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PUBLISHER’S NOTE On the Cover nd 22 Anniversary This month’s cover 1993 2015 features Chuck,

22 years is a long time for anything. Like marriage. Or living in the same Marianne, Grace, and house. Or working for the same company. But in this challenging magazine Samantha Detling. The industry, 22 years is an eternity. Many local magazines have come and gone Detling’s daughter over the years, but for those with an interest in reading about the East Cobb community, EAST COBBER magazine has been the go-to publication for more Grace is in 2nd grade than two decades! This October edition marks the 22nd anniversary of the at Mt. Bethel Christian EAST COBBER monthly. 255 monthly issues, 20 community parades, a weekly E-newsletter (with 21,000+ email subscribers), a website, a Facebook page, (and Academy. Diagnosed for me, 3 children later), I am still focused on informing local residents about with an inoperable our good neighbors, special events and local issues in East Cobb County. Since 1993, the EAST COBBER has been publishing articles about East Cobb volunteers, brain tumor in July artists and advertisers, clubs and community leaders, musicians and moms. The 2014, her school EAST COBBER front cover will continue to feature those people in East Cobb County making this area an even better place to live. The EAST COBBER has community rallied in also become well-known for its special sections, such as, our Camp Guide, Pet Guide, Preschool Guide—and support of the family more! This issue features our tenth annual Private School Guide as well as our monthly Community Calendar, Dining Guide and Health & Wellness sections. It has always been my intention to provide useful and relevant as they began the information that you can’t find anywhere else and that focuses exclusively on East Cobb. battle to save Amazing I hope you enjoy reading the EAST COBBER as much as I enjoy putting each edition together month Grace. after month. After so many years of meeting readers and business owners, I am reminded everyday of how many really nice people there are in this community. East Cobb has so many people who take the initiative Mt. Bethel Christian to help out, to share their opinions and/or talents, in order to make East Cobb County a better place to live. Academy is the only The annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival is another example of neighbors coming together to celebrate our great community, and for me, as the producer/director of the parade, I am able to witness first hand the faith-based, PK-12 genuine kindness, generosity, and cooperation East Cobbers demonstrate to make what has now become college preparatory the largest parade in all of Cobb County such a rousing success. See pages 6-9 for some photos taken from this year’s special event. Visit our website www.eastcobber.com to view 500 more parade & festival photos! school in East Cobb I may put the magazine out, but it belongs to the East Cobb community. Special credit goes to the East County. The North Cobbers that call me to discuss story ideas, submit articles, and to advertise. Of course, I am grateful to those Campus, serving who just pick up the paper at one of our 500+ drop-off points every month and actually read the paper! In a world of conglomerates and sensational journalism, your kind comments and constructive criticisms inspire me students in grades to continue my work as publisher of a truly grass-roots publication that promotes the positive. 9-12 is located at Here’s to another great 22 years! 2509 Post Oak Tritt Road, Marietta, and the Main Campus,

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church For 20 Walton HS Marching Band Years of Fun! Mt. Bethel ES Unicycle Club We also gratefully acknowledge the efforts of: Cobb County Police Department/Special Ops Cobb County Republican Party Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Ben Needle, DJ Neezy Pope High School Habitat for Humanity

Many thanks to the parade participants, festival entertainers and exhibitors for making this year’s community event so memorable!

We look forward to seeing you again next year! Tritt Elementary School Walton Robotics www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER October 2015 7 The 20th Annual East Cobber Festival

Immediately following the EAST COBBER Parade, thousands converged at the EAST COBBER Festival's new location, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Thousands enjoyed carnival games, food, live entertainment, and exhibits at the EAST COBBER Festival. This hometown tradition proved to be another great opportunity for East Cobb residents to come together, share their pride and have some good old-fashioned fun. Emceed by Ben Needle a/k/a DJ Neezy, the Festival stage featured local musicians and young dancers. The EAST COBBER is grateful for the dedication of club members from Pope High School’s Habitat for Humanity who volunteered to help stage the EAST COBBER Parade and work at the EAST COBBER Festival.

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8 October 20142015 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER October 2015 9 EAST COBB ROBOTICS CLUB DEVELOPS STEM SKILLS

East Cobb Robotics’ mission is to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) which they accom- plish in two ways: by building a robot that will compete in a game with other robots, and by sharing their enthusiasm for STEM with the students and community. They are a fully commit- ted FIRST FRC ( FIRST Robotics Competition) team dedicated to helping the community at large by developing interest in STEM. FIRST stands for "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology". It is an international youth organization that oper- ates the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), FIRST LEGO League (FLL), and Junior FIRST LEGO League competitions. FIRST's mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology The has developed as a global leader, in large part, through the genius and hard work of its scientists, skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life engineers, and innovators. In a world that’s becoming capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and increasingly complex, where success is driven not only by what leadership. FRC is an internationally recognized organization you know, but by what you can do with what you know, it’s that sponsors robotics competitions involving over 41,000 schools more important than ever for our youth to be equipped with and community groups in 80 countries for students K-12. the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and East Cobb Robotics partners with companies such as GE, evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. These United Technologies, NASA and others to prepare students to are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, further enhance their education and career goals. Their industry technology, engineering, and math—subjects collectively and corporate mentors form a vibrant, experienced leadership known as STEM. team which trains and helps oversee all activities. For the robot- All young people should be prepared to think deeply and ics portion of their mission, given a six-week build time, students to think well so that they have the chance to become the inno- receive guidance from mentors, analyze the game’s aspects, vators, educators, researchers, and leaders who can solve the and design, build, and program a robot which conforms to the most pressing challenges facing our nation and our world, both specifications required by FIRST to play the game. Following the today and tomorrow. But, right now, not enough of our youth six-week build season, they compete with the robot at multiple have access to quality STEM learning opportunities and too few area events. Depending on their level of success, they may earn students see these disciplines as springboards for their careers. a trip to the World Championship event. Attention all East Cobb area high school age students, your East Cobb Robotics also reaches out to the community to future is calling. There is now a community-based organization, share their excitement about STEM with elementary and middle East Cobb Robotics, that is creating opportunities to participate school students, and participate in community events such as in one of the fastest growing areas of STEM: Robotics! the local EAST COBBER Parade and various festivals, allowing young children to see and drive robots. Originally formed to help enhance Pope High School's STEM curriculum in 2013, East Cobb Robotics is now an indepen- East Cobb Robotics offers students a great way to share dently operated 501(c)(3) organization serving all eligible high their enthusiasm about robotics with others in the area. Join school age students in the Marietta and East Cobb area, filling East Cobb Robotics and you’ll find a community of like-minded, the demand for a STEM-based program for students of all edu- dedicated individuals and a sense of camaraderie, and excite- cational backgrounds, including home schooled and private ment while developing STEM skills. To learn more, visit eastcob- school students. brobotics.org.

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Director ~ Brenda Laskey • www.DogwoodCotillion.com UNDERSTANDING CURRENT EDUCATION REFORM PROPOSALS IS A COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY By Beth Freeman and Ann Duffy, Legislation & Advocacy Committee Chairs, East Cobb County Council of PTAs

As parents, we have countless opportunities to improve panelists addressed these topics as experienced leaders the educational experience for our children and their in the education field, and as either a member of the classmates. We volunteer in the media center, in class- Commission (Senator Tippins) or members of the Education rooms and at school events. We raise funds for educational Advisory Board (Superintendent Ragsdale and Dr. Brink). software, class field trips, educational materials and other In general, it was evident from the panel discussion that instructional needs. We serve on local PTA boards and it is extremely important for education policy changes councils. By doing these things, we are advocating for to be assessed carefully and thoroughly, as the goal is our own children and the children in our schools. It is also nothing less than for all of our students to have greater important as community members to advocate for students academic performance and increased opportunities to throughout East Cobb, the state of and the nation. succeed. On the issue of education funding, the panelists It starts with a mission. PTA is one of the largest advocacy commented that it is premature to assess whether a dif- organizations in the nation. Its Mission is: To make every ferent formula from the QBE will be preferable, because child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering the Commission has not completed its assessment of it, families and communities to advocate for all children. but that the current QBE would be fine as long it is fund- On the national level, PTA is actively involved with feder- ed to provide the resources to meet individual student al policy makers; here at home, your local PTAs are hard needs. The panelists identified items for which improved at work educating family members and the community QBE funding is needed including, but not limited to, tech- on local and statewide issues. nology advances that improve educational delivery, teacher healthcare and retirement, and funds to respond The East Cobb County Council PTA (ECCC PTA) is to the recruitment and retention of the best teachers. committed to understanding key education policy issues Also addressed was an issue that has been a constant for both here at home and across the state. Our main goal the past several years – state austerity cuts to education is to ensure that every child has an opportunity for a funding. State education funding dollars have increased high-quality education. What can we do to ensure public as the economy has improved, BUT fully funding educa- education serves the needs of all of Georgia’s children? tion should remain a high priority. In order to effectively advocate, we must be informed With respect to expanding public school options, the about statewide policy issues and understand how panelists recommended that it is essential to consider the they impact public education. During the ECCC PTA practical operation of school choice options – such as Fall General Meeting and Priority Committee Fair on providing student transportation, the hiring of the appro- September 8, 2015, the ECCC PTA hosted a small panel priate number of teachers and staff, and ensuring that discussion, “Georgia Education Reform Progress.” The physical classroom space is available, among other logisti- panel featured Georgia Senator Lindsey Tippins, Cobb cal requirements. (Note that some public school choice County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale options are already available in Cobb County – through and Dickerson Middle School Principal, Dr. Carole Brink. a school lottery and magnet high schools.) In general, the The Georgia Education Reform Progress panel provided panelists expressed support for the Move On When Ready ECCC PTA members and guests with insight into issues that program. This program permits students to use traditional state policymakers, including the state legislature, will be educational instruction, online resources, more flexible test- reviewing this coming year. These issues include a poten- ing opportunities and other educational tools to “move on tial departure from the Quality Budget Education (QBE) to the next level of educational instruction or completion” formula (the current state student education funding for- as a student has mastered each level and not be tied to mula), offering students more choice among public school traditional progressive timelines. The panelists cautioned options, permitting students to “Move on When Ready,” that it is important to consider the social and maturity lev- increasing local school and district control, and recruiting els of the student, to be sure that the student is actually and retaining the best teachers. These topics are currently ready to “move on.” The panelists expressed approval in front of the Georgia Education Reform Commission for increased flexibility and control, noting that the Cobb (Commission), which has the purpose of evaluating pro- County School District already operates under a state IE2, posals to improve Georgia’s educational system. The Investment in Educational Excellence contract, which

12 October 2015 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com allows freedom to foster new opportunities to personalize learning and prepare students for their future.

In closing remarks, the panelists highlighted that it is increasingly difficult to recruit and retain high-quality teachers, particularly in high-needs subject areas such as math, science and special education, which must remain a significant priority for education policy mak- ers, as it is vital to the future of our education system. Clear from the discussion was the panelists’ dedication to improving student academic performance, and that there is no simple formula to adequately address the multi-faceted needs that surround school funding.

The ECCC PTA encourages all citizens to stay informed about these issues, discuss them with other community members and share opinions with the Board of Education members and legislative representatives. These issues are important to the quality of education in our schools, in the County and in the State. The Education Reform Commission is currently considering reform proposals and must report to the Governor by December 2015. For further information see the Commission website (gov. georgia.gov/education-reform-commission). To stay informed on all PTA related legislative activities, the ECCC PTA recommends signing up for Capitol Watch (www.georgiapta.org/issues-action/capitol-watch)

Beth Freeman lives in the Chestnut Springs subdivision with her husband, David. Beth is a volunteer at Kincaid Elementary School PTA, where her son is in the 5th grade. Ann Duffy lives in the Mountain Creek subdivision with her husband, Matt. Ann is a volunteer at Pope High School PTSA, where her children attend.

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www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER October 2015 15 HOME SAFETY AND COMFORT TIPS FOR COOLER TEMPS

The arrival of fall and cooler temperatures inspires us to decorate porches with pumpkins, plant pansies and have our furnaces serviced to ensure they will work properly on that first cold morning. Debbie Abernathy of E. Smith Heating & Air Conditioning offers some safety and comfort tips for your home heating maintenance. Abernathy stresses that having your furnace checked out, cleaned and the air filters changed on a regular basis is important to ensure that all equipment is in proper working order so your furnace will perform as it should and good air quality is maintained. “But just as important is what that routine checkup may reveal in terms of home safety,” she explains. “A crack in your furnace heat exchanger can allow dangerous carbon monoxide fumes to leak into your home. When carbon monoxide is released, there is no scent and no way to know about the problem. Routine checkups reveal faulty equipment issues such as this.” One home comfort tip is that homeowners with family members who suffer from allergies, asthma or general sinus issues can benefit from installing humidifiers on their systems. According to Abernathy, the relative humidity, which refers to the amount of water vapor in the air, is greatly reduced when we begin heating our homes. “As the air becomes drier, people with respiratory issues begin experiencing discomfort or their conditions worsen,” she says. “Sometimes people bump up the temperature setting, which actually just adds to heating costs, and think that helps with the comfort level. Installing a humidifier to monitor and maintain the relative humidity can help those with respiratory conditions. Humidifiers also help in maintaining the property moisture levels for woods floors, wood furniture and casings around doors.” E. Smith Heating & Air Conditioning can lend you a hand in both of these areas. During the month of October, E. Smith will perform a comprehensive check on your furnace for $75 for one furnace and $50 for each additional unit. During November, the charge will be $79 for the first furnace and $60 for additional ones. Service appointments are scheduled between 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM. Also through November 15, E. Smith and Carrier are offering equipment rebates that can save you up to $3,100. For more than 50 years, East Cobb families and businesses have relied on the E. Smith family to install, service and maintain their heating and cooling systems. Founded in March 1962 by Earl and Rachel Smith, E. Smith continues to be a family owned and operated company and enjoys helping those in the community. The company helps groups and causes including the Center for Family Resources, YWCA of Northwest Georgia, Cobb Community Gardens, Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County, Garrison Mill Elementary School garden and the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. To schedule an appointment for your fall tune-up or any other service, call 770-422-1900 or visit www.esmithair.com. Also find them on Facebook for valuable discounts.

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16 October 2015 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com MASSEY AUTOMOTIVE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS IN EAST COBB

When our cars need repair or maintenance, it repairs done during the day. Additionally, Massey can be challenging to find someone we trust to fix Automotive can assist with car purchases. You tell them them correctly and at a fair price. Look no further than what you want and your budget, and their team will Massey Automotive. They have been taking care of conduct the research, find the vehicle and provide cars for 40 years, and their reputation has helped them a thorough inspection to insure your satisfaction. grow and expand exponentially during this time. “Buying a pre-owned car or truck through us will Frederick Massey started repairing automobiles be the easiest, most stress-free car or truck purchase as a student in 1975 out of the trunk of decision that you will ever make,” says Frederick. his car. After graduation, he realized he could start Word of mouth has kept Massey Automotive in his own repair shop while paying an affordable rent in business for four decades, and it shows in their Yelp growing Cobb County. He fell in love with the area and and Kudzu reviews. decided to grow his business and family here. Over “I have been going to Massey for approximately the years, he moved Massey Automotive to different 2-3 years now and have been blown away by the level locations as his business expanded. For the past 14 of professional customer service they give. Each time years, he’s been on Lower Roswell Road in a state-of- thinking there could not possibly be anyone better. the-art, green building. Most recently they even went above and beyond Frederick believes the secret to his growth is that his when I had a battery problem. Came out to see my mechanics repair automobiles correctly the first time. car, took care of me, and got everything taken care of. He has stood behind his team’s work for 40 years. “We This really is a first class operation, prices are totally fair, also follow up with customers to make sure they are and 1000% trust worthy which is so huge when dealing satisfied and that the issue has been resolved,” says with a mechanic.” – Kudzu Review Frederick. Frederick and Massey Automotive are heavily Having expert mechanics is also important, and involved in the local community and do their best to Massey Automotive has been working with the same give back. Frederick and his wife of 28 years raised team for 25 years. To keep up with recent trends and their two children here and support organizations like car manufacturers, the Massey team is constantly MUST Ministries and Family Promise. “We’ve grown our attending school. They can repair all brands of domes- business here, raised our family here and are looking tic and foreign cars and can conduct every type of car forward to many more years working in East Cobb,” repair, from simple oil changes to complex diagnostics. says Frederick. Service also is key to Massey Automotive’s success. For more information about their services, specials They offer Wi-Fi and refreshments in their comfortable and new customer deals, visit masseyautomotive.com customer lounge. As a unique service, they now pro- or call 770-971-4466. Visit their location at 2050 Lower vide pick-up and delivery car service, which makes Roswell Rd., Marietta, 30068, Monday through Friday, it extremely convenient for their customers to get car 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

P A I D A D V E R T I S E M E N T www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER October 2015 17 MT. BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CREATES CULTURE OF LOVE AND SUPPORT Mt. Bethel Christian Academy has been a arranged and prayers were being offered on mainstay of the East Cobb community since Grace’s behalf by dozens of MBCA families. ss Grace Detling with 1998. With the recent addition of a high Meals and prayers are surely a welcome Jennifer Ethridge, school, MBCA now serves students in grades comfort in difficult times but the outreach school nurse at MBCA PK-10th. Ask a Mt. Bethel family what they of the Mt. Bethel community would not end value about their school and you might hear there. When the Detling family needed to about the uncompromising, Christ-centered move from their rental to their new home, the academic environment or the championship MBCA family stepped up again. Dozens of athletic programs. But most likely, you’ll MBCA families packed boxes and furniture hear a story about the people because what and moved them to their new house. At sets Mt. Bethel apart is a warm culture of school, Grace’s first grade teachers took love and support that must be experienced special care to protect her fragile health to be fully understood. Hundreds of families by continually sanitizing the environment, could tell their story of what the school has wiping down desks multiple times a day and meant to them. The Detling family is among reminding students to wash their hands. The the most recent. school nurse, another invaluable MBCA East Cobb attorney, Chuck Detling resource, was the perfect blend of nurture and and his wife, Marianne, are blessed with tough love; recognizing when Grace needed two beautiful daughters, Samantha and to rest and when she needed to take her math Grace. In July 2014, an unlikely accident test. The PE teachers had the unfortunate job ss MBCA Kindergartner landed Grace in the emergency room. of telling non-stop, spunky Grace she needed at chapel service Eight stitches later, Chuck noticed her to sit out and watch when doctor’s orders pupil was bouncing and asked the doctor had limited her participation. Collectively, back to the room to examine her eye. That teachers, students, and parents helped examination would lead to weeks of tests and Grace be where she wanted to be during her uncertainty. Finally, an MRI would confirm treatment…with her school family. Today, a diagnosis no family could adequately if you ask Marianne how MBCA helped, prepare for. Grace had a brain tumor. through tears she will tell you “they prayed Given its location in the front of her brain without ceasing and provided strength when between two optic nerves, the tumor would the weight of uncertainty was overwhelming.” prove inoperable. The following weeks were filled with seemingly unending doctor As East Cobb’s only PK-12 preparatory appointments, tears and a great deal of school, Mt. Bethel is an exceptional place prayer. With permission from the Detling’s, for young learners. But perhaps more a friend shared the heart wrenching news important, it is an exceptional place for with Grace’s MBCA kindergarten class people of all ages, to feel the love and support and immediately, the school community of Christian community. Stop by soon for ss Grace, Marianne and responded. Within hours, meals had been a tour and experience it firsthand. But be Samantha Detling provided, childcare for sister, Samantha, was forewarned, you may not want to leave.

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While the public schools in East Cobb County do a good job of providing a quality education, many East Cobb parents seek out “a better fit” for their junior scholars. Finding a quality private school can be a daunting task. As a first step, take a look at our tenth annual list of private schools. Many of these schools will be hosting Open Houses this month, and quite a few have registra- tion deadlines in January or February. So if you are considering private education, now is the time to investigate your options.

ALEXSANDER ACADEMY ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC 1090 Powers Place SCHOOL 5200 Northland Drive NE HIGH SCHOOL Alpharetta 30009 2890 North Fulton Drive Atlanta 30342 11320 Woodstock Road 770-777-0475 Atlanta 30305 404-843-9900 Roswell 30075 www.alexsanderacademy.org 404-841-3840 www.atljewishacademy.org 678-277-9083 Tuition: $9,000-$24,500 www.aischool.org Tuition: $14,302-$27,748 www.btcatholic.org Grades: K-8 Tuition: $20,647-$23,570 Grades: Infants-12 Tuition: $11,800 Students: N/A Grades: 3K-12 Students: 480 Grades: 9-12 Co-Education Directors: Students: 1,160 Associate Head of School: Students: 980 Shelby Nelson, Stefanie Smith Headmaster: Kevin Glass Leah Summers Principal: Frank Moore

ATLANTA ACADEMY, THE ATLANTA GIRLS’ SCHOOL BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY BRANDON HALL SCHOOL 2000 Holcomb Woods 3254 Northside Parkway NW 1585 Clifton Road 1701 Brandon Hall Drive Parkway Atlanta 30327 Atlanta 30329 Atlanta 30350 Roswell 30076 404-845-0900 404-633-7404 770-394-8177 678-461-6102 www.atlantagirlsschool.org www.benfranklinacademy.org www.brandonhall.org www.atlantaacademy.com Tuition: $21,950 Tuition: $25,000-$34,000 Tuition: $31,940 Tuition: $6,000-$13,000 Grades: 6-12 Grades: 9-12 Grades: 6-12 Grades: 18 mos-8 Students: 248 Students: 130 Students: 200 Students: 275 Head of School: Head of School: Head of School: Head of School: Ayanna Hillgill Martha Burdette Johnny Graham Angela Naples

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www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER OctoberOctober 20152015 19 PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE CHOOSING A PRIVATE SCHOOL The reasons cited over and over again by families who If you haven’t done so already, contact each send their children to private schools include individual potential school for information dealing with philosophy, attention, small classes, teacher excellence, and high aca- curriculum, extracurricular offerings, admission process, and demic standards. financing options. Compare each school’s literature with Your decision to consider an independent/private the items on your list; this should give you a preliminary sense school is just the beginning. While private schools set high of which schools are a good match. Take into account standards and emphasize values, they are wonderfully dis- what type of environment would be best for your child and tinct from each other. There are day and boarding schools; consider his or her individual strengths as you examine each coeducational, girls’, and boys’ schools. Enrollment varies school’s program. from a few dozen to a few thousand students. Some inde- The best time to apply is in the fall preceding the aca- pendent schools are progressive, others more traditional demic year of the student’s admission; however, applica- in structure. Private schools also serve a varying range of tions are considered throughout the school year. Most students in terms of abilities and interests. Some schools offer schools will require a personal interview, admissions testing, special programs such as intensified instruction in the fine and information from your child’s current school. Ask the and performing arts, experiential learning projects, or travel individual school for the details of its application procedures abroad seminars. Many schools excel at rigorous intellectual and testing dates. preparation; others are dedicated to average learners; and some specialize in teaching bright students with learning dis- In short, choosing the right school for your child is likely abilities. Since each of these schools has something unique the most important single decision you might make in terms to offer, ideally you are trying to match a student’s needs of setting the proper path and direction for life. A little with the appropriate school. Write or call the admissions preparation and research on the part of parents will go office for published information about a school’s philosophy miles toward making the ultimate destination clear at the and programs, and then make an appointment to visit. exit ramp.

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CASA MONTESSORI CUMBERLAND CHRISTIAN 150 Powers Ferry Road ACADEMY Marietta 30067 2356 Clay Road SW 770-973-2731 Austell 30106 www.casamontessori.com 770-819-5040 Tuition: $7,000-$12,000 www.cumberlandchristian.org Grades: 18 mos-6 Tuition: $3,790-$7,680 Students: 160 Grades: K3-12 Directors: Suzanne Johnson Students: 500 Head of School: CHRYSALIS EXPERIENTIAL Dr. Lee Campbell ACADEMY 10 Mansell Court East, DAVIS ACADEMY Suite 500 8105 Roberts Drive Roswell 30076 Atlanta 30350 Celebrating over 50 years of 770-649-7077 770-671-0085 Success in Classes for 18 Month www.chrysalis-academy.org www.davisacademy.org Tuition: $18,900-$20,900 Tuition: $17,778-$20,530 Old Through 8th Grade Grades: 5-12 Grades: K-8 Students: 42 Students: 600 Director: Dr. Roy Alexander Head of School: Amy Shafron

COTTAGE SCHOOL, THE DOMINION CHRISTIAN 700 Grimes Bridge Road SCHOOL Roswell 30075 4607 Burnt Hickory Road NW 770-641-8688 Marietta 30064 www.cottageschool.org 770-420-2153 Tuition: $24,200-$24,950 www.dominionchristian.org Grades: 6-12 Tuition: $9,264-$13,380 Students: 155 Grades: 6-12 Director: Steven T. Palmer Students: 240 Principal: Mike Lightner, COVENANT CHRISTIAN Jeff Peeples MINISTRIES ACADEMY 170 Fairground Street North EAST COBB CHRISTIAN Marietta 30060 SCHOOL 770-919-0022 4616 Roswell Road www.ccmacademy.org Marietta 30062 Tuition: $5,550 770-565-0881 Grades: K-12 www.eccs.org Students: 65 Tuition: $6,360-$8,480 Principal: Vanessa Anderson Grades: K-8 Students: 127 CUMBERLAND ACADEMY Principal: Teresa Staley OF GEORGIA 650A Mt. Vernon Highway NE EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN Atlanta 30328 SCHOOL 404-835-9000 2450 Lower Roswell Road www.cumberlandacademy.org Marietta 30068 Tuition: $22,100 770-971-2332 Grades: 4-12 & post-graduates www. Students: 98 eastsidechristianschool.com Principal: Don Sasso Tuition: $5,800-$8,000 2111 Lower Roswell Road l Marietta, GA Grades: K-8 Students: 370 770-973-8921 l www.faithmarietta.com Head of School: Rusty Hill

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EATON ACADEMY FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN 1000 Old Roswell Lakes SCHOOL Parkway 10965 Woodstock Road Roswell 30076 Roswell 30075 770-645-2673 770-641-6816 www.EatonAcademy.org www. Tuition: $19,500-$20,500 fellowshipchristianschool.org Grades: K-12 Tuition: $3,540-$14,610 Students: 130-150 Grades: K4-12 President: Students: 883 Bridget Eaton-Partalis Headmaster: Kathy Teston

EPSTEIN SCHOOL, THE 335 Colewood Way NW 215 West Wieuca Road NW Sandy Springs 30328 Atlanta 30342 404-250-5600 404-252-8389 www.epsteinatlanta.org www.gallowayschool.org Tuition: $6,195-$20,850 Tuition: $11,900-$24,900 Grades: 18mos-8 Grades: 3yrs-12 Students: 500 Students: 750 Head of School: Head of School: Dr. David Abusch-Magder Suzanna Jemsby

FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL HARVEST BAPTIST SCHOOL 2111 Lower Roswell Road 3460 Kellogg Creed Road Marietta 30068 Acworth 30102 770-973-8921 770-974-9091 www.faithmarietta.com www.hbsga.org Tuition: $5,222-$8,416 Tuition: $4,770 Grades: 18 mos-8 Grades: K3-12 Students: 170 Students: 59 Principal: Daryl Kruse Principal: Dwayne Hickman

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HIGH MEADOWS SCHOOL HOLY SPIRIT PREPARATORY JOHNSON FERRY MARIST SCHOOL 1055 Willeo Road SCHOOL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Roswell 30075 4449 Northside Drive 955 Johnson Ferry Road Road NE 770-993-2940 Atlanta 30327 (Upper School) Marietta 30068 Atlanta 30319 www.highmeadows.org 4820 Long Island Drive Atlanta 678-784-5231 770-457-7201 Tuition: $5,860-$18,070 30342 (Lower School) www.jfca.org www.marist.com Grades: Preschool-8 4465 Northside Drive Tuition: $3,400-$4,300 Tuition: $18,100 Students: 391 Atlanta 30327 (Preschool) Grades: K-12 Grades: 7-12 Head of School: 678-904-2811 Students: 350 Students: 1,090 Jay Underwood www.holyspiritprep.org Head of School: Principal: Tuition: $6,005-$22,465 Kimberly Maiocco Rev. Joel Konzen, S.M., HOLY INNOCENTS’ Grades: 6 mos-12 President Rev. John H. EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Students: 570 , THE Harhager, S.M. 805 Mount Vernon Highway Head of School: 4075 Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta 30327 Kyle M. Pietrantonio Atlanta 30327 MOUNT PARAN 404-255-4026 404-262-3032 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL www.hies.org HOWARD SCHOOL, THE www.lovett.org 1275 Stanley Road Tuition: $9,380-$24,300 1192 Foster Street Tuition: $21,650-$25,630 Kennesaw 30152 Grades: K-12 Atlanta 30318 Grades: K-12 770-578-0182 Students: 1,375 404-377-7436 Students: 1,675 www.mtparanschool.com Head of School: Paul Barton www.howardschool.org Headmaster: Tuition: $3,090-$17,150 Tuition: $27,000-$29,000 William S. Peebles IV Grades: PreK-12 Grades: K-12 Students: 1,290 Students: 262 LYNDON ACADEMY Headmaster: Dr. David Tilley Head of School: 485 Toonigh Road Marifred Cilella Woodstock 30188 770-926-0166 www.lyndonacademy.org EAST COBBER Tuition: $11,000-$13,000 Grades: K-9 .com Like Us On Students: 170 www.eastcobber.com facebook Headmaster: Linda Murdock

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MOUNT VERNON RIVERSIDE MILITARY ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL 966 W. Paces Ferry Road NW ACADEMY 1618 Ben King Road 471 Mt. Vernon Highway NE Atlanta 30327 2001 Riverside Drive Kennesaw 30144 (K-6) 404-262-1345 Gainesville 30501 770-419-8601 510 Mt. Vernon Highway NE www.paceacademy.org 770-532-6251 www.scsiena.org (7-12) Tuition: $21,840-$25,170 www.riversidemilitary.com Tuition: $7,350-$7,850 Atlanta 30328 Grades: Pre-First-12 Tuition: $33,000-$34,000 Grades: K-8 404-252-3448 Students: 1,100 Grades: 7-12 Students: 450 www.mountvernonschool.org Head of School: Students: 498 Principal: Tuition: $9,795-$19,975 Frederick Assaf President: Sister Mary Patrick, O.P. Grades: K-12 COL James H. Benson, Sr. Students: 932 PORTER ACADEMY USMC (Ret) ST. FRANCIS DAY SCHOOL Head of School: 200 Cox Road 9375 Willeo Road Dr. J. Brett Jacobsen Roswell 30075 SCHENCK SCHOOL, THE Roswell 30075 770-594-1313 282 Mt. Paran Road NW 770-641-8257 MT. BETHEL CHRISTIAN www.porteracademy.org Atlanta 30327 www.saintfrancisschools.com ACADEMY Tuition: N/A 404-252-2591 Tuition: $11,000-$19,000 4385 Lower Roswell Road Grades: Pre K-8 www.schenck.org Grades: K-8 Marietta 30068 (PreK-8) Students: 75 Tuition: $30,300 Students: 500 2509 Post Oak Tritt Road Head of School: Grades: K-6 Headmaster: Drew Buccellato Marietta 30062 (9-12) Claudia Porter Students: 250 770-971-0245 Head of School: ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL www.mtbethelchristian.org PRIMROSE SCHOOL Ferrell Singleton 13440 Cogburn Road Tuition: $9,950-$14,500 OF SPRAYBERRY Milton 30004 Grades: K -12 2531 East Piedmont Road SHILOH HILLS CHRISTIAN 678-339-9989 Students: 604 Marietta 30062 SCHOOL www.saintfrancisschools.com Head of School: Jim R. Callis 770-578-4832 260 Hawkins Store Road, NE Tuition: $19,000-$20,500 www.primrosesprayberry. Kennesaw 30144 Grades: 9-12 NORTH COBB com 770-926-7729 Students: 320 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tuition: N/A www.shilohhills.com Principal: Colette Staak 4500 Eagle Drive Grades: Infant-Kindergarten Tuition: $3,229-$8,183 Kennesaw 30144 Students: 160 Grades: K3-12 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL 770-975-0252 Principal: Kim Barnett Students: 220 81 Lacy Street www.ncchristian.org Principal: Terry Farrant Marietta 30060 Tuition: $4,325-$13,360 QUEEN OF ANGELS 770-428-3328 Grades: K3-12 CATHOLIC SCHOOL www.stjosephschool.org Students: 920 11340 Woodstock Road 2880 Dresden Drive Tuition: $6,329 Head of School: Roswell 30075 Atlanta 30341 Grades: K-8 Todd Clingman 770-518-1804 404-303-8722 Students: 480 www.qaschool.org www.sophiaacademy.org Principal: Patricia Allen OMEGA PRIVATE ACADEMY Tuition: $7,600 Tuition: $15,000-$22,000 3045 Gordy Parkway, Suite 102 Grades: K-8 Grades: K-12 ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Marietta 30066 Students: 504 Students: 90 7171 Glenridge Drive NE www.omegaprivateacademy. Principal: Molly Carlin Director: Jenni Ellis Atlanta 30328 com 770-394-2880 Tuition: $10,100 www.saintjude.net Grades: K-12 Tuition: $7,935-$9,590 Students: 11 Grades: K-8 Head of School: TWEET TWEET! Students: 506 Mihir Chheda FOLLOW ‑US ON TWITTER Principal: Patty Childs

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ST. MARTIN’S SWIFT SCHOOL, , THE WOOD ACRES SCHOOL, THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 300 Grimes Bridge Road 6751 Roswell Road 1772 Johnson Ferry Road 3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Roswell 30075 Atlanta 30328 Marietta 30062 Road 678-205-4988 404-917-2500 770-971-1880 Atlanta 30319 www.theswiftschool.org www.weberschool.org www.woodacresschool.org 404-237-4260 Tuition: $24,820 Tuition: $25,000 Tuition: $3,000-$10,000 www.stmartinschool.org Grades: 1-8 Grades: 9-12 Grades: Peschool-8 Tuition: $10,500-$18,100 Students: 250 Students: 225 Students: 420 Grades: Pre K3-8 Head of School: Head of School: Head of School: Judy Students: 635 Richard J. Wendlek Rabbi Edward Harwitz Thigpen Headmaster: Dr. James Hamner TRINITY SCHOOL WESTMINSTER SCHOOL, THE 4301 Northside Parkway 1424 West Paces Ferry 1662 Rugby Avenue ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC Atlanta 30327 Road NW College Park 30337 HIGH SCHOOL 404-231-8118 Atlanta 30327 6565 Boles Road 2674 Johnson Road NE www.trinityatl.org 404-355-8673 Johns Creek 30097 Atlanta 30345 Tuition: $15,750-$22,298 www.westminster.net 404-767-9797 404-636-3023 Grades: 3yrs-6 Tuition: $22,125-$25,660 www.woodward.edu www.spx.org Students: 637 Grades: K-12 Tuition: $15,000-$24,800 Tuition: $12,300-$13,800 Head of School: Students: 1,856 Grades: PreK-12 Grades: 9-12 Joseph Marshall President: Keith Evans Students: 2,700 Students: 1,100 President: Dr. Stuart Gulley Head of School: WALKER SCHOOL, THE WHITEFIELD ACADEMY Steve Spellman 700 Cobb Parkway North 1 Whitefield Drive SE Marietta 30062 Mableton 30126 770-427-2689 678-305-3000 EAST COBBER www.thewalkerschool.org www.whitefieldacademy.com Tuition: $9,110-$20,950 Tuition: $10,530-$21,000 com Grades: Early Learners -12 Grades: PreK4-12 . Like Us On Students: 955 Students: 780 www.eastcobber.com facebook Head of School: Jack Hall Headmaster: Dr. Kevin Bracher

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OCTOBER 5 OCTOBER 10 Fifth Annual Y Open. The East Cobb-McCleskey Robots! 6th Annual Georgia Robotics Invitational Tourna- YMCA is one of 20 Ys participating in Atlanta’s largest ment and Showcase. Teams from all over Georgia and charitable golf tournament. Registration/Check-in: 10am. beyond are coming together at Walton High School to Shotgun Start: 11am. $125/person. More info and/or to compete with student-built robots. 8:30am-5pm. Walton register: YGolfOpen.com or [email protected]. High School, 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30068. More info: gafirst.org/index.php/events/frc/grits. First Monday Breakfast hosted by Cobb Chamber of Commerce. The Cobb Chamber’s annual Public Safety Yard sale, bake sale and cookout presented by Chestnut Appreciation Breakfast and Appreciation Week allows Ridge Christian Church. 8am-2pm. Chestnut Ridge Chris- the community to pay tribute to all public safety person- tian Church, 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More nel. 7am: VIP reception followed by breakfast at 7:30am. info: 770-971-8888. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 30339. More info: 770-980-2000 or cobbchamber.org. OCTOBER 10-11 OCTOBER 6-7 6th Annual International Fall Festival. Featuring "live" music, delicious international food and bakery items, an 7th Annual Gifts Galore & More. An expo event featur- outdoor market, vendors, church tours and fun activities ing local artists, vendors, and small businesses in the East for children. 11:30am-5pm. Admission: $1. St. Mary of Cobb studio/home of textile artist Lynn Rieter Weinberg. Egypt Orthodox Church, 1765 Woodstock Road, Roswell Tuesday: 11am-2pm & 5-8pm; Wednesday: 10am-3pm. 30075. More info: stmaryofegypt.org. Somerset Subdivision, 3275 Somerset Trace SE, Marietta 30067. More info: 678-234-0966 or somersetgiftsgalore.com. EAST COBBER OCTOBER 9-10 Like Us On Eastminster Presbyterian Fall Festival. Silent auction, craft- ers, live music, BBQ, book sale, bake sale, cake walk, facebook petting zoo, crafts, games, jumpies, ponies, face-painting and more. Friday 11:30am–7pm (BBQ only); Saturday 9am-3pm. Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta. More info: www.eastminster.org. OCTOBER 9-10, 16-17, 22-24 Center Stage North presents A Few Good Men. The shows on the 9&10 benefit the Mountain View Arts Alliance. Evening shows begin at 8pm, and matinees begin at 2pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.centerstagenorth.org. The Art Place-Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road. More info: 770-528-2320. OCTOBER 10 Georgia Philharmonic presents “Mysteries of the Human Heart.” Enjoy moving and evocative tone poetry. 7pm. Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta. More info and tickets: www.georgiaphilharmonic.org.

Gospel Jazz Band of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. The Gospel Jazz Band will present a night of jazz at East Cobb Park. Bring a picnic and a blanket and some friends to enjoy the show. Free Admission. 5-6:15pm. East Cobb Park, 3322 Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. More info: [email protected] or www.johnsonferry.org.

Mt. Bethel Christian Preschool Fall Festival. Bounce houses, pony rides, face painting, Festival games, live DJ, silent auction, BBQ and more – this is the family festival of the season! Tickets may be purchased the day of the event. 10am-2 pm. Tickets: $1 each or 11 for $10. Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church parking lot, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. More info: 770-547-5838 or mtbethel.org/event/preschool-fall-festival. www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER October 2015 31 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

OCTOBER 10-11 OCTOBER 10-12 Celebricktion. A LEGO Fan Expo presented by BRICKS. Cobb Library Book Sale will include soft-cover and hard- Vendors selling new, classic, discontinued and hard-to back books, magazines, text books, DVD and VHS movies find LEGO sets, bricks, pieces, light kits, custom minifigures, and children’s books. Prices range from 10 cents to $5. t-shirts, jewelry, and more. A portion of ticket sales goes Proceeds will enable the library staff to purchase new to support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 10am-5pm. materials, including books and DVDs. Book sale volun- $15/ticket. Cobb Galleria Centre, Hall A, 2 Galleria Park- teers needed as well. Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm. Sun- way SE, Atlanta 30339. More info: celebricktion.com or day: 1pm-5pm. Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, brickspartiesandmore.com. Marietta. More info: 770-528-2320 or www.cobbcat.org.

Chalktoberfest. Features 45+ professional chalk artists cre- OCTOBER 11 ating patriotic works of art on the streets of historic Mariet- Annual Boxerstock Music Festival will feature live music ta Square. Additionally, there will be a craft beer festival, from both national and local acts representing a variety competition chalk section, concerts on the Square and of musical genres and styles. Family and dog-friendly much more. Beer Festival tickets will go on sale August 1. event. Benefits Atlanta Boxer Rescue. 12-6pm. Jim R. $35 for the first 500 tickets; $45 for the second 500 tickets; Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta 30008. $10/ and, $50 at the door. Over 100 craft beers will be avail- adults; $5/child. More info: boxerstock.org. able for tasting. The rest of the festival is free to the public. Saturday: 10am-9pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm. More info: 770- OCTOBER 13 528-1444 or Chalktoberfest.com. Fore the Cure. This charity golf tournament will benefit It’s a Journey, producer of the Atlanta 2-day Walk for Breast Cancer. Registration begins at 8am, shotgun start

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OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER 16-17 Museum Mice Tour. Marietta Museum of history invites Cobb County Classic Rodeo. Bull riding, bareback riding, children ages 3 to 5 years old for its Museum Mice Tour. steer , team roping, tie down roping and barrel Preschoolers are led into a lifelong love of history with the racing will make the Cobb County Classic Rodeo a night award-winning Mice Tours. 10:30-11:30am, to remember for young and old rodeo fans. A portion of $5/family. Reservations are required for the tour. Marietta the proceeds will benefit the Cobb County Sheriff Mount- Museum of History, 1 Depot Street, Suite #200, Marietta. ed Patrol Unit.8pm. Admission: $15/adult and $12/child More info: 770-794-5710 or mariettahistory.org. (children under 3 are free). Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Calla- way Road SW, Marietta. More info: 770-684-7277. OCTOBER 15 8th Annual Girls’ Night Out sponsored by 10 Women Mt. Zion Annual Preschool Bazaar. Sweet treats and great of Hope. A special evening with some of your favorite shopping all under one roof with handmade creations by retailers and artists, providing unique shopping talented preschool moms. Raffle with great prizes. 9am- opportunities and experiences, all in the spirit of raising 2pm. Mt. Zion UMC Preschool, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, funds for single moms who need a hand up. Silent Marietta. More info: 770-971-1478. auction, light dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, and specialty gifts promise to make this year’s event memorable OCTOBER 17 and fun for all. 5-8pm. A minimum donation of $25 32nd Annual Southern Invitational Music Festival hosted is requested. Tickets are available at the door. The by the Sprayberry Band of Gold. High School marching Brickyard at Marietta Station, 129 Church Street, Marietta bands from across the Southeast will be performing 30060. More info: [email protected]. and competing. Concessions available. $10/adult. $5/ student. Free/ages 6 & under. Cash and credit cards East Cobb Wine and Vine Market 24th Annual Silent only. 10am-10pm. Sprayberry High School, Jim Frazier Auction and Wine Tasting sponsored by the East Cobb Stadium, 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Civitan Club and the Friends for the East Cobb Park. Troy Jessop 770-329-8596, Maurice Burg 678-920-0718 or Proceeds will help support the East Cobb Park and Camp southerninvitational.com. Big Heart as well as scholarships and other community projects for the aged, homeless, handicapped and needy. Auction and wine tasting starts promptly at 6pm and includes hors d’oeuvres. Sponsorships available. 6-11pm. $25. Must be at least 21 years old to attend. Olde Towne Club, 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta. More info: www.eastcobbpark.org.

March of Dimes Cobb Signature Chef Auction. Cobb Signature Chefs Auction will host the area’s finest chefs, caterers and/or local celebrity chefs as they present their signature dishes to guests. Guests will also be able to bid on several exciting silent auction items including fine dining, hotel and resort stays, spa vacations and more. 6:30pm. Marietta Country Club, 1400 Marietta Country Club Drive, Marietta. More info: Rebecca Mayo, 404-720- 5308 or [email protected]. OCTOBER 16 Writing a Mini Business Plan presented by SCORE. Partici- pants will learn how to write clear and succinct business plans designed to appeal to investors, potential business partners and lenders. 9am-12noon. Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 240 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta 30339. More info: 770-980-2000 or www.cobbchamber.org.

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OCTOBER 17 OCTOBER 17 A Celebration of Russian Music, Song and Dance International Adoption Info Session presented by CCAI presented by Atlanta Balalaika Society. Come experi- Adoption Services. A 501c(3) charitable, non-profit child ence a diverse and unique music experience! 7:30pm. placement agency. Opportunity to explore adopting a Admission: $20/adult, $18/seniors and students, $7/child child from China, Haiti, Latvia, or Ukraine. Details include 12 and under. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest but not limited to: qualifications, fees, services, timelines, Street, Roswell. More info: 404-325-2449. and travel requirements. 2-3:30pm. Panera Bread Com- pany, 4475 Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 678-560-5863 or [email protected].

Sounds of Destiny presented by, Brian Dollinger, Conductor, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and the GSO Chorus. Filled with exciting and explosive repertoire, three symphonic heavyweights: Verdi, Brahms, and Beethoven. 8:00pm. Tickets: $10-$30. Marietta Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Ave., Marietta 30064. More info: georgiasymphony.org OCTOBER 18 Harvest on the Hooch. Celebrate the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Unity Garden with food, family fun, outdoor yard games, raffle prizes, scavenger hunt, live music and alpacas. Beer and wine available. Ticket sales support the North Fulton Community Charities Food Pantry. 1-4pm. Adults: $40, children: $15, 5 and under: free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 30075. More info: 770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org. OCTOBER 19 First Annual Cobb GOP Golf Tournament. Registration at 10am with a 12noon shotgun start. Dinner and awards at 5:30pm. $125/player includes delicious lunch and dinner plus drinks. at Governor's Towne Club, 4200 Governor's Towne Drive NW, Acworth 30101. More info: call Kim Sherk 404-271-0203 or [email protected] or visit www.cobbgolfing.com to register online.

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OCTOBER 22 OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 8 Fall 2015 Career Expo: Steer Your Future. Hosted by Young Frankenstein! produced by Atlantic Lyric Theatre. Chattahoochee Technical College and Georgia The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendary Department of Labor. 2pm-6pm, registration to attend is funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young required. No admission fee. Chattahoochee Technical Frankenstein! Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb College, North Metro Campus, Building D, 5198 Ross Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, SE, Marietta Road, Acworth 30102. More info: 770-528-4430. 30060. More info: www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com or 404-377-9948. How to do Business with Cobb Seminar. 5:30pm. Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street, Suite 100, OCTOBER 24 Marietta. Free to attend, space is limited and registration Trunk or Treat & Chili Cook-off. 4-6pm. Kids will love trick is required. More info/RSVP: Inger.Eberhart@cobbcounty. org or call 770-528-3317. or treating early, and for a small fee, everyone can taste delicious chili from the cook off. St. Andrew United Meet and Greet Teas. The League of Women Voters Methodist Church, 3455 Canton Road, Marietta. More Marietta-Cobb will host two teas for those interested info: 770-926-3488. in learning more about the League. The teas will be held at 10am and at 7pm at a member’s home, OCTOBER 27 3814 Glasgow Road, Marietta 30062. More info/RSVP: 5th Annual October Haunt After Hours at Six Flags Over Barbara, 770-578-0725 or [email protected]. Georgia presented by the Cobb Chamber and South Cobb Business Association. Attendees will have the op- OCTOBER 23-25 portunity to ride Superman Ultimate Flight, Sky Screamer, Lost Mountain Halloween Fright Festival Charity The Ninja and The Great American Scream Machine. Tournament, Adults/Juniors. Benefits Pets for Vets. Entry Bumper cars and select arcade games will be open as deadline 10/18. $30 for singles; $50 for doubles. Lost Moun- well. 4:30-8pm. Admission: $15 online (ends October 25); tain Tennis Center, 4845 Dallas Hwy, Powder Springs. More $30 at the gate. Six Flags, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell info/Registration: 770-528-8525 or www.r2sports.com. 30168. More info: cobbafterhours.com.

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OCTOBER 27 NOVEMBER 1 Give Our Schools a Hand: Teachers of the Year Celebra- Temple Kol Emeth Holiday Gift Fair. An excellent tion Breakfast. Join the Cobb Chamber of Commerce in opportunity to purchase holiday gifts for grandparents, celebrating Marietta City, Cobb County and Post Sec- parents, siblings and friends. Offerings include jewelry, ondary Education Teachers of the Year. 9-10am. Roswell handbags, art, accessories, skin care products, pet Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell Street, Marietta 30060. accessories, aromatherapy oils, crafts, clothing, More info: Amy Goggins at [email protected]. stationery, and much more. 9am-1pm. Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 30068. More OCTOBER 29 info: 770-973-3533 or [email protected] Skylark Vocal Ensemble: Lieder + Love Songs presented by The Friends of Music at St. Catherine's Episcopal NOVEMBER 6 Church. Skylark will share love songs from across this Marietta Square Art Walk. A free, self-guided tour featur- spectrum, organized around several thematic “nights” ing visual and performing artists hosted by art galleries, of love, romance, breakup, and recovery. The program museums, boutiques and restaurants. The Beer Garden pairs melodies from romantic masters Brahms, Schubert, returns by popular demand, where guests can purchase Debussy, and Saint-Saëns with offerings from American beer and wine while enjoying live music in Atherton songwriters Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, and Irving Square, located behind Cool Beans. 5-9pm, rain or shine. Berlin. 7:30 pm. St. Catherine's, 571 Holt Road, Marietta Parking is free on the streets, or use the parking deck on 30068. There is no charge, however a free will offering will Cherokee Street across from the Earl Smith Strand Theatre be taken. More info: www.stcatherines.org. for free after 4:45pm. More info: artwalkmarietta.com. OCTOBER 31 NOVEMBER 7 Halloween Pizza Party sponsored by Chattahoochee 24th Annual Ribbons & Holly Craft Market. Great selec- Plantation Women's Club. Gather with friends and tion of vendors, unique gifts and objects of art. 9am-4pm. neighbors for pizza and spooky games at 5pm before Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Trick-or-Treating! Fun for all ages! Held at McFarlane Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-2880 or mtbethel.org. Nature Park, 76 Farm Road SE, Marietta. More info: www.chattahoocheeplantationwomensclub.org.

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS The EAST COBBER has collected a few magical events and haunted happenings for you to enjoy this Halloween season. 38TH ANNUAL HARVEST SQUARE ARTS AND PUMPKIN PATCH - MT. ZION UMC CRAFTS FESTIVAL & HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS Through October 31 & ZOMBIE WALK Buy a pumpkin here, plus stickers, candy and a great photo spot. October 17 Patch opens October 4. Monday-Friday/Sunday: 12-7:30pm; Harvest Square is an annual arts and crafts festival held each Saturday: 9:30am-7:30pm. October 17: Party in the Patch from October. In addition to a wide variety of arts and crafts items, 10am-2pm. After October 18: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-7:30pm; the festival includes Halloween Happenings for children. Carnival Sunday 12-7:30pm. Last day: October 31 closing at 5 pm. Mt. Zion games and lots of prizes will thrill the little ones. The show setting is UMC, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971- at Glover Park in the historic Marietta Square. Harvest Square Arts 1465. Ask for Deborah. and Crafts Festival - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Halloween Happenings - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Zombie Walk - 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. More info: PUMPKIN PATCH - POWERS FERRY UMC 770-794-5601 or www.mariettaga.gov. October 10-31 Buy pumpkins for decorating, pies and Jack-O-Lanterns. HALLOWEEN HIKES Saturdays:11-6 pm. Sundays: 12:30-7 pm, Monday-Friday 3-7 pm. October 23-24, 30 Yard sale on October 24: 9 am-1pm. October 31: Trunk or Treat Get ready to take a walk on the wild side and meet some in parking lot from 5-6:30 pm. Powers Ferry UMC, 245 Powers Ferry wonderful costumed woodland creatures at night! Experience Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-5271. the mystery of a short half-mile guided night hike through the lighted woodland trails where you’ll meet friendly costumed PUMPKIN PATCH- ST. ANDREW UMC forest creatures who will delight you with their dramatic antics. October 2-31 Create crafts in the gym such as bat puppets, mysterious masks, St. Andrew United Methodist Church hosts their pumpkin patch and more. Tickets $9, children two and under are free. Hikes start for the 30th year. Pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn and more for at 7 pm and end at 10. The trails are not suitable for strollers and purchase. Monday-Saturday: 9:30 am-8 pm. Sundays: noon-8 children must be accompanied by adults at all times. Chatta- pm. All proceeds from the patch support the Youth Ministry and hoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: Missions of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. St. Andrews 770-992-2055 ext. 236 or www.chattnaturecenter.org. UMC, 3455 Canton Hwy, Marietta. More info: 770-926-3488 or www.thepumpkinchurch.org. HAUNTED THEATER: HAUNTED JAIL October 27-30 ROSWELL GHOST TOURS Pope High School will be hosting their annual Haunted Theater: October 1- 31 Insane Asylum Starts at 6 pm. Admission is $5, if you bring in 2 Owned and operated by East Cobbers, the Roswell canned goods and non-perishable items your second ticket is Ghost Tour is a community staple. Unlike some tours and haunted free. Celebrate Halloween in a less contemporary manner but houses, these Ghost Tours tell stories of real hauntings without still just as frightening. Canned good and non-perishable items costumes to enhance imagination. Tours are available nightly will be accepted at the door as part of Trick or Treat So Kids Can in October. Demand is high. Private group tours offered as well. Eat and MUST Ministries. Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road, $15/adults, $10/children 12 and under. Walking tour is 2 ½ hours. Marietta. For more information or www.popetheater.org. To reserve: roswellghosttour.com/reservations. 770-649-9922. 617 Atlanta Street, Roswell, GA 30075. OWL O' WEEN October 23 & 24 SCARY-ETTA This Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival is a 2-day family friendly Fridays and Saturdays starting October 2 through November 1 event, featuring amazing balloon glows, trick-or-treating, tethered Step aboard the trolley for a spirited 90-minute fully narrated ride balloon rides, harvest beer tents, vendor marketplace, sports bar, through Marietta. The ghost tours are all 90 minutes of thrills and artist market, amazing food trucks, roving entertainment, kid's chills based on history and documented accounts of ghostly area, a concert stage, and more! Advance Pricing: Adults: $12, encounters. There is a walk of about 2 blocks. Tours start at 8pm. Kids (3-12): $5, Under 3: FREE. After October 17: Adults: $15, Kids $17 (plus tax)/Adults. $12 (plus tax)/Children (12 and under). (3-12): $8, Under 3: FREE. Kennesaw State Sports & Recreation $15 (plus tax)/seniors. Limited space. Advance reservations Park, 3200 George Busbee Parkway NW, Kennesaw. For more info: required. 131 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060. More info: www.owl-o-ween.com www.ghostofmarrietta.com/tickets for available times, some dates are already full or call The Historic Marietta Trolley Co., PARANOIA HAUNTED HOUSE 770-425-5755 or www.ghostsofmarietta.com. October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 22 - November 1 A haunted house packed with murdering maniacs, ghostly SPOOKTACULAR ghouls, and unexpected horror around every turn. Thursdays October 23 and Sundays: 7-11pm. Fridays and Saturdays: 7pm-midnight. Come dressed up in your spookiest costume. For ages 12 and October 26-30: 7-11pm. $20/ticket, $25 combo or Paranoia Pass under (Parents are free, but must accompany children to this $40. 2075 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30144. More info: event). Costume and dance the night away with a DJ. carnival, www.paranoiahaunt.com games and crafts. Best costume wins a prize. 6-8pm. $5 per child. Game tickets are included in the registration fee. 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EAST COBB WOMAN STARTS A CURE IN OUR LIFETIME CHAPTER ss Jennifer Fink and Jody Goldstein, When Jennifer Fink moved back to Atlanta four years A Cure in Our Lifetime Co-Chairs ago and chose the East Cobb area for her home, she brought with her a passion for supporting breast can- breast cancer. To get the Atlanta chapter started, Jody cer research. Fink had been an active member of a and I have collaborated with the New York group to nonprofit group, A Cure in Our Lifetime, in Chappaqua, build off of what they have done.” New York. Fink’s mother is a breast cancer survivor, as Plans are now underway for the first Atlanta event, well as several of her friends, and her participation in the thanks for the efforts of a 24-member organization com- nonprofit has been her way to honor them. Fast forward mittee. A Cure in Our Lifetime Spring Breakfast will be to 2015, Fink is now organizing the second chapter of A Cure in Our Lifetime in Atlanta. held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Cherokee Town and Country Club at 155 West Paces A Cure in Our Lifetime was founded 18 years ago Ferry Road, Atlanta. Geralyn Lucas, breast cancer sur- in Chappaqua in memory of a community friend who vivor and author of Why I Wore Lipstick (to my mastec- passed away at 38, leaving two young children and a tomy)! and Then Came Life, will be the keynote speaker. husband. Over the years, the homegrown group has raised nearly $3 million for innovative breast cancer If you would like to attend, sponsor or donate to the research. event, please visit www.atlantacure.org for information. Sponsorships ranging from $250 to $5,000 are available. Since her move to Georgia, Fink has participated in Individual ticket prices are $125. It’s The Journey (2-day walk for breast cancer). However, she wanted to pursue her true passion of honing Funds raised through the Atlanta chapter in on the research aspect for fund rais- of A Cure in Our Lifetime will be used for ing. So Fink and Atlanta native Jody research both locally and nationally. Goldstein, a friend and breast cancer Groups designated to receive funds survivor, began to discuss the pos- are the Breast Cancer Research sibilities of organizing an Atlanta Foundation, as well as research chapter of A Cure in Our Lifetime. programs sponsored through It’s “Just in 2015, research The Journey. So make plans now estimates that there will be to rise up early for breakfast on more than 230,000 new cases of March 30 to honor those who are breast cancer detected,” says Fink. breast cancer survivors and to sup- “Groundbreaking research is critical in port those who need your help now and helping to find ways to prevent and cure in the future.

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Bethel the first year, with Due West UMC joining for the 2015 event. “From the beginning, there has been a sense of com- munity, “ says Jana Combs, a Mt. Bethel member who serves on the leadership team. “Each church has taken ownership of a component, such as registration or food service. Then respective church members have volun- teered their skills and talents to handle the tasks. It’s been such a blessing to serve with these women of faith.” Eastminster Presbyterian has enjoyed participating in the collaboration, says Leigh Sain, an Eastminster mem- ber who also serves on the leadership team. “As a small- er church in the community, we don’t have the capacity to sponsor a conference of this size,” she explains. “So joining with other churches gives us the opportunity to help plan a big event like this one.” This year’s Rooted Women’s Conference speaker ss Rooted Committee: Bottom Row: Ellen Foster, Nicole Taylor, is Rebekah Lyons, well-known author of several books, Kelly Brumbeloe, Jana Combs; Second Row: Cathy McCallum, including Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward Candy Wilbanks, Jackie Hayes; Third Row: Elaine Crock, a Life of Meaning. Nicole Nordeman, worship artist for Martha Joyce, Leigh Sain, Christy Thomas, and Frieda Brown the event, is a two-time Gospel Music Association winner for Female Vocalist of the Year and the recipient of nine Seven churches and three denominations. Women Dove awards. An important aspect of the conference of faith representing each of these have collaborated for is the emphasis on a local mission, which is 7 Bridges to the upcoming Rooted Women’s Conference to be held Recovery. Headquartered in Smyrna, this nonprofit’s at Mt. Bethel UMC on October 23-24. Conference lead- ultimate goal is to end homelessness in Atlanta through ership team members come from four East Cobb church- Christ’s love. 7 Bridges sponsors a home called the es – East Cobb UMC, Eastminster Presbyterian, Eastside Garden that houses 60 women and 40 children who Baptist and Mt. Bethel UMC -- as well as Canton First UMC, were previously homeless. The group also goes under Due West UMC and McEachern UMC. Together they the bridges and to the streets of Atlanta seeking those in have prayed, met, made decisions and then prayed need. Women who reside at the Garden will attend the some more about this conference where women will conference. A portion of the ticket price will be donated unite with one purpose in mind, which is to glorify God. to the Garden, as well money collected at the event. The upcoming conference is actually the second one Mt Bethel UMC is located at 4385 Lower Roswell in East Cobb. Now known as the Second Annual Rooted Rd., Marietta 30068. The event hours are 7:00-9:00 PM, Women’s Conference (the first was so popular that it has October 23, and 8:30 AM -12:00 PM, October 24, with become an annual event), the meeting features a speak- lunch afterwards. The ticket cost is $45 (with a $1.35 er, worship music, mission focus and lots of fellowship and administrative charge) and can be purchased online food. The conference leadership team is praying and at www.mtbethel.org. planning for 1,000 women to attend this year. Serving on the leadership team for a second year, The Rooted Women’s Conference got its start Cathy McCallum from Eastside Baptist, speaks to the through the efforts of Nicole Taylor, Mt. Bethel Director of camaraderie experienced while planning the conference. Women’s Ministry, and Rev. Kelly Brumbeloe, Mt. Bethel “Initially, we walked into a room of strangers, and now we Associate Minister. In 2013 they contacted several Cobb are all friends,” she says. “This a truly a community event County churches to find out if there was interest for an to draw women together from different churches and event of this kind. Five churches came on board with Mt. denominations to worship in Christ’s name.” Join our community of over 8,389+ East Cobbers on Facebook

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Fight the Flu & Get your Flu Shot! Water Workshop October 2 | 10am-12pm; Registration required. October 12 | 10-11am Protect yourself, get a flu vaccine. Please stop at the Free; Registration required front desk to register for the appointment and pick up Have you ever wanted to know how to turn off water the paperwork. Free for seniors with Medicare or other at your home, prevent frozen pipes, or manage your insurance. Flu Shots will be provided by Walgreens. plumbing system? Wonder what your water bill means and what you are paying for? Want to lower the bill and Hearing Screening learn how to make easy changes around your home? October 2 | 9am-12pm This is the workshop for you. Attendees will also receive a Free; No registration required, on a first come, first served free household kit to make improvements, and hands on basis. Is your hearing causing you concern? Take the time practice so they can install at home. Brought to you by to have it checked out and get a free screening from Dr. Kathy Nguyen, Cobb Water Efficiency Program. Bret Greenblatt. Baking Class: Caramel Apples History of Cobb County October 12 | 4:30-6pm October 5 | 5:30 - 6:30pm $5 Cobb residents; $6 Non-residents; plus $17 supply fee Free; Registration required Is there anything better than gooey caramel and a Famous, infamous and not so ordinary stories of the crisp apple? Add chocolate and pecans and you have people and places around Cobb County. The evening a treat that is out of this world. Evelyn Fairbanks will be will start with the founding of the county in the early teaching you how to make this seasonal confection. 1830s and make our way up to the present with stops of humor and heartache along the way. Discover more Do You Love to Travel? about Cobb County's history that goes beyond just October 16 | 10-11am the facts. Presented by Christa McCay from Marietta Free; Registration required Museum of History. Ready to get off on an adventure? Join travel expert Elizabeth Tidwell from Leisure Time Charters & Tours and Evening Pizza & Classic Movie: learn travel tips: how to pack smart, how to travel on a Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? budget, travel safety, emergency issues and much more. October 7 | 4:30-7pm Our seminar is designed to help you prepare for your trip. $7 Cobb-residents, $9 Non-residents. A pizza and a classic movie for dinner, Tracy & Hepburn. Dine-a-Round: 1 Block Over October 14 | 11:00am Separate checks; Registration required. Everyone meets at the restaurant. 1 Block Over, 25 Powder Springs St, Marietta. TWEET TWEET! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER >>> continued on page 60 >>>

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SENIORS EAST COBB SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following is a listing of activities scheduled at the East Cobb Senior Center located at 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. Call the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations and/or more details. <<< continued from page 58 <<< Ice Cream and a Movie: Woman in Gold Eye Health October 19 | 1:00pm October 27 | 1-2 pm $4 Cobb residents, $5 Non-residents Free; Registration required A remarkable true story of one woman's journey to Vision is one thing many adults fear they will lose as they reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened age. Discover what vision changes are normal with to her family. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during aging, which symptoms and signs could be of concern World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann and what you can do about it. Our eye expert will give (Helen Mirren), starts her journey to retrieve family tips on how to keep your vision as sharp as possible. possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Klimt's Presented by Marietta Eye Clinic. famous painting 'The Lady in Gold'. AARP Smart Driver October 27-28 | 9am-12pm Top Scams Alert AARP members: $15; Non-members: $20 October 20 | 1-2pm AARP Smart Driver helps older adults become safer, more Free; Registration required aware drivers and they may also qualify for great discounts Scams come in all shapes and sizes. Have you received on their insurance. You have to attend both days. an offer that seems too good to refuse? Jennifer Bentley with Better Business Bureau will be presenting a program Evening Pizza & Classic Movie: The Birds designed to share how scammers target consumers and October 28 | 4:30-7pm what tactics they use. This seminar will teach you how to $7 Cobb-residents, $9 Non-residents determine when “good” becomes “too good”. A pizza and a classic movie for dinner, Alfred Hitchcock!

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AARP Chapter 2830. First Thursday Atlanta Metropolitan Council Navy Business Breakfast Networking of East Dinner-and-a-Book Club. More of each month. 1:30pm. East Cobb League. Second Tuesday of each Cobb. Professional Referral Networking. info: RuthE or Batya at Thou Shalt Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, month. 7pm. Navy Recruiting District Second Tuesday each month. 8:15- Read, 770-993-5432 or sales@ Marietta. More info: Mary Johnson, HQ, 2400 Lake Park Drive, Suite 410, 9:30am. C’est Moi/Café Paris, 1100 andthoushaltnotread.com. 770-926-7881 or doule37uga@ Smyrna. Membership open to all civilian Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. comcast.net. and retired military with an interest in More info: Ellen Kelly, 404-713-2830 or Dog Hikers of Georgia. Every Sunday. supporting our men and women of [email protected]. 10am. Various locations. Non-dog American Association of University the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, owners welcome. More info: Dr. Dan Women (AAUW) of Cobb County. Merchant Marines and associated Business Network International Batchelor, 770-992-2362. Second Tuesday of the month. 7pm. (BNI). The World’s largest referral East Cobb Center, 4400 Lower Roswell youth programs. More info: 678-234- 2310 or [email protected]. organization. Multiple chapters in the East Cobb Bass Club. Visitors, boaters Road, Marietta. More info: Arden area, please refer to the website: Stone, [email protected]. and non-boaters are welcome. First Atlanta World War II Roundtable. Third bnisoutheast.com for listings. More Info: Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Free Anita York, 678-888-0200 American Needlepoint Guild. Second Thursday (Sept-June) of the month. admission. Attendees pay for dinner. Tuesday of the month. 6:45pm. Tiny 11:30am. Petite Auberge Restaurant, The Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Stitches, 2520 East Piedmont Road, North Druid Hills Road @ LaVista Road, Cobb County Democratic Committee. Marietta. More info: 770-364-3036 or Marietta. More info: 770-394-0065. Atlanta. More info: 770-928-4579 or Monthly breakfast 2nd Saturday each [email protected]. [email protected]. month. 9am. 3 Amigos Mexican Bar & Anne Hathaway Garden Club. Third Grill, 1000 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. East Cobb Business Association. More info: 770-420-7133 or Luncheon and featured speaker. Wednesday of the month (except July “Aware & Conscious Birds” and August). Marietta Educational www.cobbdemocrats.org. Third Tuesday each month. 11:30am- Book Club. Mondays. 7-8:30pm. 1pm. Indian Hills Country Club, 4100 Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers Avenue NW, Marietta. More info: Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society. Clubland Drive, Marietta. More info: Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Charlene Robinson, 770-971-7786. Second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm Susan Hampton, 404-218-6216, susan. [email protected] or at their Clubhouse, 516 West. Atlanta [email protected], or www. www.consciousness.meetup.com/203. Atlanta Illini Club. Professional and St., Marietta, GA 30060. More info: eastcobbba.com. social networking for University of www.cobbmineral.org. Illinois alumni, families and friends in Big Chicken Chorus. Every Monday East Cobb Civic Association. Last the Atlanta area. Game watches at evening. 7:00pm. John Knox Wednesday of the month. 7pm. East Cobb County Genealogical Society. the Rose & Crown, 1931 Powers Ferry Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Cobb Government Service Center, Road, Marietta. More info: www. Ferry Road, Marietta. Male a cappella Fourth Tuesday of the month. 7pm. 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. atlantaillini.com or harmony chorus. More info: Frank, First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, More info: www.eastcobb.net. [email protected]. 770-587-1264, [email protected], or 189 Church Street, Marietta. More info: www.bigchickenchorus.org. www.cobbgagensoc.org or East Cobb Civitans. Second and 4th [email protected]. Thursday of the month at noon for Bridge Club. Four free lessons; $5 lunch at The Olde Town Athletic Club thereafter. Thursdays 7:30pm and Cobb County Republican Women. (behind Tuesday Morning & Sports-O- Sundays 2pm. Singles are welcome. Fourth Friday of the month. 11:30am. Rama), 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, TWEET TWEET! Marietta. More info: 770-578-9901. 1809 Roswell Road, Marietta. More Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Conference FOLLOW US ON TWITTER info: 770-973-7717. Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, East Cobb Democratic Alliance. Marietta. More info: 770-785-2522 or Third Thursday of the month. 6pm - www.ccrwc.org. Social. 7pm – Program. Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Road, Marietta. More Cobb Marietta Retired Educators info: Tom Barksdale, 770-715-1218 or FOR SALE Association. Second Thursday of [email protected]. every month. 11:30am. Luncheon East Cobb Kiwanis Club. Every reservations required. First United Wednesday evening. 7pm. Paradise Methodist Church of Marietta, 56 South of the Border, 3605 Sandy Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. More info: Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Judy Munson, [email protected]. Johnny Johnson, 770-977-2026 or [email protected]. Cobb Photographic Society. Photographers of all skill and ability East Cobb Lions Club. Second and levels are welcome. First and 3rd 4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm. Monday of each month. 7-9pm. Cherokee Cattle Company, 2710 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: American Business Center, Don Garrow, 770-955-6914. Bldg. 700, Suite 702, 1395 South Marietta Pkwy, Marietta. More info: East Cobb Jewish Networking. Every www.cobbphotosociety.com or Wednesday. 8-9:15am. Capozzi’s, 4283 [email protected]. Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: Rob Kornheiser, rkorn@icminsurance. Cobb Regional Republican Women. com or 678-336-7345. EXECUTIVE HOME IN LASSITER DISTRICT Third Tuesday, every month. 7pm. East Cobb New Horizons Band. 4 BEDROOMS, 4.5 BATHS Cobb GOP Office, 799 Roswell Street, Monday mornings, 11:00am. If you are Marietta. More info: Neva Lent 50 or older, play a musical instrument [email protected]. and have been looking for a great REDUCED TO $525,000 place to make music, come join us! Colored Pencil Society of America. Great people and good music! To Atlanta District Chapter 107. First Mon- learn more go to our website, ecnhb. day of the month. 7pm. North DeKalb com or email [email protected]. Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee-Dun- woody Road, Room 2 (second floor East Cobb Open Networking. Professional Referral Networking. Every Friday. 7:30- in the back), Dunwoody. More info: 9am. Capozzi’s NY Deli, 4285 Roswell Nancy Guerine, 678-354-3590. Road, Marietta. $3 cover. More info: Tim Langley, 770-289-9711 or drtim02@ Listing Agent: Al Maxwell Danc’n Singles. A square dance club. yahoo.com. First and 3rd Saturday of the month. East Cobb Rotary Club. Every 8-10:30am. FOP Lodge, 2350 Austell Wednesday. 7am. Indian Hills Country 404-213-3804 Road, Marietta. More info: Club, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta. 770-943-6979. More info: Bob Schwale, 770-640-6954.

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East Cobb Woodcarvers Club. Every Marietta PFLAG. Fourth Sunday each Order Sons of Italy in America Marietta Song of Atlanta Show Chorus. Women’s Thursday. 9-11am. East Cobb Senior month. 1-3pm. Newcomers are Lodge #2607. General membership four-part harmony chorus. Every Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, welcome. Pilgrimage United Church of meeting 2nd Monday each month. Pot Tuesday. 7:30pm. Northbrook UMC, Marietta. More info: 770-645-0817. Christ, 3755 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Luck Dinner (except June, July, August- 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell. More info: [email protected]. dessert and fruit). 7-9pm. East Cobb Visitors welcome. More info: www. Georgia Perennial Plant Association. Government Service Center, 4400 Lower songofatlanta.com or 770-696-6502. Third Tuesday of the month. 7:30pm. Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770- Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall, Marietta Rotary Club. Every Wednesday. 928-9314 or [email protected]. Sope Creek Garden Club. First Wednes- 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. 12noon. Marietta Conference Center, day of the month (Sept-June). 10am. More info: www.georgiaperennial.org. 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. Peach State Depression Glass Collectors’ Locations vary. More info: Karin Guzy, More info: Adele Grubbs, 770-424-8212 Club. Second Tuesday of month except 770-955-1303 or [email protected]. Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance. Third or www.mariettarotary.org. December. Guests welcome. 6:30 Thursday of the month. Social hour: 6pm. Social; 7pm meeting. Marietta Museum The Foxtrotter’s Dance Club. The 4th Meeting: 7pm. American Legion Post, Marietta VFW Post 2681. Dinner with of History, 1 Depot Street, Marietta. More Friday of every month (no dance in 921 Gresham Road, Marietta. More info: VFW Ladies Auxiliary. First Thursday of Info: psdgc.com May, Nov. & Dec. are the 3rd Friday). Dave Hamrick 770-315-3942. the month with separate meetings 7:30-10:30pm. If you enjoy ballroom following dinner. 6:15pm. 140 Powers Polk Street Speakers Toastmasters. dancing, come and dance to ‘Live Georgia Nature Photographers Assoc. Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: First and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Music’. Everyone is welcome. East Cobb 6-7:30pm. St. James Episcopal Church, Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Third Thursday of the month. 7pm. www.vfwpost2681.org Nature photographers of all skill levels 161 Church Street, Marietta. More info: Marietta. More info: 770-587-1160. are welcome to our monthly meetings. www.polkstreetspeakers.org. The Mansour Center, 995 Roswell St., Marine Corps League. First Saturday TONIC (Tuesdays Open Networking Marietta. More info: www.gnpa.org or of the month. Meeting at 11 a.m. Retired Old Men Eating Out (R.O.M.E.O.) In Capozzi’s). Every Tuesday Morning [email protected] followed by lunch at 12 p.m. Delkwood Every Tuesday, 8-10am. Meet for 7:30am. 4283 Roswell Road NE Mari- Grill, 2769 Delk Road, Marietta. More friendship, conversation and to share etta. $3 Cover. More Info: Frank Kellert Georgia Tea Party. Every Thursday. Info: Dave Hambrick, 770-315-3942. their variety of antique cars, street rods [email protected] 678-560-1717 7pm. 900 Roswell Street, Marietta. and muscle cars. Marietta Diner, 306 More info: Jerry Kotyuk 404-374-0580 Martha Stewart Bulloch Children of Cobb Parkway South, Marietta. Y Business Network. Every other Friday. or [email protected]. the American Revolution Society 7:30-8:45am. Local business networking Shakespeare Reading Group. First and and referrals. Northeast Cobb Y, meets one Sunday per month from 3rd Thursday of the month. 2-4 pm. 3010 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta. Golden “K” Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. September through May, 2-4pm. 10am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Guests always welcome. More info: Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Osage Terrace Room and Pavilion Springs Road, Marietta. More info: ybusinessnetwork.webs.com, Michelle Joe Vanhorn Jr., 770-424-6654. at Bulloch Hall 180 Bulloch Avenue, Lynne Johnson, 770-591-3474. Hutchinson, 770-518-0010. Roswell. More info: Paula, 770-594-1819. Greater Atlanta Marine Detachment #647. First Saturday of the month. Moms in Prayer for Parents of East Side 11am. Delkwood Grill, 2769 Delk Road, Elementary and Dickerson Middle Visit us online at Marietta. More info:www.mcleague.org School. Mondays 10-11am. More info: Rachel Bloom 770-973-4705 or Happy Tails Pet Therapy. Orientation for [email protected] www.eastcobber.com prospective members 1st Thursday or Saturday of the month. 10:30-11:30am National Association of Active and and 7-8pm. Blue Pearl Georgia Veterinary Specialists, 455 Abernathy Retired Federal Employees (NAARFE), Road NE, Atlanta. Check dates: 770- Second Wednesday of each month. 740-8211 or www.happytailspets.org. 11:30am. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Meet Your Future Clients, IMPS Bridge Club An offshoot of the More Info: 770-971-1719. former Newcomers Club of East Cobb, Customers and looking for new members. Various Newcomers Club of Cobb County. formats, dates and times available. For Third Tuesday each month. 10am. Business Associates more information contact Roni Fink @ Various social activities throughout 404-310-3448 or [email protected]. the month for those new to Cobb Transforming East Cobb by County or just looking for new friends developing business leaders International Association of Administra- and activities. John Knox Presbyterian tive Professionals (IAAP)-Cobb County through Networking and Chapter. Professional Development and Church, 505 Powers Ferry Road, Education with an emphasis Networking. Fourth Monday of the month. Marietta. More info: 770-234-5068 or on Community. 6:30pm. Meeting & Dinner. HYATT House/ [email protected]. Atlanta Galleria, 3595 Cumberland Boule- The ECBA meets monthly vard, SE, Atlanta. More info: 770-541-2960 North Metro Mothers of Multiples Club. or www.iaap-cobbcounty.org. Third Monday of the month. 7pm. at Indian Hills Country Club, Chicago’s, 4401 Shallowford Road, 4001 Clubland Drive, Marietta at Jewish War Veterans, Bicentennial Post Roswell (corner of Johnson Ferry & 11:30am for lunch, networking 976. Third Sunday of the month. 11am. Shallowford). More info: Marriott Hotel, . More www.northmetromultiples.org. and a great speaker. info: Fran Jacobson, 770-436-7456. North Metro Women’s Connection. Invite a guest to join you. Libertarian Party of Cobb County. First Second Wednesday of each Thursday of the month. 7:30pm. More info: month. 11am-1pm. Hollycrest Hall, For more information visit www.cobblp.org or call 770-795-1331 2235 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta. www.EastCobbBA.com Marietta Kiwanis Club. Every Thursday. More info: 770-335-6013. 12noon. Hilton Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. More Northeast Cobb Business Association. EAST COBB TRAVEL, LLC info: Pat Huey, [email protected] Luncheon meeting 3rd Wednesday or www.mariettakiwanis.org. of each month. 11:30am-1pm. $15. Deluxe Vacations and Cruises Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta Lions Club. Second Thursday Marietta. More info: 770-460-6222. of the month. 7pm. First United Robert G. Cooke Methodist Church, 56 Whitlock Ave Northwest Atlanta Mothers of Multiples SW, Marietta 30064. More info: A parent’s club for families with or ex- President [email protected] or pecting twins, triplets, or quadruplets. www.mariettalionsclub.org. Second Tuesday of each month. 7pm. Marietta Wellness Club. Last Sunday First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, of the Month. 5pm. Sweetwater Creek 189 Church Street, Marietta. Date and 770-714-6989 State Park, 1750 Mt Vernon Road, Lithia time may change check our website. Springs 30122. 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A.A./Al-Anon/Al-Anon Babywearing Group. Koalamommas, North Divorced/Separated Support Group. First and Grief Support Group for those who have had a fam- Beginners/Alateen. Every Monday.8pm. Atlanta’s resource for help, support, and infor- 3rd Tuesday of each month. 7:30pm. St. Ann’s ily member, friend or other loved one pass away. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2881 Canton mation about baby carriers of all kinds. Meets Catholic Church, Mary’s Chapel, 4905 Roswell First Thursday of each month. 7-9pm. Unity North Road, Marietta. More info: 770-973-5347 or monthly. Meeting dates/time vary. More info: Road, Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400, Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. [email protected]. Jennifer Worrell, 770-516-4192 or ext. 6018. More info: [email protected]. [email protected]. Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Support Divorce Support Group by Visions Anew for JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Group. First and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bereavement Support. First and 3rd Wednesday women who are contemplating or going and Significant Others). For Jewish members of 7pm. Room 334, Johnson Ferry Church, 955 of the month. 5pm. Counseling Room in Parish Of- through the divorce process. First Thursday & 3rd 12 Step groups. 7-8pm, first and third Tuesdays Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. Men and women fice, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Wednesday of the month. 7-9pm. East Cobb of every month except on Jewish holidays. Con- welcome. More info: 678-578-4888 or info@ Marietta. More info: 770-552-6400, ext. 6020. Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, gregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta, in the library. More info: 770-928-2523 or voicetoday.org. Cancer Support Group. Second and 4th Marietta. More info: www.visionsanew.org. [email protected]. Monday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Al-Anon. For family and friends of alcoholics. Divorce Support Group. Every Wednesday. Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Loneliness Bereavement Support Group. Every Thursdays. 7:30-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist 6:30pm. Mt. Bethel Church (Church Room Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. Wednesday except holidays. 11am. Heritage Church, Room 345, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, B106), 4385 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta. More Hospice, 3315 Hilltop Drive, Marietta. More info: Marietta. More info: 770-587-0483. Career Transition. Third Monday of the month info/to register: Judith Reichenbach, Licensed 770-423-5959. (March-October). Second Monday of the Counselor, 770-597-9882. Al-Anon Family Group. 7pm. Teens 13 Month (November-February) 6:30pm: Personal Diabetes Support Group offered by WellStar Marietta Moms. For all kinds of moms - new to the and older welcome. Temple Kol Emeth, resume reviewing, interviewing, networking, Health System. Second Tuesday of the month. area, looking for new friends, or just needing sup- 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta. More info: and career assessment help. First Presbyterian 6:30–8pm. McLaren Mill Office Park, 531 Rose port. Daily events for babies, toddlers and older Paulette L., 678-551-2433. Church, 189 Church Street, Marietta . More info: Lane Street, Suite 100, Marietta. No registration kids. More info: 770-956-0318 or 678-357-3661 or Lee Pence, 770-428-9350, or Bob Sabin 770-795- Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group Meeting. required. More info: 770-793-7818. www.mariettamoms.com 9084, or visit www.fpcmarietta.org First Monday of each month at 10:30am. Open Mothers Circle Group. Are you a mother raising Domestic Violence Support Groups. Sessions in to family members who are assisting an aging Caregiver Support Group. First Monday of Jewish children but you are not Jewish? Free English and Spanish. Wednesdays. 6:45-8:15pm. loved one both inside and outside of the home. the month. 6-7pm. Arbor Terrace, 886 Johnson education and support through a 16-week course. Childcare available for children 6 weeks to 12 Free respite care is provided for your loved Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420 Groups are held in Marietta, Intown and North years. Children over 12 may attend and learn one while we meet. Aloha to Aging/Mt. Bethel or [email protected]. Fulton. More info: Suzette Cohen, suzette@the- childcare skills. More info: 770-427-3390. motherscircle.org or www.themotherscircle.org. Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Road, Codependents Anonymous. Mondays & Marietta. More info or to RSVP: 678-439-1177. East Cobb Satellite of CHADD (Children & Adults Thursdays. 7:30-8:45pm. Unity North Church, Mothers of PreSchoolers(MOPS). w/Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Anxiety Anonymous for people who suffer 4225 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. More info: Wednesdays. 6:15-7:15pm. A place where 404-213-4482. Parental Support Group. 2nd Tuesday of the from anxiety, meets the 3rd Thursday of the moms can come to build friendships and month. 6:30-8:00 pm. Mt. Bethel United Meth- month. 6:30-7:30pm. Cobb County Government receive mothering support, practical help and Depression/Bipolar Support Group. First and 3rd odist Church (Room B109) on Lower Roswell Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Thursday of the month. 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry spiritual hope. Childcare provided. Mt. Zion United Road, Marietta. More info: Cappie Suttle, Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, More info: 770-633-1023 or galinabannova@ Baptist Church, Room 339, 955 Johnson Ferry 404-368-9394, [email protected], or Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465 or gmail.com Road, Marietta. More info: 770-794-2978. www.chadd.net/300. [email protected].

Emotions Anonymous, a fellowship of people Overeaters Anonymous. A support group for those who come together to work toward recovery who suffer from the need to compulsively overeat. from emotional difficulties and discover a Monday-Wednesday-Friday. 10am. St. Ann’s new way of life. Tuesdays & Fridays. 7pm. Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. Zizi is a hair specialist with Roswell United Methodist Church, 614 Mimosa More info: Betsy: 404-226-4931. Boulevard, Counseling Building, Roswell. More over 27 years experience. Parents of Prodigals. For parents of struggling teens info: 770-330-1991. Her specialties include and young adults. Second and 4th Thursday. Family and Friends of People Living with Mental 7-8:30pm. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 John- keratin smoothing Illness. 4th Tuesday, 7pm Meets at Lutheran son Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: Fair Brocard, treatments, CHI thermal Church of the Incarnation, 1200 Indian Hills 770-612-1197 or www.prodigalchildministries.org. Parkway, Marietta. More info: 770 778-6025. straighteners, and updos Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. For persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. for any special occasion. Families Anonymous (FA) for families who have loved ones struggling with addiction. Every Second Sunday each month. 4pm. Roswell United Tuesday. 7:30-9pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Bldg. A, Roswell. More info: Robin Cleveland, 678-819-3915. Zizi will customize your Church Youth Center, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-971-1465. Spousal Support Group. Third Thursday of haircutsandfindastyle Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS). To the month. 12-1pm. Arbor Terrace, 886 Johnson that is best suited for listen, inform and educate, and offer programs Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-4420 or [email protected]. you and complements for the families and the child with special needs. Last Thursday of the month during school year. Veteran's Information Referral Office (VIRO). Free you and your lifestyle. 10am. Chick-Fil-A, 1201 Johnson Ferry Road, help and information for all veterans with VA Dis- Marietta. More info/to confirm meeting date: ability, VA Healthcare, Employment and Counseling. Angie, 770-234-9111,[email protected],or Second and 4th Wednesday each month. First and Call Zizi for your next www.focus-ga.org. 4th Saturday each month, 11am-2om. American hair appointment! Legion, Post 29, 921 Gresham Avenue, Marietta. Fractured Families for Parents Estranged More info: 770-427-5900. from their Children. Second and 4th Sunday. 6:30pm. Call for location. More info: Sandy Widowed Helping Others (WHO) . Dinner Sociial. First 404-446-6093 . and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6pm. St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Nolan Hall, 4905 Roswell Road, Georgia Parkinson’s Association. Parkinson’s Marietta. More info: Ann’s Pastoral Care, Support Group Meets the 3rd Saturday of each 770-552-6400, ext. 6018. month 1pm. Cherokee Education Building, 130-B Oakside Court, Women's Weight Loss Support Group. Join a grow- Canton. More info: James Trussell 706-413-3264 ing group of local women on the path to weight or [email protected] loss in a non-judgmental environment providing accountability (weekly weigh-in), healthy eating/ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support fitness ideas and activities, and emotional support. Group. Second Tuesday each month. 7:15pm. Meetings held Mondays 6-7:30pm. Kroger, 3595 Special guest speaker. Transfiguration Church, Canton Rd, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Mari- Room 102, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. More etta, (New Chastain Corners Shopping Center). info: Jeannie, 770-919-9275. More info: Rae Tucker [email protected]

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