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Volume 19,
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Marietta & Powder Springs Community Newspaper
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Cobb County community leaders have announced the launch of a new organization,
‘Good for Cobb,’ a grassroots organization formed to support a wide-range of initiatives
that ensure a bright future for Cobb County.
Pushing for progress in the areas of economic development, public safety, education,
recreation and transportation were all mentioned as areas of focus for Good for Cobb. The
organization’s first action was a vote to declare the move of the Atlanta Braves to Cobb
County as “Good for Cobb” indicating support for the proposal and a desire for continued
involvement and promotion leading up to Opening Day 2017.
John Loud, President of LOUD Security based in Cobb County, will serve as the
Chairman of Good for Cobb. Justin O’Dell, partner in the law firm O’Dell and O’Neal, will
serve as the Vice-Chairman, and Donna Shaw, Associate Broker at Re-Max of Atlanta, will
serve as the Treasurer.
Said Loud, “We are excited to announce the formation of ‘Good for Cobb.’ The core
mission is as the name says: promote efforts and proposals that are Good for Cobb County.
This group of diverse individuals is joined together to spread the truth about endeavors that
will continue Cobb’s success, to build a sense of community pride, and to send a message
to the people across this county that we should be proud of Cobb and should loudly support
and promote things that are Good for Cobb.”
“Too often, projects, developments and initiatives in Cobb County fail to receive the
grassroots support and input from the community that they truly deserve. Rather than allow
a small, but very vocal minority to continue to attack each and every idea that is presented,
it is time for the people in Cobb, around the county and across the state to know that the
leaders and representatives in the community from education, business, social services and
the non-profit sector support Cobb County and its future,” added O’Dell.
Good for Cobb also made clear that the
Braves will be a top focus. Said Loud, “In the
future, there will be many worthy initiatives
to support but for now we are laser focused
on promoting why the Braves choosing Cobb
County as their new home Good for Cobb.
Their move will result in over a billion dollars in
economic investment, thousands of new jobs and
is already spurring additional economic growth
throughout the region. We want folks to know
that it’s good to proud of the Braves moving here.
We want to be a sounding board for ideas related
to transportation and economic development as
the project moves forward.”
You can stay up-to-date by following
Good for Cobb on Facebook at www.FB.com/
goodforcobb.
MARIETTA BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
Save the Date! The March luncheon of the
Marietta Business Association will be Monday,
March 9, 2015. Join us for “The Economic
Impact of Buying Local Grown in our County
and State”with featured speaker, Georgia
Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black.
Join us at 10:30 a.m. for NetEx/Expo/
Networking with luncheon followingat 11:45
a.m. Lunch will be held at the Mansour Center,
995 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA.30060
Please register for luncheon and check out
other events at: http://www.mariettabusiness.
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COBB CHAMBERS PRESENTS HEALTH HERO AWARD
The Cobb Chamber presented its 2015 Health Hero Award to two recipients at its First
Monday Breakfast, sponsored by WellStar, on Feb. 5 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The
award recognized the outstanding accomplishments of one individual and one organization
who have made a significant impact on the health of the Cobb County community.
The prestigious award, designed by Lillie Glassblowers, was presented to the winners by
Dr. Cris Eaton-Welch, the 2015 Chairwoman of the Cobb Health and Wellness Committee.
With a record number of well-qualified nominations, the Cobb Chamber honored the
achievements of two noteworthy recipients who have each made remarkable strides toward
a healthier community.
The individual Health Hero Award was presented
to Cindy Donald, founder of the Cindy Donald Dreams
of Recovery Foundation. After being paralyzed in
2005, Donald saw the overwhelming need for therapy
but knew of the enormous costs that came with it.
She created the Cindy Donald Dreams of Recovery
Foundation in hopes of helping better the lives of
those in need of therapy. Through this organization,
she has helped 26 individuals with spinal cord or brain
injuries. In doing so, these individuals have been able
to improve their overall health by preventing pressure
sores, improving cardiovascular health and some even
are able to now walk. Cindy is pictured at left. To learn
more about Cindy and her Cindy Donald Dreams of
Recovery Foundation, visit www.dreamsofrecovery.
org
The WellStar Trauma Program was presented to the Health Hero Award for a deserving
organization. With a dedicated trauma staff on site 24 hours a day, this trauma team plays
a key role in helping hundreds of patients survive traumatic accidents. That has never been
more apparent than on April 29, when a gunman entered the Fed Ex distribution center in
Kennesaw and opened fire. Six gunshot victims were taken to Kennestone, some of them
with life threatening injuries, and all survived. It is a testament to the strength, skill and
speed of the Trauma team that all the patients were able to walk out of the hospital. Three
years ago, before Kennestone had a Trauma Department, those patients would have been
taken to a downtown Atlanta hospital, costing valuable time for those patients. While their
response to the FedEx shooting was remarkable, it is representative of the work they do
every day. From January 2013 to March 2014, the WellStar Trauma Department treated
470 patients with serious injuries who survived their specific trauma due to the world-class
care they received.
Pictured above: Dr. Cris Eaton Welsh presents award to the WellStar Trauma
Department.
Cobb EMC seeks applicants for new
scholarships
$5000 Scholarships Available to High School Seniors
Cobb EMC is proud to offer the newly established Cobb EMC Community Foundation
Scholarship. The fourteen scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each will be awarded to
eligible high school seniors with a primary residence served by Cobb EMC. Students who
apply for the scholarship must be accepted in an undergraduate degree program at any
accredited two- or four-year university or college, or in an undergraduate degree program
at any accredited vocational or technical institute. In addition, applicants are required to
complete the two-page application and write a two-page autobiographical sketch, and essay
with reference to future plans and goals. The annual scholarships are funded and will be
administered by the Cobb EMC Community Foundation Board in May. To learn more
and receive an application, contact Mark Justice at 678.355.3124 or visit cobbemc.com.
Completed applications are due by March 20, 2015.
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CONSIGNMENT SALE
Due West United Methodist Church
Family Life Center 3956 Due West Road,
Marietta 30064 is hosting a consignment
Sale. Sale dates are Thursday, March 12
9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Friday, March 13
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; and Saturday, March
14 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Many items are
½ price on Saturday ONLY. We offer highquality items at greatly reduced prices. For
more information, find us at duewest.org/
community/consignment sale, or email us at
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COBB GENEALOGY SOCIETY
The Society’s primary interest is Cobb
County. The purpose is to encourage the
exchange of genealogical information and
research techniques. Meetings featuring
a speaker are held at 7 PM on the fourth
Tuesday of the every month, except
December and as otherwise published in the
Calendar of Events, at the Charles Switzer
Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta,
Georgia. For more information visit www.
cobbgagensoc.org.
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companionship, preparing meals and
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FREE HOME BUYER
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Melissa Krudwig, the Bear of Real
Estate, of the Think Melissa Team / Keller
Williams and Dave Flashner, Mortgage
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you to attend their FREE HOME BUYER
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Consignment Sale Childrens and maternity clothes,
shoes, toys, nursery items, baby equipment,
furniture and more! Friday February 20,
9am-7pm. Saturday February 21, 9amnoon.
New address for this sale: Riverstone
Church 2005 Stilesboro Rd NW. Marietta GA
30152. More info: www.bornagainblessings.
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career transitions
Career Transition Ministries: Meets
the second Monday of each month, at First
Presbyterian Church,189 Church Street,
Marietta, GA 30060 starting at 6:30 pm.
Personal resume reviewing, interviewing,
networking, career assessment help,
followed by our presentation. For more
information please call Lee Pence 770-4289350 or Bob Sabin 770-795-9084 or visit
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Dementia Support Group
Marietta First United Methodist
Church’s Dementia Support Group meets
at 6:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each
month. The group provides support and
resources to those providing care to a
person with any type of dementia. Through
participation in the group, caregivers will
be able to share their own experiences
while receiving support and strength from
others sharing a similar journey. Marilyn
Crozier will facilitate the group. For more
information, contact Rev. Elaine Wilder at
770-429-7800 ext. 7826. Open to everyone.
Working Through Your Grief
Working through your Grief meets the
third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the
Parlor of First Baptist Church Marietta. For more
information contact Dean Hunter at (770) 2893889 or dhunter@mariettafbc.org. 148 Church
Street, Marietta, GA 30060. www.mariettafbc.
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teachers and students that have “Gone the Extra Mile”. GEM, a Kiwanis Club of Marietta
program developed by Jan Blodgett and Jackie Whitt, recognizes educators and students
quarterly who have exhibited extraordinary commitment to their schools and community.
This special program has become a time-honored tradition between the Kiwanis Club of
Marietta and the Marietta City schools and is a coveted award for both staff and students at
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for Dunleith Elementary; Beth Silvey and student Michelle Flores for Hickory Hills Elementary;
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
The 7th Annual Women’s History Month Commemoration will be held Saturday, March
7. This year’s panel will feature women in medical careers. The event is free and includes
a continental breakfast at 9:30 AM to be followed by our panelists at 10:00 AM. It will
be held at the Kennesaw State University Continuing Education Building at 3333 Busbee
Drive Kennesaw, Georgia 30144. Co-sponsors of the Women’s History event are Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Rho Zeta Omega Chapter, Kennesaw State University
Alumni Association, League of Women Voters Marietta-Cobb, and the Women’s Council
General Federation of Women’s Clubs - Cobb Woman’s Club. RSVP at https://community.
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CONGRATULATIONS
McEachern hosted their
signing day on Wednesday
Feb 4. Their high school
athletes earned over $1.5
million
in
scholarships.
Pictured is Nick DiMassimo
with his parents Tom and Faye
DiMassimo. Nick is headed
to be a Davidson Wildcat.
And… At the 2014
Cobb County Touchdown
Club All County Awards
Dinner. Nick was named
MHS Scholar Athlete and All
County Defense Linebacker.
Proud Mom, Dad and family.
Can’t wait until we become
Davidson Wildcats!
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Kennesaw First Baptist Church on Main St in Kennesaw invite all men, whether
churched or unchurched to attend their Wild Game Dinner on Saturday, March 7, featuring
Wade Nolan.. Tickets for the dinner are $10.00. The seminar on Whitetail deer is FREE.
The seminar is at 5:00 pm and the dinner is at 6:00 pm. Contact the church at 770-427-3109
for tickets.
Reaching men with the message of Christ may be the single most challenging area
of evangelism. The best way to connect with unchurched men is to meet them where they
are. Wade Nolan’s speaking ministry to “Real Men” is a perfect fit in today’s world where
most men satisfy their bent for adventure with a “remote or mouse”. Nolan is an authentic
adventurer and professional speaker who’s life can be described as a blend of National
Geographic explorer and Survivor man. Wade’s “Life and Death” video supported stories
are narratives that he uses to capture a man’s attention and direct him toward Christ.
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The City of Powder Springs is pleased to announce that Peak Performance South
athletic club will be hosting the inaugural Peak on the Creek 5k run/walk at the City’s Wild
Horse Creek Park trail on February 28, 2015. The proceeds will provide scholarships and
reduced fees to our youth track and field team.” If you are interested in participating in the Peak on the Creek 5k, pre-registration is
available at Active.com. Race-day registration is at 8:15 at the Wild Horse Creek Trailhead
located at 3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127. For more information
contact Peak Performance at peakperformancesouth@comcast.net.
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On Saturday, January 24, 2015
Home features a Large Family
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of the Rainbow for Girls presented a
Vaulted Ceiling and a Builtcheck for $350 and various supplies
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selling fireworks over New Years
Cabinets, Granite Counter
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Dining Room. Home has Hardwood Floors on the Main Level and Plantation Shutters.
activities. All girls ages 11-21 are welcome to join.
The Master Bedroom is on the Main Level with a Deep Trey Ceiling, Hardwood
Our youth Leader, Mackenzie Bridgeman chose The Bunny House because it is a great
organization and very unique. The girls will volunteer again in May and have planned other
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Winter Wear for Clients at MUST
Ministries
Last week under Arctic
temperatures, when the Rotary Club
of Marietta served lunch at MUST
Ministries, our Rotarian of the Year
Holly Walquist empathized aloud
her concerns that the 75 diners that
day were inadequately clothed for
such subfreezing weather. The
Rotary Clubs of Marietta and
Marietta Metro sprang into action
to meet this pressing challenge. In
a matter of hours, Metro’s president
Bill White and Dawn McEachern,
president of the Rotary Club of
Marietta, hammered out plans to publicize collections of winter clothing at each club’s next
meeting.
Marietta Metro met first on Monday offsite at Reworx, the electronics-recycling arm
of Nobis Works directed by our honorary Rotarian, Connie Kirk. Since Monday’s weather
was damp and foggy, Rotarian John Bonhant, the general manager of Reworx, graciously
allowed a 14 cubic foot collection box to be placed just inside the plant’s main entrance
doors. Metro Rotarians filled this box with 74-pounds of overcoats, jackets, hats, gloves
and scarfs. On Wednesday, the winter clothing drive moves to the Marietta Conference
Center where the Rotary Club of Marietta meets. Mable Woodson, Assistant Store Manager
at Office Depot on Cobb Parkway in Marietta, provided the double-walled, cardboard box
that greatly assisted the collection drives.
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& Craft Festival
The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite citizens to
participate in the 39th annual May-retta Daze Arts and Crafts Festival held in Glover Park
in the Historic Marietta Square on May 2-3, 2015.
To register to sell items at the event, visit www.mariettaga.gov, open paragraph under
Event Spotlight, print out the form and mail it to the Parks and Recreation Department
located on the 3rd floor of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St., Marietta, GA, 30061. Applications
should be postmarked on or before the registration deadline on March 12th. Admission to
the festival is free.
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Marietta Council of Garden Clubs
The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs(MCGC)
invites you to their monthly meetings. Whether you’re
a beginner and lack basic gardening knowledge, or
an experienced gardener looking to get involved in
community projects, this is the place to be. The upcoming
meeting is on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 9:30am.
Come and socialize and listen to this month’s program
on “North Marietta Neighborhood Community Garden”.
Jo Evelyn Morris is a retired teacher, a community
volunteer and a Cobb County Master Gardener. She is
the lead volunteer of the garden which she established
with other Cobb County Master Gardeners and Keep
Marietta Beautiful. The meeting also informs you on
what the garden clubs are doing in the Marietta area. The
meeting will be held at the Marietta Educational Garden
Center, 505 Kennesaw Ave, Marietta, GA, 30060, 770427-3494
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BY JIM MORRIS
It’s one year since Cherokee Heights started building two Little Free Libraries, the first
LFL’s in Marietta City. On this spectacular sunny holiday, it’s time to reseal the roof shingles
and re-weather strip. These two have been well used and are just about self-sustaining,
gaining about as many contributed books as readers take out. Ron Mercure on Hillside
Avenue and Al Johnson on Awtrey have built new high-rise boxes that look great. The
Rotary Club of Marietta is adding a LFL to each elementary school in Marietta. I understand
that First Landmark Bank has donated all its money from the sale of its artful Christmas
card project to the local Rotary LFL project! Who else has added a box in Marietta? If
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GIVING BACK TO MY
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I am a Life Scout in Troop 277 at Marietta First
United Methodist Church. In order to reach the rank
of Eagle Scout, I must complete my final project.
By definition, the Eagle Scout service project
must benefit an organization other than Boy
Scouting. I must plan, develop and give leadership
to others in a service project helpful to any religious
institution, any school or the community.
The project I chose is to install concrete pavers
to surround an existing fire pit in The Park on Polk
at Marietta First United Methodist Church. It was
important for my church to be the beneficiary of
this project since I have benefited from so many
programs in this church (Weekday Ministry
Preschool, Fuse Sports, Children’s and Youth
Choirs, Youth Ministry, Acolytes, etc.).
The project was approved by our troop
committee and the council as well as our church
trustees. One of the first steps after the approval
was to fundraise. I asked friends and family to contribute to the $2000 project. Money from
my savings also went towards the total cost.
This project will provide a place for people to stand when using the fire pit for a church
gathering or youth group event. The scouts use the fire pit for troop events and Flag Burning
ceremonies.
The materials for the project include 1500 pavers, 8 tons M10 Granite, paver edging,
screed rails, grand stakes, string, cement, plastic, seed and straw.
With the help of boy scouts, Eagle scouts, and Scout leaders in Troop 277 as well as my
family, the project will be completed by the Spring 2015. I am grateful for all those who
have supported me in the planning and implementation of this project.
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MMUMC Twice Blessed Consignment Sale: Join us for one of Cobb County’s largest
consignment sales March 5-7! We offer clothing for babies, children, teens and maternity
as well as toys, books, games and nursery items. Sale times are Thursday 9:30am – 8pm,
Friday 9:30am – 4pm, and Saturday 9am – 1pm. **Strollers allowed Friday only** Most
items are ½ price on Saturday. Cash, checks, Visa and MC are accepted. We are located at
4075 Macland Rd., Powder Springs 30127. Visit our website www.twice-blessed.org for
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CONGRATULATIONS JOSH ARRANTS
Josh Arrants, Mt. Paran Christian School has been selected to represent Mt. Paran and
Cobb County in the District Honor Band. In addition, he auditioned and was selected from
among thousands of talented percussionists state wide to perform in the GMEA All-State
Band in Athens, Ga.
Josh is a 17 year old senior at Mt Paran Christian School, where he is drum captain
in Marching Band, participates in Beta Club, and National Honor Society, maintains a 4.0
average and is on the Headmasters Honor Roll. He plays piano and percussion and plans to
major in music in college. He is also a member of Boy Scout Troop 422 in Kennesaw and
is currently working on his Eagle Scout Project. Josh is pictured with his family: l-r Mom
Donna, Josh, brother Sam, and dad - Steve Arrants.
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There’s nothing more important to me than
keeping my home comfortable and safe.
At Cobb EMC, our goal is simple: To bring you safe,
reliable power 24/7. We’re there to power your home,
your business, and your community. We work yearround in our state-of-the-art power control center to
make sure we’re ready to respond to outages.
When severe weather is predicted, our trucks are
stocked and our crews are ready to mobilize if an
outage occurs.
To stay up-to-date during a storm, visit our outage
and storm center at www.cobbemc.com/stormcenter.
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MCS January Student of the Month:
Juanita Londono is a senior at Marietta High
School, on track to graduate in the top 5% of
her graduating class while also earning an
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
Juanita carries an extremely rigorous
academic schedule in Advanced Placement
and IB classes, and has earned a 4.1 GPA.
congratulations
Ann Booker is an Early Intervention
teacher
and
Professional
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Community Leader at Sawyer Road
Elementary. Mrs. Booker recently filled in
for the Assistant Principal while she was out
on maternity leave; successfully managing
administrative duties along with Early
Intervention (EIP) and Professional Learning
Community Leader (PLC) responsibilities.
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Cobb County Fire Explorers Post #33 that recently competed at the Winterfest 2015, in
Gatlinburg TN. They placed 1st in Triple Lay and 3rd place in EMS Combat Challenge. The Cobb County Fire Explorer Post is open to young men and women ages 14 (and
completed the 8th grade) and not yet 21 years old with an interest in learning more about
the careers in the Fire & Emergency Services.
They meet every Thursday at 6:30pm at the training tower, located at 2109 Valor
Drive, Marietta, GA 30008. For more information call 770-590-5689 or Email: david.
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Sandra’s Southern Traditions
Sandra’s Southern Traditions was birthed with a passion and out of remembering the
Magnolia Tea Room, Mary Macs, and lazy summer afternoons sitting on the front porch
sipping lemonade and fellowshipping with friends and family.
Sandra Cook grew up
in Decatur, Ga, and spent
many hours in the kitchen
with her Granny. She, her
other grandmother, and
her
great-grandmother
were all wonderful cooks.
Sandra began cooking for
friends at first, but then
started catering part-time,
and eventually it grew into
the full-time, full-service
business that is Creations
by Cookie (“Cookie”
being her nickname).
Sandra’s Southern Traditions is housed in a historical home in downtown Kennesaw,
Ga. Within this venue we strive to preserve the southern elegance of yesteryear while
pleasing today’s palates, from serving our elegant Lunch Menu (with items such as our
Chicken & Waffles, Cherokee Street Sampler, and Tomato Pie) to our High Tea Menu.
Sandra’s Southern Tradition s is also available to provide an intimate event venue for family
and friends.
Sandra’s Southern Traditions serves lunch from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and serves tea from
9:00 am to 4:00 pm. In addition check out their frozen meals to go. Just heat and serve.
Select from several offerings such as Meatloaf, Squash Casserole, Macaroni & Cheese
- Southern Cooking at its finest. Don’t forget to check out Sandra’s Southern Tradition
Gourmet Shop (a great place to find that perfect gift for a friend or yourself) and their
Gourmet bakery - both open til 5:00 pm. Check out FB for their menu and the latest news
from Sandra’s Southern Traditions.
Sandra Cook has lived in Cobb County most of her adult life and in Kennesaw for
the past 22 years. For 20+ years she was a Histologist working in hospitals and private
laboratories.
Sandra’s Southern Traditions is located at 2870 Cherokee Street in Kennesaw, near the
Southern Museum. 678-503-2047 And Sandra also owns a wonderful catering company, so
whether you’re planning a large corporate event or a smaller social gathering, Creations by
Cookie will bring our unique southern accent right to your table. Visit www.creations-bycookie.com for more information
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New London Square, 1487 Roswell Road in Marietta, (shopping center of Marietta Antique
Mall and Life Grocery) is now open.
Furkids Thrift store features a broad array of gently-owned and some new treasures,
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high-quality merchandise
is donated to Furkids for sale in the thrift store; all revenues provide lifesaving medical
care, shelter and food for Furkids animals.
It’s easy for donors to drop off items at the store and to pick up a form documenting the
donation for tax purposes. Donors who have large items, such as furniture or appliances,
can email sale@furkids.org or call 770-817-1405 to arrange for a pick up.
FurKids Thrift Store hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;
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Critter Sitters provides caring, responsible pet sitting for the owners of much loved
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Whether they have fur, scales, fins, feathers, or shells, all pets need TLC when you’re
away from home. In fact, many veterinarians recommend that pets stay in their own homes
when their owners travel for business or pleasure. With well over 100 professional, courteous
and competent sitters, Critter Sitters is Georgia’s oldest and largest pet sitting company. Cat
sitting, dog walking, and all around professional pet care throughout the greater seventeen
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Isles.
If you’re looking for an Atlanta dog walker or cat sitter, visit critter-sitters.com and use
their on-line form to make a request. Online requests will be confirmed by phone. Or you
can call us at 404-377-5475. We have a 24-hour-a-day voice-mail system in operation 365
days a year. We’ll always do our best to accommodate you. Please help us provide the best
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CHAIRMAN’S CORNER
By Chairman Tim Lee,
Cobb County I
love
Cobb
County. We all have a
lot of reasons to love
Cobb County.
That was the
essence of my State of
Cobb County address
last week at the Cobb
Chamber of Commerce.
That’s because in
Cobb, we have every
right to feel very good about a number of
accomplishments, from our rare, Triple-A
rating (now going on 18 consecutive years),
to our strong school system.
Everything our 4,500 county employees
do, every day, is done to provide the best
services possible to our citizens and visitors.
They do what they do so you get your
money’s worth from the taxes you pay – still
among the lowest in metro Atlanta, by the
way – and so you can, frankly, brag to others
about where you live!
Here’s what you, as a Cobb County resident
or business owner, have to brag about:
• A citizenry invested in the county’s future •
Excellent quality of life • Low cost of living and/or
doing business • low taxes • Strong employment
• Effective public safety • Excellent educational
opportunities •Ongoing improvements in
transportation • Local commitment to parks and
recreation • A county with 18 years of Triple-A
ratings from all three credit-rating agencies • A
water system also with a triple, Triple-A rating • A
fiscally conservative government with a healthy
budget surplus • Favorable and competitive
business conditions • Steady local leadership • A
county with strong relationships with its cities
That’s a pretty impressive list, don’t you
think?
These are on the wish lists for most anyone
searching for a place to live or a place to do
business. It’s normal; people want to a local
government that’s working on their behalf.
They want a government that empowers them –
through its own efficiency and responsiveness –
to accomplish anything they set their mind to.
Cobb County does that. Our employees
do a phenomenal job of executing beyond
expectations and delivering more for less. Their
accomplishments are many, but the rewards are
ours.
I love that.
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AGING BY DESIGN
For the second year, Cobb Senior
Services will host the Aging by Design
2015 Series, Summit & EXPO. This event
will take place Saturday, May 2 at Cobb
Galleria Centre. The Summit will run
9:00am-12:00pm with keynote speaker Dr.
William Cooper, cardiothoracic surgeon
and Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at
WellStar Health System. The EXPO will
run 8:00am-2:30pm, concurrently with
the Summit. There is room for up to 175
exhibitors for the EXPO. We are anticipating
400-500 people to attend.
The fee to be an Exhibitor is $250. There are also six (6) levels of Sponsorship
available; attached are the various levels
and details of what comes with each level.
For your convenience, we are able to accept
credit cards for payment. Please contact
Kathy Lathem or James Maner (770-5286036) to secure your spot and/or if you have
any questions.
Additionally, leading up to May 2nd,
we will again host some evening series as
we did last year. The schedules includes:
Tuesday, March 3: Dr. Gary Figiel,
Geriatric Psychiatrist, will give a presentation
on Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Tuesday, April 21: Vic Reynolds,
Cobb County District Attorney, will speak
on Elder Abuse: Financial, Emotional &
Physical Exploitation
Following the Summit, on Tuesday,
June 9 Carol Howell, Dementia Specialist,
will discuss Caregiving Techniques for
those caring for loved ones with dementia
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Shakespeare scholars will recognize the source of this title. Sermons in stones ... do
you find them there? You can, you know. As a very wise preacher
once suggested, "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow;
they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his
glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the
grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into
the oven, will he not much more clothe you ..." (Matthew 6:28-30).
To put it the way that our youth do these days, "awesome" sermon.
Near the end of his life, Tuskegee Institute's brilliant teacher and
researcher, George Washington Carver, was asked by an interviewer
what he thought was the most indispensable thing for science in the
modern age. Dr. Carver replied, "The capacity for awe."
Indeed. Awe is what opens our finite minds to the infinite
intelligence of God. Awe is what connects our limited hearts to the limitless love of the
Lord. Awe is what helps us to see God's glory in the sea and the land and the moon and the
sun.
To be sure, the natural world is not the only place we encounter God. As the psalmist
insists in Psalm 19:1-14, ”The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of
the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving
joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes" (vv. 7-8).
Yes, God is revealed in a general way in the glories of nature, but God is revealed in a very
specific way in the revelation of the Word. That is why we gather for worship from week to
week - yes, we get a glorious glimpse of God out in the world, but in here we get, in Paul
Harvey's phrase, "the rest of the story."
Has your religion become routine? A bit commonplace? Even a little blah? Take a
lesson from our youngsters as they explore nature and cultivate again your capacity for
awe. There is a wonderful Hasidic story about the child of a rabbi who used to wander
in the woods. At first his father let him wander, but over time he became concerned. The
woods were dangerous. The father did not know what lurked there. He decided to discuss
the matter with his child. One day, he took his boy aside and said, "You know, I have noticed
that each day you walk into the woods. I wonder, why do you go there?" The boy said to his
father, "I go there to find God."
"That is a very good thing," the father replied gently. "I am glad you are searching
for God. But, my child, don't you know that God is the same everywhere?" "Yes," the boy
answered, "but I'm not.” (Rev. Sam A. Storey, Sr. is Senior Associate Minister, Emeritus,
First United Methodist Church of Marietta, Georgia. Email: samdawg66@gmail.com).
is your spiritual life authentic?
by Dr. Bill Ross, First Baptist Church Marietta
Last year on March 16, 2014, the University of Virginia played
Duke University for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship
basketball game. Danny Foley, a sophomore at the Virginia
university (not a player or coach) decided he wanted to get a little
closer to the action of the game. He noticed that at each game, the
team’s assistant coaches wore the same outfits with a bright orange
tie. He found the clothing needed to replicate the outfits, purchased
a $30.00 ticket and went to the championship game. During a TV
timeout he moved confidently past an usher and onto the court and
joined the team’s huddle, sitting on the bench with the coaches and
players.
Virginia won the conference championship defeating Duke 72
-63. Danny joined the team in the handshake line, even shaking the
hand of “Coach K,” Duke’s legendary coach. There are photos from the end of the game
show Danny wearing a championship t-shirt over his outfit, celebrating in the middle of the
confetti-covered arena.
Danny was caught by a member of Virginia’s staff, but he quickly climbed the railings
and disappeared into the stands.
Danny had never practiced with the team. He had no relationship with the coaches or
the players. He dressed, sat, and celebrated like an assistant coach, but it was all an act.
Here is a question for you to consider: is your spiritual life authentic or an act? In
Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us authenticity in our life experience, beginning with generosity,
prayer and discipline
The Marietta First Baptist Church is located at 148 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060.
For more information call 770-424-8326 or visit www.mariettafbc.org.
Spring Chicken Run
A Race Against Hunger
The 13th Annual Spring Chicken Run—A Race Against Hunger is scheduled for
Saturday, March 28, 2015. This family friendly event offers something for everyone
including a 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Run/Walk, and Tot Trot. Races begin at 8:30 a.m. The
5K is a certified Peachtree Qualifier course
and is overseen by Racing Solutions. The
course is relatively flat and follows along
gently rolling streets in quiet West Cobb
neighborhoods; it is the perfect opportunity
for a personal best running time.
The Spring Chicken Run is hosted on
the campus of Macland Presbyterian Church
located at 3615 Macland Road in Powder
Springs. Register on-line at active.com, in store
at Big Peach Running Co., or print the race form
and directions at SpringChickenRun.com. Preregistration for the 5K is $25 ($30 after 3/18/15
and on Race Day); $20 for the 1 Mile; and $25
for Phantom Runners. Race day registration
begins at 7am.
The event benefits Sweetwater Mission
(formerly C.A.M.P. ~ Christian Aid Mission Partnership), a 47 year-old local non-profit organization,
serving the highest need areas in Cobb and Douglas Counties. The charitable organization provides
food, clothing, family support services, and education opportunities to struggling, low-income
individuals and families, and veterans. To learn more, please visit SweetwaterMission.org.
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Someone Ordered Your Background
Check? It’s a Scam! Dottie Calina from the Better Business Bureau shares this warning.
Be on the lookout for this creepy email scam that states someone doing a background
check on you.
The fake messages claim someone ordered a background check on you, but it’s really
a ploy to get you to click an infected link.
How the Scam Works:
You receive an email with the subject line: “Someone recently viewed your backgroundinformation.” Curious, you open it. The message claims to be an automatically generated
notification that someone “has just recently ordered the results of your backgroundcheck.”
Interested in who requested information about you? At the bottom of the message is a
link to “find out more about this new-scan.” You may be curious, but don’t click the link!
This email is a scam, and the link will download malware to your computer.
How to Spot a Scam Email:
In general, it’s best not to click on links that come in unsolicited emails. Here are some
more ways to spot a malicious email just in case your spam filter doesn’t catch it.
The email claims to have information about you, but you never signed up for it. Scams
often pretend to be personalized for you, but they are actually blast emails. Don’t fall for
this! If you never signed up for custom email alerts, you shouldn’t be receiving them.
Check out the “From” field: Scammers have the ability to mask email addresses, making
the message appear to come from a legitimate source. But they don’t always use it. Look out
for email addresses that don’t match the brand used in the email message.
Watch for typos, strange phrasing and bad grammar. Scammers can easily copy a brand’s
logo and email format, but awkward wording and poor grammar are typically a giveaway
that the message is a scam. In the example above, the strange hyphens in “backgroundinformation” and “new-scan” are a telltale sign.
Hover over URLs to reveal their true destination. Typically, the hyperlinked text will
say one thing, but the link will point somewhere else. Scammers either set up fake websites
or hack into third-party sites and use them to host malware. MCCS Lost Mountain 5K
Saturday, February 28th 8am
Midway Covenant Christian School 4635 Dallas Hwy, Powder Springs,
Community run/walk
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8th grade Washington,
D.C. trip. This is a rain
or shine event.
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Please bring items to be recycled such as computers, power tools, heavy metals,
lawnmowers, cell phones, telephone chargers, power cables, fax machines, TVs, monitors,
etc. We are partnering with Federal Recyclers, an EPA registered company, who will be onsite with their trucks to collect the recyclables.
There is a $10.00 requested donation per car load. 100% of the donation goes to the
HHS Bands program. There is a $20.00 processing fee for 1 TV/monitor and $15.00 each
for 2 or more. A portion of this amount goes to HHS Bands as well.
We now accept paint cans!! A processing fee of $4 per quart or gallon or $10 per 5 gallon
bucket is requested, with a portion of this fee going to the band. (Paint cans do not need to be
empty or have kitty litter in them) For more information contact us at harrisonrecycling@
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children still go to cotillion (why, I’m not sure. I did it, too.), join Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts,
and play sports. Even musical instruments are studied with no intention of pursuing playing
them as a career. And if we’re considering activities that will help a child in those above
mentioned professions....it seems performing arts will better prep a lawyer or politician for
a career speaking in front of others.I simply find it interesting.
With that being said: Musical Theatre Auditions 101 is February 14th from 12-3. This
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