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Features In Every Issue 20 Readers’ Choice Vote for your favorite local businesses. Around Walton...... 6 Celebrations...... 12 29 Good Samaritan Policy Community Calendar...... 26 Taylor McCarty’s goal is to save lives. Everyday Angels...... 34 30 Martin Luther King, Jr. Houses of Worship...... 60 36 & 37 On the Cover Center Clubs & Organizations...... 62 Connective Tutoring. Connective The King Center continues Martin’s dream. Tutoring student Ashley Thomas. Photo School Information...... 64 by Liz Blount, Studio 7 Photography. 44 Celebrating the Season Community Numbers...... 66 Lighting celebrations held for Chanukah Walton Community Map...... 67 and Christmas. A digital version of the magazine, Humane Society...... 69 along with information on how to contact us, submit a story or photo, 56 WHS Basketball Elected Officials...... 70 or advertise is available at Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Teams Advertiser Directory...... 72 www.aroundaboutwalton.com. in action.

Contributing Writers

Judson Adamson...... 19 Kara Kiefer...... 33 Claudia Aguirre...... 50 Lynne Lysaght...... 29 Peter Allen...... 35 Lisa Malice...... 39 Mary-Kathryn Boler...... 24 Marietta Plastic Surgery...... 42 Nora Borne...... 28 Zett Quinn...... 22 Ryan Breshears...... 48 Dr. Chris Rechter ...... 41 Dr. Cristi Cheek...... 40 Dawn Reed...... 17 Ben Clark...... 18 Doug Rohan...... 16 Joan Steigerwald is the Market Dr. Justin Fierro ...... 41 Margot Swann...... 32 Manager for Around Walton. Lindsay Greene...... 30 Scott Sweeney...... 58 For information on advertising, she can be reached at Sen. Judson Hill...... 14 Mayank Verma...... 53 (770) 615-3311 or joan@ Linda & Kevin Keeton...... 23 Bryant Wright...... 59 aroundaboutlocalmedia.com.

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Community Around Walton Our Community Board Your Community, Your Magazine in East Cobb

Publisher Doug Rohan — Doug is a bi-lingual AroundAbout Local Media, Inc. attorney and owner of Rohan Law, PC. Doug can be reached at doug@ Executive Editor rohanlawpc.com. Kara Kiefer [email protected], (770) 615-3309

Title Editor Dr. Cristi Cheek — Cristi is a dentist Lynne Lysaght and owner of Cristi Y. Cheek, D.M.D., [email protected], (770) 615-3306 P.C. Dr. Cheek can be reached at [email protected]. Market Manager Joan Steigerwald [email protected], (770) 615-3311 Caroline Whaley — Caroline is Art Director the past President of the Junior Michelle McCulloch League of Cobb-Marietta and serves [email protected], (770) 615-3307 on the boards of five nonprofit organizations. Caroline can be Digital Marketing Director reached at caroline.whaley@gmail. James Ball com. [email protected], (770) 615-3310

Around Walton is a publication of AroundAbout Local Judy McNeill — Judy is the Principal Media, Inc., a monthly community magazine. The at Walton High School. Judy can be magazine’s goal is to build a sense of community and pride reached at (770) 578-3225, x229. in the Walton area by providing its residents with positive stories and timely information. It is distributed free by mail to approximately 14,900 homes and businesses and 1,600 in racks throughout the Walton community.

Judson Adamson — Judson is a Around Walton welcomes your comments, stories, and 24-year veteran of the Atlanta Real advertisements. The deadline is the 20th of the preceding month. Estate Industry. Judson can be reached at (770) 240-2001. Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. Send payment to the address below.

Dawn Reed — Dawn Reed is a The viewpoints of the advertisers, columnists and submissions are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher and the Certified Senior Advisor and the Publisher makes no claims as to the validity of any charitable owner of Aloha To Senior Solutions organizations mentioned. Around Walton is not responsible Consulting. Dawn can be reached at for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be [email protected]. reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the Publisher.

All rights reserved. © Copyright 2013. Mary Stephens — Mary currently serves as Media Director for Right From The Heart Ministries. Mary Around Walton can be reached at (678) 388-1862. 2449 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30189 For Advertising Joan Steigerwald, (770) 615-3311 [email protected] Zett Quinn —Zett is the owner and founder of Quality Craftsmen. Zett Website: www.aroundaboutwalton.com can be reached at (404) 483-7446. Powered by TrustWorks, Inc.

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4 Around WALTON | January 2013 Around WALTON | January 2013 5 Community AROUND WALTON The People, The Places and by Lynne Lysaght The Pleasures that make Walton

Now that the holidays are behind us “We are so excited to be back in East Cobb in my community,” and a new year is ahead, it is time once said founder and owner Debra J. Atkins, M.D., M.B.A., who again for our Readers’ Choice poll. This lives in East Cobb and whose children attend Dickerson is your opportunity as Around Walton Middle School and Walton High School. In celebration of the readers to share your opinion of what are new East Cobb location, Atlanta MediSpa is offering some the best businesses in our community grand opening promotions that include Botox for $8/unit, including restaurants, service providers microdermabrasion for $99 and teeth whitening for $99. To and retailers. The local business owners book an appointment, call (404) 762-7854) or visit www. are very proud of being selected by our atlantamedispa.com. readers for this award, so don’t let the Lynne is the Editor of Around Walton chance to vote for your favorites pass magazine. She you by. The poll is conducted on line and lives in the Walton complete information can be found on community with her pages 20 and 21 in this issue. Voting will husband Martin and continue until February 20, 2013, and the their three sons Kyle, winners will be announced in the April Logan and Camden. issue.

Remember to send in your submission for our Tournament of Roses. We are looking for the couple in our community married for the most years, and they will be featured in an article in next month’s issue. Speaking of submissions, it is really easy to let someone know that you care by remembering his or her special day with a submission to our Celebrations pages. Birthday, wedding, anniversary and birth announcements are free and all you need to do is send a picture with the celebration information and any special message that you would like to include to lynne@ aroundaboutmagazines.com.

What’s New? Collector’s Cottage opened at 1207-C Alpharetta Street in Roswell, beside the Historic Roswell Antique Market. The Glamour Girls Day Spa is open at 551 Johnson Ferry Road shop offers plantings and antiques for garden and home. The and offers manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup, hair styling, owners are Diane Wilkes, a landscape designer and Liz Palmer, massages and Spa Birthday Parties for teens, tweens and girls. an interior designer. Their shop carries plant containers During the Cobb County school year, the spa will be open on of many sizes, shapes and materials as well as container Fridays from 12 – 7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. plants including herbs and an assortment of antiques. The and Sundays from 12 – 7 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome during Collector’s Cottage also offers seasonal items such as bulbs regular business hours, but appointments are recommended. and wreaths. The store is open Monday through Saturday For more information, call (404) 919-4526 or visit www. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more glamourgirlsdayspa.com. information, call (770) 355-4003 or visit the shop’s Facebook page at The Collector’s Cottage. The photo was provided by Atlanta Medical Day Spa & Surgery Center (Atlanta MediSpa) Indian Hills resident and Around Walton reader Lesia Williams. has reopened its East Cobb office at 1232 Johnson Ferry Road. The new stand-alone center is next to Sherwin Williams and E-nopi has changed its name to Eye Level and is still located directly across from Red Sky Tapas. The new location features at 1401 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 140. The owners and three physician treatment rooms and a suite for facials and educational philosophy and teaching methods remain the microdermabrasion that are customized to meet patients’ same. Eye Level offers modified learning support that specific skin type and goals. The Center’s board-certified encourages critical thinking and focuses on the individual physicians, Dr. Atkins and Dr. Frodel specialize in providing anti- student’s learning level and pace for pre-school through high aging medicine, cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic facial plastic school. For more information, call (770) 578-6317 or visit surgery and laser treatments for the face and body. eyeleveleastcobb.com.

6 Around WALTON | January 2013 NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTE: TREATMENTS THAT RESULT IN “Let’s ride that again!”

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East Cobb Chiropractor Volunteers Services Bobby Cox Speaks at BSA Golden

Dr. Jason Pero, a chiropractor with a Eagle Breakfast family practice at East Cobb Health, volunteered his services at the recent The Foothills District of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Atlanta Hosea Feed the Hungry event held at Area Council, kicked off the Friends of Scouting Campaign with a the Georgia World Congress Center. Golden Eagle Breakfast highlighted by speakers Mitchell Boylan, Since 1971, Hosea Feed the Hungry has Eagle Scout from Troop 444, and former Atlanta Braves Manager provided thousands of people with a Bobby Cox. More than 100 guests attended and learned about the holiday meal and more. Porsha Williams- impact that Scouting has in the Atlanta community. The breakfast Stewart, one of the latest additions to raised close to $40,000 and exceeded the Foothills District Golden the Bravo show Real Housewives of Eagle Campaign goal. The Foothills District of BSA would like Atlanta, and the wife of NFL quarterback to give special thanks to corporate sponsors Yancey Brothers Kordell Stewart is the granddaughter of and Oasis Landscape and Irrigation and to the Starlight Café for the founder of the event. The founder, Hosea Williams, was a civil providing breakfast. The Foothills District would like to say a big rights activist and close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. thank you to all who helped make it a great day for scouting!

The basement of the Dekalb County Jail was turned into a big kitchen where volunteers prepared 1,000 turkeys, 500 pounds of dressing, and 500 pounds of beans. Other food prepared included sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pies, and rolls. The volunteers for the event ranged from hairstylists to chiropractors. Dr. Pero said of the event, “I think it’s great that all different kinds of people from all walks of life team up to do something of this magnitude. There’s no better feeling than giving back, and this is the epitome of that.” The poor and homeless who attended received free food, haircuts, pedicures, chiropractic care, medical services, clothes, and more. For more information on Hosea Feed the Hungry, visit Former Atlanta Braves Manager Eagle Scout Mitchell Boylan 4hosea.org. For more information about East Cobb Health, visit Bobby Cox speaks at BSA Golden Eagle of Troop 444 eastcobbhealth.com. Breakfast.

Local Realtors Supported Sheltering Grace Ministry

Senior Vice President and Managing toiletries, and bath robes to cooking, Broker Jeanne Linden of the Harry baking, and house cleaning supplies. Norman, Realtors East Cobb Office These essential items, along with a designated the Marietta-based financial donation, were presented Sheltering Grace Ministry as the to Sheltering Grace Ministry and recipient of contributions and needed the families to whom it gives the household items collected through opportunity to re-build their lives,” an office-wide campaign supported Jeanne noted. She also organized a by agents and staff. Dedicated to Community Christmas Open House serving mothers and children in inviting East Cobb families, clients of crisis, Sheltering Grace Ministry helps Hudson Bannister, in his Santa Claus, known as the real estate firm, and agents to a holiday Elf suit and cap, “Santa Woodstock” was resolve homelessness by providing festive celebration and an occasion looked totally at ease as thanked for his early visit to a safe temporary residence and he met Santa Claus, with the Harry Norman, Realtors for their children or grandchildren offering mothers the products and parents Betsey and Todd East Cobb office Community to spend time with Santa Claus, tools to care for their families. “Our Bannister. Photo by John Christmas Open House by Joe commemorated by professional keep- agents generously brought in cases of MacDonald. Linden and Jeanne Linden, sake photos. More than fifty families household and baby necessities, from the party hostess and Senior participated in the Santa Claus photos, towels, paper goods, diapers, soap, Vice President/Managing enjoying refreshments and light fare. Broker. 8 Around WALTON | January 2013 II

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New East Cobb Residents Featured Local Actor Attends Parental Guidance in South Magazine Premiere in LA

New residents Emily and Rebekah Cade Jones from East Cobb attended the premiere of Parental Garrett, twins age four, and sister Guidance in Los Angeles with his brother Blake and his mother Julie Abby Garrett, age 3, entered a Jones. Cade made his major motion picture debut in the film in Greatest Kids Contest in the coastal the role of Ivan. He has a memorable scene with star Billy Crystal. magazine South when their family He and his family had not seen the finished version of the film lived in Savannah. To parents Tim and Julie said, “It was even better than we expected.” The movie and Tracey Garrett’s great surprise, premiered at the Regal Cinemas LA Live and afterwards, the child the children won in the online actors from the film and their families enjoyed time together at voting contest with Emily’s picture the ESPN Zone. While in California, Cade and Blake helped Bailee being featured on the cover of Madison decorate for Christmas. Both boys have worked with the December/January issue. The Bailee in films and she is also known from Disney’s Wizards of Left to right: Rebekah, Emily girls were selected along with and Abby Garrett Waverly Place. other children for a feature in the magazine. Tim said, “They are not involved in modeling, acting or pageantry. They are just everyday normal kids.” The family recently moved to East Cobb intentionally for the excellent school district and is excited that the twins will be starting Kindergarten at Timber Ridge Elementary next fall.

The Jones brothers with young actors Cade with Parental Eye Level Hosts Christmas Party from Parental Guidance. Left to right Guidance star Billy Crystal with movie character listed for those at movie premiere. Eye Level of East Cobb (formerly in the film: In front, Kyle Breitkopf Enopi) held its second annual (Barker), Maverick Moreno (Cody), Cade Jones (Ivan), Bailee Madison (Harper), Christmas party. The party was Blake Jones, and Madison Lintz (Ashley). a tremendous success, with all teachers and staff in attendance Right: Helping Bailee Madison decorate to celebrate the holiday season. for Christmas in California. Left to right: Eye Level students, parents, Cade Jones, Bailee, and Blake Jones. Attendees of Eye Level 2nd and siblings participated in annual Christmas Party. various age-appropriate games and activities, ranging from festive crafts, to individual Three WHS Students Join CYL 2012 Class classics like “pin the nose on Rudolph,” to more thought- Cobb Youth Leadership (CYL) is a countywide leadership provoking challenges like development program for high school juniors designed to expose Scattergories. The English, students to the various elements of leadership and decision making Math, and Kindergarten/Pre- while nurturing the county’s next generation of leaders. The school rooms were filled with students participate in monthly, in-depth programs, exposing CYL children enjoying an evening class members to community needs, opportunities, problems, and Eye Level Teachers and Staff. of socializing and “good old resources that will allow interaction with community leaders and fashioned fun!” Center owners decision makers. Colin Humble, Joon Park, and James Seidl, Walton Jai and Vani Narasimhan welcomed guests with a warm smile and High School (WHS) students, are members of the 2012 leadership provided dinner and gifts to all. Vani stated, “It was a very special class of 53. CYL is a program of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. time as we celebrated the relationships we have made both in and out of the classroom.” For more information about Eye Level of Applications for 2013-2014 CYL will be available in March, 2013. For East Cobb, visit eyeleveleastcobb.com. more information about CYL, contact Katie Edfeldt at kedfeldt@ cobbchamber.org or call (770) 859-2334.

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Happy Birthday!

Debra Tant Julie Uffner John Rarick Peter Carr Celebrating December 18 Celebrating Celebrating December 26 Age 11 on January 3 Happy Birthday! December 13 Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! Love, Greg, Hailey and Happy Birthday! Love, Amy, Jake and Emily Love, Mom and Dad Hanna Love, Jerry, Ryan and Sean

Bill Carr Ava Healy Madelyn Johnson James Martin Elena Bakhtina Age 40 on January 30 Age 10 on January 3 Age 13 on January 16 Age 10 on Celebrating December 14 Happy 40th Birthday! Happy 10th, Ava! Happy 13th Birthday, December 17 Thank you for being an Love, Norma and Peter We love you! Madelyn! Love, Mom, Dad, amazing mother and Dad, Mom and Spencer Love, Dad, Mom, Shelby and Fletcher! loving wife. Alexandra and Lilly Happy Birthday from Polina and Yura

Joel Teague Stacey Teague Wrigley Harris Jordan Krolick Celebrating January 8 Celebrating January 1 Age 10 on January 23 Celebrating December 9 Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to our Happy 10th Birthday, Wishing you a Happy We love you! daughter, Stacey! sweet girl! Birthday Year!! Mom and David We love you! We love you, Mom, Dad, xoxo Mom and David Cammy, Cleo, Crystal and Kim, Danny and Drew “Pretty Fish”

12 Around WALTON | January 2013 Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Jones Sandy and David Hudson Stacey Greenwald and Steve Jones married on Celebrating 28 years on December 31 November 17, 2012. Happy Anniversary! Congratulations!

Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Announcements are Free! E-mail photo and caption to: [email protected]. February deadline is January 20.

We are looking for the couple married the longest in our community

2013 Tournament of

If you know someone or if you’ve been married a address and phone number, as well as a phone number long, long time, you could be the winner of the annual for the couple you are nominating. Tournament of Roses Contest! Roses Nominations may be submitted by e-mail to lynne@ Winners will be featured in the February issue of Around aroundaboutmagazines.com, faxed to (770) 516-4809 Walton. If you or someone you know is a contender or mailed to Around Walton 2449 Towne Lake Pkwy, in the Tournament of Roses Contest, send us your Woodstock, GA 30189. nomination, including the names of the couple and their wedding date, including year. Please include your name, The deadline for nominations is Thursday, January 20.

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A New Year, A New Book

by Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta)

I like to think of the month of December as the final chapter in a well-read book that will be opened again on January 1. Even before the tragedy at Sandy However, instead of re-reading the same words, the pages are blank and waiting Hook Elementary“ in Connecticut, to be filled with the stories of the New Year—and we are the ones responsible for it was anticipated that an effort to writing those words down. streamline and clarify firearm carry The 2013 Georgia legislative session will Sen. Judson Hill laws would be introduced during the serves as Chairman not only dictate the story for that year but of the Government for the next several years to come. With 2013 legislative session. Oversight Committee several issues needing immediate attention and Vice Chairman and the federal “fiscal cliff” threatening to of the Senate impact state operations, it is safe to say the Republican Caucus. work is clearly cut out for state legislators. to trigger the 65/35 match in federal funds—no small feat, He represents the considering Georgia is already projected for a Medicaid shortfall 32nd Senate District, One of the first issues on the table will for FY 2014 of $400 million. This will be an issue that must be which includes be amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 weighed carefully. Although the numbers are staggering, a portions of Cobb and budget and setting the general budget for rejection of the hospital tax may limit access to health care and Fulton counties. He negatively impact the finances of some hospitals. may be reached by FY 2014. Currently, Georgia is one of eight phone at (404) 656- states with a Triple AAA bond rating - this 0150 or by email at is the highest bond rating available and is Ethics reform is another topic that will be revisited by the judson.hill@senate. a symbol of our state’s fiscal responsibility. Georgia General Assembly in 2013. Currently, Georgia is one ga.gov. But we are looking at several factors that of the states with the most transparent and frequent reporting will require some hard decisions to be requirements. Ethics reform has received overwhelming made regarding our budget. Our Revenue bipartisan support from Georgians statewide. Shortfall Reserve (RSR), or “rainy day” fund, is currently sitting at $328 million. This fund as it stands would fund state Although all but three regions rejected the TSPLOST referendum operations for seven or eight days, maximum. It is anticipated earlier this year, efforts to advance Georgia’s transportation that $170 million of RSR funds will be used in the amended FY infrastructure are not over. It will be important for the Georgia 2013 budget for K-12 enrollment growth, cutting the RSR in half. General Assembly to consider new solutions. It is important Although the reason for the RSR is to supplement areas of need that these solutions provide a better quality of life and in state operations, we also have to figure out how to replenish encourage job creation and economic development across the the money reallocated to other areas. state.

Another area of budgetary concern revolves around Georgia’s Even before the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Medicaid program. Declining revenue and increased Connecticut, it was anticipated that an effort to streamline and enrollment growth has left our state in need of almost $375 clarify firearm carry laws would be introduced during the 2013 million in new funding to meet annual Medicaid needs. legislative session. As a lawmaker, I will engage in open and Complicating this matter further is the impending expiration of respectful discussions about current weapons carry laws. It is the Georgia’s Hospital Provider Payment Program, a key funding counterproductive to produce a bill that restricts our Second source for Georgia’s Medicaid services since 2010. Amendment Constitutional rights and negatively impacts responsible gun owners. It is irresponsible to pass legislation The Hospital Provider Payment Program, also known as the simply for the sake of legislating an emotional reaction to a “hospital provider fee” or “hospital bed tax,” was originally tragic event. implemented to bridge an earlier Medicaid shortfall of nearly $600 million. The fee was passed as a part of HB 1055 during No matter what issue is before us, it will be important for the the 2010 legislative session and was authorized for three years. Georgia General Assembly to consider all sides of an issue in If not renewed, Georgia’s Medicaid program will lose the 11.88 order to create the best long-term solutions for Georgia—ones percent in reimbursement add-on payments and may be forced that will be written in the books we open on New Year’s Day for to come up with almost $150 million in state general funds years to come.

14 Around WALTON | January 2013 Around WALTON | January 2013 15 Community Dramatic Changes in 2013 Affect Limited Driving Permits After a 2nd DUI Conviction

by Douglas B. Rohan, Esq. ROHAN LAW, PC

Not a single person reading this article is anticipating that he or she will have a DUI arrest in the coming weeks or months. For your sake, I hope that Under the new law, a person is true. However, the statistics show convicted of a second offense that DUI arrests are on the rise. FBI “ statistics show arrest rates for DUI may, at the discretion of the trial in Georgia as follows: 2005 - 13,680 arrests; 2006 - 16,615 arrests; 2007 - judge, accelerate the “hard” 26,442 arrests; 2008 - 25,421 arrests; Doug Rohan lives in 2009 - not available; 2010 - 28,712 suspension, reducing the time from the Walton community arrests. Even if you are not arrested with his wife, Julia, and one year to 120 days. three daughters. He is a for DUI, perhaps you will know bi-lingual attorney and someone who will be, and this article owner of Rohan Law, may provide the affected person with PC specializing in auto some information that neither he nor accidents, workplace his attorney is aware of yet. from DDS after serving a four month hard suspension instead injuries and criminal of a 12 month hard suspension. The new law will require defense. He is a member The new law, effective January 1, that, prior to obtaining the limited permit, an individual seek of the Around Walton 2013, addresses second convictions out professional therapeutic drug and alcohol counseling and Community Board. You for DUI within a five-year period. The engage in meaningful education and rehabilitation for his/her can email him at doug@ dates are calculated from arrest date problems. Once they have obtained this “Drug and Alcohol rohanlawpc.com. to arrest date, so you can’t simply evaluation and treatment” as described in the sentencing draw out a plea date if you are hoping documents, the individual can apply for an “ignition interlock” to get past the five year “look back” permit. As the name implies, this is still a limited permit only provision. In the 2012 version of the law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-391), for the purpose of driving to and from school and work, but an individual with a second DUI in 5 years was mandated to it ALSO requires the operator to have an ignition interlock serve a 12 month “hard” license suspension. It was considered device installed (at his or her own expense) on any car they “hard” because you were not eligible for any kind of limited are operating. This device requires a breath sample to be permit. Under a first offense for both the old and new law, submitted to a computer attached to the starter of the vehicle. you can apply immediately for a limited permit to drive to and If the device detects any alcohol in the breath sample, it will from work or school. Once you serve a 120-day suspension not allow the operator to start the car. with or without the limited permit, you can apply for a full reinstatement. The prerequisites are that you complete the DUI Interestingly, the law could possibly go through a further driving class (typically an revision in 2013. There 8-hour defensive driving is some speculation that school) and pay a $210 the legislature will simply reinstatement fee to the require all individuals Department of Driver convicted of a first Services (DDS). DUI offense to have an ignition interlock device Under the new law, a installed on their vehicle. person convicted of a If I was out of work right second offense may, at now and looking for the discretion of the something to do, I might trial judge, accelerate consider researching the the “hard” suspension, installation of ignition reducing the time from interlock devices as a one year to 120 days. So profitable career option now, you will be able to in the not too distant apply for a limited permit future.

16 Around WALTON | January 2013 Step Out of Your Comfort Zone…You’ll Find You’re Not Alone

by Dawn Reed

In my professional life, I have had the to their loved one. Some people would call this denial on the good fortune to meet wonderful people family members’ part. In reality, it may be a little bit of denial, who are often going through “not so” but frequently, it comes from a lack of understanding of the wonderful life experiences. The truth of diagnosed disease and behaviors, which can accompany the the matter is that age related diseases medications prescribed as well as the disease itself. aren’t fun for anyone, no matter how wonderful a person is. Family history The result of how a diagnosis affects the individual with the and dynamics can play a key role in disease and their family members can be as different as night how a family faces and then handles and day when compared to another family faced with the same Dawn Reed is the the many challenges associated with diagnosis. This is just one of the reasons I encourage families founder of Aloha an illness. This is especially true with to “step out of their comfort zone” and attend educational to Aging, a 501c3 respect to an aging loved one. programs and support groups focused on caregiving and their nonprofit, which loved ones’ particular diseases. Attending support groups includes the Aloha Managing the care decisions for an can help family caregivers to “normalize” their feelings that Day Club (adult day respite center), aging loved one can be emotionally and are often uncomfortable. The three feelings most frequently caregiver education physically draining. Families want so shared among caregivers are anger, guilt, and grief. When you and support groups. much to make the right decision while are in a supportive environment and the feelings of anger, guilt, She is also the owner “respecting” their loved one. Sadly, and grief are addressed, those feelings are lessened, helping of Aloha to Senior I have witnessed families focused on caregivers to provide better care to their loved ones. Solutions. She can be reached at (678) 777- “respecting” the ailing family member 7241 or at dawn@ so much that they do not engage in I hear participants say time and time again during or after a alohatoseniors.com. the proper care level out of “respect.” support group how beneficial the group was in allowing them to This can actually be a great disservice continued on page 68

Around WALTON | January 2013 17 Community Lower Debt Levels Mean Greater Investment Opportunities

Provided by Ben L. Clark, CFP®, ChFC®, AAMS®, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

In the past few years, Americans have done a pretty good job of whittling down their debt load. If you’re in this group, Try to put more money into your you may now have a chance to use your lower level of indebtedness to your employer-sponsored retirement advantage — by investing for the future. “ plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) or Consider the numbers: In 2007, just before the financial crisis, the 457(b). Your contributions are country’s household debt service ratio typically made with pretax dollars, was approximately 14 percent. (The Ben Clark, CFP®, debt service ratio is the ratio of debt so the more you invest, the lower ChFC® and his wife payments, including mortgages and June live in the Walton consumer debt, to disposable personal your taxable income. community. They have income.) But by 2012, this figure had two grown daughters and six grandchildren. dipped below 11 percent, the lowest Ben is a seasoned level since 1994. • Fill in “gaps” in your financial strategy. With a little extra financial advisor and money each month, can you find ways to fill in the “gaps” in his Edward Jones office These figures are national averages, but your financial strategy? For example, do you have sufficient is located at 1050 East they do translate into real-life savings for life insurance and disability income insurance? Or can you Piedmont Road, Ste many of us. If you’re in this group — that add some investments that can help diversify your overall 122. You may contact is, if you’ve lowered your debt payments portfolio? While diversification can’t guarantee profits or him at (770) 977-4229. noticeably — what should you do with protect against loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatility this “found” money? on your holdings.

Of course, you could spend it on material objects, which, in • Build an emergency fund. It’s a good idea to build an some cases, may make your life more pleasant today. But you’d emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living probably be better off by devoting your financial resources to expenses. Without such a fund, you may be forced to dip into your goals for tomorrow, such as college for your children and, long-term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as eventually, a comfortable retirement lifestyle for yourself. a large bill from the doctor or a major car repair. Keep the money in a liquid, low-risk account. Consequently, you want may want to consider these suggestions: • Establish a 529 plan. If you have children or grandchildren whom you would like to help get through college, you might • Increase your contributions to your retirement plan. Try want to contribute to a 529 plan. Your earnings grow tax- to put more money into your employer-sponsored free, provided withdrawals are used for qualified higher retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) or education expenses. Plus, your contributions 457(b). Your contributions are typically may be deductible from your state taxes. made with pretax dollars, so the more (Be aware, though, that withdrawals you invest, the lower your taxable used for purposes other than income. Plus, your earnings can qualified education expenses grow on a tax-deferred basis. may be subject to federal and state taxes, plus a 10 percent • Fully fund your IRA. You penalty.) can put in up to $5,000 per year (as of 2012) to a Reducing your debt level traditional or Roth IRA, can remove some stress or $6,000 if you’re 50 from your life. And you’ll or older. A traditional gain even more benefits IRA grows tax-deferred, from debt reduction by while a Roth IRA can using your savings to speed grow tax-free, provided you meet your progress toward your certain conditions. important financial goals.

18 Around WALTON | January 2013 Real Estate 2013—What To Expect Locally

by Judson Adamson

With 2012 being characterized by many emotions. Higher list prices and sales prices will probably be as the “Turn-Around Year for Housing,” confronted with appraisal issues, so sellers and listing agents there are many reasons to be optimistic should be prepared with supporting documentation to be regarding the 2013 real estate market. able to legitimately challenge a low appraisal. A staggering Nationally, housing starts are at their 77 percent of home sellers overestimate the market value of highest level in more than four years. their homes and may want to consider having an independent Pending home sales are up, sales prices appraisal done prior to listing their home for sale. have increased, and inventories have dropped to their lowest levels in a Home buyers need to understand that the Buyer’s Market we decade. Low mortgage rates continue to were in for several years has probably come to an end in the provide excellent housing affordability desirable areas. Buyers will find competition for quality listings Judson Adamson is conditions, and consumer confidence the President/CEO of about home buying has clearly turned Atlanta Communities positive. Real Estate Brokerage serving the Walton The spring housing market in the Walton community. He High School district will hopefully be very also is a member of the Around Walton active and very exciting. However, it Community Board. probably will encounter some significant He can be reached at challenges. Homeowners that have been (770) 240-2001. waiting to sell until the market recovers must be realistic with their pricing when putting their home on the market. List prices must be based on accurate and credible data and not on continued on page 68

Around WALTON | January 2013 19 Feature Readers’ Choice Awards It’s time to let your voice be heard! Vote for your favorite local businesses today!

It’s that time of the year again! Time to vote for your favorite businesses in the East Cobb area! Please refer to the Question and Answer section below.

Q: How do I vote for my favorite businesses? A: Go to www.AroundAboutWalton.com. Click on the “Readers’ Choice 2013” button. You will be directed to the online ballot.

Q: How many times can I vote? A: You may vote four times from the same IP address, which allows additional members of your household to cast their votes.

Q: Why are some businesses listed? What if the business I want to vote for is not listed? A: When a reader enters the name of a business as his or her selection, this selection will be added to the ballot. These selections will populate the ballot and is done strictly for the convenience of the voters and does not indicate endorsement or preference by Around Walton.

Q: Do I have to vote online? A: If you don’t wish to vote online or don’t have access to the Internet, we will have paper ballots available at our office, 2449 Towne Lake Parkway. One ballot per person will be issued.

Q: Are any photocopies of the ballots permitted? A: No photocopies of blank or completed paper ballots will be accepted.

Q: How long do I have to vote? A: Voting will end on February 20, 5 p.m.

It’s easy! Just log on to www.AroundAboutWalton.com Look for this and choose your button: favorites Today! Submit your votes by Wednesday, February 20 Click at 5 p.m. Here to Vote

20 Around WALTON | January 2013 Readers’ Choice Categories

Restaurants Electrician Furniture Store All-Around Restaurant Financial Institution/Bank Garden Center Asian Restaurant Hair Salon Gift/Home Décor Store Bakery Home Improvement - HVAC Grocery Store Barbecue Place Home Improvement - Flooring Hardware Store Breakfast Place Home Improvement - Roofing Home Improvement Store Coffee Shop Home Improvement - Handyman Jeweler Dessert Place Insurance Agent (specify agent) Liquor Store Ethnic Restaurant Lawn Care Music Store Fast Food Restaurant Medical Doctor Pet Supply Store Fine Dining Restaurant Nail Salon Shoe Store Italian Restaurant Ophthalmologist Specialty Foods Kid-Friendly Restaurant Optometrist Sporting Goods Lunch Place Orthodontist Tire Shop Mexican Restaurant Painter Toy Store New Restaurant Pediatrician Pizzeria Pediatric Dentist Recreation and Seafood Restaurant Pest Control Entertainment Sports Bar Pet Boarding Dance Studio Pet Groomer Fitness/Health Club Services Plumber Golf Course Auto Repair Photographer Gymnastics Center Car Wash Physical Therapist Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning Tutoring Caterer Veterinarian Chiropractor C.P.A. Retailers Day Care/Preschool Boutique Day Spa Children’s Clothing Dentist Drug Store Dry Cleaner Florist

Around WALTON | January 2013 21 Community Think Inside the Box: Expand the Living Space Within Your Home

by Zett Quinn

I hear a lot of homeowners in the Walton This isn’t a project for a do-it-yourselfer; hire a contractor community say they wish their 30-year- who knows how to safely replace the load-bearing wall with old homes had more living space or larger beams. When done properly, they can recess the beams to rooms to better fit their family’s needs. create a smooth ceiling throughout. Plumbing and electrical will probably need to move from inside the wall, and you’ll One option is to add to your home – a need to replace the flooring where the wall once stood. new great room or larger kitchen would Zett Quinn is the certainly increase space. The more cost- Other ideas to create more usable space include transforming founder of Quality effective option is to expand the space a deck or porch into a sunroom, transforming a kitchen Craftsmen, offering inside your home without changing the counter into a breakfast bar, removing walls in the entry hall more than 20 years “footprint,” or exterior walls. for a more spacious foyer, finishing a basement and expanding of experience in the the master bathroom or closet by merging it with a small construction and There are several ways to create space, or guest room or hall closet. renovation business. the illusion of more room. Replacing old To learn more, visit www.quality- windows with larger versions – without As you walk through your home, use your imagination to craftsmen.com or grilles – will allow for more sunlight. A make the walls move or disappear. Your home offers infinite contact him at (404) brighter room appears more spacious, so possibilities – transform your home so it complements your 483-7446. choose light paint hues. family’s lifestyle.

Adding vertical space also can make a room feel bigger. Many homes have eight-foot ceilings that can make a room appear small. It’s often possible to raise the ceiling height to nine feet by rebuilding the truss system. Consider adding tray ceilings and arched interior doorways, which help make a space appear larger.

Removing walls between rooms is a terrific way to create more usable space. A popular remodeling job in our area is removing the wall between the living room and family room. This creates a huge great room, perfect for entertaining.

When taking down walls, be cautious of several variables. The walls could be load-bearing, supporting the roof system.

22 Around WALTON | January 2013 Mobile Devices: Does Insurance Tag Along?

Provided by Linda and Kevin Keeton

Mobile information devices like While many believe their iPod is “worth” thousands of dollars, a PDAs and MP3 players occupy the homeowner’s insurance policy is designed to cover “direct physical bags and pockets of tens of millions loss” to property. Therefore, a typical policy will cover the cost of Americans. These devices can of the device itself but not the cost of the information stored on be pricey, often costing hundreds the device. Some homeowner policies include coverage for loss of dollars. The cost to obtain the to “personal records,” which may include information stored on information programmed on these a portable device. However, not all will do so and those that do gizmos can be exponentially more. likely limit coverage to a relatively small amount. If you have If your portable device is damaged questions, consult your insurance agent. Linda and Kevin Keeton live or stolen, will these costs be in the Walton community covered by your insurance? Business Insurance with their two sons, Christian More and more people are using smartphones or tablets to and Matthew. With a Personal Insurance conduct business on the fly. These devices keep them wirelessly combined experience of over Consider the iPod. Their owners connected to their work through email, Internet, and phone. 36 years within the insurance span every demographic. For industry, Keeton Insurance Services, Inc. is a Trusted some, the iPod is as important to If you own the device personally and use it for business, coverage Choice® Independent Agency getting through the day as morning under your homeowner’s insurance policy is less generous. specializing in property and coffee or sunshine. Personal property used for business may not be covered casualty insurance. They may worldwide and is subject to an amount of insurance that is lower be reached by calling (770) This pervasive product ranges than other personal property. A further restriction is that any 971-8900 or visiting www. in cost—usually a few hundred limited coverage available for “personal records” does not apply to keetoninsurance.com. bucks or less depending on bells business records. and whistles—and that’s just for the hardware. Downloading music can cost a dollar per song; If the device is owned by your employer, it’s likely covered under a videos and “podcasts” cost even more. Add in time spent business insurance policy. Such policies contain similar limitations collecting this information and you’ve got thousands of dollars for loss of information. Business owners should call their invested in this thing. The same is true for other portable insurance agent for information about electronic data coverage. devices. Back it Up The good news is that most homeowners policies cover Whether used for business, personal life, or both, the cost to personal property while it is anywhere in the world—a positive replace the device itself is likely the extent your insurance will pay considering the nature of these devices. The bad news is that if it is damaged or stolen. The best way to protect the information coverage is limited—meaning the check you receive after the contained in the device is to back-up data periodically. Then, even if loss may not be what you expect. you have to replace the device, you won’t have to start from scratch.

Around WALTON | January 2013 23 Community

Your Business, Your Story, Your Plan

by Mary-Kathryn Boler

When asked about business planning, the typical entrepreneur gently taps the side of his head and states, “It’s Your plan is your story. It must all in here.” While being intimately familiar with your firm’s goals and address topics“ critical to the objectives is critical for leadership, knowing where you are going does not success of your business – negate the need to write it down. Mary-Kathryn Boler no more, no less. The format is the owner of Planning is important and highly Catapult Strategic is determined by you and Consulting, LLC (www. personal, and contrary to popular CatapultStrategies. belief, it need not be difficult. your audience. com), located in the Walton area. Her proven A strategic business plan’s most approach to creating important function is to document business strategies and action plans has where you are taking your firm and address topics critical to the success of your business – no helped hundreds of how the functions of the company more, no less. The format is determined by you and your entrepreneurs grow their will act in concert to get you there. It audience. Phrases and bullet points are perfect for internal businesses faster and is relatively easy to remember your use, while more text and greater structure are appropriate more profitably than priorities early in the year, when they thought possible. for external distribution. It is a dynamic document that is you have just wrapped up last year’s updated regularly. financials. As the year progresses, it gets harder to maintain focus. Volume is not a measure of quality when writing a business plan. I believe most executives can effectively document their Other important purposes for a plan include holding all activities in less than 20 pages while addressing the following members of the management team accountable for success, critical business components: documenting growth opportunities for potential partners and investors, identifying financing needs, qualifying for a Company Description: loan, and specifying amounts, types and timing of resource Brief history of company and related entities, mission, major investments. Research suggests businesses that have plans milestones and success to date. are twice as successful as those that don’t. Market Analysis: If a plan is so important, why do so few businesses have one? Key industry trends, target markets, competitors and competitive advantages. My clients usually don’t know how to begin the planning process or are certain they do not have the time to finish it. Business Operations: Many compare business planning to writing a thesis: months Summary of facilities, production and fulfillment processes, of research and analysis resulting in hundreds of pages of supply and distribution channels, and technology plans. text and supporting tables and charts, most of which are out of date by the time the plan is finished. Business planning Management and Organization: books and software packages fuel this notion by suggesting Senior leadership responsibilities and resumes, organization every plan is required to address dozens of specified topics in chart and staffing plan. exactly the same format. Financial Performance: In my world, this image of Historic figures, comparison to industry norms, projected business planning could revenue streams, expenses, profitability and cash flow, and not be further from anticipated funding needs and repayment methods. the truth. More detailed information on writing a business Your plan is your plan is available free of charge on my website www. story. It must CatapultStrategies.com.

24 Around WALTON | January 2013 Around WALTON | January 2013 25 Community EVENT CALENDAR: January/February

Through January 30 January 17 February 6 Women of War Exhibit Brain Health Game Day Lunch ’N Learn Open House for MDE School Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Time: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Time: 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; Location: Catholic Church of St. Ann, Location: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. La Salette Hall, Suite A140 Thursday-Saturday 4905 Roswell Road Information: The MDE School will host Location: 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Information: Aloha to Aging will present an open house to introduce interested Suite 510-B a brain health game day lunch and learn for parties to the facilities and staff, and provide Information: The East Cobb Public Library those 55 and older to learn ways to revitalize information about the curriculum. The MDE will host the Women of War Exhibit which is a the brain while having fun. There will be School educates children K-8th grade who are World War II Exhibit from the Kennesaw State a healthy lunch served and multiple brain diagnosed with developmental disabilities and University Museum of History and Holocaust building games and prizes. There will be special needs or need a different learning style Education. The exhibit is open during library limited seating so RSVP by Tuesday, January 15 and individual attention. The school maintains hours. For more information, call (770) 509- to (678) 439-1177. The cost will be $15. a four to one student to teacher ratio. The 2730. school will be accepting new students for the January 19 2013-2014 school year. Please call (770) 977- January 16 Appleton Learning Grand Opening 9457 or (770) 971-4633 by February 1 to RSVP Catch an Anti-Semite Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. or for more information call or visit www. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: 4250 Roswell Road, Suite 610 mdeschool.com. Location: 4450 Lower Roswell Road Information: Appleton Learning East Cobb Information: A story of humor, danger, will celebrate its grand opening in the Pine February 7 and 20 spirituality, media bias and cyber hatred Straw Place shopping center with food, music Divorce Support Group for Women with guest speaker David Nesenoff will be and the opportunity to win an iPad. For more Time: 7 – 9 p.m. presented at Chabad of Cobb called “To Catch information, visit www.AppletonLearning.com Location: East Cobb Government Center, an Anti-Semite.” The interview between or call (770) 971-1500. 4400 Lower Roswell Road White House correspondent Helen Thomas Information: Visions Anew, a non-profit and interviewer, David Nesenoff forced January 19 and February 16 organization, facilitates this support group Thomas to resign and catapulted Nesenoff into Parent’s Night Out at the Y that helps individuals going through the the limelight, leading to thousands of death Time: 6 - 10 p.m. divorce process. The support group meets threats and hate mail. Tickets will be $15 at Location: 1055 East Piedmont Road every first Thursday and third Wednesday of the door. Light refreshments will be served. Information: Parents can enjoy an evening the month. The organization hosts a number For more information or to RSVP, call (770) out while kids (ages 2-12) enjoy games, of free support groups around the Atlanta 565-4412 or visit www.chabadofcobb.com. sports, movies, bounce house and more area every week. For more information, visit at the McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA. visionsanew.org or call (770) 953-2882. January 16 and 24 Registration required by Wednesday before MBCA Open House event and cost will be free to members and February 7 Time: 10 a.m. $10/child for prospective members. Contact Men’s Munchies and More Location: 4385 Lower Roswell Road Christina for more information at ChristinaL@ Time: 3:30 p.m. Information: Mt. Bethel Christian Academy ymcaatlanta.org. Location: Bickford of Marietta, (MBCA) will hold Open House. Attendees will 840 Le Croy Drive meet Jim Callis, the Head of School, division February 3 Information: The Men’s Munchies and More principals and classroom teachers and learn YMCA Open House Husband’s Spousal Support Group will be more about the school’s technology initiatives Time: 1 – 4 p.m. held the first Thursday of each month and is and service opportunities. MBCA provides a Location: McCleskey-East Cobb Family designed specifically for men caring for their Christ centered education for grades K to 8 YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont wives 55 and older, either inside or outside through an environment which develops and Road; Northeast Cobb Family of the home. The group will feature open encourages academic excellence, spiritual YMCA, 3010 Johnson Ferry discussion and educational based forum and is growth, and a lifelong love and desire for Road non-disease specific. The group is facilitated learning. For more information, call (770) 971- Information: Bring the whole family to enjoy by Aloha to Aging, Inc. Please RSVP by email 0245 or visit www.mtbethelchristian.org. a day of health together at the McCleskey to [email protected] . and Northeast Cobb YMCAs. Preview classes, tour the facility, enjoy the pool and children’s center and receive give-a-ways. The event will be free and open to the public. For more information, visit ymcaatlanta.org or call Send Your Calendar (770) 977-5991. items to lynne@ aroundaboutmagazines.com Deadline is January 20

26 Around WALTON | January 2013 Around About Local Media is proud to announce the addition of a third magazine in March 2013! Sixes Living Covering Canton - BridgeMill, Holly Springs and the Hickory Flat area! Contact Patty Ponder for advertising information. (770) 615-3322 [email protected]

Around WALTON | January 2013 27 Lifestyle

Celebrate Your Style

by Nora Borne

True style is not about the latest dinner, and she casually threw a scarf around her neck and trends or fashion. It is not really about shoulders, swished her hair back and headed out the door. clothes. True style is about feeling No need to ask, “How do I look?” She was completely self- good in what you wear. The legendary assured. designer Yves St. Laurent once said, “To have style, you must believe in To achieve your own signature style with such confidence, yourself.” you must embrace yourself and celebrate your personality. Finding your personal style is a process of self-discovery. It Have you ever noticed a stylish person requires time to consider what looks good on you and to on the street or maybe in the airport? find, most importantly, what feels good on you. Knowing Nora Borne is a personal stylist and has had a You probably don’t remember exactly your body and what cuts, color, and lengths are best for you passion for fashion her what she was wearing, but you do is the beginning of the process. Also consider the influences entire life. She lives in remember how she wore it. You in your life and your lifestyle. If you grew up in the Northeast the Walton Community gained an instant impression that attending prep school, you will surely have a more classic with her husband, she was comfortable and confident and preppy look. If you are an athlete at heart, you will most Darrell, and daughters, Emma and Sarah. She in her wardrobe choices. It all likely embrace more sporty styles. Personally, having grown will help you create looked so effortless, yet so stylish. up with six brothers, menswear and tomboy styles are a a look of your own European women have mastered the mainstay in my own wardrobe. Sometimes a signature look that celebrates your art of effortless sophistication. They can be as simple as adding a piece of unique jewelry every personality and inner have limited space and therefore a time you dress or applying a dramatic red lipstick. beauty. She can be contacted at (678) 427- limited wardrobe, yet they manage 5359 or at noraborne@ to look utterly chic Don’t be afraid of bellsouth.net. and updated. I making mistakes. Your witnessed this style will develop over phenomenon when time, begin to reflect I stayed in Madrid with a friend of my your personality and mother’s years ago. We were going out to feel effortless once you only put on clothes and accessories that you feel fabulous in. Seek out brands that reflect your taste and don’t succumb to trends and celebrity idols. Explore new options, such as vintage or ethnic accessories. Choose your wardrobe carefully and have fun expressing yourself and your moods.

If you don’t love it, don’t buy it, and if it doesn’t feel good when you put it on, don’t wear it!

28 Around WALTON | January 2013 Feature

Walton Grad Successfully Brings Good Samaritan Policy to College

by Lynne Lysaght

Taylor McCarty was a young man with a mission into consideration when he set off for James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Virginia after graduating When Taylor started this process, he had no from Walton High School (WHS) in 2009. As idea how involved and difficult it would be a senior at WHS, he recalled the impact that to accomplish. A giant party at JMU in the viewing the documentary “Haze” had on him. He spring of 2010 resulted in a riot which put the had seen other public service announcements administration in a reactive, not proactive posture warning against drug use and drinking underage and considering the addition of a Good Samaritan and did not believe that these really reached policy was no longer a priority. Later, it was the students. “Haze” was made in response determined that most of the rioting individuals to the death of 18-year-old college freshman, did not even attend JMU, but as a result of the Gordon Bailey, Jr. who died as a result of alcohol riot, the plan died and more restrictions were poisoning related to hazing. No one called for imposed. Taylor spent his second semester as help for the young man out of fear of judicial a sophomore studying abroad at the University ramifications at the college and with the legal of Oxford in England with JMU’s Honors system due to the fact that many involved were Abroad program. Besides being one of the drinking alcohol underage, including Gordon. best experiences of his life, this time exposed Taylor felt that it was a travesty that a person Taylor to how differently alcohol was treated in should die because people were afraid to make a another culture. He came home with renewed phone call for help because of the consequences hope to have a Good Samaritan Policy added to that might result. He wanted to see that a policy was put in the Student Handbook. He felt that being more restrictive like place that encouraged others to seek help for someone in need the United States did not lead to people taking responsibility of medical attention without fear of the legal consequences and hoped the change in policy would lead to students taking so that no unnecessary death related to drugs or alcohol greater responsibility. consumption occurred again. As a junior, he found himself working with the Dean of Underage drinking is a common issue on college campuses. Students, Dr. McConnell and three other students interested Reasons given for not calling for help for an intoxicated person in accomplishing the same goal. Together, the students wrote or possible drug overdose include (1) fear of getting into the policy, but it was too detailed and specific. The Dean disciplinary or legal trouble by getting involved, (2) thinking the suggested the students keep the policy simple and include person is not that sick and will just sleep it off, or (3) someone language such as “reviewed on a case by case basis.” The target else will do it. All of these reasons can lead to a preventable audience for the policy was the students and so it should be death. So, as a freshman, Taylor approached the Vice President easily read, engaged and understood. After many rewrites and of JMU with the idea of implementing a Good Samaritan Policy, many meetings with groups and individuals that would need to or Medical Amnesty Policy at his school. approve the policy including Judicial Affairs, Student Wellness Outreach Program, Dean of Students and Vice President, the A Good Samaritan Policy is a lifesaving measure that allows for policy was ready and named the Enlightened Citizens Amnesty a person who calls for medical attention on behalf of another or Policy. Once approved by the Board of Visitors (Directors) in themselves in an emergency involving drugs or alcohol to have June 2012, the policy was included in the Student Handbook, the opportunity to be shielded from some punitive measures. the required health class and integrated into the orientation for At JMU, an underage drinking infraction leads to a disciplinary new students in the lesson on alcohol. For Taylor, the feeling strike, and with three strikes, a student is expelled from the when he heard that it was approved was staggering. college. Strikes can be imposed for a number of infractions. The Good Samaritan Policy would allow for application of In its first semester in place, the new policy was used by amnesty from disciplinary measures when voluntarily helping students and approved by Judicial Affairs ten times. Taylor felt another get medical attention before authorities arrive very good about the accomplishment achieved by the group of (whether or not it actually turns out to be an emergency). For students who did not give up and continued to press on. He the intoxicated person, Medical Amnesty would allow no strike said, “The tragedy of Gordon Bailey will continue to happen to be imposed for the first time, but would require completion unless responsible policies like the Good Samaritan are put of appropriate rehabilitation measures. A second occurrence into place.” Taylor was instrumental in accomplishing this for for an intoxicated person would bring full disciplinary his college and hopes others will work to put Good Samaritan consequences including taking the fact that this occurred before policies in place at colleges that are currently without them.

Around WALTON | January 2013 29 Feature

Everyone needs a change of scenery every now and then. We will feature interesting places to visit not too Change of Scenery far from home, including museums, historical sites, family friendly activities and outdoor adventures. by Lindsay Greene Send ideas and suggestions for Change of Scenery to lindsay.greene@ comcast.net. The King Center: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Lindsay Greene lives in the Walton community with her husband and son. When not working as Vice President, Marketing & Member Services for Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA), Lindsay enjoys writing and discovering new places.

A young boy grows up in a time of segregation…A dreamer is moved by destiny into leadership of the modern civil rights movement…This was Martin Luther King, Jr. The Above: Dr. & Mrs. King Center offers an opportunity to hear his story, visit the King’s Crypt home of his birth, see where he lived and worshipped, as well as where he is buried. Walk in his footsteps, and hear Right: The his voice in the church where he moved hearts and minds. Eternal Flame Established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (“The King Center”) has been a global destination for more than a quarter century. Nearly a million people visit the 23- acre National Historic Site each year to learn and pay their respects to Dr. King’s legacy. Located near downtown Atlanta, the center includes 67 historic buildings, most built between 1890 and 1910.

January 21, 2013 will mark the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday, and is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King by visiting this local historic treasure.

Most of the park is self-guided. Tours begin by following the Civil Rights Walk of Fame to the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Visitor Center. When leaving the Visitor Center, turn right to view the International World Peace Rose Garden. You won’t want to miss seeing the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church

30 Around WALTON | January 2013 Freedom Hall Freedom Hall is the exhibition location on campus, as well as the primary location for special events and programs. It contains a Grand Foyer, large theater/conference auditorium, bookstore and resource center and various works of art from across the globe. The Grand Foyer features art from Africa and Georgia, and the paneling lining the staircase is from the sapeli tree which The King Center: grows in Nigeria. At present, Freedom Hall’s second floor is utilized as exhibit space honoring Dr. and Mrs. King, Mahatma Gandhi and Rosa Parks.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s Birth Home Martin Luther King, Jr. was born January 15, 1929 at 501 Auburn Avenue, the home of his maternal grandparents. For the next 12 years he lived here with Dr. King’s Birth his grandparents, parents, siblings, other family members and boarders. The Home home is located in the residential section of “Sweet Auburn.” Register for the tour at the Information Desk, located in Freedom Hall, in person upon arrival to the park.

Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church (Heritage Sanctuary) In this sacred place were sown the seeds of greatness from which Martin Luther King, Jr. blossomed. In 1893, Dr. King’s maternal grandfather, Rev. A.D. Williams, became Ebenezer’s second pastor, eventually succeeded by Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr., who served as Ebenezer’s third pastor from 1933 until his retirement in 1975. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. served as co-pastor in 1947 until he left to attend Crozer Theological Seminary in September 1948. From 1960 until his assassination in The King Center Fountains 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. again co-pastored Ebenezer Baptist (Heritage Sanctuary) and The King Center’s Hours: Church. In 2011, the church outdoor campus which includes the crypt of Open 7 days a week: was restored to the 1960 – 1968 Dr. and Mrs. King, the Eternal Flame, Freedom 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. period. Walkway and Reflecting Pool. Walk along the Summer Hours (Memorial Day pool to Freedom Hall, where you can learn more Weekend - Labor Day): about Dr. King through the exhibits, and reserve 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The bookstore and resource center a ticket for his Birth Home. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas offer a wealth of educational Eve, Christmas, and materials and proceeds support Dr. & Mrs. King’s Crypt New Year’s Day the mission of The King Center In 1968, after he was assassinated, Dr. Martin in educating the world about Dr. Luther King, Jr. was carried upon a farm wagon Admission and parking are FREE. King’s philosophy and methods of drawn by mules to Southview Cemetery. In nonviolence. 1970, Dr. King’s remains were removed from For more information: Southview Cemetery to what is the current King Visit www.thekingcenter.org Center campus, and in 2006 his crypt was rebuilt or call (404) 526-8900. to also include the remains of Mrs. Coretta Scott 449 Auburn Avenue, NE, Atlanta, King. Dr. and Mrs. King’s crypt is constructed of GA, 30312; just east of Georgia marble, a timeless acknowledgement of downtown Atlanta. his southern roots. Portions of the Martin Luther The Eternal Flame King, Jr. National Historic Site are The Eternal Flame symbolizes the continuing operated by the U.S. National Park effort to realize Dr. King’s dream of the “Beloved Service, http://www.nps.gov/ Community,” which was his vision for a world of malu/index.htm. justice, peace and equality for all mankind.

Around WALTON | January 2013 31 Lifestyle Ask Margot

by Margot Swann

Overwhelmed, I can offer three areas of advice: First, take a deep breath (trust me on this one). The Domestic Dear Margot, Relations Financial Affidavit (DRFA) appears daunting at first, but you’ll find that many of the lines do not apply to your case. My husband and I are trying to divorce In short, once you start, it’s not as bad as it looks. as amicably as possible. We’ve been married only seven years and have Second, understand that while it is detail oriented, that’s what no children, and I hope I can do some makes it so helpful for you. The DRFA is used for settlement preparation before seeing an attorney. discussions at mediation and for court hearings to create Maybe this will save some money. I a snapshot of the parties’ income and expenses as well as Margot Swann is the identifying the assets and debt that must be divided by the Founder and CEO of downloaded the copy of the Financial Visions Anew Institute. Affidavit from your website, but it is final divorce decree. She established this so daunting! I don’t know where to nonprofit to provide begin. Would you just tell me what this Finally, it is important to be as accurate as you can. If there resources, education, document is, how it will be used for the are a series of mistakes or a large misstatement, it will impact and support for people your credibility with the mediator or judge. A significant going through divorce. divorce, and the best way to think of Send your divorce things as I fill it out? I don’t want to misstatement can, in some circumstances, be grounds to set questions to margot@ mess it up. the divorce aside for fraud. If you find a mistake, bring it to visionsanew.org, call the opposing party’s attention in a timely fashion. Make a (770) 953-2882 or visit good faith effort to be as upfront as possible. www.visionsanew.org. Overwhelmed In short, do the best you can; be as accurate as you can, and if you find a mistake, let your opposing party know promptly.

Dear Overwhelmed, Overwhelmed, I hope John Gunn’s advice brought some clarity During a divorce, so much is happening, and there are so many to your understanding of the Financial Affidavit. Visions Anew decisions and tasks that need attention. Those of us who are Institute is offering a Divorce Survival Weekend, February 15-17, normally reasonable and serene can even have difficulty with 2013. For more information, visit www.visionsanew.org. little everyday challenges. The Financial Affidavit is one of those things that most of us would rather not face. Let’s ask John Remember, no one ever expects to divorce. If it is unavoidable, Gunn of the Gunn Firm in Marietta what he recommends: do it with good information, with integrity and with a team of experts. You don’t have to divorce alone.

32 Around WALTON | January 2013 Goodbye, Twinkie

by Kara Kiefer Last month, it was announced that the Hostess plant would be shutting down forever. This was quite the newsworthy story. There was the debate about the ongoing usefulness of unions, but the story was also big because the American public was losing something nostalgic.

For a lot of us, Hostess was part of our childhood — Ding Dongs, Fruit Pies, Donettes, Twinkies, Chocodiles, Suzi Qs, Kara Kiefer is the Sno-Balls, Ho-Hos and Cupcakes were Executive Editor for Around About Local the lucky treasures to be found in your Media. She lives in lunch or after school. Growing up, my southwest Cherokee household was more “Little Debbie” of the Twinkie but did enjoy its chocolate dipped cousin, the with her husband Mike friendly, so Hostess products became Chocodile. These were better enjoyed cold so the chocolate and sons Brandon and my guilty pleasure at my Hostess- wouldn’t melt all over your hands, especially when peeling the Garrett. friendly friends’ houses. chocolate off, piece by piece, like I would do.

My favorite was always the fruit pie, with its fried crust and Shortly after the announcement was made that Hostess would glaze. And the only way to eat the fruit pie was to save the be closing, people began clearing the shelves of these products, corners for last — they were the best part! to be savored or, as I can only assume, go on sale on Ebay.

My husband also liked the fruit pies, but he recalled that The loss of Hostess isn’t about the loss of a food product (I’m while they were present in his home, they were only for his using that term loosely). The loss people feel is really about stepfather’s lunch. But with four boys in the house, the fruit the memories and feelings the products evoked in us. Hostess pies were eventually found and devoured, and not just by his products were a commonality to most people and gave us a stepdad. connection. Now, Hostess has joined the ranks of something that only exists in our memory — just like the vinyl records, The Twinkie is probably the most iconic of all Hostess treats, cassette tapes, 8-tracks, metal lunchboxes and rotary phones. maybe because it wasn’t actually a “food” but more of a chemical reaction with some sort of “cream” filled center. I bet you have your own memories about your favorite Hostess Rumor had it that if you found a Twinkie still in its wrapper product (crust corner eaters unite!), and it’s with a fondness after 100 years, it would still be edible. I wasn’t a huge fan that we say, “Goodbye, Twinkie!”

Around WALTON | January 2013 33 Lifestyle

Everyday

Happy New Year! Thank you to all who helped to make Christmas wonderful for several families this season. Despite the volatile economy, so many of our readers donated to our featured families and helped make a wonderful difference!

As a new year approaches, Everyday Angels would like to share a letter recently received:

If you would like to make a donation, please visit www. Dear Everyday Angels: townelaker.com/ everydayangels to I am a local single mother of three children. Since losing my job in 2009, I have been dealing donate via Paypal or with more than my fair share of struggles. When I think things cannot get worse, they send your donations somehow do. My faith is truly all that I have today along with my three beautiful children. to: Everyday Angels, 2449 Towne Lake My oldest son, 15, has had many health issues since birth. It seems that when I finally feel Parkway, Woodstock as though we have one issue under control, something else surfaces. He has multiple special GA, 30189. One needs. He has a battle every day of his life with conditions of Autism, Seizure disorder, Dyslexia, hundred percent of ADD, Ulcerative Colitis, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, RLS and Pseudo tumor cerebri. He also your funds will go to has a history of Papilledema that was caused by the Pseudo tumor cerebri in 2009, when the the family you specify. condition first onset. Needless to say, he requires constant care and supervision. I also have Also, if you know of two other children to care for. I am unable to commit to an employer, not knowing day-to-day a special need within if my son is going to be in the hospital or in school or at home. I have become accustomed to your community living day-to-day and am grateful for each of them. However, our circumstances have become that you would like so heavy that I am feeling quite defeated. to share, please send an e-mail to Today, I am at a place where I pick and choose which utilities to pay to keep them on. Having a aaeverydayangels@ mere quarter tank of gas in my tank is a luxury. I never like to ask for help; however, I am in a gmail.com for very desperate place today. If your organization can do anything at all to provide some relief, I consideration and would be most appreciative. qualification.

Everyday Angels will assist this family by keeping their power connected and providing them with gas and grocery cards. We cannot take away the difficult times; however, we can give grace as we are so freely given. It doesn’t take much effort to become a “bright light” in someone’s world. As we begin 2013, let’s keep our hearts open and continue to share our love and blessings with others.

34 Around WALTON | January 2013 RETIREMENT PLANNING: Is it just financial?

by Peter Allen

You may be asking yourself the following questions: Why do I need to plan? My money is ok . . . or is it? I’m going to have all the time to do what I want . . . or will I? What is it that I want to do? Will it keep me engaged in life with passion and vitality?

Every person’s life journey brings them to critical points of transition where Peter Allen lives in choices and decisions are made. We East Cobb and has a can all draw examples from educational degree in Business Management and holds experiences, career choices, and several certificates from personal relationships. One point we coaching institutes for can agree upon is that some of those life, business relationships decisions had a permanent and lasting and retirement. He can impact upon our future. be reached at (770) 977- 2232. As we mature, we add to our lives the constant awareness of how important it is to make major decisions carefully because of the great and lasting impact they might have on the quality of our lives.

If you are in your 50s or beyond, you are moving toward another major life transition that should be and can be the best time of your life. And, you know how important planning and preparation will be for your quality of life.

Retirement today is much different than it used to be. We are retiring earlier; the average age now is 57. We will have different challenges, more choices and time. We now have the ability and wisdom to create second careers and activities with a renewed passion that will serves us very well. I like to call it rewirement.

Preparing for your retirement transition is important. This preparation occurs in two dimensions. For most people, there is first an external or formal time when “it” happens – the day when we actually retire. Simultaneously, there is also an internal, silent process occurring that has really been working for some time. This is much more in the area of a psychological and very personal nature and is absolutely crucial to the satisfactory completion of this life transition stage. Questions to ask yourself at retirement include: How much of your identity is defined by your career? What are your attitudes and expectation for your retirement? What, if any, interests and leisure activities do you have outside of your work? How adaptable and self-directed are you as you make this transition into the best chapter of you life?

If you need help in this process, coaching can help you through the process.

The best to you in this new chapter of your life and this new year!

Around WALTON | January 2013 35 Feature

connective tutoring Finding Your Family’s Tutor

Cause to Celebrate. Preparation, and ACT Connective Tutoring is here in East Cobb with a new office and SAT Preparation. in Paper Mill Village. Founder Lane Friel and her husband, Mock Testing is also Justin, chose to settle down in the Walton community in 2009, available for students drawn to the excellent schools for the children they hoped to seeking to practice the have. Now parents of a 7-month old daughter and active in full SAT or ACT, and the community, they could not be happier to live here. Lane, regular Study Halls who has been a tutor most of her life, said she has always had for a quiet learning a passion for learning and helping others learn. Her enthsiasm environment with for personalized teaching led her to begin Connective Tutoring tutors on hand for in 2008 as a private tutoring company, with a vision of helping assistance as needed. students who struggle to make connections in the classroom. Lane Friel and Abigail Moon Since then, her team has grown to 75 tutors all over Metro Atlanta who share her passion for education. Selecting the Right Tutor. A great connection between tutor and student leads to greater Having built a strong reputation among parents for one-on-one results. The student earns better grades and gets excited about tutoring, Lane and Director Abigail Moon recently made it a goal school and learning. Isn’t that what every parent secretly to find a way to maximize desires for his/her child? By taking the time to get to know the the number of students client and his/her needs, Lane and Abigail can select a tutor Connective Tutoring their tutors can help. With who will relate well to the student so the student actually looks 255 Village Parkway, Suite 520 their new East Cobb office, forward to each session. (470) 377-4809 Connective Tutoring is now www.ConnectiveTutoring.com pleased to provide the The emphasis the company places on selecting the right tutor opportunity for small group often leads to long-term relationships with many families and classes. These classes tutors remaining connected for years and through multiple target areas they see as children. One current tutor stays for dinner with his student’s some of the biggest needs in East Cobb, such as Study Skills, family after each session; this type of close relationship is not specific Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, Final Examination

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The company offers tutoring in all areas of study including foreign language, English, social studies, math, science, and test preparation for many standardized tests. Lane finds her staff through referrals from current tutors, Georgia Tech and Emory University, and teacher recommendations. Her tutors must be experts in their subject area and enthusiastic about helping others learn. In addition, they must all have an excellent work ethic, be reliable, flexible, and capable of working with various learning styles. Many of the tutors are certified teachers with experience Class Schedule working with students with special learning challenges. The staff of tutors can address the needs of students in most specific subject areas from elementary school Study Skills through college at all levels, including AP courses. If your student has a unique Session 1: 4 Saturdays, 1–3 p.m., subject need, Connective Tutoring will find the right tutor for you and your family. beginning January 19, 2013 New Small Group Classes. Session 2: 4 Saturdays, 1–3 p.m., And now, the company offers group classes described below with no more than 10 beginning March 2, 2013 students per class at the office located at 255 Village Parkway, Suite 520. AP Biology Exam Prep: The Study Skills class offers solutions to a variety of common study roadblocks Sundays, 5–7 p.m., March 24, for students. This four-session course covers everything from optimizing time April 14, 21, 28, May 5 and 12, management and organization to choosing the best study methods for the individual 2013 student. AP Chemistry Exam Prep: AP Exam Prep classes offered this spring include AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Saturdays, 3–5 p.m., March 30, U.S. History, and AP Calculus. Each six-week course will be taught by Connective April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4, Tutoring’s most experienced AP tutors and will cover specific content review and test 2013 taking strategies for the May 2013 AP final exams. AP Calculus will have separate classes for AB and BC levels. AP U.S. History: Saturdays, 5–7 p.m., April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 Final Exam Prep class is a one-session, three-hour course that identifies important and 11, 2013 information from the course work, creates a study plan, AP Calculus: Saturdays from 10 sets up a study environment, a.m. to 12 p.m., March 30, April instructs on how to 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2013 study for learning versus Final Exam Prep memorization, and more. Session 1: Saturday, 12–3 p.m., Separate ACT Prep and April 20, 2013 SAT Prep classes will be Session 2: Saturday, 12–3 p.m., held for upcoming exams May 4, 2013 for six sessions each with Connective Tutoring’s most SAT Prep classes will be offered experienced test prep before the March 9, May 4 and instructors. Both test prep June 1, 2013 exams. classes will prepare the ACT Prep classes will be offered student for all sections of before the April 13 and June 8, the test being taken. 2013 exams. Mock standardized testing For specific dates and times, is available, giving students an opportunity to take the test for “real” without scores visit connectivetutoring.com/ being reported and less expensively than the fee for taking the actual test. classes or contact us directly at (470) 377-4809. To find the right tutor for all of your family’s needs, call Connective Tutoring today at (470) 377-4809 or visit the website at www.connectivetutoring.com. Existing clients interested in taking any of the new classes will receive a 20 percent discount.

Around WALTON | January 2013 37 Lifestyle Cobb Young Professionals Donate to CFR

Jason Sleeman, 2012 Chairman of the Cobb Young Professionals, families, and communities so that they can acquire the presented a charitable donation to The Center for Family resources they need to become independent and self-sufficient, Resources (CFR) at the networking group’s holiday social. The thereby breaking the cycle of poverty. Members of the Cobb donation was raised during the Cobb Young Professionals Young Professionals also volunteered their time at CFR’s Thanks Fall Golf Tournament. “It’s easy for Giving event to help provide meals to recognize the value that an for families in need. organization like The Center for Family Resources provides for our community. Cobb Young Professionals is a group I know our donation will further within the Cobb Chamber of Commerce enhance CFR’s programs that truly dedicated to the promotion and empower Cobb’s families in need,” encouragement of young professionals said Adam Emrich of Georgia Power. in the work place. Through monthly As part of the winning tournament meetings and events, Cobb Young foursome, Emrich and his teammates Professionals have the opportunity chose to donate the tournament’s to network with other young proceeds to CFR. professionals and hear presentations from various speakers about topics Since 1960, CFR has helped thousands Cobb Young Professionals donated proceeds from that can influence their careers. The of low-income families with the Fall Golf Tournament to The Center for Family group meetings are usually held on employment, education, and housing Resources (CFR). Left to right: Jennifer Cain with the the last Thursday of each month. For services, leadership development CFR, Jason Sleeman, 2012 Chairman of Cobb Young more information about Cobb Young programs, mentoring opportunities, Professionals and Manager of the Fifth Third Bank in Professionals, contact Jessica Dudley, and temporary financial and food the Walton community, Jeremy Cronemeyer of Cobb events manager, at (770) 859-2359 Chamber of Commerce, Adam Emrich with Georgia assistance. CFR’s programs are or [email protected] or visit Power, and the 2013 Cobb Young Professionals Chair designed to strengthen individuals, as well as a member of the tournament’s winning www.cobbchamber.org/cyp. foursome.

38 Around WALTON | January 2013 Raising Moneywise Kids: Learning to Invest in the Virtual Stock Market

by Lisa Malice, Ph.D.

Contrary to popular misconception, wealth is not based on income. Certainly, the likelihood of becoming a With the aid of investment millionaire increases as one’s income websites geared for kids, your increases, but there are countless “ stories of people with six-figure or higher incomes who have spent children can learn how to make their way into bankruptcy, as well as their savings work for them. lottery winners who quickly lost every dime. Conversely, the 1996 book Lisa Malice earned her The Millionaire Next Door recounts Ph.D. in Organizational numerous examples of people of Psychology from modest income who amassed millions • youngmoney.com Join a game or start your own in this virtual Georgia Tech. She of dollars over their lifetimes. served as a PTA leader stock market game that starts players with a $1,000,000 at the local and state bankroll to invest. Monthly contests pay real money for Certainly teaching your levels for ten years. players with the biggest gains. The website also offers articles She lives in the Indian children to be wise savers on investing, entrepreneurships, college financial aid, and Hills subdivision and spenders is vital personal finance. with her husband to them becoming and two children. millionaires, but even • marketwatch.com Join an established game or start Contact her at lisa@ more critical is to your own with this moneywisekids.org. teach them to be wise simulation from investors. With the the Wall Street aid of investment Journal. websites geared for kids, your children can Customize learn how to make their savings work for your game them. These sites do a great job of helping kids to suit your understand the basics of the stock market with learning kid-friendly language and examples, as well needs. as opportunities to learn by playing with a variety of investment simulation games Playing that allow them to build and manage these virtual portfolios. games will help you Have fun learning about the stock market and your child with your kids with these web sites: understand the risks and rewards of playing the • younginvestor.com The kids’ section of this stock market, hopefully site offers easy-to-understand information and learning what mistakes games on earning, investing, budgeting and not to make when he/ other money management issues. There are she is ready to invest for teacher and parents pages, too. real. When that time comes, set up a custodial stock account and pick one of • stockmarketgame.org This premier stock the more than 1,100 companies, such market game has been used by 4th–12th grade as Disney or Mattel, which sell shares students and their teachers to learn about directly to the public with little or no investing and managing money. There transaction fees through dividend reinvestment is a $7 registration fee per student for a plans (DRIPS; dripcentral.com). DRIPs 10-week game. Parents can attend a free allow kids to invest with costs that are advisor workshop from the Georgia Council low so they won’t wipe out their on Economic Education (registration links for allowance or babysitting money. gcee.org).

Around WALTON | January 2013 39 Health & Wellness Common Mouth Sores by Dr. Cristi Cheek, D.M.D.

Mouth sores can be ugly, painful and annoying. They can appear on the lips, roof of the mouth, tongue, Fatigue, stress, or a weakened gums or inside the cheeks. Eating immune system can trigger the and speaking can be difficult as any “ movement of the affected tissue can formation of a canker sore. cause discomfort. The most common types of mouth sores are canker Certain types of foods or even sores and cold sores. Dr. Cristi Cheek, D.M.D., trauma from cheek or lip biting or is the owner of Cristi Canker sores, or apthous ulcers, eating a sharp piece of food can Y. Cheek, D.M.D., P.C., are usually painful single small, Family and Cosmetic flat lesions with a white, gray, or Dentistry in the Walton create a canker sore as well. community. Dr. Cheek yellow center and a red border. is also a member of Occasionally, they may be large, or the Around Walton there may even be multiple ulcers. Community Board. You There are several different causes by the herpes virus which is contagious. Drinking from the may contact her of canker sores. Fatigue, stress, or same cup, sharing eating utensils, or kissing someone with at (770) 993-3775 or visit a weakened immune system can a cold sore are some of the ways the virus is transmitted www.cheekdental.com. trigger the formation of a canker from one person to another. Once a person is infected, the sore. Certain types of foods or even virus can stay in the body in the inactive state for a period of time and may occasionally trauma from cheek or lip biting be activated by irritants like or eating a sharp piece of food wind, the sun, and stress. can create a canker sore as Most cold sores heal within well. Treatment for canker a week or two. There is sores is for relief of discomfort no cure for the virus or the only as there is no cure. Over lesion, but topical anesthetics the counter medications are or anti-inflammatory agents typically numbing creams or available over the counter germ-fighting mouth rinses. can provide temporary relief Occasionally, a dentist may from discomfort. A dentist prescribe corticosteroids can prescribe topical antiviral for a patient with multiple medications, but they must reoccurring ulcers. Avoiding be applied within the first spicy and acidic foods and day or two to be of any beverages will help minimize benefit. the pain of canker sores. Most canker sores heal and Not all mouth sores are disappear within 7-10 days. harmless. A dentist should evaluate any lesion that Cold sores, or fever blisters, persists for longer than are clusters of fluid-filled two weeks. Based on the blisters that erupt on or appearance, location, and around the lips. They can also possible causes of the lesion, occur on the gums near the your dentist will determine teeth or on the roof of the whether or not the area mouth. After a few days the needs to be biopsied or blisters may break and become evaluated by a specialist. a scab. Cold sores are caused

40 Around WALTON | January 2013 A Smart Choice for Your Health

by Dr. Christopher Rechter and Dr. Justin Fierro

It used to be that most people thought chiropractic care was strictly for helping with back pain or something When stress, injury or normal wear to be tried after a car accident. Today, more and more people are recognizing and tear causes“ nerves to become the long-term benefits of regular chiropractic care and are enjoying irritated, the result is a detrimental better health and vitality because of it. Though chiropractors are always physiological response called a Dr. Christopher Rechter ready to help you after an accident or subluxation. Chiropractic care and Dr. Justin Fierro are injury, we hope you will come to think owners of HealthQuest of chiropractic as a lifelong partner corrects subluxations and restores Chiropractic Center, in helping you maintain your good 1205 Johnson Ferry health! optimal function. Road, Suite 122. They may be reached at (770) 509-3400 or at info@ healthquestchiro.com. Why should I get regular chiropractic Visit their site at www. adjustments? bodies heal faster when brain function is in harmony with healthquestchiro.com. muscles, cells and blood vessels. When stress, injury or normal Making regular chiropractic care part wear and tear causes nerves to become irritated, the result of your healthy lifestyle is a smart is a detrimental physiological response called a subluxation. decision that can increase your well- Chiropractic care corrects subluxations and restores optimal being and add vitality to your years. Chiropractic has become function. a more mainstream, natural form of health care to which more doctors and individuals are referring to for health solutions. When subluxations are corrected and the brain is transmitting communication properly through the spinal nerves, it is Chiropractic care offers proven relief of many forms of chronic good news for your health and well-being! Our organs rely pain and is the preferred treatment for most back pain issues. on information from the brain to function correctly. In fact, Regular chiropractic care also offers so much more: according to the article “Medical Researcher Excited by CBSRF Project Results” in the The Chiropractic Journal, August, 1989, • Relief from chronic conditions, such as carpal tunnel, sciatica experts credit chiropractic adjustments for a remarkable 200 and fibromyalgia percent increase in immune system function over people who • Fewer headaches and migraines do not receive regular chiropractic care! What does that mean • Improved digestion for you? Less time lost to dealing with head colds, earaches, • Healthier immune allergies and system function seasonal flu. • Improved sleep That’s more time and energy levels to do what you love!

How does my spine A healthy lifestyle affect my overall means proper health? nutrition, adequate sleep and plenty The spine is the of exercise. Add information regular chiropractic highway of the care to the mix, body. Through and you have the spinal nerves, the recipe for robust brain communicates health and vitality with every part at any age! of the body. Our

Around WALTON | January 2013 41 Health & Wellness

Strategies to Rejuvenate Yourself this Year

by Marietta Plastic Surgery

The holidays are over, and now it’s time to think about those New Year’s resolutions, which often focus on getting in better shape. And it’s no Facial rejuvenation techniques, wonder--studies show we gain about like Botox or dermal injections, are 1-2 pounds over the holidays, which “ can really add up. So, to start the New Year out right, here are a few strategies great ways to give you a refreshed to revitalize your inner and outer self! and renewed appearance, with Drs. West, McNeel, 1. Put together a personal plan that minimal downtime. Fabian, Hanna and addresses what you’d like to improve Symbas. upon—both internally and externally. Marietta Plastic Surgery is a full service Set just a few attainable goals, with surgical and aesthetic steps on how to get there, center with locations and write it down so it 5. Create a game plan to achieve body image in Marietta and feels more official. goals. Think about what you’d like to improve Woodstock. Call (770) upon and research ways to achieve the look 425-0118 or visit www. 2. Set aside more time you want. CoolSculpting is a non-invasive mariettaplasticsurgery. fat-freezing body contouring procedure that com. for exercising, even if it entails simply requires no down time; it’s great for love a brisk walk three handles and muffin tops. Liposuction, which is times a week; it will help both your mind more involved, helps remove those unsightly and body. It’s a great time to think and plan, bulges and may take you down a dress size or burning calories along the way. two. The full effects take a few weeks so plan now for swimsuit season! Facial rejuvenation 3. Eat healthy, whole foods. Make an effort to techniques, like Botox or dermal injections, are avoid processed food and buy whole, natural foods. great ways to give you a refreshed and renewed Shopping the perimeter of the grocery store is an appearance, with minimal downtime. Or, if easy way to avoid packaged foods. You’ll probably you’re done having children and yearn for your begin to feel more energetic and may keep pre-baby shape, look into options. more weight off. There are wonderful ways to help get your body 4. Schedule “you” time. back, such as having During the holidays, a breast lift or we spend time on augmentation and/ everyone else— or a tummy tuck. shopping, feeding, entertaining and Following these guidelines visiting. Schedule may help you look just “you” time, even as great as you feel. if it’s to just read Keep those New Year’s a book. Don’t resolutions, and don’t feel guilty about forget to include ones spending time that make you feel and and money on look your best. yourself.

42 Around WALTON | January 2013 Around WALTON | January 2013 43 Feature Seasonal Community

Our community held Holiday Lights Celebrations to celebrate Friends of East Cobb Park invited the community to attend the season. Chabad of Cobb had “Light the Night” whereCelebrations the “Holiday Lights” special evening with festivities including the community was invited to the lighting of Atlanta’s tallest performances by the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Children’s Menorah, in celebration of Chanukah held at the Fountains of Choir, the lighting of the East Cobb Park 40-foot Christmas tree Olde Towne Shopping Center. Attendees enjoyed food, music and appearances and pictures with Santa and Rudolph. and the Menorah lighting.

Light the Night

Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park

44 Around WALTON | January 2013 Celebrations

Around WALTON | January 2013 45 Health & Wellness Preparing for Winter Storms and Keeping the Heat In Your Home

With cold weather rolling in, Cobb EMC is helping customers prepare their homes to be energy efficient and unaffected by winter storms with this helpful advice.

To prepare for winter storms and the power outages that may switches on exterior walls. Caulk around windows and door come along with them: frames. Add weather stripping and door sweeps to exterior doors. Use caulk or expanding spray foam to insulate where • Don’t find yourself in the dark. Keep plumbing, wiring and ducting penetrates through walls. And flashlights in multiple rooms and if warmth isn’t reason enough, sealing leaks can also help fluorescent camping lanterns on keep out unwanted insects and rodents, who squeeze through hand. They’re much safer than cracks much like the winter wind. candles when you have children and pets running around in the house. • Keep windows locked to create a tighter air seal.

• When TVs and computers aren’t • Insulation. Start with the attic for an instantly warmer (and working, battery-powered radios can keep you informed and quieter) home. If you have money left over, add insulation battery-powered TVs can keep you entertained. (Remember under the floors and inside the walls. to replace batteries every three years and stock up early. Stores’ supplies deplete quickly when meteorologists predict • Keep the heat at an energy-saving 68 degrees, and at 60 a storm.) degrees while you’re sleeping or at work. A programmable thermostat can do this automatically. Each degree you lower • Stay connected. Unless a storm takes down your phone your thermostat saves an estimated two percent on your line, landlines should still work. heating costs according to the Remember that cordless models U.S. Department of the Treasury. will eventually run out of charge. Remember, turning the thermostat Keep cell phones fully charged higher does not warm your house and avoid heavy use once the any faster. power goes out, as it can quickly drain battery life. • Turn off ventilation fans in bathrooms and kitchens shortly • To protect computers after showering or cooking to from unexpected power minimize warm air loss. disruptions, plug them into an uninterruptable power supply • When your fireplace is not in use, (UPS). close the damper and consider buying a plastic, inflatable • If you decide to use gas-powered “pillow” that inserts in the generators, make sure they are chimney to stop heat from kept outside, as the exhaust escaping. can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. • Plant trees. They’ll take several years to grow, but deciduous trees allow light to flood in To keep the heat in your home: during the winter and provide • Where is a simple place to start? solar warmth, but provide shade Seal air leaks to keep energy in hot summer months. Full dollars from slipping out of evergreens, like Magnolias, help cracks and gaps in your home. form a windbreak to protect your Install foam outlet gaskets home from chilly winter winds. in electrical outlets and light

46 Around WALTON | January 2013 Around WALTON | January 2013 47 Health & Wellness Seasonal Affective Disorder Explained

by Ryan Breshears, Ph.D.

What is the main cause of “winter surrounding the holidays. We know from research that stress blues” or Seasonal Affective Disorder can precipitate a depressive episode. (SAD)? There are many factors that can contribute to the onset of mood Additionally, the holiday season can be experienced by some as disturbances, be it the “winter blues,” a reminder of their emotional losses—reflecting, for example, which is usually fairly mild in nature, or on loved ones who are no longer with us. And lastly, consider SAD, which is a serious mood disorder. the impact of shorter days, less daylight, colder weather, and the A person’s unique make-up, including lifestyle changes that accompany these seasonal factors. neurotransmitters and hormones, are involved. Also the meaning we What are some ways a person can effectively deal with SAD or Dr. Ryan Breshears attach to holidays (any associated holiday depression? is a clinical health grief regarding personal losses, psychologist and If an individual is dealing with depression of the severity of SAD, the Director of the decreased social activities and they really need to consult with a mental health professional, Psychological Services decreased physical activity we often especially if suicidal thoughts are present. For severe depression, for the WellStar Medical experience during the winter months) there are a number of effective medication options. For SAD, Group. He specializes in will be a factor. light therapy is also a common treatment of choice. There are psychological assessment also many effective physical and behavioral methods that can and testing, and conducts What are the symptoms of SAD? relieve the symptoms of depression. pre-surgical psychological Typically, SAD manifests as a evaluations for bariatric depressive disorder, the symptoms of surgery and spinal cord which may include: stimulation procedures. He also provides behavior • Feelings of sadness or irritability modification and (more days than not) counseling for patients • Lost interest in hobbies or activities with various medical and • Feelings of worthlessness, psychiatric comorbidities. hopelessness, and/or helplessness He can be reached at • Changes in sleep patterns (770) 514-6760. • Appetite and/or weight changes • Thoughts about death and/or suicide

What are triggers that can cause SAD and general depression? For many, the holiday season is a time to reflect on positive memories, participate in social functions, and enjoy loved ones. Although many of us find these times enjoyable, the holiday season is also inescapably stressful. Most families are so busy, and we become even more busy during the weeks and months

For many, the holiday season is a time to reflect“ on positive memories, participate in social functions, and enjoy loved ones. Although many of us find these times enjoyable, the holiday season is also inescapably stressful.

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INS-1847B-A Around WALTON | January 2013 49 Schools & Sports

What Do PSAT Scores Mean?

by Claudia Aguirre with C2 Education, East Cobb

Some students will take the PSAT (Preliminary Standardized Admissions Test) in 9th or 10th grade, but by If a student receives high scores 11th grade everyone will have taken on the PSAT, he/she would have to it. The main purpose of this test is to “ qualify high scorers for the National continue to work hard, learn higher Merit Scholarship program; finalists usually score above the 210 range. level vocabulary, master higher level

Claudia Aguirre has been Summary of the National Merit math skills and develop essay skills in an education specialist and director at C2 Scholarship Qualifying Test: order to do just as well on the SAT. Education in East Cobb for the past four years. • Also known as PSAT/NMSQT You may contact her • Scores from 9th and 10th grade are regarding ideas for future articles at eastcobb@ used as a predictor c2educate.com. • Only 11th grade scores will be used to qualify In my experience with tutoring, I would recommend that if • All students who score in the 96 your child scored below 140, consider test preparation to percent range get a letter sent home improve his/her score. There are many ways to approach this: • Only students in the 99 percent range win the scholarship you can buy PSAT prep books and have your child self-tutor • Winners are based on the PSAT/NMSQT score, GPA (Grade at home, hire a private in-home tutor, sign-up for programs Point Average), an essay and online or take him or her to a teacher recommendation local tutoring center. • Georgia’s qualifying score in 2012 was 218 Start preparing your student for the idea that they need to raise If your child is not in the their score and that it might take National Merit Scholarship time. It is common for students qualifying range, his or her to start test prep in 9th and PSAT scores still are valuable 10th grade rather than waiting information. It is important to until 11th or 12th. As a student note that these scores are not progresses through high school, always a predictor of future SAT he/she will take a tougher scores. The PSAT goes over the course load. It is easier to work lower level questions of the on test prep earlier when school SAT, and it does not include an is not as demanding. essay for its writing section. If a student receives high scores Colleges are aware that most on the PSAT, he/she would have students have to study for the to continue to work hard, learn SAT in order to gain admission higher level vocabulary, master to their college of choice. A higher level math skills and student of mine came back from develop essay skills in order to a visit at Auburn University and do just as well on the SAT. If said the admissions office told your child scored between 140 her, “ We encourage you to get and 170, this is considered the tutoring and raise your score; average range. Pay attention to use all of the resources you have the lowest individual score area; available because we want you this indicates a weakness that to get into our school.” will need to be addressed when preparing for the SAT.

50 Around WALTON | January 2013 Around WALTON | January 2013 51 Schools & Sports Opportunity Knocks for Youth Celebrates

OK for Youth director Dale Champion and foster mom Anna Dossou Left to right: Mentor Danny Quillen and OK board member Bill Spell present the Volunter of the Year award to mentor Tem Marshall. catch up at the annual dinner.

Opportunity Knocks for Youth held its seventh special Christmas in a tough spot and are seeking to improve their situation by Dinner recently for the organization’s mentors, their spouses participating in OK for Youth. During our monthly dinners, and their teenage mentees. The dinner, held at Paper Mill Grill, they’re engaged and eager to learn.” Danny, who retired after featured one of the mentees favorite speakers, Al Duncan who 37 years with Delta, was compelled to become a mentor after was able to keep his young audience laughing and listening his first meeting with the young men in the program. He feels while delivering an important message that will hopefully that his visits with his mentee are important because they allow remain with them. Al said that his intensity comes from his own the teen a time to talk about his goals and direction. “I became life experience which strengthens his connection to youth. a mentor because I wanted to be a positive influence in the growth of a teen,” commented Danny. The organization of approximately 25 mentors works with at-risk teens, mostly in Cobb County. Being a mentor does not provide Through the generosity of donors and volunteers like Danny, immediate gratification and includes disappointments along Wayne and Charlie, OK for Youth provides one-on-one the way, but to those special individuals who consider it their mentoring, educational support and life/work skills programs. calling, it allows them to give back in a very unique way. Charlie The mentors work with teens from low-income families, foster Edwards, an OK for Youth mentor for eight years, has seen his care and group homes to provide hope as they build trusting mentee, Marcus, through high school and has supported him relationships. Their shared goal is to empower young people as he makes his way into the adult world. Marcus is working to complete their education and become self-sufficient citizens. while studying to become an EMT. The optimistic young man High school graduation is a significant accomplishment. attends every Christmas dinner to see Charlie even though he “Less than 20 percent of foster children graduate from high must travel 25 miles. Marcus openly shows his affection for his school,” Executive Director Dale Champion said. “OK for Youth mentor with a small Christmas gift chosen especially for Charlie. participants have celebrated a 70 percent graduation rate for the past 5 years with some pursuing higher education.” Even though new mentors like Danny Quillen and Wayne Farr Preparation for the workforce is another objective of the do not share the experience Charlie has acquired, they show program when higher education is not the young person’s great enthusiasm for the support they can give. Wayne, who choice. is Vice President for the Global Walmart Team for Coca Cola Refreshments, travels often. He partners with Danny to co- The program partners with Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, mentor. “Danny and I ‘tag team’ our time in working with our Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services, and mentee, Casey,” Wayne said. “Like everybody else, I have a lot Cobb County schools. For more information please contact Dale of priorities, but I make OK for Youth one of my top priorities. Champion at (678) 641-1968, [email protected], or www. Our mentees are good young men who have found themselves ok4youth.org.

52 Around WALTON | January 2013 Eight Reasons Why You Should Buy a Tablet this Year

by Mayank Verma

1. Great E-Reader! This lightweight invention makes reading amusing with its sleek design and No matter where you are, the gorgeous retina display. All the reader has Youth Celebrates to do is search the novel he/she desires in tablet can go with you. After stores such as Kindle, Nook, and Ibooks, “ long-term use, it will become an and then download it! No longer will you have to travel to bookstores to purchase accessory you cannot do without. your books. Everything can be purchased within the environs of your home. Mayank Verma is a junior at Walton High 2. Game Playing! have it— a whole new package of movies School (WHS), and There is no better way to define in your pocket. this is his first year as a member of the entertainment than tablet. Applications WHS robotics team, ranging from Temple Run to Asphalt 7 6. Excellent Device to Share and Take Pictures! Team WALT. Visit and Bike Race give the user a jolt of joy. If you’re a photographer, then this device is a necessity. You can waltonrobotics.org for These realistic games make the user forget sit there and show off your portfolio with a few flicks of your more information or reality and swallow him/her into a trance finger. Tablets also allow you to take any shot and create bright to contact Team WALT. where he/she actually feels they are the memories. runner or racer. 7. Excellent Device to Find Restaurants and Hotels! 3. Easy to Use and Portable! We have all been to that vacation spot where we feel clueless. Discard that outdated net book. Tablets are on fire! It completely Tablets have applications that find you the best restaurants and roasts all net books on the block with its simplicity and light hotels for the best price. weight. 8. Kids Love It! 4. Convenient! The smile you will get on No matter where you are, the tablet can go your kid’s face when he/ with you. After long-term use, it will become an she receives a tablet is accessory you cannot do without. The battery life immeasurable. If you of a tablet far exceeds that of a laptop, making it want to get something more convenient. special for your child, buy him/her a tablet. 5. Excellent Device to Stream Movies! I assure you that he/ We have all seen or heard that Netflix allows you she will love you ten to watch a wide variety of movies. Now you can times more! download the Netflix application, and there you Prices Start at just $299!

Around WALTON | January 2013 53 Schools & Sports School & Sports News

WHS Robotics Team Continues to Reap Honors

The Walton High School Robotics Team received top honors The FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of at the recent Georgia Regional Invitational Tournament sports with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict and Showcase (GRITS). The team earned the prestigious rules, limited resources, and time restrictions, these FRC high Coopertition Award for its professionalism and efforts to school teams are challenged to raise funds and to promote help out other teams, which included lending a rookie team STEM while designing, building and programming robots a practice robot and teaching its students how to drive it to excel in playing a new sport every year against a field of throughout the competition. The team received the Outreach impressive competitors. It is as close to real-world engineering Award for its exemplary community outreach program, as well and business development as the students can get while still in as for having the most rookies (15) attending the event. With high school. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and six rookie drivers, the Walton Team came away with a second talents to guide each team. place finish for the robotic basketball tournament as part of an alliance with the RoboJackets (First Robotics Competition (FRC) The Walton team is generously supported by GE Volunteers team 1379 from Roswell) and Team Reboot (FRC team 4080 Foundation, Taylor & Mathis, Automated Logic, Lockheed from Atlanta). Martin, UPS, Novelis, Women in Technology, Dixie Industrial Finishing, Rotary Club of East Cobb, TSheets, Benton In its fifth year, Walton Robotics (FRC Team 2974) is a group Advisory Group, Knowledge Shop, Mansour Center, PBWorks, of 43 talented students, dedicated coach Brian Benton, and LabArchives, Inmotion Hosting, Net2Atlanta, Safety Glasses USA, skilled mentors. The team’s mission is to help students develop and Sequence Technologies. personal and professional skills, inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics For more information about Walton Robotics or to become (STEM), and promote STEM as a pathway to a brighter future. a team sponsor, visit www.WaltonRobotics.org. For more information about FIRST, go to www.usfirst.org.

Mt. Bethel Elementary Physical Education Program New GED Test Coming in 2014

Earns Recognition Beginning January 1, 2014, there will be a new GED test for students seeking high school credentials. The current version Mt. Bethel Elementary was one of several Cobb County of the GED test and any pending scores will expire at the end of elementary school physical education programs that earned 2013; any student who has not completed the test by Dec. 31, recognition for their successful implementation of the Jump 2013 will be required to start over and retake all five parts. For Rope for Heart program. Jump Rope for Heart is an educational complete information about GED preparation classes and how fundraising program that energizes students about being to register for the test, visit the Cobb/Paulding Adult Education physically fit. The proceeds are donated to the American Heart Center website at www.cobbk12.org/adulted. Cobb County Association to help children in need of heart-related medicines students can call (678) 594-8011, ext. 245 to learn more. and treatment. Congratulations to the students and to the Health and Physical Education Teachers Pat Toole, Theresa Collins and Chuck Jones for their efforts.

54 Around WALTON | January 2013 Cobb Named 2012 Clean Air WHS Musician Selected School District of the Year for BOA Honor Band

The Clean Air Campaign named the Cobb County School District Walker Cook of Walton High School (WHS) was one of ten its 2011-2012 District of the Year. As part of the program’s outstanding musicians from Cobb County high school marching PACE awards, which honor Georgia businesses and public bands selected to be a member of the Bands of America (BOA) agencies that contribute to cleaner air in Georgia, the District Honor Band in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade. These was recognized for community-wide efforts to create safer students were selected from among hundreds of applicants and healthier campuses. The Clean Air Campaign said, “Cobb across the nation to become a part of a long-standing New County has had consistent participation in the Clean Air Schools Year’s Day tradition. program since 2008 with almost half of all schools participating in 2011-2012. Due to the county’s success, representatives The BOA Honor Band is a 325-piece national ensemble with from Cobb County schools are invited to speak with principals winds, percussion and a flag and dance team. Bob Buckner, from other counties about the Clean Air Schools program. The who recently retired as director of the Western Carolina PTA provides a high level of support, and members are invited University ”Pride of the Mountains” Marching Band, directed to events every year to help identify potential carpool matches the 2013 BOA Honor Band. Kennesaw Mountain High School for parents.” band director David McGrath served as one of the band instructors assisting Buckner with the parade preparations. Earlier this school year, 26 Cobb schools were recognized by the Clean Air Campaign for individual school programs to educate All ten Cobb students spent a week in southern California students about sustainability and air quality including Dodgen participating in rehearsals, listening to performances at the Middle, East Side Elementary, Mt. Bethel Elementary and Tournament of Roses Bandfest and Disneyland, enjoying Timber Ridge Elementary schools in the Walton community. special activities and marching in the world-famous parade. The Clean Air Campaign will nominate CCSD for a National Congratulations! Green Ribbon School District of Excellence award.

Record Number of Racers for MUST Ministries Gobble Jog

The 10th anniversary Gobble Jog had a record number of racers stated, “This fund raiser comes at a critical time for us as we for 2012 of 10,875, surpassing MUST Ministries’ goal of 10,000 head into the first quarter of the year.” He explained, “January, participants. The annual event raises funds to support the February and March are usually difficult times to raise money, Ministries’ outreach to nearly 34,000 community members and we count on the Gobble Jog event to give us a boost that each year. An increase helps take us through in teams from large the lean winter groups like LGE Credit months.” Union and Mt. Zion United Methodist MUST has received five Church helped the consecutive four-star race reach the record. ratings from Charity Betsy Matthews, Navigator for sound Special Events Director fiscal management for MUST, said, “We and commitment to had an amazing 291 accountability and volunteers, also a transparency. For record number, who more information or helped everything to donate, visit www. run smoothly.” Tom mustministries.org. Riddle, COO at MUST,

Around WALTON | January 2013 55 Feature Walton High School Basketball VARSITY Boys

Photos by Skip Daugherty: www.skipdaughertyphotography.com 56 Around WALTON | January 2013 Walton High School Basketball VARSITY girls

Photos by Skip Daugherty: www.skipdaughertyphotography.com Around WALTON | January 2013 57 Schools & Sports Continued Budget Challenges in 2013 for CCSD

by Scott Sweeney

While every year has challenges, the beginning of each New Year launches many thoughts about what we want to Obstacles to balancing the have happen and about steps we will take budget this cycle include another to make it happen. Concerning public schools within the Walton community, potential drop in“ the local property what do you want to have happen this year and how can you assist? Here are tax digest combined with less state some priorities to consider. and federal funding.

Scott Sweeney The 2013-2014 school year budget will is Chairman of prove to be the most challenging ever for the Cobb County the Cobb County School District. We know million. Of particular interest to the Walton community is a New/ Board of Education Replacement Facility project. Members of the Walton Facilities and represents significantly fewer funds will be available Post 6. Scott may to fund public education while costs to Foundation working in coordination with school personnel be contacted deliver education, insurance premium learned that Walton’s facilities are undersized by approximately at ssweeney. expenses, and state mandated retirement 47,000 square feet given the current student enrollment. A New/ boardmember@ contributions will continue to escalate. Replacement Facility for Walton is a welcomed addition to the cobbk12.org or (678) project list. Additional proposed projects in East Cobb include 646-2470. For more Obstacles to balancing the budget this information, visit cycle include another potential drop in the replacement of the annex buildings at Sope Creek Elementary www.cobbk12.org the local and Mt. Bethel Elementary, an property East Cobb area replacement tax digest middle school, and re-roofing combined with less state and Dickerson and Dodgen Middle federal funding. At the state Schools. Please visit the Cobb level, there is at least a $300 County School District website million Medicaid shortfall, at www.cobbk12.org to learn though many suspect the more about SPLOST IV project shortfall is greater. Additionally, information. it is estimated that Georgia is indebted to the federal Prior to SPLOST, the school government for greater than district was reliant upon bond $800 million in unemployment financing to address capital insurance compensation needs. Since the inception of payments – funds that must SPLOST in 1998, the district be returned to the federal is now debt free. In addition government. Please contact to many notable projects, your state legislators to express 22 new schools have been the critical importance of built, 2,372 new classrooms protecting public education have been added, and 551 funding as they are determining portable classrooms have been Georgia’s budget. eliminated. The continuation of the SPLOST is a vitally important Next on the list is the proposed initiative for all of Cobb County continuation of the education to address the needs of the Special Purpose Local Option school district in both the near Sales Tax (SPLOST) which and long term. will be considered by Cobb County voters this March. Best wishes for a prosperous Countywide, greater than $2 and fantastic New Year and billion in needed projects were thank you for all you do within identified, though revenues this community each and over a five year period are every day. projected at approximately $718

58 Around WALTON | January 2013 Faith Faith In Action

by Bryant Wright

One of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, ‘What commandment is the foremost of all?’ Jesus answered, ‘the foremost is, Hear, o Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your god with all your heart, and with all your Bryant Wright is the Senior Pastor of soul, and with all your mind, and Johnson Ferry Baptist with all your strength. The second Church and the founder is this: you shall love your neighbor and chairman of as yourself. There is no other Right from the Heart Ministries. He currently commandment greater than these.’ serves as the President Mark 12:28-31 of the Southern Baptist Convention. He can be Loving God means faith in action. If reached at (770) 973- that’s the case, how do we live that out? 6561 ext. 2962. Answer: faith in action means obeying the commandments of God. That pretty much covers the first commandment in the scripture referenced above to love God with everything we have, but today, we’re going to focus more on the second commandment in the verse, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Yeah, right, you might say. “Obviously, you don’t know my neighbor.”

First, I want you to understand what the word “love” means. It has nothing to do with feelings. It has nothing to do with emotions. It’s not a feeling. It doesn’t even have anything to do with liking another person. It’s a decision of the will. You may wonder, “How can I love somebody if I don’t even like them?” Well, you really can. Here’s how. You can be fair to them. You can show respect for them. You can be honest with them. Keep your word. You can show you care about them. That’s what it means to love people, even if you don’t like them.

But that’s not all. You should also care about their eternal destiny. How many of us know our neighbors? I mean really know our neighbors more than just to say, “Hey” when we’re getting in our cars to leave for work, or mowing the grass or maybe grilling hamburgers. Loving your neighbor as yourself also means knowing that you have loved them enough to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with them. Now, that is faith in action.

Copyrighted material. Used by permission of Right From the Heart Ministries, Marietta, GA.

Around WALTON | January 2013 59 Faith WALTON AREA Houses of Worship

Anglican Mt. Arbor Baptist Church Christian and 2235 Morgan Road, NE, (770) 971-9339 The Church of Our Redeemer Missionary Alliance 2625 Canton Road (770) 421-1928 New Life Baptist Church Marietta Alliance Church Rector: Fr. James Danford 4010 Canton Road, (770) 592-6880 1787 E. Piedmont Road, (770) 973-2189 www.ourredeemeracc.org Pastor: Roger Brink Pastor: David Hayes www.thenewlife.org www.macweb.org Apostolic New Providence Baptist Church Christian Science Northside Apostolic Church 3740 Providence Road, (770) 971-3519 2115 Northfield Court, (770) 975-3001 Pastor: Charles Whittaker Christian Science Churches & Reading Rooms www.newprovidencebc.com 2641 Old Sewell Road, (770) 565-7271 Baha’i Faith Baha’i Faith of Marietta Northside Primitive Baptist Church Church of Christ 5265 Roswell Road, (678)481-2793 2601 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-0070 Church of Christ-Piedmont Road Pastor: Jason Solomon 1630 Piedmont Road, (770) 971-9933 www.northsidepbc.org Baptist Minister: Neil Richey www.pr-coc.com Bible Baptist Church Piedmont Baptist Church 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta, (770) 422-2566 2025 Eula Drive, NE, (770) 592-2660 East Cobb Church of Christ www.piedmontchurch.tv Pastor: D.L. Cooper 5240 Roswell Road, (770) 587-5888 Pastor: Ray Hawkins Chattahoochee Baptist Church Sandy Plains Baptist Church www.eastcobbcoc.org 375 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 977-2058 2825 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-8525 Pastor: Rick Shoup Pastor: Dr. Alvin Southerland Emmanuel Tabernacle Christ Church www.chattahoocheebaptistchurch.org www.sandyplains.org 2692 Sandy Plains Road, #A32, (770) 422-3268 Cornerstone Baptist Church Sewell Mill Baptist Church Pastor: Dwight Graves 1506 Sawyer Road, (770) 422-3579 2550 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 971-3746 North River Church of Christ Pastor: Carl George Pastor: David Watson 320 Austin Avenue, (770) 792-8133 www.sewellmill.org Crossview Baptist Church www.nrcoc.com 1100 Piedmont Road, (770) 973-0063 Shady Grove Baptist Church Pastor: John E. Johnson 1654 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 428-0216 Church of God www.crossviewbaptist.org Church of God of Prophecy Shallowford Free Will Baptist 3393 Canton Road, (770) 427-5923 East Cobb Baptist Church 1686 Shallowford Road, (770) 926-1163 1940 Shallowford Road, (770) 928-2233 Pastor: Len Blanchard Pastor: David York First Church of God www.shallowfordchurch.com 592 Shannon Drive, (770) 461-1925 Eastside Baptist Church Mount Paran North 2450 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2323 Catholic 1700 Allgood Road, (770) 578-9081 Pastor: Dr. David H. Chauncey Holy Family Catholic Church www.mtparan.com www.ebcfamily.org 3401 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 973-0038 Pastor: Darragh Griffith Eastwood Baptist Church www.holyfamilycc.org Town Center Church of God 1150 Allgood Road, (770) 973-9011 1040 Blackwell Road, (770) 424-4004 Pastor: Mike Hatton St. Ann’s Catholic Church www.eastwoodbaptist.org 4905 Roswell Road, (770) 552-6400 Church of Jesus Christ of Pastor: Tom Rielly Latter-Day Saints Elizabeth Baptist Church www.st-ann.org 315 Kurtz Road, (770) 427-3325 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Pastor: Steve Echols Transfiguration Catholic Church 3195 Trickum Road, NE, (770) 509-9074 1815 Blackwell Road, (770) 977-1442 Pastor: Bishop Ho Galilee Baptist Church Pastor: Monsignor Patrick Bishop 2050 Bentley Lake Road, (770) 422-6487 www.transfiguration.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — Paper Mill Ward, 95 Holt Road, (770) 578-8734 Holt Road Baptist Church 675 Holt Road, NE, (770) 971-3052 Christian www.holtroadbaptist.org Atlanta Chinese Christian Church Northwest Community Churches 1837 Bill Murdock Road, (770) 971-1837 Cobb Community Church at Highlands Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Christopher Pu 4649 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 992-3330 955 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 973-6561 Pastor: Alan Daniels Pastor: Bryant Wright Chestnut Ridge Christian Church www.cobbcc.com www.johnsonferry.org 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 971-8888 Pastor: Byron Wells Shallowford Falls Community Church Liberty Hill Baptist Church 3662 Shallowford Road, (770) 565-7468 1053 Liberty Hill Road, NE, (770) 422-1406 Walking By Faith Christian Pastor: David White Pastor: Amos Williams 1821 Kinridge Road, (678) 560-1144 www.shallowfordfalls.com

60 Around WALTON | January 2013 Vineyard Community Church Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Restoration Life Church 2692 Sandy Plains Road, #A25, (770) 565-1505 2922 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4600 2692 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 509-1481 Pastor: Tommy Papevies Pastor: Ronald Grunke Pastor: Ken Kessler www.holytrinitymarietta.org www.lifeschoolinternational.org Episcopal Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul Lutheran Church of Incarnation Orthodox 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 977-7473 1200 Indian Hills Parkway, (770) 971-2738 Rector: The Rev. Dr. Robert G. Certain Pastor: Rev. Jerry Reynolds St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church www.peterandpaul.org www.lcilutheran.org 2263 East Cherokee Drive, (770) 485-0504 Priest Frederick Watson Episcopal Church-Annunciation Lutheran Church of Resurrection www.stelizabethga.org 1673 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-7916 4814 Paper Mill Road, (770) 953-3193 Rev. Paul McCabe www.lcrmarietta.org www.annunciationepiscopal.org Presbyterian Methodist St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church Christ Presbyterian Church 571 Holt Road, NE, (770) 971-2839 East Cobb United Methodist 495 Terrell Mill Road, (770) 956-7572 Rev. Jim Nixon 2325 Roswell Road, (770) 971-3643 Pastor: Legree Finch www.stcatherines.org Pastor: Brian Germano www.christpreschurch.org www.eastcobbumc.org Greek Orthodox East Cobb Presbyterian Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Mount Bethel United Methodist Church 4616 Roswell Road, (770) 973-4114 3431 Trickum Road, NE, (770) 924-8080 4385 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 971-2880 Pastor: Richard Holmes Rev. Father Panayiotis Papageorgiou www.mtbethel.org www.ecpca.org www.HolyTransfiguration.info Mountain View United Methodist Eastminster Presbyterian Church Jehovah’s Witness 2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 3125 Sewell Mill Road, (770) 977-2976 Jehovah’s Witness Pastor: Bill Burch Pastor: Dr. Tim McConnell 2065 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 427-1881 www.mvumc.org www.epres.org Pastor: Hope Torkornoo www.watchtower.org Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 971-1465 3605 Sandy Plains Road #240-161, (404) 786-9815 Jewish Pastor: Dr. Joe Peabody Pastor: John Fesko Chabad of East Cobb www.mtzionumc.org www.genevaopc.org 4450 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 565-4412 Powers Ferry United Methodist Church Hope Presbyterian Church Congregation Etz Chaim 245 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5271 4101 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-4673 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy, (770) 973-0137 Pastor: Jane Nugent Pastor: Martin Hawley Rabbis Shalom Lewis and Paul Kerbel www.powerumc.com www.hopepca.org www.etzchaim.net Sacred Tapestry UMC John Knox Presbyterian Church Temple Kol Emeth 3000 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 605-5083 505 Powers Ferry Road, (770) 973-5050 1415 Old Canton Road, (770) 973-9205 www.sacredtapestry.com Pastor: Fritz Bogar Rabbi: Stephen Lebow www.johnknoxpcmarietta.org www.kolemeth.net St. Andrew United Methodist Church 3455 Canton Road, (770) 926-4961 Ray-Thomas Memorial Presbyterian Church Korean 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 998-9321 Bethany Korean Presbyterian St. Paul United Methodist Church Pastor: Carrie Scott Multi-cultural (Korean, Brazilian and American) 244 Kurtz Road, (770) 422-1089 www.rtmchurch.org 4644 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 643-1459 Pastor: Dana Overton-Garrett Pastor: Byeongho Choi Unitarian Universalist www.bethanykorean.org Wesley Chapel United Methodist Korean Covenant Presbyterian 4495 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 993-4919 Emerson Unitarian Universalist 2100 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 565-4777 Pastor: Jimmy Hood 2799 Holly Springs Road, NE, (770) 578-1533 Pastor: Paul Sim www.wesleychapelumc.com Pastor: Rev. Jeff Jones www.sungyahk.org Non-Denominational Korean United Methodist Church United Church of Christ 945 Old Canton Road, (770) 321-0020 Marietta Vineyard Church 1492 Roswell Road, (770) 977-9496 Pilgrimage Church UCC Lutheran Pastor: Jeremy Graves 3755 Sandy Plains Road, (770) 971-0007 www.mariettavineyard.org Pastor: Kimberleigh Buchanan Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church www.pilgrimageucc.org 2240 Shallowford Road, (770) 928-7919 North Atlanta Church Pastor: John Guse www.bslc.us 2800 Johnson Ferry Road, (770) 518-0303 Unity

Faith Lutheran Church Overcomers World Church Unity North Atlanta Church 2111 Lower Roswell Road, (770) 973-8877 2300 Shallowford Road, (770) 924-0607 4255 Sandy Plains Road, (678) 819-9100 Pastor: Carl Schneidert Pastors: Allison and Isaac Crawford Acting Spiritual Leader: Rev. Richard Burdick www.faithLCMS.org overcomerswc.org www.unitynorth.org

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Business Organizations Cobb County WWII Veterans Political Organizations Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 1 p.m. APICS, The Association for Operations Management Location: Windy Hill Senior Center Cobb County Democratic Party Committee Meeting: 3rd Tuesday for 5:30 p.m. networking; Meeting: 2nd Saturday at 9 a.m. 6:15 - 8 p.m. dinner & speaker East Cobb AARP Location: Piccadilly Cafeteria, 536 Cobb Parkway Location: Villa Christina, 4000 Summit Blvd, Atlanta Meeting: 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Contact: (770) 420-7133 Contact: www.atlantaapics.org or programs@ Location: East Cobb Senior Center [email protected] apicsatlanta.org 3332 Sandy Plains Road Cobb Democratic Women East Cobb Business Association East Cobb Civic Association, Inc. Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 6 p.m. Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Meeting: Last Wednesday at 7 p.m. Contact: Beverly McMurry, (770) 426-6916 Contact: Susan Hampton, (404) 218-6216 Location: See website for location. [email protected] www.eastcobbba.com Contact: Jill Flamm, President Cobb Young Democrats East Cobb Open Networking www.eastcobb.net Meeting: Wednesdays at 12 noon A referral network for professionals East Cobb Civitans Contact: [email protected] Meeting: Fridays at 7:30 a.m. Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 12 noon www.ydcobb.org Location: Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Road Location: Old Towne Athletic Club, Marietta Contact: Tim Langley, (770) 289-9711 Contact: Mary Karras, (770) 422-6485 Cobb County Libertarian Party East Cobb PowerCore Team Meeting: 1st Thursday at 7:30 p.m. East Cobb Community Friends for Children’s Location: Council Chamber Marietta City Hall Meeting: Thursdays at 7 a.m. Healthcare of Atlanta Contact: Ted Skirvin, (770) 795-1331 Location: IHOP, 3130 Johnson Ferry Road Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. www.cobblp.org Contact: (404) 816-3377 Contact: Suzanne Strickland, (770) 992-2882 Northeast Cobb Business Association Cobb County Republican Party East Cobb Lions Club Meeting: Third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Meeting: 1st Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Location: Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Williamson Bros. BBQ, Marietta Contact: [email protected] or Location: Eastside Baptist Church Contact: Billy Dendy, (770) 272-0458 2450 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta (678) 229-2893 [email protected], www.cobbgop.org www.northeastcobbba.org Contact: Susan Hampton, (404) 218-6216 Cobb County Republican Women Y Business Network East Cobb Optimist Clubs Meeting: 4th Friday at 11:30 a.m. Y membership not required. Meeting: Mondays at 7 p.m. Location: Marietta Conference Center Meeting: Every other Friday, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Location: Shillings on the Square 500 Powder Springs Street Location: Northeast Cobb Y, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road 19 N. Park Square NE, Marietta Contact: (770) 785-2522, www.ccrwc.org Contact: Rosemary Macmillan, (678) 569-9622 Contact: Jim David, (404) 683-0196 East Cobb Democratic Alliance Charitable Organizations Kiwanis Club of East Cobb Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m. Meetings: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Location: Delkwood Grill, 2769 Delk Rd. Aloha To Aging, Inc. Location: Paradise South of the Border 3605 Contact: Tom Barksdale (770) 592-9424 Support Programs for Seniors and their families. Sandy Plains Rd. Contact: Dawn Reed, (678) 439-1177 Contact: Johnny Johnson, (770) 977-2026 Recreation and Hobbies Animals Deserve Better, Inc. www.eastcobbkiwanis.org American Needlepoint Guild Animal rescue and adoptions Kiwanis Club of Marietta — Golden K Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. Contact: Kimberly Brenowitz, (770) 402-0297 Meetings: Thursdays at 10 a.m. [email protected] Location: Mountainview Library, Location: East Cobb Senior Center 3320 Sandy Plains Road Boys and Girls Clubs 3332 Sandy Plains Rd. Contact: Penny Boswinkle, (770) 394-0065 Contact: (770) 427-0418 Contact: Joe Van Horn, Sr., (770) 428-3419 [email protected] Bridge Club Foundation for Hospital Art Meeting: Mon. – Fri. 10:30 a.m., Mon. – Sat. 7:30 p.m. Contact: Scott Feight (678) 324-1695 League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb Location: 1089 Roswell Road www.hospitalart.org Meeting : 2nd Monday Contact: (770) 973-7717 Meals on Wheels Location: Various Cobb Alley Cats Contact: Shelia Perkins, (770) 528-5381 Contact: [email protected] or Elizabeth at (770) 592-0625 People who help stray cats MUST Ministries Contact: Sue Verner, (770) 436-6758 Contact: (770) 426-7667 President’s Club Toastmasters Meeting: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Cobb County Special Olympics SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. Location: East Cobb Government Services Contact: (770) 819-3223 Contact: Elizabeth Underwood Building, 4400 Lower Roswell Road www.prca.cobbcoga.org (770) 801-3465 Contact: Judi Rogers, [email protected] Cobb County Stamp Club Civic Organizations Meeting: 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Rotary Club of East Cobb If new to club, call contact below. American Legion Post 29 Meeting: Wednesdays at 7 — 8 a.m. Location: Atlanta Ballet Studio, 2000 Powers Meeting: 2nd and 4th Wednesday and Saturday Location: Indian Hills Country Club Ferry Rd. Contact: (770) 971-2605 at 11 a.m.. Contact: C. Rejent, (770) 330-0790 www.eastcobbrotary.com Location: 921 Gresham Ave. NE. [email protected] Contact: (770) 427-5900 VFW Post 2681 www.stampclubs.com/cobb Cobb American Association of University Women Location: 140 Powers Ferry Road Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact: (770) 977-2088 Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact: www.aauwcobb.org www.vfwwebcom.org/ga/post2681 Contact: Dan Batchelor, (770) 992-2362

62 Around WALTON | January 2013 Sope Creek Garden Club Families Anonymous (FA) Website: www.nextcenturyyouth.org Meeting: 1st Wednesday at 10 a.m. Support group for families who have loved ones Contact: Karin Guzy, (770) 955-1303 struggling with addiction. Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples Club Meeting: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:30 Location: North Metro Church on Barrett Pkwy. Support Groups Location: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Contact: (678) 404-0034, www.NOWaMOM.org. Youth Center, 1770 Johnson Ferry Rd. Al-Anon Contact: [email protected] Overeaters Anonymous Meeting: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Meeting: Monday, Wednesday, and Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Family Caregiver Support Group Friday at 10 a.m. 955 Johnson Ferry Road Meeting: First Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905, Roswell Rd Contact: (770) 794-2978 Contact: Betsy, (404) 226-4931, www.oa.org www.johnsonferry.org/counseling Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Rd Facilitator: Dawn Reed, (678) 777-7241 Parents of Prodigals Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group Children with self-destructive lifestyle. Meeting: 1st Monday at 10:30 a.m. Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity Meeting: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. Location: Aloha to Aging, Mt. Bethel Community Contact: Mychal Wynn, (678) 395-5825 or Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road (678) 620-3685 955 Johnson Ferry Road Contact: (678) 439-1177 Website: www.accessandequity.org Contact: (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meeting: 1st Monday at 6 p.m. Facilitated by Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Dawn Reed of Aloha to Aging Meeting: 2nd Sunday at 4 p.m. Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church Location: Arbor Terrace at East Cobb, 886 Johnson Location: Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Bldg. A Ferry Road Blackwell Road Contact: Robin Cleveland, (678) 819-3915 Contact: Shelly Ealey, (770) 977-4420 Contact: Jeannie DeCarlo, (770) 919-9275 [email protected] Autism Support Group Grief Support Group Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Meeting: 3rd Thursday at 9 a.m. or 7 p.m. Meeting: First Tuesday at 10 a.m. Meeting: First Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Location: Mount Bethel United Location: Aloha To Aging, Inc. , Mt. Bethel Location: Aloha to Aging, Mt. Bethel Community Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Comm. Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd. Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road Roswell Road, Room F002 Contact: (678) 439-1177. Contact: (678) 439-1177 Contact: (770) 971-2880 JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent, PASA (Parents of All Stages and Ages) Blended Families Support Group and Significant Others) Meeting: Fridays at 10 a.m.Free child care available Meeting: 3rd Sunday at 7 p.m. Meeting: 1st and 3rd Tuesday Location: East Cobb UMC Lower Level Activities Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Location: Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Building, 2325 Roswell Road Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Indian Hills Pkwy., in the library Contact: Lisa Hunt (770) 984-0699 Contact: (770) 971-2880 Contact: (770) 928-2523, [email protected] Road to Recovery Divorce Support Group Breast Cancer Support Group Job Seekers Meeting: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. Meeting: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m. Meeting: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 8 a.m. Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Location: St. Andrew United Methodist Church Location: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Church 4385 Lower Roswell Road 3455 Canton Road 3125 Sewell Mill Road Mission House Contact: Sandy, (770) 926-3488 Contact: (770) 977-2976 Contact: (770) 971-2880 [email protected] Moms In Prayer (formerly Moms In Touch) Sexual Assault Support Group Cancer Support Group for parents of East Side Elementary students Meeting: Mondays at 7 p.m. Meeting: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7 p.m. Meeting: Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Location: YMCA of NW GA, 48 Henderson St, Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Contact: Rachel Bloom, (770) 973-4705, Contact: Marie Mertilus, (770) 423-3589 955 Johnson Ferry Road [email protected] Contact: (770) 794-2978 Single Adult Ministry www.johnsonferry.org/counseling Moms In Touch — Walton High School Location: Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road Career Quest Ministry Meeting: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Contact: (770) 971-3447, www.mtbethel.org Meeting: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road 955 Johnson Ferry Road, room 332 Single’s Ministry Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Contact: (770) 552-6400 x 6104 Contact: Cynthia Eller (770) 578-6301 [email protected] 955 Johnson Ferry Road Codependents Anonymous Contact: (770) 973-6561, www.jfbc.org Meeting: Monday and Thursdays at 7:30pm Mothers and More Treasures in Heaven (miscarriage/infant death) Location: Unity North Church, 4225 Sandy Plains Meeting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Meeting: 4th Monday at 7 p.m. Road (Administration Bldg upstairs) Location: Saint Catherine’s Episcopal Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Contact: Janet D. 770-578-6368 Church, 681 Holt Road 955 Johnson Ferry Road Website: northgeorgiacoda.org Contact: www.mmeastcobb.homestead.com Contact: (770) 794-2978 www.johnsonferry.org/counseling Compassionate Friends National Alliance for Mental Illness Family Support group for bereaved parents, Support Group VOICE Today Survivors of child sexual abuse grandparents and siblings. Meeting: Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 7 — 8:30 p.m. Contact: Chapter Phone Line (404) 539-4287 or Meeting: 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Location: Hillside United Methodist Church Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Room 334 email [email protected] Contact: Robin (770) 928-2762, Terri (678) 497-5657 Website: www.tcfmarietta.org Contact: Tom Scales, (678) 578-4888 Website: www.nami.org Website: www.voicetoday.org Dad 2 Dad Newcomers of Cobb County Widowed Helping Others For stay-at-home dads Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. Meeting: Twice each month Contact: Richard Collins, (770) 579-5445 Location: John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Rd Diabetes Support Group Powers Ferry Rd. Contact: Marguerite Williamson, (770) 977-8438 Contact: Wellstar, (770) 793-7828 Contact: (770) 234-5068 Women’s Divorce Support Group [email protected] Meeting: 1st Thursday & 3rd Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m. East Cobb CHADD Location: East Cobb Government Center, 4400 For parents with children who have ADHD. Next Century Youth, Inc. Lower Roswell Rd. Contact: [email protected] Location: 791 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell Contact: Facilitated by Visions Anew, (770) 953-2882 Website: www.chadd.net/300 Contact: Mary Brooks Green, (678) 278-9278 Website: www.visionsanew.org

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

Elementary Schools Private Schools

East Side Elementary School East Cobb Christian School 3850 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 At East Cobb Presbyterian Church (770) 578-7200 4616 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 2012-2013 Principal: Elizabeth Mavity (770) 565-0881, www.eccs.org Grades: K — 8 School Calendar Mount Bethel Elementary School Principal: Teresa Staley at-a-Glance 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068 Eastside Christian School (770) 578-7248 2450 Lower Roswell Road, January 11 Principal: Joan Johnson Marietta, GA 30068 Report Cards for Elementary & (770) 971-2332, www.eastsidechristianschool.com Middle Schools Murdock Elementary School Grades: K – 8 2320 Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 Head of School: Judy Cripps January 21 (770) 509-5071 Martin Luther King Holiday Principal: Cynthia Hanauer Faith Lutheran School 2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 February 15 Sope Creek Elementary School (770) 973-8921, www.FaithLCMS.org Student Holiday/Furlough Day 3320 Paper Mill Road SE, Marietta, GA 30067 Grades: Pre-K – 8 (770) 916-7085 Principal: Jack Hibbs February 18 Principal: Martha Whalen Presidents’ Day Holiday Mt. Bethel Christian Academy 4385 Lower Roswell Road Timber Ridge Elementary School March 22 Marietta, GA 30068 5000 Timber Ridge Road, Marietta, GA 30068 Report Cards Elementary & (770) 971-0245, www.mtbethelchristian.org Middle Schools (770) 642-5621 Grades: K – 8 Principal: Dr. Tracie Doe Head of School: Jim Callis March 23 Lower School Principal: Vivian Lovett Kindergarten Registration Middle Schools Middle School Principal: Jack Grimm May 23 – 25 Dickerson Middle School Omega Private Academy High School Graduations 855 Woodlawn Drive, Marietta, GA 30068 2960 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 529-1717,www.Omegaprivateacademy.com (770) 578-2710 May 23 Grades K – 12, Certified Teachers, SACS Principal: Dr. Carole Brink Accredited/GSNS Approved Last Day of School Director: Kathy Keeton Dodgen Middle School May 24 1725 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 Shreiner Academy Walton High School Graduation (770) 578-2726 1340 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30067 at KSU Convocation Center Principal: Robin Lattizori (770) 953-1340, www.shreiner.com Grades: Toddler – 8 June 4 Director: Sarah Walker Report Cards Elementary & High School Middle Schools Woodacres School Walton High School 1772 Johnson Ferry Road , Marietta, GA 30062 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 971-1880, www.woodacresschool.org (770) 578-3225 Grades: Pre-K – 8 Principal: Judy McNeill Head of School: Judy T. Thigpen

School Websites: School District Website www.cobbk12.org Pinnacle https://pinnacle.cobbk12.org/Pinnacle Picasso www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/picasso Meal Pay www12.mealpayplus.com

64 Around WALTON | January 2013 RECENT CONSUMER PRODUCT RECALLS

Around Walton wants to help keep you and your family safe. The following items have been recalled by their manufacturers in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).

1. Homer’s All-Purpose Bucket Mug Due to Fire Hazard 1. The coffee mug’s silver-colored simulated bucket handle can spark when used in a microwave oven. Sold at Home Depot.

2. Bath Seats The bath seats do not meet federal safety standards. They 3. can tip over. CPSC and Dream On Me have received 5 reports involving the seats, including a near drowning involving a 12-month-old baby

3. Baby Jogger City Versa Jogging Strollers. The stroller’s frame can fail to lock 2. in place, collapse and cause a child in the stroller to fall.

TV Tip-over Danger Unanchored televisions placed on dressers, bureaus and tables not intended to be used as a TV stand have been associated with many tip-over incidents involving both the TV and the furniture. Flat screen and older, bulkier cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions should be placed on stands appropriate for the size and weight of the product. Once in place, an anti-tip or stabilizing device should be installed to help prevent tip overs.

To help prevent tip-over tragedies, CPSC recommends the following safety measures in homes where children live or visit:

Anchor furniture to the wall or the floor. Place TVs on sturdy, low bases, or anchor the furniture and the TV on top the base, and push the TV as far back on the furniture as possible. Keep remote controls, toys, and other items that might attract children off of TV stands or furniture. Keep TV and/or cable cords out of reach of children. Make sure freestanding kitchen ranges and stoves are installed with anti-tip brackets. Supervise children in rooms where these safety tips have not been followed.

For more information on these and many other warnings issued by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, visit www.cpsc.gov or call 1-800-638-2772.

Around WALTON | January 2013 65 Reference COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Emergency — 911 • Around Walton (770) 615-3311

Cobb County Chamber of Commerce (770) 980-2000 Hotlines — 24 Hour Help Lines: Driver’s License (678) 413-8400 Cobb Judicial Victim Assistance (770) 528-3047 Health Department (678) 784-2180 Domestic Violence Unit (770) 499-4665 Post Office (800) 275-8777 Drug Tip (770) 590-5520 www.usps.com Poison Control Center (404) 589-4400 Recycling Center (770) 528-2500 Public Outreach/Programs (770) 499-4719 Cobb County Government: Business License (770) 528-8410 Libraries: CCT Bus Service (770) 528-8465 East Cobb Library (770) 509-2730 Commissioners (770) 528-1000 East Marietta Library (770) 509-2711 Engineering Office (770) 528-1616 Gritter’s Library (770) 528-2524 Traffic Signals (770) 528-1600 Mountain View Regional Library (770) 509-2725 Extension Office (770) 528-4070 Jury Phone — State Court (770) 528-2626 Jury Phone — Superior Court (770) 528-1804 Parks and Recreation: Keep Cobb Beautiful (770) 528-1135 Aquatic Centers: www.cobbcounty.org/kcb Mountain View (770) 509-4927 Planning and Zoning (770) 528-2004 Sewell Park (770) 509-2741 Senior Services (770) 528-5355 East Cobb Park (770) 591-3160 Tax Assessors/Evaluation (770) 528-3100 Fullers Park (770) 509-2737 Taxes: Harrison Park (770) 591-3150 License Plates/Tags (770) 528-8247 Harrison Tennis Center (770) 591-3151 Property Tax (770) 528-8600 Main Office (770) 528-8800 Voter Registration (770) 528-2581 Mount Bethel Park (770) 509-2748 Children/Family: Sweat Mountain Park (770) 591-3160 Aloha to Aging, Inc. Family Caregiver Support (678) 439-1177 YMCA (770) 977-5991 ww.alohatoaging.org Child and Adolescent Services (770) 514-2300 Child Support Enforcement (770) 528-2410 Pets: Department of Family and Children’s Services (770) 528-5000 Animal Control (770) 499-4136 Meals on Wheels (770) 528-5381 Animal Shelter and Pet Adoptions (770) 499-4136 Mothers Making a Change (770) 499-2422 Cobb County Animal Control (770) 499-4136 Next Steps (Child/Adolescent) (770) 514-2300 Cobb County Humane Society (770) 428-5678 MUST Ministries (770) 427-9862 Emergency Veterinary Clinic (770) 424-9157 YMCA of Northwest GA, Rape Crisis Center (770) 427-3390 Good Mews Animal Foundation (770) 499-CATS

Clubs/Groups: AARP (678) 290-9895 Schools: Kiwanis Club (770) 912-9632 Board of Education (770) 426-3300 Lions Club (404) 218-6216 www.cobbk12.org Rotary Club (770) 422-7551 Utilities: Public Service: AT&T Broadband/Comcast (404) 266-2278 Fire Departments: (770) 528-8000 www.comcast.com 2905 Library Lane AT&T Residential Phone Service (888) 757-6500 4431 Trickum Road www.att.com 3892 Oak Lane Atlanta Gas Light Co. (770) 907-4231 Georgia State Patrol (770) 205-5400 www.aglc.com Non-Emergency 911 (770) 499-3900 Sheriff’s Department (770) 499-4600 Cobb County Water System (770) 423-1000 www.cobbsheriff.org water.cobbcountyga.gov Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 Hospitals: www.cobbemc.com North Fulton Hospital (770) 751-2500 Georgia Power (888) 660-5890 Northside Hospital Atlanta (404) 851-8000 www.georgiapower.com WellStar Kennestone Hospital (770) 793-5000 Water Emergency (770) 419-6201

66 Around WALTON | January 2013 Our purpose: At AroundAbout Local Media, we believe the world functions at the community level: diverse groups of people living in close proximity; sharing commonality of culture, values and local pride; developing safety nets for those in need; and helping each other to live richer lives.

It is our heartfelt desire to contribute to the fabric that helps make a community happen. Through our magazines, we aim to provide everyone in the communities we serve with uplifting, interesting information about the community they are proud to call home.

We encourage you to send your photos, ideas, stories or anything else you think the community would like to know about to [email protected]. It’s your community. It’s your magazine in East Cobb. Sincerely, Your Friends at Around Walton The Walton Community in East Cobb

Around WALTON | January 2013 67 Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone… Real Estate 2013—What To Expect Locally You’ll Find You’re Not Alone continued from page 19 continued from page 17 and may find themselves in multiple offer situations and above realize “they are not alone.” Is it hard to first attend a meeting? list price sales contracts. They should have all their mortgage Absolutely! But taking the time out to attend a support group lender required documentation prepared and processed ahead near you or online can provide valuable insight. Then, hopefully of time and be ready to move quickly when they locate the right you will find a more comfortable zone in which to give care. home.

A Pitney Bowes report has Houston and Atlanta leading the country in projected household growth over the next five years. Being one of the most attractive submarkets in the Atlanta area, Send Us Your the Walton High School district should have a strong buyer pool wanting to make this area their home. Birthdays, Community News, School News, Calendar Events, And while the unrealistic underwriting requirements continue to be a challenge to the real estate recovery, Home Equity Fundraiser Info Lines of Credit (often called a HELOC) have made a strong and we’ll publish it for free! comeback. According to research by Moody’s Corporation, HELOC originations rose 30 percent in 2012 and are projected to go up another 31 percent in 2013. HELOCs, once criticized for [email protected]. prompting Americans to use their homes like credit cards, have February deadline is January 20. given the overall economy a boost in consumer spending.

68 Around WALTON | January 2013 Lucy Animals like ADOPTION INFORMATION: us need Please call first to see if we have what you are looking for. We have many resources to help you find what you are a home! looking for if we do not have it. (770) 428-9882 We screen potential adopters to make sure our pets will be a good match for your family and vice versa. New adoptive dog owners will also need a home check before they can take Serena their new dog home.

DOGS: We only house small breed dogs. Our adoption fee is $200 for dogs. All of our dogs or puppies will be altered before they can be adopted. They will have as many vaccines as we can give them for the time they have spent here. If the dog is over six months old it will have been heart worm Pebbles tested negative and be on preventative. All of our pets are micro chipped and will have flea preventative on them.

CATS: Blanche Progresso Our adoption fee for cats is $125. All of our cats and kittens (10 weeks and up) will be altered before they are adopted. If you would like a kitten younger than 10 weeks old, we can refer you to other resources. Our cats or kittens will have as many vaccines as we can give them for the time they have spent here. They are all tested negative for Feline Leukemia and FIV, and will have been micro chipped.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP: Please visit our wish list on Amazon at www.humanecobb.com. It is a fast and convenient way to support the pets at our shelter. Items chosen can be shipped directly to our shelter. Use the, “this is a gift” section to let us know your name and address so we may acknowledge your kind gift(s).

Around WALTON | January 2013 69 Reference ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICIALS

United States Government: Director of Juvenile Court Services Michele Marchant-Wellmon (770) 528-2290 President Barack Obama (D) (202) 456-1414 fax: (770) 528-2214 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fax: (202) 456-2461 Washington, D.C. 20500 Solicitor General, Barry E. Morgan (770) 528-8500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov fax: (770) 528-8578 District Attorney, Vic Reynolds (R) (770) 528-3080 Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) (202) 224-3521 [email protected] fax: (770) 528-3030 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1340 GA: (770) 763-9090 Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 226-8633 Cobb County Coroner Website: www.chambliss.senate.gov Brian Frist (770) 528-2200 Senator Johnny Isakson (R) (202) 224-3643 150 North Marietta Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30060 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 GA: (770) 661-0999 Cobb County Board of Commissioners 3625 Cumberland Blvd, 100 Cherokee Street (770) 528-3300 Atlanta, GA 30339 fax: (770) 661-0768 Marietta, GA 30090 fax: (770) 528-2606 Website: www.isakson.senate.gov www.cobbcountyga.gov Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6 (202) 255-4501 Commissioners: 85-C Mill Street, Ste 300, Roswell, GA 30075 GA: (770) 565-4990 Tim Lee, Chairman (770) 528-3305 Website: www.tomprice.house.gov fax: (770) 565-7570 [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Helen Goreham, District 1 (770) 528-3313 Rep. Phil Gingrey (R), District 11 (202) 225-2931 [email protected] 219 Roswell Street GA: (770) 429-1776 Marietta, GA 30060 fax: (770) 795-9551 Bob Ott, District 2 (770) 528-3316 Website: www.gingrey.house.gov [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] JoAnn Birrell, District 3 (770)528-3317 [email protected] State Government: Lisa Cupid, District 4 (770) 528-3312 Governor Nathan Deal (R) (404) 656-1776 [email protected] 203 State Capitol fax: (404) 657-7332 Atlanta, GA 30334 www.gov.ga.gov.com Cobb County Tax Commissioner Senator District 21: TBD Gail Downing (770) 528-8600 Senator Judson Hill (R), District 32 Cobb County Sheriff’s Office [email protected] (770) 565-0024 Sheriff Neil Warren (770) 499-4600 185 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 Rep. Sharon Cooper (R), District 43 www.cobbsheriff.org [email protected] (770) 956-8357 Rep. Don L. Parsons (R), District 44 Cobb County School System www.cobb.k12.ga.us [email protected] (770) 977-4426 Superintendent, Dr. Michael Hinojosa 514 Glover Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 426-3453 Rep. Matt Dollar (R), District 45 [email protected] fax: (678) 594-8559 [email protected] (404) 656-0254 Board of Education County Government: Kathleen Angelucci, Post 4 Superior Court (770) 528-1800 [email protected] Judge Reuben Green David Banks, Post 5 Magistrate Court (770) 528-8900 [email protected] Chief Judge Frank R. Cox Scott Sweeney, Post 6 Probate Court (770) 528-1900 [email protected] Chief Judge Kelli Wolk City of Marietta: Juvenile Court (770) 528-2220 Mayor Steve Tumlin (770) 794-5501 Presiding Judge James Whitfield [email protected]

70 Around WALTON | January 2013 Around Walton Is Your Magazine in East Cobb!

Please continue to send in your stories and photos, the content of this magazine is 100 percent reader-driven and advertiser supported. We welcome your feedback and suggestions!

We are the only magazine in the area to be directly mailed to everyone in the Walton school district (14,900 homes and businesses, a distribution map is provided on page 67). Additionally 1,600 magazines are placed in racks at strategic locations around East Cobb, see below for rack locations.

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Around Walton is mailed free directly to homes and businesses in the Walton community in East Cobb. If you do not receive a copy and would like to pick one up, you can find us at any of these fine establishments:

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Around WALTON | January 2013 71 Advertisers Help Support Local Business Owners and this Magazine Directory Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in Around Walton!

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