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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SETS DOG DAYZ

WORSHIP ON AUG. 9All dogs are invited to bring their

owners to the first annual Dog Dayz cel-ebration at Austell Presbyterian Church on August 9 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

“We hope it will be a great opportu-nity for folks to have some great summer fun,” emphasized Austell Presbyterian pastor David Pearce.

Here are some of the canine activities planned: a dog parade, games and con-tests for dogs, free hot dog picnic, and a Blessing of the Dogs worship service. Also planned are activities for children.

The church is located at 5895 Love Street, Austell. For more information con-tact the church at 404-840-7673 or check the web site at www.austellpres.org.

FOOD TRUCKS ARE COMING TO MABLETON.

The South Cobb Arts Alliance will sponsor a Food Truck Event July 16 from 5 p.m. until dark at the Mable House Com-plex, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.

There will be good food, arts and crafts, and live music.

Bring the family for dinner and enjoy the free entertainment.

A new employment program at Sweet-water Mission in Austell opened in June.

Rescue Repurpose Redeem works to provide sustainable, creative, and mean-ingful employment opportunities for indi-viduals who have experienced chronic homelessness and live with disabilities. This enterprise enhances the personal success and self-worth of participants in addition to providing an opportunity for supplemental income.

Program Director Stephanie McKay said, “The program offers non-traditional employment opportunities for people who are homeless, disabled, veterans or have a significant barrier to being successful in the workplace.”

Ms. McKay joined the staff after nearly 40 years in Social Services.

Program participants “Rescue” various materials, “Repurpose” them into some-thing beautiful and useful, and “Redeem” their self-respect and dignity.

“I am called to give voice to those

Cutting the ribbon at Rescue Repurpose Redeem in June are Stephanie McKay, pro-gram director, center, with Cobb Chairman Tim Lee and staff members and volun-teers in the background.hardly heard, to share their stories and gifts to demonstrate each individual’s value. I am blessed to have found a home at Sweet-water Mission,” she said.

Sweetwater Mission, formerly

C.A.M.P., has a mission to prevent hunger and homelessness, helping to stabilize families by providing basic needs and transform lives through education and employment opportunities.

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AUSTELL ELEMENTARY OPENS OUTDOOR TRACK

A new track at Austell Elementary is a historic event for the school. To celebrate the event, the entire school body including students, staff, parents and community will participate in the Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new Running/Walking and Wellness outdoor Track on Friday, Aug. 15 at 8:30 a.m.

“The students and staff are excited about opening our new Track. We can participate in basic Track skills and the community can participate in Wellness activities,” said Mamie Pruitt, P.E. Special-ist who is coordinating the event. “This is an historical event, a first, for the Austell School Community and the Track con-struction was donated by one of our School Partners.”

Austell Elementary School is located at 5600 Mulberry Street, Austell.

PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE RESIDENTS CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY

Residents of Presbyterian Village in Austell held their annual golf cart parade on July 3, joined by students at Smyrna’s Russell Elementary School. Leading the parade was the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Liberty Chapter from Hiram. At

left, Volunteer of the Year Bill Thompson served as Grand Marshall . Residents an-nually decorate their golf carts in patriotic colors and parade around the campus. The parade was followed by a cookout.

Eleanor Wilson and Billie Thorington drive their decorated golf cart in the pa-rade.

Pat Rubey puts the finishing touches on the Landscape Committee golf cart, which was bedecked with flowers.

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Adventure; fun; spontaneous road-trip: we recently turned these simple words into an action plan. At the end of June, after a delightful family reunion with some of my Shattles cousins, Allan and I decided to add a spontaneous road-trip to our weekend. The reunion was at a park near Commerce, Georgia. We weren’t exactly half-way from our home to our daughter’s in Charlotte, but at least an hour closer than usual.

After making sure they were home, we said “we’re coming to see you.” It worried her a little; she wanted to be sure we didn’t have any bad news to bring personally. You see, we’re not exactly spontaneous people. We’re planners; with a scheduled life and no surprises. We like fun; we just plan for it. So an unexpected visit was definitely a surprise.

We had left plenty of dry food in Toby Cat’s bowl and lots of water; we had tooth brushes and toothpaste in our emergency car bag along with a change of undies and a change of clothes. We had a quick stop for a few additional essentials and we were good for an unplanned overnight stay.

The weekend was a big success with lots of hugs and walks with Granddaugh-ters Addie and Caroline and Katie and Drew. This trip went so well, maybe there are more spontaneous trips in our future.

The trip made the weekend before the 4th of July gave us time for thinking and reflecting about the freedom we enjoy here in America. As we approached this year’s Independence Day, we realized how fortu-nate we are that we can travel from state to state without stopping at each state border; no passports required. Independence Day and every day is a time to give thanks to our freedom fighters – those fighting and protecting us now and those who have done so throughout our history. Fifty states, united, with states’ rights but united as one country.

The Fourth of July, Independence Day, is our day each year as Americans to celebrate self-governance and freedom from tyranny. It our special American day to remind us that we must not take our lib-

erties for granted, that we must all continue to value the freedoms we hold dear and protect them from those who would take them away from us.

It’s important that we not take these freedoms for granted. They will last only as long as we continue to cherish them and support our brave military men and women who continue to serve and protect this nation. We can all protect our freedoms by electing, to national and state office, men and women who believe in our country; who believe in our freedom; and who are proud to be Americans.

Whether planned or unplanned, as I travel from state to state or remain here at home, I promise to remember and cherish my freedom as an American citizen. And, hopefully, there will be more spontaneous and planned trips in our future, either to visit our granddaughters or to explore this great country of America.

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school year is still weeks away, it is never too early to prepare to go Back-to-School.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health is now offering Back-to-School immunizations and screenings at all four health clinic locations (Marietta, Douglas, Acworth and East Cobb).

In the fall, children from kindergarten to college will be returning to school. “We want to ensure that every student, whether just starting elementary school or entering college, is fully protected,” stated Karen Thomas, District Immunization Director, Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

As always, children entering kinder-garten, or those who are new to Georgia for the school year will need an Immuni-zation Certificate (Georgia Form 3231) and a dental, vision, hearing and nutrition screening (Form 3300). Children enter-

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Appointments to receive vaccinations are not required at the Marietta Public Health Center. Back-to-School hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Superior Court Judge Candidate Ann Harris said she is “grateful to have received the most votes for Superior Court Judge in the primary on May 20. I am honored so many people believe I am the most quali-fied candidate and trust me to do the hard work of being Cobb County’s next Supe-rior Court Judge.

“As a Senior Assistant District Attor-ney here in Cobb, my sworn duty for 19 years has been to seek justice in Superior Court. Seeking justice means working tirelessly to protect our families and our neighborhoods. I have successfully pros-ecuted murderers, armed robbers, rapists, and drug traffickers. I tried the first case of felony elder abuse in Georgia, and was instrumental in drafting the first human trafficking law. I have obtained from a jury the most serious punishment the law allows. I am the only judicial candidate endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police and by District Attorney Vic Reynolds.

“Seeking justice means recognizing those cases that warrant compassion from the criminal justice system. For non-vio-lent offenders I have recommended alter-natives to prison, including drug treatment and mental health court.

“Seeking justice means having the courage to make the right decisions and the hard decisions, and to hold people account-able. It means working to be fair to all, and treating them with respect and integrity. It means honoring the rights of the accused and the victim. And it means respecting the rule of law every day, in every case.

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the values I take into Superior Court each day. I encourage Cobb Countians to return to the polls on July 22, and I respectfully ask for your vote. I have the experience that matters, and the values you trust to serve as your judge.”

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Runoffs are set for July 22 in several Cobb and state-wide races to decide nomi-nees for the Fall elections.

In the state-wide U.S. Senate Race, David Perdue will face Rep. Jack Kings-ton.

In the 11th District, former Rep. Bob Barr will face former State Rep. Barry Loudermilk.

Of local interest, Mableton State Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan will face Valarie Wilson for the nomination for State School Superintendent on the Democrat side.

In the Cobb School Board race for Post 2, Susan Thayer will face incumbent Tim Stultz.

A runoff will decide an open Cobb Superior Court seat as Smyrna’s Ann Harris will face Judge Juanita Steadman.

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Dr. John Carman started doing clinical trials on psychiatric medications in 1971 and opened Carman Research in 1981. He is joined by Dr. Nathan Shapira in the practice. Today, the firm, located at 4015 South Cobb Drive, Suite 245, on the Ridgeview Insti-tute Campus, works with major pharmaceutical companies in test-ing the effectiveness and safety of investigational medications. Depression and anxiety are promi-nent in its research, as well as bipolar disorder, pain, insomnia, fibromyalgia, adult attention deficit disor-der, Alzheimer’s, obesity, and schizophre-nia.

Dr. Carman began his career at the National Institute of Mental Health and later was on the medical school facilities of the University of Alabama Birming-ham and Emory University. Dr. Shapirahas worked in research at the University of Florida and later in the pharmaceutical

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Clinical testing is an important part of development of any new drug and is required by the FDA. Carman Research

is seeking volunteers for various studies. Volunteers must be 18 or older in stable physical health and meet other eligibility requirements of the specific study applied for.

“Everything we do is at no direct cost to the participants,” Dr. Carman said. “Study participants receive thorough care once they are enrolled. Nothing is done without the patient’s written consent and they can withdraw at any time.”

Carman Research is seeking people in good or stable health with a psychologi-cal problem as volunteers for testing. For more information or an appointment call 770-333-0093 or visit carmanresearch.com.

“Clients get a thorough medical and psychiatric workup,” said Dr. Shapira. “In clinical trials, some patients my receive placebos, and some must get a standard drug. Some may receive the investigational agent alone or as an add-on to standard care.”

Participation in such testing can last for several weeks up to over a year. Eli-gible volunteers are compensated for time and travel. Carman Research is Atlan-ta’s longest running psychiatric clinical research facility, and one of the oldest in the country.

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Carol Messer, a volunteer of Georgia Radio Reading Services was the speaker at the South Cobb Lions Club. Georgia Radio Reading Services (GaRRS) website is garrs.net “Giving Voice to the Blind” on WABE-fam and Georgia Public Broadcast-ing. GaRRS is an independent, nonprofit closed circuit radio station whose mission is to improve the quality of life for every Georgian who is blind, visually-impaired or has difficulty with access to the printed the word.

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The Marietta Mutt Strutt, set for Sept. 6, is an event featuring dogs and their owners to raise awareness of the programs and services that Sweetwater Mission pro-vides to those in need.

“We are committed to battle the effects of poverty head on to stabilize families and help move them into a more abundant life. Many of our families have pets that provide protection and companionship and there-fore our dogs are on a mission,” said Linda Oviatt, Director of Outreach at Sweetwater Mission in Austell.

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JULY14: FIRST MONDAY BREAKFAST. Cobb Energy Performing Art Centre 7:30 a.m. July 14. Speaker: Eddie Capel, President & DEO, Manhattan Associates. Online registration at www.cobbchamber.org closes July 9 at noon

• • •15: FREE FOOD SAFETY. Keep your sum-mer meals healthy and harmless by attending the free food safety seminar at Emory-Adven-tist Hospital at Smyrna on Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. Foodborne illnesses cost the US billions of dollars each year. Not to mention tummy aches, diarrhea, hospitalizations, and even death. Come learn how to keep your cookouts safe this summer and your kitchen healthy all year long. In this class, we will discuss various foodborne illnesses, keeping food safe, appro-priate time and temperature for cooking food, proper storage and good cleaning and sanitizing practices. To register, please call 770-319-2025 or visit www.emoryadventist.org.

• • •16: SUMMER JAM. The 2014 Summer J.A.M. is right around the corner on Wednes-day, July 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cobb Civic Center! This is a Cobb Chamber of Commerce and Business Associations event.

• • •18: DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES at Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18, August 8, September 5. The Diabetes Education Class is ideal for any per-son living with pre-diabetes or diabetes. Cost is $2 per student (one support person without diabetes may join at no charge) and is payable by cash or check at the beginning of class. For more information or to register for a class, call 770-801-4616.

• • •22: AUSTELL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION will present the M.L. Lamar Award on July 22 at Collar Park.

• • •29: HOSPICE SEMINAR. Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna is offering a free communi-ty seminar, The Truth about Hospice, on Tues-day, July 29 at 7 p.m. Do you want to know the facts about hospice care and services available to patients and their families? In this seminar, Jocelyn Kent, RN, BSN, will share the facts and debunk the myths about hospice care, and discuss how to access this compassionate and professional service. To register for this semi-nar, call 770-319-2025 or visit www.emoryad-ventist.org

AUGUST21: CHOLESTEROL SCREENING. In hon-or of upcoming National Cholesterol Awareness Month, Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna is hosting a Cholesterol Screening on Thursday, August 21 from 8 a.m. to 10. This screening includes total cholesterol, HDL/LDL break-down, triglycerides and glucose. An 8-hour fast is recommended. Results will be mailed within 2-3 days. Cost is $10. Registration is required for this screening; please call 770-319-2025 to schedule your appointment.

• • •26: ESTATE PLANNING. The Foundation at Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna is offer-ing a free Estate Planning 101 seminar on Tues-day, August 26 at 7 p.m. Does your to-do list have a line item for getting your estate planning in order? We will discuss how to find a good fit with a counselor and trusted advisors, and prepare you with the basic terminology so it all makes sense. To register, call 770-319-2025.

WEEKLY EVENTSAMERICAN LEGION POST 264, 6251 Ivey Road, Mableton is offering free Group Fitness Classes every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. All are welcome.

• • •BIBLE STUDY MABLETON. Every Wednes-day at 6:30 p.m. Come, have dinner & study the Bible with us. Words of Faith A.M.E. Church 5719 Garner Rd. Mableton. 770 944 3584

• • •BIBLE STUDY AUSTELL: Everyone is in-vited to Bible study at Austell Christian Church, 5624 Edith Street in Austell. There are Bible lessons for people of all ages every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Please call Clay Henry at 678-549-3774 for more information or if transportation is needed.

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• • •ATLANTA WEST BIBLE STUDY. Have you ever read the Bible for yourself? Would you like to learn more about God’s word and how to apply it to your everyday life? Do you de-sire a closer personal relationship with God and other believers? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, the ladies of the Atlanta West Community Bible Study (CBS) would like to invite you to join us as we explore the Bible. We meet Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

at King Springs Baptist Church. 3732 King Springs Road, Smyrna. Children’s programs are available from newborn through age 5. Contact Kesha Nettles at [email protected] or visit www.communitybiblestudy.org for infor-mation

• • •FARM - Farmers Atlanta Road Market (FARM) Tuesdays from 4:30 - 7 p.m. 2160 Cooper Lake Road at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church. Spe-cial events each month, in addition to the won-derful fresh produce (including delicious fresh peaches from Pearson Farms!), artisanal breads and pies, cheeses, fresh pastas, local honey and more! Vendors include: 2b Whole European Gluten-Free Bakery, Abundant Harvest Gar-dens, Bray Family Farms, Calyroad Creamery, Creative Pretzel - Sweet Treats and Confections Mary Alicia’s pasta, Mo’ Mint & Thyme , Olde World Artisan Bread, Organic Mountains hon-ey, Pure Bliss Organics, Southern Swiss Dairy, LLC, Noemi’s Tamales-Georgia, and Freckled & Blue - A Modern Southern Eatery...and more continue to be added!

• • •MABLETON FARMERS MARKET begins at the Mable House Complex at 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton Thursday, May 22 and Mar-ket days will be every Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 through September 4. The Mableton Farmers Market is a community project of the Mableton Improvement Coalition.

• • •MARIETTA FARMER’S MARKET. En-joy fresh produce and goods from the Marietta Square Farmers Market every Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - noon, January through Novem-ber on the Historic Marietta Square. For info, visit www.mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.

• • •FREE TAIJI CLASS for all Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. South Cobb Regional Library: 805 Clay Road, Mableton and on the second Tuesday of each month at The Mable House, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.

• • •FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY DINNER- Please join us! Every Monday night at 6 p.m. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 6216 Love Street, Austell.

• • •SMYRNA MUSEUM: Free admission at the Smyrna Museum, 2861 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4. Check Face-book at “Smyrna History Museum” for upcom-ing Museum events. See www.smyrnahistory.org for Museum volunteer opportunities and membership.

• • •SOUTH COBB ROTARY: noon, Thursday, Presbyterian Village, East-West Connector

• • •SOUTH COBB TOASTMASTERS: Tuesday at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. South Cobb Regional Li-brary, Mableton 678-799-4425.

MONTHLY OR MOREAMERICAN LEGION POST 264, 6251 Ivy Road, Mableton meets every third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Bingo--Mon, Tues, Friday 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. and Sun. 4 p.m.

• • •AUSTELL CITY COUNCIL meets the first Monday of each month for its regular meeting.

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• • •FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. St. Luke United Methodist Church, 5115 Brook-wood Drive, Mableton, distributes non-perish-able food items and clothing every 2nd and 4th Tuesday distributes non-perishable food items and clothing every 2nd and 4th Tuesday.

• • • “HOBO SUPPER” Second Thursday of each

month, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Community invit-ed---Clarkdale UMC Austell—Powder Springs Road, Clarkdale, Georgia. For $6 you get a Drink, Beans (3 kinds), Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Corn Bread, Onions, Pickles, Beets and a large variety of homemade desserts to choose from. Community invited.

• • •JOB SEEKERS: Calvary Baptist Church Austell is launching Job Search classes de-signed to help individuals focus and improve job seeking skills! The complete list is avail-able at cbcaustell.com/JobNetworking602852. Attend only the sessions needed most! Classes are FREE - and you never know who you may run into who will provide you with your next job opportunity! Location: 4780 Flint Hill Road Austell, in the Youth building. Phone: 770-941-8445

• • •KIWANIS CLUB GREATER SOUTH COBB: The club meets every 1st and 3rd Tues-day at 7 p.m. at Victory International Church, 5228 Brookwood Drive, Mableton.

• • •MOCHA MOMS: Mocha Moms, Inc. is a na-tional support group for mothers of color inter-ested in enriching their lives as mothers, wives, sister friends, entrepreneurs and advocates for their communities. To learn more you can visit our website at northcobbmochamoms.org.• • •SMYRNA BUSINESS ASSOCIATON: lunch meetings the first Thursday of each month at the Smyrna Community Center, 11:45 p.m.

• • •SMYRNA STITCH-IN GROUP meets the first Monday in the class room at Hobby Lobby, 1355 East-West Connector, Austell. If you like to cross stitch, do crewel work, needlepoint, etc and want to meet women in the area, please come join us. Contact Phyllis Whittingham at [email protected].

• • •SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS – The Gen. Leonidas Polk Camp meets on the 4th Thursday of each month (except for Nov, Dec, & Jan) in the meeting room at the Piccadilly Restaurant, 536 Marietta Pkwy S, Marietta. Our meetings include a presentation on a topic of interest regarding the 1861-1864 era. We begin gathering at 6 p.m. for socialization and dinner followed by the meeting at 7 p.m.. We are a he-reditary memorial organization and welcome all visitors. For further info contact: Jack Williams at 404-256-4208 or [email protected].

• • •SOUTH COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:45 at Presbyterian Village, East-West Con-nector. www.sc-ba.org

• • •SOUTH COBB HOMESCHOOLERS. Are you a homeschool parent in need of support? The South Cobb Homeschool Support group meets monthly at the South Cobb Regional Library at 805 Clay Road, Mableton 30126. If you are interested in attending please email us at [email protected] or call 404-644-8391. Visit our website at schome-schoolers.blogspot.com

• • •SOUTH COBB LIONS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of each month at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, 561 Veterans Memo-rial Highway, Mableton at 6:30 p.m. Contact South Cobb Lions Club: phone 490-554-2128 or email [email protected].

• • •SOUTH COBB SENIORS Friendship Club meets on the 1st Monday of each month 10:30 a.m. at the Lions Club Drive Community Cen-ter, Mableton. Newcomers are welcome to come and join the fellowship and lunch, guest speakers and the love of others.

SUPPORT GROUPSADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLIC and Dysfunctional Families meets every Sunday at 2 p.m. at Ridgeview Institute in the Profession-al Building North, 3995 S. Cobb Dr., Smyrna. www.ridgeviewinstitute.com/hosp_info_calen-dar_supp.htm

• • •ALATEEN and Al-Anon Family Groups meet every Monday at 8 p.m. at the Ridgeview Insti-tute in the Day Hospital. 3995 S Cobb Drive, Smyrna

• • •CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, The Star Group To help patients and their families feel more hopeful and less alone through the mu-tual sharing of thoughts, feelings, and concerns related to living with, and surviving cancer. Fourth Thursday of each month at Noon. (A light lunch is served) WellStar Cobb Hospital Magnolia Room Group leader: Raymond Coff-man Please call 770-732-3780 to RSVP.

• • •HOMICIDE VICTIM SUPPORT GROUP. If you are a surviving family member or close friend of a homicide victim or victim of a DUI fatality and are over 18 years old, call the Crime Victims Advocacy Council at 770-333-9254. A trained victim’s advocate will educate you on your basic crime victim’s rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system. If eligible, there is crime victim’s compensation available for up to $25,000 through the CJCC. Support groups are free and meet weekly in the Vinings UMC and Decatur’s First Baptist Church. See www.cvaconline.org and www.youtube.com/cvaconline. Email is [email protected].

• • •NAMI SOUTH COBB has monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month 7 to 8:30 p.m., except Dec. Macland Presbyterian Church 3615 Macland Road Powder Springs. Kathleen Breen, 770-943-5322, [email protected]. Our programs are educational and supportive. They provide insight and share information of getting the assistance we need.

• • •OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Meeting Every Monday at 7 p.m. Cumberland United Methodist 2375 Paces Ferry Road, Smyrna.

• • •PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP. Emo-ry-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna offers a new Parkinson’s Disease Support Group from 2 – 4 p.m. on the last Wednesday of Every Month at the Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center. Please join us for this FREE class. Call 770-438-5220 to register or for more information.

• • •RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL Self-help support group for stress, anxiety, depression, etc. Meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4300 King Springs Road SE, Smyrna, in the old rectory next to the church. Contact Alicia Garcia at 678-665-5233 for more information.

• • •REFORMERS UNANIMOUS (RU) is a Christ-centered addictions program that meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Westside Church lo-cated at 4900 Floyd Road, Mableton next to Walgreens. RU helps adults find freedom from addictive behavior. Call Mark Baker at 404-354-8911 for more information or see www.wbcfamily.org.

• • •VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES SUPPORT GROUP (Pride) meets from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Contact Gloria Fisher, LCSW, for more details: 770-432-7280.

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The South Cobb Lions just completed the third free clinic this Lion year, July 2013-June 2014, with the Lighthouse and Dr. Brian Saunders in Austell.

Lions were able to serve a total of 21 people which 17 received eye exams and all 21 will be furnished eyeglasses from the Lighthouse. This Lion year, the club was able to help approximately 60 people through the clinics, also another 20 people received eyeglasses from other sources provided by the Lions Club.

The WHITE CANE fund raising proj-ect completed in late April raised more than $7,000 which was donated to the Georgia Lions Lighthouse to be used for eye surger-ies. The South Cobb Lions Club donated more than $10,000 total to the Georgia Lions Lighthouse. The Club thanks the South Cobb Community for their continued great support of this worthwhile project.

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Mondays: Walton Reserve Apartment Community, 7075 Walton Reserve Lane, Austell.

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CSB SEEKS OFFICE ASSISTANT Volunteers make a difference in the lives of our clients. The Cobb Community Services Board (CSB) needs volunteers as assistants in various office positions including help with data entry and filing, in various program sites in Marietta, Smyrna, and Lithia Springs. Volunteers should have good organizational and computer skills and willing to make a six month commitment of at least one four hour shift per week. For more information contact CSB Volunteer Coordinator Mary Robeck at 770-429-5018. The Cobb and Douglas Community Services Boards provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services to more than 10,000 residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties annu-ally.


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Morning Walk Group -- Every Tues-day and Thursday (weather permitting, 8:45 - 10 a.m. Walking is a good, low impact form of aerobic exercise and is more enjoy-able when done as a group! Plan to meet in the parking lot at the Center and then take a tour of surrounding neighborhoods and the Silver Comet Trail. Plan to be on your feet in variable terrains for at least 45 min-utes each session. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.

Windcreek Wetumpka -- Thursday, July 10, 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Save the date and plan to travel with us! A light breakfast and $15 complimentary lunch is included in price. Earn and get free play bonus. We’ll stop for dinner (on your own) at a fast food place. $57 Senior Council member; $62 Non-Council member. Deadline: July 3. Price includes motor coach transportation, breakfast, lunch, taxes and tips. No refunds will be given unless the trip is cancelled.

First Friday Movie -- Friday, July 11: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. 1 – 3 p.m. $2 /$3 Non-resident. PG-13 starring Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Jon Daly and Kathryn Hahn. Walter Mitty is a daydreamer who escapes his humdrum life through his wild imagination. Most people who know him think of him as odd, but it’s his best way of dealing with the disappointment that his life is nothing extraordinary. However, he is about to learn the difference between dreaming about amazing feats of derring-do and actually living them. Walter’s com-pany faces a threat that could put it out of existence and all of his co-workers out of a job. He becomes embroiled in a globe-trotting mission to save it, allowing him to live out the sorts of adventures that he’d always dreamed of. While he learns the thrill of actually living life to the fullest, he also appreciates the calmer moments of life more.

Around the World Show and Tell -- Friday, July 25: Ethiopia, 10:30 a.m. Free; Registration required. Join Dr. Andrew Kurt, Assistant Professor of History at Clayton University as he presents on Ethi-opia.

The Posture Problem -- Tuesday, July 22, 1 – 2 p.m. Free; Registration required. If you are experiencing back pain, plan to join others for this wellness seminar as Dr. Kenneth McRae of Complete Care Solu-tions presents on how to treat back pain,

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AARP Smart Driver -- Wednesday, July 23, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $15 AARP members; $20 Non-members. Check with your insurance agent about a possible dis-count for taking this course. Bring a lunch.

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Book Banter Book Discussion -- 2nd Thursdays, 10 a.m. If you love to read don’t miss out on this. Book selections are available for check out at the front desk.

Cobb County Senior Chess -- Every Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. All skill levels welcome! Learn the game or perfect your strategy.

iPhones and Androids 101 -- Tues-day, Aug. 5, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Free; Reg-istration required. Having trouble figuring out that new iPhone or Android phone? Matthew Dixon of Verizon Vinings will be on site to unlock the mysteries and demon-strate the features and abilities of today’s smart phones. Bring yours along and dis-cover the capabilities of these devices.

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* Based on a Half page ad at $900 in combina-tion to 40,000 homes.

Each edition of The Bright Side:• Reaches some 40,000 upscale, single-family

homes in your market area. • Reaches homes within 5-7 miles – a 10

minute driving time or less. • Is direct mailed to homes – not thrown on the

driveway or left at the convenience store.• Is also distributed at select advertiser loca-

tions, Smyrna Library, Smyrna Visitors Center, Vinings Welcome Center and Cum-berland Mall.

• Is read. People read it from cover to cover and use the Calendar page in the center to plan activities throughout a full 30 days or more.

• Commit to advertising three times in a row and we’ll write a story about you and your business.

What people say about

The Bright Side:“I get a call every month when

the paper comes out. There hasn’t been a month when I

haven’t gotten a call from the ad.” -- Jason Raper, Jasons’

Lawn Service

“I am very happy with the Bright Side. It provides new business for me and is one of

the top three ads I use. I highly recommend it. -- Greg Snyder,

Little Bear Tree Service

“I love your paper, I read it every month.” -- Shirley Brecht,

Smyrna resident. * Based on a Half page ad at $900 in combina-

Smyrna & Vinings30080, 30082, 30339and Vinings Estates

South Cobb30082, 30126, 30106,

30111, 30168Greater Smyrna, Mableton,

Austell & Clarkdale

Each Edition has a mailed circulation of 20,000+ Homes

Your BusinessCombination Ad Rates

1/2 Page ad$900 in Combination 2.25¢ per household

1/4 Page Ad$450 in Combination1.125¢ per household

South Cobb Bright Side July 2014

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