with his mellow sound and soulful, honest voice.
Featured performer and American Idol 2014 star Jess Meuse
closes out the show with a can’t miss performance by one
of America’s top talents. Comedienne Shelly Ryan returns to
Boxerstock for her sixth year as emcee.
This year’s Boxerstock features a Kids’ Village with fun
activities for children, including the human hamster balls
from Water Walkers, inflatables, and a second stage for kidfriendly entertainment and music from some of Georgia’s
finest up and coming young artists. Other planned events
include a silent auction, a dog costume contest, Frisbee
demos from Dahlonega Action Dogs, agility demos from the
country’s top agility boxer and others. A variety of merchandise from over sixty vendors will be available for purchase.
Atlanta Boxer Rescue volunteers will be on hand to answer
questions and provide information about adopting, fostering
or volunteering. All healthy foster dogs will be on hand to
www.eastcobber.com
More information about Boxerstock
including sponsorship opportunities, musician lineup, vendor applications, directions to the event and a full schedule
can be found at boxerstock.org. Tickets
for the event are available on the website at www.boxerstock.org.
Atlanta Boxer Rescue, Inc. is a nonprofit organization specializing in the
rescue, adoption and animal welfare of
Boxer dogs in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
The organization provides veterinary services for
its rescues and owner education and support for
all Boxers in the Atlanta area. Atlanta Boxer Rescue, Inc. is
501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax
deductible to the fullest extent allowed by IRS law. For more
information, to volunteer, to donate or to adopt a Boxer,
please visit Atlanta Boxer Rescue online at www.atlantaboxerrescue.org or email [email protected].
Cobb & Cherokee Emergency
Veterinary Clinics
(770) 424-9157
630 Cobb Parkway North
Marietta, GA 30062
www.cobbevc.com
EAST COBBER
(678) 238-0700
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Woodstock, GA 30189
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Ali’s Cookies
Bradley’s Bar & Grill
Café Life at Life Grocery
Fat Lady Baker
>Dessert Bakery
An East Cobb “Landmark” for
over 33 years offering the best
cookies and cookie cakes
made from scratch, and baked
fresh daily. Custom wedding
and specialty cakes as well
as cupcakes are available by
special order, using only the
finest and freshest ingredients.
You will LOVE Ali’s Cookies!
1256 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 34
Marietta 30068
Mon-Thur: 10am-6pm; Fri: 10am5pm; Sun: 10am-2pm
770-971-8566
www.shipacookie.com
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Baked
>American
Freshly prepared, preservative
free home-cooked goodness.
Dine-in, take-out, catering and
curbside service. Open for lunch
and dinner. Daily specials and
seasonal menu changes along
with 38 varieties of wine.
Marietta 30068
770-612-2533
www.bakeithappen.com
>American
The friendliest neighborhood
dive bar in East Cobb
with great bar food, great
customers & great staff!
Marietta 30068
Mon-Sat: 11:30 -2am
770-321-0108
www.bradleysbarandgrill.com
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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
>Pizza
We specialize in gourmet 10”
thin crust, six slice pizzas. 24 craft
beers on tap, 14 wines by the
glass, full bar. Outside patio
seating and take-out. We offer
gluten-free, vegetarian and
vegan options. Family friendly
atmosphere
4475 Roswell Road, Ste. 1700
Marietta 30062
Sun-Thur: 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight
678-903-4410
www.brixxpizza.com
> Vegetarian
Healing, Wellness, & Healthy
Food for the Mind, Body &
Soul. Choose from a variety of
organic vegan foods. Enjoy
healthy, delicious, & nutritious all
day buffet & salad bar.
1453 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm, Sun: 12-5pm
770-977-9583
www.lifegrocery.com
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Chicken Salad Chick
>Casual Gourmet Deli
Chicken Salad Chick is a fast
casual gourmet deli serving
15 flavors of chicken salad,
homemade side salads, assorted
deli sandwiches and gourmet
soups. A Simple Concept. A
Superb Experience!
4101 Roswell Road, Suite 811
Marietta 30062
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
770-565-3985
www.chickensaladchick.com
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Cookies By Design
>Cookies
Cookies by Design created the
world’s first cookie arrangement
more than 20 years ago and
continues to provide customers
with gift-giving arrangements
of individually hand-decorated
cookies for every occasion.
3101 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat: 10am-3pm
770-578-0200
www.cookiesbydesign.com/
locations/Georgia/
Marietta/30062
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Edible Arrangements
> Fruit
Delicious, high quality, artistically
designed fresh fruit arrangements
that are practical and healthy
gifts and centerpieces for everyday occasions and events.
• Parkaire Landing
Shopping Center
Suite 820
Marietta 30068
• Target Shopping Center
1125 Woodstock Road,
Suite 300
Roswell 30075
Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm, Sat: 8am-5pm
Sun: 8am-1pm
770-579-7081
www.ediblearrangements.com
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> Prepared Foods and Bake Shop
Don’t hit the drive-thru! Stop in
and grab one of many entrees,
a loaf of bread, some slow
cooked green beans, and
desert. Heat up for a delicious
healthy dinner on the table in
a few minutes! Let the Fat Lady
Cook Tonight!
Marietta 30062
Tues-Fri: 10am-6:30pm
Sat: 10am-1pm (if not sold out)
770-587-3005
www.fatladybaker.com
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Frankie’s New
York Style Italian
Ristorante and Pizza
>Italian
Authentic New York Style
Italian food and hand tossed
pizzas. Offers catering for your
events. Delivery after 5pm.
Half price wine on Mondays.
“Employee Discounts” to all
Police, Fire and EMS.
3100 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
Mon-Sat: 11am-10pm;
Sun: 12-9pm
770-578-6608
www.frankiesonroswell.com
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Fuji Hana
Steak, Sushi, Thai
> Japanese & Thai
$1 Sushi every Monday night
dine-in only. Hibachi Early Bird
Special from $10 every day
before 6pm. Voted Best Asian
Restaurant in East Cobb.
Marietta 30068
Mon-Sun: 11:30am-10pm
678-560-8071
www.fujihanaeastcobb.com
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Hoof & Ale
>Gastropub
A great addition to East Cobb’s
hunger for new and inviting
food with a casual, relaxed
dining atmosphere! It’s a place
where CRAFT FOOD MEETS
CRAFT BEER.
Marietta 30062
Tues-Fri: Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm
Dinner: 5-9:30om
Sat: 3-9:30pm
678-224-8844
www.eatathoof.com
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J. Christopher’s
Lee’s Golden Buddha #7
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza
Joint East Cobb
Which Wich
Superior Sandwiches
> Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
J. Christopher’s is a neighborhood daytime breakfast and
lunch eatery featuring traditional house-made favorites,
healthy choices, and creative
menu options in a comfortable,
friendly atmosphere.
Marietta 30068
Daily: 7am-2pm
770-579-6800
www.jchristophers.com
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Jersey Mike’s Subs
> Submarine Sandwiches
Jersey Mike’s Subs serves the
most authentic submarine
sandwich available. The
Certified Angus Beef top rounds
are cooked right in the storre.
The meats and cheeses are all
top-quality premium brands. The
bread is fresh-baked every day
on the premises. And of course,
everything’s prepared right in
front of you.
Marietta 30062
Mon-Sun: 10am-9pm
770-321-3998
www.jerseymikes.com
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Keegan’s Public House
> Irish-American
Authentic Irish pub with old world
atmosphere, great food, and
extensive beer and wine selections.
4401 Shallowford Road, #136
Roswell 30075
770-640-1100
www.keegansirishpub.net
>Chinese
Chinese, Malaysian, Thai &
Korean cuisine. Dine-in or carryout; delivery available. Consumer
choice award for best Chinese
restaurant from 1999-2004.
2524 Cobb Pkwy, Smyrna 30080
Mon – Sun: 11am – 10:30pm
770-980-1800
www.leesgoldenbuddha7.com
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My Friend’s Place
Deli & Catering
>Deli, Catering
A neighborhood deli with an
inviting atmosphere suitable
for a friendly gathering or
a healthy alternative for a
business lunch. In today’s fastpaced, health-conscious world,
we have set out to provide a
quality, quick-serve, alternative
to fast food. Simply Delicious
and Always Prepared Fresh!
1205 Johnson Ferry Road,
Suite 127
Marietta 30068
Mon-Sat: 10am-3pm
770-971-0124
www.myfriendsplacedeli.net/
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Smallcakes
>Bakery
Smallcakes specializes in made
from scratch gourmet cupcakes made fresh daily. We
have Brownies, Cookies and
Milkshakes. We also do custom
cakes.
2424 Roswell Road, #110
Marietta 30062
Mon-Thur: 10am-8pm; Fri-Sat:
10am-9pm; Sun: 12-6pm
678-540-3568
www.smallcakeseastcobb.com
>Pizza, Salads & Panninis
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint is
for people who crave quality
pizza and great Italian food.
Uncle Maddio’s is the next
generation pizza place. Uncle
Maddio’s offers fresh, flavorful
meals made before your eyes.
We allow you to interact with
your pizza maker to create your
meal with speed and ease.
Marietta 30062
Mon-Sun: 11am-9pm
678-324-3590
www.unclemaddios.com
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>Casual Dining
Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches is an American casual
restaurant chain specializing
in 50 unique custom made
sandwiches, lettuce wich and
salads. Also Serving Best Shakes,
Warm cookies, chips and fountain plus bottle drinks.
1401 Johnson Ferry Road,
Suite 310
Marietta 30062
Mon-Sat: 11am-9pm;
Sun: 12-6pm
770-321-9424
www.whichwich.com
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Vespucci’s Pizza
Pasta Grill
>Contemporary American
Zeal’s vast array of Craft
beers, diverse selection of fine
wines, and custom cocktails
pair well with their delectable
appetizers, small plates, and
entrees. Owned and operated
by a native East Cobber,
Zeal strives to be community
oriented and become East
Cobb’s go to kitchen and bar
for outstanding food.
Marietta 30062
Mon-Thur: 11:30am-10pm;
Fri-Sat: 11am-12am;
Sun: 11am-10pm.
770-380-2548
www.zealrestaurant.com
> Italian
Family owned, and award
winning restaurant that opened
first location in 1996 in Atlanta.
We proud our self to use the
finest ingredients, and make
almost every thing in house.
We have a large selection of
traditional Italian dishes and
large list of fine wines available.
4805 Canton Road
Marietta 30066
Mon-Sun: 11am-9:30pm
770-928-1212
www.vespuccispizza.com
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MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2125 ROSWELL ROAD - MARIETTA, GA 30062
678-540-5804
1360 POWERS FERRY ROAD - MARIETTA, GA 30067
770-916-1776
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30062 Area-Roswell Road
120 Tavern
AAA
Ace Hardware
Academic Solutions
Allstate/John Bubel
Aloha Sun Tanning
American Red Cross
Bellingham Apartments
Book Nook
Café Life
Capozzi’s Deli
Capozzi’s Pizza
Chestnut Ridge Christian Church
Chevron
Chicago’s
Classy Flea
Community Bank of the South
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
East Cobb Urgent Care
Eastminster Preschool
Edward Jones
Eiffel’s Place
Elmwood Apartments
Enopi
ENT of Georgia/Cobb
Episcopal Church of
St. Peter & Paul
European Deli
Evans Jewelers
Eyes on Providence
Fitness4U
Fresh Produce
Fuji Hana
Goodyear
St. Ann Catholic Church
State Farm Insurance/Don Johnson
Sudano Chiropractic
Sunrise of East Cobb
Sunshine School
Sweeney Chiropractic
Temple Kol Emeth
The Goddard School
The Hair Image
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Tritt Elementary School
Walmart
Walton High School
WellStar Health Park
Williamson Bar-B-Q
Wood Acres Day School
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A Passion for Pets
Ace Hardware
Addison Elementary School
Ankle & Foot Center
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 Gas Station
Cosmos Fitness
Covenant Presbyterian Preschool
Curves
David Douglas Jewelers
Davis Elementary School
Day Spa Nirvana
Dr. Miller
Dunkin Donuts
Dynastic Buffet
East Cobb Baseball
Edward Jones
Egleston Rehab Center
Elite Dentistry-Dr. Clemens
Enhance Flooring
Expert Car Medics
Fabric & Fringe
Family Dental Care
Fire Station
Goddard School
Goodyear
Heritage Retirement Homes
Invigo Spa
Jennings Music
Jersey Mikes
J.J. Daniel Middle School
John M Miller CPA
Judy’s Buffet
Kids Kuts
Kids R Kids
Kincaid Elementary School
Lassiter High School
Marietta Eye Clinic
McCleskey Middle School
Merrymac
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
North Atlanta OB/Gyn
Omega Learning
Pak Mail
Paradise Grille
Paradise Optical
Patrick Carmen Hair Salon
Preeminence Salon
Primary Prep Academy
Publix
Rib Ranch
Rocky Mount Elementary School
Rosa’s Pizza
Safe America
Sandy Plains Office Supply
Urban Relics
30067 Area
A Child’s Night Out
American Clinic for Preventative
Medicine
Atlanta Ballet
Atria Johnson Ferry
Baldino’s
Barber Shop
BMW Dealership
Boneheads
Brazilian Bakery
Brumby Elementary School
Chevron Food Mart
Christos Restaurant
Delkwood Grill
Doc Greens
Happy Mart
Harry’s Farmers Market
Hot Dogs Cool Cats
Inga’s
J. Christopher’s
John Knox Presbyterian Church
Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant
Lovin’ Knit
Lutheran Church of the
Resurrection
Mellow Mushroom
Midtowne Athletic Club
Powers Ferry Elementary School
Schlotsky’s Deli
Shell Food Mart
Shreiner Academy
Sope Creek Elementary School
Sugarbenders Bakery
The Sunshine House
US Post Office
Walton at Columns
WellStar
Wood Hollow
30068 Area-Johnson Ferry Road
$2.50 Cleaners
Adamark Jewelers
Aesthetic Orthodontic Care
Allstate
American Brake Center
Arbor Terrace
Atlanta North Stars
Atlanta Professional Counseling
Center
Atlanta Swim
Aurelio’s Pizzeria
Back by Popular Demand
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Bagelicious
Baked
Bank of North Georgia
BBQ-1
Betsy’s Hallmark
Bookmiser
BP
Bradley’s Café
C2 Education
Caldwell Chiropractic
Center for Ortho & Sports Medicine
Chevron
Chin Chin
Choi Kwang Do
Coldstone
Coldwell Banker
Cook’s Warehouse
Crème de la Crème
Crestwood Suites
CrossFit
CT Nails
CVS
Dance Stop
Delta Credit Union
Dermatology Affiliates
Diane’s Nails
Dickerson Middle School
D’Lites
Dr. Burstein
Dr. Waldron
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
Einstein Brothers
Etz Chaim
Extra Storage Space
Faith Lutheran School
Fitness Together
Flowers of Marietta
Frameworks Gallery
Fuji Hana
Fuller’s Park
GA BBQ
GA Tire Depot
Get in Shape for Women
Gigi’s Cupcakes
Good Mews
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
Jazzercise/East Cobb
Johnny’s Pizza
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
Kaiser Permanente
Keller Williams
Kid Zone
Kids R Kids
Kinkos/Fedex
Kroger
Kudzu Embroidery
Langley Chiropractic
Laundromat
LaVida Massage
Lilli Nails
Manor Care
Marietta Family Dental
Marietta Ice Rink
Marietta Imaging Center
Marlow’s Tavern
Massey’s Automotive
Medi Grill
Mellow Mushroom
Montrose Animal Hospital
Moohan Martial Arts
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
Robeck’s
Salon Zahara
Sedalia Park Elementary School
Simoniz Car Wash
Smoothie King
Specialized Printing
Sports Clips
St. Catherine’s Preschool
State Farm Insurance/Ron Sprouse
Subway
Suntrust
The Hub
The Village Gas Station
Tijuana Joe’s
Tires Plus
UPS Store
Wells Fargo
Wheeler High School
Whole Foods
Willy’s
Women’s Premier Fitness
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Restaurant Roundup
By Tricia Morris
East Cobb’s ever-burgeoning dining scene witnessed more additions and relocations over the past few months, affording local
diners a variety of fresh options — from American standards to exotic Asian fare. This latest Restaurant Roundup offers readers a
few tasty dining recommendations for places you might not have heard of. It’s not a complete list, but it’s a good one. Enjoy!
Hot Dogs! Get your
Hot Dogs! You can
get your hot dogs
and more at Bubba
D’s Dawgs. Bubba
D’s hot dogs carts are
located throughout
the metro Atlanta
area. Owners Bubba
and Jane Dukes have
chosen East Cobb
(located in a strip
shopping center at
2520 E. Piedmont
Road) to offer their
Bubba D’s Dawgs in a
JANE DUKES, OWNER
restaurant setting. This
BUBBA D’S DAWGS
Southern hot dog joint
provides their customers with an affordable and fun experience
mixed with a sense of Southern flare. Bubba D’s uses only
the best ingredients in their hot dogs, nachos and pork
sandwiches. Make sure to stop by and grab a Bubba Meal.
Get a delicious Southern style hot dog on a freshly steamed
bun, french fries, a Moon Pie, and a drink for only $6.
For yummy pizza, pasta, and salads in a cool atmosphere look
no further than Brixx Pizza. Daily drink specials include the
following: Monday $3 domestic craft beers on tap; Tuesday
$3 Georgia craft beer on tap; Wednesday $3 sponsor
breweries on tap: Sweetwater, New Belgium, Sierra Nevada,
Lagunitas, and Oskar Blues; Thursday glasses of wine are
1/2 price and Sunday bottles of wine are 1/2 price.
Brixx Pizza, 4475 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
678-903-4410 brixxpizza.com
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This Halloween you can get all dressed up and go to
Bradley’s Bar and Grill. Halloween is BIG at Bradley’s. It’s
an adult party with live music, bobbing for apples for Bradley’s
Bucks, best costume contest for $50 Bradley’s Bucks, and a
pumpkin toss at midnight where $25 in Bradley’s Bucks goes
to the female and male who throw their pumpkin the furthest.
The pumpkin toss is always a crowd pleaser and quite the
scene with people in costumes throwing pumpkins.
New Lucky China
– a favorite of East
Cobbers as well
as Falcon’s owner,
Arthur Blank, and
acclaimed celebrity
Chef, Alton Brown- has a new home.
Owners, Chris and
Ken Hoang, who,
after 15 years at
their Shallowford
Road location,
have relocated their
retaurant to 3045 Gordy Parkway. They even built their
new restaurant from the ground up. With over 2,000+
square feet, the restaurant has more seating inside in
addition to an outdoor dining area. Of special note is the
bar area that has two specially designed Mah Jongg tables.
These tables are state-of-the-art. Dining patrons who are
familiar with Mah Jongg are invited to play. Mah Jongg
lessons are planned, too! The Cantonese menu and prices
stayed the same. There are now desserts provided by Sweet
Hut Bakery. The small cake desserts are sure to please with
flavors of lychee, mango and Oreo.
Bradley’s Bar and Grill, 4961 Lower Roswell Road,
Marietta 30068, 770-321-0108 bradleysbarandgrill.com
New Lucky China, 3045 Gordy Parkway, Marietta 30066
770-565-9666 newluckychina.com
Bubba D’s Dawgs, 2520 E. Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062
678-653-2410 bubbadsdawgs.com
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DINING GUIDE
Valenti’s kitchen is now being
helmed by Giovanni, who
previously was the chef-owner
of the popular Giovanni’s
restaurant for many years in
the Parkaire shopping center.
You can also enjoy live piano
music on Wednesday nights.
JENI MICHELSON
Provided by Jeni Michelson,
she sets the scene for a musical adventure while enjoying
your delicious dinner. Jeni Michelson sings and plays a
variety of music including swing, jazz standards, pop, soft
rock & show tunes on the the grand piano in the dining
room/piano lounge 6:30-9:30pm. Also on Wednesdays,
bottles of wine ($50 and under) are 50% off!
Valenti’s Pasta, 255 Village Parkway, Marietta 30067
770-951-1394 mariettaitalian.com
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Zeal, A Modern Eatery, located at 1255 Johnson Ferry
Road, continues to add to their ever growing list of craft
beers and wines. Monday through Wednesday is Wine
Nights and Thursday is $5 Craft Beer Night. Enjoy your
beverage of choice with or without a meal on their patio.
Most fall days and nights you’ll find their window/sliding
garage doors open, perfect for dining al fresco, whether it
be for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Zeal, A Modern Eatery, 1255 Johnson Ferry Road,
Marietta 30068 678-401-7142 zealrestaurant.com
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Tricia Morris covers local restaurant news and
writes articles and reviews related to all things
food, beer, wine, spirits, coffee and more.
She is a native of Marietta and lives in East
Cobb with her husband, mother and two
children. Years ago, Tricia used to write the
Metro and Dining sections of the Hudspeth
Report, an entertainment newspaper catering
to the dining and nightclub scene in Atlanta.
Keegan’s
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House
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4805 Canton Road • Marietta, GA
770.640.1100
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keegans public house east cobb
Sun-Thurs: 11:00am - 9:30pm Ι Fri-Sat: Open Late
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
ACUPUNCTURIST
COUNSELING
Acupuncture and Wellness Center
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.
Life Coaching & Spiritual Direction—Counseling for Women,
Young Adults, Adolescents
Marietta Location
Joan Chabib M.Ed., Ed.S., Licensed Professional Counselor
Certificate of Spiritual Direction
25 years experience as a Professional School Counselor.
Create a life that resonates with who you truly are deep in
your heart.
BEAUTY/MAKE-UP
Glow Beauty Bar – Atlanta
DENTISTS
2470 Windy Hill Road, Suite 440, Marietta 30067
770-257-7062 - www.GlowBeautyBarAtl.com
Tues: 2pm to 7pm; Wed and 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!
Family Dentistry of Marietta
2125 Post Oak Tritt Road • Marietta 30062
770-977-9090 • www.marietta-dentistry.net
Mon-Wed: 8am-5pm, Thurs: 7:30am-4:30pm
Dr. Mark Goch and his team of skilled professionals work
together to provide you with the personal and professional
care you expect and deserve. We offer a full range of dental
services to meet your individual needs and desires.
8am-5pm by appointment
EAST COBBER
NEXT ISSUE: NOVEMBER
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15
CALL EAST COBBER:
770-640-7070
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Wake Up in Makeup
Local Breast Cancer
Resources
French flair made its way to
East Cobb this September. A
new business called “Salon
Frenchie” opened its doors
within Sola Salons, offering
permanent makeup services
to women in our community.
Owner Rita, who has been
given the name Frenchie
since moving to the U.S.
three years ago, brings with
her more than 15 years of
expertise in the field.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual
international health campaign organized by major
breast cancer charities every October to increase
awareness of the disease and to raise funds for
research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer.
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the
EAST COBBER presents some local resources that help
women prevent breast cancer.
Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s BreastTest and More
program offers health screenings to eligible women
ages 40 to 64. Mammography screening is the single
most effective method of early detection of breast cancer, and an annual mammogram is recommended for
women over 40. It is important to detect breast cancer
as early as possible when it can be most successfully
treated. To learn more about services in your area, call
Cobb Public Health at 770-514-2314.
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The journey to end breast cancer starts with a single
step. Take that step at one of the American Cancer
Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks.
Just a few hours of your time will help bring a lifetime
of change for people facing breast cancer and their
families. Every Making Strides event is a powerful and
inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor
breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about what
we can do to stay well from breast cancer, and raise
money to help the American Cancer Society fight the
disease with breast cancer research, information and
services, and access to mammograms for women
who need them. The next local event, Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer of Marietta 5K Walk & Run will
take place Saturday, November 1, at 9am at Glover
Park. For more information: www.makingstrideswalk.
org/cobbga.
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Breast Cancer Support Group meets the third
Tuesday of every month. All breast cancer survivors
(newly diagnosed, in treatment, after treatment, any
stage) are invited to attend this monthly support group.
The group will provide an opportunity to share experiences with other cancer survivors, tips and resources to
help you manage your health, relationships, emotional
and social well-being. Parking is free and light refreshments will be provided. 5:30- 6:30pm. Charles D. Switzer
Library, 266 Roswell St. Marietta, GA 30060. More info:
770-956-7827.
A native of Paris, France,
Frenchie worked at a plastic
ss Rita, owner, Salon Frenchie surgery clinic in the surgery
rooms, as well as in the
beauty and micropigmentation (permanent makeup) aspect of the
business. Her clientele included people from all walks of life – stars
and singers in the entertainment industry who wanted to fine-tune
their appearances, cancer patients who needed help with hair and
makeup issues, and discerning women who wanted to maintain a
look of sophistication. Frenchie is a master in micropigmentation
and taught classes for many years on various procedures. She also
consulted with celebrities on complete makeovers. But after falling
in love with an American, she married and moved to the East Cobb
area, leaving behind a successful career.
Once here, she held several different jobs in healthcare, but wanted to
return to her passion of creating beauty in women. After necessary
licensing, she now provides the same top-notch procedures at Salon
Frenchie that she offered in Paris. Frenchie brings her French
background and sense of style to all of her procedures.
“Because of my medical environment background, I feel it is of the
utmost importance to use the highest quality equipment available,”
explains Frenchie. “I order all of my permanent makeup equipment
and pigments from Europe and all other clinical supplies from a
medical-grade company that physicians use and trust.”
At Salon Frenchie, women can choose from an array of services,
including permanent top/bottom eyeliner, lip liner or fuller lips,
eyelashes, hair simulation, cheek color, eyebrows, freckle or mole
additions, areola enhancements, or camouflage procedures to cover
scars or discolored skin areas. In addition, Salon Frenchie plans to
add semipermanent eyelash extensions and Botox services.
According to Frenchie, her pricing is in the mid-range compared
to other metro Atlanta businesses that offer these services, but a
great value for the caliber of experience and training that she has in
this field. Salon Frenchie is currently the only permanent makeup
business in the East Cobb area.
For a free consultation, contact Frenchie at 770/973-4060. For more
information, visit www.salonfrenchie.com. The salon is located at
1062 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite, 124, Marietta, GA 30068 in Sola
Salons directly behind Goldberg’s Deli.
P A I D   A D V E R T I S E M E N T
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
ATTENTION
DENTISTS
Johnson Ferry Dentistry
EAST COBB MOMS AGES 35-55!!!
Only $399
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
8 EAST COBB MOMS
FOR OUR 2014
BACK TO SCHOOL,
BACK TO YOU
6-WEEK CHALLENGE
Challenge starts
Monday October 6th.
Applications
accepted through
October 27th
(or when all 8 spots are taken)
Annemarie Madden,
East Cobb Mom of two,
ICU Nurse and FT Superstar!
To Apply for one of the
8 spots go to
www.fitnesstogether.com/
eastcobb/newyou
or call (770) 321-1347.
(Serious inquires only.)
Program includes:
• 3 Small Group Personal Training Sessions Per Week for 6 weeks
• Personalized Nutrition and Supplementation Guidance
• Motivation and mindset coaching
Requirements for participants:
• Committed to losing body fat and increasing energy!
• Must be willing and able to commit to working out
3-5 days per week for 6 weeks
• Not afraid to work hard and sweat!
Paper Mill Dental LLC
Paper Mill Village • Marietta 30068
404-596-5727 • www.papermilldental.com
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
East Cobb’s premier multi-specialty practice offering pediatric, orthodontic, general, cosmetic, and restorative quality
dental care for children, teens and adults. Specialists include
a Pediatric Dentist, Orthodontist and Prosthodontist. To receive a $100 credit toward restorative treatment call or visit
our website for details. Live-Life-Smiling!
EMERGENCY CARE CENTER
Modern Emergent Care
5505 Roswell Road, Suite 100 • Atlanta 30342
404-334-3000 • www.modernemergentcare.com
Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm; Sun: 1-9pm
Modern Emergent Care represents an innovative and costeffective approach to delivering emergency health services
to consumers in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Bridging the
divide between urgent care centers and traditional hospitalbased emergency rooms, emergent care centers provide
stand-alone emergency room like care with shorter wait times
and competitive pricing.
FITNESS CENTERS
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Katie & Mike Warechowski, Owners
Fitness Together East Cobb
4250 Roswell Road, Suite 110 • Marietta 30062
770-509-5585 • www.JohnsonFerryDentistry.com
Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm
Finding a dentist in Marietta that’s dedicated to your dental
care can be difficult. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is
committed to understanding and meeting your needs as a
patient. Our goal is to keep your teeth looking their best and
being more efficient and accurate with your dental care.
3822 Roswell Road NE, Ste. 114 • Marietta 30062
770-605-8788 • www.getinshapeforwomen.com
Mon-Fri: 6am-noon; 4pm-8pm; Sat: 8am-12pm
Specializes in small group personal training and nutritional
counseling for women. Our total body transformation program
works based on 4 components: weight training, cardio, supportive nutrition and accountability. Results start when you do!
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4719 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 140A • Marietta 30068
770-971-7797 • www.irontribefitness.com
5:30am-7:30pm
More than a workout, get fit in a group. Our members don’t
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FITNESS CENTERS
Women’s Premier Fitness
4961 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068
770-565-5450 • www.womenspremierfitness.com
Hours: 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.
I have lost 75 lbs.
and
15% body fat!
HAIR SALON
“I feel stronger, younger,
and more fit. My confidence,
self-esteem, and energy
have improved. I feel like
my old self again!”
Patrick Carmen NR.9 Salon
2520 East Piedmont Road, Suite K • Marietta 30066
678-427-8000 • Tues- Sat.
$35 Cut and Style for new clients.
HEALTH FOOD STORE
Life Grocery
Marietta Client
Age 42, Teacher
1453 Roswell Road • Marietta 30062
770-977-9583 • www.lifegrocery.com
Life Grocery and Café features a healthy selection of
organic produce, nutritious foods, extensive supplements
serving those with health challenges and dietary needs.
Johanna B. Jenkins, DDS
ORTHODONTIST
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4939 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb
750 Hammond Drive, Sandy Springs
770-605-8788
www.getinshapeforwomen.com
3822 Roswell Road, Ste. 114
(Next to East Side Elem.)
770.671.0400
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ORTHODONTISTS
Aesthetic Orthodontic Care, PC
Johanna B. Jenkins, DDS
4939 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta 30068
770-671-0400 • www.bracesatlanta.com
Dr. Jenkins specializes in braces for adults and children featuring lingual, invisalign, clear and metal braces. We offer complimentary consultations, accept insurance and have flexible
payment plans. Visit us in our East Cobb office at Parkaire!
Williams Orthodontics
145 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 201 • Woodstock 30188
770-592-5554 • www.drwilliamsorthodontics.com
Mon: 8am-5pm; Tue: 9am-5pm; Wed: 8:30am-5pm;
Thurs: 7am-4pm.
Doctor specializing in the treatment of both children
and adults.
@eastcobber
OPEN 7 DAYS
• Vegetarian
• Gluten-Free
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Red Cross Calls for Blood Donors
The American Red Cross urges individuals to donate
blood as soon as possible. The current blood supply has
dropped critically low throughout the Southeast. Donors
of all blood types are welcome, but there is an urgent
need for type O negative, B negative and A negative
blood donors.
>October 20 • 1:30-6:30pm
WellStar East Cobb Health Park
3747 Roswell Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30062
During the holiday season, blood shortages often
occur because individual donations decrease, along with
the number of organizations that are able to sponsor blood
drives. Eligible blood donors must be at least 17 years of
age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good
health. Donors with type O (positive and negative),
B negative and A negative blood should consider an automated red cell donation, a process in which only red cells
are donated.
>October 28 • 3-7pm
St. Catherine Episcopal Church
571 Holt Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
For more information or to schedule an appointment
to donate, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit
redcrossblood.org.
The following are some of the blood drives being held
around East Cobb County during the month of October:
www.eastcobber.com
>October 27 • 2-7pm
The Walker School
700 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta, GA 30062
>October 31 • 10:30am-2:30pm
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
2540 Windy Hill Rd, Marietta, GA 30067
>November 3 • 10am-2pm
Chattahoochee Tech Mountain View Campus
2680 Gordy Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30066
Additionally, the Red Cross has a Cobb Donor
Center open every day. It is located in East Lake Shopping
Center, 2145 Roswell Road, Suite 250, Marietta 30062. Call
770-578-1977 to set up an appointment to donate.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Finding Focus and
Relaxation in a Mist
PERMANENT MAKEUP
Salon Frenchie
1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 124 (Inside Sola Salons)
Marietta, GA 30068
770-973-4060 • www.salonfrenchie.com
9am-6pm
Wake up in Makeup everyday and feel great about yourself.
Choose from top/bottom eyeliner, lip liner or fuller lips, eyelashes, hair simulation, cheek color, eyebrows, freckle or mole
additions, areola enhancements, or camouflage procedures
and threading. Salon Frenchie has semi-permanent eyelash
extensions and Botox services as well.
PERSONAL TRAINING
Fitness Together East Cobb
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 26 • Marietta 30068
770-321-1347 • www.cobbfitness.com
Hours: Mon-Sat: 6am-9pm by appointment only
Exercise and nutrition the right way is tough! Enlist the help of
a highly qualified trainer to help you achieve your goals and
educate you along the way. Fitness Together is East Cobb’s
only truly private personal training studio providing customized one-on-one and small group training as well as assessment testing, cardio prescription and nutritional counseling.
TENNIS & FITNESS
Olde Towne Athletic Club
4950 Olde Towne Parkway • Marietta 30068
770-578-9901 • www.oldetowneathleticclub.com
Fitness Center: Mon-Fri: 5am-10pm;
Sat: 7am-8pm; Sun: 7am-6pm
Tennis: Mon-Fri: 9am-10pm; Sat: 9am-8pm; Sun: 9am-6pm
A healthy mind, body, and soul starts at Olde Towne Athletic Club! Fitness Training. Tennis Lessons & Teams. Massage
Therapy. Yoga. Great Hours!
VASCULAR SURGERY
Vascular Surgery Associates P.C.
3747 Roswell Road NE • Marietta 30062
678-626-5420 • www.vascularsurgical.com
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
A Vascular Surgery practice of 10 Board Certified Vascular
Surgeons providing comprehensive care of the vascular system. Both arterial conditions and venous conditions are our
specialty. Ultrasounds are done in our office by Registered
Vascular Technicians for diagnosis and monitoring daily.
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A splash at the 2014
Emmy Awards Premier
Red Carpet Event; features
in magazines such as
Millionaire, Atlantan, and
Jezebel; an international
following; and now an
invitation to the 2015
Oscar Awards: true youTM
mist, an energy cleanser
that helps relieve stress
and create a more focused,
happier outlook, is East
Cobb’s best kept secret.
Vanda Teixeira, founder
ss Vanda Teixeira
and CEO of Vanda Connect,
Inc., is a co-creator of true youTM mist and headquarters her
business right here in our community.
Originally from South Africa, Vanda is an award-winning
and internationally recognized businesswoman. Her career and
entrepreneurial spirit have taken her through several business
ventures, including clothing designer, boutique owner, skin care
guru, and author. Her most recent business is Vanda Connect.
Through this business, she has harnessed her gifts as an intuitive
energy healer.
“As a child of God, I have been given spiritual healing gifts,”
explains Vanda. “I never intended to use these gifts to create a
business. But word of mouth about my products and therapy
sessions evolved over time into the successful company that it
has become.”
According to Vanda, her flagship product, true youTM mist,
is a combination of spirituality and physics coming together to
create what she calls “magic.” Just with a spray of this mist, a
person feels more energized and focused. “It’s like a windshield
wiper, clearing your energy field to better support you as you
encounter stress, chaos, and the busyness of life,” says Vanda.
“The mist is formulated and infused to rebalance your energy
and immediately change the way you feel – out with the negative
energy and in with positive, clear thoughts.”
If you want to find out what Hollywood has now discovered
and embraced, you can. Vanda welcomes the East Cobb
community to an open house on Wednesday, October 22 from
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 562 Hackney Drive, Marietta, GA
30067. (The address is in Ward Meade subdivision located just
off Paper Mill Road.) Curious about this empowering mist?
Visit www.shopwithVanda.com for information about Vanda
and her products.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Iron Tribe Fitness Changing Lives
Iron Tribe Fitness
was developed by a
founder who wanted
more out his gym
experience. He wanted
a place that cared more
about its members than
membership numbersa place where friends
gathered for group
classes that were small
and scalable and where
all fitness levels and ages
felt a sense of belonging
and accomplishment.
ss East Cobb resident
Out
of these desires,
Amy Surasky
came Iron Tribe Fitness
and in June, Andy Berman opened a franchise in East Cobb.
Iron Tribe Fitness limits its membership to 300 fitnesscommitted individuals. Every member goes through an
initial 30-day 101 class where experienced coaches teach
class moves and nutrition, and steady progress is made in
a safe and controlled environment. After 12 classes, the
member “graduates,” and he or she will start attending
regular Tribe classes. “For 45 minutes, three days per week,
we guarantee you will achieve a body you will be proud of!”
said Andy.
Iron Tribe Fitness is not about personal training or
going it alone; it’s about classes. “We have found that much
better results come from working out with other likeminded, inspired people than working out alone. Members
are cheered on and motivated by other class members as
they push themselves through the workouts,” said Andy.
Iron Tribe Fitness is in the business of changing lives.
East Cobb resident and mother of three Amy Surasky said,
“Iron Tribe has taken my fitness to levels I never thought I
could achieve. I have lost body fat and gained muscle, but
most of all, become infinitely stronger.”
If you’re ready to change your life, visit Iron Tribe
Fitness today or take part in the free “Try the Tribe”
event on Oct. 25. Mention you read about it in the EAST
COBBER, and receive one free week of 101.
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East Cobb Woman Writes Book on Zentangle
Trish Reinhart’s recently released book, Creative
Tangle, explores the
artistic side of the wildly
popular drawing method
of Zentangle. For those
unfamiliar with this art
form, it is a way of drawing repetitive patterns on
paper, resulting in a pleasing end design in 15-20
minutes. It is a relaxing,
meditative experience
that unlocks creativity, at
the same time. The majority of books available on
Zentangle, contain patss Author, Trish Reinhart
terns for the reader to
emulate into their own designs. Most are written by CZT’s
(Certified Zentangle Teachers), those who have taken
the course from the founders to learn the “Zentangle
Method” and become certified to teach it back in their
own hometowns. Ms. Reinhart is a mixed-media artist first, and a self-taught Zentangle enthusiast, second.
Her book differs from others on the market in several
ways: she teaches a simple three-step method of how
to create your own patterns, using inspirational objects
all around you. A wealth of information on color theory,
tools, materials and techniques, provide a mini art education within the pages of her book. There are also many
never-seen-before projects for applying Zentangle patterns to a variety of surfaces.
She obtained an Associate of Commercial Art
degree from Saint Francis University in Fort Wayne,
Indiana, where the artist is originally from. After working
as an art department manager for a local paint company, she spent many years working in the health insurance industry, for more earning potential. All the while,
she picked up freelance work, in the hopes of returning
to an artistic career someday. Creative Tangle emerged
from that pivotal point in her life when she decided to
take a chance at getting back into the art arena. She
was intrigued by Zentangle’s potential, and knew a
book written through an artist’s perspective would prove
unique and possibly well-received. The second publisher she submitted it to was interested. “This is exactly
the type of book we’ve been looking for,” said the
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East Cobb Woman Earns International Ranking
After Return to Favorite High School Sport
Later, Curran-Villarreal did some online research and
was surprised to find that yes, in fact, there were track
meets for adults.
Adults over age 30 are called “Masters” and compete in track and field events presented by the United
States Track and Field (USATF) and World Masters
Athletics (WMA) organizations. The main governing bodies of these track meet competitions, the two organizations conduct meets around the world with Masters
athletes competing in events ranging from sprints and
distance races to field events like shot put, high jump
and the pole vault.
ss Julia Curran-Villareal clears the high jump
For many people, high school seems like just yesterday
although our bodies might tell us otherwise. For one local
woman, high school was a few days more than yesterday
but she has been able to pick up right where she left off
and participate in the sport she loved in high school, with
unexpected results.
Julia Curran-Villarreal, an East Cobb wife and mother,
participated extensively in track and field events in high
school. She enjoyed her years being a high jumper with
the track team at Linton High School in Schenectady, New
York. In fact, she enjoyed them so much that, when the
opportunity came along to try high jump again last year,
but at the Masters level, she jumped at the chance.
Curran-Villarreal has been truly able to pick up where
she left off with even better results than before. She is currently ranked first in the United States and seventh in the
world for women ages 50-55 competing in the high jump.
Part of her motivation for competing was to demonstrate to her children that everyone, no matter what their
age, can accomplish their goals.
“A few years ago, a friend and I were discussing how
to instill confidence in our kids,” Curran-Villarreal said. “I
have two young boys and I want them to have a nice balance of confidence and humility. I want them to be proud
of their accomplishments, but also humble about their successes and many talents.”
The friend asked me, “So, when was the last time you
felt REALLY confident?” Curran-Villarreal thought for a
moment and realized that it had been some 35 years ago -when she had competed in track and field in high school.
“I was very good at it,” she shared. “I won almost
every meet I entered and ended up highly ranked in New
York State.”
“I loved high jumping,” Curran-Villarreal said to her
friend. “Man, I wish I could still do it and that there were
track meets for adults!”
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Curran-Villarreal said her first track meet, in this century, was in June 2013. She was what is termed a “walk up”
and remembers telling her husband and their boys when
they arrived at the Masters track meet in Georgia, “I just
want to check it out.”
“Was I thinking I’d compete? No,” Curran-Villarreal
said. “Did I wear shorts and a t-shirt just in case I got up the
courage? I sure did.”
Curran-Villarreal did end up competing, won her age
division and has been hooked ever since. So far during
the 2014 Outdoor Masters Track and Field season, she has
jumped in ten track meets competing at the local, state,
regional, national and just recently, international level winning a gold medal in the women’s high jump at the WMA
NCCA Championships for the Americas in Costa Rica.
“It’s been inspiring to meet Masters athletes of all ages
(from 30-95 years old!) who are great examples of “staying
in the game” at any age,” she said.
The resident of Sibley Forest said the main difference
she notices from her high school days is having to warm up
a bit more. “Athletes of today are much more focused on
technique, physiology and biomechanics than we were
back in the 1970s,” she added. “Fortunately, I have found
an excellent trainer here in East Cobb who has really
helped me step up my game.”
“It’s so exciting at this point in life to be doing something like this,” she said.
“My family has been so excited and supportive, and
my boys, especially, are loving seeing Mommy bring home
the sports trophies and medals, just like they do,” said
Curran-Villarreal. “It’s great to once again be able to compete in a sport I love.”
Julia lives in East Cobb with her husband, Juan, and
sons, Patrick (age 12) and Christian (age 9). She is a photographer, volunteers extensively in her community including for her children’s schools and Cobb County public
safety and sings in the Mt. Bethel UMC choir.
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East Cobb Wine & Vine Market
The 23rd Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
hosted by the East Cobb Civitan Club (www.eastcobb.
civitan.net) and benefitting the Friends for the East Cobb
Park (www.eastcobbpark.org), will be held on October
16, at the Olde Towne Athletic Club at 6pm. Georgia’s
Attorney General, Sam Olens and Cobb Commission
Chair Tim Lee will serve as honorary co-chairs of this
year’s event which is the largest fundraising activity for
both the East Cobb Civitans and Friends for the East
Cobb Park. To date, this “Wine & Vine Market” has
raised over $141,000 for the East Cobb Park and well
over $200,000 for local charities such as MUST Ministries,
The Center for Family Resources, The Center for Children
and Young Adults, as well as, Civitan’s Charities such as
Camp Big Heart--a camp for children and young adults
with special needs. The Civitans helped spearhead
a program with the Georgia Ballet in offering a new
“Dance Abilities” class for special needs students. It is
this annual fundraiser and other donations that provide
financing for the special events that are held in the East
Cobb Park such as Holiday Lights and Sunday Fundays
and other seasonal events.
Founded in 1986, the East Cobb Civitan Club is a
100% volunteer organization committed to community
service. The Civitans meet twice a month (noon on the
2nd Thursday and dinner on the 4th Thursday) at the
Olde Towne Athletic Club (4950 Olde Towne Parkway,
Marietta) and welcome members of all races, religions
and ages with a common desire to provide solutions to
difficult situations.
If you are interested in attending a meeting, being
a donor or sponsor, (both are tax deductible) or to volunteer for this event, please contact Roselle Wilkinson,
Chair of the Auction and Wine Tasting at 678-548-9635 or
[email protected].
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East Cobb Senior Center Activities Scheduled for October
All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following is
a listing 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.
Ask the Pharmacist
Friday, October 3 | 10-11:30am
Free; Registration required
Meet with a Walgreens pharmacist to discuss your concerns
about your medications. Bring your medications and questions.
Understanding your Medicare Choices
Friday, October 3 | 10-11am
If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare,
this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar will
cover the basics of Medicare and what you need to know
to make an informed decision about your coverage options.
Presented by Dottie Denham, Cigna Health Spring.
You & Your Ears - Free Hearing Screening
Thursday, October 9 | 10am-1pm
This seminar will teach you not only the basics of how we
hear, but also how to spot the signs of hearing loss in yourself
or a loved one. The audiologist will present latest advances in
hearing aid technology, including digital devices, Bluetooth,
iPhone hearing aids and remote microphones. Free hearing
screenings will be available for everyone after the seminar
from 11am-1pm. You do not have to attend the seminar to
get a free hearing screening. Provided by Dr. Bret Greenblatt.
Spirits of the Great American West
Friday, October 31 | 9am-12pmFree; Registration required
Quentin Thomas will present a 3 hour session covering the
“Spirits of The Great American West.” The seminar will briefly
review the theories of original migrations into the Americas,
early cultures and exploration by groups such as Lewis and
Clark and mountain men. From there the discussion will move
to the 1830’s with Indian removal and the Texas Revolution
and War with Mexico.
National Infantry Museum & Springer Opera House
Wednesday, November 12; Note: Deadline to register is
October 10 | 7:30am – 6:30pm. Check-in 7am
$64 Senior Citizen Council members, $69 Non-members. Payment deadline: October 10. Price includes luxury motor coach
transportation, tickets, lunch and driver’s tip. No refunds will
be given unless the trip is cancelled. Lunch is at the museum’s
Fife and Drum Restaurant. There will be a stop by the Springer
Opera House after lunch for a tour of this historic building hosting performances since its doors opened in 1871.
Ice Cream and a Movie: Jack Ryan-Shadow Recruit
Monday, October 13 | 1pm
$4 Cobb residents, $5 Non-residents
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is an action thriller film, starring
Kenneth Branagh, Chris Pine, Kevin Costner and Keira
Knightley. Enjoy the movie, ice cream and popcorn.
Taking Care of Your Home
Monday, October 20 | 11am -12:30pm
Want to continue living in your home, but need to learn
more how to take care of it? Learn the basics of home
maintenance such as what do to if your house has water
damage, to prevent mold, when to change your filter and
much more with this free course. Paul Davis with Restoration
of North Atlanta shares his knowledge of basic home
maintenance, home safety and emergency information
mitigation. Complimentary light lunch will be provided.
Oktoberfest
Wednesday, October 29 | 11:30am
$10 Cobb residents, $12 Non-residents
It is autumn and October which means it is time for
Oktoberfest. Come for for hot pretzels, root beer, brats,
sauerkraut, German potato salad and apple strudel. Live
oom pah pah music by The Happy Wanderers.
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Enrichment of Life Movement
Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Classes for Seniors Entering Fourth Decade
By Josh Langston
ELM lunchtime crowd
Marion Fears, ELM’s first
Director and Chairman
With a broad smile and a wave of his hand, Marietta
Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin officially recognized
ELM’s 30th Anniversary in a proclamation he personally
delivered to the organization. ELM -- Enrichment of Life
Movement -- is a non-denominational program open to
anyone aged 50 and above. Mayor Tumlin marked the
occasion at a luncheon on September 23 along with
hundreds of ELM students, volunteers, instructors, and
honored guests.
The proclamation is one of a number of runups to a grand luncheon set for November 11th in
celebration of ELM’s longevity. The catered affair will
include presentation of the first-ever “Elmee” Awards
in a program loosely patterned after the Oscars. Joe
Turner, 2014 Magician of the Year, will serve as Master
of Ceremonies, and music will be provided by the East
Cobb New Horizons Band, an orchestra staffed by some
of Cobb’s finest musicians.
ELM, Cobb county’s oldest volunteer-run program for
seniors, is entering its fourth decade of service. Though
the organization is non-denominational, ELM’s classes
have been hosted by the First United Methodist Church
in Marietta since they began in the fall of 1984. In that
time ELM has conducted more than 4,000 classes on
over a hundred different subjects. Some of the most
popular and consistent offerings include line dancing,
painting, wood carving, current events, Shakespeare’s
plays, creative writing, history, music, travel and a variety
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Close-up of a project an ELM woodcarver is working on.
of games from bridge and dominoes to mahjong and
canasta. Classes are taught by volunteer instructors
whose enthusiasm and expertise bring students back for
session after session, year after year.
In addition to the regularly scheduled classes -- held
on Tuesdays for eight consecutive weeks in the fall,
winter and spring -- ELM also provides a bargain-priced
hot lunch in a congenial atmosphere. Those attending
are regularly treated to guest speakers with presentations
on a wide range of topics.
Originally sponsored by Cobb Senior Services and
the Senior Citizen Council, ELM was created and staffed
by volunteers and continues as an almost all-volunteer
program today. With over 600 participants involved in
each session, ELM is one of the most successful programs
of its kind in the state.
ELM proved to be popular from the very start when
30 instructors and two dozen additional volunteers
offered classes for nearly 200 students and lunch for
many of them. Initially offered in two Cobb county
locations, classes were consolidated at First United
Methodist Church in Marietta in the fall of 1986. In recent
years, ELM has conducted 60 or more unique classes
each session. ELM’s lunch program is prepared to handle
as many as 275 diners and has proved to be a magnet
for socializing.
Anyone interested in learning more about ELM is encouraged to visit their website at www.ELMCobb.org
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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.
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
American Association of University
Women (AAUW) of Cobb County.
Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm.
Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street,
Marietta. Does not meet in July &
August. More info: Karen Peters,
[email protected].
Cobb County Democratic Committee.
Monthly breakfast 2nd Saturday each
month. 9am. 3 Amigos Mexican Bar &
Grill, 1000 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta.
More info: 770-420-7133 or
www.cobbdemocrats.org.
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:
Charlene Robinson, 770-971-7786.
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
[email protected].
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: 678-2342310 or [email protected].
Atlanta World War II Roundtable. Third
Thursday (Sept-June) of the month.
11:30am. Petite Auberge Restaurant,
North Druid Hills Road @ LaVista Road,
Atlanta. More info: 770-928-4579 or
[email protected].
“Aware & Conscious Birds”
Book Club. Mondays. 7-8:30pm.
Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers
Ferry Road, Marietta. More info:
[email protected] or
www.consciousness.meetup.com/203.
Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday
evening. 7:00pm. John Knox
Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers
Ferry Road, Marietta. Male a cappella
harmony chorus. More info: Frank,
770-587-1264, [email protected], or
www.bigchickenchorus.org.
Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $5
thereafter. Thursdays 7:30pm and
Sundays 2pm. Singles are welcome.
1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More
info: 770-973-7717.
Business Breakfast Networking of East
Cobb. Professional Referral Networking.
Second Tuesday each month. 8:159:30am. C’est Moi/Café Paris, 1100
Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.
More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-713-2830 or
[email protected].
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Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society.
Second Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm.
East Cobb Government Service
Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road,
Marietta. More info: Becky Patellis,
770-973-7483 or Kay Yoest, 770-952-3244.
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
[email protected].
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. Freeman-Poole
Senior Center, 4025 South Hurt Rd.,
Smyrna. Contact: Carolyn Wilson,
Dudes ‘n Darlins Square Dance Club.
Dances on 2nd and 4th Friday each
month. 8-10pm. Mountain View
Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains
Road, Marietta. More info: Margaret,
770-751-7210, dudesndarlins@comcast.
net, or www.dudesndarlins.com.
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,
[email protected].
East Cobb Business Association.
Luncheon and featured speaker.
Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am1pm. Indian Hills Country Club, 4100
Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info:
Susan Hampton, 404-218-6216, susan.
[email protected], 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: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206 or
www.eastcobb.net.
East Cobb Civitans. Second and 4th
Thursday of the month at noon for
lunch at The Olde Town Athletic Club
(behind Tuesday Morning & Sports-ORama), 4950 Olde Towne Parkway,
East Cobb Community Friends for
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Third
Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Meetings
are in members’ homes and vary each
month. We work to benefit CHOA
with fund raisers and service projects.
More info: Suzanne Strickland,
770-992-2882, or Patricia Laffaldano,
[email protected].
East Cobb Democratic Alliance.
Third Thursday of the month. 6pm Social. 7pm – Program. Rib Ranch,
2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More
info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218 or
[email protected].
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
[email protected].
East Cobb Lions Club. Second and
4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm. East
Side Baptist Church, 2450 Lower
Roswell Road, Marietta. More info:
Don Garrow, 770-955-6914.
East Cobb Jewish Networking. Every
Wednesday. 8-9:15am. Capozzi’s, 4283
Roswell Road, Marietta. More info:
Rob Kornheiser, rkorn@icminsurance.
com or 678-336-7345.
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 [email protected].
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
[email protected].
Cobb Regional Republican Women.
Third Tuesday, every month. 7pm.
Cobb GOP Office, 799 Roswell Street,
Marietta. More info: Neva Lent
[email protected].
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.
Danc’n Singles. A square dance club.
First and 3rd Saturday of the month.
8-10:30am. FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell
Road, Marietta. More info:
770-943-6979.
Dinner-and-a-Book Club. More
info: RuthE or Batya at Thou Shalt
Read, 770-993-5432 or sales@
andthoushaltnotread.com.
Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday.
10am. Various locations. Non-dog
owners welcome. More info: Dr. Dan
Batchelor, 770-992-2362.
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East Cobb Open Networking. Professional
Referral Networking. Every Friday. 7:309am. Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell
Road (next to Michaels), Marietta.
$3 cover. More info: Tim Langley,
Marietta Lions Club. Second Thursday
of the month. 7pm. First United
Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave
SW, Marietta 30064. More info:
[email protected] or
www.mariettalionsclub.org.
East Cobb Rotary Club. Every
Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Country
Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta.
More info: Bob Schwale, 770-640-6954.
Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday each
month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are
welcome. Pilgrimage United Church of
Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.
More info: [email protected].
East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Every
Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior
Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road,
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 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 St.,
Marietta. More info: www.gnpa.org or
[email protected]
Georgia Tea Party. Every Thursday.
7pm. 900 Roswell Street, Mariettta.
More info: Jerry Kotyuk 404-374-0580 or
[email protected].
Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday.
10am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332
Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info:
Joe Vanhorn Jr., 770-424-6654.
Greater Atlanta Marine Detachment
#647. First Saturday of the month.
11am. Delkwood Grill, 2769 Delk Road,
Marietta. More info:www.mcleague.org
Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation
for prospective members 1st Thursday
or Saturday of the month. 10:3011:30am and 7-8pm. Mt. Bethel
Christian Academy, 4385 Lower
Roswell Road, Building F, Room F001,
Marietta. Check dates: 770-740-8211
or www.happytailspets.org.
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 @
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)-Cobb County
Chapter. Professional Development and
Networking. Fourth Monday of the month.
6:30pm. Meeting & Dinner. HYATT House/
Atlanta Galleria, 3595 Cumberland Boulevard, SE, Atlanta. More info: 770-541-2960
or www.iaap-cobbcounty.org.
Jewish War Veterans, Bicentennial Post
976. Third Sunday of the month. 11am.
Marriott Hotel, Perimeter Center. More
info: Fran Jacobson, 770-436-7456.
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.
12noon. Hilton Conference Center, 500
Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More
info: Pat Huey, [email protected]
or www.mariettakiwanis.org.
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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
Marine Corps League. First Saturday
of the month. Meeting at 11 a.m.
followed by lunch at 12 p.m. Delkwood
Grill, 2769 Delk Road, Marietta. More
Info: Dave Hambrick, 770-315-3942.
Martha Stewart Bulloch Children of
the American Revolution Society
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: Paula, 770-594-1819.
Moms in Prayer (formerly Moms in
touch) for parents of Dickerson
Middle School. Every Thursday at
1pm. Meeting location available upon
request. More info: Movita Stallworth,
Moms in Prayer ( formerly Moms in
touch) for parents of children at East
Cobb Middle School. Every Tuesday
at 11am. Meeting location: Eastside
Baptist Church (in the prayer room).
More info: Esther Thenot, 678-372-2336
or [email protected]
Moms in Prayer for East Side Elementary
parents. Every Thursday at 10am. More
info: Rachel Bloom, 770-973-4705 or
[email protected].
National Association of Active and
Retired Federal Employees (NARFE),
Second Wednesday of each month.
11:30am. East Cobb Senior Center,
3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.
More Info: 770-973-2834.
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,
[email protected].
Northeast Cobb Business Association.
Luncheon meeting 3rd Wednesday
of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15.
Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road,
Northwest Atlanta Mothers of Multiples A
parent’s club for families with or expecting twins, triplets, or quadruplets. Second
Tuesday of each month. 7pm. First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, 189 Church
Street, Marietta. 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. Pot
Luck Dinner (except June, July, Augustdessert and fruit). 7-9pm. East Cobb
Government Service Center, 4400 Lower
Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770928-9314 or [email protected].
Peach State Depression Glass Collectors’
Club. Second Tuesday of month except
December. Guests welcome. 6:30
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. 2-4 pm. 32
N. Fairground Street, 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,
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 to ‘Live
Music’. Everyone is welcome. East Cobb
Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road,
TONIC (Tuesdays Open Networking
In Capozzi’s). Every Tuesday Morning
7:30am. 4283 Roswell Road NE Marietta. $3 Cover. More Info: Frank Kellert
[email protected] 678-560-1717
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.
Meet Your Future Clients,
Customers and
Business Associates
Transforming East Cobb by
developing business leaders
through Networking and
Education with an emphasis
on Community.
The ECBA meets monthly
at Indian Hills Country Club,
4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta at
11:30am for lunch, networking
and a great speaker.
Invite a guest to join you.
For more information visit
www.EastCobbBA.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.
North Metro Women’s Connection.
Second Wednesday of each month.
11am-1pm. Hollycrest Hall, 2235 Sewell Mill
EAST COBBER
October 2014 63
Rotary Club’s Dog Days Run
Raises Over $67,000 For Local Charities
For 30 years the Rotary Club of East Cobb has supported numerous charitable causes and service projects on local, national, and international levels. The
club, whose members represent a cross section of East
Cobb’s business and professional community, once
again successfully demonstrated their commitment to
East Cobb through their organization of the 9th annual
Dog Days 5K Run. “As our primary fundraiser, the Dog
Days Run helps us to continue and to increase the good
work of Rotary in our community,” said public relations
director Christopher Mora.
Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church served as the
backdrop for the August 9th event, which saw over
529 runners lace up their sneakers and brave the sultry
summer heat in support of the club’s widely recognized
humanitarian efforts. The family friendly event, which
was comprised of a 5K Road Race, 1 Mile Fun Run, Tot
Trot and an array of other spirited festivities, raised a
grand total of approximately $67,000. “This certainly
surpassed our projected goal for the year, and will consequently allow us to provide more assistance to the
non-profit charities that we provide support to in Cobb
County,” said Rotary Club president Randy Nixon.
In addition to community involvement, all members
of the East Cobb Rotary Club agreed that, the wellfortified partnerships between the Rotary Club and its
sponsors are paramount in achieving this commendable profit each year. “Every year our 5K is a success
because of the many volunteers whose contributions
are instrumental in making the Dog Days race a huge
success,” Randy Nixon says. WellStar (Hospice), kidz2leadersinc., Canine Assistance, Camp Kudzu, Cobb
Family Resources, Brumby Elementary, Cobb YWCA,
etc. are among some of the charities that have benefitted from the Dog Days 5k this year.
Blazing though the 5k finish line first this year were
runners Malcolm Campbell (16:21.3), Ryan Peck
(16:49.6) and Troy Hickom (17:03.9). For more results,
pictures, a complete list of sponsors and information
about the charities benefitted by this event, please
visit: www.dogdaysrun.com.
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Come in We’re
LOCAL!
The East Cobb Business Association seeks to transform East
Cobb by developing business leaders through Networking
and Education with an emphasis on Community.
> Network with Business and Community Leaders
> Attend Business Education and Development Programs
> Get Involved in our Community
Meet Some of Our Members
Accounting
Bell, Janet
Janet M Bell, CPA, PC
Dyke, George
The Investigative
Accounting Group
Milligan, Allison
Holland Shipes Vann PC
Pierce, Leslie
Liberty Tax Service
Pisano, John
Pisano Accounting & Tax
Renshaw Jr, John
Your Tax CFO, LLC
Animal Care & Products
Bohn D.V.M., Henry
East Cobb Veterinary Clinic
Lang, Steven
East Cobb Veterinary Clinic
Quinn, Zett
Quality Craftsmen, LLC
McMackin, Michael
Fetch! Pet Care
Business Consulting
& Coaching
Arts
Boler, Mary-Kathryn
Catapult Strategic Consulting,
LLC
Automotive/
Transportation
Flamm, Eric
Flamm Consulting, Inc.
Hall, Chris
Orbit Arts Academy
Carter, Butch
Honest-1 Auto Care
Paradis, Emile
Referral Institute Atlanta
Building Trades
West, Marcia
Clearent Intelligent Processing
Alvarez, Renato
Pro Painting & Remodeling
Blakely, Barry
Pro Painting & Remodeling
Ebener, Dirk
Global CIF, LLC
Business Services
Computer Services/Web
Buckler, Jill
Classic Impressions
Shaw, David
Computer Business Solutions
Harmeyer, Pat
Pace Financial Partners
Education
Brown, Littie
Speedpro Imaging
Kobylniak, Mila
PakMail
Wittenberg, Jon
Minuteman Press
Williams, Gatlin
Minuteman Press
Cleaning
Gillespie, Jim
Maid Right
McInerny, Kristina
Websites by Kris
Grasty, Jacquelyn
Olney, George
Kennesaw State University
Levy, RuthE
And Thou Shalt Read
Callis, Jim
“See our Member Directory
for more information on
these Businesses and Others”
ECBA NETWORKING EVENTS
ECBN MORNINGS
Every Friday
7:30 am
Capozzi’s NY Deli
4983 Roswell Road
Marietta 30062
Open Business Networking
$3 cover - $5 coffee-$8:
coffee+breakfast
WE’RE
MOVING!
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Tuesday, October 21
Meets every third Tuesday,
January through November
11:30 am -1:00 pm
$15 Members (Pre-paid)
$20 Guests
Indian Hills Country Club
4001 Clubland Dr.
Marietta, GA 30068
ECBA AFTER HOURS
Tuesday, October 28
Meets fourth Tuesday,
January through November
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location TBA (See our Website)
FREE to attend
The East Cobb Business Association’s October and November luncheons
will be held at Indian Hills Country Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta 30068
Check our website www.eastcobbba.com for our Quarterly Lunch-N-Learns and Quarterly Community Breakfasts
Discounted Membership for Remainder of 2014!
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
[email protected].
Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Support
Group. First and 3rd Tuesday 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,
Al-Anon Family Group. 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 of each month at 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 Anoymous 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, 770-516-4192 or
[email protected].
Bereavement Support. First and 3rd 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.
Cancer Support Group. Second and 4th
Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson
Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road,
Career Transition. Third Monday of the month
(March-October). Second Monday of the
Month (November-February) 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 770-7959084, or visit www.fpcmarietta.org
Caregiver and Share Support
Group for Alzheimer’s. First Monday of
the month. 6-7pm. Arbor Terrace, 886 Johnson
Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420.
Codependents Anonymous. Mondays &
Thursdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Unity North Church,
4225 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info:
404-213-4482.
Depression/Bipolar Support Group. First and 3rd
Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry
Baptist Church, Room 339, 955 Johnson Ferry
INCREASE
YOUR BUSINESS WITH
EAST COBBER
CONTESTS
AND REACH MORE
CUSTOMERS!
Divorce Support Group. Every Wednesday.
6:30pm. Mt. Bethel Church (H House, entrance
is in the back), 4385 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta.
More info/to register: Judith Reichenbach,
Licensed Counselor, 770-597-9882.
Diabetes Support Group offered by WellStar
Health System. Second Tuesday of the month.
6:30–8pm. McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Rose
Lane Street, Suite 100, Marietta. No registration
required. More info: 770-793-7818.
Domestic Violence Support Groups. Sessions in
English and Spanish. Wednesdays. 6:45-8:15pm.
Childcare available for children 6 weeks to 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. 6:30-8:00 pm. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church (Room B109) on Lower Roswell
Road, Marietta. More info: Cappie Suttle,
404-368-9394, [email protected], 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,
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,[email protected],or
www.focus-ga.org.
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 [email protected]
PROMOTING YOUR
“FREEBIE”
4 YOU CONNECT WITH
OUR ENTIRE MARKET
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.
CALL TODAY! 770-640-7070
66 October 2014
Divorce Support Group by Visions Anew for
women who are contemplating or going
through the divorce process. First Thursday & 3rd
Wednesday of the month. 7-9pm. East Cobb
Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road,
Marietta. More info: www.visionsanew.org.
Fractured Families for Parents Estranged from
their Children. First and 3rd Monday. 7:30pm.
Whole Foods, 1311 Johnson Ferry Road,
Marietta. More info: Sandy 404-446-6093 or Judy
404-643-3531.
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4 YOU PROVIDE THE PRIZE
4 WE RUN ONLINE ADS
Ask for Tiffanie
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.
Grief Support Group for those who have had a
family member, friend or other loved one pass
away. First Thursday of each month. 7-9pm. Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Road,
Marietta. More info: [email protected].
EAST COBBER
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
[email protected].
Let’s Play. Play Group for Moms, Dads and
caregivers of children under 18 months. Second
and 4th Friday per month. 9:30am. Etz Chaim, 1190
Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta. More info: Perla Izsak,
[email protected].
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. More info: 770-956-0318 or 678-357-3661 or
www.mariettamoms.com
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, [email protected] 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,
[email protected]. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Family
Support Group for families who have loved ones
struggling with mental illness. Second and fourth
Tuesday of each month. 7-8:30pm. Hillside United
Methodist Church, Second Floor, 4474 Towne Lake
Parkway, Woodstock. More info: 770-928-2762.
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, Bldg. A,
Roswell. More info: Robin Cleveland, 678-819-3915.
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, 11am-2om. American
Legion, Post 29, 921 Gresham Avenue, Marietta.
More info: 770-427-5900.
Widowed Helping Others (WHO) . Dinner Sociial. First
and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6pm. St. Ann’s
Catholic Church, Nolan Hall, 4905 Roswell Road,
Marietta. More info: Ann’s Pastoral Care,
770-552-6400, ext. 6018.
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